There is a lot that can go on to get ready for a performance, so below Isle of Erin has complied several areas that can be difficult when first starting out on your Irish Dance journey.
How to put on a Wig: LACE goes by the FACE
For short hair-
Gather hair into two pigtails, more may be needed depending on the density of the hair. You can also add a third lower pigtail, in-between the other two, if needed.
Take wig and wrap the net around the pigtails.
Pull the elastics till snug, and bobby pin into place. Hairspray is also a blessing often employed here.
For long hair-
You may either make two buns (like two very high pigtails) or French-braid from ear to ear, coming around to the near front of the head.
Take wig comb and slide underneath braid, or in-between buns.
Take back wig comb and slid into hair on the back of the head.
Makeup:
Please see parent handbook section Performance Attire and Etiquette relevant area starts with “As of October 1, 2017”.
Jewelry:
Please refer to the parent handbook about Jewelry under the same relevant area beginning with “Any student with tattoos….”.
Please make sure that your student(s) is/are covered well enough to change in public before the show. You may wear your leotard to/ from a performance, but not your entire costume.
Students are not supposed to sit in their costumes. The costumes are not designed for that and grievous injury to the costume could occur.
Other notes:
Capes should be pinned left shoulder to right hip.
Headbands should sit like a crown if you wear full head wig.
All students have to earn the right to wear most of their show gear. If there is a question, please ask and/or refer to the Parent Handbook section Costumes By Level subsection Earned Pieces.
Look forward to seeing you all!