• We surely wish we were going!! (NT) -- Next year!, 14:39:38 02/12/08 Tue
• There were some great boys in 10-11. I don't know some of the other age groups. We couldn't go due to Adj. is Workshop teacher. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 20:10:09 02/12/08 Tue
  • We have same problem with North American Nationals this year. (NT) -- Bummer- we were looking forward to Nashville., 04:38:18 02/13/08 Wed
• My son is dancing in Sr. Men on Sunday -- he's sitting at the airport in Atlanta as I type. (NT) -- Keeping fingers crossed here., 13:29:43 02/13/08 Wed
  • keep us posted please.. (NT) -- gotta support our guys!, 20:27:16 02/13/08 Wed
• Today's (Thurs.) AI Live Commentary had some wonderful "action" photos of some of the boys' competitions. I will show to DS ( a young PC) after school. (for the pointed toes and shirt/vest ideas) (NT) -- WR mom of ds/dd, 09:11:09 02/14/08 Thu
• I am typing this in Ireland have just left killarney. what a fantastic week. I had a 10-11 dancer and it was his first time and although his results said 13th online ours say he came in 12th place which is a fantastic achievement for him. `it was an extraordinary experience and (inside) -- Tallagirl, 12:00:58 02/15/08 Fri
  • My DS wears foundation/bronzer with a bit of shimmer in it. Have seen some wear mascara and blush too, but if we decided to do that (like for AI's) we would do it in private. (NT) -- Don't want any comments from on lookers to ruin his concentration., 06:32:15 02/16/08 Sat
    • I hate to say this, and to each his own, but if my son saw that the boys were putting makeup on, he'd prob. quit on the spot. (NT) -- just a different view, 17:50:11 02/16/08 Sat
      • My son (the Sr. Men group) is squeaky clean and freshly shaven, but that would be a "no" to the makeup for him. -- Owen's mom, 20:41:33 02/16/08 Sat
        • if he has a tan, he isn't going to be glowing white then...makeup generally is so that you don't look like a zombie under stage lights...but makeup for the stage is a whole different ball game than street makeup anyway. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 15:21:51 02/18/08 Mon
        • I can say without a doubt that my son would never want to wear make up for a competition. Luckily he is half Japanese, so the pale Irish part of him is well hidden within his genetic makeup! (NT) -- Irishmama, 19:14:18 02/20/08 Wed
    • DS's face is 'fish belly' white, so he needs some bightening up, but nothing more. (NT) -- Even Will Farrell wears "make up", and he's the coolest!, 07:56:45 02/17/08 Sun
    • After my ds danced his HP at the O's this year his TC said he needed some bronzer because he was so pale (1st time for solos) I didn't think she was serious but maybe she was? -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:57:10 02/20/08 Wed
• I guess we are lucky here .. our boys ( the few we have) understand that if we are dancing under stage lights they will need some 'stage makeup'... it is literally foundation to stop them looking washed out.. minimal colour to cheeks and lips and minimal brown eyeliner so you can see their eyes...no clowns for us. But then again, they are used to it and know that it is only for STAGE LIGHTING. Even TV news presenters have to wear makeup or else they look like GHOSTS...more -- Lee in Darwin, 15:17:45 02/18/08 Mon
  • Points well taken. However, for some boys who are already "bucking the trend" by dancing because they love it, this would be the line in the sand. (NT) -- to each his own, 06:31:23 02/19/08 Tue
    • and every situation presents differently .. different places / events require different approaches. We only use stage makeup on stage under stage lights. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 21:02:06 02/19/08 Tue

• Congrats, Owen's and Owen's mom! it's pretty hard on moms to have to wait for the news! Enjoy the good news, (NT) -- mom who frequently waits at home, 13:01:19 02/17/08 Sun
• Congrats! (NT) -- a wr mom, 13:37:03 02/17/08 Sun
  • I was so happy to hear that Owen came first!!! We are very happy for you and Owen. (NT) -- Irishmama and B, 17:39:17 02/17/08 Sun
    • Thank you all so much! I anticipate seeing B on that podium one of these days. (NT) -- He is a great young man!, 17:52:07 02/17/08 Sun
• Congratulations to Owen & you have every reason to be a proud momma! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 20:43:45 02/20/08 Wed

