- Megan Fay WIDA World Champion -- Western Region has another World Champ, 09:38:28 07/04/09 Sat [3]
A big Congratulations to the Fay Family on Megan's success at the WIDA World Championships. The Western Region has another World champ!
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- The live feed is so worth the $12.00, GO WESTERN REGION -- LM, 08:40:20 07/04/09 Sat [1]
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- Congrats to our WR girls U17 three in top 5 !!! well done -- dancer, 07:21:25 07/04/09 Sat [1]
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- Nans results -- -, 20:00:15 07/03/09 Fri [5]
http://www.dance.net/topic/8349062/1/Irish/NAN-s-DAY-ONE-Recalls-Results.html&replies=21
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- Is there a website with results for NAN's? -- wr mom, 18:42:39 07/03/09 Fri [4]
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- nanationals.net ... You have to pay about $12 USD through paypal, but well worth it if you're not there... (NT) -- -, 19:09:54 07/03/09 Fri
- They are posted on feisworx at the end of each day. (NT) -- No name, 20:46:39 07/03/09 Fri
- My €9 was well spent after last nights opening ceremony, music & dance, teachers singing the different national anthems, presentations and finally the parade of Champs display. All that on top of the live pics, live streaming, recalls, results and now video diaries popped in throughout the day. I'm totally addicted but still can't believe i get all this from my living room lol! Know i'l not be getting much done around here til this ends! (NT) -- good work & worth it, 07:35:05 07/04/09 Sat
- any results? -- x, 17:21:25 07/03/09 Fri [14]
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- Winner of Girls U17A is Alanna Callaghan from BFoC! #NAIDC09 (NT) -- You go girl!, 17:30:49 07/03/09 Fri
- Liesl E (Claddagh) - 2nd, Sara H.(Claddagh) - 16th (NT) -- U11B, 17:37:48 07/03/09 Fri
- Alanna - congratulations!!! and congrats to you too mama (NT) -- Cathy - love ya, 17:38:00 07/03/09 Fri
- Here is what I have so far....More coming inz;U-11, Liesl Eibshutz, Claddagh, 2nd; U-11, Sara Heller, Claddagh, 11th; U-17, Emily McConnel, BFOC, 3rd, U-17, Ashley Allen, Claddagh, 4th.... (NT) -- ., 17:41:21 07/03/09 Fri
- u17a inside - reverse order -- m, 17:42:33 07/03/09 Fri
- when did Ashley transfer? (NT) -- wondering, 17:43:57 07/03/09 Fri
- U-17: Rhistyn Burke, 23rd or 24th....my spy was too excited to be sure... (NT) -- ., 17:58:37 07/03/09 Fri
- any full results for (NT) -- U11 B, 18:25:28 07/03/09 Fri
- Results for U17A up on the following blog. Congrats to all & well done western region. http://www.irishcentral.com/community/groups/?slBlogKey=Blog%3A12fad4b1-172a-4280-95d6-f00e7cff0275%40D%7C9%3B36%7CCommGroupc3da36c4-dc10-435d-9ce9-d2991150ee3c%7C&slGroupKey=c3da36c4-dc10-435d-9ce9-d2991150ee3c&slPage=showBlog -- SomeDay, 12:35:53 07/03/09 Fri [4]
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- Is Marnie still dancing? Noticed she's not competing today. -- Surprised!, 08:43:43 07/03/09 Fri [8]
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- Beautiful dress for sale made Aug 2008, very unique -- Leg, 06:23:22 07/03/09 Fri [1]
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Bust 32"
waist 28"
Shoulder to hem 31"
top of zipper to hem 31"
neck to hem 30"
sleeves 22" with room to let them down
about an inch to an inch and a half to let out,
lining is red with white polka dots
come with neon yellow and black tutu, bloomers and headband
Made by Dorothy Ryan asking 1000.00 usd
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- does anyone know the starting numbers for competition 5B? -- dance, 19:42:32 07/02/09 Thu [2]
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- Could someone please tell me the time difference between Nashville and the Western Region (oregon)? -- thanks, 18:05:09 07/02/09 Thu [11]
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- 2 hours (NT) -- Central time zone, 18:36:20 07/02/09 Thu
- haha. I read that as the difference between Nashville and the western region! Haha! Well, for one, people in Nashville speak much slower and drink sweeter iced tea. (NT) -- ., 19:35:05 07/02/09 Thu
- i thought it was a 3 hour difference.... (NT) -- im probably wrong, 19:40:03 07/02/09 Thu
- Nashville is Eastern time zone - 3 hour difference (NT) -- Works the East Coast daily, 20:27:12 07/02/09 Thu
- Here is a map: http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-usa12.php Nashville is in the Central Time Zone. Depends where you are in the WR. For Denver, it's a 1 hr difference, for Oregon, it's a 2 hr. difference. (NT) -- Hope this helps!, 21:20:06 07/02/09 Thu
- Central Time Zone - 2 Hour Difference from Pacific Coast States (NT) -- Former Resident of Nashville, 09:24:05 07/03/09 Fri
- Old hard shoes - what do you do with them if they are not good enough to sell? throw out recycle? -- wrm, 14:56:32 07/02/09 Thu [3]
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- Good luck to all those competing at Nationals! -- Historic Savannah Feis Committee, 14:23:08 07/02/09 Thu [1]
Just a reminder- the Historic Savannah Feis will be Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Savannah Civic Center in Historic Savannah, Georgia. Be sure to mark your calanders! Come a few days early and make a mini-vacation of it. See all the historic sites Savannah has to offer. Make a day trip down to Tybee Island, have fun at the beach, and possibly catch a glimpse of Miley Cyrus filming her new movie there. The Marriot Courtyard has opened a few more rooms under the $99 feis rate, so be sure to book you hotel room. Rooms are also available at the Hampton Inn and Suites for $119 feis rate. For more information, go to www.historicsavannahfeis.com or www.efeis.com. Thank you so much, and we look forward to seeing you in August!
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- Staying at Prizewinner Level -- Bee, 10:44:12 07/02/09 Thu [12]
Is there a rule that states how long you stay at pw level? My DD has been there for 1.5yrs and is quite happy. She likes to wear her dress, dance, and go to Feis. If she places she is happy, if not she is still happy. She practices, but doesn't knock herself out over it. We are happy with it; our TC is not. The TC would like my DD to work harder so she could move to prelim, but DD is not interested. If she was winning 1sts all the time I could see the need for move, but she isn't. Opinions please!
