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Subject: Forbes feis
Author: :) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:20:13 03/09/14 Sun Does anyone know what the chances are of the oldest open champion group at the forbes feis going to be split [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: any results for OU18 today?
Author: North shore [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:17:38 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Would someone kindly post the results of oldest prelim and oldest open from this morning at North Shore Feis?
Author: thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:02:46 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Prelim 18+ - 1. Michayla Hogan (McGonagle) 2. Ceili McLaughlin (O'Dwyer) 3. Andranne Juneau (Short) 4. Kaitlin O'Sullivan (Dunleavy Shaffer) 5. Emily Walsh (Bremer) (NT) -- Great Group!!, 15:55:41 03/09/14 Sun Open 18+: 1) Kevin McCormack, 2) Emily Stewart, 3) Erin Duffy, 4) Meagan Moffett, 5) Olivia Casano, 6) Alison Carr (NT) -- 11 danced, 16:50:37 03/09/14 Sun Thank you! (NT) -- OP, 17:11:00 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: Any girls OU16 from North Shore?
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:52:10 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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OU16 - 1.Kate 2. Ciara S 3. Ally 4. Ella 5. Leah 6. Caroline 7. Nicole - great dancing, congrats to all! (NT) -- NE Mom, 15:15:59 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: u14 open results from North Shore Feis?
Author: Dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:45:43 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Oldest prelim results from North Shore?
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:28:37 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any results from the North Shore Feis yet?
Author: --- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:39:55 03/09/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Prelim U17 Results: 1. Jessica MacNeill 2. Maggie Healey 3. Caitlin Conneely 4. Shealyn Fitzpatrick 5. Olivia Morin 6. Bailey Driscoll 7. Hannah Wilson 8. Kaitlyn Wilson (NT) -- Feis Mom, 12:38:05 03/09/14 Sun Sorry meant to say U16 Results! (NT) -- Feis Mom, 12:39:47 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: The Murray Academy

Author: The Murray Academy Feis [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 06:52:24 03/09/14 Sun The Murray Academy Feis is so pleased to have a very distinguished panel of judges joining us in Exeter on May 25. We will be honored to host the following adjudicators at our event: Sheila Cloherty, Massachusetts Maureen Greene-O’Leary, Massachusetts Sheila Stevens, Connecticut Colleen Schroeder, Pennsylvania Sean Flynn, New York Anthony Costello, Ireland Aaron Crosbie, England Denise Elebert, Ireland Bernard Hynes, Ireland Mary McElroy, Ireland We hope you can join us! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Have adjudicators been announced for the forbes feis yet?
Author: thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:02:57 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: are schedule times "not before" times for Bremer feis?
Author: schedule in auditorium seems generous (not complaining) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:45:14 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Celtic Couture
Author: AVOID, AVOID AVOID! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:16:35 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN! Nobody's going to boycott a vendor based on this uninformative, hysterical-sounding post. (NT) -- yeesh, 07:08:21 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: Has The Forbes Feis (Quincy Feis) been moved? I saw something on their website. Could someone please put the street address of the new location on here. Coming from a very long distance. Don't no way around without more info. Thank you.
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:41:04 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You are right. Looks like it is back to the old venue. 316 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171 (NT) -- -, 13:38:34 03/08/14 Sat Hope the larger cap entries will fit in the old school - hoping there will be enough parking too, (NT) -- -, 14:47:08 03/08/14 Sat There is a brand new Quincy High School. Old venue was torn down. (NT) -- :), 16:12:41 03/08/14 Sat There are two high schools in Quincy. One is Quincy High School and is new. The other is North Quincy High School and is an older school. Father's Day Feis has been held there in the past. Forbes Feis will be held at North Quincy High School. (NT) -- Be prepared., 19:43:07 03/08/14 Sat From website:"ATTENTION: Due to double booking, the venue for the Forbes Feis on March 30 has been moved from Quincy High School to North Quincy High. Thanks for understanding and we're looking forward to a great day!" (NT) -- ., 16:26:57 03/08/14 Sat ugh -- wish they had gone back to Pembroke instead of N Quincy, 19:44:47 03/08/14 Sat ick. Well at least it's not June! (NT) -- too bad!, 21:41:24 03/08/14 Sat Thank You! Is the address you posted the one for North Quincy High School? Thank you so much for your help. Not everyone is from the area and knows these things! (NT) -- OP, 10:54:48 03/09/14 Sun Yes it is, happy travels. (NT) -- -, 13:50:42 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: Lenihan Feis Reminder
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:32:09 03/08/14 Sat Just a reminder- today is the last day to mail your payment for the Lenihan School Feis without a late fee. Any entries postmarked Monday, March 10 or later will be accepted with a $15 late fee until March 14. Feis Manager will begin adding a late fee to all entries this evening. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Also would like to add, based on the number of entries we receive each day, we are likely to reach our cap of 800 and close the entries before March 14. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 10:03:10 03/08/14 Sat ?? Syllabus says entries close @ 800 cap OR postmark March 10 or earlier~ Late fee not mentioned on syllabus~ :/ -- confused and a little dismayed, 16:57:18 03/08/14 Sat Whoops~ read the fine print further down on the syllabus~ Might suggest that be highlighted at the top next time? or the correct "Postmark by" date be listed at the top~ (NT) -- too confusing for quick read~, 17:40:08 03/08/14 Sat Every feis has a late fee, what are you dismayed about? (NT) -- Really?, 21:38:19 03/08/14 Sat Hi - having difficulty entering on Feis Manager - I thought entries would remain open until 3/10? Is it now completely closed? (NT) -- thank you, 07:04:57 03/09/14 Sun The Feis is still open for entries. If you're having trouble with Feis Manager, please click the "feedback" button at the top of the site. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 11:42:00 03/09/14 Sun I did thanks, no response as of yet. I am logged on...clicked on the feis and find no way to actually submit an entry...doing something wrong, I guess... (NT) -- losing hope!, 16:15:29 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: Disappointed, couldn't commit to Quincy feis before this,a nd just went on the register and has closed early I guess. Anyone with past exerience know the likelihood of it reopening
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:27:31 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not surprised; registration numbers have been high for this one since registration opened. Yesterday there were 953 paid entries on the website when I checked, and the cap was 1000. (NT) -- easy to see that coming, 13:15:32 03/08/14 Sat Still under paid entry number on feisweb (NT) -- Forbes, 18:24:28 03/08/14 Sat Post inside feisweb, 1023 entries. (NT) -- =, 15:32:33 03/09/14 Sun

Subject: North Shore Feis - parking tips anyone? The last time we went I remember it being tight & this year there will most likely be a lot of snow banks.
Author: Dancer's mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:34:31 03/08/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does Forbes feis plan to split oldest prelim? Already 32 registered and feis isn't closed yet
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:57:10 03/07/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Let me look into my crystal ball.... (NT) -- :-), 06:05:10 03/08/14 Sat 47 in the oldest open group! Should be a great competition. (NT) -- love large numbers, 14:23:53 03/08/14 Sat

Subject: Daylight Savings Time Change Sunday--heads up for those feising this Sunday!
Author: jaqq [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:14:29 03/07/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Has anyone received their comp cards for the North Shore feis? I checked and dd is on the paid entry list. Maybe they just haven't gone out yet??
Author: North Shore feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:03:48 03/07/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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We haven't received it yet either. They are usually emailed out just prior to the feis. -- NH Mom, 08:59:24 03/07/14 Fri Thanks, Ijust wanted to make sure we didn't have some sort of glitch. (NT) -- op, 10:51:03 03/07/14 Fri Competitor cards have just been emailed to those paid entrants. Check your spam box if you don't see it. Usually, stage schedule must be finalized before they can be emailed. They will also be available to pick up at the feis. (NT) -- Jim M, 11:26:58 03/07/14 Fri I just got DD emailed to me. (NT) -- ., 12:47:44 03/07/14 Fri Just checked my junk mail, and there it is. (NT) -- op, 12:53:17 03/07/14 Fri Received ours this morning via email. (NT) -- dd, 17:46:46 03/07/14 Fri

Subject: Can anyone share their experiences with having a dress brought to a cleaners
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:30:49 03/06/14 Thu Clean dress? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The only cleaner I'd trust with a solo dress is Emerald Drycleaners in West Roxbury, MA. Otherwise it's a pretty risky proposition. (NT) -- I won't go to anyone else, 05:21:37 03/07/14 Fri Most dressmakers DONT recommend bringing the dress to a cleaner. Says so right in the contract you sign when you get the dress made. (NT) -- --, 13:47:06 03/07/14 Fri I tried to bring dress to a cleaners in Boston. I was told that they could not guarantee that the crystals would stay on. since then I used febreze. I would spray the dress in the bodice and turn inside out and let air dry. Dresses never had odors or stains! She also wore a tee shirt that I got at the feises to protect the dress from her sweat. (NT) -- Mom of retired dancer, 14:42:27 03/07/14 Fri

Subject: Vendors for North Shore Feis
Author: Hoping for Hullachans [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:41:40 03/06/14 Thu Anyone know who the vendors are for this Sun. North Shore feis? Anyone that carries Hullachan? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Stage schedule for North Shore feis?
Author: CL (:)) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:24:33 03/05/14 Wed Trying to make travel plans . . . Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I saw on their FB page that the schedule will be out tonight. Seems late, but I imagine they will post it if they said they would. (NT) -- ., 19:13:33 03/05/14 Wed I'm sure they will post it as soon as it is ready. I can see that the comp list has changed since this morning; they have split the oldest prelim and the oldest champ comps into two small separate groups each. So they probably have to rejigger the schedule a bit before posting. (NT) -- patient mom, 20:40:06 03/05/14 Wed Sort of new to prelim, is there a reason why the oldest groups would have been split since they are so small? Just curious why that would happen. (NT) -- --, 05:17:33 03/06/14 Thu I can only assume it's because the feis was being very generous knowing that most are vying for that 1st place; giving an opportunity for 2 dancers to achieve it is a very generous gesture on the part of the feis organizers. (NT) -- OC mom, 13:47:52 03/06/14 Thu That is very nice. I would imagine it's tough when you get to that highest age level. It's wonderful to see the college girls still participating! (NT) -- above poster, 16:05:33 03/06/14 Thu Schedule is posted on our website www.bremerschoolofirishdance.com (NT) -- Feis Secretary, 20:43:02 03/05/14 Wed Oldest prelim has been split into u18 and 18+, as has oldest open champ. This link gets you to http://www.bremerschoolofirishdance.com/the-north-shore-feis.htmlthe page where you click on the schedule. -- hth, 21:32:46 03/05/14 Wed Make sure you click on the tab for 2014 and not 2013 (NT) -- there are 2 schedules, 04:32:39 03/06/14 Thu Thank you! (NT) -- NH Mom, 07:18:48 03/06/14 Thu Will they do medal rounds for prelim? (NT) -- Thanks, 19:29:31 03/06/14 Thu They did last year (NT) -- :), 08:53:16 03/07/14 Fri are schedule times "not before" times? (NT) -- will comps run before scheduled times?, 16:27:35 03/08/14 Sat

Subject: North Shore Feis
Author: DM [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:34:09 03/05/14 Wed Will there be a dress room for sale of second hand dresses at the North Shore Feis? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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in the past they were just hung around the entrance. No dress room. hth (NT) -- dd, 02:59:44 03/07/14 Fri

Subject: Dance Night at Heartbeat of Home
Author: Shelby [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:37:49 03/05/14 Wed Dance Night at Heartbeat of Home is Wednesday, April 2nd. Special pricing for dance studios! Join us for Dance Night at Heartbeat of Home and purchase orchestra seats for just $33 (an $89 value). Plus enjoy an exclusive pre-show Q&A session with Heartbeat of Home dancers. 6:30pm Pre-show Q&A (Citi Shubert Theatre) 8:00pm Show (Citi Wang Theatre). Order tickets at citicenter.org/heartbeat or call 617-532-1116. Use promo code HOHDANCE. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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wow - already purchased tix. would have been great to know this months ago (NT) -- dancemom, 16:46:00 03/05/14 Wed same here - already have tickets - wished we would have known (NT) -- ..., 22:09:31 03/05/14 Wed same here (NT) -- what else is new, 19:45:32 03/06/14 Thu

Subject: Question..I registered my DD for the Forbes feis and paid via the paypal link..got an email from feisweb saying we did not pay (I have proof from paypal and my bank that the money went to the feis) we are still not on the competitor list..has anyone else paid via paypal and how soon were you on the list?
Author: curious [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:39:46 03/05/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've always had dd's name show up right after payment thru paypal. I'd contact both the FeisWeb folks and the committee to clear it up. (NT) -- ~Kris, 09:56:40 03/05/14 Wed Mine was posted right away. Forward reply from paypal to Forbes. (NT) -- Mom, 16:59:09 03/05/14 Wed

Subject: For sale, 5 brand-new wigs: Anna long (brown #10 and blonde B24/613A) - $45 each, 2 Emerald Key Tori (med brown, #6/30) - $30/each and med brown bun - $15; free shipping in US
Author: email posted [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:54:44 03/05/14 Wed Can share photos, etc. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Can someone please post the link to the action and award photos from the All Scotlands
Author: Dance Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:04:26 03/04/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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there wasn't an official photographer (NT) -- far as I know, 14:29:54 03/04/14 Tue PHOTO links - also the tumblr seem to have alot -- enjoy, 21:50:50 03/04/14 Tue

Subject: DOIRE DRESS DESIGN
Author: MOM [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:24:10 03/04/14 Tue TRYING TO CONTACT DORIE DRESS DESIGN LEFT MESSAGES,EMAILS,PAID DEPOSIT DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE AWAY ON VACATION? FRUSTRATED [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Doire dress desgins -- JD, 14:56:10 03/04/14 Tue

Subject: Can anyone tell me if there is a dance school near the Lewiston area of Maine?
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:01:50 03/04/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Stillson has classes in Portland which is about an hour from Lewiston (NT) -- hth, 12:15:00 03/04/14 Tue Stillson is the only CLRG-accredited Irish dance school in Maine. Their studio is in Portland. Here's a link to their website: http://www.stillsonirishdance.com/ . According to MapQuest, it takes about 50 min to drive from Lewiston to Portland. (NT) -- mom in MA, 12:29:15 03/04/14 Tue

Subject: Can anyone tell me the information for the forum for selling shoes, etc?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:05:34 03/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.voy.com/144101/ (NT) -- HTH, 16:51:10 03/03/14 Mon

Subject: Does anyone know when and where the schedule will be posted for North Shores? Coming from out of region.
Author: Nt [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:53:34 03/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In New England it's customary for the schedule to be posted by the Wednesday night prior to the feis. Sometimes they're posted significantly earlier, but not often. A feis committee can't put together an effective schedule until after registration closes and they know how many are dancing in each comp. (NT) -- Boston mom, 06:10:06 03/03/14 Mon Late registration for this feis just closed 2 days ago, so Wednesday is probably about right. (NT) -- mom, 06:12:20 03/03/14 Mon Hoping they split 17+ (NT) -- :), 07:13:15 03/03/14 Mon Not certain why you would request this; not big numbers here. prelim + is only at 16 dancers and open + is at 21. Forbes on the other hand has double these numbers in the overs. (NT) -- ???, 08:48:10 03/03/14 Mon Open 17+ has 28 registered, not all payments recieved yet (NT) -- dd prefers not to dance with the U18/high school age group, 11:00:38 03/03/14 Mon My dd likes to dance with just the older girls like herself, but she would also hate to see such small comps split. Hoping to see splits at Forbes but not at North Shore. (NT) -- us, 14:01:06 03/03/14 Mon OP--thank you! Looking forward to North Shores (NT) -- Nt, 16:14:14 03/03/14 Mon Schedule will be posted tonight and the Prelim and Open will be split into U18 and 18+ (NT) -- Feis Secretary, 07:51:23 03/05/14 Wed Thank you! (NT) -- :), 09:58:52 03/05/14 Wed

Subject: North shore feis
Author: Caroline [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:05:31 03/02/14 Sun Does anyone have an approximate idea of what time pw 14+ danced last year at the north shore feis? Or a link to last years schedule as i see that this years is still not out [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I believe it was in the afternoon around 3:00 or 3:30 (NT) -- don't quote me on that!, 14:39:46 03/02/14 Sun 2013 schedule said PW 14+ 1:30 pm (NT) -- jaqq, 23:53:22 03/02/14 Sun Ok thanks (NT) -- Op, 04:04:44 03/03/14 Mon

Subject: New Teen Irish Dance Book - NO ONE'S WATCHING

Author: Sandy Green (Author) [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 23:43:20 03/01/14 Sat The romance of Swan Lake collides with the raw energy of Riverdance when ballet dancer Kitri falls hard for all things Irish. Especially crush-turned-partner Blake. Will she tie a Celtic knot to her new passion and hang on? If you’re not following your dreams, whose dreams are you following? Available in print and as an ebook! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/No-Ones-Watching-Sandy-Green-ebook/dp/B00IMUAS8E/ AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Ones-Watching-Sandy-Green-ebook/dp/B00IMUAS8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393389403&sr=8-1&keywords=no+one%27s+watching+sandy+green B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-oness-watching-sandy-green/1118735680?ean=294014819600 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Vest needed
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:58:27 02/28/14 Fri ISO used gavin vest for 16 year old. Or does anyone know the cost of a new gavin vest? Thanks in advance [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Check Mom to Reel Boys Facebook...lots of used ones there. You can also ask the price question there also on a Gavin boys. Someone there would know. We have a local seamstress that is making a vest for one of my sons who just earned his 1st one. (NT) -- Mom of 3 Irish dancing boys, 07:39:23 03/01/14 Sat I am not sure if you still looking for a boys Gavin vest I have one. My email address is murphyotee@verizon.net (NT) -- Paula, 16:18:50 03/04/14 Tue

Subject: Shauna Shiels dress for sale - About ages 11-14 - Pristine Condition
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:20:35 02/28/14 Fri Dress is in pristine condition! Very bright and easily seen on stage. DD still loves this dress, but time to get the new one. Thanks for looking. http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/immaculate-doire-dress-pinkwhiteorange/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Thinking of attending both Boston feises the weekend of June 13-14.
Author: SR Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:17:40 02/27/14 Thu Any idea if we would be done on Sunday in time to catch a 6:40pm flight out of Logan? My DD is a U16 prelim. Thanks in advance. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Sorry, meant June 14 and 15th. -- SR Mom, 07:35:35 02/28/14 Fri What Boston Feis is on June 14th?? I see one in NJ on the 14th and the "Father's Day Feis" is in Randolph MA (near Boston) on the 15th. There are two CT Feis on April 5 & 6 - the Gray School & Lenihan School. (NT) -- NE Mom, 08:03:39 02/28/14 Fri Whoops, answered my own question by checking NAFC site - apparently the Boston Irish Festival (Harney School) is indeed on the 14th! (NT) -- NE Mom, 08:06:40 02/28/14 Fri Hard to say. I checked the tabulation times for Prelim U16 on FeisWeb for you. In 2013 it was tabulated at 2:57 p.m., in 2012 at 3:50 p.m., but there's no way to know whether this year's schedule will be different. Can you book a slightly later flight to be safe? (NT) -- hth, 08:59:42 02/28/14 Fri thanks for looking! Appreciate the effort. -- SR Mom, 10:48:00 02/28/14 Fri smart choice! (NT) -- have fun, 12:12:13 02/28/14 Fri Do champs do 3 rounds at these feises. (NT) -- X, 21:50:44 03/01/14 Sat The GBIDT/Fathers Day feis is always 2 rounds for both prelims and champs. We missed the first-ever Boston Irish Festival Feis last year so I can't answer for them. (NT) -- hth, 16:52:44 03/02/14 Sun

Subject: Looking for dance school in NYC
Author: Kalyn [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:21:44 02/27/14 Thu Hi! I am moving out to NYC at the end of March for a 10 week internship, so will only be there temporarily. But while I am there I would love to go to some classes. I am a champ level dancer and have competed at Worlds, but haven't competed in 2 years so am just looking to dance for fun. I will be living in Brooklyn and working in Midtown. Does anyone have suggestions of a dance school located in one of those neighborhoods?? I would love to be pointed to a sepcific school because I'm from the midwest region and don't know much about this region. thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hi Kalyn, I have two suggestions. 1) Talk to your TC to make sure that doing this wouldn't create any problemmatic associations between your current school and any NY school. Also your TC might know a school in NY for you. 2) If not, post this query on the MAR voy board, which is 16850. You're likely to get many more well-informed replies there than here in NE. (NT) -- wishing you the best, 17:45:55 02/27/14 Thu I think Donny Golden is in Brooklyn. Has a great school! (NT) -- DM, 18:54:01 02/28/14 Fri

Subject: Lenihan School Annual Feis Update
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:29:06 02/27/14 Thu Thank you for the great response to our feis so far! We are receiving many entries every day and will very likely reach our 800 cap well before the closing date. If you haven't gotten your entry in yet, please do so now to avoid disappointment. We would love to see all of our feis regulars again! We have a block of rooms set aside at the Trumbull Marriott, less than 2 miles from the venue. The Trumbull Marriott is lovely and has an indoor pool. The rate is $99 a night, please mention Lenihan Irish Dance Feis. I'm also including a list of adjudicators for the feis inside the first reply. Thanks again! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Adjudicators -- Feis Committee, 14:33:46 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: How do you leave an email address in response to a post so it is private?
Author: voy question [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:14:03 02/27/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You type it in the box that says "Email address (optional)". That will automatically hide it behind the name you 'sign' your post with. People can still see it by clicking on your name and then typing in a Captcha code. If you want to remain truly anonymous even to those who bother using the Captcha code, set up a seperate email address for that purpose, like 'irishdancemom@..." (NT) -- hth, 14:36:36 02/27/14 Thu thx! (NT) -- op, 14:39:20 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: Moving to Massachusetts
Author: Cindy [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:00:41 02/27/14 Thu Hi there, we are moving to Taunton MA from the south and wondering what Irish dance schools are in Taunton or closest area to Taunton. I have 2 daughters one is a beginner and the other is in prelim. Thanks for any help. Cindy [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Taunton (NT) -- --, 14:40:22 02/27/14 Thu Sorry, see email address. (NT) -- Taunton, 14:45:50 02/27/14 Thu We live in Taunton, its a big city. Depending on which side you're moving to, you have got a few studios within a half an hour: Harney, Walpole; Sullivan Stewart, Mansfield; Haley, Middleboro; Greenway Academy, Bridgewater. You can go further--Smith Houlihan, Norwood; and I do believe there are a few more Boston schools with satellite So. E. Mass locations. They're all good schools--each have different things to offer--depends on what you're looking for. But that's a starting list. -- Dancer's mom, 17:51:24 02/27/14 Thu Moving to Taunton Ma -- ID MOM (check it out), 20:46:56 02/27/14 Thu There are many choices nearby, but Smith Houlihan and Harney are the most competetive. Both have great solos and teams... (NT) -- but it looks like Harney is slightly closer to Taunton than Smith Houlihan., 10:37:51 02/28/14 Fri Depending on how far you would want to drive, there are many other very good schools in MA in addition to the wonderful schools already mentioned. Taunton is off of almost every major highway in MA, so there's good access to all of these schools. I'm sure everyone loves the school they are at, so it just depends how far you want to travel and which school is a good fit for you. You'lll definitely have many good choices. (NT) -- --, 11:22:57 02/28/14 Fri I checked driving distances for you to the closest competitive schools (see inside) -- MA mom, 12:21:45 02/28/14 Fri Smith Houlihan has locations in Braintree and Norwood which are 35-40 minutes, Dunleavy a bit farther away in Norwell around 50 minutes. (NT) -- -, 13:26:05 02/28/14 Fri Just as additional information, Taunton is very large (area wise) so some of the travel times listed here may or may not be accurate depending on your address (for instance, I could make it to Harney in Walpole in 35-40 minutes, but on the other side of the city, I'd count on at least 15 minutes more travel time). Lots of great options in MA. (NT) -- --, 13:35:25 02/28/14 Fri Any school would be okay for your Beginner, but I assume your teen Prelim would want to be at a competitive school, and possibly one where there are a bunch of other teenage Prelim/OC dancers. I suggest taking a good look at FeisWeb results for MA feis in the past year, and skimming the teen prelim results. You'll see what school names appear there that are closest to Taunton. You can also look at the results for the NE Oir. (NT) -- welcome to MA, 12:24:39 02/28/14 Fri Thank you for all your replies and information. I truly appreciate it. (NT) -- Cindy, 13:47:07 02/28/14 Fri Welcome to MA, and if you have any other Taunton related questions, feel free to email. (NT) -- --, 14:09:01 02/28/14 Fri

Subject: Garden State Feis Question - Practicing
Author: Dance Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:47:39 02/27/14 Thu Is there an area/place to practice at the Garden State Feis? The syllabus says no practicing in hallways - it's our first time at this feis and I was wondering where dancers practiced before going on stage. Thank you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Might be better to ask on Eastern Region Board. Will probably get more responses than the New England Board (NT) -- ;), 11:13:07 02/27/14 Thu OP, it's a MAR feis, so I'd post this on the MAR Voy board for best-informed responses. That board is 16850. (NT) -- hope this helps you, 12:23:31 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: Just wanted to get the word out.... There is a new scammer on the dress websites. Its just a quick simple email without bad grammer, so its hard to tell right away.....
Author: Rhonda at FeisDresses.com [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:23:53 02/27/14 Thu NOTICE!!! There is a new scammer out there and they are now getting smart and bypassing other security features. The email is even hard to tell as a scammer. It will look something like this: "How much is the dress?" Name: tina E-mail: tsholls101@yahoo.com Beware this person is from Nigeria and will want to send a certified check! Do not even email with this person. Thanks! Please everyone, make sure to take care when selling anything on the internet! Good luck! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I just want to tell these scammers good luck making money on my dress! I've been trying to sell the darn thing for a year!! (NT) -- E, 09:41:15 02/27/14 Thu Thanks for the chuckle! :-) Actually what they do is send you a certified check for more than the agreed price, and then they want you to refund that extra amount after you've "cashed" the check. Their check bounces and you are out the cash you sent them. (NT) -- ugh, 10:53:51 02/27/14 Thu My tip off that its a scammer is when its a man responding to the dress ad. LOL! (NT) -- dancer's mom, 18:02:19 02/27/14 Thu Love it! Ha ha! Yes usually its the moms doing the contacting. But I did sell one dress to a father and he was so nice. :-) (NT) -- mom, 07:22:43 02/28/14 Fri

Subject: Check out my FB page. facebook.com/KelsoCustomCovers. We are are doing a raffle of a large duffle bag.
Author: like us and share us [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:21:57 02/26/14 Wed We will pick a winner on Sunday. Details on my FB page. Good Luck. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: DD's beloved PT is moving to another state. Any recommendations for a great PT in Boston area? Thank you.
Author: Much appreciation for your suggestions. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:48:48 02/26/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My dd did her PT with Eric Folmar, director of rehab at Othopedic Care Specialilsts in Easton. He's married to a TCRG/ACDRG and understands Irish dance extremely well. He helped my dd a lot. (NT) -- mom, 20:32:28 02/26/14 Wed Not sure where you live but we have been going to Kathleen Richards in Duxbury for quite a while. She worked with Lyle Micheli rehabbing injured dancers for 20 years at Children's and is excellent. Also great at explaining to kids how the body works and how to best that and prevent further injury. (NT) -- hth, 06:10:00 02/27/14 Thu ^^meant to say "treat" not "that"! (NT) -- too early for me!, 06:11:11 02/27/14 Thu I second this one!!! Kathleen is amazing, kind, and very knowledgeable. She really does enjoy sharing her knowledge with the patient!!! (NT) -- dance mom, 08:11:59 02/27/14 Thu Thank you!! (NT) -- Will follow up with both., 08:36:59 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: Montreal
Author: late comer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:19:42 02/26/14 Wed dd was retired but it has now been decided that she will compete at NANs. Since I am late to all the info I would appreciate any help. I printed the map of the hotels but I honestly don't see the convention center on it. I will need a hotel July 1-4 or at least 2-4. I don't want to call anywhere until I have had a little info. does anyone know if there is plenty of parking at the convention center? So if we drive from the hotel we can park the car? Obvioulsy I would be willing to take over a reservation if anyone has changed plans. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is indoor parking in the convention centre 400 spaces $22 for 24 hrs plus an outdoor lot across the street with another 200 spaces. (NT) -- Montreal mom, 07:20:20 02/27/14 Thu it seems that most of the hotels are "walkable" to convention center (NT) -- taxi maybe less than parking, 11:25:40 02/27/14 Thu thanks for helping me to catch up... (NT) -- op, 11:48:44 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: Forbes Committee: Will OC 509 be split into u17, u18, and 18+? The syllabus lists them as I just did so I'm guessing it would be split based on entires?
Author: 509er [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:53:23 02/26/14 Wed 509 currently has over 30 entries so hoping for a split. No sense competing against senior ladies if you're competing against u17s at Worlds. We'll be going regardless, but hoping to get an idea of where DD stands in her own age group. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Us too -- hoping for a split! (NT) -- another 509er, 05:44:52 02/27/14 Thu Sorry, meant hoping for a PRELIM split (16+ is also a large group -- with jrs, srs and college) (NT) -- Still trying for that last first..., 05:50:29 02/27/14 Thu It's only 30 so far, but I know what you mean. Maybe they'll split into 2 groups. Too small to split into 3 I think. (NT) -- me, 09:27:07 02/27/14 Thu Lovely feis, wouldn't worry to much, they will do what they think is best (NT) -- Can't wait, 09:30:21 02/27/14 Thu last year prelim 16+ was split to u17 and 17+ ... might be the same situation this year (NT) -- we'll see!, 10:32:45 02/27/14 Thu Even a two-split would be awesome: U17 and 17+ (NT) -- Fingers crossed, 10:37:45 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: was there a photographer for the dancing and results at all scotlands?
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:42:28 02/25/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Thinking of coming from out of area for Quincy Feis, anyone one been before? What type of stages for prelim, awards, food , parking etc. Thanks!
Author: 1st timer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:20:31 02/25/14 Tue Thank you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Prelim is usually danced in gym or raised stage in car; pizza sandwiches and baked goods are available; the have given out chocolate bars for medal rounds in past (NT) -- Hth, 15:59:37 02/25/14 Tue Should have read "caf". I hate autocorrect (NT) -- Oops, 16:01:09 02/25/14 Tue Hard to get any elevation in your jumps (NT) -- on those raised stages in cars LOL, 22:38:43 02/25/14 Tue

Subject: Brand New Prom Dress for sale - size 2
Author: KL [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:41:47 02/24/14 Mon Only an ID mom would understand. Brand new Alyce Paris designer prom dress for sale. Just received - never worn - still has tags on. Ordered wrong dress and shop won't refund or exchange (sound familiar?). Daughter very upset and husband mad. If you're in the market for a prom dress, please take a look! Thanks:) http://www.alyceparis.com/alyce-prom-dress-style-6281.html [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What a great idea to post here! We are all set, but I never would have thought of using the voy board for this and it's the right audience... (NT) -- CC, 06:39:19 02/25/14 Tue Size? (NT) -- ., 08:36:22 02/25/14 Tue Oops... Sorry, I see size now. (NT) -- ., 08:37:50 02/25/14 Tue dress -- newengland mom, 11:32:31 02/26/14 Wed Your husband is mad that you ordered the wrong size? My husband would be mad if I bought this for dd in any size. It's a beautiful dress but a bit risque for high school, imho. (NT) -- mom, 09:25:50 02/27/14 Thu The OP's message says wrong dress, not wrong size. (NT) -- -, 11:56:52 02/27/14 Thu

Subject: Saw on the main board that the kids who advanced to the 2nd round of the national scholarship were notified. Good luck to any from our region who advanced!
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:22:31 02/24/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Worlds Hotel Room Required
Author: Hotel [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:48:58 02/23/14 Sun Looking for a room for two nights April 13 and 14. Please e mail gortanny@gmail.com. Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Worlds Hotel Room Required -- Hotel, 09:51:48 02/23/14 Sun

Subject: Any results for Broesler feis?
Author: Dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:24:46 02/22/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congrats to Bridget TeeKing - Senior Ladies Champion (NT) -- well done!, 16:49:55 02/22/14 Sat Broesler Feis -- Sheila & Shannon, 17:55:14 02/22/14 Sat Congratulations to Farrell Granath for winning 1st at the Brosler Feis!! Way to go Farrell!! And congrats to her mom too! (NT) -- The Evans Clan, 23:01:39 02/22/14 Sat Congratulations Farrell on a well deserved win! We love you! (NT) -- Anna and Mrs. S., 17:34:38 02/23/14 Sun Congrats to Michaila MacDonald Dunleavy Shaffer 1st Prelim16+ Welcome to Opens!!! (NT) -- DD mom, 08:28:45 02/23/14 Sun Thank you Mrs. Evans and Meghan!! -- Farrell, 09:33:45 02/23/14 Sun

Subject: Has a list of adjudicators been posted anywhere for the Quincy Feis? Can't seem to find. Thanks!
Author: Mum [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:57:39 02/22/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: A HUGE congrats to Conor O'Brien for placing 3rd at the ALL SCOTS today. You make us all very proud. Your OSC Family.
Author: OSC [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:55:14 02/22/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations Connor!!!! (NT) -- Well deserved:), 22:49:26 02/22/14 Sat