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• Oh yes! He just has to be patient and keep working. My DS grew 8 inches in less than a year (more like in 6 months!) and went up several shoe sizes. It took time to regroup (see inside) -- Hang in there! Mom and TC, 10:07:01 02/13/08 Wed
• What you described is EXACTLY what my son is going though! It's so frustrating to see him try so hard and not progress. Thanks for your encouragement! (NT) -- mom of ds, 18:13:49 02/13/08 Wed
  • Very common-my ds has a bit of an arm thing going on at the moment. His arms are so long they look, well, monkeylike! This too will pass.. (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:46:27 02/14/08 Thu
• Inside... -- Ealain, 05:32:29 02/14/08 Thu
  • hey there Ealain - how you going? Ds has the same trouble - gangly arms - it makes him look like he has orangutan arms and they flop around everywhere..also makes him "lurch" his upper body. He is slowly getting used to his extra height etc and it is starting to subside. Hang in there Moms - ds will get used to it. -- Lee in Darwin, 16:12:52 02/14/08 Thu
    • Hey Lee! More inside, plus some more tips for everyone on helping out the boys... -- Ealain, 06:28:32 02/16/08 Sat
  • Very good advice Ealain. We are focusing on all the things he is doing well and his TC is assuring him that the arms will begin to cooperate more soon. Luckily, it isn't a really noticable issue, but a new one for him and it is driving him crazy! (NT) -- Irishmama, 20:00:55 02/14/08 Thu
• I think the biggest concern for him is how he's placing . He was doing so well-he's still in prelim-and hoping to get his firsts this year.Starting to get nervous about attending a feis! (NT) -- mom of ds, 04:31:37 02/15/08 Fri
  • I thought that Brandon was in championships already? (NT) -- confused evidently, 17:27:18 02/15/08 Fri
    • There are two of us posting. One mom who has a son in PC and myself, who does have a son in OC. Confusing!!! (NT) -- Irishmama, 20:49:50 02/15/08 Fri
• It helped my ds to watch video of himself at class - he could see what we were saying about posture, etc. even when he didn't realize things had changed - he was doing everything like he always had, and thought it should be fine, except not with all that extra height and leg length (NT) -- helps to be able to see the difference, 21:17:31 02/16/08 Sat

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• I am not sure about BR pants - but if you are anywhere near a LeChateau for Men - take a look - we have been getting pants there for years. (NT) -- ., 04:13:28 01/29/08 Tue
• I don't know his waist size but Macy's have Perry Ellis flat fronted pant's online for about $29.00. You could have them altered. Ben Sherman also do a flat fronted pants but they are more expensive. www.execclothiers.com also have Perry Ellis. (NT) -- Tallagirl, 06:54:46 01/29/08 Tue
• hi, I suggested BR. My son is also a 14/16, although he is short, maybe 5' 2". He is a 2P or 4 petite depending on the style, I buy a few, bring them home, and then bring back what doesn't fit. cc (NT) -- cc, 11:35:00 01/30/08 Wed
  • boys pants -- OP, 14:19:37 01/30/08 Wed
• What level is he dancing? I make pants for prizewinner to open champs that are similar to the ones made in Ireland. Contact me for more info. -- 7kids4us, 08:35:10 01/31/08 Thu
• Buy the boys pants at Banana Republic (NT) -- they are perfect!, 16:42:21 01/31/08 Thu
  • Are you saying buy the BR girls pant for your boy? Any style or type to help me out? (NT) -- mom of tall thin DS, 17:19:48 02/11/08 Mon
    • Banana Republic -- inside -- OP, 06:35:37 02/12/08 Tue
• We've found them at Burlington Coat factory. (NT) -- can't beat the price, 16:49:46 01/31/08 Thu

