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• At the Pacific Northwest feis, how did an Open U17 dancer place in the hardshoe of her own competition, but the set & overall result of the age group above her (U19)? -- Really confused, 20:08:54 03/09/13 Sat [34]
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  • I noticed that too - what's up with that? (NT) -- curious, 20:25:01 03/09/13 Sat
  • The dancer got sick after her first round and missed the light round. She was allowed to redance in the u19 age group to get practice. (NT) -- At feis, 22:00:25 03/09/13 Sat
    • If you are just in it to get practice, why did they place her? If you miss your round - you are out. I can see letting her dance for practice - but then she shouldn't be included in the placements since she was disqualified from her own age group (NT) -- --, 14:03:47 03/11/13 Mon
      • Compassion? -- Mom, 14:17:42 03/11/13 Mon
      • My daughter was in this group and don't think that anyone minded that she was allowed to dance up. Really not a big deal . (NT) -- Shelly, 14:56:47 03/11/13 Mon
      • Looks like judges took it into consideration when scoring her. Plus Tony had cleared it so don't think anyone minded. (NT) -- -, 15:16:00 03/11/13 Mon
        • I watched the comp, and I think she was placed correctly. I don't think any marks were taken off. (NT) -- JMHO, 18:01:48 03/11/13 Mon
      • As long as she didn't place in the overall, I don't see the problem. Solo marks are just little extra treats anyway. (NT) -- not a biggie., 15:48:32 03/11/13 Mon
        • She was placed in the overall in U19. I think the real issue is that she competed in two different competitions. If you start 1 competition and withdraw, then you should not be able to dance a different competition on the same day. It sets a bad precedent. I can see certain dancers being unhappy with their first round and then withdrawing from that comp so they can dance in the older age group later in the day. (NT) -- .., 17:44:09 03/11/13 Mon
          • OMG, so if this happened tp youre child????? (NT) -- good decision by committee & ADs., 15:25:16 03/14/13 Thu
      • If she danced up and competed in all 3 rounds, why shouldn't she place? (NT) -- What's the big deal?, 16:31:28 03/11/13 Mon
        • The big deal is that she started in one comp, withdrew, and then danced and placed in a different comp on the same day. I know lots of dancers that would love to do that, but it's not allowed (NT) -- .., 17:46:45 03/11/13 Mon
          • oh for goodness sakes - the dancer was ill in the morning, Tony offered her the opportunity to dance up if she was up to it - if this ever happens to you hopefully you will have the same opportunity (NT) -- compassion is right, 08:11:56 03/12/13 Tue
  • who would just "notice" this in the results anyway? unless they had an issue with this to begin with. 1Personally I think it is nice, and I would love it if when the time ever comes my DD would be shown compassion as well. (NT) -- **, 08:42:32 03/12/13 Tue
    • Was the dancer really sick or not dancing well? That is a hard age group! (NT) -- Maybe pulled for a reason?, 09:22:04 03/12/13 Tue
      • so U19 is not hard then? (NT) -- sore grapes perhaps??, 09:24:22 03/12/13 Tue
        • oops should say sour! (NT) -- **, 09:26:23 03/12/13 Tue
          • I think its a fair question and not sour. How is a dancer too sick to compete in their competition but is somehow better for the very next competition? I am assuming it was the next comp and not a different day? (NT) -- If your sick your sick!, 11:00:45 03/12/13 Tue
            • Maybe she had an asthma attack... I've seen that happen a lot. Dancer starts a round, has an attack that puts her out for about an hour, but after that's she's fine. It could have been a dizzy spell, an allergic reaction, something she ate that disagreed with her...the list is actually quite long. (NT) -- ..., 14:06:17 03/12/13 Tue
            • It's you're, not your. (NT) -- ., 18:05:33 03/12/13 Tue
            • It wasn't right after. It was at least two hours after. MH got sick after her first round and wasn't able to dance. I think it was wonderful that Tony and the judges allowed her to dance in the next competition. She danced all three rounds of the next competition, as did all other competitors, and therefore deserved to receive marks for all three rounds. (NT) -- just let her be, 08:31:15 03/14/13 Thu
  • The dancer everyone is discussing is a lovely young woman, and has always shown true sportsmanship at every competition I have had the pleasure to watch her dance. For any of you to suggest motives otherwise do not know her or her family. I am appalled that people are allowed to disparage anyone anonymously on this board and wonder how you would feel if your daughter was being discussed similarly. If no one at the feis had any problems with the situation, then you all need to let it go. (NT) -- ID Mom, 11:01:15 03/12/13 Tue
    • I agree with above but I dont know the dancer in question. I think its a rule question and it doesnt seem to be a personal attack! (NT) -- Most people were not there!, 11:16:28 03/12/13 Tue
      • Tony and the Judges were well informed as to what was going on - noone had an issue with the situation - let her be and (NT) -- move on!, 11:30:16 03/12/13 Tue
        • Agree, also this was an OC comp, so it is not as if anyone missed a chance to move up. This dancer was not from the host school so it wasn't an issue of favoritism. (NT) -- Let it go, 11:59:43 03/12/13 Tue
      • I could understand your frustration if it were a major, but it is just a feis which for oc's is really just for practice and to get the judges feedback. (NT) -- ., 18:10:10 03/12/13 Tue
      • It is always a personal attack by selfish people that think of no one but them selves. This is a very vocal loud minority in Irish Dance luckily. If they had a problem they should ave protested on the day but they are cowards and post on here instead! (NT) -- Shame on you!, 10:47:19 03/13/13 Wed
        • agree with OP -- dancer, 09:55:13 03/14/13 Thu
          • My daughter is in the Senior ladies open champ, and I would say that the difference between getting, say, 6th (and placing) and 7th (and not placing) is really NOT that big of a deal to Open Champs of this age group. (more) -- x, 11:39:05 03/14/13 Thu
          • Have you no compassion? Are you so hung up on winning that nothing else matters? You do not know the circumstance. You need to get out of dancing and start trying to be a human being. (NT) -- You are a sad case.Get some help!, 14:14:07 03/14/13 Thu
            • I agree with post above! Its not a personal attack! Most don't know who the dancer is or even care! It is about the rules! I have seen many dancers pull out because they are sick! That is the way it goes! If your sick and can't dance you leave! I am sure it did matter to the dancer who didnt place because of this dancer. (NT) -- Why bend the rules for some?, 15:01:34 03/15/13 Fri
              • Was there someone else too ill to fnish their original comp that they did not allow this for? Very kind of Tony and the feis to allow so close to worlds. It should not be just about placing at that age and in open unless you have an axe to grind about not placing. (NT) -- ?, 19:04:51 03/15/13 Fri
  • Wow what has happened to our society? You do not know the circumstances a decision was made by those in power so leave it alone and preferably don't attend this Feis as if you have that harsh attitude no one wants to see you! (NT) -- Take a pill., 15:45:30 03/15/13 Fri

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• Does anyone know of a dress maker willing to rent out dresses? -- thx, 18:37:26 03/08/13 Fri [2]
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  • in what state? (NT) -- denver dancer, 06:43:17 03/10/13 Sun

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• Hi -- ??, 18:30:05 03/08/13 Fri [4]
  Does anyone have a solo dress available for loan on the 16th of March? We just sold ares and need one for a performance.
  

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  • *ours (NT) -- OP, 18:37:54 03/08/13 Fri
  • About what size/age? (NT) -- we have one for slender 5'5" girl, 12:38:33 03/09/13 Sat
  • That is exactly what we need! Here is my email in my name (NT) -- Judy, 14:35:50 03/09/13 Sat

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• Is there any other e-mail Feis Info uses besides info @ feisinfo.com? -- MAID, 17:57:22 03/08/13 Fri [2]
  Thanks
  

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  • Type feis info into the URL instead of copying and pasting and you should be able to get their email address to work (NT) -- ., 09:24:59 03/09/13 Sat

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• Is there an updated website regarding info on 2013 Great Britains? -- D, 17:33:54 03/08/13 Fri [1]
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• Join us for the 52nd Annual Detroit International Feis - Saturday, June 1, 2013. Registration is open on Feisworx. -- Detroit International Feis Committee, 15:39:08 03/08/13 Fri [1]
  We are planning an exciting feis again this year. Here are some of the events planned:
  
  Grade Exams on Friday evening
  
  Unique Preliminary and Open Championship prizes including sashes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
  
  PC and OC will dance hard shoe first
  
  Sheila O’Kennedy Memorial Trophy Dance Off
  
  AOH Novice and Open Traditional Set Dance Off
  
  Novice and Open Special Reel and Hornpipe Competitions (enter day of feis) – Trophy and sash awarded to winner, medals up to fifth place.
  
