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• Rince Reno Feis -- Miriam Blanchette, 19:32:12 04/25/08 Fri [43]
  Rince Reno Feis – May 3rd and 4th
  
  We are planning for a great feis weekend, with Treble Reel competitions available for non-championship dancers. And don’t forget about the Tiny Tot demo, and Family Specials! Art and essay competitions have been very popular for the last two years as well. All dancers will receive a ribbon for their medals, and the first 100 moms will receive flowers!
  
  Our total entries are smaller this year than last, so if you are looking for a feis with smaller numbers or a little more elbow room, this may be just what you are looking for. We are still accepting entries, and would love to have you. Please complete the online registration, but hold your check until the day of the feis instead of posting in the mail.
  
  We have Cinco deMayo celebrations going on throughout town, and we have maps of the local retail and restaurant areas posted on the website at www.reeljig.net.
  
  The timetable will be available shortly at www.feisinfo.com.
  
  On another note, Rince Reno, Inc. is a Nevada non-profit corporation. Accordingly, monetary or other donations to Rince Reno, Inc. may be tax deductible. Please check with your financial advisor(s) to confirm tax deductibility.
  
  Rince Reno feis thanks you for your support, and we look forward to seeing all of you in Reno on May 3rd and 4th! Rince Reno Feis Committee
  

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  • We are looking forward to attending and know that the overall numbers are low...however U15 novice is huge! Any possibility of splitting some of them so that more kids can move up? (NT) -- see you Saturday, 20:45:24 04/25/08 Fri
    • How many are there? I remember novice feiseanna in Canada where the kids would bring a chair, book, and snack to eat on stage while waiting their turn. Huge groups! -- Character building., 20:50:03 04/25/08 Fri
    • Same w/ U11 Novice. Small feis overall, but in this age group,bigger than we'd see in a local feis where the ages weren't combined. PLEASE consider splittling the ages for these big comps! It would be great to have a 9 year old comp and a 10 year comp, and considering numbers are smaller than last year, it shouldn't impact the overall timing of the feis. Thanks! nt (NT) -- nt, 23:06:20 04/25/08 Fri
      • Just checked -- 27 in the U11 Novice Reel. nt (NT) -- nt, 23:08:43 04/25/08 Fri
  • size of U13 Prelims -- acemom, 22:16:40 04/25/08 Fri
    • I'm not affiliated with this feis... but 16 does not seem an unreasonable number for a prelim. My daughter spent 3 years in prelim and the numbers were always between 15 and 20. (more) -- x, 07:54:30 04/26/08 Sat
      • No, that is not an unreasonable number, but considering the size of the feis and the size of the other competitions, splitting age groups would be beneficial and possibility help keep people returning to the feis if they felt the feis was doing everything possible to keep participants happy. (NT) -- jmho, 08:28:29 04/26/08 Sat
        • 16? That's normal number especially N/PW. When you hit 35 to 40 in a comp you can consider asking for a split. Wait until you go to the O and your comps are 130+! (NT) -- Don't split., 08:33:34 04/26/08 Sat
        • Keep participants happy? Like counting on it being a small feis with low numbers so Suzee or Davey can get those wins? Making sure there are just enough people in each competition so the winner can move up? Is that what feiseanna have to do these days to keep customers happy? What next? O's split by (NT) -- birth month and year?, 09:23:09 04/26/08 Sat
          • Yeah, everyone needs some validation. Whether it's a "runner up" or placement, c'mon...we're all payin' big bucks to be here. Recongnition....is it such a premium these days? (NT) -- 1 feis=$1,000, 18:29:40 04/26/08 Sat
            • What other form of competition makes sure that everyone is a winner because mommy and daddy fork out bucks. Oh, wait, I know the answer to that...Beauty Pageants! Maybe you should try that if you want a guaranteed win. (NT) -- ., 18:41:41 04/26/08 Sat
              • We have and are, and dd is successful thank you very much! Your insight is good, now if you could only get the point that many of us are spending tons of money on irish with too many in comps to score, Starbucks Fraps can only take a kid so far in the consoling dept! (NT) -- only if yo been there u/d know, maybe yo da chosen, 19:20:38 04/26/08 Sat
                • OMG-go east a little to where there are 30-50 pc dancers per comp regularily-16 is too big (NT) -- what a joke, 20:28:27 04/26/08 Sat
                • What amazing abilities your child has! You must be very, very proud of her. -- more, 21:45:38 04/26/08 Sat
                • OK... this advise is coming from the parent of a child that spentat least 2 years in each level, and is now an open champ. (more) -- x, 08:50:07 04/27/08 Sun
                  • "loose" and "lose", there is a difference, amazes me how many people don't know it and it's not a typo excuse. (NT) -- please, 14:00:05 04/27/08 Sun
      • Completely agree with you! (NT) -- DD same boat, 10:25:08 04/26/08 Sat
    • My prelim dd typically dances with 15 to 20 in her comp. What's the problem with that? It's called competition for a reason. (NT) -- cm, 08:35:10 04/26/08 Sat
  • Okay, lets put it this way....the attendance numbers are down and some age group combinations are a tad high. I am not spending $500 to travel to the feis simply so my daughter can have the "experience" of attending and competing...she wants to place and move up. So, why not accomodate the kids and split the age groups so that more kids have the chance to place? And I agree, 16 is not overly hugh...I know that some feis have numbers like this all the time and the "O" is huge, but this is a smaller, one day feis. Let's keep it in perspective! This is supposed to be about the kids after all. (NT) -- Don't feel I am asking for the moon., 09:20:13 04/26/08 Sat
    • If you don't want to spend the $$ without the guarantee of a win, then you'd best quit now. Seriously. I've spent thousands upon thousands to travel to feiseanna and dd came home with nothing but fun memories. It's *not* all about the kids--it's about competition, learning to win and lose, and friendships. If you or your dd can't accept that you're going to lose exponentially more than you'll win, quit while you're ahead. Try (NT) -- drama club., 09:31:32 04/26/08 Sat
      • She has lost WAY more than she has won...that's not the point. I am not a whiny crybaby...just asking for a little consideration. And obviously I am willing to spend the money, because we travel 5-10/year to competitions. Geez, I simply asked if they would consider...get off you highhorse. (NT) -- It was a simple question!!!!!, 10:08:49 04/26/08 Sat
      • By the way, she has been in drama club for 3 years, has done very well, but is dropping it in high school because of the time commitment. She prefers to spend her time on dance. (NT) -- so your snotty reply didn't really work, did it!, 10:11:20 04/26/08 Sat
        • Drama seems to apply more to mom than daughter. (NT) -- Just sayin', 12:23:23 04/26/08 Sat
    • DD prefers larger groups-even though its not a win, placing 4th or 5th out of 20 still feels like an accomplishment. 4th out of 5 or 6 does not. (NT) -- more placings in larger groups., 10:32:48 04/26/08 Sat
    • I CAN TELL YOU THE REASON WHY ITS NOT EVER GONNA CHANGE BCUZ IF IT DID EVERY FEIS WOULD LOSE MONEY ITS ALL BOUT THE MONEY. KEEP U GOIN 4 YRS TILL U FIGURE IT OUT. SAVE URSELF NOW!!!! (NT) -- BTDT, 19:24:36 04/26/08 Sat
      • Excuse me...have you ever been in charge of a feis? These are not money makers. Many times...the hosting school is lucky to break even. A feis is very expensive to put on...I think the average parent has no idea how much it costs to rent the ballrooms, fly judges in, pay the judges to judge, pay for their food and lodging and don't forget the musicians...and don't forget the trophies and don't forget the medals, etc... Oh that's right...and then there are parents who demand overseas adjudicators at the feis, etc... (NT) -- don't post what you do not know, please., 21:47:45 04/26/08 Sat
      • Your loud post is ill informed. (ignorant) If you have ever been involved with a feis, most loose money, if not break even. That's not counting the hundred volunteer hours, hours each person could be doing some other money making, OR family oriented job. These people, like the Clarks have dedicated years of service to feisianna and if you counted hours, I'd say we owe them in the 6 figures if paid on an hourly basis at minimum wage. (NT) -- get your facts straight, 10:39:45 04/27/08 Sun
    • Double Age groups has been the standard for years, and is in many local Feis in other Regions. The Western Region decided to split them after the Riverdance boom to be consistent with the Oireachtas and promote more kids. The NAFC has a 1 day Feis requirement and a 2 day. The 1 day requires double age groups and 2 day does not. Please know your facts. Its a shame people are going to enormous effort to supply competitive opportunities and others just biyatch about it. (NT) -- ???, 12:33:52 05/05/08 Mon
  • I can't remember the last time my N/PW daughter had less than 25 in a competition. And they aren't split until they have 40. (NT) -- Mom, 11:23:21 04/26/08 Sat
    • Guess we are spoiled. Competitions in the NW are split if numbers are over 20 (NT) -- smaller feis are nice :), 12:21:07 04/26/08 Sat
      • I feis in the NW and haven't noticed this over the past six or so years. Is there a rule somewhere? (NT) -- ?, 12:25:16 04/26/08 Sat
        • We feis in the NW and my daughter just happens to be in an age group that is large. She always has big groups especially in PW. At her last Canadian feis, there were almost 40 in her PW dances. This is just how it is most of the time. (NT) -- Mom, 14:42:14 04/26/08 Sat
        • I meant to add a comment about being split too - I haven't noticed anything being split at any competitions. I had heard that in Canada, it isn't split until there are 40 dancers. Novice and PW are combined for 2 ages groups as well. For the US in the Pacific NW, I think it might be split at 30? (NT) -- Mom, 14:44:46 04/26/08 Sat
  • Shake - Rattle - Roll (NT) -- in Reno, 20:00:57 04/26/08 Sat
    • :) I think I want a ground floor room in a low rise..... (NT) -- <<<<<<, 06:32:26 04/27/08 Sun
  • Just gotta chime in here. Last year at this feis petite U9 daughter had to dance U11 with 18 competitors. She was about an inch away from getting kicked in the face by a huge U11 girl. At this age there is a HUGE difference between a 9 year old and a possibly 12 year old. WRONG to combine the younger childrens groups when not needed. Dangerous and not fair. Not returning this year. (NT) -- ginger (concerned parent), 07:09:51 04/27/08 Sun
    • I agree. I have a very small and young 9 year old (birthday in December, right before the feis cutoff) and so she would dance with people much older in a combined group. To combine these little ones in a big Novice competition isn't necessary or fair IMO, given the numbers for those comps in Reno. It would be different if these comps were small, but they will still be a very nice size even if they are split by age. I do hope the feis committee considers it. (NT) -- nt, 08:52:13 04/27/08 Sun
    • I understand dangerous, but how is it not fair? (NT) -- ><, 15:58:50 04/27/08 Sun
  • It's not fair because of the age difference. Big difference in physical coordination and abilities between a 9 year old and a 12 year old. A 12 year old pre-lim is much different than a 9 year old pre-lim. (NT) -- ginger, 18:33:39 04/27/08 Sun
    • You have a good point, though you are exaggerating just a bit to drive the message home. There are no 12 year olds in U11. (NT) -- keepin it reel, 22:15:25 04/27/08 Sun
  • If a child turns 12 on Jan 1st, she or he dance U11 all year long. My daughter U9 with Dec. birthdate. BIG DIFFERENCE! (NT) -- ginger, 19:33:14 04/29/08 Tue
    • ??? They would be in U13. It's your age as of Jan. 1. If the dancer turned 12 on Jan. 2, they would be in U12. (NT) -- am I missing something?, 06:37:18 04/30/08 Wed

