- Podium Shots up on Flickr -- Barb, 07:58:21 04/21/08 Mon
If your dancer was up on the podium at the School Feis this weekend, you can see the shots taken on the flickr account. If you aren't registered to the site, you can do that when you try to get in.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/gcdancers
Thanks
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- Wow! What an Honour to the EIDS Windsor! -- EIDS/GC, 11:46:26 06/04/08 Wed
The EMERLAD ISLE DANCE SOCIETY (representing GC in Windsor) has been selected to receive the 2008 Community Health Promotion Award for an “Outstanding Business who has demonstrated a commitment to the enhancement of healthy lifestyles in our community” by the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association of Ontario.
We didn't even know we'd been nominated!
Mary Kay Lucier (BANA's ED) attended the Windsor fundraiser and told Jackie Moriarity, EIDS President, she was very impressed with the dancers, especially the level of physical fitness and the different body types among the dancers. Other recipients of the award include the Dove campaign for real beauty. Not bad company!
Jackie M will be accepting on behalf of the school and EIDS at their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 18th 2008 at 6:30pm @ the Caboto Club of Windsor.
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- Anyone interested in co-ordinating our efforts to sell advertising space for the Oakville Feis? This is not a huge job but a very important one. If you have a few hours to spare - let me know ASAP. Thanks! -- Irene (OFA Volunteer Co-ord), 07:48:44 06/04/08 Wed
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- New Rutherford Hard Shoes Size 2.5 for Sale -- Kearney's, 07:29:27 06/04/08 Wed
We left a pair of new Rutherford hard shoes size 2.5 at the studio in the for sale shoe bin. Price $150.00. If anyone is interested let me know.
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- So what happened on Saturday? Where's all the results? -- ?, 08:08:14 06/01/08 Sun
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- Good luck to everyone at the feis tomorrow! (brampton) -- Elizabeth w, 18:14:41 05/30/08 Fri
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- Lots of new pics from Cleveland & Akron up on Flickr -- Barb, 08:55:53 05/27/08 Tue
I put up most of the pics I took this weekend. Please add more!
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- Any results from Cleveland? -- Pennie in Michigan, 17:29:10 05/25/08 Sun
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- PCu16A Kaitlyn 8th PCu16B Ben 3rd, David 5th, OCu17 Pat 4th (NT) -- that's all I know so far, 18:09:28 05/25/08 Sun
- how did everyone do? fingers crossed! (NT) -- KPs who had to go...., 18:13:26 05/25/08 Sun
- Meighen F. 5th today and Meaghan McM. 2nd in under 15 prelim (NT) -- Meg`s mom, 20:14:46 05/25/08 Sun
- PCU10 Miranda 1st, Katie 3rd, Nieve 5th (NT) -- OCU10 Shannon 1st, 21:58:24 05/25/08 Sun
- Katie H 4th, Sarah J 2nd, Emily W 3rd, Jacqueline B 10th, Allyson Y 11th, Sarah W placed I think 8th, Jemma Y 2nd, Isabel 4th. Olivia N in top 3 (NT) -- still up, 22:12:15 05/25/08 Sun
- way to go everyone! (NT) -- politeskis, 03:34:33 05/26/08 Mon
- Way to go Meaghan M. (NT) -- --, 03:39:40 05/26/08 Mon
- Heather F. 1 first, 3 seconds and 1 third. (NT) -- Good day!, 04:56:40 05/26/08 Mon
- sarah W was 4th in cleveland (NT) -- good job!, 12:35:05 05/26/08 Mon
- Sarah J WON the cleveland dance off!!!! -- Tied with Nick A from BF, 21:22:33 05/25/08 Sun
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- First results from Akron -- Robinson's, 13:25:45 05/24/08 Sat
Meghan Q - 3rd
Miranada - 2nd
Nieve - 3rd
Katie Z - 4th
Jemma - 4th
Isabelle - 3rd
Shannon F - 2nd
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OIDA is Arranging Another Bus Trip - Everyone Can Participate -- The OIDA, 05:37:47 05/06/08 Tue
Hello
The OIDA is organizing a bus trip to the Nation's Capital Feis in Washington D.C. (Arlington, Virginia to be specific), which is approximately nine hours away.
The feis will be held on July 26 and 27, and will run on the same weekend as St Catherines Feis. It is not our intention to detract business from the St Catherines Feis; the two events simply happen to fall on the same weekend.
The bus will leave Oakville early on the Friday morning (the 25th) and return after the dancers are finished on the Sunday (thus getting in late). Tickets are $85 per seat and this price includes return transport by coach plus an equal share toward the driver's expenses (hotel, meals, tolls, parking and tip). Hotel accommodation is extra.