  Adult Novice and Open Prizewinner dancers can now compete in hard shoe dances using traditional or Oireachtas (slow) speeds!
  
  Air conditioned, roomy venue with camping (designated areas, not in restaurant area)
  
  Free wi-fi, free parking, family friendly food choices, adult-friendly beverage selection
  
  Variety of vendors
  Dress Sale Racks
  Changing Rooms
  

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• Program for PNW ID Championships Feis this weekend is now posted online at tonycomerford.com. Hopefully it will soon be posted on FeisWorx as well. -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 16:11:33 03/07/13 Thu [6]
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  • If you decide to print the program, you can save FeisWorx some bandwidth by printing it from the Comerford website. (NT) -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 20:53:34 03/07/13 Thu
  • Mike...this is brilliant! Always wanted to do this when I was a feis organizer....saves you time and money and attendees can have the program early! (NT) -- Have a great feis!, 06:32:02 03/08/13 Fri
    • Thanks, but not our idea. We're just copying Van-Eire! (NT) -- Mike, 08:01:36 03/08/13 Fri
  • Love this too. I do have a logistical question though. I know people used to raise money through ad procurements (business & family). Is this going away - or do you still raise money for non printed programs? So much to running a feis! (NT) -- Mom, 16:12:45 03/08/13 Fri
    • Good question. We still sell advertising, but not as much. We posted blown-up ads around the venue. We are learning by trial and error, but online programs are here to stay. (NT) -- Mike, 21:39:55 03/13/13 Wed

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• First Worlds this year. Do you full out practice the day before? How long before the comp do you arrive? Should i plan like nationals? -- Traveling all day 2 days before comp., 15:58:33 03/07/13 Thu [3]
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  • If you did well at NANs, you should prepare the same way for Worlds. (NT) -- Good luck to you :), 16:37:07 03/07/13 Thu
  • My dd usually broke her practice sessions up into two shorter ones the day before rather than one long one. (NT) -- very individual process, 20:35:48 03/07/13 Thu

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• Is it true that for All Ireland's round 1 will be a traditional set, round 2 will be either slip jig or reel, and round 3 will be a set of your choice? -- Dancer, 12:21:40 03/07/13 Thu [9]
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  • That is exactly what the Syllabus says on the CLRG website (NT) -- crazy, 12:38:45 03/07/13 Thu
    • Yes not crazy dd is really looking forwards to it (NT) -- cant wait, 12:55:01 03/07/13 Thu
  • i am with crazy, a month before Oireachtas, working on 2 soft shoes, a traditional set most have danced since they were ten, lost my money and registration (NT) -- crazy2, 13:42:13 03/07/13 Thu
    • Most Irish and UK dancers always have 2 soft shoe dances ready to go at champ level they also practise 2 sets most of the time (NT) -- tj, 18:49:46 03/07/13 Thu
  • What a bummer -- wishing it were different, 19:04:16 03/07/13 Thu
  • I'm confused, after reading these comments. Will the dancers know ahead of time which soft shoe dance they will be performing? (NT) -- Dancer, 20:24:43 03/07/13 Thu
    • No dont think so they are told on day (NT) -- xx, 21:22:55 03/07/13 Thu
  • When will we know what day each age group dances? Need to plan ahead (NT) -- D, 11:01:55 03/08/13 Fri

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• What is the airport to fly into for NANs, LAX or long beach? -- none, 10:37:23 03/07/13 Thu [5]
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  • LAX if lower cost than flying into SNA (John Wayne) also taking into consideration travel time (which can vary as traffic gets very busy) from LAX and cost (NT) -- Canadian Mom, 10:41:45 03/07/13 Thu
  • SNA (John Wayne) is physically the closest to NANs, but depending on where you are coming from, it may be cheaper for you to fly into LAX or Long Beach. You need to weigh factors of longer travel from airport, airfare, convenience, etc. For us, flying in on Southwest, SNA is the best choice. (NT) -- hth, 14:57:46 03/07/13 Thu
  • Between LAX and Long Beach, if price is similar, would definitely choose Long Beach (NT) -- Orange County resident, 15:37:23 03/07/13 Thu
  • Long Beach and John Wayne airports are equidistant to Disneyland. I prefer Long Beach. (NT) -- Lived in Anaheim a few years., 06:20:30 03/08/13 Fri

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• Oregon State Championships Feis 2013 -- pdx, 09:06:16 03/07/13 Thu [3]
  I know that we are a little ways off but does anyone know what the dates of the Oregon State Championship Feis (Yeates) is for this year? Trying to plan around other commitments. Thanks!
  

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  • Here is the info that is currently on the NAFC feis schedule -- hth, 09:34:25 03/07/13 Thu
  • Dang, that is my conflict weekend. But thanks for your help! (NT) -- pdx, 12:05:58 03/07/13 Thu

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• Fine Artist Shannon Kincaid is looking for more photographs to work from in order to finish her fine art book entitled, The Art of Irish Dancing. It is her hope that the book will illustrate the dailyness of life as an Irish dancer. The practice and preparation, ups and downs, gigs and shows and the overall journey to being an Irish dancer. -- The Art of Irish Dancing, 08:34:34 03/06/13 Wed [3]
  If you or anyone you know has any great dancing photographs (action shots, stretching, side stage, awards, practicing, gigs etc) and are interested in being featured in a Fine Art book please email them to: Art@ShannonKincaid.com
  
  The photographs should be candid and natural-- it's best when the people don't even know the photograph is being taken. To get a better idea feel free to visit:
  
  http://www.shannonkincaid.com/index.php?mact=Album,,default,1&albumid=10&returnid=106&page=106
  
  Thank you!!
  

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  • Now we can redeem ourselves from the garish photos shared 'round the world with Gavin and his dancer dressed like Easter chicks in yellow. -- That's not my ID world!, 11:54:23 03/06/13 Wed
  • lovely! I love them! (NT) -- dancing Mom, 17:09:00 03/07/13 Thu

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• Thank you to everyone who entered the "Funniest Dance Story" contest at FeisDresses.com! -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 05:23:03 03/06/13 Wed [1]
  You can now see the top entries and our winner on the feisdresses.com website. Our winner will receive a fleece jacket. It was fun to read all of the entries!
  

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• Dance For Life Feis Question. Does anyone know what day -- the champs dance? prelims and opens :-) thanks, 20:23:51 03/05/13 Tue [7]
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  • Schedule is up on Feisworx. (NT) -- :), 07:13:56 03/06/13 Wed
    • Was thinking of the wrong feis...SORRY! (NT) -- Don't know the answer :(, 07:16:06 03/06/13 Wed
  • My beginner/novice dd danced on Saturday last year and we got to watch some 17-18 yo open champs before she danced. No idea if all open champs were that day though. There were two ballrooms. (NT) -- hth, 08:45:05 03/06/13 Wed
  • open champs were saturday. (NT) -- :), 09:48:34 03/06/13 Wed
  • Last year all open champs on Sat. Prelim up through U12 Sat. Older prelims on Sunday. (NT) -- ..., 13:23:44 03/06/13 Wed
    • thanks. Southwest has sales (NT) -- will book flights today, 15:10:17 03/06/13 Wed

