Highland Dance North

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Competition Information and Checklist

Dancers’ Competition Checklist

• Dance Registration (ID) card! You cannot bring home awards without it!
• REMEMBER your entry ticket if the competition organizers sent you one
• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to registration start time

Nationals

• Shoes!  (NOTE: do they need cleaning or spiffing up after the last event?)
• Extra laces or elastic
• FLORA or LILT - Dress, Petticoat, Sash, Brooch, nude pantyhose or white anklets, if wearing, white trunks or bike shorts, beige bra/camisole/tank-type T-shirt
• ABOYNE (other choice for Flora or Lilt) – Skirt, Plain peasant-type blouse (not same as Highland), Sash, Brooch, Petticoat, white trunks or bike shorts, beige bra/camisole/tank-type T-shirt
• HORNPIPE – top & pants, tie, hat with elastic to keep it on your head!  White undergarment if your outfit is white.
• JIG – Dress, Petticoat, Apron, nude pantyhose or white anklets, if wearing; white trunks or bike shorts, beige bra/camisole/tank-type T-shirt.

Highland

• Blouse
• Vest or Jacket
• Kilt
• Hose & Garters
• Bra/camisole /tank-type T-shirt
• Black trunks/bike shorts
• Suspenders (if used)

Other

• Hair brush / comb
• Hair pins
• Hair net
• Hair spray or mousse
• Extra safety pins
• Filled water bottle or sports drink Granola or energy bars, fruit etc.
• Plastic bag with moist washcloth (to dab shoes prior to Fling & sword) OR rosin – bowling rosin is available at K-mart
• Sewing kit
• If outdoor competition – sunscreen, hat, blanket for bleachers, umbrella etc.
• Camera

Remember, NO heavy makeup (light eyeliner, light foundation or sunscreen, and mostly clear lip gloss), NO jewelry (including kilt pins) or watch, hair accessories, tattoos, or nail polish.   HAIR: aim for a tidy bun. OK to braid and pull back into bun or something like it.  Your goal is to look as tidy as possible!

Revised: 9/2008