Much like most other types of dancing, constumes are used in all aspects of Irish Dancing. For the beginner dancer, the Ardan Academy has a school costume that has been designed specifically for our dancers. For more information on the school costumes please talk to your class teacher.
School Costumes
Costumes and Supplies
Beginner Costumes
Beginner students can order the "beginner costume" from www.frenchtoast.com. Click here to download instructions for this first costume order. Any problems or questions, please contact us at ardanacademy@yahoo.com.
School Costume Resale
If you have a school costume that that you would like to sell please put it our school's monthly newsletter. To submit an advertisement to the newsletter, email as much detail as possible to Kevi Chapman at catgeocat@att.net. Many dancers are interested in buying used costumes if they are available!
Shoes (General)
If you are looking for a pair of used shoes, please call the school office to find out what sizes are available. Used shoes will also be available at the school Open House (Fall & Spring) and the school feis (April).
Inishfree Shoes
If you are interested on information on dance shoes please visit www.irish-danceshoes.com.
Open/PrizeWinner Dresses
If you need an Open/PrizeWinner dress, you can purchase a used one at the school Open House (Fall & Spring) and the school feis (April), or at many other local feises. All Feises have a designated area where used (and some new) dresses are up for sale. Please handle all these dresses very carefully.
School Used Sales (Shoes/Costumes, etc.)
The school sells various dance items including new and used dance shoes, practice video tapes, and school garments. Contact us at ardan_academy@yahoo.com if you are in need of any of these items and we will be happy to respond!
For the first year, it is a school requirment that the boys wear a white long sleeved, button down dress shirt, black tie, black slacks, and black socks. Second year dancers may choose to wear either the green kilt, or they may wear the first year outfit with a black suit vest.
Boys Costumes
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