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Beautiful Dress - $950 - Ages 11-14 approx -- WR MOM, 07:14:23 02/07/13 Thu [1]
http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/glitzy-glam-dress-practically-new/

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Room for fees OC this Friday -- Dancemama, 06:16:35 02/07/13 Thu [2]
We have a room for the feis this Friday. It's already paid for and unreimburseable, but the flu has hit our family and I don't think we are going to make it. Willing to let it go at less than the block price... I'll eats $20 and give you the room for $79

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If you are travelling to the feis this weekend and coming from North above LA they are forcasting snow at 3500 ft in Grapevine and it may be closed also on 5 in Commerce major roadworks and delays again -- wr, 11:59:18 02/06/13 Wed [3]
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- Thanks for being considerate and posting this. (NT) -- will check route to avoid Commerce, 13:17:55 02/07/13 Thu
  - Sigalert.com is my favorite. (NT) -- check it frequently, 06:42:58 02/08/13 Fri
Moving to Albuquerque, NM later this year. What dance schools are there and what are their strenghts? -- military dance mom, 10:13:41 02/06/13 Wed [12]
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- Tir Conaill, McTaggart and Colman academy are in ABQ. I only know 1st hand about TCA and I I would highly recommend them. (NT) -- Good luck!, 11:13:09 02/06/13 Wed
  - OP: Can you tell me why you like TCA? (NT) -- op, 11:22:33 02/06/13 Wed
    - Not the person you are asking but the teachers are incredibly nice and their dancers do very well. The dancers from this location are also very nice. (NT) -- ..., 18:41:30 02/06/13 Wed
  - Coleman Academy -- Dance Mom, 08:24:59 02/09/13 Sat
- I only know TCA. TC works well with parents. Structured classes. I have not seen any favoritism. Dancers do well at all levels. WQs and WMHs. Parents supportive of all the kids, no mama drama. Great kids all levels are very supportive of each other. (NT) -- Hope that helps., 21:00:51 02/06/13 Wed
- Only know Coleman Academy. Teachers are the only resident TCRGs in the state, very experienced, and great with kids. Prices are great and it's a wonderful school for families. (NT) -- Dancer family mom, 08:23:44 02/07/13 Thu
- Coleman Academy -- Dance Mom, 11:15:08 02/09/13 Sat
- Tir Conaill has the most successful school in Albuquerque from a compettition stand point at the moment (NT) -- depends what you want, 15:15:48 02/09/13 Sat
- re: TCA -- abc mom, 20:40:18 02/10/13 Sun
- Tir Conaill or McTeggart (NT) -- Dance Mom, 13:04:53 02/11/13 Mon
- TCA- Be as invloved as you wnat. If you just want to attend calss and maybe feis 1 time year or not that si fine. if you want to feis a lot and work towards a big goal of a major competitioon that is ok too. Performance opprotunies are available on a volunteer basis as well. -- more inside, 14:55:06 02/13/13 Wed
Feile Denver Registration Now Open -- 2 Days 4/13 and 4/14, 07:04:42 02/06/13 Wed [1]
Saturday is champ day and Sunday is grades

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All Scots is almost here folks: Good Luck WR dancers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Lets unite WR!, 00:24:34 02/06/13 Wed [17]
Will this be online?

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- Who is going from the WR? (NT) -- Anyone?, 13:32:36 02/06/13 Wed
  - We have two dancers from Acadamh Rince attending! (NT) -- Good luck everyone!, 10:44:25 02/14/13 Thu
- BFOC is sending dancers (NT) -- Good luck, 17:29:45 02/06/13 Wed
- MPG has one going. (NT) -- Good luck!, 21:43:51 02/06/13 Wed
- An Daire Academy is sending a dancer. (NT) -- dd, 18:24:39 02/07/13 Thu
  - who? didn't even know they had champ dancers? (NT) -- x, 19:29:18 02/07/13 Thu
- Does anyone know if there will be live feed for All Scots? what would be the best website to get pictures,news, and results? (NT) -- bb, 13:04:16 02/08/13 Fri
  - Awards are being taped, but I beleive just for live feed to auditorium from award hall which has limited space. (NT) -- .., 11:05:06 02/11/13 Mon
- And yes, the An Daire dancer going is an open champion thank you very much! And we do have more than 1!! (NT) -- Thank you for your vote of confidence!! Good luck everyone!, 17:37:49 02/08/13 Fri
  - definition of open champion: winning 1st place in an open championship competition. is that true? (NT) -- x, 13:31:08 02/11/13 Mon
    - no. An Open Champion dancer is one that competes at the Open Champion level at feiseanna. You get to Open Championships by competing in Preliminary Championships and winning first place Two different times in competitions with 5 or more dancers. (NT) -- hope that helps, 22:39:21 02/11/13 Mon
      - an open championship level dancer, yes. you aren't an open champion until you have won first place in an open competition. (NT) -- x, 11:06:37 02/13/13 Wed
        
        kids on the board again? (NT) -- *, 05:48:52 02/20/13 Wed
Dd needs a good family practice doctor in Irvine. Any suggestions? -- Thank you, 18:55:05 02/05/13 Tue [1]
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What is the best airport to fly into for NANS? First time in CA -- Thanks, 16:55:17 02/05/13 Tue [4]
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- LAX, SNA or Long Beach. (NT) -- SNA my favorite, 17:13:30 02/05/13 Tue
- orange county is closest (NT) -- sd, 17:54:13 02/05/13 Tue
  - SNA is Orange County, AKA John Wayne and Santa Ana. (NT) -- Happy Travels, 18:02:23 02/05/13 Tue
Show coming to Cerritos, please pay attention LA and Orange Co dancers -- Mom of former show dancer, 16:16:13 02/05/13 Tue [7]
If you want your kids to be inspired, please get tickets to watch Greg Molony and Ryan Ostiller (WR dancers) in a great show. The tickets are selling out
See www. rhythmofthedance.com

This show is very open to WR dancers and will take your kids when they are 18 or close to 18 and your kids will travel the world for free. Great company to dance with. Your kids will have a great time. Please support them in Cerritos, cA

