• Don't know of any current sites. Wish there were since I have 2 boys. most are "too girly or blinged" for them. (NT) -- Hobbit's Mom, 16:00:19 11/19/09 Thu

• They are supposed to be but many boys do them. My son has them in his steps. (NT) -- Mom of ds, 05:41:52 11/18/09 Wed
• My son was told that triple clicks, toe stands/walks and multi rotation jumps are discouraged but nothing in rulebook says boys can't. (NT) -- might be a region thing..., 15:55:19 11/19/09 Thu
• Wrong. They are NOT allowed. Rule book states 'Steps must not include triple clicks or clicks of an order higher than triple'. 'Double clicks are permitted when completed in isolation but a series of successive double clicks is not allowed' Alos from rule book (NT) -- TCRG, 04:19:19 11/20/09 Fri
  • Done all the time here. (NT) -- UK mum, 07:34:21 11/20/09 Fri

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• I would be there by 9am at the latest, but that means being all warmed up. If they start on time you want to be ready AND you must check in too. If there is a delay, just chill and stretch. (NT) -- good luck, 06:43:28 11/18/09 Wed
  • thx! (NT) -- k, 14:10:03 11/18/09 Wed

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• tanner -- mom of one ds, 16:39:01 11/14/09 Sat
• We don't. I think it depends on your son and his TC (NT) -- 7kids4us, 18:59:15 11/14/09 Sat
• This is my U14 son's 5th O. We have never used tanner. I don't think anyone else does in his competition either. (NT) -- Pasty white and proud. . . ., 19:31:59 11/14/09 Sat
• I don't think a tan would look good on my red headed son. Orange hair, orange face (NT) -- No way, 06:59:19 11/15/09 Sun
  • My sons Asian coloring means a year round glow, but I dont know any boys who use tanner/bronzer. Doesn't mean some of them dont, however! (NT) -- Irishmama, 07:06:15 11/15/09 Sun
    • Heh Heh...B with a tan. Dont think he needs that. (NT) -- He's such a cutie anyway!, 11:29:00 11/17/09 Tue
• I just told my son he should get some sun on his face. He looked at me like I had 3 heads. He's looking pasty and I think a glow will look nice. Won't use tanner, though. (NT) -- I'll take 'im to the park, 16:21:41 11/15/09 Sun
• I've never heard tanner on boys and he's been doing this for awhile. I'd be careful, some old style judges might not like to see tan on the boys faces. Hate to be sexist, but we're used to seeing the tanner on girls legs and even some faces, but boys... (NT) -- my son would not do it I'm sure, 17:39:47 11/15/09 Sun
• Since it is just face, maybe a bit of bronzing powder on his nose and cheeks? Arbonne makes one that I swear bt, I wear it and no other makeup all summer long! Looks very natural (important for the boys). (NT) -- DS mom, 17:50:44 11/15/09 Sun
• No tanner for my ds or other boys in our school, but we do use a little bronzer - takes the edge off. And for teams, it helps them not look so pale next to the girls. Stage lights and fluorescent lights just aren't flattering (NT) -- what we do, 05:43:19 11/16/09 Mon
• There was a boy at Nationals this year and God love him he looked ridiculous with his bronzer or tanner. Everyone in our region knows how white he is and all of a sudden he turns up looking very tanned. His mother said his TC who is a man btw , told him to do it. All I can say is shame on him for making this poor kids who is a lovely dancer, the laughing stock of all the other boys. (NT) -- blue white and proud LOL, 06:25:07 11/16/09 Mon
  • the key is, you can use bronzer, but go light - they shouldn't look like they have make on at all - just enough to prevent them from looking sick and washed out on stage (NT) -- .., 17:55:38 11/16/09 Mon
• Thank you for the responses. I feel much better. (NT) -- OP, 09:40:53 11/16/09 Mon

