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• Does anyone know of any open platform schools in Kent/south east London with classes for young kids? -- Preferably classes for just little ones?, 08:15:30 09/13/25 Sat [1]
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• CRN calendar of events -- Where can I find it, 04:00:19 08/19/25 Tue [21]
  Looking for CRN feis calendar for new feis season. I see an Australia school advertising their online option but looking for in person opportunities in Ireland
  

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  • When is the AGM?? (NT) -- ??, 05:05:54 08/19/25 Tue
    • 6th & 7th of September - It is actually ridiculous. (NT) -- All the teachers who have dancer children can plan in advance as they will have the draft schedule, 06:00:42 08/19/25 Tue
  • The full calendar was emailed to all teachers. Contact your teacher and they can send it onto you (NT) -- ., 10:26:19 08/19/25 Tue
    • Email Teacher -- Ha ha, 11:48:56 08/19/25 Tue
    • Calendar -- aecd1963, 18:38:26 09/08/25 Mon
      • What! Move the date forward. That will affect my Leaving Cert student massively (NT) -- Huh!, 04:48:06 09/09/25 Tue
      • New date for worlds! (NT) -- When is it?, 11:58:57 09/10/25 Wed
        • The june bank holiday weekend (NT) -- that is 28 May to 1 June, 13:31:49 09/10/25 Wed
          • Your joking! (NT) -- 3 weeks after all irelands is ridiculous and what about dancers leaving certs?, 13:43:02 09/10/25 Wed
            • Well at least that might mean they have the AGM the end of June to help parents to make plans (NT) -- in future, 13:51:42 09/10/25 Wed
              • What about this year? (NT) -- Not fair crn!, 14:07:39 09/10/25 Wed
          • Why hasn't new worlds dates been shared with us? (NT) -- How are we supposed to plan, 13:45:25 09/10/25 Wed
          • Are you sure? (NT) -- This seems wrong, 14:10:19 09/10/25 Wed
          • What a load of crap! -- American dancers won’t make it because of finals…, 12:33:11 09/12/25 Fri
            • hope they reconsider this decision and look at moving venues vs dates. (NT) -- All US dancers still in school. Older ones have finals or graduation that can't be missed., 13:13:47 09/12/25 Fri
  • A half calendar! (NT) -- Ridiculous what are they actually doing????, 09:03:52 08/22/25 Fri
  • Other organisations have 2026 dates out -- Why not CRN?, 21:20:58 09/05/25 Fri
  • Where can I find the dates of feises between now and Christmas please? (NT) -- Not a CRN school so teacher doesn’t have them, 02:09:53 09/07/25 Sun
    • CRN instagram -- ., 07:26:44 09/13/25 Sat
  • WIDA has dates posted to Worlds 2026. CRN calendar is still in 2024 (NT) -- There are other options, 14:13:32 09/10/25 Wed

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• WIDA School -- AJC, 12:50:22 08/08/25 Fri [5]
  The new school in perth scotland is being taught by a dancer from the Higgins school how will this work if she dances for higgins in feises, she can't teach her own class right. This is also the THIRD school to come out of Higgins Kelly, Campbell now this school.
  

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  • Dancers in WIDA can do whatever they like if they're friends with the right people (NT) -- Girl in Germany runs her own school but competes under Sean Gavan, 14:34:50 08/08/25 Fri
  • Why don't you speak to the folk if you have an issue (NT) -- Dm, 15:10:15 08/09/25 Sat
  • "Come out of Higgins". What do you mean by that? (NT) -- inf, 04:06:04 08/12/25 Tue
  • Another scottish feis soon. Any more new schools? (NT) -- ff, 08:09:00 09/10/25 Wed

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• Any recommendations for competitive schools in Belfast ? -- Want to move from AC, 09:27:50 08/30/25 Sat [4]
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  • Also any mams regretted a move to crdm from AC (NT) -- l, 09:32:19 08/30/25 Sat
    • no regrets but im in Dublin and very happy with the move from an comhdhail to CRDM (NT) -- MAM, 07:34:54 09/10/25 Wed
  • None in Belfast but Royal Tara in Newtownabbey. A successful school with a few who moved from A Com & CLRG who have done well at CRDM. More inside -- Dancing Mum, 16:10:39 08/31/25 Sun

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• Do wida feis usually run to time?? -- DM, 12:49:30 09/05/25 Fri [2]
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  • Yes most run ahead (NT) -- Happy DM, 08:24:10 09/06/25 Sat

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• How much is the championship entry for the crdm British nationals, considering a move -- Newbie, 05:11:49 09/03/25 Wed [2]
  How much is the championship entry for the British nationals, considering a move
  

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  • I think the entries have closed (NT) -- TC, 00:18:24 09/05/25 Fri

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• Senior worlds? Anyone actually going? Is it just going to be all beginners and primary dancers! -- Adult dancer, 05:06:09 08/29/25 Fri [7]
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  • Senior feises are always very small numbers, think about the number of seniors who compete at a regular feis (NT) -- Totally normal, and always a fun experience to be around dancers your own age, 06:03:40 08/29/25 Fri
  • There’s intermediate, prelim and open dancers competing (NT) -- They launched the syllabus and age groups on their page lol, 10:20:12 08/29/25 Fri
  • Have not heard of this - what org? (NT) -- Would be interested to hear more — adult inters dancer, 11:49:46 08/29/25 Fri
    • It’s a Rince event. Open platform. Entries closed last Sunday. It’s on the 14th of September in London. (NT) -- DD, 14:01:10 08/29/25 Fri
    • She might accept late entries for the grades if you’re intermediate, messaging Rince and asking (NT) -- It’s Sept 14 in London, last year looked brill, adult only event for OP, 00:29:13 08/30/25 Sat
      • September 13th, Saturday (NT) -- Not the Sunday, 06:26:14 08/30/25 Sat

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• Is there any open platform school in Galway? -- Thanks, 08:54:20 08/19/25 Tue [2]
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  • There is a crdm school in Galway/Rosscommon I think? Not sure about any other org? (NT) -- Seems like an opening lol, 01:26:36 08/26/25 Tue

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• Cnrg worlds qualifiers -- Rules now changed so you have to dance at 2 qualifiers to dance at worlds, 14:36:03 08/13/25 Wed [8]
  All sounds fine but there is only 3 qualifiers! Surely there should be more. Only takes 1 family holiday and maybe the hourney is too far or you have another event on another qualifier and then you are out! Feis' are not cheap especially when not local and you need to stay over night. Pricing people out of qualifying is a bit mean
  Personally don't think it is a fair rule when so little chances to qualify! CNRG you need to up the qualifying events
  

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  • They need to sort dates of all the qualifiers so people can plan in advance -- More inside, 14:40:41 08/13/25 Wed
    • Also they should have maybe a grades feis too that’s a qualifier (NT) -- JD, 22:41:06 08/13/25 Wed
      • Need more grade feises but they don’t make as much profit -- Mmm, 10:04:26 08/14/25 Thu
  • Agree there should be at least 4! As 2 of the three dates haven’t even been released (NT) -- ?, 22:19:37 08/13/25 Wed
  • Horrendous for their members in the North! Member school in Sunderland expected to travel hundreds of miles to qualify (NT) -- Expensive!, 00:56:59 08/14/25 Thu
  • Ah that's not right, can't do that when there's not enough. WIDA rule is 1 feis + Oireachtas - they have plenty of options looking at calendar (more) -- And 3 Oireachtas UK and Ireland, 04:54:42 08/14/25 Thu
  • All about the money!! -- Earning well over £10,000 for the worlds alone!! (💰 💰), 09:59:52 08/14/25 Thu

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• Great to see OP dancers at Riverdance summer school & at least 2 chosen for matinee/evening performance. -- Hopefully breakthrough with future casts, 04:58:16 08/20/25 Wed [3]
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  • That’s great! Who are they? (NT) -- ?, 05:46:53 08/20/25 Wed
    • 2 WIDA that I know of both multi WC - one McCarthy Felton and v young dancer from Morrissey (NT) -- Am sure there's more, not closed shop now, 08:16:58 08/20/25 Wed

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• Any recommendations for school in county down? -- looking to transfer from another org, 12:19:15 08/16/25 Sat [4]
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  • Murray school in county down, or there is jordan just outside of belfast, lovely girls. (NT) -- Dm, 02:22:05 08/18/25 Mon
    • JA avoid horrible people (NT) -- Mamma, 08:27:42 08/18/25 Mon
      • I think you might be the horrible one writing this (NT) -- Love to u cause u clearly need it, 01:13:54 08/19/25 Tue

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• CRN Calendar -- Parent (No Excise), 08:05:07 08/18/25 Mon [2]
  Crn the only organisation with no events list out.
  No consideration for parents who have to arrange families.
  

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  • And when they eventually release it theyll only include feiseanna to December. (NT) -- It should be from September 2025 to June 2026 ie the dancing year., 12:20:54 08/18/25 Mon

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• USA Independent school with no org. Can they go to any majors? Or only feis? -- ?, 15:19:58 08/12/25 Tue [5]
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  • Not positive of the answer as each org varies.. -- UKMum, 14:19:08 08/13/25 Wed
    • Unfortunately there are not any in Ohio (NT) -- Thank you, 15:28:06 08/13/25 Wed
  • I think this is possible with WIDA. more inside -- C, 09:32:19 08/17/25 Sun
    • Thank you! (NT) -- !, 16:28:35 08/17/25 Sun

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• Newcastle schools? -- M, 07:36:50 07/31/25 Thu [11]
  What schools are in the Newcastle area? Or even around Sunderland/Durham direction also. Any organisation.
  

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  • Carson connelly fairly nee school in Sunderland they got fb page (NT) -- mum, 07:31:15 08/07/25 Thu
    • Carson -- Pat, 13:32:34 08/09/25 Sat
  • Fagan school (NT) -- Contact Nicola, 11:12:32 08/07/25 Thu
  • Rebel -- Anon, 04:39:49 08/09/25 Sat
    • A joke of a school run by a man who has never done Irish dancing in his life (NT) -- Only cares about his daughter, other dancers left to fend for themselves, 09:07:52 08/09/25 Sat
      • Dancers left more inside -- Wend, 13:41:07 08/09/25 Sat
        • Yes, away to Carson Connolly (NT) -- Best of luck to them, 14:15:35 08/09/25 Sat
          • Fabulous more inside -- Anonymous, 00:15:24 08/10/25 Sun
            • Dancers -- NT, 01:50:53 08/10/25 Sun
  • Reply -- Anon, 06:06:29 08/11/25 Mon

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• Does anyone know how many WIDA feis you have to do to be able to attend the British Opens -- Thank you, 11:51:28 08/01/25 Fri [13]
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  • WIDA COMPS -- Dancer, 12:22:19 08/01/25 Fri
  • BRITISH OPEN -- Dancer, 12:24:57 08/01/25 Fri
    • Thank you so much (NT) -- Mum, 13:06:22 08/01/25 Fri
      • Check with your school, have a feeling the feis needs to be local as in not Scotland if you live in England (NT) -- Only applies for open champs, 13:34:46 08/01/25 Fri
        • A local feis means not a major - it can be anywhere in the world (NT) -- Dm, 23:55:41 08/06/25 Wed
          • No, the rules for WIDA are it needs to be local (in country) for O qualification (NT) -- They reinforced it last year and people missed out on a nationals as a result, 01:02:44 08/08/25 Fri
            • So it's one feis in your own region? (NT) -- Thank you, 02:57:11 08/08/25 Fri
  • Feis required -- Dt, 03:56:10 08/08/25 Fri
    • It is true dancers missed O because of this so it IS worth checking. There might be exceptions based on location/transfer/availability etc. (NT) -- Worth checking!, 05:03:41 08/08/25 Fri
  • How can you check though when no one from WIDA replies to you!! (NT) -- We have dancers going out of region 2 qualify as the Bristol 1 filled up so fast. No reply from WIDA, 23:41:36 08/09/25 Sat
    • Should be up to teacher to check. The Bristol feis filling so fast is a disaster for this reason - English feis should have higher cap. (NT) -- Or more feis needed in England, 01:53:16 08/10/25 Sun
      • Well they've clarified that! That's much better - the restriction much easier for dancers in Ireland than UK etc. (NT) -- Less pressure also, 02:40:18 08/10/25 Sun

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• How is the CNRG worlds going? -- Excited for tomorrow, 02:45:43 07/26/25 Sat [46]
  How is it going? I heard expensive? How much is parking?
  

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  • Numbers seem much lower this year (NT) -- Or maybe because its split over 3 days so hall not as busy., 08:33:22 07/26/25 Sat
  • Whos judging? (NT) -- Qualified adcrg ?, 11:05:51 07/26/25 Sat
    • Probably their best friends and would say most not qualified (NT) -- Usual, 19:26:20 07/26/25 Sat
      • Sounds like you're not there, so not got a clue (NT) -- Stop trying to cause drama where there is none. You're pathetic., 00:47:14 07/27/25 Sun
    • Same as usual. Moreen Nolan, Susan Murray, Bernie O'Sullivan (NT) -- Not sure if they are qualified, 22:48:52 07/26/25 Sat
      • They really do need to be changing judges, I’m sure one of them has done both worlds and lots through the year (NT) -- When will they learn, 03:24:32 07/27/25 Sun
        • 2 of them did worlds last year..heavily favouring committee dancers (NT) -- Results speak for themselves, 16:25:26 07/27/25 Sun
  • Honest review (more inside) - truly have stepped up from last year -- Loads of space for kids to practice and get changed loads of seats, 05:43:20 07/27/25 Sun
    • How can you all call this nonsense a worlds? (NT) -- Embarrassing, 06:20:23 07/27/25 Sun
      • Why? (NT) -- ?, 06:31:42 07/27/25 Sun
    • Agree the venue was amazing -- Parent (Pleased), 12:34:03 07/28/25 Mon
  • I do not understand why they didn’t do prelims yesterday, they could have had a later finish last night (NT) -- Most parents/teachers have work tomorrow and we are still here!, 13:17:12 07/27/25 Sun
    • Agreed our daughter just did the prelim, finished hours ago (NT) -- Long drive home for us, 13:23:48 07/27/25 Sun
    • A lot of dancers who do prelim also dance open -- Would make no sense to have it yesterday. But agree a late night tonight!, 14:09:02 07/27/25 Sun
  • Dancers in wrong ages. One of CA girls danced in wrong age group -- Girl in 3rd inU24. Im sure shes nearly 26, making her 25 on 1st Jane. More inside, 14:43:54 07/27/25 Sun
    • There was no U24. The girl in 3rd in u23 isn't a Cordon dancer, she's from Toibreacha Brennan. (NT) -- And she was 23 on the first of January., 14:51:21 07/27/25 Sun
    • I believe she is 25, so in the correct age group (NT) -- ., 14:52:33 07/27/25 Sun
    • No more to stay now you’ve been proven wrong, after trying to spread lies? Get your facts correct first. (NT) -- U23 - U25 - 26 and Over. The girl is 25 so danced in the correct age group., 03:27:31 07/28/25 Mon
      • Who are you even talking to you stupid old bat? (NT) -- What do you want them to say? Do you want them to brown nose like you, 06:30:15 07/28/25 Mon
        • Clearly the person that said one of CA dancers were dancing in the wrong age group (NT) -- Do your research first and gather your facts before making up lies, 07:05:52 07/28/25 Mon
  • Fantastic (more inside) -- Anonymous, 16:30:57 07/27/25 Sun
    • Well listen to your customers rather than trying to blame people for moaning (NT) -- If there's not many Op dancers how's the org getting bigger? Make it make sense, 21:34:39 07/27/25 Sun
  • Both of the judges brought in for yesterday's championships are qualified (NT) -- DM, 05:10:28 07/28/25 Mon
    • What about the others? (NT) -- !, 05:29:18 07/28/25 Mon
      • All qualified in CRDM WIDA CLRG. Seem to look for different things meaning they werent always in agreement which shows a pretty good panel to me (NT) -- Some great judging across the weekend., 11:29:15 07/28/25 Mon
    • Who were they? (NT) -- What organisation?, 06:01:20 07/28/25 Mon
  • Slippy floors & lots of slips -- C, 14:46:14 07/28/25 Mon
  • Standard million miles ahead of opidf and wida. Cnrg holding the standard high in op (NT) -- World class competition, 15:47:38 07/28/25 Mon
    • Are you joking? World class where? Zero technique across all ages -- Only good dancers were the two ex Kelly Hendry sisters, rest are awful., 09:43:04 07/29/25 Tue
    • Thats why dancers at CNRG worlds all place lower in Wida comps. Not placing well Wida worlds or major and getting on podium at CNRG. -- Anon, 10:25:02 07/29/25 Tue
      • Some very strange results in the older categories! (NT) -- S, 13:07:28 07/29/25 Tue
        • Like who? Which results were strange? (NT) -- Who didnt get what they deserved in you opinion?, 13:50:10 07/29/25 Tue
  • So many injuries on days 2 and 3 something isn’t right NOT SAFE MORE INSIDE!!! -- Multiple dancers limping off stage Cnrg let’s get some answers please!!!, 10:13:43 07/31/25 Thu
    • I was there on day 3. There was only a couple if slips/falls -- More inside...., 12:20:41 07/31/25 Thu
    • This injured dancer is grateful for your post. -- T, 07:46:06 08/01/25 Fri
  • I really don't think cnrg are to blame, A lot of the injured were unfit physically and don't have the strength to support themselves (NT) -- That's on a dancers teacher not cnrg, 12:46:39 07/31/25 Thu
    • Thats so horrible to say and complete lies! How are you calling open level dancers unfit? -- Dancers falling in inters-open level how dare you say that, more inside, 13:39:08 07/31/25 Thu
      • The venue is not to blame. CNRG supplied the flooring -- The flooring was proper dance grade. More inside, 15:13:41 07/31/25 Thu
        • The issue is with hot stage lights on flooring for three days straight it becomes very slippery. (NT) -- Floor should be fully swept and mopped at the start of each day, 00:54:03 08/01/25 Fri
          • The floor was swept!! -- Often, 23:38:17 08/04/25 Mon
            • Sweeping isn't enough. The heat from the lamps leaves the floor slick. (NT) -- It needs swept, mopped and left to fully dry out., 01:09:26 08/05/25 Tue
              • The floor was mopped at the start of each day. Saw them mopping it myself. Nothing wrong with it. Accidents happen. (NT) -- If they were mopping the floor midday you’d be whinging the day ran on. They cant win, 02:31:15 08/05/25 Tue
    • Agree the flooring was professional -- Dancers must be prepared, 23:40:22 08/04/25 Mon
      • It might have been professional but.... -- P, 04:14:22 08/05/25 Tue
        • Why don't you message cnrg directly and ask them rather than post on here?? (NT) -- Cnrg are not liable for any injuries as everything was done as it should be, 05:51:24 08/05/25 Tue

