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• Hello! I have a family in our studio that is looking for sized 11 1/2 hardshoes. I know there is a for sale board/shoe board, already posed. Just thought maybe someone here would have a pair or know someone selling a pair! -- Thanks! Her feet are growing fast!, 23:47:18 07/23/14 Wed
  
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• What would be a nice safe 1/2 place to stop and stay the night when traveling to the Oireachtas from Cleveland? -- No name, 22:42:02 07/23/14 Wed
  
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  • *1/2 way (NT) -- No name, 22:43:39 07/23/14 Wed

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• Anyone need the feis hotel for this Friday in St. Louis? Leave an email if you'd like my reservation at the $102.00 rate. -- No name, 21:34:10 07/23/14 Wed
  
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  • Feis Hotel/St. Louis -- No name, 23:52:59 07/23/14 Wed
  • Yes! do you have an email address? (NT) -- No name, 00:21:30 07/24/14 Thu

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• wish milwaukee feies would post competitor list -- No name, 17:03:37 07/23/14 Wed
  
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  • Registration closes Friday -- they will probably post one soon after. (NT) -- No name, 17:47:46 07/23/14 Wed
  • There are no more Competitor lists. A few complaints, and now they're all gone. Instead of taking a common sense approach, they decided to ban them completely. (NT) -- Frustrating, 17:57:11 07/23/14 Wed
    • thought it was a choice option of the feis - did it change after meeting at Nationals? (NT) -- -, 18:10:04 07/23/14 Wed
    • That is not true. Coumbus Feis has their competitor list up and just updated it. It is a choice of each feis. They must have a way to withold the name from the list if requested. (NT) -- No name, 18:18:10 07/23/14 Wed
      • Correct. It is up to the feis. People post a lot of assumptions on this board! (NT) -- No name, 18:29:43 07/23/14 Wed
    • The St. Louis feis for this upcoming Saturday has it's list posted on its website too. (NT) -- No name, 18:57:03 07/23/14 Wed
      • I do not see the competitor list posted - can you post a link? thanks! (NT) -- No name, 23:56:55 07/23/14 Wed
        • Go to http://www.ansamhrafeis.org and click on Am I Registered? along the left hand margin. (NT) -- Hth, 06:06:02 07/24/14 Thu
  • All feiseanna are required to allow people to request that a dancer's name be omitted from the Competitor list. If the feis has a procedure in place for the parent to request a dancer be omitted, the feis can post a competitor list. Not all registration vendors (e-feis, feisworx) have a procedure in place to make sure a name doesn't get missed. That is why some feis committees are opting not to post a list this year. A feis committee can decide how comfortable they feel in posting a list. (NT) -- No name, 19:29:58 07/23/14 Wed
    • Is there a way to opt out of posting names in results? (NT) -- -, 21:12:32 07/23/14 Wed
      • No there is no need to worry about posting results, or even providing lists at the feis. The only reason they started this is so someone cant know ahead of time that a dancer is going to be at the feis. It affects such a small number, but I agree that people should be able to opt out. -- Mom, 23:16:43 07/23/14 Wed
  • If wishes were fishes.... (NT) -- No name, 21:17:10 07/23/14 Wed
    • It will mean more work for feis committees, so some wont elect to do it. Even if FW or efeis doesnt have a protocol, a feis can decide to deal with the competitor list on their own. It is just more work. (NT) -- Irishmama, 23:19:06 07/23/14 Wed
      • Not that much work to post the list. It's available through efeis, fw. Some feiseanna don't want to take on the risk of posting names and not being sure they have received all information on those that want to opt out. (NT) -- No name, 23:51:47 07/23/14 Wed
  • Quickfeis has got this process figured out! A check box when registering to opt out of the online list. Fantastic! Kudos to them for finding a solution!! (NT) -- No name, 23:29:21 07/23/14 Wed
    • I noticed that Quickfeis came up with a process. Maybe other vendors will follow. (NT) -- No name, 23:54:12 07/23/14 Wed

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• Are some schools better with boys or girls? -- Wondering, 16:36:25 07/23/14 Wed
  
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  • Yes (NT) -- No name, 16:50:29 07/23/14 Wed
  • It really shouldn't be that way - but yes, some schools are better and there are on,y a few schools that have success at a National or World level in both genders. (NT) -- On,y a few, 17:58:28 07/23/14 Wed
  • Must not have checked the stats of our great MW schools ... Congrats to them all (NT) -- also they do not need to boost, 18:13:25 07/23/14 Wed
    • "boast" (NT) -- sorry, 18:16:25 07/23/14 Wed
  • Better how? (NT) -- Watcha looking for?, 22:50:49 07/23/14 Wed

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• Register for Rose City Feis before August 4 to avoid late fees -- RCF Committee, 22:42:24 07/22/14 Tue
  Please remember to register for the Rose City Feis (Windsor, Ontario)on Saturday August 16 at our NEW LOCATION!!! the state of the art St Clair College Sportplex.
  
  Don't forget we offer:
  PC Contemporary Set
  Novice/Prizewinner Reel/Trad Set Special
  Art Competition (Even for those non-dancers)
  
  Feis Hotels are:
  Waterfront downtown or St. Clair Residence
  
  Also stay and check out our Annual Balloonapalooza Festival and our brand new indoor waterpark Adventure Bay just around the corner from the Waterfront Hotel.
  
  For more information visit our site at www.rosecityfeis.webs.com
  

  
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  • Was the feis held at this venue 5 or so years ago? Is the St. Clair Residence a dorm? (NT) -- No name, 10:49:22 07/23/14 Wed
    • The venue is brand-new, so no. (NT) -- No name, 18:11:08 07/23/14 Wed
  • The Sportplex is a new facility at St. Clair. The feis has been held on this campus before, but not at the new facility. It is a straight shot down the road from the Ambassador Bridge (NT) -- No name, 18:56:34 07/23/14 Wed
    • Thanks for the info. I also thought the feis had been held there in the past. Hope all goes well in the new venue. (NT) -- Retired Dancer, 19:43:35 07/23/14 Wed
  • The residence is the dorm across the parking lot from the facility. Great rooms check out the website for details. (NT) -- No name, 21:48:08 07/23/14 Wed

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• 5 days to enter Feis At Falls to Avoid Late Fees -- Feis At The Falls Chair, 22:07:52 07/22/14 Tue
  Check out our website for information about the feis, the awesome venue & location, and beautiful awards!
  

  
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  • This is a great feis and being able to visit the Falls as a side trip is a real plus. If you love getting drenched, try the jet boats up river (NT) -- Lewiston on the US side, 22:14:42 07/22/14 Tue

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• Oireachtas 2014- hotel info? Last year bookings were August 1st- anytime soon? -- No name, 21:15:08 07/22/14 Tue
  
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  • haven't seen any yet. for reference when it's finally available: the Hilton, Hyatt, Millenium, & Hotel Ivy are all a very easy, direct, ~5 min walk via skyway. the Doubletree is close but not skyway connected. The Foshay is marginally easy via skyway. anything else is close - probably 10-15 minutes walk via sidewalk. granted, from the skyway escalators into the center of the Convention Center could easily take you another 5-10 min plus, depending on how much your gear loads you down :) (NT) -- I needed out of the office the other day, so I wandered. for science. ;), 00:01:08 07/23/14 Wed
    • Excellent, I'm so grateful you forayed for us! (NT) -- No name, 11:16:58 07/23/14 Wed

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• Thinking about Great Britains with my DD -- x, 13:24:13 07/22/14 Tue
  I am considering going to GB's with my DD. Anyone have an advice on what airport to use and how to get to the venue without having to rent a car? I don't want to have to drive by myself. Thanks in advance!
  

  
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  • Gatwick is closest. Can take train to Bognor Regis from there. If you fly into Heathrow you take the Underground to Victoria Station where you take a train to Bognor Regis. It's a quick taxi ride to Butlins from there. It's a long journey from Heathrow maybe 2-3 more hours once off the plane. (NT) -- It's an adventure for sure, 14:12:26 07/22/14 Tue
    • Isn't Gatwick a smaller, easier airport to deal with? How do flight prices compare to Heathrow's (if you know) (NT) -- ?, 16:59:25 07/22/14 Tue
      • I have flown into both Heathrow and Gatwick for business, either are fine for traveling. For my wife and daughter traveling to world's this spring, I recommended Gatwick for them. My wife does not travel much, but she was very pleased with her interactions and ease of transfers. (NT) -- ::, 09:17:28 07/23/14 Wed

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• Do Milwaukee and McMenamin feises have sashes for PC? -- dance mom, 11:56:42 07/22/14 Tue
  
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  • Last year Milwaukee did not have sashes but McMenamin did. (NT) -- hth, 15:22:46 07/22/14 Tue
  • Milwaukee did not but they have gorgeous crystal for oc (NT) -- No name, 23:15:58 07/22/14 Tue

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• St. Catharines Feis - late registration closes today -- Feis chair, 10:41:02 07/22/14 Tue
  Last chance to register. Come and join the fun.
  