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• Don’t Forget To Save The Date! -- Portland Feis Committee, 12:09:34 04/30/08 Wed [2]
  Don’t Forget To Save The Date!
  October 4th & 5th, 2008
  We Know It Is Early And You Do Have Many Great Feiseanna Choices Out There, But If You Are Planning Ahead…
  Please Join Us In Beautiful (and Maybe Sunny) Portland, Oregon For A Fun Time At The 14th Annual Portland Feis Proudly Sponsored By The Murray School of Irish Dancing.
  We Have A New Venue!
  The Holiday Inn Portland Airport
  Newly remodeled sleeping rooms with new carpet, bedding and furniture in every room!
  Feis room rate $96 single or double occupancy
  New Schedule!
  Saturday, October 4th: All Championships solos/ Champ trophies, New This Year ?Adult solos/ Adult trophies and ALL figures on Saturday>
  Sunday, October 5th: Beginner 1-2, Novice, Prizewinner solos and trophies as well as costume trophy specials.
  Overseas adjudicators, 50% awards, trophies for all placements in trophy dances, marley stages!
  Entries Will Be Open This Summer On www.feisworx.com
  Hope You Can Make It To Portland October 4-5!
  

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  • Thanks for posting this now -- hope to travel west and this date would work, so let's me plan tentatively now! (NT) -- sounds great, 12:30:11 05/05/08 Mon

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• Does anyone know what the URL is for Tim Allen Photography? I can't find it for the life of me. MONDAYS....UGH! -- Camom, 08:44:34 05/05/08 Mon [3]
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  • timallenphotography.biz (NT) -- there you go, 11:39:50 05/05/08 Mon
    • YA! That's it! THANKS!!! (NT) -- camom, 11:42:44 05/05/08 Mon

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• Feis Photos: can someone direct me to the rules about taking pictures at a feis? Why are some people allowed to take photos and not others? how do they get this permission? I think that if someone has exclusive rights to take photos at a feis, they should take photos of everyone and not just their own school's dancers. Id gladly pay for pro action shots, mine are always blurry anyway! -- would like to see the actual "rules" on this.. thanks!, 09:24:26 04/28/08 Mon [9]
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  • You would have to speak to a TCRG. There are no written rules for us, as dancers and parents, to read. There are rules that we cannot photograph competition, but I think it's mostly enforced by those that sit near you. If you don't sit near people that will confront you, you may get away with taking pictures or video. (NT) -- good luck, 10:03:17 04/28/08 Mon
  • There are written rules--here is what was recently posted on the IDTANA website..(see inside) -- --, 11:54:08 04/28/08 Mon
    • wow that is very helpful, thank you! So, in essence, no one should take pictures of the kids who are dancing, not even the pro-looking guy at the side of the stages taking pictures of his school's kids? (NT) -- seems pretty clear!, 12:47:45 04/28/08 Mon
  • Ya'll bit yerselves in the hiney on this one, griping and whinging about the photography. Just you wait. (NT) -- cochaslys sally, 16:51:57 04/28/08 Mon
    • ?huh? sounds like some kind of uncalled for threat. (NT) -- peace, 21:23:16 04/28/08 Mon
    • That's just stupid. I would love to have photos of my children dancing, but there are rules against it. Since there are rules everyone is supposed to follow them, and if there are exceptions we should know what they are. -- ,, 00:36:40 04/29/08 Tue
      • Allowed to photograph award presentations only and for personal use, musn't put them on website. (NT) -- Photo lover, 16:01:34 04/30/08 Wed
  • I beg your parden. In the An Comisiun Rule Book it states NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY (flash or otherwise) is allowed DURING ANY Feisana. Some people say "flash" but it is not limited to Flash. Some people just refuse to follow rules. Personally, I don't want ANYONE using a picture of MY CHILD without consent, period. I have know idea what it would be used for and I should get to approve. Hard to stop now tht phones, everything has a camera. Can't believe Parade of Champs made utube. (NT) -- Can't control it.l, 11:16:46 05/05/08 Mon

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• Rules for changing schools -- Just wondering, 19:32:43 04/28/08 Mon [20]
  If a dancer qualifies for Worlds at Nationals and then changes schools can that dancer still go to Worlds after the 6 month waiting period?
  

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  • Your qualification for Worlds goes with the school you were with......transfer - lose qualification (NT) -- -, 19:51:24 04/28/08 Mon
    • No way, that's incorrect. You qualify, you earned it, it's your achievement! Reach for the best, you have that right. (NT) -- !, 20:51:08 04/28/08 Mon
      • If you transfer after nationals, you won't be out of suspension by the O. If you don't dance at the O, you can't go to Worlds. The only exception is for injury. (NT) -- anon, 21:39:25 04/28/08 Mon
  • Read the Rules - Ask TC - you loose qualification (NT) -- -, 22:30:22 04/28/08 Mon
    • YOU CAN ONLY ATTEND WORLDS UNDER THE SCHOLL WITH WHICH YOU EARNED YOUR QUALIFICATION (NT) -- FOR SURE, 04:33:30 04/29/08 Tue
  • In other words, it is almost too late to transfer....6 months before O? -- tough choice, 06:05:02 04/29/08 Tue
  • Qualify for worlds at Nan's this year. Switch schools. Miss the O, it doesn't matter--you qualifed already. Get your 6-month suspension started and voila! Go to worlds next year with your new school. (NT) -- good luck!, 06:22:13 04/29/08 Tue
    • Thats not entirely correct. You have to dance at the O, even if you already qualified at the Nats (NT) -- Only exception to missing the O is for injury, 06:28:45 04/29/08 Tue
      • Make an "O" appearance then bow out. (NT) -- creative ways to make incredible things happen, 09:36:25 04/29/08 Tue
        • Did that even make any sense? If you are on a ban you can't even make and appearance except as an observer. I think the question still is must you dance at the O in order to keep your Worlds qualification? For obvious reasons you do not want to ask your TC as someone suggested. (NT) -- hope you can find out the answer., 12:55:43 04/29/08 Tue
          • The answer is, yes, you must dance at the O to keep your qualification. The only way you can dance at Worlds if you don't dance at the O is if you are injured, and even then you must appear on stage in full costume, point your toe and bow. If the O location requires major travel, the region may, if they choose, exempt your appearance, but you must have a doctor documented injury. (NT) -- anon, 16:32:13 04/29/08 Tue
            • That wouldn't be a problemo. (NT) -- si, 17:52:42 04/29/08 Tue
  • Wouldn't it be nice if there was someone at the regional level who could be emailed to answer "rule" questions and be relied on for a dependable answer? Better yet, an online rule book that everyone could access? I know, I know, if wishes were horses (NT) -- beggers would ride., 14:10:48 04/29/08 Tue
  • You would have to transfer by mid May to dance at the O in Nov and qualify for Worlds, you have to dance at Worlds with the school you qualified with (NT) -- wr, 17:40:12 04/29/08 Tue
    • To sum up, if you want to transfer, do it within the next couple of weeks so you can dance at the O. (NT) -- no more time to dilly-dally, 06:30:00 04/30/08 Wed
  • There is someone at regional level to answer your questions! ( That would be your TCRG) I don't know why so many of you have such a hard time talking to your TC. I know if you asked they would be more then helpful to answer your question. Unless your going behind their backs and switching schools. (NT) -- kk, 23:39:46 05/02/08 Fri
    • Yes, by all means, never go behind your teacher's back to switch schools. After all, they know you best, they can recommend the best school for you to transfer to. I don't know why everyone doesn't use their teacher as the first resource when they want to switch schools. (NT) -- is there an emoticon for sarcasm?, 07:19:36 05/03/08 Sat
    • KK, if you re-read the post, you can see that the poster IS planning to switch schools. In that context, they would not be asking their TC questions about the O and Worlds. . (NT) -- See?, 07:55:10 05/03/08 Sat
  • That is NOT true. But if you are on 6 month restyling, you cannot compete at ANY venue during that time, Local, Regional, National or World regardless of qualification. You can, per the rules, defer your qualification for a maximum of 1 year. I.e., skip this worlds, do next. (NT) -- TC, 10:47:50 05/05/08 Mon

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• Oireachtas -- mom, 10:58:06 04/29/08 Tue [3]
  I understand the O is in Phoenix this year. What is the venue and when do reservations open, been away for awhile.
  

