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Irish Fair discount tix are $10 a piece -- Christine Byrne, tcrg, 18:21:26 05/11/08 Sun [1]
Irish Fair discount tickets are now available for family and friends of Irish Dancers. The ticket prices are $10 each and can be purchased in two different ways. (1) order online through feisworx. (2) email Christine at byrnechris@aol.com to have a ticket put on will call for you to be picked up at the fair. Thanks to all those who will be attending and supporting the Irish Fair.
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Spring cleaning and found -- a bit of history!, 18:00:50 05/11/08 Sun [3]
a vhs tape of S.Gavan steps. Anyone want it?
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- Where to sell used dresses -- Les, 14:13:45 05/11/08 Sun [2]
Besides Dance Again, are there other sites to post a dress for Sale? I thought there were some free sites? Anyone?
thanks
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- Anybody know what day U16(15 and over) Novice/Prizewinner and U13 Beginner 1 will be dancing at the San Deigo Feis this year? -- from midwest and need to book flights., 14:11:59 05/11/08 Sun [2]
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¢¾Happy Mother's Day! ¢¾ -- take a listen, take a reminisce...enjoy!, 13:29:33 05/11/08 Sun [2]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anSpBUxsgAU
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- Happy Mother's Day from the California Spring Feis! -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 09:17:36 05/11/08 Sun [1]
Remember that tomorrow is the due date for payment without late fees. We hope to have a schedule available early next week. The Holiday Inn has extended the date to book rooms at the feis rate until May 16, but I am not sure how many rooms are left in the block, so please make your reservations. You can find registration and hotel information at www.fesiworx.com. We are getting excited, and we can't wait to see you there!
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- Does anyone know where I can get some Irish dance clip art? -- .., 08:50:03 05/11/08 Sun [1]
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- Thinking about attending the Kennely feis in June. How is the drive from S. Orange County? Is there a way to travel up the coast? How long of a drive and is it worth it? Is it a good feis for champ dancers? -- Any fun stops on the way?, 00:45:28 05/11/08 Sun [3]
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- Has Jess Knight gone out of business? The website does not work. -- Thanks for the info!, 19:00:25 05/10/08 Sat [4]
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- If you could come back in another life who would you want to be? -- dancer that is, 18:55:36 05/10/08 Sat [3]
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- Wow, I knew Irish dance was getting expensive, but look at the BUY IT NOW price of this used ID sweatshirt, lol: http://cgi.ebay.com/Irish-Dance-Sweatshirt_W0QQitemZ140231969143QQihZ004QQcategoryZ152348QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- eBay seller, 11:39:11 05/10/08 Sat [5]
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- Looking for a dress for petite u12 open champ -- dancing mom, 11:36:19 05/10/08 Sat [3]
My daughter has had a huge growth spurt and the dress that I thought would last through Nationals isn't going to make it. I'm looking for a very current dress that isn't pink! Dancer prefers multipanel skirts. Ideal measurements: total length 26", bust 28", waist 25", sleeve length 21".
