Irish Dance Wigs

In this essay I will explain how to prepare for an Irish dance Feis. The first thing that needs to be addressed is appearance. I will talk about the types of wigs and how to correctly put them on. I will also talk about preparing and how to correctly tie your dance shoes. Lastly I will talk about preparing your bag and warm ups. During this essay I will address all these points. There are two main types of wigs. The bun wig which is a bun of curls placed on the top of the head, which is most commonly used for the younger dancers. The full wig is a large wig that covers the entirety of the head is it most commonly used for the older dancers and dancers at championship level. With both wigs its important not to have freshly washed hair as this makes it easier for the wigs to slip off. For the bun wig the
The hard shoes are used for heavy dancing. Heavy dancing is the dances that make noise like jigs, hornpipes and set-dances such as the St. Patricks Day and Blackthorn Stick. The soft shoes are used for more graceful dances such as reels, slip-jigs and single-jigs. For the soft shoe there are three types these are beginner, intermediate and championship. The beginner shoes have a wooden base while the intermediate and championship have a rubber pad. The intermediate and championship shoes also have a rounded toe which helps to improve the look of your feet compared to the beginner shoes. To tie the heavy shoes, simply tie the buckle then cross the lace over then under the shoe. Tie a double knot and secure with a black elastic strip. For the soft shoes its the same principle, cross laces over and under until most of the lace is used, then double knot and secure with a black elastic strip. It is very important to place duct tape on the sole of your shoes and to then scratch it with a knife. This creates friction between yourself and the floor which makes it less likely for you to slip and