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• gotta love it... however 'dance appropriate undergarments ' should be worn. Would also recommend practicing in a kilt a lot as the feel is very very different from wearing pants. I have a friend who is a scottish dancer...loves his kilt!.. -- Lee in Darwin, 01:19:38 04/01/08 Tue
  • Lee I think we may have seen your daughter at worlds. My son said that there were a few girls waving and cheering for him and he didn't know them. On the first day the girls were sitting in one of the balcony's to the right ofthe stage. Could that have been them? (NT) -- Tallagirl, 08:01:13 04/01/08 Tue
    • Indeed it was ! They were hoping that he heard them..lol. ..noisy Aussies in the balcony - what will the world come to..lol -- Lee in Darwin, 06:55:17 04/08/08 Tue
      • Well he did hear them and he was thrilled. He kept coming over to me - I was on .... -- Tallagirl, 04:49:50 04/09/08 Wed
        • cheap tickets for one way travel works five or so stops as long as you still keep going the same direction ... -- Lee in Darwin, 08:08:04 04/09/08 Wed
• No kilts, please. I'll never keep my boy dancing with that. (NT) -- don't like them, 09:55:22 05/03/08 Sat

• It was a quick spontaneous change. Let's have some fun, how's about a contest for the new name? (NT) -- mod, 06:50:56 04/24/08 Thu
• Why did it change? Is there a new moderator? I like both names by the way. (NT) -- thanks, 08:04:30 04/24/08 Thu
  • I think there was a discussion in an earlier thread a few below and it was suggested that there be a name change. (NT) -- I like both also and I love this calm board, 08:52:33 04/24/08 Thu

• Yay! Good for them! They're pricing is realistic. Good news for those who don't have resources to look good! (NT) -- Beth, 16:01:12 04/19/08 Sat
• Didn't see anything on the web site.... (NT) -- hmmmm, 13:51:02 04/23/08 Wed
  • Maybe they changed their mind. (NT) -- seems like a lot for simple things we can already get, 15:33:33 04/23/08 Wed
    • Perhaps you are right because there was something there last week and now it's gone. (NT) -- I wonder, 03:39:06 04/24/08 Thu

• Thanks! Looking forward to it. (NT) -- reminders are great at my age, 11:31:22 04/22/08 Tue
• It was fantastic. It's on Youtube btw (NT) -- ??, 19:26:01 04/23/08 Wed

• Physical therapist, as turn out should come from legs and not just feet. (NT) -- Stretches and muscle work would help., 04:31:11 04/03/08 Thu
• Try a ballet class instead. Best help for dancers needing improvement in form/foot placement;/turnout.. Helped my son anyway. (NT) -- Owen's mom, 05:26:02 04/03/08 Thu
  • I don't know. ballet asks you to rotate out from hip. IDers need to use quads to affect a nice turn out. (NT) -- I do ballet/pilates and it doesn't corelate for me (core work is great though)., 05:18:59 04/04/08 Fri
• Ideally, try to find a physical therapist who has either a dance background or has worked with dancers. Where are you located? Someone may be able to recommend one to you. (NT) -- No name, 15:24:17 04/07/08 Mon
• If you don't turn out from the hip, you leave yourself open to significant injury or later problems - Irish is more crossed, but the turnout still needs to come from the hip - find a good pilates instructor or physical therapist (see inside) -- Really! Do it right and avoid injuries., 18:34:29 04/13/08 Sun
• OP here. I have made an appointment in the first instance for a Physical Therapist - this week in fact. As it happens my son has quite a pronounced turn in on his right foot and I thought he would grow out of it but hasn't so although it will help his dancing my first priority is his walking. (NT) -- will keep you informed of progress, 18:21:50 04/15/08 Tue
• Good for you having it looked into. A PT should be helpful. We had a couple of girls with similar issues and advanced pilates through our pilates instructor has really helped. Is is something your family doctor has discussed or raised? You may want to also discuss with them as well. (NT) -- May also need orthotics, etc. to help remedy, 05:29:37 04/21/08 Mon

