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Pittsburgh Feis - Good luck! Save journey to those travelling for the Pittsburgh Feis. Have fun!! We'll be cheering for everyone! -- Cheryl&Kelly, 14:09:04 10/03/08 Fri [10]
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- Pittsburgh Feis had a "live commentary" blog set up... see inside for the website... -- nice!, 19:53:41 10/04/08 Sat
  - I didn't know THIS was what was going on. Exciting for champs. Wish they'd gotten Caitlyn's face, too, when she got her last dance into prizewinner (NT) -- ALL our dancers looked great represented Teelin admirably, 12:26:55 10/05/08 Sun
- Congratulations Kelly - 10th place in U16 Prelim!! (NT) -- Yay!!, 19:54:44 10/04/08 Sat
- Congratulations Megan DL - 5th Place in U14 Prelim!! (NT) -- Yippee!!, 19:55:38 10/04/08 Sat
- Congratulations Saoirse - 5th Place in U10 Prelim! (NT) -- Way to go!!, 19:56:49 10/04/08 Sat
- Who else went to Pittsburgh? Only champ results are listed on the blog... (NT) -- Go Teelin!, 23:11:04 10/04/08 Sat
  - Mary F., Simone L., and Caitlyn V.. Caitlin V. is now ALL PRIZEWINNER! (NT) -- you go, girls!, 12:23:13 10/05/08 Sun
    - HOORAY, Caitlin!!!!! (NT) -- Katie & Ellie, 13:53:43 10/05/08 Sun
      - Thank you Katie and Ellie!!!! :]] (NT) -- Caitlin V, 19:46:47 10/06/08 Mon
Martin Cup Golf Tournament -- Bob Saunders - (Kelly's Dad) (happy), 19:22:56 09/26/08 Fri [2]
I finally have pictures from the 2nd Annual Martin Family Golf Tournament. 136 golfers participated. Teelin graciously sponsored the 'Kilt hole' Thanks to Scott Ortel and Kevin McCarthy for representing Teelin. Tournament raised $6350, including over $575 from the Kilt hole alone!! check them out. you can see everyone had fun.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ukskittles/MartinCup2008?authkey=gwdnACzSxhM#slideshow

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- These pictures are really fun! Great idea for the "Kilt Hole"! Looks like the entire event was a huge success, and the comedy of the kilts was perfect. Thanks again for organizing this event, Bob, awesome job! (NT) -- Meg, 08:39:44 09/27/08 Sat
So how did everyone do at Baltimore Feis today? From what I heard, Teelin had a great day! -- Yay!, 19:40:47 09/21/08 Sun [14]
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- YEAH Kayla! Congrats on placing! (NT) -- you go, girl, 09:37:34 09/22/08 Mon
  - Kyla - way to go - you rock!!!! (NT) -- Samantha, 10:41:35 09/22/08 Mon
- Congrats, Shawna -- third place even if they did run out of trophies. (NT) -- Yeah, Briana -- first place!, 09:42:43 09/22/08 Mon
- The Steeleys did well - Rachel earned 7th place in U10 Prelim, and Megan scored another 1st place - PW Reel! 2 down, 2 to go to prelim! (NT) -- proud mom!, 10:00:57 09/22/08 Mon
  - Congrats to both girls -- awesome job. (NT) -- YEAH to Gabby -- first in (I think) reel!!, 10:21:29 09/22/08 Mon
- Martine took 1st in Novice reel - all PW now!! (NT) -- Martine's Mom, 11:45:12 09/22/08 Mon
  - Very exciting news - congrats, Martine. (NT) -- congrats to all who danced well, 10:47:05 09/23/08 Tue
- i dont even know where to begin, congrats all around!! (NT) -- missing teelin, 13:39:47 09/22/08 Mon
- Congrats! -- Teelin Mom, 15:44:26 09/22/08 Mon
- Congrats! -- Teelim Mom, 15:47:59 09/22/08 Mon
- Congrats! -- Teelin Mom, 15:48:22 09/22/08 Mon
  - Yeah Lindsay -- worth repeating....... (NT) -- Yeah Simone 1st inTreble Reel Yeah Regan 2nd in Treble Reel, 10:44:55 09/23/08 Tue
- Samantha - missed seeing you dance - hope to see you kick butt real soon! (NT) -- Go, Sammy!, 17:58:47 09/25/08 Thu
Baltimore Feis Schedule now posted -- ~Kris, 08:36:54 09/15/08 Mon [8]
See http://www.broesler.com/feisbalt.htm for the schedule and competitor list. See you Sunday!

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- So nice to have it out early. Nicely run feis -- we may be there early just to watch others. Anyone considering feising in the future, come out and watch. (NT) -- thanks for sharing this info, 09:42:04 09/15/08 Mon
- GOOD LUCK to everyone tomorrow! (NT) -- See you there - the Steeleys, 21:57:38 09/20/08 Sat
- Baltimore feis -- Thanks for sharing!, 12:37:40 09/21/08 Sun
  - Feis -- Any results yet?, 12:39:01 09/21/08 Sun
- Congrats to Abby 4th out of 16 and Kelly 7th out of 16! (NT) -- Awesome girls!, 18:06:01 09/21/08 Sun
- Any more results? (NT) -- ??, 20:53:22 09/21/08 Sun
- Congrats! -- Teelin Mom, 15:42:17 09/22/08 Mon
Pa feises -- Kim Lyons, 15:32:47 09/11/08 Thu [3]
Who is planning on going to the Pa feises and which would folks recommend?-- For ex ryan and coyle? thanks

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- PA Feis -- Cheryl&Kelly, 20:21:13 09/13/08 Sat
  - We've been to one but can't remember which. Wonder if many are going to Pittsburgh Oct. 4? (NT) -- curious, 09:45:05 09/15/08 Mon
Baltimore Irish Festival -- this weekend!, 08:02:19 09/12/08 Fri [3]
There is an Irish Festival is this Friday and Saturday (Sept 12&13) at the Canton Waterfront in Baltimore. The Teelin Irish Dance Company will be performing at the festival on Saturday 12:45-1:15pm.

