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• I'm checking on fall feises and the Halloween Feis doesn't show on the website when looking at the midwest region schedule. -- Planning ahead, 18:27:09 07/25/08 Fri
  http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/
  
  Any idea why this feis doesn't show up?
  

  
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• British Nationals -- Congrats, 14:25:40 07/25/08 Fri
  
  Conoel O'Kane of Mulhern
  Placed 2nd in U8
  
  Highest US placer so far and only MW placer so far
  
  CONGRATULATIONS
  

  
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  • Yeah! I've been really impressed with Mulhern - too bad they aren't closer. Are the results posted online somewhere? (NT) -- No name, 16:28:59 07/25/08 Fri

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• Pat Roche is at a new locale -- in 2008, 14:07:42 07/25/08 Fri
  Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, looks like it's just east of the Hyatt where the O has been the past two years. Liked the Schaumburg locale for Pat Roche in the past - hope this venue is just as nice.
  

  
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  • One year it was in the convention Center - It's huge (NT) -- the good ole' days, 14:30:44 07/25/08 Fri

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• Great Lakes Feis - August 17th -- No name, 12:18:20 07/25/08 Fri
  Can anyone tell me about the Great Lakes Feis in Lansing, MI? We are thinking of attending, but have never gone before. Are the Prizewinner groups large or small? Do they dance 3 at a time? Are the stages large? Is it run well?
  Thank you in advance.
  

  
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  • I can give you the counts in U10 PW. Let us know what age group you are interested in and perhaps someone can offer the current counts for you. (NT) -- No name, 13:00:15 07/25/08 Fri
    • Not OP, but wondering, also. Do you have counts for U13 Prizewinner? Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 13:16:24 07/25/08 Fri
    • U13 PW (NT) -- No name, 13:37:47 07/25/08 Fri
  • The stages are usually pretty larger. The groups are usually pretty big also, but it depends on the age. The venue is very nice. They do dance three at a time in younger groups, like U13 or U14 down, check the syllabus for exact age, it's always listed. Over all, it's a nice feis. (NT) -- Hope that helps, 13:16:52 07/25/08 Fri
    • Thanks! We do try to avoid feises that dance 3 at a time. We will have to think about it -- OP, 13:39:03 07/25/08 Fri
      • Last year my daughter was in U12 and she danced 2 at a time. Check their website for an email address so you can double check! (NT) -- No name, 14:04:28 07/25/08 Fri
  • Feis was fine but we waited over 3 hours for PC results...kinda a bad way to end the day esp when you have a 6 hour drive ahead of you (NT) -- d, 14:08:11 07/25/08 Fri
    • was that last year? happened to us in 2006, except it was over 4 hrs & they were tearing down stages (NT) -- No name, 14:10:28 07/25/08 Fri
    • We had over a 3-hour wait for dd's PC results this year at Detroit as well. Puts a huge damper on otherwise fine feises. Is the problem a lack of tabulator volunteers? (NT) -- curious., 14:24:25 07/25/08 Fri
  • can't get an answer -- No name, 15:02:47 07/25/08 Fri
  • We were just in Milwaukee, and whether or not they danced 2 or 3 at a time appeared to be a the judges discretion. (NT) -- Some were 2; some were 3 for OPW U12., 18:21:04 07/25/08 Fri

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• Milwaukee Feis -- August 9th, 10:58:32 07/25/08 Fri
  Preliminary Championship and Open Championship competitions will run youngest to oldest and will begin with soft shoe.
  
  Figures will be first on every stage, immediately followed by First Feis and Beginner 1 competitions. On most stages, Beginner 2 - Prizewinner will follow First Feis and Beginner 1.
  
  For First Feis - Prizewinner, competitions will run in the following order: Light Jigs, Reels, Slip Jigs, Hornpipes, Treble Jigs, Traditional Sets and Treble Reels.
  
  The Stage Schedule will be ready by Monday, July 28th
  

  
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  • Thanks for the info!!! Great to get this so far in advance! (NT) -- Look forward to the feis!, 11:17:02 07/25/08 Fri
  • Competitor List, Adjudicators, Musicians &Vendors are posted on the Milwaukee Feis website www.milwaukeefeis.com. See the location page of the site for info on stuff in the area and the feis map. Most importantly, TODAY is the last day to pay - if you've entered but have not yet paid DO SO TODAY! (NT) -- Maura Heck, TCRG, 14:21:04 07/25/08 Fri
  • Perfect! I love this schedule. Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 17:07:55 07/25/08 Fri