Subject: Scotland
Author: Wondering:) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:16:00 02/21/14 Fri Does anyone have results from Scotland? Looking for U-18 and U-15. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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See the attached link inside. Then do a control f to find people you know.... -- ***, 17:22:13 02/21/14 Fri Link inside to results of today's comps, including u15 and u18 -- hth, 17:23:54 02/21/14 Fri gosh, seems like the All Scots judges weren't impressed with our best New England U15 dancers. Or even some our best NANs dancers. You think that's a style preference? (NT) -- U.S vs overseas style?, 18:37:33 02/21/14 Fri I've always thought that New England had a distinct style and you either love it or you don't. I guess the judges of this competition weren't loving it. (NT) -- --, 06:38:32 02/22/14 Sat What do you thik is distinctive about our region, just curious. (NT) -- --, 17:36:00 02/22/14 Sat "think", sorry! My NE region dd seems to get lower scores from judges in this region, and seems to do better with overseas judges so that's why I'm curious. (NT) -- --, 17:38:08 02/22/14 Sat Thank you! (NT) -- OP, 04:20:24 02/22/14 Sat Congrats to Abby Coyman U16! (NT) -- New England rocks!, 04:20:27 02/22/14 Sat Also congrats to Claire & Kate from Murray Academy who also recalled! (NT) -- NE Mom, 15:09:32 02/22/14 Sat Congratulations to Emily Stewart for 6th place in Ladies u21 today at All Scotlands. (NT) -- ..., 16:20:44 02/22/14 Sat I am not sure either if there is a "New England" style. I think overseas judges liked NE dancers pretty well at Worlds last year. (NT) -- Congrats to all NE dancers, 07:35:02 02/23/14 Sun There were also some New England dancers that signed up but did not attend (NT) -- Mom, 09:45:05 02/24/14 Mon

Subject: Gavin for sale for teen dancer

Author: MB [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 11:18:14 02/21/14 Fri Red,purple & white Gavin for sale. Looks fabulous on stage. Best suited for a dancer 5"6' or taller, though it could be altered. This dress will be available at Inishfree on Sunday and Marie Moore next Sunday. Chest 33-34 Natural waist 28-29 Dropped waist ( at bodice/skirt seam ) 35-36 Skirt length from waist seam to hem 8-9 Sleeve length from shoulder to hem 24 Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across top of back 14 Shoulder-neck to sleeve seam 4 Back full length-top of zip to hem 32 Front full length-center neck to hem 31 Front full length - top mid shoulder to hem - 34 inches There are two sets of ties sewn in to adjust chest and waist tightness. $US1,000 or best offer. Check it out at: http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/very-unique-red-purple-gavin/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any U16 recalls from All Scots
Author: couldn't go [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:35:46 02/21/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Only see U15- Claire MacRitchie recalled. (NT) -- NE MOM, 11:06:18 02/21/14 Fri Kate Babcock, placed 13th! (NT) -- Congrats, 10:21:42 02/22/14 Sat

Subject: Helping a friend--her DD is 8 wears a size 4 kids shoe. What size heavy shoe should she look for?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:08:35 02/20/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Check with teacher. Guessing around a 21/2. (NT) -- ., 09:30:43 02/20/14 Thu Thank you-- (NT) -- Thx, 09:36:53 02/20/14 Thu My daughter, though in college, wears a child's size 4 shoe. Her dance shoes are 2 1/2. But honestly, your friend should try shoes on her child. My daughter found that fit varies a lot from brand to brand. There are shoe vendors at most of the NE feiseanna, and they are experts at helping with fit.. (NT) -- hth, 12:46:10 02/20/14 Thu Thanks--my DD has danced a long time as well. My friend is looking for used shoes---she was going to get a size 5 Fay & I didn't think that was quite right. (NT) -- Looking for a starting point thx., 17:58:37 02/20/14 Thu For an 8 year old that sounds really large, (NT) -- check that size again, 07:18:29 02/21/14 Fri My teen dd wears an 8 adult, and wears size 5 Fay's - so WAY too big for an 8 year old (NT) -- hth, 09:36:44 02/21/14 Fri I know right? My DD 17 wears a 7 US, a 5 Fay. (NT) -- Told her way too big--, 11:04:29 02/22/14 Sat My DD is 10 and wears a size 4 kids shoe. Her foot in not wide. She wears a 2.5 Antonio Pacelli hard shoe. She also wore a 2.5 Antonio Pacelli gazelle soft shoe. She just got a new pair of soft shoes (Shannon) and they are a size 4, so different brands really do fit differently. If we had bought her the Antonio Pacelli soft shoes again she would have been a 2.5 or 3. (NT) -- Hth, 11:30:57 02/24/14 Mon

Subject: Will there be live comm for the All Scots?
Author: Hoping [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:12:32 02/19/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I heard no official photographer or Live com. (NT) -- ., 17:22:06 02/19/14 Wed I believe FeisPix is taking photos (NT) -- ~Kris, 08:29:46 02/20/14 Thu They have a FB where they've posted what's happening, i.e. Hornpipes just finished. instepfm.com has all the competitor lists and says they will post recalls & results as soon as they are announced. Sort of like live comm! (NT) -- at home, 06:25:52 02/20/14 Thu

Subject: Horgan Feis
Author: Sue (momdance) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:55:49 02/19/14 Wed Does anyone know where the Horgan spring feis is? I looked on the syllabus and couldn't find it anywhere (unless I'm totally losing it!) Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I believe it is in the same place as the Winer Feis, the Heritage Hotel in Southbury (NT) -- ID mom, 17:11:30 02/19/14 Wed I think you are wrong. The Heritage is closing for a huge Passover Group! Ask the Horgan's where thy are having it. (NT) -- DM, 19:32:47 02/19/14 Wed This question was posted a while ago but still no answer -- interested, 04:17:56 02/20/14 Thu http://horganacademy.webs.com/. Literally took me 20 seconds....give them a call. Their parent group organizes their Feis. It's usually in the Southbury/Naugatuck area. (NT) -- Hth, 08:49:57 02/20/14 Thu location -- caroline, 09:51:08 02/23/14 Sun They should update their sylabus so we all know the location. I have to drive 3 + hours to get there would like to know before I sign up! (NT) -- --, 16:05:51 02/24/14 Mon Horgan Feis -- SS, 08:34:24 03/01/14 Sat

Subject: Broesler Feis Stage Schedule Question - Novice

Author: Feis committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 05:41:16 02/19/14 Wed We have received a few questions regarding a few Novice competitions that appear before lunch on the Stage Schedule however the header indicates Novice - not before 1:00 The following Novice competitions that appear on the schedule before the lunch break - 200,201,202,203 and 210,211 and 212 WILL dance before lunch. The remaining Novice competitions will start AFTER the lunch break. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Beautiful, striking Gavin Dress available for only £450/$750. Dress will be at the All Scotland this weekend.See link for details - 2nd image with stripy sleeves. https://www.facebook.com/nicola.king.908/photos_all
Author: *** [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:37:14 02/19/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Inishfree Feis Schedules
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:23:07 02/18/14 Tue The Inishfree Feis stage schedules are posted on our website. The preliminary Over 16 has been split to Under 17 and 17 and over Good luck to all competitors. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Competitor List? -- Mom, 12:38:24 02/20/14 Thu It's on Feisweb. (NT) -- ., 16:28:05 02/20/14 Thu

Subject: ISO vest
Author: Mom of boys [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:08:40 02/18/14 Tue ISO of vest for my growing son, who is getting taller by the minute. He is 13 but wears a 18 shirt, and is getting broader on the shoulders. Have checked out Facebook page and dance again but all too small. Any other suggestions? Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Check out Mom To Reel Boys Facebook page. There is lots of used stuff in there (NT) -- Mom to 3 Irish Dancing Boys, 14:26:57 02/23/14 Sun Otherwise - if you post a question on that page one of the moms can probably help out with where to go or point out someone that can make a vest. I know there are a couple of moms on there that make boys vests and allow room for growth -- Mom to 3 Irish Dancing Boys, 14:33:07 02/23/14 Sun Vest -- Mom of boys, 06:37:35 02/26/14 Wed

Subject: Lenihan feis
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:43:47 02/18/14 Tue Does anyone know the times of prelim for under 9 and under 14 roughly from last year. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The Lenihan Feis schedule changes every year based on space, number of competitors, etc. It wouldn't be helpful to go off last year's times, (NT) -- Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!, 13:12:28 02/18/14 Tue This is correct, we arrange the schedule to move along quickly, depending on numbers in each competition. May not be the same as last year. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 13:27:57 02/18/14 Tue Lenihan feis -- Mom, 16:06:17 02/18/14 Tue

Subject: Broesler Feis--follow us on Twitter @BroeslerFeis or like is on Facebook Broesler Feis. Check out our website for the stage schedule
Author: Feis committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:32:37 02/18/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Is the stage schedule posted? I don't seem to see it. (NT) -- Mom, 07:53:49 02/18/14 Tue Saw it yesterday then was taken down. Wonder if it changed. (NT) -- ?, 09:18:12 02/18/14 Tue It's up now. (NT) -- Gmom, 11:44:22 02/18/14 Tue

Subject: HKfeis syllabus
Author: HK committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:14:36 02/18/14 Tue The Hansen Keohane Feis syllabus is available now to download on our website www.hansenkeohane.com It has also been sent out to all of the teachers. We hope to see you this year! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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When I click onthe syllabus link, a message comes up that the address isn't valid. Anyone else having this issue, or is it just me. (NT) -- --, 14:32:30 02/18/14 Tue

Subject: Results of Belt Competition
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:09:37 02/17/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Erin Karlok from Peter Smith, Owen Leubbers Broesler, and Nick Paulson Broesler -- hth, 20:18:00 02/17/14 Mon

Subject: Raspberry/White/Pink Gavin Champion Solo - current style (see link to photos)
Author: Newly Available [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:33:11 02/17/14 Mon http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/stunning-gavin-doherty-champion-solo-dress/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: PURPLE GAVIN FOR SALE! $600!

Author: cameronallard24@gmail.com [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 01:43:17 02/16/14 Sun Gorgeous Gavin Doherty dress for sale. Very Classy Purple velvet and white 5 panel dress with lace frill. The unique velvet strap bodice is outlined in AB crystal rhinestones and highlighted with light violet stones and 3 crystal buttons. Sleeves and shawl are made of delicate white lace over satin. The dress is covered with hundreds of AB crystal, fancy spotlight and chessboard cut Sworovski crystal rhinestones. Very flattering elegant dress style, with wonderful stage presence. Comes with rhinestoned purple headband and purple cotton kick-pants. Skirt lining is purple and white stripe. PRICED @ $600 or nearest offer + shipping. Final Sale. Contact cameronallard24@gmail.com if interested. Here is link to pictures: http://www.dance.net/topic/10171816/1/Dresses-Costumes/Purple-Gavin-Dress-for-Sale.html&replies=0 MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 34.5" Waist: 29" Dropped Waist: 30" Skirt: 14.5" Sleeve: 24" Length: 33.5" [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: PRICE REDUCED! Blue Emerald Key Dress For Sale!

Author: cameronallard24@gmail.com [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 01:42:32 02/16/14 Sun Unique championship Emerald Key dress for sale! Worn by Senior Ladies dancer. Sequin bodice with white embroidery at neck and jeweled collar. Sheer blue chiffon sleeves with long embroidered cuffs. Layered chiffon skirt adds feminine movement to the dress. Embellished with large teardrop and spotlight clear Swarovski crystals. This dress is a bold color that gives great stage presence. Shawl attached. Skirt lining is white and would need white kick pants. Excellent condition! PRICED REDUCED TO $1,250. Buyer pays shipping. Final Sale. Contact cameronallard24@gmail.com if interested. Here is link to pictures: http://www.dance.net/topic/10171814/1/Dresses-Costumes/PRICE-REDUCED-Unique-Blue-Emerald-Key-Dress.html&replies=0 MEASUREMENTS: (with dress on dancer) Bust: 36” Waist: 31” Sleeve: 24” Cuff length: 6” Length: 34” [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know if the ceili dances for the Horgan spring feis are beginning, middle or end of day?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:07:39 02/15/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In the past they've been in the middle (NT) -- Hth, 22:39:04 02/16/14 Sun

Subject: Hansen-Keohane Feis Schedule (2013)
Author: a little help? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:48:20 02/13/14 Thu I was wondering if anyone saved the feis schedule for the Hansen-Keohane feis from 2013. We have another obligation that day, and wanted to consider the feasibility of doing both. Does anyone know what time the U8 Novice dancers danced, or whether it changes much year to year? I know there's no guarantee, I was just hoping for some data. Thank you very much. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Novice U8 danced at 8:30 am last year. (NT) -- I don't know when they danced the year before, 05:41:00 02/14/14 Fri Thank you! -- OP, 06:47:14 02/14/14 Fri In 2012 they danced at 2:15 (NT) -- -, 09:20:17 02/14/14 Fri Schedule changes every year (NT) -- Long time attendee, 05:24:01 02/15/14 Sat Thanks! (NT) -- OP, 07:04:12 02/15/14 Sat is the syllabus out yet? (NT) -- HK feis, 13:33:22 02/16/14 Sun Not yet (NT) -- hth, 20:58:25 02/16/14 Sun Here it is -- mom, 06:21:16 02/18/14 Tue

Subject: Broesler Feis--Facebook and Twitter coverage
Author: Feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:33:04 02/13/14 Thu The Broesler Feis will have live Twitter and Facebook posts with updates and awards times announced. Follow us on Twitter @BroeslerFeis Or like us on Facebook Broesler Feis [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Question about Boston area feises
Author: MAR mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:42:01 02/13/14 Thu We are thinking of taking the train to Boston and staying in Boston and then going to the two feises in Saugus MA and West Roxbury MA. I don't know Boston at all but was wondering if we stayed in Boston, would we be able to get to the feises by either cab or public transport--or would it be better to drive up and have our own car to get around. Any advice would be much appreciated!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Car (NT) -- A local, 15:16:35 02/13/14 Thu It would be better to have your car. You might be able to get to the West Roxbury feis by bus, but definitely not the Saugus one. (NT) -- Boston mom, 16:02:00 02/13/14 Thu You could take a train or bus to get right near the West Roxbury one, but Saugus would not be accessible by transportation. And the cab would probably cost a pretty penny. (NT) -- Also recommend car, 19:11:03 02/13/14 Thu Thanks -- MAR mom, 11:21:08 02/14/14 Fri

Subject: OT: Hand knit Irish flag gloves (Link Included)
Author: IrishGirl837 [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:13:01 02/13/14 Thu Help support a very creative former Irish dancer this St. Patrick's Day season by buying a pair of EllenAnn's Irish Flag Gloves/Handwarmers. They can be purchased on Etsy @ http://www.ellenann.etsy.com/ Thanks in advance for your consideration and support! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking to sign up for the Bremer feis, but can't seem to find the syllabus…want to check age groups before putting the $$$ out.
Author: help! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:17:28 02/13/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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oops, found it! need the coffee this am!! (NT) -- thx, 08:26:35 02/13/14 Thu

Subject: Signed up for Lenihan on Feiswrx, want to change dance before I pay, but can't see a way to do that.
Author: help! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:55:43 02/13/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think you mean Feismgr, not Feisworx. I once had a similar problem with a feis registration on eFeis, and was able to straighten it out by emailing them. If you go back to Feismgr you'll see a "Feedback" section where you can post questions and it says they'll answer them asap. I'd try that, and if you get no response after a couple of days, you could contact the Lenihan school. (NT) -- hope this helps you, 10:04:29 02/13/14 Thu

Subject: Found this on MW board - might help those defrauded in London Apartment Scam (see inside)
Author: a mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:02:57 02/12/14 Wed More information for anyone who was defrauded in the London apartment scam for Worlds -- Good luck, 08:45:48 02/12/14 Wed Contact the NY State Attorney General's Office in Suffolk County, where this man behind the operation appears to reside. The consumer fraud bureau can help. 631-231-2424 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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thank you . as I was one of many and have started the ball rolling . -- Sean King, 15:03:30 02/15/14 Sat

Subject: 2 Doire Design Dresses for sale - Price recently reduced
Author: Susan [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:37:25 02/11/14 Tue Two Doire Design dresses for sale recently reduced. Motivated to sell. See links below: http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/beautiful-doire-design-dress-for-sale/ http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/beautiful-doire-designs-dress-for-sale/ Contact me by e-mail or cell (315)436-2789 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Selling a Beautiful Orange Black and White dress
Author: Motivated Seller. $600 OBO [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:44:44 02/11/14 Tue Dress only worn a couple of times, handmade by a local seamstress. Would fit approximately a 5'2" dancer of small build. Just want to sell it, as I'm no longer dancing. Email for pictures. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Just a suggestion, but a lot of us potential buyers don't want to email sellers til we've seen photos and know we're really interested. Would it be possible for you to post photos online and provide a link here? You could post on dance.net or one of the dress sale websites. (NT) -- hoping to help you, 13:02:43 02/11/14 Tue I've danced 17+ years, and with the price I'm willing to sell the dress for, I'm really not willing to pay the fees of the websites. (NT) -- But thank you for trying to help., 13:46:25 02/15/14 Sat Just so you know, dance.net and some of the dress resale sites such as feisdresses.com are completely free. Then there's getthatdress.com which charges 1% of original asking price, in your case $6. (NT) -- :), 14:04:39 02/15/14 Sat

Subject: It the Hartford Feis on June 1 an indoor or outdoor feis?
Author: Thanks. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:48:12 02/11/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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oops, sorry about double post. Something went screwy with computer. (NT) -- OP, 09:49:13 02/11/14 Tue Outdoor with tents over stages (NT) -- NE Mom, 09:54:05 02/11/14 Tue Been to this feis MANY times over the years. -- more inside, 12:36:47 02/11/14 Tue

Subject: It the Hartford Feis on June 1 an indoor or outdoor feis?
Author: Thanks. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:31:20 02/11/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Outdoor as long as weather allows. (NT) -- Awesome feis, 09:48:06 02/11/14 Tue So, I take it that if the weather does not co-operate, they have a place indoors? I only ask because the two outdoor feisianna we went to last year were, for us, a disaster in terms of weather. BUT...we are looking to (NT) -- Try new feisianna this year, 09:53:08 02/11/14 Tue We have gone for years. Love the Irish Festival but I have only seen them move indoors once due to serious thurnderstorms rolling in. If it rains you are outside so make sure you bring your own shelter and umbrellas -- hth, 10:48:41 02/11/14 Tue Agree with poster above. Have gone many years, only moved indoor at the end of the day due to lightening. Otherwise, it's held outside. Note tents cover stages only. All spectators are outside of tent, looking in. We sign up and take our chances. If it's nice weather, it's a great way to spend a day! (NT) -- one of our favorites, 11:44:02 02/11/14 Tue Bring rainboots if you go. Even if it's not raining that day sometimes the fields are quite muddy. When dd was little I had to carry her from stage to stage some years. (NT) -- old mom, 13:05:12 02/11/14 Tue I like the grilled hamburgers and if you are so inclined you can grab a quick beer/wine in the club! (NT) -- I love this outdoor feis..just be prepared for weather., 14:44:06 02/11/14 Tue Be aware also that there is very little shade. Daughter got bad sunburn last year hanging around stage side and waiting for awards, despite efforts to stay in few shady spots. (NT) -- Went last year, 15:44:16 02/11/14 Tue Great feis...I hear they are adding figures this year! (NT) -- CT Native, 19:36:48 02/11/14 Tue Thank you so much everyone for all of your stories and suggestions! I really appreciate it, and I am sure other newbies will to! (NT) -- This is for both of my posts including my OOPs post above! :), 04:57:46 02/12/14 Wed Get yourself an easy up! (NT) -- Have fun, 09:59:12 02/12/14 Wed

Subject: Special discount code for Irish Dancers to purchase tickets to Rhythm of the Night @ the Paramount in Peekskill NY
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:03:47 02/10/14 Mon They are offering a 15% discount to Irish Dancers when you go to www.paramounthudsonvalley.com and use the code IRISH314 to purchase tickets. Performances will be 3/14 and 3/15 at 8PM. Thank you and spread the word to your dancers! Thank you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I was looking to book a spray tan for my DD at Worlds and couldn't find a vendor list, but when I inquired on the main board was told the tans are not usually a vendor at competitions in England. Is that true? If so what do most folks do, find a local salon or DIY?
Author: a dad [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:45:10 02/10/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Book at a local salon a few days out and pack some extra "DIY" spray tan in your suitcase for touchups. (NT) -- Good luck to your DD, 09:12:29 02/10/14 Mon When we've gone to All-Irelands there was a salon in our hotel each time that offered spray-tanning. We just called them after checking in and booked it. They did a great job both years. (NT) -- have fun, 09:22:49 02/10/14 Mon Google spray tans in London and you'll see a ton of options. We plan to find a place when we get there; it's not difficult to find good salons in London. (NT) -- ., 14:19:10 02/10/14 Mon The big dept dtores too, Selfridges isnt that far from venue Im sure they have spray tanners (NT) -- mm, 12:52:39 02/11/14 Tue Thanks (NT) -- a dad, 13:17:17 02/11/14 Tue

Subject: Looking to buy used Jubilee Tiles
Author: Sarah Trombley [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:32:08 02/10/14 Mon I am looking to buy used Jubilee Tiles and wondering if anyone has some to sell. Please feel free to email me directly sarah.trombley@outlook.com. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Price reductions on dance costumes
Author: Miss Brown's Fancy [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:15:32 02/09/14 Sun Miss Brown's Fancy has reduced a number of never worn ready-to-wear dresses. Selected costumes now under $1000. Visit our website to check out some great bargains: http://www.missbrownsfancy.com/dresses [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Anyone had any experience with irish dance outfitters?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:11:55 02/08/14 Sat We need to buy a wig online and we have heard some stories about certain websites not being good at following through orders not sure on all the details but want to know if it is reliable just to be careful? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've used Celtic curls and they were fantastic- fast shipping as well (NT) -- Hth, 15:59:04 02/08/14 Sat Any one know a good online vendor for camelia rose (NT) -- In need of a new wig, 20:23:27 02/08/14 Sat K'Z Irish Curlz - from Chicago (NT) -- she is great, 11:57:25 02/09/14 Sun I second K'z. Love her!!! (NT) -- NH fan, 14:19:50 02/09/14 Sun we use young bloods irish wigs great to work with (NT) -- mom, 18:02:10 02/09/14 Sun Don't use Irish Dance Outfitters. They are horrible about returning phonecalls and emails. You might get the items you order..... you might not. We've had a bad experience and have heard of several other bad ones. (NT) -- -, 20:33:04 02/12/14 Wed

Subject: Anyone who has booked an apartment for rental at Worlds through 'London Holiday Renters' please be aware
Author: Scammed mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:14:13 02/08/14 Sat It seems that the whole things is a scam. Our contact person 'Melanie Hart', has disappeared off the face of the earth. The website is no longer there, emails are bouncing back and the contact number now seems to be a private number. Scotland yard has been informed as well as police agencies in the UK. Please contact your local police to make report and give them the phone #0300-1232040 to contact in the UK. Also let your bank know so they can report as well. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This is a real post . As I also got ripped off by them . be carefull -- Sean King, 15:17:31 02/08/14 Sat Sean, you are such a nice man and I am so sorry this happened to you and to the OP. Did either of you use credit cards? If so please contact your credit card co asap to alert them to the fraud. (NT) -- wishing you best luck, 07:24:32 02/09/14 Sun Look on the Eastern (Mid Atl) voy board and there is a post listing who owned the domain name. Someone from NY, and gives name, address, etc. Contact the New York police! (NT) -- mom, 05:42:13 02/10/14 Mon

Subject: Horgan Spring Feis
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:07:20 02/08/14 Sat Where is the Horgan Spring Feis being held and is it just a one day feis? The syllabus has the date of April 12th but no location. The winter feis was on two days so I am just making sure. Thanks for any help. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I was just looking at the syllabus -- and wondering the same thing, 20:36:39 02/09/14 Sun Anyone know answer to this?? Would like to know too before we register. (NT) -- Mom, 08:25:48 02/10/14 Mon I can't find an e-mail to ask them where it is being held -- hopefully they read the boards, 15:12:16 02/11/14 Tue

Subject: dancers needed
Author: Patricia PIke [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 22:13:25 02/07/14 Fri The Yankee Volunteer Fife and Drum Corps need Irish Dancers for upcoming St. Patricks Day Parades in Pawtucket, Providence and Newport RI. March 1, 8 and 16 . We have a good time. Costumes provided. Google Yankee volunteers to check us out. We're out of Seekonk, Ma. For more info Please email lazymeadowfarm@gmail.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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These are usually arranged through a teacher. You could contact Nevin Dance Academy, which has a Portsmouth RI location and performs regularly in Newport, at nevindanceacademyATyahoo.com. Their phone # is also available on their website, nevindanceacademy.com (NT) -- hth, 06:11:11 02/08/14 Sat The other Irish dance school in RI is Goulding, which has a class in Cranston. You can email them at:: infoATgouldingdance.com or visit their website, goudingdance.com, toget their phone #. (NT) -- hth again, 06:14:36 02/08/14 Sat Any dance school here could respond....sounds fun !! (NT) -- Happy Saint Patrick's to all, 08:19:16 02/08/14 Sat Hansen keohane used to be in RI, that location closed but they still dance in RI several times a year and have dancers from RI (NT) -- I'm sure they'd do it happily, 09:13:27 02/08/14 Sat

Subject: hotel Block
Author: Sheila Bremer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 02:45:27 02/07/14 Fri Hi Everyone, The block of rooms at the discounted rate will expire February 12th at the Sheraton Colonial for the North Shore Feis. This is a lovely hotel located 10 minutes from the venue and next to wonderful new shops and a great health club. Please make your reservations soon. thanks, Sheila [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank you for the reminder. They said they only show the $109 rate (not the $89 rate as mentioned on the syllabus) and couldn't say if it included breakfast or not. Also, it's not a Hilton (as mentioned on the syllabus), it's a Starwood Hotel. (NT) -- all good, 20:39:14 02/07/14 Fri any chance of splitting the open champs 17+ at your feis? (NT) -- U21, 14:21:35 02/10/14 Mon Yes but we can't determine the actual split cut offs until all entries are in (NT) -- Feis Secretary, 21:12:50 02/10/14 Mon

Subject: Dancers Wanted
Author: lmgrosse [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:36:38 02/06/14 Thu Looking for Champion Level Dancers that may be going to University in San Antonio Texas area to dance at the 45th Annual South Texas Alamo Irish Festival on March 8th. This event is sponsored by the Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas. If interested please email - lmgrosse@hotmail.com -Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Mark Your Calendars for the Murray Academy Feis!
Author: Anne M M [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:44:44 02/06/14 Thu Please mark your calendars for the Murray Academy Feis which will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Exeter, NH (an easy drive, 1 hour north of Boston). This is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, which is different from our first 2 years of running our feis on the weekend prior to the holiday. This year we had a conflict with the date at the venue, so we decided to move the date rather than changing venues, since the venue is one of the best parts of our feis. We know the holiday weekend might make it more difficult for some of you to attend, but we hope it works for the majority! Our syllabus will be out soon. We will have overseas, regional and local judges and 3 rounds for open championships. We hope to see you there!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Always love this feis! I know its early but will there be any hotels with a group discount? (NT) -- Thank you, 11:29:46 02/06/14 Thu Will you be having a 4-hand comp? (NT) -- Mom, 17:14:03 02/06/14 Thu Hi! Thanks for your interest! the syllabus will be posted soon, which will include hotel/group discount info, and we will be having 4 hand comps again this year. we're looking forward to it already! (NT) -- Anne M M, 09:16:17 02/10/14 Mon

Subject: Hansen Keohane Feis The link on the website has 2013 on it. Is this for thhe feis upcoming in 2014 ? Dont want to miss out
Author: Does anyone know about this ? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:46:50 02/06/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The NAFC website lists the HK feis as 4/13/2014, so I'm pretty confident that date is correct. CT Shoreline and Lenihan are the weekend before, and they *just* posted their syllabi, so I'm sure HK will post theirs soon. Obviously what you currently see on the HK website is from last year as it refers to Sunday 4/12. This year 4/12 is not a Sunday. (NT) -- see you there, 07:19:41 02/06/14 Thu syllabus -- hk committee, 18:49:57 02/06/14 Thu Thanks you very much -I almost mailed the 2013 form to you (NT) -- Appreciate the feedback, 19:48:08 02/06/14 Thu Has the syllabus been posted anywhere yet? I haven't found it but might be looking in the wrong places. Thank you for any info (NT) -- HK FEIS, 21:52:35 02/12/14 Wed

Subject: Here is the great response from Ian Gott, an amazing Champ dancer from Canada regarding the recent article on Irish Central.
Author: Posted on Tumbler. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:09:49 02/05/14 Wed RE: Why Irish Dancing has lost its way and needs to change It is time for Irish Central to find some new writers. This is not journalism. Journalism is supposed to be based upon facts. Mr. O’Doherty is an uninformed man who knows little of the Irish dance community. I am surprised that Irish Central even published this dodgy “article”, or rather this uninformed opinion. Mr. O’Doherty is quite ignorant and ill-informed on this topic. Why publish his opinions on substantive issues if he is not fit to discuss them? However, I shouldn’t be surprised. Today’s media will publish anything to attract an audience and get attention… even if it is entirely untruthful. Selling negative opinions and controversy pays the bills, I suppose. First, let me lay out some basic facts. I am a two-time North American champion, the 2013 Great Britain Champion and the 2013 All-Ireland Champion. I have danced competitively since the age of 4. Since the day I began, I have lived and breathed Irish Dance. So, unlike Mr. O’Doherty, I am actually qualified to discuss this topic. I have also played basketball my entire life at an elite level. I eventually gave up multiple college basketball athletic scholarships to focus on competitive Irish dancing. Although technically Irish dance is an art form, I can tell you that training for a World Championship in Irish Dancing is equally, if not more gruelling than training for any basketball team or athletic tournament I have ever been a part of. The dedication, physical conditioning, athletic ability and mental toughness required to perform at a World Championship level is second to none. If Mr. O’Doherty had the intelligence to actually do any research on this topic, or (heaven forbid) consult with a qualified expert in Kinesiology, he would discover that Irish Dance is one of the most physically demanding forms of anaerobic exercise in the world. That is a fact. It would be nice to see Irish Central publish something like that, instead of these ignorant opinion editorials based on half-truths and lies. Irish dancers are frequently top athletes in school sports and top performers in the classroom. This is not simply a coincidence. The coordination, flexibility, stamina and muscle development from Irish dance gives us an incredible edge. Growing up, I was able to quickly pick up and excel at virtually any sport, regardless of how new I was to it. Athletics and other dance forms come naturally due to the incredible fitness and coordination we develop right from the beginning. The mental strength and dedication one learns from Irish dancing has transferred into my academic life as well. Studying Finance requires commitment and focus, abilities which I have been fine-tuning since age 4 in Irish Dance. Before Mr. O’Doherty criticizes our dance community, perhaps he should consider such things. To say that training in Irish dancing has been critical to my success would be an understatement. If figure skating is an Olympic Sport, I am quite sure that Irish dance, although also an art form, is very much indeed a sport as well. With regards to the issue of money and performance costumes, Mr. O’Doherty misses the mark as well. I challenge you to name a sport where reaching an elite level does not require a significant monetary investment. There are countless examples. High ranking young Hockey players spend thousands on top of the line equipment each season. Elite figure skaters spend thousands on costumes and skates as they fight to improve their competitive ranking. I could go on and on. High performance athletes of any sport spend just as much money as we do in Irish Dancing. Hard shoes and an elegantly crafted costumes are our version of spending money on high performance sports equipment. Recreational Irish dancers don’t need thousand dollar costumes. However, it is completely justified for Irish Dancers competing at the World Championships, attempting to be ranked among the best in the WORLD at their trade, to make this kind of investment. Would you criticize an Olympian figure skater for spending a similar amount on their costume? I think not. In addition, I would also challenge Mr. O’Doherty, and any other critics to consider all other styles of dance and artistic performances. The make-up and intensely colourful costumes can be found throughout the dance world in every single style around the world. The purpose of the wigs, make-up and dresses is due to the stage lighting and performance aspect of our trade. Although intensely athletic, Irish dancing is still a form of artistic expression. The costumes, wigs and make-up all add to that, and enrich the culture and community. The vibrant display of colours as we fly across the stage keeps Irish dancing exciting and modern. Dancers purchasing these “expensive” costumes are some of the best in the world. If such expenditures were as crazy and ridiculous as Mr. O’Doherty would make it seem, would there still be a market for them? Basic economics says no. The Irish dance community is filled with intelligent, caring, rational, NORMAL people. If these dresses were such an outrageous expenditure, why is there so much demand? Families view them as an investment; Investments with a long-term horizon and potentially great rewards. Those willing to go the extra mile will generally be rewarded. It is a fact of life. Irish dancing is no longer just an artistic hobby for those with an Irish background. Top Irish dancers can now go on into successful and rewarding careers in professional dance shows around the world, or teach and adjudicate. Investing in an elegant and elaborate costume fit for a World champion may come at a significant cost, but if the hard work is put in, the rewards will follow. I am confident that World champions who go on to achieve success in professional shows or teaching don’t regret investing in a high quality dance costume during their competitive days. Ultimately, how you perform and place in your competitive career has a significant impact on your future professional dancing opportunities and teaching career. Aesthetics DO subconsciously, if not consciously, matter. Another fact of life. Welcome to reality. Is creating the best looking performance possible on the competitive stage not a worthy investment? I can tell you from experience that it is absolutely 100% worth it. Given that our dance form is not just athletic, but also a form of artistic expression, such expenditures are completely justified. Not to mention the stage lighting, the vast size of the stage, or the hundreds of competitors in each age group. Let’s consider the alternatives. Would we achieve a more fair result if everyone in a competition of 500 dancers was dressed in identical black costumes? I think not. Even the best adjudicators would likely make errors or get dancers confused. The colourful costumes create variety and are a way of differentiating yourself from your competitors. Make-up is a necessity of when performing under certain stage lights. When you are about to give the athletic dance performance of your life, you don’t want to look like a ghost, be forgotten or get missed. The elaborate, flashy costumes help with that. Let’s remember that this is not just a recreational hobby any more. People create careers out of Irish dance now and we compete to be the best in the entire world. I don’t think anything more needs to be said in order to justify these expenditures. Mr. O’Doherty’s comments on anxiety are laughable. Training and learning how to cope with anxiety and pressure is essential to success in life. As a business student, I see brilliant people fail because they never learned how to perform under pressure or deal with anxiety. Thousands of smart people fail because they can’t present or deliver a speech to an audience without cracking under pressure. When I confidently make a presentation to multi-million dollar clients, I am incredibly grateful for learning how to perform under pressure. This is a skill Irish dance has taught me. Anxiety and pressure are realities of life. If we don’t expose young people to these realities, we are setting them up for failure. Delivering a business presentation to fellow students, co-workers, professors or clients requires the same skills and attributes as performing in front of thousands of spectators. Throughout my academic career, my ability to excel under pressure has set me apart from many other students, and contributed immensely to my success. I am sure many other dancers would tell you the same. Before posting such strong opinions and harsh criticism, perhaps Irish Central should consider the perspective of someone who actually knows what they are talking about next time. Regards, Ian Gott [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Love the perspectives of these young dancers! Not even close or trying to be the writers that they are just throwing in a couple of mom ideas: -- A few mom thoughts, 11:28:35 02/05/14 Wed Love this and agree 100%. I think your journey has been our journey as well. Many similar experiences! -- Thanks., 12:23:49 02/05/14 Wed Glad to see there are moms out there with similar feelings even if we are all kind of part of the choir! (NT) -- Mom with thoughts, 13:57:42 02/05/14 Wed I agree with most, though not all, of what the 3 dancers whose responses/links to responses appear here have to say, but unless the authors of these verrrry long pieces are submitting them to Irish Central, they are kind of pointless. Posting it on Voy is just preaching to the choir and changes nobody's perceptions at all. (NT) -- reader, 12:20:46 02/05/14 Wed The 16 year old girl from our own region submitted her response and it was published by Irish Central. (NT) -- Sl, 13:03:38 02/05/14 Wed I think the others did, too; however, it appears IC has chosen not to include theirs. It is great to see hers posted by IC, but would think a full perspective offered up by the two guys also warrants being published (NT) -- as well., 15:06:36 02/05/14 Wed A 25yo champ dancer from NY also had her reply posted in Irish Central, well written. You go! (NT) -- NE dancer, 09:03:34 02/06/14 Thu

