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Subject: NAN's competitor list link inside
Author: from below [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:33:26 06/12/09 Fri http://www.feisworx.com/feis/Naidc2009CompetitorList.pdf
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Well, it looks like O'Rourke will be there with a mixed and ladies team. (NT) -- See names of people I know there!, 13:14:52 06/12/09 Fri Is Culkin going? Looks like they are sending a team or two, but hard to tell if they're adults or not. Also Glencastle looks like they might have a mixed; they usually do? Anyone else? (NT) -- Good luck to all adults!, 14:42:46 06/12/09 Fri We will be there with both of our ladies teams this year. Look forward to seeing our NY and WI friends and meeting the new teams! (NT) -- culkinadults, 07:00:01 06/14/09 Sun Good luck to the Culkin adults and to all teams competing. See you in Orlando. (NT) -- NE adult., 07:15:33 06/15/09 Mon SHHHHH!!! It's a secret -- See you there., 13:45:49 06/13/09 Sat 5 ladies, 3 mixed! (hey, that poster was correct!) -- see you in Fla '10, 16:06:09 06/13/09 Sat Two ladies 8-hands coming from Canada: Scoil Rince Clannad and Victoria School of Irish Dance (NT) -- Katherine, 20:18:22 06/13/09 Sat Welcome, Canadian teams! I like to hear of adult teams, since this is my "sport" & I haven't heard those names before. I'm happy when I see new adult teams...not only did they go thru the trouble of forming a team, committing to practice, but they go the extra mile and compete, that's awesome. (NT) -- Good luck & have FUN!, 06:52:20 06/18/09 Thu Here's to better sportsman/womanship this year! Cheers to all the teams who are competing! -- Best of luck to you ALL!, 06:18:13 06/16/09 Tue Yes, Here's to better sportsmanship! -- disappointed in last years posts, 06:51:43 06/16/09 Tue Why post this? By bringing it up, you're only stirring up the mud. -- leave it be, 06:58:33 06/16/09 Tue First of all, no idea what you're talking about. Second of alll, why bring this up at all? -- not mature at all., 08:12:39 06/16/09 Tue Good Luck to all the Adults -- Lily- O'Leary School of Irish Dance, 17:53:21 07/02/09 Thu

Subject: Adult used dresses for sale? Bigger sizes
Author: km1 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:35:33 06/29/09 Mon In addition to this site (which is great) does anyone have any suggestions for finding adult competition dresses for sale? Are there any dress sites or dressmakers specifically for adult dancers? It doesn't have to be very fancy (I've only been dancing 10 months) but would need to be able to fit a size US16 woman (about 34 inch waist, 39 inch bust). I don't want to spend a fortune but if anyone has suggestions for dressmakers that would be helpful too. I live in the norhteastern US.
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Further question - Re: Adult used dresses for sale? Bigger sizes -- km1, 11:43:30 06/29/09 Mon See inside... -- adult dancer, 12:58:08 06/29/09 Mon Are you going to Nationals? I have a solo dress (US 16) that I am selling. I was thinking of bringing it to Nashville. -- ina, 00:39:45 06/30/09 Tue To show a picture, all you have to do -- give it a try, 06:17:50 06/30/09 Tue Thanks for the info on posting the pictures. Here's the dress & measurements. -- ina, 07:45:14 07/02/09 Thu Just realized that I said the dress was worn twice in one posting & three times in the second. I forgot that I wore it again this week for one number (heavily pinned for the 3rd time) at our school's recital. (NT) -- ina, 07:51:08 07/02/09 Thu All the adults at my school wear the school dress. But at a feis this weekend I saw everything from a leotard/skirt combo to a simple 3-panel. (NT) -- mp, 08:32:52 07/01/09 Wed

Subject: Nations cap Game plan

Author:
Round two
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Date Posted: 05:39:58 07/02/09 Thu

Howdy Fellow Adults! I'm headed to Nations Cap and have a game plan to head to Ri Ra after surviving "And Overs" feis number two to celebrate surviving and enjoy the session over a pint in Bethesda. I was looking for a hotel/B & B that might be within walking distance that you all might recommend. Thanks for any suggestions. Oh- anyone else wanna join me (and hopefully my hubby) for sessioning, celebrating survival, and a pint?

Subject: Need info for dc area adult programs- looking to change schools, thinking about mcgrath and culkin. Without starting anything- what are some pros and cons about each school for adults?
Author: thanks [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:22:56 06/29/09 Mon
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I don't go to either, but at feiseanna, Culkin always has a lot of adults doing figures, and they look really good doing them! (NT) -- .., 16:19:33 06/29/09 Mon I would just email each school. Asking here may not be the best idea. Good luck! (NT) -- adult dancer, 19:29:17 06/29/09 Mon The geography between the two schools is rather significant, unless traffic is not a consideration. -- more, 21:46:38 06/29/09 Mon My thoughts (inside) -- local adult dancer, 05:57:07 06/30/09 Tue As a dancer from another region entirely, this is a good suggestion... -- adlt dncr, 06:23:30 06/30/09 Tue McGrath -- Jenny, 12:41:43 06/30/09 Tue Re: Need info for dc area adult programs- looking to change schools, thinking about mcgrath and culkin. Without starting anything- what are some pros and cons about each school for adults? -- Dancer, 16:23:08 06/30/09 Tue Find out who is teaching. In talking to students at both schools (all very friendly people), I get the impression that none of the adults gets much attention from their TCs. But I could be misunderstanding. (NT) -- VAdancer, 08:35:24 07/01/09 Wed Not sure who you're speaking with.... -- culkinadults, 09:17:06 07/01/09 Wed I think you're wrong about Culkin -- local adult dancer, 10:29:08 07/01/09 Wed As I said, I wasn't sure, so it's good to go to the source. Thanks for giving the OP great, detailed info! (NT) -- VAdancer, 11:17:03 07/01/09 Wed

