• when is it? (NT) -- srmom, 14:49:35 11/20/09 Fri

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• Because of the frequency at which they have been observed, they will be out soon. Just my guess. (NT) -- none, 07:52:56 11/19/09 Thu
• I don't think they're going anywhere soon. (NT) -- JMO, 09:53:26 11/19/09 Thu
• The market seems to be saturated with bubbles...don't think you will see many brand new ones made by DMs much, if any longer... (NT) -- On their way out?, 10:48:49 11/19/09 Thu
• They certainly have evolved. The early puffballs have a different look/fit to what's current;ly delivered. (NT) -- none, 20:42:35 11/19/09 Thu

• Its on their website under "stages". (NT) -- www.feisatl.com, 05:57:39 11/19/09 Thu
• Could we expect prelims and opens to start after lunch. It's really nice (NT) -- when we know the "not before time." I understand this isn't always practical, however., 06:13:11 11/19/09 Thu
  • I would think they would start before lunch. Looking at Efeis, these comps are small. (NT) -- Would love a "not before" time too, though., 08:41:40 11/19/09 Thu
• I have clicked on "stages" many times and get nothing but a graphic of the stages. No schedule. (NT) -- missing something?, 06:17:37 11/19/09 Thu
  • I see it. Maybe you could refresh or reboot your computer. (NT) -- n, 06:25:58 11/19/09 Thu
• Hi again, could someone please post a link to the schedule? Tried refreshing, rebooting, etc and still get only stage graphics & no schedule. Freaky! (NT) -- am I blind?, 07:07:08 11/19/09 Thu
  • I don't find the schedule either (NT) -- It's not just you, 07:29:45 11/19/09 Thu
  • Got it! On laptop (NT) -- http://www.feisatl.com/Stages.htm, 07:37:39 11/19/09 Thu
• hope it works -- !, 07:37:50 11/19/09 Thu
  • It worked! Sent email to self , then used that link on PC (NT) -- weird, not sure why nothing else would work, 07:40:39 11/19/09 Thu
• Ok, have tried all of the above on two computers, still no schedule for me. How 'bout this: can someone kindly tell me when & where U16 Prelim and U16 prelim sets take place? (NT) -- so thankful!, 09:21:29 11/19/09 Thu
  • PC 616 (U16) on Stage 3/4 after grades and several other PC comps. Comp 421 PC U16 sets is on stage 7/8, after grades...timing may be close. (NT) -- K, 10:13:28 11/19/09 Thu
    • once prelims start it will be almost 2 hours until 616 begins prelim non trads start much earlier than the competition (at least 45 minutes from looking at the schedule). Likely no conflict for this group. (NT) -- will they take a lunch break too?, 11:48:30 11/19/09 Thu
      • Thanks! I hadn't done the math (since it's too far away for us to attend) and foolishly based my timing comment on proximity. I should know better. :) (NT) -- K, 12:40:57 11/19/09 Thu
    • Thanks so much for the PCU16 info!! You guys are the greatest! Still no schedule on my 3rd computer & tried all the tricks, but now I don't need it! I may just try my iphone just 4 a fun time (NT) -- U16mom, 14:35:03 11/19/09 Thu
  • Try to clean out your cache or temp files. Your computer may be pulling up on old image because of the cache. (NT) -- NN, 09:31:39 11/20/09 Fri
• I agree "not before" times would be super helpful (NT) -- can't do feis math, 17:23:50 11/19/09 Thu
  • even if we had an approximate guestimation where the lunch break will be (NT) -- it would help, 19:17:57 11/19/09 Thu
• Wow sure glad I looked at the schedule. OC starting with U16. Guess we will be up early like the old days! (NT) -- No name, 20:31:41 11/19/09 Thu

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• I took one to sell once and an O. competitor bought it on Friday night to wear on Sunday... (NT) -- You never know..., 10:36:13 11/18/09 Wed
• I know several dancers who will be looking for solos (NT) -- Dallas bound, 10:49:11 11/18/09 Wed
• Yes, bring your dress. We will be there looking for a new one and have some friends who aren't doing solos in the O, but need a new solo - just moved up. (NT) -- :), 11:03:40 11/18/09 Wed
  • I am bringing 4 dresses to Atlanta to sell (three are listed on dance.net, pg 3) and might bring anything unsold to Dallas (NT) -- Marinewife, 12:53:13 11/18/09 Wed
• I hope everyone using the dress room--shoppers and sellers--keeps a watchful eye on ALL the dresses. We need to help each other and speak up to anyone -- srmom, 14:04:14 11/18/09 Wed
  • We will be shopping for one! (NT) -- at Atlanta and at O! High hopes. with cash in hand!, 16:09:16 11/18/09 Wed
    • what size? how old is your dancer? We have one to sell. (NT) -- SR mom, 20:45:23 11/18/09 Wed
• Will anyone be bringing a puffball for 9-11 yr old? (NT) -- -, 07:50:20 11/19/09 Thu
  • I will be bringing a puffball to the O. It is on dance-again now (NT) -- might fit, 08:03:07 11/19/09 Thu
    • What is the dress number on Dance Again? (NT) -- -, 08:09:44 11/19/09 Thu

• There's a woman in NJ who makes custom Swarovski headbands in a choice of color(s). If you're interested, I'll post her contact info. What color(s) are you interested in? Some of us vendors may have stock items you can use. (NT) -- WR Vendor, 12:54:30 11/18/09 Wed
  • Looking for crystal or AB crystal, no colors. Please post the info. and thanks for your help! (NT) -- OP, 12:06:32 11/19/09 Thu
    • When do you need the headband? (NT) -- WR Vendor, 00:31:29 11/20/09 Fri
• I'm interested in the contact info. Thanks. (NT) -- Need more bling, 06:34:50 11/19/09 Thu

