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- Can you share the price of your service and how many feisianna you plan to attend in 2014? (NT) -- Seller, 14:52:04 12/09/13 Mon
Does anyone know when the St. Louis Winter and Irish Arts feiseanna registrations will open? -- No name, 13:51:56 12/09/13 Mon
Can't find any web site or even a FB page for either one, specific to the feiseanna.

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- Just saw on Feisworx over the weekend that they're listed as coming soon. (NT) -- No name, 14:09:14 12/09/13 Mon
Where can I find the syllabus for nationals 2014? Not sure when my son will dance. -- Trying to fit in long drive to Montreal. Thx!, 13:31:24 12/09/13 Mon

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Rockin Road to Dublin -- --, 21:49:49 12/08/13 Sun
Check this out!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2034342327/rockin-road-to-dublin-kickstarter-campaign

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- This site is looking for donations to fund a new musical/ID show (NT) -- Be certain to do your due diligence, 22:05:43 12/08/13 Sun
Nationals -- No name, 21:26:29 12/08/13 Sun
What percentage of dancers that recall at nationals qualify for worlds?

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- formula is same at NANs and O (NT) -- hth, 09:15:03 12/09/13 Mon
  - Except at NANs they also skip overseas dancers if they place in a qualifying spot. (NT) -- No name, 10:03:37 12/09/13 Mon
    - At NANs they also don't count overseas dancers when determining how many qualifier there will be. (NT) -- .., 12:13:56 12/09/13 Mon
Nationals 2014 -- July, 21:08:52 12/08/13 Sun

To attend Nationals
* Be an Open Champ dancer
* Qualify at Oireachtas
Recall of % of dancers
* U8 & U9 - TC Invite

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Oireachtas 2013 -- -, 23:16:53 12/07/13 Sat

PHOTOS NOW POSTED

They are getting better each year

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- Looks like only a few competitions are up. Looking forward to seeing the rest, too! (NT) -- IDMOM, 23:36:31 12/07/13 Sat
  - Yes, only Friday's competitions are up. DD danced on Sunday again this year. It will be a while before we see her comps on the site. (NT) -- Looking forward to seeing Sunday's photos:-), 13:16:21 12/08/13 Sun
    - Looks like they have most of Saturday up. Still missing awards. (NT) -- Fingers crossed Sunday's comps will be up tomorrow. DD always seems to dance on Sunday:-|, 11:22:12 12/09/13 Mon
      - *** NOTE - if your dancer DID NOT RECALL there are still photos of them dancing - check them out (NT) -- -, 13:08:59 12/09/13 Mon
        
        ...Teams too. (NT) -- Catch a memory, 13:39:10 12/09/13 Mon
- Would someone please post the website for the photos? (NT) -- Thank you so much!, 15:16:49 12/09/13 Mon
  - http://photographybyharrington.com/ click "irish dance gallery" then "2013 MWO" (NT) -- hth, 15:29:07 12/09/13 Mon
midwest oireachtas 2014 -- No name, 16:45:45 12/07/13 Sat
minneapolis hilton taking reservations for next year already.

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- May the odds be ever in your favor. (NT) -- No name, 18:03:10 12/07/13 Sat
- my daughter already qualified in top half of PC for next year's O, but didn't recall last week. I'm thinking of telling her she has to get to OC before I book flights all the way to Minneapolis from Ohio where we are. (NT) -- opinions?, 18:14:17 12/07/13 Sat
  - Having to fly makes it very expensive. My dd understands that she needs to be more competitive to really make it worth it, even though she has already qualified in PC for 2014. (NT) -- I think it is reasonable so long as it is not punitive., 19:38:40 12/07/13 Sat
- Is there a code for the event? (NT) -- Thanks, 22:04:16 12/07/13 Sat
  - Not yet, I'm sure. Just regular reservations. Pricey at the Hilton! (NT) -- No name, 23:42:53 12/07/13 Sat
- What is the venue in Minneapolis??? (NT) -- No name, 06:15:07 12/08/13 Sun
- Venue is Minneapolis Convention Center. The Hyatt Regency (1 block away by skyway) is already taking reservations at the oireachtas rate - $109 per room. (NT) -- No name, 10:08:45 12/08/13 Sun
  - Is there a code? (NT) -- No name, 13:14:49 12/08/13 Sun
    - Most likely, but I don't know what it is. When we called they asked if was for a particular event and they found it under the Irish Dance Teachers Association and applied the rate to the reservation. (NT) -- No name, 14:30:16 12/08/13 Sun
      - As I recall in the very recent past, any reservations that were made under the TC's block were cancelled later on when names were cross-referenced. If this venue is like the venues in GR, you may find yourself without a reservation. (NT) -- You will want to double check on August 1st to play it safe., 14:39:38 12/08/13 Sun
        
        Yes, when they do a cross-reference in a few months, any names on the reservations list that are in the TC block and found not to be a TC will be dropped. (NT) -- The TCs really need their block, which is why they are allowed to register earlier. Nice try!, 11:25:10 12/09/13 Mon
- HILTON card will get you rates as low as event or lower - check with Reservations during the week (NT) -- -, 17:28:47 12/08/13 Sun
- Which hotel will be the main hotel (NT) -- Are there a few, 21:25:20 12/08/13 Sun
- LINKS to info inside -- -, 07:18:53 12/09/13 Mon
- To get $119 rate (not using mid America rate per above)....you have to prepay in full with no changes or cancellations allowed. (NT) -- Bit early for that commitment., 07:59:32 12/09/13 Mon
full parade of champs vid.. without dancers cut out! -- No name, 14:47:18 12/07/13 Sat
still looking for U14's award video.. would be so awesome!(:

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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_1b-Uvti5g -- No name, 14:48:01 12/07/13 Sat
- Seriously, why can't people just post videos and not make snarky comments about others. Videos are taken and posted on this board so others may enjoy seeing them. Whatever happened to THANK YOU for sharing this video. Dancers were not "cut out" of anything READ the description of the video below. Clearly the video was shared to enjoy, nothing was intentionally "cut out". Filming from a phone at 1:00 a.m. is not always easy. (NT) -- Be Nice, 16:18:48 12/07/13 Sat
  - Why are you assuming this is snarky at all? The OP simply posted that they have the link to a POC that has nobody cut out. Nothing more. Nothing less. Don't read into things that aren't there. (NT) -- ., 17:27:00 12/07/13 Sat
- didnt mean to be rude... I just thought dancers would enjoy full vid. (NT) -- No name, 17:47:10 12/08/13 Sun
  - I did. Thank you. Don't listen to the Scrooges who are looking to start fights. (NT) -- ., 19:17:41 12/08/13 Sun
If you were thinking about ordering a Snazzy Bag dress bag for your dancer for Christmas, please place your order soon. Over 50 fabric patterns/styles to choose from or purchase your own and send it to me! -- www.penniedrewdresses.com, 10:20:18 12/07/13 Sat
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Heartbeat of Home -- US Tour, 01:38:06 12/07/13 Sat

Many PBS stations are now showing "The making of Heartbeat of Home" in prep for an upcoming performance of the show:

Toronto - Jan 21- March2
Chicago - March 4 - March 16
Detroit - March 18 - March 23
Boston - March 25 - April 6

More shows to be added

Contact your local PBS station for info

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- I was not able to find the show on the schedules of either PBS channel in NE Ohio. Did anyone have better luck? (NT) -- No name, 09:17:34 12/07/13 Sat
Here is the parade of champions from last Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyfnr_qBhmo -- Just uploaded, 01:03:28 12/07/13 Sat

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- Its a shame many of the dancers were cut out. (NT) -- Spliced many out!, 06:50:59 12/07/13 Sat
  - Does look like some were omitted ..... photographers choice. (NT) -- -, 11:23:28 12/07/13 Sat
- It's a shame you weren't there to film it yourself! Next time I'll get Spielberg to film it for you, he wasn't in town! (NT) -- The description bar says I didn't get video of all dancers as I filmed it on a phone!, 09:40:35 12/07/13 Sat
  - Voy needs a "like" button. (NT) -- No name, 10:53:02 12/07/13 Sat
- thanks for posting and filming this. I really appreciate it. (NT) -- Dancer's Mom, 17:14:46 12/07/13 Sat
STUNNING one year old Gavin for ages 14-18 for sale! -- dance mom, 20:29:08 12/06/13 Fri
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Beautiful, one year old Gavin with STUNNING stage presence! Suitable for a dancer from ages 14-18. Asking for $1800 OBO + shipping from Ohio. Will accept ANY reasonable offer! Must sell this dress as quickly as possible! Thank you.

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Anyone have U8 girls awards video and Sunday parade of champs? -- No name, 18:54:35 12/06/13 Fri

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- Does anyone have the video of the U17 boys awards? (NT) -- Thanks!, 21:37:23 12/07/13 Sat
Hello, I was just wondering if anybody could tell me how to get a follow through on a double click above waist-level. If its doing stretches or abs I would just like to know what certain thing to do. I have it in my step and I would really like my follow through higher. -- Dancer, 18:52:29 12/06/13 Fri

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- It's no one thing. See inside. -- Hth! :), 22:59:46 12/06/13 Fri
  - Wow thank you so much! I hope this does help!:) (NT) -- No name, 23:16:33 12/06/13 Fri
Grade exams are not at cap for thr North Coast Feis. Thanks for your interest. More info to all participants closer to the feis. -- Irishmama, NCF Secy, 00:15:04 12/06/13 Fri

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- Sorry, obviously I am tired!! Grade exams are NOW at cap for the North Coast Feis. " G' night" (NT) -- Irishmama, NCF Secy, 00:16:52 12/06/13 Fri
Pittsburgh Winter Wren Feis -- Jg, 22:34:49 12/05/13 Thu
Hotel
We have 20 rooms available on Friday and 35 on Saturday at $129
Note 130 rooms sold on Friday and 115 on Saturday-should be a great weekend!
Suggestions for Friday/ Saturday evenings.?

Feicfidh me sibh ar an Aoine no an Sathairn
Seamus

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- Will there be a competitor list posted? (NT) -- No name, 09:50:07 12/09/13 Mon
Has the Parade of Champions been posted yet? -- ??, 20:11:54 12/05/13 Thu

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Last two days for the Cyber Monday All Week Sale at www.feisnstuff.com! You have until midnight Friday the 6th to receive a FREE Irish Dancer Teddy Bear with any order over $50. -- Sonia, 13:47:18 12/05/13 Thu

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- The fine print: Offer valid only on orders to US addresses. Not valid on orders placed prior to Dec 2. (NT) -- Sonia, 13:47:49 12/05/13 Thu
Today's the last day to pay for Pittsburgh Winter Feis and avoid the late fee. Registration is on efeis. -- No name, 13:34:57 12/05/13 Thu

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- Don't miss this one--love it!!! :) (NT) -- Senior Lady, 20:10:02 12/05/13 Thu
Does anyone know an approximate percentage of dancers that qualify for the Oireachtas? Trying to explain to family what it takes to get there. Top 10%? -- No name, 12:01:09 12/05/13 Thu
Family and friends are always asking what the Oireachtas is, and it doesn't seem to be a big accomplishment to them that my daughter recalled - because top half isn't a big deal in many sports. But I'm trying to tell them that only the BEST dancers go to the O. So does anyone know approximately what that number is? Top 10%? Top 20% It might help my family/friends understand her accomplishment if I say that the top 10% (or whatever that number is) make it there, so recalling means she was in the top 5%.

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- My guess would be even less than 10% go to O's. My daughter had an admissions officer at a great Midwestern college tell her that getting to OC in Irish Dance was up at the level of Valedictorian. (NT) -- Quite the compliment!, 12:20:24 12/05/13 Thu
- Well, how many dancers from your school went/how many in your school will help you figure out approximates. In our school it's around 10% that go. I long gave up on trying to convince people that it was a big deal to go, let alone recall and so just don't care what they think. (NT) -- ., 13:29:26 12/05/13 Thu
- you need to stress the fact that you have to qualify to go -- and are hormonal, 16:09:18 12/05/13 Thu
  - So, is the "and are hormonal" in your signature an auto-correct failure, or am I missing the connection? (NT) -- ;-), 18:31:14 12/05/13 Thu
    - I don't understand something ... why do you care what someone else thinks of the Oireachtas ? Is it just to show your DD accomplished something or what? I don't understand why anyone would need statistics to prove that their DD was successful. If they chose not to believe you, then I'd just leave it at that as no statistics is going to make them care about your DD's dancing. (NT) -- Would love to talk and try to understand, 19:13:32 12/05/13 Thu
    - hahaha-yup-autocorrect (NT) -- but could be applicable, 19:15:03 12/05/13 Thu
      - It's not about "proving" anything, it's more about helping family/friends understand -- No name, 20:21:48 12/05/13 Thu
        
        Gotcha - that makes sense. I see your point. I would agree that it is hard to quantify success because getting to the Oireachtas or even a recall at the Oireachtas is a huge success for a dancer. (NT) -- Thanks for explaining., 21:02:17 12/05/13 Thu
        
        I've always thought that you could do rankings like in many sports. Using results from majors, Feiseanna, and Oireachtasi - you could actually rank the dancers in each age group ... maybe like the top 100. It would be interesting to see. (NT) -- It will never happen, 21:04:10 12/05/13 Thu
- One way to show your family your dancer's accomplishments is to invite them to her recital. The recital shows the Beginners through Open Champions. That's where my family finally understood the difference! "Wow! You're really GOOD!" (NT) -- No name, 21:40:45 12/05/13 Thu
- I have given up trying to explain.... -- my experience, 01:36:58 12/06/13 Fri
- Since some QUALIFY to attend (solo) which are the best in the region - all others (Trad Set - Teams) are asked to attend by TC which ability is mixed (a RECALL means you are the top of those in attendance). It truly doesn't matter what you tell others - it's such a mad bag of ranking. CELEBRATE the DANCE (NT) -- -, 17:20:22 12/06/13 Fri
  - I'm not used to explaining my kids results to people who don't understand, but if need be, I just say that int world of Irish Dance this is a BIG deal and accomplishment. That seems to get it across to them. (NT) -- Those who care get it., 18:23:53 12/07/13 Sat
u15 Awards Video -- No name, 11:40:59 12/05/13 Thu
Does anybody have a video of the u15 awards? It would be greatly appreciated!

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Winner of U2 -- -, 23:37:23 12/04/13 Wed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPP83NrXuPI

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- I see her costume complied with the U9 restrictions--even the blankie. Everyone, please no comments about the make up or hair (NT) -- Very cute. Thanks for posting, 07:37:17 12/05/13 Thu
- adorable! (NT) -- a future champion, 10:28:22 12/05/13 Thu
- oh my gosh, so cute, I wish you would have taped longer, I loved watching her dance (NT) -- adorable!, 10:59:01 12/05/13 Thu
- loved the little butt wiggle! So cute! (NT) -- Hop_123, 17:07:07 12/05/13 Thu
- Filming of competitions isn't allowed, you might want to take this down before CLRG comes after you. XD JK Love her!!!!!!!!! So cute. (NT) -- <3, 22:52:21 12/05/13 Thu
Any videos of awards or POC? -- No name, 23:05:07 12/04/13 Wed
How about if anyone has any videos of awards ceremonies or the parade of champions from either night, could they post the links here? I know a lot of us would love to see them!

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- http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjD2wwo6jYsPivCdF14_Tvw?feature=watch (NT) -- MANY AWARD VIDEO - Thanks so much, 23:11:40 12/04/13 Wed
- Please any parade of champs for Friday night? (NT) -- thanks, 21:18:06 12/06/13 Fri
Results are up for the mixed ceili. U15 stayed the same. -- New results for the O15 mixed., 22:18:10 12/04/13 Wed

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- What's the difference? How could things change from Oireachtas? Just curious (NT) -- No name, 10:51:53 12/06/13 Fri
  - Already discussed below. (NT) -- See Below re:teams, 16:02:23 12/06/13 Fri
Music -- No name, 21:20:32 12/04/13 Wed
Does anyone know of any good dance cd? I am looking for a new one because I am tired of practicing to the same music over and over again

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- Feistunes.com (NT) -- No name, 07:24:24 12/05/13 Thu
- We like Mark Arrington (NT) -- No name, 07:42:11 12/05/13 Thu
- Dean Crouch's music is very peppy/motivational. Even makes my practice-hating ds want to practice :) (NT) -- DS mom, 08:17:41 12/05/13 Thu
- Have you listened to any of Lindsay Stirling's music? -- Katie, 11:42:52 12/06/13 Fri
- Chris and Michelle McLoughlin "Music For Irish Dancing" (NT) -- No name, 15:27:32 12/06/13 Fri
- Sean O'Brien - LOVE his music (NT) -- got his music on iTunes, 21:05:21 12/06/13 Fri
Does anyone have a recording of the U10 awards? In the excitement I thought I was recording and was not.... Ugghhh -- hopeful mom, 19:59:13 12/04/13 Wed

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- Yes, there is on youtube. It's from Top 14 onward. (NT) -- No name, 22:57:47 12/04/13 Wed
  - Thank you! (NT) -- op, 22:27:32 12/06/13 Fri
Would really love any sort of link to the U14's awards on friday.. -- No name, 17:58:23 12/04/13 Wed
My daughter world qualified for the first time and we were too excited to record it. Would be fun to look back at her reactions!(:

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- Links inside -- -, 19:56:48 12/04/13 Wed
  - Any video of this would be so appreciated!! (NT) -- ., 20:16:34 12/04/13 Wed
- yes would love a video (NT) -- No name, 16:16:19 12/05/13 Thu
Quickfeis -- No name, 12:03:05 12/04/13 Wed
Has Quickfeis not been answering anyone's emails? Sent one two days ago and still haven't gotten a reply...

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- What's your question? Maybe we can help? I just bought results yesterday so have an idea of how it works, if that's what your question is about. (NT) -- No name, 15:45:10 12/04/13 Wed
- We bought the full results of girls u16 but it downloaded girls u15 - we were looking to have the full results of u16 instead (NT) -- No name, 16:28:27 12/04/13 Wed
  - Maybe some kind soul will share their U15 results with you.. -- No name, 19:10:26 12/05/13 Thu
- You're way ahead of me. I selected U13 girls and clicked on the link and paid the fee. Now, how do I get my results? (NT) -- No name, 22:29:05 12/04/13 Wed
  - Did you get a receipt? There is a 13 digit code that is in that receipt (on left hand side and it says item #) that you enter into the pre-paid results area on QuickFeis. Does this help? I can provide more direction if needed! (NT) -- No name, 03:55:13 12/05/13 Thu
    - Yes - it worked! Thank you. (NT) -- No name, 07:53:18 12/05/13 Thu
- Do you have to go in and pay twice to get two competitions? Cannot just mark the ones you want and pay at one time? (NT) -- Anyone know how to?, 13:35:20 12/05/13 Thu
  - Nope. $7.50 each! :( (NT) -- No name, 22:17:34 12/05/13 Thu
    - I think the PP expected to PAY for each set of results; she was wondering if there is a way to pay the total (say, $15) at one time. (NT) -- No name, 06:43:08 12/06/13 Fri
      - Ah, got it. Thanks for clarifying! (NT) -- No name, 07:44:15 12/06/13 Fri
Lost Awaard -- No name, 10:13:30 12/04/13 Wed
I was at the awards Friday night and unfortunately left my award (green box with the crystal) on the bleachers :( I called the lost and found at devos but they didn't have any information. Did anyone by chance pick up an extra award that night? The box has four crystal earrings in it too. Anything ideas as to what I can do?