• Our school has lost several boys in the last year to soccer and other interests. It's a bummer. . . (NT) -- MW Mom, 20:22:10 11/12/09 Thu
• My son's group is actually up to 20 this year - he has never had more than 14. Looking forward to seeing the new faces. (NT) -- MW mom, 20:42:51 11/12/09 Thu
  • My ds has just the same as last year I think. , or maybe one more. (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:23:13 11/13/09 Fri
• Wow you get numbers for your oireachtas? (NT) -- we don't find out till day of!, 18:43:04 11/13/09 Fri
• Both of my sons have higher competition numbers than before! (NT) -- should be fun, 21:42:24 11/13/09 Fri
• I saw the boys #'s for the WR and I thought those were low overall too. Of course my ds is in one of the 2 bigger groups (2 more than last year). Good luck to all!! (NT) -- WR mom of ds/dd, 19:07:26 11/14/09 Sat
• I thought our numbers in the Midwest were generally the same. There are a few age groups with drop offs, as typically happens, but for the most part relatively steady. -- No huge changes, 05:45:56 11/16/09 Mon

• I think you have a great choice in that area. Both Trinity and MHOB always have boys in top three in some comps. (NT) -- good luck choosing, 09:56:14 11/12/09 Thu
• Hee, hee....I'm going to cross post this and send all those crazy mamas this way!!! Our school had a Trinity transfer (due to family move). They loved Trinity and the many opportunities to dance. Missed that here and now have quit dancing (school personality not good fit, really). Doesn't MHOB have a bunch of boy dancers in the family? (NT) -- :)O, 12:58:52 11/12/09 Thu
  • THAT would liven up the board! (NT) -- Don't need no drama mama. . . . :), 13:00:51 11/12/09 Thu

• How do they decide which group dances first at O's? -- Large #s vs small #s, 04:36:01 11/12/09 Thu
• I prefer the boys going last - then at least they can dance without all the girls coming in with their bags shuffling in seats, squealing when they see somebody they know..........etc etc (NT) -- I like the calm, 06:54:41 11/12/09 Thu
• It doens't really matter - personally, the small groups going first would not make that much of a difference (see inside) and going after actually gives the larger groups a little break between rounds, where it is needed more. -- Mom of 2 ds and 2 dd, 07:41:00 11/12/09 Thu
  • not to mention, the girls and their fans would fill up all the seats ahead of time anyhow, so the boys and theirs would have nowhere to go (NT) -- !, 07:42:13 11/12/09 Thu
    • I dont really know the actual reason, but I am just sooo happy that my ds isn't up at 8 AM. We are more than happy to "wait around" until a bit later. Not an earlybird! (NT) -- Irishmama, 19:50:22 11/12/09 Thu
      • We're on at 8 am for the first time ever. . . it's not going to be pretty but at least no wigs, makeup, tanner to deal with!!. . . . (NT) -- MW Mom, 20:21:13 11/12/09 Thu

• anything edible!! and those stretchy yoyo type balls (NT) -- Hungry son's mom, 06:18:52 11/11/09 Wed
• Electrical tape! My son goes through it like crazy! (NT) -- MW Mom, 07:09:25 11/11/09 Wed
  • deck of cards/gum/itunes cards (NT) -- b, 08:51:45 11/11/09 Wed
• Mini lego sets. Small card games and goodies! (NT) -- mom of ds, 10:00:47 11/11/09 Wed
• Yes, electrical tape! Also . . .maybe rubber band ball, rubik's cube, a couple large safety pins, a comb, kiddie scissors to trim number, gummy worms . . . (NT) -- Great idea!, 10:09:36 11/11/09 Wed
• yo-yos are big right now (NT) -- ., 21:03:13 11/11/09 Wed
• Magic tricks/cards, pretzels, origami, those whirly toy things, pocket knife (NT) -- Cool ideas, 04:38:01 11/12/09 Thu

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• Thanks! (NT) -- MW Mom, 10:04:21 11/06/09 Fri

• Cufflinks.com has some Swarovski - not cheap though (NT) -- --, 12:58:16 11/05/09 Thu
• I saw some on amazon.com under cubic zirconia ~$25. (NT) -- Good luck!, 10:18:23 11/06/09 Fri
• I can make some using swarvoski crystal buttons. I charge $20 for a set. (NT) -- feispants.com, 18:40:26 11/06/09 Fri
• buy a cheap pair of cufflinks and glue on a rhinestone, either cheap or expensive. I have done both and guess what son has never lost the cheap ones! You can buy the cheap gems at Michaels or AC Moore. (NT) -- good luck, 06:41:30 11/09/09 Mon