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• Hi everyone, if you were judging what would you be looking for in a dancer? -- And what would be your pet peeve?, 04:30:59 07/31/25 Thu [7]
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  • Look for: technique, timing, rhythm, good carriage & a dancers who enjoys what theyre doing (NT) -- Pet peeve: floppy unpointed feet, bent knees, bad timing, hunched back and overly cocky e.g barging, 04:39:57 07/31/25 Thu
  • Good rhythm, strong basics, excellent posture (NT) -- Pet peeve is dancers doing lots of tricks but no rhythm in heavies, 07:56:33 07/31/25 Thu
  • Repetitive choreography bores me to no end. Lots of stamps and clicks but no trebles. (NT) -- Love a dancer who looks effortless and comfortable on stage., 09:20:29 07/31/25 Thu
    • Repetitive choreography for sure! One two three four, big trick, one two three four, big trick, one two three four .. you get the idea (NT) -- Choreography really says a lot about a dancer's ability, 09:53:31 07/31/25 Thu
      • Look for, basics done very well, a natural dancer who makes dancing look easy (NT) -- Pet peeve, robotic forced jerky movements, tricks done badly sloppy feet, 12:35:50 07/31/25 Thu
        • Love female dancers who can dance an elegant slip jig not do a reel instead (NT) -- Pet peeve unable to treble but stamps around the stage, 09:00:43 08/01/25 Fri

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• Anyone else found that the wigs done yesterday by redmond rose not great? -- Lop sided, way too high, far too far foward and killed the head!, 13:05:51 07/28/25 Mon [3]
  Multiple dancers took them out and redone due to head pain and then visible bruising on scalp.
  There is just no need for them to be so tight and painful!
  Having the wigs so high and so far forward on the head just looks rediculous
  

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  • Loved ours. -- T, 14:43:33 07/28/25 Mon
  • Yes I agree with you. Very sore (NT) -- Dh, 00:51:29 07/30/25 Wed

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• Apart from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance what other shows are worth seeing -- Ty, 13:54:21 07/29/25 Tue [2]
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  • Rhythm of the Dance is a fantastic show (NT) -- DD, 15:17:13 07/29/25 Tue

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• AITA for hating on wigs/I need help with my curls -- Curl lover, 21:26:25 07/28/25 Mon [1]
  No hate to those who wear wigs, I get it. I personally just don’t love wearing them and I’m going to fight my own path by going au naturale and getting rid of my wigs. But I’m struggling to get my curls right. Any pro tips on which curling wands to use or products?
  
  Thanks in advance!
  

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• Cnrg upping price of door entry for worlds. -- Plus got to pay for all day parking. Turning into an expensive weekend!, 04:08:35 07/24/25 Thu [5]
  Lets hope they run on time and are organised!
  

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  • Fingers crossed it’s a good weekend x (NT) -- EH, 10:28:37 07/24/25 Thu
  • Not holding out much hope (NT) -- See if she dancers behind the judges as usual!, 12:39:51 07/24/25 Thu
  • I’m sure you’ll be there with your hard earned cash -- GF, 03:36:36 07/25/25 Fri
    • Coming tomorrow what is the venue like? (NT) -- SD, 08:23:00 07/25/25 Fri

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• do judges prefer tights or socks for seniors in solo dresses -- curious, 04:37:31 07/23/25 Wed [2]
  do fellow seniors (21+) find they get higher marks with tights or poodles when not in blackout? i always thought i got higher with tights as it makes my legs look longer but maybe thats just in my head and now im wearing a solo dress im not sure what will do better.
  

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  • Ive seen seniors wearing both (NT) -- Don't think it made any difference to their placements., 06:41:38 07/23/25 Wed

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• Crn worlds- Any Results yet - Are entry numbers big??? What would be the best day to view -- Thinking of moving, 08:56:04 06/26/25 Thu [28]
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  • U14 there are 41 dancers, U15 there are 44 dancers, U16 there are 51 dancers (NT) -- Results due in about 10 mins so at 6.45pm, 10:37:30 06/26/25 Thu
  • I didnt think numbers would be that small. That's shocking small for a worlds. (NT) -- What would be the biggest age group, 12:50:47 06/26/25 Thu
    • small numbers? you should see An Comh U21 had 25 dancers (NT) -- only top 5 good - standard not strong in AC except north, 01:34:38 07/13/25 Sun
  • They still only have globes to 3rd place. (NT) -- They should have them to 5th. Disappointing for the dancers., 07:56:59 06/27/25 Fri
    • World championship 😂 it looks like a preliminary championship!can someone teach these dancers to stand up straight! (NT) -- CRN is a joke all open platform is, 10:18:25 06/27/25 Fri
      • So are CLRG and an chom, floppy feet, bad carriage, false starts wobbly heads and pouting (NT) -- Only a few good dancers rest are at the most average or crap. Big stoppers who can't trebble, 10:24:44 06/27/25 Fri
        • agreed! CLRG do have lovely dancers (NT) -- Comhdail not any more - only in North. Heard 2 big sch moving to OP, 02:14:27 07/22/25 Tue
    • Yes they should have more globes. How much was the entry fee? (NT) -- Surely can't be making a loss or have all organisations low numbers bow, 10:55:48 06/27/25 Fri
      • €55 to enter plus a €5 administration fee (NT) -- DM, 11:03:43 06/27/25 Fri
        • 55 euro plus a 5 euro administration fee (NT) -- DM, 11:04:47 06/27/25 Fri
  • The male American judge giving 100 to an American team even though they messed up. (NT) -- Plain to see on Feis TV. Obvious cheating., 13:41:19 06/27/25 Fri
    • Not just in teams (NT) -- Not just in teams, 16:37:03 06/28/25 Sat
    • male American judge? who is that? (NT) -- thought lena was the only american judge, 18:07:29 06/28/25 Sat
      • brian cleary biased doesnt begin to describe him (NT) -- DM, 00:43:49 06/29/25 Sun
        • Too old (NT) -- NT, 13:12:02 07/13/25 Sun
    • He hasn't clue really random scores need to get outside judges -- Dd, 01:15:43 06/29/25 Sun
      • He's judging so many competitions too. On both panels this morning. (NT) -- Judges for the majors getting repetitive in each age year after year., 02:38:06 06/29/25 Sun
    • Not just him judging shocking -- P, 05:36:44 07/10/25 Thu
  • Why no dressing room or practise room? -- Concerned DM, 12:57:29 06/28/25 Sat
    • No Practice room., that's ridiculous. Every sport needs somewhere to warm up (NT) -- Is that because is space is limited at venue, 04:38:35 06/30/25 Mon
      • Agree- I think the committee dropped the ball here with no practice room (NT) -- Stage looked great- but no practice room and three globes needs to be actioned., 09:28:09 07/08/25 Tue
  • TikTok Page -- Anonymous (Concerned), 08:05:39 06/30/25 Mon
    • Tik Tok Page -- Anonymous (Hurt and Disgusted), 08:15:29 06/30/25 Mon
    • Tiktok Page -- Anonymous (Parent) (Furious), 08:15:50 06/30/25 Mon
  • Three globes?? Shocking. And the same venue as their All Ireland (NT) -- Terrible., 03:39:08 07/10/25 Thu

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• Who judges at cnrg events? Eileen plater is on their list but not the other girl she teaches with. sHe was clrg judge so is she judging for them? -- Dd, 16:24:59 06/04/25 Wed [16]
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  • Tends to be the same people over and over again (NT) -- D, 17:41:58 06/04/25 Wed
    • Their best friends most not even qualified (NT) -- Mates rates, 23:39:54 06/04/25 Wed
  • Thought it didn't look great. Not the best clrg people involved tbh. (NT) -- Dd, 01:22:49 06/05/25 Thu
    • Her partner probably got fed up of her fixing results. Corrupt clrg judge (NT) -- Dd, 10:48:36 06/05/25 Thu
      • Didn't she leave clrg for wida as soon as the scandle came out? That didn't last long did it. Must have upset SG (NT) -- Dd, 16:56:45 06/06/25 Fri
  • She doesn't teach with anyone else and hasn't done for around a year now. (NT) -- Stop trying to ignorantly stir up drama where there is none., 01:27:50 06/05/25 Thu
    • Did they not get along? (NT) -- Dd, 10:46:54 06/05/25 Thu
  • Yes she did a lot if work behind the scenes in clrg. One to watch 👀 (NT) -- Dd, 11:23:25 06/06/25 Fri
    • Was she one of the cheats? (NT) -- Nothing would be a surprise with anyone involved or used to be with CLRG, 13:30:23 06/06/25 Fri
      • A nasty piece of work pulling favours behind the scenes. Looks like loads of clrg are in cnrg (NT) -- Ddddddd, 16:54:01 06/06/25 Fri
        • Would not trust anyone that came from clrg especially the so called tcrgs and adcrgs (NT) -- Once a cheat and all that., 00:14:24 06/07/25 Sat
          • You realise some left CLRG BECAUSE of the cheating? Not every single person in Clrg was involved in the scandal, some schools had to take the hit (NT) -- Use your brain, 09:15:57 06/08/25 Sun

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• Looking for information on OPIDF -- When is their next competition? Any further world qualifier competitions?, 14:12:47 07/19/25 Sat [1]
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• CNRG Worlds timetable -- Pen, 10:43:23 07/16/25 Wed [21]
  Timetable is out. Thoughts?
  

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  • You cant call that a timetable! It's actually embarrassing. People are spending a lot of money for this and CNRG are not taking it seriously. (NT) -- Listen to feedback please and do a proper timetable so its not an absolute shambles like last year!!, 13:54:58 07/16/25 Wed
  • Timetable -- Disappointed, 14:05:48 07/16/25 Wed
  • A timetable with no times (NT) -- Lol, 14:09:59 07/16/25 Wed
  • Personally i think its ok. Its worlds - its going to be a long day! (NT) -- Only change i would do is have prelim results straight after rather than at the end, 15:30:26 07/16/25 Wed
  • CNRG- its time you listened to your feis attendees. They want an actual timetable! They don't want to have to sit in an overcrowded room (NT) -- You are going to lose a lot of people from you events unless you start responding to feedback, 22:22:54 07/16/25 Wed
  • This is worlds, not just a normal feis -- More inside, 22:40:07 07/16/25 Wed
    • Young children asleep on the floor last year waiting for their results, not acceptable! -- Other Worlds take a whole day to complete 1 age group so a bit different!, 23:54:10 07/16/25 Wed
      • Do you know how much time is wasted doing awards in the middle of the day? (NT) -- Everyone wanting pictures on stage afterwards, so the next group of dancers is delayed, 00:43:10 07/17/25 Thu
  • CNRG worlds timetable -- Kmh (Frustrated), 05:45:17 07/17/25 Thu
    • Apology message with word document timetable (NT) -- Clacton offered to visit...over 40 min drive..wow, clueless, 21:36:02 07/17/25 Thu
      • Because it was a rushed attempt after reading here (NT) -- When will they ever learn, 21:40:33 07/17/25 Thu
      • Clacton is 25 minutes by train, perfectly reasonable. (NT) -- Stop trying to cause trouble where there is none., 22:54:31 07/17/25 Thu
        • Forgetting the 20 minute walk either way (NT) -- No trouble, just not a fan of the organisation trying to gloss over timetable fiasco, 00:47:39 07/18/25 Fri
          • If your kid can't walk for 20 minutes they shouldn't be dancing at a World Championship (NT) -- They went out of their way to give advice on things to do, they didn't have to do that, 10:12:59 07/18/25 Fri
            • And if you are a CNRG teacher you should be ashamed to think you can use a timetable (NT) -- thats not a timetable. Something seriously wrong with this org im it for one thing, 14:10:27 07/18/25 Fri
      • Clayton is actually a 29 minute drive from the venue to the central seafront. A quick google search tells you that. (NT) -- But then who cares about facts on here when ripping people to bits is so disgustingly enjoyable 4u, 15:34:49 07/18/25 Fri
  • Worlds merch -- Parent, 12:33:01 07/18/25 Fri

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• Hi we've switched to crdm and just wondering how different feises are? Is there a Confined or just a championship. No idea what to expect -- Dm, 15:40:26 07/16/25 Wed [3]
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  • I don't think you'll get a response from CRDM.it states in their rules when you join (NT) -- You are not to post on this forum., 22:25:15 07/16/25 Wed
  • I'd assume from the mention of confined your originally chomhdhail, see inside for details of differences -- I danced in both orgs so hope that helps?, 06:09:20 07/17/25 Thu

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• Jig academy -- Hannah, 12:53:28 07/15/25 Tue [6]
  Jig academy looks like the best school in Northamptonshire, has anyone got any experience of them? Or recommend any other one?
  

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  • Seem like a great school, looks like they do well at comps and looking at their social media they offer private lessons (NT) -- Lucie, 23:03:03 07/15/25 Tue
    • Oh bore off! Most schools offer private lessons! There's nothing special about them, they're just an ordinary school. (NT) -- Another one who's always on here talking about themselves, 23:45:44 07/15/25 Tue
  • They seem lovely girls ignore some of the vile people on here. There is also phoenix and KP depends what kind of school you are looking for (NT) -- Maybe get in touch with them all, 06:48:38 07/16/25 Wed
  • There are a few op schools in northampton -- Jig academy, davey academy, KP etc more inside, 07:46:43 07/16/25 Wed
  • Just asking a question -- Hannah, 12:51:42 07/16/25 Wed

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• Crdm feis - will full scores be sent out? -- Well done to all, was there yesterday and was very well ran, 00:12:22 07/14/25 Mon [6]
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  • I thought CRDM was a closed organisation? Ive seen schools posting results that are registered with WIDA? (NT) -- Thank you, 03:14:35 07/14/25 Mon
    • CRDM allows OP schools with TCRG and vetting to attend their feis. Their own dancers are not allowed dance out unless over 30. (NT) -- Not closed...not open, 11:16:04 07/14/25 Mon
      • Thank you for the helpful reply. A TCRG qualification from any organisation? (NT) -- Thanks, 11:23:24 07/14/25 Mon
        • Have only seen WIDA and CRN. Assuming CRG too. Not sure about CNRG/OPIDF - do they have TCRG system or just if already have external TCRG. (NT) -- Crdm, 04:25:15 07/15/25 Tue
  • How is this helpful to the posted who was simply wondering if anyone knows if scores are sent out (NT) -- I enjoyed this feis also, 04:32:32 07/15/25 Tue

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• Northern Irelland and Open platform -- E L, 14:23:30 07/10/25 Thu [2]
  Adult dancer looking for Open Platform or any competitive adult classes - can’t find any dancing schools teaching adults. Help!?
  

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  • WIDA has schools in Northern Ireland and has a large adult dancer population (NT) -- Just go on their website and contact the schools in the area, 07:04:19 07/11/25 Fri

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• This venue has a great stage but lacks in other areas. Don't think it's worlds standard. -- No many regular feis held here. Majors need to feel like majors., 14:36:55 07/08/25 Tue [1]
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• Opidf all scotlands -- Results, 14:15:29 07/05/25 Sat [22]
  Wow anyone see PBs reaction to coming 4th 2day.
  

