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Just wondering, does this region have a parade of champs at the Oireachtas? -- ECR dancer, 15:03:11 11/04/09 Wed [3]
I've seen videos online of all other regions but this one. Does this region do a parade of champs? Would love to see it!

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- Yes we do. I just think no one has put a Video up for it. (NT) -- Any Takers?, 10:34:15 11/03/09 Tue
- two words: YOU TUBE (NT) -- please someone, 15:03:11 11/04/09 Wed
DeDanaan Feis now up on feisworx. Thanks to DeDanaan for putting on a feis in December. Much appreciated! -- NN, 15:02:20 11/04/09 Wed [2]

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- YES!! very much appreciated. THANK YOU! now on to the O (NT) -- see you there, 15:02:20 11/04/09 Wed
Lets all have that collective sigh of relief .... noticed DeD. is posted as upcoming on feisworx ! -- Thanks DeD for supporting ID in BC !!, 07:52:24 11/04/09 Wed [10]

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- in December that is !! (NT) -- **, 11:50:55 10/19/09 Mon
- Oh that's great news! Thanks, DeD. (NT) -- ID Mama, 13:29:28 10/19/09 Mon
- FANTASTIC!! WOOHOO!! WELL DONE De Danaan!! (NT) -- ., 14:48:19 10/19/09 Mon
- Thanks so much DeDanaan. Now let's encourage everyone we know to support this feis in a big way (and no, I am not a DeDanaan parent - just an appreciative BC parent!). (NT) -- NN, 21:18:49 10/19/09 Mon
  - OF COURSE!! are they going to do a Christmas theme that will draw people in? (NT) -- ,, 22:38:12 10/19/09 Mon
- Thanks DeDanaan!! (NT) -- You ROCK!, 13:25:12 10/26/09 Mon
- Re: Lets all have that collective sigh of relief .... noticed DeD. is posted as upcoming on feisworx ! (NT) -- just over a month away - hope they have info up soon!, 07:00:56 10/27/09 Tue
  - now I am starting to wonder.... when will registration start? (NT) -- **, 14:20:46 11/02/09 Mon
    - Saw this morning that registration is now open on feisworx. thanks DeD ! (NT) -- **, 07:52:24 11/04/09 Wed
Autumn Feis website has new competitor list. Confirm your regis is accurate. www.chicagoautumnfeis.com You can still register on efeis! Don't miss this great feis!! Fun competition for all levels!! Bigger venue! Big elevated stage for PC/C awards! Sashes! Sets for all C/PC! -- Chicago Auumn Feis Committee, 20:32:49 11/03/09 Tue [3]

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- ANY NEWS ON DEDANAN FEIS??? (NT) -- ., 15:54:48 11/03/09 Tue
  - try posting this on the relevant thread if you want replies (NT) -- also, once is adequate, 20:32:49 11/03/09 Tue
O O OOOOOO!!! it's almost time!! OIREACHTAS TIME!! -- have fun everybody!!!!!!!!!!!, 15:58:07 11/03/09 Tue [1]

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Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. -- NN, 15:55:33 11/03/09 Tue [63]

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- Re: Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. (NT) -- next weekend in calgary also British Columbia in December and at least 1 every month January- June, 21:50:27 10/04/09 Sun
  - What W. Canadian feis is in December? (NT) -- Wish more before Oireachtas!, 23:17:47 10/04/09 Sun
    - I should clarify - I meant there are no BC feisanna until May. This means that BC parents have to travel to either Alberta or Washington for a feis and this just isn't an option for many parents. (NT) -- OP, 06:34:32 10/05/09 Mon
    - Dedanaan in BC was a Dec. feis. word is that it is not happening. (NT) -- **, 13:47:46 10/05/09 Mon
      - How come DeDanaan cancelled the Feis but went ahead with the Camp??? (NT) -- ,, 03:57:27 10/06/09 Tue
        
        I really don't see how those issues are related. If Dedanaan is moving to a Spring feis they likely felt it was too much to host 2 in the same year ! ie Dec and May just too much work while other schools host nothing ! (NT) -- **, 14:00:23 10/06/09 Tue
        
        They should have made the spot they committed to work. (NT) -- ., 15:33:29 10/06/09 Tue
        
        DeDannans camp was so controversial this year, but I guess they went ahead because it benefits them. (NT) -- ,, 21:18:16 10/06/09 Tue
        perhaps attendance is low at that time of year and lets face it its a busy time of year and many volunteers would likely have other committments. perhaps a larger school should take the dec date as they would have a greater pool of volunteers ?? (NT) -- **, 09:40:37 10/07/09 Wed
        
        Tony never had a problem with attendance. Sad that DD wasn't able to make it work. (NT) -- ,, 19:36:42 10/07/09 Wed
        
        why couldnt the Victoria school make the date work before DeD took it last year ? why arent you asking why o'connor is not holding up to their date on Oct 18 ?? (NT) -- **, 23:27:50 10/07/09 Wed
        
        Good question, but I think that school is in transition with O' Brien aren't they? and isn't O'Connor more in Europe than Canada these days? disappointed that both of these schools are blowing off the committment. Much more important than the camps. (NT) -- ., 12:45:38 10/08/09 Thu
        
        I am not from DeD but here is where I have a problem with your post... DeD is not blowing off a commitment they are just going for a different date. O'Connor Feis is completely gone and wouldnt a merger bring a stronger volunteer force for your Feis. to me camps and Feis are different. the camp was open to everyone if they choose to go (dont go there on affiliation and many schools have workshops and guest teachers etc) and the later feis date affects their dancers too remember ? not just our DDs (NT) -- when is your schools feis ?, 13:21:41 10/08/09 Thu
        