• DS dances in ECR which is combined boys and girls, and loves it. The rules changed when he was in novice, since then there has been no stopping him! It's thrilling to beat the yucky girls (he's U10) LOL. But I'm sure that will change and then he'll want to impress all the cute girls : ) (NT) -- Much better than beating one other boy, or taking the first as the only dancer., 05:21:19 04/17/08 Thu
• My ds absolutely enjoys it. He always feels like he dances alittle sharper when there are a lot of other dancers in his group. Girls, boys, it really doesn't make any difference to him. We have met some really nice families in Canada. (NT) -- Irishmama, 05:38:47 04/17/08 Thu
• My ds dances with 40 girls at a time and he's usually the only boy. He has never complained about the numbers but I'm sure it's a little frustrating.He has developed a great frienship with most of them and is always treated with respect. (NT) -- he'll never have a problem getting a date!, 05:53:38 04/17/08 Thu
• DS has been dancing with the girls now going into his 3rd year since the ECR made the change & I find he dances harder when he's with the girls than if we travel to the mid-west and he's in the small group of boys. I have to say that competing with the girls got him ready for the O's (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:13:06 04/17/08 Thu
• Our region doesn't combine the boys and girls in open champs even when they are the only one and it's really discouraging and not fun for my boys. When they did combine occassionally a few years back, the girl's parents were always complaining, even right to my face saying the judges favor the boys. (Which I have not found to be true!) My boys aren't very motivated at a competiton with no boys... -- wish they would, 20:53:56 04/17/08 Thu
• My guys love dancing with the girls. They are not only excited about having a bigger competition, but glad too have time between rounds and others to hang out with. (NT) -- with it were more common, 05:13:40 04/21/08 Mon

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• DS is OPW and has to dance alone most of the time !!! (NT) -- Waiting it out !!, 19:13:06 04/17/08 Thu
  • Slow to move out because..? I am not sure I understand your post. Slow because he has not competition? Slow because the teachers allow the boys to stay in PW even though they have qualified to move up? (NT) -- ???, 20:04:41 04/17/08 Thu
  • If he's qualified to move out, why not move him? Our school requires the full year in prelim, but not in any other level. As a mom of 2 open champ boys, I would recommend getting him out and getting him experience in prelim where he will have lots of competition and will be doing 3 steps like he will at the O. (NT) -- jmo!, 20:47:59 04/17/08 Thu
• lots of reasons not to move too quickly -- esp if young, 06:11:55 04/18/08 Fri
  • My OPW ds has has three steps for almost three years now & working on his 2nd contemporary set soon - tc wants him ready (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 06:53:36 04/18/08 Fri
• If you are talking about not moving up after meeting the requirements for prelim, I would try not to let that parent's comments bother you and follow what your TC advises. Many of the (more)... -- Follow tc suggestion., 07:39:12 04/18/08 Fri
  • struggle -- OP, 09:35:54 04/18/08 Fri
    • You need to be frank with his teacher and ask when he is ready to move. Share your concerns about wanting him to be ready if he moves. But, just waiting till there is enough competition could have you here for years when he should progress and has attained the level his teacher desires. (NT) -- guy dancer, 09:43:57 04/18/08 Fri
    • There is very little difference between PW and the average prelim dancer. I'm sure he would be fine. If he loves to dance, then he would probably rather be doing it with a bunch of kids rather than alone, right? So why not let him dance prelim where he will make friends and always have friends to wait with and dance with rather than worry about if he's good enough? Let it be about making friends rather than the result! Some schools skip PW completely. As a mom of 2 boys, they were SO bored in PW and needed to move to stay happy. (NT) -- Don't worry!, 17:31:06 04/20/08 Sun
• That parent has an agenda for HER son. Don't let her agenda affect YOUR son. Ask a few questions of your teacher but do what you think is best for your son. (NT) -- have fun!, 10:48:10 04/18/08 Fri
  • I think that the TC and the young man should have a talk. If he has taken some firsts, but hasn't had enough competition to move up, maybe just putting him into PC is justified. This happened to my ds yrs ago. -- Irishmama, 11:00:26 04/18/08 Fri
    • Interesting reading your post and perspective. My young DS has moved very quickly through several levels the last couple of years and will be competing in his first PC comps end of May in Ohio. It will be very interesting to see how it goes! (NT) -- Looking forward to the new challenge!, 13:54:02 04/18/08 Fri
• I would move that boy earlier instead of later! I've found it's easier for the boys to move up when they're younger - the numbers go up as they get older. (NT) -- wish I had moved my son earlier on, 17:27:03 04/18/08 Fri
  • So true! Prelim is very hard to get out of. (NT) -- I would agree, 05:11:35 04/21/08 Mon

