Many times it is hard to decide what to bring to the first feis. We have compiled a list made of suggestions from our seasoned dance families. Please use the list below to start your own personal list.
The teachers would like to thank everyone who shared their personal lists with us. It was so fun to read through what you put in your “feis bags”. Your humor and insight was fabulous and we are glad to share the completed list with all who may find this helpful.
- Directions to the feis – very important
- ALL of your costume – (each dress style has various parts – always double check you have everything)
- * embroidered costume / bloomers / cape for back
- * jumper/leotard
- * solo costume /bloomers /back piece
- * black slacks/black long sleeve shirt/burgundy tie (boys)
- POLISHED dance shoes (soft and hard)
- extra shoe polish – just in case
- socks & ******SOCK GLUE*****
- tights (team dancers)
- hair brush
- hair pins & hair bands
- wig (for girls)
- hair spray
- tiara/hair accessories
- Champion costumes – bring extra crystals and glue.
- mirror
- Make-up for older girls or Champion dancers
- lotion for legs (dry skin is not a good look – LOL)
- safety pins
- hole puncher
- ribbon for number holder
- number holder
- printed out competitor number (if available)
- print out of stage schedule – mark your dances on there (and many like to list other dancer’s comps from the school so you can go and show your support – great for all the kids as they work so hard)
- snacks (many pack lunch if you will be there for the day)
- A lot of water
- cash 🙂
- card games/something compact to “pass the time”(or school work if they need to use the time wisely)
- travel first aide kit/ especially Band-Aids/ ace bandage/emergency ice pack
- Motrin/Advil (for mom/dad) 🙂
- chairs for dancers to use when in costume (needs to fit under the skirts)
- chairs for parents/ blanket – depends on the feis
- camera (no video taping allowed at the feisanna)
- gaffers tape (for hard shoes if stage is slippery)
- black electrical tape for emergency shoe repairs
- For Older Dancers – Dress Shields for underarms/Deodorant
- scissors / sewing kit (in case something should tear)
- wet wipes and Shout wipes
- extra pair of shoelaces
- Lint roller
- **** loads of patience**** 🙂