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- check the Amway Grand Plaza that is where the dress from the dress resale room where to go if left behind. (NT) -- No name, 10:56:51 12/04/13 Wed
- Since it is an award, maybe someone returned it to the committee. Have you contacted them? (NT) -- No name, 09:19:59 12/05/13 Thu
  - contact info -- No name, 13:26:23 12/05/13 Thu
- Check the quickfeis page or this link (NT) -- http://www.midamericaregion.com/contact/, 15:12:12 12/05/13 Thu
- Lost Awaard -- No name, 18:28:06 12/07/13 Sat
  - One of the reasons I love being involved with the Irish dance community is the honesty that's still prevalent. -- ., 17:06:18 12/08/13 Sun
- ^^^^^OP, please read LOST AWARD post inside. There is contact information; they have your award.^^^^^^^^^ (NT) -- Happy for you and your dancer, 08:31:16 12/09/13 Mon
I know its a long shot but atleast worth a try. -- Click for E-mail, 10:11:39 12/04/13 Wed
If any kind sole happened to pick up a Fuji camera in a black case after awards on Sunday night, I would be eternally grateful happily pay for shipping to have it returned. There are pictures on that camera that I put off downloading to our computer that cannot be replaced. I'd even be thrilled to just have the picture card back. The last picture on it would be my daughter in her Yellow and Black solo dress.

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- Where did you leave your camera? I'd contact the front office at that place with your request and offer to pay for the return. A reward for the memory card may improve your results, too (NT) -- Sorry this happened, 13:43:50 12/04/13 Wed
Oireachtas Awards u13 -- No name (Appreciated and thx!!!!), 10:00:49 12/04/13 Wed
Can someone please post a link to u13 awards ceremony from Sunday?

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- Yes anyone with video? Would love to see my niece as a first time recaller! Wish I could have been there! (NT) -- Proud aunt nan, 21:14:39 12/04/13 Wed
Pitttsburgh Winter feis-cap -- JG, 07:14:03 12/04/13 Wed
There is not an overall cap
Thee is a cap of 600 on sat and theres a cap on Sunday not by numbers but by how many we can complete within 7 hours on 2 stages(PC,OC,Sets,Specials-we have a secret formula)) so it varies depending on OC registration-the more OC the smaller the number
We also factor in the cash late registrations
Right now we are still ok for Sunday with 2 stages
Getting close with Sat
jim

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- The "secret formula" made me chuckle. (NT) -- :-), 08:44:11 12/04/13 Wed
  - My mental image: all the committee rolling their hands together and cackling maniacally (NT) -- bwah-ha-ha (+ minions, of course), 11:16:41 12/04/13 Wed
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Are the results of the 2010 Oireachtas available anywhere? -- Thank you., 01:44:23 12/04/13 Wed

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Parade of Champions? -- No name, 00:33:53 12/04/13 Wed
Does anyone have a video of the parade of champions from Friday night? If so, can you post a link? Thank you!

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- Worlds Stipends? -- No name, 00:35:09 12/04/13 Wed
  - Yes. All top three in the age groups that can qualify (so not u8/9) get one. (NT) -- No name, 08:10:19 12/04/13 Wed
- Just curious, how much is each stipend? (NT) -- No name, 10:33:15 12/04/13 Wed
  - The syllabus said $500. (NT) -- hth, 11:21:19 12/04/13 Wed
Does anyone have a video of the U17 girls world qualifiers being announced? I want to share with family. -- thanks., 23:48:34 12/03/13 Tue

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- Google You Tube, then oireachtas U17. Not a huge crowd. (NT) -- No name, 00:35:25 12/04/13 Wed
- Just watched that video - am from another region and curious. Does your Oireachtas usually not bring the qualifiers out in front of the podium to do their results? (NT) -- ?, 11:29:36 12/04/13 Wed
Mid America Under 8 Champion -- No name, 22:43:30 12/03/13 Tue
Who was the girl that won the Under 8's at the Mid-America Oireachtas?

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- All results are posted on QuickFeis.com. Direct URL inside. -- hth, 22:53:32 12/03/13 Tue
- Who was the little U8 boy winner? He was great! (NT) -- No name, 23:29:11 12/03/13 Tue
- Patrick Lopresti from the Bell School!! So talented! (NT) -- No name, 00:38:14 12/04/13 Wed
- U8 champion was Madeleine Collins from The Academy (NT) -- congrats, 14:42:30 12/04/13 Wed
Pittsburgh Winter Feis -- Jg, 21:20:10 12/03/13 Tue
Adjudicators
Peggy Woods Dougherty
Siobhan Moore
Joanie Cass
Joan Cass
Kathy Spencer Revis
Kerry Broderick
4 stages for grades on Sat
2 stages for PC/OC on Sun
Youngest to oldest on Sun
8 AM start on both days
We are close to capping
Jim

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- Is there just an overall cap, or is there a separate cap for champs? (NT) -- No name, 22:51:23 12/03/13 Tue
- Does that mean there will be a stage in the little back area that gets very crowded? -- No name, 13:58:44 12/04/13 Wed
Kilts, are they making a come back? -- No name, 20:11:39 12/03/13 Tue
Did anyone see the young man in the kilt? I think he was a U10 or U11 competitor. It was nice to see the simplicity of his costume. Does anyone know how he did? Thoughts?

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- He was in the U11 group. He was very good. Placed 3rd. (NT) -- No name, 20:20:19 12/03/13 Tue
  - Do you know what school he is with? (NT) -- No name, 20:23:56 12/03/13 Tue
    - Brady-Campbell. I think there were two of them (NT) -- Love kilts, 20:49:19 12/03/13 Tue
- I only saw the one boy -- No name, 21:14:50 12/03/13 Tue
- I'm pretty sure Mulhern? Maybe? Uses kilts for their ceilis. I LOVE kilts. (NT) -- Loving the throwbacks., 21:22:30 12/03/13 Tue
- Loving the old style also- it raises the bar for the boys (NT) -- No name, 21:56:39 12/03/13 Tue
  - How does wearing a kilt raise the bar for a boy dancer? (NT) -- Just curious, 09:27:33 12/08/13 Sun
    - Slacks can hide dancing flaws that a kilt cannot. (NT) -- -, 06:36:17 12/09/13 Mon
- Brady Campbell Choreography boys wore kilts. Looked great (NT) -- No name, 01:15:05 12/04/13 Wed
Ceili Teams -- No name, 20:09:21 12/03/13 Tue
How do you know if your Ceili team qualified for Nationals or Worlds?

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- I know it sounds obvious but ... maybe ask your TC. There is no qualifications for teams at either the Nationals or the Worlds. (NT) -- HTH, 21:30:10 12/03/13 Tue
- ALL teams that danced at Oireachtas can go to Worlds/Nationals - TC choose to take teams (can be different dancers) to the events. Talk to your TC . (NT) -- ---, 23:39:40 12/03/13 Tue
- I saw the Brady Campbell team at NANs, I think. They looked sharp in those kilts (NT) -- No name, 13:45:59 12/04/13 Wed
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Quickfeis is selling Oireachtas results now! -- No name, 19:30:47 12/03/13 Tue

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Oireachtas Medals -- Thanks, 18:46:17 12/03/13 Tue

Please explain FULL RECALL to PLACEMENT

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Did anyone happen to tape the awards presentation for Girls U14? My phone went dead and I would love to have it. Thanks. -- Email, 13:18:28 12/03/13 Tue

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OIREACHTAS PICTURES -- No name, 12:59:19 12/03/13 Tue
ANYONE KNOW WHERE YOU CAN VIEW THE OIREACHTAS PICTURES AT FROM THE AWARDS CEREMONY?

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- Harrington Photography will post them on their site, but you may have to be patient for several days (NT) -- No name, 13:01:13 12/03/13 Tue
- Its says on their page up to 2 weeks because they still need to post New England Oireachtas. Here is link. http://www.photographybyharrington.com/ (NT) -- No name, 15:17:18 12/03/13 Tue
- Shamrock had MidAtlantic photos posted the same night. Great shots, too! Love their work, quality, and customer service. (NT) -- observation, 20:38:18 12/03/13 Tue
  - I agree. I, personally, vastly prefer them. Lighting, professionalism, a short wait for photos (next day!)... You just can't compare the two. (NT) -- Wish MW would use Shamrock!, 11:22:21 12/04/13 Wed
    - I prefer Shamrock photography as well. At least there are no watermarks on their photos when you view them online. Makes it nice to look at. (NT) -- No name, 14:44:30 12/04/13 Wed
  - This is a very busy, overwhelming, time for all ID photographers. I placed an order with Shamrock for digital photos more than 2 weeks ago, but haven't received them. I take into account their schedule, but hope they process my order before orders placed afterward (NT) -- I prefer Shamrock's work, too, but Feispix is my favorite., 11:33:57 12/07/13 Sat
- On Harrington it says they have posted all the pictures they have from the Mid-America Oireachtas...but I see nothing! Not even a link! Is my computer stupid? Am I blind? Or is Harrington lying? (NT) -- MAR dancer, 10:31:09 12/05/13 Thu
  - Answer: None of the above. On Harrington's main page it says it'll take a couple weeks for them to be posted. I think what you saw is the message when you click into the Irish Dance gallery. I think that message is from 2012. (NT) -- hth, 10:53:12 12/05/13 Thu
Is jetlag worse from USA to Europe, or from Europe to USA? Any suggestions to alleviate symptoms are appreciated as well. -- DD going to Italy next week, 11:14:35 12/03/13 Tue

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- I'd say it depends on the person (see inside).. -- No name, 11:38:07 12/03/13 Tue
  - Oops! I know English... -- No name, 11:39:14 12/03/13 Tue
  - that's funny, I take the opposite approach. I nap when I get there, so that I'll be able to stay awake long enough to go to bed at around 10pm Europe time, and then by the next morning I'm fully adjusted (NT) -- to each their own!, 14:57:09 12/03/13 Tue
- I always have a tougher time goint TO Europe. They are hours ahead of us so my brain is telling me it's bedtime, when it's barely dinner time in London. If you are dancing at worlds, I suggest going a couple days early to give your body time to reset its clock. (NT) -- and see some sights while you are there!, 11:58:05 12/03/13 Tue
- early mornings are tougher TO europe, because if you have to wake up at 8am, your body feels like it's 3am. -- (more), 12:40:53 12/03/13 Tue
- We just got back from AIs and feel the trip "to" is much harder to aclimate. We went 3 days early. Happily dd was scheduled to dance mid morning, so wasn't too tired (NT) -- No name, 15:21:52 12/03/13 Tue
- the trip there WAY harder. There's something scientific about going west to east (NT) -- done it many times, 15:38:44 12/03/13 Tue
- My solution to jet lag -- No name, 15:44:43 12/03/13 Tue
  - this is what we do - never eat the meals - just put in ear plugs and put on eye masks and sleep (NT) -- also dont over sleep next morning - up by 8:30, 16:47:09 12/03/13 Tue
- When we went to England from US, we flew during the day. Got there 10 pm their time and (see inside) -- Hop_123, 22:06:59 12/03/13 Tue
  - We wanted to go to Belfast on this time table. Unfortunately, all the best fares are for the red-eyes that arrive first thing in the morning (NT) -- Great advice, 22:28:46 12/03/13 Tue
  - This is what we did too, with many kids in tow. Best way to do it! (NT) -- No name, 11:07:28 12/04/13 Wed
- It is a lot harder going over as lose so much time -- coming home much easier. Going we try to fly overnight & try to sleep on the flight over. :) (NT) -- No name, 00:42:48 12/05/13 Thu
- When first arrive will be very tired and tempted to go to hotel and sleep -- don't do it. Make yourself stay up, have dinner and go to sleep in the evening, even if only early evening. (NT) -- No name, 00:45:08 12/05/13 Thu
Step it Out - New Irish dance show bootcamp -- Step it Out - St. Louis, 10:45:58 12/03/13 Tue
Step it Out, is a new Irish dance show production for Irish dances seeking professional experience, training and performance opportunities.

This new venture in Irish dance training and performance brings a feast of homegrown live entertainment to the St. Louis stage. The show will delight dancers, teachers and audiences with the excitement, risk and intensity of creating a full stage show from scratch in just 10 days!

Focus:
The main purpose of this special event is to offer Irish dancers the opportunity to be part of the creation of a unique full scale production in just 2 weeks.

Competitive dancers will have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and enter the world of auditions, casting calls, show choreography, performance and staging with a creative team of Irish dance experts.

AUDITION NOW!
Casting is done online and a small group of dancers are chosen based on skill, ability, determination and potential as a professional Irish dancer. Please select, copy and paste the following link into your browser to go to the application page. http://eepurl.com/JTrjH

Step It Out is a unique opportunity to workshop with industry leading choreographers. Gain "show" experience and improve your Irish dance performance skills while showcasing your talents in a professional setting.

This is a LIVE Irish dance show boasting the finest Irish traditional musicians and dancers in the Midwest.

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- When is this? Who is putting this on? (NT) -- more information needed, 12:03:49 12/03/13 Tue
  - Step it Out -- No name, 12:08:07 12/03/13 Tue
    - What does CLRG think about this? Do any of the St Louis ID schools have a hand in this ? (St Louis Irish Arts ?) (NT) -- -, 12:40:36 12/03/13 Tue
- Take the Floor had to get open workshop permission from CLRG. Has Step It Out applied for that status yet? (NT) -- No name, 14:53:30 12/03/13 Tue
  - Was Take the Floor granted open workshop status?? (NT) -- No name, 15:36:19 12/03/13 Tue
- Will it be taped and distributed? Will there be a "tour"? (NT) -- -, 17:25:33 12/03/13 Tue
  - Step It Out -- No name, 19:27:30 12/03/13 Tue
- We are sill in the process of finalizing dates but currently it looks set for May 26th - June 8th. Many thanks, James Mounsey -- Director and Producer, Step it Out - St. Louis, 07:15:33 12/04/13 Wed
  - Lecturer in Irish Music and Dance, University of Missouri - St. Louis ....... Lecturer in Irish Dance, Washington University, St. Louis. (NT) -- found in reply, 07:17:39 12/04/13 Wed
  - Tough time to do something like this, especially for champs prepping for NANS. After NANS and in the summer would have been better. The timing is going to limit the quality and maybe quantity of good dancers. (NT) -- ...., 20:45:57 12/04/13 Wed
    - Its also still during the school year for many dancers. I know they are looking for older dancers, but HS seniors are going to be out with this timeline as well. (NT) -- No name, 12:24:57 12/05/13 Thu
    - My HS senior will be finishing up school that week. Not going to work out for us (NT) -- ., 16:46:53 12/05/13 Thu
- What ages can attend this production? Will this become a TV SHOW ????? (NT) -- -, 19:40:04 12/04/13 Wed
- "a small group of dancers are chosen " how many is a small group? (NT) -- -, 20:58:42 12/05/13 Thu
  - It sounds as though you have a real interest in this opportunity, but a lot of questions. There is an email link above. You would probably get your answers more quickly directly contacting the source. Good luck to you if you attend (NT) -- Click on the name Step it Out St. Louis in bold above, 11:27:42 12/07/13 Sat
Just a reminder......While this post-O week generally has been civil please reread this post. Be especially mindful of the second paragraph -- The mods, 10:42:38 12/03/13 Tue
This is a time when emotions run high--both good and bad. Before you post something about the judging, the costume, the falls, the team, the TC, the school, the committee, the dancer....

****Remember there are real people with real feelings attached to the statements you write. Some of those people are quite young. Others may be an innocent part of some larger scenario.****

PLEASE think twice before hitting that send button on an unkind, albeit "truthful" or "honest" post. Not all truths need to be told, much less in the bluntest of terms. Take the time to think about your post while you are filling out the Captcha code. Count to 3 and reread what you have written. Don't send it if you wouldn't want something similar written about your school, child, TC, friend or yourself.

While the mods try to watch the boards as much as possible, it is possible an inflamatory post may be on the board longer than anyone would like. Also remember that any responses to a post are deleted when the main post is removed; your civil post may be gone due to that reason.

Parents, if you have younger dancers with access to a computer, be especially careful to monitor their posts for the next few weeks. Be kind, be considerate, be self-controlled.

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- Just keep in mind when you delete posts where nothing mean was stated just an observation, then a "Say Anything" board is bound to be created due to unnecessary deleting of posts. (NT) -- Mother, 11:20:48 12/03/13 Tue
  - Sometimes "innocent" observations still violate paragraph 2. Both your posts were bait. Sorry. (NT) -- No name, 12:54:45 12/03/13 Tue
- MODS - as you remove posts and reconstruct others - please take a step back too. Why are you making the call - personal reasons or following the rules of no bullying and negative statments (NT) -- --, 12:45:13 12/03/13 Tue
If anyone has a video of U11 girls award presentation on Sunday, would you mind emailing it to me. We regret to recording it! Thank you! -- Email attached, 08:56:00 12/03/13 Tue

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Has anyone figured out how to order results on quickfeis today? We left as no recall this year and would like to see her comps results. -- Thanks, 08:40:45 12/03/13 Tue

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- We are wondering the same thing. (NT) -- No name, 08:41:58 12/03/13 Tue
- If you paid and left with a voucher, you can enter the voucher code on the homepage (NOT the Oireachtas page) of QuickFeis. It looks like the link to buy full results is not functional yet (8:45 AM). (NT) -- No name, 08:47:33 12/03/13 Tue
- Still not up- bummer.. 11:00 a.m. (NT) -- No name, 12:11:24 12/03/13 Tue
  - still not up :( (NT) -- No name, 14:05:56 12/03/13 Tue
- I just emailed and they said they are having some programming issues that they are trying to resolve and hope to have it working very soon. (NT) -- No name, 14:19:01 12/03/13 Tue
Patches -- No name, 06:27:55 12/03/13 Tue
DD was U9 and did not receive a patch. Found out on way home u8 friends received one. U8 was after u9 comp so it shouldn't have been that they ran out. Going to reach out to the committee, just wondered if the majority got patches or not, post below says they ran out? Thanks.