        Yes but their new date conflicts with an existing feis and we need the Dec Feis. Don't get it. (NT) -- ., 15:23:45 10/08/09 Thu
        
        sorry who do the conflict with in the lower mainland. read down below if you are worried about penk, they change their dates to run more like a pre-worlds feis, this year Penk is going pre- nans just dont get why you are all over DeD? (NT) -- **, 07:17:32 10/09/09 Fri
        
        ps if you need the Dec Feis approach your school and volunteer to run it ?? (NT) -- we needed the Oct. before the O too !, 07:19:10 10/09/09 Fri
        
        You're obviously from DeDanann. WHy don't you just clarify why the feis was changed and it's the end of all this. I'm not saying anything about O'C because of last weeks broughaha (NT) -- ,, 22:43:58 10/09/09 Fri
        
        actually I am from a different school sorry to burst your bubble. we have a feis, date never changes. (NT) -- **, 08:34:58 10/10/09 Sat
        
        Tony's last head count was in the 600 range for entries at his last Vancouver Chirstmas feis. Lucky if you get 350 these days.... popularity is dwindling in Vancouver and revenue. (NT) -- ..., 22:18:20 10/10/09 Sat
        
        SO TRUE. And Tony himself was a big draw. But let's face it, the RD days are well and gone. (NT) -- ., 15:39:59 10/11/09 Sun
- Re: Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. -- DM, 09:21:26 10/05/09 Mon
  - Re: Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. -- DM, 10:40:39 10/05/09 Mon
  - Let's all encourage our schools to either continue hosting an existing feis, or to step forward and host a feis for the first time! Yes, it's a huge amount of work, but it's also immensely rewarding. Come on, B.C., let's keep the Irish Dance flame going!! (NT) -- ___, 10:42:50 10/05/09 Mon
- Let's all encourage our schools to either continue hosting an existing feis, or to step forward and host a feis for the first time! Yes, it's a huge amount of work, but it's also immensely rewarding. Come on, B.C., let's keep the Irish Dance flame going! (NT) -- D, 10:44:36 10/05/09 Mon
- Nothing in Wash State until April 2010 either... (NT) -- Mom, 19:02:00 10/05/09 Mon
  - Wow! so we are looking at either airfare, long drives, or very limited feis opportunities in the current dance year. This won't be good for dance in our region. (NT) -- NN, 19:49:32 10/05/09 Mon
    - I was planning to cut back on the number of feis' this year to save money, but not quite this much! (NT) -- I could get used to this..., 23:12:16 10/05/09 Mon
      - will you save money or will you be frantic in spring as the Feis dates are packed in........ -- **, 06:33:20 10/06/09 Tue
        
        Loved it back in the day when Comerford's Christmas Feis was in December. BEST Feis of the year. GLAD Stewart keeps the same date, LOVE THAT. And WHAT????>>> is DeDanaan doing nosing in on Penk's May territory???? what is wrong with them?? (NT) -- ., 12:00:23 10/06/09 Tue
        
        Comeford still has a Christmas feis in Dec. as for Penks may date we have been dancing a couple of years and found the Penk date has changed each year. Last year was April I think the year before that was January, it could be that Dedanaan is moving away from Christmas as thats a busy time of year. Other organisers of course are stuck planning around the Olympics and paralympics as venues are booked up ....not great for us. too bad we have nothing in BC for this fall.... (NT) -- **, 12:40:37 10/06/09 Tue
        
        Although the Olympics pose a challenge, there was a window of opportunity in the fall for a pre-O feis and there are also gaps in March and April. I just don't understand why there are only three schools hosting feisanna in an area that has two other large schools. Yes - it's a ton of work but Irish Dance will continue to decline if people have to travel far and wide for a feis. Time to think long term folks . . . (NT) -- No name, 13:31:04 10/06/09 Tue
        By the way, Comerford's Christmas Feis is indeed still in December but it's in Palm Springs which doesn't address the issue of lack of feisanna in BC. Would love to go to it but not sure the budget will permit. (NT) -- Saving pennies, 13:33:35 10/06/09 Tue
        
        OH I KNOW Comerford still holds their Christmas Feis in Cali. Schools were queing up to grab that spot when Tony left and DeD got it. NOW they're ditching it and grabbing Penk's spot. WHY??? that's a perfect time for a feis and kids LOVE the Christmas Feis (as long as they go with the Christmas theme though, otherwise it won't be a hit). Well, hope Penk grabs that spot (or better yet, another school step up to the plate). I don't understand how DeD's switch was approved. (NT) -- ., 15:32:08 10/06/09 Tue
        
        first year we went to the dec feis it was supposed to be run by a Victoria school...it was almost cancelled and DeD. stepped up to help them out and it still ran. then last year they did it on their own. why bash them when at least they have a feis. (NT) -- **, 08:06:25 10/07/09 Wed
        