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  • Not surprised. Daddy had this girl convinced she's invincible. Tantrums every time she doesn't win. (NT) -- Same for other dancers. Onwards & upwards for a girl who came 2nd? As if she didn't do good enough., 01:25:36 07/06/25 Sun
    • He ignored his other dancer (NT) -- Observer, 02:48:06 07/06/25 Sun
      • Because he doesn't know what he's doing, he's not a dance teacher. (NT) -- Has never danced a step in his life., 02:51:14 07/06/25 Sun
    • Rebel dancer -- Ff (Gg), 12:07:56 07/06/25 Sun
      • Mr rebel -- Ff (Still trying to bury this post), 12:28:01 07/06/25 Sun
  • Agreed. Her dancing has really gone downhill since they moved back to England. (NT) -- The least they could do is bring in a workshop teacher or something, 01:43:52 07/06/25 Sun
    • He is to arrogant for that -- Anonymous, 06:19:14 07/06/25 Sun
  • Other dancers -- Anonymous, 08:45:03 07/06/25 Sun
    • Very true more inside -- Guest, 10:21:31 07/06/25 Sun
    • 2 other dancers seem to be supporting each other -- Hh, 13:21:59 07/06/25 Sun
      • Open dancer -- Pp, 13:39:29 07/06/25 Sun
        • Open dancer -- Hh, 13:50:15 07/06/25 Sun
          • Open dancer -- It, 13:54:23 07/06/25 Sun
            • Other dancers -- We, 14:07:57 07/06/25 Sun
        • Is that the ginger kid that was doing open platform and Clrg competitions at the same time? (NT) -- ??, 15:15:45 07/06/25 Sun
  • Other open dancer left to fend for herself no support shown towards her. Clear to see doesn’t care how she places or how she does (NT) -- Anonymous, 08:51:07 07/06/25 Sun
    • Just a matter of time before other gets ignored too -- !, 02:54:40 07/07/25 Mon
  • Other open dancer left to fend for herself no support shown towards her. Clear to see doesn’t care how she places or how she does (NT) -- Anonymous, 08:51:24 07/06/25 Sun
    • Someone trying to bury this post (NT) -- 10dsys since cnrg post n all of a sudden people are answering (Stop trying to hide the truth), 10:56:16 07/06/25 Sun
      • Another post above again hmmm (NT) -- 3, 11:06:48 07/06/25 Sun
        • Plenty of dance teachers in all orgs do this (NT) -- Also seen this with two CNRG teachers. No 100 no attention., 12:58:17 07/06/25 Sun

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• World globes -- Replacement, 19:50:26 07/05/25 Sat [3]
  My DD has a globe at the moment but has decided to retire. Does anyone know where to get replicas or can you pay to keep the globe.
  

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  • What Organisation? (NT) -- TT, 11:08:58 07/06/25 Sun
    • Cry and opidf (NT) -- Resp, 11:35:00 07/06/25 Sun

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• Redmond Rose -- LEM, 10:48:51 07/02/25 Wed [5]
  Hello! Looking for some reviews for Redmond Rose wig fitting? Just trying to see if it’s for us or not. Thanks!!
  

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  • They are fine but use far too many products in hair. There really isn't any need for all of it. (NT) -- Won't be back, 06:36:13 07/03/25 Thu
  • Charge silly prices. Dd had her wig done and it was lopsided and wonky, they were more interested in the it girls (NT) -- Didn't even take kerry 5 minutes. In future try Treat all customers the same, 11:32:45 07/03/25 Thu
  • Ive found them to be excellent, we used Kerry before. Really informative too, explaining each step of the process. (NT) -- You need a lot of products, pins etc to keep the wig in sometimes, 22:46:34 07/03/25 Thu
  • agree with using far too many products. Have used others and they didn't use half as much and wig was lovely and stayed on perfectly. (NT) -- Also like others way over priced., 12:18:09 07/05/25 Sat

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• New unofficial crn page on instagram... give it a rest -- if people want to see others dance, have them buy feistv, 11:53:21 07/03/25 Thu [3]
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  • Leave them alone people might just want to do something let them be (NT) -- Can y’all leave people alone worry about ur self, 08:31:58 07/04/25 Fri
  • Who is behind this? -- Concerned, 10:55:11 07/05/25 Sat

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• GD taking legal action against RO post copycat dress of BON.... let's see how this pans out -- EM (Eager), 03:11:26 07/01/25 Tue [10]
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  • Who is RO (NT) -- Dm, 05:51:21 07/01/25 Tue
    • adams (NT) -- EM, 06:39:57 07/01/25 Tue
  • LIES -- IN THE KNOW (FED UP), 06:23:23 07/01/25 Tue
  • Who is doing what because of who's dress? (NT) -- Jesus talking about riddles, 07:56:40 07/01/25 Tue
    • gavin doherty (doherty petri) RO (adam's) (NT) -- AN, 09:58:13 07/01/25 Tue
  • Who made the RO dress? (NT) -- I had noticed it was very like the BON one., 11:49:49 07/01/25 Tue
    • John Carey (NT) -- s, 12:05:46 07/01/25 Tue
  • Test -- Test, 13:31:54 07/01/25 Tue
    • Who actually cares cheating little clown (NT) -- Always threatening legal action. He should of been thrown out. He should be sued for fixing, 03:43:41 07/04/25 Fri

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• CRN worlds-- -- Judges communicating during set dances... is this okay???, 15:40:21 07/01/25 Tue [8]
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  • Totally not n also not ok for teachers to be outside having chats with judge who is going to judge their dsughter -- Dd, 22:21:47 07/01/25 Tue
    • name and shame. (NT) -- NT, 00:02:36 07/02/25 Wed
  • Adjudicators -- Parent (Did not see that), 14:53:42 07/02/25 Wed
  • It's a shame some of the newly qualified adjudicators didn't judge. (NT) -- Fresh opinions., 15:01:03 07/02/25 Wed
  • Who -- Who, 04:49:09 07/03/25 Thu
  • What age group was this? (NT) -- DM, 05:07:33 07/03/25 Thu
  • Why so few judges in crn? (NT) -- Is it because they are small or just don't have enough qualified?, 09:18:32 07/03/25 Thu

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• Wida All Irelands, I couldnt help but notice a lot of discussions between judges on both days. Is this normal? -- ........, 11:57:23 06/30/25 Mon [4]
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  • Some very questionable results across some age groups (NT) -- Anon, 14:49:45 06/30/25 Mon
    • all irelands -- wida mam, 03:35:58 07/01/25 Tue
      • U17 -- MS, 22:27:31 07/02/25 Wed

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• Hi thinking of moving to crdm. Is there many feises throughout the year, website doesn't show much and can anyone reccomend a school in St dublin -- Dm, 15:16:43 04/17/25 Thu [14]
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  • Have a look on their Instagram page they post results from every feis to get an idea of how many feises (NT) -- Parent, 15:50:37 04/17/25 Thu
  • They have at least one feis a month in both Ireland and England (NT) -- �, 16:35:23 04/17/25 Thu
  • SCHOOLS IN DUBLIN INSIDE -- DM, 02:27:40 04/18/25 Fri
    • Loads more than that in Dublin lol (NT) -- Lol, 05:01:28 04/19/25 Sat
      • That�s all that I knew just trying to be helpful (NT) -- Dm, 05:11:56 04/19/25 Sat
  • CRDM don�t have enough feises especially if u are coming from An Comhdhail or CLRG (NT) -- Dm, 11:03:37 04/18/25 Fri
    • Thanks. None close to me 😂 (NT) -- Dm, 14:28:27 04/18/25 Fri
    • They have enough for people that don�t want to spend every weekend of the year at a feis (NT) -- ., 18:33:12 04/18/25 Fri
      • How long is the ban when moving to CRDM from another org? (NT) -- We are wanting to move too, 20:59:19 04/19/25 Sat
      • DOCUMENTATION EU -- eudocuments, 03:10:32 06/15/25 Sun
    • maybe some of the AC schools could have feis (NT) -- they have them already in AC so would offer more near london, 04:25:01 06/24/25 Tue
  • Lawless Academy in Bray (NT) -- Niamh, 16:36:33 06/26/25 Thu
  • Look at website -- Dd, 04:17:23 07/02/25 Wed

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• CRN feis at the weekend -- Asking for a friend, 01:48:46 06/25/25 Wed [2]
  CRN Dublin Feis at the weekend
  
  CRN what has happened? The event at the weekend was terrible, poor prizes, no decor in the hall, no sense of occasion, just looked so cheap! CRN need to take a long hard look at themselves. Suppose the worlds will be the same now.
  

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  • CRN Worlds -- Online spectator, 07:35:54 06/26/25 Thu

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• Uk open championships -- Debs, 07:59:49 06/22/25 Sun [11]
  What on earth is going on with the judging at this feus. Dancers out of time placing.
  

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  • U9 winner completely out of time???? (NT) -- Terrible, 11:49:10 06/22/25 Sun
  • Terrible judging I am not surprised (NT) -- Wow, 15:03:26 06/22/25 Sun
  • Tearing down children (NT) -- Wow, 16:09:36 06/22/25 Sun
    • No not the children. The judging -- Debs, 22:55:08 06/22/25 Sun
  • I think they need to change their resident adjudicator CM (NT) -- Always complaints after their feises, 02:51:54 06/23/25 Mon
    • She's rubbish, worst adjudicator ever. Wouldn't know the difference between a good dancer and a bad one (NT) -- Is she even qualified?, 06:56:16 06/23/25 Mon
      • Who was it?! (NT) -- CG, 09:16:47 06/23/25 Mon
        • If they are talking about the usual one Carol McDonald (NT) -- Usually judges at OPIDF, 09:26:35 06/23/25 Mon
      • She is CLRG qualified. Old-school, looks out for rhythm. So doubt someone was out of time and won unless they all were (NT) -- Old timer, 23:40:57 06/24/25 Tue
        • Seriously? Think she needs to retake her exams if she ever did them (NT) -- Worst OP judge, 00:54:23 06/26/25 Thu

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• CRN Worlds - Buck!es and B!ing closed their stall and went home -- Before the event has even started. What went on?, 14:14:30 06/25/25 Wed [2]
  It's on their Instagram story.
  

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  • Threw a tantrum cause she didn’t get her way- is always at it… AVOID! (NT) -- DM, 14:34:50 06/25/25 Wed

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• Choreography -- Hallie (Please be kind), 05:57:38 06/24/25 Tue [5]
  Does any do choreography for the independent dancers.
  

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  • Corden academy put on their instagram that they do choreography workshops/videos (NT) -- Maybe contact them about it, 06:00:57 06/24/25 Tue
  • Where are you based ?? (NT) -- Good to ask, 08:15:20 06/24/25 Tue
    • Edinburgh -- Hallie, 13:12:14 06/24/25 Tue
      • Our school has previously had choreography via video from Na Laochra Irish Dance (NT) -- I believe they're based in or around Edinburgh, my DD loved her steps!, 22:44:04 06/24/25 Tue

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• Does anyone know where i can find feises for the 2nd half of the year? New to crdm and they don't have them on the website as far as I can see -- Dm, 08:52:35 06/24/25 Tue [2]
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  • CRDM feises -- Dd, 11:45:10 06/24/25 Tue

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• Some schools just stealing clrg dancers and competing in open platform. Pretty obvious. -- Dd, 07:01:02 06/18/25 Wed [11]
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  • How do you steal a dancer? Surely they move because they want to? (NT) -- Just seems like the same person constantly posting the same stuff over and over again, 07:13:54 06/18/25 Wed
  • No one gets stolen if they are happy where they are! They want to be stolen lol (NT) -- Cop on will ye, 09:38:20 06/18/25 Wed
    • Don't know why you would think it's just one person who don't like that school (NT) -- The only CLRG school in OP. Many people write here about them, 11:05:08 06/18/25 Wed
      • We love them! Teacher is great with kids from all schools and kids are all polite and friendly. (NT) -- Great school, talented dancers and it's obvious they work very hard., 12:04:43 06/18/25 Wed
        • Not that talented when original OP dancers are beating them (NT) -- The only good dancers there are the ex KH girls Rest average like any other school, 17:15:58 06/19/25 Thu
          • Considering they are not that talented they seem to win a lot? (NT) -- You're kind of insulting other OP dancers that have come 2nd to his "not that talented" dancers, 00:27:01 06/20/25 Fri
            • Wow those EX KH girls are amazing. That little one will go far (NT) -- CAs best dancers by far, 01:03:24 06/20/25 Fri
  • What are you people on about? You're literally just filling this page with rubbish. (NT) -- If you don't like someone dont speak to them. Why do you have to come on here with your hatred?, 23:14:26 06/18/25 Wed
    • Why are you feeding them then? You shouldn't of commented either (NT) -- You just keep the post going. Scroll past if you don't like it, 23:59:29 06/18/25 Wed

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• Crdm all Irelands results 18-senior? Fair? Or not? -- ., 03:59:24 06/15/25 Sun [17]
  18-senior results where they fair?
  

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  • Age 18 -- Unbeaten (Get used to it), 06:11:42 06/15/25 Sun
    • What does this even mean. (NT) -- The 18 & 19s was a lovely competition with a strong top 5., 04:24:16 06/16/25 Mon
    • Would be interesting to see if age 18 can be beaten, maybe in seniors. Current strongest competitors to her are both WIDA so not allowed all irelands (NT) -- Rt, 05:17:02 06/16/25 Mon
      • I'd love to see how she'd place in CRN - some unreal dancers in that age category. (NT) -- DM, 06:17:45 06/16/25 Mon
  • Age 20 results I don’t think were fair at all. Dancer that is always on the box wasn’t (NT) -- Marks were all over the place, 09:25:06 06/15/25 Sun
    • Age 23 and senior? Thoughts? -- ., 11:41:01 06/15/25 Sun
      • 1st we'll deserved... -- Dd, 14:17:19 06/17/25 Tue
    • Top two ulsters and not even place on the box! Says a lot. Some dancers looked so tired on stage, think judges need to open their bloody eyes. (NT) -- What are the judges looking for!!!!, 13:46:14 06/18/25 Wed
  • Age 18 has beaten wida world champion on more than one occasion. (NT) -- Jen, 06:38:41 06/16/25 Mon
    • Yes indeed but still the closest to her as it stands unless others dance in. Would be interesting to see if crdm could dance out! (NT) -- V strong age group, 08:31:57 06/16/25 Mon
  • Someone on this board is obsessed with CRDM opening their doors. It was voted on by teachers (NT) -- If you want to go open platform CRDM probably isn't for you! It's their rules!!, 01:35:52 06/17/25 Tue
    • Agree! Probably ex CLRG they have big ego's and think they can walk in and win (NT) -- Go and get your TCRG and attend. If you're CRDM leave and join an OP org, 04:26:06 06/17/25 Tue
      • You're hilarious (NT) -- And also very troubled, 05:43:21 06/17/25 Tue
        • So are you and your school. Desperado cry babies (NT) -- Moan moan moan. You 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡s, 07:13:16 06/17/25 Tue
          • Awwww your DD day will come, don’t be jealous, it’s not a good look (NT) -- Babe x, 14:28:23 06/17/25 Tue
            • Oh found out you daughter wasn't "special enough" and had a little voy tantrum (NT) -- Haha. Other kids are just better., 03:09:36 06/18/25 Wed

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• Can someone explain how CRDM fits with open platform -- CRDM, 08:38:25 06/13/25 Fri [12]
  I just seen on instagram stories a CNRG school do a post and said they couldnt compete in CRDM. I thought any open platform School could compete in CRDM but CRDM wont allow their dancers to compete in non CRDM feises.
  
  Is CRDM open platform and what organisations can compete in their competitions. Is there any talk of CRDM allowing their dancers to compete in non CRDM competitions? Or allowing all open platform to compete at CRDM feises. It would make sense to increase the competition numbers and levels in open platform overall.
  

