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Subject: is there really going to be a feis in Hawaii? Would need to start planning now


Author:
wondering???
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Date Posted: 08:06:01 11/21/08 Fri
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Subject: Adult dark forest green stretch velvet dancing dress $35. Link to pictures and more info


Author:
Kim
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Date Posted: 09:26:57 02/28/09 Sat
http://www.dance.net/topic/7999482/1/Dresses-Costumes/Adult-Dress-for-sale.html&replies=0
Subject: Irish Comes out Tops in Dance Comparison


Author:
Fidelma Cronin
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Date Posted: 04:51:01 02/28/09 Sat
I don't normally bother with dance compilation videos but this one was great fun, mainly because (in my opinion) the Irish steps and moves are simply WAY AHEAD of the salsa, jiving etc. There is something classy Irish Dancing that makes it the best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txY_nutenss
Subject: There was a decent amount of talk about it, but did a lot of people sign up for Big Apple Feis?


Author:
interested
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Date Posted: 06:33:09 02/24/09 Tue
I am unable to attend due to a prior committment made months ago, but I'd love to see a great turnout so the feis committee will keep these competitions for next year!
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Subject: YouTube Video "Irish Dance Magic"


Author:
Sharon Long
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Date Posted: 17:33:41 02/06/09 Fri
I found the YouTube Video "Irish Dance Magic" charming in its own way. Certainly the Pop music added a certain liveliness, and what was remarkable was the way the steps seemed perfectly timed to the overlaid music. BUT, and its a big but, surely this is just RiverDance gone mad? In other words, you can call it Dance but not IRISH Dance?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuYCmNmjxgk
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Subject: All-Ireland ceili club results...


Author:
anyone know?
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Date Posted: 14:33:32 02/14/09 Sat
8 hands:

1st McQuaid
2nd O'Connor
3rd Deegan


4 Hands:

1st McQuaid
2nd O'Connor
3rd Deegan
4th McQuaid
5th Deegan


If anyone knows any other details, what dances were done, pictures online anywhere, please let us know!

Besides Deegan, who danced last year and who have been in other overseas ceili comps, I've never heard any of those teams before; are they new?
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Subject: www.deancrouch.co.uk - music downloads, cd's and ringtones


Author:
www.deancrouch.co.uk- a nice site to visit
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Date Posted: 11:13:14 02/14/09 Sat
Subject: 2-hand reels


Author:
sc
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Date Posted: 11:15:18 02/11/09 Wed
Hello,
I was wondering if any adult dancers out there have competed in a two hand reel comp at a feis. This is the one dance that I would love to do at a feis and others I dance with have expressed the same. I know they have two hands for younger dancers. I wish more midwest feises would include adult two hands. What do you think?
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Subject: Victoria School Feis: May 1-3, 2009


Author:
ina
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Date Posted: 21:05:04 02/08/09 Sun
I posted a few months ago asking which comps would entice adult dancers to travel for a feis. The syllabus & registration for the Victoria School Feis is up on feisworx now. Adult comps include: the 7 dances for the 3 levels (beginner, novice & prizewinner.) Trophies include the treble reel and an adult championship special (a first for our region!) Our TC is very supportive of adult dancing and there will be a number of us competing too in solos & figures. We'd love to have you come join us - and hopefully for a pint after!
All the adult comps and figures will be held on Friday night (May 1.) For those with kids, championship level (also having solos comps and championship) are on Saturday. Sunday schedule is beginner-prizewinner solos.
Come visit beautiful Victoria, BC on the west coast of Canada - frequent port on Alaskan cruises. The feis site (Victoria Conference Center Crystal Gardens) is in the heart of downtown Victoria, a block away from the Empress Hotel, Parliament Buildings, BC Museum, etc. There is lots to do for the entire family within walking distance - go whale watching, shop downtown, see an IMAX movie at the museum, discover beautiful gardens, have high tea at the Empress, explore the numerous brewpubs...
Information is on feisworx and also on www.victoriairishdancers.com.
Hope to see you in Victoria! Please ask if you need any info or help with travel ideas.
Subject: Good luck to any teams heading of to the All- Irelands.


Author:
Bremer dancer
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Date Posted: 06:47:53 02/05/09 Thu
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Subject: Announcing the Second California Spring Feis!