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- DD was in the U11 solo competition and did get a patch. She did not recall & this is the 1st time she has ever finished a competition without "placing," so we are grateful for the patch. (NT) -- Hopefully the committee will be willing to mail you one., 07:09:40 12/03/13 Tue
- None of our teams got patches. Does anyone know how we get them? (NT) -- No name, 07:48:05 12/03/13 Tue
- From what I see only soloist got patches. No teams or trad sets did. My DD got hers only after her solo. (NT) -- No name, 09:22:19 12/03/13 Tue
  - Traditional Sets did get them. Two of my friend's children got them. The 3rd was so nervous leaving the stage she didn't notice the volunteer handing them out. (NT) -- They are a nice momento. Definitely worth pursuing., 09:56:38 12/03/13 Tue
  - Patches? -- No name, 10:46:41 12/03/13 Tue
- Check O FB page -- No name, 09:54:06 12/03/13 Tue
  - We never got one last year and our daughter danced teams and solo. Told it was the TCRG's responsibility. (NT) -- No name, 10:32:38 12/03/13 Tue
    - There weren't patches last year. (NT) -- No name, 12:43:37 12/03/13 Tue
- They were not given out at all last year. There was a problem with the order and the O never received them to hand out. (NT) -- No name, 10:59:29 12/03/13 Tue
  - Our dancers got them last year. (NT) -- ., 11:32:37 12/03/13 Tue
    - Your school may have done something special. The entire order was cancelled last year, so you couldn't have gotten the "official" patch that was to have been handed out. (NT) -- No name, 12:00:59 12/03/13 Tue
      - Well, it's possible they are all running together, but I could have sworn we all got one. (NT) -- LOL, 12:12:29 12/03/13 Tue
      - What a shame, First year that our eldest qualified and now she doesn't dance because of AP classes. She would have really liked a patch last year. I suppose that they won't consider an order now. (NT) -- No name, 18:49:41 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Oh c'mon ... a year later - forget it, to each their own. (NT) -- Wow, 19:56:44 12/03/13 Tue
- Were patches just for younger solo dancers or all dancers? We did not get one either . . . (NT) -- No name, 13:23:41 12/04/13 Wed
  - My U17 got one. (NT) -- No name, 13:33:47 12/04/13 Wed
Why is our region one of the biggest?? It doesn't seem right. -- Wondering, 22:05:55 12/02/13 Mon

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- MAR is same size (NT) -- -, 22:29:21 12/02/13 Mon
  - I'm from MAR and we are huge too. Think of it as a good spur to work harder and really improve yourself. Makes for better dancers. Also, size doesn't matter. There is only one 1st place - but they still always place 50% so the good dancers will place even in large groups because they place more kids. (NT) -- mom, 07:53:49 12/03/13 Tue
    - MAR is slightly smaller but still huge by tally of Oireachtas - MAR O photos are now posted on Shamrock and ID Magazine Facebook has many as they had a big booth there. As you will find each region has it's own rules - things are done differently (NT) -- Gotta love irish dance, 08:00:55 12/03/13 Tue
- At least your regions are smaller mileage wise. The Southern region is huge, even includes Mexico. (NT) -- A lot of air travel., 14:45:24 12/03/13 Tue
  - The Western region is also pretty big. I remember there used to be a feis in Hawaii for a school located there (NT) -- Would love to have competed there, 15:30:03 12/03/13 Tue
  - You have the best Oireachtas locations: DC, NOLA, Orlando (NT) -- Jealous, 15:31:32 12/03/13 Tue
- Mid-America region is big geographically as well. I wonder what the square miles is per region. Might be interesting. We have only one feis we can attend without a hotel night. (NT) -- No name, 15:30:58 12/03/13 Tue
  - Considering WR includes Alaska - I'd say it's technically the largest. Of course much of that is covered with gorgeous frozen mountains, and not so many Irish dancers :) (NT) -- ., 17:02:05 12/03/13 Tue
    - Is there an ID school in Alaska ? (NT) -- No name, 18:18:28 12/03/13 Tue
      - The great Owen Barrington started his dance there Tony Comerford would travel up and teach the dancers there. Do not know if he or any TC still travels to Alaska . (NT) -- Owen is a TC in Texas - SR, 18:35:58 12/03/13 Tue
        
        I know of a few Alaskan CLRG dancers who still compete. I haven't asked what their class arrangements are (NT) -- No name, 18:50:00 12/03/13 Tue
    - WR also includes Hawaii. Even without Hawaii and Alaska, I think WR is the largest geographically. It is very costly to attend more than a couple of feiseanna a year because it requires airfare and a hotel stay. We also have very large groups at the O. I think Mid-Atlantic, Mid-America, and Western Region are the 3 biggest world wide and the only regions that used to cap out the WQs at 15 before the change this year. (NT) -- WR mom., 20:44:52 12/05/13 Thu
- SIZE- There is size by graphic area and size by numbers of dancers (NT) -- -, 06:51:08 12/04/13 Wed
Re-tipping hard shoes -- ., 21:41:37 12/02/13 Mon
How do you know when to have hard shoes retipped? Any experience having this done? Where? Cost? Time getting shoes back? Thanks so much.

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- I usually do it when they're too worn down (for me, when the tip is pretty much even with the leather sole) (more inside) -- Senior lady, 22:04:24 12/02/13 Mon
- Got mine done by Rutherford. It was about $45. Took about a week and a half from when I mailed them till when I got them back. Very satisfied (NT) -- Hop_123, 23:53:31 12/02/13 Mon
  - My DD said her TC saw her trebling to the side (where the tip is thicker when the middle is worn) and told her it's time for new tips. Now that O is over, your TC might have time to take a look - LOL! (NT) -- No name, 08:51:56 12/03/13 Tue
- Thank You! (NT) -- op, 08:28:31 12/03/13 Tue
Sound of Music Family - Irish dance and music -- NBC - GO VOTE, 21:06:38 12/02/13 Mon
From Irish Dancing Magazine:
"
ATTENTION IRISH DANCE COMMUNITY: Let's help IDM's MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED of 2013 - Jair Willis and his family - The WILLIS CLAN win the Today Show's Sound of Music family! They are amazingly talented Irish dancers and musicians. VOTE NOW! Visit The Today Show's website to see their audition video. They are have so much God-given talent! VOTE NOW: WILLIS CLAN!"

This family has been at many of the regions Irish Fest and friends to many in our region GO VOTE! and share with others - lets make them win

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- http://www.today.com/video/today/53708633?lite&lite=obnetwork#53708633 (NT) -- -, 21:19:15 12/02/13 Mon
- http://www.today.com/entertainment/auditions-are-help-select-todays-sound-music-family-2D11674411 (NT) -- VOTE on this link, 21:23:44 12/02/13 Mon
- I just voted. They're currently in 2nd place. Voting ends today (Tuesday) at 3:00 PM EST time, so vote soon! (NT) -- -, 08:58:18 12/03/13 Tue
- Is this the TN group that Kristin Butke started teaching many years ago? (NT) -- No name, 09:23:22 12/03/13 Tue
  - yes, it is (NT) -- No name, 14:55:52 12/03/13 Tue
- They won. Look for them on Friday!!! (NT) -- No name, 11:04:07 12/04/13 Wed
  - Cool! They were behind by several thousand votes in the early afternoon, so I wasn't sure they would make it. (NT) -- No name, 13:35:31 12/04/13 Wed
Traditional Sets -- for Adults, 19:41:56 12/02/13 Mon

The Mid Atlantic Region had specific level for Adults for Traditional Sets (not 15 and Over which was for the dancers who have danced for years)

Adult TS had 62 who danced (they follow the Adult rules for dancing)

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- The MAR organization itself posted full results of each competition on FB and website. They do a lot of things we don't (NT) -- No name, 20:09:19 12/02/13 Mon
  - Ohh my goodness and no one yelled about it ? Somethings are good - all regions should have the same rules (NT) -- -, 20:24:28 12/02/13 Mon
    - I know right ? Someone posted the full results last year and you think the whole world came to an end. Some MW teachers were in an uproar and passed new rules and made an 11th Commandment ... Thou shall not post the results for all to see. They shall remain secret unless thou pays for each competition. Transparency will remain foreign to our Mid American dancers and parents. (NT) -- Pretty ridiculous if you ask me., 01:32:15 12/03/13 Tue
      - Your constant whining about this rule is what is ridiculous. It's a rule and it affects nothing competitively. You want to see scores, not results and you can. Just log on to quickfeis and get them. Now enough already. (NT) -- ., 08:30:47 12/03/13 Tue
        
        I'm willing to bet the volume of "whining" on this board was dwarfed by the whining of the blushing TCs who championed this rule at the IDTAMA meeting (NT) -- No name, 09:44:53 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Regardless, it's been hashed and re-hashed to death. Move on. Decorate your Christmas tree or something. (NT) -- ., 11:33:57 12/03/13 Tue
        
        OR--continue to try to convince the powers that be it is a silly rule and should be rescinded (NT) -- Tree's up, 15:33:30 12/03/13 Tue
      - Maybe the difference is that MAR posted the full marks, but it only had competitors numbers on it, and not full names and schools. So its not easy to see who was not recalled - without the journel book and looking each number up specifically. They only posted names and schools of recallers. Maybe that is the difference? (NT) -- ---, 09:01:14 12/03/13 Tue
        
        The difference is the MAR TCs are more mature and able to take bad results in stride. They also have faith their dancers are able to accept results (with adult assistance as needed). ID is a competition. Results should be public, not for sale (NT) -- (Is there symbolism there--I hope not), 09:21:29 12/03/13 Tue
        
        It's done just like a major (Worlds - All Irelands etc) Found out the protestors have all been to many majors - (NT) -- strange, 12:50:38 12/03/13 Tue
- Southern Region is offering adult traditional set at Oireachtas, too. (NT) -- Anyone know how many signed up there?, 22:20:29 12/02/13 Mon
  - those of us signed up to dance as adults in the SR are wondering the same thing! Hopefully we'll know soon (NT) -- SR Adult, 23:09:35 12/02/13 Mon
- So how does one get a quickfeis account? (NT) -- No name, 08:42:02 12/03/13 Tue
Grand Rapids is the best! -- No name, 19:37:11 12/02/13 Mon
Congratulations and thank you to Ardan Academy and all the local volunteers for another great Oireachtas! In our many year of attending the Oireachtas all over the Midwest, Grand Rapids is our favorite . . . spacious venue, beautiful hotels, downtown location with good local restaurants . . . everything was fabulous! Now if they could just do something about that Friday schedule . . . another year with results lasting until almost midnight!!! Too hard on everyone who has to get up on Saturday to dance again!!

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- I love the venue, (hate the distance) and it was run well. Love the awards atmosphere too. Not sure what can be done about the timeframe and schedule other than cut Trad Sets or add a day or split the region. (NT) -- Sunday was late, 19:39:37 12/02/13 Mon
- Patches -- No name, 20:59:25 12/02/13 Mon
- Sunday nights results were not much better. Long drive home to get kids back to school this morning. Mine didn't make it. We walked in the house at 2:45 am. Gotta love Oireachtas. (NT) -- No name, 21:20:31 12/02/13 Mon
- Would it be possible to add another stage? That would definitely shorten each day. (NT) -- No name, 21:49:13 12/02/13 Mon
  - I would think another stage would help the day run faster. Results will still take a couple hours, but at least they might start on time. (NT) -- No name, 22:36:30 12/02/13 Mon
    - Agree that a musician who cannot play the correct speed for a set dance at a World Qualifying event (NT) -- is worth replacing or getting another to play in their place, 15:35:58 12/03/13 Tue
- Really need to weed out a couple musicians who had some timing and memory issues. (NT) -- Nice people, but timing challenged, 22:18:01 12/02/13 Mon
  - Ws curious as to how long this would take to appear---That music was shameful and an embarassment to our region--and no--it wasn't because it was a fiddle--he couldn't play... (NT) -- :(, 16:06:39 12/03/13 Tue
- Agree, great event. However getting done with solo awards past 11:30pm and having to get up early for teams the next day is tough. -- No name, 22:30:12 12/02/13 Mon
- WATER COOLERS needed in each stage room for an event this size! There were coolers in the rooms last year. Why were there none?? -- No name, 22:54:47 12/02/13 Mon
  - I wondered the same thing.....I looked around to fill up dd's H20 bottle...more -- MW MOM, 01:10:31 12/03/13 Tue
    - There were water coolers side stage. My dd's both used them and several of one dd's friends filled their water bottles from them (NT) -- No name, 06:11:33 12/03/13 Tue
- You don't need another stage. You just cannot have 2.5 hours downtime EVERY afternoon. You need quicker tabulation (every other Region has it) so that recalls are announced more timely. Get rid of the 30 minute Christmas Carol or start in while we're "waiting" for results, not when results are just about to be announced. Why do we bring on last years winners - no one else does that ... c'mon it was last year. There are alot of tweaks that could get this done. (NT) -- But MW not gonna change much, 01:37:29 12/03/13 Tue
- Our region is very large. I would like to see TC's only send dancers who have qualified or who may be of Oireachtas level. Too many dancers and teams that were not Oireachtas level dancers. It isn't an experience, it's an honor you earn. (NT) -- No name, 09:33:48 12/03/13 Tue
  - Well, thank you for saving everyone a lot of time and money. It takes three days and a dozen ADs to come up with a conclusion you arrived at unilaterally. You do realize if fewer dancers are sent, the same elimination process is in place and 50% of the fewer dancers won't recall, making them unworthy of their O invitation (NT) -- In reality, TC discretion, especially in older age groups, is rarely exercised, 09:41:41 12/03/13 Tue
    - You can't argue, however that there were some dancers there that wouldn't place in Beg2. I don't understand why schools would send them when the Trad Set competition is there for "experience". (NT) -- ., 11:36:46 12/03/13 Tue
      - Actually I would argue that you could in fact argue that point, the mental aspect of Oireachtas could make a lovely dancer not look their best, even those qualified to be there. (NT) -- I would also argue TC's know their dancer's potential better than you!, 12:35:08 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Sure. But you know there are some who, from top to bottom do not fit in. Maybe a newer TC or something. Are you saying that you didn't see anyone that you were like, Wow, they don't fit in? (NT) -- ., 12:48:10 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Haven't you seen a normally reliable dancer get ill, injured or the jitters and not do as well as usual. The O is one competition on one day, (NT) -- No name, 13:06:02 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Yes. But that is not what I am talking about. There are generally a handful of kids there in the teacher's discretion section where you just don't understand why a tc would do that to the child. There is good and bad and in between dancing. But when the basics are completely not there, along with costuming, presence and steps, it's not just a bad day. (NT) -- ., 13:20:21 12/03/13 Tue
        
        This goes back to that mentality that there should be only winners at the O. No matter how much you restrict registration, there will be dancers at the bottom who compare unfavorable THAT DAY for whatever reason. Because I am not familiar with all the O dancers, it can't be fairly said TC's discretion isn't reliable (NT) -- I'd have to trust the TC, who wouldn't want the dancer or him/herself to be embarrassed, 15:39:36 12/03/13 Tue
        
        And some TCs send girls who are out of their league so they can get more tuition $ out of the parents (NT) -- did you see some of the U9s and U10s?, 13:31:00 12/03/13 Tue
        
        While I think the standard was amazing for some young kids, there were a handful that I felt terrible for. They were completely ill-prepared and there is no excuse for a TC to do this with a Trad set competition as an alternative. (NT) -- ., 13:51:54 12/03/13 Tue
        
        With dancers so young, how do you know their performance that day wasn't an abberation? Perhaps in class and at feiseanna they were very good. Maybe they aren't good travelers, were nervous, had a minor injury, hadn't been on a big stage, came in after their first plane ride. You don't know if they were ill-prepared unless you are someone, like their TC, who has seen them regularly in both class and competition (NT) -- Is your assumption based upon fact or just one day's evidence?, 15:44:47 12/03/13 Tue
        
        aberration (NT) -- oops, 15:45:39 12/03/13 Tue
        You make some good points. Definitely something to consider. Thanks. (NT) -- ., 15:51:54 12/03/13 Tue
  - It's isn't an experience, it's an honor you earn. -- No name, 10:48:20 12/04/13 Wed
- It might help with the time issue. (NT) -- No name, 11:07:48 12/03/13 Tue
- It's time to split the region. (NT) -- ., 11:42:49 12/03/13 Tue
  - OHHH not again!!!! Make qualifications stiffer.... and hold to them...... (NT) -- -, 12:55:51 12/03/13 Tue
    - I really think we should. The numbers are holding and the standard is high. I think it's due time. Why not split? (NT) -- ., 13:21:53 12/03/13 Tue
      - Loved the venue but dd had way too many in her competition fall due to slippery stage!!! Not fair to dancers spending all their time, money and hard work only to have to compete on slippery stages. (NT) -- concerned mom, 23:24:16 12/03/13 Tue
- Good venue overall but the stages were slippery & many dancers fell. Wish the stages had at least been damp mopped occasionally. Seems silly to get all the way to O's and not have great stage surface. (NT) -- No name, 11:37:52 12/06/13 Fri
  - Would agree. No reason not to have marley. If they have to up the entry fees $5/person to cover the cost, then do it. (NT) -- ., 11:52:52 12/06/13 Fri
  - I did see the stages (well, at least one of them) being damp mopped. (NT) -- No name, 17:33:17 12/06/13 Fri
    - My daughter slipped and still got 1st. 1 judge in that round marked her down for it, the other 2 didn't. (NT) -- need marley, 17:24:29 12/07/13 Sat
      - How would you know the judge marked your DD down for slipping. No judge's comments were provided. It might have been for some other reason. (NT) -- My DD's scores were all over the place and she didn't slip., 13:22:40 12/08/13 Sun
  - Dancers should have opportunity to try out stage before their comp. Used to do this years ago. (NT) -- Especially helpful for dancers early up in the round who have no idea what to expect., 22:25:55 12/08/13 Sun
Wigs and hair -- No name, 17:40:46 12/02/13 Mon
Why is no one commenting on the ridiculous hair at the O this past weekend? What is the point of being so "out there"? Is it truly to get noticed even if you look ridiculous. No one can think this look is attractive. Where does it end? It's a shame what this has turned into.