• Only if they refuse to wear poodle socks!! (NT) -- Fair enough?, 17:28:11 01/30/08 Wed
• Only if their kilt fails the 4" rule! (NT) -- xx, 08:24:47 01/31/08 Thu
• LOL love it! Thank goodness some of us still have a sense of humour. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 14:59:06 01/31/08 Thu
• And if they have to wear tights do they have to be black - I want them to match!! (NT) -- :), 17:17:06 01/31/08 Thu
  • hey amybe argyle ones like the socks that match scottish kilts?? variety of colours.. lol -- Lee in Darwin, 20:33:44 01/31/08 Thu
• I guess they'll have to be plain black "kilts" to go with their long sleaved leotards & buns if their hair is long! LOL -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 08:08:06 02/01/08 Fri
• Can we glue rhinestones to the tights like the girls do with the socks? (NT) -- 2boys, 08:08:08 02/01/08 Fri
  • oh why not .. bling never hurt anyone apparently - unless it comes off and you slip on it..lol (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 19:39:25 02/01/08 Fri
    • lol (NT) -- !, 08:34:50 02/02/08 Sat
    • if you are going ot put rhinestones on though you have to stretch the tights out while putting on the rhinestones otherwise they pop off as soon as you put the tights on legs... -- Lee in Darwin, 15:47:28 02/06/08 Wed
      • Have you done some personal experiments? (NT) -- Thanks for going the extra mile to help others! LOL, 02:57:04 02/07/08 Thu
        • sure did .. we put rhinestones on our tights at the end of 2006 to make them look sparkly for our Christmas Recital ... must also remember to use BIG rhinestones too .. -- Lee in Darwin, 05:41:58 02/07/08 Thu
          • Lee - quick! Get a patent on this idea! It may be a major money making opportunity. The rules says "tights" but nothing about forbidding the bling. You could do differnt colors, sizes, etc to match the dresses. (NT) -- LOL, 19:44:14 02/07/08 Thu
            • lol.. patent that, would cost more than you could ever make...lol. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 02:46:38 02/09/08 Sat

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• It is very refreshing! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 10:01:47 01/27/08 Sun
• ah, I thought it might have run over to the boys also having to wear tights just to make it fair. Ha ha (NT) -- ne mom, 11:06:45 01/27/08 Sun
  • I think someone suggested it for those guys who still wear kilts! (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 22:10:38 01/27/08 Sun
    • Wouldn't that be funny - have the boys wear kilts and black tights at our recital! (NT) -- 2 boys, 08:21:57 01/28/08 Mon
      • yup and I can really see htem agreeing to it too...lol..notice that threads have been removed on most boards now (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 23:26:10 01/28/08 Mon
• Well this time 2 weeks my son will have already danced at AI's I am nervous for him and he is not. We could talk about why that is! (NT) -- a fool such as I, 11:34:13 01/27/08 Sun
  • Ditto me for the worlds and that's a way's away! I don't understand myself with the nerves. (NT) -- any therapists out there?, 18:09:24 01/27/08 Sun
    • Not a therapist but my ds couldn't believe it when I cried when he danced at his 1st Oireachtas this past year. Good luck to the both of you & your nerves at AI & Worlds! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 08:04:56 01/28/08 Mon
      • I cry every time my kids dance - even the ones I didn't give birth to! But then I admit to being a big sook. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 23:27:37 01/28/08 Mon
        • Me too Lee, I am a weepy mess at all majors. But a weird kind of calm comes over me right as my ds gets up to dance. It's strange, kind of surreal. If he does well, I am a soppy mess at awards. I am certain I embarrass him! (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:40:59 01/30/08 Wed
          • we had awars with perpetual trophies at the end of last year... I think we should have been taking video of hte parents rather than the kids reactions - they were priceless!! -- Lee in Darwin, 20:36:55 01/31/08 Thu
• think we all just want our guys to be able to perform their best, and it's out of our control. That's a strange feeling for a parent when all we want to do is protect and see them shine! best of luck to all (NT) -- NE MOM, 19:22:08 01/27/08 Sun
  • definately good luck to them .. I wish we could get more publicity for them too - it might bring more guys back to ID (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 22:11:43 01/27/08 Sun