        Both I guess. (NT) -- Spring always busy., 22:16:38 10/10/09 Sat
- Book a cheap flight to Chicago, and come to the Nov 7 Chicago Autumn Feis! Register on efeis! Hope to see you in Chicago! -- Feis Committee, 23:33:34 10/05/09 Mon
  - Thanks for the invite but alas, that's the same weekend as the WCR Oireachtas. Perhaps next year if it's not the same date. Best of luck with your feis. (NT) -- NN, 06:50:23 10/06/09 Tue
- would be great to have more feis dates every year not just this "olympic" year it will hurt not to have Van Eire. would be great if the other schools step up and start holding a feis each year, perhaps though the only ones discussing this here are already from the schools that do host a feis, how do we as outsiders get the other schools to step up ? they could even co-chair a feis between schools .... (NT) -- ***, 14:20:40 10/06/09 Tue
  - Well, that's how Van Eire started. The smaller schools that didn't have the resources to host one on their own created that association. I don't see why they couldn't do what the Variety Club does and host a Spring AND Fall feis! now THAT might work, because they have the resources to pull it off. (NT) -- ., 15:36:28 10/06/09 Tue
    - Van Eire is actually a parent-run organization that is made up of representative from 8 Vancouver area schools. There aren't any teachers involved in the planning or running of this feis. It is really the ultimate example of a collaborative and cooperative effort between parents from different schools. (NT) -- Proud to be associated!, 18:04:52 10/06/09 Tue
      - EXACTLY, that's why they are the perfect association to run TWO feiseanna a year. Would be simple. Just plan for both at the same time. (NT) -- ,, 21:17:14 10/06/09 Tue
        
        are you involved with Van Eire. I would never presume to expect it would be simple for them to run 2 a year as lets face it the volunteers have commitments to their own schools and may well help run their own schools feis as well.... (NT) -- ***, 09:44:09 10/07/09 Wed
        
        plus, the volunteers have lives outside of dance that include work and families. I know that my employer wouldn't take too kindly to my focus being placed on a second feis. And I am involved in Van Eire so I do speak from experience. (NT) -- No Name, 10:36:15 10/07/09 Wed
  - I think that parents from non-feis schools who recognize the value of a local feis need to lobby their schools to do a feis. I have no doubt that they would be provided assistance or guidance from other more experienced schools if needed. Plus, even the non-feis schools have reps on Van Eire and many of them have experience in the work required for a feis. (NT) -- Money crunch, 18:08:35 10/06/09 Tue
- Us Seattlites would love it too - there are only 3 in this area. Although we do get to Portland easier. And 2 of our smaller schools that might not be able to pull off a feis on their own, do work together to make sure one happens each year. (NT) -- Mom, 16:16:38 10/06/09 Tue
- I wish we could count on feises at the same time every year. Like the one of Father's Day, first weekend in Dec etc etc. Should be one every two months at least. (NT) -- m,, 21:20:23 10/06/09 Tue
- Re: Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. -- reelfeismom (concerned), 12:19:22 10/07/09 Wed
  - Thanks PENK ...love the venue this year and dont mind a bit that your date changes ! thanks for all you do and as always I am sure the feis will be WONDERFUL ... (NT) -- not penk btw and yes my schools has a feis !, 12:33:58 10/07/09 Wed
- Re: Hard to believe that there are no feisanna in Western Canada until May! This makes it even tougher for parents in this region. Just wondering if any other schools are thinking of hosting a feis. There are two large schools in the region who have yet to step up to the plate. (NT) -- DeDanaan IS having a feis in December!! Stop complaining!, 21:14:11 10/08/09 Thu
  - They ARE???? thought it was CANCELLED (NT) -- ., 21:46:47 10/08/09 Thu
  - I am not one of the complainers can anyone from the school confirm this ? I need to beg for the day off ! (NT) -- thanks DeD (Dec feis or not....I know your school is trying to support ID in many ways), 07:21:23 10/09/09 Fri
  - I agree - the question of the original post was not intended to bash DeDanaan because they do hold a feis. The question is why aren't other area schools (NPIDA, Sionnaine) doing a feis. They are both big schools and perhaps it's time they took a turn at the work involved. (NT) -- NN, 07:56:25 10/09/09 Fri
    - The could do one together like they did the Reo Raftign jointly (NT) -- ., 22:45:14 10/09/09 Fri
- There are a number of issues at play here.... Olympics in Feb = No Van Eire and no more access to gaming for a while. That with dwindling head counts makes it impossible to run a feis without MAJOR fundraising. I agree. 2 schools sharing would be way easier, just as we've seen merges in schools, we should see shared feis dates. Even with 25,000 in entry revenue, a feis normally costs 35 - 40 grand to run.... It's mostly math, not volunteer head count or even the work involved. Up go the entry fees!! (NT) -- me, 15:45:14 10/10/09 Sat
- Tony's last head count was in the 600 range for entries at his last Vancouver Chirstmas feis. Lucky if you get 350 these days.... popularity is dwindling in Vancouver and in turn feis revenue. Feis expenses are even more since then... (NT) -- ., 22:23:18 10/10/09 Sat
  - But schools need to decide of they want to keep it from dying entirely. If there are fewer and fewer local feisanna, there will ultimately be fewer and fewer dancers. Some local schools have a policy that their competitive dancers are required to do ALL local feisanna but not all schools do this and the entries suffer as a result. I understand that you can't expect parents to bear the cost of travel but I don't understand when local schools don't fully support one another's feis. (NT) -- NN, 08:23:31 10/11/09 Sun
- The reason you don't get 100% support from 100% of the competitive dancers is that some dancers aren't as serious as others. Some dabble in competitions, but enjoy performances, parades, in house events. To force these parents to go to all competitions will loose more dancers who pay for the odd competition, but pay their teachers monthly no matter if they are competitive or not. Both are legitimate types of Irish Dancing and to cut them out of your programs because they don't compete isn't a wise business decision. The serious ones always go regardless. (NT) -- ., 11:36:01 10/11/09 Sun
- Re: Hard to believe.......Has anyone considered reducing Feis operating costs by using a large high school building for the weekend? Large gym/theatre competition spaces, vendors in the cafeteria, ample parking etc. for a fraction of the cost of 4 star hotel ballrooms. Common practice in England and might lead to more affordable feisianna for organizers & competitors. (NT) -- Feisdad, 19:54:08 10/18/09 Sun
  - This is not as simple an equation as it seems. As a feis organizer, I can tell you that often hotels work out to be less expense as the ballroom space cost is discounted considerably (ie 75% or more) if a room block is met. When comparing venue costs, we found that high schools etc were actually more expensive due to rental costs, late access for set up (ie after 7pm on Friday night) and the union requirement to have custodial staff on hand for the duration of the event. Often a hotel is actually a less expensive option as it attracts those from out-of-town thereby driving up entires and the final cost ends up lower. This may not be true for all regions but is for many major markets. (NT) -- NN, 20:01:55 10/18/09 Sun
- I have to agree with the last post. High schools and rec centres can be more expensive. The lowest rate you can get at these venues is in the neighbourhood of $3500 for the weekend. I tried calculating a 1 day event, and that doesn't bring costs down too much either. If we are bringing in in the neighbourhood of $25000 in entires and the costs add upt to say 35 to 40 grand, you'd have to hire less judges and run longer, cut down on award costs, have parents pick up all judges and musicians, have in house catering by the parents for breakfast and lunches, and run a bunch of "specials" at each level, along with 50/50, silent auctions, and get as much advertising and sponsorship as possible. This along with splitting start up costs with another class. Then you might be talking until we get gaming back in 5 - 10 years, or whenever we pay off the Olympics which is a completely different, yet just as annoying subject!! (NT) -- ., 01:06:38 10/22/09 Thu
  - wow. so many things to consider. thanks for sharing. (NT) -- /, 15:51:10 10/22/09 Thu
- ANY NEWS ON DEDANAN FEIS??? (NT) -- ??, 15:55:33 11/03/09 Tue
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New Irish Dancing CD now available -- Aidan O'Neill, 13:57:31 11/02/09 Mon [1]
Hi everyone,