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- What was happening to hair/wigs? Can you describe? (NT) -- Wasn't there., 17:57:53 12/02/13 Mon
- What are you talking about? Hair actually all looked nice this year. No moles, no Marie Antinette, Mohawks or B-52 hair. How's about all the kids in the back of the big rooms throwing footballs, knocking over displays and people. Redicous parents not checking on them for hours, and little kids running through the hotel unsupervised. How bout we talk about that. (NT) -- Annoyed with the crabbing infinity!, 18:18:25 12/02/13 Mon
  - I agree hair was nice this year. And no moles! Hahaha Love when there are no identifying marks (NT) -- Quinn (Couldn't be happier), 06:21:07 12/03/13 Tue
- hair -- No name, 18:51:38 12/02/13 Mon
- I thought the new hairstyles were beautiful on stage. Just as dress designs change over time, hair changes too. (NT) -- No name, 22:32:08 12/02/13 Mon
- LOVE that not everyone looks the same - loose curls, tight curls, top buns, big buns, side buns, side ponies...etc (NT) -- can pick what suits you :), 09:25:41 12/03/13 Tue
- I agree- I love the different styles. But some were just obnoxious and not aesthetically pleasing! I think you should wear whatever makes you look YOUR best, not something just for shock value. (NT) -- No name, 09:58:28 12/03/13 Tue
- are wigmakers judges too? like the dressmakers? maybe that's why the outlandish looks. (NT) -- newbie shocked at the conflicts of interest, 13:54:42 12/03/13 Tue
- The hair WAS ridiculous!!! Isn't this IRISH dance, and not FRENCH? OMG, those do's were awful. They just get worse every year. They ought to just stick with a curly wig. Maybe that's why the wigs in the first place. (NT) -- No name, 14:56:00 12/03/13 Tue
  - Keep in mind, the Irish have a great relationship with the French ;) But in all reality, those that matter don't mind, it doesn't effect you how someone does her hair. (NT) -- No name, 17:52:32 12/03/13 Tue
- Plenty of Marie Antoinette over-the-top poofy dos from one school . . . so tired of the attempts at signalling/branding (NT) -- No name, 13:25:32 12/04/13 Wed
- I like the variety. Some are minimalist, some are over the top. Each does what she can to look good and get noticed (NT) -- It is too bad some schools try to thwart solo anonymity via hair and dresses (parents can stop it), 13:51:57 12/04/13 Wed
Happy Face -- 2013 OIREACHTAS, 16:36:55 12/02/13 Mon
This what it's all about
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152023078641904&set=a.10151648589436904.1073741824.36714561903&type=1&theater

(from the Clark School)

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- LOVE THIS. (NT) -- She's adorable!!!, 18:03:52 12/02/13 Mon
- too cute!! (NT) -- No name, 16:07:57 12/03/13 Tue
- That is an adorable dancer who has an equally adorable personality! (NT) -- No name, 19:25:21 12/03/13 Tue
Parade of Champs -- from the MAtR, 16:18:50 12/02/13 Mon

http://youtu.be/cKrDFlnn7MI

Parade of Champs videos for our region - are they posted anywhere yet?

What's with the rolling of the hands? Know some schools here that have east coast ties do it! This is something new (not done years ago - not traditional) Whats the history?

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- Just looking through old videos on youtube and there is plenty of "hand rolling" in the last 6 MidAtl parades. Nothing new, just dancers enjoying the music and dancing!! (NT) -- --, 09:41:17 12/03/13 Tue
  - ......older than that 10 or more years ago.... Whats the history and what schools do it? Is there a commmon factor? Any of the Champ schools from the UK/Ireland do it? (NT) -- History please - where did it start?, 12:58:57 12/03/13 Tue
- What is hand rolling? (NT) -- ., 13:22:54 12/03/13 Tue
  - If you watch the video...after the little U8 winner does her reel,...more -- MW MOM, 14:54:44 12/03/13 Tue
    - Actually, they are hand rolling through the whole dance . . . clap, hand roll, clap hand roll. It's just for fun, I'm sure, and the active dancer isn't doing it. I'm not sure why a PP is concerned about it not being traditional. (NT) -- No name, 15:02:18 12/03/13 Tue
- MIdAtR dancers have done this for many years. There are some who do this during Treble Reel comps. It is all in fun and has a great deal of spirit. Every region has it's own version. Check out the ones on Dance Net. Personally love the UK's Midlands region (NT) -- POC, 20:53:45 12/03/13 Tue
Coming from out of state to Dairyland Feis in Jan. How much time shall I budget for driving from resort to Milwaukee airport at that time of year? I know weather can have a big impact, but are those roads fairly well kept when the weather is bad? -- thanks!, 15:49:35 12/02/13 Mon

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- Feis will be in Oconomowoc which is an easy drive from -- No name, 16:09:18 12/02/13 Mon
- A bit more detail -- Andy, 22:35:53 12/02/13 Mon
Has the issue of dressmakers judging ever been discussed? With such stringent association rules for teachers and adjudicators, it seems strange that dressmakers can judge comps with kids wearing their dresses. Doesn't it benefit them to have their dresses on the podium? There were a handful of dancers scoring higher from the dressmaker (whomade their dresses) judge this weekend. (And no, I don't know who made every dress.) I wondered if this has ever been discussed as a potential conflict. -- No name, 15:43:20 12/02/13 Mon

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- Yes, it has been discussed ad nauseam, usually after every major competition. (NT) -- No name, 16:06:11 12/02/13 Mon
- We find the dressmakers/AD have the highest ethics and the Elite of dressmakers all come from the same small region in Ireland . All so dress are handed down or sold so it means nothing but being proud to see their work (NT) -- ., 16:27:52 12/02/13 Mon
  - Who is we? Speak for yourself. Take a look at the overall results from the entire weekend, Dressmakers know the TOP dancers, what places they received etc ... Don't BS and say there is no BIAS ... Absolutely bull to think otherwise. (NT) -- Would love to know who is "we", 17:28:27 12/02/13 Mon
    - While I'm not fond of your phrasing, I too stumbled on the word "we." Apparently HRH E2 is reading and posting to this board (NT) -- using the royal "we". We should be flattered, 20:16:30 12/02/13 Mon
      - I think you read too much into it. "We" simply could refer to the poster and her DD. (NT) -- No name, 06:46:37 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Or, more likely, a pair of TCs, in which case the "we" is both plural and royal (NT) -- No name, 09:29:59 12/03/13 Tue
- It is often discussed to no improvement. Changes would need to be made at the CLRG level, where several of these BNDMs hold influential positions. The whole issue creates a lot of paranoia about DM choice. It keeps a lot of talented SNDMs from enlarging their business. All you can do is hope your dancer (NT) -- does his or her best, 17:11:31 12/02/13 Mon
- We had a dancer at our school who had serious problems with her dress and was very worried about dancing in front of the dressmaker this weekend. They can influence results either way. (NT) -- No name, 17:35:37 12/02/13 Mon
- There are many brand new dresses on girls that don't recall or don't place in the top 10 also. It is ridiculous to think that the dress maker can make such a big infuence on the judging. Didn't work our for many in our school that had brand new costumes. (NT) -- No name, 17:59:06 12/02/13 Mon
  - Not for average dancers .... But for top champions that are known, it makes a HUGE difference. Two equal champion dancers and one in a costume you designed ... Ummmm, where do you think the judge is going with her highest score (NT) -- C'mn stop being naive, 19:28:38 12/02/13 Mon
- If should be discussed and dealt with. There is a conflict of interest plain and simple. But like others have said, it's been discussed to death and CLRG isn't picking this one for whatever reason. (NT) -- ., 19:42:07 12/02/13 Mon
  - How many DMs are judges? I can only think of 2? Hard to imagine that such a small number really threaten the whole so nothing can be done. I saw one girl this weekend in her new dress qualify for worlds by 1 place, and her dressmaker gave her a much better placement than the other 2 judges. It doesn't just impact top 3 and podium dancers. (NT) -- No name, 09:51:58 12/03/13 Tue
    - Of the 4 largest BNDMs, 3 are TC/ADs. The 4th's is very closely affiliated with an AD's school--so closely affiliated that this school's students aren't subject to the DM's "closed" waiting list (NT) -- Just the facts, 10:59:09 12/03/13 Tue
- . -- No name, 20:10:10 12/02/13 Mon
- Vastly different results can be given by each judge. I have often asked myself "were they watching the same child dance?" see more -- No name, 21:11:40 12/02/13 Mon
  - Agreed. If daughter didn't love it, I would have run screaming years ago. There is so much that needs overlooked to stay sane in the ID world. But, DD loves it, and loves her friends! (NT) -- No name, 09:56:20 12/03/13 Tue
- I made my daughters dress a couple of years back when I big name dressmaker was judging nationals. They placed my daughter tenth right around where the other judges placed her. I don't think she would have done any better if she was wearing one of their dresses. They might be swayed but I doubt it is by very much. (NT) -- Interesting debate, 22:34:51 12/02/13 Mon
  - We're not talking dancers in 10th place ... or one isolated incident. These dressmakers make costumes for average dancers and the top tier ... those that are always on the podium (1, 2, or 3). That is where you see the bias. Not in 10th place where they have no idea who the dancer is. Again two equal dancers vying for first place ... where do you think the dressmaker judge is going with their 100. (NT) -- Has nothing to do with 10th palce, 01:41:16 12/03/13 Tue
    - Guess I could have added that my daughter has been 3 - 10th place depending on the year. But that year her dancing earned her 10th from most of the judges other years it has been higher. Mostly in dresses made by me. While I do agree that top podium placers are in generally in big name dress I think it is because the are willing to spend the money & time to get there. The Dress is really not the biggest expense. (NT) -- Sorry you don't care about 10th!, 09:18:40 12/03/13 Tue
      - But sadly your comment about nobody knows who is 10th proves my point about not taking my daughter to All Scots or All Ireland's anymore because why spend the money or time for 10th it does her no good even if her teacher insists it will. You & others do not even notice 10th. But without a small army of 10ths and below who are chasing the dream 1st, 2nd & 3rd really wouldn't mean all that much. (NT) -- Good luck either way, 09:25:18 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Your "whoa is me" comment has no relevance in the issue of why ADs who are dressmakers are allowed to judge. Nobody anywhere saud that a 10th place dancer chasing her dream doesn't mean much. Goodl lord, is everything have to be about "you". How does your post have anything to do with a dressmaking judge? (NT) -- Huh?, 10:12:28 12/03/13 Tue
        
        The word is "woe" (NT) -- Whoa Nelly!, 23:13:06 12/03/13 Tue
- I'm shocked to hear this. Clearly this is a conflict. I just went through individual scores of 5 dancers at our school who wear dresses from the DM judge this weekend, and across the board, she gave our dancers an average of 20 places higher than the other judges. Unreal! (NT) -- No name, 09:26:07 12/03/13 Tue
  - Wow. Way to support the dancers in your school by suggesting that the dress made a difference. (NT) -- No name, 10:01:35 12/03/13 Tue
    - Ummmmmmm .... it is common sense. Do you not think that this AD dressmaker wants repeat business ???? C'mon, why is everyone surprised by this. A judge with a conflict should never have been at the O. (NT) -- Sad but true, 10:14:55 12/03/13 Tue
      - Uh, where did my response go? Why are so many threads disappearing today? No one named any names. Mods need to allow debate. This is a legitamate concern. (NT) -- No name, 13:44:13 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Someone questioned my support of our school's dancers. I explained that these are the only dancers that I know for sure who made their dresses. And scores reflected such. Why would this be removed? (NT) -- No name, 13:47:41 12/03/13 Tue
        
        I saw those posts right before they disappeared. It really blew up and you were totally flamed. The mod did you a favor BIG time. (NT) -- No name, 11:31:52 12/04/13 Wed
  - My dd was podium this year with a new dress. Score was lower by the DM than other judge. Dress had no influence. (NT) -- No name, 16:25:15 12/03/13 Tue
- Folks. It is one thing to debate the general topic of bias and another to name specific ADs (NT) -- Just saying, 13:16:28 12/03/13 Tue
  - Was someone named?! (NT) -- No name, 13:42:23 12/03/13 Tue
  - Why shouldn't they be named? Shouldn't there be full transparency where there may be conflicts of interest? Is there something to hide? -- turning over stones, 13:51:12 12/03/13 Tue
    - Someone put the initials for the DM and it was removed along with other posts explaining why people think there was a conflict with her judging. I have no idea why this would threaten someone? (NT) -- No name, 14:56:37 12/03/13 Tue
    - So, when can we expect you to post your name since this isn't a threatening topic? (NT) -- What's good for the goose...., 15:51:40 12/03/13 Tue
      - How did i say this is not threatening? I'll tell you what, when I judge an O then I'll disclose to you all my potential financial gains as a result of my judging. What a racket these guys have setup for themselves. (NT) -- turning over stones, 16:38:29 12/03/13 Tue
        
        That begs the issue. You claim transparency is the goal. Post your name as the first step toward that goal (NT) -- No name, 18:55:48 12/03/13 Tue
        
        People that make posts in this forum aren't public figures with obvious conflicts of interest. There names are already public and anyone can google their names to find out who the DM judge is. (NT) -- No name, 10:09:36 12/04/13 Wed
        
        So, to cut through all your tap dancing, no, you won't go public with your name attached to your criticisms, but you do think it appropriate to attack others with their identification (NT) -- Seems to be a moral disconnect there, 11:26:12 12/04/13 Wed
        
        I wasn't even the person who made that post. Public figures are public figures. That's like someone saying we can't name a star of a movie in a critique. Like, "TC really sucked in Risky Business." He is a public figure and has no expectation of privacy, as it relates to his job. (And now I've gotten sucked in by some hater, and I don't even care about all of this stupidity. Seems obvious that these are public figures. (NT) -- No name, 11:48:15 12/04/13 Wed
        
        There is a difference between critiquing a public performance and accusing an official of tainting results for personal gain. It is entirely possible to defamed a public person and be held accountable. Using the cloak of anonymity just seems dishonorable. In my mind the anonymous defamers are the haters (NT) -- but you have your opposing point of view, 13:59:16 12/04/13 Wed
        
        So I am the only person who thinks there is a problem here? From what others are posting, this has been a controversy for ome time. THere have been multiple posts from multiple people and you seem focused on who I am. I'm guessing you have some vested interest in this charade. Who are you? I can't take you seriously unless I know who you are. Clearly, I am not the only person who feels this is a conflict. If someone started a petition, I would happily, publicly sign my name. (NT) -- No name, 14:07:54 12/04/13 Wed
        
        interestingly enough, we are on the same page about the issue of COI. BNDMs adjudicating should be treated in a manor similar to workshop associations. It is the approach to the issue which is wrong. Since all the BNDMs are currently allowed to judge and were engaged by the O committee via CLRG rules, singling out one or two is improper (NT) -- especially when the critic uses the shield of anonymity (level the playing field), 17:16:10 12/04/13 Wed
- BNDM likes the publicity. They know they have the upper hand in this region. (NT) -- No name, 14:13:05 12/03/13 Tue
  - So true. I now think that this is the reason that some TCs support not publicizing the full results. No wonder why some schools ordered many of these dresses. I now think there is an ulterior motive not to promote the full transparency of posting all the results for EVERYONE to see. Why do TCs insult the parents and dancers with hiding these things? (NT) -- No name, 17:33:31 12/03/13 Tue
    - And is such a major contrast to the MAR, who made transparency a major goal, posting resultss in public and in total. Nothing withheld. No fees. On their website (NT) -- Refreshing, 18:57:59 12/03/13 Tue
      - And the MAR teachers get to vote on all the judges that put their names forward, not just a select number of judges that a handful of teachers deternine can be on the ballot. (NT) -- Maybe time for a change., 21:09:52 12/03/13 Tue
  - Now I get it. TCs launder their bribes through dress buying. And the parents pick up the tab. It beats envelopes under the door. (NT) -- the mafia would be proud, 09:18:59 12/04/13 Wed
    - and some believe BNDM boost independent sales by marking dancers wearing their costumes more generously than the other, independent ADs. Only one person who's posted has offered even the remotest evidence this might be true, however (NT) -- the potential conflicts do create the impression mischief could occur, 14:07:00 12/04/13 Wed
      - And if results were made public and transparent to all, ANYONE could see where the discrepancies are. Unfortunately, those that banned publicizing the results seem to be complicate in the entire charade. This is a prime example as to why results should be PUBLIC and not private. (NT) -- Let everyone see., 14:44:42 12/04/13 Wed
        
        Anyone can see the results if you choose to pay for the results. They are PUBLIC is you choose to pay. (NT) -- No name, 15:52:42 12/04/13 Wed
        
        So to your point, for someone to research the anomalies of this adjudicator, they would need to purchase the results from ALL competitions ? Now compare that to every other Region in the world that posts them immediately after the competition. Now tell me what makes more sense? The question that should be asked is what do certain teachers want to hide when they don't want the results to be made easily accessible to the public. Can you explain that to me? (NT) -- THank you., 18:26:05 12/04/13 Wed
        
        The full results are sent to all the teachers. They are the only ones in a position to effect change. All the "public" can do is belly-ache on a message board anyway. (NT) -- -, 22:28:48 12/04/13 Wed
        
        Ughh ... Some people don't go through life with blinders on. Unlike yourself, some people would like to lead, and not just accept the norm or rely on others to change what is wrong. (NT) -- To each their own, 00:22:49 12/05/13 Thu
        
        You are the one with blinders on by thinking you have influence. I choose to concern myself with things over which I do have influence/power. If you want the full results so badly, ask your TC to share. Their not kept in some guarded triple-locked safe somewhere! (NT) -- No name, 06:58:27 12/05/13 Thu
        
        oops -- "They're" (NT) -- No name, 06:59:40 12/05/13 Thu
        The MAR didn't always have open results.They used the same model the MWR started this year. After a few "incidents" that resulted in WQers who didn't really qualify & dancers who should've attended Worlds but were incorrectly ranked, families put pressure on their TCs; the regional TCs realized they had to make changes. So, yes, a united group can influence ID, but it isn't easy. Do we have to wait for the scandal of someone not going to Worlds who actually earned a spot before there's a change? (NT) -- Be the change you want to see in the world:" And if not now, when?� (Used to be there), 09:46:14 12/05/13 Thu
Tradtional Set - Move Up At Feis If Commended @ O? -- No name, 13:54:38 12/02/13 Mon
What are the rules for moving up St Patricks Day Traditional Set at Feis from Adv Beginner to Novice if the child made Commended list @ O?