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- Most kids who are at the PW level and going to compete are looking to move into prelim. Your TC is probably doing what they think they need to do to get your dd to the next level. Have you spoken with the TC about what your child really wants? (NT) -- Mom, 10:54:14 07/02/09 Thu
- Don't move up unless you are ready! I have seen MANY kids pushed up and then they quit cause they just dont like the new level that they never wanted. Been watching it happen for over 10 years. Do what makes the kid happy not anyone else! (NT) -- CAmom, 11:10:45 07/02/09 Thu
- Make sure your teacher knows that you and your dd are happy in PW, and in no rush to move up to prelim. Most people are champing at the bit to move up... so she may assume you feel the same. (NT) -- x, 11:39:22 07/02/09 Thu
- My dd was at PW for quite a while and was happy. Then, several of her friends moved to PC. Then she became more interested in moving up and started practicing on her own at home. She has her first PC competition in July. I'm happy that she was able to go at her own pace and is now ready for the more difficult level because SHE wants to be there. (NT) -- Mum, 13:25:27 07/02/09 Thu
- If she has made it to prizewinner she most likely has the potential to move up- if she moved to PW with firsts and not just a time frame - If she like prizewinner...let her stay there, talk to TC and let her know she is happy and you are happy..dancer may change over time (NT) -- or she may not, 13:46:14 07/02/09 Thu
- As a teacher, I want all of my students to become better dancers. I would be disappointed and disheartened if one of my students was so complacent about her talent. I would still encourage her to work hard and ebcome better, if not to move to PC than to learn the self discipline and pride in a job well done (NT) -- PS isn't scary. PW gets old, 19:19:56 07/02/09 Thu
In addition to all these other good comments.... the dancer shouldn't move out of PW until he/she is winning consistently (getting 1sts). Moving sooner will make PC painful. (NT) -- xx, 07:00:58 07/03/09 Fri
- What is best hard shoe for a wider foot? DD has Rutherford now but bulges out at side. -- Thanks!, 16:02:34 07/01/09 Wed [9]
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- For those on their way to NANs -- ., 15:52:34 07/01/09 Wed [3]
For those of you who are finalizing your trip to Nashville...GOOD LUCK! We will be watching from afar so make sure you call us "eager to hear" folks at the home front. I hope people will post here as information comes in. Have a safe journey and enjoy every moment you can.
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- I Love This Board/Feis Nutrition -- BigFan, 07:29:37 07/01/09 Wed [13]
Before I get to my question, I would like to state that I love this board! Having followed it for several months now, I need to say thank you for the perspective it gives me on the IDworld. It is also nice to know that my DD's school is not the only one with the half-crazed TC and bizarre dress rules. As parents we need this reassurance.
My question is about healthy snacks/lunches for feis days. My DD is now competing all day, and pnut butter/jelly on whole wheat is not enough any more. Does anyone have good ideas for healthy snacks and lunches that provide energy to make it through the whole day?
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- I try to bring non-messy, easy-to-eat snack foods: cheese sticks, pretzels, grapes, apple slices, carrots, snap peas, crackers, etc. along with the sandwiches. If there's a Jamba juice type place nearby, that could be a treat later in the day. Have dd help choose/pack what you bring to eat. (NT) -- Good luck!, 07:56:56 07/01/09 Wed
- as a dancer, I like apples and string cheese and carrot sticks. They are filling but not heavy, and high in protein and good sugar for all day energy. No sugar highs or crashes. I also love peanut m&ms.. (NT) -- dancer, 08:46:47 07/01/09 Wed
- My dd liked a real turkey or ham sandwich.. toss a couple in a lunch sack with some yogurt and a 1/2 frozen watterbottle---good for all day (NT) -- feisfood bleak somtimes, 14:57:03 07/01/09 Wed
- We make our own version of Egg McMuffins. Fry an egg, toast your english muffin halves, half piece of cheese, wrap in foil for the drive or later at the feis. So yummy when the cheese is melted. (NT) -- no butter, 15:12:10 07/01/09 Wed
- Tuna salad wrapped up in a tortilla with spinach leaves. Grapes and apple slices. The best protein bar is called Pure Protein bars, my dancer loves the chocolate one, we've compared it to all the others. (NT) -- Kerri, 15:45:38 07/01/09 Wed
- Feis-n-chips! (NT) -- couldn't resist, 17:20:17 07/01/09 Wed
- LOL... I'm feeling really guilty... we usually eat healthy... but... on feis day.... (inside) -- bad mom, 19:32:22 07/01/09 Wed
- NO soda for us and TC hates it for the dancers ---too much omitvay on the agestay (NT) -- water only around those $$$ dresses, 20:57:33 07/01/09 Wed
- Utah Feis Comments -- IDMom, 06:33:33 07/01/09 Wed [9]
My DD danced at the Utah Feis this past weekend - what a great Feis! The venue is good, and the event is well run!!! The Feis is providing the results on Feisworx, instead of us having to order them. My DD placed in some of her dances, but not all. However, whether she placed or not, there was not one comment from any of the judges. The scores were there, but no comments. I have always purchased the results before, and while one judge might not have put down comments, I have never seen this where none judges put down any comments. Did anyone else at Utah have this happent to their dancers?
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- This is not limited to UT feis. It just depends on the judges--some write comments, some don't. Your daughter ended up with ones who don't. Agree it's frustrating, but it's just what it is. (NT) -- ..., 07:41:20 07/01/09 Wed
- There were 4 judges. My DD is a PC, and all 3 judges gave remarks. I know they have less time with the bigger Nov and PW comps, but that still seems strange that there was nothing. At least her scores should tell you something. (NT) -- sorry, 09:16:16 07/01/09 Wed
- I can count on one hand the # judges who've given comments in our Nov/PW dances over last couple years. Now PC-looking forward to comments! (NT) -- Always felt ripped off buying results., 15:48:18 07/01/09 Wed
- I think with how tightly and end-to-end competitions ran, the judges didn't have much time to make parting comments (NT) -- would always be nice to get more..., 17:19:39 07/01/09 Wed
- Comments -- Comments, 20:16:19 07/01/09 Wed
- I also thought there were no comments until a friend said to click around and I found comments. -- Instructions inside to get to comments., 15:10:54 07/03/09 Fri
- CUIS Feis- I have 2 dds dancing at this feis, one on Sat and the other on Sun. Does anyone know if they will need tickets to get into the festival the day the sibling dances? -- Thank you, 23:26:06 06/30/09 Tue [3]
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- What is typical run/finish time for AZ state championship in Phoenix on 8/1? -- Flight planning-thanks!, 21:44:13 06/30/09 Tue [1]
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- Beautiful Candy-Apple Red Sheila Hayes dress for sale. Made for '08 Oireachtas. Excellent condition. Will be at NANS. -- Thanks for looking!, 20:41:55 06/30/09 Tue [5]
[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/nav75.jpg[/IMG]
Length 30"
Sh to Sh 13 1/2"
Waist 24"
Sleeve 22"
Please email me if interested: annemp205ATmacDOTcom
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- SoCal Summer Feis - anyone recall when the prelims u14 and 15 dance from previous years, thinking of going for first time with vacation tied in - Trying to decide if it will work for both DD's with flights, etc! -- dancermum, 19:04:11 06/30/09 Tue [4]
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- Dance Camp -- -, 16:25:17 06/30/09 Tue [1]
Info and Photos
http://www.thomondgate.com/
A great time was had by all
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- WRO 2009 -- Thank you!, 07:06:03 06/30/09 Tue [3]
Has anyone received confirmation about who dances on which day yet? I know that usually it is up to and including U14 on Fri, teams Sat, U15 and over on Sun. but need to know for sure before making travel plans.