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• Will the size of stage 5 be the the same as the prelim stage at the Columbus Feis since some prelim comps have been put on 5? What is the size of stage 5? -- No name, 18:36:04 07/24/08 Thu
  
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  • Is there any way these Prelim dancers on stage 5 can be at the beginning of the day? (NT) -- Wishful thinking, 19:19:11 07/24/08 Thu
  • Does anyone know or remember if they break the stages for lunch. Trying to plan driving time. (NT) -- pc mom, 21:31:27 07/24/08 Thu
  • I would imagine they considered the size of the stage when moving comps and that it will be legal measurements...not to worry....and they do break for lunch... (NT) -- give an adj 30 minutes and they'll take an hour...., 06:23:50 07/25/08 Fri
    • LOL--after monitoring many stages, I can vouch for that one !! (NT) -- mw mom, 07:03:28 07/25/08 Fri
  • In the past they've built this stage to champ specification, so that they can move comps there at the end of the day - this year they just incorporated it into the schedule so you know ahead of time. (NT) -- **, 08:25:18 07/25/08 Fri

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• NEW ID MAGAZINE -- posted on dance.net, 17:19:23 07/24/08 Thu
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  • Is there more to your website than just a picture? -- No name, 20:14:43 07/24/08 Thu
  • Will a sample be available to view at any upcoming feis' in the Midwest region. Interested in seeing one before subscribing. (NT) -- mwmom, 22:59:19 07/24/08 Thu
    • Wait till the first issue comes out , see it at a feis or online, and then decide! (NT) -- kind of exciting!, 00:09:04 07/25/08 Fri
      • I plan to renew IDM, as well as try this one. Both may be expensive compared to some Mags, but the over-all price for a year of Mags you LOVE, priceless! (NT) -- will be a fan of both I hope, 00:10:33 07/25/08 Fri

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• New to O - based on message below- how does a dancer qualify for the MW O if not in a "at TC's discretion" age group? -- No name, 14:57:06 07/24/08 Thu
  
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  • Click on the above archives #2 and it's posted there. (NT) -- good luck, 16:11:59 07/24/08 Thu
  • lots of $ or Traditional Set don't have to qualify -- No name, 15:21:05 07/25/08 Fri

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• Columbus Feis stage schedule posted at http://www.columbusfeis.com/dancsked.htm -- Dancer, 13:29:03 07/24/08 Thu
  
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• Has there ever been thought of splitting the MW region? -- wondering, 13:07:24 07/24/08 Thu
  Our region seems so much larger than others in the number of dancers it has. I believe that we are the only region with qualifications to dance at the Os, not that I think those are bad, but it seems we are the only place that needs them. Has there ever been talk of splitting our region?
  