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• Trying to decide who to go with for my DD's new dress for NANs: Elevations, Gavin or Local. Need to make a decision ASAP. -- Would appreciate comments, but no bashing please! Thanks, 11:27:39 03/05/13 Tue [17]
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  • M y dd has had every one of her dresses made by Craggane. Half the price of most dm's, terrific fit, fantastic construction, and amazing looking. Usually for $1500 to $2000 fully stoned. (NT) -- Craggane Designs, 14:09:10 03/05/13 Tue
    • Sorry but $1500-2000 is hardly half the price, and personally I don't think those dresses have the wow factor on stage. (NT) -- JMHO, 15:53:42 03/05/13 Tue
      • I agree that the price is not that great. We got our Shauna Sheils dress for $1600 this year (NT) -- --, 06:18:22 03/06/13 Wed
        • I disagree with you both. I'm not a fan of Shiels and think that $1500-$2000 is reasonable. Gavin's start at $2500 without stones. (NT) -- .s., 13:22:01 03/06/13 Wed
          • I agree that $1500-2000 is reasonable for a fantastic dress, but I don't think the Craggane dresses are worth that much. Gavin dresses are based on the GBP, so the price varies depending on the exchange rate, but it is usually less than $2500 without stones. (NT) -- .., 16:23:40 03/06/13 Wed
  • If you are located in Colorado, Terri Epperson makes beautiful dresses at reasonable rates. She has been sewing Irish dance dresses for almost 20 years. We have had great service (NT) -- from her., 14:09:31 03/05/13 Tue
  • Each has a different quality. JMVHO: Elevations are pretty, Gavins are fierce. (NT) -- what do you want to convey?, 15:45:13 03/05/13 Tue
  • I like my Dd ' s Gavin dress. We did our own stones. (NT) -- so very reasonable price. Elevation is also great., 17:07:16 03/05/13 Tue
  • You probably can't get a Gavin or an Elevation by NANs (NT) -- Just sayin, 17:33:08 03/05/13 Tue
    • Gavin was still taking orders for Worlds at All Scotlands. I am sure you can get Gavin or Elevations for NANs - but you should make up your mind soon (NT) -- jmho, 21:52:01 03/05/13 Tue
  • I would try Siopa Rince, they have been offering a reduced price, so they may not be as busy. Gorgeous, unusual dresses, amazing quality.DD has had 4 of them over the years. (NT) -- Our experience, 18:30:35 03/05/13 Tue
  • enter the Elevation dress raffle, bargain at Ł10 for a Ł1000 dress if you win !!!! the website is (NT) -- http://carsonkennedy.wix.com/carsonkennedyfeis, 06:48:28 03/06/13 Wed
    • Thanks for the tip. I did enter the raffle. DD wants to go with Elevations - especially since a friend of ours just received her dress from them for worlds and it is incredible! Thanks ! (NT) -- OP, 07:33:38 03/06/13 Wed
  • my daughter got a taylor dress from dublin last april they were great to work with and i ordered in february got on may (NT) -- idmom, 16:45:30 03/06/13 Wed
  • Where did you see reduced price for SR dresses? We would like to try one of them. (NT) -- Thanks, 11:10:02 03/08/13 Fri
  • Just wondering. What does your TC say? Many schools have specific dress makers for their dancers. Might want to start there and ask your TC, before (NT) -- asking here, 19:06:13 03/09/13 Sat

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• Does Anyone know if there is going to any live commentary or where we can follow our Dance Friends at Worlds! -- Thanks for any information, 11:21:11 03/05/13 Tue [1]
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• New kick pants for sale $8. Aprroximately 200 briefs left, must sell!! -- Ghillies Galore, 10:18:37 03/05/13 Tue [5]
  I am downsizing and will be selling shoes and various shoe items only. Kick pants and all solo earrings for sale. I will pay the shipping!! Make me an offer for everything!
  

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  • Have you contacted any vendors who might be interested in buying? Also, can you list your items in more detail - colors, sizes, styles,etc.? (NT) -- Reseller, 12:38:05 03/05/13 Tue
  • Capezio, Darbo, Danskin all top quality, anti wicking material. -- GG, 17:23:53 03/05/13 Tue
    • Not "anti wicking" meant to type, "wicking material". Very comfortable kick pants. (NT) -- GG, 17:27:05 03/05/13 Tue
  • All sizes and many colors. Black, purple, blue, red, green, maroon, etc. (NT) -- GG, 17:29:50 03/05/13 Tue

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• Stunning little Siopa Rince dress for sale age 7-9 -- email, 07:45:29 03/05/13 Tue [1]
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• Win a brand new ELEVATION dress by entering the Carson Kennedy Raffle 2013. Tickets only Ł10. Worth Ł1000. Enter via PayPal at the website -- open worldwide! -- http://carsonkennedy.wix.com/carsonkennedyfeis, 03:15:07 03/05/13 Tue [1]
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• Is there a lost and found for the O'Conner Feis, lost a crown on Sunday in the lobby. -- Sad, 15:18:31 03/04/13 Mon [4]
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  • Lost Soft Shoes- -- Cameron at IDM, 17:32:19 03/04/13 Mon
  • There was a lost and found. You may have more success if you contact the O'Connor school directly rather than using the boards. Contact info is available at the school website at http://www.oconnorschool.com/ (NT) -- HTH, 09:14:11 03/05/13 Tue
  • Thanks - Did Both and received a quick reply -- CC, 19:54:19 03/05/13 Tue

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• 1yr old Gavin Dress $900 -- Lindsay (1yr old Gavin Dress $900), 08:50:02 03/04/13 Mon [1]
  Selling my 11 year old daughters Gavin Doherty dress. 1 year old brand new condition. White top with green detailing and copper skirt. Asking $900 Canadian. Please email for pictures and more info.
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• Thanks to O Connor school for another great feis! great volunteers, trophies/glass etc, lots of dancers but didnt run to far behind -- Thanks, 07:37:40 03/04/13 Mon [6]
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  • I second that! Extra kudos and thanks to the volunteers at the registration table, who actually found me in the ballroom to tell me when my dancer's awards were after I had asked for some assistance understanding the schedule for results. So very, very kind, warm, and helpful! (NT) -- Also loved the chalkboard for awards alerts!, 08:36:34 03/04/13 Mon
  • We really enjoyed our weekend and were happy to support a local feis! (NT) -- :), 11:28:13 03/04/13 Mon
  • Lots of specific comments from champ judges! Thanks. Well run. Last awards Sat were pretty late, but not a huge deal. (NT) -- Stella, 11:47:17 03/04/13 Mon
  • GREAT FEIS! Thank you for all the hard work and effort. It was a wonderful feis! (NT) -- The trophies were stunning... WOW!, 12:13:15 03/06/13 Wed
  • Another great event from Bella and the O'Conner families. We had a wonderful time. Thanks to all. (NT) -- !, 14:25:18 03/06/13 Wed

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• ♫ 3 Rounds for $3 Special! ♫ -- Mark Arrington, 06:32:10 03/04/13 Mon [1]
  This includes a soft shoe and hard shoe dance once-through from my CD "Champtrax", and a set dance at any speed, including Vanishing Lake, Charlady, and Planxty Hugh O'Donnell. The soft and hard shoe tunes are the number of bars for OC/PC dancers, so it’s great for practicing beginning and endings. When you go to check out (www.markarringtonmusic.com) you will be able to type in the ones you need.
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• Is there really on one Feis in North and South CA before Nationals? -- a lot of expensive travel for these families..., 14:34:46 03/03/13 Sun [1]
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• Any results for the Westlake feis? -- ty, 18:54:43 03/02/13 Sat [27]
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  • Lucy Rose Rodriguez (BFOC) won Prelim U8 (NT) -- Welcome to Open Lucy!, 23:01:21 03/02/13 Sat
    • Awesome job LRR!! You're a doll. hugs to your family! (NT) -- SR, 14:18:40 03/03/13 Sun
  • Huge congrats to little Lucy R who moved to Open today in u9 Prelim! -- Fan, 23:06:37 03/02/13 Sat
    • Finally enough dancers to move up! Good job Q-T-pie. (NT) -- Can you say worlds '14?, 14:23:51 03/03/13 Sun
      • She wishes! She's only 7yrs- need to be 10yrs for Worlds..so why she went to Scotland... (NT) -- Great way to represent the WR placing 15th overseas!!, 09:52:17 03/04/13 Mon
        • According to Feis Results.com, she did not place at all in Girls U9. You must be referring to Prelim Girls U9. Different comp, as I understand it. (NT) -- correction, 17:42:26 03/05/13 Tue
          • That's because she competed and placed in the U8 comp! Check feisresults (NT) -- Correction, 17:52:38 03/05/13 Tue
          • You are confused dear. Check results again. (NT) -- S, 07:49:45 03/06/13 Wed
            • Actually, not confused at all, dear!! I am talking about U9!! -- check U9 again yourself! more, 08:25:31 03/06/13 Wed
              • You are just waste of oxygen! What possessed you to chomp onto this sweet little girl? (NT) -- Great dancing/HUGE CONGRATULATIONS LR in U8 champ dancing!, 11:00:28 03/06/13 Wed
            • This little girl danced and placed in the U8 Mixed group.... feisresults.com (NT) -- very happy for her!!!, 08:25:51 03/06/13 Wed
          • Why on earth were you checking u9 when the post above you said she was 7? Very strange that you felt you needed to do this and suggest this little girl did nt (NT) -- Place when you are clearly confused, 08:30:35 03/06/13 Wed
            • Because the person above stated she was U9. (NT) -- not pp, 08:20:32 03/07/13 Thu
              • Lucy just won u9 prelim at feis & placed 15th overseas in her u8 mixed earlier that same week -Amazing little dancer!! -- Friend of family & so happy for them, 12:29:40 03/07/13 Thu
  • Results from any of the younger opens? (NT) -- results?, 02:10:13 03/03/13 Sun
  • Bethany H won U10 open (NT) -- Way to go!, 07:11:48 03/03/13 Sun
  • Allee E won open u11. (NT) -- Awesome!, 07:43:12 03/03/13 Sun
  • u13 prelim? (NT) -- thanks, 07:52:42 03/03/13 Sun
    • BIIG Group, (NT) -- watch out U13 open!, 14:25:14 03/03/13 Sun
  • Siena O'Regan won U12 Open (NT) -- Well done!, 07:58:43 03/03/13 Sun
    • congratulations Siena. I know you'll do great at Worlds! (NT) -- Good luck, 20:24:59 03/05/13 Tue
  • Where can you find results? (NT) -- Would like to see, 11:07:31 03/03/13 Sun
    • google feis productions (NT) -- me, 11:36:07 03/03/13 Sun
    • Www.feisinfo.com (NT) -- Click on results page, 11:41:33 03/03/13 Sun
  • was there anyone taking pics? missed taking them of awards.. (NT) -- ?, 14:29:59 03/03/13 Sun

