It’s that time of the year! The festive season is back, and we can hardly believe it’s already been one whole year since we launched the first annual Irish Dance Globe small business gift guide. Last year, we spotlighted nine fabulous businesses, and this year, we’re delighted to bring you a whopping list of 28 businesses – subscriptions, fitness plans, apparel, books and media, practise resources, accessories, and more – from all over the world. Browse through our list to find stocking fillers and Christmas day gifts – all available now to order in time for Christmas. Purses at the ready!
1. Coco V Creative
We’re kicking off our list with an *ever so subtle* plug for our founder Colleen Falco’s art business. She is taking commissions for custom canvas paintings of dance shoes and tiaras this Christmas. You can order via Instagram DM here.
We love: Custom dance tiara paintings
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: International December 10, domestic December 15
2. Garden of Daisies
We love this mother and daughter business that offers loads of lovely handmade goods – from scrunchies and t-shirts to jumpers and stickers. Purchase via the website here.
We love: ‘I would rather be dancing’ blue crew neck sweater
Based in: Canada
Ships internationally: No, just Canada and US
Last date for Christmas orders: December 12
3. Lauren Smyth Academy
The Lauren Smyth Academy would make a great gift for someone looking to explore the creative side of their Irish dancing a bit more. Run by former Riverdance lead and Festival trained (and former IDG cover interviewee) Lauren Smyth, there are various on-demand classes to dip your toe into for a different kind of Irish dance. Purchase via the website here.
We love: £15 weekly 7-day pass which gives access to 15 on-demand classes
Based in: Northern Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
4. The Balance and Flow Method
Run by former Lord of the Dance lead Aimee Black, the Balance and Flow method offers stretching, flexibility, nutritionist and mindset classes on Zoom, specialising in yoga for Irish dancers. A one-on-one session would make the perfect gift for a dancer looking to improve the connection between their mind and body. Enquire via Instagram or email balanceandflowmethod@gmail.com.
We love: One-on-one coaching
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
5. media + movement
media + movement not only offers amazing customisable digital designs, but you can order them on cute little stickers! Purchase via the website here.
We love: Custom Irish dance stickers
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes (items are downloadable or available for shipping worldwide)
Last date for Christmas orders: December 3
6. JIGEO
What better to set a dancer up for a new year and a new feis season than a motivational message from their favourite dancer? From Riverdance stars to World Champions and TikTokers, the selection of dancers is huge and would make a lovely Christmas day surprise. Purchase via the website here.
We love: Gift cards
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: December 10
7. Barre Motion
Riverdance lead Natasia Petracic leads in-studio, online, and group dance inspired workouts. You can order 6×30 minute private classes for the price of five with the code BMXMAS, and the offer ends January 3. Book via Classfit, enquire through Instagram, or email barremotion@gmail.com.
We love: 6×30 min private class bundle
Based in: Australia
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online and available for all time zones!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
8. Sinead Sketches
Sinead Sketches offers a range of personalised digital art and design gifts – from action shots and family portraits, to stickers and mugs, along with this adorable penguin colouring book for younger dancers. Order via DM on Instagram or Facebook.
We love: Christmas colouring book
Based in: Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: Last week of November for sketches, right up to Christmas for colouring books
9. Feis Buddies
There’s so many fun Irish dancing themed pieces to browse at Feis Buddies including water bottles, coffee cups, even hand sanitiser holders! Shop via Etsy.
We love: Irish dancing keychains
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 12
10. From Head To Toe Academy
Former Riverdance lead Chloey Turner encourages dancers to become their best versions of themselves through training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset work – more than anything she helps dancers to become kinder to themselves through yoga and mindfulness. Shop via the website.
We love: $35 a month membership
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
11. Move With Meg
Three-time World Champion and lead with Lord of the Dance Megan Kerrigan is an Irish dance fitness specialist offering dancers heaps of resources to become stronger and fitter. Shop via the website. Also keep an eye out for a never-before-seen sale on Black Friday!
We love: £65 a month Gold membership Christmas voucher, which includes 32 live sessions and loads more
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
12. Increase Wear
These innovative new Irish dance leggings are super futuristic and stylish, designed specifically for Irish dancing. The ‘turnout-maker pair have poodle socks built into them! Not only that but they have markers to get cuts up to. Seriously creative stuff. Shop via the website.
We love: Black poodle socks turnout-maker
Based in: Germany
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: Check the website for individual shipping conditions
13. Fit ID
This recently launched Irish dance fitness program is run by Lord of the Dance performers (and siblings) Lynsey Smyth, who is a personal trainer, and Connor Smyth, who won SAS: Who Dares Wins (another former cover interviewee!). If you hadn’t guessed, there’s a lot of Irish dance blood in the Smyth family. Order via the website.