  
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  • It's actually the same or a little smaller than the MAtR....Has been discussed on the boards to make Chicago it's own region. (NT) -- -, 13:22:05 07/24/08 Thu
  • For what reason do you think this is a good idea? To make it easier for dancers to place higher at the O and qualify for the Worlds? Please lets not start this again, if this indeed is your reasoning. There are already WAY TOO MANY solo dancers qualifying for the Worlds. (NT) -- no other sport with so many, 16:28:36 07/24/08 Thu
    • Says who, you?? And what makes you the authority on the correct number of dancers who should be able to qualify for Worlds? (NT) -- The more the merrier, 17:18:50 07/24/08 Thu
    • If it were all so fair wouldn't it be OK that dancers qualify at anyone's O? Just eliminate the "regional" title at the various O's, and have a cap. Have Q's the same for O's. but why give ANYONE an advantage or disadvantage if ALL regions are created (NT) -- EQUAL, 18:51:36 07/24/08 Thu
  • There has been talk of reconfiguring all 7 NA regions into a larger number of regions. (NT) -- -, 17:24:25 07/24/08 Thu
    • wish it would happen soon! (NT) -- !!, 20:28:38 07/24/08 Thu
    • Wouldn't that just further limit our feis choices for "O" qualifiers? (NT) -- No name, 21:37:04 07/24/08 Thu
  • Each region has it's own pool of unique talent. Regional O's allow them to find their region's best. Then those (NT) -- region 'bests' can all take a shot at Worlds,.you go girls!, 22:51:03 07/24/08 Thu
    • it isn't fair to limit one's chances to qualify at O's because of the region one resides. One assumes that all teaching is created equal just because of region. Not the case at all. (NT) -- ., 07:11:35 07/25/08 Fri
      • And how would including placings in other regions' feiseanna solve that? (NT) -- No name, 08:48:39 07/25/08 Fri
        • Standard Q for O's. Compete at any regions O's to compete for Nat's, Worlds Q's, the inequities would be solved. O's could have a predetermined cap. The more popular regions would close more quickly. Not entirely fair, but more like a lottery and less like penalizing someone for where they live. (NT) -- ., 09:40:10 07/25/08 Fri
          • no thanks, here in the SR we don't have the access to dance teachers and your resources. How would it be fair if your dancers came to the SRO? There's a reason our numbers of places at majors is lower. It's not because of a lack of talent, more a lack of resources. (NT) -- yall stay up there, 11:42:46 07/25/08 Fri
            • you're assuming tha ALL MW dancers have access to the same high standards the MW is known for. You are sorely (NT) -- mistaken, 12:40:43 07/25/08 Fri
              • continued, why should those dancers who endure mediocrity be forced to compete in their own region? Why not go where the playing field is more level? Most MW'ers would not come down, those who did, probably need to compensate for their lack of (NT) -- instruction/resources, 12:44:03 07/25/08 Fri
            • we're in the sr and only compete in my feis (NT) -- swimming with the big fish, 13:03:10 07/25/08 Fri
              • i mean midwest feis (NT) -- sorry, 13:03:34 07/25/08 Fri
                • Ha, MW is different fro MY! We're also in SR, and close enough to border that typically we feis in MW or Mid-Atlantic/Eastern. Have never feised south (not against it just far to travel and never even toured in the south). just glad this rule doesn't apply to us! (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 16:55:21 07/25/08 Fri
  • This posts has become very strange and very far away from op. Choosing where you want to compete to qualiy? Jumping from school to school? The rules were made so this silly stuff wouldn't happen. A dancer can reach top goals any where by working hard towards goals - not making excuses. -- Go Practice, 15:29:33 07/25/08 Fri
    • I'm so tired of that argument. It's not a matter of not practicing it's a matter of resources and that's no excuse. The #'s speak for themselves at majors. (more) -- memaw, 17:26:11 07/25/08 Fri
      • There are also MW schools that offer exactly what your SR school provides. The playing field is not level even in the MW. If you live near a BIG city, I would say your choices are adequate, IF you've chosen wisely. Some of these schools are smoke and mirrors.. Check results they do NOT (NT) -- lie, 17:40:16 07/25/08 Fri
        • Please elaborate. (NT) -- No name, 18:24:41 07/25/08 Fri
      • Resources? What do you mean? (NT) -- No name, 18:24:01 07/25/08 Fri

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• Need to hire TCRG -- Irish School owner -- found onTC MB, 11:02:33 07/24/08 Thu
  
  Young, fast growing Irish Dance program in Tennessee looking to hire a TCRG or TCRG candidate for a 3-9 month teaching contract beginning September. Possibility of continuing after contract is over. Pay is negotiable between $500. - $1000. per week with a minimum of 12 hours per week of class teaching (regular private lessons are available as well). Teacher must have ability to work and choreograph at championship level. School has 120 students enrolled.
  Please send resume or inquiries to fspaoffice@bellsouth.net.
  

  
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  • Whats the addy for the TC message board? (NT) -- ., 11:05:35 07/24/08 Thu
  • http://www.voy.com/138915/ (NT) -- No name, 13:17:47 07/24/08 Thu

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• Any wig vendors at St. Louis? I should have bought at NANs but was tapped out! -- curls getting frizzy, 09:44:12 07/24/08 Thu
  
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  • 4 Irish Dancers will be there (NT) -- MM, 09:50:00 07/24/08 Thu
    • http://www.4irishdancers.net/index.html - check out what they have - lots of head things that sparkle - seen at Nationals (NT) -- -, 13:30:41 07/24/08 Thu

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• Doll Dresses -- thinking Christmas, 18:10:24 07/23/08 Wed
  Is "MARG'S SEWING ROOM" still making dresses for dolls and how much are they? Daughter saw one at a feis and the mom couldn't remember anything but the name.
  Thanks for any info.
  