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  • Arizona Grand Resort. Believe reservations open August 1. (NT) -- sdmom, 13:42:09 04/29/08 Tue
  • June 1 (NT) -- TCRG, 10:45:43 05/05/08 Mon

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• Toe Stands at Prelim level -- SoCal mom, 13:56:34 04/29/08 Tue [9]
  Is it possible to place well, maybe even win, in a prelim competition if you do not have toe stands/walks/etc in your dances? DD's podiatrist is encouraging her to limit/omit toes because of problems she is experiencing with her arch due to her foot structure. She hates the idea of having to take them out, but knows she should so she can keep on dancing without compromising foot health. Thanks.
  

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  • About two years ago I suffered from stress fractures in my feet, and when i came back toes weren't an option for me. -- more, 14:05:35 04/29/08 Tue
  • Wouldn't the answer depend on the competition? If they are all exactly as good and toe walks are considered "advanced", wouldn't that put the girl doing the toe walk ahead? I would suggest you follow your doctor's advice. That is what your insurance company is paying for. Besides, if you don't and she is injured, it could end her time in ID (NT) -- Make right what you can..., 17:06:38 04/29/08 Tue
    • Is a toe walk considered advance? Novices do them in our school. (NT) -- Confused., 18:33:08 04/29/08 Tue
      • Do you mean that novices do them and champions do not? -- What's your point?, 19:34:50 04/29/08 Tue
        • Krikey, mate, relax. Just saying that basic toe walks aren't an advanced move. It's not like they appear suddenly in opens. I don't think any judge is going to bash a dancer for not having them if otherwise they are a technically proficient dancer. -- Meditate on it., 10:18:41 04/30/08 Wed
  • I won not only one, but two prelim competitions without any toe stands in my heavy dance, and only a few in my set ( and believe me, the toe stands didn't win me in my set). You want to win in prelims, have perfect technique. Toe stands have nothing to do with that (and I love doing them and am actually quite good atthem) -- !, 17:48:10 04/29/08 Tue
    • As an U13, DD won 2 prelims this year and is now in Open. It can be done. (NT) -- a mom, 16:09:35 04/30/08 Wed
  • Yes, it is ABSOLUTELY possible. Open dancers in our school have won 1st going back to their original entry level set. I am talking some of the oldest, hardest age groups. The perfect performance wins the prize. (NT) -- x, 10:42:35 05/05/08 Mon

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• Just saw that Rince Reno is requiring all competitors to provide an insurance waiver. Login into Feis Productions and print out the form. Lets all get this done ahead of time and help out the people checking us in at the feis! -- See ya there!, 14:29:47 04/29/08 Tue [8]
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  • ....very interesting (NT) -- ., 17:14:55 04/29/08 Tue
  • I remember back in the day wreally how many people when Celtic Gold did this. Really how many times has a parent sued someone regarding the feis (NT) -- common this is ridiculous, 06:51:42 04/30/08 Wed
  • That's sad. (NT) -- period., 10:36:18 04/30/08 Wed
  • Why don't they just put some wording in the registration, like "by signing up for this feis, the registrant holds Rince Reno harmless for any injuries, accidents, (fill in whatever) during competition. " Doesn't the facility have insurance for their venue? If you trip or fall at the conference center, wouldn't they have liability??? (NT) -- A simpler way, 11:54:25 04/30/08 Wed
    • The Insurance Carrier that covered the Feis required it or the Feis couldn't be insured. Most of the stuff didn't apply to ID. Everything is so complex now a days! (NT) -- xx, 10:26:23 05/05/08 Mon
  • Whatever, all I know is if you want to dance, you have to sign. Not really such a big deal to print out a piece of paper, sign it and take to the venue. Sounds to me like they tried to obtain insurance without this, but didn't have any luck. (NT) -- I'm happy to sign if it is needed. :), 19:54:58 05/02/08 Fri
  • It looks like this is a standard form required by the venue. (NT) -- --, 09:12:35 05/03/08 Sat

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• Still looking for True Black double wig for champ dancer. Any advice is appreciated. -- Mary, 08:37:00 05/05/08 Mon [1]
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• Off topic. We are vacationing to Beaver Creek or Copper Mtn, CO area after Nationals. Any suggestions of where to stay? -- thanks, 18:34:59 05/03/08 Sat [6]
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  • Considering Keystone too (NT) -- OP, 18:38:12 05/03/08 Sat
  • Try Hotwire for Beaver Creek if you're looking for a good place for lower price. (NT) -- really great places for less, 20:14:23 05/03/08 Sat
  • Used to live in Beaver Creek area. It is a pretty resort on the moutain, but pricey. Avon is just below Beaver Creek and Vail is about 10 miles away. -- Copper Mt was more townish, less resort -not sure these days, 21:42:41 05/03/08 Sat
  • We really like the downtown areas of Breckenridge (NT) -- cute shops, 17:21:02 05/04/08 Sun
  • In Beaver Creek, the Poste Montane is lovely and right in the village. We stay there every year during the ski season, but have heard it's great in summer as well. Nice and filling complimentary breakfast as well. (NT) -- BC fan, 06:34:33 05/05/08 Mon

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• If you are considering the Grand Canyon State Feis in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona on June 1st....remember the cut off date for the feis rate at the Hilton Resort will be May 30. -- GCS Feis Committee, 07:02:34 04/29/08 Tue [7]
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  • Should that be April 30? (NT) -- me, 08:23:13 04/29/08 Tue
  • They are all OUT of the feis rate for Saturday evening. I got a rate of $219 (OUCH!) Can you please open more rooms at the feis rate? Will change my mind about going with gas prices. (NT) -- Thanks, 10:10:50 04/29/08 Tue
    • The Feis Rates have been extended and are available through Wednesday, May 7. The Feis rate for Double rooms and Kings is still $99. I believe $119 for poolside. If you are having problems with the site linked to the website, call the hotel and ask for the Feis rate. -- GCSF Comittee, 22:16:00 05/04/08 Sun
  • Try to book using a AAA rate if you have that. (NT) -- might help, 11:04:28 04/30/08 Wed
    • No triple A rates - I asked. Anyone from the feis around? (NT) -- Crickets chirping, 12:13:59 04/30/08 Wed
      • Go to the Hilton website and there are AAA rates available from $99 - $129. Link inside... -- AAA member, 12:42:48 04/30/08 Wed

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• PNW Championship Feis -- wnwmom (?), 00:33:48 05/01/08 Thu [7]
  Anyone one know if they might possibly split some of the Prizewinner groups for the Comerford feis in Seattle in May? They have odd years (U7, U9, U11) for the younger kids and some of the groups are quite large (>25). Is there a reason for this type of grouping? Just wondering....Thanks.
  

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  • Re the group sizes, please refer to Rince Reno post below, and thank goodness Voy is back on line (NT) -- Yeehaw!, 18:35:27 05/02/08 Fri
  • Splits are being considered, especially for the U13 and 15&O PW competitions, and some of the special competitions as well. (NT) -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 20:17:21 05/02/08 Fri
  • I know a lot of these kids are used to the large groups. My daughter (U11) dances in groups larger than 30 in Canada in PW that are U11 & U12 combined. I don't think they split there until you get to 40. I know it is harder to get placement and 1st in the larger groups, but for consistency and helping them be prepared for prelims - the larger groups aren't all bad! (NT) -- Mom, 08:23:50 05/04/08 Sun
    • Rules in Canada are different than US WR. In Canada, the ability to move up in Novice or PZ relates to the # of entries. Not so here--only 1st place moves up, no matter if there's 5 or 20 in the competition. A few years back, WR rule was that competition must be split if over 25--not sure if it's the same now. (NT) -- FYI, 08:44:22 05/04/08 Sun
      • I understand. We are from the US. My dd has worked long and hard in each group to move up and I am sure it will be the same in PW. But she feels so good getting a 5th out of 35! I am just not sure if a 1st out of 6 will prepare her for prelim. But really it does come down to the level of dance in the group no matter how large. We will enjoy it either way! (NT) -- Mom, 09:28:27 05/04/08 Sun
  • Mike, thank you for responding to the OP. Sure is nice to know that the feis chairman cares. And that you are already working on the schedule. (NT) -- See you in 2 weeks., 21:16:18 05/04/08 Sun

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• Feis at the Fair now open on Feisworx!! -- Feis Committee, 17:32:16 05/03/08 Sat [5]
  Please join us for the Feis at the Fair in Irvine, June 21st-22nd. All Championships and Adult competitions on Saturday. All First Feis through Prizewinner on Sunday. Hotel venue 10 minutes from fair grounds: Holiday Inn, Costa Mesa (714) 557-3000- feis rate $89. Check syllabus for fun, new specials. Hope to see you there!
  

