Feising is an important part of Irish dance, and travel is an important part of feising. When you’re just starting out, you will usually be able to just go to competitions in your local area, but as you get more experience and move up into higher categories most people want to attend more feiseanna. A lot of the time that means long-distance … [Read more...]
How Do I Handle Hotel Rooms and Meals While Feising?
So you’ve decided which feis you’re going to. That’s great! Or maybe you've decided that you want to feis but want to learn more before committing. That's a good move, and you might want to check out our recent article for some tips on how to save money on feis. But doing good work means getting more work to do, so now you (probably) … [Read more...]
How Do I Save Money While Feising?
There’s no denying it, Irish dance is an expensive hobby. There’s the costumes, the shoes, the lessons, the travel, and then feiseanna on top of all that. It can add up quickly in little- or sometimes quite large- chunks. So how can you save money while still doing Irish dance? In this series of articles, we’ll be sharing our tips and tricks … [Read more...]
How To Put On Your Irish Dance Wig
If you are an Irish dancer or the parent of an Irish dancer, you’ve probably had to grapple with the issue of putting a bun-cover wig on a dancer’s head at some point. Bun cover wigs can be pretty important for Irish dancers who have gotten out of the ‘just starting out’ stage, but they can also be a little overwhelming to put on, especially the … [Read more...]
Your First Irish Dance Wig
So, the time has come for your dancer to get their first wig. That's great! Your first wig can be a big deal in Irish dance- it’s a sign that you’re advancing and getting a bit more serious about the sport. But, like a lot of things in Irish dance, getting your first wig can be a confusing process sometimes. At Irish Seams, we like to help people … [Read more...]