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• I am in the chicago area, if you are interested you can e-mail me. (NT) -- Seamstress, 06:50:01 11/06/09 Fri

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• What happened to the 2009 minor belt if last one was in 2008? (NT) -- just wondering, 07:10:29 11/03/09 Tue

• Hotel res. have been open for weeks. (NT) -- t, 16:24:27 10/31/09 Sat
• Oh, thanks for the help (NT) -- -, 17:31:56 10/31/09 Sat
• Should be (my ds is already qualified) but can't afford it yet (everyone wants all their deposits at the same time!). Will have to deal with it later. (NT) -- Maybe I will pack a tent!, 05:08:07 11/02/09 Mon
  • Same here - keeping an eye on flights first. (NT) -- already qualified, 06:49:03 11/02/09 Mon
• I booked Marks Hotel on bath street, through GTA hotels, think it was €280 for 3 nites, its within walking distance to the Concert Halls and is a great location for shopping, we always stay here when we go to Glasgow (approx 3 times a year) and I would recommend it to anyone (NT) -- Donegal mum, 09:34:20 11/02/09 Mon
• Waiting to hear if our TC is judging. (NT) -- wishful, 21:59:53 11/02/09 Mon
• I booked Holiday Inn because it is across the street from the venue and relatively inexpensive. Last year was my ds' first worlds. I waited too long to book a room and wound up farther from the venue than I wanted to be. People book really fast after the O. I'd book something now that you can cancel if you need to. (NT) -- There's a link on the worlds' website with lodging info. Good luck!, 04:26:18 11/04/09 Wed

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• Welcome! It's been slow here lately so hopefully with new enthusiasm like yours we will get some conversation rolling again. (NT) -- -, 06:56:48 10/27/09 Tue
• Just found this board today, too!! (NT) -- Mom of a son and a daughter, 09:08:06 10/27/09 Tue
• It sometimes gets a little quiet around here but all questions are answered without drama. It gets busier nearer major competitions and we all look out for each other. (NT) -- welcome, 10:30:52 10/27/09 Tue
• Take your son the the oireachtas and make a point of watching the older boys dance - that always inspired my son when he was little! (NT) -- he's 13 with no signs of giving it up!, 04:17:42 10/28/09 Wed
• Welcome to the board - as he gets older the girls will be a plus and -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 05:52:33 10/28/09 Wed
• Here is the secret to keeping a boy dancing--help him find other boy dancers to hang around with at the feis. This spells fun for the boy. (When much older they want to be with the girls -lol-but when young, rumbling, tumbling with the other lads). (NT) -- it works!, 02:54:28 11/02/09 Mon
• I agree with "it works" above! Bring him alone, find him some other boys he enjoys at the feis or wherever, keep him exposed to other boys dancing (see inside) -- we need more boys, 05:12:33 11/02/09 Mon
  • that would be "bring him along" (NT) -- cannot type today, 05:13:13 11/02/09 Mon
• Thanks for all the replies! Will try some of them out. there are a few older boys at the school that he loves to watch. :-) (NT) -- OP, 13:08:28 11/10/09 Tue

• typo or have 20 schools pulled out - last post a couple down said over 60 schools represented. (NT) -- just wondering, 06:38:37 10/21/09 Wed
• Yep, sorry, it's a typo! 65 schools registered! Hope to see you at the Chicago Autumn Feis! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 20:10:52 10/26/09 Mon