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  • I didn't see an option of buying a discounted fair admission ticket this year. Do parents just have to pay full price at the gate this year? (NT) -- Mom, 13:05:08 05/04/08 Sun
    • Discount tickets will be available shortly. Waiting on fair committe to confirm price. Hope to have easy access purchasing through feisworx & Aniar web sites (NT) -- Will post updates ASAP, 20:08:38 05/04/08 Sun
  • Are all teams on Sunday? (NT) -- As in the past?, 15:27:05 05/04/08 Sun
    • open teams on Saturday (NT) -- me, 15:55:12 05/04/08 Sun

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• Nations Capital Feis is open for registration on efeis--Exhibition on Friday at the Capitol, feis on Sat and Sun. Master's class w/ Michael Ryan on Monday. Come see visit our country's beautiful capital and dance too. -- rmom, 10:09:12 05/04/08 Sun [1]
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• Is comorford school still in the portland area? -- cant seem to get an email response.. thanks, 11:35:20 04/24/08 Thu [36]
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  • You might want to contact Mike Nagan, email link below in thread re the PNW feis. I think they have a couple of dancers in PDX who travel to Seattle, but I could be wrong. (NT) -- Good luck!, 11:47:35 04/24/08 Thu
    • It was waaay down the line, I see. Addy inside: -- more, 11:51:38 04/24/08 Thu
    • so is that a "no"? not in portland? (NT) -- thanks for the addy, 12:05:23 04/24/08 Thu
      • As far as I know, they do not teach in Portland at this time, but I'm sure Mike can clarify. (NT) -- ., 13:06:28 04/24/08 Thu
        • Post further down says TC is teaching in SF area on a regular basis, don't think so in Portland. Check with Mike Nagan or TC (NT) -- kb, 13:59:28 04/24/08 Thu
  • Isn't An Diare the school that resulted from a split (friendly) from Comerford in the Portland area? (NT) -- WRMom, 14:27:27 04/24/08 Thu
  • Comerford does not have a school in Oregon anymore and yes, there are a couple dancers who travel to Comerford Seattle from Portland. Yes, An Daire is the school that resulted from the former Comerford teachers splitting off and starting their own school. (NT) -- Hope that helps answer the question., 15:51:37 04/24/08 Thu
  • Andaire is the school that resulted in the split 3 years ago -- AnDairedevotee, 06:08:26 04/25/08 Fri
    • so An Daire is in portland then? (NT) -- thank you for the info!, 10:06:30 04/25/08 Fri
      • Yes! Great school, great families, great TCs, great choreograpy!! Not original "devotee" but am also SO glad we are with J&L. (NT) -- :-), 10:21:05 04/25/08 Fri
        • Oops--spelling error! Meant "choreography." Morning coffee is wearing off... (NT) -- :-), 10:23:15 04/25/08 Fri
      • Sinead Yeates also is a TCRG in Portland who was a Comerford dancer like the Andaire TCRGs. It kind of sounded like you were interested in the Comerford line so to speak). Not Comerford-related is the Murray school of ID and one more, but don't think it's a school that competes. (NT) -- many choices in Portland, 02:13:14 04/26/08 Sat
        • thank you. tjhat is very helpful. so hard to choose without knowing anything about the schools! (NT) -- thank you, 08:29:51 04/26/08 Sat
        • The fourth school has left the CLRG and is now part of another commission (the teacher is Gay Maher). The three schools that compete in CLRG sanctioned events are (alphabetically) An Daire, Murray and Yeates. (NT) -- -, 09:57:49 04/26/08 Sat
        • All 3 schools have strengths and all have trained world qualifiers. Make sure you check all facts & make informed decision--such as accessibility of TCs, costs (including outside choreographers, if they use them), class size & atmosphere, and family interraction. Also, if you want an opportunity to dance with successful teams, An Daire had several place @ 'O' and had 2 teams recall @ Worlds, including 6th place in sr figure. Find a good school fit for you & your dancer, and good luck!! (NT) -- --, 08:39:57 04/28/08 Mon
  • Just curious--does it bother Tony Comerford that his teachers "defect?" Or does he give his blessing (which would be admirable) (NT) -- are there hard feelings?, 08:06:34 04/26/08 Sat
    • Who do you expect will answer this? (NT) -- ., 08:38:02 04/26/08 Sat
    • If you are involved and know your history you know new schools are grown from the "father" school. Truly sad OP that you post such thoughts. Grow up and find something constructive - postive to put your energies. (NT) -- LOL, 13:30:57 04/26/08 Sat
      • I don't think the OP knows anything about the "history" of schools in the Portland area. The "history" is so old and nobody is really interested in the drama anymore, so I doubt the OP is trying to start something. Telling the OP to grow up is not necessarily the best welcome to the pacific northwest. And, to the OP....Sinead Yeates was a Comerford dancer, but was never a teacher for Comerford. Her mother is a co-owner of a school in Portland and when Sinead was finished competing and recieved her TCRG, she began teaching at her mother's school, which is also hers now. The TCRGs of An Daire were instructors for Comerford and decided to start their own school. (NT) -- Tony Comerford no longer teaches in Portland. good luck 2u, 23:47:02 04/26/08 Sat
        • I think by OP the poster meant the Tony/defection comment, not the original original poster. (NT) -- ., 15:33:48 04/27/08 Sun
        • I think it's important that people realize Tony Comerford split from J & L of An Daire. (NT) -- not the other way around., 10:39:30 04/30/08 Wed
          • Actually, it was a mutual decision. And why does that matter, anyway? (NT) -- --, 12:06:13 04/30/08 Wed
          • Why is that important when someone is looking for a school? Trying to sully someone in order to sway a consumer's decision? (NT) -- Hmmm., 07:31:15 05/04/08 Sun
  • Just a word on "new schools" (not specific to those in Portland). -- x, 09:03:46 04/27/08 Sun
    • Yes....exactly. It's much like the son working in the father's business. Eventually, the son wants to try things his own way. There could be strife before the son actually breaks away to begin his own journey and when the two aren't related, I'm sure it's a bit crazy before the actual decision is made. It's never an easy situation and that's especially true for the customers because they are forced to choose who they'll continue doing business with. (NT) -- You said it well., 18:34:31 04/27/08 Sun
    • Very well spoken. If this is the case (which I believe it is), why would any TCRG/owner train an assistant? It is training for future competition, isn't it? (NT) -- why train someone?, 18:49:16 04/27/08 Sun
      • Not always. Look at BFOC. They have many tcrg's that each run their own location under the larger umbrella of BFOC. Whatever they're doing it's working from what I can (NT) -- see, 20:52:35 04/27/08 Sun
        • They are not certified, dancers are used and considered to be assistants, retired college age kids are their assistants in ca--not sure where you're referring to, possibly canada she's got more teachers there than here. (NT) -- ., 06:54:34 04/28/08 Mon
        • ?? When I looked at their website they have 9 tcrgs and a couple of them are also adcrgs. When you read their bios they have amazing depth of talent. I don't know where each one teaches but it doesn't look like they're running things only using assistants (NT) -- like the tcrgs in our school do., 08:23:55 04/28/08 Mon
          • We have at least 1, sometimes 2 or 3 certified teachers at every class without exception. just FYI- (NT) -- BFOC CA dancer, 09:20:02 04/28/08 Mon
            • that would explain the great results your dancers get. You are very lucky, we never know if our tcrg is showing up or not. Champs can teach the beginners but who is supposed to be teaching the Champs? (NT) -- fed up in the wr., 13:46:34 04/28/08 Mon
              • Great training right up to the point where you really need it it sounds like. What a deal for all that investment of time and money. Not a good (NT) -- situation, it sounds like., 14:59:53 04/28/08 Mon
      • I think the assistant thinks they will indeed remain with the school forever, but as time goes on and they get the "bug" for running their own business, things change. There's no way to know, but if the head TCRG can't teach in a specific area and has assistants teach (which we've all heard is against the rules if they don't have their TCRG), then the head TCRG is making money and speading the success. I'm sure the original TCRG knows there's a gamble dealing with young TCRGs...they were one themselves way back when. (NT) -- ., 10:09:49 04/28/08 Mon
      • Competition isnt always a bad thing... -- Aine, 20:41:11 04/28/08 Mon
  • What works for BFOC is that they already get well trained cahmp dancers form other schools. If you look at at feis results there is very little, if any ,champ dancers at younger age groups or B1 through prizewinners. I wouldn't take anything away from Rosie though, she's a great teacher and the gold nugget of that school. (NT) -- pkk, 23:53:33 05/02/08 Fri

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• The registration date for Tucson Feile Rince was extended to Monday, May 5! -- A couple more days without penalty to register., 20:35:50 05/03/08 Sat [1]
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• Feis at the Fair -- WR mom/dancer, 22:19:20 05/02/08 Fri [5]
  Any news on when they will be posting a syllabus? Right now, I just want to know which day(s) my dancers would be scheduled for. Thank you!
  

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  • Funny I was just thinking about posting the same thing. Anyone know which day champions dance. (NT) -- trying to trade work days., 23:02:03 05/02/08 Fri
  • Does anyone know if it is happening? Thinking about going out of state so need to make decision. (NT) -- jhjkh, 13:37:25 05/03/08 Sat
    • Feis at the Fair is up on Feisworx now. All champs, adults, and open figures are Saturday. Beginner - Prizewinner on Sunday. (NT) -- sdmom, 17:30:48 05/03/08 Sat
      • Yay, just what we were hoping for! (NT) -- Champs Saturday, 19:10:52 05/03/08 Sat

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• California Spring Feis - Tentative Schedule. I am posting this tentative schedule to help everyone make plans, but please understand this is not a guaranteed schedule as entries are still open. See inside replies. -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 07:02:48 05/03/08 Sat [5]
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  • Sunday inside -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 07:05:52 05/03/08 Sat
    • Love having figures somewhat close to the time of dd's championship! We will be mailing the entry form right away. (NT) -- thanks from So Cal, 07:29:11 05/03/08 Sat
      • Glad to hear that! Just to make it clear, the figures are in a separate room from the championships, so the under 12 open figures will be right after lunch, and the day will be over early for those dancers. The older championships will begin right after lunch in the other 2 rooms. (NT) -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 07:38:06 05/03/08 Sat
  • Monday inside -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 07:09:58 05/03/08 Sat

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• California Springs -- Meg (tired), 21:48:31 05/02/08 Fri [4]
  Does anyone have any information about U14 Novice timeframe for this feis. I am trying to get a flight. A couple of hour difference can mean a great difference on the price of the flight.
  

