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Following is an annotated collection of Irish dancing-related sites we’ve come across in the process of putting together this site. If you know of other sites that you feel would be useful to the Irish dancing community, drop us a line at:
links@irishdancingexchange.com
and we’ll consider adding them to this collection.
Rankin Designs Apparel & Gifts
http://www.cafepress.com/rankinoriginals/
Rankin Originals offers uniquely designed casual apparel and gifts featuring the original illustrations and designs of Windsor artists and senior Irish dancers, Amber & Tara Rankin, with a special line of gift items and casual wear for Irish dancers and fans of Irish Dance.
BackBatterToe: A Site for Irish Dancers
http://backbattertoe.com/
Created by Jess, a senior Irish dancer at the Ardmore Academy in N.J., this site is “dedicated to providing Irish Dancers and their families the very best access to quality information, dancing supplies, and accessories.” The site is very comprehensive and instructive, with information ranging from fitness and health to building a practice floor. Jess depends on donations to keep BackBatterToe going, so if you find it useful you can use her PayPal link to make a small contribution.
Soft Spikes
http://www.softspikecurlers.com/
For those of you who have eschewed wigs up until now and still prefer to curl your daughter's hair “old school,” Soft Spikes offers uniquely-designed hair curlers to help you achieve the right look. Originally developed in 1996 by an ID mom who found standard curlers inadequate and hard to use, Soft Spikes Hair Curlers help make it a lot easier to get those gorgeous curls.
CeltiCottage
http://www.celticottage.com/
For seven years, CeltiCottage has been committed to serving the needs of and supporting the Irish dancing community. As suppliers of instructional media aids for Step, Set and Ceili dancing, music, video, accessories, Celtic gifts, jewelry and much more, their site offers over 400 products with secure online shopping.
Crazy For Irish Dance
http://crazyforirishdance.com/
Crazy For Irish Dance was created by a mother of 3 competition dancers who was convinced she could give the Irish Dance World a “one-stop shop” for all their dancer needs. The site offers a ton of products and gives automatic discounts to shoppers that identify their school when they make a purchase.
Irish Dancing Blog (We Love Irish Dancing)
http://irishdancemoms.blogspot.com/
Started by a newspaper designer, wife and mother of three, the We Love Irish Dancing blog is a collection of helpful and interesting Irish dance info covering Europe, America, Australia & New Zealand. Of particular interest is a very thorough and honest discussion entitled “Gently used solo dresses—How To!,” which we feel should be recommended reading for all our visitors that have questions or concerns about buying a pre-owned dress online.
Irish Dancing Canada
http://www.irishdancingcanada.com/
As its name implies, Irish Dancing Canada is the place to find all things relating to Irish dance in the Great White North. In addition to a Vendors & Services directory, a handy calendar of Canadian Feisanna and a listing of Irish dance schools in Canada, the site even offers a selection of downloadable Celtic fonts and MIDI music files for your PC.
Irish Dancing in Sydney
http://www.irishdancinginsydney.com/
A “survival guide for the mothers (and fathers) of dancers and an information kit for the bewildered,” Irish Dancing in Sydney offers a wealth of info for dancers and parents. While much of the site is Aussie-specific, there is still a lot of useful information for both novice and experienced dancers from any country.
The Irish Dancing Directory
http://www.irishdancingdirectory.com/
Your “one stop shop” for the Irish Dance World, The Irish Dancing Directory is a worldwide directory of Irish Dancing teachers, schools, suppliers and dressmakers. The site covers Europe, America, Australia & New Zealand and provides locations, phone numbers, websites & contact info.
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