• Mine has a deep navy shirt, navy and black vest w/pattern and a bright yellow tie. (NT) -- He's a conservative dude!, 08:39:27 10/16/09 Fri
  • Sky blue vest with a bit of a shine and a very cool blue/black swirly patterned shirt. Not made yet, but I have the material! (NT) -- Irishmama, 17:29:13 10/16/09 Fri
    • New for O?? Irishmama-I love his current outfit-but the new one sounds really nice. My dd and ds always love to see his costumes, they are always great! (NT) -- MW mom, 18:06:10 10/17/09 Sat
      • Actually I junped the gun on this post-new outfit for Worlds. Still in the white vest-barely long enough for the O. Why do they have to grow so fast??? (NT) -- Irishmama, 11:18:44 10/18/09 Sun
• Looking for blue or deep/strong purple. Anyone got any size 16 shirts they want me to buy? He's just outgrowing size 14. Will consider other colors, too (anything that's easier than shopping or having one done custom! Not fond of vests, though. (NT) -- Thanks!, 18:43:10 10/17/09 Sat
  • What color/design is the size 14 that your ds is outgrowing? I may be interested in purchasing. (NT) -- I have 12-year old that needs one. He has outgrown his red one., 08:54:19 10/18/09 Sun
    • It's sapphire blue Daniell Ellesse (something like that). It's a satin shirt. (NT) -- Been away from boards, 04:56:08 10/30/09 Fri
• turquoise and lime sreen patterned shirt with black vest and pants. Haven't figured out the tie yet. He is SO excited about it! (NT) -- MW Mom, 10:13:33 10/21/09 Wed
  • oops. Meant lime "green" but it is kind of a scream. Glad the typo was on this MB. They'll pounce on the MW MB! (NT) -- MW Mom, 10:14:53 10/21/09 Wed
• Same shiny blue shirt as last year, new tie w/lots of bling (blk/clear/capri blue stones) with sequined black velvet vest & blingy buttons - I can't believe the shirt still fits & he was wearing blue while red was in! LOL - dd is dancing TS - found out late! but wearing a borrowed dress! She's so excited (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 21:18:32 10/24/09 Sat
• My youngest (20) loves his current black vest with black shirt and red tie. oldest (23) is still trying to figure out what he wants. (NT) -- Mom of 2 DSs, 01:25:20 10/26/09 Mon

• Where did you purchase it. (NT) -- I'm also looking for a Versace shirt., 17:49:53 10/02/09 Fri
  • It was a discount store in the Sawgrass Mills mall in FL. Can't remember thte name of the store. Sorry (NT) -- Can search online, 05:59:54 10/03/09 Sat
• If you are a sewer, or know a seamstress or tailor, they may be able to "remake"/alter it to work. (NT) -- Can be done, 04:51:31 10/04/09 Sun
  • Yes, this one was a L, he needs to have the 14" neck size altered to be a bit better fitting. Trying to find the shirt in a Small so we can do that. (NT) -- .., 07:39:01 10/05/09 Mon
    • the neck is often the biggest issue, but you could also consider having a contrasting collar and cuffs put on, that would allow for more alteration in the neck area (NT) -- just a thought, 13:20:14 10/05/09 Mon
    • we had a neck taken in at the back two years ago - was only too big in the neck - the tailor was -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 05:05:11 10/11/09 Sun

• You may find one online, but if you cant, find a local seamstress and purchase the material. I have had all of my ds recent shirts made and they are so nice. It is wonderful to get to actually choose the fabric, not just make so with what you can find. Good luck! (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:26:00 10/02/09 Fri
  • Try contacting feispants.com. I just spoke with her about making some custom pants for my ds. Sounds like she can make shirts too. (NT) -- Good luck!, 07:13:44 10/02/09 Fri
  • If I look for the fabric myself, what type of material would be the best....cotton? silk? not sure. (NT) -- Thanks., 12:43:18 10/02/09 Fri
    • I pefer cotton for the hot factor. But, you can use anything. (NT) -- sr mom, 13:21:01 10/02/09 Fri
• check out equilters.com and search pinstripe. They have a red cotton pinstripe. You can order a swatch for a few dollars and see if the seamstress thinks it is ok? It is not "broadcloth" like typical button down shirts but my ds has a cotton shirt - loves it. (NT) -- MW Mom, 06:41:42 10/04/09 Sun
  • How does the 100% cotton hold up with all of the wearing/waiting at a feis/major? Just finished with a HOT satin shirt. (NT) -- Thanks, 07:40:09 10/05/09 Mon
    • My son loves it. It's cool and he does not sweat like he did in a former taffeta shirt. He has had this shirt nearly a year and worn it to 3 majors and 4-5 local feisianna. I do have it drycleaned because it has a lot of gold and I don't know how that would launder. They doubled the fabric for the french cuffs and collar to give those more stiffness. (NT) -- MW Mom, 10:10:06 10/05/09 Mon
      • Your shirt sounds really nice......mind if I ask where you got it? (NT) -- Thanks very much!, 08:06:36 10/06/09 Tue
• My son had a red and white strip custom shirt made a few years ago that might fit your son. If you leave your email, I could send you a (NT) -- picture of it, 18:03:22 10/11/09 Sun
  • What size shirt? And what age is your son......Mine is 12 yrs. old. (NT) -- THANK YOU!!!, 07:38:49 10/13/09 Tue
  • Yes...please! My email is inside....... -- Also, where did you get the shirt made?, 12:06:13 10/13/09 Tue

