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Subject: Anyone know where Worlds 2019 will be held?

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dm
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Date Posted: 12:56:16 11/20/17 Mon

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Looks like Vancouver (NT) -- -, 14:36:07 11/20/17 Mon

^^I think you mean NANS. World's has not yet been announced, but I believe most people think it will be Ireland. (NT) -- DM, 15:04:07 11/20/17 Mon

Oops, yes, NANS. Sorry ‘bout that! (NT) -- -, 17:34:32 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Entries are open on feisweb for the December 10 Christmas feis and there will be no late fees

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Feis committee
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Date Posted: 15:50:27 11/20/17 Mon

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Subject: How do we get the set videos? Do we order online or at the convention center?

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Thanks
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Date Posted: 07:14:19 11/19/17 Sun

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There is a table just after you come up the escalator (NT) -- Nice folks, 08:32:34 11/19/17 Sun

Is there a way to order them online? I forgot to visit the table. (NT) -- Mom, 18:38:26 11/19/17 Sun

company name was dance bug I believe, perhaps try contacting them and see? (NT) -- dancemom13, 21:35:28 11/19/17 Sun
I didn't get there until the table had closed. They told me to contact them through https://www.drcvideo.com/ . The company is called Dance Bug. (NT) -- HTH, 09:46:36 11/20/17 Mon
I contacted DanceBUG and they are happy to take orders. Need comp and rotation #s. (NT) -- hth, 10:29:19 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Does anyone know if there are videos of awards from Friday night girls competitions?

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thanks so much
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Date Posted: 06:59:31 11/20/17 Mon

I only see boys comps and trad sets on the google site and facebook. I am looking for Girls U11. If anyone knows where to access it, I would very much appreciate it. My phone died :(

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Twitter feed had Periscope video from Friday night. Link inside -- hth, 07:02:47 11/20/17 Mon

Oops, yes,sorry didn't see your reference to boys and TS. Girls were there at one point. (NT) -- --, 07:05:48 11/20/17 Mon

I am also hoping to see girls U13, so sad that I did not take video (NT) -- Hopeful Mom, 09:43:02 11/20/17 Mon
I was never able to see the video of the Girls Solo Comps from Friday night. Read set and boys were there - maybe they had a problem with the Girls ones? Would love if they could repost, but I think they are only up for 24 hours? (NT) -- HopefulToo, 09:58:27 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Lost wristlet

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Hoping
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Date Posted: 13:44:16 11/19/17 Sun

My daughter lost her blue floral Vera Bradley wristlet this weekend at the O. Either at the Marriott or the convention center, although most likely in the ballroom during awards Saturday night. It had a little bit of cash, a gas card and her driver's license. If by chance anyone found it, I would love to hear from you.

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NEIDT is posting lost and found pix on their FB page. Maybe reach out to them, too? (NT) -- Good luck!, 13:48:29 11/19/17 Sun

Thanks! -- Hoping, 15:14:06 11/19/17 Sun

Subject: I️ time

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Jamie
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Date Posted: 02:32:02 11/18/17 Sat

My daughter worked so hard. She practices an hour to an hour and a half a day and she did trad sets today. No recall and she is devastated a lot of her team mates who aren’t practicing recalled and she is just asking herself why should she get up and practice every day when they just do five minutes here or there and see better results. How do I️ show her that her hard work will pay off? This is her third O and she had a recall last year.

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It's not always about how often you practice but what the quality of your practice is. Speak to her teacher and see what it is she needs to improve on and then, Mom, you have to become a little bit of an expert and help her when she practices. Just encourage her. Growth and improvement can come through failure as long as you don't sit down and give up. (NT) -- It will be okay. Congrats on your 3rd O's!, 05:25:17 11/18/17 Sat

I agree with the statement that it is not the quantity of practice but the quality. If your dd is feising with that set, what were the comments she received? Those are the likely reasons and TC needs to help correct those issues. (NT) -- No name, 06:11:40 11/18/17 Sat

If your daughter did TS on Friday she is still pretty young. Perhaps she had a growth spurt that has affected her form temporarily. Perhaps she was given a new set that doesn't suit her quite as well as last year's. Bear in mind that it's not the quantity of practice but the quality. Try videoing her practice, then sit with her to watch it. Ask her to find anything that could be improved. Then break down the steps and work on those bits until they are flawless. I wish her better luck next year. (NT) -- former TS mom, 05:50:14 11/18/17 Sat
How is her timing with trad set? People with worse technique with the timing right will recall in trade set (NT) -- -, 07:47:17 11/18/17 Sat
Hi. I’ve been dancing for 11 years, and I have always been the same way. I would practice everyday and watch people who barely even came to class qualify for NANs when I didn’t even recall, despite my hardwork. It’s always hard to see your work not pay off, but I’ve come to realize that the Oireachtas is just another feis. -- Dd, 08:22:59 11/18/17 Sat

Not the OP, but I didn't recall today and I really needed to hear this. Thank you. (NT) -- K, 20:41:02 11/18/17 Sat

That has to be so heartbreaking! ... agree w/others that maybe it's time to change up the amount and type of practice. (NT) -- nt, 12:02:47 11/19/17 Sun

Subject: Anyone know if they are giving round medals out from yesterday? There is usually a table set up but I’m not seeing it this year?

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Date Posted: 10:17:26 11/18/17 Sat

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The book says they will be posted near the practice room. Haven't seen them there yet. -- DM, 12:39:41 11/18/17 Sat
How do round medals work, is it like at a feis, where a random judge is selected for each round and 50% of the dancers get a medal? (NT) -- DM, 13:20:05 11/18/17 Sat

Yes it’s similar to a feis with a couple of judges selected. However, I believe at Oireachtas, it’s only 25%. (NT) -- DM, 14:44:54 11/18/17 Sat

I haven't seen any medal round postings or have talk to anyone that has any info at all. Do you happen to know where we find out? (NT) -- DM, 18:32:08 11/18/17 Sat

They were at the table where programs were sold during tonight's awards. (NT) -- HTH, 19:35:54 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: Trying to understand

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Not good at ISD rules
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Date Posted: 06:32:39 11/18/17 Sat

Do you need to compete at NERO to qualify for Nationals if you are still a prelim dancer? TY.

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Yes- and place in a NQ spot. Unless you get to OC before the cutoff date. And of course your TC is good with it. (NT) -- -/, 07:02:44 11/18/17 Sat
A prelim dancer can't dance at NANS unless they either Nationals-qualify at their Oireachtas or else achieve the required firsts to move to OC prior to May 1st. (NT) -- OC mama, 18:52:17 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: we're there sashes for podium ts or just open

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Date Posted: 10:53:55 11/18/17 Sat

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Just open. (NT) -- DM, 11:12:56 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: Sewing Help!!!

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Kylie
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Date Posted: 18:06:50 11/16/17 Thu

Our gavin jacket was dropped to the hotel tonight and will not even go over his head. Is there anyone in the Marriott right now with sewing experience? We are willing to pay whatever for someone to alter it. If not does anyone have suggestions of how we can get it on him?

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since it's too small- I would start asking around to borrow. Or if doesn't dance tomorrow, would go to store to get a tasteful sweater vest and perhaps a colorful tie. Or tux rental if not tomorrow. (NT) -- fingers crossed for a good outcome!, 19:29:47 11/16/17 Thu
There is a Gentlemen's Warehouse in Manchester (about 15 minutes away) if you want to rent a vest there. (NT) -- Good luck!, 06:14:31 11/17/17 Fri
If yo are going tp return it or ask for a refund dont make any alterations , google Tux stores and see if they can dliver you something (NT) -- mm, 08:02:55 11/17/17 Fri
Mind-boggling. I am so sorry you are dealing with this, OP. I concur - if you're going to try and treturn it don't alter it, just borrow or get a tux vest and tie. (NT) -- That's terrible, 09:31:26 11/17/17 Fri
What size does your son wear? We have a bunch of costumes in our closet!! I can have hubby bring them tomorrow by 8am! (NT) -- Mom of two boys, 20:00:57 11/17/17 Fri

Subject: Has anyone used feis411. Is it worth paying a fee for it?

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Date Posted: 15:53:34 11/13/17 Mon

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I've paid for it for a couple of years now. It's a very little fee, so I do it because I'm lazy :-) and I like having most of the info I need in one place, but I have mixed feelings (more inside) -- Just my two cents, 14:45:12 11/14/17 Tue

Yes, I agree with this post. I also like the link to the map as well. (NT) -- Also thinking of not renewing., 22:25:23 11/16/17 Thu

feis411 -- HPKIDM, 18:50:47 11/15/17 Wed

I agree. I'm a busy single mom with a full-time job and multiple kids with multiple activities. I have used Feis411 since it began. It's been well worth the $20/now $25 per year to have all the feis info I need on one convenient page. The few times something has been missing I've emailed them and they've fixed it rapidly. (NT) -- Feis411 fan, 19:50:26 11/15/17 Wed

Subject: best adhesion for crystals back on buckles pls

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Newbie
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Date Posted: 14:10:51 11/14/17 Tue

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E6000 has always worked for me. I've had the same buckles for 2 years now and I don't take them off for class either. (NT) -- I use it on my dress too, 14:27:54 11/14/17 Tue

Subject: Just saw that we can buy videos of our children's dances - information on the IDTANA NE Oireachtas website

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Date Posted: 07:42:18 11/13/17 Mon

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Can only buy contemporary set, teams, traditional set (NT) -- Very exciting, 09:46:20 11/13/17 Mon

also - does that mean that only those solo dancers that recall have the access of having the tape available? (NT) -- probably a dumb question... ;), 11:25:39 11/13/17 Mon

Yes - because if you don't recall, there's no set to video. (NT) -- Good luck to all!!, 13:09:00 11/13/17 Mon

Oh, wait - are you asking if others - strangers unconnected to your dancer - will be able to buy? Good question! (NT) -- hmm, 13:10:12 11/13/17 Mon

This worked at Worlds. I thInk we had to bring competitor card and fill out a form. No card, no video. It's a great keepsake. (NT) -- C, 17:06:01 11/13/17 Mon
YES- that was what I was asking - making sure that the videos are secured, primarily for dancer's safety, these are children, but also to preserve the spirit of the "no videotaping" rule! (NT) -- hth, 08:21:09 11/14/17 Tue

Also - the video is not cheap. $25 at Worlds. Anyone who is that obsessed with other dancers and wants video of them better have deep pockets. They do ask that these videos be for personal use and not shared on social media , etc. Like I said - a nice keepsake. (NT) -- X, 10:14:24 11/14/17 Tue

How do they do that if videotaping isn’t allowed? (NT) -- Honest question, 11:03:11 11/13/17 Mon

