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Subject: Who had Fusion Fighters in their studio? Looks so great on social media. Wondering why only certain schools were involved.

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Boston mom
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Date Posted: 10:47:25 12/13/18 Thu

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They were at DBB; I'm sure they would visit your school if you invited them (NT) -- just ask, 11:32:07 12/13/18 Thu
Our teacher told us we couldn’t go to their workshop. My son would have lived it (NT) -- Mom, 12:34:50 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: The all new BLACKOUT Murray Academy Winter feis has almost reached its cap. Have you registered? Head over to feisweb and sign up so you don't miss out! www.feisweb.com

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 17:56:44 12/12/18 Wed

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Have the judges been announced for this feis? (NT) -- Thank you!, 18:58:02 12/12/18 Wed
First set of judges and musicians announced for the Murray Winter Feis! Nancy Devine-Reny, MA Maureen Greene O’Leary, MA John O’Keefe, CT Joe Seletski, NY Erin Kennedy, NY Jackie Kennedy, IRL More TBA (NT) -- Feis Committee, 09:41:44 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Rose & Shamrock Feis and Festival

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Rose & Shamrock
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Date Posted: 17:30:17 12/12/18 Wed

Make sure you don't miss the Rose & Shamrock Feis and festival in historic downtown Lancaster, PA February 15-17th, 2019 (feis date of 2/16). Our FREE three day festival offers our feis in addition to live bands, a bag piping competition, cultural workshops, Celtic vendors and food and more. Register on Feisweb today!

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Subject: Do many NE schools require a new dress when you come off ban? Thinking about switching but just got a new dress for O

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Thx
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Date Posted: 15:09:43 12/12/18 Wed

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Our new school let us keep our dress. -- DM, 18:01:07 12/12/18 Wed
Ours lets you keep your dress if it's a current style and doesn't have any of the designs that signal membership in a particular school. (NT) -- TC is pretty reasonable, 19:16:53 12/12/18 Wed
Our school lets you keep your dress as long as it fits well; but many of our younger transfers grew out of dress prior to transfer ban being served. (NT) -- pray dancer doesn't have a growth spurt, 07:52:51 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Lost necklace at Saugus,MA feis

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Liz
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Date Posted: 14:42:16 12/12/18 Wed

My daughter lost her cross (silver, gold, and copper on a silver chain) at the Saugus feis. She arrived around 12:30 for a 2 pm Prize winner O15 and left around 3:45. Our things were by the gym, closest to Stage 5 and the vendors, across from the women's bathroom. She thinks it may have fallen out of her pocket near the bathroom. Please contact me if found. It was a gift from her grandmother.

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Subject: Mandated Adjudicators Worlds 2019 Andrea Field Brian Corrigan Caroline Greene Charmaine May Christine Forde David Moore Ellen Riordan Ross Gráinne Feely Majella McEntegart Maureen Boland Michelle Lawrence Patricia O'Connor…

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Mandated Worlds judges per CLRG
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Date Posted: 10:46:22 12/12/18 Wed

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Subject: Most eye-catching colours on young dancer (7 year old)

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New tobopen
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Date Posted: 15:12:49 12/11/18 Tue

My 7 year old will be getting her first new solo costume in the new year. She wants an awesome new look & we can't decide on colors. Pretty much anything suits her. Just pondering on which colours really stand out on stage & we can take it from there, tks

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Surely this is joke Haha (NT) -- ?, 19:35:03 12/11/18 Tue
Jewel tones look great at that age! (NT) -- Mom2, 03:37:01 12/12/18 Wed
It's still an age for fun dresses - don't get too serious in design or color, heavy on the black is too much but black with bright or rainbow colors can be nice. (NT) -- IMO, 17:37:14 12/12/18 Wed

Subject: Any New England schools out this year for Worlds because of judging?

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watching and waiting
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Date Posted: 13:17:34 12/11/18 Tue

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Fingers crossed (NT) -- :), 15:13:01 12/11/18 Tue
Doesn't matter for us. TC says can't go unless we actually qualified. She doesn't believe in sending non-WQs just because of an actual WQ's bad luck in being kept home by a judging conflict. (NT) -- we can only go if we qualified, 16:54:31 12/11/18 Tue

Your teacher is mean. (NT) -- That’s awful, 21:34:01 12/11/18 Tue
That's ridiculous. So many miss a qualification by a spot or two because of a score from one judge in one round, which could have been because the Tc's steps weren't as intricate or interesting as the other dancer on stage. (NT) -- Mean, 09:09:55 12/12/18 Wed

I don't think that TC is mean at all. People who did not qualify do not belong at Worlds. It seems silly to let people in who didn't qualify just because somebody did qualify isn't able to attend. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:21:16 12/12/18 Wed

I disagree. Know many dancers who got in off a conlict and recalled over the actually qualified girls. (NT) -- Experience is always good, 20:06:18 12/12/18 Wed

Were judges announced? (NT) -- feismum, 20:49:09 12/11/18 Tue
Mandated judges on CLRG site (NT) -- dd, 05:18:17 12/12/18 Wed
Some of those kids who go because of a conflict end up earning world medals. (NT) -- Old dm, 01:58:18 12/13/18 Thu

Which means more worlds slots for that region (NT) -- win-win, 12:55:24 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Seeking double room at Sheraton Greensboro 4/12-4/16

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Ms
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Date Posted: 09:38:20 12/11/18 Tue

If anyone is no longer needing their room and is looking to transfer please contact at the email provided

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Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend

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BrackenFeis
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Date Posted: 08:44:21 12/11/18 Tue

Save the Date! The Bracken School of Irish Dance is pleased to announce our Feis Weekend dates for 2019.

Saturday April 27, 2019 will be our 2nd Annual Blackout Feis
Sunday April 28, 2019 will be our 4th Annual School Feis.

Both will be held at Triton Regional High School in Byfield, MA, these are two separate feis each with their own registration.

We hope to see you there, and will update with registration information in the beginning of the year.
Happy Holidays!

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Subject: Thank you to the O’Shea Chaplin School

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dm
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Date Posted: 05:10:16 12/10/18 Mon

For Running another fantastic Feis! Comps started early, results were lightning fast and the volunteers were so pleasant. The auditorium was so pretty with the Christmas lights and trees too.

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Subject: Looking for a room at The Brehon for the AI, Feb 18-22. Anyone?

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Interested
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Date Posted: 05:38:00 12/09/18 Sun

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Subject: Looking for a twin or double room at The Brehon 2/16-2/21

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Kathleen
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Date Posted: 06:02:05 12/07/18 Fri

Email me at kjscala@gmail.com Thank you!

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Subject: AI judges out!! Any idea when Worlds or NAN’s judges will be announced?

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KL
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Date Posted: 06:29:53 12/04/18 Tue

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There is still one more qualifier this weekend, I believe. (NT) -- Most maybe next week?, 06:36:28 12/04/18 Tue
Only name I heard for worlds is Sean Flynn (NT) -- hth, 10:00:06 12/04/18 Tue

Oh dear. (NT) -- ***, 13:08:05 12/04/18 Tue
Grainne Feely is doing worlds as her schools qualifying places were passed down at Leinsters. (NT) -- ....., 15:45:15 12/04/18 Tue
Better be tall, blonde-to succeed (NT) -- That's comments I've heard, 19:59:32 12/04/18 Tue

very dependent on style and choreography in my experience (NT) -- liked my dd much better after transfer & complete 180 change of style/steps, 10:20:46 12/05/18 Wed
That's my DD and she has certainly never had that experience with him. (NT) -- xx, 13:05:42 12/07/18 Fri

Sean Flynn has adjudicated 3 out of the 3 last Feiseanna in Mid America :/ -- DM, 10:03:44 12/10/18 Mon

Also judged New England O (NT) -- DM, 11:17:57 12/10/18 Mon

Last year at NERO as well (NT) -- Dance Mom, 07:49:02 12/11/18 Tue

What's the beef with SF? He judges a fair number of feis'. (NT) -- curious, 14:19:17 12/10/18 Mon
I thought Worlds judges couldn't adjudicate qualifiers...Sean Flynn judged the ECRO last weekend, so doesn't that mean he can't judge Worlds? (NT) -- ??, 06:09:43 12/11/18 Tue

Worlds Adjudicator -- Patti, 07:02:18 12/11/18 Tue

Subject: OSC Grade Exams and Christmas feis: If anyone has any question regarding either please don't hesitate to email Lisa Chaplin at osheachaplin@hotmail.com. Thank you

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feis committee
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Date Posted: 11:54:15 12/03/18 Mon

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Subject: Grade Exam Schedule?