Subject: Starting Again
Author: Kemara [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:08:19 05/25/09 Mon Hello all! I danced as an adult for a few years in college, but had to give it up when I couldn't afford it. I wasn't in the and Overs, just Adults or Adult Beginner if it was offered. I placed third in all my soft shoe dances at the few feiseanna I attended. Now, 11 years later, I'm in my early 30s and my friends and I are hoping to get an adult class started in a nearby town. I'm really excited, but a little worried too. I'm at least 30-40 pounds heavier than the last time I danced and woefully out of shape. A medical condition means I am unable to strain myself in any way, carry/lift more than 5 pounds or get my head below my heart. I've also been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. How can I get myself ready for classes (hopefully in July or August) so I won't fall gasping onto the floor after the first over-2-3? I think that's the worst... I remember what I used to be able to do, but my body won't obey me now. Any advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated!
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With those kinds of restrictions, you really should run Irish dance past your doctor to make sure you are cleared for that kind of aerobic activity. In any case walking 3 -7 days a week can be a great way to (NT) -- start getting back into shape., 09:49:19 05/25/09 Mon I agree, walking at a brisk pace to strt, but talk to your Dr. -- Adult dancer, 12:34:52 05/25/09 Mon Not a doctor but you do not sound ready to dance to me ( more ) -- good luck, 16:54:16 05/25/09 Mon More Info from OP -- Kemara, 23:04:17 05/25/09 Mon You CAN do this... -- keep us posted!, 07:52:03 05/26/09 Tue Perhaps you need a referral to an eye specialist - someone with more experience with your condition. He may be able to give better advice about what is an is not healthy for you. (NT) -- mp, 21:40:13 05/26/09 Tue Re: More Info from OP -- that helps some, 12:54:21 05/30/09 Sat Re: Starting Again -- tc, 13:14:04 05/26/09 Tue If given the ok by Dr to start you might want to practice doing 3's in place and doing 7's as well to build up cardio stamina without dancing full out. Start by dancing for a minute and then resting and gradually increase your time. (NT) -- my 2 cents, 08:57:06 05/30/09 Sat Dancing with asthma -- km1, 11:24:10 06/29/09 Mon

Subject: Stressed about fractures, ...
Author: The Foot [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:15:02 06/16/09 Tue Hey Folks- posted this on the other board, but knew you guys and gals would know :) Just wondering if any of you get aches where old stress fractures are/were on rainy humid days? I've been on the mend from a stress fracture (6 weeks) and have carefully walked back into class the past two weeks (no pain) and yesterday after dancing with no pain woke up this morning to achiness. Took myself and foot to the pool to swim and water jog. I'm thinking its my getting older old achiness in old fractured parts. Anyone out there experienced this? I've also been taking Calcium and vitamin D along with Turmeric with bromelin to help the cause. I'm hoping to avoid going to the ortho. Thanks!
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I'm just guessing here but I wonder if time is the culprit? The longer you wait, the more it heals? You could have some pain because it's relatively new and you just started back dancing. So it might not continue to give you problems as time goes on. (NT) -- maybe?, 06:44:37 06/18/09 Thu Time helps, yes, but it's actually a really common phenomenon to have an old break feel achy in certain conditions. Some people can predict the weather with old breaks! (NT) -- x, 07:47:27 06/20/09 Sat Re: Stressed about fractures, ... -- NE dancer, 19:53:22 06/26/09 Fri

Subject: 2009 NAIDC Updates

Author:
IDTANA-SR Webmaster
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Date Posted: 10:53:24 06/19/09 Fri

The live coverage site for the 2009 North American Irish Dance Championships is live and is taking registrations for its subscription-based coverage. Go to http://www.nanationals.net/ to register.

And keep an eye on our blog for the latest updates on the competition at http://www.idtana-southernregion.com/naidcblog -- including the stage schedule and layout, which have just been posted.

Adult teams -- you'll get to sleep in! Competitions are slated for 1:45 PM on Sunday. Good luck to you all!

Subject: Catskill Feis (8/1) - Online entries!!
Author: Catskill Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:12:14 06/17/09 Wed www.catskillfeis.com is now accepting PayPal entries and payments.

Subject: Didn't the registration date for nationals pass? OK, then, who's going? Any ladies or mixed teams?
Author: cheering on Adults!! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:41:00 05/05/09 Tue
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Registration date was May 1. May 18 is the late entry date. (NT) -- ., 17:42:54 05/05/09 Tue there are 5 ladies and 3 mixed teams registered (NT) -- ., 10:58:39 05/08/09 Fri Good luck to all the adults dancing, we won't be there this year! (NT) -- dncr, 04:04:21 05/09/09 Sat That's not too bad, considering it's in Nashville again! I figured numbers would be lower, since some of us have been there a couple of times already and it's not the cheapest place for some to get to. So c'mon, everyone, let's gear up for Disney next year! Gotta keep those numbers up and (NT) -- have fun, too!, 08:16:55 05/09/09 Sat How do you know? Is there a list somewhere? My TC doesn't know yet. And if you know how many, do you know who they are? (NT) -- thanks, 08:11:26 05/10/09 Sun We won't be attending this year either. Good luck to all teams and see you in Orlando. (NT) -- NE dancer, 07:05:01 05/11/09 Mon Re: Didn't the registration date for nationals pass? OK, then, who's going? Any ladies or mixed teams? -- dancer, 20:38:57 06/02/09 Tue Competitor List link inside, no comp numbers however -- NE adult, 07:21:59 06/12/09 Fri

Subject: Was looking at schools in NJ...