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- Would anyone in the know be so kind as to post whether the BFOC Feis Orange County in Feb 2010 is a go? I heard the BFOC October newer one was a replacement to the Feb one as it was so close in date always to the other feis in Ventura the week after? If you know could you please post? Needing to book some things.. -- Thx All!, 18:50:23 06/29/09 Mon [3]
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- Oireachtas Dress -- MommyDanceFund, 14:53:46 06/29/09 Mon [5]
Do all dance schools get new team dresses every year for Oireachtas? This is our first time going to Oireachtas and I just found out we need to purchase ANOTHER team dress because its different than the team/school dress we just purchased just over a year ago!!
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- looking for a room at the Gaylord for a friend who wants to come -- July 5th to the 7th or 8th, 19:54:23 06/28/09 Sun [2]
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- Music Downloads for Nashville -- Chris and Michelle McLoughlin, 19:33:38 06/28/09 Sun [1]
Hey everyone. Just a quick note to let all of you know that our CD is available on iTunes, Amazon, and CDbaby.com. We'll be playing all 5 days at the NAN's and figured this would be a good chance, if you haven't heard us already, to get used to us in case we're playing for you. All tracks can be downloaded separately on iTunes in case you only want your Reel/Hornpipe, Slip Jig/Treble Jig. It also will be for sale with several vendors in Nashville. Just search Chris and Michelle on any of the above sites and we'll be the first hit. Good luck to everyone and enjoy the competition! See you there!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/cmmcloughlin
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- How was CRC this year? -- Curious, 20:07:57 06/27/09 Sat [14]
DD wanted to go, but I promised her next year we'll make it happen.
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- The week was fantastic! I learned so much from the instructors and came home inspired for Nationals! Sore, tired, but happy and excited to go next year. (NT) -- ., 22:11:05 06/27/09 Sat
- My DD had the time of her life! -- Mommymia, 01:31:06 06/28/09 Sun
- My ds is still talking about what a great time he had! This year was "the best" so far. Thanks, Tony and Sheila and everyone else who works so hard to make this happen! (NT) -- hismom, 12:33:13 06/28/09 Sun
- Did anyone catch "hell" for going? (NT) -- Another mom, 08:12:18 06/29/09 Mon
- My kids LOVED it!!!!! All around balanced camp in a neutral atmoshere. Dance, Language,Music,Yoga,Swimming,Soccer,FUN FUN FUN (NT) -- na, 08:48:45 06/29/09 Mon
- what was the bonus class (NT) -- interested, 04:44:59 06/30/09 Tue
- new feis dad post -- feis dad, 11:14:38 06/27/09 Sat [3]
June is HOT in Tucson, but it's also a very special month. See the new feis dad post at www.feisdad.blogspot.com and see why you've only got three days left to enjoy it.
--feis dad
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- Does anyone know if there's a website for a dm Mary S. in AU? -- sc, 09:58:02 06/27/09 Sat [3]
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- More pre owned Elevation Dresses just added for sale check them out on www.danceireland.co.uk -- ,, 07:07:31 06/27/09 Sat [1]
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- I have one paid night at the Gaylord I don't need if anyone is still looking for a room. -- Cathy, 04:43:59 06/27/09 Sat [1]
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- What's with voy? Is it just me or is voy coming and going? -- hmm, 18:26:55 06/26/09 Fri [4]
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- GRAND CANYON FEIS PHOTOS ARE NOW ONLINE. Here is the link: www.pictage.com/667426. Event Key: wig (and this is case sensitive). 2 for 1 prints are available for the first 30 days. For each print you order, you will receive a duplicate print of the same image. Great to be able to share with friends and family! Any questions, please contact Julie at impeckablepartypics@cox.net. -- Julie - Impeckable Party Pics, 08:33:21 06/26/09 Fri [8]
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- Gold Coast Feis - Online Entries Available -- Colleen Steed, 08:27:22 06/26/09 Fri [2]
Greetings All -
The Comortas an Chosta Oir - Gold Coast Competition is now available for online entries. We are proudly using Feis Productions www.feisinfo.com. Paper entries will gladly be accepted. Please visit www.claddaghdance.com/feis for more info.
Thanks
Colleen Steed
Feis Entries/Results
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Constitution State Feis, Aug. 29 & 30, Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, Connecticut, USA -- visit www.angelfire.com/ct/horganacademy for an entry form, 05:29:22 06/26/09 Fri [1]
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- Help! -- Kelsey, 23:33:16 06/25/09 Thu [3]
I accidentally threw away the certificate my daughter got at the 2008 Oireachtas. It was the one that she got on stage for qualifying for Nationals. She was SO PROUD of that certificate! I feel horrible. Does anyone know how I could go about getting another one? THANK YOU!