We love: £24.99 FIT ID Monthly Membership
Based in: Northern Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
14. Patricia And The Magic Shoes
This lovely little Irish dance book is written by Carolyn Walsh and illustrated by Sinead Mc Gonagle (of Sinead Sketches!) and tells the story of an Irish dancer with a dream to win the World Championships. After an injury gets in her way, she needs help from her brother George, and maybe a little magic. Order for €15 via Instagram DM.
We love: ‘Patricia And The Magic Shoes’ book
Based in: Germany
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 13 for Europe, December 6 for rest of the world
15. Tiara Of Dancing Queen
This dancer run business offers gorgeous tiaras, laces and buckles. Some of them are made ready to ship, and there’s also the option to order custom shapes, colours, rhinestones and styles. Order via Etsy or enquire on Instagram.
We love: Custom headpieces
Based in: Slovakia
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 2
16. Feis App
As well as being the number one destination for Irish dancing music, Feis App has a huge selection of stylish and practical apparel for both training and lounging. Order via the website.
We love: Cosy hoodie and jogger set
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 9
17. Turn Out Socks
Turn Out Socks offers a huge selection of fun and snazzy designs that are printed onto socks in the perfect position to encourage turnout. Order via the website.
We love: Lucky Socks
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: International December 10 (arrival before Christmas still not guaranteed), domestic December 18
18. Irish Dancing Tiara
There’s SO many headpieces, tiaras and buckles that can be made to order at Irish Dancing Tiara (and they can pretty much bling whatever you have in mind). Order via Facebook or email amanda_j_wallace@hotmail.com.
We love: Lace made to order headpieces
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: Consistent with location/courier postal times for last dates
19. The Irish Dancer
The Irish Dancer is your one-stop shop for everything feis. Set yourself or a fellow dancer up for an organised first first of the year with a feis pack. Order via the website.
We love: Ultimate feis packs
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 20 for domestic, first week of December for international (courier option for guaranteed).
20. Rhinestone HQ
Find all things bling at Rhinestone HQ – including a huge array of colourful blingy options for heavy shoe buckles. Shop via Instagram.
We love: Pump buckles
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: 3rd December
21. Target Training Irish Dance
Former competitive and professional Irish dancer Ellen G. Waller creates the most entertaining and engaging Irish dance training social media videos – targeting everything from extension and turnout, to those weird quirks you can’t stop doing with your head and arms. She offers various training options for dancers looking to up their game. Order via the website.
We love: $49 dollar a month training subscription
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
22. B Bling
B Bling offers loads of fun and stylish feis accessories, including buckles, leotards, socks and more. Order via the website.
We love: £55 Christmas Box
Based in: UK
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: Internationally December 1, domestically December 17
23. BMC Custom Creations
BMC Custom Creations is another dancer run business, offering creative custom buckles made to order. Order via etsy or email bmccustomcreations@gmail.com for a custom request.
We love: Ombre buckles
Based in: US
Ships internationally: No, just within US currently
Last date for Christmas orders: November 30
24. The V.I.P Planner
Created by 12-time World Champion and professional dancer Zoe Talbot, the V.I.P Planner is designed to help dancers stay focused and motivated, with tips, exercises, recipes, self care challenges and more. Order via the website.
We love: They’re all so pretty (but we’d go pink!)
Based in: Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 18
25. Core Focus Studio
Core Focus Studio is a dancer run online pilates studio perfect for beginners and is running classes in the lead up to Christmas (in case you wanted to get a jump start ahead of the new year). Book via ClassFit.
We love: Beginners Flow Class
Based in: Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes, it’s all online!
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
26. Irish Dance Pro
Irish Dance Pro practice pads are the absolutely perfect solution for dancers who struggle for space at home or simply want to work on technique. Order via the website.
We love: Vinci collection practice mat for ‘little jiggers’
Based in: Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 15
27. Mitchell Dance Platform
The perfect dance platform for mini performances, or if you want a practise space that really amplifies your sound, the Mitchell Dance Platform would suit any dancer looking to focus on rhythm. Did we mention there’s a built in microphone? (Maybe keep it out of earshot from the neighbours!) Order via the website.
We love: Portable sprung floors
Based in: Ireland
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: December 7
28. Irish Dancing Magazine
We’re rounding up our list with a shout out for our friends over at IDM. Print media needs our support more than ever now, and this Christmas you can save 10% with coupon 122521 from now until December 15 on any six or 12 month subscription purchase. Orders received by December 10 will receive a free started issue with any 6, 12 or 24 month purchase when using the coupon code. Order a subscription or print your certificate here.
We love: Subscription gift certificates
Based in: US
Ships internationally: Yes
Last date for Christmas orders: There isn’t one!
Thinking of someone who isn’t on this list? DM us or email hello.idglobe@gmail.com to be included in the next one!