The OIDA has not decided where the group will stay but is committed to an affordable yet convenient location. The official hotel is going for $125/night as long as rooms are still available. The Marriott website has slightly cheaper rates on their site but they only come with strict pre-pay and 'no cancellation' restrictions. The OIDA will arrange a block of rooms and each family will book/pay for them from the block of reserved rooms. Registration has just opened with e-Feis (link below) but with a cap of 1000, there should not be any trouble getting in. The host teacher of the feis has already been e-mailed to inform her that we are planning this trip and to expect our entry. (I have already received a reply and she is delighted to hear that we may be attending. She has offerend to provide information to satisfy all of our sight-seeing and shopping desires.)
Seats will go on sale Wednesday May 14th at the studio - first come, first served. There are no limits to number of seats per family and families with dancers at ANY LEVEL are welcome to sign up. In order to reserve the seat, a cheque for the total amount of the seats booked is required. The cheque may be post-dated no later than July 7th, 2008. Should you need to cancel and we are without a wait list, you will need to find someone else to take your booking (and submit a new cheque).
The feis will run for two days and will be divided by level. Beginner, Adult, PC and OC will be on Saturday. AB, Nov and PW will be on Sunday, along with teams. This feis has a crazy syllabus with loads of extra specials. For example, PC and OC dancers can do opposite hardshoe, set comps, trad set comps and treble reels. There is also a hard-shoe choreography competition on Saturday for PC and OC dancers that we will consider doing. I think something similar to The Pirates from the Claddagh Ball would blow everyone away (minus the mistakes, hopefully).
Dancers competing on Saturday can sight-see and/or shop on Sunday, and vice versa.
Benefits:
-try a feis in a new region
-visit historic Washington DC
-have a fun weekend away with the GC community
-feis without driving (and this includes the kids "driving" you nuts asking "are we there yet?" - they'll have so many friends to hang out with that the time will fly by)
-watch High School Musical and High School Musical 2
-meet new familes
-expose your newer dancer to the wonderful world of feising, surrounded by several seasoned feis-goers
-be a part of something special
Bus trips to: (1) really far, (2) semi-far and (3) not that far locations are something the OIDA is hoping to be able to provide throughout the year. We are confident that there will be enough interest to move forward. There are 56 seats on this particular bus but if we can sell 112; we will.
Save the date: Wednesday May 14th - BE READY!!!
LINKS:
http://www.geocities.com/nationscapitalfeis/ The Feis Website with syllabus
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waskb-key-bridge-marriott/ The host hotel
http://www.efeis.com/Default.aspx?content=CompDetails&id=39 Info Page at e-Feis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bozDtk9fgD4 The Pirates
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- Entered on Efeis this morning. Just enter your solo stuff, don't worry about teams/hardshoe extravaganza. Teachers will organize it and then add the entry if we are able to do it. (NT) -- Barb, 06:14:49 05/06/08 Tue
- i love the high school musical note- will there be our own commentary again, and mabey a sing along :P This is going to (NT) -- be SO much fun!!, 12:07:30 05/06/08 Tue
seems like fun!!!!! -- - -.., 18:12:28 05/09/08 Fri
- Goes on Sale this Wednesday. (NT) -- Barb, 07:42:32 05/12/08 Mon
- As of 8:30 Wednesday Night, there are only 5 tickets left!!!!! 51 seats wwere purchased today. Don't delay if you want to get on the bus. Bring your cheque to Barb on Thursday. First come, first served! (NT) -- Thanks,, 17:44:34 05/14/08 Wed
- A few seats are still available so see Barb to sign up (NT) -- The OIDA, 08:00:55 05/21/08 Wed
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Great Britains 2008 -- Frances, 04:11:06 05/18/08 Sun
GB's 08 details now avaliable at www.greatbritainchampionships.com - hope to see you all there!!!!!!
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- Montreal Results -- ally, 08:52:14 05/17/08 Sat
just got a call from jemma-
Under 12 prelim- Isabelle came 1st
Jemma came 2d
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Just got another call- Jemma got her second first! =) -- a very excited & proud sister, 11:30:34 05/18/08 Sun
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- CONGRATS JEMMA!!!! we're so excited for you! that's so wonderful (NT) -- The Woods, 12:34:51 05/18/08 Sun
- any other prelim results? (NT) -- WTG Jemma, 12:41:58 05/18/08 Sun
- Did Mackenzie go to Ottawa today? (NT) -- How did she do?, 12:48:47 05/18/08 Sun
- YAY JEMMA!! -- woot!, 14:51:39 05/18/08 Sun
- Congrats Jemma, way to go! (NT) -- Miranda, 17:03:50 05/18/08 Sun
- Congrats Jemma!!!! (NT) -- Maggie Cook, 18:53:03 05/18/08 Sun
- congrats jemma! champ for you!!:) (NT) -- ellisons, 20:05:28 05/18/08 Sun
congrats jemma!!!!!!!!! -- a friend, 12:30:20 05/19/08 Mon
- Yeahhh!! Jemma! You have always been a champ to us! Congratulations. (NT) -- Lori and Emily, 14:36:39 05/19/08 Mon
- Jen's blue/white Paddy K. wave design dress for sale! Email me for pictures/info. -- Coleen, 11:58:56 05/19/08 Mon
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- Thanks for Driving -- Lynn & Emily Keane, 16:21:21 05/19/08 Mon
Thanks to Irene & George...Cheryl Weiss and The Gamus's for driving Emily and I to and from the feises this weekend.