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- How do you appy/audition? -- dancer, 17:29:12 02/05/13 Tue
  - Go the website: rhythmofthedance.com (NT) -- Contact info is there, 09:54:37 02/06/13 Wed
- Are they taking people for summer in May after school ends ? dd interested but doesnt want to drop out of school (NT) -- mom, 11:40:07 02/06/13 Wed
  - Email them at kcp -- ancient mom, 13:48:02 02/06/13 Wed
    - kcp (NT) -- address to mail, 13:51:00 02/06/13 Wed
      - kcp@eircom.net (NT) -- send in your dvd, 13:53:24 02/06/13 Wed
Do we have any new WR TCs or ADs from the LA exam? -- Hope so!, 09:55:43 02/05/13 Tue [10]
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- Katie Darlington & Maggie Ritnour both passed their ADCRG - congratulations ladies! (NT) -- -, 10:29:41 02/05/13 Tue
- A big huge congratulations to Maggie Ritnour, CSID Wa. We are so proud of you!!! (NT) -- way to go!!!, 12:37:27 02/05/13 Tue
  - That's great, will she be teaching with Comerford? And what about Liz Brennan, is she going (NT) -- To be a TC with mcbride?, 12:45:34 02/05/13 Tue
    - Maggie is already one of the TC's for Commerford! Now she can start judging like Tony! That is great news!! (NT) -- Congrat's, 13:30:28 02/05/13 Tue
      - If Maggie is old enough to be an ADCRG that means... (NT) -- I'm REALLY old!, 09:08:31 02/14/13 Thu
- Claire Maxwell from the Kelly School passed her ADCRG, as well! Congrats!!! -- DD, 20:49:22 02/05/13 Tue
- Tasha Straszewski passed as well. New TCRG (NT) -- Michelle, 00:09:02 02/06/13 Wed
  - Congratulations to Tasha on passing her TCRG!! (NT) -- :), 14:57:58 02/06/13 Wed
    - Is Tasha taking over the PLAID school (NT) -- ?, 10:31:24 02/14/13 Thu
Hope more are going to register for O Connor Feis very low numbers so far -- like the feis, 18:17:33 02/04/13 Mon [11]
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- We hope so, too. We are extending a vacation to compete in it, and the competitions are currently all too small to count. Come on, Western Region! We'd love to see you! (NT) -- Mid-Atlantic Mom, 19:15:47 02/04/13 Mon
  - one thing isva lot of wr dancers lots of BFOC especially are going to All Scotlands and so wont be going to feis (NT) -- hope to go, 20:30:24 02/04/13 Mon
    - Surprised by this, especially with the cost of going to the Worlds in Boston shortly afterwards. (NT) -- will wonders never cease, 04:09:02 02/05/13 Tue
    - The All Scotlands are the weekend before the O'Connor Feis, so there are no conflicts for dancers who plan to attend both (NT) -- -, 10:46:52 02/05/13 Tue
      - except worlds practices if they have missed class from travelling to Scotland's. This will be our challenge, along with traveling to another feis in Feb. hopefully the reg is extended . (NT) -- just cannot commit right now., 14:27:37 02/05/13 Tue
- I think a lot of people who's children dance in the grades are waiting till after Feis OC (NT) -- I think the numbers will go up, 22:51:22 02/04/13 Mon
- Would love to see more kids enter the Preliminary Champs competitions!! (NT) -- come on!, 05:21:52 02/05/13 Tue
- If staying at hotel it is currently undergoing renovations currently no retaurant or bar, they have some replacement facilities on 2nd floor. Just stayed for business (NT) -- dm, 06:53:03 02/05/13 Tue
- This is the most local of local feis's. Everyone loves this Feis (we never miss it). I can't imagine numbers won't go way up. We'll be there for sure! (NT) -- Mom, 08:19:42 02/05/13 Tue
- Attended for 1st time last year; Fantastic feis-well run and very nice people; definitely attending again this year -- CC, 07:44:35 02/09/13 Sat
Doire Irish Dancing Dress -- Mai, 10:35:59 02/04/13 Mon [1]
http://www.ontraz.ie/Ad/Galway/Irish-Dancing/Dresses/Doire-Irish-Dancing-Dress/2812

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Pacific Northwest Irish Dance Championships Feis - the last Western US and Canada Feis before the World Championships, and a great way to warm up for St Patrick's Day shows. Two sets of Prelims. Enter now at FeisWorx. -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 09:15:00 02/04/13 Mon [1]
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does anyone know if the Westin hotel is connected to the hynes center or if you have to go outside, tried looking on site for more info having no luck -- brt, 17:18:44 02/03/13 Sun [5]
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- Connected. You don't have to go outside. (NT) -- hth, 18:25:33 02/03/13 Sun
- How about the Marriott? (NT) -- JAM, 09:52:15 02/04/13 Mon
- Extremely helpful guide from the Hynes Center Attendees - complete with maps showing layout of the center and the link to the Sheraton -- WR Seattle mom, 12:35:47 02/04/13 Mon
  - Live just outside Boston. This is even helpful for me! (NT) -- Thank you., 05:40:00 02/05/13 Tue
dancer is complaining of sore heel, have read about some medicine other dancers have used on this board but cannot remember the name of it -- wt, 17:15:20 02/03/13 Sun [10]
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- If for the back of the heel - (blisters ?) perhaps Nu-Skin (NT) -- Hth, 07:18:56 02/04/13 Mon
- Has your dancer been seen by a doctor? Is there a diagnosis? (NT) -- dancing mom, 08:57:53 02/04/13 Mon
- Could be severs disease--look it up and see if she has the symptoms. (NT) -- stretching, icing helps, 11:08:15 02/04/13 Mon
- I think the medicine was Oscon. Google it. (NT) -- ., 11:33:36 02/04/13 Mon
- Please don't assume a diagnosis & treatment. DD had heel pain for quite some time. Stretching & PT didn't help and she had ankle reconstruction last year. I wish we had had it diagnosed properly & treated earlier. (NT) -- see a doctor, 13:28:40 02/04/13 Mon
  - I have to second this. It seems to me that Irish dancers are too willing to compromise future health by diagnosing their own injuries and not consulting professionals. Our dancers' feet need to last them lost after Irish dance is just a fond memories. And if it means that dancer has to sit out a few months so be it. I speak from experience because my daughter was hurt at the top of her game. -- Me, 10:14:05 02/06/13 Wed
- Could be contributed to growing -- Concerned Mother, 10:26:55 02/05/13 Tue
- Mine DD had injured her growth plate (NT) -- See a podiatrist., Get an x-ray, 11:27:39 02/05/13 Tue
- My DD used Oscon for heel pain with great success. She was 12 (NT) -- at the time, 12:26:20 02/05/13 Tue
thinking of doing a semester abroad next year, not sure of where to go, would love to hear from other dancers that have done this -- sf, 17:13:08 02/03/13 Sun [4]
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- Long answer, see inside -- college prof, 13:48:42 02/05/13 Tue
- My dd went to UCC in Cork and loved it (NT) -- !, 05:50:25 02/06/13 Wed
  - Careful - my neice did a semester in Cork and fell in love. She is now an expat! A very happy expat I might add. -- Mom, 11:47:17 02/06/13 Wed
looking for a used pair of size 3.5 black suede sole rutherfords, in great condition, -- dancer, 17:11:35 02/03/13 Sun [1]
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which superbowl team are you hoping for -- pn, 17:09:44 02/03/13 Sun [2]
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- Go 49ers!!! (NT) -- NE Patriots Fan, 18:35:36 02/03/13 Sun
looking for some fun St patrick day costumes to dance in, any recomendations -- ad, 17:08:06 02/03/13 Sun [1]
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compare and contrast: mcteggart and celtic steps? i am possibly moving to boulder and hear the 2 schools are very different, could someone offer my some info? i am 18 and a championship dancer -- thanks!, 12:19:12 02/03/13 Sun [6]
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- at the palm springs feis the CS teacher, who judged that day was at the pool talking about another teacher and ridiculing the school, very unprofessional (NT) -- based on that I wouldn't go to that school, 16:14:03 02/03/13 Sun
  - And how many TCs and ADs do that ALL the time? Nothing new at all. And the "other teacher" was probably at some other feis doing the same thing! (NT) -- ID is like any competitive sport..., 11:12:13 02/04/13 Mon
- Both schools are well respected in the area. If you move to Boulder, I suggest you visit both. We love our champ classes at our school. I believe that our TC is one of the most knowlagable, tallented teachers in the dance community. But, I know of dancers at the other school that feel their school has a lot of great things to offer. (NT) -- Boulder Mom, 20:35:14 02/03/13 Sun
- Both schools have different hings to offer, right now CS has higher and more scores at the feises, so it depends on what angle you are looking at (NT) -- Denver dancer, 05:55:15 02/04/13 Mon
- You should look around at all the schools in the area. Moriarty-Moffitt is near there too. New school with great teachers. My daughter is an OC dancer there and we are very happy. (NT) -- Moriarty-Moffitt Mom, 20:55:18 02/13/13 Wed
If you are able, please support our Western Region dancers in the various shows. There is Rhythm of the Dance coming to Napa, and Carmel, with a WR guy in it. -- granny, 08:28:24 02/03/13 Sun [15]
Please support these tours now so they will be there when your kids want to tour.

