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Western US Pre-O feis (East Bay) anyone know do they have good (marley) floors? -- can't dance without anymore...not worth it, 08:09:45 09/09/09 Wed [53]
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- Never had it in all the years we've been. (NT) -- vm, 10:36:24 09/09/09 Wed
  - thanks for the info (NT) -- appreciate it, 10:46:06 09/09/09 Wed
- Far cry from the days they used to dance on a half-door (NT) -- new moves must be dangerous, 13:02:05 09/09/09 Wed
  - Yes, the new moves are very athletic and can be dangerous. (NT) -- Dancers are athletes, 21:12:31 09/09/09 Wed
- Floors are plywood, not dangerous or slippery. (NT) -- Nice feis, 16:09:25 09/09/09 Wed
  - Are you a dancer? I am and I really, really have to say you are wrong and disagree with you. Their floors have always been slippery and dangerous, too many dancers fall at this feis. (NT) -- just the facts ma'am, 16:24:10 09/09/09 Wed
    - I disagree. My daughter & I both compete, doing many feiseanna in this region for over 10 years. The floors at this feis are not known for being slippery, no more than any other venue. (NT) -- Adult dancer, 23:35:01 09/09/09 Wed
    - I agree also -- Longtime Feis-goer, 12:37:21 09/10/09 Thu
    - I agree with the two posters immediately above. -- Feis-goer, 12:40:54 09/10/09 Thu
- It's plywood directly on concrete. Not pleasant, but if you don't practice on the floors ahead of time you can hold out. (NT) -- -, 17:26:14 09/09/09 Wed
  - IMPROPER FLOORING -- a feis chair, 19:43:46 09/09/09 Wed
    - I sure hope they do. This floor is tough on their bodies. (NT) -- been there, 19:54:24 09/09/09 Wed
    - I wish! It would be nice to have better floors but, as a dancer, complaining is out of the question (NT) -- ., 22:20:20 09/09/09 Wed
- Western US Pre-Oireachtas Championship Feis Flooring -- Feis Chair, 22:25:19 09/09/09 Wed
  - Thank you for the clarification - I believe that the organizers of this feis are doing an excellent job. The last thing they want is injuries. As a dancer, you're just as likely to get injured tripping over one of those kids that runs around like a wild animal around the stage, judge's table or down the aisles. (NT) -- Speaking of Safety, 23:40:18 09/09/09 Wed
  - I am so grateful to have a feis that is local so close to the Oireachtas. I am sure this feis does all it can to make the floors safe. They have dancers to worry about too! (NT) -- thankful mom, 07:38:04 09/10/09 Thu
- This feis has unpolished (not slippery) wood floors. There's padding under the wood. (NT) -- no worries, 23:47:35 09/09/09 Wed
  - Keep thinking those happy thoughts. Hope your dancer or anyone else's doesn't fall. Raise the plywood or cardboard or whatever you want to call it so there's spring between it and the concrete. If not, it's potentially damaging to feet, knees and hips and this is why they made the rule in the first place. (NT) -- you just found a way around it, 06:37:13 09/10/09 Thu
    - Dance floors at feis -- Feis Chair, 07:15:35 09/10/09 Thu
    - Dancing floors at east bay feis oakland -- Feis Mom, 07:36:22 09/10/09 Thu
    - Raising the Floors sounds like cheating to me! -- Retired Dancer, 09:18:27 09/10/09 Thu
      - Yes, our school has a raised floor. Yes, I built a raised floor for my dd to practice. Yes, most feisanna have raised floors. Yes, raised floors are safer. Yes, if everyone at the feis is dancing on the same floor, it's a level playing field for everyone for comparisons. Comparisons between leaping heights at different feisanna are pointless. Have you ever seen a gymnastics floor exercise floor? That is literally a spring supported floor. (NT) -- Do what is safest for the dancers, 09:58:27 09/10/09 Thu
        
        Wow you must have lists of money. Maybe you ahouldput on a feis! (NT) -- Dancers mom, 10:16:35 09/10/09 Thu
        
        A raised floor isnt that much more expensive then an unraised one... -- Aine, 16:28:07 09/10/09 Thu
        It was about $350 for materials - 1x2s, particle board, carpet pad, sealer - and is about 15'x15'. Not that much money, just some elbow grease. No marley, though. :) (NT) -- Home floor builder, 23:55:11 09/10/09 Thu
        Schools Helping Each Other - LOL -- Eilis, 22:28:39 09/11/09 Fri
        
        If the school owns it, they can certainly rent it out for a nice fee. No one says they should loan it out for free. (NT) -- money talks, right?, 12:54:32 09/12/09 Sat
        I don't agree. I'm a feis volunteer and among our area schools, equipment gets shared and passed along to the next feis when one's done. Example: At one Silicon Valley Feis, I took a van full of equipment to be stored for the East Bay Feis's use...(more) -- Feis Mom, 14:28:02 09/12/09 Sat
        The schools that are friends help each other out all the time. You would be surprised to find out how often you dance on the same sheet of marley feis after feis. Unfortunetly, if a school isn't in the "in crowd" often they are out of luck in that department. (NT) -- g.t.t., 01:16:32 09/13/09 Sun
      - lol... it would only be "cheating" if only one dancer got to use the raised floor. And yes, many dancers do have raised floors, or "sprung" dance floors to practice on at home and class. And we do not have lots of money. "raising" our practice floor involved some 2 by 4's and strips of cheap padding. been using the floor for 10 years. (NT) -- boing, 13:12:56 09/10/09 Thu
        
        Feis in the Desert had raised floors, volunteers threw it together the night before. (NT) -- which would dancers rather have?, 14:09:58 09/10/09 Thu
      - If flooring is directly ontop of concrete it is a problem -- JB, 14:11:39 09/10/09 Thu
- I can't believe the negativity in some of these posts. No, the floors aren't marley, but they comply with all regulations. So what's the beef? Maybe some of you need to get out more often. (NT) -- Veteran Mom, 15:31:47 09/10/09 Thu
  - Sometimes facts can be negative. The op asked about the floors, obviously concerned for the safety of her dancer. They may put on a decent and good feis but the floors have no give, dancers fall more at this feis than any other we've ever been to. Why would you want to mask the truth for the sake of having a feis? I have nothing against this feis and this is my first post here but other feis manage to give dancers better floors than this one, for the safety and enjoyment of the dancing. (NT) -- sometimes truth hurts, 16:17:19 09/10/09 Thu
    - No one is masking facts. The feis chair has described the flooring, which is not only in compliance, but does have cushioning between the plywood and concrete floor. So you can't say there's no "give." I'm an adult dancer with a championship level dancer - we've got 12+ years of WR feising under our belts...more -- Veteran Mom, 17:54:25 09/10/09 Thu
      - How pathetic to consider a layer of carpet the proper cushioning "give" for a dancer's floor. (NT) -- another "veteran" mom, 22:21:06 09/10/09 Thu
        
