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Subject: Delaware Feis and Festival

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Eileen Paulson, TCRG
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Date Posted: 15:06:10 07/26/17 Wed

Just a reminder that the Delaware Feis and Festival will be held August 6th, at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, DE. We have a great panel of adjudicators and musicians for the feis. It is in a beautiful air-conditioned high school and we will be running 7 stages. It is hosted by the Irish Culture Club of Delaware and supported by all of the Delaware Irish Dance Schools. Some of our awards will be Waterford crystal and Belleek China. Upstairs in the cafe, we have a ceili band from 1 - 4 with a tea house, hot roast beef sandwiches etc, and a beverage garden. We also have a great array of vendors. You can register online at feisweb.com. Hope to see you there. Feel free to email with questions.

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Subject: can non placing prelims dance ts at the o

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Date Posted: 14:01:55 07/25/17 Tue

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I can't find it in a syllabus at the moment, but I believe a dancer in prelim may dance the TS at the NEO as long as they have not placed by the date of registration. That means that a prelim dancer could get first place after the date of registration for the O, and still dance TS and be within the rules. It's written in there somewhere, I'm faily confident - but double check! (NT) -- Can anyone else find it?, 14:41:46 07/25/17 Tue
Yes but why move up now what until after O even if you didn't place in prelim if people see you registered for prelim they will be watching like a hawk and complain happened a few years back to a Dancers who won .TS -- Warning, 17:45:18 07/25/17 Tue
Yes, if you have not placed in Prelim all year, you are allowed to dance TS at the O. But why would you want to? Dd was a never-placed prelim when she did her first O solos and she recalled while lots of placing prelims and open champs did not. (NT) -- you just never know, 20:20:03 07/25/17 Tue

Subject: Constitution State Feis question

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Out of region mom
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Date Posted: 06:52:59 07/24/17 Mon

We're looking to come up for this feis from out of region but can't seem to find too many people who have done it before. My main question is admission to the park, I'm assuming that's not included in the registration since I would think that would make their fees higher.
Also is this feis a casual one or the whole 9 yards (dresses/wigs/etc)?
TIA

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The years we have gone, you pay to park (it was by carload), getting into the park is free, then you buy passes/bracelets to go on the rides. It is a really fun and low-key feis, some will be in dresses and wigs and some go in leos and skirts. We always decided that morning based on the weather. (NT) -- hth, 07:10:55 07/24/17 Mon
Also watch Horgan's Facebook page, I think in past years there has been a link with a deal for ride bracelets (NT) -- Groupon too, 08:23:55 07/24/17 Mon
We have gone for the last 4 years (see inside...) -- our of region mom, 11:40:15 07/24/17 Mon
My dancer attended last year. She wore black and hair down. There were dancers that were in full costume. (NT) -- Fun Feis, 14:16:49 07/24/17 Mon
I have bought Group Ons in the past for the park (NT) -- Lisa, 12:19:47 07/26/17 Wed

Subject: 2017 North Jersey Championships and Grade Exams

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James P. Early, ADCRG
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Date Posted: 18:53:30 07/23/17 Sun

The 41st Annual North Jersey Championships, hosted by the Early-McLoughlin School of Irish Dancing will be held Sunday, October 1. The venue will again be the spacious Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at Rockland Community College in Suffern NY. Entries are being accepted through FeisWeb and will close the 2nd week of September unless the cap is reached earlier.
Additionally, Grade Exams 1 through 12 are being offered on the weekend. There is a cap on candidates taking these exams so don't delay in sending applications in. For Grades 1 through 10 please go to the school website: www.mcloughlinschool dot com to download an application and further information. For Grade 11 and 12 candidates, please email: earlyfamily3@aol dot com to request an application form. Grade 11 and 12 applications will only be accepted up to August 7.
For further information please contact James Early at the above email addy. We look forward to seeing everyone that weekend.

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Subject: Maine State Feis Results on line?

Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 11:47:38 07/23/17 Sun

Are the results from the Maine State Feis available on line? Thanks!

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results -- Jane, 15:45:40 07/23/17 Sun

Results are not posted on line -- Angela, 11:10:36 07/24/17 Mon

Well run ... would be nice if you placed a few more in Prizewinner.. group or 20 with 1,2,3 in each maybe place 1,2,2,3 ,3,3 and a few 4.th like most Feis do.. people travel a distance to go and enjoy it but with just 3 placements I think was a major let down for a lot of dancers .... I would pass on this next year not worth the $$$ -- dd, 07:50:30 07/24/17 Mon

I don't mind a true 1sr, 2nd, 3rd if I didn't have to pay an additional $5 and wait for marks to be mailed. It would also be nice if the poster board results would be in some type of order either by comp #, level or even age. (NT) -- ., 11:34:22 07/24/17 Mon

We stopped going -- Mom, 09:47:14 07/25/17 Tue

Unfortunately if a judge placed the dancers in order- -- NH mum, 14:06:09 07/24/17 Mon
Really? Dd prefers the feises that give the fewest placements. Used to love a particular feis in CT that once gave 1 first, 1 second and 2 thirds to her group of 35. Placements meant more to her when they weren't automatically handed out to 50%. (NT) -- to each her own, 18:27:30 07/24/17 Mon

Agree. Honestly at this point my prizewinner dancer only cares about first place. She's happy to see how close she comes to that covered first when she gets her marks, but she's not really as excited about a 3rd place as she was when she was in AB, especially if they place 50% (NT) -- Eyes on the prize, 09:05:53 07/25/17 Tue

Can we still get marks if we didn't sign up at the feis? -- Mom, 12:26:53 07/24/17 Mon

Subject: Help! My friend was at Maine Feis today and her 2 year old daughters very special Kelly green knitted blanket went missing. They think it may have been dropped in parking lot. It anyone was kind enough to pick it up, please contact me. A sweet babe won't sleep well tonight without it! Thanks.

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Karen
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Date Posted: 18:39:25 07/22/17 Sat

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You might want to contact Stillson to see if it was turned in. (NT) -- hth, 05:37:20 07/23/17 Sun

She has done that, thank you. (NT) -- Karen, 10:26:31 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Dance school recommendations near Boston College?

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Needs to be easy to get to.
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Date Posted: 16:19:54 07/22/17 Sat

Champ dancer, really want to continue competitive dancing in college, but need something easy to get to from BC. I am not from the area. I see the Sullivan school online. Is this a good school? Competitive? Or is there a closer option (or farther but easier to get to by T? Thanks!

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One of O'Shea Chaplin's locations is a 10 minute drive or easy T commute to from BC. -- More inside, 17:10:56 07/22/17 Sat

Thanks for the information! (NT) -- Looking forward to it!, 17:12:31 07/22/17 Sat

One of O'Shea Chaplin's locations is a 10 minute drive or easy T commute to from BC. -- More inside, 17:17:10 07/22/17 Sat

My opinion of OSC was not high after their past shenanigans, but your post certainly lowered it even more. (NT) -- unimpressed Bostonian, 05:42:16 07/23/17 Sun

Let's keep the bashing out of it please (NT) -- The response above was friendly and helpful., 07:59:37 07/23/17 Sun

Actually, the response above had bashed the other school mentioned in this thread, which is not something I consider friendly and helpful. (NT) -- board reader, 11:16:52 07/23/17 Sun

I am not in any way involved with OSC, was trying my best to answer the person's question honestly but respectfully. (NT) -- AP, 13:59:40 07/23/17 Sun

School -- Xxx, 19:44:56 07/22/17 Sat

Thanks for the info...is it accessible by T? (NT) -- Away from home, no car. Don't want to break the bank with Uber., 08:01:32 07/23/17 Sun

Yes and no -- More inside, 14:07:51 07/23/17 Sun

Thank you all, it is pretty much how we figured...wish it was easier... (NT) -- Any TC want to start classes on campus? 😆, 16:58:36 07/23/17 Sun

It is doable. BC shuttle runs to the the Green line D train which is the fastest. Take it to North Station and then Medford is one stop on the commuter rail. I'm not sure how well it works in reverse though. -- :-), 15:50:49 07/23/17 Sun

I believe that you can take the Cleveland Circle bus to Forest Hills and then a bus to Walpole Center if you wanted to go to Harney. The commuter rail from South Station also goes to Walpole Center. I don't know if it's feasible with the T schedule and it is a distance but definitely worth looking into! (NT) -- ☘😀, 17:44:04 07/23/17 Sun

Bus from forest hills to Walpole takes close to an hour and only comes once an hour. Tried to do that commute and wouldn't recommend it. Pretty easy drive if you have a car, but public transportation is not very good in the suburbs. (NT) -- Q, 00:41:55 07/24/17 Mon

Another thing to try is reaching out to current BC Irish Dance members and see if any dance with local studios and would want to carpool. (NT) -- Maybe that would broaden options, 19:39:22 07/23/17 Sun

OR, see if any Newton/Brookline/Wellesley/Watertown dance parents would be willing to give you a ride in exchange for gas money, tutoring, sitting.... (NT) -- Second this idea, 08:06:26 07/24/17 Mon

This Q was asked before. Scroll down to see those answers as well. The main issue is that even if a school is not far "as the crow flies". It takes forever to get there by public transportation. Another issue is safety. If class lets out at 9:00 or 10:00 pm, you may not want to walk to a bus stop alone. If possible, find other BC dancers to ride with and share the cost of ubers. (NT) -- Dm, 08:54:46 07/24/17 Mon

Maybe we can find an enterprising tc who wants to give classes on campus😁 (NT) -- Bueller?, 18:54:45 07/24/17 Mon

Subject: Thank you to the Stillson School for a great day!

Author:
DM
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Date Posted: 15:46:51 07/22/17 Sat

Very well run feis! I'll look forward to next year!

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Agreed! -- m, 05:03:42 07/23/17 Sun
Well run ... would be nice if you placed a few more in Prizewinner.. group or 20 with 1,2,3 in each maybe place 1,2,2,3 ,3,3 and a few 4.th like most Feis do.. people travel a distance to go and enjoy it but with just 3 placements I think was a major let down for a lot of dancers .... I would pass on this next year not worth the $$$ -- Dance mom, 07:47:17 07/24/17 Mon

We've got some trophy's and medals in the basement if you're just looking to buy some bling. (NT) -- seriously?, 08:53:34 07/24/17 Mon

Are you kidding... It was a comment and yours is rude.. Would people be happy with just 1,2,3 in Prelim and Open... I think not... -- d, 11:57:36 07/24/17 Mon

Unfortunately if a judge placed the dancers in order- -- NH mum, 14:01:03 07/24/17 Mon

I think the poster was just making and example of an open group of 20 dancers and only three place not the top 50 percent -- Dance m, 14:20:41 07/24/17 Mon

The poster specifically said Prizewinner (NT) -- Not Open, 09:09:11 07/25/17 Tue

She/He was making a comparison. -- Ad, 20:28:49 07/25/17 Tue

I agree a few more placements in grades would be nice, no bling needed...!!! Just placements -- dd, 10:04:11 07/25/17 Tue

Subject: Prelim u9 results from Maine State Feis today?

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Date Posted: 14:24:09 07/22/17 Sat

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Subject: The Teelin Feis will open for registration Saturday, July 22, 2017 on Feisweb

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Teelin PR
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Date Posted: 06:41:42 07/21/17 Fri

The Teelin Feis will open for registration Saturday, July 22, 2017 on Feisweb.

Hotel block is with Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center located at 204 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, (301) 527-9000. Room block rate of $89 will be available until Friday, October 6, 2017 and can be obtained by using either the Teelin Feis or Feis Culkin name.

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Teelin%20and%20Culkin%20School%20of%20Irish%20Dance%20Participants%20Room%20Block%20Nov2017%5EWASCG%60TCSTCSA%6089.00%60USD%60false%604%6011/3/17%6011/5/17%6010/6/17&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

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Subject: Stage estimator/calculator

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Tamara Tsoutsouris
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Date Posted: 09:58:48 07/19/17 Wed

Hi all- the stage estimators online are gone! Does anyone have a link to one? Peter Smith's has been gone awhile, and now the coinnighrince one is gone too!

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Link inside -- hth, 11:35:40 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: ***3rd ANNUAL GALLAGHER SCHOOL POCONO FEIS***

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Feis Secretary
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Date Posted: 20:53:02 07/18/17 Tue

We are pleased to announce the Pocono Feis being held at the Stroudsburg High School, 1100 West Main Street, Stroudsburg on Saturday September 23, 2017 is now open for registration at www.feisweb.com.
Convenient location directly off of Rt. 80............10 minutes from the New Jersey border.
Syllabus can be found: http://www.gallagherschool.com/feis-info.html
**Air Conditioned Venue
**1st place winners in Preliminary Championships will receive a $15 Gift Certificate redeemable at Feis Fayre
**1st place winners in Open Championships will receive a $25 Gift Certificate redeemable at Feis Fayre in addition to their trophies
**Sashes for Top 5 in Prelim & Open
**2 Adjudicators from Ireland that will also be adjudicating at MARO Oireachtas
**Used Dress Sale area, $5/dress
**Charity Treble Reel Competition open to Prelim & Open Champs
**Contemporary Set Competition open to Prelim Dancers
**Traditional Set Competition open to Novice, PW & Prelim dancers
**Soda Bread Competition
Please email poconofeissecretary@gmail.com with any questions
Hope to see you in The Poconos!

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Subject: Out of curiosity. Has the 6 month ban stopped you from transferring schools?

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Dance Mom
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Date Posted: 16:47:32 07/18/17 Tue

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No... -- Dance mom, 17:45:48 07/18/17 Tue
No...more inside -- Done this, 19:47:21 07/18/17 Tue
Six month ban was not a deterrent, but it took a while for DD to be ready to switch because she felt she was being disloyal to original TC who she had since she was 4; but knew she was doing the right thing for her to get to her goals. Ten minutes after transfer paperwork was signed she was so relieved and happy for new start (NT) -- happy dancer, 05:06:06 07/19/17 Wed

Could have written this very thing myself. Only thing holding us back was loyalty to old TCs but climate at old school was toxic. Ban went by before we knew it and she was back competing and doing better than ever. (NT) -- Another transfer mom, 10:58:02 07/20/17 Thu

Did the Ban -- Transfermom, 05:43:29 07/19/17 Wed

Thank you. I think to kids it seems like a lifetime but we know it's a blink of an eye (NT) -- OP, 06:25:13 07/19/17 Wed

Yes! Hard to time so as not to miss Oireachtas, NAIDC or Worlds. (NT) -- TCs have a monopoly and they know it., 07:03:29 07/19/17 Wed

It's also hard to time for dancers not OC. If dd wants to do O, wait until November, but if dancer is trying to move up don't wait. We missed all of the spring feis waiting for ban to end, and then it was summer again. (NT) -- hth, 06:04:22 07/23/17 Sun

Absolutely not! Well worth it. 6 months go by so fast!! (NT) -- DM, 18:52:54 07/19/17 Wed
Nope, and we honestly wish we would have done it sooner. My DD found the 6 months flew by and got her excited to compete again. (NT) -- Hope that helps, 05:54:00 07/20/17 Thu

Subject: I apologize for not already knowing the answer to this (I tried to research online before posting!)...in Grades, does a dancer "move up" if they place 2nd in a group of more than 20? Does that 2nd "count" as a 1st? N/T

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Tallgirl1
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Date Posted: 12:14:00 07/17/17 Mon

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Never heard of that in New England. Know some other regions where they have to travel far for competitions, they have changed their syllabus to include similar provisions. I think the thought is that there are so many feiseanna in this region within a few hours drive, it is not necessary to move dancers up too quickly. (see inside for rules) -- hope I helped, 14:57:32 07/17/17 Mon
No, that is not the case in NE. I think it might be in Mid-America or one of the regions where feiseanna are few and far between. Definitely not in NE. If it was, my dd would have been done with Novice after her first feises instead of after a couple of years. (NT) -- a mom, 18:28:59 07/17/17 Mon

Not MidAmerica with that rule either; plenty of feiseanna, just longer drives to get there. Maybe Western US or Canada? (NT) -- Former MidAmerica family, 19:29:07 07/17/17 Mon

Western Canada does. Not Eastern Canada. (NT) -- hth, 12:13:29 07/18/17 Tue

And Western US. Definitely not in MidAmerica! DD once took place in a competition with 30 and had to stay in Novice. She eventually got it, but she was so frustrated that day. (NT) -- OC Mom, 07:04:12 07/23/17 Sun

From MidAmerica (Meant to add) (NT) -- OC Mom, 07:05:04 07/23/17 Sun

In the southern region they have a lot of "second chance" feises.LIke 2 feises in one day but I believe they still need to get the firsts. We are midatlantice and sometimes don't have group splits into the mid 20s and do not give any credit for seconds in large groups (NT) -- never seen it, 19:56:06 07/17/17 Mon

As it should be. When dd was in the grades she often had groups of 35+. Her very favorite feis in those days was one that gave only one 1st, one 2nd and a handful of 3rds in a group of 30+ dancers. Those placements meant more to her than the ones where half the competition was placed. (NT) -- *, 04:47:31 07/18/17 Tue

In the Southern Region you move up with a second place in a group of 20+ in novice only. It doesn't matter how many register, there have to be more than 20 that dance, and since most of the feisanna split once 26 are registered in grades it doesn't happen often. (NT) -- JM, 06:37:50 07/19/17 Wed

WR does depending on amount in comp more move up ie in novice (NT) -- wr, 07:30:52 07/19/17 Wed

Grew up in WR. There was at most 6 feises a year (without flying to or driving 7+ hours). Rules are slightly different to reflect, i.e. you are required to move up right away not stay in a level for the year. Recently they added the second place rule for larger groups. Prelims are now required to win 3 firsts as well. (NT) -- Wouldn't make sense in NE with so many feises, 15:20:30 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: Registration for Inaugural Teelin Feis will be this month

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Date Posted: 05:26:28 07/17/17 Mon

Registration for the Inaugural Teelin Feis, to be held Sunday, November 5 will open this month on Feisweb. This will be a back-to-back feis with Feis Culkin in the same location.

* No Fancy Stuff! No wigs or solo dresses will be allowed, giving your dancer the opportunity for his or her dancing to be their shining moment!
* 4 Champ stages - all Oireachtas regulation size
* All newly constructed stages by the Feis Culkin committee
* Medal rounds and sashes for top 3 for all champion competitions
* Music competitions including the Michael Berry Instrumental Award for the Most Promising Musician
* Elevation Dress Raffle
* Treble Reel to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
* Adult competitions

Hotel block is with Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center located at 204 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, (301) 527-9000. Room block rate of $89 will be available until Friday, October 6, 2017 and can be obtained by using either the Teelin Feis or Feis Culkin name.
Visit our website and various social media accounts for more info!

http://teelin.com/feis/
https://www.facebook.com/TeelinFeis/
https://twitter.com/TeelinFeis

Notice will be given via our social media accounts and message boards prior to opening. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a great competition weekend.

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Subject: Can anyone at Boston Riverdance school share general age range of attendees?

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Interested in next year
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Date Posted: 10:16:10 07/14/17 Fri

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Seems like mostly 17&up, a smattering of younger teens. (NT) -- Will know more after wk2, 12:40:08 07/14/17 Fri
Only young teens (13 & 14) went from our school; older ones not interested (NT) -- ;), 15:06:28 07/15/17 Sat
Can anyone at Boston Riverdance school share general age range of attendees? -- DM, 16:38:12 07/17/17 Mon
Any idea on cost ? -- ???, 21:18:50 07/17/17 Mon
One of their Instagram pics shows what looks like a lot of mid to upper teens. My daughter is going to Dublin school and with food and lodging cost is about $1k. (NT) -- Hth, 03:34:14 07/18/17 Tue
Dd just did it. She is very high level younger dancer. Ended up in youngest group & feels ripped off that based on only age not level, got dumbed down version, not what she was told to prepare. (NT) -- Wait till older unless rich, 13:42:32 07/19/17 Wed

Its really a recruitment opp for the travelling shows. So you cant join that until 18 I think or 16 with parental consent etc. So anyone younger than that is not likely to be really looked at (NT) -- Its a moneymaker for RD, 16:56:28 07/20/17 Thu

I don't think it's a recruiting tool; there are few standards for admittance. It's simply a moneymaker; a summer camp week for dancers. (NT) -- that's all, 05:44:25 07/23/17 Sun

My dd is U18 prelim. She will not compete in college, but is looking forward to club dancing, which uses modern RD and other non-trad style steps (NT) -- Her goal was to learn steps, not tour, 03:33:52 07/21/17 Fri
How did it compare ro Studio to Stage? (NT) -- Considering both for next year, 18:13:54 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: MCINERNEY FEIS 2017 – registration is now OPEN – Saturday, September 16th – DCU Center, Worcester, MA

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McInerney School of Irish Dance
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Date Posted: 09:03:31 07/14/17 Fri

Please join us for the 2017 McInerney Feis on Saturday, September 16th. The feis will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The closing date for entries is 9/1/2017.

Visit our website https://www.mcinerneyirishdance.com/feis to download the syllabus.

The venue is air-conditioned. Take advantage of dancing three rounds on a raised, well-lit stage similar to those at the Oireachtas. Dancers in preliminary championship may register for a preliminary set competition. Register for the Irish Soda Bread Competition, and have some fun in the Crazy Sock Treble Reel Competitions for Charity (benefiting the McInerney-Zona Children’s Trust Fund).

Please email mcinerneyc14@gmail.com with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you!
The McInerney School

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Subject: Tan and Makeup rules for U10

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Curious
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Date Posted: 14:42:37 07/13/17 Thu

Are there rules regarding younger dancers not getting tanned legs?

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No. Tans are fine. (NT) -- -, 15:00:17 07/13/17 Thu
Tanned legs are fine. No tan or makeup on faces. (NT) -- U10 mom, 07:02:26 07/14/17 Fri

Subject: Very interested to see what comes of recent Voy rumors of a South of Boston school splitting and another school adding a class South of Boston

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Date Posted: 12:14:53 07/13/17 Thu

I know comments were made that we have "too many" schools down here but I for one am excited. I remember the days when there weren't many options at all down here. Even still, there are certain sections of this region that it's a hike to any studio so depending on where a school expands this could be great. One of the most Irish areas of the world, plenty of Irish dancers to go around. While some seem to focus on more schools as competition, I look forward to even more opportunities for families to find the school that best fits what they want out of Irish dance.

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I am in agreement with you, in that the more options you have, the better it is to find the school that works best for you. I'm in an area with little choice, so I envy that. The only downside... -- DM, 12:37:04 07/13/17 Thu
Plymouth area would be great.. So many Irish and no school? -- dd, 13:18:07 07/13/17 Thu

Proto-Casano school in Plymouth (NT) -- M, 09:26:47 07/14/17 Fri

Never knew they expanded to Plymouth, but would imagine they're closer to the Bourne side. Plymouth is a huge place and could use a studio. As could the Bridgewater area, and a few other corners I can think of (NT) -- IMO, 10:11:47 07/14/17 Fri
Proto-Casano -- Jeanine Casano TCRG, 16:40:41 07/14/17 Fri

Where are you located in Plymouth? I only see Bourne info on website. -- Dm, 15:03:58 07/15/17 Sat

Her post said they are NOT in Plymouth (NT) -- NOP, 05:11:39 07/16/17 Sun
Read Jeanine's post again. She very clearly states that she is NOT in Plymouth. She is in Bourne, which is next to Plymouth. (NT) -- reading is fundamental, 05:12:23 07/16/17 Sun

What school do tell... -- dd, 13:18:39 07/13/17 Thu
This keeps being brought up with little information. Maybe probing for interest? But I suspect the result of this post will the same as the others over the past few weeks. (NT) -- Spill it, 15:25:26 07/13/17 Thu

I just was expressing my opinions about the rumors but unfortunately don't have any information to contribute, have noticed how little info there has been, looking forward to finding out more (NT) -- OP, 17:55:44 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: How does your school allow you to do TS at O? Our school requires a first placement in Novice before we can go? Others..?

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Dance mom
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Date Posted: 07:30:57 07/13/17 Thu

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In our school Novices, even new ones with no firsts, and prizewinners do TS. Prelims and champs do solos. (NT) -- our experience, 17:43:48 07/13/17 Thu
When in Novice, in order to go to OIR, you must be selected for a team then you can do TS. If you aren't on a team, we do not send just for TS, (NT) -- faily big school, 20:02:50 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: Is the New England O going to be held at the Hartford Marriott?

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Date Posted: 18:51:39 07/12/17 Wed

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O"s -- Mom, 19:20:19 07/12/17 Wed

Hartford for 4 years -- Mom, 06:51:40 07/19/17 Wed
Not so sure about that, region's goal was always to go back to PVD after this year (NT) -- Conflict with dates this year, 20:33:06 07/21/17 Fri

Subject: Grade Exams

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IDancer
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Date Posted: 13:28:16 07/12/17 Wed

Does anyone know of any grade exams being offered in the US- specifically grade 12?

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GRADE 12 -- itk, 21:00:27 07/16/17 Sun

Subject: Trying to figure out what is "normal", do most schools require dancers to do ceili to do solos at Oireachtas? If so, are the ceili classes the same price as solo classes? Do you just reduce solo classes so you can afford ceili? Just curious how others manage the mayhem.

