S C O I L R I N C E N Í B H R A O N Á I N
Irish Dance Academy – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Soft shoes, also known as "ghillies" or "pomps" will be a beginning dancer's first pair of shoes. Before investing in Irish dance shoes, please consult your teacher to ensure you are familiar with Irish shoe sizes. A pair of ballet slippers can also be worn until a dancer has committed to a dance discipline.
Irish Dance Supplies
Shoes, Music and Gifts
Fays Irish Dance Shoes - www.fays-shoes.com
Antonio Pacelli - https://www.antoniopacelli.com/
Feis App - https://www.feistheapp.com/
Irish Dancing Magazine - http://www.irishdancing.com/
Triskelt Irish Gifts - www.triskelt.com
Irish Dancing Magazine - http://www.irishdancing.com/
Hard shoes (heavy shoes, jig shoes) are needed once a beginning dancer has learned basic soft shoe technique (reel, light jig, slip jig, single jig) and is ready to learn advanced rhythmic techniques such as slap steps, clicks, trebles and toes. Before investing in Irish dance shoes, please consult your teacher to ensure you are familiar with Irish shoe sizes.
Feiseanna Registration Websites
NOTE: Before registering for feiseanna, you MUST obtain your instructor's approval.
Irish Dance Governing Bodies
An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha - www.clrg.ie
Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America - www.idtana.org
Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America - www.midamericaregion.com