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Irish Mom
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Date Posted: 18:33:17 12/02/18 Sun

Hello! New to exams - my daughter is taking 1,2 and 3 through O'Shea Chaplin in January. Anyone know if she'd be there both days or would it be more common for schools to break up the times? Example - maybe 1-7 on Saturday and 8-12 on Sunday. Thanks for any insight!

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When my daughter did 1, 2, and 3 w OSC, they were on the same day. (NT) -- Hth, 04:13:11 12/03/18 Mon

Thank you!!! (NT) -- Irish Mom, 06:58:05 12/03/18 Mon

Subject: Results being posted anywhere today please thx

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Sickkid
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Date Posted: 08:24:47 12/02/18 Sun

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Subject: Anyone by chance selling any jubilee tiles? 😊

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dancemom13
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Date Posted: 19:43:49 12/01/18 Sat

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Dance floor -- CT mom, 06:08:41 12/03/18 Mon
I have a bunch that I can't really use anymore d/t my apartment, I'd be happy to give them away at this point. -- Kayleigh, 11:21:45 12/05/18 Wed

can I have your email to contact you about possibly arranging to meet up with you for them? (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:22:49 12/05/18 Wed

I tried to click for the attached email, but it said invalid request 😉 (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:25:04 12/05/18 Wed

Try it again. I just did it twice and it worked perfectly both times. Click on the name Kayleigh, then type in the Captcha code, click on the Proceed icon and you should see Kayleigh's email address. If you have any more difficulty, email me through the Contact Forum Admin link at the top of this page and I will email it to you myself. (NT) -- Mod, 19:11:31 12/05/18 Wed

Subject: Feis December 9th

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Jane
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Date Posted: 17:09:26 12/01/18 Sat

Hi there,

Looking st schedule for feis next weekend and wondering if I’m just having a moment ( which I hope). But I don’t see competition #207 listed on schedule. It’s boys and girls under 14 prelim. But I don’t see it anywhere. Please tell me I just missed it somewhere on there.

Thanks

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2:45 stage 3 you are not in auditorium look at the B schedule- you are there good luck! (NT) -- Dd, 18:37:17 12/01/18 Sat
Prelim u14 competition time -- DancerGirl2581, 18:37:24 12/01/18 Sat

Subject: I accidentally booked 2 rooms for Worlds. Have a week reserved at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, right across from the venue

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Please email if interested.
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Date Posted: 11:47:46 11/30/18 Fri

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Subject: Christmas music

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dancer
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Date Posted: 14:32:06 11/27/18 Tue

I am looking for ideas for Christmas music to irish dance to, extra points for a slow hornpipe. I know Ellery Klein has a christmas medley, but i am
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something more upbeat. Thanks!

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Ideas (see inside) -- Musician mom, 05:06:06 11/28/18 Wed

These are amazing!!!!! going to check them out!!! (NT) -- Thank you!, 15:38:26 11/28/18 Wed

We have used Christmas in Kilarney as a light jig (NT) -- ..., 08:07:03 11/28/18 Wed
I've seen people Irish dance to Jingle Bells, and to I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing. Google and you'll be able to see videos. (NT) -- hth, 18:47:08 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Mid-Atlantic/NE Grade exams? I know about O'Shea Chaplin in January and DBBA in June, but are there any in between those two periods? Trying to get them done as quickly as possible.

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Thanks!
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Date Posted: 16:39:43 11/26/18 Mon

Sorry if this question has been asked before!

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Where did you find out about those exams? Is there a central location like the NAFC website? I haven't been able to find any information (NT) -- thanks, 06:05:05 11/29/18 Thu

Subject: Looking for recommendations. I am a grad student based outside Boston coming from out of region. I want to start taking classes again after having a break...can anyone recommend schools that are friendly to college students/or senior lady (wow!) transfers? There are so many choices in MA that I don't know where to start! Any help is very much appreciated!

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A Non-New Englander :-)
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Date Posted: 18:26:59 11/23/18 Fri

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Where outside of Boston are you? Lots of options everywhere - drive time is a factor. (NT) -- adult dancer, 18:56:33 11/23/18 Fri
We will gladly help, but you need to tell us what area you'll be in. Boston-area traffic is horrendous so geography will play into your choices. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:16:04 11/23/18 Fri
OP here...unfortunately my location is not set as of yet, though I hope to remain to the southwest of the city. Driving isn’t a worry...I used to commute in and out of Chicago for undergrad (yikes), so if there’s a school that someone believes would be a nice fit I’d love to hear about it, especially since the living situation is so fluid at the moment. The reason why I ask is that some schools in my area in the Midwest were either open to older transfers...or really not. Thanks! (NT) -- Sorry it isn’t more specific! :-/, 21:35:00 11/23/18 Fri

Not sure if Harney Pender Keady take senior lady transfers but they may be closest for you. Dunleavy Boyle Bremer have a few college-age dancers but are more southeast (Hanover MA if you want to google it). (NT) -- Hope that helps a little bit., 21:48:39 11/23/18 Fri
O’Shea Chaplin I’m sure takes older transfers and has classes all over the Boston area. I can also recommend Inishfree MA—I know of several college-age (and older) dancers from the school both currently and in the past. From what I’ve observed, it seems most schools in NE region are very supportive of senior dancers. The biggest factor for you besides travel time will probably be the size of the school. All depends on what you’re looking for. (NT) -- Good luck—don’t think you can go wrong here!, 22:57:26 11/23/18 Fri
If I were southwest of the city, I'd go with Harney, no question. Inishfree is really far away (Concord, Wakefield, Wayland, Framingham according to their website) for someone SW of Boston. Looking at the competitor list for the 22+ group at the O, I see the following MA schools represented: (inside) -- mom of senior lady, 06:30:43 11/24/18 Sat

Some more numbers and details inside -- Retired dancer, 10:21:29 11/25/18 Sun

Thank you so much! A little less intimidated now :-) (NT) -- ., 12:31:53 11/24/18 Sat

Subject: Costume switch?

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ID mom CT
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Date Posted: 14:53:00 11/23/18 Fri

Thinking of using different dress designer, anyone have experience with ID costume design? Recommend or not and why? Are their prices same as others or higher?

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Love ours good fit and came on time (NT) -- happy, 19:00:30 11/23/18 Fri
See main board for more opinions on ID Costumes before you order (NT) -- Suggestion, 11:37:49 11/26/18 Mon
Poor fit stiching off bad service sorry. Not the only on from our school with issue. poor resale too (NT) -- dm, 09:44:29 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Happy Thanksgiving, board readers. As some of you guessed correctly, there was another crazy post from the UK stalker. Every time he posts I block his IP but that only seems to keep him away for a short time.

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Date Posted: 17:05:18 11/22/18 Thu

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I know nothing about that guy but he seems to pop up all over the place. What’s his deal? Mental illness? Just unable to let shit go? (NT) -- Let it go!!, 17:53:53 11/22/18 Thu

Option #2, I think. (NT) -- just a guess, 07:49:38 11/23/18 Fri

Thanks for trying to keep his drivel out of here :) (NT) -- dm, 07:01:46 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: New blackout feis alert! The Murray Winter Feis on January 20th. Blackout and no wigs!! Second chance for prelims too! Sign up today on feisweb.

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Blackout feis
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Date Posted: 22:48:20 11/21/18 Wed

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Subject: New Irish Dance novel published

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Christie Sever (Happy)
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Date Posted: 16:41:14 11/21/18 Wed

I'm excited to tell you that I just published "Sound the Warning." This is an historical fiction book about the Penal Laws during the 18th century in Ireland. The target audience is 8-14 year olds, but older kids like it too. I don't know about you, but in all my history courses here in the USA, I never even heard of the Penal Laws. It wasn't until my daughter became an Irish dancer that I learned about them. I thought that today's children need to hear about this historical period so I did something about it! My characters are USA twins(one of whom is an Irish dancer) who time travel to Ireland and have all sorts of adventures there, so it's a fun read for children. They come away from the book having learned a lot of Irish culture and history. If interested, the book just went live on Amazon.com. Here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Warning-Children-World-Book-ebook/dp/B07JPLQRS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542198224&sr=8-1&keywords=books+christie+sever

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Subject: What is the name of the photographer that took official stage pics? Thx

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Dd
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Date Posted: 15:09:35 11/20/18 Tue

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Shamrock photography, shamrockphoto.com (NT) -- ., 15:37:40 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: Cozy Airbnb unit In Greensboro for 2019 World Championships- great value!!