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Love dance, hate the mind games
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Date Posted: 07:32:26 07/12/17 Wed

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While technically not required, there is an unwritten rule you must do ceili to do solos. Ceili classes are in addition to solo class and you don't reduce solo class to add ceili. (NT) -- Expensive and Time Draining, 08:03:22 07/12/17 Wed
Never heard of a school reqiring a dancer to do Ceili in order to do solo or trad at O... Unless maybe it is a small or new school. We have always just done solo because of the practice time required, cost and we do other sports and it would not be fair to be on a team ....Most school also invite or have tryouts for a ceili team. 8 hand teams can go to naitionals if they do the O so you may also have that cost.. BUT it should not be a requirement from the school.... -- Dance mom, 08:34:10 07/12/17 Wed

In our school you are required to be available for a team, but that does not necessarily mean you will make the team. Team classes are very cheap for us. (NT) -- X, 11:45:00 07/12/17 Wed

Not a requirement for us but pretty much everyone does. But we do solo classes and ceili classes all year so we just expect the expense. Many of us add extra solo classes and/or privates before oireachtas (NT) -- $$$ Just comes with the activity, 11:42:59 07/12/17 Wed
Our former we school did we signed a contract every sept and one of the things was to dance solos at O must also do teams iif selected (NT) -- Hard work no free weekends, 13:17:09 07/12/17 Wed
Never heard of "requiring' dancers to do ceili. At schools around here you get "invited" to do ceili. (NT) -- SR Parent, 16:45:48 07/12/17 Wed

in my dds former school it was required. If you want to do solos, you must do any and all teams that you are asked to do (figure, ceili, mixed teams). Team fees in excess of $2k, not including costuming, wigs, shoes. -- No name, 19:41:59 07/12/17 Wed

Interesting: at our school it is a big deal to get selected to be on the ceili team. I did not know other schools had trouble with this (NT) -- SR Parent, 09:58:40 07/13/17 Thu

I had wished it was a positive experience for my dd but after years of terrible team classes they became something many dreaded. We joked that we were summoned to be on a team. A few toxic team members and TCs who don't know how to lead with positivity was a terrible mix. (NT) -- Long story, 08:06:59 07/14/17 Fri

Our school does require them and has for decades, definitely contributes to school comradery, working towards goals together, appreciating ID history. Very appreciative for life lessons from ceili (NT) -- Know other schools that do too, 18:10:32 07/12/17 Wed
our school does require team participation at OIR if you are doing solos. You won't to TS and unless selected to go on teams. If you beg out of teams, TC will not register you for solos. No one really minds and enjoys teams. (NT) -- our experience, 19:48:42 07/12/17 Wed

This seems so unfair, or maybe unkind is a better word. So if you're not chosen to be on a team you are also denied the experience of doing TS or solos. Dd always did solos and teams but there were other kids who were great TS or solo dancers but just weren't good team dancers. Or they weren't the right height, or the number of kids in their age group did not divide neatly into 4-hands. This wasn't their fault. I find your school's policy pretty hard-hearted. (NT) -- mom of a retired senior lady, 04:33:58 07/14/17 Fri

At our school solos are if you qualify, period. Prelim and up do solos. TS and PW U9 and below teacher's discretion. Teams are tryout. (NT) -- Dance Mom, 13:06:08 07/15/17 Sat
Was just told if dd doesn't do ceili this yr, she can't do solos this yr or next yr. We wanted a break after 4 yrs of not seeing family for thanksgiving and we were given this altimatum. ( (NT) -- :-(, 20:08:41 07/18/17 Tue

How awful and ridiculous to penalize your dd by withholding entry into two oireachtas. The TC is bullying you. They want the upper hand no matter what. Take your money elsewhere. There are schools out there that respect their dancers and families especially ones like yours that did teams for 4 years. (NT) -- No name, 06:11:13 07/21/17 Fri

Subject: Very impressed at how well the schools in MA South Shore did at Nans... other school in the area do well too.. but it was nice to see Forbes, Kenny, Haley and DBB with so many placements and World Qualifiers.. we have some very talented daamcers in their area and we should be proud... that we additional schools doing well.. :)

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Date Posted: 17:33:27 07/11/17 Tue

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Wonderful!! Congrats to all! I would specifically like to call out "Congratulations" to Brady Academy with one National title (Mixed U16), 6 World qualifiers, and 3 podium placements, not to mention a 6th place team (girls ceili U16), and many recallers! (NT) -- Proud Brady Academy parent, 18:10:00 07/11/17 Tue
Also since ceilis are often overlooked, congrats to Smith Houlihan on both U9 ceilis, HPK on the U16 girls and Brady for winning mixed U16. Lots of other high places in teams from the region! (NT) -- Congratulations, 11:54:24 07/12/17 Wed

Subject: NANs is over--planning out our next moves. No Gray feis this fall? I always love that feis. Anyone know anything?

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Date Posted: 17:07:12 07/11/17 Tue

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Subject: 2017 Rhythm of Ireland Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 15:04:30 07/11/17 Tue

The Rhythm of Ireland Booster Club is excited to announce some changes to our feis. We have a new venue!! This year the feis will be held at the Boo Williams Sportsplex Facility in Hampton Virginia. It is a fabulous space that we know you will enjoy!

The other change is that it will be a one day feis being held on Saturday October 21st. The syllabus is posted on our website at www.roiboosterclub.org.

The feis is now open on efeis and will close at 1000 entries or September 24th whichever is first. We look forward to seeing you in October. Same great feis, fabulous new venue, one day!!

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Subject: Looking for a recommendation for a new feis bag, something other than a Zuca. TIA!

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Date Posted: 14:03:00 07/11/17 Tue

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Dance bag -- Mom, 08:56:54 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: Have you ever ordered crystals online?

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Any info helps!
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Date Posted: 11:17:45 07/11/17 Tue

If so where? I've always bought mine at the store in Arlington, but it's a rather far drive away. I already know what color and size I need, so I'm hoping there is a reliable online alternative.

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Dreamtimecreations.com Used many times, been very happy (NT) -- HTH, 12:43:50 07/11/17 Tue
The Rhinestone Guy in Florida--have used several times (NT) -- HTH, 14:53:50 07/11/17 Tue

Rhinestone Guy is great, used him when he was in CA (NT) -- WR, 07:45:14 07/13/17 Thu

Crystals for Irish step dance dresses -- Rich Golemme, 15:06:46 07/11/17 Tue

Rich for Beadcache is wonderful to work with, very helpful, and accommodating. (NT) -- Brady Academy, 15:12:06 07/11/17 Tue

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DreamTimeCreations: quick service, genuine product, fair price. Tried Amazon and got counterfeit gems, claimed to be Swarovski just tossed in a sandwich bag and obviously (NT) -- colored plastic, 10:01:45 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: McLoughlin School Perpetual Trophy Return

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Date Posted: 09:31:46 07/11/17 Tue

If you won a Perpetual Trophy at the McLoughlin Feis last October 2 in Suffern, NY, congratulations! Our next feis is fast approaching on October 1 and we are now collecting all Perpetual Trophies in preparation for the the 2017 McLoughlin Feis winner.

Please have your trophy engraved. I would like to make arrangements for collecting your trophy and can be reached at mcloughlinperpetualtrophies@gmail.com or at 973-650-3016. We will have McLoughlin teachers and families at the Albany feis, the Catskills feis during the 1st and 3rd week in August, the Delaware Feis the 2nd week in August. I live in Northern NJ and am willing to meet you.

Thank you for helping us prepare our perpetual trophies for the 2017 winners.

-Kathleen Smith

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Subject: Has any specific hotel information been released for Orieachtas? I can't find any info for 2017!

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Looking ahead to Orieachtas
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Date Posted: 07:58:46 07/11/17 Tue

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Subject: Can anyone tell me how dancers are put in order to dance at O's or NANS? I don't mean the start number, I understand that part. Thanks.

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Date Posted: 13:19:20 07/10/17 Mon

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They use a computerized random formula, then check for school conflicts, etc. (NT) -- hth, 15:00:40 07/10/17 Mon
Split into a/ b by age a Jan-june? B remainder -- Dd, 15:34:48 07/10/17 Mon

Nope you're wrong. (NT) -- Not split by dob, 16:05:38 07/10/17 Mon

Its randomized but I did notice that schools with multiple dancers in the same age group had the dancers split out so that they were not all in A group or B group. (NT) -- hth, 17:24:08 07/10/17 Mon

And in our case, with many dancers in the same age group, same exact split as last year. Hardly seems random. (NT) -- Just saying, 18:10:14 07/10/17 Mon

Agree. Splits seem similar year to year with top dancers split by dob or random ;) (NT) -- Our school had two sets of twins, both sets in same split., 19:45:48 07/10/17 Mon

All twins were in same split and less than 15 spots away from each other in all age groups. DOB is no longer used for splits as of last year and until changed randomization will always be used from now on. -- Happy to share, 21:57:42 07/10/17 Mon

I imagine if you have twins it could get pretty challenging if they were in different splits and therefore different ballrooms at the same time. Seems a kindness to weary parents to keep them in one. (NT) -- just a mom's perspective, 17:49:55 07/13/17 Thu

Also, for our age group, NE dancers were split evenly -- 18 in each (NT) -- Counted, 06:44:01 07/11/17 Tue
Sometimes it doesn't seem very random. WQ's are often paired with non recallers. Non recallers then walk off the stage almost in tears and say "They (judges) didn't even watch me". If it's truly random, that's fine, but how often do two WQ's dance together? (NT) -- dm, 07:50:09 07/11/17 Tue

Statistically, WQs would rarely dance with other WQs (just because there are so few). With 50% each recalling & not, there should be roughly equal chance of them being placed with a recaller vs. non-recaller (maybe slightly higher for non-recallers since WQs are recallers themselves). Sucks if people feel like they don't get a fair shake though when they are on the stage. (NT) -- :(, 12:06:34 07/11/17 Tue

Yawn. Perhaps you should spend more time & energy on those who didn't learn from this & still blatantly cheat. Move on. (NT) -- elsa, 12:34:45 07/11/17 Tue
With all due respect, elsa, this thread is about dance order. The post about cheating is four or five threads below. (NT) -- dance mom, 14:19:00 07/11/17 Tue

Subject: New England U15 Girls at NANS

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Date Posted: 23:29:48 07/09/17 Sun

Big Shout Out to the New England U15 Girls who all danced beautifully at NANS. Well done, girls!

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Thanks! -- U15 Mom, 09:02:34 07/10/17 Mon
Thank you! Very proud of this talented group of girls! Lovely on, and off, the stage! (NT) -- Proud U15 mama, 09:05:40 07/10/17 Mon
U15 Girls National Dancers -- U15 dance mom, 14:25:32 07/10/17 Mon

Subject: now that there is a group over 22 at natuonals, what will the age group be for the O? will there be a u20, u21, u22, 22+?

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Date Posted: 06:35:25 07/07/17 Fri

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Regional qualifiers will have the same age categories as NAIDC, U20, U22, and O22 (NT) -- ., 07:03:26 07/07/17 Fri

Will this apply for Worlds too? And if so, what will the dances be? (NT) -- Very confused U20, 19:29:31 07/07/17 Fri

Worlds will be u21, 21-23, and 23+ and dancers will dance the dances they did at qualifiers. (NT) -- Hth, 21:07:38 07/07/17 Fri

Subject: Shot in the dark. My daughter danced at the NEO in 2010,2011, 2012 and 2013 but did not ever get a patch. Now as her career winds down she is wondering if anyone has an extra from these years? Thanks in advance if you can help us out!

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Date Posted: 16:40:05 07/06/17 Thu

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Subject: Any word on what room # to slip the check under the door?

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Wanna get it right this year
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Date Posted: 13:50:54 07/06/17 Thu

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Rude -- Ct mom (sad), 15:22:54 07/06/17 Thu

Lol. Sorry but when you get off scot free for cheating, I wouldnt complain about a couple of jokes. (NT) -- Maybe don't cheat., 16:07:28 07/06/17 Thu
I think when a TC/AD makes a decision to cheat on that scale, and then gets caught, they have to expect that the story isn't going to go away anytime soon. Nobody's forgotten just how low one crooked school owner was willing to go. (NT) -- the Irish have long memories, 19:26:00 07/06/17 Thu

Can you enlighten those who aren't in the know? -- ?, 09:39:26 07/07/17 Fri

I thought this was public information -- Watching from the sides, 11:30:09 07/07/17 Fri

Hadn't heard that. I knew those schools had merged but didn't hear about the backstory. I just drop my dancer off for class, so I never hear any of the dance drama. -- out of the loop, 12:48:02 07/07/17 Fri
Correct. Except it was one teacher, not both of them. I think the only "punishment" might have been that the dancers had to compete under the other school's name that year. A short time later, their school name became part of the merged school's name. And now it's like it never happened. I don't think there were any other consequences for the cheating TC. So it seems cheating is A-OK in NE. (NT) -- sad to say, 16:28:57 07/07/17 Fri

Which teacher ? -- Curious, 16:59:04 07/07/17 Fri
Oh for goodness sake, if it was one, it was both (NT) -- Nn, 19:48:09 07/08/17 Sat

Never Forget (NT) -- !!, 13:05:49 07/07/17 Fri
There was punishment - she couldn't teach for a year. The merger was to make sure the kids weren't affected for something they had no part in. Can we stop beating a dead horse please (NT) -- Unnecessary drama, 07:23:42 07/08/17 Sat

She did teach though and attended championships! Didn't miss a beat and a slap in the face to her students who may have earned their spots but can never quite be sure if it was bought. Especially the ones who stopped placing first after! -- Just sayin, 10:55:53 07/08/17 Sat

What about the dancer who placed second behind the cheater school. I guess she may wonder always -was i suppose to be the champion? (NT) -- Will never know- cheaters hurt all involved, 13:24:08 07/09/17 Sun

If it's any consolation I have heard that at least one Champ dancer blogged about how this caused her to doubt her placements at a major, very sad really. These dancers did feel the after effects of the cheating by the teachers. Something of which they had no control. (NT) -- X, 18:51:42 07/09/17 Sun

That is very sad. I wish this teacher had believed in her dancers enough to let them place on their own merits instead of trying to ensure 'success' the way she did it. I also wish that for once this region would take some kind of stand against cheating and punish it. (NT) -- she's a very poor role model, 08:12:32 07/10/17 Mon

The "cheater school" had no champions. The note went under the wrong door- that's the point. If it went under the correct door we would never have heard about it. (NT) -- But yes, this is old and boring now, 16:46:49 07/10/17 Mon

You are very naive if you think the time they were caught was the first time they tried to cheat. (NT) -- X, 20:10:54 07/10/17 Mon
Interesting choice of words. There is not one "Cheater" school involved here. There are two. The school that slipped the note under the wrong door AND the school for whom the note was intended (NT) -- Just sayin, 09:01:48 07/11/17 Tue

that should be the discussion. Integrity of the judges. A teacher can ask for any favors they want. A judge who grants that favor is the real culprit here. (NT) -- Police 5 judges or 500 teachers?, 12:31:39 07/11/17 Tue

Teacher is a judge -- !, 13:02:54 07/11/17 Tue

If you are caught cheating you should be stripped of your adcrg. (NT) -- Might make some think twice, 19:32:40 07/11/17 Tue

what is cheating? "hey, keep an eye on my dancer, she's really good". That's cheating? Or advocating for your dancer? Ask the middle school teacher to give your child a little extra attention. Is that cheating? (NT) -- Judges need to ignore the requests. Simple., 09:53:46 07/12/17 Wed

Slipping a check under the door is cheating: (NT) -- no question about it, 15:22:34 07/12/17 Wed

The incident involved a note not a check. You are fabricating facts. (NT) -- From that school, in the know., 18:56:47 07/12/17 Wed

promise of payment is just as guilty as payment (NT) -- ., 10:03:38 07/13/17 Thu

It wasn't a promise of payment. It was a list of dancers' names. Sometimes it's just best not to post when you don't know what you're talking about. (NT) -- itk, 17:52:25 07/13/17 Thu

I thought it was as a list of dancers competitor numbers which would be what s jusge would have to work with in order to do favors. (NT) -- X, 18:50:58 07/13/17 Thu

Wrong door!?!? Did someone really do this or is this just a rumor? (NT) -- If going to cheat, double check room number, 22:00:44 07/11/17 Tue

A well-known NE ADCRG really did this. Slipped it under the wrong door. (NT) -- truth is stranger than fiction sometimes, 17:53:44 07/13/17 Thu

^^^^^^^^THIS. (NT) -- Yep, 20:36:59 07/09/17 Sun

😂 thanks for the chuckle. I know, I know, it's a serious offense, but it is good to find the humor in things. (NT) -- 😂, 14:43:25 07/09/17 Sun

Glad to see that one person took this for what it was intended (mostly). (NT) -- OP, 13:51:38 07/11/17 Tue

There is not one dance school out there that doesn't "cheat"/ ask their Adjudicator friends to look out for their dancers. Until the judging system changes for ID it will ALWAYS be the same. Get used to it! (NT) -- long time retired DM, 12:59:38 07/11/17 Tue

Unfortunately I agree with you: ( (NT) -- Sad, 20:27:51 07/11/17 Tue
Exactly. That incident did nothing to stop the blatant cheating that still goes on. Too much time & energy spent on the past. (NT) -- jig mom, 05:27:18 07/12/17 Wed
That's not true. First off, you don't have inside knowledge of every single Irish dance school in existence. Secondly, our TC has not and would not do such a thing. She has actual faith in her dancers to place on their own merits. Unlike someone I could name. (NT) -- but I won't, 17:55:50 07/13/17 Thu
Untrue. Our small school has champs who win feises frequently, even against wmh. But tc is not in the game, doesn't entertain favors, etc. majors results show it. Too obvious. (NT) -- Honesty doesn't win, 21:50:41 07/13/17 Thu
I would be willing to bet our school DOES NOT cheat. The remark that they all do is rude and absolutely not the case. (NT) -- Sounds like excuses to me., 07:13:07 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Anyone have jubilee tiles for sale?

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Date Posted: 08:01:49 07/06/17 Thu

Looking to expand dance floor. Anyone have jubilee tiles they don't need anymore and would like to sell? Thanks!

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Yes I am selling 24 jubilee tiles and am based in CT! Email me for details! (NT) -- --, 10:30:24 07/06/17 Thu

I sent you an email but I got a "failure notice" back -- OP, 12:21:48 07/06/17 Thu

Jubilee4sale@gmail.com (NT) -- --, 04:24:09 07/07/17 Fri

Still getting "failure notice" -- OP, 09:27:30 07/07/17 Fri

Sorry about that. Try this one! (NT) -- --, 06:37:51 07/10/17 Mon

Subject: New Dress does not fit at all - BNDM won't respond to help. Am I out thousands?

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Just bought our first dress from a BNDM. The process was easy until we got the dress. We measured multiple times with pictures. We got the dress. It won't zip. Arm holes are so small that her arms barely fit into the sleeves, bust is so tight it might rip and the back of the skirt is so short and tight that it sticks out in the back. BNDM told us to take it to a seamstress to have it altered. We've been to several seamstresses and tailors who specialize in Irish dance dresses who all say that it can't be let out enough to wear. The arm holes and skirt are a huge problem and there isn't enough fabric to let it out.

I've tried over the past month to reach the BNDM who during the process was responsive, but now won't return an email. They are posting on FB, so I know someone is there. The tailors/seamstresses insisted that I should get them to take the dress back and make a new one or refund my money, but they won't respond to me at all. I'm afraid I'm out thousands of dollars with no way to resolve it. If I send it back without them agreeing to anything, I might be out the money and without a dress that I could sell. What do I do?

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Would your TC be of any help to intervene? Are the vending at NANs- someone from your school there that could make contact on your behalf? (NT) -- Good luck, 06:44:04 07/06/17 Thu

I agree. Get your TC involved. They can pull a little more weight with the DM. (NT) -- best of luck!, 07:05:56 07/06/17 Thu

Did you pay with a credit card? You might have some recourse with your credit card company. (NT) -- Dm, 07:04:58 07/06/17 Thu
Where s your TC in all this? I know they're all at NANS this week, but you said for the past month you've been getting nowhere. I'd involve your TC as soon as they get back from NANS. If your TC can't/won't help, then I think your best avenue is probably to sell the dress while it is brand new, never worn. (NT) -- I'm so sorry for you, 16:52:39 07/06/17 Thu

Return via Fedex and get a copy of the signature accepting the return. Also file a complaint with your cc company send pics etc and show that dress was returned an accepted (NT) -- we did and money was refunded, 08:22:19 07/08/17 Sat

Label it warrenty return when you do return via Fedex (NT) -- above poster, 08:25:52 07/08/17 Sat

I don't think the TC would be much help. I've known people in a similar boat and ultimately their final recourse was to sell the dress at a loss. They even tried disputing the charges & did get a credit....initially. But when the maker claimed the error was my friend's and not his own, the charges were added back on to the account. This is why we try to use N. American sellers where THEY do the measuring. -- See inside...., 09:02:05 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Looking at results.. does DBB have any ceili tema at Nationals do they do ceili

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Date Posted: 21:10:59 07/05/17 Wed

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None this year (NT) -- hth, 05:10:00 07/06/17 Thu
They've had many at NAIDC past years if that helps (NT) -- Dd, 16:56:33 07/06/17 Thu
In general they don't focus on teams as much as many other schools -- Observation, 09:41:43 07/07/17 Fri
They posted on their social media that they're getting ready to bring teams to NAIDC next year (NT) -- They frequently do, 09:29:34 07/09/17 Sun

They have in past and might in future, but teams don't seem to be their priority. Some schools dance their teams year-round. They don't. Not saying this is good or bad, just observing that it's true. -- boston area dance, 12:19:23 07/09/17 Sun

Not necessarily true, they have teams at their own feis and Orock always...often in spring too (NT) -- Seem comprehensive in offerings, 18:13:15 07/12/17 Wed

Some schools have ceili classes year round. DBB doesn't. They do ceilis at some majors and might do a feis to prep. Some teachers have a passion for ceili dancing. They don't seem to compared to others. Not saying they don't do any, but it's pretty clear their focus is on their solo champs -- I know what I've seen, 06:17:28 07/13/17 Thu

Have also seen them in numerous venues since opening. While the 2 teachers who currently are ring leaders of DBBA make it clear solos matter most, has not always been the case when school was DBCA or DS. Many climate changes through years -- AP, 12:06:34 07/13/17 Thu

I've seen Haley, Boston Academy and DBB all perform at festivals. You could tell Haley and BA dancers had real teams there performing. DBB were all solo dancers -- It is what it is, 06:23:13 07/13/17 Thu

The teacher split from thwm -- Dd, 12:01:44 07/09/17 Sun

Thought he was fired? So many rumors, so little time. (NT) -- Who cares..., 18:54:30 07/13/17 Thu

I heard they had planned to and had invited students to join teams but then backed out. Probably too much to organize after the changes they went through this year. -- too bad, 12:21:38 07/09/17 Sun

Subject: New England O"S

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Mom
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Date Posted: 14:13:04 07/05/17 Wed

I know this may sound like a crazy question. I apoloagize in advance. I heard that the NEw England O's may be changing they way they are doing it this year in regards to ceiling and solos. I heard they are going to try to do it like the mid Atlantic area. Now I have no idea how they do it there.

Does anyone have any information on this? Or any insight? I know its early I am just trying to plan ahead as I am trying to arrange for family to come from overseas to visit and they will come to it. So trying to book flights now before they become too expensive.

Any insight or ideas is greatly appreciate.
Thank you so much for all your help

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Great question, would be nice to know in advance if the schedule is completely different (NT) -- Have family from out of town as well, 15:41:33 07/05/17 Wed
I just looked up an old schedule from that region -- see inside, 03:01:44 07/06/17 Thu
What age and comps are you interested in (NT) -- Just in case, 04:33:06 07/06/17 Thu
Can you be more specific about what you heard will be different? Schedule? How many at a time? How they are judged? (NT) -- Not sure what you mean, 12:20:40 07/06/17 Thu

See inside -- Hth, 16:48:51 07/06/17 Thu

Oh, and always a set panel of 5 for solos. I think 1 judge for traditional set. I think 5 also for ceilis. (NT) -- Not 100% sure though of ceilis., 16:51:42 07/06/17 Thu

Since my first Oireachtas in 2006, New England has always had rotating panels of three. I think you're thinking of the MAR system. (NT) -- NE TC, 02:31:23 07/09/17 Sun

Yes, they were specifically answering the question of what the MAR system is like since the OP had heard that NE might be changing for this year's O (NT) -- Answering OP"s question, 05:15:15 07/09/17 Sun

O's in Hartford -- Mom, 14:44:12 07/11/17 Tue

Subject: Brand New CLODAGH Bun Wig from Camelia Rose for sale in NOLA.

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Mary
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Date Posted: 13:54:10 07/02/17 Sun

Brand New CLODAGH Bun Wig from Camelia Rose for sale in NOLA.

Color: S1258(dark brown)
Retail: $100
Will Sell: $75

email: mcon418@yahoo.com

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Subject: North Jersey Championships October 1st - Syllabus Posted & Entries Open

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James P. Early, ADCRG
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Date Posted: 08:47:22 07/02/17 Sun

The North Jersey Championships Syllabus is now up! will be held on October 1st and entries are now open via FeisWeb

For those interested in GRADE EXAMS please go to the McLoughlin school website to download an application for Grades 1-10. For those taking Grades 11 and 12, please contact James Early for application. Due date for Grades 11 and 12 is July 21st.

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Subject: Can someone remind me where I can see results for Nationals

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Thanks
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Date Posted: 06:39:15 07/02/17 Sun

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https://sites.google.com/site/naidc2017/results (NT) -- HTH!, 11:43:11 07/03/17 Mon

Subject: Interesting that the DBBA teachers/ workshop teachers and spouses are going on a cruise after the Nationals paid for by the students? Nice for some...