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It's a very sad day today! RIP Michael Jackson, King of Pop. -- grew up on his music, 22:57:51 06/25/09 Thu [43]
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- My favorite radio station is playing his songs nonstop. The one that really got to me is "Ben". (NT) -- that's the Michael I remember, 23:11:47 06/25/09 Thu
- I'm sad too about his passing. We've lost a world famous legend. (NT) -- sad day indeed, 06:47:59 06/26/09 Fri
- ok the real truth will come out of his death. its not a tragedy its a drug seeking pop star who thinks he is invinciable (NT) -- get over it, sick of hearing about it, 08:56:47 06/26/09 Fri
- Farrah would have gotten more media coverage if the One Glove Wonder hadn't stole the spotlight, even in his death. Think about it, people all around the globe are mourning his passing. All his memorabilia is hot right now. As big as Elvis. (NT) -- I liked him, 18:29:16 06/26/09 Fri
- We lost a brilliant artist. (NT) -- UK MUM, 20:51:42 06/26/09 Fri
Michael Jackson was a perfectionist dancer, musician, choreographer. His precision is a lesson we all in ID can take into account for mastering only what others can be in awe about. (NT) -- sad he's gone, 18:05:48 06/27/09 Sat
- LISTEN up all you insensitive posters....here's the deal! Not everyone has grown up as genuinely exceptional as you. Michael lacked a childhood and instead he was a superstar from day one. Allegedly he battled his pain with pres.meds which is something many of us can relate to. His fame and fortune prevented anyone with a great deal of sense to intervene before it got so way out of hand he expired. The majority of the world admired and adored him, which ya'all can't get past if you're such cold uncaring moms. (NT) -- most of us care...you are the minority, 20:36:56 06/27/09 Sat
- Stop and think about how you'd feel if your child died. Is this what you want to hear about them? (NT) -- Please respect the family members., 07:26:27 06/29/09 Mon
- I've been away from this board for a couple of weeks. Didn't miss it a bit,. Now I remember why I left. Very sad. (NT) -- Goodbye again., 21:51:23 06/30/09 Tue
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HIDDEN VALLEY FEIS is now Open for Registration on Feisworx. Please join us in beautiful, sunny San Diego this Labor Day Weekend. The feis will be held at the Towne and Country Resort in much larger ballrooms this year. Please join us - September 5th and 6th. -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 13:03:30 06/25/09 Thu [3]
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- Lobby Parties at Nationals -- Mary, 13:02:08 06/25/09 Thu [1]
Join Us! Social Events at the 2009 NAIDCs
In addition to the competition, there's always time for rince, ceol agus craic at the North American Irish Dance Championships.
Don’t let the night end when the competitions are over. Come join us in the Delta A Lobby for your evening’s entertainment after Awards are finished. There will be food for sale towards the start of the evening and a bar for drinks and sodas all evening. Anticipated start time each evening will be 7 pm.
Friday: Sessiún/ Sing-Song
Back by popular demand from last year, but at no cost. That’s right FREE, as are all our evening gatherings this week. If you’re a musician, bring your instrument; if you’re a singer, get your party piece practiced and get set to step up to the microphone; otherwise be ready to join along in the chorus and clap your hands as our fantastic musicians lead the way, as in days of yore.
Saturday: 4th of July
Enjoy the fireworks or relax by the pool!
Sunday: Ceili
Once again our wonderful, hard working musicians will be providing the sound, this time to a called céilí in the Delta A Lobby. You don’t need to be a champion competitor to get up and dance the Siege of Ennis, Stack of Barley or an old time waltz. If you don’t know the dances, we’ll have someone there to tell you what to do. So come one and all and jump in the fun.
Monday: Country & Western Night
We are in the country music capital, for goodness sake! We’ve got a DJ to spin all your country favorites and to get you lined up for some Country Line Dancing. Learn all your boot-scooting moves and have some foot-stomping fun.
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- Seeking room at Gaylord for Nationals. Please contact me if you have one you don't need. Thanks! -- Cathy, 19:33:48 06/23/09 Tue [2]
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- We're moving to the West Coast from New Jersey. Any recommendations on a good school in the area of West Los Angeles? -- NJ Mom, 17:44:19 06/23/09 Tue [18]
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- Looks like Power Academy, Kelly and Cleary are all there. Go Power for small class sizes, Kelly for longevity, and M Cleary is Region Pres. (NT) -- Good Luck!, 18:00:42 06/23/09 Tue
- the west coast is huge. where on the west coast? (NT) -- ., 19:30:59 06/23/09 Tue
- west of la? what does that mean? probably BFOC or Claddagh if you are that far west/north (NT) -- wrmom, 23:31:55 06/23/09 Tue
- BFOC -- reel, 02:00:24 06/24/09 Wed
- Rose does not go there Claddagh might also be a great option. (NT) -- kk, 12:43:38 06/25/09 Thu
- Kelly School has classes in the South Bay. Great school, good parents and for a small school they have lot of up and coming dancers (NT) -- happydancermom, 07:58:24 06/26/09 Fri
- Moving to west coast -- CA Mom, 01:14:19 06/27/09 Sat
- Listed on ebay USA...Perfect Shape Fays Hard Shoes Grey Sole 2 UK, Split sole hard shoes 12.5 US, Steprite ghillies 3 UK, Capezio Dance Sneakers 1.5 US -- Bargains!, 16:46:45 06/23/09 Tue [2]
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- Dress for sale, suitable for 6-8 y.o. novice/new PW--link inside! -- Sharon Szabo, 16:15:42 06/23/09 Tue [1]
http://irishdancingexchange.com/item_detail.html?sku=IDX73394175737SS
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- Couldn't get the feis rate hotel (already full), anyone have a lead on hotel rooms for Nationals? -- Feis mom, 15:15:25 06/23/09 Tue [2]
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- Hi All! I am heading to Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregan after nationals. I am going to check out some of the national parks with a rented car but want to know what i can do in the cities without a car (relying on public transportation) any ideas on what is some great stuff to see? -- traveling dancer, 12:29:13 06/23/09 Tue [9]
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- St. Ambrose Feis 2009 -- Feis Committee, 12:27:14 06/23/09 Tue [10]
St. Ambrose Feis syllabus now posted at www.clearyirishdance.com Registrations will open at feisworx end of this week
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- Hi all, I just posted my daughter's dresses for sale. I have two on the blog. Thanks for looking. -- Jen, 12:18:05 06/23/09 Tue [1]
http://irishdancedresses4sale.blogspot.com
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- Siopa Rince Dress -- mom, 08:49:57 06/23/09 Tue [1]
Beautiful little black and red velvet dress, suitable for 10-11 year old. price $1250 if interested please email me for pictures and measurements...
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- photographer at feis at the fair -- marty, 19:01:17 06/22/09 Mon [3]
Does anyone know who the photgrapher was at Feis at the Fair? Can we see the pictures?
