Irish Dancer Gift Guide: Volume V

For Parental Figures
 
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!
 
You didn’t think we’d forget the parents and guardians of our dancers, did you? Here’s a gift guide that caters toward those who cater to our dancers—we know they couldn’t do it without you! Whether you’re treating yourself or buying for someone else, here are some Irish dance themed gifts for the people who have been spending so much time waiting outside in their cars this year. 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. Insulated Travel Mug

Sláinte! With as many performances as possible being outdoors this year, you’re going to need something to keep that…coffee warm? Look, we won’t tell anyone what’s inside, but we all might as well cheers with a properly insulated drink in hand.
 
Additional Options:
Inspirational Ghillies Travel Mug
“Irish Dance is the Best Dance” with Handle
Irish Dance Mom Travel Cup

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2. Water Bottle

Your dancer isn’t the only one to get thirsty at a feis! Make sure you and your fellow dance parents stay hydrated too with their own water bottle (some more options with personalization are listed below.) This year, staying healthy is more of a priority than ever—and we all know that good health starts with water!
 
Additional Options:
Sláinte Custom Water Bottle
Irish Dance Dad Water Bottle
Dance Dad Water Bottle
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3. Jewelry
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While all these ideas could easily be for mom, grandma, an aunt, or any Irish dance parental figure, they’re great options for your dancer as well. (Perhaps even some matching ones for mom and daughter, or whatever combination makes up your home!) Many of these options have beautiful, subtle personalization options such as a birth stone (of your dancer or dance mom!) or letter detail.
 
Additional Options:
Ghillie Post Earrings
Personalized Heart Dancer Necklace
Celtic Knot Dangling Earrings

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4. Tees

While Dad might not want a necklace necessarily, let him show his support through his gear too! We have some mom options below as well, and even one for grandma. There’s a way to let every member of your family show their support of your dancer—bonus points if you embarrass them just a little (we all know they secretly love seeing your support, no matter what they say!)
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​Additional Options:
“Nothing Will Feis a Dance Dad” Tee
Irish Dance Mom Tee
Irish Dance Grandma Tee

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5. Chairs

This one might not seem as intuitive, but who wants to stand all day at a feis or performance? In fact, when we inquired with our parents about their feis essentials, something to sit on came up frequently (though not as much as this tip: remember your shoes!) With us not fully knowing what future competitions and performances will look like, this gift’s versatility makes it an even better buy (and that personalization means you’ll never walk away with the wrong chairs!)

Additional Options:
Rechargeable Heated and Massaging Bleacher Seat
Personalized Bleacher Seat
Another Personalized Camp Chair

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6. Blanket

This goes along with chairs as something that can be: often personalized, always multipurpose, and a great gift for everyone! Keep warm while showing your support of your dancer at the next outdoor performance, or while snuggling up by a fire. Who doesn’t like to be cozy?
 
Additional Options:
“Like a Normal Sport But Harder” Blanket
Personalized Photo Blanket
Personalized Sherpa Blanket
 
This is Volume V of a series. Come back next Saturday for the last installment or read last week’s for some wearable gift options. 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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