We had a blast and enjoyed you're company.
Lynn and Emily Keane (The hitchhikers)!!!!!
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- Congrats to Katherine, Sarah, Rochelle, Brittany, Amelia, Isabel, and especially JEMMA!! You guys danced beautifully! -- Emily Keane, 12:09:54 05/19/08 Mon
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Congrats to Jac-a-lan on coming 5th today!!! So excited for you Jacq!!! -- Smallyson, 20:05:03 05/18/08 Sun
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- Monteal Feis -- Congratulations Everyone, 08:13:41 05/19/08 Mon
PC U16 results:
Megan S- 3rd
Sarah W- 5th
Bittany B- 6th
Katherine S- 8th
:)
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- Congrats Emily Keane - -- Fans, 20:20:29 05/18/08 Sun
Congrats 4th in Montreal and 4th in Ottawa PCU14 - you danced beautifully - way to go!!!
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- PU16 Sets - Rochelle 1st, Katherine 2nd and Sarah 3rd! Way to go girls!! -- Great job!, 06:15:29 05/19/08 Mon
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Just heard from Jemma- Alanah won Ottawa today- AWSOME JOB alanah!!!!!! =) -- ally, 09:05:08 05/18/08 Sun
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- Ottawa Results -- GO GC, 20:27:38 05/18/08 Sun
Katie H. 2nd in OC U14
PC U16 Megan S 1st (you're still GC with us...2nd 1st way to go!!) Sarah W. 4th; Rochelle M 6th; Katherine S. 7th;
Maddie S. came 9th YAY!!
Emily Keane 4th PC U14
Jemma Y 1st and Isabelle 2nd PCU12
Alana 1st OC U12
Special hugs to Chanel first 1st in slip jig, places in hornpipe, treble jig, TS
Hope we got everyone - way to go GC - You Rock!!
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- Montreal Feis -- Just heard!, 16:02:50 05/17/08 Sat
Shea V was 2nd in OC U 14 and Mackenzie W got 2nd in her set! Well done ladies...good luck tomorrow in Ottawa!
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Solo Dress -- Amanda, 18:41:39 05/15/08 Thu
NEED A NEW HOME FOR YOUR OLD SOLO DRESS? We're looking to give it a good home. Anyone out there who might have a gently used solo dress to fit a long 10-12 year old. Please let us know. Cheers.
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- Looking to improve your dances for the Feis season? -- Heather Adlam, 10:30:40 05/17/08 Sat
I'm home for the summer and taking names for private lessons for dancers of all levels. If you're looking for lessons between now and the end of August I can teach in my home or yours at the following times:
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri- ANY time before 5pm
Tuesday- ANY time before 6pm
Saturday- Any time before 5pm
Sunday- Any time after 1pm
I usually do weekly lessons for an hour but other arrangements can work as well. Please email me at heatheradlam@hotmail.com or give me a call at 905-825-8420 or 519-933-3863
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- New Style Dress For Sale -- Kerry, 14:21:34 05/15/08 Thu
We have a new style dress for sale, would suit 7-9 years. Great condition.
Let me know if you want to try it at the studio.
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- If you can't get enough of Irish music.....concert at Hugh's Room Toronto -- Terry Bruno, 14:52:30 05/14/08 Wed
JUST ANNOUNCED
Aug 5
MOYA BRENNAN
$25 adv / $27.50
Yes, it all makes sense and there are elements of these qualities in many of the world's great singers. Yet it is astounding that her voice goes from strength to strength. She stands as an Irish icon with the world as her stage.
In her music making, Moya has never been content to nestle within comfortable boundaries. From an early age she trod the boards with her father Leo in the dance halls, then became fixated with the likes of Joni Mitchell and the Beach Boys before going on to share, with her band Clannad, an enlightening discovery of the extraordinary wealth of Celtic history and melody on her doorstep.
Clannad sent tremors through the world of traditional music. With Harry's Game they took the Irish language and its melodies to places that it had never been before. Top of the Pops, major record contracts and world tours. The accolades followed -Ivor Novello and BAFTA awards plus, after several nominations, a Grammy award in 1999. Their music was fresh, vibrant and progressive.
Alongside all of this, Moya has developed an individuality which has already shown itself in her expanding body of work. When an artist's career can often be measured in months, hers spans decades. Through this clamorous journey, through school halls, folk clubs, festivals, discos, churches, the world's most renowned concert halls she has travelled purposefully and always focused. The power of her whispered tones and the beauty of her music touch the soul. Gently, yet persistently, her songs and her music are redefining Irish music.