• I wouldn't say that, it's definately a "safe haven" from the others. (NT) -- jmo, 07:05:47 04/14/08 Mon
  • No new posts in 10 days...pretty dead in my opinion. We could change it by trying to get it going again. if not it will go the way of.... (NT) -- Sad, but true, 19:08:08 04/14/08 Mon
• Just in my opinion it was never clear to me exactly the purpose of this board -- midwest, 04:19:08 04/15/08 Tue
  • I think the original purpose was for boys to have a place to come without so much talk of dresses, wigs, etc. Unfortunately, I dont think the boys are as likely to post as young ladies, so moms of boys began trying to keep the board alive. -- Irishmama, 04:29:48 04/15/08 Tue
  • Suggestions for new name? I'm open to it. This board can be whatever you all want it to be. (NT) -- mod, 06:25:09 04/15/08 Tue
• When questions have been asked, it seems like there are several helpful answers within a short time. I know it's not busy, but it seems like quite a few people are visiting regularly. (NT) -- wife of DH, 09:38:29 04/15/08 Tue
  • Personally, I like this board cause it never gets mean. When posters need help with shirts, ties, tailors, etc there are plenty of responses. Perhaps we just need to jump start it again with some boy relative topics?? (NT) -- keep it going, 10:44:06 04/15/08 Tue
• Keep the board going!!!! (NT) -- Silent Dad !!!, 14:47:56 04/15/08 Tue
  • I second that! (NT) -- Silent Dad #2, 18:33:36 04/15/08 Tue
• As a mom of a ds I LOVE this board! I still have to visit the other boards more often because of the weekly feis questions and answers (NT) -- lets face it - girls talk more than boys!, 17:04:02 04/15/08 Tue
• Looks like this board is not dead after all !!!!!! (NT) -- Long live the board !!!!!, 18:12:05 04/15/08 Tue
• I like the board. I like to see what everyone is discussing on here. However, I only read most of the time and not post. (NT) -- guy dancer, 06:09:11 04/16/08 Wed
• Love this board - I see it as a refuge from some of the other Irish Dance boards. (NT) -- 2 boys, 08:26:12 04/16/08 Wed
• I check this one along with the other boards. A few times, I've contributed, but as a mom of ds, I do appreciate all of it! (NT) -- WR mom of ds/dd, 12:14:42 04/16/08 Wed

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• Unforunately not many male dancers on this board (NT) -- almost all moms despite the name, 17:54:43 04/06/08 Sun
  • Yeah the Moms try to keep the board gong cause the guys don't often contribute anything.. but those Moms do have sons who dance. SO its really about a resource for guys who dance. Would love it if more guys would contribute though. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 19:18:03 04/08/08 Tue
    • Agree. And, these moms are some of the nicest people in ID. (NT) -- nice is good, 06:58:38 04/09/08 Wed
    • So do you have any info on adult dancing in chicago? (NT) -- doesn't seem like it, 12:34:19 04/09/08 Wed