• I strongly agree-this happens a lot when they run all the boys back to back. I prefer to see the boys dance concurrently with a larger girls group. They get a minute or two to breathe. Its poor planning to do it the way you described. (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:30:11 01/22/08 Tue
• Could agree more. As a mother of a young dancer it's hard to see them run off stage, try to find mom, try to get shoes off and then get the next pair on and then running back up there. (NT) -- Even a five minute break would be nice, 04:30:14 01/22/08 Tue
• Just an aside, these young men have all been dancing at feis 6+ years, most have attended worlds and recalled, they thought the parents were joking when we told them to "get back at stage side now because the stage hand has started the next round", Not even 5min between rounds. Boys were still dripping sweat from first round when starting second round. First Boy on Set was so frazzled he couldn't remember his set!! (NT) -- mom of op, 08:56:35 01/22/08 Tue
• Which feis was this? (NT) -- Mom, 10:27:13 01/22/08 Tue
  • I saw this at Pender Keady Feis past weekend. (NT) -- Not fair to competitors, 04:49:19 01/23/08 Wed
• That's terrible, and unnecessarily stressful on dancers. Just remember they're only a volunteer stage hand and the ad's know you're changing shoes. Next time if you can, shout out loud or ask the person next to you to go tell them it'll be a few minutes. (NT) -- my two pence, 06:47:22 01/24/08 Thu
• Yes, Pender-keady's feis, trying to make up time for a "double Lunch" for judges (needed change one judge, judge who came hadn't eaten yet so they took another lunch!) (NT) -- fsmom, 07:29:34 01/24/08 Thu
  • omg! that's not fun when that happens! (NT) -- and way too often, 18:41:02 01/24/08 Thu
    • Is it just me or do they really say lunch will be 30 minutes that sometimes turns into almost two hours? (NT) -- at any given feis, 21:52:45 01/24/08 Thu
      • nah it's real, I've seen it go very long too. We use that time to either eat or chat with friends. (NT) -- t g for feis friends!, 14:45:01 01/25/08 Fri

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• I signed my ds up for the World Academy Feis thinking that there'd be more boys since there seems to be alot in IL & WI areas but -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 17:18:48 01/14/08 Mon
  • I would have, but it capped out in about 2 days and I missed it. We are on the waitlist. Do you know how many boys are in Open U11? (NT) -- 7kids4us, 17:07:11 01/16/08 Wed
    • OC or OPW? My ds is U15 this year in OPW -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 08:14:49 01/17/08 Thu
      • I need the Open Champ U11. I am waiting to see if we get in. I am hoping for more than 2 (NT) -- 7kids4us, 13:27:58 01/18/08 Fri
        • I don't remember where you're at but the Feis Baile Na Rós in Windsor in August is in the ECR - more -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 22:35:37 01/18/08 Fri
          • We are in the Atlanta GA area. Canada is just too far to travel to. We would love it though. It was really hard getting to Nationals last year. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 13:44:15 01/19/08 Sat
        • My ds is registered for World Academu in OC U11 (NT) -- DS Mom, 20:56:41 01/22/08 Tue
          • We just received the email about the waitlist and we are in for the World Academy. What region are you from? My ds is sooooooo excited to be dancing with 4 other boys. Yeah!!!! (NT) -- 7kids4us, 15:24:15 01/23/08 Wed
            • Hopefully we'll be able to get over to your stage & watch the boys! -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 08:32:17 01/25/08 Fri
• There are two in Open U12-maybe they will combine? (NT) -- Irishmama, 04:43:34 01/17/08 Thu
  • All the entries are not listed on the web site yet. Check back next week. And, I do not think the feis is closed yet so there may be more registering into Feb. (NT) -- xx, 07:51:56 01/17/08 Thu

• My u12 ds has qualified. He is dancing at class three times a week, having Worlds practice for a couple of hours on another day. He is also running sprints and working out twice a week. All this plus some practice at home. Its a lot...but he feels certain that it is worth it. (NT) -- Irishmama, 21:21:31 01/18/08 Fri
• Ten hours per week in class, sometimes practice at home. It may not be enough since I'm still allowing the kid to be a kid on other days. It would help if one tc would do some critiqueing but she doesn't. Doing the best we can with what we have. (NT) -- Babs, 08:08:47 01/19/08 Sat
• U16 ds, and associated family members, will be going to Belfast. He is dancing usually 6-10 hours a week in class. (NT) -- Which amounds to a heck of a lot of driving on crowded Chicago freeways, but c'est la vie. It will be a fun trip., 20:23:23 01/19/08 Sat
• u17 ds 10-13hour id/week+ 3 hour wolds practice. He also dances ballet/tapp/jazz classes and practices at home. does this on own, I don't dance, push just the driver. (NT) -- see how it goes, 20:17:17 01/21/08 Mon
  • What region are you in - that is a lot of class time! (NT) -- !, 10:29:10 01/22/08 Tue
• ne dancer/midatlantic region school. not required, dancer chooses to go to class 2-3 times/wk + other dance. He loves it. (NT) -- inspired, 23:22:54 01/24/08 Thu

