HARRISON
DANCE
Want to attend a Feis?
(Dance Competiton)
Here is some information that may help you understand how Irish Dance competitions work
When will my dancer be ready?
Once your child has received their certificate for completing their first dance they will be able to enter most beginner sections in any local competitions.
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There are also first feis competitions for children who know how to do their jump 2,3's, that some local feis's run.
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Larger competitions are for Championship dancer's only, depending on age and ability will depend if dancer's can enter. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
How do I enter?
Susan will put the competition schedule on the group chat, which will tell you the date and venue. If you wish to enter just message your child's name to the chat by the date given. Competition fees will be posted in the chat and should be paid into the class account by date given. Competition fees are paid as a school, so they must be paid before the entry date given.
What do I do on feis day?
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The timetable for the competition will be announced about a week before the day they dance
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You should arrive about 40/45minutes before the dancer competes, so they can get ready and warm up
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Any family members attending with the dancer will have to pay in at the door, most door entry fees are £5
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Beginner dancers can hire a class costume for £20 for the year (AUG-JUN), they should have poodle socks and their dance shoes. The way your hair can be is advised on the kit page on our website.
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There are 4 grades the dancers work through;
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Beginner (to get to primary you must get 1st or 2nd in the dance)​
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Primary (to get to intermediate you must get 1st in the dance)
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Intermediate (to get into open you must get 1st in the dance)
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Open (once you get to open, you will compete in the Prelim and Open Championship)
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