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  • u-14 novice will be will start after lunch around 1pm or 2pm. (NT) -- kk, 23:21:31 05/02/08 Fri
    • This information did not come from the feis committee. I will post a tentative schedule later. Could the person who posted this please email me. (NT) -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 06:34:05 05/03/08 Sat
  • For Meg, U14 novice will be after lunch, but the exact times cannot be determined until all entries are in and we look at actual numbers. I would guess it will happen before 2:00. (NT) -- Kimberly - Feis Chair, 06:58:59 05/03/08 Sat

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• What age groups are dancing on which day for the Kennelly feis in June? I couldn't find the info on the syllabus. -- CA Mom, 21:23:31 05/02/08 Fri [2]
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  • I just saw that information on the home page of feisworx.com. (NT) -- have fun., 22:31:02 05/02/08 Fri

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• Looking for a reasonably priced, beautiful novice/ prizewinner dress? Shimmery pink Colorweaver dress newly posted on Dance Again #1171 B. Priced to sell at $550. -- seller, 16:20:29 04/30/08 Wed [1]
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• California Spring Feis - Update. -- Kimberly - Feis Co-chair, 13:13:49 04/30/08 Wed [1]
  As surprising as this may sound, considering I don't have anything else on my mind, I made a mistake last time I posted. I said that registration without a late fee was until May 10, when actually it states May 2 on feisworx. So we are extending the deadline for entry without late fee to May 12.
  The hotel block for feis rooms will remain open at the Holiday Inn until May 9. The block at the Four Points is already full, but as I have mentioned before, the Holiday Inn is REALLY nice.
  We encourage everyone to enter the art contest too, as we will be giving 2 art baskets as grand prizes rather than trophies. Also, please remember to sign up for figures if you will be doing them.
  I have received a few emails asking when particular grades will be dancing on Monday; at this time I do not have an answer, but I will post updates as I know them.
  We are really excited about hosting our first feis, and we look forward to welcoming everyone. Tony Comerford has ordered our beautiful trophies, we will have a podium for all championships and specials, Marley on all stages, raffle baskets, lots of vendors, and dancer friendly food. We can't wait to see you, it's going to be a great time!
  

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• Cleary Feis Today: Just wanted to say that we had a fabulous time and we are already home after a 2 hour drive. Feis finished early and it was not crowded. Wonderful volunteers...all were very happy and willing to help!! Thanks Cleary School for putting on another Western Region Feis -- had a great time!!!! :), 16:21:21 04/26/08 Sat [27]
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  • And the results are already up on feisworx!!! (NT) -- Wow!, 16:29:15 04/26/08 Sat
  • Congrats Megan S! Welcome to Open! (NT) -- ..., 18:12:30 04/26/08 Sat
  • I love the huge ballrooms with plenty of standing room in the back and sides. (NT) -- dress racks would improve it even more, but overall, GREAT!, 18:29:14 04/26/08 Sat
  • Great feis. Loved ending early. Liked the pace of the competitions, they just kept going and going and going! (NT) -- Enjoyed today, looking forward to Sunday, 18:48:12 04/26/08 Sat
  • Any results from Sunday yet? (NT) -- ???, 14:30:28 04/27/08 Sun
  • Yes very well run feis and extreamly nice volunteers, the only complaint I heard were about the slippery stages (NT) -- but what can you do?, 18:07:36 04/27/08 Sun
    • got marley? (NT) -- -, 19:23:53 04/27/08 Sun
      • Yes, the stages all had Marley. (NT) -- Great feis!, 19:57:41 04/27/08 Sun
        • Marley covering parquet. That's why it was so slippery and hard. Everyone I watched slipped, so I don't think anyone could have been counted down for that. (NT) -- Good feis, though!, 01:10:42 04/28/08 Mon
          • Stages were not raised as per NAFC rules, M Cleary should know better she is president of WR now, dd in Open Champ said no give in stages they were just hard (NT) -- disappointed, 10:50:03 04/28/08 Mon
            • Before you get your panties all bunched up - the stages met the rules set by the NAFC. So before you go "blasting" off on Margaret Cleary (probably because your DD didn't do well) get your facts straight. Go to the NAFC website and if you need help with the big words, let me know. (NT) -- Feis Dad, 20:39:30 04/28/08 Mon
              • Haven't read the rules...but know that we use the parquet flooring at our feis all the time and it is covered with marley. Not aware of any rule...and don't bash Ms. Cleary...she is one terrific lady! We love you Margaret!!! (NT) -- and we are not from her school, either., 21:45:15 04/28/08 Mon
              • I believe it is you who has your knickers in a knot. Whether someone's child placed well or not is not the issue. The floors are parquet covered by marley, and parquet is very hard. It is also very slippery, and when it is covered by marley it only adds traction on the top surface - it is slippery between the marley and the flooring, and many dancers slipped. -- Control your temper, 01:21:07 04/29/08 Tue
                • Wait. Doesn't Marley have the same surface on both side? Is it covered with something else on the "wrong side"? Isn't it designed to "grip" the floor under your feet and provide traction for your shoes? (NT) -- hmmm, 11:03:32 04/29/08 Tue
                  • The parquet is polished, hard and slippery. The marley does not "grip", but it does provide some traction. Try dancing on it yourself. (NT) -- Then get back to me., 12:59:46 04/29/08 Tue
                    • IYO Do you think the shoes add to the problem (toe piece being slick, full grain leather soles having no traction)? (NT) -- slippery slope, 13:51:21 04/29/08 Tue
          • I've danced on marley covered parquet plenty of times. There's nothing wrong with it, I remember when we had to dance on the actual parquet and people survived. Dancers these days are so spoiled it is surprising they can dance on anything. -- ..., 12:15:07 04/28/08 Mon
            • Funny that last week, Riverdance performed on Dancing with the Stars on a marley covered parquet floor. MOst parents and dancers simply use this as a built in excuse. Since their DD can't do anything wrong, it must be the stages fault. (NT) -- Amazing, 20:41:49 04/28/08 Mon
              • Are you the parent of a dancer who danced on the floor? Just wondering how you know what was underneath because the rest of us only see Marley. (NT) -- Thanks!, 20:57:31 04/28/08 Mon
            • My dd was dancing 9 years ago (and more), and there were not the same moves then as there are now. Also, there was a great deal of ignorance about the effects of toe stands on children's bones, -- Think a little, 13:27:52 04/29/08 Tue
              • I don't know about that...I don't the horse and buggy left as large of a carbon foot print as the car did. The car might be faster and more comfortable but it doesn't mean its better in every aspect. Sometimes the old days weren't really that bad off. (NT) -- g.t.t., 13:51:10 04/29/08 Tue
                • Please stick to the subject. Your mythical carbon footprint is your issue. (NT) -- ., 12:06:49 04/30/08 Wed
    • Is there ever a time when a few dancers don't slip and fall? Why is every fall blamed on slippery stages? IMO ID is somewhat like ice skating--falls happen from time to time due to the style of dance. On toes, leaping, etc. etc. -- confused., 13:10:11 04/28/08 Mon
      • You make a good point. I agree, there's always the potential for dancers to fall/slip, whatever the reason. Yes, someone please clarify why marley on a raised floor is better. Is it because it would be "sprung"? (NT) -- share ur thoughts, 14:02:19 04/29/08 Tue
  • AMAZING!! this was an amazing feis.... -- dancer, 18:55:49 04/27/08 Sun
  • Maybe tell the stage workers that it's okay to use the musician's mike when they aren't playing, like M. Cleary did when announcing awards. We couldn't hear one thing they were saying between rounds. They couldn't figure out why dancers weren't checking in. :) Or, get them a second mike. (NT) -- Nice day on sunday, 21:05:52 04/27/08 Sun