        it isn't carpet, it is carpet padding which is made of foam and comes in a variety of heights. Other feiseanna who have used this padding have gotten complaints that the floors were too springy. (NT) -- Can't please everybody, but they are at least trying, 22:53:21 09/10/09 Thu
    - EBF Floors -- PBJ, 22:39:29 09/11/09 Fri
- I think as Aine said that dancers are spoilt nowadays but all sprots are more safety conscious so ID needs to keep up!! (NT) -- We need to continue to think about safety for the dancers, 19:02:34 09/10/09 Thu
- Maybe it's time to return to the hard shoes with nails hammered in the toes and heels. The new technology offers little in sound if you are a good dancer, but lots of safety hazards for all. (NT) -- Old lady who never slipped, 22:48:12 09/10/09 Thu
- Just my experience, i am OP and my dd falls on plain wood of any sort, just used to Marley, danc ebette ron it, do way better - so I asked because we had never been, and again, its personal Iguess - but we simply do not dance on non-marley anymore as she either out right slips/slides or then dances at about 50% most of the time because she finds the floors, with her style of steps and toes, heels,etc uncomfortable and slippery if they are wood/plywood - so we can't afford an injury or the $ to go to a feis she doesn't really dance well at -no use (NT) -- Maybe just us it matters to - feises should post that info, 09:51:58 09/11/09 Fri
  - Your concern is well-founded, it's just that the thread turned into a feis bashing, as if the organizers didn't care and were cutting corners somehow. As if this feis was to be avoided. I've been attending this feis since 1997 & have always had positive experiences. (NT) -- Just my 2 cents, 23:26:19 09/11/09 Fri
- What's the standard flooring at the majors? Is marley the standard? (NT) -- Curious, 15:04:13 09/11/09 Fri
  - Yes. Marley is standard at all majors. (NT) -- for good reasons, 18:04:00 09/11/09 Fri
    - Just as many dancers fall and slip on Marley as they do on stages made with other materials. I saw girls slip at the WRO last year on Marley. So while it may be the standard it is not always the best solution. (NT) -- Just an opinion., 07:55:16 09/13/09 Sun
- There are many WR feis that don't use Marley so I would not single out this feis. I have a pet peeve about when people jump all over one school and give another a free pass. Agree Marley should be on all (STRONGLY agree), but why do you single out McBride? (NT) -- iappreciatemcbride, 09:25:58 09/12/09 Sat
  - Don't think it's anything about appreciating a school or how well they run a feis. I think this feis would get a score of 110% if they provided better dance floor. (NT) -- simple, 12:51:00 09/12/09 Sat
    - I think there are fewer and fewer now I can't think of many that don't. (NT) -- Reality, 13:02:48 09/12/09 Sat
    - But you are singling this school out when other feis in the region dont use Marley. Are you going to jump all over those schools when they dont provide you with Marley? (NT) -- Fed up with Message Boards, 08:03:53 09/13/09 Sun
      - The OP asked specifically if this feis had Marley floor, presumably because it mattered to them.... -- Aine, 10:15:35 09/16/09 Wed
- I've seen plenty of dancers, and many per Feis and same competition, fall over and over on Marley. There is no guarantee. Duct Tape is not a help, its a hurt. Kids put it on, it folds, sticks to floor and down. The floor gets blamed. The Oireachtas had numerous falls, Silicon Valley, Feis SF, Reno, all with the use of Marley. EB Feis, would on carpet, is approved by the regulations. You cannot have your floor direct on concrete. You can have it on carpet on concrete. Its a lovely Feis, kind people, work hard and we will support the Feis. (NT) -- Be Positive - Glass Half Full, 13:58:51 09/15/09 Tue
  - My sentiments exactly! We'll be supporting this feis, too. (NT) -- Appreciate the Positive, 22:54:42 09/15/09 Tue
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What are the major competitions around the world, and what month do they take place? I know of All Irelands in Feb., Worlds in March/April, NAN's in July. I know there are Great Britains, All Scotland, British Nationals, and an International Comp. but not the months they take place. Are there any other Major Comps? -- Thanks!, 20:00:13 09/08/09 Tue [4]
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- Listed what I have inside.... -- dancer's dream schedule, 20:43:19 09/11/09 Fri
  - Thanks so much for replying! Have you heard of the Internationals? I heard from someone it was in Spain, but never see any info on it. (NT) -- Thank you!, 07:25:17 09/12/09 Sat
    - As far as I know, the CRG (Cumann Rince Gaelach) holds an International Comp in Ireland - believe that it is open to dancers from all organizations, but is obviously not a CLRG event. (NT) -- not clrg, 18:24:49 09/12/09 Sat
Can anyone tell me about the feis in Colorado in November? Saw some great flight prices and we have friends in Denver. Any info will be helpful. -- Thanks., 16:22:09 09/08/09 Tue [11]
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- You may want to check with your teacher. If you are referring to Nov 20-22, it is not a regular feis. Where did you see the good airfares at, if you don't mind sharing? (NT) -- looking at fares too., 18:04:05 09/08/09 Tue
  - Southwest has some great fares for the "O" weekend! (NT) -- yeah!, 18:55:38 09/08/09 Tue
    - The price went down after I booked our flights, so I called and just got $80.00 credit! (NT) -- happy cheapskate mom, 19:07:19 09/08/09 Tue
  - There is the Fall Feis Nov. 7th in Colorado. Held every year. Just a regular feis. Check Feisworx results for an idea of size. (NT) -- Listed on NAFC site, 19:04:18 09/08/09 Tue
  - It is the one on November 7th. (NT) -- OP, 19:31:18 09/08/09 Tue
    - Travelocity had flights to Denver from MW for under $200.00. (NT) -- out-of-region OP, 19:32:27 09/08/09 Tue
- United has flights for $150 from SFO (NT) -- o-goer, 04:59:08 09/09/09 Wed
- Fall Feis is located north of Denver in Loveland, CO. It's located in a very large building, somewhat barn-like. It typically runs fairly smoothly. (NT) -- dancing mom, 05:07:52 09/09/09 Wed
- It is held at Budwieser center in loveland approx 40 mins from airport, larger feis for Co as everyone getting in pre O feis, lot of teams this yr as O is in denver so expect it to run long, facility is large, some nice hotels close by, (NT) -- parent, 06:55:50 09/09/09 Wed
- It's up on Feisworx now! (NT) -- More info there, 10:49:08 09/09/09 Wed
Announcing the Crossroads Feis! -- Feis Chair, 15:52:26 09/08/09 Tue [4]
It is with great pleasure that the Power Academy of Irish Dance invites you to it's first Crossroads Feis, held in Provo, Utah. We have secured the Provo Marriott Hotel in historic downtown Provo, which is very close to great sightseeing, including Sundance, Timpanogos Cave and Brigham Young University. The Feis rate is $79/night.

Provo Marriott
101 West 10 North
Provo, UT 84601
(801)377-470

Our tentative schedule has all Figure, Adult, Adult Specials and Music Competitions on Saturday starting at 5pm, and all solo and championship competitions running in two ballrooms on Saturday starting at 8am. Registration for Dancing and Art competitions will be through Feisworx, while the Music Feis will be registered through the Crossroads Feis. Please see attached Syllabus for details.

We would like to draw your attention to some exciting competitions we have planned for this year's feis. We are proud to announce the John Patrick Power Memorial Trophy Special, which is a perpetual trophy. This competition is for all championship dancers, and the requirement is one contemporary set dance at a different time signature from the one competed in championships.

We would like you to encourage your dancers to be creative, and enter the "Anything Goes" Special. This year's theme is "Cowboys and Indians", celebrating Utah's heritage as the "Crossroads of the West". For Solo competitors- 16 bars of reel music, and for Group entries- 32 bars of reel music. Costumes and props are definitely allowed (and encouraged!). Please feel free to be as creative as you'd like!

Our Family-friendly feis offers a Tir na Nog competition for pre-feisers under 5, as well as separate competitions for parent/child and sibling family figure.

We are also excited to announce the first ever Music Ensemble Competition. In addition to Music Competitions featuring beginner and intermediate levels, we invite your talented students to participate in groups of 2 or more musicians and/or vocalists and perform together.

We hope to see you there!

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- Grr- Friday Evening is Adults, Figure and Music (NT) -- Sorry!, 15:53:35 09/08/09 Tue
- What are the dates? (NT) -- wr mom, 16:02:06 09/08/09 Tue
  - October 9th and 10th (NT) -- Can't wait!, 16:38:36 09/08/09 Tue
Feis Orange County -- Becky Cunningham, 11:40:34 09/08/09 Tue [1]
I have been advised there might be some technical problems when attempting to enter the different specials that we are offering. If you have encounted this when registering on Feisworx, can you please e-mail me so we can get them taken care of? Thanks.

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I wish some teachers who attend feis's would control their dancers at awards.It was very annoying to see one particular school this weekend being totally abnoxious with the hoopla at awards -- sd, 09:29:32 09/08/09 Tue [44]
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- At times I cannot stand the high-pitched screaming. Other than that I love to see lots of cheering and celebrating at awards whether it is my DD's dance school or another. (NT) -- Oldtimer, 11:16:49 09/08/09 Tue
- What school? (NT) -- Inquiring Mind, 11:40:05 09/08/09 Tue
  - If you were there, you knew. (at least at the 2 award ceremonies that I was at). I'm all for school support/spirit but.. (NT) -- this was a bit much, 11:46:50 09/08/09 Tue
    - must have been Sunday as the Saturday awards were calm and nice - Maybe it's the younger dancers?: (NT) -- x, 14:08:18 09/08/09 Tue
- I like the high spirtedness. HOWEVER, maybe the screaming could wait until after the name of the dancer is called. At majors, they call everyone up and then start working down. You get into the top 20 or so and all you hear is, "number 109 (screaming screaming screaming) from the blah blah school". No one ever hears the name. C'mon girls....wait till the names are called before you react! (NT) -- Ringing ears, 12:31:16 09/08/09 Tue
- It is funny, the first time I read this quickly, I thought there was some hoola hoop problem at the awards... (NT) -- Mom, 12:32:55 09/08/09 Tue
- I think some teachers encourage this. Ours asks for gracious behavior, winning and losing. (NT) -- Love our TC, 13:22:55 09/08/09 Tue
  - teachers do not encourage this. There were some excited kids who placed well and got carried away. You dont know how hard they may have worked for their placement. This behavior is not typical of this school nor really of any school. But sometimes people get carried away. (NT) -- don't make mountains out of molehills, 21:15:56 09/08/09 Tue
- Happy Sceaming = Great Placement ....... Complaining about screaming = low or no placement (NT) -- -, 15:14:38 09/08/09 Tue
  - No way, stop trying to justify your need to scream. Every O there are screamers just like what the op is describing and they are just plain screamin' to be screamin'. (NT) -- get a grip, 16:20:02 09/08/09 Tue
  - No. Loud screaming hurts my ears, and when you are in a building with other screamers you have no idea how much physical pain you are causing -- Loud screaming=no manners, 17:30:00 09/08/09 Tue
    - I hate the screaming too, but let's face it--it goes with the territory. It is about girls being excited for their friend's success. There are plenty of worthy things to complain about. This is not one of them. (NT) -- Cheer up!, 18:31:18 09/08/09 Tue
      - I'm cheery enough, thanks. Over the top screaming is not "about girls being excited for their friend's success" -- just saying, 20:13:27 09/08/09 Tue
  - theres happy screaming (cheering) and then theres screaming screaming.... -- Aine, 13:21:58 09/09/09 Wed
- Sour Grapes!! (NT) -- get over yourself, 17:15:00 09/08/09 Tue
  - Disagree. Get over the fact that you screamers have no class. (NT) -- sayin'!, 18:31:08 09/08/09 Tue
    - Screamers have no class, but it's ok to trash other schools on a message board??? (NT) -- Reeeel Classy!, 18:40:53 09/08/09 Tue
      - Who's trashing who? What are you talking about. (NT) -- take your meds, 19:25:29 09/08/09 Tue
        