  
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  • sort of -- link inside, 18:50:18 07/23/08 Wed
  • That is so neat! Any other websites out there that sell doll Irish dance dresses? Would love to order them for my daughters. (NT) -- No name, 22:01:15 07/23/08 Wed
    • adollslife.com/irishdance we're waiting on ours to arrive. (NT) -- UK Mum, 11:55:01 07/24/08 Thu
    • Saw these........murphyirishdressesdotcom (NT) -- No name, 12:41:33 07/24/08 Thu

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• Did anyone get their 3rd place medals mailed from Badger State Feis yet? -- they ran out at the feis., 17:58:03 07/23/08 Wed
  
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  • Did not get ours yet. (NT) -- mom, 20:00:40 07/23/08 Wed
  • If they ran out, I would guess they have to order more and then send them. That would take much longer than 3 days, have patience! We got a Maryville Feis award for PC once 6 months after the feis. (NT) -- good luck, 21:42:07 07/23/08 Wed
    • There is no rush. I was just wondering. It was DDs qualification medal for Os (NT) -- No name, 23:01:29 07/23/08 Wed
      • Well, that makes them alittle more special! Congrats!! (NT) -- thats great, 07:47:27 07/24/08 Thu
        • Thanks....OP (NT) -- No name, 11:54:30 07/24/08 Thu
  • I guess they ran out of a lot of 3rd place medals. Thought my dd was the only one (NT) -- That was my dd's qualified medal for O's also, 01:16:46 07/24/08 Thu
  • We're waiting, also, but not worrying. They'll come. (NT) -- Nice feis, 08:55:03 07/24/08 Thu
  • We have some third place medals but not enough to send to all the people. We will have to order more medals which will take a while. When we get them, we will send them to the recipients. There was an incredibly high amount of ties this year. First time in 7 years we were short. (NT) -- Sharon, 21:20:08 07/24/08 Thu
  • Probably a lot of 3rds given by Ads. Hardley any 4ths and 5ths were given (NT) -- No name, 09:30:33 07/25/08 Fri

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• Go to ZandB Blog - watch his latest Blog entry -- Toooo Funny - Zand B is the best!, 16:43:02 07/23/08 Wed
  http://zandb.blogspot.com/
  

  
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  • What a hoot! AND a talented writer! (NT) -- Love ya ZandB, 19:57:11 07/23/08 Wed
    • I especially like the TCBY bit! Z & B is the SR's treasure and a treat for the whole ID community (NT) -- srmom, 11:01:41 07/24/08 Thu

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• For Midwest O. qualifications, I know you have to place in the midwest or eastern regions (for U12/U13). I thought I had heard that California counted as well...or am I just california dreaming? -- No name, 14:19:50 07/23/08 Wed
  
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  • All the leaves are brown... (NT) -- and Cali does not count, 14:23:58 07/23/08 Wed
    • and the sky is gray....... (NT) -- ., 15:47:44 07/23/08 Wed
      • Thanks. Now that song is stuck in my head!! (NT) -- Mama Cass, 07:46:08 07/24/08 Thu
        • MC , your an angel.... thanks for the memories (NT) -- -, 15:32:57 07/25/08 Fri
  • Our TC requires that we place in MidWest region Feis. No other regions count. (NT) -- No name, 14:27:01 07/23/08 Wed
  • Talk to your TC about MW and school qualifications. TC registers dancers so you need to talk to them. (NT) -- -, 15:52:07 07/23/08 Wed
  • At our school it must be MW or the next region to the east (I believe it is Mid-Atlantic). (NT) -- momof3ids, 17:25:37 07/23/08 Wed
  • there is no "Official Rule" regarding this. Regional placement requirements for O participation are per individual school rules. (NT) -- some have 'em, some don't, 17:29:34 07/23/08 Wed
  • I think it's crazy for a dancer to qualify in dances out of their region. You should have to qualify for your O at feis in that region. (NT) -- No name, 23:04:25 07/23/08 Wed
    • That's logical, except many times people live a lot closer to the border of another region than to feisanna in their own region. (NT) -- momof3ids, 23:09:55 07/23/08 Wed
      • Exactly. Or sometimes people travel to visit friends or family and can do a feis in another region. Should be considered with the price of gas. (NT) -- Don't understand why other regions don't count., 08:04:07 07/24/08 Thu
        • If you're traveling to visit friends or family and want to compete at a feis, then do it. They aren't saying you can't compete out of the region, just that it won't count towards qualifying for the Oireachtas. (NT) -- go for it and have fun!, 09:21:29 07/24/08 Thu
          • Sure, but really, most feiseanna near me are in other regions. Glad I don't need to worry about this rule - we feis Midwest, Mid-atlantic, and SR, but never southern SR. (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 10:54:02 07/24/08 Thu
  • Years ago, the trend was to travel to the Southern Region to get your firsts. Don't slam me cuz it's true! The rule was set in place to get people to stop trying to sneak in the "easy" way. That was years ago and SR has improved (NT) -- drastically since then!, 07:36:37 07/24/08 Thu
    • They also went West too. Less dancers. With different rules and more feis - the travel is not needed (NT) -- -, 13:09:54 07/24/08 Thu
  • Our TC said Midwest or MidAtlantic counts for O, but any region for moving up levels. (NT) -- MN, 08:56:24 07/24/08 Thu
  • I don't see anything wrong with wins from regions counting towards moving up, but the MWO is a regional competition and should be attended by those who've qualified in that region. (NT) -- No name, 16:35:05 07/24/08 Thu
    • Yep the SR has improved in spite of not having your resources, talented teachers with overseas connections and spread out over hundreds of miles. Considering our lack of resources we are doing very well, thanks. (NT) -- dixie, 11:47:18 07/25/08 Fri