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  • CRDM only allow dancers from schools with a qualified TCRG (NT) -- That's why his dancers can't compete there, 11:02:06 06/13/25 Fri
    • Also important to note qualified TCRGs have DBS checks.. (NT) -- Lot of safeguarding with these unqualified, 13:00:23 06/13/25 Fri
      • Anyone can apply for a DBS check, qualified or not (NT) -- Let's not accuse people of not protecting kids., 13:06:12 06/13/25 Fri
    • "qualified" according to who? -- Wake up, 11:36:25 06/18/25 Wed
  • It would be nice to allow people in, but we are very happy in CRDM as it is (NT) -- It might be nice to have the option to dance out if we wanted to, 00:14:14 06/16/25 Mon
  • CRDM is a closed platform, however schools with a TCRG can compete for 1 year as a "visiting school" (NT) -- Schools without a TCRG can also compete but they need to take their TCRG Exam with CRDM with 1 year, 00:30:54 06/16/25 Mon
  • Id love to be able dance out (NT) -- Unsure why it's not allowed?, 01:24:26 06/16/25 Mon
    • Yes love to dance out in o/p 2, used to be allowed, don’t know why changed, we’d still do our 4 qualifiers for CRDM (NT) -- Md, 03:21:48 06/16/25 Mon
  • You should be allowed to dance out providing you do all of the qualifiers required to dance at worlds (NT) -- That's seems like a fair way. Will it ever be discussed?, 03:43:32 06/16/25 Mon
    • Yes will say to teacher to bring up overall we happy in CRDM has its flaws like all orgs, once 4 qualifiers done, should have option to dance out (NT) -- md, 05:41:11 06/16/25 Mon

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• WIDA Worlds 26 in Li�ge again - thoughts? -- Dancer (Not sure), 15:46:11 04/20/25 Sun [35]
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  • Thank F the tram will run then. Good venue but boring same city so many times in a row. (NT) -- Wouldn't be put off going though, 16:14:44 04/20/25 Sun
  • Doesn�t listen to feedback. Asks people where they want worlds to be. (NT) -- No one wanted Belgium again, proceeds to be in Belgium 3 years on the bounce., 05:15:28 04/21/25 Mon
    • 3 year venue contract that�s why (NT) -- It will be elsewhere the year after. No complaints about the Li�ge venue though, 12:34:20 04/21/25 Mon
      • So why bother asking where people would have wanted it last year. (NT) -- Crazy to sign for 3 years in a place people didn�t enjoy visiting, 14:21:51 04/21/25 Mon
        • So they can start finding locations after the three year contract is up? (NT) -- My guess, 07:27:33 04/22/25 Tue
  • Great venue. Lots of reasonably priced accommodation. Easy to get to from anywhere. Food available (NT) -- Don�t know what else you could ask for! It�s a dance comp - not a holiday, 07:11:05 04/21/25 Mon
    • Easy to get to? (NT) -- The city is not a nice environment either., 07:53:53 04/21/25 Mon
      • A couple of train rides and a short taxi is way nicer than many of the other locations. (NT) -- ..., 07:30:47 04/22/25 Tue
        • If you enjoy watching people shooting up in the streets. (NT) -- Yes lovely city., 10:17:24 04/22/25 Tue
          • drivers-license-south-dakota -- eudocuments, 03:00:19 06/15/25 Sun
  • Not easy to get to at all and very long winded unless you�re already on mainland Europe. (NT) -- Hotel not reasonably priced for the quality of the area, venue good but lack of atmosphere., 09:20:20 04/21/25 Mon
  • Lots missing this year (NT) -- ., 10:07:18 04/21/25 Mon
    • It was because of the how Easter holidays fell this year (NT) -- It meant a lot of kids couldn�t make it, 12:32:41 04/21/25 Mon
  • Just no atmosphere (NT) -- Duss and Killarney absolute faves, 10:28:40 04/21/25 Mon
    • Absolutely the two best venues over the years. (NT) -- And easy to get to�, 12:21:44 04/21/25 Mon
    • What exactly do you mean by atmosphere? (NT) -- ???, 07:33:35 04/22/25 Tue
      • The lack of stage lighting didn�t help really. (NT) -- �, 11:31:45 04/25/25 Fri
  • Some very obscure results this year. (NT) -- Standard was lower than previous years, 03:27:17 04/23/25 Wed
    • VERY random. Scoring a first in solos and not recalling? 🤔 (NT) -- Dancer, 04:51:52 04/23/25 Wed
      • That�s because solos are from 1 judge. Recalls are decided from 5 judges (NT) -- It�s not uncommon for judges to not be on the same page, subjective sport, 05:49:41 04/23/25 Wed
        • There�s subjective and there is ridiculous. At a world championships how can one judge have a dancer in first (NT) -- And the rest so low as they don�t make the recall. Insane., 06:35:35 04/23/25 Wed
          • Solo medals usually come out before disbutes are resolved. -- ...., 07:53:50 04/23/25 Wed
      • As always, fab dancers can have a fall or stop in other round or trad and if the standard is high enough that's the recall gone (NT) -- Unless you saw all 3 rounds?, 08:43:54 04/23/25 Wed
  • Liege -- Dt, 10:58:58 04/23/25 Wed
  • Belgium -- Dt, 11:00:10 04/23/25 Wed
  • Belgium -- Dance parent, 11:09:58 04/23/25 Wed
    • There are multiple suitable venues in the UK for less than �3k per day, but WIDA won't come to the UK (NT) -- Because S Gavan isn't allowed in the UK with his conviction, 12:27:17 04/23/25 Wed
      • SG -- Dt, 13:14:20 04/23/25 Wed
        • The truth is they won't have Worlds in the UK because SG keeps getting written about in the Sun (NT) -- And rightly so! Convicted of sexual offences against a child., 14:03:25 04/23/25 Wed
      • He literally flew out of a London airport the other day lmao (NT) -- He�s also Scottish? That makes him a U.K. citizen, 14:27:32 04/23/25 Wed
  • Keep commenting join the committee is not helpful, people spend a lot of money to attend these events. (NT) -- Their thoughts should be listened to., 12:59:36 04/23/25 Wed
    • Thoughts -- DT again, 13:26:24 04/23/25 Wed
    • Ahaha. These posts are all SG. So typical of his rants. (NT) -- EIRE, 13:54:33 04/23/25 Wed
      • Sean and Kevin are on here constantly. Ever notice the spam posts happen as soon as WIDA is mentioned? (NT) -- Teachers who continue to send their kids to WIDA feis have no regard for child safety, 23:49:17 04/23/25 Wed

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• OP -- DT, 10:03:52 06/13/25 Fri [2]
  What is the actual definition of Open Platform. It seems that some who call themselves OP are not. Which are the truly OP organisations?
  

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  • CRDM are the only one that are odd. Dancers can dance in but not independent, must be TCRG and vetted school. Only dancers over 30 can dance out (NT) -- All the rest are, 21:01:26 06/13/25 Fri

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• Crdm all Irelands - anyone know who's judging? -- Best of luck everyone, 14:21:21 06/12/25 Thu [5]
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  • All their mates obviously (NT) -- Why hide the judges, 20:46:11 06/12/25 Thu
  • Judge posting pics on social media night before All Irelands drinking with teacher -- Fed up, 02:44:10 06/13/25 Fri
  • You’re obsessed. Sure they wouldn’t post with you watching if there was any corruption (NT) -- They’re not even judging 🤣, 05:35:42 06/13/25 Fri
    • Read the contents of the 1st comment. (NT) -- He is judging. Name clearly on the list that was circulated., 06:04:17 06/13/25 Fri

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• I'm interested in becoming a teacher. Could someone confirm what the requirements are? -- Do you have to have historical exams like CLRG? Thank you :-), 05:24:16 05/09/25 Fri [9]
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  • Each organisation has its own process to becoming a teacher. Do some research on different OP organisations and reach out to get info -- ., 06:09:40 05/10/25 Sat
    • Not very clear info available and wondered if it's easier to become a teacher. (NT) -- So do you have to take an actual exam? I've heard you don't., 05:06:35 05/13/25 Tue
  • I�d hope anyone teacher would be taking an exam -- Mum, 04:45:54 05/15/25 Thu
    • Too many unqualified teachers and judges and it shows in the way (NT) -- they run a feis and the adjudicators marks are very questionable, 05:21:16 05/15/25 Thu
  • Same question about adjudicating exam - ex TCRG no longer has school (NT) -- but would love to adj - do Open platform accept those applicants?, 03:58:05 06/05/25 Thu
    • I would be interested in this too (NT) -- where could we find out, 03:22:23 06/09/25 Mon
  • WIDA, CRDM and CRN require exams to adjudicate. Each have their own process. If you wanted to judge with TCRG exam only (NT) -- You could contact CNRG as they have lots of open platform schools who run events too, 05:09:36 06/09/25 Mon
    • thank you - (NT) -- DT, 06:56:48 06/12/25 Thu

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• Since when was it okay for OP school to take classes from CLRG school/ teachers -- OP competing school taking classes with CLRG school even wearing their uniform. Rule breaking again, 04:25:08 06/04/25 Wed [8]
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  • Which OP school? (NT) -- Madness, 06:35:23 06/04/25 Wed
    • Elite Irish dance London is one of them. Have family ties to well known CLRG school (NT) -- Now CLRG tc is at her class with students wearing the CLRG uniform, 06:57:29 06/04/25 Wed
      • Cheats. Why are they wearing another schools uniform (NT) -- Probably crossing between the orgs, 03:34:18 06/06/25 Fri
      • How does that make them cheats? The school is OP, they dont compete CLRG (NT) -- So they had a teacher come in and help or do a workshop, who cares? Hardly cheating, 04:22:37 06/06/25 Fri
  • I heard from a Donegal Dance Acadmeny parent that their kids and the McNelis kids are all in the same WhatsApp grouo (NT) -- And are told which feis are relevant to which kids as some registered with CLRG and some with CRDM, 16:12:00 06/08/25 Sun
  • Don't just name and shame them. Mc Morrow female in Sligo also joined CRDM (NT) -- But husband stayed CLRG and even judged worlds. That shouldn't be allowed by either org, 13:19:08 06/10/25 Tue
  • What’s the benefit to this though? (NT) -- I don’t get it, 12:21:56 06/11/25 Wed

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• Does anyone know if crdm is going with choosing any dance combinations for next year -- Or is it going back to all age 17 must do slip /jig, all age 18 must do hornpipe/reel etc?, 04:26:00 05/29/25 Thu [12]
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  • Your teacher will be able to tell you this (NT) -- DM, 06:40:32 05/29/25 Thu
  • The dances have changed (NT) -- Ask your teacher, 12:01:53 05/31/25 Sat
  • Slate a kid and everyone jumps on board and comments (NT) -- Ask a genuine question and nope zero info, 15:51:43 06/01/25 Sun
  • Could someone please answer this properly. Considering a move and want all info (NT) -- TIA, 01:06:25 06/09/25 Mon
  • It's set for worlds next year.odd ages heavy jig and reel, even ages hornpipe and slip jig (NT) -- Have a choice until but must be the grouping as above, 14:21:42 06/09/25 Mon
    • So it's changed that the reel goes with heavy jig rather then hornpipe? (NT) -- Thanks, 00:41:55 06/10/25 Tue
      • I thought it was reel and hornpipe for odd ages and slip jig and heavy jig for even (NT) -- God I wish they'd be clear for those considering a move, 02:21:30 06/11/25 Wed
      • See inside -- NT, 06:27:20 06/11/25 Wed
  • If you were genuinely looking to move, why would dance groupings matter?? (NT) -- DM, 04:46:01 06/11/25 Wed
    • Because part of the reason to move was the choice and pairings of the dances (NT) -- Have to weigh everything up, 12:29:04 06/11/25 Wed
  • I have no issues with dances being set -- But inside, 16:02:08 06/11/25 Wed

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• Can female dancers compete in the same style light shoes festival dancers wear? -- I can't get on with the common style females usually wear, 14:08:43 06/06/25 Fri [5]
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  • What are the style you want to wear -- Mum, 09:52:32 06/07/25 Sat
    • Just plain black canvas ballet slipper from capezio (NT) -- Thanks, 11:16:29 06/07/25 Sat
      • I’d say no personally. They’re not really Irish dance shoes. -- Mum - more inside message, 13:36:10 06/07/25 Sat
  • It will depend on the org. Read the footwear rules and your teacher might have to clarify for you (more) -- Would also try few brands, 10:01:17 06/09/25 Mon

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• London open -- Janet, 09:49:14 06/08/25 Sun [1]
  Really enjoyed the London feis yesterday what did everyone else think? All lovely dancers
  

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• Jordan leaving crdm. Anyone hear? -- In the know, 08:49:51 05/31/25 Sat [8]
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  • CRDM need to let their dancers compete against other orgs. Comps too small and same dancers. Need to compete widely if they to increase standard. (NT) -- Not surprised some are looking elsewhere., 09:58:46 05/31/25 Sat
  • Totally agree CRDM need to let their dancers out to compete in other orgs always same results only improve dancers should not have closed (NT) -- Od, 12:51:57 05/31/25 Sat
  • Fake news.. Wouldn’t believe a word of it! (NT) -- NT, 05:31:49 06/01/25 Sun
    • Will you feck off with the hieroglyphics. Getting boring and childish (NT) -- Also doing this on CLRG board. Think you're a bit deranged, 09:37:56 06/01/25 Sun
  • Wouldn’t blame them! -- Ulsters was a joke, 12:40:43 06/07/25 Sat
    • Oh shut up! Just because your dancer didn’t win!! Foolish comments (NT) -- Grow up, 13:46:51 06/07/25 Sat
      • What happened with seniors? As far as I know they had a rotating panel so one of the judges dancers could dance! (NT) -- Lovely competition anyway!, 13:53:36 06/07/25 Sat

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• So that is actually a list of woman who want to have sex with Joe Mcgeown from festival. -- Including Lauren Smyth., 15:37:19 06/05/25 Thu [2]
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  • Go away adam. You are the only one who talks about these old dancers (NT) -- Stop being jealous of a woman, 03:30:24 06/06/25 Fri

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• Cnrg british nationals - so much better being spread over 2 days! -- Please can they all be like this!, 01:37:39 06/01/25 Sun [15]
  No rushing to get through age groups/awards and stupid late night dancing and getting home at midnight! CNRG Please continue to run them all over 2 days!
  

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  • Who are the adjudicators? (NT) -- Fair?, 05:04:35 06/01/25 Sun
  • I've just sat and watched a dancer get barged and another dancer obviously go wrong but still get placed and no consequence for the dance who pushed (NT) -- Parent, 07:32:19 06/01/25 Sun
    • No point complaining about it on here (NT) -- Bring it up with the organisers there and then!, 11:15:46 06/01/25 Sun
      • Haha seriously? Probably wouldn't of done anything like usual (NT) -- And everyone should say here what was wrong at a feis. Have every right they pay for it, 13:43:57 06/01/25 Sun
        • Yes, we all pay to enter dancers (NT) -- But what does posting/complaining on here achieve?, 14:35:53 06/01/25 Sun
  • It was amazing! So nice and relaxed, no overheating and no chaos (NT) -- 2 days instead of 1 was great so glad CNRG are listening, will definitely be back, 10:55:24 06/01/25 Sun
  • Male teacher side stage moving his dancers next to "weaker" dancers and giving them tips about the judges (NT) -- Dancer, 05:07:23 06/02/25 Mon
    • You're the problem here, by assuming that any dancer is "weaker". What a nasty thing to say. (NT) -- Dancers were swapped to avoid kids from the same school being on together wherever possible., 06:19:40 06/02/25 Mon
    • The teacher you are referring to was great side stage with all of the dancers. Giving them time to recover, making them feel at ease etc (NT) -- We are a non-cnrg school and my dd said how friendly and helpful he was. Stop complaining, 07:10:31 06/02/25 Mon
  • He was announcing all day and did a great job. He might have been just giving his dancers a pep talk before they went on stage (NT) -- He wasn't sat in the audience been able tell them before they go side stage. Well done, great feis, 07:56:23 06/02/25 Mon
  • People love criticising people who are doing well on this forum (NT) -- DM, 06:48:21 06/03/25 Tue
    • Yep and also think CNRG, WIDA, CRDM, CRN, CRG all shite standard. So what is the point of being on OP board then for these complainers... (NT) -- Same old same old, 10:04:18 06/03/25 Tue
      • Why dont you take your face for a shite. (NT) -- Tuesday blessings to you, 01:07:30 06/04/25 Wed
    • Who's doing well? (NT) -- All looks the same, 02:35:03 06/04/25 Wed

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• CRDM set dance recordings when will they be sent out -- Joanne, 16:32:39 06/03/25 Tue [1]
  When will the sent dance recording get sent out
  

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• North American Championships, entry extended -- Hoping to help others, 05:52:47 06/03/25 Tue [1]
  Just in case you might have missed seeing this -
  
  The North American Championships being held on June 27, 28, and 29 in Williamsburg, Virginia has extended the regular entry deadline to June 6. Late fees will go into effect at midnight of the 6th and go through midnight June 13.
  
  The North American Championships are being hosted by the USA-IDA, An Chomhdhail, and open to Open Platform dancers in the United States.
  
  There are many competition opportunities, along with several other events including a Welcome Banquet, a traditional set workshop, and a VIP Celtic Fyre experience at Busch Gardens.
  
  For more information: <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="https://www.usairishdancealliance.com/north-american-championships">https://www.usairishdancealliance.com/north-american-championships</a>
  

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• CRN worlds venue -- Hate giving money to Scientology, 04:44:09 05/18/25 Sun [4]
  Why are the CRN Leadership ignoring the teachers and dancers and having the worlds in the same place as Irish Open! Why are dancers, their families and the teachers thoughts not taken to consideration. We want a different venue we want something special for our worlds. Why CRN?
  

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  • I'm sick of the place - the second room downstairs is a disaster. So unfair on the dancers. (NT) -- DM, 14:08:58 05/20/25 Tue
  • Great Venue -- DM, 03:35:40 06/01/25 Sun
  • Feels wrong supporting Scientology -- Over it, 15:27:29 06/02/25 Mon

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• Crdm USA Easterns was a hot mess -- Unnecessarily long, 10:15:22 06/01/25 Sun [1]
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• British Nationals -- Jen (Correct grades), 08:03:15 05/29/25 Thu [11]
  I think hope this weekend that everyone is being fair and dancing in the correct grades.
  