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- Your dancers placement at the O's doesn't change anything at a feis. Your TC will move them when they are ready. (NT) -- No name, 14:10:57 12/02/13 Mon
- Op -- No name, 14:12:33 12/02/13 Mon
Who was the photographer for Oireachtas? -- No name, 10:31:15 12/02/13 Mon

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- Photography By Harrington -- No name, 10:33:40 12/02/13 Mon
  - Thanks, only seen NEO on there, not MWO (NT) -- No name, 10:36:08 12/02/13 Mon
- Scrolling message on the Photography by Harrington homepage says it may be 1-2 weeks before all photos of NEO and Mid-Am O are up. (NT) -- No name, 13:03:37 12/02/13 Mon
Are U 10 recall dancers automatically qualified for the 2014 Oireachtas? -- No name, 06:32:13 12/02/13 Mon

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- Yes (NT) -- No name, 07:55:42 12/02/13 Mon
- Not so. -- No name, 08:19:07 12/02/13 Mon
- The question is for next year's Oireachtas, not Nationals (NT) -- No name, 08:23:08 12/02/13 Mon
  - yes, but point E in the post below says MWO NANs qualifiers will qualify for next year's O. if the full recall didn't q for NANs, then not all fo them will q for O (NT) -- at least that's my interp, 10:52:05 12/02/13 Mon
    - But it's point C in the post below that concerns next year's U11s. Point E is for older age groups. (NT) -- No name, 11:16:26 12/02/13 Mon
      - Point E is not for just the older groups. Its for any age group that has National Qualifiers. (NT) -- No name, 22:05:32 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Yes, it's for all age groups, but it's a moot point for the U11s if all who recall as U10 are qualified. (NT) -- No name, 10:31:04 12/04/13 Wed
- The rules are subject to change each year, but if the same syllabus/rules used for this year's Oireachtas are used next year, the answer to your question would be "Yes" (qualifications from 2013 Oireachtas inside) -- Good luck!, 08:54:32 12/02/13 Mon
  - Rule b has always confused me. A PW can place 3rd one time in each of the four dances and qualify over a PC who is consistently one away from placing. They don't seem equivalent to me. (NT) -- No name, 13:57:53 12/02/13 Mon
    - Usually, rules are written in reaction to a circumstance that rule makers didn't like. This rule certainly discourages dancers being moved into PC just to be eligible for the O. If they're moved, they must at least place. If a PW, they have to demonstrate competence in all 4 steps. The goal wasn't to make the situations equivalent, but to fairly qualify dancers in 2 different levels (NT) -- along with using TC's discretion, 14:55:55 12/02/13 Mon
- Based on Rule C, I believe that if you recalled as a U10 you automatically are qualified for Oireachtas the following year as a U11. A U11 can get there in three ways as far as I can tell: Rule b (assuming they place as indicated), Rule c (assuming they recalled as a U10), Rule e (which would be a subset of the recall list). (NT) -- No name, 22:08:57 12/03/13 Tue
What site has the Oireachtas results up? -- Thank you!! Much Appreciated :) :) :) :), 00:20:00 12/02/13 Mon

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- Quickfeis.com (NT) -- MW Mom, 00:21:27 12/02/13 Mon
- Thank You!! <3 (NT) -- No name, 00:35:27 12/02/13 Mon
Anyone know who won U11 girls? -- No name, 22:40:44 12/01/13 Sun

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- Abby Bradley!!!! From the Bell school. We her friends are cheering loud enough to be heard from Boston!!! Way to go Abby!!!! (NT) -- The Evans Clan, 22:48:10 12/01/13 Sun
- who won the u12 girls solos? -- No name, 22:55:44 12/01/13 Sun
  - Cosette deBourbon (NT) -- No name, 23:13:48 12/01/13 Sun
    - Congrats Cosette!!! You are unbelievable!!!! (NT) -- No name, 18:27:32 12/02/13 Mon
- One of the U11 recallers did not come to the stage during the awards ceremony. We thought this was odd and are hoping there wasn't an injury or emergency. Between sets and awards. (NT) -- We've not seen this happen before., 07:15:36 12/03/13 Tue
  - We noticed that also. I hope she is OK. Recalling at the Oireachtas is a big deal, so we were wondering too if there was an emergency. (NT) -- Irish dance mom, 12:11:26 12/03/13 Tue
    - Maybe they had to leave and couldn't miss the next day at school/work etc. (NT) -- ., 17:15:12 12/03/13 Tue
      - Irish Dance mom ... why not simply mind your own business. Why they didn't come up on stage has NOTHING to do with you ... NOTHING AT ALL. I'm sure they don't need some anonymous post telling them a recall is a Big Deal. Get over yourself .. (NT) -- Ughh... can't nosey moms mind their own business, 21:05:33 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Really? Expressing concern about a 10 year old's well being is nosey? Postulating a neutral explanation for the absence is too intrusive? (NT) -- Oh dear, it looks as though the Mysogynist with Mommy Issues is baaaack. (sigh), 22:44:29 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Where did anyone use the derogatory term "mommy". Ummm ... if you slow down and read just a bit slower, you will see the post was signed Irish Dance MOM. (NT) -- Slow down, put the cookie down, and relax., 14:47:08 12/04/13 Wed
        
        Obviously, you are rude, jaded and insensitive or you wouldn't feel the need to go on the attack like this all the time. A parent simply making a kind observation and expression of concern is hardly "nosy." (NT) -- You must have some seriously low self-esteem to need to do this all the time., 13:19:06 12/04/13 Wed
        
        If so concerned, why not contact them - why post "YOUR opinion" on anonymously on a message board ABOUT A 10 YEAR old child. Good grief. IF people just minded their own kids as much as they mind everyone else's kids, the world would be better. (NT) -- It shouldn't matter to you why they weren't on stage !!!!, 14:39:58 12/04/13 Wed
        
        And all the other "Dr. Phil" nonsense defending the OP is ridiculous. Some parents step over the line and should mind their own kids, and not worry about why a 10 year old didn't make it on stage. (NT) -- No name, 14:41:27 12/04/13 Wed
        
        Because hoping there wasn't an emergency and needing to know are completely different things. One is about compassion and the other really is just being nosy. The previous posts were about compassion, not the latter. (NT) -- But that would be beyond your scope of comprehension., 18:43:58 12/04/13 Wed
- More interesting that a dancer who missed hard shoe round went on to recall and qualify for Nationals. (NT) -- No name, 19:57:33 12/04/13 Wed
  - Not this year they didn't. (NT) -- Know your facts, 21:16:55 12/04/13 Wed
How long has it taken quickfeis to post results? Do they do it the next day, or after all the awards are given out that night? Still nothing! -- No name, 22:36:15 12/01/13 Sun

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- Results are now posted (NT) -- No name, 22:57:09 12/01/13 Sun
U13 results please!! -- No name, 21:26:32 12/01/13 Sun

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- Anyone care to post top three for girls U12? Thanks (NT) -- No name, 22:02:05 12/01/13 Sun
  - Orla Mullane Godley (NT) -- 1st, 23:27:55 12/01/13 Sun
    - Orla won U13, Cosette from The Academy won U12 (NT) -- No name, 10:30:04 12/02/13 Mon
Recalls Boys U10 or U11 -- No name, 18:23:40 12/01/13 Sun
Anyone have the U10 or U11 recall Numbers? They are not on quick feis still.

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- U13 too ??? (NT) -- No name, 18:53:31 12/01/13 Sun
- Now posted (NT) -- No name, 19:23:19 12/01/13 Sun
Did I hear right...gc team disqualified? why? -- No name, 18:21:26 12/01/13 Sun

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- What age group(s)? (NT) -- -, 18:41:24 12/01/13 Sun
  - U15 or O15 mixed or both? the results have been taken down - They had been 1st in one of them (NT) -- feel for the kids, 21:00:44 12/01/13 Sun
- What causes a team to be disqualified? I've never heard of that happening. (NT) -- No name, 21:24:51 12/01/13 Sun
  - Too many of the wrong age - ie: U15 you can have half that are U12 but not more or they had an older dancer and not granted permission, mixed must have at least 2 boys I believe, please correct if wrong (NT) -- No name, 21:31:12 12/01/13 Sun
    - And they could have had too many ECR dancers from Windsor (NT) -- No name, 21:55:54 12/01/13 Sun
      - Huh? I never knew you could have dancers from a different region even if same school (NT) -- No name, 22:00:13 12/01/13 Sun
        
        Yes but only a few - BFC and now D-P may do it. G-C (NT) -- -, 22:14:59 12/01/13 Sun
        
        There are lots of schools who dance in two different regions world wide. Broesler, Carey Academy, Ardan, Culkin, Mulvihill Lynch, BFOC, Short, Pender Keady and lots overseas that have dancers in two regions. Its not new to dance a ceili in a different region. (NT) -- Has been happening for years, 09:10:14 12/03/13 Tue
        
        Richens/Timm also. They are located in the MidAmerica and Western Regions. (NT) -- No name, 12:08:43 12/03/13 Tue
- I'm surprised. Barb is acutely aware of the rules. Must have been an oversight. She is one talented TC. (NT) -- Been There -s, 22:15:44 12/01/13 Sun
- It even happens at Worlds - The teachers who have great teams know the ends&out of the rules. They follow them to a T and will file an official complaint on those who do not . Costume - steps - dancers etc. they will police the competion (NT) -- Proud of a dance done right, 22:20:22 12/01/13 Sun
- So does that mean whoever got 2nd gets 1st??? (NT) -- No name, 00:22:12 12/02/13 Mon
- Is this a fact or rumor? And was it U15 girls or mixed? My DD was on a team in both of those comps so we are very interested in knowing the facts. (NT) -- No name, 09:49:29 12/02/13 Mon
  - U15 & O15 Mixed (NT) -- No name, 10:02:47 12/02/13 Mon
    - Both ? Is this a true statement (NT) -- -, 10:32:39 12/02/13 Mon
- Both of the competitions the results are removed from Quickfeis. Something is different. (NT) -- No name, 13:30:04 12/02/13 Mon
- THe problem with the o15 ceili is that the 4 men danced in a different team in Canada. Unfortunately a new rule says that they could do it, but not in the same age group they did in Canada. Hard to figure out what age group they could have danced in if not o15. Feel bad for them but they took the disqualification without problem. There are a lot of people who think they know what happened but those on the team, those who where then awarded the positions & the committee all know the truth (NT) -- Lesson learned for all., 19:48:11 12/02/13 Mon
  - It is NOT a new rule. The rule for years has been that schools with dancers in two regions can use dancers from both regions to field a ceili team, but the dancers can only dance ceili in ONE region, not 2. You may not repeat dancers in a ceili in 2 different regions. (NT) -- Rules are rules, and its not new., 20:49:03 12/02/13 Mon
    - Go to the rules download from clrg and you will see that you definitely can. It's all there (NT) -- And rule about same age was the issue, 22:16:15 12/02/13 Mon
  - That rule is discriminatory against those 16 years and older. How can a 20 year old be in different age groups. (NT) -- So unfair. Not in syllabus., 20:49:47 12/02/13 Mon
    - They can't. Not even talking about this situation but in general, you can't compete in the same category in two different regions. That makes sense. (NT) -- ., 23:04:17 12/02/13 Mon
    - NO discrimination - the rule is simply there to allow smaller schools who may not otherwise be able to field a team to do a ceili and mix dancers from different regions. No one has an inherent "right" to be on a team in separate regions, and no, the rule is not new. Its old. -- Rules are clear. Haven't changed. Done., 16:05:43 12/03/13 Tue
- CLRG or those in charge will take time to review the rules and see how they apply to the situation. Hopefully they post for all to see their concusion (NT) -- -, 08:10:38 12/03/13 Tue
- Any word on U15 mixed? (NT) -- No name, 11:32:04 12/03/13 Tue
  - Results are up. Looks like they U15 stayed as it was. (NT) -- Disqualified from O15., 22:14:14 12/04/13 Wed
Any guess on what time awards might start? -- No name, 17:50:56 12/01/13 Sun

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- guessing February. (NT) -- No name, 19:01:39 12/01/13 Sun
  - :) (NT) -- *, 19:18:39 12/01/13 Sun
  - Haha! Excellent! So very late/slow (NT) -- No name, 19:38:01 12/01/13 Sun
- heard they are starting now! (NT) -- No name, 19:45:56 12/01/13 Sun
- Have they started yet? Thx (NT) -- No name, 20:55:17 12/01/13 Sun
Cyber Monday Sale at Feis 'n Stuff! Make a purchase of $50 or more and I will include a FREE teddy bear in a traditional Irish Dance dress with your order. Valid online only from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6 at www.feisnstuff.com. -- Sonia, 17:20:44 12/01/13 Sun

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When will recalls be posted? -- Thx, 15:54:46 12/01/13 Sun

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- Some are up now (NT) -- No name, 16:22:23 12/01/13 Sun
Nice job O's organizers, but one item to consider for next year .... -- No name, 09:14:00 12/01/13 Sun
Please, please, PLEASE find a better way to post Trad Set results. Posting tiny sheets of paper that people can't read from more than a couple feet away & expecting 800 people to crowd around a small area & look for names is absolutely absurd. I am amazed no one was injured in the throng yesterday -- it was ridiculous.

Post each competition outside the stage it was run on (at least that would separate the group looking for results into smaller throngs), post on line, announce numbers rather than posting -- anything that would reduce the crowding & chaos would be welcome.

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- They were posted online in a very timely manner. QuickFeis has been awesome! (NT) -- No name, 13:31:58 12/01/13 Sun
  - Yes, it has been wonderful to have placements posted online later in the evening, but that doesn't help people who need to figure out whether to go to the TS awards. OP makes a great suggestion. (NT) -- No name, 14:27:54 12/01/13 Sun
    - It is a good suggestion. However, the online recalls were available as soon as the paper was taped to the wall. Our school looked up ceili recalls online while 100s of other people were crowding around the paper recall sheets. (NT) -- No name, 15:46:55 12/01/13 Sun
      - Really? I was not able to access the online results untiil after awards had already started on Stage E. (NT) -- No name, 15:54:27 12/01/13 Sun
        
        Yes, really. We looked up all TS recalls before those awards began, too. (NT) -- No name, 15:59:27 12/01/13 Sun
        
        Recalls, yes, up quickly. Results no. A U14 Trad Set dancer at my DD's school recalled, but we couldn't access the placement until hours later - even though other groups that danced Saturday morning had results posted much earlier. (NT) -- No name, 20:19:45 12/01/13 Sun
- Quick Feis posted a complete dancer list for solos (inside reply for link) could you do the same for Traditional Sets? Thanks so much -- Doing a great job, 14:30:23 12/01/13 Sun
  - I believe the only reason that was done was because they ran out of program books. The books ran out after Tradtionals Sets were done, so the reason does not exist to include those lists online. (NT) -- No name, 16:01:37 12/01/13 Sun
    - This has been a problem for many years (none or very limited on sunday ) Like that they could post those groups for the last day. Maybe prepay as part of register - some extra printed (NT) -- We love our 20+ years of program books, 19:45:33 12/01/13 Sun
- Take the MARO approach, use social media, twitter! It seems to have gone over well. (NT) -- No name, 22:17:02 12/01/13 Sun
  - This is Mid-America ... not really a "forward thinking" bunch of teachers. I mean, posting results in the corner of a hallway on letter size paper in a font so small you had to be on top of it to read is really asinine. Why no common sense? (NT) -- Look at all the wasted time over the weekend., 02:18:14 12/02/13 Mon
    - AGREE (NT) -- No name, 10:53:04 12/02/13 Mon
    - Those were not RESULTS but recalls and have been done this way with no complaints for years.....maybe type needs to be bigger.....Posting of Recalls like this happens for other activities .... (NT) -- Love the Midwest Region, 14:42:24 12/02/13 Mon
      - See what I mean ... not a real "forward thinking" bunch. Previous poster is like many of the teachers ... "well, it's been that way for years and not too many complaints so no need to make it better". Very frustrating compared to other Regions. And this is just one of many areas where we could be better. (NT) -- Very frustrating ... like 19th century., 14:55:08 12/02/13 Mon
- I remember negative comments about TS recalls the first few years. This is the first time someone has suggested a remedy. Really, almost any photocopier these days can enlarge or make multiple copies at minimal cost. Really, this is not such a big thing to ask of the committee (NT) -- No name, 20:29:29 12/02/13 Mon
Hi, I would like to add Swarovski crystals to dress. Do you know where to buy them, and what glue to use? Hints on application? We are no longer at the O. -- Thanks for any help you can offer!, 09:06:16 12/01/13 Sun

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- Order from dreamtimecreations.com Apply with E 6000 glue. You can also order application tools when you order the gems. (more) -- hth, 10:48:18 12/01/13 Sun
  - Thank you! Very helpful info. Do you use foil backed or un? Gloves? Is this something anyone can do or do I need to leave it up to an experienced person? I think I can do it if I practice... (NT) -- Thanks again!, 10:54:03 12/01/13 Sun
    - Foiled will give the best sparkle. I don't use gloves, they are hard enough to handle ;) (NT) -- You CAN do it!, 12:56:19 12/01/13 Sun
- My 16 year old DD and I just did our first dress. Our advice - the bigger crystals (ss40 or 42) are easiest for a first timer. We found it helpful to have 2 people - one to place the glue drops and the other to place the crystals. (NT) -- Bling is addictive!, 13:57:40 12/01/13 Sun
- first dress I did - i started with the back, just to get a feel for it - i was a pro once it hit the front of the dress. (NT) -- agree - very easy to do, 13:58:26 12/01/13 Sun
- rhinestoneguy and E6000 (NT) -- No name, 14:37:30 12/01/13 Sun
- Check the link inside for a very thorough discussion of bling and bling how-to -- Inside>>>, 14:54:25 12/01/13 Sun
- What is the name of the pointed round crystal everyone is using now? (NT) -- mumm, 16:54:15 12/01/13 Sun
  - rivoli (NT) -- hth, 17:19:30 12/01/13 Sun
  - I think you are talking about the large pear shape. In dreamtimecreations do a search for swarovski sew on pear shape. Or try copy/paste address inside this message.. -- ., 17:37:50 12/01/13 Sun
    - I saw a lot of Gavins this year with the round Rivoli in addition to the pear-shaped he has been using for a few years. (NT) -- they're both nice!, 08:51:15 12/03/13 Tue
- What are the plain, clear swar. crystals called that don't have any reflection of color in them (hope that made sense!)? Some have a rainbow like reflection and I don't want them, even though they are clear. (NT) -- No name, 19:06:21 12/01/13 Sun
  - plain ones are called crystal clear, rainbow ones are crystal AB; we get ours from tamisplace.com - very fast and can easily return/exchange (NT) -- hth, 21:10:32 12/01/13 Sun
- Thank you for all of your help!! I feel better about trying this now. (NT) -- No name, 21:11:24 12/01/13 Sun
Personal results -- No name, 22:22:36 11/30/13 Sat
Hi I paid for results but had to leave and I have the card to do online but asks for username and password. On the card it only has code. Please help.

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- My understanding was that the Full Results line at the bottom of the QuickFeis Oireachtas page will go live after the O us finished. You will be able to enter your code there or buy one to get the results. But not until the O is over. (NT) -- HTH, 07:51:04 12/01/13 Sun
Congrats to Lavin-Cassidy! Amazing teams!!! -- ., 21:34:43 11/30/13 Sat

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- 6 competitions, five firsts, two seconds! Unbelievable (NT) -- Congrats!!, 15:00:08 12/02/13 Mon
- Lavin-Cassidy was on fire! Well done and well deserved! (NT) -- Fantastic dancing!, 19:07:27 12/02/13 Mon
Adut ceili -- Anna, 21:29:13 11/30/13 Sat
Any one know who the top five were in the adult ceili category quickfeis is having problems with there results for that one

Thank in advance :)

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- I don't know the actual placements, but I know Celtic Academy (A), Ardan Academy (A), Brady Campbell (B), McNulty (A), and Glencastle (A) recalled. (NT) -- Congrats adults!, 23:11:40 11/30/13 Sat
- i neede the placements but thanks anyways :) (NT) -- No name, 02:35:39 12/01/13 Sun
- BRADY CAMPBELL WON! (NT) -- No name, 10:03:19 12/03/13 Tue
Cashel Dennehy Senior Ladies -- Former CD dance mom, former CD senior ladies mom, forever Cashel Dennehy team fever, 20:14:54 11/30/13 Sat
Continuing the senior tradition. Enjoy, ladies, you have done the time, and deserve the line.

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- That's 4 years in a row for CD senior ladies and two years in a row for this group of girls. Way to go Cashel! (NT) -- No name, 20:39:01 12/01/13 Sun
Brady Campbell U8 mixed ceili 1st! Congrats from your friends at Cannon. -- No name, 19:24:52 11/30/13 Sat

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- Congratulations to Pat and his team of teachers. Super nice guy and really headed in a positive direction. (NT) -- Mom from another Cle school, 21:49:01 11/30/13 Sat
- Congratulations! Hope to see them at the Hooley!!! (NT) -- Another Cleveland Mom from possibly another school :), 13:06:03 12/01/13 Sun
- Congratulations Brady Campbell Dancers and Teachers! -- No name, 18:51:57 12/01/13 Sun
- So great for those little ones. Must have been all those dimples :) (NT) -- No name, 10:04:47 12/03/13 Tue
come on!! -- waiting in Milwaukee, 18:53:20 11/30/13 Sat
Word from across the pond?? Please? Team results>>Please??
Thanks!!