• How many "Final" schedules can there be??? Only conflict I noticed was that U14's are expected to do solos & figures at same time and that should be corrected. Figures should not be allowed to start until all competitors solos are completed. (NT) -- Common sense?????, 05:30:50 11/18/09 Wed
  • Same conflict as last year -- one of our TCRG's has volunteered to help during that time slot to aid in easing that transition for stages......... otherwise, we're excited! (NT) -- ..., 06:23:13 11/18/09 Wed
• Suggestion... start the U12 teams at 8am and then run the Sr. Ladies soft and hard rounds after. It is difficult for dancers to keep focused with another comp between rounds... especially one with hundreds of very excited dancers and parents going into and out of the room while dancers are still competing. It's not fair to the dancers who will be on stage during the commotion, and it's not fair to the younger dancers who are experiencing the excitement of dancing on a team..... -- possible switch?, 06:48:53 11/18/09 Wed
  • Are you kidding? (NT) -- ????????/, 07:14:33 11/18/09 Wed
  • Senior Ladies would like that!! Most hate the 8am start time! (NT) -- LOL, 07:16:10 11/18/09 Wed
    • Trust me, the Under 8 teams don't like the 8:00 am start time either. (NT) -- -, 07:20:49 11/18/09 Wed
      • Meant Under 12 teams (NT) -- -, 07:21:33 11/18/09 Wed
      • I don't think anyone does (NT) -- :), 07:30:53 11/18/09 Wed
    • Right - then they would not have to start at 8am. I think since the senior dancers have had their fair share of starting at 8am over the years, they should be given a later starting time. But the point of the suggestion is to complete one competition before starting another. It would be less traffic and less confusion in the dance hall. Let the younger girls enjoy the excitement without having to be told to be quiet, and allow the senior dancers to remain focused on their competition. (NT) -- switch, 07:47:55 11/18/09 Wed
  • It's even more unfair for u14 & u15's to have to do figures while there solos are still going on. (NT) -- It's crazy!, 10:48:26 11/18/09 Wed
• this is becoming the biggest joke ever - hopefully the committee gets their act together (NT) -- VERY disorganized, 07:40:59 11/18/09 Wed
  • Oh puhleeez! How much time have you volunteered to organizing this or any other event? You armchair quarterbacks continue to amaze me. (NT) -- Get a grip, 08:26:31 11/18/09 Wed
    • This is a typical response from a disorganized, clueless, and uncommited committee - cry foul at every comment or concern (NT) -- And I'm on the committee of a large feis, 04:49:06 11/19/09 Thu
      • I'm not on the committee. Nor do I find the schedule "disorganized" or a "joke". The organizers simply will not be able to please everyone and can't re-do the schedule every time a disgruntled mama posts on the message board. (NT) -- Can't please everyone, 12:14:54 11/19/09 Thu
    • This is not a matter of who does what, it's simply a matter of not starting a figure comp while competitors are still doing solos. It doesn't require a schedule change, just waiting for solos to be completed, giving all teams a level playing field! (NT) -- sr, 05:11:59 11/19/09 Thu
• The final Schedule was posted on the SRO Website several days ago. There will be no changes. You have again fallen into the trap of someone trying to stir things up. It's probably the poster above this one. (NT) -- Calm yourselves., 07:49:46 11/18/09 Wed
• The math...8 dancers x 50 teams=400 dancers + parents, siblings, etc.= est. tot of 800-1,000 people all filing into a room, looking for seats, etc. Meanwhile, the sr ladies are dancing and trying to remain focused on their comp. Then while the est. 800-1,000 ppl are exiting the hall, the sr ladies are trying to reorganize and re-focus for their 2nd round which is est to be about 1.5 hrs later... in irish time that could be 2-2.5 hrs later. I think it would run smoother if they finish one comp before starting another... especially considering the volume of people going into and out of the hall. (NT) -- in favor of switch, 08:09:27 11/18/09 Wed
  • Um, it's 8 dancers, 22 teams in the morning for the U12 8Hs. So 176 dancers and whomever is with them. It's 4 dancers, 50 teams after lunch. 200 dancers + guests at lunch time. (NT) -- K, 11:12:35 11/18/09 Wed
  • 800-1000 people filing in an out of the room? Exaggerate much? (NT) -- Really?, 11:23:16 11/18/09 Wed
• Wow. got me! I wasted all that time posting my opinion (and I thought it was very sensible), hoping that someone doing the scheduling would read it and take my suggestion into consideration... and it was all a rumor! Geez! last time I read a message board before I've had my second cup of coffee. (NT) -- oh well. it was worth a try, 08:13:57 11/18/09 Wed
• Agree run the Ceili teams first then the senior ladies 2 rounds please=) lots of (NT) -- comotion and disruptive energy, 08:58:44 11/18/09 Wed
• Relax folks! It will all work out. There's no way to create a perfect sched for everyone & I'm sure we can all suggest ways to improve it but lets give them the benefit of the doubt. We'll have a better idea of the timing once we see the rotations & start #s. Let your tc handle it if there ends up being a time crunch between solos & teams. Just keep them in the loop in case they aren't aware of any issues. It's unlikely that the schedule will be able to stick to the exact times posted and not everyone will need to be in the ballroom at the same time. Its worked before with no catastrophes. (NT) -- sf, 12:44:18 11/18/09 Wed
  • They told us last year they wouldn't start figures until solos were done, that was not true, when you've go 8 dancers doing solos on different stages during the day, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to have any team time for preparation during those comps. Kids that are committed to both solo & figures are getting the short end of the stick here! How can they expect teams to be able to perform while team members are still doing solos? (NT) -- Please let solos end before U15 figures!, 13:14:32 11/18/09 Wed
  • but isn't that the whole point of a schedule? so that we can stick to the start times posted, otherwise what's the point. disappointed mom of a committed team/solo dancer (NT) -- enough already, 14:20:03 11/18/09 Wed
    • I will 2nd that! Why does this committee continue to make missteps at every turn and not work out a truly workable schedule for all? (NT) -- Why are they still in charge???? Ridiculous!, 04:58:57 11/19/09 Thu
• Please remember this event is organized and run by volunteers...more inside -- dance mom, 14:38:30 11/19/09 Thu
  • I agree. Lets give them them the benefit. TCs will make sure their dancers get their due time. As parents we can only help them get ready and then cheer them on. Have faith. I always expect things will work out fine and will just deal with the bumps if and when they happen. (NT) -- sf, 16:30:26 11/19/09 Thu
    • TC's were not given the opportunity last year to make sure their dancer got their due time. Our teams were thrown from solo stage to figure stage on the threat of being disqualiied for not being in their rotation spot. With 8 members involved in different rotations of solos it could be impossible to get a team there at their spot in the rotation and easily be DQ'd (NT) -- Can't fairly run figures & solos at same time, 04:01:40 11/20/09 Fri
      • Same with our ID schools 8-hand team, told they'd be disqualified if waited any longer. My DD was one of the last to dance her set, too frazzled to really transfer her focus to 8-hand, did decently but felt she'd let others down. (NT) -- no need to DQ, 09:52:38 11/20/09 Fri