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- classes Monday? -- wondering, 08:44:02 05/14/08 Wed
holiday Monday
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The Ride to Conquer Cancer -- Ryan, 06:52:23 05/13/08 Tue
Although you probably don't know my sister Lisa, she is partipcipating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in memory of our father. Her goal is $3K and she is about one-third there already. If you are looking for an alternate charity perhaps you would consider this...
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2008?px=1457617&pg=personal&fr_id=1201&et=NYNsD43EOtgZxjNDAYxpqg..&s_tafId=96481
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- CONGRATS TO JAIMEE!!!! who got her second first today!!! Jaimee- Youre on fire LOL -- Welcome to Champ!!, 14:16:06 05/10/08 Sat
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- Still a few weeks away, but here is a link to the Cuyahoga Falls Shoe Carnival weekly flyer. You can bookmark it to check for coupons before you head down -- :), 09:47:38 05/06/08 Tue
http://www.shoecarnival.com/Promos/Circular.aspx?id=257
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URGENT REQUEST: Let's talk Bingo! -- Tara, 05:31:38 05/09/08 Fri
As of right now it is only Lina and I who will be at Bingo this Sunday. I know its Mothers Day but unfortunately that was how our date fell on the schedule. As a nice gift to Mom maybe some of the Dad's could come and help us out. We only have a few more dates left before Bingo is done so if you've never come out here's your chance. Bingo funds support every dancer at the school so your time goes to a good cause. Please email me directly if you can help us!
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- What I know from the various Feises.....and we were at a few today. I may have some placings wrong!!!! -- Barb, 14:36:31 05/10/08 Sat
Prelim Un 10 Scarborough
2nd Erica Kollman
4th Siobhan O'Brien
7th Miranda Lee (1st in Set and HAPPY BIRTHDAY)
Prelim Under 12 Scarborough
2nd Rebecca Holland
4th MacKenzie Wade
6th Jemma Yates
Prelim Under 14 Scarborough
9th Heather Kollman
Prelim Un 15 South Bend/World Feis
5th Meaghan McMahon
Prelim Under 16 Scarborough
2nd Meghan Smart (we'll be in including her for while)
6th Sarah Weese
7th Kathryn Stalkopf
Prelim Un 16 South Bend/World Feis
1st Ben Fraser
6th David Branton
Prelim Over 16 Scarborough
1st Jaimee Davidson
OC Un 12 Scarborough
4th Alana Kearney
OC Un 14 Scarborough
2nd Katie Holbrook
6th Shea Vining
8th Brooke Ezekiel
OC Un 14 Cincinnati
2nd Claire Chernowsky
OC Un 16 Scarborough
3rd Sarah Jamestee
5th Jennifer Toal
OC Un 16 Cincinnati
6th Nicolette Fraser
11th Michelle Gardin
OC Un 16 South Bend/World Feis
5th Andrea Davidson
OC Ov 16 Scarborough
6th Colleen Doherty
OC Ov 18 South Bend/World Feis
4th Dierdre Brode
Lots of Wins in the prelim sets and lots of solo medals at the American Feises. Please keep posting and make corrections. This is all from memory.
Way to go everyone! Great day for GC.
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- Congratulations Ben on you 2nd first!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ,, 15:50:33 05/10/08 Sat
- Siobhan was 3rd and 2nd in Set!!!! Great Day (NT) -- Mom, 16:03:29 05/10/08 Sat
- way to go, congrats to jamie on your second win in a row! (NT) -- :), 17:07:23 05/10/08 Sat
- Nice results, all! (NT) -- Robinson's, 18:12:48 05/10/08 Sat
- Katherine S 3rd in set and Sarah 8th (NT) -- Way to go girls !, 18:37:02 05/10/08 Sat
congrats! -- Riley, 19:09:45 05/10/08 Sat
Meaghan McM. and Ben F. also won their sets in South Bend (NT) -- way to go GC, 19:46:20 05/10/08 Sat
- Actually, Meaghan McMahon got 4th today in prelim in South Bend. It was a great day for our school in Indiana! (NT) -- meg`s mum, 19:57:03 05/10/08 Sat
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the world set is acting up -- beginner2 julia, 14:35:42 05/10/08 Sat
yay sarah!
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- Good Luck to all the GCers at feises tomorrow -- Oakvillian, 17:29:38 05/09/08 Fri
We've got GC's dancing in three different places tomorrow. Make sure you post results here for everyone to share.
Most Oakville dancers are at the Scarborough Feis. Windsor dancers are divided between the Cincinnati Feis (Ryan is there judging too!) and the South Bend Indiana Feis.
Good Luck everyone! Keep your GC Spirit Alive!!!!