  
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• Pittsburgh Feis is open for registration on efeis.com -- Jg, 10:39:32 07/22/14 Tue
  First weekend in Oct
  

  
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  • I'm sorry to ask this early and I'm only doing so because I remember one feis switched it last year, but will OC run youngest to oldest or vice versa? (NT) -- College kid with a long drive back (but who really wants to go), 02:32:05 07/23/14 Wed

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• What dances are U8 doing at "O" this year. Thanks mom - with young dancer never been to O -- No name, 08:14:41 07/22/14 Tue
  
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  • Always Reel and Treble Jig as well as a Traditional Set if recalled. Good Luck to your DD. (NT) -- No name, 08:18:10 07/22/14 Tue
    • Thanks for the fast response! Very helpful!!! (NT) -- No name, 08:57:42 07/22/14 Tue

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• Any ideas when the O schedule will be out? Trying to guess if we need to fly Thu or Fri? Thanks -- No name, 02:03:29 07/22/14 Tue
  
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  • What age is your dancer? The schedule has generally been the same for the past few years. Girls and Boys U14 and older are on Friday and Girls and Boys U8 through U13 are on Sunday. Teams and Trad Sets are on Saturday, although sometimes the dance drama or choreographies are on Friday or Sunday. (NT) -- dancer, 11:45:15 07/22/14 Tue
    • Last year was the first yr U10 was not on Friday. (NT) -- No name, 11:47:36 07/22/14 Tue
    • If your dancer is a boy, the schedule can vary quite a bit. Boys sometimes have solo comps on Saturday. Not last year, but in previous years. (NT) -- Old O mom, 12:44:58 07/22/14 Tue
    • Year before last, DD's Traditional Set competition was on Sunday. Please don't mislead anyone in thinking they can guestimate based on the last few events. Even the last few haven't been consistent. (NT) -- We will know the schedule when they announce it. Not before., 07:26:04 07/23/14 Wed
  • Yes! Wondering if U10's will be back on Friday's again this year! (NT) -- No name, 13:11:27 07/22/14 Tue
  • U11 girl, but before last year they were on Fridays, so not sure! (NT) -- No name, 23:20:25 07/22/14 Tue
    • U11 has been on Sunday for quite a while. U10 has been fri most years, but was sun last year. I'd not plan too early. (NT) -- No name, 10:38:14 07/23/14 Wed
  • So an O15 team would be dancing saturday? (NT) -- No name, 23:58:44 07/22/14 Tue
    • We have no idea until the official schedule is published. Please ignore the "expert" information provided above that stated when things have been the past few years. There has been zero consistency the past few years and this is yet a new venue. (NT) -- A Daily Schedule should be out in the next few weeks., 07:27:57 07/23/14 Wed
      • What he/she said. I'd not plan, unless it is to stay the whole time. (NT) -- No name, 10:39:23 07/23/14 Wed

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• What is the venue like for the Milwaukee and McMenamin feises? I looked at the student union website but wasn't really sure what part of the building I was looking for. Should I be bringing chairs/blankets for camping or are there bleachers or something like that? -- No name, 22:29:31 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • There is limited camping, but I wouldn't bring a ton of stuff. The stages are set up in various rooms in the student union and there are chairs in each room. (NT) -- No name, 22:42:20 07/21/14 Mon
  • The stages are spread across several floors. The layout isn't the best, but we had fun regardless when we did the two feises last year. (NT) -- HTH, 00:00:37 07/22/14 Tue
  • Prize winners are on one floor , results next floor, then champs on third level. If you have several DD you will moving much more than sitting. Do not need chair or any extra stuff! (NT) -- No name, 08:19:54 07/22/14 Tue
  • Please don't bring chairs and blankets!! Some people do and they are a huge nuisance! There are comfortable chairs in various lounges, many chairs in the food courts, and chairs at the stages for watching. Find a place to pile your gear and don't make the congestion worse! After 10 years of feising in that venue, I wish organizers would be tougher on clueless people who block traffic flow and act like they own the place (NT) -- Sigh. Time for coffee!, 10:52:43 07/22/14 Tue
  • Thank you so much for your responses on this. I, too, can't stand it when people block up the walkways with chairs and extra stuff. I just wasn't sure what to expect (gym area, big open area, smaller rooms, etc.). Especially since we are coming from out of region, this will greatly lighten our packing, too. :) Yeah! Looks like I'll be doing some running with three dancers. :) Thank you again for your help! (NT) -- OP, 11:08:54 07/22/14 Tue

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• Feisdresses.com- I have been troubling accessing this site- not sure if it is my computer or the site is down. Anyone else having trouble? -- No name, 21:50:47 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • Just tried to load it and checked "is it down"... Site is down. (NT) -- Not just you, 22:09:25 07/21/14 Mon
    • You can contact Rhonda directly (NT) -- No name, 09:58:27 07/22/14 Tue

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• Has anybody heard anything from their tcrg about Oireachtas schedule and hotel blocks? -- TIA, 21:02:56 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • Not yet. Should be within a month or so, I suspect. (NT) -- No name, 21:33:24 07/21/14 Mon

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• Am I the only parent that thinks the Great Lakes Feis is ridiculously expensive!! Like to do back-to-back with Rose city but not for that price! -- No name, 15:08:47 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • Not at all! Registered before the 16th, and thanks to the early bird discount (thru the 15th I think), it was one of our cheapest feises of the year! I greatly appreciate that they reward those willing to risk registering early a discount. (NT) -- No name, 16:02:44 07/21/14 Mon
    • Must be nice to ge to be so diligent - some of us don't get our work schedules that far in advance to make those kind of plans, lucky you. And I don't know where you people feis b/c PC is $30 and OC $35 around here! (NT) -- No name, 23:43:57 07/21/14 Mon
      • I expect most of us people feis in the mid-America region, and around here most feiseanna price PC at $40 with a $20 family fee. (NT) -- No name, 04:02:08 07/22/14 Tue
  • It's a deceiving "early bird" price; really the same price as others that close more reasonably a few weeks before the event. It's now expensive (and there'll be an entrance fee for each non-dancer) (NT) -- No name, 16:38:13 07/21/14 Mon
  • Holy cow - just checked and it's absurd! I can see how it might be reasonable for grades dancers if they're doing 5 or more dances. But even the early bird price of $45 is more than we usually pay for prelims! Pass! (NT) -- Broke mom, 16:56:32 07/21/14 Mon
    • Dd is pc too. Maybe it depends on which feises everyone's used to. I pay about $65-$69 for dd at almost every feis, after family fee. This one charges at door. $45 + about $10 at door=$55. That's why I consider it a good deal. (NT) -- No name, 17:49:20 07/21/14 Mon
      • $7 per person at the door, under 16 free if I remember correctly. The fees for this feis are comparable to the others we attend. This one is actually less expensive for us because I'll be the only one paying the door fee. (NT) -- No name, 18:52:12 07/21/14 Mon
  • I like this feis because it is -- No name, 17:14:04 07/21/14 Mon
  • In our case the early bird would be our savings. Even without family fee the regular would be what we see with registration by dance and a family fee. (NT) -- No name, 17:54:46 07/21/14 Mon
  • $142 to register TWO Cham dancers - beyond ridiculous! Won't see us there. (NT) -- No name, 01:20:04 07/22/14 Tue
    • It's high, but given what it costs us to travel to any feis (gas, hotel, food), and what we spend on competition costuming, it's still about the smallest factor in our overall cost. My kids are both in PC, so we wouldn't miss the opportunity for competition experience and possibly to move up, just to save $20. (NT) -- To each their own, 10:47:48 07/22/14 Tue
  • Question? - Have you gatherd data from other feis in our region in these areas? How does it compare? How are feis farther east in comparison? (NT) -- Data driven not personal preferance, 09:38:05 07/23/14 Wed
    • Ugh, I'd carefully typed up a list of feiseanna we've paid for this year. I did 1 OC dd, treble reel, and admission for 1 or family fee. My list disappeared! The results were all feises cost $67-$79 except columbus ($57) and Great Lakes ($52 after door fee.) I didn't include transaction fee in any of them ($2-4) (NT) -- Great Lakes early:cheap. Reg:avg, 11:10:47 07/23/14 Wed
    • OP is exagerating. I have looked at other Feisieanna also. Great Lakes is about average for a venue of this type. Not sure where some of you are feising for less. Schools and fairground feiseanna tend to be cheaper, but then you have to put up with no air conditioning and outside issues. I prefer to be inside with AC during the summer. Less hassle. (NT) -- No name (MW Mom), 18:02:57 07/23/14 Wed

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• Chicago to St. Paul and back -- Unknown (curious), 14:20:14 07/21/14 Mon
  Can anyone tell me the best road route from Chicago to St. Paul and how long it takes? Have never driven this before. Thank you.
  

