Irish Dancer Gift Guide: Volume IV

To Wear
 
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a child in your life who loves to dance, wiggle, or move? Our taster session will give them the gift of dance!
 
This week on our Irish dancer gift guide series, we’re looking at apparel! Whether it be to relax in or for class (don’t worry, almost everything is available in SRL Academy colors,) these items are sure to excite an Irish dancer of any age. Though you’ll find some bigger business links throughout, we’ve tried our best highlight small businesses in the Irish dance community wherever possible and we hope you’ll join us in that goal!

1. Masks
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While I’m sure everyone’s already ordered their SRL masks, we’re suggesting a few more options for both in the studio and out. So much has changed this year and that can be scary—personalized and/or decorative masks that show off your dancer’s interests can help demystify and normalize something that’s become our new reality. (And we all know we need more masks than we have if we want to wash them as directed—it’s time to start collecting!)
 
Additional Options:
Ghillie Mask
“Keep It Reel” Mask
Tiara Mask

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2. Sweatshirts
 
While your dancer’s SRL hoodie is cozy, it does have to go in the wash sometimes. Here are a few options so they can rep their love of Irish dance no matter how long it takes to get to the laundry. The above option and the last option are unisex!
 
Additional Options:
“Keep It Reel” Hoodie
Irish Dance Outline Hoodie
“Keep Calm and Feis On” Crewneck

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3. Practice Tanks and Tees

While it might be getting chilly outside, once your dancer starts dancing, the studio can really heat up! Help them layer with a fun tank for under their sweatshirt and coat or gift them something new to sleep in at night. While most of these suggestions are for our female dancers, see the last one below for a great unisex option!
 
Additional Options:
“Keepin’ It Reel” Tank
Harry Potter/Irish Dance Tee
“Keep Calm and Feis On” Tee
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4. Light Tote

I know we all have a million tote bags, but don’t you use them all the time? From dance class to grocery shopping, school to a sleepover (fingers crossed we get back there,) a tote bag is one of the most versatile gifts you can give. For those dancers who don’t necessarily want to wear a dance tee, this can be the perfect way for them to show their passion for dance in a more understated way!
 
Additional Options:
Irish Dancer Outline Tote
Custom Tote with Pocket
Dance Sets Print Tote

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5. Key Chains/Bag Accessories

Then, there’s always an even more understated way to show your love of Irish dance: with a small bag accessory! For the male or female dancer (some non-glittery options below,) this is a great way to know which one is yours while also adding a fun and decorative element to your dance gear, purse, or school bag. And with so many personalized options out there, there’s something for everyone!
 
Additional Options:
5, 6, 7, 8 with Tassel
Assorted Irish Dance Bag Tags
“I Love Irish Dance” Key Chain

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6. Charm Bracelets

While this might not be the right thing for every one of our dancers, jewelry that commemorates their love of Irish dance could be a smash hit this holiday! Charm bracelets have a classic, old-fashioned appeal with the added bonus of being able to be added on to year after year. We’ve given some additional jewelry options below in case your dancer would be more interested in something with a little less jangle.
Additional Options:
Irish Dancer Dangling Earrings
Personalized Bar Pendant Necklace
Modern Charm Bracelet
 
This is Volume IV of a series. Come back next Saturday for the next installment or read last week’s for some décor gift suggestions for your dancer. And check out the blog every Monday and Thursday for more posts about Irish history, dance culture, community news, and spotlights on our dancers, staff, and families—among other fun projects! And don’t forget to dance along with us on both Facebook and Instagram.

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