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- OT ... A long time ago someone posted how to instructions on here for making your own emoticons from keyboard. I lost my notes, can someone please repost? I've already tried googling. -- computer geek wannabee, 08:28:12 05/10/08 Sat [4]
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- How do you find out if someone qualified for Nationals from the WR "O"? If there were 50 recalls for example...how many of those qualified for Nationals...Is there a list? -- ?, 18:29:14 05/09/08 Fri [23]
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- At one point in time they splurged and gave each dancer a certificate saying they did it! (NT) -- olden days, 18:53:04 05/09/08 Fri
- The formula is top ten plus 25% of the total. Example: 100 competitors = 10 + 25 = 35 will Q for NANs. I am not sure if World Medalists add extra places. Here is a link to the syllabus: http://www.idtane.com/pdf/2008_Syl.pdf. (NT) -- hope she qualifies!, 19:22:30 05/09/08 Fri
- So..... number 50 out of 100 would not have qualified for Nationals? (NT) -- Hmmmmm, 19:28:22 05/09/08 Fri
- How do you find out if someone qualified for Nationals from the WR "O"? -- think they are all going?, 20:55:26 05/09/08 Fri
- Recalled year before at NAN, in Open Champ or within formula at O only ways to qualify (NT) -- me, 21:06:05 05/09/08 Fri
- They made a mistake last year at the O and gave out Nationals Certificate to all the girls who recalled in U12,U13, U14 - they finally noticed in U14 and took the papers away from some of the girls. One of the girls was a friend of my daughter. They didn't catch it in the U12, U13s and I know one girl from our school who is going because she got a paper. (NT) -- SoCalMama, 05:31:07 05/10/08 Sat
- I remember that. It didn't make any sense to me at the time. So...the mistake girls get to go too? (NT) -- v, 07:51:23 05/10/08 Sat
- Yes, I recall that every U12 that made the recall got the NANs certificate. (NT) -- Was there, 08:00:20 05/10/08 Sat
- Your TC has to enter her, and the entries were due on May 1st. I believe the registrar verifies the eligibility. It's hard to think that a paper given in error would qualify the dancer. Hope this all works out for all concerned. (NT) -- best of luck to all dancers, 08:58:12 05/10/08 Sat
- They messed up with the u11 awards also. 39 reacalled (78 danced) and all recalls were given NANs certs. From the formula it looks like 29 qualified. (NT) -- CO mom, 11:29:53 05/10/08 Sat
- Don't you think the hosting school or whoever was responsible (TC?) should have fixed this mistake? It was so unfair to everyone concerned, and has caused bad feelings between dancers, too. They should have corrected it right away. We all knew the mistake by the end of the ceremony and it was discussed on here at length. (NT) -- Noone addressed it, 12:09:58 05/10/08 Sat
- So they took the U14's mistaken certificates away, but not from the other age groups? That's harsh. (NT) -- Not fair., 12:14:32 05/10/08 Sat
- I heard this happened at WQ level, too. One was given out by mistake and the WR gave dancer the okay to go to Worlds. (NT) -- ., 17:51:05 05/10/08 Sat
- In the U15 top 25, they ran out of certificates for nationals, so those girls didn't them even though they know have qualified, it's nice to have the "sheepskin" for your scrapbook. Guess they needed to get it more organized for awards. Oh well - she's going anyway and is still excited. (NT) -- wr mom, 11:49:09 05/10/08 Sat
- Feile Rince Tucson - aka Tucson Feis -- Elizabeth A. Lopez (Betsy), Co-Chair Feile Rince Tucson, 16:24:05 05/09/08 Fri [1]
The schedule is up on Feisworx and our website www.tucsonfeis.com. Wherever permissible competitions were combined or split based on number of competitors to reach the minimum for advancement. Please check your registration as competition numbers for your competitor may have changed.
We are returning to the more service friendly hotel, Holiday Inn at the Airport. It is currently sold out but we do have overflow hotel information on our website.
Catholic Mass at 7:00pm on Saturday evening followed by the DJ by the pool!
Join us for a fun, relaxing weekend!
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- Dress for Sale -- Teresa, 16:02:43 05/09/08 Fri [1]
Just posted on Dance Again (#1853) DIC dress. 1 1/2 years old. Will fit tall dancer (5'7" to 5'8") suitable for prelim or open. Yellow satin bodice with yellow and orange watercolor lace overlay. Skirt is white with turquoise sequin insets. Great stage presence. For more info and measurements check out Dance Again dress #1853. $1400.00 obo.