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• hello. considering a move to southern calif in the fall. dd is older open champ -- any schools in san diego area? thanks!, 16:59:12 03/02/13 Sat [28]
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  • Where in San Diego? There's Donna Means, BFOC, Malone, Rose-Ritchie, Clan Rince. (NT) -- did I leave anyone out?, 17:55:20 03/02/13 Sat
    • and Kelly (NT) -- I think, 20:35:00 03/02/13 Sat
      • Kelly is actually about 2 hours north in the LA area. -- MAID, 21:37:40 03/02/13 Sat
  • Here we go. . . (NT) -- . . ., 09:05:29 03/03/13 Sun
  • if your dd is in open you have been around awhile and you know what schools are out there. Ask your dd teacher for guidence, look at studio locations,go sit in and watch all champ classes (NT) -- then make a decision, 20:56:10 03/03/13 Sun
  • Comer ford teaches champ class in SD, right? (NT) -- Mom, 23:29:09 03/03/13 Sun
    • no his studio didn't make it, it closed down quite unexpectedly Jan 2011 (NT) -- with no good byes to the kids, 23:37:06 03/03/13 Sun
      • I personally know this is untrue. We are former Commerford family, our school has quite a few of his former students. Tony has supported all the families that we know of thru the transition a few years ago. I believe this may be coming from a SD school that did not get his champs and may be resentful. He Nd Chris ALWAYS support their former students that we know (Many are WQ) (NT) -- Stella, 11:45:02 03/04/13 Mon
    • Tony has invested in several other schools that carry his name. He's also a strong choreographer. Has a lot of WQ from the O (NT) -- ...he no longer has a studio in San Diego area., 14:10:17 03/05/13 Tue
  • THat is absolute crap and not true. Here goes the bashing. Who are these idiots that post these things on the boards? You have no idea of the circumstances. (NT) -- Htterope your life gets be, 10:25:42 03/04/13 Mon
    • ok well my child was a dancer in that school and he closed it down with no warning to us, and many others (NT) -- I'm not bashing, just speaking the truth, not making it up, 14:17:12 03/04/13 Mon
      • There was another TC who gave families no warning of their plans to start a new school. One day notice! (NT) -- Now that was classless., 14:06:32 03/05/13 Tue
        • They did give several months notice to the favs! (NT) -- but who cares, they did not reep what they wanted to., 16:50:45 03/05/13 Tue
          • If you don't care, then why post, other than to just get a dig in anonymously. (NT) -- Grow up!, 07:07:14 03/14/13 Thu
        • You are the classless one, anonymously bad mouthig a school you don't even attend. People who live in Glass Schools should not thrown stones! . (NT) -- Take a long hard look in the Mirror!, 06:55:45 03/14/13 Thu
  • What a load of rubbish. Get on with your life. He did not do that I was there. Are you really that bitter and angry? (NT) -- I pray for you as you will need it., 14:26:16 03/04/13 Mon
    • Tony has been nothing but supportive of his dancers who left and went elsewhere.Some of his ex dancers ask him to watch them at feis"s .He was sadly missed but is still very nice and respective to his dancers that are no longer with him. Get over it soiur grapes (NT) -- mm, 15:47:30 03/04/13 Mon
      • kids went on christmas break and when they returned were sent an email saying the studio was closing. Not rubbish, not made up, it happened, and worse it happened to MY CHILD. (NT) -- pray all you want i speak the truth, 21:45:01 03/04/13 Mon
        • What kind of warning would you think appropriate? I am sure this was a hard decision, and once it was made, it seems you were notified. Would you have liked to have known before he decided? Doesn't seem possible. (NT) -- Let it go. You will be happier., 06:23:57 03/05/13 Tue
        • Aren't you mistaken with another school that contacted parents on December 23 and said she was no longer teaching at their school to go start her own? (NT) -- that was over Xmas break., 16:54:21 03/05/13 Tue
  • You are flat out lying. (NT) -- Shame on you., 08:35:19 03/05/13 Tue
    • A letter saying the school will close in a month, with a parent meeting explaining our options or recommendations of schools to bring our children to would of be nice. Not to mention my child would of liked to have said good bye (NT) -- "flat out lying" you say, no it happened to many, 13:45:58 03/05/13 Tue
  • Maybe you are thinking of McCartin they closed with only a couple of days notice? (NT) -- Right after the O, 16:37:03 03/05/13 Tue
    • I am not sure but that may have been a health isues and very sad. I beleive their was no intent there, as I am alsmost sure is the cas with Tony. (NT) -- stella, 16:52:29 03/05/13 Tue
      • No i'm talking about Comerford! McCartan met with the families and said goodbyes to the kids,. (NT) -- former Comerford parent, 16:54:07 03/05/13 Tue
  • It is sad when any TC feels that they can no longer keep their school open. The poor economy has definitely left its mark on ID, and continues to do so. Perhaps a little compassion for all who have to deal with this situation--TC or family. And really, there is no Great way to inform people of stuff they are not going to want to hear. (NT) -- Best to move on. Most folks have already, 17:38:04 03/05/13 Tue
  • Move on.... (NT) -- it's 2013!!!, 12:11:42 03/06/13 Wed

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  You can get your friends to vote for your entry - or enter as well! We will choose the winner from the top voted entries - based on what makes us chuckle the most. :-) Entries are taken through our facebook page - but you can link to it from our website at FeisDresses.com
  

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• How hard is it to adjust at new Irish dance schools after a transfer? After being at a school for 6 or 7 years, we feel we need to make a change. But is it even worth it, or should we go to Nans and just quit? (More inside) -- No bashing please- just asking for your experience, 16:17:55 03/01/13 Fri [27]
  I have to wonder if we should just encourage another activity? I don't want to go into details of why we must make a transfer, but I just wonder if we should just start moving our dancer in a different direction entirely. New steps and people, and then the backlash and the gossip...and the loss of friends...it has made everything difficult lately...
  