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Anne (Shoemaker)
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Date Posted: 13:40:49 11/20/18 Tue

Come & stay in our clean, modern, private and recently updated Airbnb while you are in Greensboro in April 2019. We want our place to be your home away from home while you are competing. Price per night is less than $100 US! Check out our reviews via the link below. Message me with questions or to book.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28009822?s=51

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CLRG competitions usually require families to stay in the reserved hotel block or pay exorbitant per-day admission fees. (NT) -- Just a heads up, 11:09:44 11/21/18 Wed
Block generally isn't required for Worlds. We did not stay in an approved hotel in Glasgow (NT) -- K, 11:31:20 11/24/18 Sat

Blocks are required in the US, its how the conventions are paid for. UK uses entrance fees. (NT) -- HTH, 13:01:52 11/24/18 Sat
There is always a block when Worlds is held in North America. (NT) -- Dm, 12:51:28 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: January Feis

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Dani
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Date Posted: 08:39:18 11/20/18 Tue

Does anyone know the date (and school) of the new feis in Manchester NH this year? Trying to plan ahead. TIA!

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North American Feis Commission lists it as January 20 with Murray Academy being the host. (NT) -- hth, 09:35:28 11/20/18 Tue
New winter feis -- Murray Academy Feis Committee, 20:07:46 11/20/18 Tue
Black out!!!! Whahoooooooo!!!! (NT) -- 😄, 12:38:14 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: LOST in Hartford - Small black, gold and green velvet cape for solo dress - please let me know if you found it!

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DM
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Date Posted: 07:23:52 11/20/18 Tue

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Subject: Viewed my daughters set on dance bug. It appears blurry and not clear. Anyone else have similar experience?

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dd
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Date Posted: 05:02:09 11/20/18 Tue

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My dd's was very clear and good quality (NT) -- nice momento, 06:32:31 11/20/18 Tue
That’s just the initial version. -- DM, 06:35:41 11/20/18 Tue
How do you access? -- Nemom, 14:05:11 11/20/18 Tue

When you purchased it at vendor, they supplied directions with an access code for your set. You set up your account and enter the code. And no action shots in New England (NT) -- Hth, 17:29:54 11/20/18 Tue

Yes, they clarified that the first version would be replaced with a better quality. They were prompt in their email response! (NT) -- dd, 05:18:06 11/21/18 Wed
I just ordered my daughter’s set. Go to dancebug.com (NT) -- Feis mom, 05:49:32 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: I like Hartford!! Providence convention center so crowded. Considering you spend most of your time in the ballrooms I will take the space.

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Call me Crazy!
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Date Posted: 12:52:37 11/19/18 Mon

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Hartford -- Lisa, 21:11:16 11/19/18 Mon
Love the venue but they are in desperate need of more food vendors, especially for coffee and breakfast items! (NT) -- jig mom, 04:08:27 11/20/18 Tue

Agree with this. Kids getting there at 6AM for start time at 8, we need healthy breakfast choices. -- DM, 05:57:35 11/20/18 Tue

There was a nice coffee place over past the bar on the second floor. It was tucked into the corner by the door and someone had to point it out to me, but they had coffee, tea, muffins, snacks, bottled water and soda (NT) -- Very nice, 08:38:16 11/20/18 Tue

One coffee place to service hundreds of people is not enough. More importantly, it was not open when for those of us at venue before first comps. (NT) -- jig mom, 09:14:37 11/20/18 Tue

There are many things I miss about Providence, but I like being able to quickly find a bathroom with no line when necessary! (NT) -- Big deal IMO, 10:48:07 11/20/18 Tue
My daughter doesn't eat meat or dairy and we had HUGE issues finding appropriate food. Very little available for those with dietary restrictions. Everything else was fantastic, we love how much space there is in Hartford. (NT) -- K, 11:33:35 11/24/18 Sat

Subject: Marks for teams? Will these be posted online?

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DM
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Date Posted: 11:34:06 11/19/18 Mon

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I wondered the same....it wasn't posted last year either and I don't understand why -- ceili, 06:01:23 11/21/18 Wed
Only teachers get the team marks. (NT) -- DM, 06:36:24 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: Shout out to the boys and men who danced today- with music sets too fast , too slow, or impossible to hear you all did brilliantly!

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Dm
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Date Posted: 12:44:23 11/17/18 Sat

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And I thought my son was going crazy...glad he was not hearing things! (NT) -- DM, 18:10:33 11/19/18 Mon

Subject: Oh Providence, how I miss you!!!!!

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No comparison
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Date Posted: 21:02:07 11/16/18 Fri

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We do too. Can't they get out of that stupid 5-year contract and get us back to Providence? Please? (NT) -- we hate Hartford, 17:15:12 11/17/18 Sat
Sorry, but there is so much space here that I can’t go back to those crowded rooms (NT) -- I like hartford, 18:09:34 11/17/18 Sat

Bigger rooms, but still can't get a seat for the life of me with everyone camping. If I'm going to have to stand for 13-hour days I'd rather do it in Providence (NT) -- Not a Hartford fan, 10:56:35 11/18/18 Sun

I am the most pessimistic person I know and even I have to admit I didn't experience this once along all 3 days. I was in and out of ballrooms, almost never left my stuff, and always found a seat. Every time. (NT) -- Dance mom, 09:20:20 11/19/18 Mon

Maybe the ballrooms are better in Hartford, but every single school's "home base" practice room shared by THREE schools?!? Outrageous. (NT) -- Missing Providence, 18:43:02 11/18/18 Sun

Not everyone shared a room. School on end had a room all to themselves. Only one name on their doorway. (NT) -- Hmmm, 20:33:58 11/18/18 Sun

Hartford -- gh, 05:38:49 11/19/18 Mon
Hartford -- Mom, 07:34:47 11/19/18 Mon

Couldn’t agree more - staff and facilities at Hartford were outstanding!! (NT) -- DM, 12:01:03 11/19/18 Mon

Hartford safety issues -- dm, 08:52:07 11/19/18 Mon

I heard this too but have not seen any police or news reports about it. (NT) -- --, 09:17:14 11/19/18 Mon
It was not a shooting ... it was a car chase. It *was* scary but the convention center was not affected. And that could have happened anywhere. (NT) -- Me in NE, 09:22:19 11/19/18 Mon

Yeah a police chase of an armed suspect that was on the loose for quite a while (NT) -- Watched the whole thing go down. They found the guy and he had a gun, 14:09:35 11/19/18 Mon

You watched what exactly go down? The car chase? The man being apprehended? The gun being located? What exactly did you witness? (NT) -- Dancer, 12:02:59 11/20/18 Tue

No OP but I was in Marriott restaurant when chase occurred right outside windows. Police were in that area for a while. There were rumors of shooting at the time and people ran from restaurant. Not saying this is unique to Hartford, but it WAS scary in the moment as I was sitting with my two young children. (NT) -- I know it can happen anywhere., 06:06:21 11/21/18 Wed

Maybe that school paid a premium to have their own space? Schools shared at Providence too. We were in a shared space. And, there is crime in Providence too. Let's be reasonable (NT) -- facts, 11:26:09 11/19/18 Mon
It’s a 5 year contract? I thought it was 2? -- Dancingreel, 20:47:49 11/21/18 Wed

I thought it was 4 :-( Dd will be a senior in high school for year 5. Was really looking forward to one last year in Providence (NT) -- She will be bummed, 17:23:15 11/22/18 Thu

Subject: The December 9th Christmas Feis is open on www.feisweb.com....Get your entries in before the Oireachtats:) One last thing to worry about! Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thank you!

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Feis Committee
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Subject: How do I remove crystals from old Gray poodle socks thx

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Date Posted: 17:22:06 11/12/18 Mon

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Run an iron over them. Put a thin cloth over the crystals to prevent scratching. (NT) -- hth, 05:53:28 11/13/18 Tue

Subject: The Realt na Nollag feis closes in 6 days but

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Date Posted: 07:09:32 11/12/18 Mon

no list of judges? Does anyone know? I know it’s busy Oireachtas season, but would like to know before registering.

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Judges -- Mom, 13:30:30 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: Looking for dress rental for this weekend or future

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Date Posted: 20:01:52 11/11/18 Sun

Bust 38/40
Hips 44
Unsure of length but willing to see what’s out there!

Even if not available for the NE oireachtas please reach out! May be interested for a future need. Thank you!!!

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Refeis that Dress has rentals. They are on Facebook. (NT) -- Sue, 05:01:52 11/15/18 Thu

Subject: Does anyone know who the judges are for Realt na Nollag feis?

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Date Posted: 08:41:06 11/10/18 Sat

I want to register but can’t find the list of adjudicators.

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The usuals I am sure. Look at last year. (NT) -- Never Changes, 14:35:16 11/10/18 Sat
What are the stages like at this feis? (NT) -- TY, 19:25:46 11/11/18 Sun

grades or champ? (NT) (NT) -- DM, 21:11:23 11/15/18 Thu

judges -- Mom, 13:32:32 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: looking for a teacher!!