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  • They always do, just some stupid parents who think they know it all -- PJ, 08:07:17 05/29/25 Thu
    • Reply -- Jen (No they dont), 08:20:46 05/29/25 Thu
      • No they don't some teachers keep putting their dancers in grades or prelims they have won (NT) -- Think parents don't notice. Stop the cheating move your dancers up when they win, 13:20:49 05/29/25 Thu
    • I take it the person calling parents stupid is one of the cheating teachers (NT) -- Rubbish teachers always blame others. Trophy hunters that's all they are. Laughable, 16:07:39 05/29/25 Thu
  • Lets also hope that everyone remembers theres a 28 day grace period for moving up -- tired of seeing kids slated every feis for moving up on short notice more inside, 11:26:05 05/30/25 Fri
    • The dances that they do should be good enough for the next grade that's how it always was (NT) -- 28 day grace? How stupid just putting off the inevitable move. Stop trophy hunting, 11:51:28 05/30/25 Fri
      • It doesn't work like that. Primary goes from doing 2 light dances to intermediate which is a light dsnce and a heavy dance. (NT) -- Sometimes the dancer has only learnt a beg/pri heavyjig which is a lot easier than an inter heavyjig, 19:35:26 05/30/25 Fri
        • So what! That's the teachers problem for not working with them when they see progression (NT) -- Stop trophy hunting and move up. How many times do you want to win in one grade? Jokers, 00:50:37 05/31/25 Sat
          • Plastic trophys or not, no one wants to win more than once in one grade! its pointless (NT) -- without the dances you cant compete in the next, simple as. the kids r embarrassed to dance it again, 02:19:34 05/31/25 Sat
            • If your child is good enough to win out of a grade it's good enough for next one (NT) -- Cheating teachers robbing other kids of a win for their ego. Move up when you win. Cheats, 23:43:09 05/31/25 Sat

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• I'm looking for the results from the May 17th 2025 - CRDM Pride of Erin Feis in Philadelphia USA -- Does anyone know where I can find them? Thank you!, 08:27:44 05/29/25 Thu [1]
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• The standard in open platform looks to be improving a lot -- It's nice to see and hopefully it keeps going, 09:56:57 05/22/25 Thu [9]
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  • Really? Haven't noticed still the same old dancing (NT) -- Must be at different comps, 15:18:40 05/22/25 Thu
  • I agree. I've seen some good parade of champions videos and the dancers are looking much better (NT) -- It would be nice to see a competition open to All organisations. Would be very interesting, 23:25:14 05/22/25 Thu
    • From what organisation I've only seen an chom that have a good standard (NT) -- The rest are mainly prelim except for a few good dancers who stand out, 00:30:27 05/23/25 Fri
      • That's what's someone from an chom would say 😂 The standard there is no better than anyone other OP org (NT) -- Especially the boys, they are desperate, 00:39:07 05/23/25 Fri
        • So are most open dancers in the other orgs. (NT) -- Arms flying, no technique, floppy feet and most can't even treble, 01:07:45 05/23/25 Fri
  • Would love to see CRDM open fully and allow their dancers out. And CRN? Never see them (NT) -- Open platform, 09:17:53 05/23/25 Fri
    • Yes love to see CRDM let their dancers open fully the y have some lovely dancers and standard is high would even improve more if allowed out (NT) -- Mbd, 13:48:40 05/23/25 Fri
      • Standard is not high in CRDM they can't jump and have the biggest floppy feet ever (NT) -- Need to learn to point their feet and cross, 13:59:28 05/23/25 Fri

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• Hi where can I find a list of schools please. Looking for South Dublin but doesn't seem to be many -- Dm, 08:41:11 05/20/25 Tue [3]
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  • All orgs will have their own list. CRDM def has schools in D10/D12 Ann CRN/CRG. Not sure if wida (NT) -- Has anything there, 17:35:40 05/20/25 Tue
  • AN Comhdhail also have schools south Dublin check out their web site (NT) -- Dm, 03:54:12 05/21/25 Wed

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• WIDA All Irelands. Travelling from the UK, it's seems so expensive. Any advice? -- Seems a bit in the middle of nowhere & awkward with ferries/flights, 10:44:42 05/18/25 Sun [3]
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  • Best is probably train to Galway then bus or shared taxi. Great hotel not in the middle of nowhere -- (More), 11:19:32 05/18/25 Sun
    • Thanks for the help. The venue hotel is fully booked and it seems the closest (NT) -- Option is 13 miles away. Just makes it awkward to get there both days. Really want to go though!, 22:30:10 05/18/25 Sun

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• Opidf -- Jane, 08:27:41 05/14/25 Wed [7]
  What is opidf like? Thinking of competing in a few of their comps
  

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  • Wouldn't bother personally. Really low numbers and often have 9 year olds dancing with 14 year olds because they merge age groups to make numbers up (NT) -- A lot of politics with cheating as well, 12:45:23 05/14/25 Wed
    • Cheating in every organisation so don't go by that. Try one and see what you think (NT) -- Parent, 14:52:22 05/14/25 Wed
  • Are you independent dancer or a schooll (NT) -- Ter, 22:58:29 05/14/25 Wed
  • Completely unbiased opinion inside -- See inside, 03:08:41 05/15/25 Thu
  • Run well and loads of effort put in. Lots of age group merging and last one had music and tabulation errors (NT) -- Better out there, 04:09:20 05/15/25 Thu
    • Better run than CNRG and better atmosphere.Also bigger venues (NT) -- We also like WIDA and CRG. Go along and try a feis you don't have to go back if you don't like it, 05:15:55 05/15/25 Thu

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• Heart of england championships -- Rebecca, 06:58:25 05/10/25 Sat [47]
  Heart of england championships, anyone that's been what do you think of it?
  

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  • Never again!! -- More inside, 10:14:15 05/10/25 Sat
  • Running 2hr behind (NT) -- Tired, 12:19:20 05/10/25 Sat
  • Always runs way off timetable hence why haven�t returned. (NT) -- Venue not fit for purpose, way too hot, crowded and dirty., 12:31:11 05/10/25 Sat
  • These feis� are getting sill time wise now. The organisers need to either cap entries, run over 2 days (NT) -- Same dancers having to wait around for hours every time, 13:32:49 05/10/25 Sat
  • I think the issue is the way the categories and age groups are run. (NT) -- Too many people on and off the stage causes a lot of lost time., 13:37:31 05/10/25 Sat
  • We loved it -- Mum, 14:08:22 05/10/25 Sat
    • Ok Rebecca! Glad you enjoyed your own feis (NT) -- Take the criticism and make it better., 14:15:00 05/10/25 Sat
      • Definitely not Rebecca but OK 🤣 -- Mum, 14:19:38 05/10/25 Sat
        • The toilets would be spotless first thing�or at least I�d assume so (NT) -- Definitely needed attending to throughout the day. Bins were awful., 14:26:52 05/10/25 Sat
      • Not her fault -- Parent, 02:04:31 05/11/25 Sun
        • Stop enabling a shit show, want better for your child and others (NT) -- Just because other feis run late why wouldn't you want to better. Accountability not excuses, 02:52:42 05/11/25 Sun
    • Of course they were tidy at the start haha (NT) -- Disgusting by midday and h&s slip hazzard with all the water on the floo!, 14:38:24 05/10/25 Sat
      • Floor* (NT) -- ., 14:38:57 05/10/25 Sat
    • It was too crowded and hot in the morning -- Onlooker, 01:46:21 05/11/25 Sun
  • Good day -- ., 14:16:44 05/10/25 Sat
  • I feel for the teacher, it�s difficult when you haven�t got a lot of support (NT) -- Onlooker, 15:08:24 05/10/25 Sat
  • Ran very late -- More inside, 15:16:13 05/10/25 Sat
  • Although it ran behind it was a good day, lovely prizes and little added extras with all dancers getting little teddies. -- Onlooker, 23:41:58 05/10/25 Sat
    • This is after every CNRG feis same comments. Something needs to change (NT) -- They just don't care it's not all about the prizes. It's about space,cleanliness and running on time, 00:10:24 05/11/25 Sun
  • We attended the ulster Championships yesterday . Cnrg ,opidf all the OP orgs need to take note ,this was the best competition we have ever attended -- Ash, 00:32:26 05/11/25 Sun
    • Why are you so concerned over prizes? Safety how clean they keep the venue (NT) -- And running on time should be priority. CNRG are lazy and it shows at every feis, 01:02:11 05/11/25 Sun
  • Until people stop attending then nothing will change! Maybe then they can be better managed and grow back up from there (NT) -- Don�t seem to ever learn from past mistakes, 07:17:05 05/11/25 Sun
    • They also don't like constructive criticism. Always blame others and quote other orgs (NT) -- People are fed up with their lazy attitude towards their feis. Everything is lackluster, 08:18:15 05/11/25 Sun
      • As much as we enjoy these for the nice atmosphere, awards etc other things detract us from going ie constantly running hours behind and lack of safety (NT) -- Please sort it out as we would love to support but making it hard, 08:24:20 05/11/25 Sun
  • Prelim winner -- Denise, 13:03:12 05/11/25 Sun
    • Last prelim win had less than 5 dancers so grade movement did not apply. Stop trying to cause drama when there is none. (NT) -- Dance mum, 13:34:57 05/11/25 Sun
      • Nope, at the OPIDF worlds in October there were 5. So movement applies (NT) -- The dancer is old enough herself to know she has to move up but shame on teacher, 22:16:57 05/11/25 Sun
        • That was the first time she danced in prelim and won. The second time there was less than 5 dancers so grade movement did not apply. (NT) -- Dance mum, 22:37:45 05/11/25 Sun
        • She has to move -- D, 23:16:58 05/11/25 Sun
          • Stop cheating she won the prelim then came 4th in the under 20 champs (NT) -- Always dancing prelim. Not fair on the other dancers Rebecca and the dancer are cheats, 23:46:57 05/11/25 Sun
  • What time did it eventually finish on saturday? (NT) -- Fb post says 8.30 but heard it was later?, 22:25:25 05/11/25 Sun
    • Dancing finished by 8:30 results all done before 9pm. (NT) -- Dance mum, 22:42:16 05/11/25 Sun
      • Finish time -- D, 04:36:51 05/12/25 Mon
  • Higher grades -- Helen, 05:16:08 05/12/25 Mon
    • But they will be beginner dancers. They are just doubling up to the next grade above theirs. (NT) -- They can't dance down a grade. If they have never won a beginner championship, they are a beginner, 05:40:30 05/12/25 Mon
      • Also just making groups last longer different if they are actually in both grades (NT) -- If you have no dances in the higher grade you should stick to your own only. Just a money maker, 07:00:35 05/12/25 Mon
  • Brilliant feis but never understand why senior ginger girl doesn�t win? Deserved the win at the weekend, heavy round was miles better then the rest (NT) -- Spectator, 07:30:52 05/12/25 Mon
    • Because she has straight feet and can't treble properly. The winner was deserved. (NT) -- It's ok throwing your legs about but you need to be able to do the basics correctly, 08:06:16 05/12/25 Mon
      • But judges recalled so was clearly close? How has she placed top 3 in the world twice? (NT) -- TJ��, 08:11:36 05/12/25 Mon
        • Hi does anyone know who won seniors at Heart of England (NT) -- Thank you, 08:16:49 05/12/25 Mon
          • Troibrecha girl, ginger girl 2nd place (NT) -- Parent, 08:19:58 05/12/25 Mon
            • Thank you (NT) -- Dm, 10:22:06 05/12/25 Mon
      • Why is everyone on here so nasty? Bitter� (NT) -- _____, 13:15:02 05/12/25 Mon
  • Feis was lovely but again CNRG need to learn how to time a syllabus (NT) -- Reach out for help if you are struggling, 09:26:00 05/12/25 Mon
    • Completely agree. Don't know how they can say its a timetable when there's about 10 competitions due all at the same time! (NT) -- CNRG really need to sort their timing of events out, it's putting parents off now, 10:32:02 05/12/25 Mon
      • Agree runs too late for open dancers. Told to get there at a certain time (NT) -- Then dance three hours later. Fed up parent, 07:45:54 05/13/25 Tue

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• What is the rule in CRN on stopping due to injury and then dancing again.I saw a dancer win yesterday who did this so they weren't penalised at all. -- I don't have feistv so I can't watch it back. The dancer didn't fall on the floor., 05:18:43 05/05/25 Mon [7]
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  • Injury to dancer -- Feis mum, 09:50:08 05/05/25 Mon
  • Thanks for posting - I was wondering the same (NT) -- Seems unfair particularly to the dancer on stage with the injured dancer., 02:55:57 05/06/25 Tue
  • Judge decides whether to mark or not -- P, 08:01:23 05/06/25 Tue
    • Interesting - this incident was 100% due to execution. (NT) -- Unfair on the rest of the dancers., 11:47:31 05/06/25 Tue
    • If this happened in any other org it would be challenged.. Why not CRN. (NT) -- Y wouldn't the teachers/parents of those dancing same comp. It's an All Ireland not an ord feis., 16:24:36 05/09/25 Fri
  • Health and safety rule -- Spectator, 02:41:57 05/13/25 Tue

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• Crdm Worlds -- DM, 01:32:03 04/24/25 Thu [11]
  Lovely competitions yesterday but Dancers could not be heard in their heavy rounds due to dull sounding stage with no bounce. Disappointing being a World premier event.
  

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  • Who built the stage (NT) -- Curious, 03:45:01 04/24/25 Thu
  • Stage -- DM, 07:34:05 04/24/25 Thu
  • Dull vs Slippery? -- ..., 13:22:46 04/24/25 Thu
    • Dull -- DM, 13:52:02 04/24/25 Thu
  • Same stage as clrg worlds TC was told (NT) -- Great not to have a slippy stage., 13:25:55 04/24/25 Thu
  • It's a permanent solid stage. It's not a sprung floor and it's slippy. It's an accident waiting to happen. Not acceptable for a major feis. (NT) -- DM, 14:11:40 04/24/25 Thu
    • The accident did happen unfortunately today -- Girl was back on crutches at end of today after slip this morning, 15:30:59 04/24/25 Thu
  • Castle stages installed the stage. All teachers were told. (NT) -- Our girls liked it, 14:22:20 04/24/25 Thu
  • Floor not slippy at all (NT) -- Dancer, 13:56:55 04/25/25 Fri
  • Floor not slippery at all -- Dancer, 15:05:36 05/11/25 Sun

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• Anyone have a link to the documentary in clrg on cheating in Irish dance it's gone from iplayer -- Dd, 12:22:46 05/11/25 Sun [6]
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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgg16pJFkPk (NT) -- DM, 14:27:25 05/11/25 Sun
  • Link inside -- DM, 14:28:35 05/11/25 Sun
  • Link inside -- DM, 14:29:43 05/11/25 Sun
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1thw5OU_luU (NT) -- Paste the link into your browser, 14:33:19 05/11/25 Sun
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mkvw8lpII0 (NT) -- Paste the link into your browser, 14:34:00 05/11/25 Sun

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• Do schools in OP not have to support their own orgs feis�s before others -- Curious, 09:16:52 05/09/25 Fri [8]
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  • I suppose it depends who you are (NT) -- 🤷🏻‍♀️, 10:31:07 05/09/25 Fri
  • Joy of open platform is that you can attend any organisation! (NT) -- Theres no rules to say what you can and can't attend, 10:48:45 05/09/25 Fri
  • Get a life. Parents and dancers have the right to attend whichever competitions they want to (NT) -- No-one should be told where to spend their money, 10:49:25 05/09/25 Fri
  • Depends. If there's a clash and they're both of the same status..usually the own feis. If the other one is a Qualifier (more) -- Rl, 12:28:40 05/09/25 Fri
    • Thanks for the genuine response, rather than the 2 jump down your throat replies both written within a minute of each other (NT) -- Why are people so paranoid, 12:32:25 05/09/25 Fri
      • Hardly paranoia when this post is so clearly aimed at someone (NT) -- ., 20:50:13 05/09/25 Fri
        • Who is it aimed at then? (NT) -- ? The, 02:38:22 05/10/25 Sat

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• CRDM worlds The ones DH cheered for did great today! Love to see it -- See more inside, 13:06:55 04/22/25 Tue [48]
  Curtis and Jessica today it was like watching the half time show at the superbowl fantastic!
  