Check out the video clip from WJZ Channel 13! (Thanks Abby, Conor, Mollie and Amanda for getting up at dark-thirty to represent Teelin on television! Great job!!)

For more information about the Baltimore Irish Festival please visit their website at www.baltimoreirishfest.com.

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- You guys looked great! I even had someone come up to me at soccer tonight who mentioned the spot. (NT) -- go Teelin! (Hope it dries out for tomorrow!) ~Kris, 22:11:50 09/12/08 Fri
- No rain, "just" humidity -- what fun, and those Peanuts can "Jump." :) (NT) -- y'all did B'more proud, 09:43:57 09/15/08 Mon
Feis Culkin info inside first response post.... -- Registration opens September 8th!, 20:37:17 08/26/08 Tue [10]
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- From www.feisculkin.info (see inside) -- Kris, 20:38:44 08/26/08 Tue
  - Good info, Kris. Syllabus lists several figures options. (NT) -- it's a tradition, 10:14:47 08/27/08 Wed
- Another November feis - -Coyle Feis is open. I see some Teelin dancers have entered already. (NT) -- in PA so further, but fyi, 13:30:53 08/27/08 Wed
- Ryan Feis in October (PA) is also open... (NT) -- Fall = feis season (wabbit season!), 21:36:55 08/27/08 Wed
- OPEN TODAY! Already over 180 registered. (NT) -- Kris, 10:46:43 09/08/08 Mon
  - Almost 1pm, there are almost 350 registered (800 cap) -- if you're planning to attend, register. You can add or change dances later if need be. (NT) -- have fun, 12:49:59 09/08/08 Mon
- Don't wait! Up to 424 at 2:54 P.M. (NT) -- NancyP, 14:56:25 09/08/08 Mon
  - Up over 600 Tuesday 1pm - but the initial rush seems to have slowed a bit. (NT) -- Kris, 13:20:48 09/09/08 Tue
    - Over 750 at this point -- (NT) -- caps at 800, 11:27:51 09/11/08 Thu
Maureen Berry Gately -- (Maureen's new name!!), 09:17:48 08/24/08 Sun [3]
Congratulations Maureen & Scott!! We're so happy for you!!

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- Congrats Maureen & Scott! (NT) -- The Steeleys, 18:30:48 08/24/08 Sun
- Congratulations and best wishes! -- The Parode family, 22:01:49 08/24/08 Sun
Baltimore Feis UPDATE - cap is now 950 - so you haven't missed it if you haven't signed up! -- 925 registered, should close in a couple of days. ~Kris, 08:21:31 08/20/08 Wed [2]
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- OK, definitely closed now... (NT) -- Is it September yet?, 10:41:39 08/21/08 Thu
Coyle Feis Open - Last year, this feis closed quickly! -- Cheryl&Kelly, 20:38:56 08/17/08 Sun [2]
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- Thanks, Cheryl & Kelly! Also, note to everyone: keep an eye open for Feis Culkin registration, which will likely open in the next few weeks on efeis.com. (I need to set my feisweb.com account to send automatic emails like the efeis.com account, telling me when registrations open...) (NT) -- Meg, 21:29:17 08/17/08 Sun
Delaware Feis -- Meg & Katie, 09:05:04 08/10/08 Sun [8]
We're missing the feis today due to a change in family plans. Please let us know how the day goes! Best of luck, Teelin dancers!! Hope you get to hang out in the cafeteria for awhile, too - love DE Feis, it's one of the best!

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- How did everyone do? Rachel placed 7th in her 2nd prelim comp, and Megan got a 1st in her PW hornpipe. (NT) -- Megan also got 3rd in her slip jig first time out - Yay!, 21:18:42 08/10/08 Sun
  - Oh, and let me add that I hope everyone made it home safely - between the traffic jam getting to the toll plaza, the thunderstorm, and the HAIL! it took us a bit longer to get home than we planned. (NT) -- Great weekend though, for dancing!, 21:38:55 08/10/08 Sun
- Saoirse placed 2nd in her prelim group and danced beautifully! (NT) -- Great job Saoirse, 21:59:49 08/10/08 Sun
- FYI: A lot of East Coast/Mid Atlantic Competitions use "Feis Web" to tabulate and post scores for championship competitions (Prelims and Open Championships). Jim Montague from Feis Web scored the Delaware Feis and these championship results can be accessed through their webiste (link inside) -- Regan's Dad, 07:23:27 08/11/08 Mon
  - Great to know. Congrats both Mollie and Abby got 5th woo-hoo, Bridget 6th, others who placed congrats. (NT) -- also many grade level dancers looked fantastic, 10:42:33 08/11/08 Mon
- Katie and Meg -- we missed you and your family, and you are all in our thoughts today. (NT) -- Robin and Megan, 07:40:28 08/11/08 Mon
- Congratulations everyone - heard it was a GREAT day for Teelin dancers! (And thanks for the thoughts, Robin & Megan... busy week, but doing well :) (NT) -- Meg & Katie, 21:47:05 08/15/08 Fri
Doug and Amy Martin Memorial Golf Tournament -- webmaster, 21:41:12 08/15/08 Fri [1]
Any golfers out there?!? Please read below...