• Also, anybody know how far this hotel is from the airport? I think I remember it is a lengthy cab ride. (NT) -- MeAgain, 05:15:08 11/18/09 Wed
  • North side of town (NT) -- google maps, 05:19:02 11/18/09 Wed
  • We take the MARTA to Dunwoody, then call the hotel for pick-up. (NT) -- only 3 blocks away, 06:05:37 11/18/09 Wed
• I need to know, too. Must make plans and knowing (NT) -- a schedule is important., 05:18:11 11/18/09 Wed
• Definately google map it. You can take the metro trains out to it. It might be a block or two walk upon exiting the train. (NT) -- Long cab ride, 05:48:15 11/18/09 Wed
• Take the MARTA red train to Dunwoody. It takes about 35 minutes and costs under $3. Dancers were on the train last year. (NT) -- no problem!, 06:29:36 11/18/09 Wed
• I don't see that it is posted (NT) -- yet, 06:53:37 11/18/09 Wed
• Last time I got lost walking from Dunwoody and ended up getting in a cab, but definitely don't take a cab all the way - too far. MARTA and hotel shuttle or cab. (NT) -- Lost!, 08:24:36 11/18/09 Wed
  • I don't think you should take MARTA if you are arriving after dark (NT) -- I wouldn't, 10:21:42 11/18/09 Wed
    • I would. I have had my High schoolers ride the metro alone from down near the airport to the perimeter station where I pick them up at 10:00 at night. (NT) -- Living north of there, 12:46:21 11/18/09 Wed
    • I don't let my high schoolers! Too many odd people on the trains, not enough train employees to patrol (NT) -- Daytime is fine., 17:04:13 11/18/09 Wed
  • The Dunwoody station is on the back side of the mall, behind Macy's. The hotel is on the front side of Macy's, across the parking lot then across Ashford-Dunwoody Road. Macy's is at the corner of Ashford-Dunwoody and Hammond Drive. You can see the hotel from Macy's across the lot. If you do want to walk, someone should be able to point you in the right direction. Walk across lot parallel to Hammond toward Ashford-Dunwoody. (NT) -- ATLMom, 05:44:21 11/19/09 Thu
• BACK to the origial posted question! Where is the schedule? Not on the website as of 8pm Wed. (NT) -- please COB!, 17:06:24 11/18/09 Wed
• I am driving from SC and need the schedule to know how early I have to get up (NT) -- couldn't afford hotel this time, 18:46:43 11/18/09 Wed
  • I am sure you are no alone. No schedule and no posting from the feis committee on the website does not show that they are thinking about their paying dancers. -- poor communication, 05:42:49 11/19/09 Thu
    • Schedule IS posted... -- K, 07:09:42 11/20/09 Fri

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• Definately take a cab, it's not a per person charge, some cities may charge a $1 or $2 more per person, no need for a car unless there's somewhere distant you want to go. There is a grocery within walking distance, we usually buy a styrofoam cooler at the grocery for these types of events. There is also a small food court across from the hotel, but it is not open all weekend it caters to the work crowd, unless comittee has contacted them and made arrangements, this is unlikely though. You can also get menus from hotel to have pizza delivered, we did that last time "O" was there. (NT) -- Good Luck! Enjoy!, 04:07:42 11/18/09 Wed
• p.s.s there are sidewalks & Dart system, you are in the downtown area, check weather.com as time gets closer Dallas could be icy or warmish. Also there is an x-mas parade nearby on Sat a.m is you have time info somewhere in archives (NT) -- ,,,, 04:14:15 11/18/09 Wed
  • Thanks for the definitive answer! No parade for us, as that is scheduled dancing time. (NT) -- Getting excited, 04:27:58 11/18/09 Wed
• Thanks for the info. Helpful for planning. (NT) -- ATLMom, 06:11:27 11/18/09 Wed
• Did I hear that the hotel is attached to a Mall? thanks (NT) -- dm, 07:36:31 11/18/09 Wed
  • I'm planning on driving to the hotel this wkend. I will try to get questions answered by hotel staff and concierge. I'll report back on Monday. (NT) -- fortworthmom, 10:27:41 11/18/09 Wed
  • No there is no mall attached but there is one about two stops away on the DART. There is also an Urban Market and they have a cafe there plus grocery store - again probably a stop on dart. (NT) -- good luck everyone, 10:33:40 11/18/09 Wed
  • there was a walkway that went over where the westin and a few shops, food court and ice skating last time "O" was in Dallas, wouldn't quite call it a Mall. (NT) -- ..., 10:46:48 11/18/09 Wed
    • As to the weather in Dallas in early December. It's usually in the 30s-40s at nite and the 40s-50s during day. We dodged a bulled in 05 on an ice storm as it happened a wk after the O. Normally ice storms happen about once every couple of yrs in either later Dec or Jan. Wear layers and you should be fine. (NT) -- local, 14:22:55 11/18/09 Wed
    • It's called Plaza of the Americas. (NT) -- You can walk to it from the Sheraton., 16:07:14 11/18/09 Wed
• Texas weather is at best unpredictable! I can tell you my roses are still blooming and my hubby mowed our still very green grass Sunday. (NT) -- Texas native, 21:19:35 11/18/09 Wed