Author:
Ellen O’Connor, TCRG, Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 13:49:58 02/03/09 Tue
Sunday & Monday, May 24 & 25, Memorial Day Weekend. The Feis will be held at the same great location, the South San Francisco Conference Center (just minutes away from the San Francisco Airport) www.ssfconf.com . Our tentative schedule is as follows: All Championships, Championship Specials, all Adult Competitions will be held on Sunday, May 24. All First Feis through Prizewinner Competitions (including Specials), and all Figures will be held on Monday, May 25. Registration will be open soon on FeisWorx and a special hotel feis rate will be announced at that time. Competitions with four entries or less will be combined. Marley will be used on all stages. For any questions, please email us at californiaspringfeis@yahoo.com
Subject: Another opportunity to do slow speed?!


Author:
slow-speed dancer
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Date Posted: 07:36:03 01/25/09 Sun
I just saw a post on dance.net and I was really - I mean *really* - surprised. It seems that there was an adult special competition at Winterfeis that was done like a championship for adults with reel or slip-jig and a NON-traditional set dance! Did anyone here go and could tell us about it? I see 5 placers; how many danced?

This, to me, is the PERFECT solution for adults!! I wish every feis had this; I'd feis all year long!!!

PS Love the assortment of dresses; very pretty!
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Subject: HUGE SALE on Irsh Dance shoes, wigs and Accesories 50-90% off!!! From Kerreen O'Connor LLC


Author:
Lillie O'Connor Shobe
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Date Posted: 13:52:27 01/31/09 Sat
Kerreen O’Connor LLC has been a loyal provider of Irish dancing goods for 10 years, we are located in Littleton, Colorado right outside of Denver.

Now we are closing out all of our Irish dancing goods, that means shoes, wigs and all the supplies you need at unbelievably low prices! Wigs start at just .85 cents!

Send an email to lillie@kerreen.com to receive a list of all the items that are left but are going fast! Its first come first served so request your list now.

If you have any questions just let me know and I will be more than happy to help! lilile@kerreen.com or 303-794-6388
Subject: Big Apple Feis


Author:
Confused
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Date Posted: 03:20:25 01/27/09 Tue
The syllabus for the Big Apple Feis is up, and it has great opportunities for adults!

However, I'm a little confused with the Adult Championships - The syllabus lists it like Prelim. Is that how it will be? 3 (or 2 1/2) soft steps & 3 (or 2 1/2) hard. Is the hard shoe fast or slow?
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Subject: Any adults dancing in a Dance Drama at Worlds


Author:
We thought about it but never put one together
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Date Posted: 13:33:02 01/13/09 Tue
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Subject: Going to compete for the first time in 09


Author:
RTIndyAdult
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Date Posted: 15:17:56 01/16/09 Fri
Hi! Im new here. Obviously :) Sorry if I seem a little nervous. I have been looking around for ages for a place that has adult dancers on it with advice and info. Its hard to come by. I am going to start competing starting in May and didn't know if anyone had any advice. My teacher can only help so much, but since my school doesn't really encourage their adults to compete (only 2 others currently do) info is very hard to come by. My best friend has danced as a juvenile for the last 11 yrs but she tells me that the rules aren't very similar. Any help would be great. I guess Im just looking to find a place to fit in, Im 26 and plan to be doing this a while.

K :)
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Subject: 8-hand at NANs


Author:
Kelly
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Date Posted: 21:11:55 01/19/09 Mon
If you're competing an adult 8-hand at NANs, do you do one dance, then recall and do a second dance, or do you just do the one dance and the results are judged on that?
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Subject: training


Author:
And Over
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Date Posted: 09:15:39 01/10/09 Sat
Ladies and Gents in And Overs and Adults too,

Aside from class (2X a week), and working full time, how do you train for Irish dance? Could you all share what ya do? I'm doing 10 min. pilates via dvd at least 3X a week (trying to do it every morning), class 2X a week, practice Sat./Sun. for at least an hour, squeeze a practice in during the week, and am trying to do a little 20min. swim before heading off to work. I'm injury prone so I'm trying to get a bit more athletic/strong. Talk to me friends, how do you get the most bang for your buck outside of practice? Thanks! I love practicing but hate "training" exercise that's not practicing, ...
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Subject: A few questions


Author:
And Over
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Date Posted: 13:11:52 01/03/09 Sat
Hey Friends, I'm joining the ranks of the And Overs this month. I've got my dress, have my hair, .. now I need poodle socks that don't look dirty. No matter how much I bleach 'em, they still look funky. What's the difference between champ length and knee length? What length should I get? Last but not least, any good ideas for wigging. I have the Sinead and have been practicing the swoop, but understand the swoop is no more (liked the swoop). Any links or pics of how to put on wig sans swoop? Thanks all! I'm excited and scared out of my mind, but will enjoy libations to celebrate surviving a day of feisin'. I still need to work on my "head is up but I'm staring at the floor" look.
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Subject: FEIS ORANGE COUNTY


Author:
Becky Cunningham
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Date Posted: 09:15:17 01/08/09 Thu
Registration is now open at Feisworx for the 6th annual Feis Orange County which will be held on February 21-22, 2009.