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- Can anyone tell me why some schools in Socal that are really a good size now do not bother to host a feis, yet go to everyone elses! It seems unfair to me - any ideas why they don't - wouldn't they feel compelled to out of pride at least? Its like always going to someone else house and never bothering to invite back if you ask me- they go to feises I see in high numbers (just look at So Cal summer feis counts) but don't bother doing the work of one themselves..then other school host 2 a year! Wouldn't it be nicer and more in line if every big enough school did their share - we could have more local feises in SoCal! What gives? -- always wondered, and now we need them close by!, 16:21:39 06/22/09 Mon [26]
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- I never thought of it that way, interesting...maybe there are some that help others out or just can't acquire a date? (NT) -- hmmm....good question!, 16:31:35 06/22/09 Mon
- McCartan used to have lovely feiseanna, but people complained about every thing they did; first they didn't like changing their dd's costumes on a tennis court (the rubber left black marks on their socks - shocking!), -- Go, volunteers!, 17:05:30 06/22/09 Mon
- I can't think of a large SoCal school that DOESN'T host a feis. (NT) -- and lots of small ones do, 17:20:23 06/22/09 Mon
- I've been at two schools and one hosted a feis, one didn't, the one that hosted a feis was way smaller in numbers of students, Its a lot of work and based on what I saw at previous school, who still doesn't host -its just laziness by TC's - feises are thankless often and huge work, lots of complainers, etc. (NT) -- thanks to all of you who put one on!, 17:42:05 06/22/09 Mon
- Not all schools are cut out to host feisanna. It takes organizational skills and contacts to put on a good one. Even the big name feisanna are losing money in this economy. Thanks to those who still "bite the bullet". (NT) -- One of the "Ros" parents you so graciously mentioned., 17:55:18 06/22/09 Mon
- You are partly right it takes work, but come on thats a cop out - any school of a decent size has enough parents, teen dancers, and a TC can run a school surely they can organize a feis, are you suggesting thats the problem? - I think thats not a fair statement I agree with OP too. Wouldn't we all like to have your stance- then all you who go to our two feises would have nothing to attend! Give me a break! (NT) -- Cooperative effort would be nice - geeez what an attitude, 18:20:28 06/22/09 Mon
- Not all schools possess organizational skills...the parents deserve most of the credit in that dept. The families who volunteer are crucial to the success of any feis. Sometimes the tc's do nothing but give approval to the necessary connections, i.e. FW, adcrg's, etc. (NT) -- sayin', 18:22:01 06/22/09 Mon
- So why do any schools bother yikes - we may lose all feises now...no I think we won't because although they lose money, parents work like dogs - wait, maybe its for the kids, the love of the dance,and to do your share if your kid is in any sport or activity it takes parents to sponsor it financially and volunteer - so the kids can do feises! WOW what an idea sacrifice for the kids - name of the game. (NT) -- thats what amateur sports are like too, 10:23:01 06/23/09 Tue
- I agree - it's the PARENTS who do the majority of the work for any school event - recitals, shows, feises, etc. And, no, not all TC's have the necessary organizational skills to pull off a big event like a feis. Nor do "big" schools have the financial backing needed. Some of us parents are struggling just to pay for needed lessons, dance gear, and the few feises we CAN afford. Maybe the schools should band together and only have 3 or 4 in an area per year. (NT) -- Stretched to the Max., 19:22:20 06/22/09 Mon
- I live in SoCal and feel there are enough feis, let's not put pressure on schools to host more. To be honest I can't afford to attend more than we do now. (NT) -- a-feis-is-a-feis-is-a-feis, 19:32:53 06/22/09 Mon
- What is the real purpose of this post? To make some feel like their school is so much better? To point out perceived slights from other schools? Just to stir the pot because you're bored? Maybe you're tired of your TC demanding more of your time and money to host your schooll's feis? -- I don't get it, 09:37:41 06/23/09 Tue
- I bet the purpose was to vent - the OP is likely tired of watching some do all the work and others just skate along but just like at your kid's school - there are always going to be those who do 90% of the work while the others take full advantage of that and enjoy the labors of others yet do none themselves. The way of the world I guess - too bad for ID, and anyway - if it makes you feel bad about your ID school then do something about it - try hosting or co hosting a feis. I don't think anyone suggested a feis made a school "better" anyway - its just a nice thing to do if your child is enjoying and involved in the sport/activity and we need those volunteers or we have no feises! (NT) -- if your school is offended or hurt change the perception, 10:17:12 06/23/09 Tue
- The socal feis would also have 23% less participants if those small schools didn't attend. Why don't you welcome them for helping to defray costs? I believe Kelly school hosted a recent O and Malone helped host Nans in san diego and helps with HV feis (NT) -- Wish all were welcome, 12:29:31 06/23/09 Tue
- champions at kelly school -- very happy parent, 21:20:31 06/23/09 Tue
- is it possible if your school doesn't host the event people wanting to volunteer -- curious, 21:57:49 06/23/09 Tue
- I for one am grateful to those schools who do send dancers to feiseanna, whether or not they host one. (NT) -- The entry fees from them make it possible!, 11:38:53 06/25/09 Thu
- SCHEDULE FOR UTAH FEIS> WHEN WILL IT BE OUT __TRYING TO PLAN FLIGHT__WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND IF CANT GET SCHEDULE -- PLEASE!, 10:35:00 06/22/09 Mon [22]
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- call Jill and ask (NT) -- http://crawfordirishdance.com/classes/Locations, 11:05:28 06/22/09 Mon
- That can be so frustrating trying to book a flight, especially when you see bargain airfares but not know the schedule. (NT) -- btdt, 11:40:50 06/22/09 Mon
- SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?! cOME ON! GET IT OUT ALRADY NOW 4 DAYS BEFORE PEOPLE COMPETE??? (NT) -- WHAT GIVES!, 20:07:29 06/22/09 Mon
- I see the schedule is up on Feisworx but am stunned that championships are on Friday in the middle of the day.........what about parents/teens who are working and now can't compete that day. I have never seen this kind of schedule before but wow, if my OC was registered and I couldn't take a day off of work, we wouldn't be able to go. I guess I just don't understand something but hope it works for the majority. (NT) -- staying home, 10:37:32 06/23/09 Tue
- Due to other events scheduled, we didn't plan on this feis anyway, but in checking the schedule today, that's when I noticed the Friday championship dances. I was just surprised that's all. But yes, if we had planned on going, I would have read the syllabus first and then made a decision. But based on long time feis experience, I have never seen a schedule like this, hence my comment above. Again, I do hope it works for the dancers that are registered. (NT) -- staying home, 11:09:12 06/23/09 Tue
- I can't remember where, but it did state A LONG TIME AGO that championships would start at noon. This is not a new revelation... (NT) -- Pay attention and don't assume all feiseanna are the same, 15:26:05 06/23/09 Tue
- Utah Feis -- Gregg, 12:49:06 06/25/09 Thu
- Stop complaining about the schedule. At least you know where the feis is. I have family that play competitive Volleyball and do you know the don't know where they are playing on Saturday until the prior Wednesday or Thursday. That only gives them a few days. (NT) -- Why can't people stop complaining!, 16:16:58 06/25/09 Thu
- Listed on ebay USA...Irish Dance Dress Unfinished Project Beautiful Pieces No Time! -- Bargain!, 08:50:08 06/22/09 Mon [1]
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- Arizona State Champs August 1 -anyone have any rough schedule info/or what they did last year? -are prelims u15 in morn or aft??? -- thx-considering going, 08:47:47 06/22/09 Mon [1]
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new teacher -- MS, 07:45:03 06/22/09 Mon [10]
Has anyone heard of, or worked with Erin Murphy?? She is a new teacher in the LA area.