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Shocked
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Date Posted: 20:53:41 07/01/17 Sat

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And you know this how??? And why do you care? Not connected with DBBA but seriously? (NT) -- Ridiculous., 22:48:06 07/01/17 Sat
Heard workshop fees were outrageous, but once they are paid; TC's can do what they want with the money. (NT) -- jmo, 04:15:35 07/02/17 Sun
Wow someone REALLY has a hard on for this school. Seriously, take your meds and move on. (NT) -- Sucks to be so jealous, 08:10:46 07/02/17 Sun
That is hilarious! A ruise to where? I'd like to go on that! They must be REALLY high frees in order to afford the cruise, the workshop, AND a trip to NOLA (NT) -- lmao, 16:05:20 07/02/17 Sun
No idea whether this is true or not, but who cares? If you're at this school and you object, let your TCs know. If you're not at this school, it has nothing to do with you, so (NT) -- get a life, 19:22:50 07/02/17 Sun
This is absolutely ridiculous! The workshop fees were not exhorbadent, certainly not enough to pay for r/t airfare from NI, a trip to NOLA, and then a cruise! Even if it were, these teachers are hard working and certainly don't owe us any explanation for how they spend or who they socialize with. Get over yourselves folks! (NT) -- Proud DBBA Mom, 19:53:42 07/02/17 Sun

Did you mean exorbitant? I don't think exhorbadent is a word. (NT) -- hmmm, 14:13:35 07/03/17 Mon

Oh someone has their little green knickers in a twist here... (NT) -- So funny., 16:30:05 07/03/17 Mon

Not at all. Don't care a bit about who workshops, who pays for cruises, etc. My pet peeve is the use of words by those who can't spell them. (NT) -- hmmm, 19:39:28 07/03/17 Mon

spelling police -- just sayin', 10:01:42 07/11/17 Tue

The cold-war era called, they want their soviet-socialist attitude back. (NT) -- ., 09:41:24 07/03/17 Mon
This is ridiculous. ALL of the teachers (as is the case w/most TCRGs under 50) have other jobs. Who CARES what they spend their money on? (NT) -- Not a DBBA family but really, 10:53:17 07/04/17 Tue
DS...DBC...DBB...because they are special they keep telling us that! -- 😂, 21:47:17 07/04/17 Tue
Perhaps you misunderstood? There was a teachers cruise, and there are also swamp tours. Anyhow, that's their business, no one needs to explain or justify other people's choices or actions, especially not ANONYMOUSLY and on a public message board (NT) -- Have Fun, 09:00:50 07/05/17 Wed
Fees are high. Fine. Argue that. But people do vacation and after NAIDC makes sense. (NT) -- Those discussions don't need to be intertwined., 12:25:23 07/06/17 Thu
no problem -- DBBA parent, 09:51:11 07/11/17 Tue
Funny how all 4 DBBA teachers are in MA today and their dance camps started this morning. Must've been quite a cruise... (NT) -- Let it go, 16:55:41 07/11/17 Tue

Subject: Glad to hear Rutherfords will be carrying Katie Luck socks with crystals at Nationals

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Happy dancer
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Date Posted: 20:31:38 06/30/17 Fri

Happy to be blinged for NANs :)

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Subject: Why do some dancers in prizewinner do not compete in Traditional Set? Do their schools not count it if you get a first to move up? Does Traditional set counts as a prizewinner first? Just asking...

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Dance mom
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Date Posted: 10:11:44 06/30/17 Fri

dance mom

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I'm from the SR, so regional rules may vary, but we only use the 4 core dances (R/SJ/H/TJ) in consideration for moving to PC. (NT) -- ~Kris, 11:52:39 06/30/17 Fri
Trad set doesn't count to move up to PC. Plus sometimes danced at a different time (NT) -- and some families don't want to wait/arrive early just for trad set, 13:49:27 06/30/17 Fri
Trad Set doesn't count for anything when it comes to moving up. Some dancers stop doing it once they have a first in it. Dd always did it as it was good practice for the NEO. Until she moved to prelim and then she did solos. Seems kind of short-sighted not to compete in trad set at feises if you'll be doing it at the O. (NT) -- mom of OC, 14:09:47 06/30/17 Fri
I think any dancer wanting to move should be required to get a first in a soft shoe or tj and hornpipe.. those are the dances you compete in in PC .. you are not ready to move unless you have this minimum.. -- Open mom, 16:10:01 06/30/17 Fri

Well of course. The very minimum requirement for moving to prelim is to have earned at least one first in eitehr Reel or Slip Jig plus at least one first in Treble Jig or Hornpipe. Can't move up otherwise. (NT) -- those are the rules, 18:44:36 06/30/17 Fri

A lot of syllabus state "one soft shoe and one hard shoe" why can't one be TS? (NT) -- one light and one heavy is what most say?, 20:45:04 07/01/17 Sat

It's never been the case. My dd would have been done with PW in 6 months if TS counted. But it doesn't and I doubt it ever will, so practice your TJ and HP steps if you want to move up. If you think about it one 1st in PW reel or sj and one 1st in PW hp or tj is not a tough requirement to meet. If you can't get those are you are definitely not ready for prelim. That's why many schools require you to get 2 firsts in each of the 4 core PW dances before you can move up. (NT) -- makes sense to me, 05:16:18 07/02/17 Sun
Even if it did count, dd teacher would never count it. (NT) -- Do any schools count it? ...curious, 05:53:20 07/02/17 Sun

They can't. It would violate regional rules. That's cheating. (NT) -- just saying, 14:15:14 07/03/17 Mon

As far as I know, doesn't count to move up but, good practice for oireachatas, imo (NT) -- Trad fan, 19:07:21 06/30/17 Fri
The poster who mentioned time difference hit the nail on the head. And if you're feising a lot it really adds up. We only did it close to Oireachtas. (NT) -- hth, 06:50:43 07/01/17 Sat
It doesn't count for moving up for us so we don't sign up if a separate comp than the other dances or if combined ages/levels. Or if more expensive than the other dances. -- Don't like an all day feis, 07:02:23 07/01/17 Sat
Yes a few schools do count it ... -- Ss, 17:09:07 07/02/17 Sun

I'm guessing they count it as an extra requirement to the TJ/HP (NT) -- .., 18:04:15 07/03/17 Mon

No some schools count it as the one hard shoe win -- Mom, 09:45:57 07/05/17 Wed

Well then they are cheaters/rule-breakers. (NT) -- that's all there is to it, 19:41:40 07/05/17 Wed

Our TC looked and couldn't find anything that actually excludes trad set from being counted. (NT) -- But agree it's insufficient prep for prelim!, 12:42:00 07/06/17 Thu

The only person they hurt from breaking the rule is the poor dancer who may do bad in prelim...shame -- Gg, 21:13:39 07/05/17 Wed

Subject: Dress for sale, available after July 4th

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Motoole1225@gmail.com
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Date Posted: 05:29:33 06/29/17 Thu

Senior dress for sale, will be available after July 4th. It's a gorgeous white, red, and black dress, only a year and a half old. Over $300 worth of crystals just added in April, so it has great stage presence. Would fit a tall, slim dance, worn by a 5'6" dancer right nowr. Room to be let out if needed. Email me for pictures and exact measurements. Asking $1800

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Price is negotiable :) (NT) -- OP, 05:44:27 06/29/17 Thu
Name of dressmaker? (NT) -- dress mom, 06:41:53 06/29/17 Thu

It's an Elevation dress :) -- OP, 07:43:32 06/29/17 Thu

Subject: ID School South of Boston splitting? can anyone confirm?

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ID
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Date Posted: 05:00:20 06/29/17 Thu

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Lol. Hope it's not DBBA...again. I think they just got theit 4th or is it 5th set of school attire? Who is left who could actually split without divorce or family rift?? I don't really care, but these ongoing rumors are getting to be rather amusing. (NT) -- Really?, 06:52:33 06/29/17 Thu
Is it a real split or just a school with two locations going to one? -- Dance mom, 09:06:42 06/29/17 Thu

^^wouldn't that be a merge, rather than a split?? (NT) -- just wondering, 15:14:27 06/29/17 Thu

Subject: Grade Exams

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O'Rourke
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Date Posted: 13:04:21 06/28/17 Wed

There is still space available in our grade exams, 7/30 in Valhalla, NY. Examiner Grace Coyle for grades 1-10

Application can be found online at http://www.orourkeirishdancefoundation.org/grades-exams.html

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Subject: Does anyone know what I should bring to Riverdance summer camp I don't want to forget anything.

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Dancer
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Date Posted: 09:22:51 06/28/17 Wed

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It's all in the communications sent by Riverdance camp (NT) -- JM, 06:09:19 06/29/17 Thu

Subject: Tights for dance

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dm
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Date Posted: 12:27:04 06/27/17 Tue

For Riverdance SS, my daughter needs tights that she can dance in. She has never danced in tights before, so I am clueless. What tights are the best and where can I purchase them? Also, any tips for wearing tights? How do you keep your shoes on with the thin tight (maybe dance tights are thicker)? Thanks for your help xx

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I'm a fan of capezio tights (the higher denier, the more opaque the tights which you want), and I wear black ankle socks underneath my tights so my dance shoes still fit properly (NT) -- senior lady, 13:11:44 06/27/17 Tue

Ditto all of the above. (NT) -- -, 20:25:48 06/27/17 Tue
Agree w above, I like the transition tights to have easy access to foot without taking the tights off (NT) -- They make thick waistband too, more comfortable, 21:41:11 06/27/17 Tue

You can get Capezio dance tights at any dance supply store. They come in a footless style and a style that is open at the toes. Dd wore these with black footie socks over them; much easier access to feet if she needed to bandage a blister etc. (NT) -- hope this helps, 04:42:32 06/28/17 Wed

Subject: All New Have results are now posted to the FeisWorx website. Thank you to all who turned out to make it a great day, despite the rain and heat!

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New Haven Tabulator
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Date Posted: 17:52:27 06/25/17 Sun

http://www.feisworx.com/syllabus.php?feis=1229

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First time attending. Thank you to all the volunteers! We really enjoyed out day! (NT) -- Fun Feis!, 07:20:00 06/26/17 Mon

Thank you for coming and thank you so much for this nice comment! Made my day! (NT) -- Feis Co-Chair, 07:29:35 06/26/17 Mon

Agreed...great day...hadnt been in a few years but ran smooth!! (NT) -- Jigger, 09:02:37 06/26/17 Mon
Agreed, great day, and loved the prompt judge rotations in grades to get a mix of feedback! Thanks! (NT) -- we'll definitely be back, 09:33:26 06/26/17 Mon

Subject: Entries for the 21st annual Constitution State Feis at Quassy Amusement & Water Park in Middlebury, CT on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2nd & 3rd are now open at www.horganacademy.webs.com/feis

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+ Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 21:57:59 06/23/17 Fri

All Dancers are welcome!

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Subject: The Hooley Red Rose Feis is open on Feisweb!

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Hooley Feis Chair (hooleyfeisregistrar@gmail.com)
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Date Posted: 06:44:10 06/22/17 Thu

The Hooley Red Rose Feis is Sept. 9 in beautiful Lancaster, PA!

☘New awesome venue at Franklin and Marshall College!
☘We have special pottery prizes for all our set dance winners!
☘Really cool new round awards (they are fun!!)
☘First Feis with special prizes for the wee ones!
☘Expanded Adult Competitions!
☘ Return of our popular Adult Championships!
☘More perpetual cups!
☘Team competitions!
☘Pottery prizes for top 3 PC and OC, SASHES
☘ ROUND AWARDS for OC AND PC
☘Our famous Whoopie pies and new food trucks!

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Subject: Remembering Mary Madden, who danced her way into heaven

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Sad
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Date Posted: 06:31:33 06/22/17 Thu

MADDEN Mary C. (Costello) 87, of South Boston, danced her way into Heaven on June 17, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Boston, the only child of Anna and Joseph Costello. Mary began taking Irish step dancing at a young age and it became a joy and a passion for her. She started the Mary Madden School of Irish Dance in South Boston, and surrounding areas which lasted for over 40 years. Many of her students have become prominent Irish step dance teachers and adjudicators. Students of her school have performed at nursing homes, parades, nightclubs and other venues. They also won numerous regional and national awards, and have attended the World Championships in Ireland. Mary was a certified teacher of Irish Dance (TCRG) by AN Coimisiun le Rlnci Gaelacha (The Irish Dance Commission), Dublin Ireland, The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA), Inc., and The New England Irish Dance Teachers Association. Mary was also recognized by the New England Irish Dance Teachers Association for 25 years of teaching Irish Dance in 1992.

Full obituary found here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/mary-madden-obituary?pid=1000000185852688

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May she rest in peace, a true legend of Irish dance (NT) -- Sad, 19:05:05 06/22/17 Thu
Wondering if there's any way NAIDC could add her to the TCs being remembered at Mass in NOLA (NT) -- A thought, 22:40:48 06/23/17 Fri

I was wondering the same thing. Why don't we all ask our TCs to request this. (NT) -- I'll do that, 05:52:36 06/24/17 Sat

Subject: GRADE 11 and GRADE 12 Exams

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James P Early
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Date Posted: 18:21:46 06/21/17 Wed

In addition to Grades 1-10 being offered at the North Jersey Championships depending on the interest level, Grades 11 and 12 will be offered to candidates wishing to take them. Candidates that would be interested in Grade 11 and 12 need to contact James Early asap to obtain an application which will need to be filled out and returned to him asap. This needs to be done to determine what examiner will be able to do these exams. There will be an anticipated cap on these exams. All applicants should have their applications in by July 21 2017.

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Subject: Feisweb

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Sal Carmichael
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Date Posted: 12:41:25 06/21/17 Wed

I'm new to feisweb. I can see the results with the placements but how can you tell how many dancers competed in each group (grade)????

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You can not tell. In novice they tend to place top 50 percent in soft shoes.. a bit less in hard in trad they may only place 1-4 and 20 could have danced Same for Prizewinner but sometimes just 1-4 in hard shoes with maybe up to 20 dancers. Just placing in prizewinner is a big deal.. harder to place. Any other suggstions? -- ,,, 13:27:41 06/21/17 Wed

Feisweb -- Sal, 14:08:51 06/21/17 Wed

If it's your dancer, you know how many were in the comp. If it's not your dancer, you don't have to worry about it. Especially in Beg and AB, my goodness! There will be more than enough drama and unfairness to contend with in the upper levels; no need to look for it in Beg. (NT) -- my oh my, 16:03:57 06/21/17 Wed
Your TSCG will let you know when to move. No need to worry about it yet. Have fun and enjoy these years. (NT) -- DM, 16:09:59 06/21/17 Wed

TCRG!!!!! Clearly retired. (NT) -- DM, 16:11:05 06/21/17 Wed

Honestly most people don't count the levels until novice/prizewinner when you do all the dances...Begin/advance begin is intro to dance and the steps.. who cares about numbers and placements .... you will in novice and prizewinner when you need those firsts to move a dance up a level.. enjoy the now stree levels and easy dress -- Mom, 18:22:30 06/21/17 Wed
Honestly! She was probably wondering because of the post below saying you need 5 in a competition for it to count. (NT) -- Welcome to Irish dance. Run!, 04:01:22 06/24/17 Sat

So true, where the lectures about things you weren't even asking about come free of charge!! :) (NT) -- Fond mom, 19:23:43 06/25/17 Sun

Subject: Heritage Irish Dance Feis in NJ

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CRT
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Does anyone know if the Heritage Irish Dance Feis has medal rounds for Prelim and Open? Thanks!

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2016 they did not for either group. HTH (NT) -- Sdm, 18:23:08 06/21/17 Wed

Subject: Oakville Feis - Saturday September 2, 2017

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Oakville Feis Association
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Date Posted: 18:19:36 06/19/17 Mon

We are pleased to announce the Oakville Feis being held at the Pineglen Soccer Centre, Oakville Ontario, Canada on Saturday September 2, 2017 is now open for registration at www.feisweb.com.
Features include:
- All Male Reel Dance Off with perpetual trophies
- Sashes for 1, 2, 3 in prelim and OC with beautiful celtic cross trophies
- Reel trophy specials
- Tir Na Nog
- Charity Treble Reels
- Prizewinner contemporary set trophy special
- Perpetual trophies
- Soda bread competition
We are also offering grade exams 1 - 6 on Friday September 1, 2017. Please see the Oakville Feis website at www.oakvillefeis.com for more information about registration. We hope to see you there!

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Subject: Crystals

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Clueless Mom
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Date Posted: 08:06:44 06/19/17 Mon

Considering adding some extra gems to daughter's dress. I am not comfortable doing this myself. Is there a reputable seamstress or dressmaker in mass that provides this service? I don't even know which gems to order. Thanks in advance!

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Ask ur teacher or moms at class who have been around. We help each other w these things at our school (NT) -- Best wishes, 09:45:33 06/19/17 Mon

Contact Julie Showalter-ADCRG of Action Fabrics in Chicago. She is fantastic (NT) -- : ), 04:06:10 06/20/17 Tue

If your school has a message board or facebook page, it's a great place to start. I know in our school by young adult dancer does most of the additional jeweling of her classmates dresses (NT) -- it's therapy for her, 10:40:39 06/19/17 Mon
Crystals -- AG, 14:50:28 06/19/17 Mon

Subject: Is it a rule you need 5 in grades for it to count...heard it wasn't....

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Date Posted: 18:15:38 06/18/17 Sun

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Yes that is the rule must have 5 ... North American Rule -- Dance mom, 19:07:31 06/18/17 Sun
Definitely does not count if there aren't at least 5. Dd would have been done with prelim in 6 mos instead of 2 years if comps with 4 or less counted. But they don't, and they shouldn't. (NT) -- imho, 19:50:40 06/18/17 Sun
The rule is you need 5 in prelim for the first to count, there is no 5+ rule for grades. I've discussed this with our regional director, no one can find a rule for grades. It's the rule of individual teachers. (NT) -- In the know, 15:33:13 06/19/17 Mon

Confused by this statement above (no 5+ rule for grades) and looking for clarification. Are we not bound by the rules on the NAFC website? Looking at http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/uploads/2016_DANCING_COMPETITION_RULES.pdf , #19 says "The status of the dancer does not change unless there are five or more dancers in a competition" Other rules state that they are specifically referring to either champs or grades, this one does not and would therefore seem to cover all competitions (NT) -- trying to understand PP In the know, 19:12:55 06/19/17 Mon
Never hear that one. Have heard the opposite many times. Don't know if I'm "in the know" but I've been around this game for a (NT) -- long time, 22:36:24 06/19/17 Mon

It's still a rule in the southern region standard syllabus (NT) -- And mid atlantic, 16:54:20 06/19/17 Mon
North American Feis Commission Rules... Takes less than a minute to find the rule...don't really believe the Regional Director bit , they all know...maybe your TC just prefers their own rules!!! (NT) -- 25+ year mom, 19:49:48 06/19/17 Mon

I heard MidAmerica changed this year, to allow 5+ registered but 4 on day-of to count. (NT) -- maybe due to travel cost impacts on families in that region?, 09:58:04 06/20/17 Tue

According to https://midamericaregion.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mid-america-syllabus-2017-ver_2.pdf which is midamerica 2017 syllabus. General rule is that dancer status does not change unless 5 in comp (NT) -- It's a rule, 11:43:05 06/23/17 Fri

If you read it, the way the rules are written are in an order from OC/Prelim to champs. The 5+ rule appears as #19 and it could be read as only pertaining to OC and Prelim bc rule #20 seems to contradicts rule #19 for grades -- nt, 05:42:30 06/25/17 Sun

Subject: North Jersey Championships

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James P Early
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Date Posted: 14:42:52 06/18/17 Sun

The 41st Annual North Jersey Championships hosted by the Early-McLoughlin School of Irish Dancing will take place at the spacious Rockland Community College on Sunday, October 1 2017. The syllabus for this event will be posted on Feisweb within the next few days.

Once again GRADE EXAMS 1-12 will be conducted at this event. There will be a cap to any candidate interested in taking their exams. For further information on the Grade Exams and an application form(separate from the Feis), please go to the McLoughlin School website at www.mcloughlinschool dot com to read and to download. Any questions please email the school website.

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Subject: Can anyone recommend the best Sims Card to use in the Dublin area of Ireland?

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thanks
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Date Posted: 20:23:38 06/14/17 Wed

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Any major carrier (Vodaphone, 3, Meteor, etc) will have a pay as you go sim card option that will provide reliable service. Check around, years ago Meteor had a pay as you go 20euro deal that gave you unlimited calls and texts for the full month. Nowadays data is probably included in that too! (NT) -- HTH, 11:21:51 06/16/17 Fri

Thanks very much! (NT) -- op, 14:27:14 06/16/17 Fri

Subject: 2 beautiful dresses for sale

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Diane
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Date Posted: 19:32:40 06/14/17 Wed

Two beautiful dresses for sale, I have a red and black dress for sale right after July 4th and a maroon Gavin for ready to sell immediately. Dancer is 5"3-5"4 with the following measurements

Natural waist-29inches
Dropped waist(around belly button)-32inches
Chest-36inches
Hips(around fullest part of bum)-38inches

Please email for pictures/any questions.

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Subject: Grade Exams

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O'Rourke
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Date Posted: 10:28:24 06/14/17 Wed

O'Rourke Irish Dancers will be hosting Grade Exams Sunday July 30th in Valhalla, NY. Examiner is Grace Coyle. Application can be found online at http://www.orourkeirishdancefoundation.org/grades-exams.html

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Subject: Anyone know if Harney feis will occur in October this year and Mcinerney FeiS

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mom
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Date Posted: 07:21:57 06/14/17 Wed

If so when October?

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The McInerney Feis will be held on September 16 at the DCU center in Worcester. (NT) -- McInerney Feis Committee., 07:52:42 06/14/17 Wed

Subject: ISO Swarovski oval sew on flat back crystals in Light Silk size 10x16 (Medium oval).

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Does anyone have any they would part with?
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Date Posted: 13:28:56 06/13/17 Tue

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Subject: Daughter wants one of the new lightweight headbands which is made of plastic/acrylic stones. The price is the same as real crystal. Anyone know why this is? I was not able to get an explanation from the vendor. Thanks l

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Dancemom
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Date Posted: 12:26:51 06/12/17 Mon

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supply and demand. It cost the same because folks will pay it. (NT) -- broke mom, 12:32:04 06/12/17 Mon

Yep- and in our opinion, cheaply made and not worth it. (NT) -- IMO, 17:58:58 06/12/17 Mon

We have one and it's awesome. It looks the same from the stage but is so lightweight that it never moves while she's dancing. Heavy ones can flop around. Just my opinion. (NT) -- DM, 18:22:03 06/12/17 Mon
When I make my tiaras, I only use Swarovski crystal on a metal frame, the new "lightweight" tiaras are a product of Camelia Rose and she sets the price. It's really is all about choice (NT) -- Jeanne / Head for the World, 18:49:15 06/12/17 Mon

Subject: recommendations for wig resetting. I have 2 that I want to have washed and reset

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Date Posted: 11:58:24 06/12/17 Mon

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Subject: Are you joking... my daughter tripped several times maybe for little dancers but bad flooring for hard shoes she even complained after doing soft and changing shoes...

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Dance mom
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Date Posted: 19:20:12 06/11/17 Sun

Even Nana noticed the floors

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Punctuation could be your friend, if you let it. (NT) -- *, 19:48:17 06/11/17 Sun
Why didn't Nana bring it to the feis committees attention instead of writing it on this message board. (NT) -- Floors were safe and NAFC regulation, 19:51:01 06/11/17 Sun

Stages -- TCRG, 20:07:14 06/11/17 Sun

Well, since you claim to be a TCRG, why don't you just step right up and report all the feiseanna that you have deemed disgraceful? (NT) -- hmmm?, 04:07:19 06/12/17 Mon
Then Report! These ridiculous posts about stages and rude people at check in are all just smear campaigns. (NT) -- Can't we all get along??, 07:04:15 06/12/17 Mon

Yeah! Its all FAKE news! (NT) -- Covfefe, 08:29:38 06/12/17 Mon
Agreed. The stages were fine and everyone was friendly. (NT) -- DM, 08:30:17 06/12/17 Mon

Yes everything was PERFECT. I was greeted by a leprechaun who shared his fortune with me. -- Man up for once, 09:55:12 06/12/17 Mon

Man up for once??? Says the person posting anonymously (NT) -- Bring it up to the feis committee and move on, 10:12:34 06/12/17 Mon

Seems to be a trend -- Smirk - pot meet kettle, 10:34:07 06/12/17 Mon

If you're talking about the ICC feis, I danced on those floors. It was fine for soft shoe, I did notice one place at the edge of the floor where the flooring sank a bit under hard shoe, but them's the breaks. You know to avoid that area in your next dance. No problems with slipping. (NT) -- NE dancer, 16:46:32 06/14/17 Wed

Subject: Great time at the ICC feis on Saturday. Floors in the tent were fine, very nice venue, lots of room. Will be back next year.