Author:
Darn! Next year...
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Date Posted: 07:06:27 06/11/09 Thu

Someone had asked about adult classes in NJ and I searched and found that Sexton school does. And then I found out that they just had their feis and not only did they have adult competition, they had slow speeds! For both dances! Did anyone go or know anyone who went and tell us how it was? Did they get a good amount of adult competitors? I can't believe I didn't know about this; I never heard about their slow speed specials...I would have gone if I did!

Subject: Did anyone go to the Lynn feis? Were there any adults? How was it?
Author: Maybe next year... [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:20:38 05/30/09 Sat
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5 adults. Ran pretty much on time. Good Feis (NT) -- Definitely next year, 06:39:16 06/10/09 Wed

Subject: Red Solo for sale
Author: MJ [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:47:22 06/03/09 Wed Beautiful Red Solo with celtic knots, designed by Cheryl Young, is currently for sale. Asking price is $850, price negotiable. Please visit this link for pictures and measurements: http://www.dance.net/topic/8265347/1/Dresses-Costumes/REDUCED-Red-Solo-for-teen.html&replies=1

Subject: My favorite CCE picture:
Author: You go, girl ;-) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:56:30 05/30/09 Sat Click here And the caption is: "...and that's why an extremely clever and intelligent man such as yourself will understand the business genius and fabulous idea of adult ceili at the Worlds!!!" (A not-so-"in" joke; LOL!)
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What does this posting mean? -- say what, 10:55:52 05/30/09 Sat Thank you... but... -- mm, 10:59:02 05/30/09 Sat Doesn't work, needs a password -- dancer, 13:06:35 06/02/09 Tue Password is ccefeis. But it's just a sign that says "Oireachtas is closer than you think". I don't know what the poster is talking about. (NT) -- mp, 08:45:32 06/03/09 Wed

Subject: Air France crash
Author: dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:22:47 06/02/09 Tue My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the 3 Irish Dancers that were killed on the Air France flight off the coast of Rio. They were 3 beautiful girls. So sad :(

Subject: Dress for sale

Author:
Erin
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Date Posted: 12:11:08 05/25/09 Mon

http://www.dance-again.com/X1803.html

Unique satin solo dress made by Janice Young. Perfect for tall, slim, dancer in Novice or Prizewinner. Great stage presence. Original owner, less than 2 years old. Good condition, from a smoke-free home. White, silver & charcoal with mint & dark green leaf design & eye-catching peacock blue underskirt. Comes with mint green soft cape, silver headband & matching peacock blue bloomers. Please email scully_blink@hotmail.com for extra photos or to make an offer.

Subject: Any other adults competing in Cleveland?
Author: curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:40:25 05/21/09 Thu We used to see several of the ladies from Bell competing in Cleveland. There are just 2 of us from my school competing and I am the only one in the overs ( 18 and over at this feis ). It doesn't look like I will be close to the stage where the apparently few adult competitors are going to be dancing at. The girls/lades in 18 and over are mostly 30+ years younger than me but not sure if they will be combining us. Looks like this will probably be my only competition this year. Good luck all!
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Maybe this did not sound quite right ( more ) -- op, 08:32:10 05/23/09 Sat

Subject: Adult dancers in the Western Region, please read this thread on the WR Voy forum (more inside)...
Author: Fed Up But Won't Give Up [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:57:52 05/15/09 Fri thread is at the top, and if you're insulted by the move to stop us from progressing, please voice your objection to your teacher and region officers (see the WR home page). Nice, but firm. This move is ridiculous for advanced-level adults. Link: http://www.voy.com/202463/
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Amazing that these people are focusing so much on quelching dreams (NT) -- why can't they reain on someone else's parade?, 15:37:30 05/15/09 Fri Not from the west region, but someone said that the TC who pushed this through was "PK". Anyone know who that is? (NT) -- would like to know facts, 07:10:46 05/16/09 Sat Patricia Kennelly (NT) -- x, 10:32:43 05/16/09 Sat If it is Patricia, I'm flabbergasted. She's got some of the top dancers in our area (No. Calif). and....(more) -- I Dance AND Finance, 00:21:00 05/17/09 Sun Oh, I'm not from that region, but I've seen those adult dancers before and are amazing! What's going on here? Something's not adding up... All the TC's I know - and know of - who have adults solo or teams know: adults are great students and they pay! They help out. They add to the school. -- Must be something we don't know..., 08:11:54 05/17/09 Sun Some clarification from a TC...The money quote is: "there's nothing to stop us from going on offering specials" -- Thank God for TCs like her!, 08:20:16 05/17/09 Sun Update: I just learned more about the recent Western Region vote. First, it was not a matter of "PK" pushing it through. Another TCRG brought this to a vote...more inside -- WR Dancer, 12:26:49 05/22/09 Fri Re: Update: I just learned more about the recent Western Region vote. First, it was not a matter of "PK" pushing it through. Another TCRG brought this to a vote...more inside -- x, 21:04:19 05/22/09 Fri I've never heard that it was written down anywhere. And if it IS, then what's the wording? "No slow speed" should mean: in regular comps b/c THAT'S what was voted on. Not "in specials", "in trophy dances", in any kind of "extras", but in regular comps that advance you thru the levels. (more) -- Got 2 c the wording, if there is any., 07:11:00 05/23/09 Sat

Subject: California Spring Feis -
Author: Ellen O�Connor, TCRG [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:29:53 05/11/09 Mon We would love to include an ad or well wishes for your dancer in the feis program. An ad form is included under the Feis Info listing at www.feisworx.com The deadline is May 15. We look forward to welcoming you to our second feis!