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- Is this the one Ryan Ostiller is in? We definitely want to see it -- great dancer! Any more info? (NT) -- Thx!, 08:57:00 02/03/13 Sun
  - Do a search on rhythmofthe dance.com for the cities Ryan is in -- Mum, 10:19:09 02/03/13 Sun
    - Ryan will insprire your kids to practice and have the unbelievable experience of tour (NT) -- mum, 10:20:26 02/03/13 Sun
      - We as a group need to support our WR dancers so the opportunity is there for our younger kids (NT) -- !, 10:26:54 02/03/13 Sun
- Is there a schedule or website? (NT) -- ., 11:25:02 02/03/13 Sun
  - listed above or google (NT) -- ..., 11:30:38 02/03/13 Sun
  - http://www.rhythmofthedance.com/dates.php It will be in Cerritos the weekend of the BFOC Feis, and then all over California (northern nd southern) and Arizona in March. (NT) -- .., 11:33:17 02/03/13 Sun
    - Please support our WR dancers so the tour will be there for your kids -- Support, 13:10:18 02/03/13 Sun
      - If you send in a tape of your 17 year old dancer, it will be looked at (NT) -- He or she can tryout, 13:11:29 02/03/13 Sun
        
        Your dancer needs to be 18 or close to try out (NT) -- Legal, 13:12:37 02/03/13 Sun
        
        Please send your tape to: kcp@eircom.net -- x, 13:15:58 02/03/13 Sun
        
        Please support WR dancers in the shows -- Everywhere, 14:38:24 02/03/13 Sun
        
        Your dancer in shows will have the time of their life, 40 countries and counting (NT) -- Give your dancer this amazing gift, 14:41:29 02/03/13 Sun
- Isant Greg Molony in that show as well!? Another talented WR dancer! Definitely think the region should support the two WR boys. (NT) -- DD, 14:59:02 02/04/13 Mon
Room available for Nationals -- sdmom, 23:26:51 02/02/13 Sat [1]
Double double available at Marriott for nights of July 5th and 6th.

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New Hard shoes -- ckp, 17:28:03 02/02/13 Sat [7]
Anyone have tips/tricks on how to break in new hard shoes, more specificaly fays? thanks!

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- We decided to buy Ryan & O'donnell shoes. Got tired of trying to break in our Fays. DD loves the R&O shoes so much. much easier on her feet now. never did figure out good ways to quickly break in shoes. (NT) -- --, 18:30:56 02/02/13 Sat
- My dd loved Ryan and odonnells,but had her heel fall off strap broke and hole in shoe. happened to friend too. You could have just broken in Fay's by the time you go through three shoes (NT) -- -, 22:30:57 02/02/13 Sat
- Buy hot glove spread it on the soles ..bake shoes at 200 with out the laces ! When they cool put them on and walk around! Also try wrapping the shoe tip toward the heel stuff them in the Sofa...Fay's black sole are pretty easy to break in good luck (NT) -- Dancer, 00:20:40 02/03/13 Sun
2012 Results fo WR O's -- Where might I find them posted? -- Where are they?, 02:00:06 02/02/13 Sat [2]
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- Feisresults.com has what you're looking for! (NT) -- DM, 02:37:31 02/02/13 Sat
Very cute show, JIG GIG. Never seen this one before tonight. -- Show is in Irish language, 22:22:58 02/01/13 Fri [3]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HaCTLgZNk

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- LOVE watching this program. I especially enjoy the wee ones doing Sea Nos and set dances! (NT) -- DM, 06:55:54 02/02/13 Sat
- One of the judges from this show (Dearbhla Lennon) is judging Feis Orange County this weekend (NT) -- X, 20:52:04 02/05/13 Tue
Re; Feis OC -- Confused, 11:50:05 02/01/13 Fri [12]
On the schedule it lists competiton 209 as Prelim U16, on our Feisworx registration it lists #209 as Prelim 17 & over. It then lists #711 as Prelim U18....which is correct? Is our Feisworx registration correct? Thanks

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- Not sure why you have 209, but -- the syllabus & schedule, 12:42:34 02/01/13 Fri
- Are you sure you're looking at the right schedule? (NT) -- :), 13:03:06 02/01/13 Fri
- Am I reading the schedule correctly? Awards being held at the end of the day for competitions taking place in the morning? Yikes! Poor planning! (NT) -- **, 14:35:37 02/01/13 Fri
  - That is only for the Belt comp and the Specials. They are having a special ceremony because the Belt comp is a WR comp, not a BFOC comp and Margaret Cleary (head of WR) will present the award. And a member of the O'Connor family will present for the special. (NT) -- Sounds nice. A few feises do this with special comps., 15:03:46 02/01/13 Fri
    - I think that's bogus, The adjudicators can award the belt competition, i think that's how it should be done. (NT) -- jmho, 15:07:35 02/02/13 Sat
    - Don't know why the WR has to have a separate "belt" comp when the NAFC has one. (NT) -- jmho, 09:39:47 02/03/13 Sun
      - Did you ask M. Cleary why the separate comp? (NT) -- of course you didn't, 16:05:53 02/03/13 Sun
- Sorry, it is 709 but the problem still exists, on the schedule it shows 709 as Prelim U16 and on our Feisworx it shows 709 is Prelim over 17, there is a prelim under 18 #711 still confused (NT) -- OP, 15:43:53 02/01/13 Fri
  - OP - I would suggest you email Feisworx, as the syllabus and schedule seem to be aligned. (NT) -- jmho, 16:34:22 02/01/13 Fri
  - I would think Feisworx must be wrong since (NT) -- neither the syllabus or the schedule have #711, 16:40:38 02/01/13 Fri
  - Doublecheck your registration because there is a #711 -- on another feis schedule, but not on Feis OC, 16:44:34 02/01/13 Fri
Feile Denver info up on Feisworx. Now a 2 day feis, with Champs and Open Figures on Saturday April 13, Grades and Teams on Sunday, April 14. See Feisworx for details. -- jrmom, 08:31:24 02/01/13 Fri [1]
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Anyone know which dancers will be dancing in Sheraton at Worlds, worried it will be like Citywest with parents standing obsructing view not enough seats.Big difference between Haynes center and a hotel ballroom -- ?., 18:50:47 01/31/13 Thu [6]
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- For as much as it costs to get there you'd think enough seats would be provided. Why don't you tell them to sit their fat arses down?! Instead of complaining in advance (NT) -- on a mb, 06:19:38 02/01/13 Fri
- You're complaining already about something that hasn't happened? Did you read the responses to your identical post on the Main ID Board? Sounds like there is nothing to worry about. (NT) -- relax, 08:53:52 02/01/13 Fri
- Schedule is out for Worlds. You'll find your answers there. (NT) -- Mom, 10:27:33 02/01/13 Fri
- Not really - see my posting above with a link to the attendee guide published by the Hynes Center (NT) -- WR Seattle mom, 12:37:25 02/04/13 Mon
- wondering if the stage size will even compare to the Haynes Center for my DD first Worlds? (NT) -- Will ballroom be similar experience?, 14:30:21 02/05/13 Tue
New to Worlds, how does recall work? Is it 50 dancers or 50%? Do all recallers get placed, like at O? -- Also, how does WMH work? How many recallers become WMH?, 16:37:15 01/31/13 Thu [10]
New to this, so trying to understand what to expect.I assume "on the podium" means the top 5 placers. Do they bring up on stage the top 10 placers, like at O?