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- We can't figure out how to put buckles on hard shoes, can anyone explain? -- thanks!, 07:24:21 05/09/08 Fri [2]
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- Tucson Feis-Does anyone know if there will be a wig vendor (or two) at the feis next weekend? -- thanks!, 19:11:57 05/08/08 Thu [2]
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- Did any WR dancers make it into the shows? like River Dance, Lord of the Dance etc -- Hope to see them, 18:32:12 05/08/08 Thu [5]
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- Will teams need to qualify to dance a Worlds this year? I know they have not needed to qualify in the past. However, I heard this may change with Worlds in the US. -- Have you heard anything?, 16:02:35 05/08/08 Thu [27]
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- Teacher said it will be discussed at meeting before Nationals. (NT) -- I wonder too, 18:10:23 05/08/08 Thu
- So just because I can sign up, then I can go? Where is the sense of accomplishment in that? The Worlds is not a recital for the whole country to participate in. It is the top, climbed with talent, sweat , acheivement & sacrifice. You don't get to go because it makes you feel good about yourself, Go shopping if that's what you need (NT) -- hard work & acheivment, 11:34:04 05/09/08 Fri
- Everyone that qualifes, even if barely hanging by a thread qualify should be allowed to be there. For those of you who might be embarrassed...omg! Historically, o/s audiences would've been embarrassed each and every year then right? Have we made fools of ourselves spending the big bucks going o/s when all along some of us were just 'embarrassing' others? (NT) -- a bit pompous?, 11:52:29 05/09/08 Fri
- I wonder if there's a correlation between the opinion about go to Worlds/don't go to Worlds and political affiliation. (NT) -- ??, 14:11:37 05/09/08 Fri
- Oireachtas questions -- No name, 12:42:50 05/08/08 Thu [6]
I know that the dates and location of the Oireachtas are available at this point. Is there a schedule of any sort available yet? Are there typically 'feis rate' rooms at the facility available? When do they open up? With air fares going up so quickly I'd like to get planning.
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- I'm looking to buy from someone the Feb. 2008 IDM issue.My daughter is in it and it is sold out on the IDM website.THANK YOU! -- day late mom, 10:51:38 05/08/08 Thu [2]
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- Looking for a longer wig for our petite/slim U10 PC dancer - is there something that's long but not too full/heavy? -- Thanks!, 10:27:14 05/08/08 Thu [21]
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- Bumping the dance floor topic back up. -- Clueless in So. Cal., 09:23:07 05/08/08 Thu [7]
Someone mentioned buying foam mats at the auto parts store to put under plywood dance floor. I can't find anything like that. Is this what is used?
http://www.getrung.com/10mm.html
Where do you buy foam padding? What thicknss is needed? Is carpet padding sufficient? Which auto parts store carrys it? Help.
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- My OC dancer wants to take some ballroom dancing lessons. Anyone know anywhere iin the SF area?? -- too much dancing with the stars, 20:52:26 05/07/08 Wed [4]
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- Shopping DA there's a dm in AU by the name of Skotniki, her work is amazing, up to date and reasonably priced. This got me thinking about dm's out there who can produce top quality dresses without all the fuss or stress. In addition, -- your thoughts?, 18:10:44 05/07/08 Wed [17]
the many dm's right here in the wr who seem to also be creating works of art for our girls to look and feel fabulous at a fraction of the cost of what the big name dm's offer.
My point question and thought is, how can anyone tell the difference between an expensive "top" dm name dress vs. the wonderfully talented women--all over the world--dressmakers who contribute to the irish dance culture many of them making it finacially possible for the majority to keep our girls in this activity for so much less money?
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- I have been waiting on a dress over 6 months and it arrived 4' bigger than the measurements sent. I am really MAD about the poor service from this BIG name dressmaker. (NT) -- Disgusted, 19:06:52 05/07/08 Wed
- The Big Names tend to definitely have a certain look and you can tell who made it by the style. Not saying it's any better, but you can spot them. I've altered enough of them to know they are not that fabulous. ED are made better than GD, SR is hit and miss. (NT) -- long time dressmaker, 20:23:08 05/07/08 Wed
- Do some dm's have the same patterns as the overseas dm's? I don't see how anyone could notice the difference. I also applaud our dm's they are wonderful! (NT) -- keep up the good work, 06:44:39 05/08/08 Thu
Mary's work is gorgeous! Wish she were here! (NT) -- fan, 07:27:08 05/08/08 Thu
- We are waiting on one from "overseas", just got it on ebay, w/ low scoop neck, rainbow material, it's going really to stand out! (NT) -- j/k, 08:00:20 05/08/08 Thu
- Big Names simply means big bills. They have large rental spaces, expensive machines, and employees to pay. (NT) -- Love being a sdm!, 08:44:05 05/08/08 Thu
- California Spring Feis - Just a reminder that there are only 2 more days to get a room at the feis rate of $105. Contact the Holiday Inn at 650-873-3550 or 800-Holiday and ask for the Murphy Irish Dancers rate or book online at www.holidayinn.com group code MID. -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 09:27:00 05/07/08 Wed [1]
Some other news - we will have sashes for all first, second and third place prelim champ, open champ and treble reel winners. We will also be announcing all first feis awards in the awards room with the podium. Hope to see everyone in a couple of weeks.