Subject: Somebody on dance.net posted a really good response to the "they (adults in and-overs) are ruining it for the kids" complaint. http://www.dance.net/topic/8093009/1/Irish-Adult-Dancers/Mommy-Dancers.html&replies=5
Author: check it out! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:54:14 03/29/09 Sun
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I saw that; copied inside... -- non-dder, 06:48:19 03/30/09 Mon Kudos to that mature young lady. MY opinion of the "and overs"...and I am a retired feis mom.... -- mommy, 14:56:27 03/31/09 Tue Gee- I think I'm the dancer she was talking about -- The older and-over, 18:37:17 05/09/09 Sat

Subject: TAKING Catskill Feis entries at Sheahan-Gormley and Cape-Cod
Author: Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:49:49 05/08/09 Fri If you are at the Sheahan-Gormley Feis, or at the Cape-Cod Feis this weekend - stop by the HEAD FOR THE WORLD booth. We are accepting Catskill Mountain Feis entries (www.catskillfeis.com)!!!!!

Subject: California Spring Feis -
Author: Ellen O�Connor, TCRG [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:13:35 05/08/09 Fri The final date to book hotel rooms at the feis rate of $99 has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2009. Both feis hotels have reservation links in the Feis Information area on www.feisworx.com Also, today is the last date to register/pay for the feis without a late fee through FeisWorx. We look forward to having you with us.

Subject: Sheahan-Gormley Feis - another slow speed op!
Author: intersted [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:26:08 04/09/09 Thu Anyone planning on competing at the Sheahan-Gormley feis, I just looked at the syllabus today and saw how many comps there are for adults, including an adult championship and a set solo piece. Any takers?
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I was thinking of going, anyone else? I don't want to be the only adult competing (NT) -- :), 05:22:02 04/17/09 Fri You should be fine; I think they usually get around 5 - 8 dancers (and all these adult levels are kind of new to this feis). Support adult comps, especially slow speed! (NT) -- tell us how it goes!, 06:34:12 04/19/09 Sun Re: Sheahan-Gormley Feis - another slow speed op! -- adult, 07:44:05 04/23/09 Thu Yes, it's allowed; see inside... -- support slow-speeds, 11:05:36 04/23/09 Thu Re: Yes, it's allowed; see inside... -- itk, 10:40:53 05/08/09 Fri

Subject: Worlds Photo Contest Results are up!

Author:
Ally and Nic
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Date Posted: 06:31:29 05/06/09 Wed

Pop by the blog to see the big winners :) The link to the contest winners is right at the top!

http://iheartthatdance.blogspot.com

Next contest launches in a couple of weeks -- it'll be up on the blog or you can sign up for the (very infrequent and non-spammy) newsletter. There's a free shipping offer if you sign up before we send out the May issue on the 15th.

Thanks so much for looking!

Subject: Reminder - California Spring Feis: Sunday & Monday, May 24 & 25 (Memorial Day Weekend).

Author:
Ellen O�Connor, TCRG
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Date Posted: 10:15:45 05/04/09 Mon

May 8 is the last date to register/pay for the CA Spring Feis without incurring a late fee. To register, please visit www.feisworx.com. Also, May 8 is the last date to book rooms at the Holiday Inn (next door to the feis) and the Four Points by Sheraton (across the street from the feis) at the great rate of $99 per night. The Feis will be held at the same great location, the South San Francisco Conference Center (just minutes away from the San Francisco Airport with excellent access to the freeways) www.ssfconf.com. Both Virgin America and Southwest Airlines will be providing service from SFO to Orange County at the time of our feis. (Low-cost carriers JetBlue, Southwest, and Virgin America all provide services into SFO � from Long Beach, LAX, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle� just to name a few.) 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. We have added some exciting new specials this year � a Hornpipe special for Prizewinner/Preliminary/Open Champ levels (All black attire is required for this competition) and a Treble Reel special for Adult dancers and those dancers not entered in the Championship levels. Tony Comerford is providing the trophies for this feis. If you would like to place an ad, there is a form on the feis listing at FeisWorx. If you have any additional questions, please email us at californiaspringfeis at yahoo dot com We look forward to welcoming you! Ellen O�Connor, TCRG

Subject: Saw this on the main mb:
Author: would be GREAT! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:51:30 04/20/09 Mon Under a question of how old was the oldest solo dancer at the Worlds? Waiting for them to have adult ceili at Worlds, just like at All-Irelands, and then you'd see much older ages. Would be great and would include an entire segment of IDers who are currently chomping at the bit, wanting a chance to do ceili at Worlds! -- Include us, please!! I'm n iadult ceili, and would LOVE to dance at the Worlds. Good news though, i asked the organisers of European Champs if they would consider an Adult Ceili comp for next year, they came back straight away and said they could have fitted us in this year! It was to short notice, but fingers crossed we'll get to go next year.Fancy a trip to Spain?? -- Adult Ceili-er, W00t!! Sign me up!! That's just awesome; please keep us posted about this ...maybe at the adult ID board? www.voy.com/217688/ -- another adult ceili dncr
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This would be incredible. Hope it actually happens!! -- It would be so much fun!, 11:45:44 05/01/09 Fri

Subject: Catskill Mountain Feis
Author: Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:50:21 05/01/09 Fri The syllabus for the 2009 Catskill Mountain Feis has been posted at www.catskillfeis.com. Adult solos, figures, and champs.....

