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...]
How Do I Break In Irish Dance Shoes?
Irish dance shoes need to be broken in. It’s an important part of the process of getting new shoes, and not doing it can cause a lot of problems with blisters and sore feet. We hear a lot of people asking about how to break in their shoes, as well as a lot of... interesting stories about things people have done to try and break shoes in … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Foot Care for Irish Dancers
Caring for Your Feet in the High Holy Season (St. Patrick's Day) So March has arrived and suddenly you (or your young dancers) are doing several shows a day, carpooling between elementary schools and retirement homes, libraries and corporate luncheons, and squeezing in a few Irish festivals and a good Irish Dancing pub crawl to boot. The crammed … [Read more...]