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  • MCmorroe did great. Half time show was fab. (NT) -- Dm, 14:12:24 04/22/25 Tue
  • Who are the adjudicators (NT) -- Wondering, 16:46:42 04/22/25 Tue
  • The usual crew - they like to call them outsiders but sure they may as well be in CRDM at this rate (NT) -- Some dancers taking 100 then a last place from the next one good entertainment though, 22:31:44 04/22/25 Tue
  • Ex CLRG schools -- �ine, 15:21:26 04/23/25 Wed
    • Ex CLRG schools -- Ll, 17:18:42 04/26/25 Sat
  • Results today were terrible. How can one judge a dancer in 14th place and the next judge give 1stt (NT) -- Una, 15:34:23 04/23/25 Wed
  • CRDM may just get used to the McMorrow takeover easy to let them in when the big chief only has 3 dancers (NT) -- They have to suck it up now!, 15:58:19 04/23/25 Wed
    • Every McMorrow winner deserved their place this week. They were beautiful to watch. (NT) -- Age 14 was an unbelievable competition. Best standard in a long time., 22:01:15 04/23/25 Wed
      • Agree age 14 was an amazing competition, but some weird results in there too! (NT) -- ., 23:01:36 04/23/25 Wed
        • The age 14 was superb. Podium placers were all excellent (NT) -- Congratulations to all these young ladies, 00:36:02 04/24/25 Thu
          • 100% agree this age was amazing. Didn't know anyone in it yet couldn't stop watching (NT) -- Great to see, 15:06:58 04/24/25 Thu
  • Mcmorrow winners were excellent - but the game playing by CRDM judges on the panels was disgraceful (NT) -- Is this how it�s going to go now, 00:17:30 04/24/25 Thu
    • Blatantly obvious. Shame on them. (NT) -- And then presenting the prize. Laughable, 15:59:34 04/24/25 Thu
  • Mc Morrow dancers did great. Husband just finished judging CLRG worlds. Keeping in with 2 organisations (NT) -- They love the game playing, 01:09:03 04/24/25 Thu
  • McMorrow very deserving - beautiful dancers. However.... -- Els, 07:22:23 04/24/25 Thu
    • Give them a couple of years and they will take over. (NT) -- Too many CLRG schools moved over. Was better before, 08:51:41 04/24/25 Thu
    • New schools New winners -- Kotf, 11:36:13 04/24/25 Thu
    • Take over? I think they are raising the standard. Schools in CRDM have to raise their standards too. (NT) -- Should not be afraid of a bit if competition, 12:40:23 04/24/25 Thu
    • Those dancers wouldn't have recalled at CLRG worlds. (NT) -- Congratulations on your results., 12:45:36 04/24/25 Thu
  • Glad to see Royal Tara get some champions today - they were always the best school in CRDM (NT) -- - seen clips of Curtis dancing -unreal talent, 12:37:27 04/24/25 Thu
  • Yes Curtis had the talent (NT) -- Maybe he should just do it himself next time tho�.., 13:17:53 04/24/25 Thu
  • In all seriousness tho - who do you think is sweating more DH or The Academy? (NT) -- Maybe get some winners when the pensioners dance tomorrow, 13:19:34 04/24/25 Thu
    • Both schools corrupt. Hope they win nothing. (NT) -- Sick of the same sloppy dancers placing highly for the schools that scream the loudest, 13:38:17 04/24/25 Thu
  • What CRN adjudicators are there judging? (NT) -- My DD not on until tomorrow., 14:28:11 04/24/25 Thu
  • who is judging (NT) -- mam, 07:06:44 04/25/25 Fri
  • Can't believe my eyes. Adjudicating a dancer from a school you were affiliated with. Surely not????? (NT) -- It's getting worse., 13:07:32 04/25/25 Fri
    • Who are you talking about? (NT) -- Thanks, 13:12:01 04/25/25 Fri
      • Bernie gave 75 to dancer from her old dance school (NT) -- Ww, 16:37:45 04/26/25 Sat
  • Age 18 winner unreal as always.but some surprising results. (NT) -- How does a dancer get 3rd place from 3 then last??, 13:09:32 04/25/25 Fri
    • Who is age 18? Have not seen results on socials for this age (NT) -- K, 13:15:07 04/25/25 Fri
      • Would also like to know (NT) -- Dh, 13:50:15 04/25/25 Fri
        • Very strange the U18 result hasn't been posted and all others have. (NT) -- Something to hide?, 14:52:01 04/25/25 Fri
        • Leah Simone McL won the 18s. She was beautiful (NT) -- ., 15:02:24 04/25/25 Fri
          • So why is it not on Instagram? (NT) -- All the other photos are. Something dodgy., 15:05:55 04/25/25 Fri
            • What on earth are you even talking about. There was hundreds in the room and seen it. Snr ladies and men and last two ages not up yet either. (NT) -- You weirdo., 15:20:14 04/25/25 Fri
            • Something strange going on there. (NT) -- Fixing results, 15:20:52 04/25/25 Fri
              • They often miss an age and go back. Results would have been on screen for all to see so what's to hide? (More) -- Nothing dodgy at all, 15:59:44 04/25/25 Fri
        • Where was the Munster Champion in this age group? -- Saw her dancing at munsters and she was phenomenal., 15:43:25 04/25/25 Fri
          • Injured -- -, 00:36:46 04/26/25 Sat
            • I thought that this dancer was in 3rd with new blonde wig? Blue and white dress? (NT) -- .., 10:24:33 04/26/25 Sat
              • This is a Jordan dancer in 3rd. -- Jessica C did not dance worlds. She has been out injured for weeks now., 14:01:52 04/26/25 Sat
            • Always injured for the big ones (NT) -- Couldn�t place in clrg either, 08:13:18 05/08/25 Thu
  • The scientology has lost its appeal. Time for new worlds venue. (NT) -- New location., 13:18:40 04/25/25 Fri
    • Yes totally agree. Time to move. Plenty places up north and in Munster. (NT) -- Fed up with Scientology. Worlds venue should be special., 13:49:15 04/25/25 Fri
      • Will not be wasting my money again. (NT) -- No atmosphere., 14:08:15 04/25/25 Fri
      • Ask your teacher to suggest the ones your thinking of, maybe they�ll move it if enough of us say something. (NT) -- Good ideas, 12:50:28 04/26/25 Sat

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• What CLRG schools have transferred to CRDM? -- Jennifer, 11:49:59 04/26/25 Sat [14]
  What CLRG schools have transferred to CRDM?
  

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  • McMorrow, Alison quigley, Donegal dance academy, Deery Irish dance all ex clrg moved to Crdm in th3 last year (NT) -- Dd, 15:02:10 04/26/25 Sat
    • Any more? -- Jennifer, 04:13:22 04/27/25 Sun
      • McAndrew too (NT) -- JD, 08:55:17 04/27/25 Sun
  • Will we have more transfers soon? (NT) -- Jen, 09:41:06 04/27/25 Sun
  • Definitely will when they see the success the other ex CLRG schools had! Dancers winning like they�d never have done (NT) -- back in CLRG, 11:26:36 04/27/25 Sun
    • Unfair if more allowed in there should be a cap on it, unfair on the dancers that are already in CRDM (NT) -- SOI, 12:55:20 04/27/25 Sun
  • How come such a different standard between organisations? (NT) -- Surely all teachers should be trying to achieve great dancing? Why are clrg ex dancers winning all?, 03:42:34 04/28/25 Mon
    • Numbers. CLRG much much higher so their standard is too since they must qualify for worlds. (NT) -- Great to see OP improving all the time, 09:58:40 04/28/25 Mon
  • It just proves that Standard in CLRG is higher. Those that transferred and won in CRDM would have struggled getting a recall in CLRG (NT) -- How many more school will want to jump ship now just for results., 07:44:49 04/28/25 Mon
    • Standard higher in clrg? Did anyone actually watch their worlds (NT) -- Top schools cheated for. Rest can barely treble heads moving bent legs bad carriage and false starts, 01:08:43 04/30/25 Wed
  • so is Mcmorrow fully CRDM then just wondering as didn't see u17 dance (NT) -- mum, 13:09:31 04/29/25 Tue
  • Great to see Crdm improving their standard but Clrg is much higher. (NT) -- But with exclrg schools joining it will raise the standard well, 06:35:11 05/07/25 Wed
    • CLRG raise the Standard? With bent legs bad carriage head going all over the place (NT) -- And barely any trebbles. Really raising the standard (.), 10:17:30 05/07/25 Wed

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• Curious about the differences between the orgs -- New to OP, 21:36:12 05/05/25 Mon [11]
  CLRG dancer considering switch. It�s difficult to tell the difference between all the organizations in the header from the websites. Are all of them still active, since some of the links don�t work? Which are the biggest and most competitive? I�ve heard some of them ban certain tricks for beginners or certain tricks more generally? Do all of them allow senior ladies to compete (21+) or are some only for children? And is it hardshoe, softshoe, contemporary set at majors? Totally clueless and don�t know where to start.
  

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  • Scroll down, someone provided a helpful answer to this last week. They would probably all claim to be the best and most competitive. CLRG rotten now. (NT) -- It will come down to where you live and what's available., 00:34:19 05/06/25 Tue
  • WIDA -- M, 03:39:56 05/06/25 Tue
    • But there weren't many competitors in each of the competitions so it's pointless (NT) -- Standard not great in WIDA either, 05:57:26 05/06/25 Tue
      • WIDA - far more adults than anyone else. CRDM had 25ish senior over 23. (more) -- wida/crdm, 06:19:19 05/06/25 Tue
  • WIDA standard is poor (NT) -- Eva, 06:18:42 05/06/25 Tue
    • WIDA don�t have enough events during the year (NT) -- Local Feis adult championship numbers are poor and off putting, 14:10:43 05/06/25 Tue
  • All are fairly different, have a read of rules on their websites and see locations near you (more) -- open platform, 06:35:50 05/06/25 Tue
    • meant to say you won't get CLRG numbers outside of it. Open platform is growing and is much less toxic - very friendly and especially good for adults (NT) -- open platform, 06:38:01 05/06/25 Tue
    • Sorry what is barging? (NT) -- OP, 15:36:27 05/06/25 Tue
      • Getting to the front in a deliberately forceful way - crowding out the other dancer. Not uncommon in CLRG but less than it was (NT) -- Always obvious to a judge, 23:53:54 05/06/25 Tue

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• CRG impossible to get in contact with -- ., 00:47:29 05/05/25 Mon [1]
  I have contacted Crg several times to ask to be send the organisation rules, but they either don�t respond or say they are going to send them and then never do! Is there anywhere that I can find the organisation rules?
  

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• Worlds is not Worlds. -- Concerned teacher, 04:58:54 04/28/25 Mon [22]
  Does anyone feel guilty for selling the dream to parents and children that they are World champions? Let's be honest- they are not. And if they were to be confronted by a CLRG dancer they would be left embarrassed or upset. Imagine meeting a CLRG dancer who came 22nd, and telling them you came 4th in the World.
  

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  • General public don't know the difference. Difficult for clrg dancers who watch, I believe. (NT) -- I have seen where exclrg who won worlds in open org lord it over clrg friends who were away ahead, 05:33:10 04/28/25 Mon
  • Not really. If you bumped into an everyday person on the street and told them you won CLRG or CRDM worlds, they wouldn�t know the difference. -- Thoughts to consider � more inside, 05:33:35 04/28/25 Mon
    • CLRG dancers are also not world champions only champions of their own org (NT) -- When all the orgs come together that would be an actual world championship, 06:25:30 04/28/25 Mon
  • Well if you as a teacher feel guilty and can't teach to a good standard that's a you problem (NT) -- If you feel that way take CLRG TCRG and join them. Hopefully will make you feel better, 06:30:14 04/28/25 Mon
    • Crooks -- Bystander, 11:41:44 04/28/25 Mon
      • What a load of rubbish. CLRG is not the only style of ID (NT) -- Nor is it what every family wants to be involved in., 12:36:44 04/28/25 Mon
      • A lot of people in OP left CLRG for various reasons. (NT) -- Nobody has the wool pulled over them. CLRG doesn�t suit everyone, 18:15:25 04/28/25 Mon
  • Not a concerned teacher. Someone who didn't get what they wanted from where ever they're(prob another org)trying to run down others achievements. (NT) -- Very childish, 07:51:24 04/28/25 Mon
    • Watched CLRG on feis TV oh god apart from the top few rest are average (NT) -- False starts, bent legs, bad carriage head movements the whole dance through. Laughable, 10:56:18 04/28/25 Mon
      • World championship placements in CLRG are not deserved. Seen the texts (NT) -- Cheats all the way. Of their so called world champions walked her whole set, 12:50:25 04/28/25 Mon
        • If you think she walked her set, you have no idea about Irish dancing. She just makes it look easy (NT) -- X8 world champion for a reason, 15:32:24 04/28/25 Mon
          • Nobody mentioned a name yet you knew exactly who it was, so obviously you know she walked her set (NT) -- Nothing an Uncle wouldn't do for his favourite niece, 16:13:39 04/28/25 Mon
            • You didn�t mention her name but people have mentioned her name before. I looked up her set to see for myself. (NT) -- She is technically a very good dancer. Even if you don�t want to admit it., 04:27:47 05/03/25 Sat
              • So she has good technique because she walks. Others have the whole package (NT) -- Cheats and been proven. Didn't deserve to win, 04:37:15 05/03/25 Sat
                • She did deserve to win. You're green with envy (NT) -- Why are you triggered about a dancer that isn�t even in the org as you?, 04:46:55 05/03/25 Sat
                  • Why are you sticking up for cheating? She fid not deserve it and how do you know what org I'm from (NT) -- Cheats big time. The clown of CLRG, 08:59:50 05/03/25 Sat
                    • 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱 (NT) -- 😴😴😴😴😴😴, 11:33:23 05/03/25 Sat
                      • CLRG 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 🤡 (NT) -- Don't forget to stick those arses in the air for those 100s, 16:08:31 05/03/25 Sat
                        • I�m not CLRG (NT) -- But ok, 11:51:02 05/04/25 Sun
          • Yes ok! Not the fact her uncle is the biggest cheat in CLRG (NT) -- Haha jokers. Text that prove he is a cheat along with most of the big name schools, 16:15:03 04/28/25 Mon
    • This is not a concerned teacher it's a cry baby from CLRG who can't cope in CLRG (NT) -- Trying to make themselves feel better by putting others down. Join Gavins he will be good for you, 03:44:59 04/29/25 Tue

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• Who is watching CRN Irish Open on FeisTV -- Open platform supporter, 04:16:16 05/02/25 Fri [3]
  It�s great and so good to see an open platform org using feistv
  

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  • Why were the competitions behind time? -- Query, 16:00:09 05/02/25 Fri
  • Technical problem with the results - not sure exactly what went wrong but they were manually read yesterday. (NT) -- And they are doing them by AI today so the AI might have been the issue., 06:14:15 05/03/25 Sat

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• Are WIDA serious with those plastic globes -- Jesus, 10:50:30 05/01/25 Thu [7]
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  • After so many years running they really need to have a theme and stick to it (NT) -- Perpetual awards are the only way to make your flagship event look special., 12:24:08 05/01/25 Thu
  • So tacky (NT) -- Shame, 23:37:43 05/01/25 Thu
  • Were they actually plastic? (NT) -- Kaya, 01:07:42 05/02/25 Fri
  • Better than last few years maybe in other 10 it will actually reflect a worlds (NT) -- Some oireachtas and feis have perpetual lol, 07:38:14 05/02/25 Fri
  • globes -- globes, 08:51:23 05/02/25 Fri
    • They�re not� (NT) -- The sashes were peculiar this year, 05:57:09 05/03/25 Sat

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• How does it work with all these organisations and their feises -- Confused mam, 03:26:16 05/02/25 Fri [3]
  How do feises work in non An Comhdhail/CLRG organisations ( I know AC/CLRG can�t compete in any feises outside their own organisations).
  
  Can anyone from any organisation (WIDA, Open Platform, CRN etc) dance in any Feis? I heard CRDM only let their dances compete in CRDM feises but can any anyone from the other organisations compete in a CRDM Feis? Also how do the worlds work for all these organisations , are they confined to their dancers or open to any dancer?
  

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  • CRDM allow vetted schools/teachers so no independent dancers. Their own dancers can't dance out unless over 30 (more) -- Open platform, 07:34:11 05/02/25 Fri
    • Thanks, that�s helpful (NT) -- Mam, 10:32:29 05/02/25 Fri

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• Wida competitions -- Margaret, 00:07:02 04/30/25 Wed [8]
  Is there anywhere I can find a list of forthcoming WIDA events. I have tried their website and Facebook but nothing seems to be listed.
  