Subject: NAIDCs?
Author: headin' to the Opry? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:56:54 03/26/09 Thu Registration for the North American championships is open now I see and the deadline is May 1. So who's headed in this year?
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Are any teams going? -- Sadly staying home this year., 12:17:33 04/29/09 Wed

Subject: New line of wigs that includes one for adults, the Roisin: www.celticcurls.com. I've bought from this vendor before and she's fantastic. Lots of colors to choose from.
Author: Dancin' in California [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:05:34 04/23/09 Thu
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I think I've seen adults wearing this wig before, online, in a picture. Can't remember where/when, but they looked gorgeous! (NT) -- will check them out, 06:05:51 04/26/09 Sun

Subject: I Heart That Dance Worlds Photo Contest, Entry Deadline This Friday!
Author: Ally and Nic [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:26:17 04/20/09 Mon Just a reminder that we'll be accepting entries until Friday April 24th for our 2009 Worlds Photo Contest -- full details and rules can be read on the blog here: http://iheartthatdance.blogspot.com/2009/04/photo-contest.html Thanks so much for taking a look!

Subject: How many adult dancers started with kids competing but still going?
Author: girls doing different sports [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:30:36 04/10/09 Fri My comps this year are perhaps only our local feis ... might possible do another one or two within driving distance. After the girls became so busy with upper levels of school and sports at the schools it is way different with ID. I do not see why I would stop competing totally but financially it does not make much sense to travel/etc. So looks like a small number of competitions each year for me. Good luck all.
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Funny, my story is different, it was when my dd and ds moved on that time/$ was freed up for me to feis. If we had to travel, it was always for them. Now, I;m starting to travel for myself. (NT) -- It's fun, 08:09:01 04/11/09 Sat I started, the kids joined, the kids retired and I'm still dancing. -- WR PW, 12:40:12 04/11/09 Sat That's my story, too! (NT) -- Me, too!, 19:47:18 04/15/09 Wed If you would travel to take your kids, why ever wouldn't you travel just to take yourself? It's less expensive, and you deserve to immerse yourself in your sport just like they get to immerse themselves (NT) -- in theirs!, 16:41:33 04/11/09 Sat I started 50 years ago and i am still competing!!l I love it! (NT) -- adult dancer, 07:16:53 04/12/09 Sun We are like bottles of wine..The older we get the better we get! That is my mindset! I go out and have fun! (NT) -- adult dancer, 15:48:53 04/13/09 Mon Re: How many adult dancers started with kids competing but still going? -- From the OP ..., 12:22:20 04/13/09 Mon

Subject: Your game plan
Author: Walking Wounded [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:36:22 04/08/09 Wed Hello All, Just wondering for folks that work full time and are in the "and overs" that have some old injuries to keep in check, what is your work out routine realistically. I take class twice a week and actually love to practice but need to be in better shape so as not to re-injure various injuries (mostly old stress fractures). I felt a tweak of the latest healed stress fracture practicing hornpipes and about panicked. Much better now, but you know that "is it the weather tweaking the old injury, my need to slim down, or a stress fracture waiting to rehappen?" Anyhow, I'd practice instead of work out in a heartbeat. Working out seems best done in the morning. Used to be I could roll out of the house around 5:00 or 5:30 am and hit the gym or swim, but my energy is sapped. After my work day I'm all about practicing (icing on the cake). Anyhow, I'm ranting but tell me how you all make it work? What work out plan gives you the most bang for your buck? Huge thanks all!
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Have you consulted with a doctor who specializes in sports injuries? They understand that "just rest it" isn't helpful and can hopefully give you good, solid advice. (NT) -- mp, 08:56:25 04/08/09 Wed A couple of things I've found... -- I'm healthier, definitely, 11:56:52 04/08/09 Wed Re: Your game plan -- run run as fast as you can, 16:25:35 04/10/09 Fri Running can be very hard on the joints. I find it hurts my ankles and knees more than dance, so I stick to walking. (NT) -- mp, 19:41:19 04/10/09 Fri It can be, yes, but running is a very safe activity if you start gradually, wear proper shoes and run to your ability - don't rush it till your ready. It's a great strengthener and increaser of endurance. (NT) -- x, 13:48:24 04/12/09 Sun