• Personally, I don't think it really matters; ultimately, it will make next to no difference what kind of tip you choose, with regards to general boys' choreography. I myself prefer the tip to be squared off, since I have a few split-second toestands in my steps and it feels more secure and safe with the squared tip rather than the rounded one. (NT) -- Ealain, 10:48:51 01/12/08 Sat
• The squared off toes might be easier for resale. (NT) -- Just a suggestion, 16:32:20 01/12/08 Sat
  • On the resale - I have a pair of Rutherfords size 7 (Irish) that are -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 17:22:19 01/14/08 Mon
    • I have found ebay a good place to get rid of shoes. Or there is an Irish shoe need/have board: voy#144101. Good luck! (NT) -- Wr mom/dancer, 20:44:05 01/14/08 Mon
• Do you guys think the boys do better with a smaller foot? My son is 11 and already in a 6.5! (NT) -- How big do those shoes get?, 04:23:30 01/15/08 Tue
  • LOL my ds is 13 and in an 8 Irish now -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 05:37:21 01/15/08 Tue
  • My baby is 10 and only in a 13.5. He has tiny feet and his teacher told him that his small feet are actually a disadvantage for a couple of particular steps he does in his set. Its a heel toe thing. (NT) -- tallagirl, 09:12:03 01/15/08 Tue
    • We just found out my baby who is 10 had his feet grow. He went from a 13.5 to a 1.5. Can't wait to see you next week Tallagirl and the boys are looking forward to seeing C. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 19:41:50 01/15/08 Tue
      • Yep it should be fun. Hopefully C will have a shirt by then. I just ordered one. Great new site I found for shirts, vests and flat fronted pants! Will share once I get back next week. Must grab my sunnies :) (NT) -- Tallagirl, 03:17:37 01/16/08 Wed
        • What's the site? Please share. My ds just sprouted up and nothing fits! (NT) -- No name, 05:36:58 01/16/08 Wed
          • I found this site looking for a particular shirt. I spoke to the lady who runs it and her name is Beth. She is very helpful and has had ID'ers in her shop trying on the flat fronted pants and doing kicks for her. -- Tallagirl, 10:42:04 01/21/08 Mon
            • Boys Shirts -- Beth, 04:48:17 01/22/08 Tue

• Enjoyed seeing the large groups in Novice!!! (NT) -- Hope it keeps up!, 19:11:58 01/21/08 Mon

