SRMnR Class Costume Rental Policy

SRMnR Class Costume Rental Policy

2022-2023

Rental costs cover maintenance, alteration, storage and cleaning costs.  Dresses will remain in the care of SRMnR throughout the rental period and will be allocated to dancers ahead of feiseanna. Whilst in the care of dancers, costumes are the responsibility of that dancer and should be kept in the corresponding numbered bag, accompanied by cape- FOLDED CORRECTLY.

Costumes will all be inspected after each wearing.

Boys – Each waistcoat comes complete with numbered cuffs, tie and suit bag. Please ensure all pieces of the costume are returned to correct compartments. 

Rules to be respected when wearing a class costume:-

  1. Sweat guards must be worn in ALL dresses and be REMOVED after use at all times.
  2. NO DRINKING (water is ok) OR EATING IN COSTUMES!!
  3. If tan is being worn by any dancer on the upper half of the body (chest/arms), protection must be used around the neck area of the dress. (long sleeved, fitted top might suffice)
  4. No jewellery is to be worn when wearing dress. This can result in pulls on the dress fabric or on lace collar/cuffs.
  5. Costumes MUST be returned in the costume bag in which it was received. All pieces of the costume (cape, cuffs, ties) must be included and correctly placed in costume bag. 
  6. Keep makeup and lipstick AWAY from collars and cuffs.
  7. Any damage or stains etc. should be reported immediately to teachers.
  8. Failure to adhere to rules will result in a fine being placed.

Rental of dresses

Dancers Participating in Ulster- €15, Siblings €25

 

Boys Waistcoat rental –  

Dancers participating in Ulster – €10, Siblings €15

 

AT PRESENT WE ARE NOT CHARGING RENTAL FOR TRAINING DRESSES.

 

Cost price of new dress £500 stg
Brand new collar and cuffs £120stg
Brand new costume bag   £30stg (dresses)
Brand new suit bag   £12 (waistcoats)
Spoilage fee €50
Cost of replacement dress in the event of loss or serious damage

Cost of replacement waistcoat (cuffs & tie)

£620

 

£200

Sweat guards MUST be worn by EVERY dancer wearing a new dress. Dresses spoiled by body odour will be subject to a spoilage fee. Disposable sweat guards can be bought in bulk on eBay/Amazon. They should be used in ALL costumes (solo & team) and should be an integral part of feis bag!
SRMnR Class Costume Rental Policy