What is a class feis?

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A class feis is a smaller Irish dance competition designed for beginners through championship dancers within a school to gain performance experience in a supportive environment. Dancers will perform their solo dances in their individual levels, while receiving feedback and medal placements from an adjudicator. The placements a dancer receives at a class feis do not advance them to the next level but instead should encorage them to continue to practice for their next regional feis.

 

The goal of our Class Feis is to support all dancers while keeping the focus on learning, progress, and enjoyment. This is the perfect stepping stone before your dancer participates in their first regional feis, and for those that have feised come together as a dance family.

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What is a regional feis?

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A feis (pronounced “fesh”) is an Irish dance competition where dancers perform their solo dances on stage in front of judges.

At a feis:

• Dancers compete in their age group and level (Beginner through Open Championship).

• They perform specific dances (reel, light jig, slip jig, treble jig, hornpipe, etc.).

• One or more judges score them on timing, technique, posture, presentation, and overall performance.

• Dancers receive placements and, depending on level, may earn advancement toward the next level.

Feiseanna (plural of feis) are typically full-day events held in hotels, schools, or convention centers. They are both competitive and social — dancers support one another, families gather, and it’s a chance to gain stage experience, build confidence, and celebrate hard work.

For many dancers, a feis is not just about winning — it’s about growth, goal-setting, and performing with pride.

Our regional feis are all operated by schools that are a part of the CLRG Organization:​ 

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How do we sign up for the 2026 Murphy Class Feis?

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We would like all our dancers to participate in this fun school event!

 

To sign up for the feis: Either use the Calendar linked above or follow the steps below.

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Step 1: Log Into your JackRabbit Parent Portal >

Step 2: Choose the Activities Tab

Step 3: Choose the Find Events Tab

Step 4: Scroll to find your dancer's level & choose all of their solo dances (if you have multiple children you will have to do this for each child)

Step 5: Click the Check Out Tab

Step 6: Once you have submitted Payment your dancer is registered

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We have tried to make this as close to FeisWeb.com as we could. FeisWeb is where dancers register for our local, regional feises throughout the dance year.

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What time will my dancer perform in the Class Feis?

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The doors for the feis will open at 8:00am and we plan to begin promptly at 8:30.

 

Dancers will perform in the following order (times are estimated):

• 8:30: Open & Prelim Champ Hard Shoe
         Open & Prelim Champ Soft Shoe
         Open Champ Sets

• 12:00 PreBeginner

• 12:45 Performance by the Dancers heading to the World Championships

• 1:00 Advanced Beginner

• 1:00 Beginner

• 2:00 Prizewinner/Novice U12+ & Novice U7-U12​​

Please plan to arrive at least a half hour before your dancer's scheduled time. 

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What do I wear to the Class Feis?

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If you have already performed in a local feisanna, you will wear what you normally do. Please wear full costume — wig, dress, and makeup for dancers ages U11 and older. 

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For dancers that this will be their first feis, please wear your parade attire except for the sweatshirt. 

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What is the cost of the Class Feis?

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The fee for a feis is by the dance each dancer performs. We have done this for our Class Feis to parallel how it is priced at local feises. Each dance in the "grades" (prebeginner to prizewinner) is $10/dance. Preliminary dancer entry for their dances (two rounds) is $40 total and Open dancer entry for their dances (three rounds) is $50 total.

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Does my dancer have to perform at the Class Feis?

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Yes, we would absolutely love for your dancer to perform. They will not only get feedback from Siobhan Dunn, our esteemed adjudicator, but this will also be a great event for our entire team. Dancers will make memories with friends and continue to prepare their dances for the upcoming year in a supportive environment.

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Have another question? Email us at bridget@murphyacademy.com please subject: Murphy Class Feis