Doug and Amy Martin Memorial Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Compass Pointe Golf Courses
Ft. Smallwood Road
Pasadena, Maryland

08:30 AM tee time (shotgun start)
Best ball format
Cost: $100
Includes: donation to Education Fund
All golf fees (cart, range, green fees)
Range balls (range opens at 7)
Lunch (Italian sausage and burgers plus...)
Free Soft Drinks (on course and at lunch)
Prizes!

Prizes for closest to pin, longest drive, winning team, and more...

Please register by 22 August.
Send email to martingolf2008@gmail.com

Kindly forward this information to anyone who may be interested in participating in the golf tournament. For those of you who did not have the pleasure of knowing Amy or her Dad, Doug, please see the link on the bottom of the Teelin home page to Amy's memorial page.

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Delaware Feis schedule is now posted! -- Kris, 17:29:34 08/07/08 Thu [4]
Click here for Delaware Feis [url http://mcaleerschool.tripod.com/]schedule[/url]

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- Or, try this (link inside) -- thanks, Kris -- also Delaware bound, 18:39:18 08/07/08 Thu
- Yeah, I tried to be slick and make it a cool link... (NT) -- Sorr y 'bout that. See everyone Sunday!, 21:24:28 08/07/08 Thu
- Everyone going today -- wishing you well! (NT) -- have a great time, 08:41:16 08/10/08 Sun
Elastics for Ghillies - info -- Kris, 18:31:00 08/06/08 Wed [2]
Since so many have asked at the studio, I'm posting the information that was sent to the Company/POI dancers regarding using elastic cord rather than the ghillie laces. Here's the original email from Jill:

Hello Dancers,

In an effort to make shoe changes during performances as FAST as possible, girls may be interested in converting their ghillies to elastic laces instead of regular shoe laces. This is strongly recommended for anyone who has tight changes for the upcoming POI show!

Depending on how tight you like to tie your laces, choose one of the following black elastics, each available from JoAnn Fabrics Store for about $1. If you like your laces very tight, choose the 1/4� elastic because it is more the width and feel of a shoe lace.

1/4� braided elastic (www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2660&PRODID=prd2901&source=search)

Oval cord elastic (www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2846&PRODID=prd2902&source=search)

Or

Round cord elastic (http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat2846&PRODID=prd2904&source=search)

Using the elastic, lace and tie your shoes as you normally do except double knot with two tight knots, and gather the extra length into a bow. Dance once BEFORE you cut them to make sure that it is comfortable. When it is, undo the bow and add a tight TRIPLE knot, then cut the ends.

To put your shoes on with the elastic laces�

1. Put your foot in and tighten the laces

2. Cross the loop (twist it) once on top of the foot and loop it underneath the foot

3. Cross (twist) again underneath and put the foot through the loop so that the knot is on top

If that doesn�t make sense, just ask someone who has done it already to show you�

Hope this helps!
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Jill's updated comment is to use the flat elastic, as the round and oval have had a tendency to cause discomfort to the dancers' feet when worn for long periods of time. My personal experience with my girls is that the cord works best for them. As always, your mileage may vary. Best of luck!

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- This was very helpful. (NT) -- Thank you., 20:46:46 08/07/08 Thu
Wig question... -- curious, 14:34:23 08/05/08 Tue [3]
Does Maureen 'advocate' or recommend a certain full-wig for the girls? And at what level are they recommended? My daughter wants one, and wanted an opinion before we go off and buy one. Thanks!

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- Wig question -- Mom, 21:17:09 08/05/08 Tue
  - And sometimes it's not just about level. Maureen will look at the specific girl to see what style of wig goes with her face and dress as well (solo or school dress). (NT) -- just my .02, 18:33:01 08/07/08 Thu
New Music CD -- Meg, 16:36:17 08/03/08 Sun [1]
A new music CD by Josh Dukes has recently been released... and if you've been attending any of the Summer Card drills classes recently, you'll recognize a lot of the tunes because Maureen has been playing this CD in class frequently!

In addition to being a good dance practice CD, this album is full of interesting arrangements of traditional Irish music played by extremely talented musicians.

Click here for more info...

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Looking for a Teelin dress, ladies size small (4 or 6) to borrow/rent for the Baltimore Feis -- Mindy, 11:11:15 08/02/08 Sat [1]
Thanks for checking!