I wondered that too? I think it happens the the Mid Atlantic region as well (just for Oireachtas) (NT) -- ?, 11:23:38 11/13/17 Mon
It will be an official videographer hired by the commitee. (NT) -- X, 12:53:13 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: I think dd u8 comp might have less than 20....woukd all place? last year there was 20 but they placed 10

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Date Posted: 09:14:36 11/11/17 Sat

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Any idea how many there are? Syllabus says if there r 5-20 then all will recall and 50% will place (NT) -- DM, 16:38:14 11/11/17 Sat
Yes last year they only placed 10. The year before, they placed all 25. So who knows? It’s a pity they’re not consistent from year to year. (NT) -- DM, 10:12:39 11/12/17 Sun
I believe they changed it so the children would not be embarassed and come in dead last.. so they will recall if less than 20/25 but only place 50 percent to avoid the embarrasment issue (NT) -- mm, 10:25:59 11/13/17 Mon
I totally agree only 50 percent should place.. some teacher choices are clearly not ready for solo's why should they place simply because there is less than 20.. (NT) -- mm, 10:28:40 11/13/17 Mon

Teachers just want to say they have a certain amount of champ dancers - it happens... (NT) -- oh well., 13:04:36 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: Only a few days until the Oireachtas

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Dance Mom
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Date Posted: 06:52:11 11/13/17 Mon

With the Oireachtas only a few days away, tensions are high, nerves are higher, and it is easy to forget to practice kindness. Our dancers have worked so hard for their few minutes on the stage and we, as parents, have spent a ton of money, time, mileage, and emotional energy preparing for this weekend. After all of that work and expense, it is easy to get frustrated when things don't go the way we think they should, when people do things that annoy us, or when the hotel/conference center inevitably messes something up.
I hope we can keep in mind that we are our children's role models and how we react to those frustrations will set the example for our children. I also hope we can keep this in perspective. It is Irish dance, not brain surgery. If things don't go as planned or hoped for, it is heartbreaking, but not life ending.
Let's try to be patient with one another, clean up after ourselves, (for the love of all that is holy, take care of your own messes) and be considerate of each other.
Now I need to go glue some stones on a dress, condition the wig, polish the shoes, clean the tiara, and...

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when you say, condition the wig, is there something people spray on it to make it more shiny? (NT) -- I totally agree with all your points!, 07:03:39 11/13/17 Mon
Nicely said! (NT) -- Best of luck to your dancer, 07:18:07 11/13/17 Mon
I use a small amount of fabric softener mixed with water in a spray bottle to help de-frizz the wig. (NT) -- OP, 08:39:41 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: dd 1st tine to O, TS...worked so hard but obv. who knows how results will go...advice in how to support and encourage and stay calm...etc...tx

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Date Posted: 04:59:27 11/10/17 Fri

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Biggest lesson learned for us to date is you can only control how well you dance, not how well everyone else dances. -- 3rd time at O, 06:58:35 11/10/17 Fri
Let your dancer help plan their day. How soon do they like to warm up, get shoes ready, etc? Stay positive even when the nerves get to them. They need reassurance not second guessing (NT) -- Good luck!, 10:16:11 11/10/17 Fri
First time is a major learning experience and just be proud she is there on that stage and do your best... They work hard and it is over in 60 seconds also be prepared you will not be near hera for a good 30 minutes before she dances they check in and sit in line away from parents/teachers. more -- dd, 10:20:15 11/10/17 Fri
First O experience -- DD, 18:19:32 11/10/17 Fri
GUINNESS (NT) -- ,, 18:47:24 11/10/17 Fri
Bailey’s (NT) -- ., 08:48:32 11/12/17 Sun
^^^BOTH!!! (NT) -- Have fun!, 14:37:37 11/12/17 Sun
Here is what we have always done on any first time things (more inside) -- Hth, 07:21:55 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: Hi. Anyone familiar w Salve Regina's dance team/club?

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Date Posted: 14:24:53 10/15/17 Sun

Looks like they do some Irish, but limited from what we can find. DD wants to continue dancing in college, but not competitively. Looking at PC, Stonehill, UNH. Have the list of colleges w Irish studies and clubs and dance, but looking for more firsthand info. Thank you.

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Salve dance club -- 😀, 16:29:24 10/15/17 Sun

Thank you! (NT) -- --, 19:27:57 10/15/17 Sun

Hi! There are some Irish dancers here. There is no dedicated club at the moment. Everyone dances together in SRU Dance, and Irish dancers get to do a number during their annual programs. You could try emailing the dance department for more specifics, as I've never had the time to fit it in! :-) (NT) -- Hth, 21:15:13 10/15/17 Sun
Stonehill now also has dance club as well. (NT) -- Dm, 10:48:58 10/16/17 Mon
A friend and I started the club at UNH a few years ago...we danced in the semester showcases and at campus events. It is awesome! (NT) -- CP, 14:38:44 10/16/17 Mon
PPC has a GREAT ID club! They do a couple of shows on campus, danced for the Celtic game last year in Boston, and perform at their Midnight Madness! (NT) -- And awesome school too!!, 17:00:45 10/16/17 Mon

What is PPC? (NT) -- never heard of that, 17:20:37 10/16/17 Mon
Providence College. You can see the halftime show on youtube. (NT) -- hth, 04:06:37 10/17/17 Tue

What's the 2nd P for? Wouldn't Providence College be PC, not PPC? (NT) -- confused, 20:05:17 10/17/17 Tue

Stonehill Irish Dance -- Dance, 15:30:26 11/12/17 Sun

Subject: Dress Needed for 13 YO

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Heather
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Date Posted: 13:25:21 10/04/17 Wed

Hello! We are in need of a new dress for our 13 YO daughter in Prelim, due to growth spurt! Anyone in NE region looking to sell a dress that might work for a 5'5" dancer ( bust=33", natural waist=28.5, hips=33.75"? We will be at the Verlin feis, but are also willing to travel within 1-1/2 hours of Hartford to try on a promising dress. Thanks!

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Red and Black Dress for sale -- former HQ dancer, 19:26:58 10/04/17 Wed
I am selling red, black gold Doire dress that may work. We will be at the Verlin feis and happy to meet. Happy to send you pix. Can you provide an email address? (NT) -- DM of 3, 20:24:54 10/04/17 Wed

Pictures please! -- Heather, 09:07:17 10/05/17 Thu

Light Pink & green Gavin dress for sale -- DM, 20:44:41 10/04/17 Wed

Pictures Please! -- Heather, 09:17:30 10/05/17 Thu

Dress for sale -- Kristen, 05:32:18 10/05/17 Thu
Black and Orange Dress for sale -- M Garcia, 06:56:36 10/05/17 Thu

Please send pix -- Heather, 09:20:26 10/05/17 Thu

I have a blue one available (NT) -- Mass Mom, 07:12:41 10/05/17 Thu

Pictures please! -- Heather, 09:24:48 10/05/17 Thu

Red Taylor Dress Like New -- selling, 12:51:32 10/05/17 Thu
I have a dress that mets these measurements although daughter was 5 ft 6. I'll be at Verlin. Its a beautiful green and yellow Gavin (NT) -- Lmk if interested, 21:07:35 10/10/17 Tue
Black and green classic siopa rince -- Can be Let out and down, 18:53:14 10/11/17 Wed
Pink & black with gold accents Elevation dress - less than one-year-old and only worn a handful of times. (NT) -- Barbara, 18:51:51 11/01/17 Wed
Will be at Lennihan feis, black dress with multi colors, Verlin feis has past. (NT) -- mom, 20:50:50 11/01/17 Wed
I have a black, green siopa rince in great condition! https://www.usedsolodresses.com/ad/siopa-rince-green-black-gold.html (NT) -- Close measurements!, 06:29:51 11/02/17 Thu
I have a blue/white/black Celtic Pro for sale email for pics (NT) -- motivated seller, 09:04:26 11/02/17 Thu

dress will be at Lenihan (NT) -- motivated seller, 12:58:20 11/04/17 Sat

dress -- Sheila Bremer, 07:52:43 11/07/17 Tue
Green, white, and black Gavin (more) -- —, 10:21:46 11/10/17 Fri

Subject: How many dancers total would you say will be in Hartford next weekend just trying to explain to my friends how big this is thank you

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Date Posted: 12:31:20 11/07/17 Tue

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This year it looks like there are 685 Trad Set Dancers. Last year there were roughly 761 girls/ladies for solos. Not sure about boys/men - and of course there are some dancers that only dance teams. I think a safe estimate would be 1500 dancers. -- DM, 14:01:06 11/07/17 Tue

Just wondering where these exact numbers of trad set dancers are available? (NT) -- Thanks, 15:26:12 11/07/17 Tue

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B16M7vMgPxy7M0dQWTJJbzE3dDQ/view (NT) -- DM, 07:08:42 11/08/17 Wed

Enough dancers with enough bling and enough parents that uninitiated friends will want to bring Advil. ;) (NT) -- In jest. Kind of., 14:35:27 11/07/17 Tue
Teachers have the number of dancers in each group with names for the splits.. I know our group last year was 48 and 37 this year... most trad groups are smaller by an average of 10-15 our teacher said .., (NT) -- Dance mom, 16:11:11 11/07/17 Tue

I wonder why. (NT) -- Huh, 16:29:37 11/07/17 Tue
And I remember 9 years ago when my (then) U7 did TS there was no split or U7 group so she had to dance U8 - we even had some U6 in the group! There were at least 90 dancers in the comp! She didn't place but loved it! (NT) -- :), 21:30:52 11/07/17 Tue

The good old days, when there were no splits so there was a true winner for each group, not just for half a group. (NT) -- I miss those days, 04:28:16 11/08/17 Wed

I agree wpould rather have one large grough to see how well dancer adds up to the other dancerts in her age.. many times one group is weeker than the other and the top placers are not the best dancers .. just depends on DOB (NT) -- dance mom, 06:44:12 11/08/17 Wed

They have released the names of dancers their schools and what split they are in for ts so you can count them up (NT) -- tsdancer, 16:21:27 11/07/17 Tue
Does anyone know the fee to attend if you DON'T have a dancer dancing? (NT) -- ?, 07:32:59 11/08/17 Wed

There is no fee to watch dancing. (NT) -- The fee for all included in dancer family fee., 09:21:11 11/08/17 Wed

but if you don't have a dancer dancing, and therefore haven't paid a family fee, then what? (NT) -- ?, 09:52:47 11/08/17 Wed

Then nothing. You walk in and watch the dancing. (NT) -- It really is that easy, 15:49:15 11/08/17 Wed

Thank you! (NT) -- :), 06:00:59 11/09/17 Thu

Subject: The schedule and information for the NJ State Feis are posted on the Eastern Region board, voy.com/16850/

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Date Posted: 18:55:43 11/08/17 Wed

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Subject: I am livid. Do not EVER call out a child on this board again.