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• Is it just me or is the general mood at the competitions changing? I just don't see the excitement from the dancers or parents anymore. It seems like everyone is just going through the motions. -- Any thoughts?, 21:56:50 04/27/08 Sun [16]
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    • Yep. We've seen the same things. I am hoping that we see it from this angle because we have already climbed that ladder, and that the newbies are finding as much joy in the dance as we used to. -- Not all bad/good, 01:30:04 04/28/08 Mon
    • I agree completely. Thanks for taking the time to post. (NT) -- ., 06:25:33 04/28/08 Mon
    • I read your post and have a different view....More inside -- Been there, doing that, 08:37:33 04/28/08 Mon
      • I completely agree! My daughter is in her first year of Open, and having a great time making new friends from wherever we go to feis. She made some friends in prelim and she is so happy for them when they move up to join us in Open. (NT) -- Having a great time, love feising with my girl., 14:35:48 04/28/08 Mon
    • My DD is in her 4th or 5th year dancing, and only got serious competing last year as she found out she's good at it ha. If she stops having fun, I'm pulling her. Thankfully, a supportive school that doesn't force dancers (but gets really excited for those who do well, whether performing for a charity, or qualifying for Worlds). (NT) -- so, it's still fun for us NOW, 18:03:09 04/28/08 Mon
  • I'm just going through the motions, but DD still loves to dance. Been doing it for 8 years and it's gotten old. (NT) -- ready to end it when she is, 22:18:31 04/27/08 Sun
  • My dd has been at it for 9 yr., and still can't wait to get to a feis. And when I saw all those first feisers at the Feis Rinnce CV with their glowing faces and excited families (complete with beaming grandparents), it warms my heart. (NT) -- still good in our family, anyway, 06:49:05 04/28/08 Mon
  • Depends upon whose glasses you're looking through. For those of us who have been at this for many years, yes the shine is a bit dulled. However, I still see the excitement in the newer dancers & parents, so I think it is just a matter of perspective. (NT) -- :-), 08:20:04 04/28/08 Mon
  • What level are you? We have been in dance for 4 yrs and have enjoyed every minute of the climb to Prelims. At the St. Ambrose Feis, we watched the First Feis'ers and Beg 1's while waiting for awards. They were adorable, there were a lot of them, and everyone was excited. I know it was not dull for them, and it was a treat for us. (NT) -- DD can't wait for the next feis!, 08:36:34 04/28/08 Mon
    • I'm thinking maybe that's the key- go watch other competitions other than the open champs. Maybe we should watch the figures though there hasn't been any figures for my daughter for a long time. I just remember it being more exciting on the way up. Actually the minute she made it into champs I noticed a difference- less hustle and bustle, less crowds to hassle, less long days and yes a little less excitement. Missing the old days. (NT) -- op, 14:30:25 04/28/08 Mon
  • As an older open champ, i notice that my comp gets less of an audience. It's sort of sad when it's just your parents and friends watching you... I always found it fun when there were a lot of people there becuase it made it seem like a performance (NT) -- beenthere, 20:01:47 04/28/08 Mon
    • OH, my, this is so why I don't compete. I couldn't handle having everyone watching me compete! But, my daughter? She loves it:) (NT) -- for those who can handle it, enjoy, have fun!, 07:32:21 04/29/08 Tue
  • I think some parents try to spend their way to the top and it has added another dimension to the feiseanna. We arrived at a feis in the early afternoon recently and I thought OMG, they have started champs already when I saw all the latest style dresses running around only to find those were the NOVICE dancers and OC was still hours away. My dd got her first non-homemade dress after her first win in prelims (yes, she took first in prelims, placed at WR Oireachtas and qualified for NANs in a homemade dress). (NT) -- Everything has changed!, 10:43:32 04/29/08 Tue
    • well, I'm not sure that issue has changed that much. My OC dd got both her prelim wins (one in 2008) in a homemade dress. I must admit the dress looks rather dowdy and out of place in OC... but that is because the style is out of date... Hopefully, her next dress (also will be homemade) will be more up-to-date, and look OK in Open. And these are the only dresses I"ve ever made. I am NOT a dressmaker, just a broke Mom with an old sewing machine, and some TIME. (NT) -- x, 10:41:58 04/30/08 Wed

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• Cleary St. Ambrose Feis -- Thank you, Cleary School!, 21:40:49 04/28/08 Mon [8]
  I know there is a post about this already, but I just wanted to express further appreciation to the Cleary school for giving us another feis in the WR. We had a wonderful time and so did ALL the families we know. This is a huge undertaking and we are so grateful to this school for putting this on twice in one year. The St. Ambrose Feis has always been one of our VERY favorites and we hope that the spring feis will be on again next year. We will definitely continue to support both! Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication.
  

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  • ditto to that!!! Thank you Ms. Cleary and Cleary parent volunteers! (NT) -- me, 21:46:43 04/28/08 Mon
  • And thanks to them, and other feisanna, who bring in judges that you might see judging a major competition. It helps get our kids some exposure that they might not have otherwise. That's why I like to see the judges list before we sign up. (NT) -- sd mum, 06:59:38 04/29/08 Tue
  • Agree. This is one of my favorite venues--the ballrooms are nice and big. Everyone had a chair and plenty of room to spread out. (NT) -- Ahhhh., 07:39:05 04/29/08 Tue
  • We were very impressed with such a well run feis and so many friendly families. It was a joy! (NT) -- We hope to come back next year:) Thank you!, 08:35:11 04/29/08 Tue
  • Yes, thank you. It is so wonderful to have new feisanna added. We don't have a lot in this area so we are so grateful for the new ones. (NT) -- THANK YOU CLEARY!, 08:37:26 04/29/08 Tue
  • Thank you M. Cleary! We know it was a struggle to even get the venue. It was a wonderful feis. We loved it. We also appreciated the International Judges. We will spread the word and (NT) -- we will be back!!!, 09:01:36 04/29/08 Tue
  • Same here - had a wonderful time! Thanks to all the volunteers. (NT) -- will be back for sure!, 14:55:19 04/29/08 Tue

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• Is it possible to dance a set to another set's music? Which ones? -- help!, 07:08:03 04/28/08 Mon [4]
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  • set to different music -- hopethisishelpful, 11:22:01 04/28/08 Mon
  • blackthorn stick and drunken gauger have same timing and length. but a dance choreographed for one of the songs does not look as good to the other song. fits though. or did you mean can a jig set be danced to hornpipe music? because i'm pretty sure that's not possible. (NT) -- i think, 15:03:30 04/28/08 Mon
  • You do see some dancers these days that do a hornpipe set but at jig tempo (like around 76). I don't think it really works with the music, but it is fairly common to see particularly in Southern California. (NT) -- WR Irish dance parent, 13:41:14 04/29/08 Tue

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• Atlanta Feis. We have family living there now and wonder if there are any feis' in the area this summer. -- Laura, 08:55:30 04/28/08 Mon [4]
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  • Give the nice folks at the southern region board a try: http://www.voy.com/115583/ (NT) -- Good luck!, 09:02:30 04/28/08 Mon
    • Oh, there are a few -- Peach Tree (I think it's called???), and a new one, winter solstice yet it's in September 13th, and do check out our board. Have only been to Atlanta once myself, but theeeee nicest people of any city I've ever visited! (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 17:59:50 04/28/08 Mon
  • Summer SR feiseanna -- NCMom, 07:55:18 04/29/08 Tue

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• Blisters from new hard shoes. Please advise. -- Cindy, 09:16:05 04/28/08 Mon [14]
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  • Ouch! Well, once you have a blister there is not much to do other than keep it clean and dry and let it heal. To prevent blisters, look in the supermarket by the foot care section, there are sticky pads like bandaids but without the gauze part. put the pad on the foot where the shoe rubs and that should cause the friction to rub on the pad instead of the skin. That has helped me in the past. (NT) -- good luck!, 09:26:09 04/28/08 Mon
  • Two suggestions. Soak shoes in water, then wear (I know, it sounds scary, but can help). Second, cover blister prone areas with blister bandaid before blisters form, then cover bandaids with duct tape. (NT) -- From dance camp experience, 09:27:28 04/28/08 Mon
    • Do not soak your shoes in water unless you want to ruin them. The rest of that advice is good. I've seen some gnarly looking ruined shoes that were soaked. (NT) -- ., 11:03:35 04/28/08 Mon
      • You're not supposed to soak the whole shoe. You just put the water on the bottom tan sole, then bend the shoe. If done correctly it won't ruin the shoes. You don't need to put anything on the black upper part. (NT) -- -, 20:41:42 04/28/08 Mon
    • shoe repair shop told us to use rubbing alcohol on the soles of hardshoes to help break them in (NT) -- anon, 04:24:51 04/29/08 Tue
  • Hot glove for the shoes and preparation H for the blisters (NT) -- wr mom, 11:17:06 04/28/08 Mon
    • blisters -- rr, 11:27:00 04/28/08 Mon
      • Here is my issue/question about moleskin. Moleskin is thick, thus making the shoes an even tighter fit, where the tightness is already CAUSING the blisters. How does that alleviate blisters?? (NT) -- ?, 23:05:47 04/28/08 Mon
        • Friction is causing the blister, probably not tightness. You need to get a barrier between foot and rubbing part of shoe. (NT) -- blister band aids & duct tape!, 07:53:39 04/29/08 Tue
  • Duct tape to the rescue! -- Good luck!, 15:55:38 04/28/08 Mon
  • what is hot glove please? (NT) -- Mary, 19:34:46 04/28/08 Mon
    • Gotta love Google. (NT) -- www.HOTGLOVE.com, 20:46:42 04/28/08 Mon
    • A lot of people swear by Hot Glove. But, be aware...Rutherford advises against putting anything on the leather. Imo this wears out the shoe faster and the best way to break them in is to dance in them.... (NT) -- imho, 21:29:39 04/28/08 Mon

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• Championship competitions -- Wonderin', 16:36:14 04/28/08 Mon [10]
  In a championship competition, if a dancer is average and/or weak in their first round, do judges a) view round 2 (and possibly round 3) as a clean slate, thinking the championship is still anyone’s game? Or b) ignore dancer in round 2 to focus on dancers in placement contention based on round 1? Experiences and opinions wanted.
  