• always buy off the rack (NT) -- 2 boys, 11:43:44 09/29/09 Tue
• I buy off the rack at Nordstrom. They hem for free. It's the only time I ever go there. (NT) -- WR mom of ds/dd, 14:25:16 09/29/09 Tue
  • For about the last 3 yrs, my ds had worn a type of tuxedo pants from American Commodore. They fit really well and can be hemmed with a fair amount of material to spare, so that as he grows, we let them down. (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:07:03 09/30/09 Wed
    • Can I ask what kind? That sounds like a good solution for us. I cannot thread a needle and I hem with duct tape so I am pretty useless. (NT) -- Thanks!, 08:00:09 10/01/09 Thu
• I make my ds' pants - he is particular about fit and fabric (has to have some stretch in it or not acceptable). I can do basic sewing but I am not a seamstress/tailor by any means (NT) -- not horrifically difficult, 05:47:46 09/30/09 Wed
• Try feispants.com. Christine is great to work with. (NT) -- mom to ds, 14:24:07 10/02/09 Fri
  • Thanks for this tip! Christine is making his pants for the O. We are both happy! (NT) -- MW Mom, 10:16:10 10/21/09 Wed

• Just popped in...ds has finally gotten into PC - yeah! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:44:57 09/25/09 Fri
  • Congrats to both of you! (NT) -- Dee, 08:28:44 09/27/09 Sun
• Just returned from a feis. My OC boy danced alone... again. Can't wait for the O to see some other boys! (NT) -- MW Mom, 11:21:23 09/27/09 Sun
  • Aren't the comps usually big in the MW? Has it changed over the last few years? (NT) -- Tess, 06:47:57 09/28/09 Mon
    • My teen ds has been in OC about one year. So far he has only had competition when they merge age groups. Sometimes he is dancing "up" 3 years but this is better than dancing alone. But, there seems to be a solid number of boys in PC. (NT) -- MW Mom, 11:01:11 09/29/09 Tue
  • From what we know - my boy will be dancing alone at his O's - next year the other boy will be ready - at least he'll get to go to Nationals for the first time in 2010 for solos!!! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 09:37:39 09/28/09 Mon
• out here, just trying to get by. I have noticed this board has been quiet (NT) -- as well, 05:48:51 09/30/09 Wed
• It's boys! They are drama free! (NT) -- LOL, 11:09:31 09/30/09 Wed
  • Good point! (NT) -- :), 17:42:06 10/01/09 Thu
    • I would have to agree - far less drama! And as for size of comps, my son - teenage yrs - is in OC and usually has 4-5 in his comp at most feisanna - boys generally feis a little less, I think (NT) -- because of the lower #s, 05:29:24 10/02/09 Fri
  • drama free - no! LOL my ds' teacher tells him all the time "stop the drama and dance the step" (NT) -- embarassed mom, 05:07:37 10/11/09 Sun
    • do we have the same ds? my ds gets the same comment! oh we have drama -just not on the board! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 19:39:49 11/04/09 Wed