        Listen carefully, I'll go slowly so you can follow. You jumped on the bandwagon complaining about little girls celebrating winners, but gave a pass to the above poster who was trashing the school. -- Got it????, 20:01:22 09/08/09 Tue
        
        I'm not that poster why would you assume such a thing? (NT) -- your crystal ball is bunk, 06:40:11 09/09/09 Wed
  - When the screaming makes it impossible to hear the name of the dancer, that goes over the top. The long screaming jags at the top of the lungs is just silly. How about some respect for those trying to hear the names of the competitors? (NT) -- Hmmmmmmmmm?, 10:32:22 09/09/09 Wed
- that's why a good announcer says the school first, the name second (NT) -- and the number third, 21:39:03 09/08/09 Tue
  - Hey...don't blame it on the announcer! (NT) -- lol, 22:23:26 09/08/09 Tue
    - Agree, the announcers were fine. Agree also that saying the school first is nice. (NT) -- both are right, 06:47:57 09/10/09 Thu
- people get a life (NT) -- mj, 06:57:36 09/09/09 Wed
  - Screamers get a life. (NT) -- my $0.02, 07:43:42 09/09/09 Wed
- The screaming is rarely "for" the dancer called unless that person is #1. When 9th place is called at the Oireachtas for example, the screaming is because the friend of the screamer is in the final 8. When #3 is called, most of the screamers are for numbers 1 and 2...When #2 is called, the screamers are screaming for #1. Seeing who can scream the loudest is hardly about exhuberance or good sportsmanship. It is about screaming to be screamnig. (NT) -- Please, give us a break., 11:29:25 09/09/09 Wed
  - What's wrong with good ol' applause to show your joy? (NT) -- screamers are rude and offensive IMO, 17:31:22 09/09/09 Wed
    - Best post of the day! (NT) -- ^^, 18:10:10 09/09/09 Wed
    - I think that it's a bit of "mob mentality" and domino effect with the girls being excited, young ones following the lead of others, etc. I don't think they mean harm and probably feel that it is what should be done. Having said that, parents and teachers should get it under control by teaching and enforcing polite, acceptable behavior. I couldn't believe my eyes or ears when my young dd was cheering like a maniac at an awards ceremony - she couldn't tell me exactly why she was so ott excited - she really had no vested interest in the outcome. So, we had a nice little discussion during the car ride home. (NT) -- hysteria not necessary, 21:05:16 09/09/09 Wed
      - Haha. My young dd did the same - hooting and hollering for a winner she didn't know at all. We had the discussion too. (NT) -- Lesson learned., 00:33:04 09/16/09 Wed
    - I agree! Our TC would reprimand school members who "hoot and yell" at feis. She would say, "We are not at a football game!". She encouraged enthusiastic applause...but no hooting and yelling. (more) -- x, 08:02:50 09/10/09 Thu
      - I guess it depends on whether you see ID as more of a sport, or an artistic performance. Really, with the way it is judged,dancers ranked and schools compete...it is more of a sport than any other form of dance. Having said that - when was the last time you went to a football game when there wasn't a lot of whooping it up when your team or player scored? (NT) -- reely, 08:47:00 09/10/09 Thu
        
        but I.D. is NOT a football game. That was my point. Football games are outside... and even at a football game, it would be annying to sit in front of someone that SCREAMED fullout and high pitched for extended periods. It is RUDE to scream as much as some schools do, there is no two ways about it. RUDE! (NT) -- common courtesy, 13:15:22 09/10/09 Thu
        
        But at the HV feis, the awards ceremony WAS outside, at least the one I observed...It just occurs to me that this is probably a "mommy" hang-up. If feis dads were in charge, they'd probably be fine with any form of enthusiasm. (Foam fingers and victory high-fives included!) (NT) -- sdlady, 14:08:31 09/10/09 Thu
        
        I'm still waiting for the day that some ott parent brings an air horn to the awards ceremony. (NT) -- it will happen, 22:56:27 09/10/09 Thu
        
        There is an idiot neighbor that lives across the street and sits in his garage and watches the football games. Every time his team scores or does something, he blows his air horn. He thinks that we are being unreasonable because we complain. If it isn't bothersome, then why not blow it in your house and just bug your wife. (NT) -- wife probably kicked him out too!, 23:54:33 09/10/09 Thu
        
        I guess you've never been to football game for some of the large Division 1 schools. They're known for the incredible volume of their fans and how it intimidates the other team. It's not rude, it's expected and fun. (NT) -- Don't be a Debbie Downer, 23:24:53 09/13/09 Sun
        
        Feis is not a football game. Not a good analogy. (NT) -- not a Debbie Downer either, 06:40:59 09/16/09 Wed
- Suport is great; however there are times when it can go over the top... -- JB, 14:42:18 09/10/09 Thu
- Why are you complaining about the teachers? Is it their job to parent 50 kids? They have enough to deal w/ at class . I would be more mad at the parents...and you know what, it's not just FOC kids that pull that crap (NT) -- plenty of kids from PLENTY of schools do that. Get over it!, 18:14:14 09/10/09 Thu
  - Your dancers' behavior at these events is a reflection on your school, they are respresenting you. Call it whatever you want but you really need to tell them to maintain themselves like ladies and gentlemen out of respect for themselves and others. (NT) -- ML, 06:32:36 09/11/09 Fri
- I'm not from this region and know none of the above references, but I too find it exasperating when cheering noise is "over the top" at feis'. Our teacher has reprimanded her winner's who acting out of control or distasteful on the podium. She's classy and expects that of her winners. Myself I have to leave the room for the noise. (NT) -- Controlled excitement nice, 00:29:04 09/16/09 Wed
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Crossroads Feis, Utah, is up on Feisworx! Specials look fun and unusual. -- Thanks Power!, 08:09:27 09/08/09 Tue [3]
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- Can someone explain the special with the sets (NT) -- thx, 13:24:47 09/08/09 Tue
  - The John Patrick Power Memorial Perpetual Trophy (info inside) -- Crossroads Feis Chair, 13:36:19 09/08/09 Tue
IS the Phoenix Feis in Oct going to happen this year? have not seen any info on it -- dancer, 04:18:59 09/08/09 Tue [7]
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- Someone said in a post further down that it would not happen this year. (NT) -- sad, 11:11:33 09/08/09 Tue
- and nobody, but nobody, is sayin' why (NT) -- not even a whisper ..., 16:00:28 09/08/09 Tue
- Maybe it has something to do with the fact that are currently 6 feiseanna scheduled in the WR just in October alone (NT) -- ., 17:15:40 09/08/09 Tue
  - And AZ dancers have to $pend the big buck$ to attend any one of them .. (NT) -- $orry $tate of affair$, 20:12:14 09/08/09 Tue
    - Tough for you. I imagine most will drive to the So Cal FOC feis. The hotel is pretty reasonable, and carpooling will help with the gas tab. (NT) -- hope to see AZ dancers everywhere in Oct., 16:44:45 09/10/09 Thu
- No, it's not happening this year. -- snush, 12:46:48 09/14/09 Mon
Boise feis~ Please combine numbers... not that it will change,. we are still going/coming. but pre-"O" want it to all be worth while!!! No snarky comments please.. I know they always do thier best and combine.. Just wanted to put the bug put there!!! -- Thank you for all you do!!, 20:08:43 09/07/09 Mon [3]
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- Typed yo fast.. not heat it will change our status still going.. .put the bug out here.... It's late for me!! (NT) -- Sorry for the type-o's!!!, 20:52:36 09/07/09 Mon
- Holy Cow!! No that... oohh pooo... sorry for the mess ups!! you get where I'm goin'!!?!?! (NT) -- Hopefully:), 20:54:01 09/07/09 Mon
coupon code for 10% off $30 or more was just emailed to me for reelcutters.com -- email said to pass it on! here it is!, 18:19:36 09/07/09 Mon [2]
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- oops, coupon was 62976 (NT) -- lol!, 18:20:49 09/07/09 Mon
THANK YOU from the Hidden Valley Feis Committee to all who supported our feis! Please join us next year at our fabulous, new location: THE LOEWS CORONADO BAY RESORT. The room rate is an amazing $109. Our feis will take place there for the next 5 years on Labor Day Weekend. You can view this fabulous resort at http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/San-Diego-Resort/Overview.aspx. Looking forward to seeing more of you next year at this gorgeous location where every room has a water view. There is also a complimentary shuttle to Silver Strand State Beach and don't forget to take a gondola ride in the beautiful waters surrounding the resort. Hope to see you all next year! -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 17:49:26 09/07/09 Mon [8]
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- Thanks for a great feis! I've enjoyed the T&C and will look forward (NT) -- to Lowes on Coronado!, 17:55:10 09/07/09 Mon
- What an amazing feis! Well run,timely, friendlly, all things thought of...can't wait for next year! (NT) -- aza, 18:34:36 09/07/09 Mon
- We made the trip from Vancouver and are very glad we did! The feis was super well run and everything was top notch. We are definitely planning to return next year! (NT) -- nn, 20:18:51 09/07/09 Mon
- Wow. Your going to be at a Loew's property next year for $109? That makes coming to your feis a bargain no matter what. Maybe we could use this number to negotiate a better rate at our feis' hotel. (NT) -- Next year, we're there., 13:33:47 09/08/09 Tue
- I was wondering if you had negotiated a parking fee? Stayed there some time ago for another event, if memory serves parking was expensive ($20+ a night)... (NT) -- ., 08:26:22 09/09/09 Wed
  - Think it is $11.00, but need to double check. (NT) -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 09:45:19 09/09/09 Wed
    - Yes, it is $11.00 for self-park. More for valet. (NT) -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 22:51:36 09/09/09 Wed
What, in your opinion determines a "championship" level dress? I see so many photos that assign a level to a dress. -- your thoughts?, 17:31:27 09/07/09 Mon [9]
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- Current and with lots of crystals. (NT) -- mho, 19:23:04 09/07/09 Mon
- The seller calling it a "championship dress". They should be more concerned with if it's a championship dancer or not. (NT) -- Too much emphasis on the "right" dress, 20:17:35 09/07/09 Mon
- i hate to see 'worn by a champion dancer' or championship standard dress' so does that mean a non champion dancer cannot buy it? Dislike these type of dress ad that moms post. (NT) -- jmho, 00:54:17 09/08/09 Tue
  - Worse are the ones that say made by a certain dm for one of his own dancers. Seriously, who cares! Is that suppose to give the dress more "clout"? When the dress is ugly you know the dm must not have favored that dancer! (NT) -- hahahaha, 06:04:27 09/08/09 Tue
    - LOL! (NT) -- nn, 12:32:42 09/08/09 Tue
  - I do find it looks out of place when I see a beginner/novice in a totally blinged out dress. Doesn't seem like it was "earned" yet. Not saying a beginner should have to wear an ugly dress (lest I get accused of that) - lots of lovely simpler dresses out there. (NT) -- Just my opinion., 00:45:23 09/16/09 Wed
- I consider it one of those ad phrases, similar to "stunning". Sometimes it means it's suitable for a champ level dancer, sometimes it means they're trying to justify a higher selling price. You need to look at the dress in light of your dancers' needs & competition level as well as your local/regional norms. (NT) -- dancing mom, 05:24:28 09/08/09 Tue
- From my observation it is the seller who determines it. Wanting to make clear that their hopelessly outdated dress is still good enough for a Prelim dancer. (NT) -- nn, 12:34:38 09/08/09 Tue
Two dresses at Hidden Valley -- looking for a new dress, 13:31:38 09/07/09 Mon [7]
At the feis this Saturday, I saw 2 dresses I really liked during the awards for U16 prelims (pretty sure it was this comp). One was a dark brown on top with a cream colored soft skirt and the other was dark blue on top with blue/white sleeves and skirt. Can anyone tell me who the dressmakers were? They were both so pretty. Thanks.

