O’Shea currently has 4 different Class Costumes for dancers
- Royal and Gold Jumper (PreSchool-Beginner I )
- Royal Velvet Dress (Advanced Beginner)
- Performance Dress
- Boys Costume
Costume Days
ALL costumes are to be returned to OID in late November each year, even if they still fit. This is so they can be evaluated for condition.
Costume Day is mandatory and is held in early December each year. The date is announced at parent orientation each fall. All registered dancers are required to attend Costume Day. ALL Dancers are either measured for a new costume or fitted into currently available costume.
Each O’Shea costume has hand- made elements – the beginner dress and cape, the vest and cravat, the fabric and crochet capes. These pieces are made by local dressmakers and require embroidery and construction time. They are not “off the rack”. This is why attendance at the costume day is so important as it gives our dressmakers enough time to make sure everyone has a costume.
Measuring for Costume Days
When your dancer is measured she should wear a camisole or tight fitting tee shirt with shorts. Your son should wear a tee shirt and a pair of pants with a waistband. Boys should wear pants that fit at the waist in order to accurately determine the length of the vest.
Dancers should periodically try on their costume at home. If you are buying new clothes for your dancer because he or she has grown it is possible his or her costume no longer fits. For a growth spurt between costume days you can make an appointment for a costume check with Rachel (rachel@osheairishdance.com).