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• My ds has always worn a shade of purple as it suits him, however, the bling & embroidery is the latest. He won't be doing that as he's more comfortable in a plainer outfit. (NT) -- To each his own, 06:46:10 09/07/09 Mon
  • My son is looking for a purple shirt. Got any advice (or old ones for sale)? I think he might be able to wear the smallest men's size now! (NT) -- .., 16:58:45 09/24/09 Thu
    • Go to zootsuitstore.com they have really nice easily wahable shirts in every color, including purple. (NT) -- Irishmama, 18:48:12 09/29/09 Tue

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• oh, from the title i thought you were selling your boys! (NT) -- lol, 20:43:37 09/12/09 Sat

• Try www.magesticdresses.com and talk to Teri. She's done many boys costumes and always has good ideas. (NT) -- ., 17:34:24 08/11/09 Tue
• While there are some big name dressmakers who do boys costumes, it is much cheper to find the material you would like and hire a local seamstress to sew it. Embroidery can get pricey -- Irishmama, 05:41:30 08/12/09 Wed
• Boys' vests -- Maureen, 07:15:46 09/18/09 Fri

• I wish they would combine OC as well! (NT) -- MW Mom, 20:28:54 08/07/09 Fri

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• I'd let him wear what he chooses. I believe it will prob. translate into more confident dancing (NT) -- good for him, 12:23:37 07/29/09 Wed
• i have to agree. if the TC is ok with it let him do what he wants. if he isnt worried about the stereotypes and will comfortable and confident, what is the problem? (NT) -- he might surprise you, 18:03:04 07/29/09 Wed
• After many years with ds who is a world placer be careful because there are some adjudicators that like to see boys look like boys and not feminine. We always go with something neat and not overdone. (NT) -- Good Luck whatever you decide., 19:27:21 07/29/09 Wed
  • A young teen should decide what color or pattern he wants to wear. I would have him talk to the TC and get his/her opinion, but if it is OKed, then I would let him go for it. Personally, I dont think that a judge isn't going to place a great dancer because of the color or pattern of their waistcoat. But thats just me... (NT) -- Boys mom, 21:17:43 07/29/09 Wed
• If you can afford it why not have two of them made up, the fabric likes, and the other the fabric you like. Maybe once he sees it on he will change his mind. At least with two he might be able to alternate and start to like the tamer one. (NT) -- good luck, 02:03:55 07/31/09 Fri
  • My ds has always picked out his shirts/vests. I would let him wear what he likes. It is your son who is the dancer, the one who has to get up and be "on" and confident. If he likes the color/design, he will feel good and dance well. Of course, we also have to have the TC's OK, but I wouldn't sweat it much...small stuff. Just be the cheerleader. You might even grow to like the new look. (NT) -- Irishmama, 11:02:04 07/31/09 Fri
• Thanks everyone. I truly appreciate the feedback and perspective. My ds was delighted to get the "ok". (NT) -- He'll be the one in the pink leopard print with gold lame., 14:37:59 08/02/09 Sun
  • Hey, my son is going with lime green cheetah print. He won't be alone! (NT) -- hope he loves it, 08:51:33 08/04/09 Tue
• chosing his own costume -- maureen, 07:28:59 09/18/09 Fri