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angry moderator
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Date Posted: 18:26:00 11/05/17 Sun

Dancers have the right to remain in Prelim through 12/31 regardless of how many firsts they win in the current calendar year. Nobody is under any obligation to move up and out of your child's way, nor do they need to sit home when they enjoy feising. If you want your child to win, try having them practice more so they'll be the best dancer, not the best of what's left. Furthermore, the decision to remain in prelim for the rest of the year is usually made by the TC, and NOT by the child. Take a good look in the mirror, people. You're alleged adults attacking a child. You should be ashamed.

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Agree -- Sean, 18:58:16 11/05/17 Sun
Thank you moderator (NT) -- Agree!, 19:03:04 11/05/17 Sun
Thank you! The nastiness is uncalled for. Always told my dd “ If you’re upset that so n so keeps winning, work harder to beat her!” (NT) -- These are KIDS, 19:20:55 11/05/17 Sun
Totally agree! (NT) -- DM, 19:41:38 11/05/17 Sun
Totally agree -- Dance mom, 19:49:35 11/05/17 Sun
Thank you for taking down the original post. These are children - parents need to tone down their own competitiveness and realize that this sport does not define their children (or them for that matter) (NT) -- ob, 02:53:02 11/06/17 Mon
I don't quite understand the outrage as a dancer was never mentioned by name. If one looks at any feis syllabus it very clearly states the 'rules' for how to proceed after getting that 2nd/3rd Prelim win. (NT) -- jig mom, 04:27:33 11/06/17 Mon

Name wasn't given, but school and age group, Doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure it out. Happy to see post was removed. Person should be banned from mb too. (NT) -- ugly people, 04:37:43 11/06/17 Mon

poster should have kept question generic without outing school/age but the issue remains unaddressed. Every syllabus states the same 'rules' about moving up. (NT) -- jig mom, 04:45:59 11/06/17 Mon

There are no rules being broken. What's your problem? (NT) -- Jeez, 05:05:37 11/06/17 Mon

Read the rules. They are there on the syllabus for a reason and not open to interpretation. (NT) -- jig mom, 07:11:32 11/06/17 Mon

There are NO rules being broken. (NT) -- ffs, 08:00:02 11/06/17 Mon

Yes, and the child is well within the rules. Prelim dancers who gain their firsts in the current year can finish the year in prelim. Some people seem to feel entitled to have their child win without the inconvenience of having to work hard to be the best dancer. (NT) -- smh, 05:22:38 11/06/17 Mon

Are you stupid, or just being intentionally obtuse? Posters referenced the child's gender, age and competition level. How hard do you think it is to determine who it is? Especially once the feis results are posted? (NT) -- I think you're playing dumb, 05:18:55 11/06/17 Mon

But this nasty comment and the racist ones below about Os location are acceptable? poster shouldve left out specifics but has a valid opinion about a rule. You dont have to agree with them but getting two firsts in same year allows you to stay while getting two firsts indiffent years requires immediate move? -- dm, 05:48:27 11/06/17 Mon

Nobody should call anybody stupid. I don't see racism in the comments by some child about Hartford being a ghetto. Must be a child since they couldn't spell the word. As for the rules for moving up, they are not new. Everybody knows if you get your firsts in different years you must move immediately but if you get them in the same year you can finish out that year in prelim. That's just the way it is and has been for many years. If someone -- board reader, 17:47:30 11/06/17 Mon

Bless your hear for those kinds words. Not that important to me to actually track down dancer that was 'identified' because I don't care who they are. (NT) -- jig mom, 07:20:12 11/06/17 Mon

Subject: FÉISTASTIC 3 - OUT NOW!

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Tina Jordan Rees
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Date Posted: 08:41:19 11/06/17 Mon

Féistastic 3 by Tina Jordan Rees is out now!

iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/f%C3%A9istastic-3/id1300079585

Bandcamp:
https://tinajordanrees.bandcamp.com

- 19 New & Exciting Tracks
- 12 Open Speed Tracks: Reels, Slip Jigs, Heavy Jigs & Hornpipes
- 4 Beginner Speed Tracks + Light Jig & Hop Jig
- 15 Brand New Compositions by Tina Jordan Rees
- Presentation/Display Music Track

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Subject: wanted to give my young dd something small day of 1st O...Any ideas?

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Date Posted: 18:23:52 11/02/17 Thu

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A good luck charm. Shamrock charm. Bracelet. Necklace. Something to make them remember the special day (NT) -- Stuffed bear?, 18:40:35 11/02/17 Thu
Is there a build a bear near.. we did that in providence when she was u7 she was u11 last year and still asks ... we did it every year :) (NT) -- Mom, 18:52:03 11/02/17 Thu
A hug and a smile and a reassurance that you believe in her. (NT) -- :), 06:21:21 11/03/17 Fri

Build A Bear -- Local mom, 18:31:15 11/03/17 Fri

All nice ideas! And for what not to do... -- DM, 07:11:47 11/03/17 Fri
I bought my dd a silver claddah ring which she has worn for every competition since. (NT) -- sentimental, 09:21:43 11/03/17 Fri

Subject: Why don’t the stages at the Forbs Feis have to adhere to NAFC guidelines? The Championship stages were so small. Do they get a special exemption?

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Date Posted: 16:00:18 10/29/17 Sun

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Didn’t notice -- Champ mom, 03:55:33 10/30/17 Mon
I thought stages were fine. (NT) -- DM, 10:12:12 10/30/17 Mon
Heard there was a bad injury on a champ stage. Stages were supposed to be better this year... (NT) -- why we stayed home, 14:33:48 10/30/17 Mon
Floors -- Dance mom, 06:06:09 11/01/17 Wed

Subject: Haley/HQ Feis at Lantana

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Curious
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Date Posted: 17:23:09 10/29/17 Sun

Does anyone know if the Holly Feis is happening this year? I saw a name change and a syllabus through HQ which days sign up is through Feisweb, but no such Feisweb sign up exists yet. Any info would be great. Thx

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They just announced within the past week that they will jointly hold this feis, and the announcement on 10/26 says it will open on FeisWeb "soon". Today is only the 29th. I think we can give them a little more time to get it open for registration. (NT) -- patient mom, 18:26:03 10/29/17 Sun
This feis is now open for registration on FeisWeb. (NT) -- :), 19:36:15 10/31/17 Tue

Subject: Any results from Forbes feis for 18+ ? Not posted on fb.

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Date Posted: 20:29:28 10/29/17 Sun

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Wondering the same. Big congrats to Meghan O'Toole for winning a very special perpetual. (NT) -- Hth, 17:08:20 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: younger dd...how do we get both feet turned out at same time..left mostly straight..advice pls

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Date Posted: 05:54:44 10/30/17 Mon

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Practice, practice, practice. Firstly, make sure she is turning out from the hip and not the knee. By the time dd was a senior lady many feis friends had been forced to leave ID due to knee injuries caused by turning out at the knee. Have TC show your child the proper technique and then have child work on it at home. (NT) -- old mom, 06:55:10 10/30/17 Mon
My dd drilled small combinations in front of mirror at home for practice . . . it's muscle memory. She needs to practice until she doesn't have to think about it. (NT) -- our experience, 13:16:35 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: Are Rocks required in TJ?

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Date Posted: 06:18:14 10/30/17 Mon

Looking at my daughter's comments from yesterday and for TJ there's this comment: "Rocks ???" I don't think my daughter does rocks. Are they required? Are there certain steps that are required in each dance? btw, the judge liked her and placed her overall, I've just never seen a comment like this. TIA

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Not required - maybe they couldn't tell if your daughter was trying to do rocks in one part of her dance? The ?? makes me think that's likely. (NT) -- *, 10:36:57 10/30/17 Mon

Thanks! Still learning... (NT) -- DumMum, 11:22:19 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: I understand that if there are 20 or less dancers that all recall, but do all dancers place?

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Senior Dancer
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Last year I know they all did. I believe year before they only placed the top half after the set dance. Does it switch off every year? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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in reading this years Oireachtas syllabus: 5-20 dancers = !00% recall, 50%place (NT) -- senior, 08:22:02 10/24/17 Tue

I will be curious to see if there are really only 5 dancers that they place only 3 of them; because 5 will qualify for Worlds. (NT) -- will wait and see, 09:08:06 10/24/17 Tue

Also wondering that..it has seem to change the past couple of years. If i do recall 2 years ago they waited until results to tell the dancers who would be receiving a placement after all (14?) Danced there set. I dont ever remeber there being a list of who actually placed before results if there was less than 20 competitors. (NT) -- I would hope that they place all.., 11:52:08 10/24/17 Tue
I really wish they would stop doing this. It's painful and embarrassing for the dancers in the bottom half that get called up on stage and humiliated. I saw a dancer crying onstage at the O awards. She said later she was so embarrassed to be called out as lowest ranked dancer of all. Only the top 50% should be on stage getting awards. (NT) -- let's not embarrass dancers, 05:14:13 10/25/17 Wed
Many years ago I danced in a comp with exactly 20 dancers. We all danced our set then they posted a list of who actually placed and should be dressed for awards. List was where they post trad set and team recalls. (NT) -- oldie, 18:01:53 10/25/17 Wed

yes they did last year for u8..exactly 20 dancers..all danced ts, placed half (NT) -- mom, 18:07:45 10/26/17 Thu
That's what was expected 2 years ago; but didn't. U8 all recalled and all placed; U20 w/16 dancers, all recalled. They waited for posting and just prior to awards were told it wouldn't be posted that they were going to place all so all went to awards with dresses expecting to be placed. While they were side stage, ready to walk up the stairs, it was announced in the ballroom, in front of all, the following 8 dancers will be placed, etc. 8 girls had to walk back to their seats with dresses on. (NT) -- poorly handled :(, 09:07:04 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: How can some dancer go to class once or twice a week, occasionally practice and still do well in pz and O's.. are some just luck y

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Date Posted: 19:05:01 10/26/17 Thu

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What age group are you referring to? Younger or older? More inside -- Mom of older dancer, 19:29:18 10/26/17 Thu
Tween (NT) -- Hh, 19:33:33 10/26/17 Thu
U8/9 can be easier and so can over 15 eventually I think anyone can get out of pz over 15 most good dancers get out earlier (NT) -- Dance mom of 3, 19:35:38 10/26/17 Thu
Some dancers just have a natural talent and can get by without putting in as much effort as others. Focus on your dancer. Make sure he/she is practicing effectively; have them break down each step of each dance and work it over and over in front of a mirror until it is absolutely perfect before moving on. A lot of dancers put in hours of practice but they're just dancing the same as ever and not making improvements, so their results don't change. (NT) -- be smart about practice, 05:25:11 10/27/17 Fri
My dancer is in PZ and also does a lot of sports and has little time to practice with school work.. we focus on what is needed at the time. Set only around O and pick a dance to focus hard on for a 1st..It's working.. the other was right.. make your practice count you can dance for an hour or 20 minutes in a mirror or with someone helping you perfect. Quality of practice not quantity (NT) -- dance mom, 09:41:19 10/27/17 Fri

Dance class is not practice some think if they pay and send their kid to class 4-5 days a week they will see results. not true/ they need to learn to practice not a parent paying for them to practice (NT) -- dd, 09:44:38 10/27/17 Fri

Dance isn't the only thing that contributes to a good dancer. Other sports & fitness classes, at home work etc. all contribute. I find I've done better the years I only do 2-3 classes a week. (NT) -- Different things work for different dancers, 20:08:50 10/28/17 Sat
Also depends on age group -- DM, 18:33:38 10/29/17 Sun

Subject: criss cross embroidery on sleeves of 'new' dress starting to unravel...how can I stop ??