• Which region are you in? What age group? (NT) -- We need more boys., 08:18:42 01/12/08 Sat
  • I suggest you e mail the feis chairs and suggest that they combine the age groups. If the other competitor doesnt want to do it, then they wont, but often both boys would rather dance up and have a few more competitors. (NT) -- Irishmama, 10:32:21 01/12/08 Sat
• I am having the same problem. My u11 ds is in Opens now and it is hard to find a feis that has more than 1 competitor. He is 1 of only 2 competitors in u11 in the whole Southern region. I also dislike Feisworx, because they don't tell you how many registered until you pay. Why would you pay if you are the only one competing. Love feis' that combine boys and girls. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 13:26:31 01/12/08 Sat
• We are in the midwest. Planning on doing some SR so he can dance with the girls and have bigger groups (NT) -- OP, 14:02:42 01/12/08 Sat
  • How old is your son and what level? (NT) -- 7kids4us, 17:00:21 01/12/08 Sat
    • Not the OP--but similar situation. I often feel that the mothers of the female dancers in my son's school are resentful of the fact that he has low numbers in his comps. But it's not his fault. He would rather have mixed comps all the time. (NT) -- Ann, 17:09:08 01/12/08 Sat
    • He is an U9 Prizewinner (NT) -- OP, 17:11:52 01/12/08 Sat
      • You could try the Southern Region. We always combine boys and girls in all grades up to Opens and then sometimes they combine those also. My son was also U9 and in Prizewinner. He was in Prelim for 9 mos. then made it to Opens. I am trying to fine comps that have more than just him. I really dislike Feisworx, because you can't see how many in each category until you pay. But, who wants to pay and then not go, because there is no one to compete against? (NT) -- 7kids4us, 18:57:11 01/12/08 Sat
        • We will probably do 4 SR feis this year. (NT) -- Then hope we can hit some big boy groups in the Chicago and Milwaukee feis., 21:45:41 01/12/08 Sat
          • Try Colorado, New Mex and Salt Lake City - we have been to all of those and boys are always combined with girls (non-champion). There is the Pikes Peak feis in June if your kids are out of school. It is about 30 mins from downtown Denver, the Reneissance Festival is 15 mis away from the feis, half way between Co Springs and Denver, outlet shopping, the Air Force Academy, etc. There is a feis in July, too, but it is outside and sometimes it is SO HOT! (NT) -- 2boys, 07:48:37 01/14/08 Mon
  • The ECR & Mid-Atlantic combine boys and girls (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 07:23:00 01/13/08 Sun
    • I highly recommend travelling to go to comps in regions that combine. It has been extremely helpful for my ds to go up to Canada. Great competition! Wonderful for pushing to work a bit harder. (NT) -- Irishmama, 08:31:12 01/13/08 Sun
    • Do they combine in Opens also? I am looking for some comp's for my u11 ds who is in Opens that have feis' on Sat. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 18:47:37 01/13/08 Sun
      • Yes, in Opens also! (NT) -- Cacadian feiser, 04:31:14 01/14/08 Mon
      • Yep beginners all the way up to and including OC! So come on up! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 09:22:30 01/14/08 Mon
      • South Florida Feis, April 5 will be combining open champ boys and girls. (NT) -- mom of Under 14 open champ boy, 20:57:15 01/20/08 Sun
• Western US region also combines girls and boys- ds never had an all boys comp until his first Oireachtas at U-15! (NT) -- Arizona mom, 21:20:34 01/13/08 Sun
• Wow, my son can't wait to get to open - 55 in his comp this weekend! (NT) -- guess the grass is always greener!, 05:09:08 01/14/08 Mon
  • WOW 55 Thats a lot !!!! (NT) -- They probably split at 56 !!!!!!!, 15:19:29 01/14/08 Mon
• It's pretty daunting when you're trying to get your 3 wins in our region - especially when you're the only boy (NT) -- trying to get out of prelim..., 15:41:32 01/14/08 Mon
• 55?? Really? What feis is that or is it just a number you are throwing out there? (NT) -- Hard to Believe, 20:04:03 01/15/08 Tue
• Pender-Keady in the New England region - up from 53 last year! We have another the next day with 35! (NT) -- Wish I was kidding!, 04:23:41 01/16/08 Wed
  • Is that combined Boys and Girls? (NT) -- ??, 19:56:02 01/17/08 Thu
• Yup, prelim is always combined in this region. (NT) -- it's going to be a big competition!, 04:17:45 01/18/08 Fri