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Date Posted: 08:28:07 11/10/18 Sat

looking for a irish dance teacher at a dance studio in tewksbury, ma on tuesday evenings. kids age 3-15. does NOT have to be a certified TCRG! email smolloy724@gmail.com for more details.

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Subject: Anyone know places to buy Swarovski in Connecticut /Rhode Island or Springfield area?

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Date Posted: 14:23:09 11/09/18 Fri

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Sorry I don't, but since Swarovski's world headquarters is in Cranston, RI maybe give them a call and ask them who their local retail vendors are. I googled for their phone number, which is inside: -- board reader, 16:41:23 11/10/18 Sat

Subject: As a parent of a male dancer in New England, I am extremely upset that the boys are not being permitted to dance on the main stages at the Oireachtas. This is a qualifying event for the hard working dancers and they are not awarded the same opportunities as others trying to qualify. Advanced beginner, Novice and Prizewinner dancers that are not competing in a championship are permitted to dance on the main stage. This is clearly money grab for the organizers.

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I can understand your disappointment in having to be in the Marriott instead of the convention center, but as someone who had trad set girls, I have to say, it is actually quite nice to be "off the beaten track". The stage is championship size and the competitions run much quicker without the hold ups that come from having 100 people in a competition. The area is usually less crowded and more relaxed. I feel your frustration, but you might find you enjoy the experience if you keep an open mind. (NT) -- Just one opinion, 07:04:35 11/09/18 Fri

For "Just one opinion", I agree that trad set ran quickly and efficiently, but if the boys champ stages are running with rotating panels that have to come over from the CC, it might be another matter (NT) -- It will be interesting to see how well this will work, 12:10:21 11/09/18 Fri

Male dancers -- Kmom, 07:19:13 11/09/18 Fri

I was in TS room for most of last year and it could be the size of the room, but stage did not look to be the same size as ones in convention center. I never measured so could be wrong. There will definitely be wait times as the judges in room will have to rotate with other panels; when it was TS all in one room, the judges stayed put the entire day so there was no wait time for each comp. I hope it works out and will wait to see, but definitely understand the reason for disappointment. (NT) -- . . ., 08:38:24 11/09/18 Fri
I was disappointed when I saw that on the schedule (NT) -- I love to watch the male comps!, 12:05:08 11/09/18 Fri

Not a money grab at all. It looks like they are trying to have awards start at a reasonable hour. (NT) -- jig mom, 08:46:30 11/09/18 Fri
That is a shame. Love watching the boys and men compete on the main stages. Won’t get to see them this year if they are in the hotel. (NT) -- DM, 09:02:25 11/09/18 Fri

Results were bad the first night because the announcer didn’t know what he was going. (NT) -- OP, 09:05:03 11/09/18 Fri
It’s less than a five minute walk between center and hotel (NT) -- No reason you can’t watch the boys, 10:17:33 11/09/18 Fri

Well, not if you're a mom of a girl who's in between rounds. Lots of us would go back and forth between ballrooms but we're not going to leave our daughters to wander all the way over to the Marriott (NT) -- Disappointed too, 12:07:24 11/09/18 Fri

Families at our school had dancers dancing at the same time in both locations last year. Our teachers and families had no problem watching both. (NT) -- Agree it’s not far., 16:55:18 11/09/18 Fri

It is not a championship size stage and these boys are preparing for WC on large stages. This is insulting and it is clear that NE doesn’t care about boys or boys competitions. We pay A LOT more for entries than dancers in traditional set competitions. (NT) -- OP, 09:03:29 11/09/18 Fri

Would guess not many boys know the difference -- DM, 07:07:13 11/11/18 Sun

Um, I suspect you're wrong about that. I know our TCs have the minimum champ stage and the minimum grades stage taped off on the studio floor and dancers are drilled to use the correct size stage. Movement across the whole stage and in all corners is an important thing to show the judges. I know my dd is fairly new to champs but we can definitely tell the difference, and she is definitely aware at a feis if a stage is significantly smaller than it should be (NT) -- Affects the way she executes her choreography, 09:22:26 11/11/18 Sun

Um, impressive that your “ new to champs” dancer can tell that a stage is 4 ft. Smaller. Wait til she gets to the Royal Hall in Glasgow she’ll be shocked at the size. (NT) -- DM, 16:31:06 11/11/18 Sun

I said "relatively new", she's been in prelim for a year and a half now. Compared to the 9 1/2 years she spent in grades, it definitely still feels new to us. But when a dancer is trained to use 480 square feet, they are going to feel cramped on a 320 sq ft stage. Obviously people can tell the difference or there wouldn't be so many complaints before we even get there. And she's not talented enough to see Glasgow, but thanks. Not everyone will get there (NT) -- Loving her journey, 08:48:26 11/12/18 Mon

A year and a half is not relatively new. She should train on different stages to develop adaptability. There are rules about stage size, yes, but nothing is guaranteed. Dd's TC makes sure her dancers are prepared for anything. (NT) -- love our TC, 17:59:56 11/15/18 Thu

Just a thought -- DM, 09:31:47 11/09/18 Fri
Are you absolutely sure it won't be a champ sized stage? IF it turns out to be a champ stage, will that make it a bit better? (NT) -- ?, 10:30:21 11/09/18 Fri
I completely agree that the men and boys should be on the main stage! (NT) -- Another parent of a male dancer, 10:59:22 11/09/18 Fri
Is any group really entitled to a certain stage or area? Why? (NT) -- Thought, 11:12:40 11/09/18 Fri

BINGO! Everyone works hard ... soloists and trade sets! -- DM, 11:51:37 11/09/18 Fri

Not even a close comparison, and I have both a soloist and TS dancer (NT) -- C'mon now, 12:07:58 11/09/18 Fri

So they don’t all work hard? I’ll agree if the stage isn’t proper size it’s an issue. But if the debate is location they all deserve to showcase their talents. -- DM, 13:49:44 11/09/18 Fri

It’s not about working hard. They’re two completely different levels of competition and should be treated as such. -- My 2 cents, 17:13:29 11/09/18 Fri

Yes, I believe so. Soloists preparing for worlds deserve a more prestigious stage and environment (NT) -- Not be banished to a remote location, 12:09:37 11/09/18 Fri

You need to get off your high horse. You want to complain about something. Kids a few years ago had to dance at a fish market at the WORLD'S (NT) -- That a problem, 20:20:09 11/19/18 Mon

I agree with your disappointment, but am curious as to how it's a money grab. Entries are already in, so no one is now looking at the schedule and thinking "oh, my little advanced beginner will be on the main stage, I'm going to enter". And spectators don't pay beyond the family fee that was already paid (NT) -- Not following your thinking, 12:13:06 11/09/18 Fri
Boys have so many advantages compared to girls (percentage of competitors who WQ as one) that I just can't get myself worked up over the fact that they have to be on off-central stage where they can't be the center of attention. The schedule shows that in the time it takes one girls competition to complete a round on Friday, SIX boys competitions will complete their round. I just don't have a problem with them taking the main stages to get the much larger girls comps through in a timely manner. (NT) -- My 2 Cents, 14:37:57 11/09/18 Fri

But the girls have always been on the main stages. How will replacing the boys comps with trad set comps make any difference? (NT) -- Trying to understand your 2 cents, 18:27:54 11/09/18 Fri

Let’s put the u13 girls championship in the Marriott...if it’s all the same. (NT) -- Ridiculous, 18:32:46 11/09/18 Fri
Another thought ... -- DM, 04:15:24 11/10/18 Sat

More than half of these judges are from Ny/NJ. Possible to have entire panel of 9 judges from North America (NT) -- Liked to have had more overseas, 04:22:51 11/10/18 Sat

I don't think anyone was trying to pit TS dancers against male soloists (more inside) -- TS mom, 12:51:41 11/10/18 Sat
Boys get advantages; therefore they should be relegated to the small room adjacent to the convention center. This is a QUALIFYING event. They are trying to qualify for the World Championships. Dancers doing traditional set do one round. This is such an insult to these hard working men. NAME AND SHAME THE PERSON THAT DID THE SCHEDULE. And refund those parents for the non-championship size stage and sub par experience. (NT) -- So unfair, 15:21:02 11/10/18 Sat

Basically you are insulted that your kid is not center stage and the center of attention. Deal with it. We've had to deal with boys being the center of attention for ages. (NT) -- ***, 20:03:32 11/10/18 Sat