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• If you are new, and your dd is in grades, then NO - don't tan that baby! (NT) -- me, 18:39:50 11/17/09 Tue
• Last year for my very fair U8 I just did the Jergens Natural Glow lotion for 4 or 5 days before the O. I think it was just enough to keep her from looking pasty white on stage. TC wants everyone to tan this year but I really don't want her to look like an oompa loompa. Went to CVS tonight to see what other products are out there that might not seem excessive for an extremely fair 8 yr old. Personally, I think it is OK to do for U9 as long as it is somewhat natural looking. (NT) -- sf, 18:48:43 11/17/09 Tue
  • I would only do it for the Oireachtas though, not for regular feising. (NT) -- sf, 20:02:49 11/17/09 Tue
  • We use St Tropez for our extremely fair girl. Does not look orange at all. Had to order it it though. Not sure what stores carry it but none do where we are from. (NT) -- Good luck, 21:05:44 11/17/09 Tue
  • We are using the Jergens on legs only on U9 DD but only for the O and only because TC demands it. (NT) -- reluctant tanner, 22:31:29 11/17/09 Tue
    • So glad our TCRG doesn't demand this, actually, I don't think any dancer in our ID school does fake tans (and yes, several open / prelim champs). (NT) -- to each her own, 06:26:14 11/18/09 Wed
• My U9 did not tan and placed well. It is not necessary. Focus on the dance. Plus dress will lose value if it has tan stains - something to think about. (NT) -- IMHO, 03:25:50 11/18/09 Wed

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• I didn't think this was a possibility anymore. (NT) -- Rules, rules,rules, 18:17:59 11/17/09 Tue
  • masterclasses in the dc area -- adult, 13:54:57 11/19/09 Thu

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• List of Vendors. See inside. -- nt, 06:27:22 11/17/09 Tue
  • Excellent. DD needs new bloomers - anyone know how to contact Head for the World in advance? (NT) -- see you there, 06:29:04 11/18/09 Wed
• Is the Irish Dance Magazine not coming this year? (NT) -- ., 07:18:05 11/17/09 Tue
  • No but it say Feis America will be there. (NT) -- more appropriate, 07:41:02 11/17/09 Tue
    • Idm is way more appropriate for such an important major. Overseas people need to hear about our Oireachtas too! (NT) -- Disappointed, 13:31:36 11/17/09 Tue
      • Feis America is a better mag anyway. I welcome them to our O. I don't give a tinkers d--n what overseas folks think about our O. (NT) -- welcome FA, 10:29:20 11/18/09 Wed

• Can't waitttttttt!!!!!! I'm so excited! Oireachtas is such a fun time of the year! (NT) -- Super excited, 11:15:16 11/17/09 Tue

• Oh my gosh.... it was posted over an hour ago on the SRO website. (NT) -- go to bed, 21:05:38 11/16/09 Mon
• Oh I REACH To A Shiny Moon!!!! (NT) -- Let the panic begin!!!, 04:32:38 11/17/09 Tue
• Wish committe would allow all U15 & 14's to finish their solos before starting figures, it is unfair to many teams, these kids have worked so hard at both events! Shedule is somewhat better, but still not allowing for solo dancers to complete solo's before figures begin. It was very chaotic and stressfull to teams last year. (NT) -- And will be again!, 04:40:12 11/17/09 Tue
• Thanks! Updated schedule is MUCH better! -- U14 mom, 07:05:28 11/17/09 Tue
  • So awards is just going to be awards? I prefer that....was a really late night last year. Of course, we're finished dancing on Saturday, so Sunday during the day is a great time for *us*. Many will miss it, though, as they'll still be competing. (NT) -- ..., 14:00:04 11/18/09 Wed
• wish the choreographies were at the end of the day like they traditioanlly are. It is going to be very anti-climatic now (NT) -- bummed, 17:21:22 11/17/09 Tue

• Dear OP, may I suggest that the schedule was taken down for further revision? Please remain calm and rest assured that the SRO committee will post the revised schedule after it has been finalized. Breathe in...breathe out. (NT) -- It's a good time for a cup of tea., 18:41:03 11/16/09 Mon
  • Wow....this is our first O. Are people always like this before Oireachtas? (NT) -- I guess we're naive, but we're just really excited for the experience!, 18:45:13 11/16/09 Mon
    • Some people are like this *all* of the time. The rest of us? We're pretty normal. :) (NT) -- No spazzing, here!, 20:18:13 11/16/09 Mon
• Oireachtas is not fun until you get there. Planning, practicing, researching, etc sucks but it's always SO much fun when you're actually there. (NT) -- nervewracking but a fun experience, 19:00:53 11/16/09 Mon
  • Well said - too much to think about and "too" much time to do so... (more) -- Hang in there - it'll be fun!, 07:22:38 11/17/09 Tue
• And yes, many tend to get stressed, demanding and easily irritated. But it all goes away sometime around the 5th of December. (NT) -- At least for most, 19:59:56 11/16/09 Mon

