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...]
An Announcement Regarding the North American Irish Dance Championships 2023
You may have heard, or read, that we have made the difficult decision to not attend the North American Irish Dance Championships (“Nationals”) in 2023. As I said in the email that went out, we had every intention of going. We put it on the planning calendar. We were coming up with great ideas for gift items to offer there, many of … [Read more...]
Big News At Irish Seams!
Hello Everyone! Now that the craziness of Oireachtas is over, it’s time for us to make an official announcement we’ve been a little vague about so far.We’re moving!That’s right, we’re saying goodbye to the old stone house we’ve been in for the last few years. The place has served us well, but it’s time for a change. Here's one last look at the … [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...]
How Do I Know What Size Irish Dance Shoes To Get?
Irish dance shoes are the most important piece of gear for the sport. That’s why it’s so important to make sure they fit right. Everyone has heard horror stories of loose shoes causing blisters or, worse, flying off in the middle of a kick. On the other hand, having them too tight can also result in them falling off if the … [Read more...]