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  • We transferred...daughter danced for less than a year...then quit. Of course, she was in college so that had a lot to do with it also. Would have loved to stayed with old school, but it wasn't possible....our location was months away from closing and she wanted to prepare for competition. (NT) -- Hard decision...good luck, 17:42:05 03/01/13 Fri
  • Hard to answer w/o knowing age of your dancer, and what her goals are - more inside -- Emma, 19:20:51 03/01/13 Fri
  • my DD was ready to quit - decided to transfer and she loves dancing again. You will never know until you try. Personally, I would suggest a transfer and give it a year, if still not good then look at another activity. (NT) -- jmho, 20:56:33 03/01/13 Fri
  • If your DD enjoys dancing, don't quit and do tranfer. But, you have to examine many factors...see inside -- been there, 07:45:59 03/02/13 Sat
  • If you are either going to quit or transfer, I would recommend transfer -- More, 09:44:16 03/02/13 Sat
    • Transfer. It will take 6 months to a year to be completely comfortable in the new school's style and steps, so do it as soon as possible. After 7 years with our old school, we transferred and DD danced for one more year. It was the calmest, most productive, happiest year DD ever had in ID. (NT) -- Wish we'd done it sooner, 01:38:06 03/03/13 Sun
  • I know of many high placing dancers who left our school, and they are very happy with the new school. They had been at ours for 5-7 years -- leave bfore Nans or else stuck till Os(more inside), 10:53:53 03/02/13 Sat
  • My dd's transferred after being at a school for 7 years. It was a good choice for us. -- Been there, done that, 15:04:43 03/02/13 Sat
  • DD transfered and it was the best decision we ever made (NT) -- was there for 5 years, 16:35:16 03/02/13 Sat
  • Dds were ready to quit last year... (NT) -- glad we moved to new school., 17:34:49 03/02/13 Sat
  • dd transferred after 6 years -- more, 19:28:46 03/02/13 Sat
  • My dd transferred schools just before her teens. She made a few friends in the new school, but it was full of -- inside, 11:00:18 03/03/13 Sun
  • Transferred a year or so ago. So pleased because of way less yelling and loosing of temper from old Tcrg . While placements have suffered we know she will get back up there. Wish we transferred sooner.. (NT) -- Transfer is better than expected, 14:42:18 03/03/13 Sun
  • the experience is often dependent upon the maturity and the professionalism of the teacher of the (NT) -- former school - the children follow their lead, 05:54:35 03/04/13 Mon
    • Also depends on the level of maturity of the transfer and their parents. Know of one that severely bad mouths prior school and TC - and won't give her former "friends" the time of day. The first time my DD saw her after the tranfer, she went up to say hi - the transfer and her mother said mean untrue things to my daughter about our school and TC. So not all transfers are victims. (NT) -- Transfer dish it out too!, 17:02:03 03/04/13 Mon
      • Are you related to your TC? (NT) -- Wondering, 08:03:48 03/05/13 Tue
    • I personally know of some transfers and their mothers who would give Leona Helmsley a run for her money on behavior! (NT) -- Glad they are someone else's problem now!, 17:46:56 03/04/13 Mon
      • We had one at our school. Everyone is glad she left. That is probably why some leave - aren't getting THEIR needs met at their current school. Go ahead and take your bad energy elsewhere, is what I say! (NT) -- e, 20:25:29 03/08/13 Fri
    • one parent hardly has the influence of the leader of the school - (NT) -- really no comparison, 05:11:08 03/05/13 Tue
      • Really? You would be surprised how the transfer of one or two bad apples and their diva dancers can literally transform a dance school from painful to absolutely brilliant and happy. There are always more than just the transfer's side to the story and yet the majority of this board wants to believe the transfers are the ones who are always being maligned. (NT) -- This is not always the case., 07:11:32 03/05/13 Tue
        • Well, it starts at the top. TC should be a leader and not let parents set the tone at the school. (NT) -- Xxx, 08:01:23 03/05/13 Tue
          • TCs can't win with you people. If he/she lets them stay, he/she is not setting a good example, if he/she kicks a problem dancer out, he/she is awful and vindictive, but a transfer is a sweet angel who had no choice but to leave - when sometimes they are the sole cause of any problems within a school. (NT) -- ((Shaking head)), 10:19:12 03/05/13 Tue
            • The reality is that there are annoying parents and bratty kids in every activity. A good coach/teacher knows how to deal with them. Most TCs do but some don't and end up blaming others for their problems. As a c -- More, 10:35:29 03/05/13 Tue
              • Here Here, thank God our TC left our school and took all her terrible sayings about others with her. She did not change, (NT) -- but our school sure is pleasant and professional now:), 18:27:53 03/05/13 Tue
              • Agree that a good TC can handle them, but bad energy can't be put aside and it can really affect the morale of small schools in particular. (NT) -- gt, 20:31:20 03/08/13 Fri
  • People who transferred from our school did so for good cause. We are stuck because we are going to worlds. Our school hardly exists anymore because so many left...hmm, is that the parents or the TC's fault? (NT) -- when so many leave, it tells you something, 13:26:39 03/07/13 Thu

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• I just need to know if this is true or just a grumpy and jealous mommy comment: -- can't be true., 09:49:56 03/01/13 Fri [45]
  To encourage boys often in mixed competition they are not scored as hard as the girls or given "extra" points for being a boy. Thus a girl dancing against a boy must be even better to ensure the win.
  