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• My son knows the slip jigs steps as he is in class when the girls do it and I have asked him to do it at home. It's not pretty. He is like a baby elephant. The slip jig is beautiful and elegant. I don't think boys could do it justice. (NT) -- Tallagirl, 05:52:18 01/06/08 Sun
• If you can do a reel then you can do a slip jig (NT) -- it should be legit for boys and men, 11:40:34 01/06/08 Sun
  • It is a floaty, fairie dance. Please don't make my DS dance like a fairie. (NT) -- Irish dance is very masculine when done right., 13:22:20 01/06/08 Sun
    • Slip jigs aren't 100% floaty. General consensus is that they should be graceful and/or flowing, with powerful jumps and accents; some of the best World Champions execute flowy slip jigs whilst still maintaining power and control in their movements - take Maggie Darlington and Jillian Oury, for example. (NT) -- Ealain, 08:24:43 01/11/08 Fri
• At our school it is a requirement to get to Nov in slip jib before dropping it. I have noticed that a feis where the boys dance alone, it isn't even an option to register for it. Traditionally, it is a girls dance. Hornpipe used to be just a boys dance. (NT) -- CA, 17:55:26 01/06/08 Sun
• Our TC does not allow boys to do the SJ. But, my son does know the SJ from watching the girls. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 18:42:12 01/06/08 Sun
  • My ds helps teach classes and can do a really lovely slip jig. I think he would feel funny doing it on stage, but he does like to show it off occasionally. (NT) -- Irishmama, 18:52:57 01/06/08 Sun
• The slip jig traditionally is ladies only and remains that way in most competitions. (NT) -- Men teach it as TCs but no dance it., 20:55:44 01/06/08 Sun
• when David Moore was doing our workshop last November he made a point of telling the few boys there to LEARN SJ WELL... if they ever decided to do their TCRGs they would be expected to be able to both dance it and teach it. (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 21:19:40 01/06/08 Sun
• In Australia, slip jigs are for female dancers only - as Olive Hurley says in one of her videos (forget which one), it's a feminine thing regarding slip jigs. I know the steps to the Inter/Open slip jig from my school, and I dance it randomly in class every now and then - I do slip jigs at home mainly for increasing stamina, and in slip jigs you tend to need to have much more control over how the movements are executed (i.e. movements flowing into each other, rather than aggressive sharpness in reels). Guys never compete with slip jigs here in Aus. My teacher says I dance it well; I'd sure compete with it if it were an option for guys. :P It gives you more of a challenge, I think. (NT) -- Ealain, 07:22:15 01/11/08 Fri
  • That's so cool, too bad they don't give the option. (NT) -- maybe one day it will change, 08:03:40 01/11/08 Fri
    • Hah, I can only wish it'll change. :P Would be kind of nice, though ... a nice change from consistently having to be aggressive and sharp and everything ... (NT) -- Ealain, 04:30:04 01/12/08 Sat
      • now now Ealain, you are starting a revolution...lol.... hey how did your HSC go? got results yet? (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 21:48:49 01/12/08 Sat
        • HSC results arrived late December; my marks were alright - ranging from 61% to 88% across my subjects, and my UAI was 68.25 ... I kind of regret putting dancing before school, because I could've obtained a 90 if I'd not re-prioritised disastrously. But, at least I get into uni. :) And yes, VIVA LA REVOLUTION. Slip jigs for all! :D (NT) -- Ealain, 03:53:16 01/13/08 Sun
        • Oooh, and P.S. How are Owen and everyone going up in Darwin? Haven't been able to talk to you guys in quite a while ... (NT) -- Ealain, 04:00:47 01/13/08 Sun
          • Owen almost died of exhaustion (along with the rest of us..lol) at our workshop with David Moore, but it was a great experience.. -- Lee in Darwin, 04:44:43 01/13/08 Sun
            • Ahh okay. Sounds like oodles of fun - give my best to everyone! Including Fletcher. :) I'm thinking of maybe coming up to Darwin either this year or next, just for a few days if you guys end up organising a workshop? Will depend on if I can afford it or not ... but it sounds awesome that you're getting offers for more workshop opportunities. About the photo ffrom the State ... is it this one: http://swoose.net/IrishDancing/2007/NSWStateSundayPM/target116.html ? If so, then yes, that's me. :P (NT) -- Ealain, 05:21:20 01/13/08 Sun
              • yep that was the one... Fletcher was adament it HAD to be you... if you want ot come up here, great, we can even find somewhere for you to stay! -- Lee in Darwin, 18:13:51 01/13/08 Sun
                • Ooh, Tiger's definitely a wise investment. Will keep that in mind - thanks for the head's up! I'll see if I can afford a trip to Darwin (still need a job first ... eek ... then moving out, dancing tuition, general thrifty uni spending, etc. lol). Are any of you guys planning to jet it on down to Hobart for this year's Nationals? It's going to be a blast! :D (NT) -- Ealain, 07:43:24 01/16/08 Wed
                  • Are you kidding - North Antarctica! Well it was an idea that was tossed around until Sarah and Gabriella decided to go watch Worlds in Belfast.... -- Lee in Darwin, 18:09:02 01/16/08 Wed
                    • Lol okay, you have a good point. But you should all come to a Nationals some time in the future, it'd be great to meet up with you guys! I heard on the grapevine that they're in Geelong next year, not sure about 2010. :P But I hope Sarah & Gabriella have a blast at Worlds. Whoo, that'd be such an awesome experience, just to watch. (NT) -- Ealain, 05:03:32 01/19/08 Sat
                      • Yeah exactly wht we were thinking. Sarah went ot National in Perth, as Gabriella nad I went toNANs in San Diego in 2006. ... -- Lee in Darwin, 06:47:37 01/19/08 Sat

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• Are you serious? Hope for your sake it's not an outdoor one! (NT) -- let us know how it goes, good luck, 22:28:13 01/16/08 Wed

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• R & TJ & set of choice if recalled -- good luck, 05:33:10 01/15/08 Tue