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Best of luck to all Teelin Dancers at the Nation's Capital Feis this weekend! Have FUN, and please share your stories here! -- we're missing this one, 14:59:56 07/25/08 Fri [13]
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- Rachel's first go at prelim - 12th out of 15 - She's happy about her first go-round (NT) -- - looking forward to Delaware!, 16:09:35 07/26/08 Sat
  - YEAH Rachel! (NT) -- Teelin MAID, 18:45:11 07/26/08 Sat
- Yeah Bridget 2nd place! Yeah Lindsay, 5th place! yeah Abby 5th place, yeah Kelly 6th place! BIG grin on Saoirse's face but didn't catch how she did, nor Alyssa? Others? Any Teelin beginners today -- how did you did, feel okay? Yeah Kyla looking really good, girl you made it through!! (NT) -- we missed you, too!, 18:47:33 07/26/08 Sat
  - Congrats to Saoirse for 2nd!!! Alyssa got 7th. Congrats to all others. (NT) -- Teelin mom, 19:30:32 07/26/08 Sat
  - ELLIE KING GOT SECOND!! YAAY (NT) -- Lindsay, 14:48:10 07/27/08 Sun
- Megan D-L IS THE BEST TWO-HAND PARTNER EVER xo Lindsay (NT) -- me, 19:37:32 07/26/08 Sat
- Didn't we hear that Mollie got 7th???? (NT) -- Colleen, 19:38:45 07/26/08 Sat
- Megan S. is all PW now! And placed in all her other PW dances too (2nd reel, 3rd hornpipe and 4th treble jig (NT) -- WooHoo!, 16:11:38 07/27/08 Sun
- Martine P. placed 1st in Novice slip jig, treble jig and hornpipe and also 1st in adv. beg. treble reel (first time competing). Her 4-hand team made its debut, too! (Just one more dance to reach all PW, woo-hoo!!!) (NT) -- Martine's mom, 17:14:14 07/27/08 Sun
  - Congrats, Martine! And your 4-hand. (NT) -- excellent showing, 13:31:07 07/28/08 Mon
- Katie McF -- love your new dress! (NT) -- we know you love it, too, 18:03:27 07/28/08 Mon
  - Say whaaattt? New dress? I can't wait to see it! (NT) -- Kyla, 22:08:24 07/28/08 Mon
Baltimore Feis is open for Registration on eFeis -- Great local feis! ~Kris, 08:11:41 07/14/08 Mon [12]
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- I wouldn't have realized this if you hadn't posted it. So, now we're registered. (NT) -- thank you for the heads up, 19:49:54 07/14/08 Mon
  - No problem! Handy tip - you can sign up on eFeis to be notified when a feis opens for registration (NT) -- That's how I knew! Kris, 21:54:28 07/14/08 Mon
- 200 already registered - Cap is 850 (NT) -- sign up soon!, 21:52:36 07/14/08 Mon
- And now Rhythm of Ireland Feis, in Williamsburg Oct. 18/19 this year, is open. Many Teelin who compete do roadtrip to this one. (NT) -- lots of choices, 08:41:01 07/21/08 Mon
- Nation's Capitol Feis -- Stacia Albert (Feis Mum), 22:07:12 07/21/08 Mon
  - They hope to have it up/available soon (NT) -- via website and email - good luck!, 00:21:24 07/22/08 Tue
  - Stacia -- to post a new message, you would scroll to the very bottom of this voy message board. There's a form there you can fill out and then press "send." (NT) -- See you this weekend!, 12:15:41 07/22/08 Tue
  - New Posts: There is also a link at the top that says "post a new message" (NT) -- either way works. Good luck this weekend!, 18:54:50 07/22/08 Tue
- NATION'S CAPITAL STAGE SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE (NT) -- on feis website - see you all there! Kris, 21:38:14 07/22/08 Tue
  - A full 2 days! Dancers get admission both days w/ their wristband even on day not dancing. See y'all there. (NT) -- Teelin MAID, 13:54:30 07/25/08 Fri
    - Yeah, now I just have to NOT misplace our wristbands for tomorrow! (NT) -- See everyone there for day 2!, 20:42:02 07/26/08 Sat
Delaware Feis -- Meg, 22:08:54 06/04/08 Wed [6]
The Delaware Feis is now open for registration. It will be held on Sunday, August 10 in Wilmmington, DE.

(Good feis - worth the trip!)

The feis is run by the Irish Culture Club of Delaware and they process registrations "the old fashioned way" - mail-in only.

Read the syllabus and follow the instructions carefully.

This feis WILL cap, so send in your entries as soon as possible!

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- Thank you! It hadn't occurred to me that an August feis would open NOW when school's not quite finished. Of COURSE it is, however. (NT) -- we won't miss it!, 13:59:04 06/05/08 Thu
- The link to the syllabus is inside. -- see you there!, 14:48:16 06/05/08 Thu
- Has anyone had their check cashed? Forget if they wait until closer to the feis before cashing registrations. (NT) -- mailed it in over a week ago, 11:17:39 06/27/08 Fri
  - Mailed mine June 16/17, and it hasn't been cashed yet (NT) -- so maybe they do hold onto it?, 13:10:42 06/27/08 Fri
  - Mine was cashed July 7. I don't believe they post a competitor list in advance. They are good at responding to email. (NT) -- see you there, 17:42:46 07/12/08 Sat
How did everyone do today at Celtic Fling? Did everyone stay dry? -- Curious mom, 20:59:15 06/28/08 Sat [7]
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- Rachel Steeley is now in Prelim!!! (NT) -- Go Rachel, 18:32:01 06/29/08 Sun
  - Congrats!! (NT) -- Great job Rachel!, 20:10:34 06/29/08 Sun
  - Stealing my thunder! I am so proud of Rachel! Megan also placed well, placing 2nd in both her novice dances and 4th in both her PW dances (NT) -- Steeley mom, 09:30:24 06/30/08 Mon
- Wow! (NT) -- Congrats to Alyssa for 1st in Prelim!, 20:12:10 06/29/08 Sun
  - Yeah, Alyssa, out of 5 dancers, too! Great job. (NT) -- Bridget 2nd, Abby 4th, Kelly 6th you go girls, 07:33:06 06/30/08 Mon
- Saoirse placed 6th despite a mess up on treble jig ! (NT) -- Way to go Saoirse, 07:48:23 06/30/08 Mon
New 4-Hand Team Needs to Borrow Old School or Adv. Beginner Dresses for Nation's Capital Feis -- Nancy, 16:13:23 06/26/08 Thu [3]
This 4-hand team needs to borrow either:

Two old Teelin school dresses, one in girls size 12 and one in girls size 14? 16?, OR

Two advanced beginner dresses, one girls size 8 - 10 and the other girls size 12 (for a tall girl).

Please email Nancy at SLParode(at)aol.com if you can help. Thanks.

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- My daughter's old school dress probably fits age 10-12, but I'll e-mail you and we can see if it'd work. (NT) -- Teelin mom, 10:15:50 06/27/08 Fri
- I have one that would fit a slender 10/12 (NT) -- will email as well, 11:27:46 06/27/08 Fri
How did everyone do today at the Old Dominion feis? -- Curious, 18:56:48 06/21/08 Sat [12]
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- Teelin rocked Treble Reel -- Emily F. got 1st, Meg O. got 2nd, Katie, Bridget, and Mollie all got either 1st or 2nd, and Lindsay W. got 3rd! (NT) -- Alyssa got 1st in prelim, Saoirse 4th??, and Megan DL 6th, 09:05:56 06/22/08 Sun
  - Oh, Emily F. got 1st in her PW Hornpipe, too, and Meg O. got a couple 2nds! Heard Briana got a 1st place, curious how a first-time treble jig girl did with her dance. (NT) -- yeah, Teelin, 09:24:02 06/22/08 Sun
    - That'd be Lily as a first-time feis'g a treble jig. Didn't get to see her after to know. (NT) -- congrats to all, 11:23:25 06/23/08 Mon
- Megan S. moved her Hornpipe up to Novice, Rachel S got a first in her PW hornpipe, both placed in most of their other dances! (NT) -- Wonderful, but long, day at Old Dominion!, 09:24:04 06/22/08 Sun
  - Oops! OUT of Novice, not UP to Novice! (NT) -- Way too early in the AM to be typing!, 09:25:24 06/22/08 Sun
- Congratulations to all my first time Prelim Champs! (NT) -- Maureen (Lindsay W., Megan D. and Amanda G.!!!), 18:20:58 06/22/08 Sun
  - Great showing, girls -- yeah to Megan DL 6th place! (NT) -- also Alyssa 1st, Saoirse 4th, 11:25:35 06/23/08 Mon
  - Looking good, ladies. Keep up the hard work! (NT) -- Teelin mom, 07:45:23 06/24/08 Tue
- Megan P got 2 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Now all Novice yeh (NT) -- mom, 19:36:36 06/22/08 Sun
- Martine is now all Novice, too! (NT) -- Martine's Mom, 07:28:27 06/23/08 Mon
- Good job, Regan who placed. (NT) -- you go, girl, 14:45:57 06/23/08 Mon
Nation's Capitol is now showing 'red' - Register now if you plan to go! -- Summertime = Feis time!, 10:41:19 06/23/08 Mon [1]
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Annapolis Irish Festival this Sunday -- Teelin will be there! -- link inside, 15:07:51 06/20/08 Fri [1]
http://www.marylandave.com/events.cfm

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Ceili at J Patricks in Baltimore on Sunday, June 22nd 3-7pm -- looks like fun!, 23:28:44 06/14/08 Sat [4]
The Old Bay Ceili Band will be competing in the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, the world Irish Traditional music competition, in Tullamore, County Offally, Ireland on Sunday, August 24th 2008. This ensemble is the first ceili band from Baltimore or D.C. to compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh, but we need your help to get there!

Join us for one of the big ceili events of the year! The Old Bay Ceili band will be providing the music, Dick Defreyre calling the dances and the 'one and only' Myron Bretholz (on his birthday) will be master of ceremonies. This promises to be a fun-filled afternoon with a few surprise special guests, auctions and raffles. Suggested donation $15 at the door.

Baltimore Irish Arts Center

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- Great group! -- Alyssa's mom, 11:23:05 06/15/08 Sun
  - This is a fantastic talented gathering of musicians, worth going just to hear them play never mind get a bit of dancing in. (Dick's an experienced caller.) (NT) -- Robin, 07:46:54 06/16/08 Mon
- So, are many going to this? (NT) -- adults or kids, too?, 08:54:34 06/20/08 Fri
Old Dominion Stage Schedule Posted! -- Good Luck to all Teelin Dancers! See you Saturday! Kris, 20:37:36 06/16/08 Mon [4]
http://www.mapleirishdance.com/OldDomFeis08/OD%202008%20Stage%20Schedule.pdf

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- YES! (NT) -- looking forward to it, 09:08:11 06/17/08 Tue
- Updated schedule up today - some comps were not listed, others duplicated (NT) -- - check for changes!, 08:07:10 06/18/08 Wed
  - Per message from Registrar-website link not working, send an email if you have not received the new schedule yet -- Kris, 07:10:22 06/19/08 Thu
Teelin's Champions! -- weehoo!, 13:34:52 05/29/08 Thu [4]
CONGRATULATIONS to the following dancers who will now compete in the Preliminary Champion level: Lindsay W, Megan D-L, and Amanda G! These dancers have patiently and persistently EARNED their way to prelim, and will now focus on training for the dances that their age groups will compete at Oireachtas.