Omg. In a sport where the guys work just as hard as the ladies, you’re pulling the the “they’re lucky cuz they are fewer” card?? Do you have any idea how lonely it is for these guys? No, of course you don’t. Because if you had one, you’d never relegate them to the hinterlands or be happy about them having been so, so shut your enabled trap: (NT) -- Shut it., 21:23:34 11/10/18 Sat

Having said that, we’re glad not to have to walk so far and to be away from the damned teary girl drama. So... (NT) -- ....stuff THAT., 21:26:08 11/10/18 Sat

So, a win-win situation, then. Perfect! (NT) -- !!, 06:57:11 11/12/18 Mon

"Name and shame the person that did the schedule"???!!! Seriously?? do you do this a a local feis where the stage doesn't your standards? If your dancer can adapt to the size/location of his stage then maybe he's not ready/able to be a Worlds dancer. (NT) -- jig lover, 07:38:13 11/11/18 Sun

I hear what you're saying and understand the frustration and disappointment, BUT as the mom of a TS dancer last year, it is a really lovely room. And the stage was built for the O's last year, so there's no reason to suppose that the stage built for the room this year won't be the proper size. Personally am way more concerned about how rotating panels will affect the flow of the day, rather than just keeping the TS judges in that room and letting the rotating panels float between ballrooms (NT) -- Fear the comps will be badly behind schedule, 17:10:40 11/10/18 Sat
The organizers of the regional championship that work tirelessly and very diligently on this event should be insulted that you refer to it as a money grab. And guess what...if you dont like it and it doesnt work to spotlight your dancer..dont go! -- DM, 07:18:26 11/11/18 Sun
Some other thoughts inside -- Try to find the positive, 06:47:36 11/13/18 Tue
As a former boy dancer, I get that frustration. I always liked being on the big stage. I'm also concerned about the hoards of family for the TS comps filtering in and out of the main halls whilst championships are underway. (NT) -- sounds like a mess, 00:48:28 11/14/18 Wed
Male boy dancers mom -- Mom, 17:05:30 12/01/18 Sat

Subject: Who in NYC sells crystals to replace some missing ones on dress? I don’t want to order. I want to go to an actual store.

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M&J Trim, 1008 6th ave between 37&38 (NT) -- :), 08:38:24 11/08/18 Thu
Joyce Trimming and B&Q are half a block from M&J on 38th between 6th and 7th Avenues if M&J doesn't have what you're looking for. (NT) -- Good to have options!, 08:55:00 11/09/18 Fri

Subject: Southern CT State Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 07:12:13 11/07/18 Wed

The Lenihan teachers would like to thank everyone for attending the Southern CT State Feis on Sunday. Many of you attend our feis every year and we are very grateful to have you back each time. To the first timers, thank you for coming and hope to see you again!
We also want to thank our tireless volunteers. Dancers, moms, dads, and siblings, we could not possibly run a successful feis without them!
Thanks again and see you in the spring!

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Thank you for another great feis. We’ve been attending your feis for years because it’s always so well run (NT) -- DM, 04:40:38 11/08/18 Thu
Thank you, Lenihan school! (NT) -- dm, 13:40:51 11/08/18 Thu

Subject: Dancer recalls and places at Nationals but doing trad set at NEO

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Date Posted: 21:03:09 11/05/18 Mon

Can someone explain how a dancer goes to nationals and places but is dancing Tset at NEO??

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As long as they have not placed in prelim in the last year, they aren't breaking any rules (NT) -- why does it matter, 04:35:41 11/06/18 Tue

They have to place in Prelim to go to Nationals! (NT) -- Lydia, 05:57:24 11/06/18 Tue

Not if they’re u8 or u9. Which I imagine is the case. (NT) -- DM, 06:33:40 11/06/18 Tue
I'm not familiar with that rule... my understanding is that dancers are entered in their regional Oir by their TC (the danceer can be in open, prelim, prizewinner, or any level, really). If they qualify for Nationals at their Oir, they are eligible to go to Nationals. (NT) -- ., 06:34:20 11/06/18 Tue

There are no qualifications for U8 and U9 to attend Nationals. Teacher's discretion. (NT) -- hth, 06:52:21 11/06/18 Tue
You're partially right, partially wrong. (More inside) -- The rules are complicated, 06:49:25 11/08/18 Thu

You are mistaken if the dancer is u8/u9. That group can do NANS under teacher discretion, without having to qualify at all. If they've recalled at NANS but have not yet placed in Prelim, they can absolutely do Trad Set at the O under the current rules. To me it would seem like a step backward for the dancer, who clearly must belong in O solos if they recalled at NANS, but it breaks no rules. (NT) -- no big deal either way, 16:44:01 11/06/18 Tue

Subject: Room Available - Marriott - King Size Bed

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Date Posted: 09:24:48 11/05/18 Mon

I have a room available at the Marriott - King Size Bed -
2 Nights November 16th and 17th - send me your email and I will contact you.

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Very interested -- DM, 09:33:19 11/05/18 Mon
Also interested -- Colleen MacVarish, 09:38:36 11/05/18 Mon
If its still available I am also interested (NT) -- Tracy, 09:48:03 11/05/18 Mon
Yes, very interested -- Trisha, 09:57:15 11/05/18 Mon
Room has been taken -- MP, 11:07:30 11/05/18 Mon
Room -- Karen, 17:39:31 11/13/18 Tue

Subject: We're still kind of newbies, but having been to both Lenihan feiseanna this year, I wanted to say thanks to the organizers and volunteers for a well-run feis

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Date Posted: 07:26:41 11/05/18 Mon

It's always such a packed feis but it still runs so smoothly. I love the centralized announcements in the gym and the amazing stage hands and other volunteers. Everyone was so kind despite it being a long day with so many people to deal with. Also like the rotating judges in the gym. Thank you for giving our kids the opportunity to compete right before Oireachtas!

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We weren't able to attend this year, but agree it's a very well run feis - one we look forward to attending. (NT) -- MARO DM, 08:40:55 11/05/18 Mon
Loved the feis, we will definitely be back next year! (NT) -- Mary, 09:16:06 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: What just happened? Someone injured at the feis today?

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Date Posted: 08:39:18 11/04/18 Sun

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Lenihan -- Attending mom, 10:37:29 11/04/18 Sun

Poor thing! If any relatives are reading, know that we all wish her speedy healing. (NT) -- dm, 07:06:17 11/05/18 Mon

This strikes me as just flat out nosey. (NT) -- What did this concern you?, 06:26:03 11/05/18 Mon

Oh my gosh - someone expresses a kind concern for another individual and you make something nasty about it. (NT) -- What's wrong with people?, 07:26:58 11/05/18 Mon

It's probably the same person who is always policing others' level of "entitlement" (NT) -- dm, 09:03:16 11/05/18 Mon
Where was the "kind concern" expressed by the OP? The person who expressed concern (dm) did not sign off the same as OP (--). OP's question showed no concern. Just a "give me the details of what happened." (NT) -- My observation, 12:18:34 11/05/18 Mon

Connotation can be taken in different ways. Relax and focus on the kids. Oireachtas is creeping up on us. (NT) -- :), 15:20:07 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: Dress for sale-

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Date Posted: 17:22:10 11/03/18 Sat

Beautiful Taylor of Belfast orange and black solo dress. Its listed at feisdresses.com Its made for a slim teen and is listed in the 13-15 year old category. I live in the New England area if you need a dress before Oireachtas. It 550.00 OBO

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Subject: Dance Floor for Sale!

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CT Mom
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Date Posted: 08:29:47 11/03/18 Sat

8 X 12 dance floor for sale, consisting of interlocking numbered wooden squares. 2 rolls of shower pan liner included. Excellent condition. Located in western CT. Please contact for more information. Thank you!!

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Cost? (NT) -- curious, 07:23:56 11/05/18 Mon

Dance floor -- CT mom, 21:39:33 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: Has anyone done the schedule for the Aux Gym at the Lenihan Feis?

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I gave it a go... what group is your dancer in? (NT) -- Handy Manny, 16:23:38 11/01/18 Thu
See inside -- DM, 19:38:19 11/01/18 Thu

Thank you! With Open and Prelim groups run concurrently, I wasn't quite sure how to do it. (NT) -- prelim mum, 07:08:46 11/02/18 Fri

Subject: Is the printable version of the Lenihan schedule up on their website? I can’t seem to find it

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Subject: Lenihan Feis - will there be a Dress room to hang dresses for sale?

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Subject: New to Prelim - can someone help with what 'run concurrently' means? Thank you!!