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• I dont personally think that there is an "age". I think it is reasonable that as our children's worlds become wider, -- Irishmama, 19:05:23 07/15/09 Wed
• My son decided he was done this last spring - 13 yrs old. Don't think it was the age as much as deciding he didn't want to work as hard as he would have to to compete in pre-lim. (NT) -- Just didn't LOVE it enough to put in the time., 09:16:22 07/16/09 Thu
• My son dropped out begining of middle school (6th grade). Too bad. He was already qualified for Worlds and gave it up. (NT) -- Happy to see the 13 yr. old results at Nans, like to still keep up, 19:12:45 07/16/09 Thu
• My 13 yo is talking about quitting. He recently qualified for champs. PC is co-ed. Champs isn't. He doesn't like dancing alone. I am bummed. (NT) -- MW Mom, 09:49:54 07/17/09 Fri
  • You need to do some of the Canadian feises. My ds hates to dance alone also, the comp is Canada is super-tough, boys and girls are combined, but it is so worth the experience. Also, the Eastern (Mid-America) region seems to have more boys. Hope this helps. (NT) -- Irishmama, 14:45:33 07/17/09 Fri
    • Thank you! Great idea to try other regions. (NT) -- MW Mom, 13:12:04 07/20/09 Mon
  • They're also combined in the wr--every feis we've ever been to combines unless there's 5 or more boys. (NT) -- :>, 07:46:47 07/19/09 Sun
• My son went through this a number of times, but is still dancing at 16 - we talked a lot, and for him, it was often a desire to quit because the work got harder, rather than not liking it generally - (see inside) -- Proud Mom, 11:45:57 07/17/09 Fri
  • 2 ds's, one stopped at 19.... -- Mom O'2, 07:17:38 07/25/09 Sat
• My son just stopped this summer. He is entering middle school (6th grade) and dance didn't fit anymore. He wished there was at least one other boy at our school his age or older. (NT) -- Can't say I blame him but I am soooo bummed!, 17:54:44 07/28/09 Tue
  • It is hard when there is no one close to his age, especially as he gets older. My DS is such good friends with all the girls, he would stick with it anyhow, but more recently we have had more boys, and (NT) -- he is really enjoying having some buddies, 20:25:07 07/28/09 Tue
• Around 6th grade and then again around 9th grade are the toughest times for boys and many drop out. I wish there was more encouragement for the boys. Dancing alone and having very little competition makes all that hard work less rewarding. At least with sports, there is good competition every week. My ds was very discouraged as each of his closest friends dropped out one by one and has decided to follow. -- sad for them, 20:22:38 08/21/09 Fri

• Years ago, after a St P Day show, my boys were asked if they did ballet by someone who worked at the Denver ballet group. She said they could get a scholarship and that we should look into it. But, my kids said "NO WAY". (NT) -- ., 12:38:14 07/16/09 Thu
• My ds was advised to try ballet to help his (terrible) turnout. He watched one boys' ballet class and said no way. But, his 9 yo little brother who is not an ID started and loves it! (NT) -- MW Mom, 09:52:01 07/17/09 Fri
• Thanks. My son started (very) reluctantly, but actually kind of likes it. Sure as heck won't tell anyone about it, though!! (NT) -- Cross training., 19:43:15 07/19/09 Sun
  • Take him to see Billy Elliot!! (NT) -- for encouragement, 20:25:09 08/21/09 Fri
• A funny post...as my dd takes ballet and tap (who does ID)...more -- ID MOM, 20:51:48 07/25/09 Sat
• Both my boys started in ballet. One was taking ballet because he was a junior national level figure skater and my youngest just loves dance. Both did ballet and jazz before falling in love with Irish. (NT) -- Mom of 2 DSs, 22:44:27 07/25/09 Sat
  • I am so sorry my ds didn't take ballet. I always thought that ID and ballet complimented each other. I now believe he would have really been outstanding and would have loved it. Unfortunately, he couldn't handle the stigma at the time. Now regrets it. (NT) -- good luck, 09:49:55 07/31/09 Fri
• ballet -- maureen, 07:23:36 09/18/09 Fri

• By the September board meeting. Must be returned to your TC or mailed to them. Do they engrave it or is it to be returned engraved? (NT) -- No drop off this year, 20:27:07 08/21/09 Fri

• Great idea. Ask TC Michelle Larsen, her contact info is on voy202463 for the dress consignment shop at Nan's. (NT) -- Kerri, 07:15:51 06/21/09 Sun
• Do some people ever bring their son's slightly used vests and shirts to local feisianna to sell, just like you hang up girls dresses to sell? I probably have 10 vests, 9 shirts, several pants either never used, or used a few times. (The beat and worn shirts and pants I throw out or give away) These are nice shirts and vests that open champ has worn to the podium. (NT) -- any ideas?, 09:21:46 07/07/09 Tue
  • Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm a new dance mom and my son is a very slender 12 yr old... we're looking for pants, vests... if anyone has items to sell we're looking :) He's long legged but tiny waisted so its hard to find pants. Vests/shirts 12/14. Appreciate any advice on where to buy too. (NT) -- Thanks!, 17:27:32 07/14/09 Tue
    • Try feispants.com They custom make pants, shirts and vests (NT) -- srmom, 07:43:31 09/15/09 Tue