  
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  • OK - for the time it took you to post your message, a quick Mapquest would have gave you the answer. (NT) -- Huh?, 14:29:11 07/21/14 Mon
    • Not always true. Sometimes locals can provide the best information about how to get around. People have every right to ask a question. You don't have a right to be snarky. (NT) -- No name, 17:40:50 07/21/14 Mon
      • Really? I would guess that while anyone can ask a question - most people would agree that there are smart intelligent questions, and other questions that could be handled with a simple search. As you can see, the various responses below only adds confusion to a very simple google or map search. (NT) -- But thank you., 18:00:48 07/23/14 Wed
        • Oh, so you are the one who decides what is an intelligent question? Other posters gave her good information about construction in the area and such. Wow you are snarky! (NT) -- No name, 18:07:51 07/23/14 Wed
  • You literally take the I-94 the entire way. Takes about 7 to 7.5 hours. (NT) -- -, 15:03:55 07/21/14 Mon
    • if you don't need to go thru Milwaukee, it's quicker to take I-90 towards Madison then switch to I94. (NT) -- former Milwaukeean now in MN, 16:30:16 07/21/14 Mon
  • Depends on which part of Chicago, but it usually takes about 6 1/2 hours using I-90 and then I-94. We've driven it a lot, as we're originally from the East Coast and usually drive back to visit. (NT) -- Mary T., Co-Chair, The Minnesota Feis 2014, 15:38:31 07/21/14 Mon
    • Oops, that's just one-way; 13 hours there and back, now that I re-read the question! (NT) -- No name, 15:41:00 07/21/14 Mon
  • If you can't give friendly helpful advice.......DON'T Answer (NT) -- Treat people the way you want to be treated!, 17:23:52 07/21/14 Mon
  • Depends on what time of year you're coming here... -- No name, 22:35:52 07/21/14 Mon
  • Going via Rockford will avoid much of the road construction but takes longer than 6.5 hours. I would plan on at least another hour of travel time. (NT) -- No name, 23:56:12 07/21/14 Mon
    • There is road construction from (more or less) Elgin until Rockford, also. (NT) -- Luvs2Drive, 11:55:44 07/22/14 Tue

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• Does anyone know if the McMenamin Feis champs is youngest to oldest or oldest to youngest? -- hoping to be able to make it, 13:50:48 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • Last year both Milwaukee and McMenamin were youngest to oldest. (NT) -- hth, 18:58:56 07/21/14 Mon
  • thank you so much! Hope it stays the same this year (NT) -- if so we'll be there, 20:02:46 07/21/14 Mon
  • Milwaukee Feis syllabus says youngest to oldest (NT) -- HTH, 12:47:04 07/22/14 Tue
  • I sent an email to McMenamin awhile back asking this question. The McMenamin (MIDA) feis runs youngest to oldest and soft shoe first for PC and Champ. (NT) -- HTH, 12:21:51 07/23/14 Wed

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• What are the best hard/soft shoes for dancer with flat feet? -- ??, 13:06:40 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • Just my opinion, other feet will have other experiences. :) For soft shoes, Rutherford Cavans mold most closely to the foot and can emphasize an arch, if you have one! But if you don't, I recommend Corr's Champions, which are a bit of an old-school choice... -- Flat-footed Senior Lady, 10:42:43 07/22/14 Tue
    • Ditto that, my DD wore champion soft shoes for years and even WQ once with flat feet. Only DS still in ID and he got my high arches go figure (NT) -- :), 09:19:09 07/23/14 Wed

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• Oireachtas -- No name, 12:25:58 07/21/14 Mon
  anyone know the deadline for dancers in the midamerica region to qualify for the 2014 oireachtas? thnx!
  

  
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  • September 30 (NT) -- No name, 12:50:19 07/21/14 Mon
  • how do you qualify for Oireachtas? (NT) -- m, 23:45:37 07/21/14 Mon
    • Since TC registers dancers for the O they will have all region and school qualificiations. (NT) -- There are many ways to attend the Oireachtas, 03:46:24 07/22/14 Tue
    • Some schools have more stringent requirements and some schools "select" who is invited but the requirement are: -- No name, 07:16:14 07/22/14 Tue
      • Clarifications inside as some of the previous info isn't clear. -- See inside, 08:22:24 07/22/14 Tue
        • #3 has to occur at MidAmerica or MidAtlantic feises (NT) -- No name, 08:23:26 07/22/14 Tue
          • If your in PC for u11 - u13 then you must place in at least one competition at a feis ion the top half and in a mid america or mid Atlantic feis. Above could be confusing. If your U14 and older you must be PC or OC (NT) -- No name, 22:51:54 07/22/14 Tue
  • IF a U11-U13 has recalled at the previous O, aren't they also qualified?? (NT) -- No name, 18:22:48 07/22/14 Tue
    • No, that only applies to the U10 recalls. (NT) -- No name, 21:07:57 07/22/14 Tue
      • Check with TC - thought ALL had to qualify except those young dancers the TC asks to go (NT) -- -, 18:22:02 07/23/14 Wed

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• Anyone find an iPhone 4 in a blue and purple case at Cream City feis? Thanks -- No name, 11:34:21 07/21/14 Mon
  
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• Anyone know how many are regustered for 612PC for both the Missouri State Championchip and St. Louis Summerfeis? -- No name, 10:30:27 07/21/14 Mon
  
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  • 6 pd for each; 4 unpaid (NT) -- No name, 13:33:07 07/21/14 Mon

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• Is it really all about turnout? -- No name (frustrated), 22:34:43 07/20/14 Sun
  My dancer has worked so hard and has moved up the grades steadily. She has great stage presence, timing, energy,great teacher and great steps....but while placing in upper half or quarter of each dance lately, she has missed 1st/2nd and often even thirds. Her personal results are always some form of "toes" or "feet out", and we are at a loss as her feet naturally turn IN. We do daily stretches, constant reminders for feet,etc but at this point I question if she should even continue working so hard if all that matters is her turnout. I am not sure either of us can take more heartbreak, your advice or is anyone else having the same problem?
  

  
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  • It's heart aching. I agree. If they love dancing (even thrru the heart ache) then yes keep going. Sounds like a lovely dancer. (NT) -- Missy (All the best to her), 23:24:38 07/20/14 Sun
  • Make sure she is turning out from the hip, and you might take her for Physical Therapy for excercises to help with turn out. (NT) -- ., 00:31:39 07/21/14 Mon
  • Keep trying! My dd gets these notes from judges and is a WQ. (NT) -- No name, 07:08:27 07/21/14 Mon
  • Well, turn out is very important and at the higher levels where you assume the dancers have the other basics down, it will hurt her every time. However (more) -- mom and TCRG, 08:28:50 07/21/14 Mon
    • The above position (frog stretch) can be damaging to your knees, especially if you are very tight. I've done it and been yelled at by multiple PTs. I would definitely do the butterfly stretch, and also, perhaps, go to a pilates expert and ask their advice. Yoga will also be beneficial. (NT) -- Good luck to your DD!!! :) (Senior Lady), 09:42:55 07/21/14 Mon
      • Check out "reclined pigeon pose" for a safer alternative to mandukasana (frog pose). (NT) -- No name, 23:51:35 07/21/14 Mon
  • Turn-out was one of my biggest problems for a while. It wasn't natural for me. I worked really hard at it and it took a while but now I have decent if not good turnout. I love dancing more than anything, so if she likes it, there is no need to quit dancing over something like that. Keep working at it and she will get it eventually! (NT) -- senior dancer, 09:16:13 07/21/14 Mon
  • My dd13 always had feet that turned in - she worked very hard with exercises -- dm, 11:58:28 07/21/14 Mon
  • Thanks for the encouragement! -- OP (relieved), 12:30:34 07/21/14 Mon
  • Try tp focus on why she loves ID... -- ., 20:39:55 07/21/14 Mon

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• Help understanding scores on FeisWorx -- -, 20:48:07 07/20/14 Sun
  DD has never done a feisworx feis this past weekend, and we are from outside the region so we also may just not be familiar with how things are done in your region. We are used to getting a marks sheet right after awards that lists the final placements of placing dancers and then just DD's final rank (she did not place in the top half) and how each of the three judges ranked her in each dance. Since she is prelim, we are also not used to medal rounds since they're not done for prelim in our region.
  