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Date Posted: 18:57:54 10/30/18 Tue

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Means they run together/at the same time as, though not judged as one competition. :) (NT) -- Hope this helps :), 21:44:55 10/30/18 Tue
So in the case of 2 prelim comps running concurrently, the first comp listed will dance their heavy round, then the second will dance their heavy round, and then the first will dance their lights, etc (NT) -- HTH, 04:12:59 10/31/18 Wed
Thank you sooo much!! (NT) -- DM, 07:06:26 10/31/18 Wed

Subject: Southern CT State Feis Schedule

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Date Posted: 11:39:28 10/30/18 Tue

Schedule inside the first reply. A few notes- we have combined quite a few competitions. Any competitions with a "/" between them have been combined.
A few of the earlier championship competitions will dance soft shoe first. This is because several dancers in each of those competitions are dancing a figure first, so they will already be in soft shoe.
Competitions up to and including u14 in the Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym will dance 3 at a time.
Our schedule for the contemporary sets in the foyer is a little different this year. We will start that stage right at 8:30 and your set competition may come up before your preliminary competition.

Looking forward to a great day on Sunday!

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Schedule -- Feis Committee, 11:40:40 10/30/18 Tue
A printable copy of this schedule will be on our Facebook page and on lenihanirishdance.com ASAP. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 11:41:34 10/30/18 Tue
Question on "Competitions up to and including u14 in ... Gym will dance 3 at a time." 3 at a time for both SS & HS? -- DM, 12:05:15 10/30/18 Tue

^^^ THIS is an important question. Can't do stage calculator without it. (NT) -- TIA, 14:05:01 10/30/18 Tue

You might be best served by contacting the feis committee directly with your question. They may be too busy to check the board regularly so close to the feis. (NT) -- trying to help, 17:23:31 10/30/18 Tue

Could some kind soul calculate the time for auditorium? -- Marmom, 18:06:33 10/30/18 Tue
When does the Feis start? not on syllabus (NT) -- Thanks, 22:04:15 10/30/18 Tue

Start times are all on the syllabus. 8:15 for figures, 8:30 for champs. (NT) -- --, 06:09:55 10/31/18 Wed

When is lunch break in auditorium, before or after comp 657? (NT) -- DM, 22:20:41 10/30/18 Tue

Did anyone do the stage calculator? It would be most appreciated (NT) -- Dm, 10:56:24 11/02/18 Fri

Yes please!!! (NT) -- DM, 20:46:33 11/02/18 Fri

Subject: Hagen-Kavanagh Feis

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Date Posted: 20:39:02 10/26/18 Fri

Hello to our New England Friends!

The Hagen Kavanagh feis has waived its late fee and we would love to welcome you to beautiful Long Beach, NY on Saturday, November 3. We have waived our late fee and will accept entries until Tuesday.

Our feis offers 4 hand, contemporary set, and traditional set competitions and we have a wonderful panel of adjudicators and musicians from near and far.

If you have any questions I would be happy to help.

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Have you posted a schedule? (NT) -- Dancingreel, 08:30:48 10/31/18 Wed
Stage Schedule, please!!! -- -, 08:59:29 11/01/18 Thu

Subject: Ridiculous

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Date Posted: 09:29:25 10/23/18 Tue

I think Voy should change it’s name to the bash board... do you think the Odwyer school intentionally wanted this to happen?? It was their very First Feis and obviously have some things to work out.. it was nice to see a different style Feis rather than being crammed in a highschool Gymnasium with bumpy slippery floor taped right over the gym floor.. look at some of the positives and give them a chance to work on the negatives...

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However, they have been to and worked many others--so saying this was 'all new' doesn't quite cut it. (NT) -- just sayin', 09:43:37 10/23/18 Tue

Going to a Feis for a couple of hours and putting a Feis on are two totally different things (NT) -- Just Sayin, 09:59:29 10/23/18 Tue

We arrived at 7:45 and left at 5:30.. I loved the venue and the big space. Besides not hearing the Music, ceili in the middle of the day and the loud practice floor (which I’m sure they will tweak all valid complaints for next year) I liked the feis. Oh and don’t forget they had a bar and the Pats game on which was a plus!! (NT) -- Just sayin, 10:32:26 10/23/18 Tue
AND THIS IS WHY WE RETIRED FROM ID a lot of DRAMA and $$ for nothing for a future of success yes maybe a few will succed in the future but the sacrifice for many is not worth it! (NT) -- AA, 11:34:04 10/23/18 Tue

You retired but still post on an ID message board to complain about others?? (NT) -- ., 07:25:46 10/24/18 Wed

Was thinking same! (NT) -- Move on!, 11:12:51 10/24/18 Wed

If you retired from ID, why are you on here ranting in all caps? Also if youd retired due to drama as you claim, you were probably at a bad school and a transfer might have been a less dire solution. (NT) -- old mom, 07:45:03 10/28/18 Sun

In response: let's just get it out there: (more inside) -- kim, 12:12:29 10/23/18 Tue
I agree, while there were some issues, and some easy enough to address next time (additional speakers on stages 3 and 6) we will be back. We too were there from 7:40 through 5:30 and found all of the volunteers very friendly and helpful. They ran the feis differently to try to get dancers different judges. We will be back too. Thanks for another great area feis. (NT) -- :), 12:18:02 10/23/18 Tue
Not ridiculous -- Lostirish, 13:10:28 10/23/18 Tue

Just so the people in the back of the room can hear it: "ONE musician for FOUR stages." And they were surprised about negative feedback. Enough said (NT) -- Seriously, 19:39:01 10/23/18 Tue

Been to plenty of feisanna with one musician for four stages. Albany comes immediately to mind. Harvest Time just had one for six in the large gym (NT) -- Not necessarily a problem, 04:16:12 10/31/18 Wed

I don't think they intentionally wanted this to happen, but they had to have a clue with that crazy schedule! (NT) -- It's not rocket science, how many feisanna are in the area to based off of?, 13:11:04 10/23/18 Tue
I think that everything that went wrong is entirely fixable. Maybe focus on that. (NT) -- Peace out, 15:17:31 10/23/18 Tue
Trying to be more positive here too! We will probably go again next year. My daughter danced and won beautiful medals. She thought it was great being there all day with her friends too. Volunteers were helpful! I really appreciated their help/schedule table in the stage room. I also appreciated the police and fire presence. Thank you volunteers! (NT) -- It wasnt that bad!, 18:06:08 10/23/18 Tue
TC has experience staffing other feises, chairing Oireachtas etc. I think people had expectations the feis would be smoother and it’s not like they’re being unforgiving of small kinks. Consumers with many feis choices letting off steam. (NT) -- This is all fair IMO, 03:22:28 10/24/18 Wed

Please name the feiseanna this TC has previously run. (NT) -- that's pure fiction, 06:04:03 10/24/18 Wed

Hansen keohane, oireachtas... Need more? (NT) -- smh, 14:43:39 10/24/18 Wed

No, sorry, I do not believe that the O'Dwyer TC runs the Hansen-Keohane feis. (NT) -- ridiculous statement, 16:05:33 10/24/18 Wed

The post did not say she RAN the Hansen Keohane feis. It said she had experience STAFFING others. That statement is correct. That is where she was a TC before opening her school. Also she is an adjudicator and has co-chaired the NEO multiple times. I think she believed she has a better scheduling idea than all these established well-run feisanna and it did not work out. (NT) -- Not ridiculous, 06:05:09 10/25/18 Thu

Schedule was ridiculous -- *, 13:44:59 10/24/18 Wed
She’s judged enough to know better! (NT) -- Annoyed, 15:31:28 10/24/18 Wed

She’s not a judge - get your facts straight! (NT) -- Know better, 15:33:05 10/24/18 Wed

Oh yes she is!I've (NT) -- Get YOUR facts straight!, 15:41:32 10/24/18 Wed

Since 2010.FYI (NT) -- Eyeroll, 15:44:57 10/24/18 Wed

Sad when someone posts a lie and says "get your facts straight". Clearly YOU need to get YOUR facts straight. She is in fact a judge. (NT) -- and you signed it "know better"! lol, 19:21:53 10/26/18 Fri

Reminds me of some else. Think orange. (NT) -- Hahaha, 04:48:42 10/27/18 Sat

1st. feis: Provide feedback in respectful tones, please -- Former Feis Organizer, 15:50:34 10/24/18 Wed

