Links
Celtic Association of Irish Dance (CAID)
World Irish Dance Association (WIDA)
Cead Mile Failte Association (CMFA)
Local Irish Dance Schools:
Edmunds School, Crawley (IDTA)
O'Brien School, Crawley (CMFA)
Tornoir School, Crawley (CAID)
Upcoming Feisanna:
If you would like your feis included on this site, please email us with the relevant details. Don't forget to include contact details! If you are interested in attending any of the feisanna listed here, please contact us for further information.
*Please note: feisanna we will be attending are highlighted in yellow & feisanna where we will be stallholders are highlighted in green. If you wish to have us as stallholders at your feis please email or phone with the date and location and we will do our best to accomodate!
CICS Irish Festival: 29th August 2010, Crawley } Open Platform (Anyone can enter, regardless of school, organisation or level)
Edmunds Feis: 2nd October 2010, St.Albans } IDTA
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Don't forget to order your wig-spray to keep your new wig fresh for longer! 10% OFF WIG SPRAY AND TIARAS WHEN ORDERED WITH ANY NEW WIG! (one bottle & one tiara per wig ordered)
Coming soon........ New Wig Styles!! If the Caitlin still isn't long enough for you a new style is expected in August. PLUS a bigger wig for the little ones (age 5-8) is coming in November. Watch this space for updates!
Georgielocks' Wigs
Georgielocks recommends Celtic Creations wigs as the best you can buy. Their quality is second to none and they represent excellent value for money!
Always check your choice of wig with your teacher first - they may have a particular preference!
The following wigs are available in every colour from the chart (below) and have "memory curl & shine technology". This means they stay shiny and can be re-set many times. As soon as you notice a bit of frizz on a curl;
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comb it out gently
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damp curl (preferably with a dedicated wig conditioner spray but plain water will suffice if none is available) and wind around a bendy curler or something similar. **do NOT use velcro rollers!!**
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when dry, carefully unravel the hair from the curler
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snip the VERY ends of the curl off to remove the remaining frizz
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voila! you'd never know there had been a frizzy curl!!
Bun Wigs
Suitable for all ages, bun wigs are a popular choice for beginners, teams and the very littlest dancers. The hair is wound into a high bun and pinned with a few grips. The bun wig is placed over the hair and has a little comb inside to push into the base of the bun at he top for anchorage. The elastic drawstring is then pulled tight, ensuring all the dancer's real hair is tucked inside, and would around the base. Finally a few hairgrips or pins for added security and you are set to go!
Alana
The Alana wig is suitable up to the age of 8 (a little older for very petite dancers). It is a full wig on a reduced cap for smaller heads! Neat ringlets, exactly the same as the Erin, just for smaller dancers!
Erin
Neat ringlets on a full wig, suitable for dancers aged 9 and up. Natural length. Popular with teachers and figure teams.
Aoife
Longer and looser ringlets than the Erin. Suitable for dancers aged 9 and up. An excellent choice for those needing more volume. My daughter Georgie wears this wig!
Caitlyn
The longest and fullest wig to date from Celtic Creations. The loose curls are the height of Irish Dance fashion! Suitable for age 11 up although some of the younger dancers are also wearing this style. Please note that younger dancers may find the wig's cap a little large and may need to fill the space with bun rings or similar.
Putting the Full Wig on!
Most dancers will need their hair divided into three or five ponytails; one on the top of the head and inch or two behind the hairline, and the other two being about an inch back from the ears on either side of the head. (thick hair will need 5 sections, the remaining two being either side of the crown). If the dancer has very fine hair or requires more height, a "doughnut" can be added to the top section (email me if you would like one added to your order). If possible, wind each ponytail into a bun and secure with a few pins. I recommend putting the tiara or hairband on now, before the wig is placed as it helps keep it secure and prevents it from damaging the wig. The wig has a top and bottom so you need to make sure it is not put on upside down! The top has the circular shaped section inside the cap which looks like lace. The combs inside the wig need to be anchored into the base of the buns; first push the comb at the top into the base of the top bun, being careful not to dislodge the tiara. Then ease the wig over the bottom buns and anchor the comb into their base. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the wig sits evenly and secure with a few hairgrips. I recommend having the dancer jump up and down a few times to make sure it doesn't feel loose anywhere!
Colour Chart
#8/30 Dark Chestnut
#613 Platinum/Baby Blonde
#30 Chestnut
#27mb Mid Irish Ginger
#27 Light Ginger
#24bt18 Brown/Blonde
#24b27c Honey Blonde
#22mb Ash Blonde
#12 Light Brown
#10 Mid Brown
#8 Dark Brown
#6 Nearly Black
#4 Black
#130/28 Copper Red
#28 Bright Ginger
#27t613 Ginger with Blonde Tips
#30a Rich Mahogany