• Considering the caliber of the competiton, I am sure he is happy with it. (NT) -- sr mom, 13:53:28 03/26/08 Wed
• a boy or a girl? what region and what age group? (NT) -- good luck to all, 14:26:16 03/26/08 Wed
  • He's in the mid-America region & boys U15 (NT) -- a mom, 05:23:56 03/27/08 Thu
• He was 2nd last year (NT) -- Would be shocked if he was happy!!!, 16:54:48 03/26/08 Wed
  • Considering everyone is working just as hard, 7th is nothing to be upset about. Perhaps he slipped, made a mistake or just did not have a good day...lots of variables. If he is not happy with 7th, there is something wrong. (NT) -- sr mom, 07:40:28 03/27/08 Thu
    • Actually I disagree - you have to be very competitive to reach this level. When you do not reach your goal - you are bound to be unhappy. (NT) -- ., 10:04:41 03/27/08 Thu
    • Agree with you. My ds also disappointed with result although many would be happy with it. Although a medal, (NT) -- Low for him., 19:09:32 04/02/08 Wed
      • Meant to go below post above. I agree with the disagreeing one! (NT) -- nothing wrong with him, 19:11:12 04/02/08 Wed
• MF is boys U12 this year. (NT) -- mw mom, 07:28:31 03/27/08 Thu
  • Tough competition -- Irishmama, 14:58:29 03/27/08 Thu
    • Irishmama's son dance well also, even though no recall. Congrats to you B, you are a real champion! You'll get em in Philly next year. (NT) -- MW, 15:01:10 03/27/08 Thu
    • I totally agree. The competition was extremely tough and although my son did not recall in the 10-11 group it was an experience to remember. (NT) -- Tallagirl, 17:27:22 03/27/08 Thu
  • MF? (NT) -- could we get this post pulled please, 16:02:42 03/27/08 Thu
    • oops sorry guess MF is a dancers name (NT) -- not what I thought originally, 17:30:27 03/27/08 Thu
      • Heh, heh...getcher mind outta the gutter, Woman!! *chuckle* I'm surprised that I didn't think the same as you, actually! (NT) -- This board is too nice for such things, tho!, 03:02:06 03/29/08 Sat
        • I love this board! The people are what makes a board and everyone here is so wonderful...the way it should be. (NT) -- kudos, 16:57:10 03/29/08 Sat
• Thereis a huge difference between the U11 standard and U12. Alot happend in that year. The World champ U11 last year was 9th. The top three have been winning alot in UK in the past year. (NT) -- No surprise in results here for me, 02:42:24 03/28/08 Fri
  • Do you think it's to do with the exposure and the amount of competitions these kids do that gives them the edge? We are in the SR in the US and to do 10 feisanna a year would be a lot and that would include majors. I saw some of the boys on Sunday in both comps and they really are good and their names are well known even to me in a relatively small region. (NT) -- just wondering, 03:54:52 03/28/08 Fri
    • I think the constant exposure for those living in UK/Ire help with recognition. That said, the Americans have done really really well. Especially in the recalls although sadly, not in many 'top' placements. Aside from Tyler Schwartz, and btw, a big congratulations to him, his teacher and family. Well done to all competing, wherever you come from!! (NT) -- UK mum, 08:10:19 03/28/08 Fri
      • Actually, some of the NA dancers have been amongst the medal winners in each of the boys comps so far. (NT) -- observer, 15:02:29 03/28/08 Fri
        • I think it is very hard for the US kids to be in the very top due to the recognition of the UK/IRE boys by the UK/IRE judges. I'm not saying it's wrong, but just a fact and hard to overcome. (NT) -- 6 yr veteran of overseas comps, 19:14:52 04/02/08 Wed
      • 3rd place in that comp. was also a US dancer and previous AIl-Ireland winner (NT) -- US boys doing quite well, 17:28:25 03/31/08 Mon
        • I just wish that mine was LOL (NT) -- boo hoo, 03:20:58 04/01/08 Tue

• Huge congrats to them and to Mid-American U-18: Michael Holland 2nd, Kieran Coleman 6th, and Rory Ward 13th (NT) -- Great Competition, 16:06:52 04/01/08 Tue
• And don't forget Mid American U15 - Neil O'Grady 11th, Kelcey Steele 17th (NT) -- Great job in a tough group!, 10:25:44 04/02/08 Wed