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- New style new school dress wanted -- Leigh Anne Whyte, 17:02:25 05/08/08 Thu
Wanted: a new style school dress for my daughter Meghan who is in Novice. Size 10-12. Please email me or contact me at 905-812-1115 if you have one to sell. Thanx.
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- Did anyone video tape the free style treble reel this past weekend? -- youtube maybe?, 09:03:43 04/25/08 Fri
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London Feis Results -- -, 09:17:44 05/03/08 Sat
Champ U12
1 Alana
6 Brianna
Pre U12
1 Jemma
2 Isabel
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- Prelim U10 Nieve 3rd, Siobhan 5th, Katie 6th (NT) -- Congrats!, 09:40:49 05/03/08 Sat
- Great job girls!! (NT) -- wow, 09:42:41 05/03/08 Sat
- WOW ALANA - 1st champ competition!! Now, on to the minor belt!!!! (NT) -- You're on fire!!, 09:48:17 05/03/08 Sat
- WoW! did Alana beat LP , ND, BE in U12 ?good job! (NT) -- - -, 10:17:31 05/03/08 Sat
- congrats jemma!!!!!! you danced great!! -- "".,"", 11:15:44 05/03/08 Sat
- U12OC Brianna 6th - good day, Robinson girls! (NT) -- M&D, 12:20:57 05/03/08 Sat
- GO Goggin - great results today - congrats Alana, Jemma and Isabelle! (NT) -- NT, 12:22:18 05/03/08 Sat
- Amazing job everyone! It was sooooooooooo exciting!!! (NT) -- Chanel & Robin, 14:24:21 05/03/08 Sat
- congrats Laura and Carrie. very good job (NT) -- chanel, 14:27:14 05/03/08 Sat
- Congrats to everyone, way to go! (NT) -- Miranda, 16:03:46 05/03/08 Sat
- Congrats Jemma!!!! So proud of you!! (NT) -- A very proud sister, 12:55:26 05/04/08 Sun
- favourite moments of the day......Imelda's and then Kim's shocked faces and the ensuing joy of two little girls were were determined to win!! (NT) -- congrats to them!, 18:08:20 05/04/08 Sun
congrats jemma!!!! -- -, 11:13:21 05/05/08 Mon
- More London -- Barb, 11:42:45 05/03/08 Sat
OC Un 16 - Sarah J 1st, Emily W 4th, Andrea D 5th, Nicolette 9th, Jacuqline B 10th
Pre Un 16 - Meghan Smart 1st (OK...So she is now Corrigan but still a GC at heart), Kathryn 3rd, Sarah W 5th. Haven't heard about the Windsor dancers....sorry.
Pre Un 14 - Emily K 3rd, Siobhan G 5th, Heather 7th, Aine 8th.
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Reminder: -- The teachers, 21:10:18 05/04/08 Sun
Please make a note in your dancer's notebook of any medals won at each feis for Barb Janet Sara and Ryan to see.
Please note which dance the placement was for. Some placements will qualify for advancement to the next level for 2009 so we need to know. We don't receive summaries from the feis.
Remember that notebooks are also for dancers to record practice times and for parents to communicate questions/queries too.
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- Congratulations -- Brenda, 09:24:49 05/04/08 Sun
Congratulations to Kerry McCann, Keira Baron and Laura Ryan on your 1st place medals yesterday at the London Feis. Well done girls. You are great!
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- Under 18 Prelim -- Congrats girlss : ), 16:05:51 05/03/08 Sat
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- Oakville Feis Registrations -- OIDA and OFA, 13:25:45 04/28/08 Mon
The Oakville Feis will be held on August 23, 2008 and registrations are now open. We are pleased to announce that the registration for all Oakville dancers will be paid for out of our bingo fundraising. There are 3 ways to register: 1) complete a hard copy of the syllabus at the studio and leave in the mailbox, 2) print off a copy of the syllabus from the website and leave completed in the mailbox 3) register online at feisweb and indicate 'mail in payment' option. Registrations are capped at 650...so do not delay...we look forward to seeing you all and hosting another successful feis!
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- To all those requesting their dress be listed at used dress page at paddyk.com -- Paddy, 09:50:06 04/30/08 Wed
I have received about 7 emails recently from G-C asking me to list their dress. Unfortunately, my computer is down and at this point I cannot make any website changes. I am using my husband's computer and it does not have the programmes needed make the changes.
Also, to those who ask how to get the dress listed, here are the instrucions from the website:
"Please send one photo of the dress no more than 350 pixels in height along with a description and dress measurements."
This means you must send photos that have been reduced in size and the wording needs to be something I can copy and paste. This is a free service and it takes a lot of time to edit photos and wording.
Thanks,
Paddy
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Second Home for Used Irish Dance Shoes – St. Malachy Irish Dancers -- Imelda Kearney, 09:40:54 04/30/08 Wed
If anyone has any used Irish dance shoes no longer needed - I know of some kids who could put them to good use.