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  • Sadly, so I've heard, if your first round--typically the hard shoe--is not up to standard then no, they won't care to see your soft shoe. (NT) -- bb, 17:36:29 04/28/08 Mon
    • Not necessarily, I remember a couple of years ago at the Oireachtas, dd's first round was so weak, friends thought she was ill, her second round was incredibly strong--she went on to recall and place. (NT) -- marmom, 18:45:03 04/28/08 Mon
      • Objectively speaking, would you consider your daughter a "known" dancer? Do you think that makes a difference at all? (NT) -- xo, 18:49:21 04/28/08 Mon
        • Ehh, I would say she is somewhere in the middle--not a "top", but in the middle. (NT) -- marmom, 20:03:45 04/28/08 Mon
  • It depends upon the judge. I have 2 champion dancers and both have experienced poor 1st rounds, and then fabulous 2nd & set rounds, and placed. Both have also experienced what you're describing. At majors, in particular, it is important to be at least in the running after 1st round--not necessarily stellar, but having sufficient technique & presence to catch judge's attention. (NT) -- :-), 18:20:54 04/28/08 Mon
    • I agree with this poster...that has been our experience. Depends on the judge. This past weekend...my dd did not place overall, but still medaled in her last 2 rounds...even though none of the judges liked her 1st round.h (NT) -- me, 21:32:23 04/28/08 Mon
  • I don't think a judge ignores a dancer completely, but they will already have a pretty good idea of where a dancer will place. I've had bad heavy rounds (placing out of the recall) but stellar light rounds (top ten). I think that round 3 is for the "fine tuning" but that round 1 is most important for those "in the middle of the pack" to make a great impression. TC says "everybody has a good reel" (NT) -- sr dancer, 19:07:01 04/28/08 Mon
  • My DD is new to prelim, so she's not a known dancer. At one feis recently, she had a horrible first round, where one judge actually placed her last. But her next two rounds were much better and the marks were above the halfway point. She would have placed if it hadn't been for Round 1. But the judges didn't hold it against her. (NT) -- me, 19:58:36 04/28/08 Mon
  • our experience has been that at majors the first dance does impact your 2nd round scores--this year's worlds was the first year I saw improvements in soft shoe scores compared to hard shoe for many dancers. Before that a bad first round put dd out of the running despite great second round. the third round, if they make it, is a chance for judges to really see your dancer, so my dd's scores are best in round 3. Local feisanna they look at all of them independently, I think. (NT) -- sd mum, 07:07:25 04/29/08 Tue

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• Need Wig by Thursday! Does anyone know of a wig seller (we live in CA. ) who sells a true black wig style Sinead or other double wig that could express deliver by May 1st. We ordered a gothic black only to find it was very dark brown and had to return, now in a big rush. Thanks. -- Mary, 08:53:46 04/28/08 Mon [6]
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  • try www.irishdanceshoes.org she supplied black haired dancers in our school (NT) -- ca mom, 10:47:19 04/28/08 Mon
  • Reel Curls is located somewhere in California. Don't think they have a website though (NT) -- someone on here may know an email, 15:10:13 04/28/08 Mon
    • Her email is reelcurls@yahoo.com. Her name is Valerie. (NT) -- good luck!, 21:39:06 04/28/08 Mon
  • Wig -- NT, 22:27:53 04/28/08 Mon
    • The website for Youngblood is http://www.irishstepdancingwigs.com/ (NT) -- ., 23:32:41 04/28/08 Mon

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• Makes you think ..... -- ., 05:34:35 04/11/08 Fri [21]
  Is it irish dance without irish music?
  

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  • That's funny I've thought the same thing before when watching from afar not hearing the music. (NT) -- more of a sport then, 07:50:01 04/11/08 Fri
  • I've thought about this at various times. Yes, I do believe it is. Ones body can move and dance, without music. Also, one can dance Irish dance to other types of music. (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 08:57:24 04/11/08 Fri
  • A few times, at shows, our music went off. It was then that the beautiful rhythmic hard shoe beats really sang. (NT) -- I think so, 11:26:26 04/11/08 Fri
    • That was for a short time. Without the music in their heads, the dancers would not be able to play the beats with their feet - they knew what to do a capella because they had been trained to do it with the music. (NT) -- musicmom, 12:09:02 04/11/08 Fri
      • Don't you think they could do it with only a metronome? DD sometimes practices this way.Once they know the beat for a dance, they dance to many different tunes with the same beat or no tune at all. (NT) -- Dance mom, 15:26:22 04/11/08 Fri
        • Of course they could, but what is your point? Did your child learn to dance with the music, and is the music an integral part of Irish dance? I think so. Dancing a capella is great, but if there was no need for musicians Riverdance would have been less exciting, and there would be no sessions. (NT) -- We need each other., 18:21:36 04/11/08 Fri
  • I'm so glad people are thinking about this! We couldn't have one without the other, and the trad music is even older than the dancing we see now. Both art forms work together, and both deserve equal respect. -- come join us!, 13:36:04 04/11/08 Fri
    • Our dance school is associated with a school for the deaf and we have a special competition at our feis' for exceptional children. All of these kids are profoundly deaf and cannot hear the beat so their teacher signs the beat to them (inside) -- --, 14:10:31 04/11/08 Fri
      • Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. Are you in Tuscon, by any chance? Is it the high school near the venue of the May feis? (NT) -- congrats to those kids, 14:36:21 04/11/08 Fri
        • No we are in Charlotte, NC and the teacher who signs to the kids is a dancer with our school. She is so good to them and she makes them dresses and gets them wigs and dresses from our dance school. Our TCRG is also very involved as she has an exceptional child herself (inside) -- --, 14:44:47 04/11/08 Fri
          • I've been to your feis and seen this competition- and it was probably one of the most meaningful things I have witnessed in Irish dance. Our family was truly lucky to watch those special dancers, wish that the Charlotte feis was one of our regulars (too far from CA though!) (NT) -- great, 18:48:58 04/11/08 Fri
            • What dance school? (NT) -- -, 19:45:04 04/11/08 Fri
              • Rince Na h'Eireann (NT) -- __, 04:33:51 04/12/08 Sat
          • That is one of the most cool things I've seen on an ID board. That's truly the love of dance. (NT) -- inspired mom, 14:44:39 04/12/08 Sat
      • This is one of the best stories I have ever heard related to ID. It brought tears to my eyes. (NT) -- Thank you for sharing, 00:09:20 04/13/08 Sun
      • She is one classy judge, who would not say this if she didn't believe it. I'm in the SR but never heard of your school doing this, nor your feis. I'll have to consider traveling further south just to see this! brush up on my ASL while I'm at it. (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 18:42:16 04/28/08 Mon
  • Makes you think -- TC (ID info), 23:26:41 04/11/08 Fri
    • Thank you for posting this, it's very interesting to know that bit of history. (NT) -- **, 20:14:00 04/14/08 Mon
  • Is it irish dance when done to other styles of music (latin, jazz, hip-hop, rock etc.) (NT) -- ?, 10:32:14 04/12/08 Sat
  • Yes it is still Irish dance with or without music. Just watch a really good dancer doing their heavies. Listen to their feet and you can actually tell if its a Hornpipe or Jig, and in many cases even the tune that they are playing in their mind. a good dancer can imagine the music & tempo perfectly (and I don't just mean in Irish dance) much the same as we can all sing a song in our heads. Irish dance (NT) -- it's in the Rhythm, 03:54:15 04/13/08 Sun

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• I wore my Crocs along with my high-wasted-wedgie $1 jeans and tenure shoes! Visual. -- ID mom, 18:31:46 04/10/08 Thu [15]
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  • I wore MY crocs today and went shopping in PUBLIC (and bought grapes!) ... AT WALMART. (NT) -- fashion troubled grape theif, 19:55:07 04/10/08 Thu
    • Please don't tell me you sampled the grapes....I'll have to arrest you in my policewoman crocs accessorized with my (NT) -- badge (& a few swarovskis), 20:48:31 04/10/08 Thu
      • I'm so totally guilty - I tasted TWO this time. Just wait to arrest me until after the next feis, so I can get another weekend in as a stage mom in crocs. get gavin to pay my bail, I've already given him . (NT) -- $6k over the years, he owes me!, 11:48:17 04/11/08 Fri
        • You're safe for now. I'm still trying to attach the flashing lights and siren to my policewoman crocs. I don't quite have it figured (NT) -- out yet., 11:15:33 04/12/08 Sat
  • muahhahah (NT) -- !, 20:04:34 04/10/08 Thu
  • I wore my mink lined, blood diamond encrusted stilletto crocs to the store today, and I drove my Hum V to get there. (NT) -- Fierce Fashion Forward Fanatic, 20:11:36 04/10/08 Thu
    • I think I passed you on my way to the gas station to fill up with super unleaded. I washed my windows with dd's old gavin, since it went out of style after 2 months. (NT) -- I'll just buy a new one with pocket change, 20:22:23 04/10/08 Thu
  • We have a sense of humor in the WR! You guys are (NT) -- cracking me up, 21:01:43 04/10/08 Thu
  • Since you posters are so intrigued, here are the current styles you talk about....http://www.crocs.com/ (NT) -- have fun, 05:39:00 04/11/08 Fri
    • Some of these are really cute...much less clunky! (NT) -- dancemom, 07:28:57 04/11/08 Fri
    • Those red high-heels are really scaring me. I think I'll leave them for the kids - classic Crocs are cute on them, but Crocs are morphing into Rubber Monsters (NT) -- Croc-Less, 09:31:32 04/11/08 Fri
      • *Croslite* Monsters. I think I'll start naming them... (NT) -- Love all of mine!, 12:14:40 04/11/08 Fri
  • As long as you don't put any of the grapes in the fanny pack you're wearing with the "mom jeans" all will be forgiven.... (NT) -- eventually, 14:40:37 04/12/08 Sat
    • LOL. Nah, they're in my DD's feis bag shhhh with a caffeinated drink. BTW, my boyfriends loves my non-"mom" jeans -- but he'd not notice if I put on crocs unless I fell off his boat and they floated but I didn't. lol (NT) -- middle-aged old MAID, 18:39:31 04/28/08 Mon

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• Here's something for discussion that I don't remember seeing before regarding teams. -- NA, 10:41:39 04/08/08 Tue [17]
  Let's say you have 32 dancers. 16 of which are the best of the best with many titles under their belts. Would you make just 2 teams with the very best or would you op for 4 teams and spread the experience for others to learn and grow?
  Does it get discouraging for the B teams to always place second? I guess the same question could be asked of solo dancers that always place second but can never beat the first placers.
  Perspectives from teachers, parents of A teams and parents of B teams would be interesting. NO need to FLAME any one school just a little discussion.
  