Subject: and in addition to Mr. Rosendale's excellent post, here is another from a young NE dancer: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/16-year-old-defends-Irish-dance-against-shallow-accusations.html
Author: ID Strong! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:35:33 02/05/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: So this is my reply to that lovely Article in Irish Central. This would be a boy's perspective on the matter.Enjoy!
Author: Patrick Rosendale [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:52:23 02/04/14 Tue The way we are going in Irish Dance By Patrick Rosendale Once in a while controversy brews on the entertaining message boards and I usually sigh and take no interest as does the rest of the dance world. After all, these boards while helpful at times can turn very nasty because some people like to find fault in anything and will knit pick the hell out of something so minor just so they can too their own horn. However, the recent article in Irish Central by Cathir O’Doherty has caused many people in our world to take notice and react negatively towards the writer’s opinion. The comments can even be seen on Tumbler which is the theme park equivalent to Disney World. The Voy Forums are Six Flags. And to think I was more worried about what set to do at the London Worlds. In the article Mr. Doherty makes a case about the rise in cost for dance dresses and the obsession of Irish dance turning into a beauty pageant. That the accessories are so flashy and over the top, family’s savings are drained, children must win win win! He even has the audacity of stating at the end of his article that Irish dance should return to being known as an art form rather than a sport. Heresy! Those my dear are fighting words to this generation of dancers and their parents. As an old man in the dance world and a professional people watcher at majors, Mr. Doherty annoys me with some of his points. For starters and maybe it’s a pet peeve of my own but the boys are regulated to just two sentences because for some reason we only exist in Irish dance if our name is Michael Flatley or everything is sooo easy for us. Grant it I know someone has already written a rebuttal to him but how many times do you really hear the observation from a boy dancer? We are afterall an entertaining and handsome group I’m sure his mind would be blown if he could see some of the social issues we face as we grow. That topic will be for another article, don’t you worry folks. As for our costumes, its true, life has been easy by going to JC Pennys or Wal Mart to pick up black dress pants. Do I think some of the vest and waistcoats are too blingy? Yes, There is no need for us to look like Sgt. Pepper but sometimes you need to sparkle a little especially if you stand out on a world stage when competing with two other dancers, doing intricate footwork, while keeping your upper body still and taking into effect the hundreds watching your every move and staying to the music and…sorry for the word vomit but just proving dancers have the same amount of anxieties any given athlete has before they perform..I mean compete..no wait…damn! That means the same doesn’t it? Mr. Doherty attacks the dress issue head on and if he wrote this article two years ago he may have had a point about the dresses. There was a time where the dresses were getting ridiculous with trends ranging from flowers to feathers popping like a peacock. I cannot tell you the amount of times the bling and gem stones that have blinded my poor eyes. Some of you might be say “well you’re a straight boy who will never understand”. True but I can tell you from a competitor’s angle and growing up with a sister who does this and being surrounded by girls on a daily basis, not to mention the amount of flamboyant boys who dance AND the TCs that instruct me; presentation is everything. Standing out for girls is important when there are 200 in a competition doing steps similar to yours and kicking just as high as you. Judges need to decide after 2 minutes of dancing who won that rotation and then DING! The next group of dancers come onto the stage. I think Mr. Dorherty is trying to tackle the long debate that has been around as long as I have been. Presentation vs actual dancing ability. I’m sorry mister but that is one debate that will never have a clear cut winner. If you haven’t noticed our sport is not black and white but multi-colored. Recently CLRG passed a new rule stating any dancer under 10 may not have excessive makeup on such as fake eye lashes. I’m not the smartest guy in the room but it seems like we are going in the right direction. While some parents are upset over this ruling you cannot fault CLRG in keeping up with the times. They actually do pay attention to the current trends in our society. Yet we still have mean girl message boards? I guess that’s still a work in progress. The dresses are also being check and observed more frequently. No longer are dancers allowed to have symbols, names, and the god awful globes on their capes. If you want to talk about something that was smug and over the top, dancers who wore globes to signify the number of world championships they have won. No Thank you. I do not think Mr. Doherty has considered how far our sport has come in the last few decades. If he did her research for this article she would have seen how there is a return to the traditional aspect of our world. The grade exams have return to local Feisana, allowing dancers the opportunity of being tested on the amount of dances they know. Everyone used to just know St. Patrick’s Day, the cool traditional set you could do in your sleep. Nowadays I’m seeing more and more younger dancers knowing different set dances. Even the All Irelands, one of the oldest majors in the world brought back traditional sets for the hardshoe round. When I started, the world championships consisted of Ireland, England, Scotland, USA, Canada, and the sprinkling of Aussies participating. In the last few years I have competed against dancers from South Africa, Eastern Europe, the Netherlands, and even one from Japan. I think its safe to say this has become a world embraced competition, not a hobby. Let’s not forget the fact that at least here in the states, IDTANA has a scholarship program for prospective college students. The Marie Duffy Foundation offers grants to those looking to expand the culture of Irish Dance. Feises take place every weekend somewhere in the world like marathons and other sporting events. There are summer camps and workshops dedicated to helping dancers hone their craft. I would not even fail to mention the hundreds upon hundreds of community service hours and performances Irish dancers complete annually. Does Mr. Doherty insist that this “Art” only pertain to the month of March or to the likes of just Rivedance? Who knows but if anything has taught us about our subjective sport there is nothing wrong with someone from the outside peering into our world. His opinion may be wrong and his comments unnecessary but its interesting to see this come to light now. If anything I think he is more concerned about where we are going from here so before you attack him on his opinion on dresses, remember the reason why you and your family decided to embark on this adventure. Is it for eternal glory? Do you really want to be a Ceili master? or do you just enjoy doing something that very few people in this world can do or ever understand? I personally go for the last option. Your story is in your hands make it count. No this is no longer a sport, not even an art form anymore. It’s a breathing working world that is becoming complex with every passing year as we reach for more horizons. There are going to be times we will stray from the path. Times where we will face problems and issues in Irish dance but the world keeps spinning right? And so thus our crazy dance world will keep spinning on. So, I’ll end my article here, Don’t worry Mr. Doherty the dance world is in good feet. Crossed ones at that. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Well done Patrick (NT) -- DM, 18:36:53 02/04/14 Tue Article -- Mom of boys, 19:39:51 02/04/14 Tue Very well written and appreciated! (NT) -- 3 dancers Mom, 06:54:09 02/05/14 Wed

Subject: Just curious, was at Shamrock but didn't get tp see any of the younger kids. Did people go without makeup for U9 kids?
Author: makeup rule [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:40:48 02/04/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Why would they? It states clearly in the rule that it takes effect on March 1 of this year. (NT) -- ?, 18:07:17 02/04/14 Tue sorry, didn't realize that, I thought it was already in effect. (NT) -- --, 18:12:21 02/04/14 Tue Our kids in that range went makeup free. The theory was that they might as well get used to it now. (NT) -- Hth, 09:11:57 02/05/14 Wed

Subject: How much do your school costumes cost?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:05:08 02/04/14 Tue Thought ours were reasonable, but now not so sure [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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$400 for U12 and $550 for 12+; they are different styles. (NT) -- I think they are very reasonable, 12:15:44 02/04/14 Tue Our TC had the brilliant idea to go with Gavin. The poorly stitched and ill fitting dress cost me $1,000 (NT) -- Never again!, 12:17:10 02/04/14 Tue The old ones were $375 brand new by a local seamstress. The new ones are $650 by a different local seamstress. (NT) -- us, 12:19:35 02/04/14 Tue I think they are around $600, but we did not need to get one. I will say that they have the look of a solo-drop soft skirt, embroidery and bling, but very lightweight. (NT) -- Hth, 12:26:12 02/04/14 Tue I think $700, thank goodness we were able to get a used one! (NT) -- --, 14:19:36 02/04/14 Tue new $600, but usually dont need to buy new, used hundreds less . Most of time can borrow or rent if different team or age group. (NT) -- TC's reasonable and arent looking to break a family, 01:27:04 02/05/14 Wed Was told recently that school dresses are going to be $800 with new seamstress. The old seamstress was local and charged only $450 and did beautiful work. New seamstress is not local and cannot come for fittings...insane. We will not be purchasing a school dress and renting is not offered, so no teams for us... (NT) -- $800+ is ridiculous for a non BNDM dress...to wear 1-2 times/year!, 05:58:52 02/05/14 Wed Ours cost around $600 but our girls have gotten loads of wear out of them - they wear them at feisanna, shows, festivals, etc. The dressmaker made them big so that we'd have room to let out when needed. Had them altered once already. We've had the dresses for 1 1/2 years now and should be able to make it to 2 years before needing new ones. Then we should be able to resell to other dancers in the school and can maybe purchase new used ones from older dancers. -- dm, 06:18:09 02/05/14 Wed That works out well for novice dancers but it can be hard on champ dancers who have to have both a solo dress and a school dress. Some schools, though not ours, make teams mandatory for anybody who wants to do solos at majors or even just the Oir. (NT) -- :(, 18:40:25 02/05/14 Wed $ 1000 + for BNDM , nice dress (NT) -- worth it, 07:07:29 02/05/14 Wed $300, lightweight and machine washable! (NT) -- Very pretty too, 14:26:21 02/05/14 Wed

Subject: Connecticut shoreline feis-can't find a syllabus, but does anyone know the location?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:49:13 02/04/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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link inside -- hth, 11:01:59 02/04/14 Tue The Hilton Hartford Hotel in Hartford, CT. (NT) -- nice feis, 12:22:08 02/04/14 Tue Quite a drive from the shoreline, then! (NT) -- LOL, 12:37:29 02/04/14 Tue

Subject: Is the Boston Irish Festival Feis happening again this year?
Author: ? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:46:30 02/04/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I hope so. (NT) -- Dm, 18:22:37 02/04/14 Tue

Subject: soft shoes for narrow feet
Author: Alana [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:03:34 02/04/14 Tue My daughter is a champion dancer with narrow feet. When she laces up her soft shoes there is very little sock showing, giving her feet an unusually long look. The black leather practically meets in the middle which looks a bit heavier than usual. Can anyone recommend a brand that might fit ? We have tried celtic choice, which was ok, and hullican. Thank you for your help! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My OC dd has extremely narrow feet, far too narrow for Hullachan and Celtic Choice.. She's had best luck with Corrs Champion Split-Sole ghillie, won't wear anything else. (NT) -- mom, 09:05:11 02/04/14 Tue My dd has extremely narrow feet (especially the heel) and she likes the fit of the Rutherford Cavans. I would imagine the best bet is to just try as many of them on as you can and see what seems to fit best. (NT) -- --, 14:23:01 02/04/14 Tue My prelim daughter does too and she has very long toes. Soft shoes never look like they're tight enough.. Gone through three pairs of shoes in lthe last 10 months. Advice? (NT) -- Very frustrating., 18:13:53 02/04/14 Tue soft shoes narrow feet -- Francesca, 19:45:31 02/07/14 Fri My prelim daughter loves Corrs Wild Irish. -- mom, 19:58:04 02/07/14 Fri My DD loved the wild irish but her feet are wide so they had to be tied very tight. They also stretch out so buy them sized down. Probably perfect for narrow feet. Ryan o'd shoes now -- last about 9 months, 12:10:45 02/08/14 Sat Have you tried Hullachan narrow? My dancer has very narrow feet & hullachans is all she can wear. However you have to buy them small because they strech so much. Got ours locally from Dancing on Eirie in Peabody. Very helpful (NT) -- dancersmom, 13:18:44 02/09/14 Sun

Subject: Thoughts and comments on this Irish Dance article...
Author: I saw this on facebook more inside [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:13:15 02/03/14 Mon http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Time-to-focus-on-Irish-Dancing.html Facebook comments seem to blame Americans for "Americanizing" Irish Dance with tanning, wigs and garish costumes. It was always my impression that America followed the trends of Ireland/UK. Given that many of the major dressmakers are overseas wouldn't it stand to reason that the trends began there? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes! But, we're blamed for everything.... (NT) -- ., 18:32:04 02/03/14 Mon Absolutely! It's George Bush's fault (NT) -- ., 21:53:44 02/03/14 Mon My main issue with this article is the fact the author thinks Irish dance should be recategorized as an art for instead of the sport it really is. Completely undermining the handwork and dedication our DDs put in every single week (NT) -- Dance IS a sport, 22:35:59 02/03/14 Mon Art form* and hard work* damn auto correct! (NT) -- so sorry, 22:37:08 02/03/14 Mon It's already not categorized as a sport, so that part of the article made no sense to me. (NT) -- among others, 07:26:03 02/04/14 Tue Ask any young dancer preparing for the worlds right now. THEY think it's a sport. The athleticism, time, effort, training, physical strength needed to compete at a high level clearly classifies this as a sport even if a silly article doesn't think so. (NT) -- only "art" is in the costumes, 07:38:21 02/04/14 Tue And those dresses are beautiful! They are truly and art form in themselves. I love them. I think they add enhancement just as a beautiful costume would for an ice skater. (Saw a gorgeous costume on an ice dancing couple in a magazine this week-covered in crystals too :) ) Beauty in motion! (NT) -- This is def. a sport! With a beautiful side!, 11:39:30 02/04/14 Tue My point is that ID is not officially categorized as either a sport or an art form, so it really doesn't matter what some silly writer at Irish Central declares it to be. If you want to consider it a sport, for you it's a sport. If you want to consider it an art form, for you it's an art form. That's all that matters. (NT) -- no longer an Irish Central fan, 12:24:44 02/04/14 Tue Who is the one being that gets to categorize things as such? And what factors go into such a decision? (NT) -- Just curious, 12:44:35 02/04/14 Tue Nobody gets to categorize it, except in their own minds. There's nothing official, so there's nothing that goes into it, no decision. (NT) -- no longer an Irish Central fan, 20:36:31 02/04/14 Tue Well then thank you for proving the point the author should not be one to judge the art vs. sport considering he doesn't know much about ID anyway! (NT) -- Not and Irish Central fan either!, 22:10:09 02/04/14 Tue These people write these foolish things when they haven't got the picture right. Happens all of the time.... (NT) -- silly really, 05:55:53 02/04/14 Tue Exactly. I think if everybody in the ID world just ignores the Irish Central articles, they will fade away much faster than if people keep posting replies, thereby keeping the articles foremost on their page. (NT) -- ignore, ignore, 07:28:16 02/04/14 Tue

Subject: Tie Dyed Poodle socks on Etsy, how cute! https://www.etsy.com/listing/177918198/tie-dyed-irish-dance-poodle-socks?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=poodle+socks&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
Author: Irish Dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:17:06 02/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Lenihan Feis Payment Address-Ok, I must be missing something because I printed off the form to mail in with payment and it says to send payment to address below, but there is no address. HELP-does anyone know the address we are to send the check to? I will email the school as well, but thought I would ask here too.
Author: Confused mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:17:23 02/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Address inside -- hh, 11:24:36 02/03/14 Mon Thank you so much! Blessings on you for your quick response! (NT) -- OP, 11:41:53 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: THERE IS STILL TIME
Author: Organizers [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:55:36 02/03/14 Mon THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR DONNY GOLDEN's 35th FEIS NA NOLLAG!! Registration open until FRIDAY!! Go to efeis.com!!!!! Also, follow our page on Facebook for updates, first look at the Schedule (due to post 2/13), directions and more!! See you in Brooklyn!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Adjudicators for Lehihan on April 6?
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:58:14 02/03/14 Mon Registration for this feis opened this week-end. The syllabus doesn't post the judges. Thanks to the committee for letting us know... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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since when does the syllabus have the judges, I thought those were posted a week before the feis? (NT) -- a dad, 09:29:03 02/11/14 Tue

Subject: What Steps are U 17 doing this year ?
Author: forgot already [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:12:43 02/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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U+odd years do SJ/Jig; U+even do R/HP for the most part (NT) -- hth, 06:22:13 02/03/14 Mon thank you--want to reg DD for a feis and she is at school at the moment (NT) -- appreciate it !, 06:23:28 02/03/14 Mon You may want to check with her; at this point different schools are all over the place with changing steps over. Those going to Worlds won't change their steps until after April. (NT) -- Not always a given this early in the year, 08:47:54 02/03/14 Mon Is there a listing of appropriate steps for the different age groups for NANS somewhere? (NT) -- not op, 11:05:06 02/03/14 Mon On the syllabus found at http://naidc2014.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/image14.jpg (NT) -- website has quite a bit of info, 11:46:27 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Caoimhe, Congratulations on your First at Shamrock! So happy for you!
Author: Welcome to Open! :~) Your CT Feis Friend (since Beginners!) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:29:15 02/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yeah Caoimhe HQ Cheering for you too. (NT) -- HQ Dancer Mom, 10:24:05 02/03/14 Mon Congrats to Caiomhe!!! So happy for you! (NT) -- Grace and Sara, 12:56:27 02/03/14 Mon Congrats Caoimhe!! Great job!! (NT) -- Ben, 15:35:10 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Did anyone who danced at Horgan get grades results? I emailed them - no response.
Author: ID mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:18:24 02/03/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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it usually takes a day or two, doesn't it? (NT) -- hth, 05:57:57 02/03/14 Mon We haven't. We mailed in the form and check the day it was posted on their site. I am hoping this week. (NT) -- May be in the mail, 07:50:36 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Shamrock Feis Results Posted on our Web Site . . .

Author: Jim M [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 21:43:42 02/02/14 Sun http://feisweb.com/Results/Manage/SSF14 . Alan is expecting to post Grade results, sometime after getting your Grade Marks emailed to you. These winners will be posted on the same FeisWeb results site. Round Medals for Prelim Events? My system is all set up to provide them at any feis that I serve at an insignificant cost. Some committees may feel they are not necessary (for whatever reason). And of course, they'd have to have the awards available as well as perhaps providing volunteer help to keep my results processing moving along quickly, you know, stapling all those reports together. Should you think a FeisWeb feis should offer them, simply email the committee and ask them to, giving them your reason(s) why it just might benefit their feis. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Will Shamrock or feisweb post grade results?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:13:32 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Shamrock has been posting all day on Twitter. (NT) -- ., 20:40:09 02/02/14 Sun i dont have twitter (NT) -- old mom, 20:50:27 02/02/14 Sun Shamrock didn't tweet grades results anyway. FeisWeb will only post grade results if they were contracted to do so. It's an extra fee so some feiseanna don't have them do that. (NT) -- hth, 21:03:21 02/02/14 Sun No extra fee . (NT) -- IDmom, 06:26:53 02/03/14 Mon Not an extra fee for the dancer; extra fee charged by FeisWeb to the feis committee. Quite understandably since it is extra work. (NT) -- hth, 07:33:24 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Confused as to why Open 17+ got medal rounds but my daughters prelim competition didn't?
Author: Anybody ? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:37:21 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It is fairly common that feisanna offer medal rounds for open champs but not for prelim - while medal rounds are starting to be offered more and more for prelims, it is by no means usual. (NT) -- hth, 18:45:15 02/02/14 Sun Medal rounds are not required. They are a nice to have... (NT) -- Up to the feis to decide, 18:52:18 02/02/14 Sun There is a huge difference between prelim and champs. Champs deserve to have some special priveleges that prelims have yet to earn. (NT) -- imho, 20:00:03 02/02/14 Sun I would just like to point out to you that it's preliminary CHAMPIONSHIP. Yes, open is a level above. However, preliminary dancers are still champion dancers not grade dancers. (NT) -- Give credit where credit is due., 22:20:49 02/02/14 Sun And people wonder why some kids walk around with snarky attitudes. Good grief, talk about taking yourself too seriously, especially in an activity that so subjective. If my dd had that kind of attitude and would begrudge another hard working kid a medal, we'd be done with feising. (NT) -- -, 05:41:50 02/03/14 Mon Nobody's begrudging anybody anything, simply stating that just because a feis offers something in OC doesn't mean they must offer the same in prelim. Two different levels. (NT) -- that's all, 07:34:45 02/03/14 Mon Just a few years ago medal rounds were unheard of for prelims in this region. Now everyone feels entitled to them. (NT) -- smh, 20:01:21 02/02/14 Sun It was just a simple question no need for your snarky remark. "Privlages" you say? Guarantee my daughter works just as hard granted the opportunities she's given. Hope your daughters "Privlages" take her far (NT) -- Keep your opinion to yourself, 20:18:42 02/02/14 Sun It wasn't snarky. Prelim is not the same as open champ. It takes a lot to get into OC and there is nothing wrong with having differences in awards for the two levels. I am entitled to my opinion, just as you are entitled to yours. (NT) -- imho, 05:11:20 02/03/14 Mon I have to say that while there is a big difference between OC and PC, it is super nice for a PC to once in a while get a medal for a medal round. For some kids, this may be the only encouragement they get all year. And remember, some, even many, PC may never make it to OC. So a medal round is a great way to encourage them to keep at it. It is not entitlement, just encouragement. (more) -- We are very thankful for them., 06:31:59 02/03/14 Mon Very well said, I totally agree. (NT) -- --, 07:12:20 02/03/14 Mon Nobody is begrudging PCs anything. Was responding to OP who said they were "confused" as to why OCs got round medals and PCs did not. Just as there is a difference between PW and Prelim, there is a big difference between PC and OC, so it is not unfair for a feis to offer an award in OC that is not offered in PC. (NT) -- srsly, 07:38:42 02/03/14 Mon I agree, but some of the posts did come across begrudgingly which is why I said what I did. We do not expect a medal round at every feis we go to, but it sure is nice when they have one. The best ones are the ones we did not know about! DD got one at PK and we did not even know that they had them. What a wonderful surprise and what an encouragement for her after she thought she did so horrible! It was a blessing for us! (NT) -- Above poster, 08:48:17 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Did Feisweb do Shamrocks tabulations?
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:21:46 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes (NT) -- .?, 18:23:27 02/02/14 Sun That was quick. thank you. (NT) -- op, 18:27:06 02/02/14 Sun

Subject: Congrats Lindsey Hoffman on your 1st at Shamrock today! Half way to Opens!
Author: Pageant patty :) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:52:02 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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woohooooo!!!! great job Lindsey!!!!! (NT) -- Congratulations, 18:17:24 02/02/14 Sun Yay Lindsey! You have been so close and today you made it! Nice! (NT) -- Meg & Karen, 18:22:33 02/02/14 Sun Congratulations Lindsey! (NT) -- happy for you, 07:54:47 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Congratulations MaryJane Johnson on your second 1st at Shamrock today! Welcome to Open!
Author: Your Besties [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:19:25 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Woohoo MaryJane! You have worked hard! Nice job today! (NT) -- Meg & Karen, 17:50:39 02/02/14 Sun Congrats Maryjane love you!! (NT) -- :), 17:51:43 02/02/14 Sun Way to go Mary Jane!! You go girl! (NT) -- Blue & Gold dress 4ever!, 17:53:34 02/02/14 Sun Great Job Mary Jane! Proud of you! (NT) -- :), 07:57:19 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: a HUGE Congrats to Shannon L. on getting her second first at shamrock today!!!!
Author: Molly (fellow senior lady..now retired) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:39:18 02/02/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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SOOOOOOO Happy for you, Shannon! You have worked harder than anyone I know---good job hanging in there!!!!!! (NT) -- DM, 12:21:08 02/02/14 Sun CONGRATULATIONS SHANNON! All that hard work and sass paid off. You've earned it! (NT) -- Erin (senior ladies represent!), 12:41:40 02/02/14 Sun YAY!!!!! -- Elle, 15:26:42 02/02/14 Sun thanks everyone! (NT) -- sl, 22:59:19 02/02/14 Sun Huge congrats Shannon. You were always fun-loving, worked hard and had a great attitude. So happy for you (NT) -- Mom of retired senior, 20:26:19 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: New Forbes website
Author: Forbes [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:43:41 02/02/14 Sun forbesirishdance.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Address for shamrock feis please!
Author: Lost [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:49:36 02/02/14 Sun Please help - need at least name of school for shamrock feis! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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29 wampanoag dr. catholic high school (NT) -- another fan, 06:45:19 02/02/14 Sun Northwest Catholic High School, 29 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford. Directions printed on syllabus say: I-84 East & West to Exit 43 Park Road. Turn left off exit, then right onto S. Main St. Follow 3.4 mi, then left onto Wampanoag. (NT) -- hope this helps, 06:46:07 02/02/14 Sun Follow @ShamrockFeis on Twitter or Like the Facebook page for live updates (NT) -- Feis Tweets, 12:14:23 02/02/14 Sun

Subject: Does Shamrock do medal rounds for champs?
Author: shamrock feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:57:51 02/01/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yes (NT) -- shamrocker, 04:38:25 02/02/14 Sun

Subject: Lenihan School Annual Feis

Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 18:54:13 02/01/14 Sat The Lenihan School Annual Feis, Sunday April 6, is now open for registration on www.feismgr.com The syllabus is posted on feismgr.com and will be posted shortly on lenihanirishdance.com as well. The Feis will be held at Stratford High School, Stratford, CT. Just a reminder- we have a cap of 800 for the Feis and typically we reach that cap well before the last day to enter. Please enter on feismgr.com and send your check ASAP to avoid disappointment. Your entry is not final until we receive your check. Looking forward to seeing you all on April 6! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Pedometer lost at O'Rourke feis today
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:30:44 02/01/14 Sat Did anyone happen to hand in a small round pedometer which says virgin healthmiles on it at the O'Rourke feis today? It is small black, circle shape, with a strap and a clip. If you happen to find it please let me know. Thanks so much [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Since this was a MAR feis, you may have more success if you post it on the MAR voy board (16850). I hope you get it back. (NT) -- best of luck, 20:34:50 02/01/14 Sat Pedometer -- Mom, 07:56:12 02/02/14 Sun It's not on the MAR board. I just checked. You posted it on the main worldwide board (60473) but not on MAR (16850). (NT) -- trying to help you, 09:45:26 02/02/14 Sun Pedometer -- Mom, 06:33:36 02/03/14 Mon

Subject: Would it be too late to book hotel for NANs in a month?
Author: not trying to book now [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:57:18 02/01/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not at all too late. We have to make it through Worlda before I can even think of Nationals, and I'm sure there are plenty more who are doing the same thing. (NT) -- ., 21:13:30 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: Any tips on using the feis calculator? Plugged in the info and when I hit the calculator, nothing happened.
Author: - [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:43:10 02/01/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have to do it in chrome for it to work right (NT) -- hth, 16:22:21 02/01/14 Sat It doesn't work in IE for me but does in Firefox...try a different browser (NT) -- Dance mom, 17:52:10 02/01/14 Sat Thanks i'll try it. (NT) -- -, 18:49:27 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: Sophia Rince Dress for Sale !!!