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- The brown is Soipa Rince. (NT) -- ., 15:22:43 09/07/09 Mon
  - I mean Siopa Rince. (NT) -- oops, 15:23:57 09/07/09 Mon
    - Thanks. I really liked the skirt. (NT) -- op, 16:23:28 09/07/09 Mon
- Did it sell at the feis? Is it online anywhere for sale? I heard brown is making a huge comeback for this years O (NT) -- np, 17:20:33 09/07/09 Mon
  - love the way brown looks with bronzes and golds .. (NT) -- ., 20:55:58 09/07/09 Mon
- The navy blue bodice withwhite/silver on skirt and arms in treble reel comp awards was (NT) -- Siopa Rince too - LOVE IT, 18:28:18 09/07/09 Mon
I'm asking here since there doesn't seem to be a WCAN Voy board anymore. Does anyone know if the O'Connor Feis in Surrey BC is still on for Oct. 17-18? There's nothing on their website and nothing on feisworx, but it is still on the NAFC schedule. It is the only BC feis before the Oireachtas so we were counting on it. Thank you for any information. -- wondering, 19:19:42 09/06/09 Sun [11]
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- Don't know if they are holding their feis, but there is The Portland Feis Oct 3&4 not too far away. Really a fun feis with fun costume specials, always runs on time, great awards and volunteers. This really is the best organized and always well run. (NT) -- It has become one of our favorites each year., 18:45:17 09/07/09 Mon
  - I think you are referring to the Halloween feis when you mention costumes etc. That one is Feile Samhain and is held by the An Daire school in Vancouver, WA. (NT) -- NN, 20:20:37 09/07/09 Mon
    - Portland Feis (Oct. 3 & 4 put on my Murray) also has themed costume specials. This year Harry Potter and disco. Have done both Portland & Feile Samhain and both ar lots of fun! (NT) -- not from either school, 01:44:13 09/08/09 Tue
- we travelled to this feis last yr, if a long way for you, heads up, very unorganized, we waited outside for it to open late and spent an hour in line to get registration and then danced 2 championships in same room seperate by a curtain, (NT) -- dr, 07:08:52 09/08/09 Tue
  - The feis referred to here is Feile Samhain, that feis was unorganized and ran over 4 hours late, not the Portland Feis mentioned in the first post. Feile Samhain has run late every year and don�t even mention how long it was for results. The Portland Feis last year started at 9 am both days and the rooms opened up at 8 am. Maybe you got there at 7 thinking it started at 8. The Portland Feis has never had 2 champ stages in a room separated by a curtain. As with most feiseanna they split the large convention center with an airwall to run 2 champ stages. (NT) -- Same hotel the Yeates feis used for many years in the past, 10:37:58 09/08/09 Tue
    - Clearly you have some issue with FS--however, NO championships were held @ Feile Samhain "separated by a curtain." Come on--get your facts straight. Thanks. (NT) -- ..., 13:02:17 09/08/09 Tue
- The OP and other poster were talking about a feis in Canada. There was confusion one day with the facility not being open on time and we did have to get dresses and put on wigs in the cold. But honestly, we are happy to have feis to go to - there is always going to be something to complain about. We can do it in an appropriate way an hopefully things will get addresses and fixed for the following year. (NT) -- Mom, 12:36:51 09/08/09 Tue
- the poster was not asking about portland but surrey Bc and they did run a champ comp seperated by a curtain, and had people waiting , the post was referring to O connor feis as that is what the question was about (NT) -- mom, 14:59:32 09/09/09 Wed
- There is a Western Canadian MB, it's listed on Dance-Agains MB list. (NT) -- ., 19:42:09 09/11/09 Fri
- I wish schools would update their info on NAFC schedule. I based my plans on that schedule and now it's all messed up. (NT) -- UGH., 00:36:29 09/16/09 Wed
Lovely 6 layer tulle ruffle trim from dd's DIC dress listed on ebay (US)... -- bargain!!!, 17:50:31 09/06/09 Sun [1]
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I heard that there is going to be Irish dancers on the MDA Telethon tonight. Anyone have details? -- Can't find it on the Main Board., 05:47:07 09/06/09 Sun [7]
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- Trinity out of Milwaukee. Try the school website. (NT) -- =-), 07:09:34 09/06/09 Sun
  - They were opening the telethon. It already aired live but if your local network is starting coverage on tape delay you'll be able to catch it. They are the first act. (NT) -- Great Job by them., 18:22:39 09/06/09 Sun
    - I saw it last night. They were amazing! Great way to represent Irish Americans. (NT) -- Irish and proud of it!, 05:55:31 09/07/09 Mon
- Dancers are from both Illinois and Wisconsin, hasn't aired here yet. (NT) -- Midwest region, 19:05:48 09/06/09 Sun
  - Dancers are, from left to right: Alexa Peter U15, Emily Phelan U15, Kelly Dalton U16, Danae Luetkehans U14, Colleen Kenyon U18, MacKenzie Holland U14, Meghan Mullane U15, Erin Canon U15, Elyse Smith U14 (NT) -- Little one: Maggie Nowakowski U10, 06:41:59 09/08/09 Tue
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOk-JqhPEs (NT) -- -, 10:59:32 09/07/09 Mon
Results are up for Hidden Valley... -- Feisworx, 19:01:36 09/05/09 Sat [26]
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- Who won and placed in Gladys Means special? (NT) -- Thanks, 20:20:16 09/05/09 Sat
  - http://feisworx.com/compresult.php?feis=384&comp=999b (NT) -- Winner was Megan Largy, 20:48:21 09/05/09 Sat
    - that was really unfair. shes so old. 12 yr olds dancing against 21 yr olds. rediculous (NT) -- ., 22:59:00 09/13/09 Sun
      - It was a charity special! Don't enter if you don't want to ... they had one each day and many young ones placed. (NT) -- geez., 11:39:53 09/14/09 Mon
- This was a really great feis. Well organized. Lots of room! Food close and not too bad of a price. Ran smoothly and fairly on time. (NT) -- Thanks for a good day., 22:22:54 09/05/09 Sat
- Nice day at Hidden Valley -- friend, 22:27:49 09/05/09 Sat
  - Yes, the volunteers were great. The theme so cute. The trophies were unique. (NT) -- Great job!, 22:40:50 09/05/09 Sat
- U13 1st Lauren Perry-Carrera (Kennelly) 2nd Amanda Noel (Claddagh) 3rd Hannah Labrie-Smith (BFOC) (NT) -- dm, 08:56:20 09/06/09 Sun
  - 4th Kelsey Page, 5th place Haley Dorris (NT) -- dd, 08:58:22 09/06/09 Sun
- U15 1st Katie Sullivan (BFOC) 2nd Danny Havert (Claddagh) 3rd Claire Greco (Healy) 4th Maggie Fitzpatrick (BFOC) 5th Libbi Gasiorowski (Moore) 6th Alexis Plevel (Maguire) 7th Megan Ostiller (BFOC) (NT) -- dm, 08:57:33 09/06/09 Sun
  - Great job Claire!!!!!! (NT) -- m_mom, 23:19:48 09/06/09 Sun
- Many thanks to Donna Means, great Feis, well run, great accomodations, great uncroweded ballrooms, reasonable food prices, good trophies...no negatives, thanks again. (NT) -- Bonnie, 19:16:55 09/06/09 Sun
  - Really liked the extra room between the rows of seats making it easier to pass. All should do that. Need better announcements for awards outside of the ballrooms. Thankfully, you could see people gathering outside, but then a mad dash to get dress on. (NT) -- Very enjoyable Saturday, 08:30:52 09/07/09 Mon
- Very disappointed that when adding the treble reel special...I was charged a "Change fee" of $15 plus the $10 dance fee. So $25 for a treble reel??!!. No thank you very much.. (NT) -- Nickel and dime me to death please!!, 23:29:49 09/06/09 Sun
