Packing for a feis can be a pain, because Irish dance involves a lot of stuff. Literal, physical stuff that you have to carry with you. There are a ton of items involved in Irish dance, especially if you’re going to a feis and even more so if you’re going to a major event. Many of those items are small as well, such as rolls of tape, spare … [Read more...]
How Do I Save Money And Effort While Traveling For Irish Dance?
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 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...]
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...]