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Guys Irish Dance Too!
GUYS IRISH DANCE TOO!
WELCOME! This board is dedicated to all the boys, men and their parents who wish to share thier ideas, thoughts, questions, etc. about Irish Dance. Enjoy and be nice. Thanks for visiting!

  • Moving to OC -- just curious, 15:26:48 08/30/07 Thu [23]
    Hope you guys can help me with this one. My son has been in Prelim for almost a year and is doing pretty well. He usually ends up placing around the top five. He hasn't gotten a first yet, however, and his TCRG wants to just place him in OC. The TCRG says that the boys don't always get their 2 wins - it's at the teacher's discretion whether they should move. Have all you Open boys out there won both of your Prelim firsts or were you just moved at the appropriate time? Thanks for your advice!

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  • Nice double page of Ronan McCutcheon - Octobers Man of the Month in the Irish Dance Magazine. Didn't realise he had won so many major titles. -- Ronan fan., 03:22:53 09/14/07 Fri [3]
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  • 2008 NAIDC - hotel bookings -- Tallagirl, 22:03:49 09/01/07 Sat [6]
    I know that most people are not over this years NAN's yet, but on the main board there is a link to the NAIDC website which says that the Gaylord will be open for bookings from Octobe 17th. Mark your calendars. http://www.irishdancecanada.com/NAN_07/NAN07_Menu.htm

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  • BROESLER'S FEIS: ANYONE WHO STILL HAS THE PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR HIS/HER AGE GROUP FROM 2006's FEIS NEEDS TO CONTACT ME ASAP. SEVERAL TROPHIES HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED AND OUR FEIS IS ONLY 2 1/2 WEEKS AWAY. PLEASE HELP THE COMMITTEE OUT AND CONTACT ME ASAP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! HOLLY D. 203-938-3269 or email @ Supermom287@aol.com -- Holly D., 07:54:24 10/03/07 Wed [1]
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  • WR Oireachtas -- john, 19:04:11 10/01/07 Mon [2]
    Anyone have any idea how many boys there might be in boys under 14 at the oireachtas someone said maybe only two or three I am in pwinner so it might not be a hard competition to win.

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  • Sunny, also looking for pants no pleats some stretch no pockets -- mom 16 year old, 09:18:15 09/29/07 Sat [5]
    will take below advice also, also checking into getting them made.

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  • www.deancrouch.co.uk - a step by step instruction guide onhow to download has been added to this site. If you are nervous about downloading click on the 'faq' icon - frequenlty asked questions - or click the instructions on download page. Very easy to follow. -- www.deancrouch.co.uk, 04:09:25 09/27/07 Thu [1]
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  • Opinions please...my ds has been "bulking up" and lifting weights regularly, he really enjoys this so presumably will continue to do so. He's become quite muscular through the neck and shoulders and says he'll stop wearing a vest as this makes him look bulkier. I love vests, but I guess it's his call. What do your.... -- ...trained eyes think?, 05:06:28 09/14/07 Fri [6]
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  • TC wants ds's knot in his tie to be wider -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 17:52:55 09/09/07 Sun [12]
    Anyone out there using this kind of knot & can give me directions on how to tie the darn thing?? He just started wearing a new shirt and tie and the colours are great on him. Please don't tell me I have to buy a special kind of tie to get the "wide knot" look!

    Thanks in advance - Windsor Knots are all I know how to tie!

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  • My son is going off to middle school in 2 weeks -- mom of dancer, 08:36:14 08/07/07 Tue [19]
    All of a sudden he is nervous about being "that boy that dances". Anyone had any experiences (pos or neg) they want to share? We live in the states. I wonder how things are diff in US vs Europe, etc.

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  • type of shoe tip for boys -- mom of ds, 11:21:06 09/10/07 Mon [7]
    My son needs new shoes and prefers Rutherfords for their width. We have to order them because they're out of his size and the rep said I don't need a square tip because he doesn't do toe stands, etc. Do all the boys use rounded tips and does it make a difference in their dancing?
    Thanks!