Congratulations also to Saoirse and Conor who each competed in their first prelim competition at CCE Feis! AND congrats to the MANY Teelin dancers who placed well at CCE Feis and are rapidly moving up the ranks!!

WAY TO GO, TEELIN DANCERS!!!

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- Congrats to the three fine young ladies! Great job Saoirse and Conor, and all the others! (NT) -- proud MAID, 10:46:08 05/30/08 Fri
- congrats to all Teelin dancers! who i saw dance were amazing as always. keep up the great work!!! (NT) -- previous teelin dancer, 07:15:03 06/09/08 Mon
- YEAH Alyssa! Welcome to Prelim! (NT) -- congrats, 09:09:13 06/17/08 Tue
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 - classes in Columbia are cancelled for this evening due to power outage. This is for COLUMBIA only - Timonium classes are being held as scheduled. -- webmaster, 17:02:17 06/05/08 Thu [2]
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- CLICK HERE to read the make-up schedule... -- webmaster (copied from an email), 23:42:40 06/07/08 Sat
Dance for the Cure -- Maureen, 12:33:12 05/24/08 Sat [2]
A former student of mine, Mara Mordecai, has asked me to participate in a very worthy event on Sunday, June 1. Please read more about Dance for the Cure on their website: www.beacancerdancer.org. I will be teaching an Irish dance class at this event.

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- Dance for the Cure -- Anne Bauer (Oh my goodness!), 01:38:37 06/04/08 Wed
What today a lucky day or what? -- WOWW!!, 22:57:06 05/25/08 Sun [8]
Congrats to everyone who danced at CCE today! There was much success and I'm so proud of all of you!

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- We're very happy! It was a fun, good day, and I hope all enjoyed it. (NT) -- congrats go out as well, 19:54:22 05/26/08 Mon
- Congrats to Amanda for her second place!!! You're soosoo close!! Keep going for it! (NT) -- WOOOOHOOOO, 21:19:02 05/26/08 Mon
- YEAH Saoirse first time dancing in prelim champion, and got 4th! YEAH for all the others who did so well! (NT) -- good going, 09:22:49 05/27/08 Tue
- Thank you, Maureen and Molly, for your support of each dancer, and holding a feis class Friday -- helped give that extra confidence! (NT) -- will CCE post results on eFeis?, 15:56:32 05/27/08 Tue
- And who didn't love spotting the brand-spankin' new Teelin dresses??? (NT) -- very classy!, 13:11:08 05/29/08 Thu
  - LOVE the new dresses! They look great!! (NT) -- Teelin Mom, 13:36:01 05/29/08 Thu
- Yeah, Caitlin! You're doing great! (NT) -- stay trying and smiling, 10:29:12 06/03/08 Tue
Old Dominion Feis - Entries Close on Tuesday -- copied from another message board, 23:22:06 05/23/08 Fri [2]
The following message from the Old Dominion Registrar was posted on the Southern Region Message Board...

Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 27th is the last day to enter and pay for the Old Dominion Feis. We still have a few slots open, but we do NOT have a late entry deadline, so please sign up by Tuesday if you'd like to attend! All payments MUST be postmarked by Tuesday! Tuesday is also the last day to pay by Paypal through eFeis.

Also, Tuesday will be the last day for free level changes. Just send us an e-mail if you need to make a change. After Tuesday, there will be a $10.00 fee for any changes or additions (including figures!) If you're doing figures, please make sure that all of your team has registered and paid.

We hope to see you at the Old Dominion Feis on Saturday, June 21st!

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- Summer feising begins! Glad they're allowing level changes through Tuesday -- I have a dancer hopeful to move up a level in a couple dances at the CCE Feis tomorrow! (NT) -- two good feises, 16:22:46 05/24/08 Sat
CCE Stage Schedule available! (link below) -- Kris, 08:31:02 05/20/08 Tue [2]
http://home.earthlink.net/~lfrank2/2008%20stage%20schedule.pdf

Hope to see everyone there. Good luck to all Teelin dancers!

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- YEAH! We're so excited already. Hope many Teelin come out to watch even if not competing. (NT) -- great to have this now, 13:22:09 05/20/08 Tue
Teelin Irish Dance Festival -- webmaster, 16:26:33 05/19/08 Mon [1]
Many thanks to ALL who attended and assisted with the Teelin Irish Dance Festival Saturday � it was truly a FUN Teelin Family event!!!

Competitor score sheets with judge�s comments will be distributed by Teelin teachers in classes. Maureen is very proud of all of the competitors � well done, Teelin students!!

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Nations Capitol Feis open! -- Lauren, 20:55:08 05/09/08 Fri [6]
Nations Capitol Feis is now open on EFeis! Register soon!