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Stages in tent not safe (more inside) -- ID mom, 18:15:07 06/11/17 Sun
We had a great time as well! People can't complain about long results, ribbonless medals or being off schedule, so have to think of something! Thanks for offering another feis before NANS, I thought it was great! (NT) -- If the floors were an issue I'm sure they'll fix them for next year., 14:35:55 06/12/17 Mon

It is a wonder anybody bothers to host a feis these days, given all the whining that ensues on these boards both before and after. (NT) -- volunteer at multiple feises, 17:34:08 06/12/17 Mon

So true. A school that hosts a feis has to roll the dice and hope they don't get slammed the next day by all the critics (NT) -- Can't win, 17:58:42 06/12/17 Mon

I personally was on stages 1 and 4 and they were fine (NT) -- NE dancer, 16:48:41 06/14/17 Wed

It was stage 3 that was bouncing. Not the worst I've ever seen but it was definitely noticeable (NT) -- Love this feis though, 21:03:37 06/14/17 Wed

Subject: Ribbonless medals today...never seen this before for prizewinner

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Honestly, the things people complain about. When dd was in PW, medals hardly ever came on ribbons, and if they did it was just 1st place. If you want to hang them, it's a simple enough thing to thread some ribbon through the loop. (NT) -- perspective, 15:30:02 06/11/17 Sun

Trivial to some but not to a young hardworking dancer -- Mom of young ID, 16:04:42 06/11/17 Sun

Then mom, put the ribbon on for her/him. In 15+ years of feising we've gotten medals without ribbons and my dd didn't blink at it, even as a little girl. BTW when she earned a medal overseas, that one didn't come with a ribbon either. (NT) -- Guess which one she cherishes?, 10:59:31 06/14/17 Wed

I can understand where she is coming from. It's the only feis we've been to that hands out rinbonless medals. It is annoying when you're paying 9.00 a dance (NT) -- Not a huge deal, but I agree, 15:59:43 06/11/17 Sun
We went to a feis a couple of weeks ago where there weren't even stickers on the medals. You were just handed a plain hunk of metal. It was weird. My daughter is also in PW and the award is not what matters to her, but honestly I feel it was a huge waste of money for the feis committee. I would think that many of the medals, like my daughter's, went in the trash. (NT) -- :), 16:58:47 06/11/17 Sun
NH State Feis 2008 gave out ribbonless medals, hosted by OSC. Didn't list places on them, but they are a remembrance. (NT) -- Way back, 18:24:55 06/11/17 Sun
DD is in OC - in 11th year of dance. Has countless # of medals from all over while in grades without ribbons - I think this was common before, but I can see your point about feis cost now. To fix it for her, I bought like 20 clip-on neck ribbons, kept in dance bag, and when that happened, I clipped the medal to the ribbon, and my DS was happy. Doesn't totally solve, but hope suggestion helps. (NT) -- OC Mama, 18:41:59 06/11/17 Sun
Every feis is different -- DM, 20:54:50 06/11/17 Sun
Ok OSC is notoriously "old school" on most things- for instance first ever feis for the with feisweb. They have handed out medals without ribbons since the beginning. Give them a break if that's the worst part of your day I would say it was a pretty good day, no? (NT) -- There are more important things, 22:05:44 06/11/17 Sun

First ever feis *with feis web* sorry for the typo (NT) -- Above, 22:06:54 06/11/17 Sun

We could not attend this time, but we appreciate that OSC hosts 2 feiseanna each year. Ribbons not a big deal to us as daughter does not parade her medals around. (NT) -- --, 04:18:52 06/12/17 Mon

Not the op but, Wow...that's kind of nasty. I don't thin of it as "parading her medals around" (NT) -- She is 6 years old (Surprised/confused), 04:29:46 06/12/17 Mon

If the dancer is PW, even if age 6, a medal is a medal, even w/o ribbon (NT) -- Dm, 05:05:36 06/12/17 Mon

Or the mother parading around with them on! (NT) -- That's even more of a parade, 21:56:04 06/12/17 Mon

I don't know what feisanna you people are at, but my did has been feising for 4 years (NT) -- And Ive never seen mothers wearing medals!!😆😆😂😂😂, 18:45:14 06/13/17 Tue
Seriously- any dance mom wearing a medal is usually one with a sense of humor - which you lack, obviously. (NT) -- Get a Life., 01:44:31 06/14/17 Wed

Perhaps they ran out of ribbons? Pics from various schools show medals with ribbons and medals without. (NT) -- These things happen. Thanks OSC!, 05:20:02 06/12/17 Mon

It looks like 1st place medals had ribbons, while 2nd and 3rd place medals were ribbonless. I guess it was something to make a 1st place award feel more special for the grades dancers. (NT) -- What I could tell from pictures..., 07:53:07 06/12/17 Mon

I don't care if there is ribbon or. not. But if they are saving that much money then please reflect that in the cost of the feis, which is just as much as any other!! (NT) -- Pass on the savings., 07:58:05 06/12/17 Mon

Here's an idea; just stay home if you don't like the way they do things. Rather than complain on the boards, we simply skip any feis we don't enjoy. (NT) -- the low stress route, 17:36:27 06/12/17 Mon
You miss the point - if it truly was a $$ saver. Feises are doing whatever they can NOT to raise prices. It's beyond being able to reduce fees - just don't want to raise more. In fact I think overseas - the medals don't come on ribbons, you purchase the ribbon if you want one. (NT) -- Hang on sister and some day the trinket won't mean more than the placement,, 22:00:39 06/12/17 Mon

Nope didn't miss the point at all. (NT) -- But you might have., 11:24:24 06/13/17 Tue

Subject: The stage in the tent today was dangerous. Wood bouncing, marley sliding. Just awful!

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Is this a NE thing? Why are the organizers of the feis allowed to provide substandard flooring conditions? (NT) -- Over it, 19:48:03 06/10/17 Sat

Subject: ICC Feis.. To the women handing out number cards and made a wise comment about my daughters dance school and said "oh that School" shame on you these are kids and that comment was Rude, Unprofessional and Classless needless to say we will not ever be attending again. Should have followed the others schools views!!!

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Can't seem to find results online can anyone assist? -- Mom, 18:04:03 06/10/17 Sat

There are podium pics on the DBB Facebook page. Feisweb says they will have results up Monday night (NT) -- Hth, 18:24:14 06/10/17 Sat

Really sad that a few mean people can spoil everything like that. These are adults who should know better! -- MA Mom, 11:00:07 06/11/17 Sun
ICC FEIS REGISTRATION -- Karen Mussari (Karen Mussari), 17:44:59 06/11/17 Sun
No need for a discussion we tried to be the better person and go when many schools made it known they don't support this Feis. Should have listened. Numbers and actions talk. Nothing he be done now... noe wonder kids leave can only imagine the atmosphere at the school ... -- Mom, 19:29:50 06/11/17 Sun

This incomprehensible reply has to have been written by a child. (NT) -- I hope, 17:37:38 06/12/17 Mon
"Many" schools made it known to you that they don't support this feis? Wow, talk about bald-faced lying! No wonder you won't contact the feis chair; you know you're not telling the truth and that your stories wouldn't hold up. (NT) -- that's pathetic, 04:10:42 06/13/17 Tue

Popcorn please -- Crazy Mom, 20:52:35 06/11/17 Sun

Right! So we can avoid it! (NT) -- LOL, 17:38:24 06/12/17 Mon

Subject: Any upcoming grade exams in New England or mid Atlantic

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Grade Exams -- James Early, 12:59:31 06/10/17 Sat

Subject: Hard Shoes

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I'm looking for a size 1.5 hard shoes. Please email me if you have a pair for sale.

Thanks!

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Subject: Ask the TCRG

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Goin' Feisin' is offering a new blog series called ask the TCRG. The first post is about Irish dance scoring. Check it out here: http://goinfeisin.com/what-do-my-dancers-scores-mean/. If you have any questions for the TCRG, send us an email at goinfeisin@yahoo.com.

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Subject: Hartford Feis Championship Results

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Competition # 301 Preliminary U-9 7 Dancers
304 Wood, Victoria Scoil Rince Le Chei 1
94 Conte, Emily Lynn-O'grady Quinla 2
313 Hagearty, Mollie Mcinerney School Ma 3
407 Sullivan, Kyle Smith-Houlihan Mass 4

Competition # 302 Preliminary U-10 9 Dancers
489 Dimascio, Liviana Griffith Connecticu 1
243 Lafleur, Rowan Santacroce 2
440 Power, Hannah Mulcahy Academy Of 3
235 Barrett, Megan Doherty Petri Schoo 4
110 Saunders, Hannah Mcdonough-Grimes Ir 5

Competition # 303 Preliminary U-11 13 Dancers
448 Daley, Abigail Grace Griffith Connecticu 1
178 Burke, Shannon Scoil Rince Saorise 1
376 Conlon, Kathleen Hagen-Kavanagh Scho 2
300 Moran, Devin Mulcahy Academy Of 3
485 Rahn, Ava Murray Irish Dance 4
296 Lafleur, Alexandra Cassin Academy Of I 5
339 Walsh, Hannah Griffith Connecticu 6
507 Krueger, Grace Murray Irish Dance 6

Competition # 304 Preliminary U-12 15 Dancers
203 Hanley, Grace Harney Massachusett 1
463 Ricketts, Anna Spirited Soles Iris 2
421 Mathewson, Ava Spirited Soles Iris 3
330 Conneely, Caitlin Griffith Connecticu 4
25 Hebard, Grace Harney Massachusett 5
83 Hoefer, Sienna Doherty Petri Schoo 6
63 Sheehan, Rose Boland New York 7
287 Macdougall, Sarah Santacroce 8

Competition # 305 Preliminary U-13 17 Dancers
379 McCabe, Madeline Goulding Massachuse 1
478 Mcnamara, Moirin Griffith Connecticu 2
417 Waldron, Isabelle Sullivan-Stewart Sc 3
703 Cometti, Isabella Broesler School Ne 4
123 Masters-White, Shea Fallo An Clar School Of I 5
176 O'Connell, Emma Inishfree Ma 6
331 Slattery, Aoife Scoil Rince Saorise 7
388 Desousa, Kathryn Griffith Connecticu 8
253 Welch, Ciaran Maple Academy Of Ir 9
78 Manzolli, Erin Griffith Connecticu 9

Competition # 306 Preliminary U-14 8 Dancers
29 Messier, Emily Scoil Rince Luimni 1
468 Lavelle, Erin Cassin Academy Of I 2
205 Connarton, Caitlin Heavey Massachusett 3
413 Farley, Megan Dunleavy Boyle Brem 4

Competition # 307 Preliminary U-15 20 Dancers
257 Foster, Segan Shamrock Connecticu 1
479 Hazard, Katherine Griffith Connecticu 2
481 Munkres, Rosemary Mcfadden Academy Of 3
456 Lawless, Ashleigh Heavey Massachusett 4
85 Slack, Vanessa Griffith Connecticu 5
71 Skelly, Loren Cassin Academy Of I 6
61 Hill, Julia Golden Harp School 7
402 Culliton, Claire Griffith Connecticu 8
119 Cody, Shannon Griffith Connecticu 9
704 Hatzigiannis, Evy Goulding Massachuse 10

Competition # 308 Preliminary U-16 12 Dancers
148 Mccabe, Kylie Inishfree Ny 1
209 Doyle, Clare Griffith Connecticu 2
429 Rotatori, Annmarie Griffith Connecticu 3
158 Manwaring, Julia Griffith Connecticu 4
196 Shaw-Mumford, Kate Golden Harp School 4
473 Connolly, Erin McElligott School O 5

Competition # 308 Preliminary U-16 12 Dancers
148 Mccabe, Kylie Inishfree Ny 1
209 Doyle, Clare Griffith Connecticu 2
429 Rotatori, Annmarie Griffith Connecticu 3
158 Manwaring, Julia Griffith Connecticu 4
196 Shaw-Mumford, Kate Golden Harp School 4
473 Connolly, Erin McElligott School O 5

Competition # 309 Preliminary 16 & 11 Dancers
377 Tetreault, Lauren Goulding Massachuse 1
310 Byrne, Kyra Golden Harp School 2
522 Carroll, Ciara O'shea-Chaplin Mass 3
449 Corrao, Melina Griffith Connecticu 4
498 Weiss, Lauren Griffith Connecticu 5
246 Senna, Kaylly Griffith Connecticu 6

Competition # 402 Combines 400/402 4dncrs
224 Nugent, Annemarie Doherty Petri Schoo 1
506 Krueger, Ava Murray Irish Dance 2
517 Gentilucci, Morgan Mcinerney School Ma 3
475 O'Keefe, Kyleigh Flynn School Of Dan 4

Competition # 404 Open Girls U-12 10 Dancers
516 Gewntilucci, Keira Mcinerney School Ma 1
226 Nugent, Kate Doherty Petri Schoo 2
455 Gadbois, Dara Mcinerney School Ma 3
496 Isaacson, Michaela Hope Bernadette Short Sc 4
146 Phillips, Langley Farrell New York 5

Competition # 406 Open Girls U-14 10 Dancers
276 Doyle, Piper Harney Massachusett 1
450 Ward, Nora Smith-Houlihan Mass 2
369 Meehan, Shauna O'shea-Chaplin Mass 3
225 Nugent, Clare Doherty Petri Schoo 4
334 Horne, Christina O'shea-Chaplin Mass 5

Competition # 408 Open Girls U-16 9 Dancers
451 Benevento, Ryan Anam Cara School Of 1
403 Flood, Ciara Sheeaun Academy - C 2
446 Furlong, Nina Goulding Massachuse 3
265 Mcallister, Maeve O'shea-Chaplin Mass 4
373 Murray, Mary Kate Maple Academy Of Ir 5

Competition # 410 Open Girls U-18 9 Dancers
466 Bremer Summa, Julianna Dunleavy Boyle Brem 1
467 Bremer Summa, Nicoletta Dunleavy Boyle Brem 2
256 Foster, Kiernan Shamrock Connecticu 3
423 Lasala, Bridget Doherty Petri Schoo 4
327 Burke, Caitlin Connolly Academy of 5

Competition # 411 Open Girls 18+ 7 Dancers
333 Drago, Christina Anam Cara School Of 1
497 Wisnieski, Alexa Golden Harp School 2
338 Mahoney, Delia Cassin Academy Of I 3
400 Davis, Jessica Spirited Soles Iris 4

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Subject: Greene-O'Leary Championship Results

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Competition # 401 Preliminary U-9 7 Dancers
189 Finley, Charley Murray 1
180 Sullivan, Kyle Smith-Houlihan 2
129 Dewar, Shannon S.F. Healy 3
219 Petrarca, Scarlett Murray 4

Competition # 402 Preliminary U-10 8 Dancers
248 Schnitzer, Madeline Kanaley 1
230 Saunders, Hannah Grimes 2
299 Flaherty, Siofra Keane O'Brien 3
509 Simonini, Peter Claire Sullivan 4

Competition # 403 Preliminary U-11 12 Dancers
174 Voehl, Anya Harney Pender Keady 1
232 Vernice, fiona Doherty-Petri 2
521 Krueger, Grace Murray 3
256 Kelleher, Maggie Harney Pender Keady 4
118 Rahn, Ava Murray 5
142 Summers, Shaelen S.F. Healy 6

Competition # 404 Preliminary U-12 12 Dancers
132 Bresnahan, Shannon Kenny Academy 1
318 Murray, Georgia Clann Lir 2
240 DeGeorge, Evyan Claire Sullivan 3
386 Peacock, Meredith Keane O'Brien 4
311 Hebard, Grace Harney Pender Keady 5
503 Flaherty, Margaret Harney Pender Keady 6

Competition # 405 Preliminary U-13 11 Dancers
362 Nichols, Riley Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 1
314 Waldron, Isabelle Sullivan Stewart 2
214 O'Connell, Emma Inishfree 3
373 Keane, Bridget Forbes 4
297 Roche, Marilyn O'Dwyer 5
123 Alex, Ava Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 6

Competition # 406 Preliminary U-14 9 Dancers
235 Rooney, Nora Haley 1
313 Hourihan, Catherine Harney Pender Keady 2
380 Borah, Elizabeth Sullivan Stewart 3
213 Farley, Megan Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 4
264 Naughton, Meghan Harney Pender Keady 5

Competition # 407 Preliminary U-15 10 Dancers
191 Costa, hannah Keane O'Brien 1
110 Hackett, Bridget O'Dwyer 2
349 Munkres, Romy McFadden 3
302 Burke, Deirdre Kenny Academy 4
399 Coombs, Shelagh Murray 5

Competition # 408 Preliminary u-16 8 Dancers
165 Leger, Caileigh Smith-Houlihan 1
236 Rooney, Maeve Haley 2
279 Mehlman, Alexa Haley 3
290 Foley, Colleen Haley 4

Competition # 409 Preliminary 16 & 7 Dancers
400 Foley, Maeve Greene-O'Leary 1
332 Penney, Rebecca Bracken 2
383 Dennehy, Colleen Murray 3
192 Piva, Mary Hansen Keohane 4

Competition # 500 Open Girls U-9 3 Dancers
149 Gagliard, Katelyn Smith-Houlihan 1
522 Krueger, Ava Murray 2
162 Carey, Lilliana Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 3

Competition # 501 Open Girls U-10 3 Dancers
404 Sullivan, Daniel Greene-O'Leary 1
250 Tully, Lilly Rince Soairse 2
501 Mullaney, Shannon Smith-Houlihan 3

Competition # 502 Open Girls U-12 7 Dancers
285 McCann, Ned Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 1
511 Mullaney, Devin Smith-Houlihan 2
130 Dewar, Allison S.F. Healy 3
536 O'Connell, Molleigh Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 4
507 Power, Dasey Murray 5
196 MeDico, Cecilia Woods 6
347 Kelly, Sarah Smith-Houlihan 7

Competition # 503 Open Girls U-14 6 Dancers
140 Maki, Danna Drake 1
319 Murray, Grace Clann Lir 2
275 Gaulick, Hannah Stillson 2

Competition # 504 Open Girls U-16 6 Dancers
204 Magurn, Nora Inishfree 1
336 Stewart, Fiona Sullivan Stewart 2
514 Mussan, Grace Dunleavy-Boyle-Brem 3

Competition # 505 Open Girls U-18 5 Dancers
138 Desmond, Karaleigh Kenny Academy 1
354 Milici, Finula Sheeaun 2
350 Hazelton, Shannon Kenny Academy 3

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Can you do the same for Prizewinner? Daughter did well and I would like to know the names of the other dancers who placed.. If possible... Thanks -- Dance mom, 07:12:14 06/06/17 Tue

Subject: What are the rules for staying in PC once you've placed 1st twice?

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???

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My understanding is that you can stay in PC until the end of the calendar year, assuming both 1st occuredd in the same calendar year. If the dancer gets his/her 2nd 1st in a subsequent year, he/she must move to open at the next feis. Best to confirm with teacher - I'm pretty sure those are the rules. (NT) -- dm, 13:47:43 06/05/17 Mon
If 1sts were received within the same year dancer can stay in for remainder of year. -- hth, 13:48:40 06/05/17 Mon

Exception to this is for feis's the same weekend, so if the 2nd first is earned in a different year but on a Saturday and the dancer is feising the next day, they can feis again in Prelim. The next feis after that they must move up (NT) -- HTH, 16:16:49 06/05/17 Mon

Our TC has her dancers finish the calendar year in PC if they earned both firsts this year. She likes to see more than the basic 2 wins before moving them up. (NT) -- it works for us, 17:04:41 06/05/17 Mon

Subject: Greene o"Leary Feis

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Just wanted to say that we had a great time at the Greene O"Leary feis yesterday. Friendly workers - kitchen & registration especially - a nice kind of no-frills feis. The musician was great also - upbeat & on-time. Maureen is very kind to the dancers - Even though it is a rather small feis - it is lots of fun & gets the job done! Thank you, Maureen Greene, and all of the Greene O'Leary workers - cannot wait for next year!

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Agreed! It's a nice feis and we enjoy this one. It was our third time and we'll be back!! (NT) -- Mom, 06:54:50 06/04/17 Sun

Subject: Curious to know if anyone from Boston-SS area is going to week 2 of Riverdance summer school in Dublin. 17 yo prelim dd is going and hoping for familiar face.

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Riverdance is playing in Providence this weekend and in Worcester June 8-11, know lots of RD school attendees going (NT) -- might see familiar faces there, 15:09:56 05/31/17 Wed

Subject: Exactly. Have seen families depart full of indignation, telling all who will listen that the old TC is the reason their child has not met their dance goals. A year later some of these families are asking old TC to take them back. She will take some back but not the ones who talked trash about the school and her dancers when they left. Always take the high road if you can, as you never know what the future holds.

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Totally agree you never now who I the teacher is friends with here and abroad.... Have the common sense to leave the school on good terms and tell the teacher in person ... reality is you will see them in person again your actions and choices will have an impact on you in the long run your new teacher may find out the way you left the last school and be careful with you not to be the next victim ... -- Dance mom, 13:13:03 05/29/17 Mon
Or maybe this is an activity involving CHILDREN and some schools are way too intense? (NT) -- A little perspective please, 19:36:42 05/29/17 Mon

I don't understand your point. I suggested people take the high road, because you never know what the future holds and I have now personally seen several families ask our TC if they could please come back. She takes the ones who handled the situation with dignity and didn't trash her and her dancers when they left. What does that have to do with this activity "involving CHILDREN and some schools are way too intense"? (NT) -- puzzled OP, 04:12:25 05/30/17 Tue

Subject: Question for those who've transferred

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Date Posted: 11:15:48 05/29/17 Mon

Debating whether and how to tell old TC? Do they really care why we're leaving?

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You have to tell your TC. They are part of transfer process. (NT) -- X, 11:27:18 05/29/17 Mon

You are mistaken. Some take the coward's way out and just vanish, leaving it to the new TC to notify the old TC, who is left wondering why in many cases. Though in other cases they may be well aware of the reasons. (NT) -- veteran mom, 12:32:31 05/29/17 Mon

Sorry I thought there was a clause requiring that all financial obligations to former teacher be met and all school property , if any, be returned. I guess you probably don't need to connect with the old TC personally for that to happen...old TC will hunt you down I'm sure. More... -- Old mom, 13:00:12 05/29/17 Mon

You are correct that any money owed to old TC must be paid, but that could be done without telling TC one is leaving. We have to pay weekly so we never owe. There have been times TC found out dancers were leaving because our dancers got texted during class by feis friends at the new school saying guess who is at our studio right now. (NT) -- everyone knows everyone in ID, 15:06:16 05/29/17 Mon

You don't have to tell your TC. But it's a small dance world so why burn bridges. (NT) -- TM, 11:49:27 05/29/17 Mon
Not telling TC is discourteous and cowardly. It's a free world and you can go where you want but have the integrity to tell the TC you're going before they hear it from the new TC or someone else. As for how, either talk to them privately face to face if that is an optiion, or phone them, or write them a letter thanking them for all they have done for the dancer and saying you've decided to transfer. You don't have to explain why, and should try to keep things from becoming acrimonious. (NT) -- because ID is a small world, 12:29:54 05/29/17 Mon
And sometimes you can do it all right, and still be just met with backlash. Either way teach your child to be the bigger person. (NT) -- Dm, 13:23:29 05/29/17 Mon
My dd knew it would be difficult to tell old TC in person, so wrote a letter thanking TC for getting her to where she was, instilling the love of Irish dance in her, etc. Explained that she felt she needed a change at this point and wanted to give it a try before deciding to give it up all together. Was not well received at all, but she did what she felt was best for her. (NT) -- Happy and never looked back, 17:11:31 05/29/17 Mon
I think a letter is okay for some but if your teacher cared about you or went the extra yard to teach. Watch you at a Feis I would call or tell in person because the other parents and students will complain about your approach at leaving more than the teacher and people can be rude and add to the teachers fire .., Are we teaching we end relationships by a letter or email? -- Dance mon, 19:52:27 05/29/17 Mon

You are assuming much here; TC frequently missed classes; never attended a major with DD and very rarely went to feis and when TC did attend, it was to judge, not watch dancers. In this case e-mail was what worked for us. (NT) -- clarification, 06:14:46 05/30/17 Tue

Agree completely. This was the case when we left. TC never attended feis unless she was there to judge or if her family members danced. Over the years so many families left and the size of the school seems like it cant sustain itself. I wonder how much longer they can stay open. Never had regrets. (NT) -- Mum, 06:46:58 05/30/17 Tue
Agree! This can not be summed up with a blanket response. Handle the best you can is my advice. Most likely if someone is leaving they are unhappy for some reason. (NT) -- Don't Judge., 07:03:29 05/30/17 Tue

Subject: Riverdance Boston- dorm available

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Date Posted: 07:55:48 05/29/17 Mon

I paid for dorm room for week 1 of Riverdance camp Boston. My daughter was originally going to dorm but now has opportunity to stay in Boston with a friend. I'm looking to sell/transfer the dorm we already paid for.

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Riverdance will be in Providence next weekend, I know a lot of people attending the Boston Camp will be going-maybe as around there? (NT) -- nm, 16:19:59 05/29/17 Mon

*ask around* (NT) -- nm, 16:20:57 05/29/17 Mon

I am would be interested. Please let me know how to contact you. (NT) -- A., 08:40:12 05/30/17 Tue

Click on the word "Michelle" in the Author field of the original message - when that is bolded it means that you will get an email address when you click on it (NT) -- HTH, 12:36:17 05/31/17 Wed

Subject: Lovely Gavin dress for sale - worn once!

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Date Posted: 06:13:23 05/29/17 Mon

As new condition Gavin Doherty dress - worn once! Main colour is hot pink with royal blue accents, large swarovski crystals. Would suit intermediate/prelim/new open dancer. Chest 33", waist 27" and length 32". Reasonably priced to sell at £450GBP ono.Please email with any questions or for photos. Will try and post link shortly.

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Subject: Moving to the South Shore are of Massachusetts over the summer. DD looking for schools around Hingham/Weymouth area .

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Date Posted: 16:50:58 05/27/17 Sat

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Dunleavy Boyle Bremer, Clan Lir, Boston academy of Irish Dance , Connolly Aca -- DM, 13:16:29 05/28/17 Sun
Kenny Academy is also in the so shore area (NT) -- Hth, 14:09:21 05/28/17 Sun
Also Keane O'Brien Academy and Brady Academy (NT) -- Lots of choices, 15:51:02 05/28/17 Sun
Forbes -- NM, 20:41:05 05/28/17 Sun
If your child enjoys the competitive aspects of Irish dance, you may want to check results of last year's New England Oireachtas to see which schools are placing well. There are other factors to consider of course but I do wish we had paid a bit more attention to that when moving here from another region. (NT) -- lesson learned, 14:10:05 05/31/17 Wed

This is a tricky one, though. Some of these schools are newer, smaller schools, or recent splits, and so by the numbers they might not look as successful, but if you were able to look at the percentage of their dancers entered who placed, they might actually do very well -- More inside, 18:22:04 06/02/17 Fri

But that's not practical; you really can't look at the percentage of those who placed vs. entered, unless you were there last year, have the book and marked off the several who were registered but didn't show up. Taking a chance on a new school in their first year is a gamble that some are willing to take and some are not. Everyone has to decide what's best for their own dancer. (NT) -- tho I agree it's tricky, 04:45:32 06/06/17 Tue

Subject: Who workshops the Dunleavy-Bremmer School? I noticed their new choreography and am curious.