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- Not sure of the percentage of recallers but for results they put all marks on a big screen so you know who has won and placed before the dancers even go on stage. Winner goes out first and then down from there. Podium is top 5. (NT) -- -, 16:44:46 01/31/13 Thu
- Only the top third recall at Worlds, I believe. (NT) -- **, 17:29:27 01/31/13 Thu
  - Top third with a max of 50. Medalists are about 1/3 of that 1/3, or about the top 18. (NT) -- awards incredibly exciting, 17:49:19 01/31/13 Thu
- I am a newbee too, do we know in advance how many dancers are in each age group? (NT) -- thank you :), 13:20:25 02/01/13 Fri
  - when you arrive buy a program - all info there - unless someone has it in advance and post it on the (NT) -- message boards, 14:14:22 02/01/13 Fri
  - My DD is a bit obsessive, she Googled WQ, found list on Irish Dance Magazine, then counted by hand competitors in her age group -- 154 in 10-11, 21:22:59 02/01/13 Fri
    - I think this is just the list of qualifiers - not the list of registered competitors. (NT) -- No name, 04:48:11 02/02/13 Sat
- Recalls are one-third of the number of entries (not actual dancers) up to a maximum of 50. In 2012, the girls u13 through girls u17 hit the max, as did the senior ladies. (NT) -- -, 06:30:33 02/02/13 Sat
- The number of worlds medals is also based on entries (not actual dancers). The formula is in the Worlds syllabus in the section, "PRIZES." Every 10 extra entries results in another medal. Examples: 91-100 entries-->15 medals; 141-150 entries --> 20 medals. While the # of recalls maxes out at 50, there is no max on medals. The biggest group in 2012 had 23 medals. (NT) -- -, 06:44:10 02/02/13 Sat
Where is the 2015 oireachtas -- ???, 15:51:11 01/31/13 Thu [3]
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- My guess would be southern california somewhere. 2012 was Seattle, 2013 is Sacramento, and 2014 is Phoenix. -- sdmom, 20:35:16 02/01/13 Fri
- Wow... that's thinkin ahead!! (NT) -- ;-D, 17:56:41 02/05/13 Tue
Dress customs charge? -- Dance mom, 13:41:06 01/31/13 Thu [9]
We are purchasing a used dress from seller in Ireland and wondering if we'll have to pay customs? Is there a preferred way for seller to label package to limit any charges? Thanks!!

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- I have gotten a bill to pay a customs charge that came several weeks after the dress arrived. Once it was like $17 and another time it was more like $40. It depends on the value of the dress and what the seller lists that value as when they ship it. -- prev. dress buyer/seller, 16:08:10 01/31/13 Thu
  - Marking as a gift makes no difference, customs is based on a percentage of the declared value, no matter the reason for import. Sender can put a lower value but can then only insure for that value. It's a lottery, you only get charged if yours is unlucky enough to get pulled for inspection out of the thousands that arrive every day. Most go through without being checked, so no customs due. (NT) -- -, 16:47:52 01/31/13 Thu
- We didn't have to pay customs. The dressmaker marked the item as dress alterations and I guess that works (NT) -- mom, 06:23:07 02/01/13 Fri
  - nope - you got lucky - just got a customs bill and the item was marked as dress alterations (NT) -- ..., 12:44:33 02/01/13 Fri
- We have exchanged gifts with friends in England for over 20 years and have never paid customs on ANY package. (NT) -- always marked as gifts, 07:25:41 02/01/13 Fri
- Send it regular mail, call it a gift, and no customs charges are assessed, Bought two dresses this way this fall. No problem! (NT) -- hth, 12:58:20 02/01/13 Fri
  - Whilst this worked for you it is not true. You were lucky that your packages were not selected for inspection that's all, as described above, it is a lottery, From the US Customs and Border protection website "Bona fide, unsolicited gifts will clear CBP duty-free as long as their fair retail value does not exceed $100 and the recipient does not receive more than $100 worth of gifts in the same day." So if a dress comes into the country, even marked as a gift, if the declared value is over $100 you are eligible to pay duty if, and that is a big IF, your package gets pulled out of the tens of thousands that arrive every day. It's unlikely, but not impossible. (NT) -- -, 21:31:25 02/01/13 Fri
- Ca n I jump on this post and ask if anyone has sent a dress to England? (NT) -- How did you take care of postage and payment?, 11:19:37 02/02/13 Sat
What is your favorite dance number in a touring show? -- One of my faves:, 23:37:59 01/30/13 Wed [3]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daRmK5GjyAI

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- Yep, that's a good one! I haven't seen it in a while (though I own it). Thanks for posting. (NT) -- a WR mom, 14:10:47 01/31/13 Thu
  - Rhythm of the Dance is coming to Napa and Chico in March -- !, 20:06:03 02/01/13 Fri
FEIS SAN FRANCISCO -- Feis Committee, 13:56:56 01/30/13 Wed [1]
Just a gentle reminder that the entries for Feis San Francisco close today without late fee! Come join us for a fun weekend of dance in San Francisco! Holiday Inn rooms still available! Sign up today on feisinfo.com

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buying a dress online -- anon, 12:11:36 01/30/13 Wed [6]
When you buy a used dress online from overseas how does it usually work for payment? I assume you send the entire amount and count on them being honest and sending it? How do you pay for it? Paypal? Any advice for a new buyer? Thanks!!