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- Advice requested - DD is new to OC...... -- Appreciative mom of new OC, 23:31:56 06/21/09 Sun [8]
DD moved up to OC earlier this year and seems to have a major problem at each of the Champ comps she's danced in since. Flu-like nausea one time, major mistake in steps another, shoe problems and recently falling on stage when no one else falls. She is properly preparing pre-feis and is at class working hard...so is it nerves? She says no. And, how can I help? Any advice for a newbie?
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- Sometimes people sabatoge themselves without knowing. She may be feeling overwhelmed... (NT) -- give her time and support, 07:17:49 06/22/09 Mon
- Do as many feises as she can, within the confines of your particular financial and geographic situation. More experience = more confidence. (NT) -- feis, feis, feis, 07:23:40 06/22/09 Mon
- Ya know... she might have really had the flu... mistakes happen. People slip or trip. I'ld give it a few more feises before I called it an issue. (more) -- xx, 08:01:16 06/22/09 Mon
- I had the same problem when I first got into OC. I had never experienced nerves at feises before, and suddenly I couldn't keep my meals down before going on stage. She may be feeling nervous unconviously because of the higher level of dancing her competitors are at and is probably unknowingly pysching herself up and out. The best way to remedy this that I can reccomend is to attend as many feis as she feels comfortable with. Her confidence level will grow as she gets used to the group that normally attends and competes against her. Also, make sure to set small, reasonable goals for feises. My first year in OC I placed last at every feis. -- Older dancer, 18:41:11 06/28/09 Sun
- To Brynna H. (under 14) congrats on getting to open. We don't know you, but you have been in dd comp. and you are a Gorgeous dancer!!!! So very happy for you- well deserved! -- West Los Angeles Mom, 20:58:04 06/21/09 Sun [7]
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- http://keepitirishdancing.webs.com/index.htm -- New Gavin & Siopa Rince Costumes added to the site, 12:00:46 06/21/09 Sun [2]
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- Silicon Valley Feis Committee - any chance on extending that $99.00 room rate? - we just decided we may go and just missed $99 room rate. -- hoping..., 11:43:13 06/21/09 Sun [8]
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- How was the Stewart Feis in Tsawwassen BC? -- ?, 08:43:54 06/21/09 Sun [9]
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- I have designed a new product for feis travel, currently on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220439315850&viewitem=&salenotsupported -- TheVelvetCastle, 07:53:20 06/21/09 Sun [4]
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- Congratulations to Brynna H for winning your 2nd First today at Feis at the Fair. Welcome to Open!! -- your friends!, 22:46:17 06/20/09 Sat [2]
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- Congratulations Erin S. on you 2nd First today!!!! -- Kerry & Heather, 21:56:44 06/20/09 Sat [2]
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- Lots of stuff coming up at I Heart That! Dance! -- Ally and Nic, 19:20:15 06/20/09 Sat [1]
Deadline for the I Heart My Dance Parent Photo + Story contest is tomorrow, June 21st, midnight EDT!
http://iheartthatdance.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-heart-my-dance-parent-story-and-photo.html
Plus:
What are YOU looking for in a dressmaker? We are getting ready to do a regular feature on smaller-scale dressmakers and would love to know your questions! Just post them here to let us know.
Early next week: Meet our nutritionist! Sarah Sinclair, RHN (and dance mom!) is starting a five-part series on nutrition for dancers.
And a big THANK YOU to all of you who've been popping by the blog regularly, we're so happy to be part of your day :) GOOD LUCK to all dancers preparing for NANs!
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- Feis at the Fair was great!! I liked the trophies, everything ran smooth, but dd said stage was really slippery. -- Is there any way to improve those stages?, 16:06:51 06/20/09 Sat [27]
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- The problem on teh Dublin stage was teh booth set up right next to it. The guy was selling little kids toyw, and one of them was a bubble blower. He was asked to not blow the bubble, and he stopped. But the kids buying them were doing them. They flew onto the stage and created wet spots. My dd slipped. Thank goodness it was not hot like last year. (NT) -- ..., 17:00:12 06/20/09 Sat
- Any results yet? (NT) -- info please, 18:13:03 06/20/09 Sat
- Many top dancers missing . (NT) -- Nice feis, 19:13:44 06/20/09 Sat
- Slippery satges an huge problem, ny dd did not fall but she was so scared - it wasn't even marley I was told - some plastic sheeting and the boards beneath were uneven and dipped like crazy. Every comp someone fell! Really a dangerous feis in that respect. Many champ dancers held back big time as a result or got injured! (NT) -- scary stage in my ho, 22:12:29 06/20/09 Sat
- Thanks for another great day of champ dancing, Anair School! Great job! Loved the sashes!! (NT) -- loved the trophies too!, 23:00:12 06/20/09 Sat
- Yea alot of top dancers not there, disappointing for under 18, missed SO MANY great dancers and if they would have been there the results for sure would have been different! (NT) -- hate it when the kids get older, so sad!, 09:26:11 06/21/09 Sun
- I swear slippery stages drive me crazy! I think I had better start a log book of all the slippery stage feises and no marley feises so I know what to avoid and choose more wisely in these times- always falling! yikes (NT) -- disappointing when a champ stage is crummy, 11:45:54 06/21/09 Sun
- Maybe its from the duct tape. My dd uses scotch black tape, it really helps. Gorilla tape didn't work out for her, too thick. (NT) -- Tape Instructor, 12:21:11 06/21/09 Sun
- Did not go due to floor issues. Maybe they can have somewhere else next year/ (NT) -- Nice feis otherwise., 13:41:56 06/22/09 Mon
- Utah Feis is in 5 days. When do they usually put up a timetable for dancers? Is there a timetable at this feis, or is it like EastCoast where you show up and earliest dance first until they finish? -- thank you, 11:38:56 06/20/09 Sat [5]
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- Beautiful Pink Solo Dress for sale! -- Kris, 07:25:08 06/20/09 Sat [3]
I have a beautiful pink solo dress for sale! Only 1 1/2- 2 years old! We are the 2nd owner and it has only been worn 6 or so times total! My daughter grew out of it VERY quickly! I am asking $850.00(plus any shipping/handling. Includes head piece and kick pants. This dress has GREAT stage presence! We were complimented CONSTANTLY on this dress!!
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Shoulder to shoulder across top of back 11
shoulder-neck to sleeve seam 3.5
back full length-top of zip to hem 27
front full length-center neck to hem 26
Please email me if you are interested hattons5000@msn.com
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- PikesPeak Feis -- ?, 06:35:32 06/20/09 Sat [3]
I have emailed the contact for lost and found at this feis from two separate email accounts (as I thought they must not have gotten the first one)....still have heard nothing. Anyone know what's happening??