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just wonderin'
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Date Posted: 13:08:31 05/26/17 Fri

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The same workshop teachers they've had for years if you're "curios" why don't you call the school and ask (NT) -- TDM, 15:05:23 05/26/17 Fri

OP's question is perfectly fine and your response is rude. Why did you take all that time to post your obnoxious reply? No one is forcing you to respond. (NT) -- Sick of rude moms on this board, 19:12:09 05/26/17 Fri

I agree This is the NE Irish dance message board. People can ask questions about New England Irish dance schools. First replier was rude and not helpful. (NT) -- board reader, 05:52:19 05/27/17 Sat

McConomy's do their workshop -- Dance mum, 04:36:39 05/27/17 Sat

Really. I think they do Rince Na Tiarna also (NT) -- All those TC's. Why need a workshop?????, 13:59:59 05/27/17 Sat

I have wondered this myself. Back in the day teachers came up with their own choreography. Why are so many of them leaving it to outsiders to come up with their material now? (NT) -- I find it odd and kind of sad, 15:31:59 05/27/17 Sat

To be on trend with what is going on overseas (NT) -- Possibly??, 15:46:13 05/27/17 Sat
Personally I don't have any issue with a school using any talented choreographer - overseas or otherwise - to create steps,, etc. If it helps the school to be more competitive, why not? Not every great teacher is a great choreographer. More... -- New world., 12:06:11 05/28/17 Sun

McConomy Bradley Doherty Academy used to or does workshop for RNT. DBBA uses McConomy, separate school (NT) -- Also hasn't been THAT long, 15:58:06 05/27/17 Sat

Yup. McConomy and McConomy-Bradley used to be one school, two sisters, split some years ago. (NT) -- They produce WCs so makes sense ppl would want them to wkshp, 11:14:06 05/29/17 Mon

I think they only have 2 TCs left. -- ., 11:07:19 05/30/17 Tue

There are 3 TCRG's. Why do people keep targeting this school? (NT) -- SSMother (not from the school being targeted), 19:20:07 06/04/17 Sun

I was actually defending them, someone wrote with all of those TCs why do they have a choreographer. Jeesh, weird thing to get upset about. -- Why would that be attacking?, 07:17:15 06/06/17 Tue

Subject: rumors of a new school coming to the South Shore? Heard a few whispers about it. Can anyone confirm?

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DD
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Date Posted: 05:23:16 05/26/17 Fri

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I didn't hear this...what do you know? (NT) -- ?, 05:28:58 05/26/17 Fri
Oh my goodness it is saturated already! Do tell if you have more info. (NT) -- Plenty of Schools, 08:57:06 05/26/17 Fri
I heard that too... when and where...nice to have more options.... -- Dance mom, 10:48:33 05/26/17 Fri
I heard in the Plymouth area could be wrong no schools down there -- Jj, 10:54:18 05/26/17 Fri

There are schools in Duxbury and Pemboke at least. And 3 on Cape (NT) -- ?, 12:47:59 05/26/17 Fri

Is it a "new" school, or just another school spreading out to include the SS? (NT) -- +, 10:55:27 05/26/17 Fri

I heard it was an existing school expanding. The demand is there. (NT) -- DD, 11:53:36 05/26/17 Fri

What school? -- ?, 12:01:13 05/26/17 Fri

Brady? (NT) -- is that it?, 13:34:38 05/26/17 Fri

Already schools in Pembroke, Hanover (2!!!), Duxbury, Hingham, Braintree. -- 7 schools seems like a lot already, 19:07:45 05/26/17 Fri

I hope this is true. -- ., 11:09:02 05/26/17 Fri
what school? don't hold back share!! (NT) -- come on spill it, 13:10:18 05/26/17 Fri
I heard CL are expanding north and south shore. (NT) -- DM, 21:45:59 05/26/17 Fri

Isn't CL already technically on the south shore? -- Dance Mom, 12:16:07 05/27/17 Sat

Yes. Clann Lir is in Hingham, MA (also in Middletown, RI) (NT) -- they're already a South Shore school, 15:36:02 05/27/17 Sat

Subject: Has anyone with sensitive skin ever used feistan? DD had a reaction to another spray tanner, wondering if we should try feistanfor NANs

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Any input appreciated!
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Date Posted: 13:48:42 05/25/17 Thu

Any other tanning suggestions?

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Dd has sensitive skin, has gotten rashes with at-home tanning products but never any problem with FeisTan, nor with spray tanning at our local place. (NT) -- mom of a college dancer, 19:10:04 05/25/17 Thu
DD gets hives with everything but Feistan. Although everyone is different so no guarantee your dd won't react. Mine uses Feistan at Home regularly and their spray tanning services when available. She won't use any other service or product now. (NT) -- hth, 20:33:46 05/25/17 Thu
Thank you! (NT) -- OP, 16:45:27 05/26/17 Fri

Subject: Murray feis open girls placement

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disappointed
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Date Posted: 08:47:46 05/24/17 Wed

Does anyone know why prizes for Open Girls comps at the murray feis were a small jar of m&ms, but the boys received large trophies - as did the prelim top five places? If anything, the girls work much harder to place - as there are more than just a couple of them in each comp. Other than this - great feis.

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Awards information -- Feis Committee, 11:11:19 05/24/17 Wed
My OC dancer was very happy with the prizes awarded! (NT) -- Thank you for a great feis!, 11:16:20 05/24/17 Wed
Thank you for your feedback. The Open boy’s/men's awards were handled differently as they weren’t awarded a perpetual cup or gift certificates. The Open Girl’s/Ladies were awarded a first place a perpetual cup with a stuffed moose and a sash, gift certificates and a sash for 2nd and 3rd, sashes and candy jars for all following placement's. As the feis progresses we try to change our awards based upon the feedback we received from the dancers. -- Feis Committee, 11:30:07 05/24/17 Wed

My dd was one who came in second, and honestly didn't need another trophy to collect dust in her room. At this point in open, it's about the placement, the judges scores and comments, and the friendships made among the dancers in her competition. Thank you Murray family for hosting. (NT) -- happy camper, 11:58:43 05/24/17 Wed

Exactly. My dd just gave away many of her trophies that were collecting dust. OTOH, she adores the sashes, which display so easily on a wall. (NT) -- To each his own, 12:11:23 05/24/17 Wed

We want to donate trophies too. Where did you donate them? Looking for suggestions. (NT) -- tired of dusting, 18:47:03 05/24/17 Wed

My daughter has been returning them to every Feis she attends - they are easily reused. (NT) -- X, 19:38:34 05/24/17 Wed

I can understand the Littles wanting trophies. As an older dancer, unless it's an important first, I take a picture with the trophy (NT) -- And give it back at the same feis, 11:09:23 05/25/17 Thu

Same here--unless it is a perpetual trophy, we don't take it. Same with medals. We do love sashes, though :) (NT) -- Let's start a movement!, 13:37:49 05/25/17 Thu
I wish we had done this! Dd always loved her trophies in the moment and wanted to take them home. Now she's retired and we have dozens of these things collecting dust. I'd like to give them back but some feiseanna have changed their trophies over the years so I don't know whether they could reuse them or not. (NT) -- old mom, 19:12:34 05/25/17 Thu

You get what you get and you don't get upset!! 😊 It's a very well run feis and we look forward to it every year! (NT) -- PPO, 19:56:32 05/24/17 Wed
Thanks all for the positive feedback. We put a lot of research and thought into the feis each year and it is great to see it appreciated! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 22:12:42 05/24/17 Wed
Sashes are always welcome and easy to display at home. (NT) -- pov, 15:16:51 05/25/17 Thu

Subject: McInerney Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:16:06 05/24/17 Wed

We are happy to announce the McInerney Feis will be held on September 16, 2017 at the DCU Center, Worcester. More details to come! We are looking forward to seeing you all in September.

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Yay!! So happy to see this. We love this feis. (NT) -- ****, 10:08:50 05/24/17 Wed

Thank you! We are looking forward to hosting a great feis. (NT) -- McInerney Feis Committee., 11:21:27 05/24/17 Wed

Psyched!!!! (NT) -- Jigger, 12:31:32 05/24/17 Wed
Favorite Feis !!!!!!! -- Dm, 20:27:21 05/24/17 Wed
So Sad... -- Disappointed mom... (sad), 21:49:12 05/24/17 Wed

Subject: Dress

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Split up
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Date Posted: 16:37:48 05/23/17 Tue

We might transferring to a new school after O is there any rule within the region that you have to get a new dress (dancer is not in open) or is it the teachers discretion?

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There's no rule. It's up to teacher. (NT) -- A mom, 17:06:18 05/23/17 Tue
It's teacher discretion. Ask schools you're considering whether this is a requirement. (NT) -- easy peasy, 17:08:48 05/23/17 Tue
Some will buy a new dress because not using it for 6mo during the ban, the dancer may grow and it's harder to sell older dresses (NT) -- Another thing to consider for growing kids, 19:07:07 05/23/17 Tue
Most schools have you get a new dress or go back in black leotard and skirt.... why would you want to keep it if your are starting fresh with a new school....you could be judged on the dress lots of same judges in MA and people from old school with notice including teacher which could effect you -- Transfer mom, 20:50:52 05/23/17 Tue
You won't be feising until a year from now if switching after O. Chances are dress won't fit. (NT) -- Kids Grow, 08:59:06 05/26/17 Fri

Subject: Debit card skimmed while at the Cape feis

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DM
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Date Posted: 08:02:20 05/23/17 Tue

I wanted to give anybody that was at the Cape Cod feis a heads up .. my debit card was skimmed while I was in the area and they racked up over $1000 over the week before I caught it. There is also another parent from our school this happened to that stayed in the resort so I would check your online transactions ASAP just in case.

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That is awful! Do you know where the skimming occurred? (NT) -- A mum that was at the Cape, 19:29:28 05/23/17 Tue
We believe just walking around the conference center (NT) -- DM, 12:55:23 05/24/17 Wed
my account has to be closed...the account number is compromised- unsure if it's related but quite possibly, we were there as well (NT) -- idmom, 21:41:48 05/26/17 Fri

Subject: Is Gray Academy not holding a Fall feis this year? I don't see it on NAFC website or Gray website. We have always liked that one. Hope they will have it.

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Just wondering if anyone knew.
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Subject: Seamstress

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CT Dress
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Date Posted: 06:00:01 05/21/17 Sun

I am looking for a seamstress with Irish dance dress experience to let out a dress or give me an opinion on whether it can be let out. I am in Fairfield County, CT. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

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There's a great lady named Brenda up in Danbury that has fixed up many of my dresses -- Dancer, 19:45:08 05/21/17 Sun
I second that - Brenda is great! always does exceptional work and even has experience making Irish dance dresses herself. We'd never go anywhere else! -- Contact inside, 23:21:40 05/21/17 Sun

Subject: Oireachtas

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mom
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Date Posted: 14:05:40 05/20/17 Sat

Does anyone know the correct place the O's will be in CT will it be the CT convention center in Hartford?

Thanks

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CT Convention Center (NT) -- ml, 08:58:03 05/21/17 Sun
? -- DM, 19:15:28 05/21/17 Sun

Convention Centers are capable of hosting more than one event. In Providence, we shared the Center with a roller derby one year, comic con, gamers, etc. We are not the only show in town. (NT) -- jmo, 07:59:43 05/22/17 Mon

If there is a car show, that will give all the brothers and fathers something to do! (NT) -- Silver lining, 06:15:06 05/23/17 Tue
Not enough hotels in area to accommodate everyone (NT) -- Plan on a drive, 14:21:35 05/23/17 Tue
Even if you have to stay in the surrounding towns, the drive is easy. You can have my room, I'm sleeping at home! (NT) -- Not fighting for a hotel room, 06:25:09 05/24/17 Wed

Subject: So excited our DD just made it to OC (after the May 1 cutoff :( but was wondering where Nationals was next year?

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Kathy
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Date Posted: 17:33:40 05/19/17 Fri

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Next year: Orlando (NT) -- Congrats, 18:55:46 05/19/17 Fri

Thank you ... is it st the convention center? (NT) -- OP, 08:11:09 05/21/17 Sun

I think that information has not been publicly released yet. (NT) -- Also waiting to hear, 13:22:48 05/21/17 Sun

Thank you (NT) -- OP, 16:13:18 05/21/17 Sun

I have read a few messages that claim it's not at the same location as 2010 (Swan&Dolphin), or 2016 (World Center Marriott). Have also read it's on a Disney Property (NT) -- Just hearsay until official word is out., 09:37:20 05/22/17 Mon

Oh, I would love it at last year's venue! (NT) -- Fingers crossed, 12:14:03 05/24/17 Wed

No, everything I have read about it clearly states it will NOT be back at World Center in 2018. It was a great venue. (NT) -- above poster, 10:52:05 05/25/17 Thu

I just read on the main board that it is being held at the Orlando Hilton June 30-July 4. (NT) -- above poster again, 09:30:25 05/30/17 Tue

Subject: Dress Alteration

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Looking for Seamstress
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Date Posted: 14:03:36 05/16/17 Tue

Hi! Does anyone know of seamstresses/tailors who are really skilled at making alterations to Irish dance dresses? We're in Greater Boston but are willing to travel a bit for this. Thanks!

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We like Bassy's Tailoring in Norton. She has altered several dresses at our school. Very competent. (NT) -- Hth, 17:02:19 05/16/17 Tue
Harriet Heos in Roslindale....great work and very experienced! She is listed online :) (NT) -- NEmom, 17:22:29 05/16/17 Tue
A Touch of Design in North Easton -- Dm, 17:49:55 05/16/17 Tue
Mira at Neponset Tailoring & Drycleaning on Neponset Ave in Dorchester, just over the bridge from Quincy. (NT) -- Excellent work, 19:18:45 05/16/17 Tue
Thank you! -- Looking for Seamstress, 19:35:02 05/19/17 Fri

Subject: 2017 City of Sails Championship New Zealand

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L Doyle
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Date Posted: 16:47:09 05/15/17 Mon

Yes, it's a long way to come but we have families happy to billet dancers.
Entry is open now www.feisentry.com
We would love to show off our beautiful city and the chance to compete against dancers from the USA
Check out our facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/cityofsailschampionship/

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NZ -- DM, 13:57:48 05/16/17 Tue

Subject: Did the Cape Feis have an open U18 comp or were they combined? Cant seem to find results.

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Missed out this year :(
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Date Posted: 12:28:15 05/15/17 Mon

Thanks!

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Results on FeisWeb. It was at 17 and Over comp. (NT) -- X, 12:37:19 05/15/17 Mon
Open U18 and up combined! 23 beautiful dancers! (NT) -- Mom, 19:56:30 05/15/17 Mon

Subject: Catskills mountain feis & east Durham feis

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Michael Farrell
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Date Posted: 11:38:11 05/15/17 Mon

The Catskill Mountain Feis and the East Durham Feis are open
On feisweb.com

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Subject: Margaret Pike

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IDD
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Date Posted: 18:25:28 05/14/17 Sun

Margaret Pike -- IDD, 17:19:00 05/14/17 Sun
This week the Irish Dance World and the MAR lost one of our of our most beloved and respected members, Margaret Pike. Her contributions to the world of Irish Dance were many, teacher adjudicator, but most of all a friend and mentor to all. Grace and elegance were her trademarks. As many have said, you could always identify a Pike dancer.

Join us in celebrating her life by posting here.

.

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Subject: How long does it take to get Rutherford's re-tipped?

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Dancer
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Date Posted: 14:19:26 05/14/17 Sun

I'd need them back by the 27th, but if they won't be back in time, I'll just wait until after.

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Call and ask.....have always been very helpful to us with time issues (NT) -- Love rutherfords, 14:48:33 05/14/17 Sun
It does not take long, it took 2 days to re-tip the shoes than to ship it back it depends on your location, I got mine back within one week (NT) -- DM, 19:42:06 05/14/17 Sun
Left with them at a feis Sat and had them bacok Tues. Also have mailed to them and total time round trip was a week. Also have shipped on Monday and picked up at a feis. great to work with. (NT) -- Worth it!, 20:26:15 05/14/17 Sun
3 days last week when we over-nighted them (NT) -- Just let them know if it's urgent, 06:04:15 05/15/17 Mon

Subject: Has anyone heard about national or New England scholarship yet?

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Date Posted: 06:07:43 05/14/17 Sun

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Can someone point us to the information needed to apply for both? (NT) -- thanks!, 18:17:45 05/14/17 Sun

Scholarships -- **, 20:34:37 05/14/17 Sun

Thank You! (NT) -- :), 11:48:14 05/15/17 Mon

Heard last week on New England Region Scholarship! Still waiting on North American Scholarship!! Fingers crossed! (NT) -- Mom of DD, 20:00:44 05/15/17 Mon

_ -- ~~, 17:15:15 05/16/17 Tue

Who won? (NT) -- $$$$, 09:19:13 05/22/17 Mon

Subject: New dress for Oireachtas? Elevation Design Package Raffle

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:24:10 05/12/17 Fri

It's time to get that dress order in for Oireachtas and book your slot! What better way to do it than for the price of a raffle ticket!

Elevation Design Package Raffle
Gift Voucher valued at $2,000 towards
A custom designed dress!!
Wig OR Bun Wig
Ticket Price $20.00
Only 300 tickets will be sold
Drawing to be held on or before May 31, 2017.
Winner need not be present to be eligible
All proceeds to benefit non profit parents group Cara Rince
To reserve your raffle ticket email: feisdressraffle@gmail.com
Voucher given in GBP

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Subject: Best Lobstah rolls in Hyannis this weekend?

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Southern mum
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Date Posted: 05:10:28 05/12/17 Fri

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Welcome to New England. The Raw Bar in Hyannis and Mashpee has a good one, as does the Black Cat Tavern in Hyannis. We did the Cape Feis for many years and always went to Captain Parker's in Hyannis for good lobster rolls and the best clam chowder ever. (NT) -- have fun, 03:44:24 05/13/17 Sat
Thank u! (NT) -- OP, 06:48:20 05/13/17 Sat

Subject: Is anyone else tired of poor sportsmanship at awards?

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Date Posted: 10:50:11 05/08/17 Mon

Is it just me, or does it seem that poor sportsman ship seems to be at its high point. Yesterday while watching several teenaged age groups being awarded I saw:

* A teenager stand with a disgusted look on her face when she received an overall placement.

* A teenager roll her eyes when she received second

* Kids clustered whispering loudly when another child was awarded

I completely understand that they each have their own personal goals and that a particular placement may have fallen short, but what happened to being a gracious winner and competitor.

In other sports I have seen first hand, a coach bench a star player for having a horrible attitude and being a poor sportsman. I wish that could carry over to dance.

I am sorry to rant. I just wish better sportsmanship was something that was valued as much as awards.

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I also saw the girls in my daughter's age group run over to congratulate the winner and hug the girl who got second. There is good sportsmanship out there too. (NT) -- Mom, 11:22:41 05/08/17 Mon

Thank you for sharing that. We are newer to irish dance and come from a family of team sports players. I'm glad to know its out there and what we saw was an exception. (NT) -- OP, 11:28:31 05/08/17 Mon

The girls in my dd's age group are generally great, but there is always an exception or two. My dd knows that the day she pulled a face or rolled her eyes at awards, she'd be in the car and not feising for a good long while (and her TCs would be absolutely in agreement). -- mom of OC, 13:12:36 05/08/17 Mon

Same here. Also bothersome: the girls who don't place (we are talking teenagers) who start crying bitterly and generally losing it. Gotta grow a thicker skin, sweethearts. (NT) -- It's a tough sport, 15:01:06 05/08/17 Mon
Once overheard a mom decline the offer for another family to give her dd a ride home when results were running long, so the offering family didn't have to listen to a tantrum if she didn't place high enough (NT) -- My dd wouldn't get to stay for awards if that was expected, 15:15:54 05/09/17 Tue

It's not a new phenomenon. I remember years ago when my dd new to prelim, we witnessed one dancer at 3 separate feiseanna throw her trophy to the floor and complain loudly to her parent because her placement was not as high as she would have liked. My dd was not yet placing and found this behavior by one who was fortunate enough to place completely inexplicable. (NT) -- I would never tolerate that, personally, 21:00:17 05/08/17 Mon
Saw an kid throw his belt to the ground and tear up his WQ certificate because he came in second at nationals. (NT) -- Classy., 09:13:43 05/09/17 Tue
Went to CT one time for a feis. DD was a young teen in prelim. Dancer in the prelim comp just a year younger than hers was not happy with her podium placement so she threw her trophy and screamed at her mother and at her TC. Was amazed to see them both tolerating this nonsense. If my dd ever caused a scene at a feis it would have been her very last one. It seems not all parents have rules. (NT) -- we were disgusted, 18:38:48 05/09/17 Tue
Have a similar story with a funny ending...(inside) -- C2, 06:56:31 05/10/17 Wed

Subject: Is Mcinnerney still not decided for this year? Wondering if they won't hold a feis at all? That wold be a pity

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Always like that one
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Mcinerney feus -- Dm, 10:44:03 05/08/17 Mon
Thank you for the interest in our feis. We have submitted a date for approval from the Commission. As soon as we have confirmation on our date we will post the details of the feis. (NT) -- McInerney Feis Committee., 09:13:21 05/09/17 Tue
Can you give us a season :) ? Planning summer bacations -- Momthab, 10:31:51 05/09/17 Tue

Subject: Looking for Rutherford shoes in the Boston Area?

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Mary from Sparkling Stepper
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Date Posted: 00:04:04 05/04/17 Thu

Hey NER! I recently took over the NER feisana and distribution for Rutherford Shoes. If your dance school is wearing Rutherford lights/heavies, Hullachans, or Antonio Pacelli lights and looking to get a school fitting at a recital or gearing up for NANs I am booking for the month of June now! I also carry Katie Luck and Antonio Pacelli socks, and obviously the Sparkling Stepper training gear avaiable at SparklingStepper.com (including our new NANs tank)!

Send me an e-mail at sparklingstepper@yahoo.com to book a date at your studio or with any further questions!

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Do you know which NER feiseanna you will be attending in the next two months? Would like to shop at your booth at one of them. (NT) -- Thanks., 09:56:42 05/04/17 Thu
I will be at Bracken, Murray, and New Haven as of now! See you there! (NT) -- Sparkling Stepper, 10:05:08 05/05/17 Fri

Subject: American Girl Doll School Dress

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Date Posted: 10:56:00 05/02/17 Tue

Our school dressmaker does not make American Girl sized dresses, but she said she had heard of someone in Massachusetts who does. I thought I would try crowdsourcing here to see if anyone knows who that might be! We have a few families in the school who might be interested if I could find a dressmaker willing to do this!

Thanks in advance for any info.

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You can also try Irish seams in Maryland? (NT) -- :), 13:14:57 05/02/17 Tue
We found one on Etsy who's in PA. It was about $90 for a perfect lookalike dress! More in message body... -- Dance Mom, 07:05:24 05/14/17 Sun

Subject: Necklace found at Lynn Feis

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Lynn Feis Co-Chair
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Date Posted: 07:50:45 05/01/17 Mon

Found in cafeteria. Picture of necklace can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Lynnfeis/. Contact Lynne at ler27@cornell.edu.

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We lost a clear hanging round crystal earring (not a feis earring). If anyone found it please contact me. We were in the cafeteria. (NT) -- LuAnn O'Rourke-Boyd, 15:57:22 05/01/17 Mon

Subject: New England Irish Dance Resale Facebook Page

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AOC
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Date Posted: 13:33:20 04/30/17 Sun

https://www.facebook.com/groups/newenglandirishdanceresale/
Join this page to buy and sell solo dresses, shoes, accessories within New England!

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Join the New England Resale page and add your Facebook friends! -- AOC, 07:42:29 06/04/17 Sun

Subject: Feisfotos Grey Feis

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Date Posted: 18:03:56 04/29/17 Sat

Will there be more photos taken at Grey feis today posted on Pinterest Feisfotos or is there another spot to see them?

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The championship results photos were posted to Twitter-- @CTDanceChamp -- The other photos are being posted on Pinterest at Feis Fotos ASAP, 18:47:25 04/29/17 Sat
The photographer is a volunteer who is kind enough to take and post them for free. I'm sure it will be soon! (NT) -- M, 14:17:47 04/30/17 Sun

Subject: College-bound prelim dd not wishing to compete looking for insights into BC, Providence,UVM, St. Mike's, and Bridgewater dance clubs. Active? Inclusive?(more)

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Date Posted: 05:04:07 04/29/17 Sat

Have looked at websites and FB pages. Seeking additional perspectives. Thank you.

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PC has a great club, inclusive and fun! They do a couple of shows a year and just did the 1/2 time show for the Celtics!! (NT) -- PC 19, 07:59:55 04/29/17 Sat
Highly recommend UVM! The celtic cats are a fantastic organization with many champion level dancers who also go to UVM as well, they do many of the shows for the basketball team, and other ceili's as well, really really fun, and would recommend it. (NT) -- UVM 20, 09:28:45 04/29/17 Sat

Rep said they compete in Canada as well. Looked great! (NT) -- hth, 15:45:43 04/29/17 Sat

Subject: O.T. What is the best, safest way to send money over to Dublin?

