2017 McConnell Irish
Dance Performances
All General Division
dancers are invited to participate in our yearly performances, including 1st
year dancers.
Dancers should confirm
their participation by filling out the signup sheet at the studio (bulletin
board in waiting room)
Friday, March 17th
St. Patrick’s Fest’ 2017
Location - CCFM 340
Provencher Blvd
Doors Open at 5:30 PM, Food
& Drink available for purchase, Silent Auction, Prizes
Tickets available for sale in
February
Thursday, May 25th,
2017 Annual Recital
Location – Prairie Theatre
Exchange, 3rd Floor Portage Place Mall
Arrive 5:30 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Tickets available for sale in
April
August 6th – 12th
– United Kingdom Pavilion Folklorama
Location – 1440 King Edward
Street
3 – 5 shows per day, dancers
participating are expected to attend all 7 nights
Registration for Folklorama
in March
Performance Confirmation
Dates
St. Patrick’s Fest’ – Sign up by February 4th,
2017
Annual Recital – Sign up by March 25th, 2017
Folklorama – Sign up by March 25th, 2017 *Folklorama
Practices are held on Tuesday evenings in June & July
Costumes
Students wishing to perform
are required to purchase a school costume for their current division and
level.
General School costumes range
in price from $125 - $350, depending on the dancers level and age.
·
Additional items
such as poodle socks and Irish dance shoes are required
·
Irish dance wigs
are optional.
General Division
Beginner – Black Nylon
bodysuit, Green Skirt, Hair Bow
Novice & Preliminary
– Black Velvet Bodysuit, Green Skirt, Hair Bow, Cummerbund
Intermediate – Black Irish
Dance Dress *cummerbund & cuffs required for Folklorama only
Adult – Black Irish Dance
Dress or Black Skirt and T-Shirt
Costume Orders
Costume sizing will take
place the next two weeks at class. Instructors will measure students who
require a new costume or costume pieces.
We encourage all dancers to try on their current costumes
to make certain they still fit before orders are placed!
Please speak with your instructor or email us at info@mcconnelldancers.com if you
need a costume this season
Costume Order Deadline: February 4th, 2017
Irish Dance Shoes
Dancers may purchase their
Irish dance shoes on-line at one of the links below. Always available in
stock at the studio are Poodle Socks & Sock Glue!
Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for delivery
For Irish Dance Shoes &
Additional Products McConnell School of Dance recommends
Antonio Pacelli https://www.antoniopacelli.com
Rutherford Irish Dance
Products http://www.rutherfordshoes.com
Irish Dance Wigs
Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for delivery
Irish dance wigs are optional
for all General Division dancers. Many of our dancers prefer to wear
Irish dance wigs for the convenience and to keep with the current styles
Wigs are available in many
different styles and shades. We recommend dancers choose a shade as close
to their own as possible.
Wig Options - Pony Tail, Bun
Wig, 3/4 Cap, and Full Wigs
Dancers in our General &
Competitive Divisions may choose any style of wig which suits them best or they
are fine to wear their natural hair secured or tied back away from their face
for performance
·
WIGS ARE
NOT USED FOR FOLKLORAMA PERFORMANCES
McConnell School of Dance
recommends the following Wig vendors;
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Celtic Curls http://www.celticcurls.com/
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Irish Wigs https://irishwigs.com
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Steele Celtic
Dancewear http://www.irishdanceshoes.com
If you have any questions,
please contact us!