• My big fat tummy (NT) -- LOL, 17:30:11 12/31/07 Mon
• My first project is dropping 10 more pounds will help dancing and also running (NT) -- how about you?, 16:06:54 01/01/08 Tue
• To not stress alot. Breathe deeply..... (NT) -- Happy New Year!, 17:07:16 01/01/08 Tue
• I'm just going to try and live a more a balanced life. Dancing-wise, I'm going to push myself, practise every day, concentrate on any aspect of dancing I turn my head to, etc. And that damned hornpipe rhythm ... wish it were easier. (NT) -- Ealain, 07:24:50 01/11/08 Fri

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• Could someone please delete this post and topic (NT) -- on every board ... thanks in advance, 16:18:57 01/04/08 Fri
  • why? (NT) -- whats wrong with it, 01:56:53 01/05/08 Sat
    • Because it is just spam on this board (NT) -- imho, 10:28:32 01/05/08 Sat
      • It's not spam, this is a well-known musician wishing others well, what's so wrong with that? I haven't seen it advertised on other boards. (NT) -- notice the spam captcha is automatic on every voy board now, 13:55:57 01/05/08 Sat
        • It was posted on midwest southern eastern etc ... sorry it is spam (NT) -- if you click on picture ... they try to sell you something, 18:39:04 01/05/08 Sat
          • I clicked on it a few times, nothing happened like that at all. It's a legit site for this musician to sell music. (NT) -- Will, 20:20:00 01/05/08 Sat
          • ive seen it on every single irish dancin gboard there is, but (NT) -- what is wron gwith wishing us a happy new year, 01:49:27 01/08/08 Tue
• Happy New Year to you too! (NT) -- Conn, 17:53:23 01/05/08 Sat

• Right back at ya! Merry Christmas to you and yours! (NT) -- wr family, 18:03:22 12/25/07 Tue
• Merry Christmas from ECR mom to a ds & dd (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 19:26:36 12/25/07 Tue
• Thank you and I hope that everyone on here had a safe and wonderful Christmas. Everyone ready for a new year? (NT) -- Tallagirl, 08:25:06 12/26/07 Wed
  • Almost ready, new steps after O are memorized and now just need to be perfected... (NT) -- But soon, first feis of year in three weeks. Very excited!!, 09:33:22 12/26/07 Wed
• who got new shoes for Christmas??? I had them on my list, but alas, I got a new sewing machine and an external hard drive instead... (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 21:05:42 12/26/07 Wed
  • Lucky you! I'd take that over new shoes anyday, lol (NT) -- Merry Christmas :o), 23:16:33 12/29/07 Sat
    • still waiting for the house elf to come clean up my house though.. have it on my list every year and still no-one gets me one...lol (NT) -- Lee in Darwin, 09:06:04 01/03/08 Thu

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• pants -- cc, 11:15:07 12/27/07 Thu
  • Thank you. good idea! (NT) -- OP, 04:55:44 12/28/07 Fri
• Ummm not too many guys will want to be wearing girls pants (NT) -- imho, 10:30:57 12/28/07 Fri
  • Well I had a pair made for my son and they look exactly like my Gap pants (which of course is the same company as Banana Republic) (NT) -- try them, 10:49:28 12/28/07 Fri
• found a great place on ebay... -- Lee in Darwin, 17:36:02 12/29/07 Sat
• I have been making feis pants for Prelim and Open boys in the SR. (more) -- 7kids4us, 20:11:16 12/29/07 Sat
  • thanks. Just got back to town. Will e-mail you shortly. (NT) -- momof3ids, 06:00:19 12/31/07 Mon

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• found another one-don't be fooled by the name-some flashy vests can be found here (NT) -- www.cowgirlglitter.com, 21:23:14 12/29/07 Sat

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• Yikes it looks like this has been spammed on every ID board (NT) -- can someone please delete it? Thanks, 17:21:09 12/22/07 Sat
  • Nice show of support -- Confused Irish Dancer, 06:27:08 12/23/07 Sun
    • I couldn't agree with you more! (NT) -- show the love, 18:01:11 12/24/07 Mon
• Loved hearing her music! Thanks for sharing this with us! It's great to hear what Irish dancers do besides Irish dancing, like the post on Trent Kowalik starring in Billy Elliot in London. (NT) -- Thanks!, 21:37:49 12/26/07 Wed