There is a teacher at one of our elementary schools in Scarborough who runs an Irish dance program for students in her school. She teaches the kids at lunchtime and has a great group of girls and boys in her troop. The Irish dance program is run through volunteers within the school.
A former dancer herself, the teacher started teaching students some Irish dance steps as a way to get the kids to participate in DPA (daily physical activity), for better coordination, balance, for helping to build teamwork and for some exercise herself. It’s a great example of the benefits of Irish dancing and what Irish dancing is all about. The kids in this school really enjoy dancing and teachers often see boys and girls skipping through the halls or doing their one, two, threes when no one is watching them...
If there are any unneeded used shoes you can donate - your used shoes would be put to good use. Thanks to Barb for your help with this.
I will leave a box in the studio labelled St. Malachy Irish Dancers and you can drop in any used shoes that you no longer need. I will pick up the shoes each month and send them to the kids at the school.
Thank you very much for your donations.
Imelda Kearney
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- New School Dress For Sale -- Brenda McCann, 17:15:46 04/29/08 Tue
New style school dress for sale.
Age 6-8. Lovely condition.
Owner, Kerry McCann.
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- Heather K misplaced her hardshoes yesterday 2 1/2 rutherford -- Vanessa Kollmann (THank you), 05:53:00 04/29/08 Tue
Could the second prelim class please check their bags for Heathers hardshoes rutherfords size 2 1/2. Thank you so much!
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syracuse -- -, 14:38:20 04/26/08 Sat
hoping these are correct...
meghan q 6th bella 7th (bella took 2nd in set)
miranda was 3rd and erica was 5th
alana 1st (that's her 2nd win) isabel was 3rd and jemma 5th
kenzie placed 2nd (1st in set)
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- OC Un 14, Claire C 3rd and Rylie S 9th (15 Placed). OC Un 16 Emily W 3rd and Jen T 7th (don't know #). (NT) -- Great Day GC, 17:04:14 04/26/08 Sat
- Katherine S won her set too and placed, but I dont' know the place. (NT) -- Lori, 22:31:52 04/26/08 Sat
- PCU15 - Katherine S placed 11th , Rochelle 13. In the sets - Katherine 1st, Sarah 4th and Rochelle 5th (I think) (NT) -- Go girls!, 06:56:18 04/27/08 Sun
- syracuse -- sweeneys, 12:00:50 04/27/08 Sun
- Syracuse -- Proud mom, 19:36:43 04/27/08 Sun
- Way to go Kenzie!! You'll be in champ before you know it. (NT) -- a school of fans, 11:52:04 04/28/08 Mon
- WAY TO GO HEATHER!!! (NT) -- E.W, 13:34:36 04/28/08 Mon
- Yea Kenzie! :) Congrats! (NT) -- :), 18:08:27 04/28/08 Mon
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times?? -- emma, 16:21:02 04/28/08 Mon
what does the goggin Caroll school close oakville
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- Thanks to everyone for their Help! -- Barb, 06:11:57 04/28/08 Mon
The Second hand sale seemed to be a big success this weekend. We outfitted many of our beginner and advanced beginner dancers into costume and wigs.
The bins are now overflowing with shoes and wigs. There are still plenty of school costumes for sale if any more dancers are interested.
See me about getting your dancer ready for their next feis.
Thanks to the GC Moms who helped out. It was a great afternoon.
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- Congrats Emily!!! Top 3! -- and a sash!, 06:48:01 04/27/08 Sun
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Web design help -- Ryan, 05:43:11 04/24/08 Thu
Hi everyone
I am looking for someone with experience using Flash (and some spare time) to help me work on some web-stuff.
I also need someone (could be the same person but doesn't have to be) with experience setting up forms and someone familiar with setting up members-only/password-protected sections for websites.
Are you any one of the "someones" I'm looking for? Are you a "super-someone" who knows about all three things???
Ryan
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- Used item sale Sunday April 27 fro 2-4 -- OIDA, 16:53:47 04/20/08 Sun
Are your closets bursting with shoes, spitit wear, wigs or school dresses that you aren't using anymore? Bring them to the dance studio on Sunday to sell at our Used Item sale. If you are looking for any of these items, plan to come to the studio on Sunday April 27 from 2-4pm. We will even show you how to put on the wig!
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- Andrea Davidson’s solo dress is for sale and available in June. It will be at the London Feis for people to try on (would fit approx. 5’2” - 5’5” & 100 - 112 lb). Worn only 4 times due to injury. Can be seen on PaddyK’s website - recent designs - 7 rows down, third from left -- Drew, 19:07:27 04/25/08 Fri
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- Can we still order GC wear-forgot to drop my order form off -- Please!, 07:51:32 04/25/08 Fri
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Lockport/Feis at the Falls -- Ryan, 05:00:39 04/24/08 Thu
Entries for "Feis at the Falls" on August 9th are NOW OPEN! The new website address is: www.feisatthefalls.homestead.com
Please let your dancers know!