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Paypal. I just did it in February for a little car incident I had. Happened in England but nevertheless, paypal is universal (NT) -- Good luck. It works fine., 18:30:03 04/27/17 Thu
Used paypal to purchase headpiece from England. (NT) -- Easy Peasy, 18:39:20 04/27/17 Thu
It sounds like you can use Paypal to pay a business but not a private person. Is there anything else? (NT) -- thanks, 19:17:54 04/27/17 Thu

Incorrect- you can do both. Just did a transaction / individual to individual and calculated the exchange rate too. (NT) -- Refer to help area in PayPal or google for directions, 20:25:43 04/28/17 Fri

PayPal can be used to send or receive money to an individual or a business. It (NT) -- DM, 19:53:14 04/27/17 Thu
I have used paypal to buy dresses from the UK on two different occasions--both private transactions. One I just entered the seller's email address. The other I entered back account info and it was transferred directly to the seller's bank account from my own bank account. (NT) -- VERY easy., 07:19:09 04/28/17 Fri
Thank you all! (NT) -- OP, 07:32:16 04/30/17 Sun

Subject: Check out Irish Seams for all your dancing needs! https://squareup.com/store/irishseams

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Subject: Any Boston College dancers here? I am accepted and starting freshman year there. Want to continue Irish dancing.

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I know there is a great BC club, is there a nearby school for class?
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What do College dancers do in the area? Would need to arrive by public transport. I'm a champion dancer and want to continue serious Irish dance classes while in college. Suggestions?? Thanks!

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Just saw the earlier message abou O'Shea Chaplin school (NT) -- Any College dancers at this school? Thoughts? Thanks, 17:34:36 04/25/17 Tue
My daughter is also starting at BC and will hopefully be dancing with the team. Nice to hear of other Irish dancers going there too. (NT) -- Hth, 12:14:34 04/26/17 Wed
OSC -- BC dancer, 12:39:19 04/26/17 Wed
OSC has had many college transfers over the years- Ive personally seen them work with the dancer and what they want while continuing dance- just for fun, still competing, and even including them in their teams if the situation fits! Highly recommend (NT) -- noname, 21:18:05 04/26/17 Wed
How far is OSC from BC by public transportation? Is it a long commute? (NT) -- dance mom, 09:40:57 04/28/17 Fri

Call the school, best to understand the association and (NT) -- Schedules., 14:51:36 04/28/17 Fri

Once we are serious we will definitely be in touch with them but for now trying to understand travel time (NT) -- Dm, 05:58:56 04/29/17 Sat

It is nearby but takes about an hour by bus. (More inside) -- Dance mom, 18:11:17 04/29/17 Sat

Great advice, thanks! (NT) -- Another dance mom :), 16:58:08 05/01/17 Mon

Subject: Horgan Feis - Can anyone post the results of the Prelim U11, thank you.

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1st Rhianna H, 2nd Sarah r, 3rd Anthony m, 4th Fiona v, 5th Shannon b (NT) -- not sure 6th or 7th, 10:06:25 04/26/17 Wed

Subject: Inappropriate behavior by a musician

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Date Posted: 20:49:14 04/24/17 Mon

At the Horgan Feis on Saturday,I was sitting next to this poor woman who was doing her daughter's hair when the champ stage musician came out of nowhere and started verbally assaulting her because a woman had used the men's room (not this lady).
He was just mad it happened and decided to yell at this lady because he thought she should have stopped the other adult from using the Men's room. But the worst part is when she stated back to him "stop yelling at me, I wasn't in the Men's room", he called her a bitch in front of all our kids!
This man should not be around children. He totally crossed the line.
This family was just minding their business and he obviously has some anger issues.
My daughter danced to him on the champ stage and we couldn't wait to get away from him.
We will certainly rethink attending feis he will be playing at in the future.

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Men'sroom -- DM, 15:03:13 04/25/17 Tue

Think you're missing several points, perhaps intentionally. 1. The mother who was verbally attacked did not use the men's room. She simply had the misfortune to be standing nearby when this angry man decided to verbally abuse her. 2. Women using a men's room at a feis is not unheard of. It's quite sensible. There are far fewer males than females at a feis. For the other woman to have to wait in line for the women's room while the men's room stood empty would be nonsensical. (NT) -- on point, 17:45:49 04/25/17 Tue

What is also missing is the entire thread about this over the weekend that was taken down which gave many more details--corroborated by others who witnessed it and have witnessed it in the past. (NT) -- Sure this will be taken down too., 05:29:35 04/26/17 Wed

That was taken down because OP had signed the post "Horgan Feis" to indicate where he/she was. But someone felt this made it look like it was posted by the Horgans, which it definitely was not. It is not possible to edit a post so sometimes deletion is the only option. (NT) -- Moderator, 11:23:52 04/26/17 Wed

Something sounds fishy about this story (NT) -- ID Mom, 22:36:18 04/25/17 Tue

In what way? (NT) -- ?, 05:01:11 04/26/17 Wed

No child who hears her mother being called a bitch would be "giggling". You are a liar. -- None of this is accurate, 09:43:02 04/26/17 Wed

Rest of the story -- I was there, 09:03:42 04/26/17 Wed

Holy crap. Pays to hear both sides of story. (NT) -- Lessons learned every day, 09:49:13 04/26/17 Wed
False!! (More inside) -- CF, 09:53:18 04/26/17 Wed

Absolutely true -- Not the person in question, 10:45:51 04/26/17 Wed

The good news is that you were not in North Carolina where the daughter would have been arrested for "not using the bathroom of the gender identified on her birth certificate". (NT) -- ., 16:27:27 04/26/17 Wed

In CA most of our restrooms are now gender neutral so no problems! (NT) -- mm, 18:21:03 04/26/17 Wed
What daughter? The OP stated that a woman, not the one who was called a bitch but another woman altogether, used the empty men's room. I've seen this done at feiseanna in the past and it was no big deal. (NT) -- old timer, 19:54:21 04/26/17 Wed

Been there, done that! (NT) -- Oh it's cranky time!, 20:09:54 04/26/17 Wed

Right? What's the ratio of females to males at a feis? Reserving 50% of the bathrooms for what may amount to 10% of the humans present makes no sense. (NT) -- if you gotta go you gotta go, 14:47:53 04/27/17 Thu

Been to feises that they actually changed the signage from mens to womens with some of the restrooms to account for this but the were clearly labeled. (NT) -- If he walked in on a women- probably would have called a pervert, 18:42:17 04/27/17 Thu

I think in this day and age it would be silly to expect a woman who really needs a bathroom to wait in line while the neighboring bathroom stands empty. I would think nothing of using an empty men's room with no men in it if I needed it. (NT) -- common sense, 19:48:24 04/27/17 Thu

I agree but I also wouldn't stop any men from entering. I would be in a stall, and if I didn't want to see them at the urinal, I wouldn't look. It's certainly not ok for women to take over the men's room and block men from using it. (NT) -- .., 19:34:39 05/01/17 Mon

Nobody blocked any men from entering the men's room. A woman used a completely empty men's room. A man came along as she was walking out, and he entered. The mother who was called a bitch by the musician was a few feet away from the door, putting on her dd's wig. Where did you get the idea anybody blocked the door? (NT) -- ?, 04:35:57 05/02/17 Tue

Subject: Does anyone the dates and location for this year's All-Ireland's?

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No All Irelands this year. Next one is February 2018. (NT) -- hth, 14:22:29 04/24/17 Mon

Subject: Remember not so long ago all the feis would be full before the cut off? What has changed? I am particularly surprised about cape cod. A few years ago that would've been closed for registrations at this point. Not looking for trouble, seriously just wondered do you think it's an oversaturation?

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Honestly, I think its cost, across the board. Irish Dance has become a very expensive hobby, and people have now needed to be more selective about which feis they will attend because it's hard for most to compete regularly, as most of us were able to even five years ago. For us, we no longer attend feis that require a stay, and usually focus on the ones that are closer to majors. -- NEmom, 10:11:05 04/23/17 Sun

I get what you're saying, but $5 classes? Dd started dancing in 1998 and i have never seen $5 classes. (NT) -- old mom, 15:40:03 04/23/17 Sun

Lol yup - When we started in 1994 it was a $5 a class fee, paid in cash on the day. Also remember bidding on Priceline and getting hotel rooms near venues for $50. Great! Now I feel really old ;-D (NT) -- NEMom, 08:11:12 04/24/17 Mon

I got a hotel 15 minutes away from the Grey feis for 45 dollars. it can still happen! (NT) -- NE dancer, 20:30:52 04/27/17 Thu

Worlds also fairly late this year...and feels even closer to NANS (NT) -- Just not enough time or money for us., 10:23:30 04/23/17 Sun
Happening all over. We are from another region and feis mostly in Midatlantic, ECR and MidAmerican. Very few seem to hit cap even after they extend deadline. Even the hot ticket ones a few years ago don't. I actually think less are dancing- grades numbers less I've noticed than DD from a few years ago. (NT) -- $$$ drives everything, 13:45:39 04/23/17 Sun
People are fed up with the shenanigans. (NT) -- I know I am, 17:40:30 04/23/17 Sun
There are now 3 competitions in a row.. Bracken, Cape Cod and Murray. May is a busy time of year with family event most people will not Feis three weekends in a row... I think they all need to be spread out more .. -- Dance mom, 18:08:45 04/23/17 Sun

Ha ha. We are the crazy family that feises three weekends in a row. But in general, I agree with all the comments. I too am struck by the lack of capacity filling of feises these days. (NT) -- Crazy fees family mom, 18:58:38 04/23/17 Sun
It's the schedule - CC feis OU13 is Saturday and doesn't fit our schedule (NT) -- Sad, 07:13:51 04/24/17 Mon

For us it is cost, busy family schedule and too close to Worlds this year. Have enjoyed this feis in the past. (NT) -- DM, 18:42:34 04/23/17 Sun
Was just thinking this the other day! DD has also had tremendous amount of dancers in her prelim age group stop dancing. We are on the verge. For me it is the total subjectivity of dancing. One feis dancer gets first, next feis places at bottom or not at all. When you have a large group and region requires 3 firsts, and you cannot feis frequently, well it can take years to move up! (NT) -- M, 08:24:22 04/24/17 Mon

Region does not require 3 firsts. This is NE. (NT) -- NE mom, 10:12:35 04/24/17 Mon

Yes, apologies, we are Mid Atlantic but enjoy feising in CT :) (NT) -- M, 11:25:21 04/24/17 Mon

Cost we went from $40/50 a Feis to up to 72 now... then the gas and food the food is also a lot more.. $3 for one donut or a soda at a Feis at a high school is crazy.. I don't mind paying if the dance school gets it but the town or company that runs the cafeteria? -- Mom, 11:58:09 04/24/17 Mon
Personally for us, with so many feiseanna being offered, we will no longer be attending ones that lump 17+ in open. Many in MAR do 19+. Might even consider some 18+ if they do not have the same 10 NE judges year after year. With so many to choose from and the expense of it all, we are going for fewer age groups lumped together and better judging panels. (NT) -- just me, 07:20:29 04/25/17 Tue

I would prefer single age groups after 18 also but it's also a bummer to compete against one or two dancers. At least combined groups create a larger comp. (NT) -- X, 17:19:50 04/25/17 Tue

Yes, but looking at Cape feis as an example; all other open comps are 10 or less and 17+ group is 22. Why do they need to be twice the size as the other groups (NT) -- I don't get it, 06:41:23 04/26/17 Wed

I don't know the breakdown of how many are in each age group st Cape. U18 may have a lot, U19may only have 3 or 4, the rest may be older? Where do you cut off? (More) -- NE Mom, 20:38:58 04/26/17 Wed

DM -- DM, 12:29:46 04/27/17 Thu

Subject: Thank you Horgan for a nice feis day. Not sure I'm a fan of taking a photo to have results. Having them printed is better

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What does this mean? The score sheets came as a photo? For all comps? (NT) -- Not following, 06:35:37 04/23/17 Sun
We were actually offered that option, my DD's group was asked to email to request the results. (NT) -- *, 06:38:38 04/23/17 Sun
I'm not a fan of having our comp start 2 hours late then having to wait another 2 hours for results! For a comp of 10 dancers. Never aain (NT) -- dm, 06:47:11 04/23/17 Sun
I found our grades comps to run great. Everything was so quick'! (NT) -- Enjoyable afternoon, 07:08:22 04/23/17 Sun
Results weren't printed for afternoon champs (at least not ours) we could take a photo of them off an iPad. (NT) -- FYI, 09:03:21 04/23/17 Sun
As usual, we were impressed by the organization and kindness. (NT) -- Good day, 17:19:25 04/23/17 Sun
The printers were not working because of the spotty Internet in the school (NT) -- ..., 19:14:56 04/23/17 Sun
My daughter wears glasses and her vision is so bad she can not wear contacts. I find that Judges comment discriminating... does she say lose weight to get highr on toes to others!!! these are kids and they should not be shamed for something they have no control over.. -- annoyed mom, 12:40:13 04/24/17 Mon

Maybe....just maybe...the wearing of glasses are not the issue. Maybe the glasses were not secure on her face (there are ways to deal with that). Maybe they were distracting in that they were bouncing and slipping. Maybe the dancer repeatedly adjusted them while dancing. (NT) -- Another viewpoint - but agree with initial assessment of that judge., 12:49:52 04/24/17 Mon

Interesting that almost the whole post about this particular judge has disappeared. I was happy to read the many posts earlier in the day that made me realize I was not imagining things! (NT) -- Had a similar experience, 17:31:14 04/24/17 Mon

I was thinking that I saw this bet then couldn't find it. Now I understand the post about the glasses. (NT) -- thanks for mentioning, 20:08:35 04/24/17 Mon

Was just a notation of the score sheet to recall the dancer? Like i have seen "purple dress" etc. vs meaning it as a criticism? I would share with feis as an FYI to them. (NT) -- to go along with the other comments, 20:12:20 04/24/17 Mon
Not sure why my original comment was removed, but the exact comment was 'glasses distracting' so I do not think that it was a reminder of which dancer. Also her glasses are not glued to her face, but they are secure. They didn't fall off and she doesn't touch them. (NT) -- --, 10:04:27 04/25/17 Tue

This is unfortunate- I would definitely share with feis for their consideration when they hire their ADJs next year. (NT) -- Hope it doesn't happen in the future, 10:34:11 04/25/17 Tue
A comment above yours had to be removed. When I have to delete a comment, all replies that are indented below that one are automatically deleted by the system. There's no way around that, unfortunately. (NT) -- Moderator, 17:51:57 04/25/17 Tue

Subject: Horgan Feis - any results for the oldest Prelim competition?

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18&O: 6 danced, 3 placed.1st Caroline C., 2nd Kaitlin S. 3rd competitor 901 (NT) -- b, 22:02:24 04/23/17 Sun

Subject: So very sad that a certain NE school posted lengthy praise for one of their college WQs and not even a "good luck" for the other. Both great girls, so sad to see only one recognized

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Thank you! -- College WQ, 19:10:56 04/22/17 Sat
That's terrible. What school was that? (NT) -- ?, 19:21:58 04/22/17 Sat
Not certain it's the same school, but saw one school that gave a bio for all but 1 of their WQ's during worlds week on their FB page. Not certain why this college-aged dancer was left out. (NT) -- ??, 08:36:42 04/24/17 Mon

Was she perhaps not attending Worlds? It's the only reason I can think of. Not all WQs have the time and money to make the trip overseas. If this is not the case then it's inexcusable on the part of the school. (NT) -- mom of a college dancer, 05:18:39 04/25/17 Tue

She definitely attended, saw her in person, but never noted on school's fb page (NT) -- just odd, 06:33:34 04/25/17 Tue

In that case, I agree with you. It's both odd and mean-spirited. Personally, I couldn't stay with a school like that. I'd be transferring. (NT) -- jmho, 17:54:36 04/25/17 Tue

You probably already did ;) (NT) -- Mind your own business, 14:51:29 04/26/17 Wed

Perhaps this dancer prefers not to be mentioned on social media. I know my oldest daughter is this way, I think the kids under 18 are much more social media minded. (NT) -- Just Another View, 07:55:37 04/25/17 Tue
Or maybe it was an honest mistake and they just forgot. -- ., 08:00:27 04/25/17 Tue
How can you forget? Who has that many WQ'a dancing that they forget one/ -- dance dance, 13:41:22 04/25/17 Tue

Why such an issue for you? Are you the "forgotten" dancer? Not saying it is right but unless it matters personally to you, not sure why it's under discussion. Also - if it's your dancer, maybe discuss with teachers regarding hurt feelings? (NT) -- Sigh....., 16:53:55 04/25/17 Tue

College WQ -- College WQ Mom, 19:05:41 04/25/17 Tue

Tacky post (NT) -- ., 22:07:31 04/25/17 Tue

Forgot says it all. So harsh! Not one of the special people. (NT) -- Wondering why numbers are declining?, 06:10:24 04/26/17 Wed

Not our school (I know this because we only had one WQ who was duly recognized to the public' satisfaction on FB and she's my daughter so it's all good). But reading these posts,especially the most recent one tells me just which school is stirring the sh*t! Get a life!, So silly and unnecessary) (NT) -- NE mom, 09:57:58 04/26/17 Wed

You don't know what you're talking about and I'd let it go but you're dead wrong. (NT) -- Wrong, and a bit defensive, 16:54:56 04/26/17 Wed

I have nothing to be defensive about! Nothing to do with me. Just my observation that I'm thinking I know who's cranking it up. Maybe I'm wrong. Have named no one! (NT) -- More amused than anything., 19:53:01 04/26/17 Wed

I agree. It's quite clear what school is writing this post. If you were still a part of the school that you're attacking you would know the whole story (NT) -- Pathetic, 16:47:42 04/26/17 Wed

Actually I was never involved with the school in question and think highly of them. Competed with the dancer in question for years now and wanted to express my opinion, which is what a message board is for. (NT) -- OP, 23:00:05 04/27/17 Thu

Subject: Any grade exams in New England coming up.

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Interested also! (NT) -- Thanks!, 13:08:41 04/28/17 Fri

Subject: Applied to the Riverdance Dublin summer camp (the week open for all levels of dancer). Daughter is prelim. Still have not heard if accepted, and we are not receiving replies to email inquiries. Is anyone else in our situation?

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Subject: Dance schools near Boston College?

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O'Shea Chaplin. (NT) -- Xx, 16:21:05 04/21/17 Fri

Thanks! (NT) -- Can we get there by public transport?, 17:13:27 04/25/17 Tue

Anyone familiar w BC's ID club? They look active, and am looking for insights. On DD's college list. (NT) -- Thanks, 17:22:13 04/21/17 Fri

Anyone familiar w BC's ID club? They look active, and am looking for insights. On DD's college list. -- dm, 14:29:57 05/30/17 Tue

Subject: Our teacher told us that they are voting for new officers this weekend. Let's ALL hope this board goes away! We need people that look out for our kids and not for themselves.

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Subject: Huge congratulations to the amazing U19 dancers from NE region who represented the region in Dublin! Special shout out to placers - Colleen 9th, Emma 18th, Leah 23rd, Ella 34th, Megan 36th, Ally 38th and Erin 42nd!! Beautiful dancing.

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Subject: Anyone looking for an appt. for a new dress with Rising Star for Nationals delivery, please leave your email here. I can transfer my spot, no longer need dress.

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I may be interested...see inside -- Dancemom, 11:50:33 04/24/17 Mon

Subject: Horgan feis- is anyone staying somewhere other than Heritage Hotel? they're sold out and I'm unfamiliar with the area. 😏

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hotel suggestion -- mom, 05:57:01 04/15/17 Sat

Subject: Link to Worlds Results

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Date Posted: 14:54:10 04/13/17 Thu

Worlds Results can be found here:
http://www.feisresults.com/results2.php?FeisID=145&CompNo=7

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Subject: New England is doing great at the worlds! Well done!

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Pls share any news tx (NT) -- New, 06:50:17 04/12/17 Wed

Subject: Stress Reaction

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Hello,

My daughter was just told that her MRI results indicated that she had a Stress Reaction (the phase right before a stress fracture). I was wondering if anyone has had experiences with it and how you went about recovery? Thank you!

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If she is still trying to dance, make her stop immediately. Don't waste time with local orthopedic doctors, go directly to the Sports Medicine clinic at Childrens Hospital in Boston. Well worth traveling for. There are multiple doctors there who are experienced in treating this in Irish dancers. I now regret the months we wasted with a local, highly respected sports medicine orthopedic doctor. Dd did not improve until we went to Children's. (NT) -- regretful mom, 05:13:34 04/11/17 Tue
Stress reaction -- Diane White, 20:30:07 04/17/17 Mon

When in a boot, try to get shoes so both legs are the same height as the boot. Otherwise, you end up with hip and back issues. (NT) -- been there, done that, 11:45:36 04/18/17 Tue

Subject: Veteran ID getting ready to compete in the 2017 Boston Marathon, hope you can consider supporting my cause!

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With one week to go, I am excited and ready to take the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street!
I hope you can consider donating to my page by clicking below.
All the proceeds will help children attend camp for the first time, cancer survivors in our Livestrong program, and so much more for the communities in the MetroWest area.

Thank you so much! Best of luck to all dancers in Dublin this week!

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Subject: Thank you to H-K for an efficient and well-run feis today.

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Do they oost results anywhere? (NT) -- wondering, 18:10:10 04/09/17 Sun

Not that I am aware of. (NT) -- --, 19:40:26 04/09/17 Sun
Champ results are on Feis Web. (NT) -- --, 18:21:49 04/10/17 Mon

Why were so many groups split? Groups of less then 15 girls split, kind of strange. (NT) -- Split up, 06:05:58 04/10/17 Mon

Good question. Dd prefers large groups over small for better competition. (NT) -- just our opinion, 17:14:11 04/11/17 Tue

Totally agree (NT) -- Grades mom (Confused), 17:35:29 04/11/17 Tue

I dont believe groups should be split at the prizewinner level... (NT) -- Dance mom, 10:47:06 04/13/17 Thu

I don't think they should be split at any level, particularly if there are less than 40 dancers. Dd's wins in large groups mean more to her than those in smaller or split groups. (NT) -- us, 04:08:42 04/14/17 Fri

Subject: Senior ladies

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Is over 20 oldest group at O? How do you find out what dances for next fall. Dancer away at college, limited contact with teachers. Thanks

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22 and over is the new group for oireachtas 2017. Reel/HP. I believe U22 is SJ/J (NT) -- Q, 14:44:42 04/09/17 Sun

Senior ladies -- Op, 16:50:11 04/09/17 Sun

Not sure the syllabus is out yet but here is nationals syllabus. Ages and dances will be the same. -- Q, 17:36:05 04/09/17 Sun

Ty! (NT) -- Op, 18:40:53 04/09/17 Sun

Subject: Any recalls from the World today?

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Date Posted: 10:00:26 04/09/17 Sun

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Brigid 8th. Josie 16th. Recalls also for Charlotte and Johanna in U12. (NT) -- q, 14:48:28 04/09/17 Sun
James Mazza 8th and Finn Kelly recalled. Great job boys! (NT) -- ., 03:12:20 04/10/17 Mon

Subject: WORLDS - What group do ladies born in 1995 dance in?

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Date Posted: 18:38:12 04/07/17 Fri

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1995 is 21 and over (NT) -- mom of 21 yr old, 14:17:46 04/08/17 Sat

Ok, great-thank you! (NT) -- ., 19:29:40 04/08/17 Sat

Subject: A few rings were found in the parking lot at our feis. If you think they may be yours, please email lenihanschool@hotmail.com with a description of the rings.

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Subject: When is the Mcinerney Feis? Hoping for August

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Subject: Schools in Connecticut

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We are moving to the Weston/Wilton/Westport area of Connecticut this summer and will be looking for a new dance school there. I have several other kids with activities to sort out, so I don't want to travel too far to class if we can help it. Any suggestions?

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Schools in Connecticut -- CTDanceMom, 09:30:51 04/06/17 Thu

Harney Pender Keady in Stamford (NT) -- Tt, 18:24:04 04/07/17 Fri

Fairfield County Dance Schools -- Dance Mom, 14:33:09 04/06/17 Thu
Dance School -- dancemom, 15:29:09 04/06/17 Thu

Lenihan also has class in Southport, closer to Westport, etc. (NT) -- Dancer, 20:39:28 04/06/17 Thu

Dance Schools -- DanceMom27, 08:32:42 04/07/17 Fri
Fairfield County ID Schools -- Fairfield County ID Parent, 13:03:47 04/14/17 Fri
Harney Pender Keady is a great school (NT) -- ct mom, 13:56:42 04/14/17 Fri

Subject: Do you have dance shoes to sell? Let Step Down the Line help you. We have people contacting us every day for hard and soft (boys and girls) shoes. The only fee is 10% of selling price and consignors set their own prices. www.stepdowntheline.com

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Subject: Lenihan Feis

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Date Posted: 08:44:16 04/04/17 Tue

The Lenihan teachers would like to thank our wonderful adjudicators and musicians for a fabulous day on Sunday! We also would like to send a huge thank you to all of our parents and dancers who volunteered their time throughout the day and on Saturday at feis set-up. We couldn't run a successful feis without you! Many thanks to all who attended the feis, we hope you enjoyed the day and we look forward to welcoming you back in the fall!