  It looks like we are only able to see how she ranked in each dance from one judge. No overall rank (the notes below say TCs have access to full scores). Is ranking determined only by the scores of the judges that were selected for medal rounds? We can't really figure out how she did overall from looking at these, just what the one judge in each round scored her. She's just curious.
  
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  • Have you looked online at feisworx for her personal results yet? You can click on lots of things win the results. Brings up all kinds of charts, etc. (NT) -- No name, 21:19:07 07/20/14 Sun
  • Round medals are just the opinion of 1 judge per round, randomly selected. (NT) -- No name, 21:20:00 07/20/14 Sun
  • Help Understanding Scores on Feisworx -- No name, 21:38:45 07/20/14 Sun
  • What region are you from and what feis does the dancer attend ..... each region seem to have at least 3 tabulator groups. It would be a good comparison (NT) -- Feisworx has different ways too, 22:26:23 07/20/14 Sun
  • Yes you need to go to personal results and then click on "Champ Results" to get placements for each dance from each judge, each judge's final placement, comments, and your final placement, as the post two above says. (NT) -- -, 22:44:16 07/20/14 Sun
  • Thanks, everyone! We didn't see the clickable "champ results" or didn't realize it would give us more details, or something. Got it now! (NT) -- OP, 22:41:51 07/21/14 Mon

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• Hardshoes -- No name, 14:42:43 07/20/14 Sun
  What are the best type of hard shoe (blackbottoms) for a dancer with narrow feet?
  

  
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  • My daughter has extremely narrow feet and we use Fay's w/ black bottoms. Works great for us. Her feet are so narrow she even has a hard time finding flip flops that even stay on her feet in the summer because she's 11 and wears a size women's 7/8 also! (NT) -- No name, 16:04:04 07/20/14 Sun
  • R&O uses essentially the same shoe form as Fayes. You might want to have your dancer try on both (NT) -- No name, 20:00:56 07/20/14 Sun
  • I have narrow feet and also use Fay's. I used Rutherfords for a while but they didn't fit correctly, so I switched to Fays and they are much better for narrow feet! In Rutherfords, I wore a narrow size, but in Fays I wear a regular because they are made much narrower already. (NT) -- Dancer, 09:17:55 07/21/14 Mon
  • My dd with narrow feet has done well with Pacellis and Fays. Rutherfords are too wide for her. (NT) -- No name, 12:20:05 07/21/14 Mon
  • my narrow footed daughter was also very happy with Fays (NT) -- Hop_123, 17:06:39 07/21/14 Mon

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• We are coming from out of region to feis in a few weeks and I remember reading that Mid America has different costuming rules than other regions. Could someone tell me the specifics of these rules and how they would affect U9, U11 and U14 Novice/Prizewinner dancers? Thank you. :) -- No name, 13:18:04 07/20/14 Sun
  
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  • The new rules don't go into effect until next year. Come as you are for the time being (NT) -- No name, 14:45:52 07/20/14 Sun
  • It's beginning on jan 1st 2015, for u9 & below. Sounds like your dancers will all be past the age groups affected. (NT) -- Have fun feising!, 15:34:53 07/20/14 Sun
  • Thank you. I had heard all sorts of things like no bling on solo dresses, no bows in hair and no bling on any hair accessories. Wasn't sure if that info was correct and didn't want to be breaking any rules if it was. :) (NT) -- No name, 17:17:30 07/20/14 Sun
    • Those rules are only for our oireachtas for U8 and U9 dancers, not for feises yet. (NT) -- -, 22:46:00 07/20/14 Sun
      • Correct...to elaborate.....more inside -- MW MOM, 11:23:16 07/21/14 Mon
  • No makeup on u10 and under. That rule went info effect in March of this year!!! (NT) -- No name, 18:48:36 07/20/14 Sun
    • the no make-up rule applies to all regions, not just Midamerica. (NT) -- OP was asking about costuming rules specific to our region., 19:07:28 07/20/14 Sun

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• What can be found? -- No name (Please explain), 01:14:51 07/20/14 Sun
  
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  • what can be lost? (NT) -- No name, 09:15:35 07/20/14 Sun
  • What can be gained? (NT) -- No name, 09:23:38 07/20/14 Sun
  • What can be? (NT) -- No name, 14:09:15 07/20/14 Sun
  • What can be blinged? (NT) -- No name, 18:02:28 07/20/14 Sun
    • nothing U9 and lower (NT) -- No name, 20:07:43 07/20/14 Sun
  • Say it isn't so? (NT) -- No name, 21:46:57 07/20/14 Sun
  • What can? (NT) -- No name, 07:07:14 07/21/14 Mon
    • What? (NT) -- No name, 09:45:32 07/21/14 Mon
      • What's on second. (NT) -- Who's on first?, 11:27:12 07/21/14 Mon
        • I don't know. (NT) -- Third Base, 12:22:11 07/21/14 Mon

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• We were at the Badger Feis and noticed a couple of girls with their names on the back of their dresses ... I didnt think this was allowed only because the globes arent allowed? Does anybody know what dress designers are doing this and why? -- Curious George Ann, 00:08:36 07/20/14 Sun
  