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Still looking for a dress? This lovely Gavin just reduced $500 for a quick sale. Dress is literally new! -- tb, 10:49:44 11/02/09 Mon [2]
http://www.dance-again.com/X1482b.html

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- Should read reduced BY $500.00 (NT) -- hope that is more clear, 10:49:44 11/02/09 Mon
Chicago Autumn Feis will host the George Sweetnam Minor Trophy in 2010, for Under 13 dancers. To qualify, must get 1st in Champs at any feis, w/in 1 year or from last time Trophy was held (June 28, 2008). Good luck to all Champs dancers U10, U11, U12 - you have 1 year to qualify! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 23:48:59 11/01/09 Sun [1]

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Items For Sale!!! Daughter is taking some time off. -- Email if interested - midwestirish@gmail.com, 16:33:39 10/30/09 Fri [1]
Rutherford tan sole size 2.5. Sandblaster tips. Worn twice to class. Did all the "bending" to break them in.

Antonio Pacelli super flexi hard shoes. Retipped with Rutherford Sandblaster tips and Rutherford heels. Size 2.

Hullachan AP ghillies. 2 pair. Size 2 med. New in Package, size 3 narrow. Worn twice to class.

Rhinestone Buckles (clear stones) from Head for the World - New

Maeve Sr. wig. Color 6 (Deep Choc. Brown) New in Package.

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Register now!!! - The Orlando Feis at Disney World -- The Orlando Feis Committee, 21:16:55 10/28/09 Wed [1]

Register at www.feisworx.com The feis takes place on January 9th 2010.

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BEAUTIFUL Siopa Rince Dress For Sale -- Rachel Cawker, 16:59:26 10/25/09 Sun [1]
Beautiful Sopia Rince dress for sale! Made for Worlds 2008. Year old pink and white dress, hardly worn. Beautiful on stage with LOTS of diamonds. Comes with headband and bloomers.

Measurements:
Chest- 34��
Waist- 29��
Dropped Waist- 30��
Bodice Length- 18 1/2��
Skirt Length- 14��
Sleeve- 24 1/2��
Shoulder to Shoulder- 15 1/2��
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Black and Gold 5-panel dress for sale -- dancer, 22:00:17 10/24/09 Sat [1]
Black velvet, gold, and off white 5
panel dress made in November 2007. The sleeves are overlay
threaded with gold. Hundreds of champagne colored crystals.
Includes 2 capes, headband, bloomers, and champagne crystal
poodle socks. Dress is located in the U.S.

Measurements ( in inches )
Chest 31
Natural waist 27
Dropped waist ( at bodice/skirt seam ) 29
Bodice length from shoulder to waist seam 19
Skirt length from waist seam to hem 13
Sleeve length from shoulder to hem 24
Shoulder-neck to sleeve seam 3.5
Front full length-center neck to hem 32

Asking $US1,100 shipping is extra.

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Gavin Dress for sale $900.00 -- dress mom, 18:56:08 10/24/09 Sat [4]
Perfect condition 1 owner & worn only a handful of times.
Bust: 32"
Waist: 28"
Arms: 23"
Skirt:16 "
Overall: 31"

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- Link to picture and description please : ) (NT) -- ., 15:50:15 10/22/09 Thu
  - Deep red, 3-panel. listed on www.dancingoneire.net #3 (NT) -- dress mom, 05:50:51 10/23/09 Fri
    - Link to dress http://dancingoneire.net/default.aspx (NT) -- ***, 18:56:08 10/24/09 Sat
dress help -- Carley, 17:22:48 10/24/09 Sat [5]
A while back someone had posted Gavin's cell number. I am now looking for it as I have not had any luck getting in touch with through conventional means ie. through his buisness phone or e-mail. I am getting frustrated and want to know that dancer will have a dress for the O.