  - Was it after the close date? I made changes to my dd's entry but the registration was still open. I was not charged. (NT) -- ..., 00:02:31 09/07/09 Mon
  - If it was added after the close date, that is a fee charged by feisworx to the feis. It makes sense that the feis would pass it on to the customer - there is no reason for the feis to pay for your delay. (NT) -- .., 08:06:55 09/07/09 Mon
    - And this is why some dancers simply just get in line (NT) -- doi, 09:39:44 09/07/09 Mon
  - Added fee for special -- cc (join late=grateful!), 21:27:48 09/08/09 Tue
    - That $25 is outrageous to me and could feed my family for two days. Not all of us are so well off but that doesn't mean my dancer would ever just get in line without having been signed up and paid. (NT) -- honest & broke, 06:45:46 09/09/09 Wed
      - It is not $25.00. It is $10.00 for the special and the $15.00 change fee is charged by Feisworx, not the feis. Don't blame the feis. We rarely do specials because now they are not included in the family max and add up to be too much. (NT) -- me, 23:26:00 09/09/09 Wed
      - I'm with you. Our daily budget is $20/day to feed our family of 4. If we "slurge" one day, we live on $10 the next. (NT) -- Doable, 00:39:49 09/16/09 Wed
This some time away, but can anyone tell me what the Central California Championships is like? Is it held outdoors? We are looking to travel to a feis and wonder if this one would be doable. Thanks! -- Mom, 17:54:18 09/05/09 Sat [11]
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- Feis is held at fairgrounds in building. Not glamorous, but functional. -- more inside, 18:08:43 09/05/09 Sat
  - Thank you so much for the info! We will be coming off a ban and won't have any feis in our region until much later, so we are trying to figure something non-stressful out! (NT) -- Mom, 18:19:43 09/05/09 Sat
    - I agree with all you said, but will point out that I have never had a problem traveling from the North. I think the main travel issue has been crossing the grapevine when traveling from LA. I've stayed overnight and done it in one day from SF. I will say the floors aren't very good, but I do like the old-school style of the feis. (NT) -- .., 19:35:41 09/05/09 Sat
      - Early morning fog can be treacherous in the central valley whether coming from north or south. Plan accordingly (drive down night before and stay in hotel). (NT) -- ., 20:20:09 09/05/09 Sat
    - Recommend Kennelly feis in Sacramento the week before or O'Connor feis in Westlake Village a few weeks later. Both easier to access, well run feis, and better competition. (NT) -- other suggestions, 20:24:31 09/05/09 Sat
- Thanks for all the help. The problem we are having is that we have a young dd with one dance left in novice & it seems like so many of these feis do not combine or have enough in the younger ages. I will keep these all in mind! (NT) -- Mom, 21:27:25 09/05/09 Sat
  - One thing to consider is that last year they had U11 in some novice and prizewinner dances, so 7 year olds danced with 10 year olds. The little ones often did very well, but just something to keep in mind. You might want to look at last year's results to get an idea. (NT) -- mom, 09:21:14 09/06/09 Sun
- Central Calif feis starts all non-champ dancers at 8 in the am and does all the reels, then all the light jigs, all slip jigs, etc. Problem with going there in the morning would be that yu'd hav to leave at 4:30 or so to get there. But it's a sweet, homey feis. Plenty of competition, but not huge crowds, and lower key than many. (NT) -- Better to stay overnight, 01:18:41 09/06/09 Sun
  - My dd finds that there is a more even mix of So Cal and Nor Cal dancers. (NT) -- we've noticed, 18:29:52 09/06/09 Sun
    - I agree -- it would be great to have another central CA feis for this reason. Do-able drive for North and South. Maybe Claddagh SLO can do a feis???? (NT) -- NorthernMom, 08:23:17 09/07/09 Mon
Driving to the Hidden Valley Feis-- Last year we spent the night but I remember people saying that the traffic coming south to San Diego was terrible. How long did it take you to get from south OC to the feis? -- Please do tell., 20:29:29 09/04/09 Fri [8]
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- Traffic is always an issue. If you are driving the morning of your competion, be sure to allow 3 hours to be on the safe side. If there's not much traffic and no accidents it will take you half that. If there is a crash or even something as simple as a cop giving a citation, there will be traffic jams and no escape. (NT) -- frwy madness expert, 21:01:23 09/04/09 Fri
  - We never stay in SD...always drive the day DD dances. We come from central OC. We have never had the drive take us longer than 1 hr. 40 minutes. There are two little pockets of traffic that we hit that slow us down a little, but I would never added more than 15-20 tops to our drive. (NT) -- ..., 22:32:44 09/04/09 Fri
- We went to the Del Mar Racetrack last weekend from L.A. Traffic getting into SD was a nightmare, I guess it's the place to be! haha Careful we saw alot of radar along the way. (NT) -- MaryJo, 21:06:42 09/04/09 Fri
- Any results yet?? (NT) -- is everyone there? the board is so quiet, 17:23:53 09/05/09 Sat
  - U13 1st Lauren Perry-Carrera (Kennelly) 2nd Amanda Noel (Claddagh) 3rd Hannah Labrie-Smith (BFOC) (NT) -- was there in the morning, 18:44:13 09/05/09 Sat
  - U14 1st girl from Penk O'Donnell 2nd Sydni Eibschutz (Claddagh) sorry, don't remember rest (NT) -- was there in the morning, 18:45:48 09/05/09 Sat
    - U15 1st Katie Sullivan (BFOC) 2nd Danny Havert (Claddagh) 3rd Claire Greco (Healy) 4th Maggie Fitzpatrick (BFOC) 5th Libbi Gasiorowski (Moore) 6th Alexis Plevel (Maguire) 7th Megan Ostiller (BFOC) (NT) -- was there in the morning, 18:48:24 09/05/09 Sat
Hey All. Is there a website or voy for selling/buying used shoes? -- Thanks!, 19:49:50 09/04/09 Fri [4]
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- voy 144101 (NT) -- there ya go, 19:57:01 09/04/09 Fri
  - great place to buy and sell used shoes!! (NT) -- 3-dancer family, 20:47:47 09/04/09 Fri
  - Thank you! (NT) -- op, 17:43:09 09/06/09 Sun
Hidden Valley Feis Update: We wanted to just give you a few more details regarding times this weekend. Mass will start at 5:30 in the Golden Ballroom on Saturday Evening. For those of you that will not be attending Mass, the BBQ and swim party will begin at 5:30 as well. It will be located at the pool near the Royal Palm Tower and Terrace Cafe/Sunshine Deli. Food at the BBQ will be served beginning at 5:30 and lasting through the movie. The movie playing is "Wall-E" and will begin at 8 p.m at the Rose Garden. Please join us for an evening of great fun and friendship. We look forward to seeing you there! -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 08:16:31 09/04/09 Fri [5]
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- Sounds like fun to me! (NT) -- feiser, 13:35:18 09/04/09 Fri
- Who's doing your results? Will they be posted online? (NT) -- neice is dancing there, 14:30:48 09/04/09 Fri
  - Results are being done by Feisworx. Would assume they will be posted in the evenings on feisworx.com. (NT) -- sdmom, 14:54:15 09/04/09 Fri
    - Thank you :) (NT) -- the aunt, 18:13:38 09/04/09 Fri
Crossroads Feis -- ID Mom, 07:42:54 09/04/09 Fri [4]
Any new information as to when the Crossroads Feis will be up on Feisworx for registration.