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Date Posted: 12:27:59 10/29/17 Sun

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I’ve had good luck with fray check, a liquid product by Dritz that you can get at Walmart, Joann’s, etc. good luck!! (NT) -- HTH, 13:54:11 10/29/17 Sun

Subject: Could someone please remind me of the product I can place over crystals to prevent wigs from catching?

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Thank you.
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Tegaderm. You can buy it at cvs (NT) -- Hth, 12:05:49 10/28/17 Sat

Adding a question- Is tegaderm removable when you go to sell the dress? Or does it really adhere over time? (NT) -- Thx, 13:00:17 10/28/17 Sat

Tegaderm- see inside -- .., 14:01:18 10/28/17 Sat

Thank you! (NT) -- Op, 14:21:29 10/28/17 Sat
We we're able to make Tegaderm work on a dress, but it's amazing for burns :) Another thing people do is use tulle that is the same color as the dress, but again, I wasn't able to get it to work for us. (NT) -- not crafty, 15:08:00 10/28/17 Sat

weren't able (NT) -- not crafty, 15:25:10 10/28/17 Sat

Subject: Just bought our 1st crystal tiara how should I clean the finger marks and future probable hairspray on it thank you

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Date Posted: 17:28:22 10/25/17 Wed

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I believe we always have used rubbing alcohol. Worked great1 (NT) -- HTH, 17:45:23 10/25/17 Wed
Windex or Method Brand window cleaner works too! (NT) -- HateSmudges, 06:04:11 10/26/17 Thu
Baby wipes - sparkly clean! (NT) -- works a treat!, 13:44:37 10/26/17 Thu

Subject: Is the Lenihan School Feis really going to be on Easter Sunday? Just looked at the NAFC schedule for 2018 and couldn't believe my eyes.

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No, we won't hold it on Easter Sunday. We are working on obtaining a different date. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 12:33:36 10/24/17 Tue

Yay! We don't want to miss the feis but Easter Sunday was not going to work for us, due to church and family obligations. Please update us as soon as you have a firm new date so we can block our calendars:-) (NT) -- Dance Chauffer, 09:13:17 10/25/17 Wed

and thank you:-) (NT) -- Dance Chauffer, 09:14:14 10/25/17 Wed

Subject: Beautiful dress for sale, will fit approximately 8/9 y.o.

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Date Posted: 17:24:50 10/24/17 Tue

If you are still looking for a dress for O'Ireactas, here it is!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Irishdancedresses/permalink/811273845710862/?sale_post_id=811273845710862

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Subject: I have to say there was some fabulous dancing yesterday in open champ over 18!! Well done ladies! Most are juggling school and or work and dance!

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Bravo!
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Meant to say at the harvest time feis! (NT) -- —, 12:15:34 10/23/17 Mon
Some are in college, some are college grads in the working world, some are in grad school. (NT) -- diverse group, 17:16:34 10/23/17 Mon
yes amazing that they can still keep it up! Good for them! They really love the sport (NT) -- mom, 09:22:48 10/24/17 Tue

Subject: Any tips on using feistan at home? Especially for getting it even. How many coats do you use? Night before or do you build up?

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In our experience, the key to getting it even is to be sure to use the skin prep. Kit comes with excellent step by step instructions just follow them. For local feis probably one coat, for majors DD likes it dark and does three. (NT) -- hth, 14:36:14 10/22/17 Sun
Thanks! How many coats do you think come in the bottle? (NT) -- Op, 16:43:25 10/22/17 Sun

Bottle contains a generous amount. Hard to say specifically how many coats, as it really depends on how often you feis and how dark you need it to be. Guessing 3 local comps and a major (darker). It does have a 90 day shelf-life. (NT) -- A little goes a long way :), 04:55:18 10/23/17 Mon

Subject: Dancer complaining of pain at ball of foot/big toe. I remember people talking about Dr Jills. Recommendations?

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That could be a serious injury...sesamoid bones are there and can break and have fractures.. might need to cast and rest asap can not dance while it heals (NT) -- dd, 10:45:45 10/18/17 Wed

Speaking of this injury/ a friend who is not a dancer, broke this in a car accident. Was told that this injury occurs a lot in dancers and if not treated timely, likelihood of healing completely is slim and said often the bone is removed if this occurs. Anyone heard of this drastic treatment? (NT) -- Curious, 18:13:10 10/18/17 Wed

yes, and there is no guarantee that they will be able to resume normal dancing after the bone is removed. (NT) -- we opted to rest instead of removal., 11:37:15 10/22/17 Sun

DD had congenital seperated sesamd bones( both feet were the same dr said she was born with it) surgery only offered 50% fix. She got cortisone shots x3 per year (NT) -- no good fix, 17:50:24 10/22/17 Sun

Removal is las resort the problem is you are always on it and it is hard to heal then some people get it in the other foot...when over used the foot goes numb and people ignore the pain which just means worse damage long run (NT) -- Mom, 19:59:39 10/18/17 Wed
My daughter has injured her sesamoid bone twice. It has fully healed. She now uses a Dr. Jill's dancer pad all the time when she dances. She has tried a few different types of sesamoid pads but she likes Dr. Jill's best. I wouldn't heditate to have your dancer's foot checked by your doctor because if it is the sesamoid bone, it can take a while to heal. Good luck. (NT) -- Mom, 21:30:18 10/18/17 Wed
Please consider doc visit before trying anything else. An exam and some diagnostic tests can rule out a potentially debilitating fracture that could have long term consequences (NT) -- ol, 09:55:41 10/19/17 Thu
Thanks for the advice. No fracture, so hopefully the Dr Jills will come soon. Any other suggestions? (NT) -- Thanks!, 12:39:17 10/20/17 Fri

If fracture was ruled out via X-ray, don't believe it. Dd's fractures were not visible on x-ray and went undetected until she had an MRI. (NT) -- unfortunately, 19:19:55 10/20/17 Fri

Thus is so true- my daughters have had several foot fractures over the year, including the sesamoids, and none were visible by X Ray. Our pediatrician automatically sent referral to Children's Hospital for that reason. (NT) -- DM, 06:36:57 10/21/17 Sat
Same with friend. MRI detected it (NT) -- Keep in mind, 06:50:23 10/21/17 Sat

Subject: Looking for a local to Boston area dressmaker who can do modern dresses. Would like to stay local to be able to get my neice measured.

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Jean Ollsson (NT) -- Hth, 19:40:32 10/20/17 Fri
She makes good dresses but heavy xompar s to ithwra (NT) -- Dd, 10:43:18 10/21/17 Sat

^^^^cofveve??? (NT) -- ;), 10:48:14 10/21/17 Sat

Hahahahahaha! Made my day! (NT) -- Appreciative of covfefe, 14:36:25 10/21/17 Sat

Bqhatevwr (NT) -- Scott Brown after a few beers, 06:42:55 10/22/17 Sun

She makes good dresses but heavy xompar s to ithwra -- Jean Olsson, 15:09:59 10/22/17 Sun
Not the AP, but maybe the translation is "heavy compared to others"? As in, the dress is heavier than BNDM dresses. (NT) -- Dd, 16:50:07 10/22/17 Sun

We have a Jean Olsson dress. (More inside) -- Happy customer, 14:20:56 10/22/17 Sun

Subject: Thank you Harvest Time Feis

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In an age where every one is so quick to complain, I feel we need to acknowledge the good to achieve change. It is a pleasant surprise to see the number of New England judges is minimal at your feis. What a breath of fresh air to have the majority of adjudicators from a different region. Again thanks for the effort given in selecting your adjudicating panel.

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Not only that, but the schedule has been up since the 10th. That's freaking amazing. (NT) -- unheard of in NE, 16:44:58 10/18/17 Wed
Self promotion? (NT) -- ^^^^^^^^, 08:47:39 10/19/17 Thu

That's a shame that people can't pay a compliment without others looking for ulterior motive. Why not assume the previous posters were just being nice instead of looking for some nefarious plot? (NT) -- .., 11:06:01 10/19/17 Thu
First, I am the original poster and not from the host school. I have no connection to host school and my dd does not have any close friends in the host school. I wanted to let the school know how much we appreciate their effort. Yes, many schools (see more inside) -- jumping off my soap box now, 12:08:06 10/19/17 Thu
I am the first replier. We are not nor have we ever been an HQ family. I'm simply impressed that they brought in some judges who aren't the same ones we see all the time and also got us a schedule well in advance. To the poster who suggested this was self-promotion; I feel sorry for you. It must be terrible to go through life so suspicious of everybody. (NT) -- bless your paranoid little heart, 16:30:09 10/20/17 Fri

Thanks HQ! -- regional friend, 10:22:41 10/20/17 Fri

Subject: Hi everyone! I’m looking for slightly used hard shoes for some of the beginners at my school. We’re looking for two pairs of size 2 and two pairs of size 1 1/2. My email is shaelabarry@hotmail.com if you could email me pictures that would be great! I will be at harvest time feis this weekend so we could meet up there! Thanks everyone!

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Try the Voy Used Shoe board as well. http://www.voy.com/144101/ (NT) -- HTH, 09:18:10 10/19/17 Thu
Ok thank you! (NT) -- Shaela Barry, 07:18:12 10/20/17 Fri

Subject: Like New Taylor Dress for Sale

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Date Posted: 14:46:17 10/19/17 Thu

Just dropped the price on this stunning dress. New one on order, willing to negotiate. Let me know if you are interested. erin@ekeefepr.com
https://www.usedsolodresses.com/ad/9-month-old-taylor-open-champ.html

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Subject: Opinions about dress designers ... Doire or Taylor?

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DM
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Date Posted: 09:02:26 10/13/17 Fri

Anyone have experience with either Doire or Taylor? First dress!

