Dress Code
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Class dress code
Our class dress code ensures dancers are prepared to learn in comfort and safety.
Dancers may not wear street clothes in class. Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc apparel available for purchase complies with the dress code, but is not mandatory.
Apparel for Purchase
Bréifne Ó Ruairc SquadLocker Store - Sport the Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc logo on t-shirts, tank tops, and shorts from high-quality athletic brands.
Malley Sport Tracksuits - Our online store is open periodically throughout the year. The tracksuit design and size charts are available here. Our look book for 2025 is available here. Show your Bréifne Ó Ruairc team spirit in and out of class. Order dates planned for 2025 are:
Order Jan 20 - Feb 2 for delivery by Mar 21
Order Mar 31 - Apr 13 for delivery by May 30
Order Sep 1 - Sep 14 for delivery by Oct 31
Order Oct 27 - Nov 9 for delivery by Dec 22
irish dance shoes
Well-fitting Irish dance shoes must be worn. Beginners may wear ballet slippers or jazz shoes until they are ready to purchase Irish dance shoes.
Where to buy Irish dance shoes:
We recommend the Rutherford, Fays, and Antonio Pacelli online stores for new shoes.
We maintain a limited stock of gently used shoes that we sell on behalf of families whose dancers have outgrown them. Contact Jennie to learn more.
Fill out our soft shoe sizing form for help determining your dancer’s size.
Another source for used shoes is Irish dance buy/sell/trade groups on Facebook.
Here’s a video to help you learn how to tie your ghillies.
costumes for performances and competitions
Dancers must wear the costume specified for each event.
Costume options vary by a dancer’s level as described below. The skirt & belt, belt, dress, and vest costumes must be rented from Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc. Please review the Costume Rental Agreement and contact Jennie with any questions.
Solo costumes must be approved by Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc prior to purchase.
Beginner and Advanced Beginner Dancers
Choose the skirt & belt costume or the belt & bow tie costume. Each may be rented for $30.
The skirt & belt costume comes with a hair bow and must be worn with:
The belt & bow tie costume must be worn with:
Intermediate and Advanced Dancers
Choose the dress ($80 rental) or the vest ($50 rental) costume.
The dress comes with an embroidered crown and must be worn with:
Black dance shorts
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White poodle socks (can purchase from Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc or shops that sell Irish dance shoes)
Black dance shoes (see information about shoes above)
Some dancers find they like to wear a short-sleeved black leotard under the dress
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To keep the dress smelling fresh:
Some dancers choose to wear a sweat-proof undershirt instead of a leotard under the dress
Another option is dress shields
The vest must be worn with:
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