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  • names/initials being banned from solos doesn't go into effect until Jan 1 2015 (NT) -- according to the costume rules on clrg.ie download page, 00:12:39 07/20/14 Sun
    • Banned??? Wow! So glad they are trying to keep it all fair! (NT) -- Cathy (What will be the next craze?), 00:22:09 07/20/14 Sun
      • Really? Are you that naive to think a name on the back of cape causes the judges to score a dancer different? Wow - that says a lot about the judges a Feis hires. Good grief. Don't you think judges already know who the top dancers are ? (NT) -- Amazed, 02:36:47 07/20/14 Sun
        • If that wasn't the motivation for banning names then what was? If the CLRG feels the names created bias or the appearance of bias, they must be wrong since you disagree. Are you going to run for CLRG board (NT) -- or something? We'll all feel safer in your capable hands, 15:03:21 07/20/14 Sun
          • No .. it was more for the PERCEPTION than anything else. CLRG actually thinks this is non-issue but to appease some of the parents and "complaining" schools - they passed the rule. Nothing else - nothing more. If you think this will change who the champions are, than I think you're living in your own "Nevereverland". (NT) -- Winners win, losers look for an excuse., 17:30:42 07/20/14 Sun
            • Who said it would change results? The only place that's mentioned is in your posts. Were you at the vote or is this merely your opinion?Are there minutes where CLRG members said they did this only for parents, not as a response to TCs' requests? (NT) -- If so, that's the first time EVER. I bet your report is a bit off (Are you at CLRG meetings?), 20:07:52 07/20/14 Sun
              • Before you vent ... re-read slower. It says parents and complaining TCs. Now, if you want to see minutes, simply ask your TC. Wow, you seem very frustrated. (NT) -- Deep deep breaths will help., 20:39:26 07/20/14 Sun
                • What frustrates me is know-it-alls who claim special inside knowledge about CLRG processes without the knowledge or credentials. What frustrates me are people who ignore specfic questions when the answers would highlight their lack of credibility. In reality, very few are a part of the CLRG decision making process and that includes most TCs. Conversely, thank you for the reminder to breathe (NT) -- Many problems would go away without poseurs to create and nurture them, 09:57:02 07/22/14 Tue
        • Dear "amazed"-I am married to an adjudicator who is saught after for his fairness...(nationally/internationally). I often ask him how he can judge so many in 1 comp... And other questions that we all want to ask judges. He says unless he would investigate dancers via social media, program book , friends of TCRG's talking. He would never know who is who. (NT) -- Offended (know it all ( u wish)), 22:31:11 07/20/14 Sun
  • Was not at the feis but also noticed this. A couple of the older OC girls got their names on their cape. I also was stunned and thought ... Is this allowed? (NT) -- Cathy (And the resale on it ?!?!?!?), 00:16:40 07/20/14 Sun
    • As posted above, names are allowed until Jan 2015. As for resale, if it isn't your dress it isn't your problem. If you are in the market, make a low ball offer because you believe the name devalues the dress. We walked on an excellent dress who's price had been dropped almost $1,000 because of the name on it a few years ago (NT) -- never a moment's regret, 15:01:05 07/20/14 Sun
      • **whose, not who's (NT) -- No name, 15:06:18 07/20/14 Sun
  • I believe Celtic Star and Gavin are the dress designers doing this. I would never want this because of the resale theory. Kinda dumb. (NT) -- Ohio Mom, 00:22:56 07/20/14 Sun
    • Many of the names can be removed and some have an alternative cape. (NT) -- Easy enough, 00:33:20 07/20/14 Sun
      • I think parents are just as guilty as dress designers. They-should teach their children to be humble. Although some parents more obnoxious than teenagers (NT) -- No name (No doubt), 00:43:22 07/20/14 Sun
        • So when you say obnoxious, what do you mean? (NT) -- New to OC, 00:46:59 07/20/14 Sun
          • Being a know it all. Acting as if you know the ins and outs and private , vital info of the TC's. Excluding children to make them feel bad. Talking about others meanly including the TC's. (That is talking about them and then talking about others to them. Everything else you could possibly think of so they feel triumphant. (NT) -- No name (Get a life already), 00:56:33 07/20/14 Sun
        • Perhaps you don't know. The designers putting names on dresses deliver costumes sight-unseen and offer NO refunds. A friend's dd received a solo from one of the BNDMs mentioned. The front panel had a name. This was not asked for nor desired. But if you PO the BNDMs you risk their wrath in all sorts of ways (NT) -- It's not always parental ego. It's not always dancers' ego, 20:16:19 07/20/14 Sun
  • The dressmakers have kindy accomindated by making so it can be "flipped " or a new one with a matching design. (NT) -- IDance is so much one, 00:23:23 07/20/14 Sun
    • Flipping it over would look dumb. As if judges wouldn't know it was a name (NT) -- Cathy (Kudos to the poster with info), 00:35:41 07/20/14 Sun
      • Cathy - you aren't the brightest crayon in the box are you? Why is everything a conspiracy? (NT) -- Huh, 02:38:36 07/20/14 Sun
        • Name calling and insults, those are the hallmarks of a high intellect (NT) -- You are a role model for us all, 15:05:18 07/20/14 Sun
          • Thank you. (NT) -- No name, 19:36:30 07/20/14 Sun
            • Yet one more piece of evidence of the level of intellect on display here (NT) -- No name, 17:03:25 07/22/14 Tue
  • Well the whiners have a new topic ..... here's a new one - ALL Champs had white strap/white tape on hard shoes - on a tumblr page it shows how to wrap tape on a shoe on your foot - saw photos from 2 feis today and most had white..... several has color soft shoes (NT) -- Cape - white hard Shoes -- color soft shoe - now talk, 00:46:53 07/20/14 Sun
    • Like yo style u sassy thang. What's new about the white tape. It's been years. Time to rule it out? (NT) -- Hope (one less thing to buy n haul), 01:02:00 07/20/14 Sun
  • All can be found on Nationals photos (NT) -- Be ready for Oireachtas, 00:50:07 07/20/14 Sun
    • What can be found on national photos????? (NT) -- No name (Please explain comment), 01:18:13 07/20/14 Sun
      • OMG - you are nuts. So looking at pictures and seeing a name on the cape is somehow going to show that a dancer was treated better because of their name? Do you guys even know what you're talking about? (NT) -- Losers look for an excuse, 02:40:40 07/20/14 Sun
  • FYI - http://thepiper76.tumblr.com/post/91957369602/how-to-white-tape-your-shoes-1-start-at-the (NT) -- ., 06:39:26 07/20/14 Sun
  • It looks like a few mothers posting were drunk last night, that is the only explanation I have for some of the bizarre posts on this! Hope you had Excedrin in your house this morning :) (NT) -- Laughing, 11:44:47 07/20/14 Sun
    • I was thinking the same thing. Too much wine for a few of them. However, it is funny to read how conspiratorial some people are ... they see malice in everything. I love the saying: Winners Win, Losers look for an Excuse. (NT) -- A lot of excuse lookers, 12:20:21 07/20/14 Sun
  • Tonya Harding.....anyone...anyone.......lol (NT) -- No name, 09:56:57 07/21/14 Mon

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• Badger State Feis..not a good day. It is so unfair to the dancers who train so hard for these competitions not to have a good judge. So much money, time and dedication goes into this sport why can't the feis respect that and hire judges that currently teach? -- No name, 21:52:56 07/19/14 Sat
  
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  • Sorry your dancer didn't do as well as you wanted but you need to teach RESPECT for self and others. As we go along in life things do not always go our way and may be others time to be recognize "job well done" All the ADJ have put in years of teaching and then judging . It is "not a good day" when some adults/parents post such thoughts. (NT) -- -, 22:39:57 07/19/14 Sat
    • You can get off the pulpit now. (NT) -- No name, 23:00:32 07/19/14 Sat
      • LOL! Might be a great topic for mass .... (NT) -- Thanks, 23:36:34 07/19/14 Sat
    • I agree with you. The PP seems disrespectful and a bit whiny. Discounting years of training and teaching experience excusing a dancer's bad day by blaming the judge is unfair. I hate to see the values this parent is teaching the dancer. (NT) -- Not from the pulpit..., 23:58:21 07/19/14 Sat
  • If it is the judge I am thinking of, this judge calls it like it is. No associations and very good and fair. Have had this judge for years. My dancers got what they deserved, both good and bad. (NT) -- Sorry your dancer didn't dance well, 09:27:26 07/20/14 Sun
  • Sorry - but yes, I agree with OP. You get a fairer perspective from those that are currently teaching and "have to do and teach" what they're judging. Sorry, but that's no different than any sport. Ice skaters prefer "teaching" judges as well. For a subjective sport, it makes a difference. Those that grew up with a more traditional style and neither danced or taught the new rhythm patterns, have a different perspective. OP has a point. (NT) -- I agree with OP, 12:27:21 07/20/14 Sun
    • Wise words from above: "it is funny to read how conspiratorial some people are ... they see malice in everything. I love the saying: Winners Win, Losers look for an Excuse." Oh, wait. It is ok because your explanation couldn't possibly be "an Excuse" right? (NT) -- And if it's an opinion you hold it isn't a conspiracy, just the "truth.", 14:57:12 07/20/14 Sun
      • Chill out please...the OP never said it was an excuse at all why do you just attack other people, you don't even know them. Keep calm and carry on as this matter has no effect to you clearly you are okay with judges who haven't taught in 30+ judging dancers. (NT) -- Oh, wait are you special? Please., 15:57:56 07/20/14 Sun
        • Agreed. no idea what the PP was trying to say - I think they were trying to insult (NT) -- No name, 19:38:54 07/20/14 Sun
        • LOL! Too funny! Laughing at you (NT) -- No name, 20:10:29 07/20/14 Sun
        • you are okay with judges who haven't taught in 30+ judging dancers (NT) -- Winners Win. Losers look for Excuses, 20:12:48 07/20/14 Sun
      • Ice Skating Judges do not teach. It is one of the main difference with ID. There is no " I will place your kid if you place mine" because they are not associated with any clubs. (NT) -- ----, 10:43:09 07/21/14 Mon
        • I beg to differ. ISU allows teachers to judge - the same as CLRG. The fact. (NT) -- Not an opinion., 20:16:48 07/21/14 Mon
          • ISU governs all skating disciplines including speed skating. I was referring to figure skating and certainly in the US and Canada where I skated for 30 years and still coach, The judges are independant from any skating clubs (NT) -- Also a fact, 08:44:13 07/22/14 Tue
  • the basics are still the same as 30 years ago: proper foot placement, carriage, keeping arms in, turnout, etc. (NT) -- nothing changed, 23:30:06 07/20/14 Sun
    • Over the past 20 years ID has evolved. Yes the basics are necessary however for the older dancers in particular the game has changed. The OP is not whining about their dancer they are expressing frustration for DANCERS in general! -- More inside..., 09:08:42 07/21/14 Mon
      • My dancers' results were very much in line with what they've been getting all year. Why is it okay to praise judges when they score your kid high and complain when they don't? OP May be better off in a sport that races against a clock. And even then, some parents complain! (NT) -- Life lessons are everywhere, 11:22:26 07/21/14 Mon
  • I have seen judges who could not read the numbers, They were not at BSF. I have looked at my dancers results and seen placements similar between the three judges. Don't know what you are talking about but it sounds like sour grapes. (NT) -- No name, 15:52:41 07/21/14 Mon
    • Thanks for confirming that. How were you able to be at every stage and watch every judge and still be able to watch your dancer? If you don't know what is being talked about move on. (NT) -- No name, 20:26:49 07/21/14 Mon

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• Badger Stage Feis Results -- No name, 20:36:14 07/19/14 Sat
  Will personal results be posted to FeisWorx tonight? The public results are posted but there's nothing in DD's personal results. Interestingly, if I click "Order more personal results," an option to purchase Badger State results for $0 comes up but it won't process because there's no payment due.
  