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Taylor. New dresses are amazing. (NT) -- Have used both, 06:02:21 10/14/17 Sat
Taylor, fabulous communication, dress is beautiful and on budget...even came in a little less. (NT) -- happy happy, 09:01:57 10/14/17 Sat
Have ordered from both. Taylor is much better with communication, but we found the quality and fit of our Doire to be much better for my dancer who is thin but has curves. Taylor dress was a bit flimsy and we had to add a lot more crystals. (NT) -- HTH, 17:58:05 10/14/17 Sat
Have had 3 Doire dresses - not a one well made - if you do not stay stitch all embroidery it will quickly unravel. Seams were uneven; no grow room; and very very very slow on construction and delivery. Do not recommend. (NT) -- not impressed, 13:01:20 10/17/17 Tue

If they are so poorly made and the service is so poor, why is it that you have gone back twice more for another dress from them? (NT) -- this makes no sense, 04:56:09 10/18/17 Wed

Forced purchase by TCRG - not my choice. TC only allowed Doire purchases. Seems a lot of TC's require certain designers (NT) -- Kick backs, anyone????, 11:58:49 10/19/17 Thu

Tried Taylor, quick turnaround. Dress looked like the velvet under the arms was unfinished & eventually frayed. When I received it, it was sent in a large yellow envelope and it was folded into a ball. They hot glued the stones which was fine and all but didn't bother to remove the strings of glue. Thought it should've been sent with more care. More inside.... -- Dance mom, 14:38:03 10/19/17 Thu

Subject: best self tanner?

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novmom
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Date Posted: 12:30:20 10/16/17 Mon

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My dd loves Fake Bake Flawless for an overnight tanner. In a pinch she will use Rimmel for a wash-off tanner the morning of a feis. (NT) -- hth, 14:08:42 10/16/17 Mon
I second Fake Bake! You can get it at Ulta. Easy to apply, color comes out evenly, doesn't look orange (NT) -- highly recommend, 08:35:20 10/17/17 Tue

we find it cheaper on Amazon (NT) -- quick delivery, 18:38:13 10/17/17 Tue
Is there anything that comes out darker than Fake Bake? We love it but it's not that dark. (NT) -- mom, 07:26:45 10/18/17 Wed

Tanner -- AMD, 19:36:59 10/17/17 Tue

Subject: Pair of brand new Celtic Choice ghillies size 4.5 $45. Will be at Burlington and Forbes.

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Subject: HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Ronan O'Donnell of Brady Academy!!! Great Britain Champion Boys U8!!! So proud of this little man and his wonderful teachers!!!

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Date Posted: 07:20:26 10/13/17 Fri

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That's amazing! Don't know him personally... but what an accomplishment! Congratulations! (NT) -- j, 09:23:35 10/13/17 Fri
Congratulations! Go New England! (NT) -- Emily, 05:21:24 10/14/17 Sat

Subject: $60.00 for one child to enter a feis??? Highway robbery, $20 entry fee???

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That's what about what we've paid the last several years - spanning grades and no champs (NT) -- Not new for us, 10:06:15 10/10/17 Tue
Probably why feis numbers are low... to much $$ (NT) -- mom, 13:52:55 10/10/17 Tue
I think the rates are going up because venue rentals increase, but I am a bit frustrated that senior dancers, who travel alone, still have to pay an entry/family fee on top of their competition fees. There should be an exemption if they are travelling alone. (NT) -- just my opinion, 16:01:19 10/10/17 Tue

Agree- there is not that many- have seen some feises do this- (NT) -- but there will be rule breakers trying to cheat, 17:17:27 10/10/17 Tue
I agree with you that this is unfair to senior dancers. Frankly I think the family gate fee is unfair in general. I'm dd's only companion on feis days. I don't think I should have to pay the same admission as a family of 5 or more. I miss the days of the per-person gate fee. But I realize feis committees don't get enough volunteers anymore to be able to staff the doors. (NT) -- longtime feis volunteer, 17:53:51 10/10/17 Tue

There was one in MAR that was $64 for my one dancer. Just ridiculous. (NT) -- not a volunteer issue, 11:26:08 10/11/17 Wed

Oh but it is a volunteer issue. Back when dd started feising we had many more volunteers. Parents of younger dancers don't have the fear of offending the TC that we had. We used to all have to help out. Now I see a lot of parents who unapologetically refuse. Years ago we used to pay admission at the door on a per-person basis. Then feis committees started saying they didn't have enough helpers to cover the doors so they had to charge a family gate fee in advance. (NT) -- old mom, 17:56:56 10/11/17 Wed

But there really is something insidious about having to pay to get inside to watch you own kid dance while you watch others sneak in through gym doors..... (NT) -- There is no right answer, 19:16:29 10/11/17 Wed

I always think of it as a "registration" fee not a family fee. It's just semantics. Why don't the feisanna add $1-2 to each comp ($5-10 for champs) and eliminate the family fee. A senior dancer on her/his own is not different than me sending my dancer with another family. I have to pay to go watch my son play football in HS as well. (NT) -- In this for 10 years still don't understand the "angst" of the family fee., 05:47:30 10/13/17 Fri

After years in grades, I cannot WAIT til my dancer moves up so that my bank account can catch a break! Although I'm just as happy to pay a family fee in advance. I'm sure if they started charging per person again it would still be $15 per, so no one is actually saving anything that way. At least I don't have to remember to bring cash and stand in line at the door. (NT) -- Broke mom, 04:26:58 10/12/17 Thu

I hate to break it to you, but your bank account is not going to feel any better when your dancer moves up. In our experience, we pay just about the same amount in champs as we did in grades. (NT) -- DM, 05:38:58 10/12/17 Thu

Harvest Time alone would have saved $12.50, I agree not a big difference but we aim for 20 feises a year. That little savings would add up to the cost of a new wig! (NT) -- Broke mom (but loving it), 08:02:00 10/12/17 Thu

Any savings you get on registration fees will be far outstripped by the more expensive dress for prelim or champs, etc. (NT) -- it just never ends, 18:22:47 10/12/17 Thu

Subject: children's sports clinic

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Date Posted: 20:06:53 10/10/17 Tue

What Drs have people seen at Boston Children's sports injury clinic for hip issues/injuries? Thanks

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Dr Stracciolini was very good. (NT) -- Old mom, 20:35:41 10/10/17 Tue

Second that (NT) -- hth, 06:28:02 10/11/17 Wed

Dr. Lyle Micheli and Dr. Gianmichel Corrado both saw my daughter. Both are excellent. (NT) -- highly recommend, 04:59:38 10/11/17 Wed
We see both Dr. Lyle Micheli and Dr. Gianmichel Corrado. Both are amazing! (NT) -- OP, 09:27:25 10/11/17 Wed
My daughter saw Dr. Bridget Quinn. DD was originally diagnosised with hip flexor strain, but had persistant -- Nh mum, 18:06:52 10/11/17 Wed
Have seen Dr Quinn and Dr Ackerman when Quinn was on maternity leave. Very different styles, loved them both. (NT) -- hth, 04:38:22 10/13/17 Fri

Subject: Doherty Petri Feis

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Date Posted: 22:19:13 10/12/17 Thu

The Doherty Petri Feis “Late Entry Fees” start at midnight on October 14, 2017 and will be accepted until October 18, 2017 with a fee of $15.00 per entry. All entries not paid in full by October 14, 2017 will be deleted from the entries. Get your payments in by tomorrow to avoid the late fees!

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Subject: How common is it for dancers to return to PC from OC? I can't remember ever seeing that but one is back in my DDs comp that moved into OC earlier this year.

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And isn't it a 2 year wait?
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Date Posted: 11:28:21 10/11/17 Wed

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I do'nt see the point.. I can see PC to PZ to do trad at O or if not placing.. I would think going from OC to PC would not be fair to kids trying to get 1st in PC (NT) -- mom, 12:04:06 10/11/17 Wed
I thought it was a year wait before OC could move back to Prelim if they didn't place - unless in an age category up to teacher discretion (not 100% sure...)? Also only PC to PZ for Trad set at O if NO placements- if PC placed before O cutoff entry date, no Trad set allowed. hth (NT) -- o, 12:40:31 10/11/17 Wed
I think they have to be in OC for 2 years without placing before they can move back to PC. But I don't know why anyone would do that. (NT) -- mom of OC, 17:52:42 10/11/17 Wed
Really? I can see why they would do it. The only reason not to is NAIDC. OC is brutal if you're not one of the ones at the top. But the moms of the ones trying to move up won't stand for it, and I can't say I blame them. Feising every weekend isn't fun or cheap. I know they tried it before, but having a comp for non-placing OCs would be so nice! But then the placing OCs wouldn't like it, because they need their bottom half to stay on top. Vicious circle! (NT) -- me, 05:44:57 10/12/17 Thu

Are you deranged or just bitter? If an OC dancer is "at the top" it's because of talent, dedication and hard work. This is the most nonsensical post I have ever read in 14 years. (NT) -- "If it wasn't hard, everybody would do it", 07:33:09 10/12/17 Thu

I don't believe the above poster implied they weren't talented or didn't work hard. What I believe (more inside) -- Not nonsensical, just math, 13:28:07 10/12/17 Thu

But then the "non placing dancers" would no longer be non-placing. If they go to a separate competition then only half of them would be "non placing" anymore. And then the new placers would have to go back in with the "top ten" placers who would move back to the top. (NT) -- Simple logic says this is not workable, 14:14:18 10/12/17 Thu

What is the point of OC then? And what would stop the "top level OC dancers" from dancing in "OC Light" ? (NT) -- Absurd., 14:25:19 10/12/17 Thu

When they tried it before, the "premier" level dancers were those who had placed 1st in OC. Having a separate comp for them was meant to give the other OCs a fighting chance to place. However it was not a popular concept and soon disappeared. But to answer your question, the thing that would stop the top-level OCs from dancing in "OC light", as you call it, would be the rules that said anyone with an OC 1st place had to do premier level. (NT) -- mom of senior OC, 18:28:31 10/12/17 Thu

Subject: Harvest Time Feis

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Mom
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Date Posted: 12:28:04 10/10/17 Tue

The Harvest Time feis schedule is posted on the Heavey Quinn Academy page.

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Nice. Earliest schedule release ever? (NT) -- :), 13:53:09 10/10/17 Tue

When a feis closes early, they can prepare the schedule early too! (NT) -- ;), 07:07:13 10/12/17 Thu

Subject: anyone know vendors for harvest feis? tx

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Subject: Elevation Designs Dress Raffle

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Teelin Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 04:57:52 10/12/17 Thu

If you have a new solo dress in your dancer’s future, you will not want to miss your chance at $1,500 towards a new Elevation Designs dress! Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50. Drawing will be November 5th at the Teelin Feis (you do not have to be present to win!) Tickets are available online at http://teelin.com/feis/vendors-raffles/ . Tickets are selling fast and we are limited to 500, so do not delay! If we have not capped by Nov. 5th, tickets will also be available at the Teelin Feis.