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- Sometime Next Week (NT) -- Feis Organizer, 07:44:22 09/04/09 Fri
- Lots of info here: http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/poweracademy/crossroadsfeis.html (NT) -- Planning ahead, 11:28:26 09/04/09 Fri
- Joe has a busy weekend with all the comps Feisworx is doing (NT) -- he'll get it up soon, 12:22:41 09/04/09 Fri
WESTERN US PRE-OIREACHTAS CHAMPIONSHIP FEIS DEADLINE -- FM, 18:59:05 09/03/09 Thu [1]
The deadline for the Western US Pre-Oireachtas Championship Feis (formerly East Bay Feis) is coming up fast. Entries need to be received by Sept. 19th.

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Convention Results -- would like info, 15:02:54 09/03/09 Thu [4]
So the Convention happened in August. So far this is what I've gleaned has happened.

1. The Photography Rule (from what I understand is that you cannot publish, whether online or otherwise, any photo that contains anyone other than your dancer)

2. NO slow speeds for Adults... even in specials. Starting now.

Anything else I missed?

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- Ummmm - yeah - you missed the boat completely because there was no Convention at all in August. What else do you want to know ... you seem to be lost, especially since those rules are neither new or as a result of any recent Convention. (NT) -- Huh????, 15:05:49 09/03/09 Thu
- the Adult thing was posted on another board as the reason the Crossroads Feis and Portland Feis can't have their adult slow speed specials (NT) -- so when did that rule come about?, 07:56:41 09/04/09 Fri
  - Donna Means graciously allowed adults to do slow TJ (NT) -- at Hidden Valley feis. What a great TCRG!, 17:50:19 09/07/09 Mon
Raffle for Custom Solo Dress by Avoca Celtic Designs (formerly Dancing in Celtic) -- Cheryl Maher, 11:37:15 09/03/09 Thu [3]
Exciting opportunity to WIN a Custom Solo Dress made for dancer of winning ticket by Avoca Celtic Designs (formerly Dancing in Celtic). Value $1,654 USD. Limited number of tickets sold. $25 each or 2 for $40. Deadline to purchase is Sept. 21, 2009. Raffle to be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 - 8 pm (Winner need NOT be present to win). E-mail me by clicking on my name to purchase raffle tickets or for additional information. Raffle sponsored by Celtic Steps - Colorado. Thanks and have a Great Day!

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- raffle -- DD, 21:30:27 09/04/09 Fri
- Sounds like a good opportunity. I'm glad I found this. -- Thanks for posting., 18:11:05 09/08/09 Tue
DTMPhotos, Feis, and Action Photos -- Derek (of DTMPhotos), 18:47:14 09/02/09 Wed [5]
Hi - It's been awhile since I've searched for any posts related to my Feis portraits...

Regarding action photos, generally, just as parents are restricted against taking photos during competition, so am I. And to be perfectly honest, I'm not entirely comfortable with taking photos and placing them online potentially without the dancer or the parents being aware.

The closest I come is with the awards photos. I have been asked (only once) to either blur the dancers face or not post a picture of her (and I did). It's real obvious when I'm taking those and it does give the dancers/parents an opportunity to choose if they want those images online.

Portraits are pretty straight forward (although I do require an adult sign in).

There are events where I've been asked to take action photos and I will general introduce myself to the judges, tell them who I am and I also stay fairly far back (and I'm shooting without flash so there's no issues there).

And yes...I have taken images of my daughter dancing on a few rare occasions...

It may sound a bit over reactive but I would prefer to err on the side of being conservative.

Finally, I am working hard to try to get selected as the photographer for the WR Oireachtas. Nothing firm yet but I'm sure hoping (especially since I'm now living in CO...it would be nice to shoot an event that didn't require me to fly!).

Feel free to contact me if I can answer any questions or be of any assistance.

Derek
DTMPhotos@sbcglobal.net

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- Hope they select you. I've purchased several pictures from you over the years and have been very satisfied with the pictures and your prompt service. (NT) -- Powers that be, are you listening?, 19:22:41 09/02/09 Wed
- I also hope you are chosen. We have always loved your photos! Hope to see you in Denver! (NT) -- NorcalMom, 21:15:49 09/02/09 Wed
- love your photos too..... (NT) -- hope you are selected!!, 21:22:44 09/02/09 Wed
- Derek, best of luck with being selected. Not only are your photos excellent, you're a super nice person & I appreciate/support your above message. (NT) -- Veteran Feis Mom, 11:47:13 09/03/09 Thu
Raised wooden dance floor for sale -- E-mail for pictures/questions/inquiries (happy), 18:19:08 09/02/09 Wed [3]
My dad built a practice stage for me to fill our two-car carport but I no longer need it as I have retired. He used 1" thick 4x8 plywood to create a 16' x 19' stage that is raised off the ground by 2"x4"s at all the seems and edges. It has been sanded to stop splintering and painted with gray weatherproof paint. It's perfect for a carport or garage as cars can easily roll on and park on top of it. It can be taken apart and transported easily (pick-up required). Now you won't have an excuse not to practice! ;) We're located 10 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Please e-mail for photos or with any questions. Thank you!

$300 OBO

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- Does the paint chip off? Just curious. (NT) -- never heard of doing that, 06:49:25 09/03/09 Thu
  - Nope, no chipping! It seeped right into the wood and created a seal. (NT) -- OP, 11:20:26 09/03/09 Thu
Does anyone have a phone number for the irish vendor who was at Claddagh's Feis? Conway, I believe? I mistakenly tossed the number. -- Thank you in advance :), 13:18:43 09/02/09 Wed [3]
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- I think this is the website. -- .., 14:06:23 09/02/09 Wed
  - That's it - Thanks so much! (NT) -- OP, 15:00:08 09/02/09 Wed
Irish Dancing classes in Capitola -- Linda Preston, 08:23:34 09/02/09 Wed [16]
Hi All,

I would like to announce a special 6-week Irish step dancing class in Capitola. All ages welcome. All levels of experience are welcome. Come see what has become one of the most enjoyable activities in my life (and what keeps me in shape).

Hope to see you there!

Linda

Irish Dance Classes
Taught by Valerie Deam of the McGrath School of Irish Dance
Dublin, CA and Waterford, Ireland

Dates: 6 Sundays, Sept. 13 through Oct. 18, 2009

Time: 1:00‐2:00 PM

Location: Dancenter (Note new address!)
810 A Bay Ave.
Capitola 95010
(at the corner of Bay Ave. and Hill St., across from Nob Hill)

Cost: $75.00 for the 6‐week session

Registration: Through the Dance Center or at the first class

This six‐week class is new and offers a great opportunity for young and old alike to try Irish dance. The class is an introductory course suitable for children, teens and adults who would like to try this exciting dance form in a casual, fun and relaxed setting. No previous Irish or other dance experience necessary.

For questions about enrollment or the class schedule, please call the Dancenter at 831‐475‐5032

For questions about course content, please contact Valerie Deam at valerie@mcgrathirishdancers.com

Valerie Deam is a third generation Irish Dance instructor from Waterford, Ireland. In 1990, after a very successful competitive career in Ireland, Valerie qualified as a teacher, moved to Dublin, California and opened the California branch of the McGrath Irish Dancers.
The school is very successful and boasts several State Champions. In addition her dancers have placed first in several categories on recent trips to Ireland. More information about the McGrath School of Irish Dance can be found on their web site:
http://www.mcgrathirishdancers.com