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• Which feis? I am a judge. It is my job to monitor the music, and I do. How I handle problems varies according to the problem and the grade. -- An ADCRG., 10:59:02 11/16/09 Mon
  • It was the PC/OC levels and while my dd who is a PC dancer is very experienced and has NEVER in 6 yrs had a false start the music was so confusing she did have one. She wasn't the only one of the PC/OC dancers there who had problems. These kids were afraid they'd be dq'd if they stopped the music. -- :o(), 13:40:12 11/16/09 Mon
• Sometimes it can also be the amplification. My dd has commented how hard it is to hear the music. Why are the speakers pointed toward the audience. It is the DANCERS who need the hear the music!!! (NT) -- My 2 cents, 13:51:23 11/16/09 Mon
  • You know that's a good point. OK ADJ if the speaker is pointed towards the audience & not towards the dancers don't you guys hear the same thing the audience does? If yes, that's a problem as these kids may be hearing something you are not. Is there something that can be done? Perhaps have one speaker towards the dancer and one towards the adj? (NT) -- :o(), 14:11:00 11/16/09 Mon
    • If I have a concern about the volume, I either have it increased or I go to the back of the stage and listen while the musician plays. If I know th speakers are turned away from the dancers and towards audience, I turn thme or have them turned. If I can not hear, something gets changed, but never so that the dancers are slighted. (NT) -- AD, 14:49:53 11/16/09 Mon
      • But is it adjusted before dancers dance? I have seen adj correct things but not all dancers benefited. (NT) -- Very unfair unless all have the same advantage., 16:31:07 11/16/09 Mon
        • I do not change anything mid-competition, or everyone dances again. If it is a minor problem, I probably live with it for that competition. Same conditions for everyone. If is bad, I have to stop the dancers, and everyone redances. (NT) -- Same AD, 18:05:11 11/16/09 Mon
          • Thank you. I wish every judge was so inclined. (NT) -- It is hard to dance with a musician who is having issues., 18:49:00 11/16/09 Mon
    • This brings up a problem my son had at a recent feis wherein he couldn't hear the music. Obviously, his timing was an issue due to this. What is the proper protecol when that happens? Can he stop and say something or will he be disqualified? (NT) -- mom, 23:25:06 11/16/09 Mon
      • This happened in Nashville. Musician appeared to be extremely tired. Judges didn't stop -- and make him try again. Not fair to dancers who had to dance before he corrected himself. inside, 05:20:01 11/17/09 Tue
        • Thank you adj for some of your comments. As best as I can tell I believe you are saying that dancers cannot take it upon themselves to stop the music if they think it is off? That was my main concern. If yes then why don't more judges stop musicians who are obviously struggling? -- op, 07:29:39 11/17/09 Tue
          • Musicians -- another musician, 12:59:22 11/17/09 Tue
            • I will say that 99.5 of feis musicians are excellent, and that last .5% is likely someone more used to ceili's or seisuns than a feis. Granted, sometimes the intro is weird, or extra beats, most often the acoustics of the venue is the greatest problem for me for listening to just one musician and not the other stages musician. (NT) -- thank you for your music & talent, 06:35:31 11/18/09 Wed
              • I had never heard of this young man before this feis. I don't know what his circumstances are nor why he was having such a tough time. Since I don't know why he was so bad my question is still why the adj's didn't stop the comps & go ahead & use CD's like they had in the morning with grades dancers? These were OC and PC dancers who weren't taken care of & I just wonder why the adj's won't do what they're supposed to do. (NT) -- op, 09:11:22 11/18/09 Wed
                • I'm glad someone brought this up. Not to bash a musician, but to bring to light (NT) -- situations that can be corrected., 15:48:38 11/18/09 Wed
                  • That was always the point of the posting. I'm not a musician basher as a rule. I know how hard these folks work. I also know that in the syllabus it states that the stages are to be monitored by the adj's & I don't see them doing it. (more) -- op, 21:17:41 11/18/09 Wed
• My final post to answer the question of what to do and to clarify what happened at the feis that OP was at. -- The same AD, 16:49:19 11/19/09 Thu
  • Thank you adj. My dd is a teen who has never had any problems with rhythm or false starts. To the contrary she has been noted for being able to pick out a rhythm in the most difficult of circumstances. That's why this was so odd. She's not perfect & I don't want to portray her as that but she is very shy & doesn't like to rock the boat. (more) -- op, 10:25:46 11/20/09 Fri