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Subject: Who had Fusion Fighters in their studio? Looks so great on social media. Wondering why only certain schools were involved.
Author: Boston mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:47:25 12/13/18 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They were at DBB; I'm sure they would visit your school if you invited them (NT) -- just ask, 11:32:07 12/13/18 Thu Our teacher told us we couldn’t go to their workshop. My son would have lived it (NT) -- Mom, 12:34:50 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: The all new BLACKOUT Murray Academy Winter feis has almost reached its cap. Have you registered? Head over to feisweb and sign up so you don't miss out! www.feisweb.com
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:56:44 12/12/18 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Have the judges been announced for this feis? (NT) -- Thank you!, 18:58:02 12/12/18 Wed First set of judges and musicians announced for the Murray Winter Feis! Nancy Devine-Reny, MA Maureen Greene O’Leary, MA John O’Keefe, CT Joe Seletski, NY Erin Kennedy, NY Jackie Kennedy, IRL More TBA (NT) -- Feis Committee, 09:41:44 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Rose & Shamrock Feis and Festival
Author: Rose & Shamrock [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:30:17 12/12/18 Wed Make sure you don't miss the Rose & Shamrock Feis and festival in historic downtown Lancaster, PA February 15-17th, 2019 (feis date of 2/16). Our FREE three day festival offers our feis in addition to live bands, a bag piping competition, cultural workshops, Celtic vendors and food and more. Register on Feisweb today! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Do many NE schools require a new dress when you come off ban? Thinking about switching but just got a new dress for O
Author: Thx [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:09:43 12/12/18 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Our new school let us keep our dress. -- DM, 18:01:07 12/12/18 Wed Ours lets you keep your dress if it's a current style and doesn't have any of the designs that signal membership in a particular school. (NT) -- TC is pretty reasonable, 19:16:53 12/12/18 Wed Our school lets you keep your dress as long as it fits well; but many of our younger transfers grew out of dress prior to transfer ban being served. (NT) -- pray dancer doesn't have a growth spurt, 07:52:51 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Mandated Adjudicators Worlds 2019 Andrea Field Brian Corrigan Caroline Greene Charmaine May Christine Forde David Moore Ellen Riordan Ross Gráinne Feely Majella McEntegart Maureen Boland Michelle Lawrence Patricia O'Connor…
Author: Mandated Worlds judges per CLRG [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:46:22 12/12/18 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Most eye-catching colours on young dancer (7 year old)
Author: New tobopen [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:12:49 12/11/18 Tue My 7 year old will be getting her first new solo costume in the new year. She wants an awesome new look & we can't decide on colors. Pretty much anything suits her. Just pondering on which colours really stand out on stage & we can take it from there, tks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Surely this is joke Haha (NT) -- ?, 19:35:03 12/11/18 Tue Jewel tones look great at that age! (NT) -- Mom2, 03:37:01 12/12/18 Wed It's still an age for fun dresses - don't get too serious in design or color, heavy on the black is too much but black with bright or rainbow colors can be nice. (NT) -- IMO, 17:37:14 12/12/18 Wed

Subject: Any New England schools out this year for Worlds because of judging?
Author: watching and waiting [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:17:34 12/11/18 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Fingers crossed (NT) -- :), 15:13:01 12/11/18 Tue Doesn't matter for us. TC says can't go unless we actually qualified. She doesn't believe in sending non-WQs just because of an actual WQ's bad luck in being kept home by a judging conflict. (NT) -- we can only go if we qualified, 16:54:31 12/11/18 Tue Your teacher is mean. (NT) -- That’s awful, 21:34:01 12/11/18 Tue That's ridiculous. So many miss a qualification by a spot or two because of a score from one judge in one round, which could have been because the Tc's steps weren't as intricate or interesting as the other dancer on stage. (NT) -- Mean, 09:09:55 12/12/18 Wed I don't think that TC is mean at all. People who did not qualify do not belong at Worlds. It seems silly to let people in who didn't qualify just because somebody did qualify isn't able to attend. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:21:16 12/12/18 Wed I disagree. Know many dancers who got in off a conlict and recalled over the actually qualified girls. (NT) -- Experience is always good, 20:06:18 12/12/18 Wed Were judges announced? (NT) -- feismum, 20:49:09 12/11/18 Tue Mandated judges on CLRG site (NT) -- dd, 05:18:17 12/12/18 Wed Some of those kids who go because of a conflict end up earning world medals. (NT) -- Old dm, 01:58:18 12/13/18 Thu Which means more worlds slots for that region (NT) -- win-win, 12:55:24 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Seeking double room at Sheraton Greensboro 4/12-4/16
Author: Ms [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:38:20 12/11/18 Tue If anyone is no longer needing their room and is looking to transfer please contact at the email provided [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Thank you to the O’Shea Chaplin School
Author: dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:10:16 12/10/18 Mon For Running another fantastic Feis! Comps started early, results were lightning fast and the volunteers were so pleasant. The auditorium was so pretty with the Christmas lights and trees too. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for a room at The Brehon for the AI, Feb 18-22. Anyone?
Author: Interested [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:38:00 12/09/18 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for a twin or double room at The Brehon 2/16-2/21
Author: Kathleen [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:02:05 12/07/18 Fri Email me at kjscala@gmail.com Thank you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: AI judges out!! Any idea when Worlds or NAN’s judges will be announced?
Author: KL [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:29:53 12/04/18 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is still one more qualifier this weekend, I believe. (NT) -- Most maybe next week?, 06:36:28 12/04/18 Tue Only name I heard for worlds is Sean Flynn (NT) -- hth, 10:00:06 12/04/18 Tue Oh dear. (NT) -- **, 13:08:05 12/04/18 Tue* Grainne Feely is doing worlds as her schools qualifying places were passed down at Leinsters. (NT) -- ....., 15:45:15 12/04/18 Tue Better be tall, blonde-to succeed (NT) -- That's comments I've heard, 19:59:32 12/04/18 Tue very dependent on style and choreography in my experience (NT) -- liked my dd much better after transfer & complete 180 change of style/steps, 10:20:46 12/05/18 Wed That's my DD and she has certainly never had that experience with him. (NT) -- xx, 13:05:42 12/07/18 Fri Sean Flynn has adjudicated 3 out of the 3 last Feiseanna in Mid America :/ -- DM, 10:03:44 12/10/18 Mon Also judged New England O (NT) -- DM, 11:17:57 12/10/18 Mon Last year at NERO as well (NT) -- Dance Mom, 07:49:02 12/11/18 Tue What's the beef with SF? He judges a fair number of feis'. (NT) -- curious, 14:19:17 12/10/18 Mon I thought Worlds judges couldn't adjudicate qualifiers...Sean Flynn judged the ECRO last weekend, so doesn't that mean he can't judge Worlds? (NT) -- ??, 06:09:43 12/11/18 Tue Worlds Adjudicator -- Patti, 07:02:18 12/11/18 Tue

Subject: OSC Grade Exams and Christmas feis: If anyone has any question regarding either please don't hesitate to email Lisa Chaplin at osheachaplin@hotmail.com. Thank you
Author: feis committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:54:15 12/03/18 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Grade Exam Schedule?
Author: Irish Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:33:17 12/02/18 Sun Hello! New to exams - my daughter is taking 1,2 and 3 through O'Shea Chaplin in January. Anyone know if she'd be there both days or would it be more common for schools to break up the times? Example - maybe 1-7 on Saturday and 8-12 on Sunday. Thanks for any insight! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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When my daughter did 1, 2, and 3 w OSC, they were on the same day. (NT) -- Hth, 04:13:11 12/03/18 Mon Thank you!!! (NT) -- Irish Mom, 06:58:05 12/03/18 Mon

Subject: Results being posted anywhere today please thx
Author: Sickkid [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:24:47 12/02/18 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Anyone by chance selling any jubilee tiles? 😊
Author: dancemom13 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:43:49 12/01/18 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Dance floor -- CT mom, 06:08:41 12/03/18 Mon I have a bunch that I can't really use anymore d/t my apartment, I'd be happy to give them away at this point. -- Kayleigh, 11:21:45 12/05/18 Wed can I have your email to contact you about possibly arranging to meet up with you for them? (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:22:49 12/05/18 Wed I tried to click for the attached email, but it said invalid request 😉 (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:25:04 12/05/18 Wed Try it again. I just did it twice and it worked perfectly both times. Click on the name Kayleigh, then type in the Captcha code, click on the Proceed icon and you should see Kayleigh's email address. If you have any more difficulty, email me through the Contact Forum Admin link at the top of this page and I will email it to you myself. (NT) -- Mod, 19:11:31 12/05/18 Wed

Subject: Feis December 9th
Author: Jane [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:09:26 12/01/18 Sat Hi there, Looking st schedule for feis next weekend and wondering if I’m just having a moment ( which I hope). But I don’t see competition #207 listed on schedule. It’s boys and girls under 14 prelim. But I don’t see it anywhere. Please tell me I just missed it somewhere on there. Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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2:45 stage 3 you are not in auditorium look at the B schedule- you are there good luck! (NT) -- Dd, 18:37:17 12/01/18 Sat Prelim u14 competition time -- DancerGirl2581, 18:37:24 12/01/18 Sat