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- Senior Choreography: 1 Sheila Tully 2 Academy 3 Trinity (NT) -- No name, 19:34:32 11/30/13 Sat
- Junior Choreography? (NT) -- No name, 20:13:29 11/30/13 Sat
  - Just found all results up (NT) -- No name, 20:17:17 11/30/13 Sat
    - Academy, Trinity, MHG (NT) -- Amazing comp, 21:12:02 11/30/13 Sat
- Loved the teams with the boys in kilts (NT) -- No name, 10:06:18 12/03/13 Tue
Have any awards been announced? Wish I was there! -- No name, 18:13:13 11/30/13 Sat

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- So slow!! -- No name, 20:03:05 11/30/13 Sat
Is it true that the U8 and U9 solo girls won't have to have their numbers checked tomorrow? -- Just thought I heard someone say that., 18:01:48 11/30/13 Sat

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Big congratulations to all Beglan Academy dancer and to all the WQ we had! Also congrats to the o20 senior ladies champ CHELSEA HOLLOWAY!!! -- No name, 17:32:38 11/30/13 Sat

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- Is this a new school? (NT) -- Where is it located?, 18:28:08 11/30/13 Sat
  - I used Google and it looks like their website might be rince Nia so maybe there just changed names? (NT) -- No name, 19:12:15 11/30/13 Sat
    - Yes they changed names..they are in Milwaukee area (NT) -- No name, 19:46:18 11/30/13 Sat
- They have been part of our region for quite some time as RINCE NIA ACADEMY and done quite well . Got your attention so it worked (NT) -- Congrats BEGLAN, 22:19:18 11/30/13 Sat
- 7 world qualifiers and only 6 years in existence ! And a champ! Congrats beglan academy ! (NT) -- No name, 21:00:32 12/01/13 Sun
  - Some of those dancers have been dancing for many years with other schools. (NT) -- No name, 13:19:58 12/02/13 Mon
    - Most of Beglan Academy WQs were boys I believe (NT) -- No name, 13:33:33 12/04/13 Wed
      - That is not correct . . . actually have 8 world qualifiers for London 2014, and only 2 are boys. (NT) -- No name, 14:25:57 12/04/13 Wed
- most of those dancers transferred YEARS ago, and didn't achieve what they have now at other schools. I don't know what your point was.. (NT) -- No name, 19:35:35 12/02/13 Mon
  - The point probably was that the 7 dancers didn't go from Beginner 1 to WQ in 6 years, but already were on the journey. (NT) -- not PP, 09:03:27 12/03/13 Tue
    - Actually one of them did start at the beginning and she is only u11. Yes most of them did not, but most of them did come when they were in novice or prizewinner. -- No name, 00:04:01 12/04/13 Wed
- Most of the world qualifiers were girls as well..only 2 boys. (NT) -- No name, 14:23:41 12/04/13 Wed
  - It is clear that Sean can take dancers from schools that may excel in teams but not solos, and make them into Champion dancers. These dancers have attained their highest placings with this school. And that is the case with many dancers who transfer to new schools. It is great when dancers realize their potential that is not always recognized by their current teaching staff. (NT) -- Understood, 17:22:00 12/05/13 Thu
Cannot open trad set results for U9 or U10. Can someone post results please? -- No name, 16:22:42 11/30/13 Sat

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- Try refreshing your page. (NT) -- ., 10:51:24 12/01/13 Sun
Where is the rave tonight? -- No name, 16:06:31 11/30/13 Sat

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Programs sold out. -- No name, 15:57:16 11/30/13 Sat

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- Wait! Can't be! Someone posted below they have never run out, so I waited. Thank you to the know-it-all. Hopefully, my friends went ahead and bought a copy for me. I'll find out in a couple of hours (NT) -- No name, 16:40:36 11/30/13 Sat
- Funny ... Just bought a program. (NT) -- Hmmmm, 17:44:51 11/30/13 Sat
  - Also says on Facebook. (NT) -- No name, 03:37:35 12/01/13 Sun
    - What? - where ? (NT) -- ?, 05:28:29 12/01/13 Sun
- Selling out of programs was ridiculous . . . ran out on Sat so don't understand why didn't have more made overnight . . . even if end up w/extra come out ahead as charged $20 each (NT) -- No name, 13:36:11 12/04/13 Wed
While we wait, let's talk about dance drama. -- livingvicariously, 12:28:32 11/30/13 Sat
I'm here at home so fill me in. How was the dance drama? It was always my highlight. Only 3 groups? Why? Tough requirements? Themes? Costumes?

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- When you have top dancers they most likely want to spend all their time perfecting their solos, only so much extra time for group dances which means ceili and choreography win out (NT) -- Jmo, 13:45:33 11/30/13 Sat
- It takes a lot of time to do a good drama and alot of money. We spent thousands on costumes and we made them all ourselves, just fabric alone for all of the different costumes was crazy expensive. (NT) -- =, 16:29:57 11/30/13 Sat
  - I hadnt thought about the $. Do you do separate fundraisers or each family pays for it? (NT) -- op, 17:45:33 11/30/13 Sat
    - We did fundraising, only those in the drama were involved, mostly outside the school so we weren't asking the other dancers/families for money. It was expensive but also lots of fun, we had sewing parties for the Moms, where we got together and sewed all day, even the non sewers helped by pinning and cutting out. I was the treasurer and just looked back at my spreadsheet, it cost us $2,508 for costumes and as I said, we made everythig oursleves so this was just materials and accessories. (NT) -- lots of $$'s for a drama, 18:10:10 11/30/13 Sat
      - Did dancers pay additionally for the training? Aside from costumes, pay $ for music rights or other hidden costs? (NT) -- op wishing, 18:46:29 11/30/13 Sat
        
        Yes, extra classes were paid at TC's usual rate. Don't think we paid extra for the music, we already had some of it for our figure and the rest was feis music. The costumes took up a lot of precious luggage room when we went to Worlds though! Each dancer carried their own costume, and we mailed them back to ourselves when we were done with them so we had more room for our shopping! We also had very minimal props, some school have massive props which would cost extra on top of the costume costs. (NT) -- -, 05:31:50 12/01/13 Sun
        I can't imagine most people can work, rent a studio and choreograph a piece for free. I would assume it would be a separate class. (NT) -- ., 20:25:57 12/02/13 Mon
      - it can be done for alot less than you think. we had full costuming for all dancers plus a very robust set and we spent less than $1000 on everything. (NT) -- drama-mama, 22:34:21 12/02/13 Mon
        
        I agree - can be done on a limited budget (I have done it) but the over the top sets and backdrops are ridiculous for a 6 minute dance that is supposed to be easily mobile, competition to competition. Unfortunately, many teams are doing the over the top thing and the teams with great stories, dancing and creative use of costumes and props get left in the dust for the "broadway-esque" presentations. (NT) -- IMHO., 09:21:21 12/03/13 Tue
        
        i didn't think any of the dramas last week were "over the top" - at least not compared to what we saw at worlds in Ireland a few years ago. (NT) -- No name, 14:18:28 12/03/13 Tue
- 1st drama (Murphy) was about an immigrant family that had to perform 3 impossible tasks or they would lose their house to the rich landowner, 2nd (McGing) involved merrow-people and sailors and soul-cages, 3rd (Ardan) was about the fate of the Irish on the Titanic. (NT) -- No name, 11:39:21 12/02/13 Mon
  - Is there any way these competitions may be posted on YouTube (NT) -- Missed the dramas. They sound WONDERFUL, 16:07:22 12/03/13 Tue
I just noticed the way results for Trad Sets are organized. What is someone supposed to do if they have dancers on different stages? Has it been like this recently? Different than I remember it being (back in the old days). -- ., 11:02:01 11/30/13 Sat

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- They do the best they can. Our friends had three dancers on three different stages that were scheduled to start at the same time. They managed to see all dancers dance and all three awards ceremonies. (NT) -- It can be done., 19:51:30 11/30/13 Sat
So DD is one of the first to dance in her round. Do a certain number line up in the back like at a Feis? How does it work? Can some vet Dancer or mom enlighten us? -- No name, 08:03:40 11/30/13 Sat

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- The stage monitor calls a group of numbers backstage. Example: if the first dancer is 152 it may be numbers 152 - 199. (NT) -- No name, 09:53:40 11/30/13 Sat
who won the set dancing i did not see any posting -- No name, 01:10:27 11/30/13 Sat
If there are any results please advise. I know it is late
but would appreciate if someone has any answers.

Thank you

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- All traditional sets are on Sat morning. (NT) -- No name, 02:57:18 11/30/13 Sat
RECALLS -- tomorrow, 00:24:14 11/30/13 Sat

Are they planning on posting recalls for - the top half - for Traditional Sets and Ceili ?

I do not see a link for such

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- RECALLS - TRAD SET are posted now (NT) -- -, 14:21:59 11/30/13 Sat
U16 results please!! -- --, 00:01:21 11/30/13 Sat

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- Results are up! (NT) -- Congrats!, 00:10:13 11/30/13 Sat
- everything is now posted on quickfeis.com (NT) -- No name, 00:10:30 11/30/13 Sat
- 1st Gia deBourbon The Academy, 2nd Elizabeth Bish Mulhern, 3rd Caroline Compton The Academy, 4th Megan McCarthy Mulhern, 5th Molly Quinn The Academy (NT) -- No name, 21:44:03 11/30/13 Sat
Sorry I don't know much, but I remember how frustrating it is to wait for news... -- Loooooong but good day, 23:55:59 11/29/13 Fri
Drew Lovejoy and Peter Dziak both won, Colette Harling placed 2nd

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- McKimmon Engelhardt won U14 - 5th time in a row! (NT) -- No name, 23:58:48 11/29/13 Fri
- Chelsea Holloway won senior ladies (NT) -- No name, 00:03:16 11/30/13 Sat
Tyler Schwartz wins over 20 ---congratulations -- On a 2nd time as senior man!, 23:53:23 11/29/13 Fri

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- Awesome! Thanks for sharing with those of us stuck at home. (NT) -- No name, 00:10:32 11/30/13 Sat
- What a competition: Tyler Schwartz 730 points, Michael Putnam 715 points, and Brendan Mullane 710 points. Absolutely fabulous competition with each of the top 3 winning a different round. (NT) -- Great boys, great examples., 00:22:36 11/30/13 Sat
  - Wow (NT) -- Thanks, 00:28:02 11/30/13 Sat
- Great job! Congrats Tyler! Been watching you dance since you were a little guy and you have always been an amazing dancer and person. (NT) -- Wonderful, 10:59:50 11/30/13 Sat
- Amazing, yet again! Congrats Tyler. (NT) -- ., 20:08:18 12/02/13 Mon
Results u14? Even just top few ? -- No name, 23:45:55 11/29/13 Fri

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- Abby Reynolds 1st place (NT) -- Results just ended, 23:51:32 11/29/13 Fri
  - Yay Abby! -- Mrs. Laursmom, 23:58:09 11/29/13 Fri
- Congrats to Abby! This competition was awesome. Top dancers were amazing. (NT) -- ., 09:08:34 11/30/13 Sat
- 1st- Abby Reynolds 2nd-Maggie N. 3rd- Ciara Gerrity 4th- Mary Muise 5th- Samantha Casey (NT) -- Great job too all dancers, 17:26:33 11/30/13 Sat
- Congrats Abby, so proud of you! (NT) -- No name, 10:51:20 12/02/13 Mon
Bridget Downes U18 Regional Champion from Mullane Healy Godley -- No name, 23:44:47 11/29/13 Fri
Congrats to Bridget Downes Champion, and Caitlin Mullane 5th.

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- 2nd,3rd,4th, please? (NT) -- No name, 23:47:00 11/29/13 Fri
  - 2nd Colleen McCoy, 3rd MacKenzie Holland -- No name, 23:55:59 11/29/13 Fri
    - Thanks!, (NT) -- No name, 23:58:45 11/29/13 Fri
- 4th Alena Woellecke 5th Caitlin Mullane (NT) -- No name, 02:38:41 11/30/13 Sat
- 6th Eileen Doyle (NT) -- No name, 02:41:48 11/30/13 Sat
Ladies U19 winner L. Faherty. -- No name, 23:29:22 11/29/13 Fri

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- 2nd A. Levato I believe. (NT) -- No name, 23:30:28 11/29/13 Fri
- Can someone post the top 3 of u20 please?!? -- No name, 23:31:10 11/29/13 Fri
Lyndsey Faherty won U19!! Congrats!! :D -- No name, 23:29:16 11/29/13 Fri

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What is taking so long? -- No name, 23:23:23 11/29/13 Fri
I keep hitting refresh on quickfeis but the results are still not up 😞

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- oh that doggone virtue-- O's are 20 min from my home and I'm waiting as you are-- oh the agony:) (NT) -- s, 23:26:27 11/29/13 Fri
Girls u17 results? -- No name, 23:00:00 11/29/13 Fri

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- Or ANY results! :) (NT) -- Thanks in advance!!, 23:13:24 11/29/13 Fri
- Katie O'Connor won! Burke-Conroy school (NT) -- Nt, 08:57:13 11/30/13 Sat
RESULTS STARTED!! -- No name, 21:33:07 11/29/13 Fri

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- Can we get top three, or five, or ten in each group ? (NT) -- No name, 22:05:20 11/29/13 Fri
Can someone post number of WQ for each age group pretty please? -- Thanks, 21:28:29 11/29/13 Fri

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Is there a competitor list for the O posted anywhere? DD is retired, but wondering who is still dancing. -- U19, 21:18:52 11/29/13 Fri

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- No, it's only printed in the book you must purchase at Oireachtas. However, you can see the recall lists and results online at www.quickfeis.com. (NT) -- hth, 21:43:37 11/29/13 Fri
- Quickfeis has it posted online (NT) -- No name, 22:48:27 11/30/13 Sat
WHY ? Please explain -- Please explain, 18:40:32 11/29/13 Fri

Men U16 - 14 danced - All recalled ( call with a mistake)

Men U15 - 14 danced - 1/2 recalled (7)

Why the difference in recall?

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- I'm not there but here is my educated guess -- inside, 19:03:10 11/29/13 Fri
  - That's weird because they said only the 7 qualified for worlds. (NT) -- No name, 07:20:49 12/01/13 Sun
- your educated guess is exactly right, -- this has happened before., 19:22:46 11/29/13 Fri
Under 16 Boys (Comp #20) are ALL Recalled A mistake was made when recall list was read - all boys need to report to stage C immediately -- From Quick Feis site, 18:09:54 11/29/13 Fri

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- PLEASE CONTACT ANY boy DANCER U16 ..... TELL THEM SIDE STAGE NOW (NT) -- -, 18:17:08 11/29/13 Fri
Did all the Over 20 ladies recall? -- Did all the over 20 men recall?, 17:54:44 11/29/13 Fri

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- o20 ladies recall...no...18 of 37 recalled? (NT) -- No name, 22:44:11 11/29/13 Fri
quick feis -- who are they, 17:11:30 11/29/13 Fri
I think their website is great and their live comm color coding idea is very cool. Does anyone know who they are? Their website (About us) only says they are detroit based.

OHare family perhaps?

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- Former Adan family (NT) -- No name, 17:38:59 11/29/13 Fri
- EXCELLENT ! so far - easy to work - thanks (NT) -- -, 17:43:36 11/29/13 Fri
- Sure wish there were the recall lists for all age groups today otherwise this is a spectacular website! (NT) -- Vetdancemom, 18:28:24 11/29/13 Fri
- Am I missing something? Is there a live commentary? (NT) -- Thanks, 18:35:05 11/29/13 Fri
Any recalls yet? -- from Oireachtas, 12:48:02 11/29/13 Fri

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- Do they call them before they attend lunch? (NT) -- are they on time or late, 13:43:43 11/29/13 Fri
- Some have started but sad they have not posted (NT) -- hope soon, 15:25:47 11/29/13 Fri
- some have been posted on Quickfeis.com (NT) -- No name, 15:36:25 11/29/13 Fri
- Recalls for some (U18 and U17 at least but maybe more are up on quickfeis! Link below. :) (NT) -- Maggie, 15:36:27 11/29/13 Fri
Are O's program books usually still in good supply late Saturday or should I have someone else get one for me earlier in the weekend? TIA -- No name, 11:41:05 11/29/13 Fri

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- If this year is like the past, have someone pick up a program for you today. They have run out before (NT) -- No name, 12:05:49 11/29/13 Fri
  - They have not run out of program books for five years. But to each their own. (NT) -- O, 21:04:57 11/29/13 Fri
    - Then someone must have been sadly misinformed when I arrived on Saturday evening last year and was told the programs were gone. I wish I had gotten one of my own (NT) -- pp, 14:58:18 11/30/13 Sat
      - That's odd. I volunteered at the program booth on Sunday morning last year and they were available then. (NT) -- No name, 20:26:01 11/30/13 Sat
- This year (2013) programs sold out by mid-afternoon Saturday. (NT) -- Each got his or her own (I guess), 17:18:14 11/30/13 Sat
  - Well...you can just go to quickfeis and get the same information...or you can spend $20, like I did : ( (NT) -- No name, 22:13:26 11/30/13 Sat
    - For people who want the program as a momento, Quickfeis isn't a substitute. I would happily pre-pay to secure a program, as would many others. (NT) -- No name, 08:23:54 12/02/13 Mon
      - "memento" (NT) -- No name, 08:24:54 12/02/13 Mon
RECALLS & INFO -- http://www.quickfeis.com/oireachtas.aspx, 09:42:00 11/29/13 Fri

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- Are the links working for anyone? Haven't recalls for U17 and U18 been announced yet? (NT) -- ., 14:48:53 11/29/13 Fri
- Solo Recall Link -- No name, 15:36:45 11/29/13 Fri
NOTE -- Grand Rapids is Eastern Time Zone, 09:35:52 11/29/13 Fri

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Just got a room at jw for Saturday night...got lucky'!! -- No name, 21:30:50 11/28/13 Thu

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Does the Devos Ctr have free wifi? If so, what's the code? Thx!! -- No name, 18:16:14 11/28/13 Thu

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- No (NT) -- No name, 20:12:44 11/28/13 Thu
- Yes! They do! (NT) -- nn, 21:12:10 11/28/13 Thu
  - Oops! No they don't. But Amway Grand does! (NT) -- No name, 21:13:11 11/28/13 Thu
FYI -- some rooms have opened up at Holiday Inn downtown Grand Rapids at least for Sat pm. Hope this helps -- Happy Thanksgiving! -- No name, 15:24:06 11/28/13 Thu