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- I sent the entire amount to them via PayPal instant transfer, and then said a Hail Mary. (It came within the week.) (NT) -- hth, 12:22:32 01/30/13 Wed
- I guess it depends on how the seller wants payment - I sent a cashiers check made out to Euros. The dress was sent after they received the check. (NT) -- I was nervous, but it worked out fine, 13:01:00 01/30/13 Wed
- It usually works out fine. There are rare instances that it doesnt. If you are worried, make sure you ask the seller for the name of their TC and what dancing school they attend. That way you can contact the TC for help if the dress never comes. Or check the seller out ahead of time with their TC. (NT) -- mom, 06:44:03 01/31/13 Thu
- I have always used money gram at Walmart money arrives in 10 minutes. Never an issue! (NT) -- Easy, 17:47:24 02/01/13 Fri
- Can I jump on this post and ask how you send someone a dress in England? Has anyone done this by the postal service or DHL? (NT) -- Any advice?, 11:13:12 02/02/13 Sat
What happens if a WQ from Oireachtas ends up not going? Does the next person get to go in his/her place? I am aware of someone in my daughter's competition who will not be going to Boston due to a transfer ban. Can the next person go? -- would have more WR representation, 11:11:06 01/30/13 Wed [11]
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- No. The only WQ positions that move down are for World Medal Holders and for those WQs who can not attend because of association with a Worlds adjudicator. All those adjustments should have been made by now. (NT) -- Maybe next year!, 11:17:40 01/30/13 Wed
  - I beleive that means if their are for example two WMH in your group, two more spots open. Is that correct? (NT) -- thanks., 09:29:53 01/31/13 Thu
    - They opened them up at Oir when results were announced. Would have only taken say 11 but because there were two already qualified from nationals they took 13 that night instead. (NT) -- Mom, 09:32:51 02/02/13 Sat
      - No, qualifying at Nationals does not move a spot down. Only WMH and WQs out by association move down spots. At O's, any additional WQs were announced along with the rest. If association makes new WQs, then the TC is notified as soon as the ADs are finalized. (NT) -- All WQs know who they are at this point., 15:52:00 02/03/13 Sun
- Doesn't seem fair if the person already knew she was transferring, and most likely a WQ due to consistent WQ placement! (NT) -- Let others compete!, 11:36:52 01/30/13 Wed
  - of course it is fair - she danced at her Oireachtas and earned a placement. not being able to go to Worlds (for whatever reason) is not a reason not to dance at the O. (NT) -- ..., 14:18:24 01/30/13 Wed
  - It is fair! No one should have to miss their O, and their O placement just because they might not attend Worlds. If you want to go to worlds, you need to earn it. No one is forced to attend worlds. many can't due to finances, and its still fair for them to attend O too (NT) -- mom, 06:45:23 01/31/13 Thu
- The first response is correct. The only way the next person in line goes is if the qualifier can't go because of an association conflict with the judges. If the qualifier doesn't go becuase of ban, injury, or lack of funds, they do not take next in line (NT) -- each year a % of WQ don't go becuase of personal reasons, 12:59:03 01/30/13 Wed
- That used to be the rule, but it changed maybe 10 years ago. It was rather complicated; the TC had to notify the region if their dancer wasn't attending Worlds, then the region would inform the next in line. (NT) -- that was then, this is now, 06:21:35 01/31/13 Thu
  - I remember, that in some age groups it seemed like some dancers WAY down the list went to Worlds -- didn't do much for the reputation of the WR. (NT) -- like this way better, 09:41:59 01/31/13 Thu
Gorgeous Siopa Rince Dress for sale, suitable for ages 8-10 - please read inside -- Mid-Atlantic Region Mom, 10:49:00 01/30/13 Wed [2]
We are selling this beautiful Siopa we have only used for 7 months due to growth spurt. I will bring it to the BFOC feis on 2/10 and the Conejo Valley feis on 3/2 if anyone is interested in trying it on. This dress was worn by my Mid-Atlantic region Preliminary Champion dancer, who wore it to the 2012 NAN's and placed Top 25! The dress has not been worn in this area and is totally unique and beautiful! If anyone would be interested in getting more information and arranging a try-on, please contact me through the email link on this message. I will bring it with us to CA if there is any interest. You can check out the details here in this dance-again link:

http://www.dance-again.com/X605b.html

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- OP here - will also bring to Feis San Francisco on 2/16-17!! (NT) -- Mid-Atlantic Region mom, 10:50:36 01/30/13 Wed
Stunning Red Siopa Rince dress for sale suit 7-10 yrs -- email, 05:57:32 01/30/13 Wed [1]
http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/siopa-rince-dress-6/

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Show the Story's Photo website is no longer online - devastated as really want to order some archived pictures from past Oireachtas - does anyone know if there is a new URL or how to contact the photographer? -- Thanks!, 23:07:34 01/29/13 Tue [2]
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- Don't bother. I am still waiting for photos from Winterfeis 2012. (NT) -- ., 09:23:21 01/31/13 Thu
Feis Orange County -- Karen, 15:29:23 01/29/13 Tue [1]
The hotel has extended our cut off date until January 31st! We have added more rooms at the group rate and there are only a few left. But group rate of $99 will be available until January 31st or until the rooms sell out.

Our schedule will be coming out soon. Thank you for your patience!!

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Thinking of going to the North American nationals from Ireland or the uk. Where is best? And is it near Disneyland? -- Thanks so much, 00:42:59 01/29/13 Tue [7]
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- Info inside... -- Hope to see you there!, 07:02:57 01/29/13 Tue
- super close, can walk to entrance of disney, about 15 mins or grab disney shuttle out front of the hotels for a few dollars there and back, great location (NT) -- pl, 17:20:51 01/29/13 Tue
- Just a suggestion. If you are interested in Disney Tickets consider the 2 or 3 day options. -- Disney Mom, 23:23:30 01/29/13 Tue
- Thanks so much for all ur help everyone- would certainly love to go! (NT) -- Just need to price it out now!, 00:37:38 01/30/13 Wed
- email nationals site, when it was held in orlando they had a group discount code for disney tickets, also had them for western oireachtas when held at exact same hotel two yrs ago, good price (NT) -- tg, 07:19:08 01/30/13 Wed
- We have a room available the block for two nights. Thought more people were going. (NT) -- see e mail, contact us if your interested, 09:33:13 01/31/13 Thu
Why did the mcartan school close? Where did their students go? Some very nice dancers -- Sorry to hear it closed, 18:51:11 01/28/13 Mon [11]
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- I'm sure they had their reason. They gave their heart to the school and to the dancers, and not just their own dancers. Always had a kind word for everyone. I wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors. I'm sure their dancers have moved on to the schools that suited them best. (NT) -- ...., 21:26:11 01/28/13 Mon
- Many of their dancers joined with Claddagh. That was some of the reason that Claddagh began classes in Signal Hill. (NT) -- a good fit for most, 22:56:44 01/28/13 Mon
- I have never heard of this school--where was it? (NT) -- I guess So Cal if they went to Claddagh, 11:25:35 01/29/13 Tue
  - Yes So Cal. The school was around for quite a while. They will be missed. (NT) -- ..., 12:52:22 01/29/13 Tue
- Their dancers will do very well at Claddagh good choice. (NT) -- mo, 17:31:55 01/29/13 Tue
  - Not all of them went there. (NT) -- ..., 19:29:12 01/29/13 Tue
- only about three or four went elsewhere (NT) -- mo, 21:30:36 01/29/13 Tue
- How many were in the school when they shut? (NT) -- too bad, didn't Comerford shut too?, 11:14:34 01/30/13 Wed
- Seems like they had at least 40 students, judging by the feis entries in the past. (NT) -- Good luck to the kids, 17:36:55 01/31/13 Thu
- Mccartan closing -- Michelle Weldon, 13:06:02 02/01/13 Fri
BEAUTIFUL DRESS FOR SALE -- TRISH, 14:39:17 01/28/13 Mon [1]
BEAUTIFUL neon green and white elevation dress for sale.Looks stunning on stage.

approx. measurements

bust-34inches
Sleeve length-27 inches
overall length-34 inches
wait-29 inches

email for more measurements, information, and pictures

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Denver Feile -- O'mom, 14:10:52 01/28/13 Mon [3]
Hoping to attend the Denver Feile and would like to take advantage of good airfare. Can you tell me which day they will be running PC U14??

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- it has always been a one day feis, I would email mctaggert school (NT) -- rt, 15:51:13 01/28/13 Mon
- It will be a 2 day feis with grades on Sat and champs on Sunday. But contact the school before you buy plane tickets. (NT) -- Jrmom, 18:59:42 01/28/13 Mon
FEIS OC -- Wondering, 08:21:31 01/28/13 Mon [1]
Will Northwest Designs be at the BFOC feis? We always look forward to their lovely designs.