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  • In my experience, I've found it to be true more often than not. (NT) -- dance mom of 14years, 10:17:57 03/01/13 Fri
  • ID is very subjective. Some of those comments are jealousy some perhaps not -- **, 10:25:46 03/01/13 Fri
  • The boys who do dance - live it. My ds dances constantly, literally everywhere he goes. He puts a lot of time into classes as well and has achieved a lot of success as a result. He has naturally good rythm and timing. Sure, there are small things like his kicks might not be as high as a girl's (but sometimes they are) but his timing, turnout & foot work often gain him a win. It is very hurtful for you to insinuate that he has not truly earned this. It is also insulting to the judges to say that they would not judge a competition fairly based on each dancer's merits. Please let's not debate this though and chalk your comment up to the "grumpy and jealous mommy" talking. (NT) -- mom to ds, 10:32:59 03/01/13 Fri
  • I certainly don't think its true at all in prelim level. Hard to know whether its true or not at the grades levels. (NT) -- mom, 10:33:40 03/01/13 Fri
    • Often see non placing pre-lim boys get qualified for Worlds while some very excellent OC girls never make it. Find this more annoying than possible "boy points" at local feis. (NT) -- And so chuffed, 10:15:34 03/02/13 Sat
  • I think it can be true. Now, that said, it does not mean boys are automatically worse. (NT) -- Gotta keep 'em in, 11:02:56 03/01/13 Fri
  • I was a judges assistant for a music competition when the judge told me he was giving the one male flute player a first because we need to keep them interested. (NT) -- Took the first from another player., 11:05:41 03/01/13 Fri
  • It is all subjective anyway. I don't think a judge would give a placement to a boy that he didn't earn. Perhaps its just choosing A over B when they both are about the same skill. And then maybe they'd pick the boy. (NT) -- --, 11:12:10 03/01/13 Fri
  • We call them p**** points, and it definitely happens in the champ levels. But, since there is nothing you can do about it, you just have to live with it. They aren't mixed at majors and a local feis is just practice for the majors. One of my dd's best dance friends is an OC boy, and even he told her this happens all the time. It's no secret, Abby Lee even says it on national TV. -- .., 11:26:34 03/01/13 Fri
    • Wow, that's classy. Personally I love watching the boys for their energy and athleticism and I think they have a valuable role to play in Irish dancing. (NT) -- Doubt if a judge would give them points they didn't earn, 11:41:55 03/01/13 Fri
    • lol, that's what we call them, too. The person who posted a cranky response to this needs to lighten up. I've been involved -- Veteran Mom, 12:57:02 03/01/13 Fri
    • I have to disagree. I used to think this way when daughter danced in grades, but have learned now that dancer is a WQ, that the boys are just more recognized because there are fewer. I doubt that statistically, they are marked higher. At least not more than judge who particularly likes a style that a DD has. (NT) -- No factual study, but doubful., 14:28:58 03/03/13 Sun
  • My dd is not at the majors level, grades still, and yes I see it. We have a boy in class who "does not live dance". In fact he is a bit of a goof off. He took at first at the local feis. Since their were only 4 dancers it's not like he moved up but still I thought a girl from a different school out danced him hands down! But now he has the message he can goof off, distract his classmates and still win. (NT) -- sad., 11:45:49 03/01/13 Fri
  • I can think of a fabulous U20 man who is an amazing dancer, we used to say he got boy points, but really he is a damn good dancer!! :-) (NT) -- a fan., 12:25:18 03/01/13 Fri
  • As a Prelim mom, have seen this so many times! More ... -- Love to see boys, but be reasonable!, 12:26:54 03/01/13 Fri
  • A boy often wins a treble reel competition - it takes a great girl to beat a decent boy (NT) -- in the treble reel, 15:12:32 03/01/13 Fri
  • It is also easier to disguise bad feet and bent knees for boys due to long pants. They can click higher because they can bend knees and not be marked off. (NT) -- but we care more about majors, 16:08:23 03/01/13 Fri
    • I second the comment about the pants hiding a number of faults. we have an OC boy in our school who wears shorts to class, and he is never close to being crossed. however, on stage with the long pants it is impossible to see... (NT) -- definitely an advantage, 19:22:40 03/01/13 Fri
    • On the other hand, my DS looks worse in pant than the shorts he practices in at class because he has really good crossed legs at the knees and the pants kind of flap around and you can really see how nice and tight he is at the knees. I joke he should wear a kilt because he would look better. Good girl dancers you can see the nice cross at the knees. (NT) -- also ARMS girls can disguise, 07:50:41 03/02/13 Sat
  • As a mom to a DS and a DD, these are my observations for what they are worth: -- Mom, 19:00:49 03/01/13 Fri
  • Well yes, you can see the extra 10 points from each judge awarded under the "gender" section of the results (NT) -- annoyed boys mom, 19:55:02 03/01/13 Fri
    • Love it (NT) -- LMAO, 07:48:13 03/02/13 Sat
  • I did a random poll of several Feis Moms with dancing daughters regarding “equity among the sexes” and they all absolutely agreed that there were no obvious advantages for boy dancers with one minor exception. (inside) -- ZandB, 05:11:13 03/02/13 Sat
    • What is frustrating is to see boys who never place in OC qualify for Worlds. (NT) -- Cc, 10:24:18 03/02/13 Sat
      • Yes--we have novice and pw boys qualify for Nans at os', and pw qualify for Worlds! (NT) -- easy to qualify, 10:57:16 03/02/13 Sat
        • easier bc of numbers, yes. -- realist, 19:55:26 03/03/13 Sun
      • Why do you care? What difference does it make to you? -- Get over it., 23:56:58 03/02/13 Sat
        • exactly -- smh, 20:01:21 03/03/13 Sun
          • Well in the grades I am paying for hotel and airfare for every feis. Nothing is closer than 6 to 8 hours. (NT) -- traveling mom, 09:59:36 03/04/13 Mon
            • and everyone goes through it in grades. Again; if he moves up too fast, he'll fail in majors -- smh, 16:42:55 03/04/13 Mon
      • The boys have a different experience than the girls in ID. It doesn't make it better or worse, just different. Lets just be proud of all the kids and the hard work they put in. (NT) -- dont worry, be happy, 14:59:42 03/04/13 Mon
    • too funny! Now I realize ZandB is written by a mom (NT) -- has to be, esp the line about the bathrooms : -), 13:53:07 03/03/13 Sun
      • I'm pretty sure ZandB is a feis dad (NT) -- He posts a lot on dance.net too, 15:46:57 03/03/13 Sun
      • Z&B is a Feis dad of a dancer who is semi-retired (not competing but still performing). He often writes from the Feis mom's perspective and even has two regular Feis mom characters in his stories, Marcie and Fiona. (NT) -- --, 04:28:58 03/04/13 Mon
  • Yes often true (NT) -- dance mom of 3 dd for 10 years, 21:59:22 03/02/13 Sat
  • OMG - "chase the dream, not the competition" - what happened to that? -- boy and girl dancer, 19:21:47 03/03/13 Sun
    • WOW. Great post. If all parents could have this attitude toward Irish dance... (NT) -- what a fabulous mom you must be, 21:52:47 03/03/13 Sun
  • Ok my very wise young male dancer said in response to a "p**** points" comment that we can stand out for the good or bad..referring to the fact that their are so few boys in mixed comps...so wise:) Just because they qualify does not mean the guys go or recall..many good guys just need to get to majors to see them. (NT) -- Canadian Mom, 20:41:10 03/03/13 Sun
    • huh? (NT) -- ., 21:51:00 03/03/13 Sun
  • Does anyone have a list of judges that do this? My son really needs a first. (NT) -- ., 11:09:17 03/04/13 Mon
  • As a mom of both genders, I really wish the other girls' moms would get off this ride. Frequently the boys/men in ID have it so much harder than the girls. They have to suffer the insults and diatribes from these entitled mommies who think their the girls have it so much harder. I have stood behind some of you when you have "loudly" commented about a boy being in the comp and my son has heard you, too. (NT) -- you wouldn't say same around girls, 16:55:20 03/04/13 Mon
    • We hate it when there are boys in my daughters competitions and not because the judging is unfair but rather because they are just so good and so darn hard to beat! (NT) -- ., 19:54:47 03/04/13 Mon
  • I don't think that any judge would give away their first or second, but they might bring in the boy a little higher down the line than a girl with the same level of dancing (NT) -- - and I don't necessarily disagree with that, 05:13:18 03/05/13 Tue
  • My observation is that boys place where they should. Yes, from time to time you see a boy place higher when you think a girl should beat him. Usually that difference is not outside the subjectivity of judging. When it happens to a boy, people blame boy points. When it's a girl from the host school, people blame the host school favoring. When it's a girl in a fancier dress, they say it's all about the look. When it's someone smaller they say little dancers always win, when its someone in the older part of the age group they say it was because they were older. Really, it's just because the judges opinion is different from yours. (NT) -- Aine, 09:36:18 03/10/13 Sun

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  Raffle tickets for a NEW Eire Designs Dress by Gavin Doherty.
  Tickets are $20.00 each or 6 for $100.00! Raffle tickets will be available this weekend at the Rince Conejo Valley Feis at the Shamrock Imports Vendor Table.
  
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  • Is this the dress from BFOC feis??? This was not disclosed so who won the Dress at BFOC?? I am confused???? (NT) -- love, 14:38:07 03/04/13 Mon
  • The drawing for the dress from the BFOC feis has not happened yet. I completely understood that the subsequent drawing would take place at the Irish fair in Pomona which is coming up, this weekend, I think. They must have had more tickets to sell. (NT) -- Good luck!, 13:39:25 03/05/13 Tue
    • Yes, our raffle tix from the BFOC Feis say the drawing is in Pomona on the 10th. (NT) -- Good luck everyone!, 18:59:49 03/05/13 Tue

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• 2013 NANS - questions from o/s visitors. ...In the syllabus it states that Jigs have 48 bars. Is this the same for Under 8 and Under 9? We only do 2 full steps (40 bars) and not 3??? -- Can anyone confirm if the littlies only do 2 full steps?, 13:52:56 02/28/13 Thu [3]
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  • Sorry that should say we only do 32 bars (NT) -- DM, 14:15:02 02/28/13 Thu
  • 48 bars - three steps - for U8 and U9 (NT) -- They will learn a third step in time!, 16:39:59 02/28/13 Thu

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• info wanted on colorado state championships -- out of state dancer, 06:17:09 02/28/13 Thu [3]
  im from the east coast and possibly going out to colorado to look at schools during my break, which falls the week of this feis. i thought it'd be a great opportunity to compete and see what dancing in the west is like, does anyone have any information on if this is a good feis/well run etc- thanks!
  