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  • Our school has tried this a couple of different ways - -- from another area, 11:08:16 04/08/08 Tue
  • Think of JV versus varsity. Eventually the JV teams rise to the top if they work hard together and stick with it. Also, is it better to have four teams who don't win, or two that can and do? (NT) -- tricky subject, 11:10:42 04/08/08 Tue
    • well, you could still have 2 teams that can win, and then one or 2 more that are "training" teams.. I have no personal experience on this... our school beats the bushes to find ONE team. They don't generally win, but it is still a good experience. (NT) -- x, 12:31:41 04/08/08 Tue
      • Exactly. JV versus varsity. Used to be lucky enough to be in a school with lots of teams. It was great fun for all, parents and kids alike. (NT) -- dc, 12:34:28 04/08/08 Tue
  • 32 dancers in the same age group and all able to take the time to learn a 16 hand figure? That would amount to...what...one school in the WR? Sounds like someone trying to create a problem. Now, if the question had to do with ceilis, it might make sense. Otherwise, I suggest we let that one school do what they do an wish them continued success internationally (NT) -- Just me, 15:14:45 04/08/08 Tue
    • Just a general question for discussion..... Sounds like YOU "Just Me" are the one trying to stir the pot. (NT) -- NA, 15:29:02 04/08/08 Tue
    • Agree with you. I suspect we are talking about that school and their formula is proven to be a success. "B" dancers and parents simply need to stick with the program, cause the "A" dancers have earned their stripes (and success). I'm not from there, but I admire what they (NT) -- have accomplished., 17:40:04 04/08/08 Tue
      • TRINTY mixes the team 'letters' up. Sometimes the top team is 'C'. You never know unless you watch the compt. (NT) -- Love teams, 18:59:11 04/08/08 Tue
      • Our school doesn't assign the team number until they see the draw and determine which team they want going in each spot (NT) -- pot stirrer -- learn to read, 08:39:19 04/09/08 Wed
  • You guys lost me with all those numbers, can't keep up. (NT) -- dizzy, 19:14:34 04/08/08 Tue
  • If all 32 dancers want to be on a team, and can make a contribution, I'd put them all in... -- Aine, 20:30:58 04/08/08 Tue
  • I would make four ceili teams -- TC, 21:49:00 04/08/08 Tue
  • This proven dancers- I assume their "titles" are from their solos right? From what I have seen just because someone is a great solo dancer doesn't mean they are the best team dancer. After all they are quite different right? (NT) -- Vice Versa, 22:39:34 04/08/08 Tue
    • Can be compared to solo figure skater going over to skate pairs or vice-versa. Team dancers should really get to know their partners well, keeping with the same for years can be a good thing. Ceili dancing can enhance solos- (NT) -- imo, 23:29:27 04/08/08 Tue
  • My daughter dance in the 8 hand B team, it was the B team made up of less experienced and lower ranked dancers. They beat the pants off the A team, coming in 4th at the SROs. Then the TC broke them up. Just don't understand (NT) -- anon, 06:02:32 04/09/08 Wed
  • We match based on height and gender and such, also, so that'd make a big difference in how we broke into the teams (plus ages). Then work all the teams, rework them if needed, see which ones "gel" and can be fantastic O material by the O. (NT) -- would try to use all who are truly good ceili team dancers, 18:33:09 04/28/08 Mon

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• Dress for Sale -- CC, 00:03:37 04/08/08 Tue [19]
  I have a georgeous DIC dress suitable for teen dancer for sale. The dress was made for the 2007 Oireachtas and has only been worn twice. The dress has a dark red velvet bodice
  covered with crystals, the skirt is red and white with tulle underskirt and white wedding lace with pearls. Dress is two piece. If interested e-mail for pictures and info. Serious enquiries only please. Price is $2100.00 including postage.
  

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  • A few measurements (teens can be 4'10" to 5'10" and 30" bust to 38" bust) and a link to a photo might make it easier for shoppers to know if they're serious about your dress or not. (NT) -- No name, 06:29:15 04/08/08 Tue
  • Is it on the DIC web site? Might be interested. (NT) -- picture speaks 1000 words, 07:15:43 04/08/08 Tue
  • Measurements inside -- CC, 07:49:15 04/08/08 Tue
    • this sounds really beautiful, measurements MIGHT work -- is there a photo anywhere? (NT) -- curious, 18:30:04 04/28/08 Mon
  • is the dress being sold because of transfer thats too bad new schools should let you waer the old dress too much to expect parents to get new one, loved cc in that dress (NT) -- wr mom, 08:34:01 04/08/08 Tue
    • First off it's a control issue new tc's have over dancers/parents, ridiculous! If the dress still fits and obviously gorgeous then it's the tc's problem. (NT) -- power trippin', 08:38:59 04/08/08 Tue
  • Dress is not being sold because of transfer, dancer lost weight and coupled with the dress being to big to begin with we decided it is easier to sell and less expensive than alterations. Yes the dress is georgeous and new school had no problem with it being worn. (NT) -- OP, 09:06:22 04/08/08 Tue
    • Which school? I want to go there too! (NT) -- lol, 09:26:02 04/08/08 Tue
      • BFOC most dancers inc transfers need to order Gavin dresses but maybe thtas has changed now (NT) -- maybe, 09:52:13 04/08/08 Tue
        • If you have potential you'll eventually get a gavin, if not you're on your own. (NT) -- itk, 14:59:05 04/08/08 Tue
          • In that case try ChinPhoebe (NT) -- ., 19:48:16 04/09/08 Wed
  • Why doesn't everyone just drop it. The OP is trying to sell a dress that's all. (NT) -- good grief, 15:47:46 04/08/08 Tue
  • Since the OP has stated "Serious enquiries only", I hesitate to email for pictures. However, I would like to see the dress, since there are a few dancers at dd's school who are looking. OP, is the dress on the DIC web site? Then we could see it without making you send out a zillion photos. (NT) -- respectfully asking, 15:51:53 04/08/08 Tue
  • Just e-mail I will be happy to send. (NT) -- OP, 16:11:50 04/08/08 Tue
  • How much would a brand new DIC dress cost? (NT) -- curious, 16:15:39 04/08/08 Tue
    • I was told they start at $2K-$2,100. (NT) -- for new, 19:10:43 04/08/08 Tue
    • email and ask (NT) -- m_mom, 19:12:02 04/08/08 Tue
  • So the dress is 6-8 months old...depending on the style and materials could run as much as $2400 with the exchange rate (NT) -- make an offer, 20:44:37 04/08/08 Tue

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• Nashville -- thank you!, 09:46:13 04/07/08 Mon [17]
  Can anyone who has been to Nashville share any names/websites of fun activities? For instance, I would like to book a riverboat cruise that has the whole Dixieland band thing. I know I can look this up, but it would be great if someone had a company name that they had a good experience with. Anything else fun or historical that dance families have done in the past?
  

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  • The General Jackson is the name of the paddlewheeler we went on. They have a stage show inside, but we wanted to ride outside to see the sights. Try to go see Belle Meade (#1 choice), or the Hermitage, the Parthenon, the Cumberland Gap, the Loveless Cafe, and have a great time! (NT) -- Any others?, 10:20:07 04/07/08 Mon
    • Would it be too hot to sit outside in July? I like the idea, but don't want to be too uncomfortable. (NT) -- Cruisin, 11:42:21 04/07/08 Mon
      • It is very hot. It is very humid. It is miserably hot and humid for those of us who come from a dry climate, but if you want to see anything at all, you just have to go! -- Looking forward to it!, 12:36:25 04/07/08 Mon
        • We went on the General Jackson cruise and sat outside. The temp was very comfortable, because it was early evening. It would be miserable if it was full sun, but the twilight was fine. We were able to book with a group rate, since we went with another family. (NT) -- enjoyable evening for all, 13:34:02 04/07/08 Mon
      • Went to the Hermitage in the middle of the day and had to leave due to the heat and I love it hot! (NT) -- Whoa doggie it's hot, 14:26:28 04/07/08 Mon
  • Great suggestions; I've been having fun checking them out online. Just one more thing...can my fellow ID moms and dads throw out the names of some must-go-to restaurants? (NT) -- Thank you! OP, 18:46:21 04/07/08 Mon
    • sorry, besides the Loveless Cafe! Thanks again for the suggestions... (NT) -- can't wait!, 20:56:00 04/07/08 Mon
    • Barbeque place down in the "music row" part of Nashville - (a "must see" area), can't remember the name but there is a pig on the sign, I think. Not fine dining but really yummy bbq and a neat experience. Long line out the door at night tho. (NT) -- ............, 04:49:38 04/08/08 Tue
    • Everyone needs to eat just one meal at a Cracker Barrel, just for the experience. All right food, but fun shopping and little triangle puzzles on the tables - it was fun! Biscuits are served with everything. (NT) -- Not haute cuisine, 11:17:03 04/08/08 Tue
      • But dont sit near a smoking area its nasty (NT) -- xx, 11:32:23 04/08/08 Tue
        • They still have smoking in restaurants? (NT) -- ew, 12:53:02 04/08/08 Tue
      • My dd loved Cracker Barrel so much that she looked up their website to see how far west they were located. She was happy to find that there were a couple in Phoenix, so that's where we ate the next time there was a feis there. (NT) -- Bob Evans also good comfort food, 12:46:47 04/08/08 Tue
        • Last time I went to Cracker B they had an invisible line to separate smokers...I was in ns next to a s table (NT) -- gahhhg, 14:47:43 04/08/08 Tue
      • Eh, I got bored of them as my mother likes going there....... (it's local to us). Really glad that nashville is banning smoking in restaurants! We do as well, so yeah, I can eat in them now! (NT) -- certainly there's something else, though?, 18:28:07 04/28/08 Mon
  • recommendations inside - Native Nashvillian -- also new law - no smoking in restaurants more inside, 18:17:14 04/21/08 Mon
  • some things to do - Native Nashvillian again -- ideas inside!, 18:30:50 04/21/08 Mon

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