All dancers learn soft shoe dances first. Once Beginner dancers are able to dance their Jig and Reel to the music from memory, we will invite them to add a hard shoe class.

 

New Irish Dance shoes may be purchased locally at Head to Toe Dancewear in Kirkwood or On Pointe Dancewear in South County. If you are unsure what size your dancer needs, this is a great option since they will size your dancer for you (make sure to tell them you dance with MT).  Beginner dancers can purchase either Antonio Pacelli Gazelles or Hullachans.  Novice levels and higher should purchase Hullachans.  

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Used shoes may be found in our Facebook group for MT Parents. We also have some used shoes for sale at the studio.

 

Sizing: Irish Dance shoes are typically sold in UK shoe sizing, so you will need to size down 2 sizes from your dancer’s street shoe size. (If your dancer is a size 4 in tennis shoes, order a size 2 in Irish dance shoes)

 

Hard Shoe Recommendations:

https://feisfayre.com/shop/footwear/flexi-pro/

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Email Meghan with any shoe questions.

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