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- Schedule is posted for PNW - thanks Mike and committee for getting it done so early.... -- see y'all there!, 08:07:25 05/07/08 Wed [8]
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OT -- AI tonight! -- fan, 22:21:44 05/06/08 Tue [13]
Did you see what happened to dreadlocks boy? Who'd you vote for?? My prediction: two David's will be the finalists. Ooohhh dont'cha just love competitions? ahahaha
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- Can anyone tell me how to say good luck in Irish? -- Thanks., 21:46:16 05/06/08 Tue [5]
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- Grand Canyon State Feis. Just a reminder that tomorrow May 7 is the cut-off date for the feis rate at the Scottsdale Hilton!! -- GCS Feis Committee, 21:11:03 05/06/08 Tue [1]
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- Music competition Feile Rince Tucson, Friday evening. There is no entry deadline- you can register at the door . Please email me if you would like to enter or need more information. -- Sharon Goldwasser, 12:19:20 05/06/08 Tue [1]
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- anything new going on or is my computer just really slow -- ??, 12:09:27 05/06/08 Tue [4]
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- Which hard shoes have the black tips (that stay black)? -- saw them and don't know maker, 16:15:22 05/05/08 Mon [3]
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- I know it is early but trying to plan for summer travel. When will the Gold Coast feis details be posted online? Anyone know? -- Thanks so much :), 10:51:55 05/05/08 Mon [4]
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- Does anyone know what the URL is for Tim Allen Photography? I can't find it for the life of me. MONDAYS....UGH! -- Camom, 08:44:34 05/05/08 Mon [3]
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- Still looking for True Black double wig for champ dancer. Any advice is appreciated. -- Mary, 08:37:00 05/05/08 Mon [1]
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- Could some kind soul please outline the steps to effect a transfer and what the TCRGs responsibilities are? -- Thanks!, 08:17:24 05/05/08 Mon [6]
Thought I'd never see the day where I'd need this, so I haven't paid much attention.
An online rule book sure would be nice, wouldn't it?
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- Two things that came to my mind--you are fast approaching the cut off date for competing at O (due to 6 month ban) so if you plan to dance at the O, better hurry up. Also, once decision is made and you contact your old TC, be sure to ask if any additional fees are owed--in writing if possible. They can dely the ban if you owe any money. (NT) -- It must be transfer season., 09:20:10 05/05/08 Mon
- When you join a new school, you give your child(ren)'s name, DOB, former school and $25.00 to Western US Region to new teacher. She mails/Fedex's the transfer to the region and the 6months start on mail date (recommend trackable method). Once the 6 months is up you are free to compete. It is the best time to do it now if the dancer wants to do Oireachtas. (NT) -- TCRG, 10:23:15 05/05/08 Mon
- I copied this for a friend last year - see inside -- good luck, 11:10:42 05/05/08 Mon
- I believe www.irish-dancer.co.uk has an online rule book (NT) -- ., 12:58:32 05/05/08 Mon
- Thanks for all the help. (NT) -- ..., 16:36:56 05/05/08 Mon
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Rince Reno results are up at www.feisinfo.com -- WR Irish dance parent, 06:41:13 05/05/08 Mon [6]
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- ... and thanks to Miriam Blanchette, the Clarks, and all the Blanchette School volunteers for a really nice event! (NT) -- We'll be back next year, 11:14:05 05/05/08 Mon
- What a lovely feis. Everything ran on time; the stages were not slippery, and excellent adjudicators. Large venue if they get more numbers next year. Those fun kid places are 5 min away, arcade and bowling at Grand Sierra and fun at Circus Circus; kids had fun; we dont gamble so we had the kid fun. Hope they have it again next year, would definitely go. (NT) -- thanks to blancette and clarks!, 11:57:40 05/05/08 Mon
- Loved the music - ran on time, great schedule, lots of room. Hope to come to this feis again! (NT) -- anon, 15:45:04 05/05/08 Mon
