What should my dancer wear to a feis?
Regular Feis
School costumes and solo dresses are worn at feiseanna that don’t specify attire. Always check the feis syllabus to find this information!
O’Hare School jumpers and school dresses are worn by dancers at the beginner through Novice levels. Contact the costume committee to rent or purchase a school costume.
Boys wear O’Hare vests with white shirts and black pants.
Solo costumes can be worn by dancers who compete in the Prizewinner, PC, or Championship levels. Dancers may also be eligible if they have been dancing for 5+ years. Solo dress qualifications are specific to each school. Teacher approval is required when purchasing a solo dress.
Male dancers in Prizewinner, PC, or Championship levels wear black pants, dress shirt, and choice of vest or jacket. Teacher approval is required when purchasing a vest or jacket.
Don’t forget the details to complete your costume…
Beginner girls- Poodle socks, soft shoes, and a white hair bow or scrunchie.
Beginner boys- Black dress socks and soft shoes.
Novice-Champ girls- Poodle socks, soft and hard shoes, wig, and makeup if your dancer is U11 and older. Makeup is not allowed for dancers U10 and younger. Contact the costume committee for wig recommendations.
Black & White or Blackout
“Blackout” outfits are worn to feiseanna that specify this attire in the syllabus. Your dancer can also wear blackout to a regular feis if they don’t currently have a costume.
Black skirt or black & white skirt
Black leotard or plain black fitted t-shirt (Can also be white for black & white feiseanna)
Natural hair is typically worn at blackout feiseanna. Any hairstyle that is neat and off their face is acceptable (braids, high pony, or bun).