Subject: Big Apple Feis
Author: The Guy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 03:45:12 03/30/09 Mon To Una & the organizers of the Big Apple Feis: Thank you for a great day! The venue was fantastic - to be able to dance solo on an "Oireachtas" stage was an experience that we adults don't get too often (if at all). The Adjudicators & Musicians were wonderful - very warm & receptive to us old folks. The schedule was also very adult-friendly. I say that because when the adults dance in the morning, we're usually followed by the kids, so towards the end of our competition, the room is filled with MAIDs with "delightful" expressions of "Are they done yet?", and "Adults? Oh, Pu-leeze". I was also there on Saturday with my DD, and she really enjoyed it because it had the energy and feel of the Oireachtas. (She liked it so much that she tagged along with me on Sunday to watch her school-mates compete!). I certainly hope that you plan to do this again next year - perhaps we can talk this up & get more adults to compete.
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Any results? -- curious, 06:38:22 03/30/09 Mon Wow, sounds awesome! -- gotta try this next year!, 06:53:04 03/30/09 Mon Sounds like this one is worth adding to next year (NT) -- sorry I missed it this year!, 08:48:34 03/30/09 Mon So, did adults get those crystal awards? Or did they stick you with medals? My dd got the apple and loved it, but it's not the kind of thing they usually hand out to adults (NT) -- lots of crystal for kids, 09:21:15 03/30/09 Mon Yes - They gave out the crystal trophies with the apple on top (NT) -- pretty cool, 11:28:06 03/31/09 Tue I have a question; I happened to be able to catch the beginning of these comps and I saw some of the adult championship. I thought the rule was no slow speed for adults, in levels and championships?? -- trad speeds only?, 10:24:10 03/30/09 Mon Re: I have a question; I happened to be able to catch the beginning of these comps and I saw some of the adult championship. I thought the rule was no slow speed for adults, in levels and championships?? -- RTadult, 14:24:02 03/30/09 Mon Check the syllabus -- more inside, 14:36:30 03/30/09 Mon Yes, check the syllabus...there were slow speed "specials" at this feis -- dancer should not have been dq'd, 05:53:00 03/31/09 Tue I did have all the info - and she danced slow speed during the Championship (NT) -- Not during the special, 06:02:59 03/31/09 Tue If she did dance slow speed during the Championships . . . -- long time adult dancer, 11:32:37 03/31/09 Tue I really do not believe it's a matter of getting "away with it"... -- what I've seen, 12:49:53 03/31/09 Tue Looks like all 3 judges were from Ireland. Since no slow speeds for adults is a NA rule only, that's probably why they didn't know to DQ. (NT) -- feis needs to be more clear on syllabus, I guess, 06:18:47 04/01/09 Wed No, it's the dancers and ultimately the school's responsibility to make sure you follow the rules. (NT) -- TC has final word!, 08:24:13 04/01/09 Wed But, someone stated before this particular dancer hasn't been to class much, so how do the TC even know? (NT) -- ???, 09:18:53 04/01/09 Wed If your dancing under a particular school then it's the student's (through the teacher) and teacher's responsibility to know the rules. Otherwise your just using a teacher's name (NT) -- to compete. Just not right., 11:45:53 04/01/09 Wed 25. First Feis (if offered), Beginner 1 aka (Beginner grade), Beginner 2 aka(Advanced Beginner) and Adult dancers are required to dance at traditional speeds. (NT) -- from the syllabus, 10:12:08 04/01/09 Wed Oh, snap (NT) -- !!, 11:22:54 04/01/09 Wed Are you sure what you saw was the "championship"? There was a separate slow speed comp at this feis -- fyi, 21:49:07 03/30/09 Mon Yes, I saw part way through the champs comps and then the contemporary set comps (which is a GREAT idea!). I believe someone from O'Leary won the championship. -- what I saw, 08:57:55 03/31/09 Tue Did this dancer win the champ comp, how do we know they were not disqualified? -- ???, 11:14:25 03/31/09 Tue She placed 2nd (NT) -- Obviously not DQ, 11:24:49 03/31/09 Tue I'm confused.... -- ???, 16:41:19 03/31/09 Tue I think there might be some information missing here... -- weird, 17:05:47 03/31/09 Tue Confused dancer.... more.... -- ???, 18:29:46 03/31/09 Tue Wow! Hasn't competed in more than 5 years and doesn't regularly come to class? (NT) -- 2nd place is quite an accomplishment!, 19:18:19 03/31/09 Tue indeed.... -- :), 19:44:25 03/31/09 Tue Re: Wow! Hasn't competed in more than 5 years and doesn't regularly come to class? (NT) -- That's just bull$hit, 19:44:40 03/31/09 Tue And I have some oceanfront property in Arizona that I want to sell you too (NT) -- ;-), 05:46:16 04/06/09 Mon Really??? Does it have a private dock? (NT) -- very interested, 03:57:45 04/07/09 Tue Re: Wow! Hasn't competed in more than 5 years and doesn't regularly come to class? -- curious, 09:20:57 04/06/09 Mon "Our adults don't dance non-traditional sets. Don't even have any at this point." (NT) -- from a post above. Hmm., 06:35:50 04/07/09 Tue Maybe the poster in the comment you've copied isn't from the same school as the dancer that placed 2nd (NT) -- hmmm, 07:22:55 04/07/09 Tue "I dance with that school and our adults don't dance non-traditional sets. Don't even have any at this point." (NT) -- okay... here's the whole quote, 18:05:00 04/07/09 Tue I've seen dancers, both adults and children, disqualified for braking the rules (intentional or not). It's the teacher's responsibility to communicate the rules to her students. But ignorance (lack of knowledge) is not an -- excuse., 11:49:50 04/01/09 Wed Considering the fact that this dancer's TC is the regional director, I'm sure he's aware of the rules. -- more inside, 10:29:49 04/02/09 Thu Aware of the rules.... -- asst., 13:34:17 04/02/09 Thu Sorry, I don't believe the crap excuses -- more inside, 16:44:04 04/02/09 Thu I don't know about you... but I don't tell my TC/AD when I sign up for a feis or not.... -- adult dancer, 17:45:04 04/02/09 Thu "slap in the face" comment was right on target -- another adult dancer, 05:11:44 04/03/09 Fri agree, and if we don't play by the rules then we won't be taken -- seriously., 05:43:27 04/06/09 Mon Ok. So my next question would be....If she not currently taking classes (but assisting in a kids class), then how can she -- legitimately compete?, 08:33:39 04/03/09 Fri It's not your TC if you don't show up and receive instruction from them once in a while. -- just not right, 05:37:46 04/06/09 Mon Championship results?? (NT) -- anyone? please?, 08:12:15 03/31/09 Tue Re: Championship results?? -- Here they are, 14:15:29 03/31/09 Tue