Author: Eager Seller : ) [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 13:24:58 02/01/14 Sat Beautiful pink and black Sophia Rince 3 panel dress for sale! Girls size 12 Dress is in excellent condition, no visible signs of wear, no stains or odors. It has been stored flat on a bed in a smoke free home. This dress has excellent stage presence; it truly sparkles and stands out. It was worn by a champ dancer, but it would be an excellent dress for a new dancer, local parades or St. Patrick's day performances. Price: $200.00 (US) Willing to accept reasonable offers. Measurements (in inches): Total Length- 29.5 Sleeves- 20.5 Waist- 27.0 Bust- 29.0 Shoulder to Shoulder- 12.0 Additional Images -> http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/bostondress/library/Sophia%20Rince%20Dress Please contact bostondress@gmail.com if interested [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock Feis: Feis Tweets will be posting live commentary on the feis day. Make sure to follow @ShamrockFeis on Twitter or like their Facebook page for all the latest info.
Author: Feis Tweets [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:01:02 02/01/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Horgan Open U13 ? Would love to hear!
Author: Sad we missed Feis. Injured dancer. Thank you! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:58:23 02/01/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock Feis
Author: MK [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:15:21 02/01/14 Sat Does anyone know what venders will be at the Shamrock Feis? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In the past Fay's and Head for the World are usually there with a few others (NT) -- Hth, 08:14:52 02/01/14 Sat Is there a full list of Vendors please (NT) -- thank you., 15:14:02 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: On feisweb registration, what does it mean when it says a 4-hand ceili is " By the Book?"
Author: Newcomer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:50:25 01/31/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The book is called An Rince Foirne, and it contains the official, required choreography for all ceili dances, 4-hands, 8-hands (NT) -- or more, 15:14:49 02/01/14 Sat Thank you very much. (NT) -- Newcomer, 19:40:31 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: north american champ
Author: mm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:31:06 01/31/14 Fri Anyone know what day u14 solos are? I don't see schedule posted. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thursday (NT) -- HTH, 17:49:19 01/31/14 Fri http://naidc2014.wordpress.com - all info located here (NT) -- fyi...., 19:04:31 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: THANK YOU
Author: CT mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:02:44 01/31/14 Fri I would just like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the people who are volunteering their time to work on the Nationals in Canda. I cannt start to image what a huge commitment this is to do and the huge headaches that you get from things. THANKYOU THANKYOU for doing this all you volunteers, teachers, parents and anyone else involved. We as parent should all sit back and be thankful that you take the time to do these big things for us and to make our lives easier. It is appreciated, so I wanted to say thank you for EVERYTHING that you do. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I too am impressed and grateful. (NT) -- Another CT Mom, 14:17:12 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Once again there are problems with early hotel booking - why am I surprised?? I have become convinced that ID is full of those who feel that the rules don't apply to them while those of us who follow instructions are left scrambling.
Author: Disgusted [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:56:04 01/31/14 Fri The only way to deal with all of these entitled ID parents is to enforce the rules. If those who jumped the gun had their hotel reservations canceled and were made to wait until some later date to pick up the leftovers, they might think twice about doing this in the future. If we continue to tolerate this behavior, then we can only expect that it will happen time and time again. I am furthermore embarrassed to hear that irate parents are swearing at hotel operators. Wait until the ID community actually descends on their hotels, with rude behavior from kids and parents alike - they will never want us back again. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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no rule was broken the block of rooms was open (NT) -- deal with it, 13:34:41 01/31/14 Fri Don't be too disgusted. From the explanation they put in writing, it looks like it was a mere misunderstanding. It does not look like it was meant to cheat anyone out of a room as it was posted on a public site and reposted on most, if not all of the voy message boards. I never read anywhere that you could not book before Jan 31, but that they hoped we would have info by Jan 31. (NT) -- let it roll, 13:34:45 01/31/14 Fri Our TCRG told us booking started today. I tried calling and all of the hotels seem booked already. What were we supposed to do - call hotels and check every day? There has to be a better way!! How about a lottery system?? (NT) -- Frustrated, 13:41:45 01/31/14 Fri They are not full yet! Many are still open. Just go down the list of 11 hotels and you will find openings. (NT) -- mom, 14:29:56 02/01/14 Sat The TCs were told that parents weren't allowed to book until today. Any parent who booked prior to today should have their reservations canceled. (NT) -- fair is far, 13:44:50 01/31/14 Fri wrong!! if you read the explanation then the TC's should have sent out the info to parents on thursday and it would be posted to the blog on friday - NEVER in the info did it say that you were NOT able to book until friday (NT) -- we got info on thurs and booked - no rules broken!, 14:39:20 01/31/14 Fri After 17 nationals numerous changes to rules this ismthe final straw! Mor e rules don't apply, misinformation, completely sold out hotels when told rooms were not to be booked till today....enough is enough. We have had enough. Boycotting. Keeping my money this year! (NT) -- Stayin home!, 14:46:08 01/31/14 Fri Good, stay home... and by the way the hotels are NOT sold out. Why post mis-info? There are plenty of hotels, people are just upset that a few close ones are already sold out - but they always fill up anyway with TCs and vendors first. (NT) -- relax and stay home, 14:29:06 02/01/14 Sat FYI when I called the hotels 6 to be exact for dates we needed and no doubles, excuse my wording but its of no use to me so perhaps not sold out but no use to those who need double beds...seriously 6 of them not one double, not enough rooms in the blocks and people booked early. Not buying all teachers and vendors took them. Not enough in blocks and yes we will stay home. Perhaps my frustration is unappealing to you then move on I am allowed to have an option on this nationals like it or not. (NT) -- Home, 15:34:45 02/01/14 Sat Did you call the other 5? (NT) -- No name, 19:16:11 02/01/14 Sat I jugst 2 rooms with double beds at the Hyatt. Took me about 5 minutes to make the reservation. Montreal here we come! :) (NT) -- Boston momma, 16:35:03 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: Not to be a pest or impatient, but does anyone know when Lenihan will open? I see that there are a number of feis for that weekend open and was wondering when they will.
Author: Thanks for any insight! :) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:02:23 01/31/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wondering the same thing. Thinking of attending. (NT) -- hope it opens soon.., 12:13:56 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Can someone explain to me in depth the association rule? I am very confused about it.
Author: New Mom on the block [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:43:31 01/31/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If your tchr or workshop tchr works with or is related to another tchr who judges a feis, your dancer cannot compete in front of that judge. If that person judges at World's or Nationals, your dancer cannot compete at all. (NT) -- ., 14:29:39 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: question
Author: wondering [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:15:52 01/31/14 Fri If a prelim competes at nationals do they have an opportunity to qualify for worlds? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Absolutely! The formula for world qualifiers is the same as Oireachtas, except overseas dancers get skipped over just like WMHs if they are in qualifier position. (NT) -- Follow those dreams!, 08:19:39 01/31/14 Fri question -- question, 08:37:08 01/31/14 Fri In single year age groups (i.e. not senior mens/ladies), the formula is 5 for the 1st 20 dancers, then 1 for every 10 or part of 10. -- More inside..., 19:33:56 01/31/14 Fri My dancer qualified for her first Worlds when she was in prelim - good luck to your dancer! nt (NT) -- nt, 08:53:23 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Anybody know the closest hotel to the shamrock feis?
Author: thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:26:20 01/31/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is a Residence Inn in Avon, CT, A Marriott in Farmington CT and also Avon Old Farms Hotel in Avon. (NT) -- hth, 06:50:31 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Can people recommend which hard jig shoe brand their World Qualifiers wear? thanks
Author: DD Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:44:20 01/31/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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My WQ wears Rutherfords but many others wear Fays etc. (NT) -- It's all about right fit not brand name., 06:00:20 01/31/14 Fri It is absolutely a personal choice based upon what fits the dancer the best, etc. Sometimes teachers weigh in with preferences, but dancer ultimately needs to figure it out. Rutherfords seem to have a wider toe box, but that is not something that is better or worse, depends on the feet! (NT) -- good luck, 08:46:11 01/31/14 Fri Rutherford Super Flexi (NT) -- Dancer's Mom, 17:09:06 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Can someone post the Shamrock Schedule. My computer won't open the file.
Author: TIA [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:01:14 01/30/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It's in 4 separate pages. If you tell me which comp(s) you need to know about I'll copy and paste the appropriate page(s). (NT) -- OC mom, 05:21:59 01/31/14 Fri Shamrock Schedule Hard to Copy and Paste -- Look inside message, 05:25:36 01/31/14 Fri Thank you. (NT) -- nt, 09:44:11 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: Thrilled to find no rooms with double beds.
Author: How about you? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:00:07 01/30/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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??? (NT) -- For NANS? As far as we know no info has been released yet., 19:15:03 01/30/14 Thu They opened today I just booked a double at the fairmont (NT) -- boston mom, 19:20:33 01/30/14 Thu How far is the Fairmont (NT) -- from the Convention Center?, 19:31:56 01/30/14 Thu its 10 mins, its the headquarter hotel for Nans (NT) -- bos mom, 19:33:00 01/30/14 Thu RIDICULOUS!! -- :(, 19:58:15 01/30/14 Thu nans -- question, 05:50:45 01/31/14 Fri I just called the Fairmont directly and I was able to book a room with two double beds. (NT) -- Hope it works out, 20:38:29 01/30/14 Thu

Subject: Féistastic 2 - now available on iTunes
Author: Tina Jordan Rees [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:04:42 01/30/14 Thu Hello! Féistastic 2 is now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/feistastic-2/id808750008 It is also still available as downloads from Bandcamp: http://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com And as physical CDs direct from my website: http://tinajordanrees.com/shop/ Thanks a million, Tina [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock School Feis
Author: Sheila [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:36:28 01/30/14 Thu Hi , Competition 402 U11 Open Champs. is in the Auditoriun after the few pre beginners. Sorry for the transcription error. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock Feis Schedule: In looking at the auditorium schedule it seems as though Open girls U8 are AFTER the pre beginners who are scheduled to start somewhere around 3:30. Am I reading t his correctly?
Author: Thank you! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:52:53 01/29/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You are correct. But since the 2 Pre-Beg comps consist of 5 and 3 dancers respectively, and since they don't do hard shoe, they'll be done in a few minutes. I'd treat it like you're scheduled for 3:30, watch the little cuties for 5 minutes and you're up. (NT) -- have fun, 17:13:25 01/29/14 Wed Thank you for your help! (NT) -- OP, 06:32:02 01/30/14 Thu It says Girls U8 but lists competition number 402 which is Girls Open U11. Then Girls open U9 competition number 400 appears on the Back Gym Schedule. Double check but the schedule is a bit confusing!!! (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:54:23 01/29/14 Wed Are these 'not before' times on schedule? Daughter dances at 4 (ab) assuming that is the earliest she will dance even if they runaround? Tx (NT) -- Newbie, 06:36:27 01/30/14 Thu I would never assume that. Most feiseanna reserve the right to start early if they're running ahead of schedule. When dd was in the grades we once got to a stage at a CT feis (not Shamrock) 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and found they had already done the Reel. Ever since then we're there an hour early. (NT) -- MA mom, 07:05:31 01/30/14 Thu Possibly someone fromt he feis committee could comment on this (some feis committees indicate that times are not before times). It is helpful for those of us travelling a long distance. (NT) -- feis committee?, 07:16:24 01/30/14 Thu The times posted are approximate times, be there an hour before your child dances just to make sure you do not miss your comp. (NT) -- Shamrock Dancer, 13:19:38 01/30/14 Thu I always do this, but the problem here is that some of the comps don't list a start time, just a whole listof comps for an entire half of the day with an 830 start time. (NT) -- confusing, 13:57:04 01/30/14 Thu The 8:30 start times are for champs and prelims. Use the Feis calculator on Peter Smith or on other sites to determine your time. This isn't the first feis to not provide specific times. (NT) -- Why so much confusion?, 15:37:14 01/30/14 Thu I guess the feis doesnt want to be ridiculed if they run early or late. so you are gonna have to figure the times out yourselves because they give the amount of dancers in each competition so everyone can just do some math. (NT) -- ®, 16:03:31 01/30/14 Thu

Subject: My dd is in prelim but we don't feis alot and I've never gotten a feis schedule that didn't have start times for each age group. The Shamrock schedule just lists prelims starting at 8:30 and the order of the groups. Is there a way to determine when a particular group would be dancing?
Author: Shamrock feis schedule [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:10:34 01/29/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes, there is a nifty estimator on the Peter Smith School website. I'm posting the link inside for you. But if you're not feeling confident about it, just post which comp your dd is in and I'll calculate it for you. I'm an old hand at this. -- OC mom, 16:49:18 01/29/14 Wed Thank you so much, you are so kind to offer to help! I'm embarrassed that I'm so clueless. It seems crazy that I've never had to figure out a schedule like this before. My dd is prelim 17+. (NT) -- op, 20:53:58 01/29/14 Wed Happy to do it. According to the Peter Smith Estimator, Prelim 17+ should dance at about 10:26 a.m. Best of luck to your dd! If any other readers need help, post here and I'll help you out. (NT) -- OC mom, 05:46:02 01/30/14 Thu Thank you so much!! Now I have to learn how to use that calculator myself! (NT) -- op, 05:50:08 01/30/14 Thu You're most welcome. I meant to add that these times are calculated based on 100% of registered dancers showing up. That hardly ever happens. If there are a lot of no-shows they could run a bit earlier than calculated. They could also run later if there's a delay between groups.. Hope it's a great day for you and your dd. (NT) -- OC mom, 07:08:25 01/30/14 Thu Thank you! (NT) -- op, 07:14:10 01/30/14 Thu Finally someone nice and helpful on the boards...I liked that!! (NT) -- Mom, 18:56:36 01/29/14 Wed The approximate start times are on the Shamrock School website (NT) -- Shamrock Dancer, 13:14:53 01/30/14 Thu

Subject: Shamrock Schedule - I saw it posted on their school website, but when I click on it, it blinks and then nothing happens. Anyone else have any luck with it?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:03:50 01/29/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I was able to view it. Try a different browser (If you are using IE, try Firefox ) (NT) -- no issues here, 14:07:10 01/29/14 Wed Thank you! New browser solved the issue! :) (NT) -- why didn't I think of that?? ;), 14:09:44 01/29/14 Wed I struggle at work with that so it is my automatic reflex! Glad my suggestion helped! See you this weekend! (NT) -- No issues, 18:33:54 01/29/14 Wed

Subject: From main board
Author: National's daily schedule is out, will post in first response [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:32:19 01/29/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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See inside -- hth, 10:34:03 01/29/14 Wed Is this information correct?? (NT) -- mom, 10:56:15 01/29/14 Wed There's no way to know, until it's posted somewhere more official than an anonymous post on the main ID Voy board. They've previously said the official day schedule will come out on January 31st, so we haven't long to wait. (NT) -- :), 14:15:22 01/29/14 Wed Everything is out now - people are booking, and some hotels are already out of double rooms. nt (NT) -- nt, 11:16:23 01/30/14 Thu

Subject: Looking for teacher in Farmington Ct
Author: Moving [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 22:35:16 01/28/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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One coming in June, email for more information (NT) -- Farmington, 05:29:49 01/29/14 Wed Coogan School of Irish Dance -- Local Dance Mom, 07:33:51 01/29/14 Wed Shamrock School is nearby in Plainville. More competitive than Coogan School if that is of interest. Beginners through World Qualifiers. Good luck with your search! (NT) -- dance mom, 08:49:42 01/29/14 Wed

Subject: Horgan Feis
Author: Dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:50:20 01/28/14 Tue Does anyone know who won the oldest Open champ at Horgan? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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18+ winner at Horgan -- Forbes, 19:34:31 01/30/14 Thu

Subject: Gorgeous Siopa FOR SALE worn by U10 Open Champ
Author: Excellent condition [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:48:52 01/28/14 Tue http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/gorgeous-siopa-champ-dress/ Will be at O'Rourke feis [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Doire Design ADORABLE dress with AB crystals FOR SALE
Author: headband, bloomers and extra crystals [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:41:30 01/28/14 Tue http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/adorable/ worn by U9 prelim dancer. Will be at O'Rourke Feis. Make me an offer. All offers considered. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Please join us for a special fundraiser for the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation on Thursday, February 27, 2014 @7pm, Florian Hall, Dorchester, MA...Martin was a young boy who tragically lost his life at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings...Please come and support this wonderful foundation and enjoy a great night with friends, music/dance, raffles and more!
Author: Team MR8 McCarthy fundraising committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:29:14 01/28/14 Tue Hello, my husband, Michael is running the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014 in honor of Martin Richard...a beautiful young boy who tragically lost his life on April 15, 2013 while watching the runners at the Boston Marathon. The Richard family mean a lot to me and my family and I am so honored to run for Martin, on Team MR8. We miss Martin everyday, we miss him playing hockey in our driveway or riding bikes around with my boys. The past 9 months have been tough, we pray for Martin and the Richard family everyday. Every time I am out training, I am thinking of him and honored to run for him! Thank you! Thanks for your support....www.firstgiving.com Team MR8 Michael mccarthy [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wouldn't miss it! So proud of those who are dedicating their time and effort during this bitterly cold winter to train for the marathon and to raise money for such a wonderful cause! (NT) -- Appreciative!, 15:49:01 01/28/14 Tue Good luck to you! (NT) -- DDMom, 11:12:26 01/29/14 Wed MR8 -- Brady Mom, 08:41:35 01/30/14 Thu Do you have any more details about the Florian Hall event? Do we need tickets in advance or can we buy at the door? (NT) -- Thank you and good luck!, 18:34:56 01/30/14 Thu Tickets can be purchased for $20 at the door! (NT) -- THANKS!, 14:37:07 01/31/14 Fri Mikey McCarthy---God bless you !! Martin was such wonderful kid. This is awesome for you to do. We are all so pleased to support you. (NT) -- thanks McCarthy family ! xo, 13:53:37 02/01/14 Sat

Subject: From CLRG.IE under "News" New rules regarding competition
Author: interesting [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:22:47 01/28/14 Tue Important Info - Rules Dance Competitions 1. In order to comply with health and safety measures, all dancers lining up side stage, prior to any round of a competition, will be required to perform the simple exercise of raising arms to shoulder level unhindered. If unable to do this, due to costume stitching or arm attachments, by the time of their rotation, these competitors will not be permitted to perform. Effective 1st March 2014. 2. Make up, including false eyelashes, will not be permitted for dancers in solo or team competitions, up to and including the under 10 age group. Effective 1st March 2014. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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So has the use of artificial carriage aids been that common (NT) -- as to need this rule? Who knew?, 15:01:45 01/28/14 Tue There have been several instances of artificial carriage aids over the years, but I believe this rule was spurred by all the dresses that had been coming out with a band around the shoulders and upper arms. (NT) -- longtime observer, 18:56:19 01/28/14 Tue Oh darn!! Does this mean I have to throw away my six year old's false eyelashes??!! (NT) -- ; ), 15:52:14 01/28/14 Tue Are they talking about the dresses with that band that goes across the chest and on the top of the arm (NT) -- Mom, 19:29:08 01/28/14 Tue Yes (NT) -- HTH, 20:50:13 01/28/14 Tue Can those dress be altered I would be so upset if I spent all that $ on a dress and my daughter couldn't wear it (NT) -- Mom, 22:05:47 01/28/14 Tue Yes, Some people are having local DMs cut the band and sew down to the bodice, creating armbands and a band across the bodice. (NT) -- hope I'm making sense, 09:40:53 01/29/14 Wed

Subject: Shamrock feis schedule?
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:43:00 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wait to ask till Wed. That's when the schedule usually comes out. (NT) -- ., 22:35:36 01/27/14 Mon O'rourke has been up for more than a week and it's the day before (NT) -- ., 19:26:52 01/28/14 Tue I'd rather wait for an accurate schedule, wouldn't you? Give them a minute! (NT) -- patience, 22:17:19 01/28/14 Tue There has been trouble getting an accurate time schedule out early because more payments come everyday . (NT) -- shamrock dancer, 05:07:50 01/29/14 Wed Anyone from Shamrock at least know if morning prelim comps run youngest to oldest or oldest first? (NT) -- ??, 09:30:24 01/29/14 Wed It's customary in this region for schedules to be posted by the Wednesday night prior to the feis, so I'd look for it tonight. (NT) -- relaxed mom, 09:41:51 01/29/14 Wed schedule is on their website (NT) -- nt, 13:59:42 01/29/14 Wed Link inside to feis page on their web site. Once you get to that page, click on 2014 Winter Feis Schedule for details -- info, 14:04:51 01/29/14 Wed Shamrock also has a Facebook page that you can find a link to the schedule as well. (NT) -- Thx to the school for getting it up today!, 14:05:55 01/29/14 Wed

Subject: Donny Golden 35th Feis na Nollag

Author: Organizers [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 17:06:06 01/27/14 Mon CLOSING DATES APPROACHING The Donny Golden School is holding its 35th Feis na Nollag on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY. We offer: -3 rounds for Open Championships -Medal Rounds for Open and Prelim Championships -Sashes for Top 3 in Open and Prelim. Championships -Many Perpetual Trophies (Introducing 2 new trophies this year!) - Traditional Set Competitions - Charity Treble Reel Competitions -MUSIC COMPETITIONS DANCE OFF for Open Championship Dancers placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in U16 and older. (Dance Off set to be in contrasting tempo to set danced in regular comp) Past winners include: Most recently Conor Reagan and Katie Holbrook, World Champions (Stephen Gallagher, Brian Grant, John Jennings, Timothy Kochka, Ashley Smith, Shane Kelly), TCRG/ADCRG (Donny Hunt, Kevin Broesler, JR Vancheri, Caitlin Allen, Ellen Riordan, Brendan Lynch, Kathleen Keady), and Celebrated Performers (Jean Butler, Cara Butler, Danielle Benn, Joseph Dwyer, Owen Smith, Mary Ann Schade, Megan Lucy) Come......add your name to this prestigious list!! Please note: Feis begins at 8:45AM (Solo Grade Rooms will start with Traditional Set Comps and will be followed by PW and work it's way to the Beginner level) Enter on EFEIS.COM Closing Date w/o late fee is Saturday 2/1 No entries or changes after 2/8. Come see us in Brooklyn!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Dresses for sale
Author: Need to be sold urgently!! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:18:08 01/27/14 Mon Dress suitable for an u12-14 dancer: http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/stunning-sequin-dress-for-sale/ Dress suitable for an u9-11 dancer: http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/cute-and-bright-zebra-dress-for-sale/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Would love to see results of oldest prelim and oldest open champ from yesterday's Horgan feis.
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:17:21 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Anyone? (NT) -- Home sick, 15:50:12 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: open u11 from Hogan please?
Author: thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:50:11 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Open u16 results from Horgan?
Author: ?? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:44:42 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does the Shamrock feis publish a more detailed schedule closer to the weekend?
Author: New to this feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:15:18 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I recommend you email them: shamrockbarry@att.net if you have questions (NT) -- hth, 09:49:16 01/27/14 Mon They did last year. Maybe Wednesday or Thursday. (NT) -- Nice feis last year., 09:52:03 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: O'Roarke Feis
Author: Catherine [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:21:32 01/27/14 Mon Hi, I have two children competing at the same time at the ORoarke feis this weekend. Any idea how close the Blue Theater and the Upper lobby are? I have to do it solo. Any suggestions from moms who have done this allot? Thinking of even hiring a baby sitter or bigger dancer to help out. Any tips or thoughts would be appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ask around at your dance school (NT) -- maybe a teen dancer would be available to serve as surrogate dance mom, 08:51:58 01/27/14 Mon If you haven't already, I would post this question on the MAR board (16850). You'll be likely to get knowledgeable responses from people with O'Rourke feis experience there. (NT) -- hope this helps, 10:14:52 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: Looking for Prelim U13 results form Horgan, anyone?
Author: rlm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:51:26 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Organizing an upcoming feis. I am wondering if other feis managers provide their volunteers free entry or waived family fee for the hours they volunteer at the school. Thinking this might help encourage families to help out.
Author: Thoughts? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:08:09 01/27/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I don't know if it's done, but it should be:) I would be more apt to volunteer my time if I didn't have to pay for my dancer's registration fee. (NT) -- ., 07:14:53 01/27/14 Mon Some do for sure. Ours never does. We give up hours of our time the day before setting up and working all day then breaking down. Would be a nice gesture! (NT) -- Tired mom, 07:44:16 01/27/14 Mon fees -- dm, 08:23:05 01/27/14 Mon It really isn't feasible to give up the fees. Most feis have a hard enough time anyway covering the expenses with all the fees they get. Most schools (On mid atl board) all require payment from their volunteers, and most of the schools require the parents to volunteer for the feis too. part of being in the school is you have to work the school feis. (NT) -- mom, 10:57:14 01/27/14 Mon Our school parents all have to work one 2 hour shift at our feis. Those of us who work all day at the feis pay normal registration fees for our dancers but do not have to pay the gate fee for ourselves. I would never expect anything for working 2 hours. (NT) -- srs, 13:15:50 01/27/14 Mon Thanks everyone! (NT) -- Op, 13:22:46 01/27/14 Mon I guess you also need to look at it like you would any other of child's activities. I am sure many of you volunteer/coach at your child's school, sport, band, etc activities. Many of those activities have fees associated with them as well. I think it is a way of getting involved and it's a good way for your child to see that it's good to help others. Also, you get to meet other dance families and for many newbies,you get to learn all about the crazy world of irish dance. (NT) -- Feis mom, 17:56:02 01/27/14 Mon I agree with you to a point but most of those activities are non profit. Any money made at a feis from gate fees to food that is donated goes to the TC and not the dancers. At least that is how it is -- at my school, 04:49:01 01/28/14 Tue It is a money maker for some schools (it's easy to tell which ones do it for profit), so for those schools, a little financial incentive would work. (NT) -- ., 10:15:37 01/28/14 Tue

Subject: Prelim U13 from Horgan?
Author: --- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:43:05 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Horgan Feis
Author: :) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:05:03 01/26/14 Sun Will Horgan Results be on Feisweb? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Never, This is a feis where if you want to know the results you (NT) -- need to attend the feis, 19:18:11 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: results for open u18 at Horgan please
Author: thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:37:57 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Mairead Barry 1st place (NT) -- Congrats :), 17:58:43 01/26/14 Sun happy for you Mairead! (NT) -- shamrock friends, 05:05:46 01/27/14 Mon any other results for this comp? (NT) -- thanks you!, 10:51:06 01/27/14 Mon There were 8 dancers. 4 placed. Results sheets only have competitor numbers no names. I think Ceili from Murray got 2nd? Don't remember the others. (NT) -- HTH, 14:29:34 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: I complained last time so only fair to come on and say thank you to Horgan School for well run feis today. My dd didn't place but it was nicely run and on time
Author: Thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:11:52 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank You (NT) -- mom, 17:57:50 01/26/14 Sun Very nice feis. Well run and a great venue. Thank you Horgan Academy! (NT) -- NE mom, 18:17:41 01/26/14 Sun I have a dd in PW and a dd in PC. I LOVED this feis! I found it very well run and actually fun! It was nice to have awards presented to the PW dancers (a first for us) and the flowers on the stage were a nice touch. Everyone was friendly and positive! The best part was being able to stay in the hotel right at the feis! Great feis, great venue, great hotel, great people. Thanks Horgan Feis committee!!! (NT) -- a Canadian mom, 16:23:04 01/28/14 Tue

Subject: Who won the oldest prelim today?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:23:23 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Keavy Nagle-Murphy from McInerney! Congrats! (NT) -- Fan, 21:54:16 01/26/14 Sun YAY, KEAVY!!! Huge congrats from your biggest fans! (NT) -- -Go Mac!!, 11:41:35 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: Open U12 results from Horgan?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:21:10 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Or Prelim U12? (NT) -- Hope it was a great day for all, 14:42:53 01/26/14 Sun Open under 13 and 14 too (NT) -- please, 14:44:34 01/26/14 Sun Open Under 14? (NT) -- .., 14:45:07 01/26/14 Sun Jolie 1 Chloe 2 Michaelann 3 (NT) -- .., 16:28:09 01/26/14 Sun open U12 only had 1 dancer today (NT) -- DM, 18:44:46 01/26/14 Sun OU15,,,,1. Paidin Wilson, 2. Caroline Leeber, 3. Natalie Vestergom, 4. Gianna Cheeseman....8 dancers in all...nice dancing ladies! (NT) -- Mom, 07:43:13 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: Horgan prelim u17 results, please
Author: . [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:53:22 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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U17 was combined with U18; girls only gave their first names and no names on results, so will be difficult to provide (NT) -- Sorry!, 14:47:37 01/26/14 Sun I believe Danielle from Lenihan came in 1st. Congrats! (NT) -- DM, 15:48:03 01/26/14 Sun Yeah Danielle (NT) -- ., 19:50:08 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: Results prelim u14 please...
Author: :) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:54:47 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1 Lea - McGough, 2 Meredith - Murray, 3 Colleen - Francis Academy, 4 Mackenzie - Lynn, 5 Molly - Heavey Quinn, 6 Cian - O'Grady Quinlan, 7 Ailis - Dunleavy Shaffer, 8 Catrina - Scoil Rince Saoirse, T9 Molly - Brady & Kaitlin - Inishfree (NT) -- 18 dancers, 21:59:25 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: Any Prelim U9 results?
Author: Thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:44:18 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: dd needs a new wig - preferably a Camelia Rose Kathleen
Author: Feis Mom 14 [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:16:56 01/26/14 Sun Does anyone know which vendors will be at the Shamrock feis? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Head for the world is usually there (NT) -- Hth, 14:26:11 01/26/14 Sun Yes it does! (NT) -- Thank you, 17:45:21 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: Any U17 Prelim results yet? Thank you
Author: ~*~ [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:50:05 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: VERY organized Horgan feis today! Loved the shamrock giftsd
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:27:40 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Results for Prelim U10.
Author: Unable to go [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:36:14 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Results for Prelim U10 at Horgan?
Author: couldn't attend this year [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:36:05 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1st place - T Summers (NT) -- Fay-Healy dancer, 08:39:05 01/26/14 Sun Congrats Teagan. Well done! (NT) -- Couldn't attend this time., 09:01:27 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: Results for Prelim U15 at Horgan?
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:32:03 01/26/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: 11 month old Gavin Doherty Dress for sale
Author: Majella [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:34:24 01/26/14 Sun http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Sligo/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/11-month-old-Gavin-Doherty-Dress-for-sale/3759 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Great job Horgan Feis Crew! On time or ahead all day!
Author: Simply wonderful, [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:24:50 01/25/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Any results for Prelim U17? (NT) -- dm, 21:13:30 01/25/14 Sat Champs are tomorrow (NT) -- Grades today, 00:50:23 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: Quincy Feis(Forbes School)- is open on Feisweb and accepting entries! Feis is March 30th in Quincy, MA
Author: Forbes [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:57:03 01/25/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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UPDATE the Syllabus and schedule on your web site please. You show 2013 (NT) -- ', 07:01:39 01/27/14 Mon

Subject: Need a guide to correct dress fitting and crystal glueing
Author: mk [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:44:34 01/25/14 Sat Experienced dance moms: Does anyone have a link or guide to correct fitting of a (champion) irish dance dress? E.g. where the skirt should break -- at waist, top of hip bone, variably for different styles? I need to advise a new tailor. Also, does anyone have suggestions for the best glue for attaching crystals to velvet? The hot glue seems to get brittle after awhile, and they pop off. Thanks very much! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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As far as glue E6000 (NT) -- :), 12:40:33 01/25/14 Sat Ask on the Celtic flame voy board for dressmakers. search voy and it should come up (NT) -- --, 15:50:04 01/25/14 Sat Gem tac, no smell easy to use! Used gem tac for 17 years 3 dancers. Numerous costumes and vests (NT) -- Happy gem tac, 16:45:22 01/25/14 Sat I use a 2:1 bodice to skirt ratio when sewing dresses, that seems to work. -- Sewing mom, 17:02:10 01/25/14 Sat Thank you - very useful -- mk, 07:56:32 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: North Shore Feis is now accepting entries via Feisweb
Author: Feis Secretary [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:07:31 01/24/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: North Shore Feis..can anyone comfim the date? Feisweb has it 3/9..Official schedule has it on 3/2
Author: confused [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:49:45 01/24/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Bremmer's FB has it listed as 3/9. The "official" listing on the NAFC website is only updated on a monthly basis. Must have had a problem getting the venue for the specified date. -- link inside to Bremmer's FB, 19:03:35 01/24/14 Fri Further down this page is a post that Sheila Bremer put up a couple of weeks ago, stating that the feis will be on March 9. I've copied and pasted her exact message inside for you: -- hth, 19:27:22 01/24/14 Fri thank you (NT) -- !, 07:18:44 01/25/14 Sat Where can I find the sylabus?? (NT) -- Thx, 13:59:31 01/25/14 Sat schedule question -- Monica, 16:07:44 01/25/14 Sat Looking at the 2012 NSF stage, schedule Novice U8 was scheduled for 10:45 on Stage 4 (more inside) -- Sorry the 2012 stage schedule was all I could find... Good Luck!, 06:41:36 01/26/14 Sun Syllabus is posted on our website at www.bremerschoolofirishdance.com. Schedule will depend on numbers. (NT) -- Feis Secretary, 16:28:58 01/26/14 Sun

Subject: First time attending this feis. The syllabus indicates that all prelims are in the morning. From past experience, does anyone know if they generally run it yongest to oldest or vice versa? Thank you
Author: Shamrock feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:09:51 01/24/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It has been random in the past; there are 2 prelim stages in the gym that run simultaneously (i.e., U13 and U15 may be paired and U12 and U14 may be paired if they share a musician). (NT) -- They run pretty quickly, 10:25:37 01/24/14 Fri last year the first two groups up at 8:30 a.m. were U14 and U15 (NT) -- Its a very well run feis., 11:37:35 01/24/14 Fri If you go look at Feisweb, you probably will see the times that comps were tabulated last year. If I remember correctly all prelims were done in the morning in the gym and then all the grades started after that. (NT) -- Love Shamrock feis., 17:17:42 01/24/14 Fri

Subject: Looking for more of a relax look hair piece for my daughter, not so much from a vendor. Are there any stores near the Braintree area that anybody is aware of that sell cheap side hair buns?
Author: Thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:02:37 01/23/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I bought one at a Sally Hansen beauty in CT. Maybe there is one near you or online? (NT) -- Hth, 16:26:14 01/23/14 Thu Also checkout cheerleaderhairpieces.com. (NT) -- Prices very reasonable, work great for ID, 09:00:00 01/24/14 Fri

Subject: Andrea Yates Dress for sale $150 ! Would suit a 12-13 year old

Author: bostondress@gmail.com [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 09:12:17 01/23/14 Thu Stunning cranberry, green and white Andrea Yates Dress for sale! Dress is in great condition with minimal wear and no odor. It has been stored flat on a bed in a smoke free home. This dress has excellent stage presence; it truly sparkles and stands out. It was worn by a champ dancer, but it would excellent dress for a new dancer, local parades or St. Patrick's day performances. Bloomers and head piece are included. http://www.dance.net/topic/10165727/1/Dresses-Costumes/Andrea-Yates-Dress-for-sale-150-Would-suit-a-12-13-year-old.html&replies=0 Price $150 (USD) Willing to accept all reasonable offers. Measurements (in inches): Total Length- 28.0 Chest- 28.0 Waist- 26.0 Sleeves- 18.0 Shoulder to Shoulder- 12.5 Previously worn by a 12 year old dancer. Additional images are included here-> http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/bostondress/library/Andrea%20Yates%20Dress [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Today is the last day to sign up for the Shamrock Winter Feis, it must be post marked by today to be entered.
Author: Shannon [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:20:17 01/23/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Love your feis; so sad we won't be attending this year due to an injury. Hope you have a great day! (NT) -- mom with a very sad dd, 08:52:52 01/23/14 Thu Entries Closed on FeisWeb -- Parent, 09:20:24 01/23/14 Thu

Subject: What are the vendors at the Horgan feis ?
Author: Looking for a wig vendor [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:41:56 01/22/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have never seen vendors at a Horgan feis. (NT) -- old mom, 19:40:28 01/22/14 Wed