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- If no one posts the # here, I'd try contacting the regional director (link at top of page) as I'm sure they are able to give you the #. (NT) -- Hope that helps : ), 14:47:14 10/21/09 Wed
  - The link says you have to go through your TCRG to contact them. (NT) -- ., 22:50:19 10/22/09 Thu
- Try calling the Shop between 5:30 - 6:30 am EST. Seems like that is the best way to reach someone. Does you tc have a good relationship with Gavin? THAT always helps!! (NT) -- ., 01:37:10 10/23/09 Fri
- Re: dress help -- jorssen (Ahhhhh!!!), 09:37:05 10/24/09 Sat
Don't miss the Chicago Autumn Feis! Register on efeis! Great judges - perfect prep before the O! Sets for PC! Sashes! Overall fun feis for all levels! Over 40 schools registered! Hope to see you there! Chicago is a great city to visit!! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 22:35:23 10/20/09 Tue [1]

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CONGRATS to JESSICA BELL on your Great Brits SUCCESS!!! -- WOOHOOO!!, 13:36:01 10/20/09 Tue [2]

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- WELL DONE JESS (NT) -- ., 13:36:01 10/20/09 Tue
Congrats to those from the WCR who did so well at the GB's - Mackenzie Mahler 6th, Eilidh Morrice-Ashdown 10th, Stefanie Warren 27th, Hayley McLennan 47th. If I have missed anybody, please add their name below. The WCR is very proud of all of you! Well done!! -- WCR Mom, 13:32:28 10/20/09 Tue [13]

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- Re: Congrats to those from the WCR who did so well at the GB's - Mackenzie Mahler 6th, Eilidh Morrice-Ashdown 10th, Stefanie Warren 27th, Hayley McLennan 47th. If I have missed anybody, please add their name below. The WCR is very proud of all of you! Well done!! (NT) -- Jessica Bell 17th, 00:06:53 10/19/09 Mon
- What about JESSICA BELL??!! she placed WAY higher than Stefanie in the Seniors category (NT) -- ., 00:19:28 10/19/09 Mon
  - how about just congratulating everyone instead of comparing! that's precisely why I said to add any names that I might have missed. Yes - congrats to Jessica and the rest from the WCR. (NT) -- NN, 06:53:36 10/19/09 Mon
    - I just think that Jessica's placement is HUGE and 10 places ahead at a venue at that is something to be lauded and HEADLINED IMO. I know Stefanie has worked hard and has been a slow starter and kept at it and this is probably her last year, but we all need to get perspective on accomplishment and stop being so politically correct in my opinion. (NT) -- ., 14:50:28 10/19/09 Mon
      - If that's how you feel then perhaps we should headline Mackenzie Mahler who placed the highest of all the WCR competitors. They all deserve full kudos. Too bad you don't see a place for political correctness on this board - it appears to be the issue that has killed the WCR board every time it gets going again. (NT) -- NN, 21:16:24 10/19/09 Mon
        
        I agree with the other poster that when the Sr category was mentioned Jessica's name should have been mentioned first as the top placer. (NT) -- ., 21:34:37 10/19/09 Mon
        
        Alright already!! Did I not say in my original post to add any names that I might have missed! Yes - huge congrats to Jessica. Let's try this again . . . Well done to all those from Western Canada: Mackenzie Mahler 6th, Eilidh Morrice-Ashdown 10th, Jessica Bell 10th, Stefanie Warren 27th, Hayley McLennan 47th. Everybody happy now? Let's just celebrate how great they ALL did. (NT) -- NN, 22:25:50 10/19/09 Mon
        
        And a correction to my above post: Jessica Bell 17th, Erin Whelan 39th. And rest assured that I will keep my congratulations to myself the next time around. (NT) -- NN, 22:29:16 10/19/09 Mon
        It doesn't take much to be inclusive when posting results especially for an event like this where there are less entrants and less placements. Jessica and Stephanie Warren were in the same category, same age, same region with one placing much higher. What is so hard about acknowledging that?? (NT) -- ,, 22:32:59 10/19/09 Mon
        
        Okay - for the love of heaven - I have apologized for inadvertently leaving off Jessica's name. It was not intentional. Her accomplishment should indeed be recognized but so should everyone else's. Time to move on. (NT) -- NN, 22:40:44 10/19/09 Mon
        
        Stef is hardly a slow starter. She placed 11th at NANs this past July. And don't presume to think it's her last year. (NT) -- WCR mom, 22:31:49 10/19/09 Mon
- And just in - congrats to Erin Whelan U14 on her 39th at GBs! (NT) -- WCR Mom, 09:56:55 10/19/09 Mon
Was there a photographer at the Irwin feis? If so, could some kind person provide a link. -- Thank you, 10:46:46 10/20/09 Tue [1]

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Gavin "rainbow" dress for sale, worn only 3 times, almost brand new!! -- TB, 14:22:09 10/15/09 Thu [1]
Please click on the link below. Would suit ages 14 and up.

http://www.dance.net/topic/8593494/1/Dresses-Costumes/Gavin-Rainbow-dress-for-sale-May-2009-worn-only-3-times.html&replies=3

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Beautiful Gavin Priced to Sell -- Carrie, 04:22:27 10/15/09 Thu [1]
Priced to sell $1300.00 US OBO

Fabulous Gavin Doherty dress. Very striking and classy. Very good condition. Sewn sequin mother of pearl bodice which glistens beautifully under lights, black
velvet 5 panel skirt with silver underpanels and white lace frill. Coral/orange velvet applique with tiny sequins. Sleeves are black lace over white and shawl is white
lace over black. Harlequin black and white lining. Pants and black velvet headband encrusted with swarovski diamantes included. Yoke, sleeves and shawl covered in diamantes.