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Has anyone been to the Shelly Wastach Feis in SLC? -- Thoughts? Opinions? Reviews, 05:29:11 01/28/13 Mon [6]
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- we went two yrs ago, well run, nice facility, not near airport so do need transportation, i remember it running on time (NT) -- mom, 07:23:08 01/28/13 Mon
- They always run a nice feis. You will need transportation...there are nice hotels within a decent distance and grocery stores nearby. (NT) -- have fun, 09:40:32 01/28/13 Mon
- Shelley Feis -- DanceDad, 10:05:40 01/29/13 Tue
- Might want to go to this feis. Registration is closed, as it should be since it is this weekend. Will the feis be taking sign ups the day of the feis? (NT) -- wrmom, 16:26:15 01/29/13 Tue
  - They have in the past. Of course we paid a late fee. (NT) -- Good luck, 10:38:28 01/30/13 Wed
Nationals Hotel? -- CBKP (Hopeful), 20:08:01 01/27/13 Sun [2]
If anyone is not able to compete at Nationals, and are staying at one of the host hotels, could you respond? I just found out that i am going, and I was wondering if someone would be able to transfer their reservations that would be amazing! -thanks

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- Which days do you need? (NT) -- socal mom, 21:52:29 01/28/13 Mon
Oregon schools -- DanceMom, 14:33:55 01/27/13 Sun [3]
We may be moving down to the Coos Bay Oregon area. Are there any dance schools out there at all? I have done some searches but haven't found anything.

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- I believe the closest would be An Daire in Corvallis--- not close though :( (NT) -- Bummer!!, 18:02:05 01/27/13 Sun
- Yeates -- FK, 18:38:36 01/27/13 Sun
Will BFOC be splitting the oldest OC group as there are 25 registered? -- dancer, 12:23:07 01/27/13 Sun [7]
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- That is a fantastic showing for the older dancers!! Also, should show the region or other regions maybe 18 and over should be separated out a bit. Maybe U20? something like that. But good for these dancers for sticking with dancing despite college and so forth. (NT) -- well done older dancers!, 16:51:20 01/27/13 Sun
- kind of like a mini-oireachtas. Hope they split 25 is a huge comp. (NT) -- So Cal Mama, 19:24:11 01/27/13 Sun
  - This is such a throwback! I remember when single (or sometimes double) age groups in CA prelim/open had at least 20+ dancers in each!! (NT) -- glad to see so many still dancing, 16:13:10 01/29/13 Tue
- I think rules say they have to split at 25 (NT) -- dm, 18:10:12 01/29/13 Tue
  - Maybe they will split then. (NT) -- --, 19:16:05 01/29/13 Tue
- The competition has been split into a double-age group U19/U20 & 20&O (NT) -- Both will be great competitions!!, 21:29:58 01/30/13 Wed
looking for a dance school in Boulder, CO -- dancer who might be moving there, 22:06:12 01/26/13 Sat [6]
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- Celtic steps has a boulder location -- -, 00:19:01 01/27/13 Sun
- Mctaggert also might have a location there, I think Celtic Steps and McTaggert are the only ones in Boulder (NT) -- denver dancer, 06:09:48 01/27/13 Sun
- Celtic steps has a satellite school and Moriarty-Moffitt has 2 north locations (see inside) -- McTeggart's HQ is there;, 19:19:37 01/27/13 Sun
- McTeggart's main studio is in Boulder. Celtic Steps has studios all over the state including a newer one in Boulder. Both are great schools, but they are quite different. You'll want to visit them both to see which is the best fit for you. (NT) -- Boulder Mom, 10:22:45 01/28/13 Mon
- /\ what a nice way to state a comment. Much appreciated on these boards that can get so nasty. (NT) -- Thumbs up, 08:28:53 01/30/13 Wed
Are there dress requirements for u8 and u9 at nationals? -- or hair makeup and tan?, 14:18:38 01/26/13 Sat [8]
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- Requirements? No, but I would think your school would tell you (NT) -- what they expect., 17:40:50 01/26/13 Sat
- All U8s and U9s should definitely be dressed. (NT) -- All other age groups as well... :), 17:59:03 01/26/13 Sat
- There are no restrictions on costumes, make-up or tans. Of course these are still little ones so less is more. I know that the MId-America region had a costume rule for their O but that does not apply at the NANs. (NT) -- Good luck., 07:27:15 01/27/13 Sun
  - Even at that age you will see them fully blinged, tans, makeup and all of it but there is more of a range. Best to discuss with your TC and decide what you feel comfortable with. (NT) -- *, 15:19:32 01/27/13 Sun
  - There are on make-up but no one follows. no points off, DO IT UP! (NT) -- dee, 18:33:15 01/27/13 Sun
    - I thought the no make-up rule was only for Beginners (NT) -- --, 19:46:30 01/27/13 Sun
    - Make up rule inside. Dancers at level for Nans would not be beginner or advanced beginner... -- ***, 09:40:27 01/29/13 Tue
dance school -- Trish, 13:32:34 01/25/13 Fri [29]
Looking for a competitive school for an U13 OC dancer moving in the fall to Manhattan beach. Not familiar at all with California. Thanks in advance.
Willing to drive about 30-40 minutes so any help is appreciative.

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- Here we go...Forum to explode in 3, 2, 1... -- I suggest doing a web search for schools., 14:10:57 01/25/13 Fri
  - I also suggest getting a recommendation from your current TC. (NT) -- Explosion imminent, 14:29:47 01/25/13 Fri
    - Maybe in all fairness to the OP why not just list the names of schools in her geographic area and then OP can do her legwork. Avoid the politics/craziness. (NT) -- list of schools socal by Mbeach?, 15:49:43 01/25/13 Fri
- I would highly reccomend asking your current ADTCRG for a reccomendation. here is a list of schools on the IDTNA site for WR:http://westernusregion.com/?page_id=2 -- see inside, 17:34:21 01/25/13 Fri
- 30-40 minutes is reletive in that area. Some of the worst LA traffic is by the airport. Not as bad as HLWD FWY though. (NT) -- ..., 17:36:06 01/25/13 Fri
- School in southern CA -- Happy hunting, 18:43:36 01/25/13 Fri
  - *******CORRECTION*********Here is the actual IDTNA list in LA area without any schools that teach in LA area eliminated. -- See inside, 20:12:57 01/25/13 Fri
    - Correction...McCartan closed. (NT) -- ..., 21:45:45 01/25/13 Fri
      - OP here, I appreciate the list, not looking for an explode or negativity so thank you for not posting any of that.. looking for positive, welcoming, teams but competitive if that narrows it down, not all TC's not familiar with day to day classes..so I guess if you can tell me what you LIKE about some of the schools that may help narrow it down..Thanks so much (NT) -- Trish, 06:28:13 01/26/13 Sat
        
        Hey Trish - where is your dancer currently dancing ? (region - state) Has she done teams? (NT) -- ., 07:03:26 01/26/13 Sat
        
        Coming from MW, yes teams both ceili and chore :) thanks all for the feed back and help :) (NT) -- Trish, 10:14:51 01/26/13 Sat
        
        Claddagh is really the only southern California school that does figure choreography. (NT) -- fyi, 09:59:49 01/28/13 Mon
      - Are you sure? (NT) -- the school was represented at the O., 09:05:59 01/26/13 Sat
        
        Yes...happened right after the O. (NT) -- ..., 09:55:11 01/26/13 Sat
        O beleive that is correct but IDTNA has not updated list yet. (NT) -- If you call the number it may say., 10:19:38 01/26/13 Sat
    - The Brosnan School is located in NorCal (specifically the Bay Area - Marin County), not SoCal (NT) -- Best Wishes to OP, 15:21:18 01/26/13 Sat
- Wow I am really surprised the schools to choose from. We have one within 100 miles. (NT) -- Not much choice., 06:29:43 01/26/13 Sat
  - Which school/region is your DD? DD may know of other competitive schools from the majors they have been in (ie NANs or Worlds.) (NT) -- ., 10:21:42 01/26/13 Sat
- The Claddagh School just opened a location in Signal Hill, which is close to Long Beach. (NT) -- more info., 08:01:02 01/26/13 Sat
- Lyons Academy of Irish Dance -- Dancer, 09:32:06 01/26/13 Sat
- Lucky you! MB is awesome. Lived in the area for years. Have fun in your new digs. (NT) -- California Dreamin', 05:22:14 01/28/13 Mon
- Kelly is closet to you; BFO and Cleary are in the east valley and still easily 45 -1 hr drive from MB -- Might try OC School., 05:27:44 01/28/13 Mon
- New school in South Bay long beach area -- Michelle weldon, 20:35:09 01/31/13 Thu
Donations to SF Feis -- ., 11:53:24 01/25/13 Fri [10]
Is there an address to send donations for the feis?