• Do the boys who win when they are real young usually keep winning through the older ages? (NT) -- Or are the percentages more likely that they will fade off???, 14:58:33 03/29/08 Sat
  • Sorry, meant to be a new post!! (NT) -- op, 14:59:50 03/29/08 Sat

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• I mentioned recognition but really not in a bad way. I just think that the UK/Irish Dancers have so many more feisanna to go to. That goes for the Midwest and MidAtlantic also. They could probably feis once a week. I think it's experience and these dancers are superb. I don't think there is anything untoward. (NT) -- observer, 16:45:12 03/28/08 Fri

• think I will stick with my kilt (NT) -- thanks anyway, 17:07:48 03/25/08 Tue

• Leaving for airport in 3 hours--excited! (NT) -- no name, 12:21:45 03/21/08 Fri
  • hope your flight went well & happy dancing on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday...good luck! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 06:08:33 03/22/08 Sat

• I believe you pick them up day before competition. (NT) -- Open Saturday for pickup, 10:01:44 03/18/08 Tue
• Ok, I heard from one TRCG from MAR who recieved ID for their dancer and that the numbers will be at the desk starting saturday before easter. Wonder what happens if the teacher doesn't receive badges before they leave for worlds..... (NT) -- NE MOM, 15:20:22 03/18/08 Tue
  • At AI's we got our id cards there. There was also a place where you could get one made if you weren't dancing and you were with a dance school - saves on entrance fees. (NT) -- Tallagirl, 16:42:37 03/18/08 Tue
• Our teacher gave us our id badge at class last night - not sure how long she has had them. (NT) -- ., 03:39:46 03/19/08 Wed
  • Got ID last night - ooh all of a sudden it seems close. Oh it is - its Sunday. (NT) -- quivering now for my dancer!, 12:18:17 03/20/08 Thu

• DS just lost a cufflink at a dance out for St Pat's day. Would love a set that wouldn't fall off, (NT) -- or were cheap enough to loose occassionally., 09:33:37 03/16/08 Sun
• try ebay (NT) -- why not, 14:01:24 03/17/08 Mon

• Leaving Good Friday night--first time at Worlds, goal is to recall! (NT) -- dm, 06:09:32 03/06/08 Thu
• Still haven't booked ticket yet. Hopefully leaving on Holy Thursday. Same goal - to recall. (NT) -- Procrastinator, 06:45:50 03/06/08 Thu
• Leaving Weds the 19th, dances Sunday. My hope is that he will get a recall, his goal, much loftier, but he says it is bad luck to put it in print. Main goal is to make memories, have fun! (NT) -- Irishmama, 09:57:20 03/06/08 Thu
  • Has he had a recall previously? (NT) -- ?, 18:30:10 03/06/08 Thu
    • First trip to Worlds for us! Lee, I just may send you my ds info so tht your girls can be in the cheering section. By the way, what day are others dancing?? (NT) -- Irishmama, 20:44:46 03/06/08 Thu
      • If we decide to go it will be Sunday morning for us. (NT) -- ??, 03:14:20 03/07/08 Fri
        • us too. perhaps we have the same comp. (NT) -- still deciding, 19:21:50 03/07/08 Fri
      • My son will dance on Saturday morning - I will be sitting here at my computer! (NT) -- !, 14:02:41 03/07/08 Fri
• Gabriella and Sarah leave here Holy Thursday. If yo uwant htem to be cheering for you send us your details so we can get them to look out for you in the programme! (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 16:29:33 03/06/08 Thu
  • Will. cheer for one and all -- we're Sat -- 3/29 Sr. Men. (NT) -- Yikes, 08:21:10 03/07/08 Fri
• Oooh, this is exciting! Will be cheering for all the boys from down here in Australia! Definitely going to refresh result pages like crazy. :) (NT) -- Ealain, 04:35:57 03/08/08 Sat
  • Hey Ealain, if it wasn't for the few thousand kilometres between us we could refresh results together! (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 08:30:59 03/10/08 Mon
    • Argh, that'd be fantastic! Ah well... you guys aren't coming to Hobart in October are you, since Sarah's going to Worlds? Might catch you in Geelong next year instead? We'll seeee. Oh, btw, must email you - a catch-up is long overdue! (NT) -- Ealain, 04:35:44 03/11/08 Tue
      • all depends on the $$$.. might win lotto and be able to go wherever we want... might rain buckets of gold too, but we keep wishing! (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 07:28:40 03/13/08 Thu

