Below are some of the items you may need for a feis. See the More Information section at the bottom for a link to a list you can print out and use.
| For Your Feet | |||
| Light Shoes | - check they are clean, especially the soles so they don't slip | ||
| Heavy Shoes | - if you have heavy dances. Polish and apply new tape or rosin | ||
| Elastics | - you can have shiny buckles on these if you wish | ||
| Spare laces | - just in case, for both pairs of shoes | ||
| Rosin or duct tape | - in case you need to use more at the feis | ||
| Socks x 2 | - have a spare pair, make sure they are white! | ||
| Sock Glue | - to stop your socks falling down. You can buy it at the feis or borrow some | ||
| FYour Costume | |||
| Dress | - or skirt and blouse. For boys, trousers, shirt & tie | ||
| Cape | - if you have one for your costume | ||
| Headress | - a fabric 'crown' to mach your dress, tiara or pretty headband | ||
| Kick Pants | - big knickers to wear over your own underwear under your costume | ||
| FFor Your Hair | |||
| Wig | - if you are wearing one, or curlers if you are curling your hair | ||
| Hair bands | - to put your hair up under you wig | ||
| Hair Pins | - for putting your hair up and keeping your headress in place | ||
| Hair/Wig spray | - don't spray in the main competition area | ||
| Hairnet | - can help to keep curls in place before dancing | ||
| Hair brush | - especially for after you finish! | ||
| FFor Your Face - dancers under 12 in Beginners and Primary cannot wear makeup | |||
| Eyeshadow |
amount is appropriate for your age and level |
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| Lipstick/Lipgloss | |||
| Blusher | |||
| Mascara | |||
| Sparkle | |||
| FFor Getting there (and being able to dance!) | |||
| Competition Number | - if you have already been given this - don't forget it! | ||
| Feis Information | - take a copy of the timetable if you can | ||
| Directions | - make sure you know how to get there, take a map too in case | ||
| FFor You | |||
| Water | - clear drinks are best in case of spills on your costume | ||
| Snacks | - high energy and low mess | ||
| Packed Lunch | - there may be a canteen or take lunch with you | ||
| FFor Being Prepared | |||
| Number Holder | - a plastic wallet to protect your number, not essential | ||
| Safety Pins | - to pin on your number and just in case | ||
| Ribbon | - you can use ribbon to tie your number around your waist | ||
| Deoderant | - dancing is hot work | ||
| Freshening Wipes | - see above | ||
| Tissues | - for all cleanups | ||
| Rubbish Bag | - useful to have if there are not many bins around | ||
| Pen | - to note down information and results | ||
| Scissors | - for cutting ribbons, duct tape etc. | ||
| Sellotape | - generally useful | ||
| First Aid Kit | - include aspirin for parents! | ||
| Needle & thread | - in case of repairs | ||
| For Bad Weather | |||
| Umberella | - you may need to walk outside between venues/stages | ||
| Coat / Fleece | - see above | ||
| FFor Fun | |||
| Camera | - to take photos, but not while dancers are competing | ||
| iPOD / MP3 | - to practice to and to relax | ||
| Games/Books | - can be useful if there are long delays | ||
| Mascot ! | - for luck! | ||
| Mobile Phone | - to tell everyone your news. Have a number of your teacher or an experienced parent too | ||
| A checklist for girls to print and use, with space to add your own items | |
| A similar checklist for boys (less needed!) to print and use, with space to add your own items | |
| Download Adobe Reader | (Link to download Adobe reader to enable you to view the checklists) |
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