THANKS!
MK
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- GC Spirit Wear and Gear -- OIDA, 13:35:04 04/21/08 Mon
Don't delay, get your orders in. Samples of the spirit wear are now at the Oakville studio and will remain there until Sunday April 27th. Please feel free to try them on ,at the studio of course, to ensure you order the correct size.
If you would like to order any of these great items, complete an order form (available at the studio) and provide full payment with your order. Cheques are payable to: Oakville Irish Dance Association. Orders and cheques can be given directly to me or, place them in the black mailbox in the studio.
All net proceeds of the 2008 GC spirit wear sales will be used to further support our dancers and the dance community throughout the year.
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to email Sandra Quinn at sandra.tngleaders.com or call her at (905)483-0373. Thanks in advance for your support.
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- LAUREN RECALLED!!! -- Congrats!, 08:09:22 03/28/08 Fri
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- Woot Woot! Great Job Lauren - is that you with a NEW orange and black dress???!!! If so, you got to wear your own hair! Gorgeous!! (NT) -- Have a Fierce Set!!!, 08:50:47 03/28/08 Fri
- Well done Lauren!! Wish I was there, Good luck in the set! xo (NT) -- Rae, 09:01:16 03/28/08 Fri
- I'm cheering for you Lauren!! (NT) -- Miranda, 10:22:27 03/28/08 Fri
- Great photo of Cian McGahan in live commentary (NT) -- and Lauren's new dress is fab!, 10:25:24 03/28/08 Fri
- Lauren 19th!!!! - way to go Lauren (NT) -- :), 10:56:59 03/28/08 Fri
- Lauren - fabulous news!!! Congratulations!! (NT) -- so happy for you!!!!, 11:40:01 03/28/08 Fri
- Good Job Lauren! <3 (NT) -- Barbara, 12:40:47 03/28/08 Fri
- Excellent job! (NT) -- :), 13:08:21 03/28/08 Fri
- Congrats Lauren. You did awsome!! (NT) -- Smelly Q., 13:20:45 03/28/08 Fri
- Way to go Lauren!!! -- Katie, Della & hug from Amy, 13:25:30 03/28/08 Fri
Good job Lauren!!!! (NT) -- Mir and mom!, 13:47:52 03/28/08 Fri
- Way to go Lauren! You are amazing! (NT) -- Meg, Em, Laura and James, 15:20:49 03/28/08 Fri
congrats lauren!!!!! (NT) -- isabella, 16:56:11 03/28/08 Fri
- WAY TO GO LAUREN!!! Congrats :) (NT) -- Elizabeth W, 16:59:06 03/28/08 Fri
- Wonderful News! Congratulations Lauren! (NT) -- O'Brien's, 17:44:48 03/28/08 Fri
- Wow!!! Nice job Lauren! (NT) -- Brianna and Mom, 02:50:55 03/29/08 Sat
lauran recalled -- julia (happy), 18:04:14 04/21/08 Mon
- Good luck to Lauren, Emily, Erin & Colleen.. -- Chearing from home!, 21:09:24 03/27/08 Thu
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Best wishes & lots of love Lauren from your #1 fans!! (NT) -- The Three Monkeys, 04:50:06 03/28/08 Fri
- It doesn't look like Erin or Colleen recalled...we still luv ya! (NT) -- A GC Mom!, 07:04:29 03/28/08 Fri
- Nicole is dancing today along with Lauren (NT) -- Recalls soon -fingers crossed, 08:10:09 03/28/08 Fri
- any news on nicole yet? (NT) -- ?, 12:24:54 03/28/08 Fri
- We know you danced your hearts out, Nicole, Erin, Colleen! Thanks for being there for GC! (NT) -- Brianna and Mom, 02:54:25 03/29/08 Sat
- So Proud of you all - you are wonderful role models (NT) -- yates', 06:22:32 03/29/08 Sat
- worlds -- jake sister julia (cheerful), 17:58:08 04/21/08 Mon
- Dresses for Sale -- Colleen, 04:17:07 04/20/08 Sun
Hi Everyone,
My daughter Siobhan has retired from Irish Dance and we have two dresses for sale. Siobhan is now 15 and the one dress is suitable for a 15 yr old approximately 5'5. The other dress she wore two years ago. They are both in excellent condition, and they both came from within the school. Siobhan is the second owner of both dresses. I will post the dresses on Dance Again, but I wanted someone within the school to have the first opportunity. If you would like pictures of the dresses I would be more than happy to send them. Just email me.
Thanks to Barb, Ryan and Janet for wonderful years of Irish Dance. The 8 yrs went by so quickly!