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• wr combines unless there are 5 boys or more, and that's both prelim and open. (NT) -- socal mom, 20:01:23 03/08/08 Sat
• SR combines as well in all levels unless there are at least 5 boys. I believe they sometimes (or maybe just started?) to combine in OC also. As a mom of a DS just moving to prelim, I hope they do combine because from looking at the numbers he won't be dancing against many when and if he moves to OC....will get old fast! (NT) -- OK to combine in my opinion; dd parents may or may not agree., 10:22:05 03/10/08 Mon
  • I am also an SR mom who has a young ds in Open and they do not usually combine. I am having a hard time find competition for my ds to get ready for Nationals. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 11:19:28 03/10/08 Mon
  • My son danced for a number of years in competitions in Texas and surrounding states - all levels were combined, even OC. There would be no point in having the boys compete if this was not the policy. There are simply too few competitors. (NT) -- Now in the Midwest and only see combined groups in Prelims., 15:38:37 03/12/08 Wed
• ECR combines for all level - Beg - OC (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 16:03:28 03/10/08 Mon

• http://www.bargainchildrensclothing.com/10164.html hope you can get the size you need. I have a hard time getting size 8. They don't have children's listed on the main PerryEllis website. (NT) -- good luck, 10:36:21 03/08/08 Sat
  • that bargain site is a good resource, thank you. op. Not sure if I can use the one size they have. Any other advice for the flat front pants? (NT) -- thanks again, bookmarked the page, 14:27:05 03/08/08 Sat
    • Burlington have Liz Claiborne flat fronted pants for boys. They run small though so I would try them. They are about $25 a pair. (NT) -- always looking, 18:44:51 03/08/08 Sat
• try www.heritagehouse.com they have a GREAT selection and sizes from the littlest of toddlers to men. Also ship immediately and in the US will have them in 2-3 days!! Highly reccommend! AWESOME customer service too!! (NT) -- drew's mom, 18:25:29 03/08/08 Sat
  • Ok, I went to the heritagehouse link and it's a gallery for paintings. Can you check the link again please. Thanks. (NT) -- always looking for flat front pants, 16:34:18 03/09/08 Sun
    • http://www.boyssuits.com/boypants.htm (NT) -- Got it. Thanks, 16:54:40 03/09/08 Sun
  • Drew's mom-is that Midwest Region "Drew"? If so, hi from Irishmama, B's mom. Are you getting ready for Belfast? If you would like, I would love to chat with you. (NT) -- Irishmama, 18:54:09 03/09/08 Sun
    • Hi Irishmama & B too! Yes it is mw Drew's mom. We are in fact gearing up for Belfast. It came so quickly! I'm the one that left you the post regarding the delay at last year's Worlds. We were so focused on dancing that we forgot to make sure Drew ate and by the end he was mush. The sets for his age group didnt finish until 7:45 that evening. I would love to chat with you. If you click on the link it should send you to my email! (NT) -- drew's mom, 04:22:45 03/12/08 Wed