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- Can't update it on dance-again yet, but we are lowering the price of our Chantelle dress to $1300 US. It is #1566B. -- dress owner, 19:57:37 06/19/09 Fri [1]
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- Does anyone know if they combine for the Utah state feis? our #'s have changed but there still isn't enough or even 2! in most of them.. just wondered..#U10 PW numbers?? -- thinking!?, 14:20:54 06/19/09 Fri [6]
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- CRC Dance Camp here we come!!! I'm as excited as my DD!! Wish they had one for adults. -- SoCal Happy Mom, 13:05:27 06/19/09 Fri [23]
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- ???is this suppposed to be an ad for the camp????I know they were still recruiting campers up till a few days ago, you know what happens when someone posts unsolicited adverts on here! (NT) -- don't get the point of post - you sound happy - best wishes, 13:57:24 06/19/09 Fri
- Maybe she is just genuinely happy?? Our experience with dance camp was overwhelmingly positive! -- Lots of fun!, 14:09:00 06/19/09 Fri
- No, this is NOT an ad for the camp - I am a very happy MOM!! Keep your nasty thoughts to yourself, please! (NT) -- OP, 14:13:49 06/19/09 Fri
- My dancer and all of her friends who are going can hardly contain themselves until Sunday. (NT) -- wrmom, 14:27:08 06/19/09 Fri
- r u an adult dancer? Do they take adult dancers at CRC? (NT) -- adults at dance camp?, 15:00:10 06/19/09 Fri
- They do not take adults, but I know of many who wish they did. (NT) -- Non-dancing adult, 15:10:43 06/19/09 Fri
- May I ask the dancing levels of your dancers? In terms of irish dancing, what exactly do they "come away with"? (NT) -- thinking for next year, 16:00:56 06/19/09 Fri
- Friends - Work Ethics - Inspiration - Love of the Dance (NT) -- -, 16:22:51 06/19/09 Fri
- I would go for fun, thats what we find, its about good times and summer fun! They do dance, its based on irish dance, but unless you are really missing out/lacking with the instruction at your dance school, I didn't find any great improvements - we get far more out of our own TC, maybe we are just lucky, but sleep away camp is fun so approach it like that. the instructors are great role models and gifted dancers but not TC or AD trained so keep that in mind - DD's both champs, don't go anymore too much $$$ when we have school workshops to pay $$$ for (NT) -- jmho and experience, if you can afford its good fun, 16:23:08 06/19/09 Fri
- My campers are excited too - did all their packing today since tomorrow is Feis at the Fair. (btw, I'd love an adult ID camp) (NT) -- WR mom/dancer, 17:40:10 06/19/09 Fri
- dd's 2nd year and is sooooo happy to be going.paid for 1/2 herself and can't wait to see her friends and have aweek to do nothingbut dance. great time, great values. great friendships (NT) -- wrmm, 19:50:45 06/19/09 Fri
- My dd flying in solo.... -- Nervous Mom, 09:49:45 06/20/09 Sat
- Question about Gold Coast feis (inside next post) -- NewMom, 12:12:27 06/19/09 Fri [3]
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- Sorry, off topic but I thought this board might be a good source for info. Looking for the best Irish bars to visit in San Francisco. In town for the weekend and the hotel concierge can't recommend any to me. -- help!, 02:20:48 06/19/09 Fri [6]
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- Feis at the Fair Comm.- Can you please clarify whether or not dancers will be able to dance without solo dresses if the weather is really hot. Any helpful guidelines. -- Don't like shorts and camis but appreciate a cooler option., 22:43:33 06/18/09 Thu [7]
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- Not on committee, but mild weather is in the forecast. The time that shorts were worn for comps, it was an extreme heat wave--over 100 degrees. -- Forecast inside-no worries, 22:52:26 06/18/09 Thu
- We probably won't know until we get there and see how the weather is. Just come prepared for both. (NT) -- ..., 22:52:39 06/18/09 Thu
- Most dancers have a skirt and nice top, like what they might wear at an informal show. She could wear it in either situation, and you wouldn't have to drag everything along. (NT) -- one idea, 06:42:32 06/19/09 Fri
- Forecast shows it will be in the mid-70's. Very nice weather and fine for full competition attire. (NT) -- should be great, 09:23:09 06/19/09 Fri
- Got to www.wather.com its very clear its not going to be that hot so its obviously regular dresses according to the website. Shorts were an option only if EXTREME heat, Not the case, just regular hot outdoor socal feis... (NT) -- we r only doing dresses, 10:47:30 06/19/09 Fri
- Looking for photos from the Grand Canyon Feis June 6/7. Any idea when they should be available? -- Thanks to anyone who might have them..., 16:32:39 06/18/09 Thu [2]
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- New Irish dance dress site - free listings!!! -- irishmarks, 12:15:51 06/18/09 Thu [3]
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- Irish Fair Schedule -- Christine Byrne, 11:57:35 06/18/09 Thu [3]
CORRECTIONS to the schedule:
Saturday Tipperary stage 2:15 should read "Prelim Champs 17 & Over (not U 17) and Open Champs U17, U19, and 19& Over
If you do not see your competition numbers on the schedule it is because there were too few competitors in your competition so it was combined with the next age group up.