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  • it should be this year as they made it a two day feis, about 45 mins north of denver airport but close to college in Fort Collins and Boulder, champs dance Saturday (NT) -- wd, 07:01:05 02/28/13 Thu
  • if a senior this open comp is strong, top 4 from WRO are from colorado (NT) -- tf, 07:02:47 02/28/13 Thu

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• FeisDad - where are pictures from the BFOC Feis? -- Can't wait to see them!, 20:36:54 02/27/13 Wed [10]
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  • there are pics up now - check his smugmug.... (NT) -- thanks feis dad, 20:47:43 02/27/13 Wed
    • It looks like it is just Saturday up so far. Sunday probably coming soon?! (NT) -- Thanks, Feisdad!, 08:55:26 02/28/13 Thu
      • Only part of Saturday is up. (NT) -- Anxiously awaiting!, 09:25:30 02/28/13 Thu
        • Still missing U13 champs... (NT) -- thanks, 18:33:00 03/05/13 Tue
  • Where are they being posted? (NT) -- Thanks, 11:38:20 02/28/13 Thu
    • Posted here : http://feisdad.smugmug.com/Dance (NT) -- hth, 16:03:42 02/28/13 Thu
  • Feis O.C. photos -- Feisdad, 17:54:51 02/28/13 Thu
    • Thanks so much! Really looking forward to seeing them all, so kind of you to provide such a wonderful free service to capture such priceless memories (NT) -- OP, 23:54:59 02/28/13 Thu
  • All photos up. (NT) -- Feisdad, 16:07:08 03/13/13 Wed

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• Schedule is up for PNW Feis. -- sdmom, 17:55:02 02/27/13 Wed [3]
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  • I want to thank you Mike for getting this up so early, over a week and a half before the Feis!!! It helps us plan our trip to Seattle! (NT) -- This never happens! Thank you!, 18:13:17 02/27/13 Wed
    • And thanks for answering our questions leading up to the publication. Much appreciated. (NT) -- :), 16:23:56 03/01/13 Fri

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• St. Patricks Day is coming.Need a new T-Shirt to wear when you celebrate? -- goodgran, 08:58:07 02/27/13 Wed [1]
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  • Hope dean is playing worlds...... (NT) -- Mona, 14:16:13 03/01/13 Fri

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• Win a brand new personalised ELEVATION dress by entering the Carson Kennedy Feis Raffle 2013. Tickets only Ł10. Online entry via PayPal at the website. Worldwide raffle open to all! -- http://carsonkennedy.wix.com/carsonkennedyfeis, 06:28:16 02/27/13 Wed [2]
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  • Raffles are not allowed thru paypal (NT) -- don't advise it., 16:05:10 02/27/13 Wed

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• We are having a contest at FeisDresses.com -- Spread the word!! Enter for a chance to win an "Irish Dancer" fleece jacket. -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 06:21:29 02/27/13 Wed [2]
  Just enter our contest by telling us the funniest thing that happened to you or a friend at a feis, dance class, dance out, etc. We will choose one winner from the entries -- and if it goes well, we may have another contest in the near future. :-) You can enter the contest through our facebook page.
  
  Also, don't forget to visit our website at FeisDresses.com where you can post your dance items for sale for free. Listings are always free. You can list your Irish dance dresses, vests, wigs, shoes, accessories, anything ID related. Happy shopping and selling and good luck in our contest. Contest details and entries are through our facebook page or link through from the main page on FeisDresses.com
  

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  • We are loving reading all of the entries so far! You can also vote for entries (and each person gets 10 votes to use on their favorite entries). Contest and voting is open until March 4th. (NT) -- Good luck!, 06:01:20 02/28/13 Thu

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• FEIS RINNCE CONEJO VALLEY -- Feis Committee, 15:41:49 02/26/13 Tue [5]
  A revised timetable can be found at www.oconnorschool.com (only a slight modification was made to Sunday morning, 8am). It should be posted shortly on feisinfo.com.
  We ask that all participants please be patient as we have had almost 100 additional entries since the original timetable was created.
  The venue for our feis, Hyatt Westlake Plaza, is undergoing a large renovation affecting much of its public areas. Towards this end, the feis committee and hotel staff have worked tirelessly to arrange for alternatives to accommodate the unique needs of our large group. We are pleased to present the following:
  • A full restaurant and bar will be available in one of the Mediterranean rooms which are located on floors 2-5.
  • A practice room will be available in Mediterranean room 4 (4th floor)
  • Cash and carry food service in the atrium area will be available throughout the day at reduced hotel prices
  • A portable bar will be set up in the atrium area in the afternoons with reduced hotel prices
  • Award presentations will be announced Saturday beginning at noon and Sunday beginning at 11 every hour on the hour. The presentations will be located out back near the pool area under a large tent
  • Results and vendors will be located in the hotel’s new “Vista B” ballroom space
  We look forward to seeing everyone at our 35th anniversary feis!
  

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  • Sorry for the strange markings. It didn't look like that (NT) -- on the computer screen!, 15:48:06 02/26/13 Tue
  • This long-running feis was the first feis for many a SoCal dancer. Glad to see it is still running. (NT) -- we'll be there, 16:42:45 02/26/13 Tue
  • My DD favorite Feis. Good luck and just smile and know your doing a great job. (NT) -- ., 09:25:38 02/27/13 Wed
  • Thanks for this feis! (NT) -- Nt, 11:01:44 02/27/13 Wed

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• Tanning at Nationals -- Laura, 07:51:02 02/26/13 Tue [3]
  Does anybody know the name of the company doing the spray tanning this year? Would love to make an appointment ASAP for DD. Thank you.
  

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  • Feis fab -- Dd, 20:23:27 02/28/13 Thu
  • Sorry no feis fab is for Worlds (NT) -- Dd, 21:10:19 02/28/13 Thu

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• PNW-Any chance of splitting Prelim 15 and over special and Prelim 17 and over? Groups getting big and so many wanting a first. Thank you! -- lm, 06:51:39 02/26/13 Tue [3]
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  • I second that!! -- DancerCB, 22:00:49 03/03/13 Sun
  • Not likely. (NT) -- Mike, 10:35:11 03/05/13 Tue

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• I'm a DM from the east who will be visiting Phoenix in a little while. Are there any good, local fabric stores in that area of Arizona? I'm willing to drive a bit to find something nice and unique. -- Thank you, 05:54:29 02/26/13 Tue [10]
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  • SAS is a good start. There are 2 locations. They are like a warehouse of fabric. There is a bit of hunting and digging but nice stuff. (NT) -- Have fun, 06:40:19 02/26/13 Tue
    • That looks like a store I visited in San Francisco. Thank you for your help (NT) -- ., 12:28:48 02/26/13 Tue
    • 3 locations! 1 in Tempe and 2 in the Phoenix area (NT) -- hth, 14:26:40 02/26/13 Tue
      • I'm only finding one on 19th St. Do you know where the other is in Phoenix? (NT) -- OP, 14:42:49 02/26/13 Tue
        • 1111 E Indian School Rd (602-279-2171), 9840 N 19th Ave (602-943-7777) both in Phoenix and 1700 E Apache Blvd (480-966-7557) in Tempe (NT) -- Happy Shopping!, 09:08:37 02/28/13 Thu
          • Thank you for the Indian School Road location information (NT) -- OP, 20:51:33 02/28/13 Thu
  • LA Garment District fabulous materials at great prices. Between San Pedro and Los Angeles Street around 8th street. Just of 10 freeway.Also great for jewelry, headbands and crystals. (NT) -- ME, 11:22:42 02/27/13 Wed
  • Sorry thought you meant LA since nationals are here. (NT) -- ME, 11:23:42 02/27/13 Wed
    • Thank you for sharing that information anyway. I hope to have all my dresses complete by the time we head to Annaheim (NT) -- OP/DM, 19:31:07 02/27/13 Wed

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• Pacific NW Feis -- DM, 16:23:52 02/25/13 Mon [1]
  does anyone know how many are registered/paid for in U15 and/or U18 open?? also any spec competitors attending?
  