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- THANKS SO MUCH! -- No name, 20:10:32 11/28/13 Thu
Just Do It ! -- Have fun and dance, 15:14:14 11/28/13 Thu

To keep you all busy a link to dance.net collection........http://www.dance.net/topic/10154555/1/Irish-Champs/Oireachtas-2013-Results-Pictures-Parades.html&replies=4

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Men U19 & men U20 were always combined for years--- -- When did they start separating them?, 11:32:40 11/28/13 Thu

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- A few years ago - why so worried? (NT) -- CLRG.ie, 12:37:12 11/28/13 Thu
  - Not op but have a good friend in U19 who is new to the region. (NT) -- Go get em' second son!, 13:30:16 11/28/13 Thu
    - That's one for U19 - Welcome and have fun tomorrow (NT) -- -, 14:35:39 11/28/13 Thu
  - Not true - as poster below noted, they only started splitting this year. (NT) -- No one's worried - just asking a question, 20:03:31 11/28/13 Thu
- They weren't separated last year, (NT) -- so just wondering why the change esp with only 2 in U19, 17:03:16 11/28/13 Thu
  - It's to keep in line with the age groups for Worlds. They split them in the Worlds syllabus a year or two back, so now regionals have to have them split as well. (NT) -- ~Kris, 17:27:57 11/28/13 Thu
    - Actually, they haven't been split at Worlds for the last several years, including this year (2013). They will be split for 2014. -- Why did Worlds decide to split them?, 20:00:29 11/28/13 Thu
- My ds competed at the worlds from 2002 - 2013 and (NT) -- u19 was always combined with U20., 00:29:21 11/29/13 Fri
Sooo, any idea what time the vendors open today? -- No name, 10:55:47 11/28/13 Thu

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- I think they target 5 or 6. Some may open earlier if they've set up. Others may not open until tomorrow. Please let them set up before you try to make any purchases (NT) -- Happy Thanksgiving, 12:50:51 11/28/13 Thu
Up 'til 1:00 AM this morning stoning DD's new dress. Gotta love E6000 - now I know why they call it stoning! -- Time to hit the road for Grand Rapids - so excited!, 07:13:17 11/28/13 Thu

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- Stick your head out the window as you drive to the O. Get lots of fresh air (NT) -- Good luck to your dancer, 09:29:52 11/28/13 Thu
- Ahh! Sparkle! You just created a memory! (NT) -- May your dancer shine as she dances, 10:53:26 11/28/13 Thu
- Ha! No kidding. That stuff really offers a buzz doesn't it? (NT) -- No name, 10:53:35 11/28/13 Thu
- I have you beat; I was up til 2:30!! The things we do for our kids :-) (NT) -- No name, 18:12:07 11/28/13 Thu
- I was up to the wee hours making hair bows! Thank you No bling/No flowers U8/u9 rule;-) Ughhhh!! (NT) -- No name, 05:48:15 11/29/13 Fri
Am I reading the schedule correctly in that there are only two competitors in Men U19? -- Seems pointless, 23:49:26 11/27/13 Wed

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- Seems that way - wonder who the two are? Have fun guys! (NT) -- 1 - 113 - you still have to DANCE at Oireachtas, 01:07:23 11/28/13 Thu
- No age groups can be combined at a qualifier (NT) -- There are 2, 09:02:19 11/28/13 Thu
  - This is new this year to align with Worlds syllabus for 2014 - have been combined for last several years (NT) -- Will result in small numbers in most regional comps, 20:06:35 11/28/13 Thu
Something New -- .., 22:46:41 11/27/13 Wed
A great gift....
http://www.ufeis.com/

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Please note and tell others: -- One of the mods, 21:12:47 11/27/13 Wed
The mods just received a warning from the Voy Administrator that part of the board has been corrupted by the recent power problems. Some of you may have noticed how long the main index page has become.

We were informed there is a possiblity the board may lock up if the problem grows. Fixing the board will require time and labor we can't provide at Oireachtas time.

SO....

We plan to leave the board as is. If it locks, this isn't part of a conspiracy or due to any other reason than the Voy problems of late. We will repair or restore the board as necessay just as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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Grand Rapids calling for 1 3 inches of snow for tomorrow! -- No name, 18:21:04 11/27/13 Wed

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- That's 1-3 not 13 right? (NT) -- No name, 18:50:37 11/27/13 Wed
- http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USMI0344:1 (NT) -- -, 19:24:54 11/27/13 Wed
  - Omg- they call it hazardous weather conditions - 1-3, good lord. I don't even consider 2 inches worth talking about. It wil all be gone, just slow down and pay attention. It IS Midwest USA!! (NT) -- Irishmama, 20:35:34 11/27/13 Wed
    - I agree Irishmama-it iis so crazy how they make a huge deal on the weather each time it snows. I have lived in Michigan all my life, and yes, we do have snow. I am sure we all appreciatr the OP filling us in on the weather, but if you go to weather.com, -- Rapids resident, 23:12:26 11/27/13 Wed
      - Go to the radar - it's snowing and will most of the day - (NT) -- I wish I was wrong, 03:52:16 11/28/13 Thu
        
        Last year our DD went up with a friend andwe drove in very early. Not snowing, but it was spittingfreezing rain. Around one of the bends, we slid across all three lanes of the hwy. If it hadn't been 6 a.m., we would have been in a massive accident. Be careful!!!! (NT) -- No name, 09:14:24 11/28/13 Thu
        
        Arrived from Pa. safe and sound. A little snow, nothing we couldnt handle. I agree that all the talk we get on the TV, radio, etc about the weather in this area makes me crazy too. It is a pet peeve of mine. -- Diane, 14:35:20 11/28/13 Thu
does anyone have a contact number so to register for the Rave party? -- No name, 18:15:36 11/27/13 Wed

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- From the FB page it looks like you will need to register at the event. The committee is in full Oireachtas operations mode at this point. You can purchase tickets at the Oireachtas Information desk as soon as you arrive... (NT) -- ...until the tickets run out. I hope you are able to get one:-), 21:45:05 11/27/13 Wed
Well we made it...coming from Cleveland it's clear sailing! S/O to Colleen from Kansas for transferring the room!! Thanks again . Safe travels and good luck to all dancers ! -- Trish, 17:54:05 11/27/13 Wed

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Let it Snow - Let it Snow - Let it Snow -- ., 17:36:37 11/27/13 Wed

Drive Slow & Safe

Fly with Patience

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- Just arrived from Chicago. Roads were all clear. Safe travels everyone! (NT) -- No name, 13:38:05 11/28/13 Thu
Oireachtas 2013 -- No name, 15:26:01 11/27/13 Wed

Do all TCs attend the Oireachtas with their dancers?

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- All of ours do. 2 or 3 go to NANs and 1 or 2 go to Worlds. (NT) -- No name, 15:49:33 11/27/13 Wed
- Nope (NT) -- No name, 20:15:37 11/27/13 Wed
- Why would a TC not attend a major? (NT) -- No name, 20:54:25 11/27/13 Wed
  - Because they are human. Illness, injury, family emergency, etc. (NT) -- I imagine most attend. Ours all do and we have a LOT of TCs!, 21:47:27 11/27/13 Wed
- Some schools don't even send TCs to the Worlds. (NT) -- To each their own, 13:07:48 11/28/13 Thu
does anybody know/remember how long it takes to walk from JW Marriott to Stages? Trying to plan for the early morning check in. -- Thanks, 13:26:14 11/27/13 Wed

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- We allowed at least 10-15 minutes last year. Sometimes there were crowds right inside the Amway when we were exiting the skywalk which took a little while to manuever through. (NT) -- No name, 14:35:15 11/27/13 Wed
Is there a Facebook Page for Oireachtas this year? I can only find the 2012 one. I would be most appreciative is someone would share a link. -- TIA, 13:11:50 11/27/13 Wed

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- URL inside. The name of the page is 2013 Mid-America Oireachtas -- hth, 13:32:40 11/27/13 Wed
  - Thank you so much. I was following the naming convention from last years page and nothing was coming up. (NT) -- No name, 14:01:21 11/27/13 Wed
Oireachtas Outfits -- Dancer, 11:50:53 11/27/13 Wed
Hi everyone, I am packing for O. and I'm having a hard time deciding what to pack for outfits. I am wondering what most dancers wear when they're not dancing. It would be great help, Thanks:)

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- I mostly wear nice jeans, nice tanks, and nice sweaters, along with either heels or flats. You'll see a little bit of everything, whatever makes you most comfortable. (NT) -- Fellow Dancer, 11:59:56 11/27/13 Wed
Tanning help, please. TC wants teen ceili dancers' legs and faces lightly tanned. Got the Jergen's lotion, on day 3, legs and forehead are looking good, but NO tan yet on cheeks and chin. She's not scrubbing face. Is there something I can do/apply to "catch up" tan on chin and cheeks? -- Thanks in advance!, 08:38:03 11/27/13 Wed

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- Try using a brush on bronzer. (NT) -- No name, 08:43:31 11/27/13 Wed
Safe travels everyone! There is lake effect snow if coming from the West around the lake and traveling today. Anyone have travel ideas or just dealing with the snow? -- No name, 06:33:43 11/27/13 Wed

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Total Newbie Question -- No name, 22:16:40 11/26/13 Tue
DD came home from class tonight in tears, saying TC told her she would be disqualified if she danced like she did the last time through her set tonight. She said she told her she only did 2 rocks in St. Patrick's Day & would be disqualified if she did that in the competition on Saturday -- she has to at least 3. Is that true?

Normally I would ask the TC directly, but I have no desire to bug her about a U8 Trad Set dancer at this point -- I know there are bigger fish to fry.

Just curious as to whether the TC is simply trying to motivate her to do better, or whether she could actually be disqualified for that.

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- My OC dancer who did St. Patricks Day a few years back, said that there is always 3 rocks. But doesn't think you'd be disqualified, maybe not place as high. It's rock rt, rock left, rock rt. (NT) -- No name, 22:32:54 11/26/13 Tue
- Technically that is the rule, but no judge will actually disqualify you for it - they do have some compassion! just lose a few points. (NT) -- saw it at NANs, 23:13:09 11/26/13 Tue
  - that said, do have her fix it! pp was correct, lean right, left right. (NT) -- hth, 23:14:13 11/26/13 Tue
    - She has always done 3 before -- she is little and I think was just tired and stressed and got sloppy in her last run through. I have confidence that she will do it fine on Saturday -- just curious as to whether she would really be DQ'd if she did it wrong. Thank you all for the quick kind responses!! (NT) -- No name, 23:20:24 11/26/13 Tue
      - I think everyone needs to take a deep breath and realize that "one rock" is not going to disqualify you and that the TC was probably just reminding an oversensitve tired 7 year old that they need to do it right. Remember it is U8 Trad Set. (NT) -- Deep breath., 13:24:55 11/27/13 Wed
- Yes she wouldn't be disqualified, would just lose several points. Although there's a chance the judge might not even see it, you never know. But she has several days left, make sure she keeps working on it to increase her chances of a great score! (NT) -- good luck, 23:55:03 11/26/13 Tue
- Aw. It sounds as though there were at least 2 people tired and stressed in your scenario. Thank you for being so realistic about the TC's current state of mind. Now you know what your parental job is: keep your dd on an even keel as much as possible, run thru SPD with her to build her confidence and (NT) -- drive carefully to GR (Good luck to your family!), 07:53:10 11/27/13 Wed
- If your DD doesn't do 3 rocks she will probably be off time, I don't think they will DQ your DD though. (NT) -- No name, 11:44:07 11/27/13 Wed
  - she's probably doing a hop where the third rock should be (NT) -- see it all the time, no big deal, 21:49:11 11/27/13 Wed
Oireachtas 2013 -- -, 15:39:47 11/26/13 Tue

QUICK FEIS

http://www.quickfeis.com/Oireachtas.aspx

Has all we need to know and answers lots of questions listed below

Thanks so much

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- Maybe not all we need to know, but certainly helpful information. Glad to see Stage D has been moved from last year! (NT) -- No name, 15:55:38 11/26/13 Tue
- Thank you for this helpful link (NT) -- No name, 21:06:14 11/26/13 Tue
- Thank you so much for this link! So helpful!!!! (NT) -- No name, 11:20:59 11/27/13 Wed
YES - Make sure you ask -- -, 15:29:26 11/26/13 Tue

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- The original subject of this post was patches at the O (NT) -- Sorry, the site rebuild had some issues, 09:34:26 11/28/13 Thu
Does anyone have or will we receive a map of where the Stages are? -- No name, 14:30:20 11/26/13 Tue

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- Inside is a link to a previous answer to this question. -- hth, 14:41:55 11/26/13 Tue
STILL looking for a room at the Amway or Marriot for Friday and Saturday nights... -- No name, 13:55:30 11/26/13 Tue
My daughter was injured, so we didn't think we were going to the O, and now I have a room like 10 miles away. If we can get a room at the venue, we'd be super appreciative. If you have one that you are going to cancel, please consider transferring it to us. Thanks so much! Good luck everyone!

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As people start making their way to Grand Rapids this week -- sad for a dancer in our school, 12:14:59 11/26/13 Tue
I'd like to give a shout out to all those dancers who had planned to be there but are staying home due to injuries, family situations, etc. Don't give up on your dreams even though you may be discouraged right now. Keep working hard and look ahead to next year! Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

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- Prayers to her and her family - (would be a great topic of overcoming adversity in ID..know of many who have) (NT) -- Keep Thinking Irish Dance, 13:23:20 11/26/13 Tue
- Same with my dancer but she plans to be there next year. Surgery last week so moving forward one step at a time. (NT) -- No name, 13:45:06 11/26/13 Tue
- Thank you for the reminder there are excellent dancers and dancers of character who won't be at this O for whatever reasons. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and know you are missed (NT) -- No name, 14:35:32 11/26/13 Tue
Stunning 6 month old Siopa Rince Dress for sale. Worn 5 times. Copper sequins and black velvet. Suit 8-10 year old -- link inside, 11:22:52 11/26/13 Tue
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Mac App Store link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/set-dances/id744857067

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- Doug is a great fiddle player (NT) -- Love his music, 21:19:28 11/26/13 Tue
just cancelled a fri and sat at JW Marriott. call in to snag the room -- No name, 10:15:13 11/26/13 Tue

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- Really really despise people who book extra rooms, sit on them, only to cancel them 2 days ahead of the O. Happens every year and typically the same people over an over. (NT) -- Just frustrating, 11:15:18 11/26/13 Tue
  - You do not know this person's circumstances. Could be an injured or ill dancer, death in the family, something else rather than just an "extra" room. However, for the room to remain in the block the OP should have tried to transfer rather than cancel. (NT) -- -, 11:20:23 11/26/13 Tue
  - Not the OP, but my dd had an injury just within the last few days and cannot dance at the O now. Our travel plans did not change because we have other dancers in the family, but if she had been the only one we would've been cancelling our room too. Give the OP the benefit of the doubt. (NT) -- No name, 11:22:56 11/26/13 Tue
    - Yes, injuries happen ... but so does room hoarding. There are parents that will book extra rooms because grandma might go, or for whatever reason - only to cancel at the last minute. It happens every year. Ask anyone that has organized an event like this - it becomes frustrating for the organizers, and the other attendees. It is a selfish act. (NT) -- Nothing more., 11:41:22 11/26/13 Tue
      - No one said room hoarding doesn't happen. However, the prior poster should not assume that is the OP's situation. (NT) -- -, 11:45:23 11/26/13 Tue
      - A non-refundable minimum 1 night would solve this problem, I would think. (NT) -- -, 10:32:05 11/27/13 Wed
- why didn't you post it on here before you cancelled and it could have been transferred?? (NT) -- none, 12:03:45 11/26/13 Tue
- I agree. It would have been nice to post it so someone could have gotten the better rate. Next time maybe?? (NT) -- No name, 13:47:52 11/26/13 Tue
- I am OP, my apologies, one room was booked for one family and situation just changed for this weekend. It very stressful for us right now with this change. Very sorry. I'm sure someone from our event got the room, but if should happen in the future....god forbid! We will arrange transfer. (NT) -- New to this, not a hoarder, 14:50:44 11/26/13 Tue
  - Sorry you've hit a rough patch. Ignore the armchair critics (NT) -- No name, 15:02:13 11/26/13 Tue
- Are we sure the rooms don't go back into the block? Last year, I was able to get a room in the block in the main hotel by calling every day or so and asking if there was a room. One day I called and there was a room available and I got it at the block rate. (NT) -- -, 10:29:41 11/27/13 Wed
  - And when did you do that ... my guess it wasn't 48 hours before the event. Right? (NT) -- Big difference., 13:26:30 11/27/13 Wed
FeisPix photos, removal from website -- FeisPix, 08:25:09 11/26/13 Tue
FeisPix will soon be removing all 2011 events from its website. This will include All Ireland 2011, All Scotland 2011 and World Championships 2011. You will still be able to order photos from these past events, but only if you have the photo reference number. This removal process is necessary in order to make space for World Championships 2014 in London. We currently display in excess of 300,000 images. We will need to considerably reduce this number in order to meet the demands that Worlds 2014 will place on it and it is prudent to plan ahead. The removal process will begin this weekend 30 November 2013. Our thanks for your support in the past and we look forward to offering you a high quality service in the future.

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I have an Amway hotel room on Thursday night that I will not be using. Let me know if anyone needs the room just for that night. Email inside. -- No name, 17:06:35 11/25/13 Mon
Please contact me at irishdancer0407@gmail.com if interested. Thanks!

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practicing -- getting close, 16:10:55 11/25/13 Mon
I am in the mid-atlantic region and it's getting close to our Oireachtas. There are three days left for me to practice. I'm wondering if I should practice all three days, then rest Thursday for my Friday dance, or should I take another rest day (either today or Wednesday) before I leave?

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- What's your travel schedule? I'd take the day off (or only a light workout) the day before travel. Do a thorough stretching routine upon arrival and a light workout the day before. You aren't going to eliminate any bad habits. You just want to remain loose and retain muscle memory (NT) -- Good luck, 18:32:43 11/25/13 Mon
- You know your body. I'd stretch lightly Thursday just so you don't get stiff, but I agree with not practicing Thursday. If you are a SL, like me, you might need Wednesday to let your body rest and recuperate. If you're feeling okay, do a light practice Wednesday. (NT) -- Good luck! :), 15:46:51 11/26/13 Tue
From other regions that have already held Oireachtas there have been reports of attendees leaving a large amount of trash behind. Let's be different this weekend and pick up after ourselves and encourage others to do the same. -- TIA, 15:42:46 11/25/13 Mon

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- Stay classy, Mid-America. (NT) -- No name, 10:28:57 11/26/13 Tue
Its Oireachtas Week - let's share to help eachother and those new to Grand Rapids this year -- No name, 13:37:22 11/25/13 Mon
Aside from the restaurants in the hotels; Did you find any great dining places last year that you would recommend to other O attendees?