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• Nations Capital Feis stage schedule is on line at: http://www.geocities.com/nationscapitalfeis/ -- rmom, 08:59:52 07/23/08 Wed
  
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  • Will they post a competitor list? (NT) -- Don't see one., 09:46:24 07/23/08 Wed
    • No, it's in their $7.00 program book. (NT) -- northern SR MAID who goes only as it's a local feis for me, 10:29:53 07/23/08 Wed
      • Why? Is it not worth a long drive for us Midwesterners? (NT) -- Curious, 12:37:41 07/23/08 Wed
        • It's a wonderful place to visit, lovely hotel. Of all the local feiseanna here, I prefer all the others (& right now feeling the pricey aspects of this one). I'm sure you'll have a great time. (NT) -- some tstorms this wknd then good wx, welcome, 15:35:36 07/23/08 Wed
  • The are folks that love this feis and others that don't. inside -- OP, 13:45:52 07/23/08 Wed
    • Thanks for the info. (NT) -- :), 15:20:24 07/23/08 Wed
    • rmom, you & your school are very gracious hosts. I'm thankful we have this option but admit other good feiseanna are same day/wknd, so if traveling, I'd likely pick another. however, I grew up in DC, not a tourist coming in here. Lots of specials = good. It IS the most costly local feis. (NT) -- I appreciate you / your schools efforts for this feis, 15:39:40 07/23/08 Wed
    • OP explains it well. nothing "wrong" w/ this feis I just prefer other styles more. I didn't wish to imply anything negative with my tone, just counting $ I'll need to bring with me Saturday and money is short. Please consider this one just know its large & hotel style. (NT) -- northern SR MAID, 15:45:19 07/23/08 Wed
  • Your gentle reply was appreciated--take care hope to see you on Sat or Sunday. (NT) -- op, 11:24:15 07/24/08 Thu

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• Makeup question: Are there any new makeup trends? At Nans, I heard that wearing considerably less makeup is the new thing. -- Anyone know if more or less makeup is the way to go?, 17:59:07 07/22/08 Tue
  
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  • glad to hear that-since my dd (young teen)has always worn minimum makeup-she never jumped on the bandwagon to glam up her face-so now she's (NT) -- ahead of the game!, 19:13:05 07/22/08 Tue
  • At Nans most dancers looked washed out under the bright lights to me. Some up close off stage looked somewhat over made-up, but on stage, it looked great. (NT) -- depends on venue and lighting, 19:21:24 07/22/08 Tue
    • I agree-some girls looked scary up close, but it looked (NT) -- fine on stage under the bright lights, 21:54:16 07/22/08 Tue
      • scary? try clowns. (NT) -- No name, 22:05:24 07/22/08 Tue
    • if judging is truly on the dancing-does it really matter if face seems washed out? (NT) -- I hope not, 07:39:54 07/23/08 Wed
      • True, but there was a difference in overall presentation. Not a fan of heavy make up but it looked okay on the big stages with the lights. (NT) -- Matching the bling of the dress, perhaps?, 08:03:04 07/23/08 Wed
  • You can look at the photos (see Gallery) on the NANs website. They are very good quality pics so you'll be able to judge for your self. I thought the makeup was the same as always the days we were there (Sat & Sun) (NT) -- --, 08:47:58 07/23/08 Wed
  • How did the boys look (NT) -- ?, 08:54:25 07/23/08 Wed
    • TOUCHE! wonderful point made-did they look washed out as well? or were most wearing heavy clown faces? (NT) -- LOL!!!!!!, 09:35:39 07/23/08 Wed
      • I saw a couple up close who had on bronzer or something on their faces. Plus boys don't tend to be covered in sparkles and huge hair. It all evens out. (NT) -- didn't think makeup looked bad, 10:09:56 07/23/08 Wed
    • The biggest stage was used only for the older girls competitions, no boys - that's the stage where it might have mattered. I don't like heavy makeup, but the Delta ballroom was HUGE. On the other hand, the judges were much closer to the dancers than the rest of us. (NT) -- **, 12:52:39 07/23/08 Wed
      • Presidential South was on an auditorium stage as well. Presidential North was well lit too. (NT) -- i danced on PN and the lights were super bright, 17:27:02 07/23/08 Wed
  • Stage performers use stage makeup--competition at this level with big stages, bright lights is a performance. Stage makeup is appropriate. Have you ever seen a stage actor closeup? (NT) -- No name, 15:38:42 07/23/08 Wed
    • Agree. To me when the dancer looks washed out it looks like he/she doesn't have as much "energy" as the other dancers. (NT) -- No name, 22:58:47 07/23/08 Wed
      • Yes, but the dancers are really only a few feet away from the judges. It's not like they are trying to distinguish their facial features to the upper balcony. This has always seemed like an excuse to pile it on, personally. (NT) -- jmho, 10:47:44 07/24/08 Thu
  • thing is, on stage under bright lights, you need to wear sufficient makeup to balance out your facial features so you don't look washed out or deathly ill -- boys or girls (see inside) -- Just the way it is, 07:52:49 07/25/08 Fri
    • But if you ARE full of energy, strong and able to perform well, a pale face shouldn't matter. They will be too busy looking at your dancing and not at your face. (NT) -- jmho, 11:04:44 07/25/08 Fri