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- Sounds great, wish we lived closer. (NT) -- SD mom, 11:19:56 09/02/09 Wed
- Is teacher a TCRG? (NT) -- just wondering, 11:55:01 09/02/09 Wed
  - According to the web site, yes she is. (NT) -- Click on link to the right, 'about us', 12:02:11 09/02/09 Wed
  - Nowhere on the web site does it say TCRG. This is not a CLRG school. (NT) -- Just saying, 07:58:01 09/03/09 Thu
  - No she is not. She leads people to believe she is registered and they can compete. Her mom is in Ireland registered with another ID Org and they can go to Ireland to compete. She holds a class Feis and calls it a Feis. Shes not got the best reputation. (NT) -- Just fyi, 13:46:06 09/15/09 Tue
- This is a CRN school not a CLRG school. We don't have state champs in CLRG. (NT) -- me, 12:06:53 09/02/09 Wed
  - I thought McGrath was An Comhdhail, not CRN (NT) -- anyone know??, 14:27:59 09/02/09 Wed
    - I saw a link to An Comhdhail but their is a reference to CRN on their website. (NT) -- =, 14:47:18 09/02/09 Wed
- What is the difference between CRN and CLRG? (NT) -- Just Curious, 13:04:41 09/02/09 Wed
- She is not with the CLRG, so her students can't compete in CLRG competitions. I would encourage potential students to go to one of her classes in Dublin...and (inside) -- Bay Area Mama, 16:47:00 09/02/09 Wed
- This school is an An Comhdhail school, they are associated with the McGrath Irish Dance School in Waterford Ireland, who are a very sucessful dance school with Valerie's own niece Beth McGrath winning the U12 All Ireland & International Championships a couple of years ago, & this year Beth was 1st in both solo rounds and then was 2nd in the overall championship. The only issue within the US is that there isn't many An Comhdhail dance schools based there, otherwise should be a good school to attend (NT) -- Irish Mum, 00:18:03 09/03/09 Thu
  - difference in CLRG and An Comhdhail -- Curious, 09:54:06 09/03/09 Thu
    - This post from DDN may help to explain the differences between the multiple organizations. URL inside. -- It's the first reply, 11:34:43 09/03/09 Thu
      - Thanks for the link! (NT) -- Curious, 13:30:17 09/03/09 Thu
    - HUGE difference in quality of Dancing. There dancing is very old school, not modern what so ever. Like what your teachers used to dance in old days. No comparrision to CLRG in this area. I'd go with the teachers down there, Kennelly, Martin-Barnes, etc., She tends to bring kids in and keep adding new ones eventually the kids don't go anywhere, but just help teach there steps to the new kids. Many times through park and rec, then the class starts from scratch. I know people who went there, and they transfer out. I go to school with some and 20 left at 1 time. BE CAREFUL. No transfer rule applies though. (NT) -- Ask people who know her and have taken classes., 13:49:49 09/15/09 Tue
Has anyone ever practiced with a weight belt? Any injuries? Did it help? -- thinking, 21:54:32 09/01/09 Tue [17]
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- do NOT dance with any extra weight as a weight belt or ankle weights, etc. It puts a LOT of extra stress on your joints and WILL cause injury (NT) -- ., 02:40:54 09/02/09 Wed
- Agree with above, do NOT dance with ankle weights especially. Caused many hip/knee injuries to young kids. Bad idea! Maybe try cross training with running or jump rope for stamina building. (NT) -- jrmom, 05:18:12 09/02/09 Wed
- The only time my DD has used weights is when doing resistance exercises on the floor such as leg lifts. Never wears weights when on her feet moving or dancing. It can throw you off balance and cause a fall. (NT) -- Careful!, 08:02:22 09/02/09 Wed
- Inexperienced/unknowing I guess - TC at our old school had dancers wear them on ankles to get better jumps, etc- BAD IDEA DO NOT DO IT! I still see dancers at feises doing this to warm up at feises from this school -and I cringe - if you know about physiology - its unsafe on knees, ankles, not worth it. (NT) -- won't help leaps that much either..., 09:15:10 09/02/09 Wed
- I agree with others. Children should never do weight bearing exercise with extra weight on them. I.D. is hard enough on their growning joints and ligaments! Even adults should be cautious with this. Only those with very strong core. I talked to physical trainer about this very thing... they said, "no way". (NT) -- x, 15:38:41 09/02/09 Wed
- Thank you all for this topic, i had considered having my dd use ankle weights to strengthen her legs, now I realize not a good idea. Any ideas for a dancer who severely pronates? ( ankles roll in)? (NT) -- thankful ma, 15:52:04 09/02/09 Wed
  - talk to a physical therapist and get some theraband exercizes. Also make sure she is wearing supportive shoes when not danmcing -- inside, 20:23:37 09/02/09 Wed
    - I work at one of those running stores... here is some more info on pronating (inside) -- shoe fitter, 21:48:55 09/02/09 Wed
- Just recived our new dress from SR and it is loaded with rhinestones, so it's a very heavy dress. I'm not sure she can dance in comps with it if she doesn't have some extra weight somewhere when practicing. I don't really want her practicing in the dress. (NT) -- OP, 23:18:20 09/02/09 Wed
  - Do you have her old one? That might not be as heavy, but (NT) -- might help, 06:20:25 09/03/09 Thu
  - While the dress may seem like it weighs a ton you might be surprised at how little it actually weighs. We had a Gavin that had about 8 gross of stones and heavy panels when all those funky wierd shaped multi-panels were out. I swore it weighed 50 lbs. I weighed dd with it and then without it. (NT) -- It was actually on 8 lbs to my surprise., 08:17:53 09/03/09 Thu
    - meant only 8 lbs. (NT) -- typo, 08:19:13 09/03/09 Thu
      - I weighed my dd's dress once too and it was 8 lbs. - however it didn't have any stones one it. (NT) -- 8 lbs. is still a lot tho!, 15:08:28 09/03/09 Thu
        
        When I mail dresses, they are about 6-7 lbs. including all the shipping materials. (NT) -- 8 is very heavy, 20:55:16 09/03/09 Thu
- Thanks for the advice on the pronation, we have a good runners store nearby, I'll check it out to get started! (NT) -- footie ma, 10:01:04 09/03/09 Thu
  - You might want to weigh it ours is loaded with stones also and only weighs 3 lbs. (NT) -- Remember everyday clothes weigh something!, 11:52:20 09/03/09 Thu
How much should a minor dress alteration cost (for a school dress)? My neighbor did a great job, and I want to pay her the going rate. Just did the waist/length -- thanks for you help, 13:03:05 09/01/09 Tue [3]
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- $25 an hour is what we usually pay... (NT) -- :), 13:45:29 09/01/09 Tue
- If there was a moving of the zipper involved, as in moving the skirt up/down - it can get pricey. I'd go with the above poster - base it on time spent and $25/hour seems a reasonable rate. (NT) -- a wr mom, 14:03:58 09/01/09 Tue
Crossroads Feis: Just saw this feis info on Dance.net and thought I'd pass it on: http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/poweracademy/crossroadsfeis.html -- Not from Power, 09:22:50 09/01/09 Tue [2]
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- Registration should be up after the 7th, entries due 9/26 (NT) -- cheers, 14:45:17 09/03/09 Thu
Does anyone have a link to results from Feis in the Desert from last year - they are not on the website. I know it is a way off, but we are considering traveling to a feis in January/Feb this year. We need to see if there are enough competitors for our youngest PW dancer to make it worthwhile. Thanks. -- Mom, 03:41:51 09/01/09 Tue [3]
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- go by the results posted on their site for 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 (NT) -- http://www.feisinthedesert.org/results/previous/2008.html, 05:17:00 09/01/09 Tue
  - I am looking for PW & Novice numbers/results - it seems to only have specials for these groups? (NT) -- Mom, 08:10:39 09/01/09 Tue
Which dancers from our region are going to Great Britains? -- ??, 19:52:18 08/31/09 Mon [2]
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- gb -- maybe, 14:08:16 09/01/09 Tue
Hidden Valley Update: Only 5 days away...so we wanted to update you on the latest and greatest. On Saturday evening, we will be having a Catholic Mass in one of the ballrooms following the day's competitions. As soon as Mass is over, please join us at the pool for a swim party and BBQ. The BBQ menu is listed inside this message as well as the prices. Following the BBQ and swim party, the hotel will be playing the movie "Wall-E" in the Rose Garden lawn area. Free popcorn and free movie for all. Bring the kids and enjoy the beautiful San Diego summer evening. Looking foward to seeing you all! Thanks for supporting our feis!!! -- Hidden Valley Feis Committee, 17:14:48 08/31/09 Mon [3]
Movies on the Lawn and BBQ Menu

Freshly Popped Popcorn Complimentary

Hamburger $5.00
with Chips and a Soda $7.00

Hot Dog $3.00
with Chips and a Soda $5.00

Nachos with Cheese $2.00

Individual Bags of Chips $1.50
Individual Ice Cream Bars $1.50
Large Cookies $2.25
Assorted Candy $1.00

Assorted Soft Drinks $1.25
Bottled Water $1.50
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Decaf $1.50

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- Sounds great and reasonably priced food. Thanks! (NT) -- for not price gauging!, 17:37:33 08/31/09 Mon
- You guys are so great! Thanks for making Mass easy to get to. Love that Feis (NT) -- tradition!, 20:12:57 08/31/09 Mon
Fires out of control again in CA, hope everyone's alright. -- x, 15:52:44 08/31/09 Mon [2]
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- Thanks for the good wishes. (NT) -- Let's hope for cooler weather., 16:38:07 08/31/09 Mon
Can anyone remember what dances senior ladies did for Nationals 2008. I know they did Reel / HP this year and as I recall they usually do the same dances two years in a row. -- Thanks!, 11:00:42 08/31/09 Mon [11]
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- If you're looking to guess 2010 based on a pattern in the past, that may not be the best way to decide.. -- Aine, 12:49:46 08/31/09 Mon
  - And yet, you didn't even answer the question. OP wanted to know what the senior ladies danced for 2008. (NT) -- Simple Question-Simple Answer!, 13:11:19 08/31/09 Mon
    - Well aren't you a sugar britches today! (NT) -- -, 14:43:40 08/31/09 Mon
    - you didnt either :-P -- Aine, 15:59:04 08/31/09 Mon
      - you didn't,, you are are not a problem, someone is obviously grouchy. (NT) -- no worries, 17:39:05 08/31/09 Mon
- OP here. I didn't look up Ottawa because that was 2007. I did look up 2008 on the page from the Nashville event but the syllabus is no longer there. I did look the event up before I asked. Just thought someone might recall what they danced in 2008. I though it was a fairly simple question. (NT) -- Sorry I asked!, 17:02:44 08/31/09 Mon
- I'm pretty sure it was Jig and Slip jig (NT) -- --, 19:00:31 08/31/09 Mon
- It's posted as the dances each age group will do in 2010 - go to clrg.ie (NT) -- -, 20:18:30 08/31/09 Mon
  - Thank you! That was very helpful. (NT) -- OP, 06:41:09 09/01/09 Tue
  - Could you tell me where on the website? I can't seem to find the list of dances for each age group. (NT) -- Thanks!, 09:19:12 09/01/09 Tue
Last day to place your Snazzy Bag dress bag order and still qualify for free US shipping ($10.00 value) -- Pennie in Michigan, 06:44:47 08/31/09 Mon [1]
http://www.penniedrewdresses.com/

Just click on the Snazzy Bags button on the left side of the home page.