Measurements ( in inches, laying flat )
Chest 31
Natural waist 25 1/2 approx
Dropped waist (at bodice/skirt seam ) 29
Bodice length from shoulder to waist seam 17 1/2
Skirt length from waist seam to hem 14 1/2
Sleeve length from shoulder to hem 22 3/4
Shoulder to shoulder across top of back 13
Shoulder-neck to sleeve seam 3
Back full length-top of zip to hem 30 1/2
Front full length-center neck to hem 31

Contact carrielynn912@yahoo.com

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Chicago Autumn Feis - Register on efeis - No late fees until Oct 20 - Bigger venue - Great competition! Sets for PC - Teddy Bears for 1st Feis! Hope to see you there! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 21:41:59 10/14/09 Wed [1]

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**For Sale** Make a offer! Green and Black Michelle Lewis Dress Fits 9 -11 Year old. Excellent Condition. Measurements: Waist 25" -26", Drop Waist: 26 1/2 - 27", Chest: 28", Sleeve 19 1/2", Full Length 27", Shoulder to Shoulder 11 1/2" Please email for photos -- CJM, 07:08:10 10/13/09 Tue [1]
Green satin with sparkling holographic dot overlay on sleeves/panels/neckline, embroidered in black & white and covered with hundreds of genuine crystals plus tiny satin and velvet rosebuds. Bodice of black velvet covered in tiny mirror black sewn sequins. Soft white eyelet skirt with many crystals. Cape is eyelet with black velvet scallop treatment with satin rosebuds and crystals. Padded green headband with crystals & rosebuds/black & white polka dot bloomers

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2010 North American National correction -- absentminded, 09:46:14 10/12/09 Mon [1]
The reservation must be made from the Mid-Atlantic web site
www.mid-atlanticregion.com

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2010 North American National information -- Update, 09:22:19 10/12/09 Mon [1]
Hotel reservations for the 2010 North American National will be accepted starting 12:01AM Oct. 15. Please, read the message on the Hotel Information link.

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Anyone from the region at All-Scotlands? -- ., 23:23:47 10/11/09 Sun [1]

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Lovely Dancing In Celtic Irish Dance Solo Dress Has Only Been Worn 3x... Relisted as I'd initially really messed up the measurements...:) On ebay $400 starting bid...$650 Buy it Now...:) -- lovely, 09:04:55 10/11/09 Sun [1]

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gavin doherty dress for sale -- monica, 18:29:53 10/10/09 Sat [1]
beautiful gavin doherty dress for sale.
would fit 13 to 16 year old.
contact grushe@hotmail.com for information

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Feile Samhain late registration date has been extended to Oct. 16th. Hope to see you there! -- Feile Samhain Committee, 04:30:53 10/10/09 Sat [1]

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www.deancrouch.co.uk - immedite downloads, cd's, sets at evey speed and ringtones for your phone! easy to follow instructions, click on 'faqs' frequently asked questions! a nice site to visit... -- www.deancrouch.co.uk, 02:15:01 10/09/09 Fri [1]

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Anniversary sale: Specially priced brand new Irish dance dress! This offer is good until Saturday, October 10th--one of a kind dress for preteen dancer -- DM, 20:07:49 10/08/09 Thu [5]
Readers of the Western Canadian voy board are invited to purchase this one of a kind dance dress for a US$200 discount from the price listed on Dance Again. That is a savings of more than 15%. Please use this link for more details:

http://www.dance-again.com/X806.html

Use the email link on dance again to reach me with your questions. Other photos are available.

Thank you for your consideration.

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- Re: Anniversary sale: whose anniversary?? (NT) -- ., 15:38:14 10/06/09 Tue
  - Mine: my first year in business: 3 dresses for last year's Oireachtas, 16 dresses at Worlds, 1 at NANs. My goal is to make beautiful, more traditional looking, moderately priced ID dresses. Looking forward to an even better 2nd year (NT) -- DM, 18:03:14 10/06/09 Tue
- Beautiful combination of colors. (NT) -- Wish it fit my dd, 09:03:56 10/08/09 Thu
  - Thank you. This is one case where the phrase "photos do not do the dress justice" truly applies. The moondust velvet shimmers and all the crystals add so much sparkle (NT) -- ; ), 20:07:49 10/08/09 Thu
Does the Irwin school post a stage schedule for Calgary? -- Thanks, 20:03:56 10/08/09 Thu [1]

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On ebay ...Rutherford Soundblaster Hard Shoes... .. Size 5UK... Black Suede Soles...Shamrock Lacing...Great Shape...$65 BIN :) -- bargain, 13:11:27 10/08/09 Thu [1]

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Feile Samhain...be sure to register before October 10th! We are planning the best one ever!! Come join us in the beautiful Pacific Northwest for Halloween! -- Feile Samhain Co-Chair, 06:48:43 10/07/09 Wed [1]

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New TCRG -- Cally, 03:56:39 10/06/09 Tue [9]
Wondering if anyone heard of a new TCRG coming to Vancouver. Heard that there might be a young, former Riverdance'r starting up a new class. DD would ve interested!!