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- what are they collecting donations for (NT) -- ?, 14:20:53 01/25/13 Fri
  - Feiseanna are very expensive and I most will accept a donation to help with the expense of running a feis. (NT) -- Rince, 14:24:12 01/25/13 Fri
    - oh - thought they were collecting for a charity (NT) -- or special need, 15:43:32 01/25/13 Fri
      - They collected for victims of hurricane Sandy. (NT) -- ..., 21:48:48 01/25/13 Fri
        
        that was Feis Aid in December - is Feis SF also doing a collection (NT) -- don't see it on the syllabus, 09:34:40 01/26/13 Sat
- Best to contact the Feis Committe Directly. I am sure they would welcome a (NT) -- Donation, 14:32:03 01/25/13 Fri
  - Where, how? Would like to send to feis committee (NT) -- Thanks, 21:29:42 01/25/13 Fri
    - Address (NT) -- op, 22:25:52 01/25/13 Fri
      - Want to support our local feiseanna (NT) -- op, 22:55:07 01/25/13 Fri
Feis Orange County -- Karen, 09:01:12 01/25/13 Fri [1]
Reminder: Today is the last day to register without a late fee on feisworx.
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Have you ordered your custom poster for The Worlds yet? -- McShane Art & Graphic Design Group, LLC. (We are Irish by design!), 11:43:23 01/24/13 Thu [2]
Exactly two month until The Worlds in Boston! Have you ordered your custom designed poster for your dancer yet?
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- My DD and I agree this is a great idea. (NT) -- : ), 15:02:32 01/27/13 Sun
FEIS SAN FRANCISCO -- Feis Committee, 09:18:07 01/24/13 Thu [1]
The room block for Feis San Francisco has now been extended until January 30th. If you are booking please use the name "Feis San Francisco" for the special rate of $119 per night. We have received e-mails that some people were unable to get the rate. After speaking with the hotel this morning the rate is still available until January 30th. Feis entries have also been extended to January 30th without late fees. Thank you!

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Does anyone know if there will be a practice stage at Nationals? -- three, 04:43:01 01/24/13 Thu [2]
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- Not usually only for competition...halls etc will be our practice area:) (NT) -- Canadian Mom, 07:27:13 01/24/13 Thu
Question for Anahiem/Calif locals, what is better for traffic/ travel time flying to LAX landing at 3 or SNA landing at 510 July 4?? -- *, 10:52:10 01/23/13 Wed [9]
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- Traffic is usually lighter on the holiday so either should be fine. (NT) -- local, 13:18:48 01/23/13 Wed
- Santa Ana (NT) -- Lax long drive., 13:19:13 01/23/13 Wed
- You will probably get to the hotel close to the same time no matter which option you choose. (NT) -- -, 15:01:11 01/23/13 Wed
  - OP here, that was what I was wondering. Want to arrive earlier so may look at earlier flight to SNA but its a bit more $. (NT) -- **, 15:13:47 01/23/13 Wed
- Lived in la many years! Earlier the better even on holidays. (NT) -- Many folks will be heading to the beaches for fireworks., 18:36:05 01/23/13 Wed
  - LAX is right by beaches, SNA not. SNA best choice. (NT) -- no frustration, super nice small., 09:33:59 01/25/13 Fri
- SNA at 510, no question. That is about the time you,ll be pasing SNA if you fly into LAX. (NT) -- If cost close, go for SNA., 06:46:07 01/24/13 Thu
- SNA of course!!! -- a, 18:37:58 01/24/13 Thu
PNW feis question - is there anyway to extend the signup one or 2 days? Van Eire is 23/24th and it would great to be able to sign up as soon as we get back from that! -- Mom, 10:48:54 01/23/13 Wed [7]
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- Why do you need to wait - In my experience, the feis committee is always willing to change registrations if your dancer advances in some dances or even to PC / OC. It's hard for the volunteers to get everyting done in less than two weeks time. (NT) -- ., 11:25:54 01/23/13 Wed
  - Usually it is not a concern! But money is tight and depending on how my dancer does at Van Eire, she may not need the 2nd day of prelim. (And if she gets lucky enough to move to open, she will need to spend time learning new dances instead of rushing to this first open comp)... (NT) -- Mom, 14:15:32 01/23/13 Wed
    - Why not register for the main prelim rounds and then just add the extra prelim if she needs it. That way you would only get a change fee and not an entirely late entry. Might help you and the feis to do it that way. We often wait to add specials until after the main registration deadline. (NT) -- ., 16:43:19 01/25/13 Fri
      - ... and she dances the same dances wether prelim or open. Yes, her teachers may give her new steps but it wouldn't be the worst thing to compete in OC with her prior PC steps. (NT) -- ., 16:45:37 01/25/13 Fri
- I would contact the feis directly. Most feiseanna will allow late entries, but you'll likely have to pay the late entry fee. (NT) -- ml, 16:47:31 01/23/13 Wed
- The entry deadline is set to give FeisWorx and the fees committee time to complete the timetable, stage documents, etc. It is not arbitrary. The PNW Feis always allows changes to entries after the deadline. You can email us right after Van Eire and we will make the change online, or you can do it at the feis. I will be happy to work with you on your particular situation. Or, you can enter late, and pay the small late entry fee. (NT) -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 17:26:37 01/24/13 Thu
RINNCE CONEJO VALLEY FEIS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION -- Committee, 10:00:32 01/23/13 Wed [1]
The deadline for registering for the Rinnce Conejo Valley Feis is Saturday February 16, 2013. On line registration at www.feisinfo.com. The feis is being held at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 South Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, CA. Please mention Feis Rinnce Conejo Valley or the O'Connor School of Irish Dance Competition to guarantee the special room rate of $129.00. Thank you for all your support.

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Feis San Francisco -- Feis Committee, 09:53:42 01/23/13 Wed [3]
Feis San Francisco has extended the closing date for the February 16-17, 2013 feis until January 30th without late entry fee. "New" this year all floors will be covered. There are still rooms available at the feis hotel- Holiday Inn on Van Ness Street until January 25th at the feis rate of $119 per night -ask for Feis San Francisco. Please come and support the oldest feis in the west. To sign up please visit feisinfo.com.

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- Sorry we cannot be there this year. Really enjoyed it last year. (NT) -- won't be able to make it..., 15:41:57 01/23/13 Wed
  - Any updates on remaining judges to be listed on feisinfo? Thanks (NT) -- /, 17:25:46 01/23/13 Wed
Nearest Airport to Anaheim Hilton -- Michael Smith, 06:56:49 01/23/13 Wed [6]
Sorry if this has been asked before. What airport would be best to fly into for the North American Championships ?