Subject: Another good post on DDN (no I don't belong, so here it is:)
Author: He makes SO much sense! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:36:20 03/31/09 Tue "Celtic Cat - I appreciate you sounding off about AC. In these economic times when all I hear about is how feis registrations are down it would seem the powers that be would be trying to get "more people in the tent," not trying to keep them out. There are very good adults at my school who have stopped all competition because they had accomplished about everything they could as adults but don't want to drop down. There are 5 or 6 feises in Denver now that no longer get their money because there is not an adult option for them. Thats just 2 dancers at one school. You would think AC would do the math. I've said it here before, but families with competing adults are more likely to continue in the sport as family activities are more like to get limited entertainment dollars as opposed to something that is just specific to one child. And all of those competitors have to buy shoes, pay for lessons, etc. I'm sure Fay's shoes is very happy that this adult continues to dance given I just spent a $140 on new hard shoes last weekend and $85 on new softs the month before."
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Re: Another good post on DDN (no I don't belong, so here it is:) -- Ms. Cat, 16:49:15 04/03/09 Fri You just asked the question of the decade, and one I've been scratching my head trying to figure out.... -- vote for us adults!, 10:25:40 04/04/09 Sat

Subject: www.deancrouch.co.uk would like to wish all the competitors the very best of luck at the world championships 2009
Author: www.deancrouch.co.uk [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:06:43 04/03/09 Fri

Subject: Adult Competitions - where are they?
Author: thanks for the help [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:10:43 04/01/09 Wed Hi, I have an adult interested in dancing in competition. I haven't had this before so I was surprised to find that the feis she wanted to enter (Buffalo) doesn't seem to offer competitions for adults. Are adult competitions still offered at other feis? Does she enter beginner 15 and over? Thanks in advance
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Here's the deal: but bottom line is YES, she can compete...see inside... -- BT,DT, 08:20:00 04/01/09 Wed There are MANY feises that have adult competitions. Tell your student to keep looking. (NT) -- mp, 09:11:07 04/01/09 Wed That wasn't the question. The question was IF the feis doesn't offer adults, what do you do? Yes, many offer adults, but plenty do not. (NT) -- different issue, 10:13:22 04/01/09 Wed It was part of the question: "Are adult competitions still offered at other feis?" (NT) -- mp, 11:06:35 04/01/09 Wed Then the correct answer to that would be: Yes, some...but not all. "Tell her to keep looking" gives away your agenda. (NT) -- something wrong w/my answer?, 11:09:02 04/01/09 Wed Agenda? Sorry, you've lost me. One person was answering one part of the question and I was answering another. (NT) -- mp, 12:25:10 04/01/09 Wed You answered: Tell her to keep looking, implying that you do not approve of adult dancers who compete when no adult levels are offered. -- BT,DT, 12:34:15 04/01/09 Wed I'm sorry that you choose to make that assumption. I never said anything about not doing that feis. -- mp, 19:05:39 04/02/09 Thu

Subject: Anyone going to the Lynn feis? Any CT dancers out there who compete?
Author: might try it... [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:03:45 04/01/09 Wed
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Did it last year - great feis (NT) -- will go again, 16:30:13 04/02/09 Thu

Subject: Stuck at home for Worlds?
Author: Ally and Nic [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:23:23 04/01/09 Wed We here at I Heart That! Dance are too :( Lucky for us, journalism graduate student and Irish dancer S.J. will be there writing for the Irish Times and Hornpipe.net so she's going to be sending back regular updates via the website Twitter AND posting daily on our blog! http://iheartthatdance.blogspot.com S.J. has posted her bio on our blog already, and if you scroll on down the page we've added some instructions on how to sign up for Twitter (it's easy!) as well as hopefully answered some common questions about how to keep your account protected. You can also read S.J.'s original post on DDN here: http://www.dance.net/topic/8088880/1/Irish/Want-Worlds-updates-Follow-me-on-Twitter.html Feel free to post comments on S.J.'s posts on our blog -- we do moderate them so they won't appear immediately. But we'd love to hear from you -- feel free to post good lucks, congratulations and to let S.J. know if you'd like to hear about something in particular! We're also happy to add YOUR photos if you email them to us, but note that we don't identify dancers unless specifically instructed to. We here at I Heart That! Dance are too :( Lucky for us, journalism graduate student and Irish dancer S.J. will be there writing for the Irish Times and Hornpipe.net so she's going to be sending back regular updates via the website Twitter AND posting daily on our blog! http://iheartthatdance.blogspot.com S.J. has posted her bio on our blog already, and if you scroll on down the page we've added some instructions on how to sign up for Twitter (it's easy!) as well as hopefully answered some common questions about how to keep your account protected. You can also read S.J.'s original post on DDN here: http://www.dance.net/topic/8088880/1/Irish/Want-Worlds-updates-Follow-me-on-Twitter.html Feel free to post comments on S.J.'s posts on our blog -- we do moderate them so they won't appear immediately. But we'd love to hear from you -- feel free to post good lucks, congratulations and to let S.J. know if you'd like to hear about something in particular! We're also happy to add YOUR photos if you email them to us, but note that we don't identify dancers unless specifically instructed to. GOOD LUCK to all competitors at Worlds and safe journey to those folks travelling!
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Ooops! Not sure how the double post happened, my apologies! Must have an itchy "ctrl-C" finger today :P (NT) -- Ally, 06:24:40 04/01/09 Wed