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Subject: Anyone know where Worlds 2019 will be held?
Author: dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:56:16 11/20/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Looks like Vancouver (NT) -- -, 14:36:07 11/20/17 Mon ^^I think you mean NANS. World's has not yet been announced, but I believe most people think it will be Ireland. (NT) -- DM, 15:04:07 11/20/17 Mon Oops, yes, NANS. Sorry ‘bout that! (NT) -- -, 17:34:32 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Entries are open on feisweb for the December 10 Christmas feis and there will be no late fees
Author: Feis committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:50:27 11/20/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: How do we get the set videos? Do we order online or at the convention center?
Author: Thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:14:19 11/19/17 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There is a table just after you come up the escalator (NT) -- Nice folks, 08:32:34 11/19/17 Sun Is there a way to order them online? I forgot to visit the table. (NT) -- Mom, 18:38:26 11/19/17 Sun company name was dance bug I believe, perhaps try contacting them and see? (NT) -- dancemom13, 21:35:28 11/19/17 Sun I didn't get there until the table had closed. They told me to contact them through https://www.drcvideo.com/ . The company is called Dance Bug. (NT) -- HTH, 09:46:36 11/20/17 Mon I contacted DanceBUG and they are happy to take orders. Need comp and rotation #s. (NT) -- hth, 10:29:19 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Does anyone know if there are videos of awards from Friday night girls competitions?
Author: thanks so much [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:59:31 11/20/17 Mon I only see boys comps and trad sets on the google site and facebook. I am looking for Girls U11. If anyone knows where to access it, I would very much appreciate it. My phone died :( [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Twitter feed had Periscope video from Friday night. Link inside -- hth, 07:02:47 11/20/17 Mon Oops, yes,sorry didn't see your reference to boys and TS. Girls were there at one point. (NT) -- --, 07:05:48 11/20/17 Mon I am also hoping to see girls U13, so sad that I did not take video (NT) -- Hopeful Mom, 09:43:02 11/20/17 Mon I was never able to see the video of the Girls Solo Comps from Friday night. Read set and boys were there - maybe they had a problem with the Girls ones? Would love if they could repost, but I think they are only up for 24 hours? (NT) -- HopefulToo, 09:58:27 11/20/17 Mon

Subject: Lost wristlet
Author: Hoping [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:44:16 11/19/17 Sun My daughter lost her blue floral Vera Bradley wristlet this weekend at the O. Either at the Marriott or the convention center, although most likely in the ballroom during awards Saturday night. It had a little bit of cash, a gas card and her driver's license. If by chance anyone found it, I would love to hear from you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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NEIDT is posting lost and found pix on their FB page. Maybe reach out to them, too? (NT) -- Good luck!, 13:48:29 11/19/17 Sun Thanks! -- Hoping, 15:14:06 11/19/17 Sun

Subject: I️ time
Author: Jamie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 02:32:02 11/18/17 Sat My daughter worked so hard. She practices an hour to an hour and a half a day and she did trad sets today. No recall and she is devastated a lot of her team mates who aren’t practicing recalled and she is just asking herself why should she get up and practice every day when they just do five minutes here or there and see better results. How do I️ show her that her hard work will pay off? This is her third O and she had a recall last year. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It's not always about how often you practice but what the quality of your practice is. Speak to her teacher and see what it is she needs to improve on and then, Mom, you have to become a little bit of an expert and help her when she practices. Just encourage her. Growth and improvement can come through failure as long as you don't sit down and give up. (NT) -- It will be okay. Congrats on your 3rd O's!, 05:25:17 11/18/17 Sat I agree with the statement that it is not the quantity of practice but the quality. If your dd is feising with that set, what were the comments she received? Those are the likely reasons and TC needs to help correct those issues. (NT) -- No name, 06:11:40 11/18/17 Sat If your daughter did TS on Friday she is still pretty young. Perhaps she had a growth spurt that has affected her form temporarily. Perhaps she was given a new set that doesn't suit her quite as well as last year's. Bear in mind that it's not the quantity of practice but the quality. Try videoing her practice, then sit with her to watch it. Ask her to find anything that could be improved. Then break down the steps and work on those bits until they are flawless. I wish her better luck next year. (NT) -- former TS mom, 05:50:14 11/18/17 Sat How is her timing with trad set? People with worse technique with the timing right will recall in trade set (NT) -- -, 07:47:17 11/18/17 Sat Hi. I’ve been dancing for 11 years, and I have always been the same way. I would practice everyday and watch people who barely even came to class qualify for NANs when I didn’t even recall, despite my hardwork. It’s always hard to see your work not pay off, but I’ve come to realize that the Oireachtas is just another feis. -- Dd, 08:22:59 11/18/17 Sat Not the OP, but I didn't recall today and I really needed to hear this. Thank you. (NT) -- K, 20:41:02 11/18/17 Sat That has to be so heartbreaking! ... agree w/others that maybe it's time to change up the amount and type of practice. (NT) -- nt, 12:02:47 11/19/17 Sun

Subject: Anyone know if they are giving round medals out from yesterday? There is usually a table set up but I’m not seeing it this year?
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:17:26 11/18/17 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The book says they will be posted near the practice room. Haven't seen them there yet. -- DM, 12:39:41 11/18/17 Sat How do round medals work, is it like at a feis, where a random judge is selected for each round and 50% of the dancers get a medal? (NT) -- DM, 13:20:05 11/18/17 Sat Yes it’s similar to a feis with a couple of judges selected. However, I believe at Oireachtas, it’s only 25%. (NT) -- DM, 14:44:54 11/18/17 Sat I haven't seen any medal round postings or have talk to anyone that has any info at all. Do you happen to know where we find out? (NT) -- DM, 18:32:08 11/18/17 Sat They were at the table where programs were sold during tonight's awards. (NT) -- HTH, 19:35:54 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: Trying to understand
Author: Not good at ISD rules [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:32:39 11/18/17 Sat Do you need to compete at NERO to qualify for Nationals if you are still a prelim dancer? TY. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes- and place in a NQ spot. Unless you get to OC before the cutoff date. And of course your TC is good with it. (NT) -- -/, 07:02:44 11/18/17 Sat A prelim dancer can't dance at NANS unless they either Nationals-qualify at their Oireachtas or else achieve the required firsts to move to OC prior to May 1st. (NT) -- OC mama, 18:52:17 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: we're there sashes for podium ts or just open
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:53:55 11/18/17 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Just open. (NT) -- DM, 11:12:56 11/18/17 Sat

Subject: Sewing Help!!!
Author: Kylie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:06:50 11/16/17 Thu Our gavin jacket was dropped to the hotel tonight and will not even go over his head. Is there anyone in the Marriott right now with sewing experience? We are willing to pay whatever for someone to alter it. If not does anyone have suggestions of how we can get it on him? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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since it's too small- I would start asking around to borrow. Or if doesn't dance tomorrow, would go to store to get a tasteful sweater vest and perhaps a colorful tie. Or tux rental if not tomorrow. (NT) -- fingers crossed for a good outcome!, 19:29:47 11/16/17 Thu There is a Gentlemen's Warehouse in Manchester (about 15 minutes away) if you want to rent a vest there. (NT) -- Good luck!, 06:14:31 11/17/17 Fri If yo are going tp return it or ask for a refund dont make any alterations , google Tux stores and see if they can dliver you something (NT) -- mm, 08:02:55 11/17/17 Fri Mind-boggling. I am so sorry you are dealing with this, OP. I concur - if you're going to try and treturn it don't alter it, just borrow or get a tux vest and tie. (NT) -- That's terrible, 09:31:26 11/17/17 Fri What size does your son wear? We have a bunch of costumes in our closet!! I can have hubby bring them tomorrow by 8am! (NT) -- Mom of two boys, 20:00:57 11/17/17 Fri

Subject: Has anyone used feis411. Is it worth paying a fee for it?
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:53:34 11/13/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I've paid for it for a couple of years now. It's a very little fee, so I do it because I'm lazy :-) and I like having most of the info I need in one place, but I have mixed feelings (more inside) -- Just my two cents, 14:45:12 11/14/17 Tue Yes, I agree with this post. I also like the link to the map as well. (NT) -- Also thinking of not renewing., 22:25:23 11/16/17 Thu feis411 -- HPKIDM, 18:50:47 11/15/17 Wed I agree. I'm a busy single mom with a full-time job and multiple kids with multiple activities. I have used Feis411 since it began. It's been well worth the $20/now $25 per year to have all the feis info I need on one convenient page. The few times something has been missing I've emailed them and they've fixed it rapidly. (NT) -- Feis411 fan, 19:50:26 11/15/17 Wed

Subject: best adhesion for crystals back on buckles pls
Author: Newbie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:10:51 11/14/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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E6000 has always worked for me. I've had the same buckles for 2 years now and I don't take them off for class either. (NT) -- I use it on my dress too, 14:27:54 11/14/17 Tue