- Saw the Claddagh Recital in Ventura, CA today just for fun. It was incredible. Wow! They have an unbelievable amount of Oir., Nat., All Irelands, and World placers in teams and solos Great fun numbers too. It was great to see the dancers having a wonderful time enjoying Irish dance. -- Fellow WR dancer, 23:20:23 05/04/08 Sun [2]
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- The Hotel Feis Rate for the Grand Canyon State Feis has been extended. The Feis Rate is still available for Doubles and Kings @ $99 per night. $119 for poolside. The Hotel link is still available through May 7. -- Grand Canyon State Feis Committee, 22:26:40 05/04/08 Sun [7]
If you have trouble getting satisfaction through the site or reservations, call the hotel and ask for Uv. (Pronounced U-V). Please email me at GrandCanyonFeis@gmail.com. Thank you.
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- Which issue of IDM has the Western Region O results from last November? Looking to get a hold of a copy. -- Thanks in advance, 20:24:44 05/04/08 Sun [5]
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- What 's the closest ID school to Victorville, CA that has a kind & friendly TC and welcomes adult students. -- friend moving there this summer, 15:22:50 05/04/08 Sun [10]
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- Nations Capital Feis is open for registration on efeis--Exhibition on Friday at the Capitol, feis on Sat and Sun. Master's class w/ Michael Ryan on Monday. Come see visit our country's beautiful capital and dance too. -- rmom, 10:09:12 05/04/08 Sun [1]
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Where are Worlds pics from Feispix? It's been over a month now. What's the hold up? Sure would've been nice to NOT pay for them already with nothing to show. Tried contacting them with no response. -- !, 07:59:13 05/04/08 Sun [15]
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- The registration date for Tucson Feile Rince was extended to Monday, May 5! -- A couple more days without penalty to register., 20:35:50 05/03/08 Sat [1]
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- Off topic. We are vacationing to Beaver Creek or Copper Mtn, CO area after Nationals. Any suggestions of where to stay? -- thanks, 18:34:59 05/03/08 Sat [6]
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- Feis at the Fair now open on Feisworx!! -- Feis Committee, 17:32:16 05/03/08 Sat [5]
Please join us for the Feis at the Fair in Irvine, June 21st-22nd. All Championships and Adult competitions on Saturday. All First Feis through Prizewinner on Sunday. Hotel venue 10 minutes from fair grounds: Holiday Inn, Costa Mesa (714) 557-3000- feis rate $89. Check syllabus for fun, new specials. Hope to see you there!
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- California Spring Feis - Tentative Schedule. I am posting this tentative schedule to help everyone make plans, but please understand this is not a guaranteed schedule as entries are still open. See inside replies. -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 07:02:48 05/03/08 Sat [5]
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- Feis at the Fair -- WR mom/dancer, 22:19:20 05/02/08 Fri [5]
Any news on when they will be posting a syllabus? Right now, I just want to know which day(s) my dancers would be scheduled for. Thank you!
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- California Springs -- Meg (tired), 21:48:31 05/02/08 Fri [4]
Does anyone have any information about U14 Novice timeframe for this feis. I am trying to get a flight. A couple of hour difference can mean a great difference on the price of the flight.
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- What age groups are dancing on which day for the Kennelly feis in June? I couldn't find the info on the syllabus. -- CA Mom, 21:23:31 05/02/08 Fri [2]
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- PNW Championship Feis -- wnwmom (?), 00:33:48 05/01/08 Thu [7]
Anyone one know if they might possibly split some of the Prizewinner groups for the Comerford feis in Seattle in May? They have odd years (U7, U9, U11) for the younger kids and some of the groups are quite large (>25). Is there a reason for this type of grouping? Just wondering....Thanks.