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• If you qualify for Worlds at Nans, do you have to compete in the same school at Worlds or can you transfer and undergo the ban and miss O's, since you already qualified? -- what are the rules?, 15:05:31 02/25/13 Mon [8]
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  • If you qualify at NANs for Worlds you must dance at your O in order to attend Worlds. I (NT) -- HTH, 15:56:03 02/25/13 Mon
    • And on the flip side you must attend Worlds under the school you qualified for Worlds. (NT) -- NN, 16:00:35 02/25/13 Mon
      • at your O. (NT) -- NN, 17:04:01 02/25/13 Mon
      • no you don't, only if transferred to another local school, not if moved to a new state (NT) -- ws, 18:20:12 02/25/13 Mon
    • If you are away at college in a different region you can dance at their O if you stay under your original school while you are there (NT) -- jt, 17:27:57 02/25/13 Mon
  • Rule is you have to compete at the O, unless you have an injury. You can compete at Worlds with a new school for some reasons, like moving or school closing, but not for a regular transfer. (NT) -- --, 19:43:25 02/25/13 Mon
    • According to the Worlds syllabus, if you qualify at NANs but don't compete due to injury, you must apply to CLRG and provide a written explanation , including a doctors note, as to why you were not able to compete at your O. CLRG then decides if you can compete or not at Worlds. (NT) -- Rules on World Syllabus, 06:51:05 02/26/13 Tue

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• Looking to spend a day at the beach during NANs. What is a good beach to go to from Anaheim? Also would the 4th or the 5th -- be a better day? Thanks so much!, 13:24:46 02/25/13 Mon [7]
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  • Huntington Beach, 4th will be busy (NT) -- wr, 13:55:42 02/25/13 Mon
  • Huntington Beach is the place to be on the 4th, parade, activities best beach. Try Jacks on the beach for the best "strips" awesome (NT) -- beacher, 15:16:55 02/25/13 Mon
  • agreed! Huntington. 4the will be a lot of fun if you don't mind the crowds. (NT) -- ., 16:40:24 02/25/13 Mon
  • I live in Huntington Beach. The 4th is almost crazy crowded at the beach. It's a ton of fun, as long as you know what you're in for. Come early for the parade on Main St. Or wait until the 5th when it's a little calmer and less crowded. (NT) -- Safe travels!, 12:50:53 02/26/13 Tue
  • If you are looking to actually enjoy the beach itself, I would suggest the 5th. ALL beaches will be super crowded on the 4th, but it is an experience. I'm not one for crowds like that, but it depends on your preference. Huntington is nice, especially if you don't have all your beach necessities with you on vacation. Lots of places to rent from, good shopping, good restaurants. Will still be busy on the 5th (NT) -- just not SO crazy, 06:56:01 02/27/13 Wed
  • Thanks everyone! Looking forward to showing my kids the ocean! :) (NT) -- Midwest mom, 06:48:41 02/28/13 Thu

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• Maya C, Deirdre S and Lucy R recalled today at All Scots -- placed 12th, 27th and 15th! Well done girls! -- Anyone else from WR?, 11:38:38 02/25/13 Mon [5]
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    • You are so good and missed (NT) -- Friend, 19:24:38 02/25/13 Mon
  • So proud -- Amazing, 12:06:37 02/26/13 Tue
  • Congrats!!! What a great way to represent the WR little BFOC girls!!! -- Mom, 18:55:21 02/28/13 Thu

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• Congratulations! -- BFOC friends, 21:12:17 02/24/13 Sun [2]
  Well Done Olivia! Senior Ladies is a tough age group!
  

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  • It was a tough age group so her place was very respectable. (NT) -- like a mini worlds, 09:00:06 02/26/13 Tue

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• I would like to thank Pat Hall and the rest of the organizers of the New Mexico Feis for caring about the safety of everyone at the feis today and opting to skip the lunch break so that the day could end sooner and get everyone out before the predicted storm hit. It was a wonderful day. -- Thank you, 20:38:12 02/24/13 Sun [1]
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• Congratulations on AS recalls today so far - Ciara D, Hannah L-S, Sophie B, Carley R, Devin O. Good luck on your sets! -- Way to go girls!!!, 05:42:35 02/24/13 Sun [14]
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  • Libby Dekker too! (NT) -- from MPG, 07:49:01 02/24/13 Sun
    • Congratulations!! (NT) -- Good Luck!, 08:25:16 02/24/13 Sun
    • Congratulations! 4th place at All Scots! (NT) -- Good Luck at Worlds!, 15:50:54 02/26/13 Tue
  • This U17 age group from western region is so strong, well done (NT) -- wv, 08:21:54 02/24/13 Sun
    • Libby 4th, Carly 5th!! Not sure of anyone else. Found info on UK board! (NT) -- Well done ladies!!!', 08:54:09 02/24/13 Sun
      • Devon O and Erin G, our top 4 at the O, all recalled! (NT) -- wr mom, 09:45:40 02/24/13 Sun
    • Well done to all!!! What a tough group!!! (NT) -- Bring on the Worlds!, 10:08:26 02/24/13 Sun
      • Those 4 girls are U16. (NT) -- Getting confusing, 10:19:59 02/24/13 Sun
    • 3 of the O top 4 from U17 (which was U16 at O) attended and all 3 medaled! (NT) -- Can't wait to see you at worlds!, 10:39:39 02/26/13 Tue
  • U17 Hannah Labrie-Smith got 2nd. (NT) -- ..., 11:51:54 02/24/13 Sun
  • AS -- Dance fan, 13:03:24 02/24/13 Sun
  • way to go Hannah L-S! Congrats! (NT) -- xxxx, 08:34:29 02/26/13 Tue

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• Breaking in new hard shoes -- dm, 19:20:42 02/23/13 Sat [3]
  We are trying to break in my daughter's hard shoes and were told to use Hot Glove, Anyone have experience with this?
  Shoes are soft suede on the bottom.
  

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  • Soft suede really shouldn't use Hot Glove or similar products. The best suggestion is to wrap your heels to prevent blisters and wear the shoes around the house and dance in them. Hot Glove will destroy any support in the shoe making your daughter more prone to injury. (NT) -- be safe :), 21:50:46 02/23/13 Sat
  • We used it for hard and soft shoes, and honestly didn't see any difference. Really didn't help at all. Also, didn't harm the shoes. (NT) -- hth, 10:04:04 02/24/13 Sun

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• Any WR recalls or placers at All Scotlands today? -- wr, 12:47:39 02/23/13 Sat [15]
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  • NS (BFOC) u14 boys 3rd place. His sister, MS, u14 girls, 37th place. (NT) -- No name, 15:34:14 02/23/13 Sat
    • Congrats Schutte twins! (NT) -- BFOC friend, 04:28:51 02/24/13 Sun
  • U13--- recall =38th place -- Maya Hiari -- AN Daire!!!-- we luv u Maya!! (NT) -- Go An Daire, 15:51:03 02/23/13 Sat
    • Congratulations!! (NT) -- Well Done Maya!, 16:11:25 02/23/13 Sat
    • Congratulations. (NT) -- Ss, 16:13:33 02/23/13 Sat
    • Maya is u14. Saw her dance in sf and she is fab. Maeve s also recalled in this group, placed in the 20s. Nice job u14s (NT) -- Nor cal mom, 10:27:50 02/24/13 Sun
  • Tess Cruikshank, BFOC, got 23rd! (NT) -- Congratulations!, 16:15:59 02/23/13 Sat
    • Hope?? (NT) -- --, 19:00:35 02/23/13 Sat
      • Hope placed 31st in the soft shoe round, but missed overall recall. (NT) -- HTH, 21:36:59 02/23/13 Sat
  • What about the hard and soft shoe round awards? (NT) -- Any?, 16:16:48 02/23/13 Sat
  • Amazing comp at All Scots this year. Not many from NA, and 1/3 recall (NT) -- Z, 02:03:27 02/24/13 Sun
    • Brian Perry Carerra came 5th in U19 men (NT) -- ,good job, 08:05:23 02/24/13 Sun
      • Congrats to Brian. Where is LPC - haven't seen her dance in ages. (NT) -- Lovely dancer, 12:48:43 02/24/13 Sun
        • I know she was injured at the O. (NT) -- ..., 15:47:22 02/24/13 Sun

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• New kickpants and solo earrings for sale!!! ! $8.00 -- Jodie, 20:47:34 02/22/13 Fri [1]
  Variety of kickpants including Capezio and Danskin for sale $8. in many colors and most sizes. All brand new!! Also solo earrings, many colors and a few clips left. $8. plus $2.for shipping.
  

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• With 20 entries for Open champ 19&O, might they split it into U20 and 20&O? Just wondering. Big is good, too. -- an over 20 dancer., 17:29:48 02/22/13 Fri [2]
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• 35th Anniversary Feis Rinnce Conejo Valley -- Feis Committee, 11:16:56 02/22/13 Fri [3]
  The feis schedule has been sent to Feisinfo for posting and can also be found on the school website, www.oconnorschool.com. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
  

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  • Thank you so much for posting the schedule! It's great to have it a week in advance. (NT) -- Grateful feis-goer!, 12:43:14 02/22/13 Fri
  • The schedule is especially clear and easy to read. (NT) -- Thanks!!, 21:11:17 02/22/13 Fri

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