Subject: Just saw that we can buy videos of our children's dances - information on the IDTANA NE Oireachtas website
Author: Excited! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:42:18 11/13/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Can only buy contemporary set, teams, traditional set (NT) -- Very exciting, 09:46:20 11/13/17 Mon also - does that mean that only those solo dancers that recall have the access of having the tape available? (NT) -- probably a dumb question... ;), 11:25:39 11/13/17 Mon Yes - because if you don't recall, there's no set to video. (NT) -- Good luck to all!!, 13:09:00 11/13/17 Mon Oh, wait - are you asking if others - strangers unconnected to your dancer - will be able to buy? Good question! (NT) -- hmm, 13:10:12 11/13/17 Mon This worked at Worlds. I thInk we had to bring competitor card and fill out a form. No card, no video. It's a great keepsake. (NT) -- C, 17:06:01 11/13/17 Mon YES- that was what I was asking - making sure that the videos are secured, primarily for dancer's safety, these are children, but also to preserve the spirit of the "no videotaping" rule! (NT) -- hth, 08:21:09 11/14/17 Tue Also - the video is not cheap. $25 at Worlds. Anyone who is that obsessed with other dancers and wants video of them better have deep pockets. They do ask that these videos be for personal use and not shared on social media , etc. Like I said - a nice keepsake. (NT) -- X, 10:14:24 11/14/17 Tue How do they do that if videotaping isn’t allowed? (NT) -- Honest question, 11:03:11 11/13/17 Mon I wondered that too? I think it happens the the Mid Atlantic region as well (just for Oireachtas) (NT) -- ?, 11:23:38 11/13/17 Mon It will be an official videographer hired by the commitee. (NT) -- X, 12:53:13 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: I think dd u8 comp might have less than 20....woukd all place? last year there was 20 but they placed 10
Author: thoughts? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:14:36 11/11/17 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Any idea how many there are? Syllabus says if there r 5-20 then all will recall and 50% will place (NT) -- DM, 16:38:14 11/11/17 Sat Yes last year they only placed 10. The year before, they placed all 25. So who knows? It’s a pity they’re not consistent from year to year. (NT) -- DM, 10:12:39 11/12/17 Sun I believe they changed it so the children would not be embarassed and come in dead last.. so they will recall if less than 20/25 but only place 50 percent to avoid the embarrasment issue (NT) -- mm, 10:25:59 11/13/17 Mon I totally agree only 50 percent should place.. some teacher choices are clearly not ready for solo's why should they place simply because there is less than 20.. (NT) -- mm, 10:28:40 11/13/17 Mon Teachers just want to say they have a certain amount of champ dancers - it happens... (NT) -- oh well., 13:04:36 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: Only a few days until the Oireachtas
Author: Dance Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:52:11 11/13/17 Mon With the Oireachtas only a few days away, tensions are high, nerves are higher, and it is easy to forget to practice kindness. Our dancers have worked so hard for their few minutes on the stage and we, as parents, have spent a ton of money, time, mileage, and emotional energy preparing for this weekend. After all of that work and expense, it is easy to get frustrated when things don't go the way we think they should, when people do things that annoy us, or when the hotel/conference center inevitably messes something up. I hope we can keep in mind that we are our children's role models and how we react to those frustrations will set the example for our children. I also hope we can keep this in perspective. It is Irish dance, not brain surgery. If things don't go as planned or hoped for, it is heartbreaking, but not life ending. Let's try to be patient with one another, clean up after ourselves, (for the love of all that is holy, take care of your own messes) and be considerate of each other. Now I need to go glue some stones on a dress, condition the wig, polish the shoes, clean the tiara, and... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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when you say, condition the wig, is there something people spray on it to make it more shiny? (NT) -- I totally agree with all your points!, 07:03:39 11/13/17 Mon Nicely said! (NT) -- Best of luck to your dancer, 07:18:07 11/13/17 Mon I use a small amount of fabric softener mixed with water in a spray bottle to help de-frizz the wig. (NT) -- OP, 08:39:41 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: dd 1st tine to O, TS...worked so hard but obv. who knows how results will go...advice in how to support and encourage and stay calm...etc...tx
Author: Newbie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 04:59:27 11/10/17 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Biggest lesson learned for us to date is you can only control how well you dance, not how well everyone else dances. -- 3rd time at O, 06:58:35 11/10/17 Fri Let your dancer help plan their day. How soon do they like to warm up, get shoes ready, etc? Stay positive even when the nerves get to them. They need reassurance not second guessing (NT) -- Good luck!, 10:16:11 11/10/17 Fri First time is a major learning experience and just be proud she is there on that stage and do your best... They work hard and it is over in 60 seconds also be prepared you will not be near hera for a good 30 minutes before she dances they check in and sit in line away from parents/teachers. more -- dd, 10:20:15 11/10/17 Fri First O experience -- DD, 18:19:32 11/10/17 Fri GUINNESS (NT) -- ,, 18:47:24 11/10/17 Fri Bailey’s (NT) -- ., 08:48:32 11/12/17 Sun ^^^BOTH!!! (NT) -- Have fun!, 14:37:37 11/12/17 Sun Here is what we have always done on any first time things (more inside) -- Hth, 07:21:55 11/13/17 Mon

Subject: Hi. Anyone familiar w Salve Regina's dance team/club?
Author: -- [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:24:53 10/15/17 Sun Looks like they do some Irish, but limited from what we can find. DD wants to continue dancing in college, but not competitively. Looking at PC, Stonehill, UNH. Have the list of colleges w Irish studies and clubs and dance, but looking for more firsthand info. Thank you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Salve dance club -- 😀, 16:29:24 10/15/17 Sun Thank you! (NT) -- --, 19:27:57 10/15/17 Sun Hi! There are some Irish dancers here. There is no dedicated club at the moment. Everyone dances together in SRU Dance, and Irish dancers get to do a number during their annual programs. You could try emailing the dance department for more specifics, as I've never had the time to fit it in! :-) (NT) -- Hth, 21:15:13 10/15/17 Sun Stonehill now also has dance club as well. (NT) -- Dm, 10:48:58 10/16/17 Mon A friend and I started the club at UNH a few years ago...we danced in the semester showcases and at campus events. It is awesome! (NT) -- CP, 14:38:44 10/16/17 Mon PPC has a GREAT ID club! They do a couple of shows on campus, danced for the Celtic game last year in Boston, and perform at their Midnight Madness! (NT) -- And awesome school too!!, 17:00:45 10/16/17 Mon What is PPC? (NT) -- never heard of that, 17:20:37 10/16/17 Mon Providence College. You can see the halftime show on youtube. (NT) -- hth, 04:06:37 10/17/17 Tue What's the 2nd P for? Wouldn't Providence College be PC, not PPC? (NT) -- confused, 20:05:17 10/17/17 Tue Stonehill Irish Dance -- Dance, 15:30:26 11/12/17 Sun

Subject: Dress Needed for 13 YO
Author: Heather [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:25:21 10/04/17 Wed Hello! We are in need of a new dress for our 13 YO daughter in Prelim, due to growth spurt! Anyone in NE region looking to sell a dress that might work for a 5'5" dancer ( bust=33", natural waist=28.5, hips=33.75"? We will be at the Verlin feis, but are also willing to travel within 1-1/2 hours of Hartford to try on a promising dress. Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Red and Black Dress for sale -- former HQ dancer, 19:26:58 10/04/17 Wed I am selling red, black gold Doire dress that may work. We will be at the Verlin feis and happy to meet. Happy to send you pix. Can you provide an email address? (NT) -- DM of 3, 20:24:54 10/04/17 Wed Pictures please! -- Heather, 09:07:17 10/05/17 Thu Light Pink & green Gavin dress for sale -- DM, 20:44:41 10/04/17 Wed Pictures Please! -- Heather, 09:17:30 10/05/17 Thu Dress for sale -- Kristen, 05:32:18 10/05/17 Thu Black and Orange Dress for sale -- M Garcia, 06:56:36 10/05/17 Thu Please send pix -- Heather, 09:20:26 10/05/17 Thu I have a blue one available (NT) -- Mass Mom, 07:12:41 10/05/17 Thu Pictures please! -- Heather, 09:24:48 10/05/17 Thu Red Taylor Dress Like New -- selling, 12:51:32 10/05/17 Thu I have a dress that mets these measurements although daughter was 5 ft 6. I'll be at Verlin. Its a beautiful green and yellow Gavin (NT) -- Lmk if interested, 21:07:35 10/10/17 Tue Black and green classic siopa rince -- Can be Let out and down, 18:53:14 10/11/17 Wed Pink & black with gold accents Elevation dress - less than one-year-old and only worn a handful of times. (NT) -- Barbara, 18:51:51 11/01/17 Wed Will be at Lennihan feis, black dress with multi colors, Verlin feis has past. (NT) -- mom, 20:50:50 11/01/17 Wed I have a black, green siopa rince in great condition! https://www.usedsolodresses.com/ad/siopa-rince-green-black-gold.html (NT) -- Close measurements!, 06:29:51 11/02/17 Thu I have a blue/white/black Celtic Pro for sale email for pics (NT) -- motivated seller, 09:04:26 11/02/17 Thu dress will be at Lenihan (NT) -- motivated seller, 12:58:20 11/04/17 Sat dress -- Sheila Bremer, 07:52:43 11/07/17 Tue Green, white, and black Gavin (more) -- —, 10:21:46 11/10/17 Fri

Subject: How many dancers total would you say will be in Hartford next weekend just trying to explain to my friends how big this is thank you
Author: Newbie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:31:20 11/07/17 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This year it looks like there are 685 Trad Set Dancers. Last year there were roughly 761 girls/ladies for solos. Not sure about boys/men - and of course there are some dancers that only dance teams. I think a safe estimate would be 1500 dancers. -- DM, 14:01:06 11/07/17 Tue Just wondering where these exact numbers of trad set dancers are available? (NT) -- Thanks, 15:26:12 11/07/17 Tue https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B16M7vMgPxy7M0dQWTJJbzE3dDQ/view (NT) -- DM, 07:08:42 11/08/17 Wed Enough dancers with enough bling and enough parents that uninitiated friends will want to bring Advil. ;) (NT) -- In jest. Kind of., 14:35:27 11/07/17 Tue Teachers have the number of dancers in each group with names for the splits.. I know our group last year was 48 and 37 this year... most trad groups are smaller by an average of 10-15 our teacher said .., (NT) -- Dance mom, 16:11:11 11/07/17 Tue I wonder why. (NT) -- Huh, 16:29:37 11/07/17 Tue And I remember 9 years ago when my (then) U7 did TS there was no split or U7 group so she had to dance U8 - we even had some U6 in the group! There were at least 90 dancers in the comp! She didn't place but loved it! (NT) -- :), 21:30:52 11/07/17 Tue The good old days, when there were no splits so there was a true winner for each group, not just for half a group. (NT) -- I miss those days, 04:28:16 11/08/17 Wed I agree wpould rather have one large grough to see how well dancer adds up to the other dancerts in her age.. many times one group is weeker than the other and the top placers are not the best dancers .. just depends on DOB (NT) -- dance mom, 06:44:12 11/08/17 Wed They have released the names of dancers their schools and what split they are in for ts so you can count them up (NT) -- tsdancer, 16:21:27 11/07/17 Tue Does anyone know the fee to attend if you DON'T have a dancer dancing? (NT) -- ?, 07:32:59 11/08/17 Wed There is no fee to watch dancing. (NT) -- The fee for all included in dancer family fee., 09:21:11 11/08/17 Wed but if you don't have a dancer dancing, and therefore haven't paid a family fee, then what? (NT) -- ?, 09:52:47 11/08/17 Wed Then nothing. You walk in and watch the dancing. (NT) -- It really is that easy, 15:49:15 11/08/17 Wed Thank you! (NT) -- :), 06:00:59 11/09/17 Thu