• I feel your pain - I can see in large groups not getting any comments but with only a few it's just plain laziness on the AD's part (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 14:46:22 03/05/08 Wed
  • It can be tough for the boys all around. I have begged a couple of feis to PLEASE combine groups, but it seems they all are worried that it wont be fair for all. My ds is happy to dance up, he just wants the opportunity to dance with other boys. No comments in such a small group is too bad,.- (NT) -- Irishmama, 18:57:44 03/05/08 Wed
    • Why do they think it wouldn't be fair to combine boys with girls? In our region we comete against girls at every feis - and they beat my boys all the time! LOL - my kids have some work to do.... (NT) -- : ), 11:48:06 03/06/08 Thu
      • boys -- ds's mom, 14:00:21 03/06/08 Thu
    • here in the ECR they combine all levels & I'm glad they do. I'm kind of sad for ds because -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:26:23 03/06/08 Thu
      • I agree that girls and boys may dance differently, but so do many girls. There are varying styles even within the genders. It is nice if there is enough boys to make it count, but -- Irishmama, 20:52:21 03/06/08 Thu
      • imo - boy points are a myth or I haven't found the right judge yet - LOL! (more...) -- 2 boys, 10:54:49 03/07/08 Fri
        • I agree that the majors are easier in SOME age groups for boys. There are some age groups that are absolutely brutal and some boys would be placing top 5 if there were in an age group one age up or down. (NT) -- ., 08:33:33 03/08/08 Sat
          • Imho, you need compare your boy to the top girl dancer to get a 'reasonable' estimate of how good their boys group might be. For instance, if you boy can place in top 5 girls in the worlds, then he is doing very well indeed. (NT) -- sarah, 08:34:06 03/09/08 Sun

• My ds loves his Rutherord soft shoes & we get them from Ballinvilla -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 08:51:35 03/02/08 Sun
• I get my DS's soft shoes from redheaddancer.com. Quick service! (NT) -- WR mom of dd/ds, 15:19:33 03/02/08 Sun
  • I second that, but I buy my ds' from Celtic Curls. He has narrow feet and the Fay's fall off his ankle. Karen is wonderful with customer service. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 17:41:44 03/03/08 Mon
• I have Rutherford lights and they're lovely to dance in. They're just a jazz shoe with a heel on them, but I like them more than the ones that are actual hardshoes minus the tips. (NT) -- Ealain, 03:45:49 03/03/08 Mon
• DS buys regular men's dance shoes and has the heels added, last time by Fay's. He finds these to be comfortable. (NT) -- Owen's mom, 08:26:25 03/03/08 Mon
  • We have purchased shoes separate and had heels added also - good option if you want to be certain of the fit first - (NT) -- cost effective also, 10:47:56 03/07/08 Fri

• Well the good thing for the boys is that it seems the girls are going first so that should put thing ways behind almost immediately since there are so many girls in the comps. (NT) -- We dance at 10 supposedly, 03:40:12 02/28/08 Thu
• We are first thing on Saturday - haven't told him yet !!!! (NT) -- ., 04:19:37 02/28/08 Thu
• what age group is your son in than Irishmama? (NT) -- Tallagirl, 06:43:32 02/28/08 Thu
  • He is in 11-12. They dance at 1:15 on Sunday!!!! Yikes, that seems sooo soon! (NT) -- Irishmama, 10:32:44 02/28/08 Thu
• Yeah! Good for B! My ds is so NOT a morning person either -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 16:41:09 02/28/08 Thu
• Good luck Brandon (NT) -- midwest, 15:42:53 02/29/08 Fri
• Good luck all of you! I am green with envy htat I cna't come but, my dd is going to WATCH you all .. so if you want her to cheer for you, you better give me your comp details before she leaves Australia! -- Lee in Darwin, 04:05:19 03/02/08 Sun
  • When does she leave Lee? (NT) -- Tallagirl, 17:43:09 03/03/08 Mon
• DS is very much a no-dancing-in-the-morning kid. This year he starts at 11 for solos and afternoons for ceili. Much better than the 8am start last year, in the first group, barely conscious! (NT) -- GT, 14:52:57 03/02/08 Sun
• IrishMama, ds danced in that group last year at Worlds and the only problem was that the boys were ready to dance but they were running over 3 hrs behind! Ds first round didnt start until after 4pm, so make sure B remembers to eat and drink water !! (NT) -- midwest mom, 07:28:04 03/03/08 Mon
  • 3 hours seems a bit much-Yikes!!! We will do our best to keep him hydratd, but he will be too nervous to eat much I am certain. I will have to beg him to get just a wee bit of food in! (NT) -- Irishmama, 18:59:36 03/05/08 Wed