Subject: Pender keady marks? Do they do them? New to this...tx
Author: Newbie [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:29:07 01/22/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Marks were given out free at the feis (NT) -- noname, 06:04:11 01/23/14 Thu I guess a lesson learned for me lol, AB dancer and sometimes have gotten them emailed, didn't even know you could get them right there (NT) -- Newbie, 06:27:28 01/23/14 Thu They are usually emailed when it is a feisweb feis. (NT) -- can't remember if it was!, 11:48:24 01/23/14 Thu Caution! Only if Alan is hired to do Grade Tabulations, an option to each feis (NT) -- Jim, 17:02:16 01/23/14 Thu

Subject: Shamrock Feis Question
Author: First time going to this feis [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:12:21 01/22/14 Wed Are the grades split at the Shamrock Feis? If yes, at what number of dancers? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Shamrock -- Dance mom, 06:13:24 01/23/14 Thu One more question... -- Dance Mom 2, 07:37:47 01/23/14 Thu Yes, 2 1sts were awarded in the <11 Novice Reel with 40 dancers. See FeisWeb results and then select Shamrock`13, then click on Grades at the top (NT) -- Jim, 17:20:54 01/23/14 Thu I guess it all depends on your attitude. My dd's favorite comps back in the grades days were the ones where there were 35 or 40 dancers and only one first was given. Meant more to her than the ones earned in smaller groups or where more than one first was awarded. (NT) -- a different view, 08:24:32 01/23/14 Thu Good point -- Competition can only make you better, 09:34:25 01/23/14 Thu More -- Dance mom, 11:23:07 01/23/14 Thu I can totally see that happening -- Dance Mom 2, 11:35:55 01/23/14 Thu I don't think the feis committee would tell other parents children to be quiet you should be doing that yourselves (NT) -- Grow up, 17:00:56 01/31/14 Fri

Subject: 6 month old Doire Dress fits girls size 8
Author: So sad to part with this darling first solo! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:28:09 01/22/14 Wed This dress will be at Shamrock School Feis. http://www.dance.net/topic/10166828/1/Dresses-Costumes/6-Month-old-custom-Doire-Dress-Fits-7-8-year-old-This-dress-pops-on-stage.html&replies=0 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That is a beautiful dress and dd too! (NT) -- good luck, 17:02:30 01/22/14 Wed The Post for this dress has been edited. -- New Link inside., 01:55:08 01/23/14 Thu

Subject: O'Rourke Feis

Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 13:44:28 01/22/14 Wed Our 2014 stage schedule can be found on our website http://orourkeirishdancefoundation.org/StageSchedulePubllic2014.pdf We have made every effort to get it out to you as early as possible. Please also note, we reserve the right to make any time change and/or stage change on the day of the event. All these changes are made to insure the competition as a whole is a success! Please check our website/blog a few days before the feis starts to see if any updates have been made to the schedule and for more info about our feis!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Elegant Black & White Dress for sale; made by Geraldine Taylor, Belfast. Bust 33.5", waist 27" and length 32.5/33". Excellent condition. Worn only a handful of times. Asking £650ono + postage.
Author: ID Mum [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:37:32 01/22/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Open to reasonable offers! Beautiful dress and in excellent condition. Please email if interested (NT) -- ID Mum, 03:21:29 02/08/14 Sat

Subject: 23rd Annual Bob Gabor CNY Feis

Author: CNY Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 20:23:13 01/21/14 Tue The 23rd annual Bob Gabor CNY Feis will be held on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at the Horticulture Building on the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Registration is now open on Feisweb.com! We do not use the message boards to communicate information about our feis. Please visit our website at www.cnyfeis.com for the syllabus and other information. We will continue to update the website as information becomes available. If you have specific questions, please email our feis committee at cnyfeis@gmail.com . We are excited this year to be offering: 4 stages for prelim and open champs unique HANDMADE pottery for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizewinner, as well as ALL Prelim and Open Champ placements sashes for top 3 in Open Champ and 1st place Prelim Prelim Contemporary Set competitions round awards for Open Champs! Our official hotel of choice is the Maplewood Inn, which is offering a feis rate of $89/night. https://www.reservations-page.com/C00584/H09976/be.ashx?pc=CNYFEIS Please contact us via email with any questions! CNY Feis Committee [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Black and neon green dress for sale!
Author: motivated seller [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:35:53 01/21/14 Tue Great bargain with great value! Would fit a petite 11-13 year old dancer. Pictures and measurements are in the link. http://www.dance-again.com/X1128b.html Thanks for taking a look! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: When will national schedule be posted
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 02:31:50 01/21/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They have posted that a daily schedule and hotel info will be posted by January 31. (NT) -- a few more days!, 04:07:16 01/21/14 Tue Link inside to the website where updated information will be posted -- ~Kris, 05:39:09 01/21/14 Tue

Subject: Horgan feis schedule
Author: Caroline [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:14:11 01/19/14 Sun Does anyone know when the schedule for Horgan will be posted? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Grades schedule is posted (NT) -- Mom, 18:00:34 01/21/14 Tue Both day schedules are posted now! (NT) -- ID Mom, 09:10:45 01/22/14 Wed

Subject: Results for OU15
Author: Dm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:27:05 01/19/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It looks like it was combined with U16 from the picture. (NT) -- Hth, 18:06:18 01/19/14 Sun . Gianna Cheesman, 2.Ally m 3. Claire Murray- McRitchie, 4. Hayley Kirk, 5T Brianna Genthe/Mackenzie Murray 6. Kayla Mc Mennamin, 7 ? 9. Caroline Murphy 10. Erin Carunchio, 11 Kate Babcock (NT) -- Congrats girls!, 21:12:35 01/19/14 Sun Judges? (NT) -- Who judged u15/16? Thanks!, 14:39:57 01/20/14 Mon 1-Clare Murray 2- Gianna Cheeseman 3- Paidan Wilson (NT) -- Top 3, 07:38:57 01/20/14 Mon I think that one is from PKA saturday, the top result is from KKO on Sunday. (NT) -- thanks for posting, 08:20:15 01/20/14 Mon

Subject: Will results for the KO feis be posted any where?
Author: Thanks in advance. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:02:05 01/19/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I don't know the answer, but they have posted a photo of each group at awards, which you can see on their facebook page (link inside). That won't give you names of course, but if you know the dancers by sight it will at least show you who placed, and who ended up where on the podium. -- hoping this helps you, 16:03:45 01/19/14 Sun That did help. (NT) -- Thank you., 17:38:44 01/19/14 Sun Grades seem to be posted, but no champs; would love to see the results; #217 photo is too crowded to tell (NT) -- Wondering, 09:12:04 01/22/14 Wed Grade results were only posted for the A part of the splits. (NT) -- hoping that efeis adds the B groups as well. U11 PW specificaly., 14:25:41 01/25/14 Sat

Subject: Sent check last week for Shamrock feis, still not on Paid entry list on Feisweb
Author: Any idea if they haven't put up all the entries yet? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:50:46 01/19/14 Sun thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I contacted school by e mail. and received two very quickly response . I am sure if you don't see it today . then e mail school I know they are very busy -- sean, 06:28:22 01/20/14 Mon for those of you who are still not marked as paid but have mailed your check please email shannon at shamrockbarry@att.net with your dancer name and comp #s and she will check into it. As of right now she has none to be entered as paid. (NT) -- thanks Shannon, 10:08:50 01/20/14 Mon

Subject: Nationals 2013 U8 and U9 did Reel, Jig and TS. Is it the same every year or do they switch as well?
Author: Just wondering [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:05:05 01/19/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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same every year (NT) -- -, 10:59:37 01/19/14 Sun

Subject: Feis at the Beach is open for registration

Author: FAB Committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 04:34:31 01/19/14 Sun The 3rd annual Feis at the Beach will be held on April 5th, 2014 at the beautiful, state of the art Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. Registration will open on Feisweb.com on Sunday, January 19th. Here is a link to our webpage which is currently being updated http://cumminsschool.com/feisatthebeach/ Here is our hotel link: https://aws.passkey.com/event/10814105/owner/10243/home Many of our families also found that condos were an affordable option. You can search for condos on vrbo.com. We will also have a realtor who will have condos available for the weekend. Info will be forwarded when available. Because Easter is late this year, we had to move the Feis as few weeks earlier. Although we were told differently when we booked the April 5th date last year, we have recently found out that Morey's Piers (the rides) will NOT be open the weekend of the Feis. However, there is an indoor waterpark right in Wildwood. http://www.montegobayresortnj.com There will also be a few family friendly pubs that will have live Irish music and food for the weekend, and a DJ for the kids. And of course you can still walk and dance on the beach, and get pictures in front of the famous Wildwood sign. We will once again have out champ awards overlooking the beach. We will also be adding round awards for prelim dancers this year. Please contact us with any questions! We hope to see you down the shore! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Pender Keady Feis Champ Results
Author: Jim M [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:32:50 01/19/14 Sun Grade Results Here - pdf format [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Champ Results Are posted at FeisWeb.Com (Sorry, GRADE Results were done by Committee & will NOT be there) (NT) -- Jim M, 03:51:59 01/19/14 Sun Jim, the link you posted that says "Grade Results Here" doesn't work. Just wanted you to know. (NT) -- Jim M fan, 07:19:29 01/19/14 Sun pk grade results -- another fan, 15:33:28 01/22/14 Wed

Subject: Anyone have top 3 for OC U 12 PK feis please
Author: & thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:52:18 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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PK U12 OC girls top 3 -- Laura, 07:52:50 01/19/14 Sun

Subject: PU12 results?
Author: Please [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:52:17 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any open u18 and 18+
Author: Left early [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:39:12 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Open u13 results
Author: --- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:19:49 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1) K. Methven (Broesler), 2) F. Dougherty (Broesler), 3) C. Blomberg (Goulding), 4T) D. Duran (Doherty Petri), 4T) R. Flicker (OGQ), 5) S. Bucknam (Murray), 6) A. Segar (Broesler), 7) E. Fargo (Fitzpatrick) (NT) -- HTH, 19:34:12 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: PKA OU16 results, please, if anyone has the time?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:05:59 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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does anyone know if results might be posted anywhere? (NT) -- thanks, 20:32:28 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: PKA U14 prelim?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:59:43 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Ryan - Pender Keady, Phelan - Lynn, Liberta - Broesler (NT) -- top 3, 22:53:46 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: OU15 results please?
Author: thank you! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:25:42 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Please post if you know any u10 prelim placers. Missed this feis. thanks so much
Author: po [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:11:32 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1 Molly Humphrey, 2 Erin Eustace, 3 Erin Hieb, 4 Mellissa Vivenzio, 5 Maread Gallagher -- mk, 18:50:52 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Any prelim u13 and prelim u14 results from PKA?
Author: . [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:41:26 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Prelim U13 inside -- Nt, 18:37:30 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Oldest Open results??
Author: Thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:12:36 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Can anyone give me directions to sorting the competition numbers and such from the competitor list to an excel doc.
Author: Gmom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:04:53 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What I do is highlight the whole list, then I just go to Data, then hit Sort and then pick which column i want to sort by; I usually first sort by school name to see who's going from ours, then by competition # to see who dd will be dancing with. (NT) -- hth, 17:24:30 01/18/14 Sat I just find the competition number my daughter is dancing and do a "find on this page" search right on the paid entry web page for that number. It tells me how many times that number's on the page (the number of competitors) and if I wanted to, I could find each time the number's listed & find the individual dancers in the comp. (NT) -- dancer's mom, 19:21:14 01/18/14 Sat Thank you very much! (NT) -- Gmom, 05:57:52 01/19/14 Sun

Subject: Prelim u13 results from PKA?
Author: --- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:46:28 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Horgan Feis
Author: ? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:35:59 01/18/14 Sat anyone know the vendors for the horgan feis? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Horgan typically does not have vendors (NT) -- idmom, 16:01:17 01/18/14 Sat No they had one feis years back at a hotel that had vendors...but they do not have vendor anymore (NT) -- no vendors, 17:47:47 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Any results from prelim u15 at pka feis?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:11:31 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Pu15 Tripanne M, Lindsey N, Izzy Coughlin, Meghan C, Nicole S, Mary D, Brooke M, Shannon K, and Keri V. In order 1-9 (NT) -- Nice comp, 14:45:43 01/18/14 Sat Oops didnt mean to put last names. (NT) -- Dont do that usually., 14:47:18 01/18/14 Sat Congrats trip!!! Your ct fans :) (NT) -- Mom, 16:40:00 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Girls OU16 results please?
Author: From PKA [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:08:58 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Results for Open U11 Girls from PKA anyone? Thanks!
Author: Dm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:34:29 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1st -Doody (Broesler) 2nd Sulger (PK) 3rd Sheridan (Petri) (NT) -- top 3, 16:31:37 01/18/14 Sat 4th Clark (lynn), 5th Boyd (ORourke), 6th Sheehan (McDade-Cara), 7th Denys (lynn), 8th ? (NT) -- Linda, 19:56:27 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Girls u14 and u15 results from Pender-Keady?
Author: -- [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:27:30 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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prelims or open? (NT) -- doesnt say, 13:55:01 01/18/14 Sat Opens please! :) (NT) -- thanks, 13:58:46 01/18/14 Sat OU14: c Goode 1, c Maurer 2, s Betten 3 (NT) -- Top 3 (Beautiful group), 16:00:45 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Broesler Grade Exams and Feis

Author: Eileen Paulson, TCRG [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 12:46:59 01/18/14 Sat The Broesler School will be hosting grade exams on Friday, Feb. 21st, the night before our feis at the same venue as our feis. We will be offering grades 1-9. All registration information and general information about the grades is posted on our website, www.broesler.com. There are a limited number of spots so please register soon if you are interested. Questions.........please email me. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Pender keady feis running on time ?
Author: Curious [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:30:37 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Stage. 5/6 appears to be. On lunch break.. (NT) -- :), 11:42:35 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: No offense, but please don't practice in your hotel room. The people under you are trying to sleep. Yes, I know they probably won't get this, but it is worth saying for future reference.
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:00:45 01/18/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Call the front desk, they will call the room and that usually works. (NT) -- Hath, 07:19:47 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Traffic alert on Route 15
Author: Exhausted mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:55:45 01/17/14 Fri I don't know if this will pertain to tomorrow, but there were two areas of construction on Route 15 tonight which added an extra 45 minutes to our drive. The hotel did not know about it, so I don't know if it is only night work and will be gone in the morning, but I wanted to let everyone know that is headed for the Pender Keady Feis. The two areas were around exits 33 and 36. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yes!! so annoying and it's been going on for months. I've only experienced it on weekday nights however. After 7 or 8 pm. (NT) -- CT, 21:01:58 01/17/14 Fri

Subject: Pender Keady feis contact
Author: Marie Moore trophy chair [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:54:10 01/17/14 Fri Hi- I am looking for a PK feis contact but did not see one on the syllabus. Does anyone have one? Just want to make sure it is ok for 2-3 marie moore perpetuals to be left at entry table for a mom from marie moore to pick up. Some last minute changes to plans. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If you like, you can have them dropped at head for the worlds booth. (NT) -- Sharon W, 20:43:50 01/17/14 Fri

Subject: Are there any dance schools near UMass Amherst?
Author: ?? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:08:59 01/17/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cassin Academy -- Dancer, 07:35:11 01/20/14 Mon

Subject: Can anyone in CT give me a good idea if this rain/snow coming in is a big deal, or just something like light show showers? Im from out of region and its hard to tell from weather.com if there is a storm, or just them being cautious.
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:26:41 01/17/14 Fri Trying to figure out whether to get a hotel room there tonight, instead of driving up to a feis in the morning through bad weather. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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High of 39 tomorrow, not too worried (NT) -- ctmama, 08:02:36 01/17/14 Fri I just checked Weather.com for you. There's only a 30% chance of precipitation, and it's rain/snow showers if it does happen, and 39F. Nothing there to be concerned about, they're not even talking any snow accumulation. Link inside to constantly updated forecasts for New Canaan, CT -- reader, 08:49:56 01/17/14 Fri Thanks! We have a 3-4 hour drive to the feis and I didn't want to drive it in the snow and be late for the feis! (NT) -- Mom, 10:06:50 01/17/14 Fri

Subject: what time will doors open for the Pender Keady feis?
Author: mom of 2 dancers [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:39:53 01/16/14 Thu we want to come early to warm up. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Can anyone tell me if it is ok to bring chairs to the PK feis? Is there much room for "camping"? (NT) -- thanks, 19:20:42 01/17/14 Fri yes there is room on the side hallways and in some of the gyms. (NT) -- have a seat, 21:05:21 01/17/14 Fri

Subject: Pender Keady Vendors and Schedule
Author: -Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:52:25 01/16/14 Thu The Committee reserves the right to start up to half hour ahead of scheduled times should we run early. Please note nothing will start before 8:45am. Vendors for the feis will be: Fay's Shoes Rutherford Shoes Head For The World I Shop Irish Dance Bling Dippin Dots [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank you for the heads up!!!! Coming from a distance so I appreciate this. Helps with planning, especially as they are talking about snow showers Sat morning in my area. (Last time they said showers, it was two inches and a real mess!) (NT) -- Appreciative mom, 14:12:57 01/16/14 Thu Ugh we are coming from a distance too. I've been watching weather all week and trying to decide whether to get a hotel the night before. In the end, we are now driving up because the snow was not supposed to happen. Hope it doesn't!!! (NT) -- good luck driving too, 15:30:12 01/16/14 Thu Thanks. I think we are going to go up tonight and stay just in case. I was really hoping to save the money, but I rather be safe then chance it. (NT) -- Safe driving to you too!, 06:28:29 01/17/14 Fri Thanks, I'm still on the fence. Checking weather now and will have to see. But i really prefer driving up the morning of. :-) (NT) -- safe travels everyone, 07:21:38 01/17/14 Fri

Subject: PKA Feis - vendors? Is there a list?
Author: Need shoes [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:02:51 01/15/14 Wed Will Rutherfords be there this weekend? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Rutherford and Fay's will both be there (NT) -- Committee, 09:09:21 01/15/14 Wed Other vendors? (NT) -- please and thank you, 09:16:28 01/15/14 Wed Head for the World (?) is usually there (NT) -- ctmama, 13:07:48 01/15/14 Wed

Subject: *FORBES FEIS*~Sunday, March 30th, Quincy, MA. Entries will be on FEISWEB
Author: Forbes School of Irish Dance [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:57:27 01/14/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yay! (NT) -- :-), 22:18:09 01/14/14 Tue Looking forward to spending the day with the Forbes sisters! (NT) -- ;), 14:29:36 01/15/14 Wed

Subject: Can someone please post the list of feisanna in New England for February and March? Are there any at all?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:41:31 01/14/14 Tue * [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Link inside -- ., 17:53:01 01/14/14 Tue Complete list for the year on Gilleoghan's Feiseanna page: http://www.gilleoghan.com/feiseanna.html (NT) -- hth, 23:31:40 01/14/14 Tue It's a very short list for NE in those two months. Shamrock Feis on Feb 2nd, Forbes Feis on March 30th. (NT) -- that's all, 07:25:11 01/15/14 Wed No Bremer Feis this year ?? -- id fan, 08:25:40 01/15/14 Wed Actually I just found a post further down this page from Sheila, saying the Bremer feis is on for March 9th. I'm pasting her message inside for you: -- hth, 09:21:11 01/15/14 Wed Any info about Hansen Keohane? (NT) -- love that one!, 10:45:56 01/15/14 Wed Murray on Memorial Day Weekend? Hmmm.... I wish it wasn't on the holiday weekend:(. (NT) -- ., 15:52:28 01/15/14 Wed Thought it was always? It's gotten me out of cookouts with my in-laws! (NT) -- :), 21:42:49 01/15/14 Wed I think it was one week earlier, in years past. (NT) -- ., 08:00:05 01/16/14 Thu Murray has Never been Memorial Day weekend- last year was may 19 and mem day was may 26. (NT) -- Always work the feis, 13:44:40 01/16/14 Thu Yes, O'Shea held the Memorial Day weekend date for years. Murray had held it the weekend after the Mother's Day feis each year its' been held. (NT) -- NH mom, 06:31:23 01/17/14 Fri All I know is that it was in NH and it was a good excuse to get out of an in-law gathering. (NT) -- :), 18:42:52 01/17/14 Fri hansen keohane -- dd, 05:28:32 01/18/14 Sat

Subject: Can a dancer who used to be CLRG but went to a different platform go back to CLRG? Are they eligible to go for their TC someday?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:21:46 01/14/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes you can come back to CLRG. You may have a 6 month ban, but I'm not sure of the details of that - or if it would occur. But yes you certainly can come back! (NT) -- welcome, 05:21:30 01/15/14 Wed They would be eligible to get their TC someday after returning to CLRG. Two very prominent NE teachers were with a different org at one point (NT) -- Ss, 09:41:34 01/15/14 Wed

Subject: Can tc's move a dancer from prelim to open at their discretion if they are over U9, or must they earn 2 firsts no matter what?
Author: wondering [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:55:27 01/14/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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From my experience, TC's can do pretty much anything they like; most wouldn't as the odds of the dancer placing in open are not great if they can't get their firsts to get out of prelim. If on the odd chance they do place in open, maybe they were really ready. If it doesn't take anything away from my dancer, I really don't worry about it. If it was my dd that was being moved, I would be much more concerned about her being ready. (NT) -- my opinion, 14:09:24 01/14/14 Tue According to the rules, they must earn their firsts no matter what. There is no 'legal' TC discretion there. Also they cannot send dancers over u9 to NANS if they do not have their prelim firsts OR have NQd at the O. (NT) -- hth, 14:46:11 01/14/14 Tue They cannot. Yes, two firsts needed to move up. (NT) -- ., 17:55:18 01/14/14 Tue If they do bend the rules.. They must dance in open after nationals (NT) -- Mom, 21:46:28 01/14/14 Tue ...and there may be someone there who may file a complaint that the dancer isn't qualified for Open. (NT) -- make sure your TC knows what he/she is doing, 07:19:18 01/15/14 Wed I personally feel that U9 is so arbitrary and that the tc should have the ability to place a dancer where they feel s/he belongs without being seen as bending the rules. Just wondered. (NT) -- thanks, 06:15:11 01/15/14 Wed I disagree. I think everyone should have to earn their firsts. A few years back a Boston school sent 4 unqualified Prelims to NANS. They didn't have the required firsts and they hadn't qualified at the NEO. The cheating caused quite a commotion, especially when one of the 4 tried to feis as a prelim afterward. (NT) -- *, 07:28:35 01/15/14 Wed I agree with this for the grade levels but not the move from PC to OC... -- ., 09:29:21 01/15/14 Wed I think U8 and U9 are teacher discretion because the dancers cannot qualify for worlds at the level. Once they are U10, they need to qualify to go to Oireachtas or NANs because they can qualify for Worlds. Of course, that's just my guess. (NT) -- ..., 19:29:06 01/16/14 Thu

Subject: PENDER - KEADY FEIS SCHEDULE AND COMPETITOR LIST
Author: -Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:08:33 01/13/14 Mon The PKA feis schedule and competitor list have now been posted on our website www.penderkeady.com If you have a used dress you would like to sell at our feis, please print the dress room form as well and fill out and bring with you, cost is $5 and we will not allow dresses for sale to be hung around the school, they need to be in this room. Please note , we have had several requests to combine the Prizewinner Under 7 and the Prizewinner under 8 competitions because they both have under 5 dancers and we will be honoring this request. Prizewinner Under 7 dancers will dance up in the Under 8 category. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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With your schedule you have exact times listed for Prelim comps. Does this mean these comps won't start before these times? Or is it more of just a guideline? We are coming from far away and want to know how to plan. (NT) -- thanks, 11:04:19 01/14/14 Tue good point there were a lot of no shows at Cara (NT) -- wondering too, 13:44:19 01/14/14 Tue Thanks SO much! Can you please also let us know what vendors you will have? (NT) -- Thanks again, love an early schedule!, 17:53:28 01/14/14 Tue

Subject: Broesler 2014 Feis closing

Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 18:00:16 01/13/14 Mon We are just about at our cap and will be closing. If you have registered but haven't sent your payment please do so right away. We will be cleaning up the unpaid entries to allow for new registrations if spots are available. All payments received through today have been posted. Please direct any questions to broeslerfeis@verizon.net [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Now Seeking Superior Skilled Female Irish Dancer

Author: Paul Russell [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 13:31:55 01/13/14 Mon Visit http://www.talentsearchbgw.com/irishdancer.html to apply online. Applicants must be available to begin rehearsals by March 1, 2014. • Must be of Open Championship level preferably World Qualifier or equivalent standard. • Previous show experience and/or a background in performing arts are highly sought. • Please provide a full length photo and head shot. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Resume Information: • Name, address, phone and email address. • Height. • Schools attended including Irish dance schools. • Summary of most notable competition achievements. • List of show experience. DVD/VIDEO Requirements: • Hard shoe - Jig and/or Hornpipe - at least 32 bars (Two steps, right and left). No more than 48 bars required. • Soft shoe - Reel for boys & Reel and/or Slip Jig for girls. 32 bars is adequate. • A short a cappella piece and/or a Treble Reel - Two steps, right and left. • If applicable, please include a clip of your professional Irish dance show performances. • We must be able to see the full body of the dancers in the recording at all times. • DVD’s and photos will not be returned. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Forbes Hansen Feis
Author: Sue (:)) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:34:02 01/13/14 Mon Any idea what months these Feis will be held? If being held... Not listed .. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hansen Keohane in April. Forbes in March. (NT) -- fyi, 14:18:25 01/14/14 Tue

Subject: Is the Quincy feis out for February?
Author: any help appreciated! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:01:33 01/13/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Heard it's in March this year. Waiting for confirmation myself, (NT) -- ., 10:46:56 01/13/14 Mon March 30th (NT) -- idt, 15:27:54 01/13/14 Mon

Subject: irish dance teachers in the berkshires, western mass
Author: kelly [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:39:10 01/12/14 Sun Hi! I am looking for Irish step dancing classes in/near the Berkshires in western Massachusetts...My 6year old daughter is interested in starting classes...any suggestions would be most appreciated! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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McDermott is about 45 mins away. (NT) -- DD, 14:50:30 01/12/14 Sun Cassin Academy is about 50 minutes away (NT) -- DD, 05:14:00 01/13/14 Mon

Subject: Will a competitor list be posted soon for the Horgan Feis?
Author: would love to see one [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:16:23 01/11/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not unless they are suddenly doing things differently. Can't put words in mouths, but no. (NT) -- hth, 18:27:20 01/11/14 Sat

Subject: Is Pender Keady schedule out yet?
Author: DM [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:30:11 01/11/14 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Typically schedules are posted the Wed. or Thurs. prior to the feis -- I see it's not on their website yet, 20:34:06 01/12/14 Sun It's on Saturday not Sunday, I hope they don't wait until Thursday (NT) -- Mom, 20:48:13 01/12/14 Sun Schedule is posted on website (NT) -- hth, 04:17:14 01/13/14 Mon Thank you Pender-Keady for posting a schedule so early!!! Its our first time attending and I'm so excited to see we won't need a hotel the night before. Thanks!!! (NT) -- thanks for easy planning, 10:12:34 01/13/14 Mon Yes! Thank you PK organizers, but please change the date on your list of competitors to 1/18 instead of 1/19. I just thought I had to change my life around for a Sunday feis Lol! (NT) -- Dmom, 12:16:15 01/13/14 Mon Thank you for letting us know, the date on the competitor list will be changed imminently (NT) -- Committee, 20:04:28 01/13/14 Mon

Subject: Worlds - Hilton hotel
Author: DDmom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:37:02 01/10/14 Fri Did anyone book a hotel room at the venue in London that they will not be using? I actually need 2 rooms but I will start with one. Thanks!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hahaha...this is too funny (NT) -- Mommy, 14:37:09 01/11/14 Sat why is this funny? -- ?, 15:21:58 01/11/14 Sat cause everything has been booked since August basically (NT) -- DD, 16:03:00 01/11/14 Sat FYI-They recently opened up additional rooms-not sure of availability now though... -- ?, 17:26:50 01/11/14 Sat

Subject: Wow, Great Pictures Ladies, ever wonder why people post soooooo many pictures of themselves!!!!!!!!
Author: ya, you are beautiful [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:21:03 01/09/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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????? (NT) -- ??, 21:21:43 01/09/14 Thu Because Worlds are coming and their biggest threats cannot dance due to adjudicator conflicts, it is no longer about the dancing. (NT) -- Over it, 04:37:04 01/10/14 Fri Um, what? There are no pictures on here, so why are you posting this here? No idea what you are talking about. (NT) -- ., 07:42:36 01/10/14 Fri Please OP explain because your post is totally irreverent!! (NT) -- Me, 18:37:15 01/10/14 Fri I was thinking it was irrelevant (NT) -- sounds like someone's jealous, 20:58:15 01/10/14 Fri and this is why we dont have nice things (NT) -- gay dancing lad, 14:48:07 01/11/14 Sat Where are these pictures posted it is not on any VOY website. I would love to see what you are talking is it a magazine they are on? or where. I would love to see them? I know who posted this on here but I would like to know what they mean? or referring to! (NT) -- DD-Mom, 04:56:55 01/15/14 Wed

Subject: CUSTOM-MADE SOLO DANCING COSTUME RAFFLE

Author: McLOUGHLIN SCHOOL [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 18:15:07 01/09/14 Thu The McLoughlin School of Irish Dancing is hosting a raffle for a Custom Costume by Eire Designs. Tickets are $20. Tickets will be available at the Cara Feis this weekend and the Pender-Keady Feis next weekend by contacting Karen Conway (Feis Musician). You can also obtain tickets by emailing the school website at: mcloughlinschool dot com or contacting any of the teachers. Thank you for your support. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock Feis....anyone have contact email for this feis...dont seem to see it on sylabus.
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:05:32 01/09/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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shamrockbarry@att.net (NT) -- found it easily on school web site, 11:41:15 01/09/14 Thu thanks i just checked sylabus for a feis email...usually they are different , but will try this .... (NT) -- thanks, 12:59:19 01/09/14 Thu

Subject: GRADE EXAMS: OSC is offering the grade exams Sunday, January 26 in Watertown, MA. The examiner is Yvonne Kelly from Canada. If anyone is interested in taking them please contact Lisa Chaplin at osheachaplin@hotmail.com ASAP. We will also be offering them again in August.Thanks
Author: OSC [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:04:05 01/08/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Okay, please forgive my stupidity, but I just received DD's dancer card in the mail and I want to double check that it is for the Pender Keady feis and not the Tarrytown Feis as we are signed up for both of them. I suspect that it is PK, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks.
Author: Aimee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:41:20 01/08/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Check the competition numbers on the card against each feis syllsbus (NT) -- hth, 11:47:06 01/08/14 Wed Does Pender Keady post a competitor list or any kind of schedule?? (NT) -- thanks, 12:10:13 01/08/14 Wed PKA doesn't post a competitor list, but comps are usually a good size. Dd loves this feis because the competition is stiff and the groups are large. Syllabus says final stage schedule will be posted at www.pender-keady.com. It is the norm in this region for schedules to be posted by the Wednesday night prior to the feis, so you should see one within the week. (NT) -- hth, 08:28:49 01/09/14 Thu I don't think PK sends out their dancer cards (NT) -- mom, 03:29:06 01/09/14 Thu Yes I think I do recall them saying they would if you included an envelope. We didn't opt for that (NT) -- -, 06:16:30 01/09/14 Thu I had the same issue when we used to Feis frequently. What I would do is write name of the Feis in lower left corner of the SASE. (NT) -- Good luck!, 06:18:21 01/09/14 Thu Since a lot of feis use the same number system for comps the numbers may be the same. If the cfard includes what stage & what # dance you are then cross reference it to the stage schedule. (NT) -- sometimes they include the feis initials also on the card, 08:22:47 01/09/14 Thu OP, the PKA syllabus says "If you wish your comp number mailed, please enclose a No. 10 self-addressed stamped envelope". The Tarrytown feis uses online registration and the syllabus does not offer the SASE option, so it's safe to assume the card you got is for PKA. (NT) -- hth, 08:26:39 01/09/14 Thu Thanks everyone. I think it is PK as Tarrytown's numbers are different. I love the idea of putting the name of the feis on the envelope!!! Thanks again! (NT) -- OP, 12:34:08 01/09/14 Thu Look at the envelope and see where it was post marked (NT) -- Mom, 10:00:48 01/11/14 Sat Thanks, I actually did that before asking the question and it was postmarked NY...which left me baffled! LOL Hence the question! But that was a great idea in theory!!!! :) (NT) -- OP, 15:29:31 01/11/14 Sat

Subject: Idaes for how to get higher on toes?
Author: dm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:23:22 01/08/14 Wed DD seems to be dancing lower on her toes then ever. She does not seem to be aware of it, and will insist that she is high on toes. Recently made it to Prelim and the difference is quite noticeable. Can't tape her while at feis to show her. Any ideas for exercises, tips etc. will be appreciated. Thank you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Why don't you tape her practicing at home, and show her that? I did that with dd when she was doing something else that I knew was affecting her placements back in her prelim days. (NT) -- hth, 12:58:23 01/08/14 Wed have her wear tighter shoes and tie them really tight. makes it really uncomfortable to be flat footed and should help her stay up there, its what i did back in prelim (NT) -- hth, 14:20:45 01/08/14 Wed We use an iPad app called (NT) -- Coach's Eye. gives stuff is slow motion and can stop frames, 21:25:49 01/08/14 Wed