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• contemporary set for all (NT) -- dd, 07:43:01 11/16/09 Mon
  • That is incorrect.... Per the 2009 Syllabus, Under 9 and Under 8 dancers compete Traditional sets. -- it's on page 7 - link inside, 07:59:48 11/16/09 Mon
    • my dd is doing a contemporary to get more points (NT) -- tc hates traditionals, 08:24:48 11/16/09 Mon
      • I strongly suggest you have your dd's TC check. U8 and U9 have always been REQUIRED to do trad. sets. Even at a feis, the set round is always a traditional for those age groups. (NT) -- It would be a shame for her to be disqualified., 08:36:55 11/16/09 Mon
        • Traditional Sets -- Mom, 08:41:11 11/16/09 Mon
        • It wasn't always - they switched it in 2005. My dd did contemporary as u8 and then had to switch to trad for u9 in 2005 (NT) -- It's a good idea!, 08:54:28 11/16/09 Mon
          • Oops! Meant to say that is has always been this way for my dd. (NT) -- Can't wait to move on to non-traditional sets., 09:38:20 11/16/09 Mon
      • If you are in the Southern Region, it is NOT an option. The syllabus states that tradtional sets MUST be done. There is no option for non-trad sets for those age groups. (NT) -- see the syllabus, 08:44:33 11/16/09 Mon
• my tc said there was some new clrg ruling allowing this (NT) -- tc would know, 08:47:00 11/16/09 Mon
  • The syllabus states Traditional Set (NT) -- **, 09:14:15 11/16/09 Mon
  • Well I hope she knows St. Patrick's Day or something so she can do her set. They will not allow a non-trad set. Print out the syllabus and show it to your TC. I asked our TC's about this and they said they heard of no such rulling. (NT) -- would be a shame, 09:21:48 11/16/09 Mon
    • i called my tc just now and she confirmed the new ruling - we will be changing from trad to contemporary this weekend (NT) -- not the op, 09:31:08 11/16/09 Mon
      • Seems a little late in the game to change the rules. (NT) -- Can't imagine that this would happen for this year's O's., 09:39:44 11/16/09 Mon
      • I seriously doubt it would be changed 2 weeks before the O. Perhaps it will be changed for next year? Does not seem right. (NT) -- I think it should remain trad sets for the little ones., 10:35:38 11/16/09 Mon
• ts -- me, 09:59:44 11/16/09 Mon
• SRO Webmaster just posted the requirements for the U8/U9 age groups, definitely Traditional Set. (NT) -- K, 10:26:22 11/16/09 Mon
  • Yay!! (NT) -- Happy to hear that, 10:41:34 11/16/09 Mon
• That's interesting that the U8's and U9's are dancing their trads one at a time now. Every other year I remember seeing three of them at a time on the stage (NT) -- dancing the trads, 11:25:09 11/16/09 Mon
  • Last year we were told that my U8 would be dancing 1 at a time; however, when it got down to set time, they danced 3 at a time because things were running behind schedule. Wouldn't be surprised if it worked that way again this year. (NT) -- ., 12:59:18 11/16/09 Mon
    • They danced 3 at a time cos that is what the syllabus called for. Not this year!! (NT) -- Itk, 16:55:57 11/16/09 Mon
• some people will believe anything that is posted on a message board (NT) -- hahahahahaha, 12:35:13 11/16/09 Mon
  • Really? It didn't appear that anybody believed it. (NT) -- Nice try, though., 13:10:54 11/16/09 Mon
    • It caused the region to address it on their website (NT) -- What a stir!, 18:04:55 11/16/09 Mon
  • seems there are alot of gullible people around (NT) -- lmao, 13:15:56 11/16/09 Mon
• It sounds like this person posted false information on purpose. Does it sound like it to anyone else. I hope that isn't the case. (NT) -- dm, 19:45:52 11/16/09 Mon
  • This is a test .... A test of the Dont Believe Everything You Read On The Message Board System ... This is only a test. (NT) -- BeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeP!!!!!!!!, 04:47:14 11/17/09 Tue
  • Ha ha. Maybe they have a dancer in this age group and they're trying to shake up their competition. (NT) -- Throw them off a bit ;), 06:22:48 11/17/09 Tue
    • Also ridiculous because I seriously doubt many 7 yr olds would be reading the mb (NT) -- Pretty obnoxious of the instigator, 06:41:48 11/17/09 Tue
      • or pretty dumb that you believed it (NT) -- lol, 07:08:42 11/17/09 Tue
        • Never believed it for a second. I knew someone was misinformed. (NT) -- Just plain rude to post false info on purpose, 07:45:08 11/17/09 Tue