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• I read that pc comps at Windsor will go youngest to oldest. Is Great Lakes the same or oldest to youngest? -- No name, 16:06:05 07/22/08 Tue
  Basic questions: hard shoe or soft shoe first? Does it differ from GL to Windsor?
  
  Am I reading the eFeis registration site correctly for Windsor-they are offering a PC set and the opportunity to dance opposite steps, if the dancer wishes?
  

  
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  • Great lakes has always been oldest to youngest. (NT) -- Irishmama, 17:04:06 07/22/08 Tue
  • Windsor is offering PC sets & alternate dances - listed on EFeis (NT) -- ^, 07:21:25 07/23/08 Wed
    • Is there a specific reason why these alternatives are offered? Are they simply offering PCs a wider variety or is there a goal? We're just heading into PC and have never see comps offered this way (NT) -- No name, 20:53:10 07/23/08 Wed
      • Sorry, but another, related question: how are these additional comps added to the schedule? Would they add significantly to the length of day at Windsor? (NT) -- Thanks, 20:54:44 07/23/08 Wed
        • Windsor has offered these dances for five year. This feis typically ends by 4:00 pm. Does not add to the length of the day. They are not held on the OC Stage. Watch the stage schedule for their location. (NT) -- Great warm up for your comp, 09:04:30 07/24/08 Thu
          • New to PC & driving in to Windsor that AM. Might these comps be scheduled before the main PC comp? If so, we'll have to pass (NT) -- Thanks for helping a newbie, 09:45:05 07/24/08 Thu
            • last year they were very soon after the PC comp. Not many in the comps & medals were given out on stage right after by adj. (NT) -- MI mom, 23:00:21 07/24/08 Thu
              • Thank you. That was exactly the information I was seeking (NT) -- No name, 23:24:50 07/24/08 Thu
  • how far a drive is windsor from great lakes-are there still (NT) -- pc spots open?, 09:36:38 07/24/08 Thu
    • travel time about an hour and a half to 2 hours, depending on when you cross the border -- pc spots still available!, 14:06:53 07/24/08 Thu
  • Opposite steps always offered...just that most do what next "O" requires...ever had a boy in your PC comp? they always do reel so dance by themselves when with slip jiggers (NT) -- No name, 06:29:10 07/25/08 Fri

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• NEW AN COIMISIUN RULING -- from CLRG, 15:43:59 07/22/08 Tue
  As posted today
  "Please note that as and from June 15th 2008. Any person, whether registered with An Coimisiun or not, who gives a workshop, in any form, to a class, should be regardded as being associated with that class and any other dancing school in which they have an involvement, whether directly or indirectly. All classes associated with such a person should be regarded as being connectecd by association. "
  