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Thank you, Lenihan. This is always a must-do feis...run with grace & class -- Happy, 10:50:13 04/04/17 Tue
The yelling of "NO tap-tapping" every few minutes in the Auxiliary Gym was a bit excessive. I was in that gym for hours. No dancers were "tap tapping" in their heavy shoes. Dancers walked cross the floor to check in for comps in their heavies. That's it. If the acoustics in that gym are so terrible for the judges and musicians it should not be used. The nonstop scolding of dancers and parents was off putting (NT) -- My two cents, 11:02:11 04/04/17 Tue

That musician seems to do that at every feis she goes to! (NT) -- Annoying, 12:32:58 04/04/17 Tue
Respectfully disagree - dancers often warm up in hard shoes and unfortunately do so often within earshot of a stage in competition - sometimes also right beside musician. Has to be aggravating to a musician trying to listen to, or follow a metronome. It would be easier for a musician to hold back each time and wait for dancers on the floor to have the silence and attention they deserve, but in that case the feis would still be running right now. Either way, nobody would be happy. (NT) -- My ten cents:-p, 08:33:00 04/05/17 Wed

Can we also just say that the feis calculators do actually work? Auditorium ran as people calculated(even a litltle later) with last company starting after 4:30. Feis committee stated on here all would be done by 4:30 and that the feis calculators add too much time (NT) -- Arrived a lot earlier than needed bc of that., 13:56:40 04/04/17 Tue

Us too! Never again. It made for an unnecessarily early morning and very long day. (NT) -- Annoying, 16:23:17 04/04/17 Tue
And if you had used the calculator that had the last comp at 630 you'd be complaining that you missed your dance (NT) -- Can never win, 16:31:36 04/04/17 Tue

Well no, the calculator had the last comp ENDING at 6:36, not beginning. Auditorium finished at about 6:15, so not far off (although calculator didn't include lunch which I'm assuming they did take a break for at some point) (NT) -- but still closer than the 4:20 estimate, 17:11:03 04/04/17 Tue
I did use the calculator and had my DD comp ending at 6:36. Then the Feis Committee posted that they expected the stage to end at 4:30 and indicated they would move comps and that the calculator puts a lot of pad in. The comps ran according to the calculator and were not moved and the stage ultimately ended within 15 minutes of what we had calculated and 2 hours after the end time they posted. (NT) -- It is frustrating., 13:09:56 04/05/17 Wed

This has been a very good Feis - one that we have made a point of attending for many years. The only thing found lacking was the music in Auditorium. Many Sets were not played at correct speed. (NT) -- Oh well., 09:17:26 04/05/17 Wed

Subject: I only have a novice daughter but can someone pls explain prelim to me how can you medal but then not overall Place how does that work

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As you may know, there are 3 judges in each prelim and champ competition, and the overall placements are the average of those 3 judges' marks. But for the medal rounds, they choose one judge for each round and award the medals to the dancers placed highest by that judge only. They choose a different judge for each round. I hope this makes some kind of sense to you. If not, feel free to ask more ques. (NT) -- mom of OC, 17:41:18 04/02/17 Sun
Just one correction: the overall placement is NOT an average of three judges marks. Each judge's marks are ranked and then those rankings are converted to Irish points and the overall placement is the sum total of the Irish points. (NT) -- Another whole thing to learn--Irish points, 17:57:34 04/02/17 Sun
The key to PC/OC is trying to get consistency across all judges for all rounds. You may get away with one judge placing you a little lower than the others but if one tanks you - that's usually ruins any change of placement. (NT) -- In our experience, 18:40:36 04/02/17 Sun
Actually because of Irish points, wild swings in scoring can totally get you a placement. I regularly see dancers with 14th place and 3rd place and a placement in between being given placements. Happened today. (NT) -- dm, 18:51:46 04/02/17 Sun

True. Dd once got 1st, 2nd and last out of I think 14 and ended up 3rd overall. (NT) -- just me, 19:24:36 04/02/17 Sun

How champs are placed can be confusing. I have put a link to an explanation from the Boyle School -- inside..., 19:57:17 04/02/17 Sun

Subject: Thinking of going to Feis at the Falls this year. Any suggestions for hotels wan tto book soon. Thanks!

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Thanks!

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Do not stay in the town of Niagara Falls, NY - awful. Feis will have a decent Feis rate at the Sheraton. If you don't want to wait- try a 20 min or so away- lots of hotels near the University of Buffalo. May also want to post on eastern board- feis team may comment there. (NT) -- IMHO, 18:46:07 04/02/17 Sun
Feis at the Falls hotel -- BookedLate, 20:04:19 04/02/17 Sun

Subject: Buying a used dress

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Date Posted: 08:46:59 04/01/17 Sat

I have a question about buying a used dress from someone in another state. How do you usually handle the payment? If though check, do you send the check and then wait for the dress? Or is it typical to give a deposit, try it and return if it doesn't fit?

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Last time I bought a used dress from out of state, the seller and I corresponded extensively comparing measurements, etc. She had all my contact info as well as our TC's phone #. I agreed via email that within 72 hours of receiving the dress, I would either wire the cash to her bank account or provide proof that I had shipped the dress back to her. We loved the dress, TC loved the dress, so 48 hours after we got it I was at the bank wiring the funds. (NT) -- easy peasy, 08:56:45 04/01/17 Sat

Subject: Stunning dress for sale! Immaculate condition. Free shipping around the US included in the price. Email for more information :)

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Subject: Exquisite Elevation for sale- black with pink, white and gold! On trend, top of the line embroidery and drenched in hundreds of dollars of Swarovski crystals. Made for 5'2" dancer.

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Date Posted: 08:13:04 03/30/17 Thu

http://tinypic.com/a/aaazis/4
Beautifully kept and a true standout on stage. $1550. Will be available at Big Apple Feis and Feis at the Beach. Please email if you have any questions.
Measurements:

Full length: 30.3/4 inches (8 1/4“ from floor)

- Bust: 37 inches (dancers is a 34C)

- Under Bust: 31.5 inches

- Natural Waist: 30.5 inches

- Belly Button: 32.5 inches

- Dropped Waist: 36 inches

- Hip Measurement: 38 3/4 inches

- Back Shoulders: 13 1/2 inches

- Back of the shoulders at the top: 15 inches

- Front of the Shoulders: 13 inches

- Sleeve Length: 22 1/2 to knuckle

Mid shoulder to bust 9 1/2
Midshoulder to waist 17 1/2
Mid shoulder to bellybutton 18 3/4
Midshoulder to dropped waist 23 1/2
Back of neck to dropped waist 20 1/2

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Subject: Looking to get a dress bag for my daughter, any recommendations?

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Date Posted: 19:19:36 03/29/17 Wed

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Bought my daughter a Helen Doyle bag almost 10 years ago -- Dm, 06:23:09 03/30/17 Thu

Love my Helen Doyle bag, bought it second hand and it still looks good as new (NT) -- Helen Doyle bag fan, 09:57:35 03/30/17 Thu

Helen Doyle. High quality and we have had ours for over 10 years and it looks brand new. we have used for both my dancers and traveled the world with it. Worth the money. (NT) -- Doyle fan, 15:12:55 03/30/17 Thu
Thanks everyone! (NT) -- OP, 20:26:59 03/30/17 Thu

Subject: If you had to choose between Saturday and Sunday feis which would it be?

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I think the answer to that lies with your dance class schedule and other weekend commitments as there's no real difference between them. (NT) -- X, 19:16:50 03/29/17 Wed
I disagree, school and traffic on Friday makes a big differemce (NT) -- Home late Sunday nights too., 21:23:32 03/29/17 Wed
I would much rather have Sunday off with no feis - time to rest and regroup before the week starts. (NT) -- my 2 cents, 12:52:34 03/30/17 Thu

Yes Sunday's off are lovely. My point however , is that many dancers will have decide on attending a Feis or attending class. Some don't have the choice at all it should teacher decree class comes first. I do not believe there is otherwise any difference as to what is "better" day in terms of quality of competition, etc (NT) -- X, 14:22:37 03/31/17 Fri

Saturdays all the way. Sunday church commitments. (NT) -- --, 17:34:12 04/01/17 Sat

Our church has always offered both Saturday afternoon/evening Masses plus Sunday morning ones so we have some flexibility. (NT) -- thankful, 18:03:12 04/01/17 Sat

Subject: Rule for dancer with 2 firsts going to NE feis

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Date Posted: 11:16:00 03/27/17 Mon

Is the rule that a dancer has to adhere to the rules in a region where they are feising, not their home region? A first last year and a first this year would mean the dancer has to go to OC to feis in NER?

just wondering...

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Yes, if you are dancing in NE, you adhere to rules listed on feis syllabus. Multiple firsts in same year may continue to dance in prelim; a first in 2016 and then again in 2017 must move up. DD had a dancer in her group in this situation; school hosting feis was located in MAR but feis took place in NE; host school was notified of issue and contacted dancer to correct it. (NT) -- could be misunderstanding, 12:03:54 03/27/17 Mon
same -- dm, 17:55:28 03/27/17 Mon

It's a bit different for PW though. It may be annoying, but there is no rule about moving out of PW. You could actually stay in PW forever if you wanted to. (NT) -- X, 19:22:13 03/27/17 Mon

OK, thanks I thought so. I do see someone registered incorrectly for upcoming feis. (NT) -- Hopefully her TC will let her know, so she doesn't get in trouble., 18:55:56 03/27/17 Mon
No more loop holes for "just wondering" -- DM, 19:46:31 03/27/17 Mon

Nope that's not allowed. A lot of TCs don't allow their dancers to go out of region in that case because they don't want them to dance open. -- X, 05:08:35 03/28/17 Tue
Incorrect. You must follow the rules in the region in which you are competing. (NT) -- -, 07:46:37 03/28/17 Tue

Check with your teacher, I asked mine last year for same issue. -- Was told they follow their own region, not where they Feis, 07:20:17 03/29/17 Wed
Agreed - our MAR TCRG told us the same thing(continue to register in prelim in all regions until 3rd -1st) (NT) -- One more 1st, 11:29:39 03/29/17 Wed
A dancer who wins two first place preliminary championships in one calendar year must move on to open championship the following year or as soon as the second win is achieved in any age category in the following years. -- copied from NER feis syllabus, 18:36:12 03/29/17 Wed
Score is 4 to 3 :) Please check with your TC or email the feis committee and let them check. (NT) -- It's not clear and you can't go by what MB says., 06:00:07 03/30/17 Thu

I think the answer is to ask the feis committee. It seems to me some TCs are giving misinformation, and it would be really unfortunate to register for the feis, travel to it, only to find out the feis will not allow your dd to dance in prelim. (NT) -- Advice., 07:24:26 03/30/17 Thu

Very good advice. (NT) -- -, 11:03:33 03/30/17 Thu

Subject: Wigs at Worlds

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Date Posted: 12:30:22 03/02/17 Thu

My name is Allison Crawford and I am an under 20 dancer. I will be available at the World Championships from Sunday April 9 - Thursday April 13 to do wigs. If you are in need of someone to do your daughters wig, please email me. I have had a lot of experience doing wigs over the years. I can do full or bun. Also email me if you would like to see pictures of wigs I have done. Thank you.
crawford.allison292@gmail.com

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Wigs -- Paulette, 06:41:55 03/03/17 Fri
Hi, I wrote an email to you last night. Hoping you saw it. (NT) -- thanks, 07:46:53 03/03/17 Fri
Wig at worlds -- Geraldine glynn, 08:11:13 03/04/17 Sat
I emailed you last night. Awaiting your reply!! (NT) -- ECR mom, 15:15:09 04/01/17 Sat

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Subject: can non placing prelims dance ts at the o
Author: hmm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:01:55 07/25/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I can't find it in a syllabus at the moment, but I believe a dancer in prelim may dance the TS at the NEO as long as they have not placed by the date of registration. That means that a prelim dancer could get first place after the date of registration for the O, and still dance TS and be within the rules. It's written in there somewhere, I'm faily confident - but double check! (NT) -- Can anyone else find it?, 14:41:46 07/25/17 Tue Yes but why move up now what until after O even if you didn't place in prelim if people see you registered for prelim they will be watching like a hawk and complain happened a few years back to a Dancers who won .TS -- Warning, 17:45:18 07/25/17 Tue Yes, if you have not placed in Prelim all year, you are allowed to dance TS at the O. But why would you want to? Dd was a never-placed prelim when she did her first O solos and she recalled while lots of placing prelims and open champs did not. (NT) -- you just never know, 20:20:03 07/25/17 Tue

Subject: Constitution State Feis question
Author: Out of region mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:52:59 07/24/17 Mon We're looking to come up for this feis from out of region but can't seem to find too many people who have done it before. My main question is admission to the park, I'm assuming that's not included in the registration since I would think that would make their fees higher. Also is this feis a casual one or the whole 9 yards (dresses/wigs/etc)? TIA [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The years we have gone, you pay to park (it was by carload), getting into the park is free, then you buy passes/bracelets to go on the rides. It is a really fun and low-key feis, some will be in dresses and wigs and some go in leos and skirts. We always decided that morning based on the weather. (NT) -- hth, 07:10:55 07/24/17 Mon Also watch Horgan's Facebook page, I think in past years there has been a link with a deal for ride bracelets (NT) -- Groupon too, 08:23:55 07/24/17 Mon We have gone for the last 4 years (see inside...) -- our of region mom, 11:40:15 07/24/17 Mon My dancer attended last year. She wore black and hair down. There were dancers that were in full costume. (NT) -- Fun Feis, 14:16:49 07/24/17 Mon I have bought Group Ons in the past for the park (NT) -- Lisa, 12:19:47 07/26/17 Wed

Subject: Maine State Feis Results on line?
Author: Angela [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:47:38 07/23/17 Sun Are the results from the Maine State Feis available on line? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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results -- Jane, 15:45:40 07/23/17 Sun Results are not posted on line -- Angela, 11:10:36 07/24/17 Mon Well run ... would be nice if you placed a few more in Prizewinner.. group or 20 with 1,2,3 in each maybe place 1,2,2,3 ,3,3 and a few 4.th like most Feis do.. people travel a distance to go and enjoy it but with just 3 placements I think was a major let down for a lot of dancers .... I would pass on this next year not worth the $$$ -- dd, 07:50:30 07/24/17 Mon I don't mind a true 1sr, 2nd, 3rd if I didn't have to pay an additional $5 and wait for marks to be mailed. It would also be nice if the poster board results would be in some type of order either by comp #, level or even age. (NT) -- ., 11:34:22 07/24/17 Mon We stopped going -- Mom, 09:47:14 07/25/17 Tue Unfortunately if a judge placed the dancers in order- -- NH mum, 14:06:09 07/24/17 Mon Really? Dd prefers the feises that give the fewest placements. Used to love a particular feis in CT that once gave 1 first, 1 second and 2 thirds to her group of 35. Placements meant more to her when they weren't automatically handed out to 50%. (NT) -- to each her own, 18:27:30 07/24/17 Mon Agree. Honestly at this point my prizewinner dancer only cares about first place. She's happy to see how close she comes to that covered first when she gets her marks, but she's not really as excited about a 3rd place as she was when she was in AB, especially if they place 50% (NT) -- Eyes on the prize, 09:05:53 07/25/17 Tue Can we still get marks if we didn't sign up at the feis? -- Mom, 12:26:53 07/24/17 Mon

Subject: Help! My friend was at Maine Feis today and her 2 year old daughters very special Kelly green knitted blanket went missing. They think it may have been dropped in parking lot. It anyone was kind enough to pick it up, please contact me. A sweet babe won't sleep well tonight without it! Thanks.
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You might want to contact Stillson to see if it was turned in. (NT) -- hth, 05:37:20 07/23/17 Sun She has done that, thank you. (NT) -- Karen, 10:26:31 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Dance school recommendations near Boston College?
Author: Needs to be easy to get to. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:19:54 07/22/17 Sat Champ dancer, really want to continue competitive dancing in college, but need something easy to get to from BC. I am not from the area. I see the Sullivan school online. Is this a good school? Competitive? Or is there a closer option (or farther but easier to get to by T? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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One of O'Shea Chaplin's locations is a 10 minute drive or easy T commute to from BC. -- More inside, 17:10:56 07/22/17 Sat Thanks for the information! (NT) -- Looking forward to it!, 17:12:31 07/22/17 Sat One of O'Shea Chaplin's locations is a 10 minute drive or easy T commute to from BC. -- More inside, 17:17:10 07/22/17 Sat My opinion of OSC was not high after their past shenanigans, but your post certainly lowered it even more. (NT) -- unimpressed Bostonian, 05:42:16 07/23/17 Sun Let's keep the bashing out of it please (NT) -- The response above was friendly and helpful., 07:59:37 07/23/17 Sun Actually, the response above had bashed the other school mentioned in this thread, which is not something I consider friendly and helpful. (NT) -- board reader, 11:16:52 07/23/17 Sun I am not in any way involved with OSC, was trying my best to answer the person's question honestly but respectfully. (NT) -- AP, 13:59:40 07/23/17 Sun School -- Xxx, 19:44:56 07/22/17 Sat Thanks for the info...is it accessible by T? (NT) -- Away from home, no car. Don't want to break the bank with Uber., 08:01:32 07/23/17 Sun Yes and no -- More inside, 14:07:51 07/23/17 Sun Thank you all, it is pretty much how we figured...wish it was easier... (NT) -- Any TC want to start classes on campus? 😆, 16:58:36 07/23/17 Sun It is doable. BC shuttle runs to the the Green line D train which is the fastest. Take it to North Station and then Medford is one stop on the commuter rail. I'm not sure how well it works in reverse though. -- :-), 15:50:49 07/23/17 Sun I believe that you can take the Cleveland Circle bus to Forest Hills and then a bus to Walpole Center if you wanted to go to Harney. The commuter rail from South Station also goes to Walpole Center. I don't know if it's feasible with the T schedule and it is a distance but definitely worth looking into! (NT) -- ☘😀, 17:44:04 07/23/17 Sun Bus from forest hills to Walpole takes close to an hour and only comes once an hour. Tried to do that commute and wouldn't recommend it. Pretty easy drive if you have a car, but public transportation is not very good in the suburbs. (NT) -- Q, 00:41:55 07/24/17 Mon Another thing to try is reaching out to current BC Irish Dance members and see if any dance with local studios and would want to carpool. (NT) -- Maybe that would broaden options, 19:39:22 07/23/17 Sun OR, see if any Newton/Brookline/Wellesley/Watertown dance parents would be willing to give you a ride in exchange for gas money, tutoring, sitting.... (NT) -- Second this idea, 08:06:26 07/24/17 Mon This Q was asked before. Scroll down to see those answers as well. The main issue is that even if a school is not far "as the crow flies". It takes forever to get there by public transportation. Another issue is safety. If class lets out at 9:00 or 10:00 pm, you may not want to walk to a bus stop alone. If possible, find other BC dancers to ride with and share the cost of ubers. (NT) -- Dm, 08:54:46 07/24/17 Mon Maybe we can find an enterprising tc who wants to give classes on campus😁 (NT) -- Bueller?, 18:54:45 07/24/17 Mon

Subject: Thank you to the Stillson School for a great day!
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:46:51 07/22/17 Sat Very well run feis! I'll look forward to next year! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Agreed! -- m, 05:03:42 07/23/17 Sun Well run ... would be nice if you placed a few more in Prizewinner.. group or 20 with 1,2,3 in each maybe place 1,2,2,3 ,3,3 and a few 4.th like most Feis do.. people travel a distance to go and enjoy it but with just 3 placements I think was a major let down for a lot of dancers .... I would pass on this next year not worth the $$$ -- Dance mom, 07:47:17 07/24/17 Mon We've got some trophy's and medals in the basement if you're just looking to buy some bling. (NT) -- seriously?, 08:53:34 07/24/17 Mon Are you kidding... It was a comment and yours is rude.. Would people be happy with just 1,2,3 in Prelim and Open... I think not... -- d, 11:57:36 07/24/17 Mon Unfortunately if a judge placed the dancers in order- -- NH mum, 14:01:03 07/24/17 Mon I think the poster was just making and example of an open group of 20 dancers and only three place not the top 50 percent -- Dance m, 14:20:41 07/24/17 Mon The poster specifically said Prizewinner (NT) -- Not Open, 09:09:11 07/25/17 Tue She/He was making a comparison. -- Ad, 20:28:49 07/25/17 Tue I agree a few more placements in grades would be nice, no bling needed...!!! Just placements -- dd, 10:04:11 07/25/17 Tue

Subject: Prelim u9 results from Maine State Feis today?
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Subject: Stage estimator/calculator
Author: Tamara Tsoutsouris [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:58:48 07/19/17 Wed Hi all- the stage estimators online are gone! Does anyone have a link to one? Peter Smith's has been gone awhile, and now the coinnighrince one is gone too! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Link inside -- hth, 11:35:40 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: Out of curiosity. Has the 6 month ban stopped you from transferring schools?
Author: Dance Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:47:32 07/18/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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No... -- Dance mom, 17:45:48 07/18/17 Tue No...more inside -- Done this, 19:47:21 07/18/17 Tue Six month ban was not a deterrent, but it took a while for DD to be ready to switch because she felt she was being disloyal to original TC who she had since she was 4; but knew she was doing the right thing for her to get to her goals. Ten minutes after transfer paperwork was signed she was so relieved and happy for new start (NT) -- happy dancer, 05:06:06 07/19/17 Wed Could have written this very thing myself. Only thing holding us back was loyalty to old TCs but climate at old school was toxic. Ban went by before we knew it and she was back competing and doing better than ever. (NT) -- Another transfer mom, 10:58:02 07/20/17 Thu Did the Ban -- Transfermom, 05:43:29 07/19/17 Wed Thank you. I think to kids it seems like a lifetime but we know it's a blink of an eye (NT) -- OP, 06:25:13 07/19/17 Wed Yes! Hard to time so as not to miss Oireachtas, NAIDC or Worlds. (NT) -- TCs have a monopoly and they know it., 07:03:29 07/19/17 Wed It's also hard to time for dancers not OC. If dd wants to do O, wait until November, but if dancer is trying to move up don't wait. We missed all of the spring feis waiting for ban to end, and then it was summer again. (NT) -- hth, 06:04:22 07/23/17 Sun Absolutely not! Well worth it. 6 months go by so fast!! (NT) -- DM, 18:52:54 07/19/17 Wed Nope, and we honestly wish we would have done it sooner. My DD found the 6 months flew by and got her excited to compete again. (NT) -- Hope that helps, 05:54:00 07/20/17 Thu

Subject: I apologize for not already knowing the answer to this (I tried to research online before posting!)...in Grades, does a dancer "move up" if they place 2nd in a group of more than 20? Does that 2nd "count" as a 1st? N/T
Author: Tallgirl1 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:14:00 07/17/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Never heard of that in New England. Know some other regions where they have to travel far for competitions, they have changed their syllabus to include similar provisions. I think the thought is that there are so many feiseanna in this region within a few hours drive, it is not necessary to move dancers up too quickly. (see inside for rules) -- hope I helped, 14:57:32 07/17/17 Mon No, that is not the case in NE. I think it might be in Mid-America or one of the regions where feiseanna are few and far between. Definitely not in NE. If it was, my dd would have been done with Novice after her first feises instead of after a couple of years. (NT) -- a mom, 18:28:59 07/17/17 Mon Not MidAmerica with that rule either; plenty of feiseanna, just longer drives to get there. Maybe Western US or Canada? (NT) -- Former MidAmerica family, 19:29:07 07/17/17 Mon Western Canada does. Not Eastern Canada. (NT) -- hth, 12:13:29 07/18/17 Tue And Western US. Definitely not in MidAmerica! DD once took place in a competition with 30 and had to stay in Novice. She eventually got it, but she was so frustrated that day. (NT) -- OC Mom, 07:04:12 07/23/17 Sun From MidAmerica (Meant to add) (NT) -- OC Mom, 07:05:04 07/23/17 Sun In the southern region they have a lot of "second chance" feises.LIke 2 feises in one day but I believe they still need to get the firsts. We are midatlantice and sometimes don't have group splits into the mid 20s and do not give any credit for seconds in large groups (NT) -- never seen it, 19:56:06 07/17/17 Mon As it should be. When dd was in the grades she often had groups of 35+. Her very favorite feis in those days was one that gave only one 1st, one 2nd and a handful of 3rds in a group of 30+ dancers. Those placements meant more to her than the ones where half the competition was placed. (NT) -- , 04:47:31 07/18/17 Tue* In the Southern Region you move up with a second place in a group of 20+ in novice only. It doesn't matter how many register, there have to be more than 20 that dance, and since most of the feisanna split once 26 are registered in grades it doesn't happen often. (NT) -- JM, 06:37:50 07/19/17 Wed WR does depending on amount in comp more move up ie in novice (NT) -- wr, 07:30:52 07/19/17 Wed Grew up in WR. There was at most 6 feises a year (without flying to or driving 7+ hours). Rules are slightly different to reflect, i.e. you are required to move up right away not stay in a level for the year. Recently they added the second place rule for larger groups. Prelims are now required to win 3 firsts as well. (NT) -- Wouldn't make sense in NE with so many feises, 15:20:30 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: Can anyone at Boston Riverdance school share general age range of attendees?
Author: Interested in next year [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:16:10 07/14/17 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Seems like mostly 17&up, a smattering of younger teens. (NT) -- Will know more after wk2, 12:40:08 07/14/17 Fri Only young teens (13 & 14) went from our school; older ones not interested (NT) -- ;), 15:06:28 07/15/17 Sat Can anyone at Boston Riverdance school share general age range of attendees? -- DM, 16:38:12 07/17/17 Mon Any idea on cost ? -- ???, 21:18:50 07/17/17 Mon One of their Instagram pics shows what looks like a lot of mid to upper teens. My daughter is going to Dublin school and with food and lodging cost is about $1k. (NT) -- Hth, 03:34:14 07/18/17 Tue Dd just did it. She is very high level younger dancer. Ended up in youngest group & feels ripped off that based on only age not level, got dumbed down version, not what she was told to prepare. (NT) -- Wait till older unless rich, 13:42:32 07/19/17 Wed Its really a recruitment opp for the travelling shows. So you cant join that until 18 I think or 16 with parental consent etc. So anyone younger than that is not likely to be really looked at (NT) -- Its a moneymaker for RD, 16:56:28 07/20/17 Thu I don't think it's a recruiting tool; there are few standards for admittance. It's simply a moneymaker; a summer camp week for dancers. (NT) -- that's all, 05:44:25 07/23/17 Sun My dd is U18 prelim. She will not compete in college, but is looking forward to club dancing, which uses modern RD and other non-trad style steps (NT) -- Her goal was to learn steps, not tour, 03:33:52 07/21/17 Fri How did it compare ro Studio to Stage? (NT) -- Considering both for next year, 18:13:54 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Tan and Makeup rules for U10
Author: Curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:42:37 07/13/17 Thu Are there rules regarding younger dancers not getting tanned legs? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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No. Tans are fine. (NT) -- -, 15:00:17 07/13/17 Thu Tanned legs are fine. No tan or makeup on faces. (NT) -- U10 mom, 07:02:26 07/14/17 Fri