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• Curious? How are U15 girls supposed to to their 8hand while their light round is still going? (NT) -- ???, 05:33:15 11/16/09 Mon
  • And then do U15 4 hands during the U15 recall round? (NT) -- How is this going to work?, 05:35:29 11/16/09 Mon
  • A similiar issue occurred last year and the Committe made sure that there were no conflicts - give them a chance (NT) -- SR mom, 05:41:21 11/16/09 Mon
  • Yes, it happened to the u14 girls last year. The ONLY problem was the parents who freaked out. No one missed their dances (NT) -- chill!, 06:05:09 11/16/09 Mon
    • Not sure I would say the parents freaked out. It did work out but it is distracting for the U14 and U15 girls who have to change not only costumes but also wigs and perhaps tights and then change back and refocus. These kids put a years worth of work into their solos for the O and it is a shame they have this conflict. After recalls are done fine but before is not pleasant. (NT) -- NT, 06:28:38 11/16/09 Mon
      • Sorry only affected U15 girls not U14 since they dance on Sunday. Still a big distraction for those kids. Prior years have put that 4H and 8H at end of day after recalls. Too bad that is not being done again. (NT) -- NT, 06:36:40 11/16/09 Mon
        • Wow - Need coffee - Don't panic girls U14 dance on Sunday also. Still wish they would have put that at end of day instead of in middle of comps. (NT) -- ., 07:29:39 11/16/09 Mon
        • What ? U14 dances on Saturday (NT) -- as per the schedule, 10:16:15 11/16/09 Mon
      • Oh, we had one who freaked out. Luckily, she's another school's dose of crazy for this year. (NT) -- ., 15:27:16 11/17/09 Tue
    • I didn't freak out, but my DD was blessed with a recall, and her team was to go on but pushed back and pushed back and almost not allowed to compete while my DD was one of the last to complete her set. It worked but wow, a long day then suddenly rush and concentrate on both events simultaneously. -- just hope it's smoother this year, 08:26:42 11/16/09 Mon
      • It was really not done fairly last year, when dancers have to run from one comp to another. Fairness at this level should be provided. (NT) -- Figures should not start until solos are completed!, 10:50:37 11/16/09 Mon
• Schedule is now posted - many thanks to the SRO Webmaster! (NT) -- K, 07:17:50 11/16/09 Mon
  • I hope with the extra day added in the future to the SRO that all figure dancing can all be on one day and the other 2 days for solos. Even though it can be done(switching back from solo to figure gear) it is hard on these dancers who have given their all getting ready to do their best. (NT) -- mom of U15, 07:32:25 11/16/09 Mon
    • That might be the plan. If you look at the Western and Midwest feiseanna, the solos are on Friday and Sunday with celli on Saturday. Will be a better arrangement. (NT) -- Less stress, 07:58:20 11/16/09 Mon
      • here in MW, there are some solos on saturday. We have dress- changing to do. (NT) -- mw, 08:12:39 11/18/09 Wed
    • extra day for SRO -- c, 18:59:06 11/16/09 Mon
• Schedule isn't coming up -- Me, 09:29:55 11/16/09 Mon
• Just read on the SRO Blog that the committee is revising the final schedule (NT) -- rmom, 09:32:11 11/16/09 Mon
  • Please give U15's the opportunity to finish solos before even BEGINING their figures, it is not fair to have them have to run from one stage to another, throwing on another costume without the opportunity to properly gather themselves or their team. Last year's figures was started while solos were still going on, it was not fair to put that kind of stresson them nor the lack of time to be prepared. (NT) -- Keep the playing field level, last years was not!, 10:48:20 11/16/09 Mon
  • Maybe they'll move the U15 8Hs to Sunday (where they were probably meant to be anyway). (NT) -- K, 11:09:08 11/16/09 Mon
    • What a joke this is turning out to be! (NT) -- Sr dad, 11:58:18 11/16/09 Mon
    • If they move U15 8 hands to Sunday, there will be a few teams missing, people have reservations that can't be changed! (NT) -- You'll hear me screaming if they do!, 14:02:03 11/16/09 Mon
• they just need to take out figure dancing and group dancing altogether from oireachtas (NT) -- it's a waste of time and annoying to everyone, 13:12:51 11/16/09 Mon
  • Amen! That would make our family very happy (NT) -- !, 13:20:28 11/16/09 Mon
  • So it will all be about the little prima donna's and their stage moms? No thanks! Teams help avoid some of the drama... (NT) -- but not all, 13:53:47 11/16/09 Mon
  • Never. Sure it can be a hassle at times but worth it to keep something Irish and traditional to the whole affair. (NT) -- Its the champ level that has gotten out of control., 14:04:43 11/16/09 Mon
    • I agree, my dd has danced 10 successful years, but has quit solos because of the ugliness of 2 dancers, she's continuing with figures becasue she loves it & many other dancers, but 2 really ugly people have ruined it for her & others! (NT) -- It's sad..........., 14:24:35 11/16/09 Mon
  • For adults, ceilis are the only way they can compete at Oireachtas! (NT) -- mp, 07:41:25 11/17/09 Tue
  • Please feel free to skip these if they're not to your liking. Ceili and set dancing is a very important part of Irish dancing, including socially. To leave this out would be a disservice to our heritage and all the dancers who love it. (NT) -- it's what I love most, 06:39:56 11/18/09 Wed
• I CANNOT WAIT for next year when the figures are on their own day so I don't have to deal with them, watch them, wait 2 hours through their awards, or see a million little girls running around when i'm trying to watch my older dancers (NT) -- yay next year!, 14:32:14 11/16/09 Mon
  • Please stay home (NT) -- Teams are a wonderful experience, 15:04:20 11/16/09 Mon
  • You must be one of the stage moms I'm referring to. Your dd is too good to do figures and your family is too good to mingle with the rest of the low-class, unwashed families in our dance school. (NT) -- Your loss, 18:03:47 11/16/09 Mon
  • I wouldn't hold my breath that figures will all be on one day...MARO figures are spread through the 3 days...haven't checked other regions. (NT) -- K, 07:14:09 11/17/09 Tue
• Yep, you're right :) (NT) -- WAY too good., 18:25:06 11/16/09 Mon
  • I hope your "bitchy" karma comes back to haunt you. (NT) -- Fingers crossed !!!, 18:38:07 11/16/09 Mon
    • How will that thought effect your karma (NT) -- ???, 10:40:24 11/17/09 Tue
• oh please, you'll become this way too once your dd starts doing amazing at majors (NT) -- happens to everyone, 19:02:41 11/16/09 Mon
  • Nice people are nice people no matter how (NT) -- successful a child is., 05:22:11 11/17/09 Tue
    • And therein in a nutshell is what is wrong with ID today. Ok mean mama, when your mean girl makes your life a living h--l because of the way you've raised her I'll be the one laughing my head off. (NT) -- ego much?, 08:29:38 11/17/09 Tue
  • Really? My daughter placed 4th at her regions Oireachtas last year. She is almost more thrilled to be on two teams this year than for her solo's, because she enjoys them that much. It's ALL worth while in its own way. (NT) -- enjoy the O for all it is, 06:42:14 11/18/09 Wed
• Yep.....like mother like daughter, or the apple doesn't fall far from the tree or how ever you want to put it! (NT) -- dm, 10:45:19 11/17/09 Tue

• Amen Sista, we had a great time as well. (NT) -- Many Thanks to the volunteers!, 09:30:00 11/16/09 Mon
• My dds loved the glass flower awards! Nice to get something different. Great time but (NT) -- LONG drive home!, 10:51:36 11/16/09 Mon
  • Same here...already in a vase in her room!:) Thanx to Brent and the Drake parents and friends for a fun day with a great chance to practice for (NT) -- Dallas, 13:24:39 11/16/09 Mon
• Lowcountry feis -- c, 19:08:46 11/16/09 Mon
  • It was a long day, but very obvious that the volunteers did every thing possible to keep the feis moving. They kept everyone informed of stage changes and any other info. we needed to know. It was a great feis and really lovely awards relevant to the region. (NT) -- thanks Low Country, 20:21:29 11/16/09 Mon
  • Paying for 3 more judges was probably not in their budget. It is nice they ran a feis! -- sorry we couldn't go, 20:38:47 11/16/09 Mon