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- Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers who made the school feis a success. With so many helping hands, the day went very well. Special thanks to Barb, Ryan and Janet for going the extra mile - as they always do! Anybody want to sign up for the Oakville feis? It's just around the corner :). -- Irene, 05:53:58 04/20/08 Sun
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- Thanks to the OIDA, GC parent volunteers, teachers, and our guest adjudicators, for another successful school feis. It was great to see all the dancers from both locations and from all of the grades and ages!! -- Great day!, 15:01:49 04/19/08 Sat
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Sunday classes for PC and OC soft shoe -- Ryan, 06:31:10 04/18/08 Fri
Sunday classes start back this weekend. Slip Jigs from 11-1 and Reels from 1-3.
Dates:
April 20
April 27
May 4
Jun 1
These are all the dates until September.
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- shoes for sale -- Terry Bruno, 06:54:05 04/18/08 Fri
I have some gently used shoes for sale. Hardshoes, softshoes, boys reel
If interested email me and I can bring them Saturday morning.
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- School Feis Up Dates -- Barb, 06:50:17 04/14/08 Mon
Hi Everyone,
Here are the directions to the KofC Oakville.
From the QEW, exit at Third Line. Go South on Third Line to Speers Road. Turn Left on Speers Road and then a very quick Right on to Wallace. The Knights will be on your right hand side at the first curve in the road.
If you are Staying at Bronte & Speers in one of the hotels, turn South on Bronte Road. Turn Left on Speers and follow it just through Third Line. Then turn on Wallace.
Just a reminder to everyone who has a perpetual trophy from 2007 that they need to be returned this week.
There will be racks for Second Hand Solo Costumes. Please bring what you have. There are plenty of dancers looking.
Dancers in Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Novice are to compete in class attire. For dancers looking for school attire, we will be holding a second hand sale on Sunday, April 27th from 2-4 at the Oakville Studio. More information to follow.
Dancer who do not currently have a class costume may dance in a skirt and shirt or shorts and a t'shirt at the school feis.
We will have the vendor "GOLD & SHAMROCK" on hand for all your dance needs. The New GC spirit wear will be available in a full size run for you to be fitted into the appropriate sizes.
A stage schedule was emailed to everyone on Monday Morning. If you did not receive it, email me by clicking on my name in the heading.
If you have any questions about the day, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks,
Barb
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- What time does the school feis start on Saturday? -- Thanks., 04:02:26 04/17/08 Thu
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School Feis Update -- The OIDA, 11:57:15 04/12/08 Sat
The GC School Feis is just one week away. Thanks to all of you who have entered - its set to be a great day! Spirit Wear samples will be available to view and our friends from Gold and Shamrock will be there as well. Remember that there is a $5 entrance fee and lunch will be available so bring your appetite!
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- Is there a competitior list for the school feis? -- thanks, 03:43:36 04/17/08 Thu
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- Dayton Feis (June 28) is now open - you can register & pay online - this one fills up quickly - Cincinnati Feis is the next day - about 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 hour drive -- from Windsor, 10:28:48 04/16/08 Wed
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- Check out today's Oakville Beaver - Shea, Katie, Colleen and Brigit are in the "Beaver Trails" section!! -- ., 12:23:13 04/12/08 Sat
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- Bingo Volunteers needed for April 20th -- Tara, 17:42:42 04/11/08 Fri
Our next Bingo session is Sunday April 20th and we could still use some volunteers. The sign up sheet is located in the waiting room at the studio or you can email me directly. No experience is necessary and in fact, Lina and I would love it if we saw some new faces.
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- Spirit Wear -- Barb, 13:30:32 04/08/08 Tue
The new line of GC Spirit Wear is now available to order. Order forms are being sent home this week with your dancer. If you don't recieve a copy, email me and I will forward it to you.
The line includes jackets, dance pants, dance shorts, racer back tanks, underdress tops, headbands, waterbottles, feis blankets, dufflebags, dressbags and T's.
For the guys, we have a new GC bowling shirt and the T is also available in black and yellow, not shown on the order form.
A full range of sizes will be available at the GC School Feis so you can try on sizes and order the correct size.
Thanks to the OIDA for taking on this venture. The new line is just what the dancers have been asking for and the colour/quality is fab! Hope you all like it.
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- need shoes!! -- casey sisson (worried), 06:58:13 04/04/08 Fri
i am looking for a pair of 4 1/2 hard shoes!!! if you have a pair you would like to sell please give them Barb to bring to Windsor! if you would like to email me direct the please do so!! nomad_jodi@hotmail.com or goatbe_d@sympatico.ca thankyou
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- Claire... -- Stefani, 17:24:07 04/02/08 Wed
Claire or the Chernowsky family,
If you get this message can you please email me? Thank you!!
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- GC School Feis April 19th - Come out and dance! Volunteers needed/welcome! Volunteers please email Irene at wiecek@rotman.utoronto.ca -- Irene, 15:24:42 04/02/08 Wed
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