Subject: For Swarovski Stones and Iconic Crystal Stones please visit http://www.iconicdancer.com
Author: iconic dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:33:33 03/30/09 Mon

Subject: Irish Dancing Socks
Author: lucky [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:36:59 03/29/09 Sun Best Price Around For Irish Dancing Socks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=140309070748&Category=112426&_trksid=p3907.m29&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2 Tape, Sock Glue, CD's also available from this store!

Subject: Total Irish Dancing Volume One Now Available

Author:
www.totalirishdancing.com
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Date Posted: 16:31:53 03/27/09 Fri

Hi Everybody!

TID are delighted to announce that the Winners of Our Design an Album Competition are 21 year old Christina Allanson from Jersey for her fantastic cover design and the Hennigan O�Loughlin School Of Irish Dance for their wonderful photos. These can all be seen on our website and on the album.

Total Irish Dancing Volume One is Now Complete and Available on CD & Download direct from our Website!! The Full Album can be very easily downloaded for the very reasonable price of $16 (�11.15) from the site or purchased on CD from $19 plus P&P. We are also offering Single Track Downloads at $2 each.

Check Out Our Newest Sample From the Album On Our Website!

Our CD will also be available at the Worlds so keep an eye Out!!!

Check Out Our Website www.totalirishdancing.com to find ID�s Hottest New Music.

We�d also like to thank Everyone for their brilliant entries to our competition. It was a very tough Decision in the End. We will be displaying some of our top Picks on the TotalIrishDancing.com over the next few Days!

A Big Thank You From
The TID Team

Please Feel Free To Email Us With Queries : info@totalirishdancing.com

Subject: CCE Feis Registration opens March 28
Author: dcdancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:41:04 03/24/09 Tue The Comhaltas Irish Dance Festival (CCE Feis) will open for registration this Saturday, March 28th at 8am. (THe feis has been known to fill in less than a day, as quickly as 3-4 hours, so if you're interested, please don't wait to sign up.) Please note that this year they will be using WWW.FEISWEB.COM for registrations. A complete syllabus can be seen by going to http://home.earthlink.net/~lfrank2/
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Thanks so much for posting this. I had been checking the website daily (and even 5 minutes before I read your post) and it hadn't given me the updated info. (NT) -- Darn AOL!, 13:48:28 03/24/09 Tue Bumping this up to the top. Remember that you don't try to register in the morning, you probably won't get in! (NT) -- mp, 07:26:12 03/27/09 Fri Bumping doesn't work on this board -- dancer, 08:29:49 03/27/09 Fri

Subject: Ghillies with support and/or cushioning?
Author: Dancer with tired feet [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:42:11 03/25/09 Wed My ghillies have stretched out and I need new ones. I have plantar fasciitis so I'm looking to get some with a little cushioning on the bottom if possible or any kind of support at all. The ones I have now are just the plain leather with the flat insole. also, related to this, what do you think would be the best way of using my old ghillies until I can get new ones? Stuff the toes? Tape something in the back by the heel to keep my foot pushed forward into the toe?
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try the bun heads -- used in hard shoes, 07:00:33 03/26/09 Thu For new shoes, I love my Celtic Choice ghillies. I have l list of problems with my feet and the cushioning in my CC's has kept me dancing. (NT) -- mp, 08:12:40 03/26/09 Thu Celtic choice or Hullachan, both have nice cushioning... -- more inside, 08:27:56 03/26/09 Thu

Subject: Victoria School Feis

Author:
Alison Paladini TCRG
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Date Posted: 12:57:36 03/24/09 Tue

Hi everyone, I hope you will join us in attending the Victoria School Feis May 1,2,3, 2009. entries are now being taken online at www.feisworx.com
Two things to note, US entries can send us cheques with an extra $3 charge before April 10/09 to avoid the late fee.

Also, the hood canal bridge will be closed starting May 1/09 so please choose another route!
Thanks
Alison

Subject: Anyone going to Celtic Fling (in Penn)?
Author: mp [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:22:38 03/18/09 Wed
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Re: Anyone going to Celtic Fling (in Penn)? -- od, 03:20:19 03/22/09 Sun No, never been. But it sounds like a lot of fun and I have friends who live in that area. (NT) -- mp, 10:38:22 03/22/09 Sun I agree, it does sound like fun. We were considering camping and going for the two days (NT) -- od, 12:58:20 03/23/09 Mon Where in PA is it? (NT) -- not from around there, 14:14:19 03/23/09 Mon not too far from hershey (NT) -- great feis, 07:55:56 03/24/09 Tue

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