Subject: Siopa Rince for sale!
Author: Could fit taller 12 yr old on up to 15-16 [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:43:27 01/07/14 Tue Black velvet with twinkle white satin sleeves and red embroidery. Listed at $750, but will consider all offers. Thanks for looking! http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/elegant-black-red-and-white/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Which feisana in NE typically include over 15 4-hand? I know some do not.
Author: Daughter prefers teams over solo [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:47:37 01/07/14 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cape Cod Feis on Mother's Day weekend in Hyannis, MA Nice feis, nice weekend. (NT) -- ceili mom, 18:46:46 01/07/14 Tue Late fall closer to the O, Lenihan, Horgan, Grey(?) (NT) -- HTH, 07:17:21 01/08/14 Wed Harvest Time in October (NT) -- ceili mom, 07:55:48 01/08/14 Wed Holly feis in early December. (NT) -- Holly feis fan, 08:14:22 01/08/14 Wed OP here. i appreciate the info! (NT) -- Ceili options, 19:35:41 01/08/14 Wed Murray (Exeter, NH) in May. (NT) -- Ceili fun, 00:55:57 01/09/14 Thu Hansen-Keohane feis in April. (NT) -- hth, 08:30:12 01/09/14 Thu

Subject: North shore feis
Author: Lucy (Luv this feis!!) [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:31:36 01/07/14 Tue Is the north shore feis happening this year....not listed on schedule...saw discussion last week about it but still not listed. Thanks in advance [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Still waiting to find out about Quincy Feis and Hanson Keohane as well (NT) -- Hopeful, 18:59:45 01/07/14 Tue north shore Feis -- Sheila, 10:36:03 01/10/14 Fri thank you!!! (NT) -- looking forward to it, 21:37:07 01/10/14 Fri

Subject: ♫ ♫ Time for a new set dance? Try mine! ♫ ♫

Author: Mark Arrington [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 09:45:53 01/07/14 Tue Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, whistle, and bodhran - some large arrangements, some just fiddle and guitar. Also, look for Champtrax: championship-length tunes once, twice, and tree times through; and Feis Favorites: long tracks of some of the most commonly played tunes at a feis - great for young musicians building their standards repertoire! Looking forward to a great feis season in 2014! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Tomorrow night at 8, the main PBS Boston station will be airing the "Making of "Heartbeat of Home" program again
Author: Dancer's mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:35:33 01/06/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for a dress in the 11-13 age range
Author: Would love to see what you have [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:31:10 01/06/14 Mon We need something with a chest in the 30" range, natural waist of 27" and a length of around 28". Thanks! You can email me with pics and info. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What level is dancer/ what style dress are you looking for? (NT) -- Any specifics may be helpful!, 12:18:14 01/07/14 Tue dress -- ann (dress for sale), 05:46:08 01/08/14 Wed dress -- Debbie, 06:20:01 01/08/14 Wed Dress -- Mary, 14:32:25 01/08/14 Wed hot pink/black white Doire Designs dress -- on Dance Again, 06:49:16 01/09/14 Thu

Subject: Good luck to Scott Doherty and his new show Rockin' Road to Dublin premiering this weekend in Virginia, from your OSC family!
Author: OSC family [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:08:41 01/06/14 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Will the Horgan feis be extending the deadline at all because of the storm?
Author: Hard to get to the PO [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:05:39 01/05/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Is the feis still open? (NT) -- ??, 05:20:49 01/06/14 Mon Not from feis committee, but isn't that a bit of a stretch? I think Friday is the only day people were kept off the road by the storm, and there were plenty of other days to register, were there not? (NT) -- puzzled, 05:56:47 01/06/14 Mon and mail delivery still took place so you could leave it in your own mailbox to be picked up! (NT) -- : ), 14:30:21 01/06/14 Mon Thought this answer might help a bit more than the snarky comments above. Horgan is still accepting entries as long as they are post marked with today's and tomorrow's date. (NT) -- If you can't say something nice...., 07:24:21 01/07/14 Tue

Subject: Signed my dancers up for the Horgan feis - I did pay the extra $1 for email
Author: dm [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:31:27 01/05/14 Sun confirmation. Should I recieve it close to the date? I signed up soon after it opened. I'm so used to feisweb, and the ability to confirm they received my registration, and that I signed up for the correct competitions (especially this time of year). Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Just received our email confirmation yesterday. They are responsive to emails. (NT) -- dm, 11:44:21 01/05/14 Sun Thanks - I emailed them before the holidays - will try again! nt (NT) -- nt, 12:27:38 01/05/14 Sun I just checked, and my check was cashed 2 weeks ago, so I'm guessing soon, hopefully -- dm, 12:36:21 01/05/14 Sun If your check cashed your in, no need to worry... (NT) -- Enjoy love this Feis, 14:08:20 01/05/14 Sun still waiting for e-mail confirmation from a feis long ago, also waiting for marks that I also paid extra for from this feis from 2009 and 2010. (NT) -- Gave up and will not go back...$$$$$$$$$$$$$, 21:44:11 01/05/14 Sun Please contact me at horganacademy@yahoo.com and I will be happy to look into your e-mail issue. -- Irene Horgan, TCRG, ADCRG, 16:54:47 01/06/14 Mon Mailed entry last week and already received email confirmation (NT) -- Another Feis Fan, 17:53:01 01/06/14 Mon

Subject: Retired dancer looking to sell dress
Author: retired dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:06:34 01/05/14 Sun I have a beautiful Gavin dress that I'm looking to sell. Its in great condition. I'm only looking for $300 or best offer. I love in Massachusetts on the south shore. Here is a link to a picture of the dress and its measurements: http://www.dance.net/topic/10162405/1/Dresses-Costumes/beautiful-gavin-only-300.html&replies=1 If anyone is interested or has any questions please email me at goslinhope@gmail.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Beautiful Dress! Good luck with your sale! -- dancemom, 14:11:19 01/11/14 Sat

Subject: Could someone help me with stones please? I'm looking to stone a dress - Do I want foiled or unfoiled? I will be using gemtac for this. Thanks for any help!
Author: =) thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:30:40 01/05/14 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Foiled crystals provide a better flash, and if you are glueing to velvet or satin, buy a lot of extras if you are using Gemtac because they will fall off eventually. Gemtac will also discolor some satins over time so don't let it expand past the edge of the stone. If at all possible, use E6000, available at craft stores/JoAnns instead; yes it smells, but the hold is infinitely better. (NT) -- Local DM with Gemtac experience, 06:58:46 01/05/14 Sun Thank you so much. Especially for the extra information. I will go with foiled and the E6000. (NT) -- Thank you again!, 07:13:35 01/05/14 Sun If you are using jet...or AB... -- More in unfoiled, 07:45:48 01/05/14 Sun I hadn't considered uncoiled AB on white...I'm always looking for something to put on white that doesn't look like polka dots.... (NT) -- ~Kris, 16:43:11 01/05/14 Sun I will be using just crystal AB on deep blue and deep purple. What do you think I should use??? Thank you! (NT) -- All info greatly appreciated! Thanks!, 08:06:20 01/05/14 Sun I've used foiled AB on deep purple and it was beautiful (NT) -- good luck!, 12:21:04 01/05/14 Sun Look at jet ab, has a pretty blue hue (NT) -- Ahhhhh, love my stoning!,, 15:16:23 01/06/14 Mon For,the last 15 years used gem tax and never had a problem. Even did some shorts for school teams and after two years and many washings never lost a rhinestone. No fumes either. On velvet, cotton, satin. (NT) -- Gem tac fan, 18:49:10 01/07/14 Tue Our dressmaker and the seamstress who does all our alterations when needed both said use E6000. The seamstress said that the only downside to E6000 is that you can't get the stones off so don't bling near seams in case you need to do any alterations. (if you can help it) (NT) -- Used it to add bling to new dress., 08:25:04 01/08/14 Wed thank you for all the input! (NT) -- greatly appreciated!, 11:47:52 01/08/14 Wed

Subject: Can anyone tell me about the Maine State Feis for 2014?
Author: Maine State Feis 2014 Potential Attendees [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:29:19 01/04/14 Sat We are considering attending this feis possibly this summer if we can schedule this around the time that we would be traveling to visit family. I would like to know when it is scheduled for 2014 (usually it is end of July sometime from what I can tell from previous years) and any other comments or feedback you have on this feis: how to register, experiences, merging/splitting, how the feis runs by level/age, etc. We would be traveling from the Midwest region if we can arrange for this to coincide with the family visit and I would only be concerned with grade level dancers. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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the dancer will love it. The host school is very welcomiing. It is a "fun" feis, the school has AC, the awards are lovely, plenty of room, parking, etc. The area where it is held is just beautiful in summer. I'd say (NT) -- worth the trip, 06:10:52 01/05/14 Sun Can;t speak for the school, but looking back over the last 5 or so years, it's always been the 4th Saturday in July. (NT) -- hth, 08:41:53 01/05/14 Sun We loved this feis. It was well organized and volunteers were friendly and welcoming, even provided a few ideas for things to see nearby before driving home to MA. Our perspective is that of a new dancer at AB level, and we don't know the degree of competition at higher levels (though Stillson dancers are very good, and we enjoyed their choreography piece at the NER O). Location is not far off the highway, and close to Maine's attractions, namely a stunning coastline. (NT) -- Hope to go in 2014...please Stillson?, 11:42:27 01/05/14 Sun Ok thanks for the information....I'll keep watching for more information. From the past registrations, do you register online or another manner? Typically Midwest ones use feisworx or efeis and I have heard of feisweb. Otherwise - do you mail in a registration? -- Not from the region, but prepping if we can go, 14:50:37 01/05/14 Sun Last year it was mail-in. If you go to Stillson School website and choose Maine State Feis you will see last year's info. (NT) -- Good luck!, 15:37:39 01/05/14 Sun Great summertime feis - we've gone every year from beginner though champs - good competitions, because kids from different regions on vacation come - lots to do (beaches, fireworks, amusement parks, hiking) for families after feis. (NT) -- Feis fan, 16:20:13 01/05/14 Sun Great feis, we go almost every year from out of region. Don't figure on it being easy just because its way up north. :-) Lots of really good dancers from the area and others coming in from all over. Nice feis. (NT) -- mom, 07:08:27 01/07/14 Tue Not thinking it would be an easy feis...more looking since we were planning on heading up to a sandbar beach past Freeport and kids had an idea to try another "out of state" feis. Grandma we are visiting would also be able to come and see what a feis actually is -- Potential attendee OP, 18:59:32 01/07/14 Tue No need to explain yourself to jerks! (NT) -- sheesh!, 22:48:45 01/07/14 Tue Sounds like a win, win, win to come. Beautiful locale, good dancing, and Grandma to boot! (NT) -- Worth coming!, 04:01:12 01/08/14 Wed

Subject: Cheap mother on a budget here ! Looking for a great dress designer that doesn't charge a lot? I've heard many great reviews about Kirations designs being affordable yet detailed work. Does anybody have expire cow with them or any other cheap dress makers ?
Author: Any help is wonderful [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 22:36:21 01/03/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Lol... Expire cow? Assume you meant experience. (NT) -- 😉, 00:21:41 01/04/14 Sat Yes good lord this auto correct is driving me nuts ! (NT) -- Op, 04:49:32 01/04/14 Sat Preview, always, preview. (NT) -- :-), 05:59:35 01/04/14 Sat Have not used Kirations, but those dresses look gorgeous. We had a dress made by Jean Olsson (MA dressmaker) that is absolutely beautiful, and my dd constantly gets compliments on it. Jean was wonderful to work with too. (NT) -- --, 07:20:40 01/04/14 Sat Just wanted to add that Jean has made dresses for high placing, world qualifying dancers, so the quality level is very high. At least when we got ours, the stoning was included in the dress price and it was fully stoned. (NT) -- --, 07:29:29 01/04/14 Sat My daughter's dress is made by Kirations and it is lovely. I gave her the fabric for the dress to help save on $$$ but she will certainly find fabric that suits your needs. Dress costs are reasonable and you can always save money if you bling out the dress yourself. (NT) -- Mom, 07:23:45 01/04/14 Sat If you're on a budget, you might consider the used dress market as well. There are a host of gorgeous second-hand dresses on sites like dance-again.com and feisdresses.com where you can get great quality for a great price. I'm all for supporting SNDMs, and these two are fabulous, but this is just another option (NT) -- for a mom on a budget, 08:48:44 01/04/14 Sat I second that! Both the suggestion to consider second-hand, and absolutely the recommendations of those dressmakers! Good luck. (NT) -- another mom, 09:00:17 01/04/14 Sat two others to check out--who will work with you within your budget and still do amazing work---Ann Ash , Avoca Celtic Designs in UK and Kimberly Duggan, KDSF of California. (NT) -- love looking at dresses, 09:14:48 01/04/14 Sat Thank you all very much, I will check out the options! (NT) -- OP, 13:10:04 01/04/14 Sat Celtic Art by Lucy -- happy dancer, 11:09:35 01/08/14 Wed

Subject: GRADE EXAMS: OSC is offering the grade exams Sunday, January 26 in Watertown, MA if anyone is interested in taking them please contact Lisa Chaplin at osheachaplin@hotmail.com. Thanks
Author: OSC [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:46:21 01/03/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Can you tell us who the grade examiner will be. Makes a difference if we can go. (NT) -- inquiring, 14:35:46 01/04/14 Sat We are hoping to confirm the examiner sometime next week. Please feel free to contact Lisa Chaplin for up to date information. (NT) -- OSC, 15:14:57 01/05/14 Sun Can't make it because we already entered the Horgan feis, but does anyone know of any other schools planning to offer them in the coming months? (NT) -- Thanks, 22:05:54 01/06/14 Mon

Subject: www.DeanCrouchMusic.com

Author: Dean Crouch Music [ Edit | View ]

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Subject: Happy New Year! Now is a great time to check and update your listing on the FeisDresses.com website! Just login to see your items on your dashboard.

Author: Rhonda at FeisDresses.com [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 07:34:03 01/03/14 Fri Start off the New Year by refreshing your listing on our website. It's easy to make all the edits yourself within minutes and update your listing to help it sell! You might want to consider lowering your price if your dress or item has been listed for a while. As items sit for a while their value depreciates, so considering lowering your price to get your item to sell. Also, perhaps you need better photos or more of a description? You can easily login to your account, delete your old photos and save. Then add new photos that might spark more interest in the dress or item. ALSO, don't forget that you can list your all your dresses, vests, shoes, wigs, etc. for FREE on the feisdresses.com website. So list as many items as you want. The site received over 2.4 million visits in 2013, so your items will get noticed! Happy buying and selling! Wishing everyone the best in the New Year! Rhonda at FeisDresses.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Newbie here where is the best place to look for used hardshoes for ab u6? Thx!
Author: Newbie [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:16:55 01/03/14 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Consider buying them at a feis. They can be fit by the vendor, and the feis will be memorable. Your teacher can also recommend. You may also find a gently used pair from someone at your school. At this age their feet grow faster than their shoes wear out. (NT) -- mom, 07:18:15 01/03/14 Fri Oops, sorry, missed that you are looking for used, not new. Some school websites post used items if your school does not have any used shoes. (NT) -- mom, 07:59:17 01/03/14 Fri Here is the shoe exchange board - can look at for sale listings and/or post what you need: http://www.voy.com/144101/ (NT) -- hth, 08:36:59 01/03/14 Fri Op here thank you, daughter already outgrew the pair she got at her school and no more left...didn't want to buy new at this age thanks again (NT) -- Op, 09:13:15 01/03/14 Fri What size do you need? There are 1-1/2s on the Kanaley School website (buy/sell). (NT) -- dm, 10:33:59 01/03/14 Fri Tx I'm thinking a size 12... (NT) -- Op, 11:20:55 01/03/14 Fri I have a pair size 12 1/2... -- Mom, 19:11:12 01/04/14 Sat Yes I would be interested in 12.5, please contact me at kevandais@att,net, thank you (NT) -- Op, 04:22:27 01/05/14 Sun I emailed you! (NT) -- Mom, 14:16:51 01/07/14 Tue

Subject: Donny Golden -Feis na Nollag

Author: Philippa & Bridget [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 02:06:21 01/03/14 Fri Feis na Nollag - Donny Golden's 35th annual feis now open for entries at efeis.com. The feis is being held at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY on February 16th. Don't forget to register for traditional set, treble reel and music competitions. Our esteemed panel of judges include: Sheila Stevens, Fidelmia Mullan Davis, John O'Keefe, Patty Lenihan, Sheila Stevens, Laureen O'Neill James, Patricia Murphy,Caitlin Allen, Patrick OHare, Siobhan Moore, Maggie Ritnour Outstanding musicians : Dom & Kathleen Lavin, Billy & Andrew Furlong, Annemarie Acosta Williams, Billy Keller, Niall Mulligan, Pattie Moriarity Morrissey Happy New Year and remember your dancers are now a year older, competitively speaking eg. U12 dancer is now U13. Looking forward to another amazing display of talent and we thank you in advance for your participation. Any questions can be forwarded to feisnanollag at gmail dot com. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Times
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:53:29 01/02/14 Thu Does anyone have any rough idea of time for prelim for the brosler and Orourke feis's coming up. Are they mornings or afternoons? Thanks in advance [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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All different times. Since you don't specify which age group you want to know about, it's hard to answer your question, so I've put links to last year's results for both feis inside. If you look at the tabulation time stamp you will be able to get a rough idea. They probably danced within 30 min to an hour before that time stamp. -- hope this helps, 13:32:55 01/02/14 Thu Times -- Mom, 13:37:35 01/02/14 Thu Following the links I provided above, I see that at the O'Rourke feis, Boys& Girls Prelim U10 was tabulated at 10:48 a.m. and Boys & Girls Prelim U14 was tabulated at 3:01 p.m. At the Broesler feis Boys & Girls Prelim U10 was tabulated at 11:41 a.m. and Boys & Girls Prelim U14 was tabulated at 4:43 p.m. (NT) -- hth, 16:41:42 01/02/14 Thu

Subject: Does anyone know the details or prompt for the Irish essay contest for the Horgan feis?
Author: Nice to see so many "special" comps!!! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:56:22 01/02/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I e-mailed and any topic "Irish" is fine; minimum of 200 words but longer OK (NT) -- just a thought, 06:05:48 01/03/14 Fri

Subject: Question... I'd like to head into NYC on the train from CT. What is the best train station to use? Was looking at Stamford, but is there something closer that is just as good? Looking for something with easy parking on a Sunday and is a safe station.
Author: thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:54:35 01/02/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Closer to what: NYC or where you are located? (NT) -- : ), 11:21:03 01/02/14 Thu closer to NYC. (NT) -- :-), 12:04:55 01/02/14 Thu We use Brewster in NY. If you want to stay in So. CT, try Old Greenwich (NT) -- HTH, 15:57:55 01/02/14 Thu Stamford is great - easy parking right across street. (NT) -- That's what I would suggest, 16:03:38 01/02/14 Thu Stamford is probably the best. If it is at a busy time, you might have a harder time getting a seat on the train than if you got on further north. (NT) -- : ), 18:06:20 01/02/14 Thu Where in connecticutdo you live. Go ion the Metro North web site. See what station is close to you, Also some stations don't have as many stops and you way want an express train. Also off peek is cheaper (NT) -- ., 20:54:37 01/02/14 Thu ...but if you get off-peek (NT) -- no looking out the windows! LOL couldn't resist, 10:42:52 01/03/14 Fri Enjoyed a good chucke after all this snow! (NT) -- dm, 12:31:14 01/05/14 Sun

Subject: Any word on Hansen Keohane feis or Forbes Feis for 2014
Author: Julie [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:27:40 01/02/14 Thu Just Wondering..... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Know for a fact HK is happening and heard Forbes is too. Still haven't heard exact dates though, sorry! (NT) -- dd, 09:48:23 01/02/14 Thu Great! Love both these feisanna!!! (NT) -- Julie, 10:27:58 01/02/14 Thu Does anyone know about Bremer as well? (NT) -- hoping to see that one on the list again!, 10:44:18 01/02/14 Thu I heard it's on March 9th. (NT) -- But i'm not 100% sure, 16:07:41 01/02/14 Thu

Subject: Fays heavy size 6, dance bags, new wigs and tiaras -- just listed on "other dance items" link on D-A (at bottom) or e-mail from here.
Author: Cleaning out the dance closet [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 07:10:14 01/02/14 Thu Fays, $75 (barely used), Bloch purple sneaks, size 8 ($25), new Tori wigs ($25), new bun wigs ($15, two dance bags ($30), never used crystal tiara ($45), shoe buckles ($10) and number holders ($5); can send photos. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You might have more success if you supply more info up front. Ex: Fays hard shoes or ghillies? Size? Colors of Tori wigs and bun wigs? You could also post links to the items on D-A to make it easier for prospective buyers. (NT) -- experienced seller, trying to help, 07:37:08 01/02/14 Thu Thanks! The wigs are all medium brown and the sizes, etc. are in the post. Like the link idea but don't know how. (NT) -- Cleaning, 08:06:34 01/02/14 Thu what color are the soles on fays hard shoe . how are the tips ? -- Sean, 11:20:52 01/02/14 Thu They are gray soles; worn a few times but not even broken in. (NT) -- June, 12:28:55 01/02/14 Thu Hi June.. I will take both pairs of shoes.. how do we do this ?? pay pal.. I live in Quency Ma ? -- Sean, 20:01:15 01/02/14 Thu Dance Bags -- Catherine (Bischoff), 20:01:19 01/04/14 Sat

Subject: Can anyone tell me if Stamford is a safe town or does it have some pretty bad sections of town?
Author: never been [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:59:38 01/02/14 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Are you looking to move here? -- More..., 07:08:43 01/02/14 Thu Thanks. Sorry, I should have said that we were visiting the area. Not looking to move there (NT) -- thanks, 12:06:07 01/02/14 Thu Got it. -- See inside., 16:06:27 01/02/14 Thu stamford -- jb, 14:06:38 01/03/14 Fri Stayed there many times. I recommend the Sheraton, really great service and easy parking there. The mall is good , the restaraunts with walking distance are good. It has a lot of business activity during the work week, on the weekend can seem very quiet. Near Metro north station to get to other towns or NYC. (NT) -- been there, 09:34:30 01/04/14 Sat

Subject: Anyone know or remember if there are any wig vendors at pender keady feis?
Author: In need thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 22:48:12 01/01/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Happy New year's to all! The Broesler Feis Committee is in the process of collecting trophies for our 2014 feis. If you were the winner of one of our perpetuals, you should be receiving an email from me. We have parents attending most upcoming feisanna in which I can arrange a drop off. Check your inbox, or contact me at the below address. Thank you!
Author: Broesler feis Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:41:34 01/01/14 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for school in CT
Author: moving mum [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 22:36:21 12/31/13 Tue We are moving to middletown in mid Jan, looking for a school with a good champ program (DD is U16 now, WQ!. not sure about driving time to nearby schools, wit traffic and all. what are good schools within the ares (1/2 hr or so) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Before you move check with your TC about your WQ and what school she recommend for you (NT) -- -, 03:32:11 01/01/14 Wed Welcome! There are several ID wonderful schools in the area. Each school has it's own special personality and culture. As suggested above it will be important for you to talk with your TC and to do your homework to find the best fit. -- Wishing you all the best on your journey. NEIDT CT school list link inside, 07:47:29 01/01/14 Wed We are moving across 2 regions, so our TC has told us the ban doesn't apply. school ideas?? (NT) -- OP, 08:12:38 01/01/14 Wed Shamrock School in Plainville is a good option. Currently has several champs and a WQ ... (NT) -- Good luck!, 09:07:16 01/01/14 Wed Shamrock is only about 30 minutes away (NT) -- Shamrock dancer, 09:18:26 01/01/14 Wed Not a good option if you're U16 though, you'll never be given more attention than the owner's u16 child! (NT) -- Consider Griffith or drive south to Lenihan, 13:15:36 01/01/14 Wed You obviously can't read because the mom said that her daughter is NOW u16 as of January 1st and the teachers daughter at Shamrock is a year older than her and shamrock has had a lot of world qualifiers through the years (NT) -- Shamrock olds there own, 16:53:46 01/01/14 Wed Shamrock doesn't play favorites. (NT) -- thank you very much!!, 17:31:20 01/01/14 Wed Lenihan has lots of champs and always quite a few qualifiers. 2 WMH this year and several world recalls (NT) -- Hth, 17:57:21 01/01/14 Wed Gilleoghan school is also in that area (NT) -- Mom, 09:09:34 01/01/14 Wed Gilleoghan would be an hour away and probably longer if there is traffic (NT) -- Good luck!!, 09:26:33 01/01/14 Wed Gilleoghan is worth the drive. If you are looking for a competitive school this would be a great choice. They have a lot of champions and many of those are world qualifiers. (NT) -- HTH, 09:46:56 01/01/14 Wed Sorry I thought it was middlebury not Middletown! (NT) -- Mom, 09:34:50 01/01/14 Wed What about the Griffith School? I am originally from Middletown, now living in Boston area but if I remember correctly that would be the closest school to you geographically and they have some absolutely wonderful champ dancers. (NT) -- Best of luck with your move., 10:44:40 01/01/14 Wed Griffith is good but TCRGs determine which feises you can attend and classes are Saturdays which might be an issue if you play HS sports (NT) -- Welcome to ct!, 11:48:12 01/01/14 Wed Most CT high school sports events (except maybe track/cross country) are not held on the weekends. Non-school leagues might, though. (NT) -- : ), 18:45:39 01/01/14 Wed If you don't mind driving an hour Lynn and pender-keady are both located in Stamford and both do very well (NT) -- Dm, 12:09:59 01/01/14 Wed Stamford is at least an hour and a half from Middletown and can be much longer depending on the time of day. (NT) -- not a fun trip!, 13:02:10 01/01/14 Wed Gray is also a good school, have lots of Champ dancers, WQ's, WMH (NT) -- lots of great schools in CT!, 13:31:35 01/01/14 Wed Coogan school is a lovely one (NT) -- Mom, 15:35:57 01/01/14 Wed gray seems to only have a few dancers that place really well, all the other dancers seem to not place as high. Sadly alot of schools are like this (NT) -- dm, 16:06:31 01/01/14 Wed Coogan isn't that competitave and only has 1 girl in opens (NT) -- dm, 17:37:18 01/01/14 Wed In my honest opinion, central Connecticut doesnt have a school worth joining if your child is already a WQ'er. You would be happier to make the drive to Bethel, Stamford, Lenihan or into Mass or NY -- mom, 21:36:04 01/01/14 Wed more inside (NT) -- -mom, 21:39:15 01/01/14 Wed This Mom is spot on. In CT it is not unusual to drive an hour or more to get your DD to the best school. Unfortunately if you settle for something closer you will most likely be disappointed, especially at your DD current level. -- more inside, 03:50:31 01/02/14 Thu There are plenty of great schools in central CT. Just because they're not winning the first place doesn't mean they don't make wonderful dancers. Typically, the schools that have huge names in New England, didn't get there because of there talent. Transfer students that transfer to schools that have many champions, don't get enough attention. Go to a school that you feel comfortable in, don't base your DD's dance career on the amount of first places a school has. (NT) -- An assistant who knows what she's talking about, 09:48:58 01/02/14 Thu This is not true at all. Yes a lot of kids transfer but most champs I know of at the larger schools mentioned were always at the school and the schools that have some transfers seem to be successful regardless (NT) -- MM, 11:07:39 01/02/14 Thu I am so confused by what this assistant is saying. No idea of her point? Transfers get no attention? Is this what happens when people transfer to your school? (NT) -- Confused, 16:00:09 01/02/14 Thu Griffith is a good school, however, they do play favorites. If you are not a "chosen one" you won't go very far. (NT) -- NE Mom, 06:36:44 01/02/14 Thu This is a perception that someone will feel about almost any dance school (Irish or not). If we are honest with ourselves, we would probably all admit that at some point we felt our child was slighted. Real or perceived, it happens. You just have to talk to people face-to-face and make the decision based on your own comfort level. (NT) -- good luck, it's not easy!, 11:27:47 01/02/14 Thu It's a tough age group for this area. There are a lot of really talented u16s in New England, many of them are in CT. (NT) -- It's a very nice group, though. Good luck, 08:55:19 01/02/14 Thu Mulcahy Academy in East Hartford -- Dance Mom, 08:55:23 01/02/14 Thu Pender Keady is about an hour away. (NT) -- DD, 09:10:33 01/02/14 Thu I won't make a recommendation of a specific school, but I will advise you to really check out all your options. Visit a few classes, talk to the teachers, talk to the students. Maybe even do a few drive-bys unannounced so you can weed out schools who only put on their 'best behavior' for visiting guests. more inside -- Central CT native, 13:13:05 01/02/14 Thu Talk to your TC and go visit the schools. You should have comfort with your new TC. CT is fortunate to have many good schools and good TC's (NT) -- it is all YOUR choice, Good Luck, 07:15:02 01/03/14 Fri I used to live near Middletown and went to Broesler in NY. Only about an hour away to class on Fridays and WELL WORTH the drive. Kevin is the greatest!! (NT) -- old CT dancer, 16:42:40 01/06/14 Mon

Subject: So here we are, so many weeks away from being Oireachtas ready, so many weeks of no class and practice has been hard to fit it. Prelim dd would really like to get into open and go to nationals, and I'd like to support that goal but everything is SO far away and the weather is so unpredictable. Assuimg when class resumes the focus will be on new steps. Advice from those who have
Author: btdt? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:42:22 12/30/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Daughter in same boat. Advice is to practice, practice and go to as many feis' as you can. (NT) -- Jmo, 18:18:19 12/30/13 Mon Advice: Do you have access to your school's studio? Arrange a private lesson with an older dancer. Video your dancer & ask the older dancer to critique each step & break it down. Practice at home. Work on Core strength, posture, technique. (NT) -- ., 19:41:54 12/30/13 Mon Practice. Fine tune all elements. Stretch to improve flexibility and turnout. Listen to the music so she feels the rhythm. Don't over feis but make the feisanna she does count. Go prepared, remain focused, and warm up well. Be confident and have fun! (NT) -- Mom, 19:43:34 12/30/13 Mon Probably best to arrange private with your TCRG (NT) -- So you can hear his/her critiques and know how she wants the steps to look, 22:22:58 12/30/13 Mon I wouldn't recommend setting up private lessons with another student, unless this is done via the TC. (NT) -- My 2 cents, 04:32:21 12/31/13 Tue I agree. At our school that would get you in major trouble. TC does not allow dancers to teach other dancers. She does all the teaching, and she does not do privates except right before majors for those attending. (NT) -- every school is different, 05:00:53 12/31/13 Tue Choose two things to work on, and focus on them. For example, choose to perfect cross and arch, and improve them. The TC will notice, and then move on to two more corrections, etc. And, feis a lot! You can only place first if you are there! (NT) -- ., 07:39:28 12/31/13 Tue Same boat here. So hard to refocus when have not had a regular dance routine all month. For me just going to work hard, hope for the best and accept that I may have to wait till next year. (NT) -- DMD, 07:47:04 12/31/13 Tue

Subject: pirate and sailor reel
Author: dancerr [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:18:50 12/30/13 Mon does anyone have the link to a reel that is pirate or sailor like? I heard a few at the worlds this past year in boston [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Try these, maybe they'll give you some ideas! -- r, 20:18:12 01/01/14 Wed

Subject: The Inishfree School of Irish Dance 22nd Annual Feis

Author: Ted Walters and Nancy Hughes [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 06:51:03 12/30/13 Mon It is our pleasure to announce on behalf of the Inishfree Feis Committee that entries for our 22nd Annual Feis to be held on Sunday February 23, 2014 at Berner Middle School Massapequa NY are open online at www.Feisweb.com. Any inquires may be directed to the Feis Secretary at inishfreefeis2014@gmail.com. Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Sean O'Brien - FEIS MUSIC 2: STEPPING UP
Author: www.seanobrienfeismusician.com [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:13:48 12/29/13 Sun Sean O'Brien's latest album FEIS MUSIC 2: STEPPING UP AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES!!! (Follow the link below) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feis-music-2-stepping-up/id717600881 SUITABLE FOR DANCERS OF ALL LEVELS! * Get your copy in time for the New Year! www.seanobrienfeismusician.com Irish Dance Music at its best! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Harlequin sprung dance floor for home studio? We are looking into putting one of these into our basement area for our DDs. The area is 16' X 20'. Doe anyone have any idea of cost?
Author: Thank you in advance for any thoughts-advice. [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:53:01 12/28/13 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Don't know Harlequin pricing, but we had Kiwi install sprung flooring with Marley in our basement in 2011, and altogether (flooring, installation, extras) it came to about $12.50/sq ft. (NT) -- mom, 07:33:02 12/31/13 Tue Thank you! Will contact them soon. (NT) -- OP, 13:48:56 12/31/13 Tue Suggestion on a dance floor -- Dancd Mom, 09:07:08 01/02/14 Thu