  
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  • It's very weird. They were up for a few minutes (as we saw them) but went back a few mins later and they were gone. Still not up again. (NT) -- No name, 21:20:28 07/19/14 Sat
  • Results up (NT) -- No name, 22:08:13 07/19/14 Sat

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• Anyone have 714 or 716 Oc results from Badger? -- No name, 16:37:09 07/19/14 Sat
  
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  • All posted on Feisworx (NT) -- No name, 19:27:58 07/19/14 Sat
    • When do the individualized personal results get posted? (NT) -- No name, 20:05:22 07/19/14 Sat

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• In a back to back feis do champs get different judges from one day to the next? -- No name, 16:18:08 07/19/14 Sat
  
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  • Yes. Normally, sometimes switch PC and Oc judges (NT) -- No name, 16:33:23 07/19/14 Sat
  • Hopefully but at the WI double feises back in Jan my dancer had 2 of same 3 judges second day. (NT) -- No name, 23:14:03 07/19/14 Sat
    • So did mine in Jan, but that was because her PC comp was on the mostly OC stage one day, and on an all PC stage the other day. For most, I think it was different judges each day. (NT) -- --, 15:52:38 07/20/14 Sun
      • Whatever the reason it wasn't fair to those that didn''t. If going to have back-to-back feises they should coordinate. They get benefit of more ppl registering can take a small amount of planning/time needed to make sure it is fair to all. (NT) -- No name, 23:59:44 07/21/14 Mon
    • My Champ DD got the same judges ( 2 out of 3) at Akron and Cleveland which were back to back. To be fair, she did not place at Akron but won in Cleveland (NT) -- They judge what they see on the day, 10:46:25 07/21/14 Mon
  • Badger and Cream City had different judges both days in PC/OC (NT) -- No name, 11:33:05 07/21/14 Mon
    • Some judges were the same for both days on the PC stage -- No name, 14:11:11 07/21/14 Mon
      • Agree. (NT) -- No name, 16:27:22 07/23/14 Wed

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• Help. Any advice for dealing with nerves before a feis? -- No name, 12:59:56 07/19/14 Sat
  
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  • I think the best way to help nerves is to figure out what the nerves are about. Fear of falling? New steps? Dancing in front of others? Pressure to win? Once you know why your dancer is feeling nervous you can try to problem solve around how to help -- TC, 14:51:46 07/19/14 Sat
  • Also, friendly greetings while waiting in line to dance often lead to friendships; it's easier to relax when you know some of the other dancers in your competition and don't feel all alone. (NT) -- Love the advice above, too., 23:01:30 07/19/14 Sat
    • I agree with this. My dd gets stressed out before competitions, but when she gets in line and starts chatting, she becomes more relaxed. Dancing with friends is fun. (NT) -- No name, 09:31:01 07/20/14 Sun

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• American Pride Feis Early Bird Registration Drawing -- APF Committee, 09:46:54 07/19/14 Sat
  ***Early Bird Drawing: Any competitor who registers and pays by August 1st will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $25.00 VISA gift cards. Winners will be drawn before the Feis and will receive their cards upon registration. Winners must attend the American Pride Feis to be awarded prize. If they do not attend, prize will be forfeited. Registration now open on Feisworx.
  

  
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  • This is a WONDERFUL feis with friendly volunteers and a great location. I am alarmed that registration is so low so close to the event. (NT) -- Fellow MidAmericans, if you aren't doing anything else, please work R C Feis into your schedule!, 11:13:59 07/19/14 Sat
  • Well unfortunately the new date is the same as two major Irish Festivals - Indy & MI. And the Great Lakes feis. We loved the APF last year but now cannot attend on this date. (NT) -- No name, 13:25:34 07/19/14 Sat
    • The great Lakes Feis is a month before. I will admit that I preferred November though. (NT) -- No name, 14:33:34 07/19/14 Sat
      • Oops! Sorry, meant Michigan feis... Yes, November date worked for us. Too bad. (NT) -- No name, 22:41:22 07/19/14 Sat

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• New to PC in Milwaukee tomorrow. Does PC always dance two at a time, or three? Thanks. -- No name, 00:26:50 07/19/14 Sat
  
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  • Each feis sets its own policy. You have to contact the committee or check their syllabus (NT) -- No name, 08:54:21 07/19/14 Sat
    • I bet it will be two at a time tomorrow given the size of the stage. (NT) -- No name, 10:57:04 07/19/14 Sat
  • A thread down the page said both feiseanna will have dancers compete 2 at a time (NT) -- No name, 11:22:15 07/19/14 Sat

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• Please join us Labor Weekend for the Kansas City Feis!! -- No name, 18:47:24 07/18/14 Fri
  Our feis takes place at the Westin Crown Center the same weekend as the Kansas City Irish Fest, so in addition to the usual Feis fun, you can also enjoy the music and festivities at the Iris Fest. Crown Center also has shopping, restaurants, Lego Land, and an Aquarium, so there is plenty of fun for the whole family. (An added bonus, two Irish Fest tickets per night are included if you reserve a room through the Irish Fest block.)
  
  Also, the Kansas City Feis offers two $1000 academic scholarships each year as follows:
  
  (1) For eligible dancers not affiliated with the O’Riada-Manning Academy who will compete in the 2014 Kansas City Feis
  (2) For an eligible O’Riada-Manning Academy student who will compete in the 2014 Kansas City Feis
  
  Entries must be postmarked by August 1st. You can find more details and the Application on the Feis website http://kcfeis.com/
  
  Hope to see you there!
  

  
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  • Who are the judges for the feis? (NT) -- -, 05:46:12 07/19/14 Sat
    • Still finalizing details with a couple of judges. They will be posted on the website when finalized. A partial list may be posted early next week. (NT) -- No name, 17:26:31 07/19/14 Sat
      • Some are now posted - excellent ! (NT) -- ., 03:52:16 07/22/14 Tue
  • Can't wait!! Love this feis and the festival! (NT) -- No name, 14:19:23 07/21/14 Mon

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• Don't forget to register for Missouri State Championships and The St. Louis Summer Feis! Registration ends at midnight TONIGHT!!!!!! looking forward to seeing you there!!! -- No name, 18:03:29 07/18/14 Fri
  
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• Loved American Pride Feis -- Dancing bear, 13:58:58 07/18/14 Fri
  We really enjoyed this Feis last year. Scores were posted so quickly. We have already registered, and will be there!!
  

  
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  • We loved it too! Well worth the drive from Chicago. Seems like an even better venue this year. Will be there again! (NT) -- No name, 02:08:39 07/19/14 Sat

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• Badger Feis Schedule Question: Coming from out of state; have never been to this feis; not clear on schedule. DD dances Opens U12. Feis starts at 8:30; schedule says champs start 1 hour after figures? How does one estimate that? -- Help Please -- Thanks, 13:49:25 07/18/14 Fri
  
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  • There's only one figure team as far as I can tell. If your dancer is in 712OC, she could be dancing around 9:30 so be there earlier than that. (NT) -- hth, 14:54:07 07/18/14 Fri
  • 712 has quite a lot of competitions ahead of them! (NT) -- No name, 16:34:46 07/18/14 Fri

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• Comp lists for Badger & Cream City feises -- will they be posted and/or available at venue? -- No name, 12:12:24 07/18/14 Fri
  
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  • Badger Feis was handing these out at registration tonight. (NT) -- No name, 20:19:55 07/18/14 Fri

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• Is there a feis rate for the sheraton hotel for the KC feis? Looking to possibly travel there for the first time, just wanted to get an idea of pricing before we start planning. -- No name, 11:32:38 07/18/14 Fri
  
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  • http://www.kcirishfest.com/about_the_festival/hotels/ (NT) -- Same for feis/fest .... going fast, 12:12:57 07/18/14 Fri

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• I may have missed this, but will grades dances 2 or 3 at a time for Badger and Cream City Feis? -- No name, 11:22:06 07/18/14 Fri
  
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  • Both say two at a time. (NT) -- No name, 15:44:54 07/18/14 Fri
  • They were dancing 3 at a time for U9 and U11 (NT) -- No name, 20:48:07 07/19/14 Sat