  
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  • Happy for the clarification (NT) -- No name, 16:07:24 07/22/08 Tue
  • What does it mean? Thought there was already workshop rules. (NT) -- Please explain, 16:10:35 07/22/08 Tue
  • It means I have fodder for my next blog post... (NT) -- ZandB, 16:59:56 07/22/08 Tue
    • LOL. Of course you do and I can just imagine this fodder now. (NT) -- along with fesh piles, 17:33:51 07/22/08 Tue
    • If you are a DAID, aren't you already a Fodder? (NT) -- No name, 19:31:02 07/22/08 Tue
      • *groan* (NT) -- No name, 19:42:29 07/22/08 Tue
      • that was worth getting up for today! (NT) -- :), 07:57:12 07/23/08 Wed
  • Can a judge who is prepping a school for a workshop still judge their dancers? We registered for one and I hope dd still can dance. (NT) -- ., 18:02:58 07/22/08 Tue
    • No (NT) -- its claer from above ruling they are associated, 18:16:00 07/22/08 Tue
      • you've got to be kidding me... are you sure?! Who do I contact? (NT) -- ?, 18:17:45 07/22/08 Tue
        • Ummmmm - your teacher might be a good place to start. (NT) -- Don't cha think?, 18:47:23 07/22/08 Tue
        • Is this NEW news to all TC's? (NT) -- ?, 20:38:08 07/22/08 Tue
      • Person A gives workshops at schools #1-#2 and #3. Even though 1-2-3 have no connection they now . So if the AD at school #2 judges then #1 and #3 can not attend because they are now related. Check main board and Z&B Blog for further thoughts. (NT) -- One big happy family, 18:47:38 07/22/08 Tue
        • great, so the Majors should be quite interesting then. Knocking out 2 schools or maybe three at a time from competing? Doesn't sound fair to the kids at all. Sure hope no AD's give us any workshops. (NT) -- ., 19:30:50 07/22/08 Tue
          • Doesn't have to be an AD giving the workshop - refrer to main board and new rule (NT) -- -, 21:44:17 07/22/08 Tue
        • So by this logic, if a kid A who goes to school A gives a private to kid B who goes to school B, then their schools are associated?? Even if the TCs have no idea? Don't think so. I saw the ruling and didn't give it much thought. (NT) -- ., 05:07:27 07/24/08 Thu
          • kid A from school A should not be giving private lessons to kid B from school B. (NT) -- simple as that, 12:20:52 07/24/08 Thu
            • Says who though? What if they are school friends? Can't practice together with one helping out the "little sister" of another? Give me a break. This is unenforceable and ridiculous. (NT) -- ., 12:41:57 07/25/08 Fri
    • "prepping" a school for a workshop??? what does that mean, exactly? a "pre" workshop (NT) -- ?, 19:32:53 07/22/08 Tue
      • yes, a pre-workshop. (NT) -- ., 19:51:33 07/22/08 Tue
  • This rule is to address non-certified instructors. If a senior dancer in a dancing school, teaches a workshop, it is as if her/his teacher gave the workshop. The teacher of the workshop instructor is now prohibited from judging their student's students. -- JPT, 22:39:32 07/22/08 Tue
    • This is ONE set of people they are addressing but also others. Yes there are senior dancers - current World Champs - who have been traveling and teaching workshopes. I think the rule was too brood in it's spectrum and now are more specific. (NT) -- -, 22:48:22 07/22/08 Tue
  • So anyone that comes in to do a workshop is unable to adjudicate that dancer? ... For how long? Who tracks this? And, if a workshop is done at our school, and my dd doesn't attend, is she also banned? Or is it tracked by individual dancer and workshop instructor? (NT) -- Will everyone just stop doing workshops?, 23:24:44 07/22/08 Tue
    • It's the whole school. For example, a workshop teacher for our school judged NANS, and ALL the dancers from the school were banned, even those who had just transferred in and had never me the AD/workshop teacher (NT) -- No name, 08:00:30 07/23/08 Wed
      • Thanks. This seems very limiting. (NT) -- No name, 09:16:19 07/23/08 Wed
      • But it says "should be regarded as being associated with that class and any OTHER dancing school in which they have an involvement" (NT) -- it seems that it's only that class, not the whole school?, 10:38:30 07/23/08 Wed
  • What is classified as a "workshop"? A fellow dance mate helping out another before a feis? A senior dancer teaching at another school (although, why would that happen?) Seems like a good idea that needs more clarification (NT) -- dncr, 23:43:15 07/22/08 Tue
    • It really is all about a person givinh steps/instruction in a few classes. These classes cannot judge each other's pupils as they have a link betwen them re. person A (NT) -- don't get w/shop from someone who is giving multiple w/shops, 09:33:12 07/23/08 Wed
  • Contact the CLRG for further clarifications (NT) -- -, 15:54:42 07/23/08 Wed
  • Was this rule given any thought before it was agreed upon? If so, I think y'all better think again. (NT) -- Crazy, 21:24:27 07/24/08 Thu
  • I agree with most, this rule may have many unintended consequences. Why not try it for 12-18 months as written, then critique and modify as appropriate? (NT) -- Will bring workshops to a screetching halt, 10:09:38 07/25/08 Fri