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  • Full year was posted February on Instagram and Facebook, easier to find on IG (NT) -- They post upcoming from it on both, 00:12:56 04/30/25 Wed
  • Finding WIDA feiseanna on Facebook -- X, 01:25:45 04/30/25 Wed
    • Hi Sean! (NT) -- X, 07:12:18 04/30/25 Wed
  • Think it will depend on where you would live as some areas have very little competitions. (NT) -- ., 06:25:34 04/30/25 Wed
  • Wida competitions -- Margaret, 22:51:12 04/30/25 Wed
    • For wida is it 1 fes and oir or 2 feis to qualify for worlds (NT) -- Thanks, 02:40:10 05/02/25 Fri
      • The website rulings state any 1 feis between previous oireachtas and the upcoming (NT) -- So if you�re in Ireland any feis between nov 24 to nov 25, 03:37:55 05/02/25 Fri

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• Friday results -- Abcd_123, 00:20:08 04/27/25 Sun [14]
  Friday results shocking too for some age groups. Well deserved RTDA and Furness. Academy robbed of 1st place in age 19. What were the judges looking at too many misses in that comp. Age 23 well deserved Academy. What happened to the seniors men recalling results
  

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  • In you opinion (NT) -- 🙄, 06:20:11 04/27/25 Sun
  • Friday results -- Ll, 16:28:45 04/27/25 Sun
    • Leave off Kelalou (NT) -- He was lucky to get 2nd, 03:00:24 04/28/25 Mon
    • Struggles to lift (NT) -- Breda, 05:02:40 04/28/25 Mon
    • no the young man that won deserved his place miles ahead (NT) -- mam, 08:07:55 04/28/25 Mon
      • In your opinion remember... But 4 of the 5 judges didn't think so (NT) -- Second still amazing also, 09:20:01 04/28/25 Mon
        • how di 1st place win 1st place then ? he is miles ahead 1st place (NT) -- mam, 13:07:10 04/29/25 Tue
      • 1st was way ahead. (NT) -- 2nd was not happy, 10:17:38 04/30/25 Wed
        • What do you mean 2nd was not happy (NT) -- ?, 12:26:18 04/30/25 Wed
          • His ego (NT) -- Lol, 10:49:11 05/01/25 Thu
            • You are a bully. He is a child and a lovely child at that. To come on the internet to troll a child is disgusting (NT) -- You need help, 00:13:27 05/02/25 Fri
              • Child? Really (NT) -- Go away, 00:27:11 05/02/25 Fri
                • Yes last time I checked 16 was a child you uninformed ignorant pathetic bully (NT) -- Getting off on bullying children anonymously on the internet - you go away, 01:44:00 05/02/25 Fri

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• Are the age groups changing in CRDM to the school year? -- Curious, 13:29:12 05/01/25 Thu [1]
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• What a load of oul crock! Crdm judges awarding all the croonies in the exec. You scratch my back ill scratch yours -- Spectator, 12:14:59 04/26/25 Sat [1]
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• Questions -- Mam, 06:44:53 04/27/25 Sun [8]
  The prizes at CRDM Worlds last week were fantastic. CRN need to improve theirs. Globes for 6-10th place and sashes. In fact they need to improve them for all events.
  How can adjudicators from CRN adjudicate at CRDM?
  

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  • How can an adjudicator judge a FEIS? Maybe try and have conversations with people to ask how ID works (NT) -- �-, 06:59:25 04/27/25 Sun
  • CRN give globes from 1st to 3rd and that isn't enough. (NT) -- Sort it out CRN., 07:37:21 04/27/25 Sun
  • I think too many globes at CRDM. Kids don't have to qualify and standard is poor at the bottom half. (NT) -- Maybe there should be some criteria for qualifying especially now with all the new schools, 07:45:42 04/27/25 Sun
  • CRDM is all about the Kids. If you don�t like it go else where (NT) -- Dance mom, 10:53:04 04/27/25 Sun
  • No OP has the numbers to qualify for worlds - not even an C does. It would be fair to say dancers should attend a local and regional feis though. (NT) -- WIDA is 2 local + Oireachtas, 12:43:46 04/27/25 Sun
    • Isn�t WIDA just one local now? (NT) -- Although the rules change like the weather, 13:32:23 04/27/25 Sun
      • CRDM is 4 qualifying feis for worlds, all Ireland and British nationals (NT) -- DM, 14:34:57 04/27/25 Sun

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• Is there a full video of the wida charity reel available anywhere? -- Dm, 12:34:20 04/27/25 Sun [2]
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  • Keltikka Facebook page did a 2 part live stream (NT) -- It�s on their page still, 14:24:56 04/27/25 Sun

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• Question for dancers in Ireland - how much do you pay for classes? How long is each class and do you pay weekly or termly? -- Thanks, 09:32:03 04/24/25 Thu [2]
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  • My dd has three classes per week . 90 mins per class and we pay �130 for 6weeks (NT) -- Fair enough, 07:54:51 04/27/25 Sun

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• Are there any outside judges at CRDM worlds? Wida, crn etc? -- BM (curios), 11:33:00 04/25/25 Fri [6]
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  • Yes CRN, WIDA, CNRG & CRDM (NT) -- JP, 09:39:58 04/26/25 Sat
    • Which crn judges were there -- BM, 10:35:46 04/26/25 Sat
      • Yvonne Lowry & Andrea ? (NT) -- JP, 10:41:19 04/26/25 Sat
        • Did they judge fairly - I hope so. (NT) -- CRN mum, 14:46:34 04/26/25 Sat
          • Probably fairer than the CRDM judges (NT) -- Sick of it all, 07:24:07 04/27/25 Sun

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• North of england -- AB, 13:40:30 04/19/25 Sat [48]
  Congratulations @cordon academy and all involved today hoping this is back next year.
  

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  • That is how to run a feis. We travelled 3hrs to get there and it was worth the travel. (NT) -- So well organised, the prizes were amazing, the helpers were friendly. Well done CA 👏, 00:33:22 04/20/25 Sun
    • Obviously SC -- Was not at all, 01:20:59 04/21/25 Mon
    • Why do people have to be so negative -- N/a, 09:07:16 04/21/25 Mon
      • What on earth are you talking about - this organisation was built on OPIDF rejects (NT) -- Hahahahah, 13:47:16 04/22/25 Tue
        • OPIDF -- Mum, 22:40:38 04/23/25 Wed
          • The ones that run CNRG can't even run a feis on time. Look at the globes for worlds (NT) -- One of them is bitter and twisted and can't take constructive criticism. Horrible org, 10:33:53 04/24/25 Thu
            • They have no control over shipping delays! (NT) -- If you had any ideas to solve the problem, should have brought it up then, 14:20:05 04/25/25 Fri
              • Take some responsibility for once. Should of ordered much earlier (NT) -- It's that simple., 07:46:16 04/26/25 Sat
                • This has nothing to do with the north of england feis so pointless conversation (NT) -- Don't attend CNRG feises if you don't like how they run. Plenty of people do so let them enjoy it, 08:05:00 04/26/25 Sat
                • We were told they ordered them over a year before the event but delay was due to issues in the red sea (NT) -- Shipping by boat takes a long time, I believe the majority of orgs use a manufacturer in India, 00:13:31 04/27/25 Sun
    • There are plenty of people on Social Media saying the same thing, how well ran it was, fantastic feis etc (NT) -- I doubt it's Scott. He's posting photos from a holiday so I doubt he's giving voy a second thought, 22:20:20 04/22/25 Tue
  • We loved this feis. Everything ran so smoothly and considering the age groups were large he kept everything to time (NT) -- We will be back next year for sure. Don't read all you hear on here he was so pleasant on the mic, 00:49:48 04/20/25 Sun
    • Agreed mostly but it certainly did not run to time (NT) -- Especially in the afternoon, 02:20:59 04/20/25 Sun
      • They finished dancing before 8:10pm. My DD was in one of the last age groups to dance. The sections started at 5pm (NT) -- So it didn't run late if it was finished by 8pm, 02:29:49 04/20/25 Sun
        • However the 2pm start time section started after 3pm (NT) -- �, 13:14:19 04/20/25 Sun
  • But another event using unqualified adjudicators! At the costs we are paying for our kids to dance it should be someone with qualifications! (NT) -- !!, 03:34:01 04/20/25 Sun
    • 2 are qualified and 1 is qualified TCRG. Most OP just have any random ex dancers as adjudicate (NT) -- Fantastic feis. Obviously there's always one Karen that going to complain without facts, 03:52:00 04/20/25 Sun
      • There's always one bitch that feels the need to call someone a karen (NT) -- There should be qualified judges people pay enough money, 04:01:05 04/20/25 Sun
      • I don�t think making a true statement makes someone a Karen (NT) -- Truth hurts guys, 08:32:45 04/20/25 Sun
        • Exactly! Always ok to bad mouth others! But then straight on the defensive! (NT) -- S, 08:54:48 04/20/25 Sun
        • Ok. If you were there Eva maybe you could comment (NT) -- Keyboard warriors from home, 08:57:06 04/20/25 Sun
          • Just because someone don't agree with you don't mean it's Eva (NT) -- Go and tell each other how wonderful you are because it's so monotonous, 10:17:14 04/20/25 Sun
    • Who were the judges? (NT) -- Unable to attend due to injury, 14:56:42 04/20/25 Sun
      • A lady called Mary who does a lot of open platform judging, Aimee Bill a CRDM teacher and Katie Meikle a CLRG teacher (NT) -- I�m not sure if any are qualified ADs I do not know?, 22:23:29 04/20/25 Sun
        • Mary's results were very strange from looking at the results packs! (NT) -- Think she needs a rest from CNRG feis' now!, 23:53:29 04/20/25 Sun
        • Mary isn�t a tcrg. She couldn�t pass it and isn�t able to try again as she tried too many times (NT) -- Dm, 00:06:15 04/21/25 Mon
      • North east champ -- Ad, 00:54:50 04/21/25 Mon
  • The feis was excellent. It was honestly one of the most well ran comps we have been to. The teacher on the mic was so good with the dancers (NT) -- Need more feis like this. Big congrats to cordan school, 06:33:55 04/20/25 Sun
  • It was more like a cordon class feis but sure (NT) -- Class feis�., 10:00:07 04/20/25 Sun
    • Hardly his fault he's got 60+ dancers who all wanted to dance at his feis? (NT) -- If more dancers had made the effort there would have been more variety, 10:12:58 04/20/25 Sun
      • Who cares? Wow 60 dancers so what (NT) -- The only CLRG in open platform, 10:21:38 04/20/25 Sun
      • I think attendance would have been much better if not held on easter weekend (NT) -- Hopefully it will be on a different weekend next year, 14:59:32 04/20/25 Sun
    • Well it was Cordon Academys feis so why wouldn't he have a lot of dancers there? (NT) -- What, did you want them to stay at home and not attend their own feis? Idiot., 10:17:32 04/20/25 Sun
      • Who do you think you are calling people idiots (NT) -- You're the idiot this school is toxic full of CLRG bitchiness, 10:41:44 04/20/25 Sun
        • The kids in that school are lovely. They're always playing and talking with children from other schools. (NT) -- Maybe have an opinion if you actually attended. Otherwise keep your opinions to yourself, 10:58:30 04/20/25 Sun
  • Fab feis! (NT) -- Lovely dancing!, 10:46:25 04/20/25 Sun
  • We will be back next year no question. My daughter loved it and so did we. Atmosphere great, awards great, standard great. Well done Scott (NT) -- Not that you had anything to prove but some people wanted to see you fail and it was a huge success, 11:17:03 04/20/25 Sun
  • Great feis. Great awards -- More inside, 15:05:56 04/20/25 Sun
    • They did have medals at Worlds for anyone lower than top 10 and everyone complained they wanted a plastic trophy instead (NT) -- CNRG can't win, parents will always complain no matter what they do, 15:51:48 04/20/25 Sun
      • Why would anyone want one of those plastic trophies over a nice medal 🤦‍♀️ (NT) -- I could understand if they were nice glass trophies etc.Globes for top 5, medals for the rest,!, 01:04:14 04/21/25 Mon
        • Trophies, medals, plates, teddies? -- AD, 01:45:32 04/21/25 Mon
          • Read it again - no ones slating the awards at this feis! (NT) -- I have said that i know lots of dancers would like worlds medals over cheap plastic globes, 09:35:57 04/21/25 Mon
            • Unfortunately there are some parents who don't realise that you have to actually compete to win a trophy (NT) -- After CNRG worlds this board was rife with people moaning their kid only got a medal, 09:44:51 04/21/25 Mon
              • Most other orgs only have globes for top 5 and then worlds medals -- If the medals are nice then people they have no right to moan. More inside, 14:15:04 04/21/25 Mon
  • We will certainly be back. Feis organisers should take note of how to run a feis because every detail of it was superb (NT) -- Awards that warrant entry fees, running to time, good with the children. Our school was v.impressed, 01:27:46 04/21/25 Mon
  • We enjoyed our day very much. It was a very relaxed day which is not what we are used to (NT) -- Hope it's back next year in the same venue, 01:44:16 04/21/25 Mon
  • Seeing some fab action shots of dancers. Great to feises going above and beyond for the dancers. Well done to the organisers (NT) -- More needed like this, 08:01:59 04/26/25 Sat

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• Disheartened after crdm worlds. Thought i would leave happy but the unfair favours being shown all week is not what i signed up for -- Crdm tc, 13:20:20 04/26/25 Sat [1]
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• CRDM U14-Strongest age group.Hard pick-1st & 2nd very strong.Some results questionable-both dancers placed 6th & 7th should have been on the podium. -- Madaboutdancing, 12:22:19 04/25/25 Fri [9]
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  • Agreed. There was a dancer well down the teens in red that should have been top 10. (NT) -- 1st and 2nd were both amazing., 13:04:48 04/25/25 Fri
    • I liked 6th also, but so many great its hard to call. In sets I thought a girl in red and another in green who I expected to feature but didn't (NT) -- You just never know, 13:48:29 04/25/25 Fri
  • I thought the girl in white/bk/red was gorgeous and should have been on the podium (NT) -- Dd, 15:04:43 04/25/25 Fri
  • 2nd didn�t have a patch on 1st. Winner way ahead. Any of top ten could have been podium. Strong tight competition (NT) -- Watched it, 15:06:38 04/25/25 Fri
  • I thought the girl in white/bk/red was really good. Should have been on podium (NT) -- Dd, 15:08:03 04/25/25 Fri
  • English schools -- Abcd_123 (Shocked), 00:13:12 04/26/25 Sat
    • Ae 19 -- ??, 00:38:52 04/26/25 Sat
  • Agreed- 6th place 100% belonged in top 3! (NT) -- Dance Mum, 11:10:17 04/26/25 Sat

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• Can all this nastiness just stop! Regardless of what anyone thinks people worked tirelessly to put on the worlds this week -- Dancing styles vary some judges like some styles better than others just stop with all this hate, 00:30:53 04/26/25 Sat [2]
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• U14-Strongest age group.Hard to pick-1st & 2nd very strong.Some results questionable-both dancers who placed 6th & 7th should have been on the podium. -- Madaboutdancing, 12:18:57 04/25/25 Fri [1]
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• Anyone know the results of wida worlds show dances? -- dm, 10:02:13 04/24/25 Thu [2]
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  • Results inside -- !, 10:31:31 04/24/25 Thu

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• Why do a lot of OP have double age groups? Then have 20+ dancers in the age group. Please start being fairer with age groups -- Same with an older age group of just 16+ when you have lots of dancers in later 20s/30s/40s, 02:31:23 04/22/25 Tue [6]
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  • Depends on what it is but if it's a major yesss combine combine. It's supposed to be competitive (more) -- Adult dancer, 05:01:51 04/22/25 Tue
    • I disagree. Someone in their 40s with kids is never going to train as intensely as an 18 year old who has never gone through childbirth (NT) -- Its not a fair competition if you expect adults to compete against teenagers who are at peak fitness, 06:05:27 04/22/25 Tue
    • Most adult dancers don�t feel that way. Dancing with kids doesn�t keep us more competitive (NT) -- It�s rather demoralising and sets the tone there�s no space for adults, 10:11:27 04/22/25 Tue
  • No, and it's good to have under 30/over 30 but it shouldn't be devastating at low stakes feis to dance younger (NT) -- Some orgs just don't have enough older dancers, 07:37:12 04/22/25 Tue
  • Unfortunately the only org that normall does single age groups is wida -- More inside, 12:36:15 04/22/25 Tue

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• Competition list -- Janet Jone, 07:54:18 04/22/25 Tue [3]
  Where can I find a list of all OP competitions? Want to start doing more but hard to find.
  