Subject: Peter J. Smith, ADCRG, CLRG President Emeritus passed away peacefully this morning. His memory will live in our hearts forever.
Author: Thank you Peter! [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:16:47 12/28/13 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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So sorry to hear this… We as a family have always looked up to this amazing man. He is the person that taught one of my daughter's first teachers to dance. His love of Irish dance has touched so many people… It is the end of an era… May he rest in peace. (NT) -- The Evans Clan, 08:33:51 12/28/13 Sat RIP Peter Smith. He did so much for Irish dance, and he will always be remembered. (NT) -- PS fan, 10:06:45 12/28/13 Sat So sorry to hear this! Peter Smith will be very missed by the Irish dance community! His contributions to irish dancing in the United stated will keep his memory alive and forever in our hearts! Sending heartfelt condolences to his family and students! May they find peace and comfort in each other. (NT) -- Patti M., 11:19:05 12/28/13 Sat What a blessing to be relieved of earthly pain and rejoice in the Christmas season with Christ. (NT) -- :-), 12:31:13 12/28/13 Sat amen (NT) -- peace to all, 12:35:51 01/01/14 Wed Those interested in services: http://valleymemorialfuneralhome.net/book-of-memories/1759785/Smith-Peter/service-details.php (NT) -- Rest in Peace, 20:29:14 12/29/13 Sun

Subject: INISHFREE PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS - Happy Holidays to all!! If you are the winner of an Inishfree perpetual from the 2013 feis, please contact us to arrange for its return asap.
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:33:52 12/27/13 Fri The Feis Committee will then arrange to have your name engraved on it and have it ready for the 2014 winner. We will have someone at the Cara Feis as well as the Pender-Keady Feis in January if that is more convenient for you. Thanks!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any New England Region school offering grade exams in the next few months?
Author: Sr. Dancer [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:42:31 12/27/13 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Some schools hold grade exams for their students only. The NE schools I've seen opening their grade exam registration up to outside dancers are Gilleoghan and Bremer. You might want to email those two schools individually to see when they will do so again. (NT) -- good luck, 05:51:27 12/28/13 Sat

Subject: Broesler feis will be open on feisweb for registration

Author: .Check today or tomorrow. [ Edit | View ]

Date Posted: 06:08:51 12/26/13 Thu Please join us for our annual feis on February 22, 2014. With a great panel of judges we always fill up fast so don't miss your chance to register. Please check our website over the next few days for additional information about our charity treble reel in support of Siobhan O'Sullivan. Additional information regarding grade exams will be posted at Broesler.com in early January. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: My uncle, Cpl Patrick Gallagher from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, was a decorated Marine who received the Navy Cross for his bravery and heroism when he jumped on a live hand grenade to save the lives of his fellow Marines. The link below is to an online petition to have a US Destroyer ship named after him. Few ships are named after non-American-born servicemen. My family would greatly appreciate your support to honor my uncle. Merry Christmas! http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/patrickgallagher/
Author: Colleen [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:23:52 12/24/13 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Semper Fi (NT) -- You have my support, 14:56:34 12/26/13 Thu

Subject: Festive Discount on Féistastic & Féistastic 2
Author: Tina Jordan Rees [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:04:46 12/24/13 Tue Festive discount of 15% on ALL Féistastic & Féistastic 2 products until 31st Dec. Simply use the coupon code "merryfeismas" at the checkout. Merry Feismas everyone! http://tinajordanrees.com/shop/ https://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Congratulations to the Harney dancers who performed beautifully at a Christmas Celtic Sojourn. What a treat!
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:30:43 12/22/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They were fantastic! Always knew Harney was a great school, but Liam and Sally have outdone themselves this time, it really was a treat! (NT) -- Those gals are pros!, 18:47:40 12/22/13 Sun

Subject: Can anyone confirm the judges for nationals, worrying about an association, please, please, if someone can list judges
Author: Thank you [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:37:35 12/22/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Too early...... (NT) -- Happy Holidays, 06:58:10 12/23/13 Mon It's more than 6 months away. Give them time. (NT) -- relax, 07:27:16 12/23/13 Mon Judges are posted on the NAIDC 2014 site! (NT) -- mom, 14:14:47 12/23/13 Mon Nationals judges inside! -- mom, 14:20:52 12/23/13 Mon

Subject: Curious how many dance schools do some kind of Christmas show? DD has seen pictures on social networks of a few NE schools in Christmas costumes.
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:05:01 12/21/13 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Gilleoghan did a fabulous one last night. What a great way to celebrate the Christmas season! (NT) -- Gmom, 09:36:01 12/22/13 Sun 3 amazing sold out shows. Thank you Gilleoghan for a great day! (NT) -- :), 13:06:02 12/22/13 Sun

Subject: Worlds Judges. Here's the list, from the London 2014 Facebook page.
Author: here you go [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:59:14 12/19/13 Thu From the London-2014 Facebook page: World adjudicators which have been selected at the recent meeting are as follows: Rose Fearon Margaret Mc Bride Tara Mc Conomy Charles Moore Teresa Kinsella Rosetta McConomy-Bradley Thomas Bracken Chris mc Partland Kate O'Connor Lisa Waites Breda Mc Inerney Phyllis Cronon Ryan, Christina Ryan Kilcoyne Julie Showalter [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Do any of these judges affect any New England schools (NT) -- ., 06:25:59 12/20/13 Fri Well Thomas Bracken owns a MA school. I'm not sure if he has any WQs but if so they would have to miss Worlds. Does anybody know if there are any Bracken WQs? (NT) -- wondering, 08:19:04 12/20/13 Fri 3 now disqualified -- Elise, 14:05:45 12/20/13 Fri The dancers are not "disqualified," just not eligible to compete because of the conflict. (NT) -- -, 14:53:25 12/20/13 Fri But this is the NE board, so we are only trying to figure out what qualification spots might be handed down to NE dancers. How many of his 3 WQs are NE dancers? (NT) -- curious, 18:07:12 12/20/13 Fri list does not have the mandated judges on it (NT) -- incmplete, 08:36:39 12/20/13 Fri What is a mandated judge. Do any of these judges have associations with NE schools (NT) -- ., 18:34:07 12/20/13 Fri I bet that mandated thing was abandoned. (NT) -- ., 06:00:52 12/21/13 Sat Mandated judges now listed as well -- inside, 09:09:10 12/21/13 Sat

Subject: Does anyone know if Camp Rince Nua was granted open platform status for this year?
Author: Interested in sending DD [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:07:04 12/17/13 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That camp is not for clrg dancers. You should try posting on the open platform boy board. They have their own specific voy board. (NT) -- --, 09:45:46 12/18/13 Wed What makes you say that? It is run by Ronan McCormack who is registered with CLRG and workshops for a New England Irish dance school. It also never says anywhere that it is for dancers from one of the other platforms (NT) -- OP, 17:54:41 12/18/13 Wed DANCE CAMP -- tcrg, 21:20:05 12/18/13 Wed Thought CLRG TC could not participate in other organizations activities/feis. (ruled about 20 years ago from problems in UK/IRE) (NT) -- ???????, 21:30:30 12/18/13 Wed Looks like a great opportunity - he does workshops in New England and is registered with CLRG. Hope they get the open workshop status! (NT) -- Fingers crossed, 11:11:59 12/18/13 Wed Not approved by CLRG. If CLRG dancers attend, they could be sanctioned and not permitted to compete for a year. (NT) -- caution needed, speak to TC about, 20:38:01 12/19/13 Thu Even if they get open status - its open status for "Open Platform" dancer NOT clrg dancers! Big difference. As a clrg dancer you won't be able to compete after attending this camp! (NT) -- sanctions, 08:39:59 12/20/13 Fri CRN must have changed organizations ..... CLRG dancers need to check with their TC (NT) -- -, 19:49:45 12/18/13 Wed new to this -- help, 18:38:33 12/19/13 Thu Open Platform is for dancers outside of CLRG-affiliated schools. Many Open Platform groups use the same terms and titles (even TCRG) and it confuses many. CLRG dancers cannot compete Open Platform. Open Status is given to 'camps' affiliated with CLRG so there are no "associations" between dancers, AD's, and TC's in CLRG. This camp is NOT CLRG and does NOT have Open Status. (NT) -- if this help you., 20:36:13 12/19/13 Thu If you are CLRG dancer and want to go to camp, then you go to "Camp Rince Ceol" in NY. My dd has been and its awesome!! (NT) -- mom, 08:41:06 12/20/13 Fri Camp Rince Ceol is fantastic. DD has gone for many years in a row. Highlight of the summer. (NT) -- Great camp for all levels, 14:33:33 12/20/13 Fri My DD has been to CRC and loves it, but we were just looking at all possible options. Obviously CRN isn't one. Thanks for all the replies! (NT) -- OP, 20:33:52 12/20/13 Fri

Subject: JUDGES FOR NANS 2014
Author: New England Representitives [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:56:13 12/17/13 Tue JUST HEARD THAT SHEILA BREMER AND JOHN O'KEEFE WILL BE JUDGING THE NANS 2014 IN MONTREAL REPRESENTING NEW ENGLAND!! BEST OF LUCK TO THEM AND ALL THE DANCERS FROM NEW ENGLAND! :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Kind of a strange message - would you not let them tell their own students before you put it on the MB? While you may be correct, not all of their students have been informed if this is the case. (NT) -- Call for courtesy, 19:48:40 12/17/13 Tue I would hope that their students were informed that they had submitted their name for NANs. -- interesting, 12:18:30 12/23/13 Mon Now that the official list has been released, I can tell you that some students were not informed that their teacher(s) were intending on putting their name in (NT) -- :(, 07:09:05 12/24/13 Tue Totally agree with above.....let the dancers who can't attend find out at class! (NT) -- Ll, 20:10:27 12/17/13 Tue And you are rudely shouting in all caps because.... why? (NT) -- that's quite weird, 21:00:57 12/17/13 Tue That makes no sense - Why would they put in to judge at at NANs so close to home, where their dancers could afford to go? I suspect a troll. (NT) -- mom, 05:46:57 12/18/13 Wed That's kind of sad for Bremer dancers. They missed Worlds in Boston, and now Nationals in Montreal. I feel bad for the kids, really. (NT) -- ., 14:47:16 12/18/13 Wed one possibility is that they chose to judge at NANs to guarantee they can't be mandated to judge at Worlds 2015 (also in Montreal), because it's within a year of NANs 2014 (NT) -- one possible reason (if it's true), 12:16:24 12/22/13 Sun Any other US AD names? (NT) -- Thanks, 08:06:22 12/18/13 Wed Yes. Who else judging? (NT) -- Dm, 02:57:32 12/20/13 Fri Neither of these judges is known to be partial to NE dancers . They are both really observant and take it seriously (NT) -- Best to all dancers, 10:25:52 12/19/13 Thu I hope they judge my daughter. They are both very fair (NT) -- ., 06:42:45 12/20/13 Fri I have to agree these judges inparticular r very fair, so glad they will b judging (NT) -- NS, 15:35:09 12/20/13 Fri There are so many adj. out there. I don't understand why ones that live father away are not used instead. (NT) -- Not cool., 20:04:22 12/21/13 Sat I'm not sure that you understand that they volunteer. (NT) -- do you?, 06:18:50 12/22/13 Sun Yes, they do volunteer. I will never understand why they do. I do believe NA judges should not be allowed judge. I always think it's so unfair to their students. There are more than enough judges around the world to volunteer (NT) -- Mom, 09:53:05 12/25/13 Wed

Subject: Did the Shamrock feis close early? It's not listed on feisweb.
Author: Bummed [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:12:58 12/17/13 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It hasn't opened yet! (NT) -- Mom, 18:14:08 12/17/13 Tue its up on Feisweb now :) (NT) -- dm, 04:34:30 12/18/13 Wed

Subject: Looking for a dress or other ID item? Need to sell a dress, vest, wig, shoes, etc? Why not visit FeisDresses.com to shop or to sell your items for FREE!
Author: Rhonda at FeisDresses.com [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:49:36 12/17/13 Tue It's always free to post your items and so far in 2013 the site has had over 2.3 Million visits! That is great exposure for your item for free! It is also a great place to shop as there are so many listings. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas from FeisDresses.com! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Just wanted to wish good luck to the many wonderful girls in my dd's age group who are now hearing from colleges or still busy getting out those applications. It's exciting how many colleges have Irish dance groups now too.
Author: NE mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:45:14 12/17/13 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What a sweet post! My daughter is in the midst and she is always checking that there is a club/dance school nearby!!! (NT) -- JJ, 09:40:26 12/19/13 Thu Best of luck to her! (NT) -- op, 05:55:11 12/20/13 Fri

Subject: any worlds coflicts??
Author: not too sure [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:01:19 12/16/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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On the main board is a tentative list. Not sure if any association conflicts (NT) -- Mom, 05:42:54 12/17/13 Tue Main Board ?? how to find this please ?? -- dd, 06:45:57 12/17/13 Tue Finding the board -- judges list, 08:48:32 12/17/13 Tue So, IF This is the correct list - T. Bracken is only NE school out of Worlds? I don't think there are conflicts with anyone else? (NT) -- curious?, 06:41:22 12/18/13 Wed I am not sure it would be a conflict for Bracken anyway. Do they have any WQs? (NT) -- curious, 07:29:58 12/19/13 Thu Yes, 3 qualifiers between MA and AZ schools (NT) -- Elise, 14:09:37 12/20/13 Fri How many of the 3 are from the NE school? (NT) -- ?, 11:45:22 12/23/13 Mon

Subject: Pender Keady schedule...approx time for Prizewinner? Anyone remember from last year?
Author: Trying to decide ...2 1/2 hr away and bball practice in AM [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 20:11:50 12/16/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Last year prizewinner U10 started at 1:30. Right on time too! :) (NT) -- DM, 04:25:44 12/17/13 Tue

Subject: Pender-Keady or Horgan Winter Feis
Author: dance mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:09:17 12/16/13 Mon DD and I can only go to one of these feises. Which one would you reccomend? Never been to either of these feises. Thanks for the help! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not horgan -- Mom, 18:48:55 12/16/13 Mon Pender Keady hands down. That's where the big competition will be (NT) -- hth, 18:59:36 12/16/13 Mon Been to both -- Mom, 19:01:24 12/16/13 Mon Pender Keady very well run and good competitions, good variety of judges. Horgan low-key, more intimate setting, but can run hours behind and very familiar judges. Depends on what you're looking for. (NT) -- PK feis fan, 19:29:45 12/16/13 Mon Horgan-same judges, same results. PK all the way! (NT) -- hth, 14:01:21 12/17/13 Tue Does prelim at PK usually run oldest to youngest or vice versa? Trying to decide if we couldl make it (U18) (NT) -- --, 04:39:20 12/17/13 Tue According to last year's schedule, oldest prelim (16+) was tabulated at 4:55 p.m., so they probably danced around 4:00 I'd guess. Here's a link to last year's results (inside). No guarantee a feis will maintain the same schedule every year, but when trying to decide whether to gamble that a feis schedule will work for us, I usually check FeisWeb for past results. -- hope this helps, 06:03:40 12/17/13 Tue Thank you, I didn't think of that. (NT) -- --, 06:34:05 12/17/13 Tue But don't think Horgan is an easy win! Small it is and late it may run, but all the usual suspects will be there, hoping for that first! (NT) -- depends on what you're looking for, 13:47:42 12/17/13 Tue PK is a little like a NE / ER championship comp that tend to draw a crowd like Petri or PS feis though not as far. Horgan tends to be a smaller NE feis but like above poster said, no easy wins there either. (NT) -- :-), 15:54:34 12/17/13 Tue True! I don't think a lot of opens go to Horgan. If you're open you probably want PK. Otherwise do what works best. (NT) -- hth, 20:42:03 12/17/13 Tue It's a feis. A nice feis. (NT) -- That's all...., 18:12:25 12/18/13 Wed

Subject: Rockin' Road to Dublin
Author: ... [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:23:27 12/16/13 Mon Check out the YouTube video of extra unseen clips of Rockin' Road to Dublin's shoot! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BARFSjZ5NXw [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thats Ashley but who is the other girl? (NT) -- -, 16:24:00 12/16/13 Mon Not Ashley. Tall girl is a Stillson. (NT) -- ---, 18:02:19 12/16/13 Mon The blonde is Rachael Harris. The tall dark-haired girl is Mairead Stillson. (NT) -- Ashley's not in this, 18:17:22 12/16/13 Mon Rockin' Road to Dublin -- x, 07:59:33 12/17/13 Tue are you still taking donations vis kickstarter (NT) -- ?., 18:28:43 12/28/13 Sat

Subject: Does anyone know if grade marks were available for the Holly Feis?
Author: Hopeful [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:58:14 12/16/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Didn't go this year, but grades marks have never been offered at this feis in past years. (NT) -- missed for first time in 12 yrs, 11:00:11 12/16/13 Mon It was feisweb- do they not do it for the feis? (NT) -- ??, 12:30:58 12/16/13 Mon Not this one. Never has. (NT) -- ., 12:53:24 12/16/13 Mon This is an extra service that FeisWeb offers. Some feis committees hire them at extra cost to provide grades marks, but many do not. (NT) -- mom, 13:47:34 12/16/13 Mon Thank you for the clarification! (NT) -- ;), 14:22:40 12/16/13 Mon

Subject: TCRG
Author: John [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:45:01 12/16/13 Mon Congratulations Lizzy Carlson TCRG!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Matt - we are all so proud of you! (NT) -- Gilleoghan mom, 16:33:03 12/16/13 Mon

Subject: Holly Feis (Haley & Nevin) Feis Champ Results
Author: Jim M [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:42:56 12/16/13 Mon Have been posted on our web site. Merry Christmas! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Here's the link: (inside) -- hth, 05:37:03 12/16/13 Mon

Subject: All Scotland's
Author: Dancer mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:02:58 12/15/13 Sun Daughter would like to go..... Anyone with previous experience ? Thoughts and comments appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Nice atmosphere, great venue, friendly feel, smaller numbers with all the top dancers so very tough to get a recall (1/3 recall). Good way to get your feet wet if you're new to the international scene but technically not a "major" this year so only go if you can really afford the trip. More inside -- Annual attendee, 07:15:58 12/16/13 Mon I think that the deadline has passed (NT) -- only TC can register, 09:01:14 12/16/13 Mon Lots of $$ for a Feis, not put on by CLRG, but by a school and not a qualifier this year. Certain ages groups will most likely have low numbers as did British Nats. (NT) -- -, 09:42:34 12/16/13 Mon

Subject: Rockin Road to Dublin

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Date Posted: 17:53:44 12/15/13 Sun Exciting times ahead! Less than a month before opening night and the show is coming together piece by piece! Everything is falling into place! Head over to our Kickstarter page to help us out! Not in the Virginia area? Unable to make it to our World Premiere weekend? That's O.K.! But there's one way to make sure that Rockin' Road to Dublin comes to a city or town near you in the future! Help us out and pledge to our Kickstarter campaign so that this show starts off with an even bigger bang! Then it will only be a matter of time before the tours begin! But we need your help to get this momentum started! We can't do it without you! A lot of you might not know this about our Kickstarter campaign but unless we reach our entire goal amount, the show won't get any of the donations that have been pledged. Not even 1 dollar of it. So please help make this dream of ours become a reality! If you've already donated, THANK YOU! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2034342327/rockin-road-to-dublin-kickstarter-campaign [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any Prelim U13 results from Holly Feis?
Author: Xxx [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:32:34 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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G. Kelliher won (NT) -- Hth, 18:32:47 12/15/13 Sun How many danced? (NT) -- ?, 18:46:23 12/15/13 Sun 15 danced (NT) -- Hth, 18:50:44 12/15/13 Sun

Subject: Thanks to everyone who came by and had a picture taken with Santa today at the Holly Feis! Hope you had a great day. If you forgot to pick up your picture, please shoot me an email and I will find a way to get it to you! Happy Holidays!
Author: Santa's Helper [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 17:28:11 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Santa and his helpers were great today!! Thanks for taking so much time with my DD always the highlight of this feis (NT) -- DM!, 17:47:55 12/15/13 Sun Please thank Santa and all his helpers for staying so late this year. My daughter was dancing in the last set and was thrilled to get a picture with him. (NT) -- Daner's mom, 18:29:09 12/15/13 Sun You are very welcome!!! Santa loves to see all of the dancers & their families at Holly Feis every year! I still have a bunch of beautiful pictures that were not claimed, hoping to hear from those who forgot to pick up before they left! (NT) -- Santa's Helper, 06:22:25 12/17/13 Tue

Subject: Results for Novice u6/u7 please we had to leave.
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:55:58 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What was your number? I can give you those results (NT) -- Hth, 16:32:06 12/15/13 Sun Thank you -- Mom, 21:51:52 12/16/13 Mon Looks like a third place- congratulations! (NT) -- Hth, 21:19:39 12/17/13 Tue

Subject: Prelim U14 results?
Author: Thanks [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:00:46 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1. M Chamoun 2. L Noniewicz 3. T Burns 4. S Hazelton 5. S Anderson 6. B Griffin 7. M Stewart 8. N Stolarski (NT) -- Dd, 16:25:09 12/15/13 Sun

Subject: Results for open U15?
Author: M [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:33:50 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1. Leah Cook 2. Julia Forte 3. Hannah Kennedy (NT) -- FeisMom, 15:51:47 12/15/13 Sun How many danced? (NT) -- -, 16:09:52 12/15/13 Sun 3 I believe (NT) -- FeisMom, 16:18:30 12/15/13 Sun

Subject: Metro PCS service. Does anyone have feedback? Is it good for a traveling feis family?
Author: Awesome sale now [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 06:40:00 12/15/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Metro PCS is terrible. Two people I work with switched to it last year, and the number of dropped calls was insane. Also they often had no reception whatsoever in places like the Cape and much of NH. This drove us all crazy and they soon switched to Verizon. What a difference! Metro PCS is useless for anyone who doesn't spend all their time in major metropolitan areas. (NT) -- feis mom, 08:33:17 12/15/13 Sun

Subject: I had two non payng buyers who placed Christmas orders for Snazzy Bags. If you were considering ordering one for a gift this year, I still have time to get a couple more sewn and shipped with delivery before Christmas. Check out the Snazzy Bags page of my website if you are interested. Thanks!
Author: www.penniedrewdresses.com [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 09:45:30 12/14/13 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: When do we find out the list of judges for London worlds?
Author: Curious [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 13:57:48 12/13/13 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Should be out early this week. CLRG meeting this weekend to confirm all. (NT) -- Anxious to hear!, 21:00:22 12/14/13 Sat

Subject: Are there any tutorials floating around about how to make the puffy headbands with all the crystals? saw a really nice one on a girl with a blue dress and a very blonde wig. Thanks in advance!
Author: Dancer wanting to try somethig new [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:52:08 12/13/13 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes I think over on DDN I'll look and post a link if I can (NT) -- HTH, 14:58:49 12/13/13 Fri Copied from the Celtic Flame voy -- Hth, 15:01:30 12/13/13 Fri My friends mom sent me a message saying that someone was talking about my headband on here. If you're going to be at the holly feis this weekend, stop me and I can explain it. I have pictures saved on my phone to from when I made one for a friend. They're so easy to make and a lot cheaper than buying one at a feis. (NT) -- yes I know my wig is very blonde (:, 20:00:33 12/13/13 Fri You should sell them - you do a great job (NT) -- Admiring Eye, 03:31:42 12/16/13 Mon

Subject: Anyone have a video of the senior ladies and senior mens result?
Author: would like to see friends [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 14:00:08 12/11/13 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Anyone have girls U20 :) (NT) -- Thank you, 15:54:53 12/11/13 Wed U20 would be GREATLY appreciated!!!! (NT) -- mrm, 20:12:33 12/11/13 Wed Inew england oreachtas parade of champions youtube.com (NT) -- DD-Mom, 10:53:56 12/12/13 Thu Senior Mens, anyone?? The too few still photos just aren't enough to capture the moment of pure fun! (NT) -- anyone? Bueller?, 17:59:03 12/12/13 Thu

Subject: Still need a dress for your 10-12 year old? Just posted DD dress on Dance Again (843A). It will be at the Nevin feis this weekend.
Author: Broke Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 05:46:20 12/11/13 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: To the disappointed mom: you're setting quite an example for your daughter. She doesn't live up to your expectations in a dance competition run by caring, thoughtful people so you air your grievance by making truly ugly comments about the judging.
Author: Please... [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:29:41 12/10/13 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Huh? (NT) -- confused, 19:57:35 12/10/13 Tue Scroll down to the yearly post-OSC feis bashing post. I believe that's where this comment belongs (NT) -- --, 20:25:46 12/10/13 Tue Thanks for explaining. But OP, why did you feel the need to start a whole new thread about this? That seems very odd. (NT) -- smh, 05:57:47 12/11/13 Wed The OP probably did not intend to start a new post. It happens sometimes that posters think they are replying to a post but inadvertently start a new one. (NT) -- -, 07:40:55 12/11/13 Wed

Subject: Did anyone get the u19 awards Friday at the O?
Author: Missed it [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:32:35 12/09/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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You can get all the results at New England Oireachtas Results (NT) -- DD-Mom, 11:34:37 12/10/13 Tue Looking for video of awards (NT) -- Thanks, 13:38:18 12/10/13 Tue

Subject: Congratulations!
Author: Bremer Friends [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:37:52 12/09/13 Mon Well done Mia on your second first in Prelim! We are very excited for you as you move to Open! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations Mia!! Welcome to Open! (NT) -- M and S, 12:20:37 12/09/13 Mon

Subject: Kudos to O'Shea Feis Crew! Loved being on time/ early! Quick posting! Great day!
Author: happy feis mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 10:04:50 12/09/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Agreed. Delightful day, lots of good cheer, including dancing Santa. (NT) -- Will definitely come again. Happy holidays to all., 13:27:19 12/09/13 Mon

Subject: LOVE the Santa Plaques for Champion Placers at Christmas Feis! Nice Touch
Author: DD Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 08:33:57 12/09/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Anyone have the reel boom speakers, or can recommend a less expensive alternative? Thanks
Author: practice speakers [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 21:14:07 12/08/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have it and it is worth the $60. i have had it for a year and still in great condiditon. Tried the cheaper ones and they all died within the first year (NT) -- dancemom, 06:49:35 12/09/13 Mon We have two. They are great, especially like that we can record on a microSD card and insert it into the speaker; therefore don't always have to use bluetooth to a phone/ipod. (NT) -- hth, 07:19:58 12/09/13 Mon Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it! (NT) -- op, 07:59:09 12/09/13 Mon

Subject: U11 PW error in results at Christmas feis
Author: Ally [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:42:23 12/08/13 Sun They forgot to include a second page of results for the U11 PW today at the Christmas feis. My daughter was one of the kids that was missed but also the Turner twins from Murray. I don't have contact information for them but maybe somebody reading this has and can let them know they placed. Not sure who else was added after they figured it out. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Posted on MIDA message board -- Murray Parent, 16:58:37 12/08/13 Sun PW U11 Christmas feis -- Turner twins' mom, 18:36:56 12/08/13 Sun You are welcome :) -- Ally, 19:08:50 12/08/13 Sun OSC U11 PW -- Young School Mom, 05:04:39 12/09/13 Mon Check results on the O'Shea Chaplin facebook page. If your daughter is listed as a placer, contact the feis committee for her award. (NT) -- hth, 07:22:09 12/09/13 Mon Exactly how does that help with PW? The only results listed on Facebook are prelim and champion. (NT) -- that makes no sense, 07:57:01 12/09/13 Mon contact OSC -- Ally, 07:23:39 12/09/13 Mon Thank you -- Young School Mom, 08:06:36 12/09/13 Mon Prizewinner U11 results -- John Grant (Concerned), 17:25:31 12/10/13 Tue John, I suggest calling or emailing OSC. If you go to their website, bostonirishdance.com , you can find contact info. I hope you get the answers you need. (NT) -- best wishes, 06:02:20 12/11/13 Wed OSC U11 PW -- Young School Mom, 10:24:10 12/11/13 Wed

Subject: Any suggestions for the best dancing colleges? I know I would like to keep dancing in college, but want to go to school out of state. Suggestions for colleges and universities that are conveniently located near competitive studios?
Author: College applicant [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 15:29:00 12/08/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I started a post on dance.net last spring to compile info about this. It's by no means complete, but can give you a start. http://www.dance.net/topic/9891935/1/Irish/US-colleges-that-are-near-dance-schools-Can-we-compile-a-list.html (NT) -- good luck!, 16:30:32 12/08/13 Sun Are you looking to stay in region? Boston college just won a lot of comps at the recent college feis down at Villanova (NT) -- --, 11:25:27 12/09/13 Mon Any one know of dance schools near Villanova? (NT) -- Considering Pennsylvania for college, 07:12:52 12/13/13 Fri What area or school are you thinking of going? that makes a big difference (NT) -- DD-Mom, 05:02:02 12/11/13 Wed Preferablly the east coast. Willing to go South too. I have been looking at the bigger colleges like UConn and Northeasterm. (NT) -- OP, 14:49:26 12/11/13 Wed

Subject: Any results from christmas feis?
Author: interested [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 12:33:58 12/08/13 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They are being posted on the O'shea-Chaplin facebook page (NT) -- :), 13:21:44 12/08/13 Sun I bet you can guess (NT) -- same old rigging year after year, 15:32:45 12/08/13 Sun Response to "I bet you can guess..." -- Won't return. Won't recommend., 13:21:17 12/09/13 Mon Would you care to explain as to why? Or continue with your veiled criticism that currently has no base? (NT) -- Explanation needed, 19:20:31 12/09/13 Mon riggin at OSC -- Joan, 06:32:29 12/10/13 Tue Joan, if your daughter is ALWAYS first or second in prelim, then she'd be in open already. Knock it off and grow up. You have a choice of which feis to attend. You do not need to make up lies or slander a competition, good or bad. Knock it off (NT) -- Pathetic, 06:37:16 12/10/13 Tue About being 1st or 2nd n prelim -- Joan, 07:04:28 12/10/13 Tue Who was on your stage? (NT) -- curious, 09:22:59 12/10/13 Tue was n auditorium...don't want to list name judges but do hope they read the comments here so they will b more non biased n future (NT) -- Joan, 09:42:49 12/10/13 Tue Good idea! Hope it helps. So unfair if there is funny business. Really, it just takes away their integrity and I wonder why they would risk it so I hope its not happening (NT) -- :P, 10:02:39 12/10/13 Tue definitely was a judge in the auditorium that favored OSC dancers (NT) -- saw the results myself, 11:32:12 12/10/13 Tue Just a general comment- At a feis run by ANY school, the judges hired are generally ones that like that school's style of dancing. There is no fault in O'Shea hiring judges that tend to prefer their style. Every school does it and OSC feises are the ones that get the crap for it. (NT) -- Grow up and look around, 12:03:36 12/10/13 Tue Not the case in my dd's comp on that day. Half of her competition comprised of OSC dancers; only 1 placed and deservedly so. That dancer was on the podium at Oireachtas. Nothing odd in our results as dancers took their usual placements. (NT) -- just my opinion, 13:10:15 12/10/13 Tue Judges are supposed to be held accountable so if you can sit there and remark one judge as biased there is no reason not to name names, unless you fear disagreement once you do post your suspicions (NT) -- And I doubt most judges read board responses to individual feises, 12:08:18 12/10/13 Tue Judges are not held accountable, because they are all of the same club. There isn't a regulatory board for ID judges. They don't care what we think, so you should let it go, or it will make you crazy. (NT) -- ., 12:29:03 12/11/13 Wed Agreed! Judging is subjective, something most understand when starting ID. Don't blame a school name and reputation for the way a judge conducts themselves at a competition. Some are fair, some are not, the ID world isn't perfect (NT) -- Wouldn't be complaining if the judge's bias benefited your DD, 13:13:01 12/11/13 Wed If it was so rigged why didn't prelim OSC dancers placing 2nd and 3rd get 1st's - the only place that really counts for prelim dancers? Maybe your DD didn't dance as well as you think, maybe she had mistakes the judges caught... I frequently complement dancers who didn't place on their dancing - the fact that your daughter was complemented doesn't necessarily mean she should place. (NT) -- There are lots of beautiful dancers in New England!!!, 09:55:33 12/10/13 Tue Agreed. There were many dancers from other schools winning the prelim comps. And the OSC girls that placed/won deserved it. (NT) -- .., 15:57:40 12/10/13 Tue I know of a beautiful dancer who usually place in the top 5 at most feises but one feis she placed 11th overall. People complimented her dancing left and right but the judges noticed some of her mistakes. She was upset about it for herself and told herself that she would do better the next time. This happens. (NT) -- id mom, 21:49:48 12/11/13 Wed Grade scores/judge's comments -- ????, 11:03:19 12/10/13 Tue OSC doesn't use Feisweb so many this is a reason why grades marks aren't emailed.. (NT) -- Old school feising, 12:05:30 12/10/13 Tue Thanks to OSC for the prompt results postings! And to above comment- look at the results before speaking. Not rigged and don't start this up again. (NT) -- Feis attendee, 16:20:02 12/08/13 Sun results were different this year (NT) -- another feis attendee, 16:24:56 12/08/13 Sun Unfortunately due to the late O and Thanksgiving attendance was low so people don't realize how great of a feis it was this year! (NT) -- Another attendee, 16:27:47 12/08/13 Sun