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- That sounds exciting, wonder who it is. A hole was left in the Vancouver oxone when Comerford left. There's definitely room for another high end school (NT) -- ., 22:01:51 09/16/09 Wed
- who is the riverdance star rumoured to be coming ? (NT) -- curious, 10:17:33 09/17/09 Thu
- soooooooooo.. who is it??? and when are they setting up shop?? will they be at the Oireachtas?? (NT) -- ,, 21:51:39 09/18/09 Fri
- I heard this too.... (NT) -- interesting, 23:59:40 09/24/09 Thu
- Anyone know? (NT) -- interested, 08:11:23 09/25/09 Fri
  - Well there's a few local Vancouver RD's like Joel Hanna... wonder if it's him. He'd be an excellent technical and inspirational teacher. Need more men in this area! (NT) -- ., 20:21:32 09/26/09 Sat
- The only Riverdancers recently back and teaching are Cara Casey and Mark O'Loughlin. They're in Calgary not Vancouver though. -- iddancermum, 20:23:53 10/05/09 Mon
  - TOO BAD! I bet they're great teachers.. Need a man out here (NT) -- ., 03:56:39 10/06/09 Tue
Chicago Autumn Feis - Great competition - Over 60 schools represented - Register on efeis! PC sets! Chicago is a great city to visit too! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 23:30:54 10/05/09 Mon [1]

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what do you do when your dressmaker delays your delivery ? do I just hold my breath and pray ?? -- worried mom, 17:02:12 10/04/09 Sun [7]

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- Is it a GD dress?? (NT) -- ., 18:39:35 09/30/09 Wed
  - No someone else, dont want to look like I am bashing anyone so no name (yet) as of now the dress is going to be 1 week late but still in time for the O but what do I do if they delay again and again ... (NT) -- **, 20:25:45 09/30/09 Wed
    - what's the reason for the delay?? and is shipping involved on top of the delay? (NT) -- ,, 03:01:35 10/01/09 Thu
      - There is more than 1 reason given, the one that annoys me is that we have been shuffled back on our production so she cant slot other people ahead (ordered later) based on the O date.(more) -- **, 07:15:01 10/01/09 Thu
        
        I'm with you! your reasoning makes perfect sense. First in line should have first priority. PERIOD (NT) -- ., 19:21:37 10/01/09 Thu
- Our first dressmaker did that, year after year. We'd be at her house 14 hours before my daughter needed to dance at the O, with her putting the skirt onto the dress for the first time. Needless to say, we now use another dressmaker. It's not worth the stress. Interestingly, our OS dressmaker makes dresses that fit better and arrive on time. (NT) -- fascinating, 17:02:12 10/04/09 Sun
On ebay...bid starting at $400...Lovely DIC Irish Dance Solo Dress Bubble Hem Worn 3x.. -- great deal!!!, 16:48:05 10/02/09 Fri [1]

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The Halloween Feis, 2009 - CHICAGO -- No name, 10:29:10 10/02/09 Fri [1]
BOO!!!!! Thee 2009, Halloween Feis will be here soon.

HALLOWEEN FEIS INFORMATION

Less than 5 weeks until the Midwest's #1 Fun Feis !! Register NOW for the 3rd annual Halloween Feis to be held October 31st at the MAX McCook facility in McCook, Illinois (suburban Chicago). Make Halloween 2009 the best Halloween yet. Our fun atmosphere is perfect for those first feisers' and beginners while providing top-notch competition for advanced level dancers. For Oireachtas-bound dancers, this is an outstanding opportunity to perform before our esteemed judges and get some feedback 4 weeks before the Oireachtasl.

As in the past, costumes are encouraged for all dance levels. And we will again have our games area to add fun for the whole family. Don't miss registering for the popular costume treble reel, too! IMPORTANT NOTE - We know your Halloween celebrations will continue in the late afternoon and evening, so the cap has been reduced this year to enable us to conclude all competitions by 3:30pm.

At present there are less than 30 places available in the Preliminary and Open Championships. Please sign up in order to secure your spot at the Halloween Feis. The entry date has been extended through October 10, 2009, or until the cap is reached.

Registrations are being accepted through http://www.efeis.com For additional feis information, please visit http:// www.mullanehealyobrien.com

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NEW dresses for sale... -- omom, 07:00:31 10/02/09 Fri [1]
1. FOR ONLY $800 US - http://www.eileenplater.com/product_details.asp?product=225

2. FOR ONLY $940 US - http://www.eileenplater.com/product_details.asp?product=237

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Is Christina Perry still dancing? will she be at the O? how bout Lara? -- ., 17:45:33 09/29/09 Tue [2]

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- Lara will be. (NT) -- ., 17:45:33 09/29/09 Tue
Any advice for first timers for the O ? -- **, 11:41:18 09/29/09 Tue [9]