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  • They're individual orgs so there isn't one list officially. Some use Instagram more than their own websites. (NT) -- Worth checking all social media, 08:34:37 04/22/25 Tue
  • CRG posted two competitions today on Instagram. Which I haven't seen them do in a while (NT) -- Mary, 10:19:30 04/22/25 Tue

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• Northampton schools -- Lacey, 13:20:24 04/20/25 Sun [11]
  Has anyone got any experience of Northampton schools, kerry, jig, reynolds eetc
  

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  • Jig are a new school seem lovely (NT) -- Also Phoenix teacher seems friendly, 13:30:10 04/20/25 Sun
  • Northampton schools -- Laura, 13:49:07 04/20/25 Sun
  • Schools -- Anon, 14:26:30 04/20/25 Sun
  • I would personally steer clear of kerry school unless you only want to dance in opidf -- Cnrg have a few schools in northampton and all on their website. More inside, 15:19:40 04/20/25 Sun
  • Right on queue Jig have a post up advertising everything they offer - wonder who started this post... (NT) -- Copy Cat school with no originality., 15:55:08 04/20/25 Sun
    • And who are they copying? They seem lovely girls who cause no problems (NT) -- ., 22:25:17 04/20/25 Sun
    • Just a mum looking for a school -- Lacey, 22:26:35 04/20/25 Sun
      • I think someone just is being jealous. If your daughter is beg/pri level I think they would be a good choice (NT) -- If open maybe look for a school with other open dancers, 22:55:55 04/20/25 Sun
  • Jig are a fairly new school and already look like they have great results, look like they offer more than other schools (NT) -- Anon, 23:20:15 04/20/25 Sun
  • SLT lovely teacher, has all grades (NT) -- A, 00:50:07 04/21/25 Mon

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• Tattoos in OP -- Wida27, 16:11:45 04/18/25 Fri [10]
  How do judges in other OP organisations treat tattoos? WIDA regularly marking down for tattoos and facial piercings, frustrating watching dancers who don't deserve it get knocked down with the feedback of "lovely dancer" and then later hearing that those judges just don't like visible tattoos
  

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  • tattoos -- dancer, 21:32:39 04/19/25 Sat
  • As someone who dances in OP incl WIDA with tattoos 9 times out of 10 it�s no issue (NT) -- If you�re not placing well it�s because of your dancing not the ink, 01:30:49 04/20/25 Sun
  • Irish dancing has no place for filth like tattoos or piercing on show they are horrid and should be covered (NT) -- Have some decency, 02:49:35 04/20/25 Sun
    • Don�t like seeing tattoos or piercings don�t look. Thankfully your small minded opinion is irrelevant (NT) -- Irish dancing is no place for judgemental ghouls, 04:30:35 04/20/25 Sun
      • How can they not look if they are judging? (NT) -- Make it make sense, 05:00:50 04/20/25 Sun
        • YOURE the one with the issues, not the judges. (NT) -- Not once had an issue with all my tattoos out on display and still place well, 07:26:41 04/20/25 Sun
  • Its disgusting seeing trashy women with tattoos lowering the standard of irish step dancing (NT) -- Common trash, 07:56:25 04/20/25 Sun
    • Tattoos aren't trashy, y'know what is? Badmouthing strangers anonymously online for the way they look. (NT) -- Your personality is rank rotten babe., 09:14:35 04/20/25 Sun
  • I feel some judges do mark them down. If you can cover the tattoo and remove the piercing, I would. Non natural hair color too (NT) -- Dumb but judged do ⬇️, 10:37:17 04/20/25 Sun

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• WIDA Worlds this year What is the atmosphere like? -- School not in attendance, 14:12:43 04/17/25 Thu [14]
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  • Looks bland. No stage lighting or atmosphere (NT) -- Nuala, 23:11:43 04/17/25 Thu
  • Parade of champions from yesterday, apart from a couple of good younger ones, -- Standard of the rest wasn't very high. More inside, 04:45:19 04/18/25 Fri
    • I disagree. They�re the largest OP worlds on the planet. (NT) -- Other OP worlds feel like a small feis. Scoring screens takes up too much time, 01:48:36 04/19/25 Sat
      • Just because they are the largest OP org doesn't mean the atandard of dancing is high (NT) -- Seen much better at crg, cnrg, opidf etc feis/world champs, 04:40:51 04/19/25 Sat
        • **standard** (NT) -- ., 04:43:30 04/19/25 Sat
        • Yeah no LOL, OP standard is the same across the board (NT) -- Literally barely a difference, 14:45:21 04/19/25 Sat
          • It really isn�t. The standard in WIDA this year has definitely dipped. (NT) -- .., 09:28:43 04/20/25 Sun
  • Fab atmosphere for results, great dancing (more) -- Bored of Liege though, 00:01:52 04/19/25 Sat
    • Were those that featured in podium results the whole age group or were there recalls (NT) -- Especially in the older age groups, 02:08:22 04/19/25 Sat
      • They were recalls. All but one age group had recalls on Friday (NT) -- :), 03:02:44 04/19/25 Sat
      • Under 32 wasn't and one younger one. All the rest did. Love the mix of styles, don't get the age range and variety in other OP (NT) -- Or dress variety always fab, 16:08:59 04/19/25 Sat
        • What happened to Phillip Hynes ?? (NT) -- ??, 07:40:14 04/20/25 Sun
          • Big issues (NT) -- Ask Seany boy, 10:18:38 04/20/25 Sun

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• North of England - confused about scoring -- confused mammy, 23:16:34 04/19/25 Sat [2]
  Thought the Cordon feis was really good but confused by the scoring throughout the day. How can someone get 1st in their championship but 7th or 8th in one of their solo results? Saw this happen multiple times with results. I would understand a movement of maybe 2 or 3 places but it seems like a big jump and scores wouldn�t add up? Can someone explain?
  

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  • Solo results are based on one (picked at random) judges scores -- Championship results are all judges scores put together. More inside, 00:05:55 04/20/25 Sun

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• CNRG -- ., 15:27:28 04/11/25 Fri [27]
  Does anyone know the transfer rules for cnrg please? Is there a ban if i move from another organisation?
  Thanks
  

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  • I think there is a cap on how many clrg students can transfer now (NT) -- !, 06:53:04 04/12/25 Sat
    • One cnrg school is full of cleg transfers (NT) -- Unfair, 09:02:05 04/12/25 Sat
      • Why is it unfair? (NT) -- They are just dancers, it doesn't matter where they have danced, 10:10:55 04/12/25 Sat
      • Not unfair,but they are no better than any other school (NT) -- A few good dancers rest average just like any other, 00:07:08 04/13/25 Sun
        • Agreed. Only has one or two open dancers that he's brought on himself. (NT) -- Majority of his open dancers are transfers from clrg, 08:58:44 04/13/25 Sun
          • That's not true. I have watched a lot of their beg and pri dancers that now win open championships (NT) -- Focus on your own school and dancers. Leave him to do his job, 12:37:47 04/13/25 Sun
            • Shut up! It's the only clrg school in open platform (NT) -- Bit weird, 01:15:57 04/14/25 Mon
    • The cap is only on CNRG to CNRG transfers. No cap on the number of transfers from other orgs. (NT) -- 4 month ban for all transfers., 10:30:53 04/12/25 Sat
  • Why has my comment been deleted please? I'd like to see where this rule is published for everyone to see -- All rules should be on the website for everyone to see, 11:39:42 04/13/25 Sun
    • I'd guess since this rule only applied to CNRG teachers, it doesn't need to be published (NT) -- Teachers will inform dancers who make a request to transfer, 00:27:52 04/14/25 Mon
      • One rule for one one rule for another (NT) -- V dodgy, 01:31:45 04/14/25 Mon
        • Yes and if they're called out they don't luke it and just blame everyone except themselves (NT) -- It is one rule for them and different rules for others, 02:55:38 04/14/25 Mon
      • Bit worrying that they aren't confident to publish all their rules on their website (NT) -- Why aren't they available for all to see, looks like they feel they need to hide information, 00:22:21 04/16/25 Wed
        • The rule doesn't apply to non members so why do you need to know? (NT) -- I'm sure everyone who actually needs to know has been told, 00:40:35 04/16/25 Wed
        • If you're not part of CNRG why would you need to know what the transfer ban is? -- You would only need to know if a dancer was transferring too/from a CNRG school. More inside, 01:13:14 04/16/25 Wed
          • What if you want to transfer? Sime want to know before they leave old org (NT) -- Rude bitches getting too big for your boots even though none of the main leaders can teach, 03:01:47 04/16/25 Wed
            • If you're seriously considering a transfer then obviously things must be bad with your current school (NT) -- So you ask a CNRG school, and they tell you how a transfer to them works, 03:08:15 04/16/25 Wed
              • Wouldn't bother now if that's how rude people are, was just a simple question (NT) -- Not worth time or energy, 03:14:52 04/16/25 Wed
                • Don't think anyone here is from CNRG as their rules prohibit anyone from using Voy (NT) -- Dm, 08:27:46 04/16/25 Wed
                  • Yes ok lol a bit naive aren't we. They are always on here don't believe everything you read (NT) -- All teachers say that but they are all here no one believes them, 09:51:36 04/16/25 Wed
  • Bizarre, it's normal to just know if an org has a transfer ban. We know An C 3 months, CLRG 6, WIDA 0, CRDM 4 internal (NT) -- Being defensive about it is wild, 12:56:27 04/17/25 Thu
    • Completely agree. Makes you wonder what they are hiding and if the rules are changed for certain people. (NT) -- Just declare all rules on the website!, 13:44:39 04/17/25 Thu
      • Change the rules as they go along to benefit themselves (NT) -- !, 19:04:09 04/17/25 Thu

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• Blackouts feis - how did it go for those who attended ? -- Curious, 15:41:22 04/13/25 Sun [13]
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  • Great feis. Running smoothly. Good standard. Excellent prizes. (NT) -- Venue could have been bigger but all in all great day., 23:24:24 04/13/25 Sun
  • Minimal numbers again but meant it ran ahead of time and early finish (NT) -- ., 02:10:01 04/14/25 Mon
    • It was a lovely feis well run great prizes (NT) -- Looking forward to the next one, 02:57:34 04/14/25 Mon
  • Brilliant feis. Ran very well and thr children enjoyed dancing which is what it's all about (NT) -- Looking forward to next year's event!, 00:18:38 04/16/25 Wed
  • Loved this feis, great atmosphere, everyone seemed to be having fun (NT) -- Food served all day (Judging seemed fair), 04:48:35 04/16/25 Wed
  • The judging did not seem fair at all. I don't know if it's the same person writing all these positive comments (NT) -- But that was the case on the day. Yes ran to time because of small numbers. That's it, 04:52:15 04/16/25 Wed
    • It�s difficult with only two judges hence so many dance offs. (NT) -- However only a couple of weird results, it�s all subjective at the end of the day., 05:58:05 04/16/25 Wed
      • Those boys that were dancing from wida were so much better than than the winner (NT) -- Eva's daughter good but not at their level, 06:10:29 04/16/25 Wed
        • Where can I see the results (NT) -- Or are they gatekeeping again, 07:53:57 04/16/25 Wed
          • Results have been emailed to teachers as they always are. The boys were good but disagree. (NT) -- Eva was a deserved winner, it was close but fair., 14:01:04 04/16/25 Wed
            • Eva daughter sorry. (NT) -- Will be attending again next year, 14:02:24 04/16/25 Wed
              • One of them should have won they are so much better than the winner (NT) -- Their reels are fantastic and the technique is great unlike the girl, 14:35:22 04/16/25 Wed

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• Siobhan Casey, Deborah Whelan, Adam Magee and Simona Mauriello are amalgamating and moving to CRDM. -- Or an Comdhail., 15:13:48 04/15/25 Tue [3]
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  • April Fools was 16 days ago! 🤣 (NT) -- JM, 03:09:41 04/16/25 Wed
  • Simon does not have a dance school now so that's wrong (NT) -- mam, 05:05:34 04/16/25 Wed

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• Adult classes -- Teacher, 18:31:18 04/14/25 Mon [1]
  Hey all. I asked a while ago about classes in cork for adults as one of my students is moving over for a 6 month OE.
  
  She has ended up in the north, near Monaghan and doesn't yet have a car. Are there any adult classes around there or easy to get to by bus?
  
  TIA
  

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• Apple Slice Feis - Michigan - how were the past ones? Big or small numbers? Well ran ? -- Etc., 06:49:04 04/14/25 Mon [3]
  Would love opinions as we have a choice between 2 that weekend and neither are close to home. I can�t see numbers from their Facebook page.
  

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  • It�s a lovely event. Super cute prizes and relaxed. (NT) -- Not huge in the past but that can change :), 09:39:32 04/14/25 Mon
    • It seems cute from the little I�ve seen! (NT) -- Thank you!, 14:12:38 04/14/25 Mon

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• Crdm worlds whose excited?? -- Dancer, 08:35:10 04/09/25 Wed [8]
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  • Not me (NT) -- Orgs a joke, 12:00:49 04/10/25 Thu
  • I don�t think anyone�s looking forward to it - just another feis with the results sorted already (NT) -- Over it, 14:00:37 04/10/25 Thu
    • God you are always one. (NT) -- Over you., 14:06:30 04/10/25 Thu
  • CRDM is honest adjudication compared with others. There is adjudicators from different organisations so don�t know how the results already sorted!! (NT) -- DM, 19:14:33 04/10/25 Thu
  • Obviously not for this year but do we think crdm will join the other organisations and have feisTV attend? (NT) -- Be interesting, 14:26:20 04/12/25 Sat
  • Interesting! It be good if everyone knew who the judges where? Have they been announced? (NT) -- Jh, 14:48:18 04/13/25 Sun
    • Will be kept in dark as usual about judges and same top ten placers as usual shocked if it changes up (NT) -- Dd, 14:54:27 04/13/25 Sun

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• Noticed a certain senior dancer breaking WIDA social media blackout rules -- Rules state no pictures of team costumes, yet reposted a pic of the team in their costumes., 12:44:35 04/06/25 Sun [8]
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  • Blackout (NT) -- The blackout is for wida itself. Dancers can post whatever they like., 23:59:41 04/06/25 Sun
    • What's the point in the blackout then totally useless. (NT) -- Why would she choose to post this now a week or two before world? Just another form of cheating, 01:24:35 04/07/25 Mon
      • Well if Wida dont repost it, nobody knows who it is (NT) -- so it gets no exposure. You obviously have a problem with the particular dancer. Jealous maybe?, 07:41:20 04/07/25 Mon
        • No just don't need to cheat don't like cheats had all year to put that post up (NT) -- If you seriously think judges will not see this you are a bit naive. Done gor a reason, 10:24:30 04/07/25 Mon
          • Who on earth are you talking about and why does it really matter. (NT) -- I�m sure a team post is not going to make a difference one way or another., 11:47:13 04/07/25 Mon
            • Well I�d then dancer has adjudicators as friends on Facebook it will get exposure -- You clearly no nothing about the corruption if you think it doesn�t matter, 04:46:40 04/08/25 Tue
              • *if the dancer (NT) -- Mistake above, 04:47:58 04/08/25 Tue

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• Moving schools -- FM, 08:00:41 03/07/25 Fri [21]
  Hi I'm moving my daughter to CRDM after the AC worlds I'm just looking for some advice on which school in New Ross (it's the closest to where we live)would be the best to move to. I'm looking for a fair school that all kids a treated the same but is also a competitive school, Thanks in advance I'd appreciate any advice.
  

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  • Moving schools -- Dm, 11:33:03 03/07/25 Fri
    • She's 12 -- FM, 14:19:46 03/07/25 Fri
    • Moving schools -- FM, 14:21:08 03/07/25 Fri
  • Mernagh academy very good standard (NT) -- Dm, 11:58:18 03/07/25 Fri
    • Thanks -- FM, 14:22:23 03/07/25 Fri
  • Moving school -- Dm, 16:57:10 03/07/25 Fri
    • Also Sullivan Academy (ex CLRG now CRDM) with classes close to Wexford town (NT) -- JP, 17:14:35 03/07/25 Fri
      • Thanks for all your help -- FM, 02:42:11 03/08/25 Sat
        • main difference is see inside -- dancer, 07:01:58 03/14/25 Fri
          • Thank you (NT) -- FM, 12:39:48 03/14/25 Fri
  • McGrath School (ex Comhdhail) in Waterford also member of CRDM (NT) -- MM, 05:10:09 03/14/25 Fri
    • Thanks (NT) -- FM, 12:36:40 03/14/25 Fri
    • I didn't know there was a CRDM school in Waterford (NT) -- NT, 13:28:51 03/14/25 Fri
      • Different feising system prefer an comhdhail system -- Dd, 13:59:36 03/14/25 Fri
        • Nice to know but I'm just looking for somewhere were there's no favourites in a school just want all kids treated the same (NT) -- FM, 20:51:29 03/14/25 Fri
          • It's not teachers u need to worry about but favours done for committee members kids..if your daughter falls into their kids age group forget it... -- Dd, 21:56:18 04/07/25 Mon
        • Yes, I totally agree in treating all kids fairly, our teacher iis very fair and does respect that (NT) -- Dd, 02:33:09 03/15/25 Sat
      • Yes Denise McGrath TCRG is with CRDM for the past two or three years. (NT) -- MM, 09:56:13 03/15/25 Sat
        • Thanks I didn't know she had a school,is her school competitive and fair or would I be better off going to New Ross (NT) -- FM, 13:08:39 03/15/25 Sat
  • Mernagh Academy is the place to go for fair, equal treatment. Sea us is a brilliant teacher. (NT) -- Ex dancer, 15:52:23 04/04/25 Fri

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• Does anyone know the judges for CRDM Celtic Blue Feis? -- DM, 15:17:55 04/05/25 Sat [2]
  Nothing up on facebook
  

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  • Johanne O�Brien, Sue Lawless, Geraldine Brennan, Sarah Thorpe & Rachael Morgan (NT) -- NT, 15:24:28 04/07/25 Mon

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• WIDA scotland -- Dancemum, 16:04:20 04/01/25 Tue [5]
  Brilliant day at the Falkirk feis. Great to see the numbers going up and brilliant standard.
  

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  • Where has the new school come from? Campbell Academy? (NT) -- mum, 06:37:05 04/02/25 Wed
    • Clan Campbell, used to dance with Scoil Rince Higgins but then decided to go out on her own (NT) -- Lovely wee school, 07:50:55 04/02/25 Wed
  • Who were the adjudicators (NT) -- Curious, 23:29:44 04/02/25 Wed
    • Sean Fleming, and Pamela Doogan I recognised. Not sure on other lady. (NT) -- dt, 05:23:47 04/03/25 Thu

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