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 … [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...]
Surviving Your First Feis
So, your child started Irish dancing a little while ago and their teacher is saying that it’s time for their first... "fesh." But what the heck is a "fesh?" Don’t worry, a lot of people ask that question the first time they hear about them. Feis (pronounced fesh) or Feiseanna (pronounced fesh ah na) for more than one, is what … [Read more...]
Setting Good Goals For 2023
As the first month of 2023 comes to a close, Saint Patrick’s day approaches, and we all get back into the swing of things, we thought it would be a good time to talk about how to set good goals for the year in Irish dance ahead of us. Setting good goals is kind of a difficult skill, as silly as that can sound. But it is true, and there’s a … [Read more...]