We are very excited about our new venue this year! The hotel is the Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, California. The hotel’s website is http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/SNACCDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Anaheim-Orange-County-California/index.do. The Doubletree is located at The Block in Orange (www.theblockatorange.com). The Block is an open air shopping mall with lots of great restaurants and shopping, movie theaters, Borders, Off 5th Avenue, Dave & Buster’s, and Lucky Strikes Bowling Alley. Hotel guests also receive complimentary use of the LA Fitness that is located in the parking lot. The hotel is very close to Disneyland, and has a “Disney Desk” in the lobby where you can purchase park tickets. The hotel operates their own dedicated shuttle to and from the parks and Downtown Disney all day and evening. The hotel has recently undergone a major renovation and is very beautiful. They have a lovely pool area, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a Starbucks on the premises.

The preliminary schedule is all championships, all ages; all championship specials; 14&O First Feis, U15 and 15&O Beginner through Prizewinner and special competitions; Catherine O’Connor Memorial Special, music competition, and all adult competitions and adult special will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009. All U7 through U14 First Feis through Prizewinner and all U7 through U14 special competitions; and all Team Competitions will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009.

Our fun Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Special will be held at the end of the day on Saturday and our “Anything Goes” Charity Special will be held on Saturday and Sunday—all proceeds for that special go to “Talk About Curing Autism”. See the syllabus for additional details.

Our website www.fearon-oconnor.com will be updated soon with additional details. The syllabus and all details are listed on www.feisworx.com. You may also register and pay for your entry at Feisworx.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at feisorangecounty@hotmail.com.

Come and enjoy a great weekend in Orange County. You can spend a day dancing and spend a day at Disneyland, California Adventure, Downtown Disney or at The Block. There is a lot to do, not just for dancers, but for the rest of the family! See you there!
Subject: Any new years dance resolutions? Are there any specific things - or even one special dance-related thing - that you are bound and determined to do this year?


Author:
need inspiration
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Date Posted: 07:18:17 01/06/09 Tue
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Subject: Feising wish list


Author:
mw ad
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Date Posted: 04:43:43 01/06/09 Tue
I'm working on my feising wish list and would like to try the Maine Feis for my girls. Do many adults dance?
Subject: Any western dancers doing the Colorado Winterfeis special? Soft and non-trad set dance? Nice comp


Author:
lets get some numbers!
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Date Posted: 20:47:37 01/01/09 Thu
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Subject: www.deancrouch.co.uk would like to thank all the parents, dancers and teachers for their support with Deans website throughout 2008. wishing you all a very healthy, happy and successful 2009.


Author:
www.deancrouch.co.uk
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Date Posted: 12:02:18 01/03/09 Sat
Subject: adults at MAR


Author:
adult dancer
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Date Posted: 20:52:44 12/11/08 Thu
I have a complaint. I hate the fact that they keep our results until last when the ballroom is almost empty. I sat talking with another dancer who I see every year at MAR's and enjoy competing against him. Having people like him in ID makes it so much fun(Mr Party Punch man:)

They should announce us first to show the kids that you can still compete when you are older and just how much fun it is. I sat behind some parents of younger dancers a few years ago when they actually announced us first. the first words out of their mouth were "Oh God the adults. Why do they even bother with this ? Its such a waste of time. To which I cleared my throat very loudly as I passed by to collect my 1st place. As I walked by I looked at them and said "We are waste? Really? " (With a big smile on my face)

These young dancers are going to get older. lets see how they feel when they are in our division!
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Subject: Saw this posted on the Eastern region mb:


Author:
fun2C
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Date Posted: 07:51:39 12/22/08 Mon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzzgFb4HO-w

It's from a Cherish the Ladies concert in Nyack, NY with some dancers you know. And remember: they are all adult dancers (and some are more adult than others; go, Donny Golden; lol!)
Subject: Just to be clear.....Is there anyway adults can dance at Worlds? Can we "legally" compete in the "And Over" ceili competition?