• Have a look at some of the beautiful castles around Armagh and Antrim. www.discovernorthenireland.org is a good place to go. (NT) -- have fun, 17:41:40 03/03/08 Mon

• We will be there! Very excited for this one. Large comp with some very good dancers. I like this feis a lot! (NT) -- Irishmama, 11:44:19 02/16/08 Sat
• Where is this feis? I have never heard of it. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 07:48:36 02/17/08 Sun
• Mississauga, Ontario - great feis - first one for months in this region - competition level is very high - OC - boys and girls combined. (NT) -- Great feis., 08:55:10 02/17/08 Sun
• We're going! I think the kidlets are looking forward to spending a night in a hotel more than anything! Praying the weather holds! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:51:01 02/20/08 Wed
• Congratulations -- ., 13:14:43 03/02/08 Sun

• I believe I read that Owen (over 21 All Ireland Champ - his mom posts here) started when he was 12 so don't give up. (NT) -- good luck, 17:40:18 02/28/08 Thu
  • Exactly! Go for it -- you will have so much fun, be surrounded by charming ladies and terrific young men. (NT) -- The dancing is worth the sacrifices with or without the trophies - Owen's mom here., 10:25:25 03/01/08 Sat
• I was 15 when I started, and my feet and legs were quite uncoordinated and slow back then; however the past two years have allowed them to become a little more quick and nimble, thanks to dancing. (NT) -- Ealain, 22:37:58 02/28/08 Thu
• at least the head will 'get it', then it can trickle down to the feet. Methinks that sometimes we 'over analyse it' as we get older instead of just doing it. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 00:44:51 02/29/08 Fri

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• You have to fin the material !! (NT) -- And have someone make the shirt !!, 16:24:15 02/24/08 Sun
  • Go to a fabric store & have fun & bring your DS or you'll get the I'm NOT wearing that! LOL -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 16:49:11 02/24/08 Sun
• after you get - I am not wearing that, point out that neither is anyone else. Which is why they will stand out...lol (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 05:12:56 02/25/08 Mon
• We got our vests at www.tomsawyerwaistcoats.com. If you want to see a picture, go to .... -- 2 boys, 12:14:12 02/26/08 Tue

• Yes, they do matter once they get to PC/OC (more) -- 7kids4us, 11:31:03 02/18/08 Mon
• Have just returned from AI's and no I did not see any perferred pants. My son has the flat fronted ones but I think he was one of a few. Everyone else has front pleated pants. It's the shirt and vest that catches the eye. (NT) -- time to get sewing, 11:41:29 02/19/08 Tue
  • Wow, thats interesting. At our Oireachtas this year, I hardly saw any pleated pants. Only on the really young boys. Lots of variation in vests and shirts though (NT) -- Irishmama, 19:09:47 02/19/08 Tue
• Our TC has never said anything about type of pants, just vest, shirt & tie, -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:49:23 02/20/08 Wed
  • Our T.C. pretty much strongly suggested we get my P.C. dancer a pair of non-pleated pants w/some stretch. (NT) -- The pleated tend to look too baggy for older boys., 13:53:36 02/22/08 Fri
    • Okay after today he NEEDS new pants! He grew since -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 18:47:46 02/23/08 Sat
      • Le Chateau should be good. I know there is one in Ottawa. (NT) -- --, 20:04:42 02/23/08 Sat
        • We have one at our mall, I'll drag him next weekend...so not fun -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 16:50:58 02/24/08 Sun
  • Below, there is a thread on women's pants from Banana Republic. (NT) -- Don't tell him they're girls'!!, 03:16:38 02/24/08 Sun
• Thank you for the replies. We're still pretty new, but he's moving along quickly. (NT) -- Thanks!, 03:17:47 02/24/08 Sun
• Pants -- Midwest Mom, 09:46:04 02/24/08 Sun
  • I am making pants for dancers. Email me for more info and pics. They are flat fronted black pants with stretch. -- 7kids4us, 09:52:50 02/25/08 Mon

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