Subject: Very interested to see what comes of recent Voy rumors of a South of Boston school splitting and another school adding a class South of Boston
Author: Excited [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:14:53 07/13/17 Thu I know comments were made that we have "too many" schools down here but I for one am excited. I remember the days when there weren't many options at all down here. Even still, there are certain sections of this region that it's a hike to any studio so depending on where a school expands this could be great. One of the most Irish areas of the world, plenty of Irish dancers to go around. While some seem to focus on more schools as competition, I look forward to even more opportunities for families to find the school that best fits what they want out of Irish dance. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I am in agreement with you, in that the more options you have, the better it is to find the school that works best for you. I'm in an area with little choice, so I envy that. The only downside... -- DM, 12:37:04 07/13/17 Thu Plymouth area would be great.. So many Irish and no school? -- dd, 13:18:07 07/13/17 Thu Proto-Casano school in Plymouth (NT) -- M, 09:26:47 07/14/17 Fri Never knew they expanded to Plymouth, but would imagine they're closer to the Bourne side. Plymouth is a huge place and could use a studio. As could the Bridgewater area, and a few other corners I can think of (NT) -- IMO, 10:11:47 07/14/17 Fri Proto-Casano -- Jeanine Casano TCRG, 16:40:41 07/14/17 Fri Where are you located in Plymouth? I only see Bourne info on website. -- Dm, 15:03:58 07/15/17 Sat Her post said they are NOT in Plymouth (NT) -- NOP, 05:11:39 07/16/17 Sun Read Jeanine's post again. She very clearly states that she is NOT in Plymouth. She is in Bourne, which is next to Plymouth. (NT) -- reading is fundamental, 05:12:23 07/16/17 Sun What school do tell... -- dd, 13:18:39 07/13/17 Thu This keeps being brought up with little information. Maybe probing for interest? But I suspect the result of this post will the same as the others over the past few weeks. (NT) -- Spill it, 15:25:26 07/13/17 Thu I just was expressing my opinions about the rumors but unfortunately don't have any information to contribute, have noticed how little info there has been, looking forward to finding out more (NT) -- OP, 17:55:44 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: How does your school allow you to do TS at O? Our school requires a first placement in Novice before we can go? Others..?
Author: Dance mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:30:57 07/13/17 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In our school Novices, even new ones with no firsts, and prizewinners do TS. Prelims and champs do solos. (NT) -- our experience, 17:43:48 07/13/17 Thu When in Novice, in order to go to OIR, you must be selected for a team then you can do TS. If you aren't on a team, we do not send just for TS, (NT) -- faily big school, 20:02:50 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: Is the New England O going to be held at the Hartford Marriott?
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:51:39 07/12/17 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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O"s -- Mom, 19:20:19 07/12/17 Wed Hartford for 4 years -- Mom, 06:51:40 07/19/17 Wed Not so sure about that, region's goal was always to go back to PVD after this year (NT) -- Conflict with dates this year, 20:33:06 07/21/17 Fri

Subject: Grade Exams
Author: IDancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:28:16 07/12/17 Wed Does anyone know of any grade exams being offered in the US- specifically grade 12? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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GRADE 12 -- itk, 21:00:27 07/16/17 Sun

Subject: Trying to figure out what is "normal", do most schools require dancers to do ceili to do solos at Oireachtas? If so, are the ceili classes the same price as solo classes? Do you just reduce solo classes so you can afford ceili? Just curious how others manage the mayhem.
Author: Love dance, hate the mind games [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:32:26 07/12/17 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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While technically not required, there is an unwritten rule you must do ceili to do solos. Ceili classes are in addition to solo class and you don't reduce solo class to add ceili. (NT) -- Expensive and Time Draining, 08:03:22 07/12/17 Wed Never heard of a school reqiring a dancer to do Ceili in order to do solo or trad at O... Unless maybe it is a small or new school. We have always just done solo because of the practice time required, cost and we do other sports and it would not be fair to be on a team ....Most school also invite or have tryouts for a ceili team. 8 hand teams can go to naitionals if they do the O so you may also have that cost.. BUT it should not be a requirement from the school.... -- Dance mom, 08:34:10 07/12/17 Wed In our school you are required to be available for a team, but that does not necessarily mean you will make the team. Team classes are very cheap for us. (NT) -- X, 11:45:00 07/12/17 Wed Not a requirement for us but pretty much everyone does. But we do solo classes and ceili classes all year so we just expect the expense. Many of us add extra solo classes and/or privates before oireachtas (NT) -- $$$ Just comes with the activity, 11:42:59 07/12/17 Wed Our former we school did we signed a contract every sept and one of the things was to dance solos at O must also do teams iif selected (NT) -- Hard work no free weekends, 13:17:09 07/12/17 Wed Never heard of "requiring' dancers to do ceili. At schools around here you get "invited" to do ceili. (NT) -- SR Parent, 16:45:48 07/12/17 Wed in my dds former school it was required. If you want to do solos, you must do any and all teams that you are asked to do (figure, ceili, mixed teams). Team fees in excess of $2k, not including costuming, wigs, shoes. -- No name, 19:41:59 07/12/17 Wed Interesting: at our school it is a big deal to get selected to be on the ceili team. I did not know other schools had trouble with this (NT) -- SR Parent, 09:58:40 07/13/17 Thu I had wished it was a positive experience for my dd but after years of terrible team classes they became something many dreaded. We joked that we were summoned to be on a team. A few toxic team members and TCs who don't know how to lead with positivity was a terrible mix. (NT) -- Long story, 08:06:59 07/14/17 Fri Our school does require them and has for decades, definitely contributes to school comradery, working towards goals together, appreciating ID history. Very appreciative for life lessons from ceili (NT) -- Know other schools that do too, 18:10:32 07/12/17 Wed our school does require team participation at OIR if you are doing solos. You won't to TS and unless selected to go on teams. If you beg out of teams, TC will not register you for solos. No one really minds and enjoys teams. (NT) -- our experience, 19:48:42 07/12/17 Wed This seems so unfair, or maybe unkind is a better word. So if you're not chosen to be on a team you are also denied the experience of doing TS or solos. Dd always did solos and teams but there were other kids who were great TS or solo dancers but just weren't good team dancers. Or they weren't the right height, or the number of kids in their age group did not divide neatly into 4-hands. This wasn't their fault. I find your school's policy pretty hard-hearted. (NT) -- mom of a retired senior lady, 04:33:58 07/14/17 Fri At our school solos are if you qualify, period. Prelim and up do solos. TS and PW U9 and below teacher's discretion. Teams are tryout. (NT) -- Dance Mom, 13:06:08 07/15/17 Sat Was just told if dd doesn't do ceili this yr, she can't do solos this yr or next yr. We wanted a break after 4 yrs of not seeing family for thanksgiving and we were given this altimatum. ( (NT) -- :-(, 20:08:41 07/18/17 Tue How awful and ridiculous to penalize your dd by withholding entry into two oireachtas. The TC is bullying you. They want the upper hand no matter what. Take your money elsewhere. There are schools out there that respect their dancers and families especially ones like yours that did teams for 4 years. (NT) -- No name, 06:11:13 07/21/17 Fri

Subject: Very impressed at how well the schools in MA South Shore did at Nans... other school in the area do well too.. but it was nice to see Forbes, Kenny, Haley and DBB with so many placements and World Qualifiers.. we have some very talented daamcers in their area and we should be proud... that we additional schools doing well.. :)
Author: Good vibe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:33:27 07/11/17 Tue :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wonderful!! Congrats to all! I would specifically like to call out "Congratulations" to Brady Academy with one National title (Mixed U16), 6 World qualifiers, and 3 podium placements, not to mention a 6th place team (girls ceili U16), and many recallers! (NT) -- Proud Brady Academy parent, 18:10:00 07/11/17 Tue Also since ceilis are often overlooked, congrats to Smith Houlihan on both U9 ceilis, HPK on the U16 girls and Brady for winning mixed U16. Lots of other high places in teams from the region! (NT) -- Congratulations, 11:54:24 07/12/17 Wed

Subject: NANs is over--planning out our next moves. No Gray feis this fall? I always love that feis. Anyone know anything?
Author: Thanks! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:07:12 07/11/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Looking for a recommendation for a new feis bag, something other than a Zuca. TIA!
Author: NE [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:03:00 07/11/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Dance bag -- Mom, 08:56:54 07/19/17 Wed

Subject: Have you ever ordered crystals online?
Author: Any info helps! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:17:45 07/11/17 Tue If so where? I've always bought mine at the store in Arlington, but it's a rather far drive away. I already know what color and size I need, so I'm hoping there is a reliable online alternative. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Dreamtimecreations.com Used many times, been very happy (NT) -- HTH, 12:43:50 07/11/17 Tue The Rhinestone Guy in Florida--have used several times (NT) -- HTH, 14:53:50 07/11/17 Tue Rhinestone Guy is great, used him when he was in CA (NT) -- WR, 07:45:14 07/13/17 Thu Crystals for Irish step dance dresses -- Rich Golemme, 15:06:46 07/11/17 Tue Rich for Beadcache is wonderful to work with, very helpful, and accommodating. (NT) -- Brady Academy, 15:12:06 07/11/17 Tue FROM* (NT) -- BA, 15:14:40 07/11/17 Tue DreamTimeCreations: quick service, genuine product, fair price. Tried Amazon and got counterfeit gems, claimed to be Swarovski just tossed in a sandwich bag and obviously (NT) -- colored plastic, 10:01:45 07/13/17 Thu

Subject: Has any specific hotel information been released for Orieachtas? I can't find any info for 2017!
Author: Looking ahead to Orieachtas [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:58:46 07/11/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Can anyone tell me how dancers are put in order to dance at O's or NANS? I don't mean the start number, I understand that part. Thanks.
Author: Dancemom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:19:20 07/10/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They use a computerized random formula, then check for school conflicts, etc. (NT) -- hth, 15:00:40 07/10/17 Mon Split into a/ b by age a Jan-june? B remainder -- Dd, 15:34:48 07/10/17 Mon Nope you're wrong. (NT) -- Not split by dob, 16:05:38 07/10/17 Mon Its randomized but I did notice that schools with multiple dancers in the same age group had the dancers split out so that they were not all in A group or B group. (NT) -- hth, 17:24:08 07/10/17 Mon And in our case, with many dancers in the same age group, same exact split as last year. Hardly seems random. (NT) -- Just saying, 18:10:14 07/10/17 Mon Agree. Splits seem similar year to year with top dancers split by dob or random ;) (NT) -- Our school had two sets of twins, both sets in same split., 19:45:48 07/10/17 Mon All twins were in same split and less than 15 spots away from each other in all age groups. DOB is no longer used for splits as of last year and until changed randomization will always be used from now on. -- Happy to share, 21:57:42 07/10/17 Mon I imagine if you have twins it could get pretty challenging if they were in different splits and therefore different ballrooms at the same time. Seems a kindness to weary parents to keep them in one. (NT) -- just a mom's perspective, 17:49:55 07/13/17 Thu Also, for our age group, NE dancers were split evenly -- 18 in each (NT) -- Counted, 06:44:01 07/11/17 Tue Sometimes it doesn't seem very random. WQ's are often paired with non recallers. Non recallers then walk off the stage almost in tears and say "They (judges) didn't even watch me". If it's truly random, that's fine, but how often do two WQ's dance together? (NT) -- dm, 07:50:09 07/11/17 Tue Statistically, WQs would rarely dance with other WQs (just because there are so few). With 50% each recalling & not, there should be roughly equal chance of them being placed with a recaller vs. non-recaller (maybe slightly higher for non-recallers since WQs are recallers themselves). Sucks if people feel like they don't get a fair shake though when they are on the stage. (NT) -- :(, 12:06:34 07/11/17 Tue Yawn. Perhaps you should spend more time & energy on those who didn't learn from this & still blatantly cheat. Move on. (NT) -- elsa, 12:34:45 07/11/17 Tue With all due respect, elsa, this thread is about dance order. The post about cheating is four or five threads below. (NT) -- dance mom, 14:19:00 07/11/17 Tue

Subject: New England U15 Girls at NANS
Author: ID Fan [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:29:48 07/09/17 Sun Big Shout Out to the New England U15 Girls who all danced beautifully at NANS. Well done, girls! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thanks! -- U15 Mom, 09:02:34 07/10/17 Mon Thank you! Very proud of this talented group of girls! Lovely on, and off, the stage! (NT) -- Proud U15 mama, 09:05:40 07/10/17 Mon U15 Girls National Dancers -- U15 dance mom, 14:25:32 07/10/17 Mon

Subject: now that there is a group over 22 at natuonals, what will the age group be for the O? will there be a u20, u21, u22, 22+?
Author: br [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:35:25 07/07/17 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Regional qualifiers will have the same age categories as NAIDC, U20, U22, and O22 (NT) -- ., 07:03:26 07/07/17 Fri Will this apply for Worlds too? And if so, what will the dances be? (NT) -- Very confused U20, 19:29:31 07/07/17 Fri Worlds will be u21, 21-23, and 23+ and dancers will dance the dances they did at qualifiers. (NT) -- Hth, 21:07:38 07/07/17 Fri

Subject: Shot in the dark. My daughter danced at the NEO in 2010,2011, 2012 and 2013 but did not ever get a patch. Now as her career winds down she is wondering if anyone has an extra from these years? Thanks in advance if you can help us out!
Author: CT Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:40:05 07/06/17 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Any word on what room # to slip the check under the door?
Author: Wanna get it right this year [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:50:54 07/06/17 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Rude -- Ct mom (sad), 15:22:54 07/06/17 Thu Lol. Sorry but when you get off scot free for cheating, I wouldnt complain about a couple of jokes. (NT) -- Maybe don't cheat., 16:07:28 07/06/17 Thu I think when a TC/AD makes a decision to cheat on that scale, and then gets caught, they have to expect that the story isn't going to go away anytime soon. Nobody's forgotten just how low one crooked school owner was willing to go. (NT) -- the Irish have long memories, 19:26:00 07/06/17 Thu Can you enlighten those who aren't in the know? -- ?, 09:39:26 07/07/17 Fri I thought this was public information -- Watching from the sides, 11:30:09 07/07/17 Fri Hadn't heard that. I knew those schools had merged but didn't hear about the backstory. I just drop my dancer off for class, so I never hear any of the dance drama. -- out of the loop, 12:48:02 07/07/17 Fri Correct. Except it was one teacher, not both of them. I think the only "punishment" might have been that the dancers had to compete under the other school's name that year. A short time later, their school name became part of the merged school's name. And now it's like it never happened. I don't think there were any other consequences for the cheating TC. So it seems cheating is A-OK in NE. (NT) -- sad to say, 16:28:57 07/07/17 Fri Which teacher ? -- Curious, 16:59:04 07/07/17 Fri Oh for goodness sake, if it was one, it was both (NT) -- Nn, 19:48:09 07/08/17 Sat Never Forget (NT) -- !!, 13:05:49 07/07/17 Fri There was punishment - she couldn't teach for a year. The merger was to make sure the kids weren't affected for something they had no part in. Can we stop beating a dead horse please (NT) -- Unnecessary drama, 07:23:42 07/08/17 Sat She did teach though and attended championships! Didn't miss a beat and a slap in the face to her students who may have earned their spots but can never quite be sure if it was bought. Especially the ones who stopped placing first after! -- Just sayin, 10:55:53 07/08/17 Sat What about the dancer who placed second behind the cheater school. I guess she may wonder always -was i suppose to be the champion? (NT) -- Will never know- cheaters hurt all involved, 13:24:08 07/09/17 Sun If it's any consolation I have heard that at least one Champ dancer blogged about how this caused her to doubt her placements at a major, very sad really. These dancers did feel the after effects of the cheating by the teachers. Something of which they had no control. (NT) -- X, 18:51:42 07/09/17 Sun That is very sad. I wish this teacher had believed in her dancers enough to let them place on their own merits instead of trying to ensure 'success' the way she did it. I also wish that for once this region would take some kind of stand against cheating and punish it. (NT) -- she's a very poor role model, 08:12:32 07/10/17 Mon The "cheater school" had no champions. The note went under the wrong door- that's the point. If it went under the correct door we would never have heard about it. (NT) -- But yes, this is old and boring now, 16:46:49 07/10/17 Mon You are very naive if you think the time they were caught was the first time they tried to cheat. (NT) -- X, 20:10:54 07/10/17 Mon Interesting choice of words. There is not one "Cheater" school involved here. There are two. The school that slipped the note under the wrong door AND the school for whom the note was intended (NT) -- Just sayin, 09:01:48 07/11/17 Tue that should be the discussion. Integrity of the judges. A teacher can ask for any favors they want. A judge who grants that favor is the real culprit here. (NT) -- Police 5 judges or 500 teachers?, 12:31:39 07/11/17 Tue Teacher is a judge -- !, 13:02:54 07/11/17 Tue If you are caught cheating you should be stripped of your adcrg. (NT) -- Might make some think twice, 19:32:40 07/11/17 Tue what is cheating? "hey, keep an eye on my dancer, she's really good". That's cheating? Or advocating for your dancer? Ask the middle school teacher to give your child a little extra attention. Is that cheating? (NT) -- Judges need to ignore the requests. Simple., 09:53:46 07/12/17 Wed Slipping a check under the door is cheating: (NT) -- no question about it, 15:22:34 07/12/17 Wed The incident involved a note not a check. You are fabricating facts. (NT) -- From that school, in the know., 18:56:47 07/12/17 Wed promise of payment is just as guilty as payment (NT) -- ., 10:03:38 07/13/17 Thu It wasn't a promise of payment. It was a list of dancers' names. Sometimes it's just best not to post when you don't know what you're talking about. (NT) -- itk, 17:52:25 07/13/17 Thu I thought it was as a list of dancers competitor numbers which would be what s jusge would have to work with in order to do favors. (NT) -- X, 18:50:58 07/13/17 Thu Wrong door!?!? Did someone really do this or is this just a rumor? (NT) -- If going to cheat, double check room number, 22:00:44 07/11/17 Tue A well-known NE ADCRG really did this. Slipped it under the wrong door. (NT) -- truth is stranger than fiction sometimes, 17:53:44 07/13/17 Thu ^^^^^^^^THIS. (NT) -- Yep, 20:36:59 07/09/17 Sun 😂 thanks for the chuckle. I know, I know, it's a serious offense, but it is good to find the humor in things. (NT) -- 😂, 14:43:25 07/09/17 Sun Glad to see that one person took this for what it was intended (mostly). (NT) -- OP, 13:51:38 07/11/17 Tue There is not one dance school out there that doesn't "cheat"/ ask their Adjudicator friends to look out for their dancers. Until the judging system changes for ID it will ALWAYS be the same. Get used to it! (NT) -- long time retired DM, 12:59:38 07/11/17 Tue Unfortunately I agree with you: ( (NT) -- Sad, 20:27:51 07/11/17 Tue Exactly. That incident did nothing to stop the blatant cheating that still goes on. Too much time & energy spent on the past. (NT) -- jig mom, 05:27:18 07/12/17 Wed That's not true. First off, you don't have inside knowledge of every single Irish dance school in existence. Secondly, our TC has not and would not do such a thing. She has actual faith in her dancers to place on their own merits. Unlike someone I could name. (NT) -- but I won't, 17:55:50 07/13/17 Thu Untrue. Our small school has champs who win feises frequently, even against wmh. But tc is not in the game, doesn't entertain favors, etc. majors results show it. Too obvious. (NT) -- Honesty doesn't win, 21:50:41 07/13/17 Thu I would be willing to bet our school DOES NOT cheat. The remark that they all do is rude and absolutely not the case. (NT) -- Sounds like excuses to me., 07:13:07 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Anyone have jubilee tiles for sale?
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:01:49 07/06/17 Thu Looking to expand dance floor. Anyone have jubilee tiles they don't need anymore and would like to sell? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes I am selling 24 jubilee tiles and am based in CT! Email me for details! (NT) -- --, 10:30:24 07/06/17 Thu I sent you an email but I got a "failure notice" back -- OP, 12:21:48 07/06/17 Thu Jubilee4sale@gmail.com (NT) -- --, 04:24:09 07/07/17 Fri Still getting "failure notice" -- OP, 09:27:30 07/07/17 Fri Sorry about that. Try this one! (NT) -- --, 06:37:51 07/10/17 Mon

Subject: New Dress does not fit at all - BNDM won't respond to help. Am I out thousands?
Author: Frustrated [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:09:53 07/06/17 Thu Just bought our first dress from a BNDM. The process was easy until we got the dress. We measured multiple times with pictures. We got the dress. It won't zip. Arm holes are so small that her arms barely fit into the sleeves, bust is so tight it might rip and the back of the skirt is so short and tight that it sticks out in the back. BNDM told us to take it to a seamstress to have it altered. We've been to several seamstresses and tailors who specialize in Irish dance dresses who all say that it can't be let out enough to wear. The arm holes and skirt are a huge problem and there isn't enough fabric to let it out. I've tried over the past month to reach the BNDM who during the process was responsive, but now won't return an email. They are posting on FB, so I know someone is there. The tailors/seamstresses insisted that I should get them to take the dress back and make a new one or refund my money, but they won't respond to me at all. I'm afraid I'm out thousands of dollars with no way to resolve it. If I send it back without them agreeing to anything, I might be out the money and without a dress that I could sell. What do I do? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Would your TC be of any help to intervene? Are the vending at NANs- someone from your school there that could make contact on your behalf? (NT) -- Good luck, 06:44:04 07/06/17 Thu I agree. Get your TC involved. They can pull a little more weight with the DM. (NT) -- best of luck!, 07:05:56 07/06/17 Thu Did you pay with a credit card? You might have some recourse with your credit card company. (NT) -- Dm, 07:04:58 07/06/17 Thu Where s your TC in all this? I know they're all at NANS this week, but you said for the past month you've been getting nowhere. I'd involve your TC as soon as they get back from NANS. If your TC can't/won't help, then I think your best avenue is probably to sell the dress while it is brand new, never worn. (NT) -- I'm so sorry for you, 16:52:39 07/06/17 Thu Return via Fedex and get a copy of the signature accepting the return. Also file a complaint with your cc company send pics etc and show that dress was returned an accepted (NT) -- we did and money was refunded, 08:22:19 07/08/17 Sat Label it warrenty return when you do return via Fedex (NT) -- above poster, 08:25:52 07/08/17 Sat I don't think the TC would be much help. I've known people in a similar boat and ultimately their final recourse was to sell the dress at a loss. They even tried disputing the charges & did get a credit....initially. But when the maker claimed the error was my friend's and not his own, the charges were added back on to the account. This is why we try to use N. American sellers where THEY do the measuring. -- See inside...., 09:02:05 07/23/17 Sun

Subject: Looking at results.. does DBB have any ceili tema at Nationals do they do ceili
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:10:59 07/05/17 Wed ? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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None this year (NT) -- hth, 05:10:00 07/06/17 Thu They've had many at NAIDC past years if that helps (NT) -- Dd, 16:56:33 07/06/17 Thu In general they don't focus on teams as much as many other schools -- Observation, 09:41:43 07/07/17 Fri They posted on their social media that they're getting ready to bring teams to NAIDC next year (NT) -- They frequently do, 09:29:34 07/09/17 Sun They have in past and might in future, but teams don't seem to be their priority. Some schools dance their teams year-round. They don't. Not saying this is good or bad, just observing that it's true. -- boston area dance, 12:19:23 07/09/17 Sun Not necessarily true, they have teams at their own feis and Orock always...often in spring too (NT) -- Seem comprehensive in offerings, 18:13:15 07/12/17 Wed Some schools have ceili classes year round. DBB doesn't. They do ceilis at some majors and might do a feis to prep. Some teachers have a passion for ceili dancing. They don't seem to compared to others. Not saying they don't do any, but it's pretty clear their focus is on their solo champs -- I know what I've seen, 06:17:28 07/13/17 Thu Have also seen them in numerous venues since opening. While the 2 teachers who currently are ring leaders of DBBA make it clear solos matter most, has not always been the case when school was DBCA or DS. Many climate changes through years -- AP, 12:06:34 07/13/17 Thu I've seen Haley, Boston Academy and DBB all perform at festivals. You could tell Haley and BA dancers had real teams there performing. DBB were all solo dancers -- It is what it is, 06:23:13 07/13/17 Thu The teacher split from thwm -- Dd, 12:01:44 07/09/17 Sun Thought he was fired? So many rumors, so little time. (NT) -- Who cares..., 18:54:30 07/13/17 Thu I heard they had planned to and had invited students to join teams but then backed out. Probably too much to organize after the changes they went through this year. -- too bad, 12:21:38 07/09/17 Sun