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- Re the group sizes, please refer to Rince Reno post below, and thank goodness Voy is back on line (NT) -- Yeehaw!, 18:35:27 05/02/08 Fri
- Splits are being considered, especially for the U13 and 15&O PW competitions, and some of the special competitions as well. (NT) -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 20:17:21 05/02/08 Fri
- I know a lot of these kids are used to the large groups. My daughter (U11) dances in groups larger than 30 in Canada in PW that are U11 & U12 combined. I don't think they split there until you get to 40. I know it is harder to get placement and 1st in the larger groups, but for consistency and helping them be prepared for prelims - the larger groups aren't all bad! (NT) -- Mom, 08:23:50 05/04/08 Sun
- Mike, thank you for responding to the OP. Sure is nice to know that the feis chairman cares. And that you are already working on the schedule. (NT) -- See you in 2 weeks., 21:16:18 05/04/08 Sun
- Looking for a reasonably priced, beautiful novice/ prizewinner dress? Shimmery pink Colorweaver dress newly posted on Dance Again #1171 B. Priced to sell at $550. -- seller, 16:20:29 04/30/08 Wed [1]
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- California Spring Feis - Update. -- Kimberly - Feis Co-chair, 13:13:49 04/30/08 Wed [1]
As surprising as this may sound, considering I don't have anything else on my mind, I made a mistake last time I posted. I said that registration without a late fee was until May 10, when actually it states May 2 on feisworx. So we are extending the deadline for entry without late fee to May 12.
The hotel block for feis rooms will remain open at the Holiday Inn until May 9. The block at the Four Points is already full, but as I have mentioned before, the Holiday Inn is REALLY nice.
We encourage everyone to enter the art contest too, as we will be giving 2 art baskets as grand prizes rather than trophies. Also, please remember to sign up for figures if you will be doing them.
I have received a few emails asking when particular grades will be dancing on Monday; at this time I do not have an answer, but I will post updates as I know them.
We are really excited about hosting our first feis, and we look forward to welcoming everyone. Tony Comerford has ordered our beautiful trophies, we will have a podium for all championships and specials, Marley on all stages, raffle baskets, lots of vendors, and dancer friendly food. We can't wait to see you, it's going to be a great time!
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- Don’t Forget To Save The Date! -- Portland Feis Committee, 12:09:34 04/30/08 Wed [2]
Don’t Forget To Save The Date!
October 4th & 5th, 2008
We Know It Is Early And You Do Have Many Great Feiseanna Choices Out There, But If You Are Planning Ahead…
Please Join Us In Beautiful (and Maybe Sunny) Portland, Oregon For A Fun Time At The 14th Annual Portland Feis Proudly Sponsored By The Murray School of Irish Dancing.
We Have A New Venue!
The Holiday Inn Portland Airport
Newly remodeled sleeping rooms with new carpet, bedding and furniture in every room!
Feis room rate $96 single or double occupancy
New Schedule!
Saturday, October 4th: All Championships solos/ Champ trophies, New This Year ?Adult solos/ Adult trophies and ALL figures on Saturday>
Sunday, October 5th: Beginner 1-2, Novice, Prizewinner solos and trophies as well as costume trophy specials.
Overseas adjudicators, 50% awards, trophies for all placements in trophy dances, marley stages!
Entries Will Be Open This Summer On www.feisworx.com
Hope You Can Make It To Portland October 4-5!
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Looking for a school for a friend. -- Canadian, 19:22:58 04/29/08 Tue [10]
We live in Canada but a friend has asked me to recommend a school in/near LA. I know everyone will recommend their school as the best but please recommend only if driving time (with traffic) is reasonable for a beginner/advanced beginner. Thanks. Here is what was written to me in terms of ideal location...
We live in Hollywood Hills but Bev Hills is close + we could go to San Fernando Valley.
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- Dance -- -, 18:12:13 04/29/08 Tue [6]
The 'Dancing With the Stars' when they were young:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoMwETKUcjI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL8_FlzLgTQ&feature=related
...what energy.