Subject: Does anyone have good ideas for christmas presents for irish dancers?
Author: thinking about it [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 16:05:58 12/07/13 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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MONEY (NT) -- ., 16:18:22 12/07/13 Sat I've gotten dd some cute Irish dancer Christmas tree ornaments over the years, which she loves putting on the tree. New practice music is always good too. (NT) -- me, 19:35:16 12/07/13 Sat Rhinestone bobby pins & glittery bows from Claires or other accessory type shops (NT) -- dancer's mom, 21:27:58 12/07/13 Sat The new Parade of Champions book - interviews with 57 champions, retired champs, and teachers from around the world. Will make a great Christmas gift. (NT) -- www.paradeofchampionsbook.com, 22:13:41 12/07/13 Sat Grab gift ideas: iTunes or movies gift cards or infinity scarfs . Willow tree Irish dancer is nice too.. I have a $10 limit. (NT) -- ., 08:13:23 12/08/13 Sun Eh not sure about the Willow Tree Irish dancer. Doesn't really look much like an Irish dancer to us. Dd and her friends don't seem to like it. (NT) -- at all, 08:18:12 12/08/13 Sun It has curly hair...Celtic knot on dress. I have three (3 dancers). I love them. (NT) -- ., 09:14:18 12/08/13 Sun http://www.demdaco.com/Irish-Charm/26245,default,pd.html?brandId=WT (NT) -- -, 12:18:04 12/08/13 Sun great idea -- k k m, 08:23:42 12/08/13 Sun A tennis racket, ice skates or skis, so they can also pursue an activity that will last a lifetime? (NT) -- It's a thought, 19:14:36 12/08/13 Sun Yes, by all means, give someone a present in which s/he may have no interest at all! Is that the way you do all your gift giving? (NT) -- -, 04:48:52 12/09/13 Mon Always it has to get personal. Criticize the post, but stop playing guessing games and making up stuff about what the poster's motives may be. (NT) -- Be a class act, 09:09:53 12/11/13 Wed Read again. Didn't make up anything, just asked a pointed question. (NT) -- -, 10:51:00 12/11/13 Wed Saying "Is that the way you do your gift giving?" is quite personal and is in fact inferring or "making up" something about the poster. Goes beyond making a point. (NT) -- Get my point?, 21:11:58 12/12/13 Thu Yes, got your point. Just disagree with it. (NT) -- -, 11:27:10 12/16/13 Mon HERE IT IS - a new ID Ornament ! http://www.theirishjewelrycompany.com/-strse-1222/Irish-Step-Dancer-Ornament/Detail.bok (NT) -- read about her, 19:30:06 12/11/13 Wed xmas ideas -- santa, 07:44:00 12/13/13 Fri

Subject: I have family who will be moving to the North of Boston - Essex/Manchester/Beverly area, with an OpenU11 dancer. Looking for competitive schools in that area within an hour's drive? Hard to tell locations from the New England site and thought you all might have a better idea, especially with traffic etc. Not looking for criticisms, please, just names and locations of schools that have a good Champ program.
Author: Any suggestions? [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 11:06:45 12/06/13 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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If they are moving to the North Shore the closest schools with high competitve results (and not having to deal with traffic) are O'Shea-Chaplin (boston area) and Murray Academy(easy drive up 95 just over border NH). (NT) -- :)hth, 15:24:17 12/06/13 Fri Bremer School is right near Beverly (NT) -- Dd, 15:28:29 12/06/13 Fri Oshea they will have to go into boston tons of traffic and not a hours drive. Murray is the same, tons of traffic just in the opposite direction. if you are moving to Beverly then you have Bremer in Salem or Bracken i believe is in Danvers (NT) -- north shore mom, 18:55:22 12/06/13 Fri Commuting to OSC from the Beverly/Manchester area would be insane. I'd suggest Murray, just over the border in Exeter, NH, or maybe Bremer in Salem, MA. (NT) -- hth, 19:50:36 12/06/13 Fri Murray. Hands Down. They have the classes, the staff, the supportive dancers, and the competitive drive that a champ dancer can thrive under. Bremer is of the past. Bracken is too small and doesnt have enough champ dancers. Oshea is too far away. Bremer had a bunch of champ dancers transfer to Murray who are doing quite well. (NT) -- retired dancer, 09:00:23 12/07/13 Sat Please remember that Bremer dancers read this board when posting especially since the poster specifically stated no criticism. (NT) -- Bremer mom, 20:43:45 12/08/13 Sun Yes Bremmer students left to go to Murry but there resilts have stayed the same so noone inproved! And the assoc. put a hold on transfers since it appeared they were being coached to leave! Not a good thing, as far as i know all the Murry dancers are from other schools! (NT) -- mom of 3 dancers, 06:55:10 12/09/13 Mon The Murray girls my dd competes against have been the same for years and they are superb dancers! Perhaps that is why people want to transfer, because they kick butt. Or maybe they like the schools atmosphere, to which I cannot speak. But they are not (NT) -- all from other schools., 07:11:09 12/10/13 Tue Please check your facts before posting something like this. Almost all of the Murray dancers are taught there from the beginning. There have been transfers, but no coaching was done. It was the dancing families' personal choice. Unless you have spoken with all of the families, it is not fair to either school to put a personal spin on it. Both have lovely, friendly dancers and dancing families. The OP asked for no criticism, just schools. Please respect that. (NT) -- Thank you, 16:56:12 12/10/13 Tue And they also will need to have $$$$$. If you don't have that, forget about it, they are not interested in you. It is an extremely expensive school. (NT) -- x, 08:54:43 12/12/13 Thu ???? Interesting comment. Sounds like a grudge about something. (NT) -- ?, 18:22:28 12/12/13 Thu I agree Murray Academy hands down. If I moved anywhere near there that would be my first choice. Also the owner, Anne Murray is a class act and willing to step outside the box (NT) -- Murray fan, 09:48:56 12/07/13 Sat How far is Murray from the North Shore area? (NT) -- ---, 16:00:30 12/07/13 Sat Well, according to Mapquest, any of the 3 towns the OP mentioned are about an hour to Exeter, NH where Murray is located. Bremer would be a lot closer but it's personal choice. (NT) -- mom of an OC in MA, 19:41:14 12/07/13 Sat It is well over an hour and once you hit traffic and bad weather you can add more time! I travel that way 3x a week its not pleasent (NT) -- mom, 06:58:24 12/09/13 Mon I think a good place to start is to inquire which schools are accepting new students....especially at half year point. (NT) -- ftg, 21:38:35 12/07/13 Sat Heavey Quinn in Chelmsford, MA is also about an hour away (NT) -- lovely dancers and a great teacher!, 05:17:55 12/08/13 Sun OSC hands down!! -- OSC mom, 18:53:41 12/08/13 Sun Totally untrue. Try making the drive yourself to Manchester in the afternoon and evening, when classes are typically held, and come back to tell us how long it took you.. (NT) -- well over an hour, guaranteed, 19:42:37 12/08/13 Sun OSC championship classes are Thursday nights in Watertown (Boston not Manchester) - you are driving against traffic into the city and on Saturdays in Brighton, not a problem. (NT) -- Another OC mom, 20:26:15 12/08/13 Sun Dance -- Elise, 19:56:15 12/08/13 Sun Dance Schools -- Elise, 20:01:26 12/08/13 Sun Thank you all so much for the helpful information (Though I do wish the criticism was left out, as it never reflects well on the poster.). I will send the school names listed here along to my sister, it will be a great help getting the search started! (NT) -- OP, 07:20:12 12/09/13 Mon I don't see any criticisms here. I actually thought people were being honest for once! (NT) -- ..,, 21:35:03 12/09/13 Mon Goulding in Medford might also be an option, not sure about commute times though (NT) -- :-), 16:18:12 12/10/13 Tue Bracken-Carney academy is located in Salisbury, Wakefield, Malden, Middleton and Stoneham. just merged and have wonderful teachers. Daughter has been training there for about four years now and has progressed three levels in those years. Amazing school with so much support. Would recommend greatly. (NT) -- BCA Mother, 13:47:39 12/12/13 Thu I would recommend calling each school to speak with the teachers and see if you can go watch a champ class if possible. This would also give you an opportunity to see what the driving time and traffic would be for you. Experience it if you can before choosing. (NT) -- DM, 18:27:38 12/12/13 Thu I mean for your family moving this way :) (NT) -- DM, 18:28:39 12/12/13 Thu

Subject: how are workshop associations monitored? do teachers need to be upfront and honest or is there some type of registered system? does a workshop teacher create an association if they are not a certified TCRG but own/run a registered An Comissun school with a partner that is a TCRG??
Author: curious [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 04:51:05 12/05/13 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Sounds like a good question to ask your TCRG as they would know the ins and outs better than people on a message board. (NT) -- go to the experts, 10:00:30 12/05/13 Thu That is not necessarily true. There are many knowledgable people who can help. Some teacher do not know or share info (NT) -- Disagree with that, 13:39:53 12/05/13 Thu I would hope a TCRG would know the right answer! I bet if you ask they would be happy to share (NT) -- Smh, 17:57:00 12/05/13 Thu They may not know or care, if they don't ever do workshops and have a need to know full details (NT) -- --, 06:33:42 12/06/13 Fri If your part of a school that doesn't de workshops and your teacher doesn't feel the need to know about workshops then you don't need to know them either. (NT) -- Dd, 13:00:38 12/06/13 Fri Erm, exactly where does OP state that their school doesn't do workshops? Can you please point that part out for me, because I don't see it? (NT) -- kthanks, 19:53:22 12/06/13 Fri If you can't answer the question you really don't need to respond. I would like to know as well. (NT) -- thank you, 05:53:02 12/07/13 Sat If your not a teacher you don't need to know and if you really need to know cause your that nosey in other people's business then just ask your teacher and not people on a message board that don't even know what they are talking about. (NT) -- Dancer, 11:08:48 12/07/13 Sat The "Rules for Dancing Teachers & Adjudicators" can be downloaded from the An Coimisiún Website - No secret! -- Link inside message- HTH ;-), 08:44:13 12/08/13 Sun Teachers have to be upfront and admit they are doing workshop/ receiving workshop. (NT) -- Dm, 04:40:50 12/10/13 Tue

Subject: Holly Feis
Author: ID Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 18:10:15 12/03/13 Tue Hello just wanted to let every one know that The Haley School of Irish Dance will be collecting new socks, hats and gloves at the Holly Feis all to be donated to local shelters for Christmas. We will have a tablet to leave your donations at at the Holly Feis,we want to thank everyone in advance for your donations!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Always get the two December Feis mixed up is Holly this weekend or next? I would like to donate (NT) -- dd, 13:52:16 12/04/13 Wed It's the 15th of December (NT) -- dd, 15:17:37 12/04/13 Wed Hasn't it been the other way around for years? Or am I loosing my mind? (NT) -- equally possible at this stage! :), 09:54:26 12/06/13 Fri No, I think you are right, it has always been the other way around. (NT) -- --, 19:21:53 12/06/13 Fri Yes, it has always been the other way around until this year. (NT) -- from a host school, 08:02:33 12/10/13 Tue

Subject: Anyone else come across this situation when the students purposely excluding a dancer because she is a WQ’er? It’s a small school that maybe brought 8 soloist and a handful of trad set dancers to the Oireachtas. They don’t chat with her in or out of class, don’t care to watch her compete, never congratulated the only WQ’ing dancer and never included her in one published picture at this year’s O. She tries to engage the dancers but it doesn’t help.
Author: mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 19:34:35 12/01/13 Sun Teachers don’t seem to intervene or try to help stop the bullying and the worst part is they are all pretty much the same age. My heart is breaking. Does the TCRG exam include any anit-bullying, or do TC’s have to take bullying seminars? It’s sad to watch [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've seen it the other way around. Maybe you could try and step back and try and see if perhaps your child acts differently to them. I also suggest asking another parent at your school what they think. (NT) -- Good luck., 21:16:03 12/01/13 Sun They must all be jealous of this dance and her success. How sad (NT) -- for them!!, 04:01:33 12/02/13 Mon I've seen dancers & parents react negatively to dd when she began to place better than the others. I've also seen kids get a bit of an attitude after they experience some success. Were they including her before she WQ'd? If things have only changed since then, it's either jealousy on their part or some possibly even subconscious attitude change on her part. Talk to TC, who may be able to give you a better picture of what is actually going on. I hope things improve. I hate to see a kid excluded. (NT) -- hopeful, 06:32:35 12/02/13 Mon Know exactly what school and dancer you're taking about and it is pathetic behavior by the TCs. Can't even acknowledge their most talented dancer! (NT) -- Sad, 07:08:53 12/02/13 Mon We have a WQ at our school who seems maybe shy or distant. But, she is also five years older than my DD so it could be an age thing? Either way--congrats to her and good luck! (NT) -- xx, 08:26:03 12/02/13 Mon This happens at my dd school also. it is sad and the dancer is really talented. The girls at the school have tried to engage her but she prefers to be with other dancers from other schools who are WQ. She does not even acknowledge our dancers at feis or the O. so, she may need to look at her own behavior as part of the equation (NT) -- :( sad, 09:59:53 12/02/13 Mon Hmmm, does this dancer watch the other girls compete? Does she participate in school activities? (NT) -- 2-way street, 10:10:35 12/02/13 Mon Funny thing is the others don't compete at all, and they wonder why they don't WQ! (NT) -- She's a nice girl, 10:36:45 12/02/13 Mon sorry, thought you said in above post that 8 solo dancers went to the O (NT) -- confused, 10:47:29 12/02/13 Mon Passive bullying happens everywhere, we went through it, I cried so often for my dd, I still hold anger and toward the teacher for knowing and allowing it to continue over several years. I shake my head at why we didn't change schools when we first noticed it happening, we kept thinking, they'll grow up and become nice adults, ya, didn't happen. Bullies will always be bullies. (NT) -- Yes, I'm still angry, 13:30:50 12/02/13 Mon Yup-been there. Sucked the fun out of ID for my DD. she ended up quiting. (NT) -- Makes me sad., 18:03:23 12/02/13 Mon Bully adults breed bully children (it's in the psy books) Had several in our school - knew them at reg school too - from 5 to 30 it was her nature - nurture......turned back to their antictics and danced on (NT) -- sad, 21:44:11 12/18/13 Wed This is so sad that it happens so often. This girl worked really hard to achieve this and everyone from her school should show good sportsmanship and be happy for her. Whether they are parents at the school, dancers or her TC's they should congratulate her. Some dancers expect the rewards based on other things and not the dancing they do on the day. -- Knock them out in London!, 20:47:42 12/02/13 Mon bullies -- makes me sad, 22:41:33 12/02/13 Mon Happens everywhere I think. Wq's only associating with other Wq's. Opens keeping themselves seperate from Prelims etc. Saddens me because all of these dancers started as begginer friends. Makes me wonder what it is about Irish Dance (NT) -- that seems to breed this typeof behavior. Wish I knew the answer., 07:40:20 12/03/13 Tue Nope-doesnt happen everywhere -- our experience inside, 13:27:35 12/03/13 Tue Glad to know that there are schools like this (NT) -- faith restored and wish it were true everywhere, 13:36:49 12/03/13 Tue Our school is friendly, but as dancers move through grades to prelim etc., they are in the position of feising with the people at their level, and also doing the steps with people at their level. So it sort of just happens, to some degree. (NT) -- As I have seen, 20:05:25 12/04/13 Wed it does happen everywhere -- inside, 09:43:46 12/03/13 Tue You have no idea why they are excluding her - just assuming that it is because she is WQ. I have seen girls who qualify and their mothers create needless and unnecessary drama over this and similar achievements. Your child must be a good dancer and the teacher must be doing something right for her to qualify. Not sure what you expect others to do, perhaps you need the reality check. (NT) -- Good Luck, 09:46:10 12/03/13 Tue Also, if you say they are excluding her - have YOU offered to do anything with these girls? Did they regularly spend time outside of class together before she qualified and you claim bullying? (NT) -- ?, 09:49:05 12/03/13 Tue Our TC most definitely would intervene.It has happened. A TC isn't going to catch everything or know all the ins and outs but they see a lot. Classes have been lectured on this. It starts at the top. Finder a nicer TC is my advice (NT) -- unless winning is the most important, 11:30:40 12/03/13 Tue Seen it happen. Worse yet, parents of bullies encouraging the behavior, condoning and participating in bullying as well. Using the situation as a life lesson is a good way to teach your dancer-"do unto others"... -- Karma, 13:40:01 12/03/13 Tue Bullies create bullies, the parents were likely bullies themselves. Also, not all of the group may be bullies, but they are followers and they become a part of the bully crowd. There isn't always a reason for the victim to get bullied, they're excluded for any reason, even just because they aren't so vocal. Like Taylor Swift said "Pickin' on the weaker man", weaker could be quieter, more reserved, or just different from the majority. (NT) -- Still angry, 14:16:07 12/03/13 Tue I actually think it's an instinctive thing. I find that it is weak minded, weak willed children who are bullied the most. They could possibly be the product of parents who are also weak. It's like in nature the weaker of the species is always "attacked" by the stronger. I don't think bullying is learned (NT) -- I really think it's instinctive, 15:56:30 12/10/13 Tue http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2011/12/15/the-origins-of-bullying/ Proper socialization and conformity are critical for maintaining social order and consistency this pretty much sums up the natural tendency of some to bully others and others to often be the target of bullying. There is a fascinating albeit LONG article on the (NT) -- Origins of Bullying in Scientific American Mag, 16:08:03 12/10/13 Tue If a child wants friends, they have to first be a friend. You can't sit and wait for someone else to be friendly...you make the first move. Kill them with kindness. (NT) -- Best of luck., 14:37:05 12/03/13 Tue Bullying? That is a strong word. I agree with posts, if dd is a WQ then the TC must be doing something right! No Pictures at O? Did mom take any and give to TC? Was dd there when pictures were being taken? I have seen competitiveness but I have not seen girls tell others they are not welcome in a picture. Is mom involved with school and other mothers? (NT) -- Those girls don't sound like bully's. mom and dd, get involved, 15:13:48 12/03/13 Tue It may be a strong word, but it's what it is. Purposely excluding someone from a group, that they would otherwise expect to be part of is known as passive bullying. It doesn't encompass the name calling and physical abuse, but it's as demeaning and hurtful. I have witnessed such and it comes without provocation from the victim. (NT) -- Been there, 17:11:51 12/03/13 Tue Clearly if they wanted this person in the photo they would have taken the time to find her. It must be very hurtful to this girl.. Not one parent or TC spoke up to say "wait, lets make sure we have everyone. What about -------?". That's just wrong in my book. (NT) -- And mean, 19:12:36 12/03/13 Tue This doesnt happen at our school, but from an outside perspective, where was this girl when all oireachtas photos were being taken? Normally all the girls from a school are together-practicing, hanging out, getting ready etc., where was this girl? It sounds like she doesn't want to be involved with the girls if she wasn't present with her school at Oireachtas! (NT) -- just my thoughts, 20:23:13 12/03/13 Tue I don't see it that way at all. If she is a different age group she might have been at a different ballroom and not able to hang out with the other girls to get her pic taken when they were all there (NT) -- --, 20:33:42 12/03/13 Tue Also, if the group just doesn't interact with her, ignoring her then why would she be with them? Once you realize nobody wants you around, you just stop trying.. (NT) -- There's no excuse, 20:44:54 12/03/13 Tue They took one with her and then took another without her. Guess which one made the Facebook page - the one without her (NT) -- Who made the choice there?, 07:10:05 12/04/13 Wed Being excluded from a group photo then the photo being posted has happened to my dd many times. Even being in the photo and then cropped out when posted-that was the hardest to explain to my dd... -- been there, 07:24:39 12/04/13 Wed OMG, ya, we've had that happen too. Unbelievable and inconceivable how someone could do that. (NT) -- disgusted, 08:11:50 12/04/13 Wed DD has danced for 10+ years never been asked to be in a photo. She always placed well but more often than not was excluded. She was there for the dancing so she dealt with it. She is a much stronger girl as she heads off to college. (NT) -- You just deal with it, 16:33:42 12/05/13 Thu We had the opposite experience. One of our champs declined our TCRG's request to be in a team picture. So the other champs took the photo and it was posted on the web site. (NT) -- two sides to every story, 06:33:35 12/06/13 Fri Yes, but that is not the issue here. That is great that your dancer had the choice. This dancer does not and is purposely being excluded. I feel for her! (NT) -- --, 06:39:12 12/06/13 Fri not true, I know this story and the dancer DID have an opportunity to get into all the pictures! she was not there for any of them! the other girls are not bullys, they are good girls! (NT) -- There ARE two sides to the story, 08:00:24 12/06/13 Fri Was she even at the convention center when the picture was taken? Its hard to believe someone would decline if she were there (NT) -- curious, 13:08:52 12/07/13 Sat If you read the ENTIRE post is it about MUCH MORE than just being included in the pics. There is ALWAYS 2 sides to every story-obviously. It seems the pic incident may just be ONE of the examples... -- read everything, 13:47:41 12/06/13 Fri If this the school I think the OP is referring to...please know that the WQ was definitely watched by one of the TCs whom the dancer texted when she was close to getting on stage. That was at the expense of watching my dd during her 3 rounds. My dd was not watched by any TCRG so think how we feel. (NT) -- It is what it is...move on, 17:18:46 12/06/13 Fri I feel sorry for you. Not all schools are like that. Our TC never takes a seat to watch an entire group dance. Stands in the back so they can move quickly from room to room to see everyone. We have a lot of champs and they manage to see them all. It can be done (NT) -- Everyone is treated the same, 13:07:17 12/07/13 Sat Definitely not the school the OP is referring to then - they only watch their own children and the children'f friends. No text or lack of text would change that. (NT) -- CT school, 13:28:41 12/07/13 Sat My daughter was a dancer at a large school -- inside, 10:08:12 12/08/13 Sun Sounds like my dd, though it wasn't a large school and she had friends, just from other schools. (NT) -- It really does happen, 12:27:00 12/08/13 Sun This whole message has certainly been blown out of proportion. Seems the op didn't want to pick apart the story... Seeing as no names were there for a reason. Maybe we should just all be more mindful of our actions (NT) -- We are a community afterall, 12:27:09 12/08/13 Sun I disagree with your comment of the message being "blown out of proportion". Posters were all relaying their experiences-bad and good. Personally, it is comforting to know others have dealt with what we have/still do deal with. I DO agree that we are a community and should be mindful of our actions AND especially OUR CHILDREN'S actions. -- have you had a similar experience? If not you clearly do not understand, 15:11:47 12/08/13 Sun Parents/dancer project to eveyone a bully attitude - TC asks them to leave after many frustrating years - They then go to Region/CLRG with threats/lies........ cause problems (other families support TC) (NT) -- deep breaths, 21:51:48 12/18/13 Wed I was in those shoes a few years ago. Was on stage at the O to dance my set, teachers didnt watch any of my rounds..they walked out as soon as the music started for my set. and for a while I was their only WQ besides another male dancer -- I put up for a while because I LOVE dancing.more inside.., 15:43:26 02/10/14 Mon

Subject: Lenihan Feis - I was very disappointed with the way I saw Mrs. Lenihan literally throwing solo dresses for sale on the floor because they were hung on doors. Most of these dresses weren't in any type of plastic and to see her just tossing them to the floor just wasn't right. I understand they said at one point to not hang them on the doors, but she could have at least took them down and put them on a chair or table. These dresses are quite expensive and don't belong on a dirty school floor.
Author: Mom [ Edit | View ]	Date Posted: 03:55:40 11/04/13 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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People who disregard rules should not have their items treated with respect. I was not there nor am I associated with any CT school, but I have had enough of people who don't follow the rules be the first to complain that they have been "wronged." If they treated her requests with respect, maybe she would have respected them. (NT) -- works both ways!, 04:38:18 11/04/13 Mon Agree. Sorry OP. You can't win this debate. Follow rules or reap consequences. (NT) -- It's life, 05:31:35 11/04/13 Mon What about if they did follow the rules and whoever tried the dress on didn't? (NT) -- Another perspective, 05:34:41 11/04/13 Mon Since you supposedly saw her doing this, why didn't you speak up at the time, OP? (NT) -- skeptical, 04:42:13 11/04/13 Mon OP here. No where was it marked that you couldn't hang the dresses on the doors. I was in the gym for at least three hours and they only mentioned it once. What about new people coming in? It did happen and there were plenty of people who witnessed it. I understand people need to follow rules, but to treat these expensive items with such disrespect isn't the way to handle it. I'm not trying to "win" anything, just stating what I saw wasn't the way it should have been handled. (NT) -- Mom, 05:55:28 11/04/13 Mon REALLY ??? I saw the warning about this online for at least a week. As a rule it is against local fire code to hang anything on a fire door. IT is just the law. The Fire Dept was present to make sure that the rules were followed. If anyone is idiot enough to hang a dress on a Fire Door, they need to apologize at once. I know of an ADCRG who lost a venue for her feis because people can't be bothered to follow rules and use common sense. -- more inside...., 09:04:48 11/04/13 Mon Happened to me, i didn't see sign till after I found dress on floor. At least mine was plastic. (NT) -- ., 06:09:06 11/04/13 Mon OP again. I didn't see signs so I apologize for stating there was nothing posted. I still, however, totally disagree with the way she handled the situation. She was angrily throwing the dresses on the floor. (NT) -- Mom, 06:31:44 11/04/13 Mon I think that is just plain mean! I agree with the OP. It is no way to treat an item even if the parent hung it in the wrong spot. If anything, then just carry those dresses away to the registration table. People will learn not to hang them in the wrong spot, if the dress is taken down and not seen for sale. But don't throw it on the floor. (NT) -- mom, 06:22:22 11/04/13 Mon It is mean. But I am not surprised. PL has a temper and can be very nasty. -- more, 08:32:47 12/10/13 Tue And I repeat my question to you OP: Since you supposedly saw her doing this, why didn't you speak up? (NT) -- still skeptical, 06:32:33 11/04/13 Mon Seriously? Who would ever speak up to Mrs. Lenihan? She's a judge, and this is ID, where social norms are far from normal. (NT) -- ., 07:02:55 11/04/13 Mon Yes I saw her do this as well as other people I was with. I'm not going to confront her because in my opinion she was acting a little out of hand. I'm not going to approach a judge and scold her for doing something she shouldn't have been doing in the first place. These dresses cost too much money to be tossed around like garbage whether the rules were followed or not. I personally didn't see any signs and only heard one announcement in the 3+ hours that I was in the gym. (NT) -- Mom, 07:09:21 11/04/13 Mon I have a theory that if you can't say something in person, you probably shouldn't say it on the internet. (NT) -- :-), 07:40:57 11/04/13 Mon Wow, looks like a childish tantrum to throw dresses on the floor! Were there signs posted anywhere? Were there announcements made throughout the day? ...if not, she could have just put them aside...any parent there would have helped take them down carefully! (NT) -- Ridiculous!, 06:33:18 11/04/13 Mon When I first got there (8 am) there were no signs. There were dresses on the doors and hanging elsewhere. I hung my DD's dress elsewhere. The dress "disappeared" for hours, but was eventually found (on the ground), but not where I had hung it originally. The area was chaotic as it was in the lobby by the doors and they were doing awards there. As stated, anyone could have moved a dress and placed them back on the doors. There were signs put up later, but they were not there to begin with. (NT) -- Another mom, 07:41:13 11/04/13 Mon There were a number of signs stating that the Fire Marshal (who was in the hall all day) requested no dresses to be hung on the Fire Doors. But as soon as they were relocated people hung them back up right on top of the signs!! (NT) -- Always put your dress in plastic, 06:41:31 11/04/13 Mon Exactly and if people do not follow rules they should not complain about consequences. If you wanted to hang a dress at a feis you should always ask the feis committee. It is proper to ask first. I can not believe the lack of consideration and lack of manners I witnessed yesterday by people. Mrs. Lenihan is -- a kind and lovely host, 09:13:07 11/04/13 Mon I believe you are off in your claim. Where was it posted that no dresses were to be hung for sale at this feis? I did not see that anywhere, on line or at the feis. The rules I DID hear/see were no camping in the halls and not to hang dresses on the doors. I followed the rules. I fixed someone else's error once. And yet I am cleaning a dress because Lenihan threw a temper tantrum rather than handle it in a mature manner. more inside... -- dress owner below with white dress embroidery, 09:49:16 11/04/13 Mon I understand the frustration of having people not follow the rules, but this was an immature and disrespectful way to express it. I followed the rules. I placed my daughter's dress (with white fabric and embroidery)for sale away from the doors. I checked on it throughout the day and even moved it off a door once. Came back another time to find it out of the plastic and on the floor with other dresses. Am currently trying to get the dust marks off the white embroidery. -- Disappointed in Lenihan, 06:47:40 11/04/13 Mon I understand the rules, but seriously...that is ridiculous. Perhaps simply moving them to the correct area would have been much better. Sorry for you folks! (NT) -- DDMom, 06:55:48 11/04/13 Mon A simple solution is for the feis to supply racks for the dresses to be hung on - I've seen this done at other feis' (NT) -- m, 07:57:54 11/04/13 Mon Some of these dresses may have started in the correct location & were later hung on a door by someone who tried it on. Rather than throwing them on the floor, they could have been taken to a room to be collected later (& an announcement made or sign posted) (NT) -- horrified by this!, 08:26:40 11/04/13 Mon Dresses -- Mom, 08:38:46 11/04/13 Mon I was there yesterday..there were multiple signs signs posted and Mrs Lenihan made announcements in all the rooms..and by the way the Fire Marshall was moving things all day long and he was threatening to shut things down. After the 16+ Prelim awards he made her move the awards ceremony (NT) -- was there, 08:38:06 11/04/13 Mon That doesn't suprise me. Having awards in the lobby as people were trying to enter the feis was really hard. There were over 20 girls in DD's comp. Having all of the dancers and there families in the entry way was crazy for the poor folks trying to enter. (NT) -- ..., 09:14:13 11/04/13 Mon This whole thing about the "Fire Marshall" is a joke. What did the Fire Marshall think when awards were held BLOCKING the main exit with 60 plus people cramming in that tiny space so no one can get in or out? Where was the Fire Marshall then? The dresses dangling from doorways was the LEAST of his worries. Could not believe the location selected for awards!!! more... -- could not believe my eyes, 09:10:54 11/04/13 Mon I agree about where awards were being presented. Could hardly get past people when arriving. I think that is more of a fire hazard than a dress hanging on a door. Regardless if they weren't supposed to be hanging up, the solution wasn't to just toss them on the floor. And for the record I didn't even have a dress for sale at the feis. I would never confront her either especially with my daughter standing right by my side. (NT) -- Mom, 09:20:40 11/04/13 Mon He had it moved. (NT) -- that is what happened, 09:28:03 11/04/13 Mon This would have been after lunch, because I was sitting around waiting until at least 12:30. It was a fire hazard all morning. This should have been obvious (NT) -- was there, 09:32:45 11/04/13 Mon But where was this Fire Marshall enforcing the no camping in the halls issue. The halls were crammed with items and people sitting and no one addressed that. Sorry but throwing dresses on the floor to make a point was a little bit harsh. I personally didn't have a dress for sale hanging, but I feel bad for those who came out to find them on the floor. (NT) -- Poor handling of this situation, 09:57:28 11/04/13 Mon I really think the awards would have fit just fine where the grades trophies were given out in the cafe. Agree both lobby and outdoors were bad idea. But it's tough to find (and keep) a good venue these days! (NT) -- Other Feis helper, 05:02:06 11/05/13 Tue I see both sides to this.. -- middle, 09:25:17 11/04/13 Mon There are two wrongs here. yes, no dresses should have been impropoerly hung. However, throwing dresses on the floor was also wrong, and somewhat childish. Want to make an impact? Take all the dresses and put them away in a back room, and have the offending parents come looking for them. You can then castigate them to your heart's content. That is more proportionate than potentially ruining an expensive dress. (NT) -- just my 2 cents, 10:03:07 11/04/13 Mon "Improperly", not "impropoerly". (NT) -- Sorry, 10:04:05 11/04/13 Mon or have them pay a fee to get them back and donate the money to a charity..the fact of the matter is people often choose not to follow the rules and then get angry when something is done about it. I agree throwing the dresses on the floor was drastic -- JMHO, 10:10:09 11/04/13 Mon I actually helped Mrs. Lenihan move dresses in the monring and then alerted a Feis Committee member when there were more put on the doors. I never saw anyone "throwing" dresses. (NT) -- If this is the most notable event on your feis day....so sorry for you, 10:36:27 11/04/13 Mon And most likely it was the SHOPPERS that were hanging them back up on the wrong spot! (NT) -- yikes, 12:34:12 11/04/13 Mon Yikes is right! One reason for the crowding was that the normal awards area was given up to make an extra stage for the huge number of prelim sets. Without this stage we would all be still dancing. There was simply no extra area for awards. (NT) -- Love Lenihan...go every time, 13:03:50 11/04/13 Mon The Prelim U14 awards were OUTSIDE the building. Those girls were freezing. (NT) -- Bad idea, 18:58:14 11/04/13 Mon

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