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- This feis has been open for a while, but it likely won't cap, so no need to rush to enter� (read more...) -- Meg, 10:33:53 05/11/08 Sun
- On another feis note, Old Dominion Feis is also open, and asking those who plan to register or pay, to do so soon. -- inside copied from Southern Region message board, 10:07:03 05/12/08 Mon
  - And Celtic Fling may have reached its cap. (NT) -- ....., 16:11:39 05/12/08 Mon
    - Checking on eFeis moments ago (Tues., 5/13, 11:30 a.m.), Celtic Fling is closed, Old Dominion had 651 registered and will cap at 750. (NT) -- forgot to check Nation's Capital Feis, 11:29:51 05/13/08 Tue
    - Nation's Cap isn't showing numbers registered, so it will remain a mystery (NT) -- like CCE did - but won't close NEARLY as fast., 12:49:35 05/13/08 Tue
Teelin updates & reminders -- webmaster, 11:16:33 04/30/08 Wed [2]
TEELIN FESTIVAL on May 17 (rain date May 18)
Reminder: registrations for the competition at the Teelin Festival must be RECEIVED by Friday, May 2. This is a great opportunity for dancers to experience an Irish dance competition amidst a fun �Teelin Family Party�!

If you are not competing you may still submit the registration form by this Friday to purchase discounted admissions or a festival t-shirt.

OLD DOMINION FEIS
The Old Dominion Feis opened for registration this morning! If interested, register at efeis.com immediately! It will fill quickly.

This feis (sanctioned Irish dance competition) will be held in Falls Church, Virginia on Saturday, June 21. If you have any questions about this feis, please ask!

CLASS CARD CLASSES THIS SUNDAY
Check out the great Class Card classes this weekend:
1:00-2:00pm BEG/ADV BEG FEIS CLASS
2:00-3:30pm NOV/PW FEIS CLASS (1.5 hrs)
3:30-5:00pm CHAMP FEIS CLASS (1.5 hrs)
5:00-6:00pm BOYS REELS FOR LEVEL 1-3 (ADV BEG/NOV)

MAUREEN�S MUSIC VIDEO
In June 2007 Maureen Berry had an opportunity to choreograph and dance in a music video called �Streak o� Lean� performed by the music group Uncle Earl. The video is a clever (and hilarious) spin on an old Kung Fu movie.

Country Music Television (CMT) has listed this video on its �Pure 12-Pack Countdown� for this week!!! (It�s a contest that they have to let viewers help choose which videos are aired.) The video is up against a lot of big name stars, so it would be really fun if it makes the cut. Will you vote for it?!

Voting ends today (Wednesday, April 30). Go to this page of the CMT website and scroll down to Uncle Earl where you can vote for (and/or watch) the �Streak o� Lean� video. Select the video and then scroll to the bottom of the page to click �vote�. Thanks!

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- Am I reading the updated pages correctly, that this video made it into their top 12?! (NT) -- top competition, too!, 11:18:54 05/07/08 Wed
Four Provinces Feis -- Meg, 09:36:39 04/21/08 Mon [11]
For anyone traveling to the Four Provinces Feis this weekend, the stage schedule is now available:

Stage Schedule

(or if that link doesn't work, go to the feis info page)

Safe travels, and good luck dancers... see you there!

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- Good luck everyone! (NT) -- Wish we were going. Have fun!, 09:19:53 04/22/08 Tue
- Congratulations to all Teelin dancers who competed at Four Provinces Feis today! I love how friendly our school is and how dancers are so supportive of each other and all celebrate each other's successes! (NT) -- way to go, Teelin!, 21:00:40 04/27/08 Sun
  - Congratulations to Lindsay for winning first in Prizewinner Reel!! (NT) -- Yippee!!!, 21:08:26 04/27/08 Sun
  - Congratulations to Caitlin V for so many successes, and a first in Novice Hornpipe! (NT) -- Way to go!, 21:12:40 04/27/08 Sun
    - YAY CAITLIN! YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!! (NT) -- YEAH, 08:15:59 05/04/08 Sun
  - Congratulations for Saoirse -- did I hear, all firsts?! (NT) -- congrats to all who represented Teelin!!, 10:07:37 04/28/08 Mon
    - Saoirse did get all firsts in her Prizewinner dances. She had the most fun dancing in the same group with little Alyssa, who also danced well. Way to go to the two of them! (NT) -- Saoirse's Mom, 19:30:46 04/28/08 Mon
      - YEAH to Alyssa, also! I love how Teelin is supportive and has fun with each other. (NT) -- but, WOW for Saoirse!, 20:08:33 04/28/08 Mon
- Way to go Teelin!! -- Cheryl&Kelly, 22:05:44 04/28/08 Mon
  - I LOVE treble reels -- that it goes to charity is always a wonderful idea. (NT) -- agree with you!, 09:52:12 04/29/08 Tue
Baltimore Irish Arts Center Spring Classes -- webmaster, 12:54:07 05/03/08 Sat [1]
Information about music classes at the Baltimore Irish Arts Center has been sent to Maureen and is being posted here in hopes that some Teelin families may be able to take advantage of this opportunity!

Learn more here: Balimore Irish Arts Center

�Early Bird� registration of $85 for 4 weeks of classes is due by this Monday, May 5. Registration after Monday is $95.