Thanks and sorry for any inconvenience! For a corrected feis schedule visit our web site: www.aniaracademy.com
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- hawaii feis -- ne dancer, 20:37:15 06/17/09 Wed [14]
i am giong to the hawaii feis can anyone tell me the best places to eat without spending a ton of money
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- mcdonald's. (NT) -- no joke, 20:57:16 06/17/09 Wed
- yeah i'd like to know too...i'm going :) and i heard someone talk about a really cool local beach that u need to visit but i wont have a car sooo if u have a car we should go together and check it out (NT) -- hahahaha can't wait for the feis!!, 22:48:43 06/17/09 Wed
- The local Hawaiian spots are good. Moco loco, musobi, plate lunch and other local favorites will be better than the tourist fare. McDonalds is much more expensive because EVERYTHING is shipped over from the mainland. They charge for ketchup packets! (NT) -- go local!, 01:32:42 06/18/09 Thu
- There is an amazing japanese place called Ohsho in the Kings Village (next to Burger King) across from the Sheraton on Kaiulani. Cheap and excellent - I always go there for at least 3 meals when I am on vacation! (NT) -- Aussie dancer, 04:29:17 06/18/09 Thu
- They got ya on the food. Went on honeymoon ate at Burger King most days, nights were fancy restaurants. (NT) -- food cost us the most, 07:37:32 06/18/09 Thu
- Pack a soft cooler in your luggage (hopefully your room will have a fridge) and go to a market and get some basics (fruit, juice, muffins etc.). Eat that stuff during the day and have dinner out. That's the only way to not lose your wallet - its all expensive. (NT) -- frequent HI traveler, 08:04:12 06/18/09 Thu
- Ask one of the locals (hotel workers, store clerks, etc.) where they like to go for cheap eats. It may be "off the beaten path", but usually worthwhile. Stay away from any big chain restaurants - try new stuff. (NT) -- have a great trip!, 09:41:21 06/18/09 Thu
- I love the Big City Diner--they have several locations. Good basic food. I still think about their fried rice and how good it was. (NT) -- Hungry!, 10:47:44 06/18/09 Thu
- Costco- prices are the same as the mainland (NT) -- if you like hot dogs and pizza., 10:55:57 06/18/09 Thu
- There is a Cheesecake Factory restaurant right there on the main drag. Same price as home, big portions, could maybe get appetizers and share. (NT) -- love CF, 17:59:29 06/18/09 Thu
- Lost ghillies -- Pike's Peak Feis, 20:28:40 06/17/09 Wed [4]
I left my ghillies backstage at the Pike's Peak Feis. Does anyone have a contact for lost and found? Can't seem to find a name on feisworx. Thanks!
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- 2009 Gold Coast Feis - Info -- Colleen Steed, 19:05:11 06/17/09 Wed [9]
Greetings All -
The Claddagh School of Irish Dance cordially invites you to the 2009 Comortas an Chosta Oir - The Gold Coast Competition Aug 15 - 16. Info is available at www.claddaghdance.com/feis. Entries will be accepted without late fee if received by 8/1.
Thanks
Feis Committee
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- The syllabus says that there is a requirement of at least 6 competitors for each adult special. Here is my dilemma: Having scaled back the number of feiseanna I attend for financial reasons, I only go to the ones that offer specials. This is my favorite feis by the way! However, if the minimum is not met and there are no specials, there is no real point for me to go. I can understand the requirement, however, I would hate to travel the distance and incur the cost of feis fees and hotel stay only to find that there are no specials! If you cancel the specials would we know ahead of time and would we get a refund if we cancel? (NT) -- Thank you. A worried adult dancer, 22:39:15 06/17/09 Wed
- weren't the adult dancers just on hear a few weeks back complaining over the lack of specials, championships, etc, soem CT's trying to change policies about adult dancers - if there is support for it (numbers that is) it will take place. I was given the impression there were all these adults out there, they meant money to a feis, must include them, etc, etc, etc. So whats the worry if that is really the case - surely they will flock to this feis that has so many offerings for them, if not then that speaks for itself with regards to is it worth it to have adults dance at feises? (NT) -- can't be both ways- show support if you want them, 17:17:47 06/19/09 Fri
- An absolute favorite feis with wonderful adult specials (NT) -- Thank you so much - I'll be there!, 01:37:33 06/18/09 Thu
- Last year - all adult events met the minimums - Please attend. (NT) -- Feis Committee (:)), 07:12:23 06/18/09 Thu
- while I understand adult dancer's concern re: the special, I don't think it's really fair to ask a feis to provide a refund if a special is cancelled (except the cost of that special) because it opens the door to people wanting refunds for all sorts of reasons, i.e.: combined age groups (NT) -- slippery slope, 13:00:27 06/19/09 Fri
- I understand its a bummer but you cannot do refunds. How many times have you gone to a feis, and seen a huge blended special of 40 kids? or had less than 5 in some cases, or a huge group of two age groups combined - people would want refunds left right and center! Its a real bummer for an adult, imagine for a little kid! (NT) -- feises do their best, but refunds won't work, 17:11:35 06/19/09 Fri
- What are the rules about moving from PW to Prelim Champ in this region -- new to region, 15:05:23 06/17/09 Wed [12]
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- I am pretty sure it depends on the school. Even w/in our school, the teacher makes the decision based on many factors, not just how many firsts. (NT) -- mom, 15:09:22 06/17/09 Wed
- http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/guide.pdf just found this "guide" but it is very generic. What is really happening in local schools? (NT) -- OP, 15:14:33 06/17/09 Wed
- In our school, you are supposed to get at least one first in every dance. Most dancers have multiple firsts. Then, you have to have your prelim dances (and set) ready to go which can take awhile. (NT) -- : ), 15:18:39 06/17/09 Wed
- Preliminary Championships are open to those who, at any NAFC recognized Feis: (NT) -- Taken from NAFC eligibility rules, 15:21:11 06/17/09 Wed
- Our school requires 2 first in each of the four main dances (reel, slip jig, treble jig, hornpipe) in PW comps with enough people to count (5). And then it is still up to (NT) -- teacher discretion, 15:35:24 06/17/09 Wed
- At our school you have to have 2 firsts in PW in Reel, Slip Jig, Hornpipe, Treble Jig, and Traditional Set. You have to have at least 5 people in your competition to have the first "count". It is up to the teacher's discretion though. If she notices that someone has potential and only needs one first in her reel, then she may move them up anyways. Or if someone has 6 second places in the hornpipe, she may move them anyways. She let me move moved into PC even though I only had 1 first in my SJ and St. Pats... (NT) -- OC dancer, 19:14:10 06/17/09 Wed
- Forgot to add: Sometimes our TCRG won't move someone up even though they have all the firsts. If she doesn't think they are ready or thinks it will take them a REALLY long time to start placing in PC, she'll have them wait. Also, If the dancer is really young (6 or 7) and have all the firsts but got them in competitions of 5 or 6 kids, then they aren't really ready. (NT) -- OC dancer, 19:18:38 06/17/09 Wed
- I think the rules are so broad out here in the west because for people in some places like, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming there isn't the opportunity to go to many local feisanna. So I think they are leaving it up to the TC to determine if they think a dancer is ready. -- more inside, 07:19:18 06/18/09 Thu
- On the Alternative Message Board (voy 217959) there's a post about how so many used dress sites have disappeared or just aren't updated often, especially when a dress sells. I went looking for some of the sites I used to haunt, and couldn't find them! I could only add 1 site. If anybody has current sites other than DA and IDE they frequent, it would be great if you could add the links to that thread. Thanks! -- The window shopper, 13:41:05 06/17/09 Wed [7]
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Maybe you're not their target demographic. They tend to have exceptionally nice parents, siblings and dancers at this feis. (NT) -- ba da dum, 14:16:14 06/23/09 Tue
One of my faves is mcgahanlees but I think it's currently down. (NT) -- and it's free, 17:06:19 06/17/09 Wed