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  • I think you posted this just to yank our chains because you know this is a specific male ID and their families' message board, but anyway (more) -- Momof3ids, 09:25:02 08/31/07 Fri [6]
    My male PC ID, when he was still a novice sometimes would get completely ignored by judges because he was the only boy in a competition with 20 or so girls. One judge in particular who shall remain nameless was so blatant about it, she actually turned her chair to face only the girl. (who was a much worse dancer than my son) And to top it off, he had her as the judge at every dance that particular feis. And in case you are wondering, at all the feises before that year and all the ones after, he was consistently placing in the top 3 in every dance, but with the ignorant judge, got nothing. So I guess it can go either way, can't it? And it has happened at the other levels as well. Judges are human, make mistakes and have their personal preferences. Irish Dance is SUBJECTIVE not OBJECTIVE.

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  • Eurovision Dance contest 2007 in London on Saturday -- Tallagirl, 05:33:29 09/03/07 Mon [5]
    Ireland placed third in the competition with two ID dancers. Their 1st round was a jive and the 2nd round was traditional. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsPFGDLxxJQ

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  • Summer hols almost over for us as soccer started this week and dancing starts today. I am not ready for the back to mayhem - is anybody else like that or are you all looking forward to sending your children out the door again. -- Tallagirl, 04:15:13 08/16/07 Thu [11]
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  • "Right On Time" -- www.niallmulligan.com, 09:02:51 08/26/07 Sun [1]
    "Right On Time" Irish Dance Music by Niall Mulligan (Now NYC Based), is now availble on iTunes, Napster, and Rhapsody as well as many other major outlets. For a full list, as well as options to purchase the physical CD please visit www.niallmulligan.com. We would at this time like to thank all our previous customers worldwide for making all our hard work worthwhile!!
    Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat!!

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  • Any other male adults that are starting to think about next year's competitions? -- curious, 15:00:09 08/21/07 Tue [3]
    It's been and continues to be a very busy year. It's better though to be busy than to be bored way better.

    I only had open time and permission from wife to compete in 3 feisanna this year. I took a couple of weeks off dancing after the last one ( in Ontario ) but I am back practicing.

    Somewhat frustrated with the way events are scored and lack of consistency by judges. In my second event of the year ( Cleveland ) I received score's averaging in the mid 70's to low 80's and some very nice comments. Competing in my last event the score's were much lower and comments about lots of flaws in my dancing.

    I was working pretty hard on all my stuff the whole year and had several good practices at class between the 2nd and 3rd event. Just wish that scoring didn't vary so widely between events and judges so that one had a better baseline to judge improvement ( or not ).

    I don't think there are a lot of adult men that participate out here on this board but best wishes to all of the male competitors. Looks like my next event is probably 9 months away now.

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  • My son wants to wear a satin shirt with a black vest and a white tie. Does anyone think this sounds like a good idea? I think if he wants white, he should go with a white tie and a white vest but I'm not known for my fashion sense. So, I'm taking it to you, my trusted friends. -- What do I tell him?, 00:15:17 08/16/07 Thu [9]
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  • boy Irish dance Die cut Help -- Joseph Flahiff (boy die cut for Scrapbooking), 21:35:01 08/20/07 Mon [1]
    I am working on a die cut for the boys and I need some help with the step. I want to be sure I have his form right. if you are willing to help please drop me an email and I will send you a picture of my prototype.

    thanks
    Peace
    Joseph Flahiff
    www.celticscrapbooking.com

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  • 2007 North American champ interview and dancing video on line -- http://www.thenewstribune.com/, 16:57:15 08/03/07 Fri [14]
    http://www.thenewstribune.com/


    Go Lads!

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  • Ok Boy Can you tell me that when you in year 12 and doing TEE/uni entrence do you feel there is to much pressue " my DD will be doing year 12 in2009 and I am hoping they will just op fr that year to do team as I hate to see dancers under pressure ( not from teachers ) only them selfs Do you think it is a good idea to stand back and just do fun teams with out the worry and added [ressure at this time,,,would really like to hear idesa and expierencec -- thankyou Heather, 10:33:37 07/27/07 Fri [7]
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  • Hey Ealain.. how goes the preparations for States? Gottten over those jitters yet? -- Lee in Darwin, 07:22:12 07/27/07 Fri [8]
    By the way, I wanted to run some guys outfit ideas past you. I like your viewpoint on things. Email me.