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- We live east of GR and had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Win Schuler's Restaurant in Marshall, MI on the way to the O (NT) -- http://www.schulersrestaurant.com/, 14:19:11 11/25/13 Mon
- Inside is a URL for the Grand Rapids Visitor's Guide list of downtown restaurants. -- hth, 15:31:19 11/25/13 Mon
  - I was hoping just to hear others personal experiences with restaurants they may have enjoyed. Just thought it would be a fun and nice thread. (NT) -- Oh well., 18:15:32 11/25/13 Mon
    - The above post doesn't stop anyone from posting their experience but may be helpful to attendees. (NT) -- hth, 23:23:53 11/25/13 Mon
- Z's ! (don't ask how my 9 yr old remembers the name) - within walking distance, sports bar type place - good food and good atmosphere (NT) -- we'll likely be back!, 07:11:58 11/26/13 Tue
This is the last week to order from Feis 'n Stuff and receive free U.S. shipping! Check out the great Christmas present ideas and stocking stuffers at www.feisnstuff.com. -- Sonia, 12:19:37 11/25/13 Mon

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Dress resale room at the O - I can't seem to find any info on the website -- No name, 20:50:11 11/24/13 Sun
What are the days/hours and the fee for hanging a dress?

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- I believe it is open at 8am every day. Not sure on the closing times (NT) -- No name, 10:01:09 11/25/13 Mon
- Info from the official facebook page inside this message. -- hth, 15:16:57 11/25/13 Mon
  - Thank you! I didn't realize there was a FB page. However, I just searched for that and can't find it either. Would you share the link when you get a moment? (NT) -- No name, 22:52:46 11/25/13 Mon
    - Just search "2013 Mid-America Oireachtas" in FB and it should come up for you. (NT) -- No name, 23:01:13 11/25/13 Mon
Like turqoise here's a good price http://www.ebay.com/itm/Irish-Dance-Solo-Dress-/221322321331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3387d69db3 -- No name, 17:20:33 11/24/13 Sun

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Has anyone ever spray painted black practice gym shoes? If so what did you use? -- No name, 14:17:44 11/24/13 Sun

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- I haven't, but my daughter has used fabric paint from Joanne's to paint other canvas-type shoes with great success. She's done both spray and brush on fabric paints. (NT) -- hth, 14:44:40 11/24/13 Sun
- Black shoe polish in tin or black fabric paint works well (NT) -- No name, 20:54:17 11/24/13 Sun
- I once spray painted leathers perry topsiders from brown to black to comply with a school dress code . It lasted very well. (NT) -- Surprisingly, 08:30:02 11/25/13 Mon
Are the practice rooms in the amway grand hotel? -- I can't remember from last year. Thank you!, 14:08:50 11/24/13 Sun

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- Or are they in Devon's place? Can anyone pls answer this? Thanks. (NT) -- No name, 14:45:40 11/24/13 Sun
- Our practice room was in the amway (NT) -- No name, 14:56:23 11/24/13 Sun
- Is Pullman room in the away grand hotel? (NT) -- No name, 15:38:24 11/24/13 Sun
- Last year most practice rooms were in the Amway. It was a very inconvenient location--a LONG indoor walk to the competition location. (NT) -- No name, 16:41:54 11/24/13 Sun
- Practice Rooms inside: -- HTH, 20:09:37 11/24/13 Sun
- Thanks so much for sharing this info. (NT) -- No name, 08:15:03 11/25/13 Mon
- Wow some of those rooms are really tiny and ours is one of them. (NT) -- No name, 10:55:50 11/25/13 Mon
  - Ours too. Definitely some of the assignments make no sense, but the answer is probably to be one of the hosts so you can assign reasonable rooms to your friends. (NT) -- No name, 11:51:17 11/25/13 Mon
    - They do it based on the size of the entry and if there are teams entered. Last year we had a tiny room but no teams. This year we have team and much larger room. (NT) -- Based on entry, 12:55:17 11/25/13 Mon
      - We had teams last year, no teams this year and assigned to same tiny room with another team school both years, plus a no-team school. So that theory makes no sense. (NT) -- No name, 12:42:18 11/26/13 Tue
        
        Also, to be clear, we are used to working our places to practice at feis, Nan's, o, etc so I'm not upset, just factual. Looking forward to a fantastic o. (NT) -- No name, 12:51:51 11/26/13 Tue
- Yes, the rooms are assigned by team entry. Be thankful you have a practice room - most regions don't offer private space! (NT) -- Smaller room compared to most but still grateful!, 13:27:34 11/25/13 Mon
  - And from the looks of that list some schools are not afforded a room at all. Everybody makes do and I'm sure we'll all be dodging the teams that practice in the hall instead of their assigned rooms. Its to O, you just can't sweat the small stuff. (NT) -- No pun intended., 13:33:45 11/25/13 Mon
    - Some schools have their own hotel reserved, with practice space. (NT) -- No name, 21:55:13 11/25/13 Mon
    - i'd love to know how we are supposed to have 6 ceili teams practice in a room that is literally the size of my bedroom. oh, and that we are sharing with another team. (NT) -- *expect* to dodge teams practicing in the hallways, and don't grumble about it., 11:23:51 11/26/13 Tue
      - No, don't dance in the hall. Go to Exhibit Hall B for a large area. It's meant for that. Do all your 6 ceili teams practice in the same room at the same time at your studio? (NT) -- No name, 11:43:53 11/26/13 Tue
        
        That just reminded me: did I hear something last year that the organizers were going to add a big open practice area near the stages this year? (NT) -- No name, 13:29:42 11/26/13 Tue
        
        It was Exhibit Hall B last year, too. Don't think it was utilized much. (NT) -- No name, 14:01:36 11/26/13 Tue
      - Well that was my point. Its just not something worth complaining about, either that there are people practicing in the halls or that the practice rooms are too small for practice. It is what it is. Why make a stressful situation out of something that really isn't worth stressing about. (NT) -- JMHO, 12:16:46 11/26/13 Tue
- Trinity doesn't even have a room! (NT) -- No name, 13:48:25 11/25/13 Mon
  - That is because Trinity has their own hotel with their own practice space! (NT) -- --, 13:52:42 11/25/13 Mon
- How do you know if your school has a practice room? I can't find a list anywhere. There is usually a list but I'm not seeing one this year. (NT) -- Confused!, 16:59:43 11/25/13 Mon
  - Its in the posting above stating: "Practice Rooms Inside" (NT) -- No name, 18:16:39 11/25/13 Mon
STUPID RULE! -- No name, 09:52:39 11/23/13 Sat
Let the dancers vote on the full results posting.
Why are you making this choice for a select few that don't want the full results posted. As said, every sport posts full results. This is such a helicopter mom ruling. lol

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- Let it go. This horse is dead and beaten. (NT) -- ., 10:25:35 11/23/13 Sat
- Lets be hopefull and Thankfull that they do it like the regions the last few weekends (NT) -- -, 11:26:01 11/23/13 Sat
- Helicopter moms or blushing TCs? As a parent, I was never asked to vote on the rule, but I'm certain our TC had an opportunity to vote (NT) -- No name, 13:22:32 11/23/13 Sat
  - Bully Statement! (NT) -- -, 14:21:54 11/23/13 Sat
  - I agree. Dance schools have become very competitive, with the success & reputations of their dancers potentially impacting enrollment. (NT) -- I think it's as much blushing TCs as anything. Not a jab, but an observation., 14:54:50 11/23/13 Sat
    - Keep talking (NT) -- -, 16:09:07 11/23/13 Sat
    - Sounds spot on to me! Point well made! (NT) -- No name, 19:11:59 11/23/13 Sat
      - LIKE .... a lot. I would agree 100%. (NT) -- Just saying, you are absolutely correct, 22:49:03 11/23/13 Sat
- Can someone explain what this post is referring to? full vs. recalled results? -- confused mom, 02:00:05 11/24/13 Sun
  - The Oireachtas has always posted full results even of those that didn't recall, like with any sport - no big deal, yet the tc's voted to only allow online posting of recalled placements - dumb, bc everyone knows that if the last half got to do set round then their placings would differ. (NT) -- No name, 06:35:13 11/24/13 Sun
  - The O has NOT posted full results in most years, but some schools chose to post them. Here's the thing (more) -- ., 09:14:17 11/24/13 Sun
    - Oh please, this is a sport - time to get over it and just compete. (NT) -- Sick of the coddling, 12:55:17 11/24/13 Sun
      - Sigh. So, given the choice, you choose to hurt someone. You might want to think about that. It's sad, really. (NT) -- ., 18:21:41 11/24/13 Sun
        
        How is that hurting someone? It's a competition! Do you tell the same thing to those running track or swimming? I don't get all this coddling attitude. (NT) -- No name, 20:59:33 11/24/13 Sun
        
        If you don't understand, no amount of explaining to you will help. We view things differently and I don't view it as coddling at all. Sparing a child's feelings? Yeah. Those at the competition have access. No need for more. But I don't get your attitude any more than you don't get mine. (NT) -- ., 21:47:09 11/24/13 Sun
        
        What is the goal? To delude a child that there's a first place but no last place? That there is no honor in competing to one's personal best although the outcome may not be as desired? That some children are too fragile to accept defeat and learn from it? While you believe you are taking the moral high road on this topic, that's not how many of us view it (NT) -- Children are much tougher and insightful that you credit them for & most resent deviousness, 18:45:11 11/25/13 Mon
        
        There is nothing "devious" in not publishing non-recall results on the internet. (NT) -- No name, 23:22:21 11/25/13 Mon
        Read my post. It says that the two sides shall not meet on this. It also says clearly that the results ARE AVAILABLE. What don't you get about that? Nobody is deluding anyone. I'm just being nice. It's really simple. You should try it. (NT) -- ., 23:30:20 11/25/13 Mon
        
        You are being duplicious when you hide behind the word "available." In this case, there's a significant difference between "public" results and "available" results. This is a public competition and the results should be public knowledge. No slight of hand with semantics will change that reality. (NT) -- No name, 09:23:52 11/26/13 Tue
        
        Not at all. What should or shouldn't happen is a matter of opinion. I could also argue that it isn't a public competition at all. We clearly think very very differently. (NT) -- ., 10:28:03 11/26/13 Tue
        
        To what end, I wonder? (NT) -- No name, 15:01:00 11/26/13 Tue
        
        You've got the order of decision-making wrong. Dancers chose to participate in a public competition with the attendant opportunty for glory or disappointment. Why do you believe Irish dancers are so much more emotionally fragile than swimmers, gymnasts, tennis players or golfers? Do you think girls and young women aren't tough enough to face competition reality. Have more faith in these dancers--they can take it (NT) -- It's really the TCs, not the dancers, we're dealing with here, 09:33:07 11/26/13 Tue
        
        You reveal so much in this post. Glory or disappointment? Is that is? I think most fall somewhere in the middle in most competitions. I don't think dancers are emotionally fragile at all. Why assume that? People have said they have been hurt by this posting, so I take that at face value. And FYI, boys and young men dance too. (NT) -- ., 10:53:34 11/26/13 Tue
        
        I can guarantee at least 50% of the dancers attending the O will be disappointed. Some will be surprised. Some won't. That's irrelevant. You've admitted yourself, "I don't think dancers are emotionally fragile at all," so there's no reason to keep results a secret (NT) -- You argue against your own case., 15:06:05 11/26/13 Tue
        
        OMG. This is my 20th O and the results have never, ever ever been secret. Just not published for some of the not so nice people who thrive on other's failure. (NT) -- ., 02:05:32 11/27/13 Wed
        
        Despite your insistence that only "not so nice people who thrive on other's failure" are interested in full results, check out this thread from the main board: http://www.voy.com/60473/263214.html#post .There are any number of lessons to be learned from full results (NT) -- I can assure you, most of us are very nice people despite your prejudiced opinion of us, 11:17:25 11/27/13 Wed
        Wow! In your 20 years, you seem only to have met the exceptions to the rule for ID people. I won't deny I've met a few who revel in schadenfreude, however the vast majority of people I know are kind and supportive. Why make a rule just because there's a small minority of immature people? (NT) -- I recommend enlarging your circle of ID acquaintences. There are many wonderful folks here, 11:24:41 11/27/13 Wed
- Good point. I too, fall in the middle. I wish they would allow you to pay for results and then have them emailed to you. -- more inside, 09:45:55 11/24/13 Sun
- According to Quick Feis, you will be able to purchase results online beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6. (NT) -- $7.50 vs $5 at the venue but at least they are available., 16:15:48 11/24/13 Sun
  - Tuesday, December 3rd. (NT) -- No name, 16:26:45 11/24/13 Sun
  - That is great news -- will make things much easier for people! Thank you!! (NT) -- No name, 18:47:29 11/24/13 Sun
Where are the results from last years Oireachtas? The links seem to be bad on the MidAmerica website -- mom, 09:23:44 11/23/13 Sat

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- They are on quick feis. (NT) -- No name, 12:00:43 11/23/13 Sat
  - No they are not! I want the 2012 Oireachtas results and Quick feis does NOT list any oireachtas results. they will be listing 2013 - but I was looking for 2012 (NT) -- thanks, 12:04:00 11/23/13 Sat
    - They WERE. They appeared to have changed their site and taken them off. (NT) -- No name, 20:59:44 11/24/13 Sun
- Yup....the link is not working. (NT) -- No name, 13:30:35 11/23/13 Sat
- They were posted with a link on the region web page but they recently removed them ... (and they were only the results with names of those who recalled) (NT) -- Irish Dance - ever changing, 14:20:08 11/23/13 Sat
- Could some kind person put last years results back up (NT) -- please, 17:05:13 11/24/13 Sun
  - They are back up at QuickFeis. (NT) -- No name, 20:57:29 11/24/13 Sun
Why did Marina Flatley-Griffin compete at the WRO? Did she move to that region? -- still competing for MHG, 00:42:26 11/23/13 Sat

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- Congratulations Marina - winner (NT) -- Under 14.....lovely dancer, 00:54:17 11/23/13 Sat
- Her family moved to California (NT) -- She still dances for MHG, 00:56:06 11/23/13 Sat
  - She still takes lessons with MHG ... (NT) -- Congrats Marina !!, 01:11:59 11/23/13 Sat
    - Does somone travel to Calif to teach or by chance is Brian located there. Noticed MHG name on other age groups. MF family has had property in Calif for many years so just a choice. (NT) -- Congrats Marina, 01:24:37 11/23/13 Sat
      - So did she actually move there? Or are they just using that property address as her "home"? Wish MHG would come to the east coast!! (NT) -- :-), 09:21:50 11/23/13 Sat
        
        What would the point of that be? She is a podium dancer in the MW region. No need to try to get an edge elsewhere.. Congrats to her. (NT) -- ., 10:31:11 11/23/13 Sat
        Yes. She actually lives in CA. She goes to school in CA. The MHG teachers still teach her when she travels in for class, or when they travel to CA for her class. (NT) -- Now you know the whole story., 13:11:01 11/23/13 Sat
- The Big Jig - TLC TV (NT) -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiyGb_EY4PU, 05:30:51 11/23/13 Sat
- PARADE of CHAMPS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6zwiTxlrAo (NT) -- -, 03:38:43 11/24/13 Sun
- PHOTOS - http://shamrockphoto.photoreflect.com/store/ThumbPage.aspx?e=9139929&g=1OQ9001E08 (NT) -- Congrats, 01:40:52 11/27/13 Wed
REGION OIREACHTAS FACEBOOK -- Great idea, 21:16:45 11/22/13 Fri
Last week ECR posted lists/recalls/results on a O facebook
this weekend both WR & NER are using the same format of a O
based facebooks....

Is our region planning on using the same format to post lists - recalls - results next week ????

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- I think Quickfeis is doing this. Their website is setting up to show this I think. (NT) -- No name, 19:41:07 11/25/13 Mon
congrats to the University of Dayton Irish dance club for getting first place at tthe Villanova competition!! Go Midwest! -- No name, 00:52:05 11/19/13 Tue

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- WOOT UD! So proud of ya! (NT) -- Dayton Mom, 06:42:20 11/19/13 Tue
  - Ditto! So awesome! (NT) -- Dayton dancer, 16:21:40 11/19/13 Tue
  - Awesome original choreography! -- No name, 20:15:51 11/24/13 Sun
- awesome news! DD is thinking of going to Dayton next year and would like to continue dancing. what schools are nearby? (NT) -- curious mom, 10:55:52 11/19/13 Tue
  - Richens/Timm is the oldest, although they're bigger in Columbus and Indiana. There's also Dwyer and Celtic Academy, which seem to be well respected. Don't know much about Nugent. (NT) -- additional input certainly welcome:-), 12:25:05 11/19/13 Tue
    - I've been with Celtic Academy for a LONG time--love it, and we love our college/older dancers. I've also had many great friends (and there are great dancers) at each of the other schools mentioned, so it would be hard to lose! (more inside) -- UD alum, very senior lady!, 16:18:22 11/19/13 Tue
    - A second vote for Celtic Academy! I'm a current UD student and I danced with CA for my first 2 years here before retiring. I love everything about CA, from the teachers to the dancers to the parents. It's a small, very involved school with plenty of dancers of all levels. (NT) -- m, 18:12:32 11/19/13 Tue
      - thank you so much for your thoughtful replies! it's refreshing to get some nice, helpful information on here! Congrats again to the UD team!! (NT) -- curious mom, 11:00:21 11/20/13 Wed
  - Happy Dwyer Family -- No name, 20:24:06 11/24/13 Sun
- Congratulations, well done!!! (NT) -- Cleveland mom, 22:44:33 11/19/13 Tue
- Yes!!! A Big Congrats on that win, all your midnight practices paid off!! So Proud and Go Flyers!! (NT) -- UDID mom, 22:08:47 11/20/13 Wed
Anyone know of a dressmaker in the Clevelend area by the name of Jean? -- dancer in DD comp had 1 of her dresses, 23:09:58 11/14/13 Thu
lovely dress - would like to contact the dressmaker - thanks in advance :)

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- I know her... -- No name, 09:53:04 11/15/13 Fri
  - I contacted this DM when I read the post. Please communicate with her before forwarding her information to anyone else (NT) -- Courtesy, 16:30:54 11/15/13 Fri
    - Wow, funny how I get a slap on the wrist for NOT putting someone's private info on there, yet the person herself goes out and puts it out there for everyone to see -- No name, 15:28:08 11/16/13 Sat
      - It's her choice not yours ...... shows what a kind helpful person she has always been (NT) -- -, 20:15:17 11/18/13 Mon
      - Would you want just anyone posting your contact information without your permission? I think you received a polite reminder (NT) -- I would have been more blunt. It is sad to see you didn't acknowledge your misstep., 11:41:19 11/19/13 Tue
        
        Let's review the facts here -- No name, 13:40:26 11/25/13 Mon
        
        There are none so blind (NT) -- as they who will not see, 09:40:03 11/26/13 Tue
- She made my daughter's dress. Absolutely love it! (NT) -- No name, 22:24:01 11/15/13 Fri
- Dressmaker -- Jean, 08:12:16 11/16/13 Sat
- She made DDs 1st solo. She is wonderful and does great work. (NT) -- No name, 14:47:33 11/16/13 Sat
- Lovely dresses and lovely woman! (NT) -- No name, 15:52:17 11/16/13 Sat

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