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• Will Oireachtas ever be in Columbus, Ohio again? Has it ever been in Cleveland? -- No name, 21:35:17 07/17/14 Thu
  
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  • Maybe, and yes. (NT) -- No name, 22:26:57 07/17/14 Thu
    • Excellent response. The Oireachtas is a huge undertaking and our school has been one of the hosting schools in Columbus several times. Personally, I'd like to see some different venues. Milwaukee would be awesome, as would Pittsburgh or Indianapolis. I'm even game for St. Louis:-) (NT) -- No name, 23:22:33 07/17/14 Thu
      • That was not meant as a snub on St. Louis. I love St. Louis, which is why I mentioned it. (NT) -- That didn't come out right:-), 23:33:20 07/17/14 Thu
        • It has been in Pittsburgh (drove 12 hours.. of bonding ) and St. Louis..... loved both (NT) -- Great memories, 00:28:09 07/18/14 Fri
        • St. Louis mom here...not taken as a snub....lol -- STL MOM, 00:29:22 07/18/14 Fri
          • Ok I had to go thru 6!!!! "captcha" messages to get that to post!!! -- STL MOM, 00:31:01 07/18/14 Fri
          • wasn't it in St Louis ages ago? I know it was in Milwaukee in the mid-90s... (NT) -- #tbt, 01:27:31 07/18/14 Fri
            • My dd's 1st o was in St. Louis. Maybe 1999? (NT) -- No name, 09:38:24 07/19/14 Sat
  • Indianapolis is a great location!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 05:25:34 07/18/14 Fri
    • Love Indy! (NT) -- No name, 06:43:55 07/18/14 Fri
  • My vote would be for the Cincinnati or Louisville area: a bit south, a bit west (NT) -- like Chicago, too, 09:10:02 07/18/14 Fri
    • "a bit west" - got me smiling (NT) -- *, 10:46:51 07/18/14 Fri
      • Me too, because it's way east for me :) (NT) -- WI mom, 17:20:13 07/18/14 Fri
        • My vote is a CENTRAL location, accessible by train, bus, plane. Probably Chicago or Milwaukee possibly. (NT) -- Easier for majority, 21:24:00 07/18/14 Fri
          • Oireachtas in Milwaukee? -- No name, 07:27:48 07/19/14 Sat
            • We found the Wisconsin Center impressive when we "feised" there not too long ago. I would be surprized if they weren't able to accomodate the "O." As far as hotels, there are never enough hotels adjacent to the event to accomodate everyone. There ARE numerous hotels within minutes from the site though. (NT) -- Milwaukee gets my vote!, 08:45:27 07/19/14 Sat
    • Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati would be PERFECT! Lots of nearby hotels, including at east two with skywalks to the Duke. (NT) -- McGing, Richens Timm, all you Southern Ohio Schools...please consider this!, 16:59:22 07/19/14 Sat
      • Great city for a feis but it would be. Ice if it were CENTRALLY located for EVERYONE traveling to attend!!! (NT) -- MW covers a large area!, 20:20:28 07/20/14 Sun
        • NICE not ICE (NT) -- No name, 20:21:31 07/20/14 Sun
        • Insisting that the "O" be "centrally" located is unrealistic. You would have the same schools hosting over and over again. I don't know too many who are interested in doing that. (NT) -- If you want to participate in the majors, you are going to have to travel., 11:38:35 07/21/14 Mon
          • So true. (NT) -- No name, 13:01:14 07/21/14 Mon
  • The ideas are great but you need to share with your TC as they are the ones who put their city up for voting on . TC/AD in cities with many schools (3+) that are choosen to be the main team to run the O although ALL reginal TC are expected to do their part of the work. There is a massive group of parents/volentiers that do a great amont of work that the TC/AD ask them to do. Great Team Work! (NT) -- So talk today to your TC/AD about future Oireachtas, 22:54:29 07/19/14 Sat

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• Badger Feis question (Inside) -- No name, 18:17:58 07/17/14 Thu
  Wondering if anyone can guess what time champs might start on stage 6 on Saturday? We are coming from far end of Illinois- decided to save on hotel and drive. Luckily it looks like we now have a little more time with champs OC starting behind some beginners. We are terrible at this but thinking we have until 10am now- anyone better at this?
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  • The stage assignment sheet says champs will begin about one hour after figures are complete. The feis starts at 8:30, there appears to be only one figure team, so I'd say champs will start by 9:40 if the feis starts on time. (NT) -- No name, 20:05:06 07/17/14 Thu
  • Another question: are PC comps hard shoe or soft shoe first? (NT) -- Thanks, 20:41:24 07/17/14 Thu
    • Sharon stated earlier that they will start PC comps with hard shoe. (NT) -- No name, 21:40:20 07/17/14 Thu
      • Thanks (NT) -- No name, 21:48:24 07/17/14 Thu
  • Stage 6 has a lot of comps before the champs start- I can't see the OC Comps starting before noon! (NT) -- No name, 16:17:15 07/18/14 Fri
    • Any thoughts on when u14Pc will begin? (NT) -- Thanks for your help, 21:19:50 07/18/14 Fri
      • I calculated noon using the Peter Smith stage estimator. (NT) -- hth, 23:39:55 07/18/14 Fri

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• Can I get there from here? -- Mom, dancer & feis brother :), 16:08:35 07/16/14 Wed
  Coming from out of town for Badger State/Cream City, and don't have a hotel room yet (thought we'd have to miss Cream City, but plans changed). The feis hotel is full. The web site for the feis venue lists two other possible hotels. Given the construction and possible difficulty of getting to the Cream City Feis early on Sunday morning, can any locals recommend a place to stay? Although a pool and free breakfast are always nice, we mostly need clean, affordable and driveable. Thank you very much!!
  

  
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  • Don't have a hotel in mind but do know there is a road that runs parellel to I-94 in this area so maybe look at google maps for hotels nearby where you can reach venue w/o going on 94. Good luck! (NT) -- No name, 16:44:54 07/16/14 Wed
  • google hotels on Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield, WI. Lots of options, short drive to arena (NT) -- No name, 19:37:20 07/16/14 Wed
  • I would expect that hotels on bluemound Road and Moorland Road in Brookfeild may be plentyful, but also expect that Bluemound and Greenfield will be the major detour roads for I94. Be prepared to take extra time to get to Petit. (NT) -- No name, 21:29:45 07/16/14 Wed
    • Google: Hotels near I-894 S of I-94 Milwaukee - Hotels-Rates.com. This may offer a more acceptable alternative in terms of avoiding the backup from the construction. (NT) -- No name, 21:34:11 07/16/14 Wed
      • Thank you!! (NT) -- OP, 23:03:06 07/16/14 Wed
      • So are you thinking airport motels maybe? I'm looking too and don't know the area well. (NT) -- Nice of you to help, 11:43:05 07/17/14 Thu
  • Hotels -- No name, 08:19:41 07/17/14 Thu
    • I did, as noted in my original post, I just don't know whether they will be difficult transportation-wise given the construction. Any thoughts? (NT) -- Thanks!! -OP, 10:35:20 07/17/14 Thu
      • The previous poster that said hotels along 894 is correct. There is atleast one hotel right by the freeway exit at 27th st. And there are a couple at Mooreland Rd. & HWY 43 in New Berlin. The people there then may be able to give you directions to the Petit that don't involve you having to hop back on the freeway. (NT) -- No name, 10:54:36 07/17/14 Thu
        • Thanks! (NT) -- OP, 11:37:29 07/17/14 Thu
  • there is a best western and two other hotels by the Sheraton. Can't think of the names. The ones on Moorland and Hwy 43 are pretty far away. There is a crown plaza on watertown plank rd & Hwy 100 which is close. Radisson on Hwy 100 & North aven (NT) -- No name, 03:58:28 07/18/14 Fri
    • Normally, that is not a location I would have suggested. Given the Freeway closure this weekend, I think it may be a more convienent location and afford an alternative route that avoids the freeway and detour back ups. The very slight added milege might actually result in less time in the car. (NT) -- JMHO as a local, 13:24:41 07/18/14 Fri
      • Thank you very much for taking the time to share your advice! (NT) -- Appreciative OP!!, 16:53:44 07/18/14 Fri

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• MO State Championships & St. Louis Summer Feis -- No name, 10:35:43 07/16/14 Wed
  REMINDER to register for the Missouri State Championships and the St. Louis Summer Feis! Entries close on July 18th.
  