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  • http://www.dance.net/topic/6248291/1/Irish-Champs/Your-Irish-dancer-wears-combat-boots.html -- Tallagirl, 18:17:28 07/18/07 Wed [4]
    Copied from another ID board. This is very good. This link takes you to Dance.net and then you follow that link but it's worth it.

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  • Lost boys soft shoes- Silicon Valley, Sunday..... -- brendans mom, 19:33:45 08/02/07 Thu [1]
    Lost boys soft shoes, backstage area, Sunday afternoon. Hotel hasn't got them - did anyone pick them up?
    Thank You!

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  • Do you wear tan soled hardshoes or black soled shoes? -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 12:59:18 07/20/07 Fri [12]
    Just wondering if the black soled shoes are better or stick with the tan soled shoes as they have more support it seems.

    Thanks for any input.

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  • Anyone have a coloring outline of a boy's feis costume (i.e. shirt, vest, trousers)? -- Please email me, I'm a lousy artist, 19:33:45 07/19/07 Thu [9]
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  • Are there any guy dancers out there who would be interested in becoming 'pen pal' types to the only two little guys we have in our school? -- Lee in Darwin, 00:20:45 06/22/07 Fri [12]
    Our two little guys are starting to feel a bit left out. Not to mention how cruel the kids at school can be when the realise that the boys are dancers. There are only 2 irish dance schools in our whole state! There are only 2 boys (8yrs and 9 years) in my school... and 2 guys (16 yrs and 25yrs) in the other school. As we are so geographically challenged we don't go to comps so they never actually get to see other guys dancing. Anyone think they might be able to offer these little fellas a wee bit of support?? By the way, the 8 yr old in my school is the little brother of the 16 yr old in the other school - sibling rivalry.

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  • Help save the Hill of Tara from development! -- Concerned Irish Dancer, 20:00:02 07/27/07 Fri [1]

    Please sign the online petition to save grounds of Tara! Visit: http://www.petitiononline.com/Temair/petition.html . People from any country can sign!


    Here's what the petition says:

    "To: An Taoiseach, The Irish Prime Minister
    I wish to protest the planned M3 motorway through the ancient grounds of Tara. As you are aware, expert archaeologists in Ireland and internationally have pointed out that Tara is not just constituted by the actual hill, but also by the surrounding landscape, which is extraordinarily rich in archaeological monuments. This is precisely the area the planned M3 will cut through, only 1 km from the hill itself.

    You are also no doubt aware that the Tara landscape is recognised as a site of not only Irish, but world importance. In particular, it holds a significant place in European cultural heritage. I therefore believe that the Irish Government has a duty to act as the respectful custodian of Tara, and all other ancient Irish archaeological sites, and to protect them for posterity and for the appreciation of present and future citizens of not just Ireland, but of all the world.

    I ask you to personally intervene in this issue, and to see to it that one of the alternative routes available for the M3 motorway is chosen instead. I ask you to ensure that Tara remains completely undisturbed and that it is treated with the respect due to both a national and international cultural treasure, "

    Thank you for your help!

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  • How does a dancer qualify for Oireachtas? -- Sue, 09:39:01 07/18/07 Wed [4]
    What level does a dancer need to be at to dance at O? I have heard that they need to be Prelim, but I have also heard that it is up to the TC. Just curious!

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  • For you WR guys out there, the AZ State Feis says they WILL split any champ comp with 5 or more boys/men. -- I like this idea, 14:26:48 07/19/07 Thu [4]
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  • Hope everyone has recovered from NANs. If anyone has pics of what the guys were wearing I am sure we would all love to see them. We all spend so much time drooling over the flashy dresses that we never see many of the guys outfits. Sounds like there has been some interesting new combos. -- Lee in Darwin, 05:25:21 07/19/07 Thu [5]
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  • Hi Guys ( amd Mums :o) fed up of the old black vest so I am looking for something eye catching, way out there!!! any one know of off the rack shops or custom made ??? any help appreciated -- Thank you, 22:25:02 07/07/07 Sat [8]
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  • Ties Galore! -- hello, 12:16:27 07/17/07 Tue [1]
    I've never seen so many boys ties - not sure they would work for ID. But, check it out! Type in "tie" in the search.
    http://www.vineyardvines.com/

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