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• I recall the feis said a link would be posted from the website when ready. Would love to see photos! (NT) -- A fun day, 09:34:41 11/16/09 Mon

• We got ours from Emerald Key:) (NT) -- Amber, 20:01:49 11/15/09 Sun
  • Emerald Key people are on the road and the website is closed. (NT) -- FYI, 16:04:36 11/16/09 Mon

• it seems like 96 for U16 is also a bit low...normally one of the biggest age groups (NT) -- U18 definitely low, 12:14:26 11/15/09 Sun
  • Yes, I was wondering how many danced in U15 last year? I think the numbers are -- sr mom, 17:07:06 11/15/09 Sun
    • there's always some that drop out but there's 1063 entered, 1014 danced last year (NT) -- looks like we're on par, 19:00:17 11/15/09 Sun
    • I think about 110-120 danced last year at U15 (NT) -- and yeah, economy seems to be hitting many hard, 10:15:17 11/16/09 Mon
• So are they still going to hold recalls for the U18s? that would mean only around 15 would recall... not counting people that don't show up! (NT) -- i think the rule is 20 or more you do a recall but i'm not sure?, 19:59:07 11/15/09 Sun
  • 20 is the cutoff... if there are more than 20, there will be recalls (NT) -- srdancer, 07:11:21 11/16/09 Mon
• Isn't that typical for that age group each year? And that birth year has always been small and crowded with talent at the top (NT) -- x, 08:16:57 11/16/09 Mon
  • Seniors in hs and freshmen in college. Bigger fish to fry, less money to go to majors. This group always has lower numbers due to these factors. (NT) -- common sense, 08:30:50 11/17/09 Tue

• Top 10 plus 25% of how many dance. (NT) -- Pretty sure, 11:16:43 11/15/09 Sun
• 25% plus 10. If 100 dancers dance it's 35. (NT) -- none, 18:00:42 11/15/09 Sun

• what about all of that age group Broeslers? Number for that age group pretty low. (NT) -- ?, 11:14:50 11/15/09 Sun
  • Most of them are in college now I believe and only dance at majors (NT) -- seen a few names here and there at majors, 12:03:03 11/15/09 Sun
• Baffa's have moved (NT) -- out of region, 11:50:59 11/15/09 Sun
  • Really, which region? (NT) -- Loved to watch her dance., 12:12:45 11/15/09 Sun
  • Back to England (NT) -- was what a friend who knows them told me, 18:32:17 11/15/09 Sun
• I would see Sydney Christman's name on the competitor list at almost all of the feises I have been to lately but she never showed up (NT) -- new winner this year for U18? possibly drake???, 12:12:59 11/15/09 Sun
• Or a surprise dancer...never try to guess results. You don't know who may show up and how hard they have been working. (NT) -- just sayin, 12:15:27 11/15/09 Sun
• Emma Cross is coming. (NT) -- __, 12:19:07 11/15/09 Sun
  • hi emma =) not with broesler i thought (NT) -- emma transfered for school., 18:31:16 11/15/09 Sun
  • where does she dance? (NT) -- which Oireachtas, 12:33:28 11/16/09 Mon
    • she goes to school on florida so she is still in southern region (NT) -- xxxx, 12:59:57 11/16/09 Mon
• Are all the Drake dancers still dancing or did some quit for college? (NT) -- wondered, 12:23:37 11/15/09 Sun
• i think jamie sison has a real good chance of winning this year since she's gotten 2nd the past 2 years (NT) -- amazing dancer, 13:01:32 11/15/09 Sun
  • Is she still dancing? (NT) -- ., 13:04:42 11/15/09 Sun
  • Thank you Jamie for your thoughts (NT) -- =p, 13:07:56 11/15/09 Sun
    • that's rude. to me it seems more likely to be a younger dancer who looks up to her (NT) -- ., 09:19:04 11/16/09 Mon
• actually that wasn't jamie at all. i'm a dancer from north carolina (NT) -- but i'm sure youre one of her jealous co-competitors that lose to her all of the time :), 13:16:14 11/15/09 Sun
  • wrong! Never have danced against her and never will. (NT) -- off on that one., 13:23:43 11/15/09 Sun
• You guys need to stop this talk of all the dancers. Let them live (NT) -- their lives. so petty!, 16:59:38 11/15/09 Sun
• Since the group is so small this year, there will be 6 spots open to qualify, so everyone wants to know who is still coming. (NT) -- nothing to sinister here, 17:01:47 11/15/09 Sun
  • It's not a predictable thing.....it's how well they do on that day that counts....as long as there are no shenanigans going on between TCs and adjudicators! (NT) -- ;-)', 17:35:20 11/15/09 Sun
    • i'd say that this group, especially, has been pretty "predictable" in the past. (NT) -- at least in terms of qualifiers, 15:57:05 11/16/09 Mon
• Dont forget you may have dancers in southern colleges (NT) -- from other regions chickens before the hatch?, 14:28:34 11/16/09 Mon
  • Has any moved down here that you know of? (NT) -- wondered, 16:16:24 11/16/09 Mon
    • Well there is a Claddagh WR entered (NT) -- wonder who?, 18:46:05 11/16/09 Mon
      • Senior men's Comp.... (NT) -- :), 20:22:48 11/16/09 Mon