For any questions about the classes or registration, please contact Laura through the contact information listed. General questions about this opportunity may also be addressed to Maureen, as she is very involved with the Irish music community.

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Question -- Teelin mom (What time is the Picture Preview on April 26?), 13:48:33 03/19/08 Wed [4]
I saw the time somewhere, but now cannot locate it. Thanks.

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- I think that there was a range listed? We'll be out of town so won't make that date. (NT) -- I'm sure we'll get an email, 13:21:14 03/21/08 Fri
  - I'm coming off of a great recital weekend, and forgetting how I see proofs of the photos if I can't make it Sat 4/26. (NT) -- if anyone else remembers?, 14:59:11 04/14/08 Mon
- 10am-2pm on Saturday, April 26 (NT) -- Kathleen, 10:00:31 03/24/08 Mon
For Sunday's Spring Show... -- Kathleen, 23:00:25 04/12/08 Sat [4]
Hi Everyone,

For tomorrow's dress rehearsal/run through in the morning - everyone needs to use the side entrance located by the ball park. There will be a door proped open. The front doors will be locked. When you enter, the dressing rooms are to the right. To get to the cafeteria to drop off food - go straight, turn left at first hallway and follow signs.

The main doors will open at 2 pm and box office/will call opens at 2 pm.

Please don't forget your baked/store bought goodies tomorrow.

If you have signed up to volunteer please find Eileen upon your arrival for quick debriefing. Those arriving for a 2 pm shift Eileen will be in the lobby to meet you. Thank you. We had a great show today and hope tomorrow's runs just as smoothly!

Kathleen Berry Young, Business Manager
Teelin School of Irish Dance

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- This was really fun! I enjoyed each and every single dance! Found: AMK purple LLBean lunch box -- it'll be at the studio Wednesday. (NT) -- I'm so proud to be a Teelin-ette!, 20:59:02 04/13/08 Sun
  - Purple lunch bag -- Kelly, 14:46:10 04/14/08 Mon
    - Wonderful! We'd forgotten my daughter's, also, until someone said something. It was exciting! (NT) -- glad it has a home, 14:57:13 04/14/08 Mon
Thank you everyone! -- Maureen, 10:48:23 04/14/08 Mon [1]
For another successful Spring Show!

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Important Information about Comhaltas Irish Dance Festival Registration -- ZandB, 07:25:49 04/01/08 Tue [7]
The Comhaltas Irish Dance Festival (more often called the CCE Feis), will be on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Mount Saint Mary�s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland.

It is an extremely well run and enjoyable Feis and there will be a lot of �Teelinites� there both competing and helping to run the Feis.

Online registration begins on Tuesday, April 2, 2008, at 8:00am at:

http://www.efeis.com/

Last year this Feis reached capacity in less than a day! If you don�t already have an eFeis account (it�s free), you should get one as soon as possible and register as early as possible on April 2!

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- This feis is great! Link with syllabus, etc., inside.... -- come watch if not dancing/playing music, 11:20:41 04/01/08 Tue
- eFeis is not showing numbers registered, so there's no way to tell if it's near cap or not (NT) -- register early! - Kris, 11:26:17 04/02/08 Wed
  - I just checked. I don't know what time, but CCE is now closed. (NT) -- Yikes! That was fast! ~Kris, 15:32:26 04/02/08 Wed
    - Southern Region board says it closed in 6.5 hours. Not sure if 925 cap means 900 dancers + the nondancers, or they ended up squeezing in 925 dancers. WOW. So, now, who all is going to help out?! (NT) -- glad I got DD in! great feis, 16:27:56 04/02/08 Wed
- For those who didn't get into this one, and don't mind traveling a mite into New Jersey -- the Brian Sexton Feis is now open. (NT) -- check on e-feis!, 13:18:48 04/11/08 Fri
  - and Celtic Fling Feis in June! Several Teelin dancers went there last year. (NT) -- is it already feis season?, 21:00:13 04/13/08 Sun
Teelin has Talent! � And not just on the Dance Floor! -- Shawn R., 09:20:13 04/08/08 Tue [6]
Congratulations to Lindsay Woodcock who is the newest staff writer for Hornpipe, a nationally published magazine on Irish Dance, Music and Culture in North America.

Lindsay is taking over the �Dancer to Dancer� column for Hornpipe and has already published her first article, �The Balancing Act� in this month�s magazine. (A copy will be posted on the Teelin Studio Bulletin Board this evening)

I would like to express a heartfelt �WEEEEEHOOOOO!� to Lindsay!

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- YEAH! This is fantastic! I can't wait to see it, Lindsay! Woo-hoo! (NT) -- Robin, 12:39:39 04/08/08 Tue
- Great Job!! -- Cheryl&Kelly, 19:33:29 04/08/08 Tue
- WOW that's cool!!! (NT) -- Way to go, Lindsay!!!, 15:05:30 04/09/08 Wed
- Go Lindsay! (NT) -- very cool!, 08:07:45 04/10/08 Thu
- Even us adults have to balance, work, family, social time, maybe a dance class! Good skills to learn early, Lindsay. (NT) -- proud of you!, 14:21:55 04/10/08 Thu
Teelin Spring Show - 1 week away! I'm getting excited! Glad the shows are in the afternoon. -- time flies, 10:34:04 04/05/08 Sat [1]
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