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Las Vegas Feis? -- hoping, 15:29:56 08/30/09 Sun [42]
So I find out that the following schools have classes or students in Las Vegas:

Sharon Lynn Academy
Martin Percival School
Butler-Fearon-O'Connor
Celtic Gold

Wouldn't it be wonderful if any of them could host a Feis in Las Vegas? I think it's a pretty central location from students in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

Not pushing here, just saying if anyone is from that school and wants to pass the info along- We're Interested ;)

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- Nationals in the next few years - has been a topic on the main mb. (NT) -- Already scheduled, 16:04:26 08/30/09 Sun
  - Never - that is a crazt idea to bring kids to Las Vegas for a Nationals. How dangerous is that. That might be the stupidest idea ever. (NT) -- We definitely won't be that., 17:21:26 08/30/09 Sun
    - You do realize that Vegas is not just a valley of sin, it's a city just like anywhere else ... with a great convention center etc. Not to mention, CHEAP! (NT) -- --, 21:16:13 08/30/09 Sun
    - Vegas is certainly safer than many, many places we have feised at. they are big, tourist oriented hotels with lots for families to do. (NT) -- don't go if you're just that ignorant, 12:50:56 09/01/09 Tue
    - well, I guess you won't be going then because the rumor is it will be there after Orlando (NT) -- me, 16:06:42 09/01/09 Tue
- We dance in UT, and would also love another feis that's only 5 to 6 hours away. We'd even sign up to help. Hope it is considered. (NT) -- Always flying, 16:59:55 08/30/09 Sun
- I think the info is old. (NT) -- history, 17:06:25 08/30/09 Sun
- I love it whenever this topic comes up! (running to get my popcorn before the show really gets going) (NT) -- WR reruns are great!, 17:30:23 08/30/09 Sun
  - Huh? (NT) -- are you lost?, 17:37:55 08/30/09 Sun
    - Are Lost reruns on, too? If you haven't seen THIS show before, you're in for a treat. The trailers are already giving hints of fun to come. (NT) -- ...., 17:50:17 08/30/09 Sun
  - I don't think this topic will get the same traction as it has in the past. Move on folks...nothing to see here anymore. (NT) -- Been there, 14:07:03 09/01/09 Tue
- Ridiculous idea. I think its a scummy idea to have a competition in a scummy place as that. (NT) -- we wouldn't go and don't care if you don't miss me :>>, 17:39:06 08/30/09 Sun
  - Maybe you won't go, but if NANs are there people WILL go. It's not like it's going to be held right on the strip or alongside the showgirls at the Golden Nugget. My goodness, at least wait and see before you bash. I would imagine nice resort, way off the strip? (NT) -- ???, 19:04:34 08/30/09 Sun
  - We'd feis there in a hearbeat - wish they would have one, miss the Reno Feis (NT) -- anon, 19:57:00 08/30/09 Sun
    - We miss it, too. Heard from TC that it might be back (NT) -- in 2010, 11:05:16 08/31/09 Mon
- About 10 years ago, the Wild West feis was held in Stateline. I bet the dads in particular enjoyed that one. (NT) -- we'd enjoy a Vegas feis again, 19:41:42 08/30/09 Sun
- Yeah, plenty of alcohol and smoke. Not a positive environment for kids. We are in this sport for the kids...right? (NT) -- also not a fan of the heat!, 20:04:43 08/30/09 Sun
  - Not all Vegas is like that. Come on. Plenty of nice healthy resort type hotels off the strip. Google it, you'll see. (NT) -- Usually less expensive, too, 20:16:32 08/30/09 Sun
  - Plenty of alcohol and smoke if you hang around in the casino. Most of the convention centers are accessible away from all that at the major hotels. Main one for the city isn't even on the strip. Do some research before you bitch (NT) -- would ya?, 21:17:43 08/30/09 Sun
    - Plenty of alcohol and smoke if you hang around TCs and ADs in ANY city. (NT) -- : P, 18:31:41 08/31/09 Mon
      - I resent that remark. (NT) -- non-smoking non-drinking TCRG, 07:16:29 09/02/09 Wed
        
        You're a gem, would like to dance at your school. (NT) -- it does make a difference, 06:52:05 09/03/09 Thu
        
        I'm guessing she's our lovely TCRG. She sets a wonderful example for our dancers. (NT) -- Love our TC, 19:15:02 09/03/09 Thu
- I'd definitely support a Las Vegas Feis with my children! Just keep them off the strip at night. Cheap flights, food, amazing hotels, lots to see and do. (NT) -- Great city if you look beyond the strip, 22:21:25 08/30/09 Sun
- do celtic gold and BFOC still have classes in Vegas? (NT) -- ms, 02:30:17 08/31/09 Mon
  - How often does MP go to Vegas? (NT) -- -, 03:10:15 08/31/09 Mon
    - he has a TC there (NT) -- nice girl, 07:05:32 08/31/09 Mon
  - Celtic Gold and BFOC no longer have classes. Sharon Lynn was the first teacher in Las Vegas and is the only teacher that actually lives there. MP has a school but rarely comes and has non-accredited people teaching for the most part. (NT) -- .., 05:29:04 08/31/09 Mon
    - Your information is a little out of date. The person who helps MP teach in LV passed the TCRG early this year. That means that the MP school has both an ADCRG and a TCRG. (NT) -- Plus other experienced people, 08:15:45 08/31/09 Mon
      - The other is former LOD dancer - working on TC. (NT) -- -, 15:05:01 08/31/09 Mon
- We will totally go to a feis in vegas.. after all the "Strip" is 1 street in a fairly large city. If you don't like it don't go- or just stay off that street! (NT) -- "), 05:15:51 08/31/09 Mon
- Years ago we attended a feis at State Line and very much enjjoyed it. Lot of room, 24/7 access to food, plenty of staff to handle the crowds, no 1 hours long lines at starbucks etc. I woudl definitely go. My kids have seen much more disturbing things on the streets of Boston, Philly, LA, SD than they ever saw at that feis. (NT) -- I would go..., 07:31:06 08/31/09 Mon
- I would support a feis in Las Vegas! There are lots of places to hold a feis that aren't next to casinos and are away from the Strip. Hotel costs would be a lot less $ than feises in other places. (NT) -- A wr mom, 08:25:17 08/31/09 Mon
- we would go as well,hope this is a possibility! (NT) -- azma, 15:57:15 08/31/09 Mon
  - Us, too! (NT) -- Count us in!, 18:17:03 08/31/09 Mon
- I never thought the Las Vegas strip was bad anyway. It's just a street with a lot of tourists having fun. I don't understand the concern. (NT) -- Didn't see anything so bad., 22:37:43 08/31/09 Mon
  - It's the 'snappers' pushing girly cards on pedestrians, cards that then litter the street. It's also the building size ads for shows, featuring bare-a**ed dancers, it's the strip club ads plastered all over every taxi and billboard. That's what people are objecting to IMHO. I agree that many of the convention spots off the Strip are perfectly acceptable. (NT) -- ., 12:16:59 09/01/09 Tue
    - The snappers are only on the strip and downtown. It is much, much nicer than Philly by the Congress center. (NT) -- Viva Las Vegas, 14:00:24 09/01/09 Tue
- LV holds 2 highland dance competition there each year. The whole family has attended w/ our DDs in the past and had a blast. Stayed at the Mandalay Bay, w/ their wave pool, lazy river, & large mall/shopping inside, it was tons of fun for all family members!! (NT) -- Great family trip, LV fan, 11:46:14 09/01/09 Tue
- Wild West feis was not held by a school in Las Vegas - SLA was the only school there at that time and not large enough to host an event. If only the LV area section of MP was to suport the feis, it would need assistance from SLA. The 2 schools don't get along - would not support a feis together. Would have to be another outside school. (NT) -- Just sayin, 15:39:46 09/01/09 Tue
  - That stinks... can't we all just get along? (NT) -- peace, love and Irish Dance, 20:23:41 09/01/09 Tue
I am selling some of my dd's old hard shoes. They are all in great condition. One pair of pacelli super flexi size 4, and 2 pairs of Rutherford black suede bottoms size 4.5 and 5. All worn for about 6 months--asking $60 plus shipping. -- irishmom, 14:29:07 08/29/09 Sat [1]
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Is there a feis in Phoenix in October this year? Saw it on last year's sched. If so, where/when is registration -- mom from another region, 14:03:12 08/29/09 Sat [7]
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- No feis in AZ in October, we are all traveling to CA! (NT) -- azmom, 20:06:40 08/29/09 Sat
- BFOC holding their feis Oct 24-25. Scroll down (NT) -- this site to see info, 22:59:46 08/30/09 Sun
- Sorry to miss this Feis, it was always nice. They said maybe next year they will continue. It was not scheduled to be on the same weekend as BFOC. (NT) -- feiser, 08:35:03 08/31/09 Mon
- Why didn't the group putting on the feis put out the call for help from the other schools in the area? It was a nice feis and sad to see another go under. (NT) -- would have helped if asked, 20:00:02 08/31/09 Mon
  - Maybe it's not a financial issue? (NT) -- Maybe.., 15:41:26 09/01/09 Tue
    - Either way, financial or volunteer-wise, it seems the local community would indeed support this feis. Whatever the reason or reasons are for the cancellation, nobody's sayin' (NT) -- ., 18:16:59 09/01/09 Tue

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