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- It doesn't really matter...Orange County (SNA), Long Beach, Los Angeles (LAX) or Ontario (ONT)...Super Shuttle services all 3...if renting a car... (NT) -- John Wayne Orange County (SNA) is best option, 06:59:04 01/23/13 Wed
- To give a slightly different spin on that, I don't think there's one "best" way to get here. It's a matter of personal preference among trade-offs. John Wayne (SNA) is definitely closest. Some people, however, find it worthwhile to use one of the other LA area airports and to rent a car or arrange a private shuttle. Flights are often (tho not always) less expensive into some of the other airports and the cost savings can make up for the increased distance for some folks. Others prefer the least amount of travel and nearest airport. (NT) -- See you in July!, 07:32:36 01/23/13 Wed
- My rule of thumb is $100 difference in RT per person. Since LAX to Anaheim can sometimes take a couple of hours. Then you have to guess on your return flight when to leave for LAX. (NT) -- John Wayne is best., 09:00:26 01/23/13 Wed
- I live in Anaheim, it depends which airline you are flying. John Wayne is close but the traffice can be fierce. If you are flying Jet Blue or one of the other airlines they service Long Beach airport is a good choice, it can actually be faster, as you can avoid all freeway travel by taking Ball Rd (Wardlow in Long Beach) it goes directly into the airport which is small and easy to get in and out of. Ball Rd runs all the way to Anaheim and is directly behind Disneyland (Harbor Blvd) LAX is the last airport I would recommend, as I mentioned it depends on which Airline you are flying (NT) -- Local, 10:23:03 01/23/13 Wed
  - LGB is only a couple miles different than SNA - flew there easily for O in 2012 (NT) -- ., 11:27:59 01/23/13 Wed
Feis Orange County- Reminders -- Karen, 22:02:20 01/22/13 Tue [1]
Just a reminder that the cut off date to register without a late fee is January 25th for Feisworx!

The hotel is still accepting reservations at the group rate of $99 until January 31st or until our block sells out.

Hope to see you there!

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Food Allergies in Anaheim - see inside -- Mom, 18:25:44 01/22/13 Tue [17]
My youngest DD has multiple food allergies and its always interesting traveling to other parts of the country. Can anyone tell me what its like in Anaheim to deal with food issues? How are the restaurants? Are they accommodating to special needs? Are there grocery stores near the Nationals hotels to buy food? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

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- You shouldn't encounter any problems at all. (NT) -- Disney area restaurants see lots of patrons with allergies. (:)), 18:40:19 01/22/13 Tue
- There's a big Target down Harbor Blvd. at Chapman Ave. I am not sure how extensive the grocery section is but it's a full-sized store. Google shows it as 1.2 miles from the Marriott. -- hth, 19:52:45 01/22/13 Tue
- There's an ABC Market and 7-11 just on the corner of Katella Ave and Harbour Blvd. (NT) -- -, 19:55:53 01/22/13 Tue
- Food & Disney -- So Cal Mama, 21:25:16 01/22/13 Tue
- My dd is allergic to gluten dairy & corn Hilton Anaheim is okay with allergies, they are careful but dont have much...Disney is great! We have not let it stop us and have gone all over. There are many stores nearby so you can stock up. Good luck! (NT) -- So cal mom, 21:56:09 01/22/13 Tue
- There is also a Vons grocery store on Chapman....about a 5 min drive from the hotel (NT) -- and the Target has a decent food selection also, 06:56:55 01/23/13 Wed
- There is a Baja Fresh take out right in the Anaheim Hilton. They have great fresh mexican menu items and many are gluten free. -- Gluten free family, 08:46:32 01/23/13 Wed
- My son has multiple allergies as well. I always ask for a fridge in my room so I can be sure to have snacks on hand that he can eat. The Hilton restaurants were very accomodating when we were down there in 2012 for the O. (NT) -- you shoudl be fine., 11:30:39 01/23/13 Wed
  - I have always brought my own food (NT) -- gluten allergy, 18:42:37 01/23/13 Wed
    - No one else can bring food into Disneyland or a theme park except -- ancient mom, 18:45:06 01/23/13 Wed
- I laughed at this. Does the OP think Anaheim is a 3rd world country or a region not very sophisticated? (NT) -- Anaheim is the home to DISNEYLAND, 22:40:46 01/23/13 Wed
- Thanks so much. -- OP, 04:37:47 01/24/13 Thu
- Disneyland does allow anyone to bring in food Universal and Seaworld do not typically. (NT) -- Canadian Mom, 07:29:42 01/24/13 Thu
  - Yes, you can bring in food to Disneyland. We have annual passes and always bring in our own food for lunches, snacks, etc. Security always checks the packs, but not once has any comment made that food cannot be brought in to the park. (NT) -- local, 11:16:01 01/24/13 Thu
    - yep. just no glass containers. (NT) -- ., 20:56:19 01/24/13 Thu
- Food at Nan's -- Irishdancerchick, 21:53:37 01/29/13 Tue
To the Bracken School and the Damhsa Irish Dance Company -- thank you for a fantastic Feis in the Desert! It was our first time attending and we were so impressed by the great organization of the event, the kindness and friendliness of the volunteers, and what a lovely event it was all around. Thank you! -- Appreciative!, 12:13:23 01/22/13 Tue [3]
A special thanks to the patient and kind stage workers -- they were just wonderful with the kids. Thank you to Bracken and Damhsa for all your hard work and for the beautiful feis!

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- A breath of fresh air to read a positive message like this. Thank you for brightening my day, OP! (NT) -- Voy addict, 15:29:55 01/22/13 Tue
- I second both of these posts. So nice to read something positive and it WAS a great Feis. Very well organized, ran on time and eveyrone friendly. (NT) -- Thank you!, 16:43:44 01/22/13 Tue
Feis Orange County - Dress Area -- Karen, 09:28:16 01/22/13 Tue [1]
If you have a dress for sale and you are attending Feis Orange County, we will have a dress area with racks to help you sell your dress! If you need a dress, come and shop!!

See you there!

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Excited to announce Feis Fab will be a vendor at BOSTON WORLDS!! Book your Spray Tan, Hair & Make-Up appointment on line now at feisfab.com -- See you in Boston!!, 08:12:53 01/22/13 Tue [1]
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Anybody else get hives when they saw the Wintefeis schedule? It's going to be a looooooooong day. -- 2 ages, both ends of day, 14:20:12 01/21/13 Mon [6]
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- we should meet, probably will cause I got two on each end and as well, in fact couldn't even find my open dancers comp it was so far down the schedule, lol (NT) -- mom, 20:02:41 01/21/13 Mon
- I'll let you in on a little secret.. the longer the feis the more time you have with your precious child! Bring a game to play in between dances or chat with them. They are exactly where they should be for the longest time, with you learning, supervised and having fun. (NT) -- Old timer, 04:21:07 01/22/13 Tue
- Its better than having an unrealistic schedule and being there longer than planned! (NT) -- I am grateful!, 07:54:42 01/22/13 Tue
- I like when my kids are split up. I can focus on one at a time. It greatly reduces my stress even if it is a long day! (NT) -- ., 08:16:53 01/22/13 Tue
- Excited they are not doing ALL Reels, ALL light, ALL slip... (NT) -- We'd ALL be there all day, 14:40:28 01/26/13 Sat

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