Author:
MAR dancer
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Date Posted: 09:06:43 12/03/08 Wed
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Subject: Mid-Atlantic region 2008 O adult ladies 8hand on youtube:


Author:
They are amazing!
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Date Posted: 15:02:30 12/07/08 Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXz8eyUxTCQ
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Subject: All right MAR, you're killing us, how did go, how many, what are the placements, who danced what


Author:
:)
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Date Posted: 09:11:37 11/29/08 Sat
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Subject: Southern Region - the first report


Author:
srdancer
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Date Posted: 09:13:54 12/07/08 Sun
Well, the adult comps are completed and now it's just a matter of who places where. Here's a quick roundup at this point:

Ladies 8:
Two Culkin teams - Cross Reel and Trip to the Cottage. There was no mixed 8 hand this year.

Mixed 4:
Aoibhneas an Rince and Culkin danced Humors. Mulligan danced the reel.

Ladies 4:
13 teams competed -- so great to see so many teams there.
Four sets of Humors: Aoibhneas an Rince, Culkin, Rhythm of Ireland and Nashville Irish Step Dancers.
Everyone else did Reel, including Drake, Scott-Ellis, Hogan, O'Neill -James, Shandon (who danced it with overs throughout), Mulligan and three teams from Culkin.
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Subject: In-stock items and gift certificates still available from I Heart That! Dance!


Author:
Ally and Nic
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Date Posted: 16:37:13 12/09/08 Tue
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While we are currently completely booked for custom orders for Christmas, we've got a number of in-stock items available to ship immediately -- pictures of all available items are in our online gallery:

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Price list (in Canadian dollars) and shipping information in first reply. Also we do have gift certificates in any denomination! Just email us :)

You can also visit our main website here for examples of our custom products:

http://www.iheartthatdance.com

Thank you for looking!
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Subject: Any adult teams competing in Southern Region Oireachtas?


Author:
Looking to see who will be there this year...
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Date Posted: 09:54:46 10/28/08 Tue
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Subject: Good luck to all the adults dancing at this weekend Southern Oireachtas! Have a great time!


Author:
MAR friend
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Date Posted: 11:45:18 12/02/08 Tue
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Subject: Good luck to all teams dancing at Oireachtas this Thanksgiving weekend! Have a great time!


Author:
Bremer Ladies
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Date Posted: 08:09:02 11/24/08 Mon
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Subject: WRO Adult Teams


Author:
An Daire dancer
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Date Posted: 06:02:50 11/25/08 Tue
Western Region Oireachtas Results

Congrats to the teams who competed in the Western Region Oireachtas. Results:

Oireachtas, Ceili Dance, Ladies
1 Bracken School
2 Maguire Academy of Irish Dance

Oireachtas, Ceili Dance, Mixed
1 Cleary Irish Dance
2 An Daire Academy
3 Maguire Academy of Irish Dance

What a wonderful experience. All the adult dancers were so gracious and friendly. Can't wait to see you all next time!!!!!!
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Subject: Hey, anyone from the UK reading this?


Author:
Tell us how it goes!
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Date Posted: 10:56:46 10/13/08 Mon
Especially, maybe, anyone from the Deegan school? I ask because I remember you guys have competed in the Great Britains comp; isn't that the one that has an adult ceili championship? And didn't you guys win it last year?

Just wondering as I think it's this week, and if you are going again, best of luck!
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Subject: New England Region Adult results


Author:
:))))
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Date Posted: 17:33:18 11/23/08 Sun
8-hands
1st - Bremer- Trip to the Cottage
2nd - Clifden - High Cauled Cap
3rd - Harney - High Cauled Cap

4-hand reels
1st - Harney
2nd - Clifden
3rd - Bremer
Golden Harp sent a mixed team as well.
3 - 8 hands danced but I can't remember if 5 or 6 4-hands competed.

Anyway, congrats to all of you on a job well done. Disappointed I couldn't stay for awards.

I'm sure someone will post the missing information or correct anything that I might have gotten incorrect.

Go adults!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck to all the MAR dancers next weekend
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Subject: Can Adult dancers participate in a Dance Drama??


Author:
curious
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Date Posted: 06:21:24 09/19/08 Fri
I'm talking dancers who compete in "adults", not and-over dancers who also happen to be adults. At WRO a few years back, I know adults who danced with kids in a Dance Drama. I got all excited that I might be eligible to participate in a Dance Drama -- but my TC said that wasn't allowed by the rules. I'm not wanting to bust anyone -- I just want authority to say it is okay.
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