  Missouri State Championships – Saturday, August 2nd @ 9:00 a.m. (Instrumental & Vocal 8-11)
  St. Louis Summer Feis – Sunday, August 3rd @ 8:00 a.m. (Instrumental & Vocal 8-11)
  
  Location:
  St. Louis Union Station Hilton by Double Tree
  1820 Market Street
  St. Louis, MO 63103
  
  **$100 Cash Prize for overall winner of oldest OC age group at MO State Champ Feis.
  **Perpetual Cup for Overall Show Me State Reel Special Champion.
  **Show Me State Reel Special at the close of competitions on Saturday! May be entered at registration on the spot. Dress up and show off your stuff! (Soft shoe OR hard shoe…Your choice!)
  **SPECIALS for all levels! Sashes for all 1st Place winners of ALL specials at MO State Feis! (Champ Specials at conclusion of champ competitions, and Grade Specials at lunch.)
  **Popsicle Pool Party after the Saturday Feis!
  **Champs running oldest to youngest on Saturday and youngest to oldest on Sunday.
  
  For further information and to keep up to date, please visit www.missouristatechampionships.com.
  

  
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  • Will Sunday's feis be 2 or 3 at a time for grades? I know the Feb back-to-back St. Louis feisanna do 3 on Sunday to make it go faster, but I don't like to sign up for those. (NT) -- Thanks!, 15:14:48 07/16/14 Wed
    • St. Louis Summer Feis -- No name, 18:04:02 07/16/14 Wed
  • If anyone is wondering, 618 PC has 9 and 7 paid registrants for the St. Louis weekend feiseanna. (NT) -- hth, 13:05:47 07/18/14 Fri
  • What number will you split grades at? (NT) -- No name, 16:08:43 07/18/14 Fri
  • so there will be sashes for grade specials? (NT) -- trinmom, 21:50:45 07/23/14 Wed

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• What are the usual Mid-America rules for combining boys into a comp? We are coming this summer from Mid-Atlantic and noticing that in grades registration there are separate boys comps for these. Do all add the boys to the girls groups if there are not 5 boys or is it on a feis by feis basis? -- No name, 00:29:16 07/16/14 Wed
  
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  • Usually if there are not 5 boys, they merge. I've only seen one do it differently. (NT) -- No name, 00:30:44 07/16/14 Wed
  • There's a definitive rule. It's on every MW syllabus, or at least it should be. Basically, in grades, if there're <5 boys, they are merged up to next age group. If that makes 5, great. If not, they must break them back into original ages THEN merge them with the girls of their age. (NT) -- Worded badly, see a syllabus lol, 08:27:29 07/16/14 Wed
  • We've been to feises that didn't create a boys group in DS's age group, despite having 5, and just merged all the boys with the girls. -- No name, 13:32:34 07/16/14 Wed
    • The thing to do is email the details to the proper organization. Since this is a regional rule, all MW feiseanna MUST adhere to it. The only exclusion is if the numbers change on the day. The feis is required to follow the rule based on registrants, not same day entries or no-shows. A recent feis had parents email about the not-followed rule when stage assgmnt came out. The feis did fix it & publish new schedule. (NT) -- Let them know in advance!, 13:49:57 07/16/14 Wed
      • The only way you can catch that type of error in advance is with a competitor list or efeis where you see the counts. Feisworx you only can see the group of competitors in the single age group and don't know how many are in the ages around the ones signed up for. (NT) -- No name, 23:56:26 07/16/14 Wed
        • True. Most feiseanna publish a competitor list, but not all. (NT) -- No name, 09:23:38 07/17/14 Thu
  • PC are always grouped together but do not understand the reasoning (NT) -- -, 14:48:27 07/16/14 Wed
    • PC are grouped together because a TC can't use his/her discretion to move a dancer into OC. All dancers have to win 3 times in PC. Can you even imagine the outrage among the girls' mothers if a boy managed to make it into OC by winning 3 tiny competitions against all boys? Equally, it isn't fair for boys to have almost no opportunity to move up. Boys dancing with girls in PC solves both problems and means the boys and girls who move up are equally qualified. (NT) -- Not a bad system, 19:35:37 07/16/14 Wed
      • You must not be from the Mid-America region. It's 2 PC wins that is required in this region to move into PC. (NT) -- No name, 19:41:31 07/16/14 Wed
        • Sorry, mistyped. (NT) -- No name, 19:44:32 07/16/14 Wed
          • mistyped 2 times? (NT) -- No name, 10:03:10 07/17/14 Thu
        • And you've mistyped too. It's 2 PC wins to get into OC, not PC. (NT) -- No name, 22:45:14 07/16/14 Wed
      • No wonder the MAtR added another win to move to OC ..... look what this east coast person types. Noticed an influx of bating text recently on this board. (NT) -- -, 20:50:55 07/16/14 Wed
        • I'm sorry, but I don't understand. I'm not an "east coast person." As I said, I merely mistyped. The 3 key and the 2 key are right beside each other, and I hit the wrong one. I can see you're angry, and I really don't understand what you mean by "bating," but I do understand my explanation is unwelcome. Again, I apologize for the typo, and I'll just leave this thread. Next time I will try to be more careful about checking preview before I post. (NT) -- Not a bad system, 21:55:37 07/16/14 Wed
      • AND in PC if there are 5 or more boys, they are to be pulled out and separated as well. Our region has a strong preference among the teachers that boys should compete against boys and girls against girls wherever possible. (NT) -- We have methods to our madness., 06:59:19 07/17/14 Thu
        • I'm not sure I've ever seen a PC boys comp! There just doesn't seem to be enough boys in PC at the same time. Why don't they combine age groups in PC for boys? (NT) -- No name, 07:26:05 07/17/14 Thu
          • Sometimes, albeit rarely, we saw a few younger all boys PC comps (NT) -- at larger feiseanna, 10:55:25 07/17/14 Thu
        • They are rare, but I have seen them. We avoid combiining across age groups because more than one year and you end up with a 12 year old and a 17 yr old dancing together, which is NOT comparable strengthwise, build, or skill wise (NT) -- At that point, better to combine with girls, 08:51:21 07/18/14 Fri
  • Thank you to all of you for your answers on this. We are always worried about signing up for comps out of our region because we have run into some where there were only three boys and that obviously doesn't help for advancement. So to make sure I have this straight, if a schedule comes out and has a separate boys comp up with less than five I can email and request that they change it to be combined? (NT) -- OP, 21:53:51 07/19/14 Sat
    • Yes except for OC... (NT) -- No name, 22:08:45 07/19/14 Sat

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• The Final List - MW Recalls - Placements - WQ - WMH -- MOM - I won't do the work for you but will give you help, 16:15:05 07/15/14 Tue
  
  Have added the last of the over-looked dancers (in first reply)
  
  Here is what you need:
  * List of Region Schools
  * Results from Nationals
  * Results from Oireachtas
  
  There is no program set up to do this so must be a slow process and double and triple checking before being posted
  
  How it could be done:
  (when input to a computer at registration each region/school/dancer given a # that makes a connection)
  

  
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  • The List -- 2014, 16:19:25 07/15/14 Tue
  • Millennium Dancer missing- Emily Koch placed 20th and WQ in Girls 15A (NT) -- No name, 18:37:26 07/15/14 Tue
  • O'Shea: Girls U17A dancer is Amy Green, 21st, WQ. Missing Dancer for O'Shea: Girls U16B--Maggie Laumakis, 39th (NT) -- Mary T., 15:51:52 07/16/14 Wed
    • PS: And thank you very much for your work on this! It is a daunting task to create this list! (NT) -- Mary T., 16:01:14 07/16/14 Wed
  • Thanks for doing this -- fun to see success in region! May want to check # of recallers as for some schools number is larger than dancers in list for that school & seems they should be the same? (NT) -- No name, 16:42:47 07/16/14 Wed
    • If I understand your question, no school should have more recallers than danced. Frankly, having 100% of a school's dancers recall would be amazing. Even 60-70% is wonderful (NT) -- Did I misinterpret your question?, 11:00:26 07/17/14 Thu
    • I think the person meant that some of the total numbers of recallers don't equal the number of places listed for the school. (NT) -- -, 10:30:21 07/18/14 Fri
      • That's to be expected. Just as only a certain percentage recall, a certain percentage of those place. Of the placers, only a percentage are WQers and of those 5 are on the podium. If a school's recallers aren't the largest number (or equal to placers) there's a math problem. I haven't checked, but is it possible someone who placed, qualified for Worlds and was high in placements (NT) -- could be counted more than once? (not 1 of the list makers), 14:25:49 07/18/14 Fri

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