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- This is nice but it makes appreciate ID so much more. Really our kids are way more talented. Dancing with the stars should do ID and then lets see how (NT) -- talented these stars really are!, 06:47:41 04/30/08 Wed
- I'm not sure why you think "our kids" are more talented? What these kids are doing is very difficult and technical as well... and wow... what endurance. They were great, as are some of the top Irish dancers. But I would say clearly, the kids in these videos spent a lot more time dancing than my O.C. Irish dancer does. (NT) -- different from ID, but impressive., 10:35:28 04/30/08 Wed
- Have you ever taken tap or hip-hop? I definately couldnt do that stuff! --
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- really, you sound a bit biased to me, it's like comparing apples to oranges. Let us know when your much more talented kids will be doing their nationally broadcast weekly show so we can tune in. (NT) -- ., 16:12:47 05/03/08 Sat
- What an ignorant comment from that parent about 'our kids are way more talented'. Honestly, very few children ARE talented, and in ID you actually see a lot of run-of-the-mill children because it's folk-dancing. Of course there are the truly talented that do stand out in the crowd, but most are very average and great that there is a dance forum for them to enjoy. Traditionally most young ballroom dancers have some connection to the legacy through their parents. It takes a lot of skill, but certainly isn't as elite as say, ballet where the field really narrows and does indeed take talent and body type. (NT) -- ., 16:14:45 05/05/08 Mon
- Just saw that Rince Reno is requiring all competitors to provide an insurance waiver. Login into Feis Productions and print out the form. Lets all get this done ahead of time and help out the people checking us in at the feis! -- See ya there!, 14:29:47 04/29/08 Tue [8]
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- ....very interesting (NT) -- ., 17:14:55 04/29/08 Tue
- I remember back in the day wreally how many people when Celtic Gold did this. Really how many times has a parent sued someone regarding the feis (NT) -- common this is ridiculous, 06:51:42 04/30/08 Wed
- That's sad. (NT) -- period., 10:36:18 04/30/08 Wed
- Why don't they just put some wording in the registration, like "by signing up for this feis, the registrant holds Rince Reno harmless for any injuries, accidents, (fill in whatever) during competition. " Doesn't the facility have insurance for their venue? If you trip or fall at the conference center, wouldn't they have liability??? (NT) -- A simpler way, 11:54:25 04/30/08 Wed
- Whatever, all I know is if you want to dance, you have to sign. Not really such a big deal to print out a piece of paper, sign it and take to the venue. Sounds to me like they tried to obtain insurance without this, but didn't have any luck. (NT) -- I'm happy to sign if it is needed. :), 19:54:58 05/02/08 Fri
- It looks like this is a standard form required by the venue. (NT) -- --, 09:12:35 05/03/08 Sat
- Toe Stands at Prelim level -- SoCal mom, 13:56:34 04/29/08 Tue [9]
Is it possible to place well, maybe even win, in a prelim competition if you do not have toe stands/walks/etc in your dances? DD's podiatrist is encouraging her to limit/omit toes because of problems she is experiencing with her arch due to her foot structure. She hates the idea of having to take them out, but knows she should so she can keep on dancing without compromising foot health. Thanks.
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- About two years ago I suffered from stress fractures in my feet, and when i came back toes weren't an option for me. -- more, 14:05:35 04/29/08 Tue
- Wouldn't the answer depend on the competition? If they are all exactly as good and toe walks are considered "advanced", wouldn't that put the girl doing the toe walk ahead? I would suggest you follow your doctor's advice. That is what your insurance company is paying for. Besides, if you don't and she is injured, it could end her time in ID (NT) -- Make right what you can..., 17:06:38 04/29/08 Tue
- I won not only one, but two prelim competitions without any toe stands in my heavy dance, and only a few in my set ( and believe me, the toe stands didn't win me in my set). You want to win in prelims, have perfect technique. Toe stands have nothing to do with that (and I love doing them and am actually quite good atthem) -- !, 17:48:10 04/29/08 Tue
- Yes, it is ABSOLUTELY possible. Open dancers in our school have won 1st going back to their original entry level set. I am talking some of the oldest, hardest age groups. The perfect performance wins the prize. (NT) -- x, 10:42:35 05/05/08 Mon
- Oireachtas -- mom, 10:58:06 04/29/08 Tue [3]
I understand the O is in Phoenix this year. What is the venue and when do reservations open, been away for awhile.