Subject: The schedule and information for the NJ State Feis are posted on the Eastern Region board, voy.com/16850/
Author: hope this helps you. [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:55:43 11/08/17 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I am livid. Do not EVER call out a child on this board again.
Author: angry moderator [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:26:00 11/05/17 Sun Dancers have the right to remain in Prelim through 12/31 regardless of how many firsts they win in the current calendar year. Nobody is under any obligation to move up and out of your child's way, nor do they need to sit home when they enjoy feising. If you want your child to win, try having them practice more so they'll be the best dancer, not the best of what's left. Furthermore, the decision to remain in prelim for the rest of the year is usually made by the TC, and NOT by the child. Take a good look in the mirror, people. You're alleged adults attacking a child. You should be ashamed. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Agree -- Sean, 18:58:16 11/05/17 Sun Thank you moderator (NT) -- Agree!, 19:03:04 11/05/17 Sun Thank you! The nastiness is uncalled for. Always told my dd “ If you’re upset that so n so keeps winning, work harder to beat her!” (NT) -- These are KIDS, 19:20:55 11/05/17 Sun Totally agree! (NT) -- DM, 19:41:38 11/05/17 Sun Totally agree -- Dance mom, 19:49:35 11/05/17 Sun Thank you for taking down the original post. These are children - parents need to tone down their own competitiveness and realize that this sport does not define their children (or them for that matter) (NT) -- ob, 02:53:02 11/06/17 Mon I don't quite understand the outrage as a dancer was never mentioned by name. If one looks at any feis syllabus it very clearly states the 'rules' for how to proceed after getting that 2nd/3rd Prelim win. (NT) -- jig mom, 04:27:33 11/06/17 Mon Name wasn't given, but school and age group, Doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure it out. Happy to see post was removed. Person should be banned from mb too. (NT) -- ugly people, 04:37:43 11/06/17 Mon poster should have kept question generic without outing school/age but the issue remains unaddressed. Every syllabus states the same 'rules' about moving up. (NT) -- jig mom, 04:45:59 11/06/17 Mon There are no rules being broken. What's your problem? (NT) -- Jeez, 05:05:37 11/06/17 Mon Read the rules. They are there on the syllabus for a reason and not open to interpretation. (NT) -- jig mom, 07:11:32 11/06/17 Mon There are NO rules being broken. (NT) -- ffs, 08:00:02 11/06/17 Mon Yes, and the child is well within the rules. Prelim dancers who gain their firsts in the current year can finish the year in prelim. Some people seem to feel entitled to have their child win without the inconvenience of having to work hard to be the best dancer. (NT) -- smh, 05:22:38 11/06/17 Mon Are you stupid, or just being intentionally obtuse? Posters referenced the child's gender, age and competition level. How hard do you think it is to determine who it is? Especially once the feis results are posted? (NT) -- I think you're playing dumb, 05:18:55 11/06/17 Mon But this nasty comment and the racist ones below about Os location are acceptable? poster shouldve left out specifics but has a valid opinion about a rule. You dont have to agree with them but getting two firsts in same year allows you to stay while getting two firsts indiffent years requires immediate move? -- dm, 05:48:27 11/06/17 Mon Nobody should call anybody stupid. I don't see racism in the comments by some child about Hartford being a ghetto. Must be a child since they couldn't spell the word. As for the rules for moving up, they are not new. Everybody knows if you get your firsts in different years you must move immediately but if you get them in the same year you can finish out that year in prelim. That's just the way it is and has been for many years. If someone -- board reader, 17:47:30 11/06/17 Mon Bless your hear for those kinds words. Not that important to me to actually track down dancer that was 'identified' because I don't care who they are. (NT) -- jig mom, 07:20:12 11/06/17 Mon

Subject: wanted to give my young dd something small day of 1st O...Any ideas?
Author: memories [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:23:52 11/02/17 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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A good luck charm. Shamrock charm. Bracelet. Necklace. Something to make them remember the special day (NT) -- Stuffed bear?, 18:40:35 11/02/17 Thu Is there a build a bear near.. we did that in providence when she was u7 she was u11 last year and still asks ... we did it every year :) (NT) -- Mom, 18:52:03 11/02/17 Thu A hug and a smile and a reassurance that you believe in her. (NT) -- :), 06:21:21 11/03/17 Fri Build A Bear -- Local mom, 18:31:15 11/03/17 Fri All nice ideas! And for what not to do... -- DM, 07:11:47 11/03/17 Fri I bought my dd a silver claddah ring which she has worn for every competition since. (NT) -- sentimental, 09:21:43 11/03/17 Fri

Subject: Why don’t the stages at the Forbs Feis have to adhere to NAFC guidelines? The Championship stages were so small. Do they get a special exemption?
Author: Actually wondering [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:00:18 10/29/17 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Didn’t notice -- Champ mom, 03:55:33 10/30/17 Mon I thought stages were fine. (NT) -- DM, 10:12:12 10/30/17 Mon Heard there was a bad injury on a champ stage. Stages were supposed to be better this year... (NT) -- why we stayed home, 14:33:48 10/30/17 Mon Floors -- Dance mom, 06:06:09 11/01/17 Wed

Subject: Haley/HQ Feis at Lantana
Author: Curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:23:09 10/29/17 Sun Does anyone know if the Holly Feis is happening this year? I saw a name change and a syllabus through HQ which days sign up is through Feisweb, but no such Feisweb sign up exists yet. Any info would be great. Thx [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They just announced within the past week that they will jointly hold this feis, and the announcement on 10/26 says it will open on FeisWeb "soon". Today is only the 29th. I think we can give them a little more time to get it open for registration. (NT) -- patient mom, 18:26:03 10/29/17 Sun This feis is now open for registration on FeisWeb. (NT) -- :), 19:36:15 10/31/17 Tue

Subject: Any results from Forbes feis for 18+ ? Not posted on fb.
Author: Thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:29:28 10/29/17 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wondering the same. Big congrats to Meghan O'Toole for winning a very special perpetual. (NT) -- Hth, 17:08:20 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: younger dd...how do we get both feet turned out at same time..left mostly straight..advice pls
Author: turnout [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:54:44 10/30/17 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Practice, practice, practice. Firstly, make sure she is turning out from the hip and not the knee. By the time dd was a senior lady many feis friends had been forced to leave ID due to knee injuries caused by turning out at the knee. Have TC show your child the proper technique and then have child work on it at home. (NT) -- old mom, 06:55:10 10/30/17 Mon My dd drilled small combinations in front of mirror at home for practice . . . it's muscle memory. She needs to practice until she doesn't have to think about it. (NT) -- our experience, 13:16:35 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: Are Rocks required in TJ?
Author: DumMum [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:18:14 10/30/17 Mon Looking at my daughter's comments from yesterday and for TJ there's this comment: "Rocks ???" I don't think my daughter does rocks. Are they required? Are there certain steps that are required in each dance? btw, the judge liked her and placed her overall, I've just never seen a comment like this. TIA [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not required - maybe they couldn't tell if your daughter was trying to do rocks in one part of her dance? The ?? makes me think that's likely. (NT) -- , 10:36:57 10/30/17 Mon* Thanks! Still learning... (NT) -- DumMum, 11:22:19 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: I understand that if there are 20 or less dancers that all recall, but do all dancers place?
Author: Senior Dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:08:14 10/24/17 Tue Last year I know they all did. I believe year before they only placed the top half after the set dance. Does it switch off every year? Any info would be greatly appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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in reading this years Oireachtas syllabus: 5-20 dancers = !00% recall, 50%place (NT) -- senior, 08:22:02 10/24/17 Tue I will be curious to see if there are really only 5 dancers that they place only 3 of them; because 5 will qualify for Worlds. (NT) -- will wait and see, 09:08:06 10/24/17 Tue Also wondering that..it has seem to change the past couple of years. If i do recall 2 years ago they waited until results to tell the dancers who would be receiving a placement after all (14?) Danced there set. I dont ever remeber there being a list of who actually placed before results if there was less than 20 competitors. (NT) -- I would hope that they place all.., 11:52:08 10/24/17 Tue I really wish they would stop doing this. It's painful and embarrassing for the dancers in the bottom half that get called up on stage and humiliated. I saw a dancer crying onstage at the O awards. She said later she was so embarrassed to be called out as lowest ranked dancer of all. Only the top 50% should be on stage getting awards. (NT) -- let's not embarrass dancers, 05:14:13 10/25/17 Wed Many years ago I danced in a comp with exactly 20 dancers. We all danced our set then they posted a list of who actually placed and should be dressed for awards. List was where they post trad set and team recalls. (NT) -- oldie, 18:01:53 10/25/17 Wed yes they did last year for u8..exactly 20 dancers..all danced ts, placed half (NT) -- mom, 18:07:45 10/26/17 Thu That's what was expected 2 years ago; but didn't. U8 all recalled and all placed; U20 w/16 dancers, all recalled. They waited for posting and just prior to awards were told it wouldn't be posted that they were going to place all so all went to awards with dresses expecting to be placed. While they were side stage, ready to walk up the stairs, it was announced in the ballroom, in front of all, the following 8 dancers will be placed, etc. 8 girls had to walk back to their seats with dresses on. (NT) -- poorly handled :(, 09:07:04 10/30/17 Mon

Subject: How can some dancer go to class once or twice a week, occasionally practice and still do well in pz and O's.. are some just luck y
Author: Annoyed mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:05:01 10/26/17 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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What age group are you referring to? Younger or older? More inside -- Mom of older dancer, 19:29:18 10/26/17 Thu Tween (NT) -- Hh, 19:33:33 10/26/17 Thu U8/9 can be easier and so can over 15 eventually I think anyone can get out of pz over 15 most good dancers get out earlier (NT) -- Dance mom of 3, 19:35:38 10/26/17 Thu Some dancers just have a natural talent and can get by without putting in as much effort as others. Focus on your dancer. Make sure he/she is practicing effectively; have them break down each step of each dance and work it over and over in front of a mirror until it is absolutely perfect before moving on. A lot of dancers put in hours of practice but they're just dancing the same as ever and not making improvements, so their results don't change. (NT) -- be smart about practice, 05:25:11 10/27/17 Fri My dancer is in PZ and also does a lot of sports and has little time to practice with school work.. we focus on what is needed at the time. Set only around O and pick a dance to focus hard on for a 1st..It's working.. the other was right.. make your practice count you can dance for an hour or 20 minutes in a mirror or with someone helping you perfect. Quality of practice not quantity (NT) -- dance mom, 09:41:19 10/27/17 Fri Dance class is not practice some think if they pay and send their kid to class 4-5 days a week they will see results. not true/ they need to learn to practice not a parent paying for them to practice (NT) -- dd, 09:44:38 10/27/17 Fri Dance isn't the only thing that contributes to a good dancer. Other sports & fitness classes, at home work etc. all contribute. I find I've done better the years I only do 2-3 classes a week. (NT) -- Different things work for different dancers, 20:08:50 10/28/17 Sat Also depends on age group -- DM, 18:33:38 10/29/17 Sun

Subject: criss cross embroidery on sleeves of 'new' dress starting to unravel...how can I stop ??
Author: thankyou [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:27:59 10/29/17 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I’ve had good luck with fray check, a liquid product by Dritz that you can get at Walmart, Joann’s, etc. good luck!! (NT) -- HTH, 13:54:11 10/29/17 Sun