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- bump .... I am trying to change the topic to help get that rant below off the board. (NT) -- **, 19:02:43 09/28/09 Mon
- Just have fun and enjoy being on the big stage. Don't stress yourself out over it. Oh yeah.. and CAFFEINE LOL (NT) -- ., 23:18:59 09/28/09 Mon
  - Op here, can I really give my kid coffee ? I always just jack her up on chocolate and skittles !! but with a new dress on the way that may have to change ! (NT) -- ;-), 06:53:24 09/29/09 Tue
    - WELLLL.... my early morning pep talk en route to feis is always, "Starbucks is our FRIEND" and yes.. I do buy her a 'modified' caffeine drink, and YES! she does very welllll ;) LOL (NT) -- ., 11:38:04 09/29/09 Tue
- you might have toput the coffee in a sippy cup to avoid "messes on the dresses" (NT) -- ---, 08:13:48 09/29/09 Tue
- Re: Any advice for first timers for the O ? (NT) -- cofee for the kids not so sure but WINE for the Moms-Yes (definitely), 09:56:48 09/29/09 Tue
  - will they serve that in the hall or do we have to run out to the bar between rounds ? (NT) -- **, 10:25:45 09/29/09 Tue
    - who's to stop us from adding a lil baileys to our starbucks, right?? makes the whole experience a little bit easier to take, I say (NT) -- ., 11:41:18 09/29/09 Tue
N Am's -- Kit, 00:13:26 09/29/09 Tue [35]
Good Luck to everyone prepping for N Am's. This could be our year to make it a true N American competition!!

http://www.nanationals.net

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- CONGRATS to Stefanie Warren and Courtney Rose SENIOR LADIES!! (NT) -- WELL DONE, 18:42:16 07/03/09 Fri
  - 10th and 13th! VERY WELL DONE (NT) -- ., 19:41:33 07/03/09 Fri
    - Kelly Glenn 19th, Jessica Bell 21st, Rebeca Coloma 22nd, Leanne Griffiths 25th, Melanie Bland 35th, Kaleigh Jeffers 49th (NT) -- SENIORS 20&O, 22:25:31 07/04/09 Sat
- Amazing results in the U20B for Lara Brewster POD 3rd place and Christina Perry POD 4th place, Meg Largy STEEL 22nd place. (NT) -- ., 22:23:29 07/04/09 Sat
  - look at christina here http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=1OQ900030B0000&po=0 she looks like a superstar (NT) -- gorgeous, 22:40:46 07/04/09 Sat
    - too many girls in meg's competition with look alike dresses. wonder if it confused the judges. (NT) -- ., 22:44:45 07/04/09 Sat
      - meg should get a red dress like the U18A. there were way too many girls in her comp with dresses like hers and tons in the region now that are copying hers. she didn't stand out like she did at worlds (NT) -- ., 18:06:04 07/07/09 Tue
        
        She said on dance.net she was determined to get top 5 this year. Too bad she moved down so far. (NT) -- ., 19:57:57 07/07/09 Tue
        
        she just doesn't have it. get over yourself (NT) -- ., 11:57:27 08/11/09 Tue
    - Christina's SUPERSTAR pics #17, 73 #10, 88, 89, 91,107, 110-114,123 STUNNING!! and Chris & MegL, #18, 26, 72, 75, 76, 85 Chris & LaraB, -- ., 02:22:00 07/07/09 Tue
      - WOW, Christina! what a stunner (NT) -- ., 11:50:15 07/12/09 Sun
        
        what a gorgeous girl she is (NT) -- ., 16:28:39 08/19/09 Wed
- here's little emma jorson from steel recalling at her first nats awww http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=1OQ900030B0000&po=0 (NT) -- #30, 22:53:08 07/04/09 Sat
- congrats to victoria school 3rd place nats ceili (NT) -- ., 19:48:33 07/05/09 Sun
- NIGEL LEW 2nd place champ U17 (NT) -- way to go boy, 19:52:34 07/05/09 Sun
- Congratulations to Fred N, 4thplace boys U15. (NT) -- way to go, Fred, 23:12:22 07/05/09 Sun
- Congratulations to the 5 girls in U17A and 2 in U17B who recalled and placed (NT) -- well done, 14:50:52 07/06/09 Mon
- Re: N Am's -- Fan's., 17:53:36 07/07/09 Tue
  - AMAZING! those girls are so talented. (NT) -- ., 18:07:27 07/07/09 Tue
    - Re: AMAZING! those girls are so talented. (NT) -- ,, 17:58:12 07/11/09 Sat
- Congrats to COLIN CASEY 5th place (NT) -- Awesome - that's top 5 is a major power group (Well done), 09:56:13 07/08/09 Wed
  - Re: Congrats to COLIN CASEY 5th place (NT) -- ., 23:51:27 07/27/09 Mon
- Re: N Am's -- Big Fan's., 01:01:40 08/19/09 Wed
  - Re: N Am's -- Gemma & the Gang., 01:29:54 08/19/09 Wed
- Re: N Am's -- Awe Struck., 01:21:49 08/19/09 Wed
  - Yes she is, but isn't she kind of old to be competing again?? thought she was done (NT) -- ., 14:57:31 08/19/09 Wed
    - Re: Yes she is, but isn't she kind of old to be competing again?? thought she was done -- Awe Struck, 22:21:25 08/19/09 Wed
      - I think she's closer to 22 and just a heads up that there's a reason why that's the age to get the tcrg ; ) bye bye competition. (NT) -- ., 15:15:24 08/20/09 Thu
        
        Re: I think she's closer to 22 and just a heads up that there's a reason why that's the age to get the tcrg ; ) bye bye competition. -- Awe Struck, 00:13:26 09/29/09 Tue
- Re: N Am's -- AWE STRUCK, 00:50:25 08/21/09 Fri
  - Yeah, but even Ashley Smith has moved on and hasn't Emma been dancing in a Show anyway? Why would she want to compete again at her age? (NT) -- don't get it, 13:26:21 08/21/09 Fri
    - ashley won worlds, emma hasn't. maybe she wants a shot at that. she's a high placer so she very well could do it. (NT) -- ., 17:04:33 08/21/09 Fri
- Re: N Am's -- Awe Struck, 02:41:55 08/22/09 Sat

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