How To Make New Feis Friends

At Move With Meg, we think that Feis friends are the best friends - in fact all of our Coaches still have amazing friends from our competition days, even though we are now all retired from competitions! The bond between Feis friends can be so special and can’t be separated by distance, results, dance schools or age groups. 

But we know that in such a competitive sport, some dancers find it hard to make new Feis friends so here are our top three tips to help you make new Feis friends at your next Feis. 

1) Be Open and Approachable 

When you attend Feises it can be really easy to stay in your own company, and for some dancers this is what they need to do to stay in the zone, but you don’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) in the ‘zone’ all day. When you have some down time at the Feis make sure you are open to making friends - that could be in the line to get some food, hanging out with your friends friends or even when you just finish results. 

Make sure you have a friendly and approachable attitude so other dancers feel comfortable enough to start a conversation. 

2) Offer a Compliment 

How does it feel when someone gives you a compliment? It often feels really nice and can boost our confidence in ourselves and in our dancing. Giving someone a compliment is a great way to break down the ‘awkward’ barrier and start a new friendship, as well as making them (and yourself) feel good in the process! 

3) Join a Community 

Some dancers may be in dance schools with dancers who are not similar in age or interests, so we always encourage joining a dance community. That could be something as fun as our Gold Club, or even going to a dance camp like Riverdance Summer School. Put yourself outside of your comfort zone and not only could it make you a better dancer, but it could also help you to find a new friend for life! 

Putting yourself out of your comfort zone is often the best way to make new Feis friends; and although we know it is scary, we promise you that when you find your Feis friend, it will all be worth it!