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• Thinking about changing schools. Do not want to discuss reasons, just would like know if there were unexpected positives or negatives with your change? -- Thanks all., 12:03:42 07/22/08 Tue
  
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  • We changed schools this spring, and it has been all positive. DD's dancing has improved, and the new school has been welcoming to our family. Great change. (NT) -- No name, 12:35:25 07/22/08 Tue
  • All positive for us. Dd was reluctant but, made many new friends. (NT) -- Also placed alot higher., 14:10:04 07/22/08 Tue
  • Moved to a smaller school. Less pressure and stress, but also less interest from students to advance. more.... -- slowly, 14:16:18 07/22/08 Tue
  • extremely positive-wish we had done it sooner-tcs wonderful and other dds very nice -- no jockeying for position, 14:54:07 07/22/08 Tue
  • Switched with prelim level dancers. Has been hard. Other dancers not so accepting of having this level step into their school. (NT) -- Good luck with your switch, 15:03:13 07/22/08 Tue
    • agreed, have witnessed this also, must have VERY good reasons to xfer at prelim-plus level (NT) -- realistically, xfer at that level can be tricky, 17:20:39 07/22/08 Tue
      • I worried about this too, but things were so bad at old school, we took the plunge and OC dd switched into a bigger, competitive school and it has been great motivation for her. All the dancers at new school have been very accepting (NT) -- great comradery, 18:07:32 07/22/08 Tue
        • so the switch was not for better training? if so, has it met your dancers expectations? (NT) -- considering options, 09:37:45 07/23/08 Wed
          • No, we switched for other reasons initally. But the training has been just as good and it's exceded my dd's expectation. Placing about the same, but it wasn't about placements for us. (NT) -- so much happier, 17:35:51 07/23/08 Wed
    • switched with older, prelim level dancers, it was harder on her than on new class mates, but experience has been a total poitive. That's what we were after, a more poitive situation. (NT) -- never look back, 17:24:06 07/22/08 Tue
  • We love our change! TC is great, other dancers are great! DD was able to keep freinds from ol school. It was a very hard decision to make! Great results and we are very happy! Should have done it sooner! (NT) -- No name, 15:43:26 07/22/08 Tue
  • We changed due to a move to a smaller school both + and - (see inside) -- Mom, 16:11:20 07/22/08 Tue
  • Went to a bigger school and it's been very positive. Always at least 2 TCs at every class (no senior dancers ever teaching a class), lots of positive feedback, good communication (regular newsletters). Friends from old school still very friendly. Takes a while to get new style down (NT) -- but def worth it, 18:00:35 07/22/08 Tue
  • What if you qualify for solos at Oireachtas but the TC won't let you go? -- What would you do?, 19:00:58 07/22/08 Tue
    • Listen to your TC, they know best. Success is what they wish, for your dancer. DD will probably qualify however, I'm not sure our TC will send her. I fully trust her judgement. (NT) -- ., 19:34:22 07/22/08 Tue
    • First I'd ask for a mtg with TC to see what you could do to be allowed to go. If they won't meet with you or give you sound reasons, you probably need to start exploring other options (NT) -- good luck, 19:36:07 07/22/08 Tue
      • that IS a good idea. (NT) -- give it a try, good luck, 19:53:56 07/22/08 Tue
  • Unexpected Positives and DIDN'T switch -- :) Glad we didn't, 09:02:01 07/23/08 Wed
  • All positives for us but I would recommend talking to current tc (more) -- Thrilled with the move, 20:13:28 07/23/08 Wed
    • Interesting, we had the same experience at our old school: lies, different answers, etc, which is why I would NOT recommend talking to current TC. (NT) -- I don't pay to get lied to, 20:57:50 07/23/08 Wed
      • I should clarify that this helped push us AWAY. It made the decision to leave clear. (NT) -- Thrilled, 21:21:01 07/23/08 Wed
        • Thanks for clarifying, I did misread your post. Only 2 regrets on transfering: miss seeing old friends and not moving sooner. (NT) -- No name, 09:46:45 07/24/08 Thu
          • You never get over the "not moving sooner" (precious time wasted). Go now. (NT) -- good luck, 11:02:58 07/24/08 Thu

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