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- Advice needed for dance floor. We are putting a wood floor in our garage for dancer to practice. Is there any plans or instructions on-line? We are hoping we will still be able to park our car in the garage when dancer isn't practicing. Thank you for any info you may offer! -- Trying to make Hubby and Dancer both happy:), 08:28:09 04/29/08 Tue [10]
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- If you are considering the Grand Canyon State Feis in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona on June 1st....remember the cut off date for the feis rate at the Hilton Resort will be May 30. -- GCS Feis Committee, 07:02:34 04/29/08 Tue [7]
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- Cleary St. Ambrose Feis -- Thank you, Cleary School!, 21:40:49 04/28/08 Mon [8]
I know there is a post about this already, but I just wanted to express further appreciation to the Cleary school for giving us another feis in the WR. We had a wonderful time and so did ALL the families we know. This is a huge undertaking and we are so grateful to this school for putting this on twice in one year. The St. Ambrose Feis has always been one of our VERY favorites and we hope that the spring feis will be on again next year. We will definitely continue to support both! Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication.
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- ditto to that!!! Thank you Ms. Cleary and Cleary parent volunteers! (NT) -- me, 21:46:43 04/28/08 Mon
- And thanks to them, and other feisanna, who bring in judges that you might see judging a major competition. It helps get our kids some exposure that they might not have otherwise. That's why I like to see the judges list before we sign up. (NT) -- sd mum, 06:59:38 04/29/08 Tue
- Agree. This is one of my favorite venues--the ballrooms are nice and big. Everyone had a chair and plenty of room to spread out. (NT) -- Ahhhh., 07:39:05 04/29/08 Tue
- We were very impressed with such a well run feis and so many friendly families. It was a joy! (NT) -- We hope to come back next year:) Thank you!, 08:35:11 04/29/08 Tue
- Yes, thank you. It is so wonderful to have new feisanna added. We don't have a lot in this area so we are so grateful for the new ones. (NT) -- THANK YOU CLEARY!, 08:37:26 04/29/08 Tue
- Thank you M. Cleary! We know it was a struggle to even get the venue. It was a wonderful feis. We loved it. We also appreciated the International Judges. We will spread the word and (NT) -- we will be back!!!, 09:01:36 04/29/08 Tue
- Same here - had a wonderful time! Thanks to all the volunteers. (NT) -- will be back for sure!, 14:55:19 04/29/08 Tue
- Rules for changing schools -- Just wondering, 19:32:43 04/28/08 Mon [20]
If a dancer qualifies for Worlds at Nationals and then changes schools can that dancer still go to Worlds after the 6 month waiting period?
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- Your qualification for Worlds goes with the school you were with......transfer - lose qualification (NT) -- -, 19:51:24 04/28/08 Mon
- Read the Rules - Ask TC - you loose qualification (NT) -- -, 22:30:22 04/28/08 Mon
- In other words, it is almost too late to transfer....6 months before O? -- tough choice, 06:05:02 04/29/08 Tue
- Qualify for worlds at Nan's this year. Switch schools. Miss the O, it doesn't matter--you qualifed already. Get your 6-month suspension started and voila! Go to worlds next year with your new school. (NT) -- good luck!, 06:22:13 04/29/08 Tue
- Wouldn't it be nice if there was someone at the regional level who could be emailed to answer "rule" questions and be relied on for a dependable answer? Better yet, an online rule book that everyone could access? I know, I know, if wishes were horses (NT) -- beggers would ride., 14:10:48 04/29/08 Tue
- You would have to transfer by mid May to dance at the O in Nov and qualify for Worlds, you have to dance at Worlds with the school you qualified with (NT) -- wr, 17:40:12 04/29/08 Tue
- There is someone at regional level to answer your questions!