Subject: I accidentally booked 2 rooms for Worlds. Have a week reserved at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, right across from the venue
Author: Please email if interested. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:47:46 11/30/18 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Christmas music
Author: dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:32:06 11/27/18 Tue I am looking for ideas for Christmas music to irish dance to, extra points for a slow hornpipe. I know Ellery Klein has a christmas medley, but i am looking for something more upbeat. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ideas (see inside) -- Musician mom, 05:06:06 11/28/18 Wed These are amazing!!!!! going to check them out!!! (NT) -- Thank you!, 15:38:26 11/28/18 Wed We have used Christmas in Kilarney as a light jig (NT) -- ..., 08:07:03 11/28/18 Wed I've seen people Irish dance to Jingle Bells, and to I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing. Google and you'll be able to see videos. (NT) -- hth, 18:47:08 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Mid-Atlantic/NE Grade exams? I know about O'Shea Chaplin in January and DBBA in June, but are there any in between those two periods? Trying to get them done as quickly as possible.
Author: Thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:39:43 11/26/18 Mon Sorry if this question has been asked before! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Where did you find out about those exams? Is there a central location like the NAFC website? I haven't been able to find any information (NT) -- thanks, 06:05:05 11/29/18 Thu

Subject: Looking for recommendations. I am a grad student based outside Boston coming from out of region. I want to start taking classes again after having a break...can anyone recommend schools that are friendly to college students/or senior lady (wow!) transfers? There are so many choices in MA that I don't know where to start! Any help is very much appreciated!
Author: A Non-New Englander :-) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:26:59 11/23/18 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Where outside of Boston are you? Lots of options everywhere - drive time is a factor. (NT) -- adult dancer, 18:56:33 11/23/18 Fri We will gladly help, but you need to tell us what area you'll be in. Boston-area traffic is horrendous so geography will play into your choices. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:16:04 11/23/18 Fri OP here...unfortunately my location is not set as of yet, though I hope to remain to the southwest of the city. Driving isn’t a worry...I used to commute in and out of Chicago for undergrad (yikes), so if there’s a school that someone believes would be a nice fit I’d love to hear about it, especially since the living situation is so fluid at the moment. The reason why I ask is that some schools in my area in the Midwest were either open to older transfers...or really not. Thanks! (NT) -- Sorry it isn’t more specific! :-/, 21:35:00 11/23/18 Fri Not sure if Harney Pender Keady take senior lady transfers but they may be closest for you. Dunleavy Boyle Bremer have a few college-age dancers but are more southeast (Hanover MA if you want to google it). (NT) -- Hope that helps a little bit., 21:48:39 11/23/18 Fri O’Shea Chaplin I’m sure takes older transfers and has classes all over the Boston area. I can also recommend Inishfree MA—I know of several college-age (and older) dancers from the school both currently and in the past. From what I’ve observed, it seems most schools in NE region are very supportive of senior dancers. The biggest factor for you besides travel time will probably be the size of the school. All depends on what you’re looking for. (NT) -- Good luck—don’t think you can go wrong here!, 22:57:26 11/23/18 Fri If I were southwest of the city, I'd go with Harney, no question. Inishfree is really far away (Concord, Wakefield, Wayland, Framingham according to their website) for someone SW of Boston. Looking at the competitor list for the 22+ group at the O, I see the following MA schools represented: (inside) -- mom of senior lady, 06:30:43 11/24/18 Sat Some more numbers and details inside -- Retired dancer, 10:21:29 11/25/18 Sun Thank you so much! A little less intimidated now :-) (NT) -- ., 12:31:53 11/24/18 Sat

Subject: Costume switch?
Author: ID mom CT [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:53:00 11/23/18 Fri Thinking of using different dress designer, anyone have experience with ID costume design? Recommend or not and why? Are their prices same as others or higher? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Love ours good fit and came on time (NT) -- happy, 19:00:30 11/23/18 Fri See main board for more opinions on ID Costumes before you order (NT) -- Suggestion, 11:37:49 11/26/18 Mon Poor fit stiching off bad service sorry. Not the only on from our school with issue. poor resale too (NT) -- dm, 09:44:29 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Happy Thanksgiving, board readers. As some of you guessed correctly, there was another crazy post from the UK stalker. Every time he posts I block his IP but that only seems to keep him away for a short time.
Author: mod [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:05:18 11/22/18 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I know nothing about that guy but he seems to pop up all over the place. What’s his deal? Mental illness? Just unable to let shit go? (NT) -- Let it go!!, 17:53:53 11/22/18 Thu Option #2, I think. (NT) -- just a guess, 07:49:38 11/23/18 Fri Thanks for trying to keep his drivel out of here :) (NT) -- dm, 07:01:46 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: New blackout feis alert! The Murray Winter Feis on January 20th. Blackout and no wigs!! Second chance for prelims too! Sign up today on feisweb.
Author: Blackout feis [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:48:20 11/21/18 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: What is the name of the photographer that took official stage pics? Thx
Author: Dd [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:09:35 11/20/18 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Shamrock photography, shamrockphoto.com (NT) -- ., 15:37:40 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: Cozy Airbnb unit In Greensboro for 2019 World Championships- great value!!
Author: Anne (Shoemaker) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:40:49 11/20/18 Tue Come & stay in our clean, modern, private and recently updated Airbnb while you are in Greensboro in April 2019. We want our place to be your home away from home while you are competing. Price per night is less than $100 US! Check out our reviews via the link below. Message me with questions or to book. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28009822?s=51 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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CLRG competitions usually require families to stay in the reserved hotel block or pay exorbitant per-day admission fees. (NT) -- Just a heads up, 11:09:44 11/21/18 Wed Block generally isn't required for Worlds. We did not stay in an approved hotel in Glasgow (NT) -- K, 11:31:20 11/24/18 Sat Blocks are required in the US, its how the conventions are paid for. UK uses entrance fees. (NT) -- HTH, 13:01:52 11/24/18 Sat There is always a block when Worlds is held in North America. (NT) -- Dm, 12:51:28 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: January Feis
Author: Dani [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:39:18 11/20/18 Tue Does anyone know the date (and school) of the new feis in Manchester NH this year? Trying to plan ahead. TIA! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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North American Feis Commission lists it as January 20 with Murray Academy being the host. (NT) -- hth, 09:35:28 11/20/18 Tue New winter feis -- Murray Academy Feis Committee, 20:07:46 11/20/18 Tue Black out!!!! Whahoooooooo!!!! (NT) -- 😄, 12:38:14 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: LOST in Hartford - Small black, gold and green velvet cape for solo dress - please let me know if you found it!
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:23:52 11/20/18 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Viewed my daughters set on dance bug. It appears blurry and not clear. Anyone else have similar experience?
Author: dd [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:02:09 11/20/18 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My dd's was very clear and good quality (NT) -- nice momento, 06:32:31 11/20/18 Tue That’s just the initial version. -- DM, 06:35:41 11/20/18 Tue How do you access? -- Nemom, 14:05:11 11/20/18 Tue When you purchased it at vendor, they supplied directions with an access code for your set. You set up your account and enter the code. And no action shots in New England (NT) -- Hth, 17:29:54 11/20/18 Tue Yes, they clarified that the first version would be replaced with a better quality. They were prompt in their email response! (NT) -- dd, 05:18:06 11/21/18 Wed I just ordered my daughter’s set. Go to dancebug.com (NT) -- Feis mom, 05:49:32 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: I like Hartford!! Providence convention center so crowded. Considering you spend most of your time in the ballrooms I will take the space.
Author: Call me Crazy! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:52:37 11/19/18 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hartford -- Lisa, 21:11:16 11/19/18 Mon Love the venue but they are in desperate need of more food vendors, especially for coffee and breakfast items! (NT) -- jig mom, 04:08:27 11/20/18 Tue Agree with this. Kids getting there at 6AM for start time at 8, we need healthy breakfast choices. -- DM, 05:57:35 11/20/18 Tue There was a nice coffee place over past the bar on the second floor. It was tucked into the corner by the door and someone had to point it out to me, but they had coffee, tea, muffins, snacks, bottled water and soda (NT) -- Very nice, 08:38:16 11/20/18 Tue One coffee place to service hundreds of people is not enough. More importantly, it was not open when for those of us at venue before first comps. (NT) -- jig mom, 09:14:37 11/20/18 Tue There are many things I miss about Providence, but I like being able to quickly find a bathroom with no line when necessary! (NT) -- Big deal IMO, 10:48:07 11/20/18 Tue My daughter doesn't eat meat or dairy and we had HUGE issues finding appropriate food. Very little available for those with dietary restrictions. Everything else was fantastic, we love how much space there is in Hartford. (NT) -- K, 11:33:35 11/24/18 Sat