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• No Bling Dress for U9 Dancer -- No name, 14:53:42 02/27/15 Fri
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• NATIONALS tanning wig+make up appointments now open -- FEIS FAB, 13:41:10 02/27/15 Fri
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• West Virginia feis-splits -- jg, 10:05:51 02/27/15 Fri
  All comps,including graes and PC OC are split with 30 paid entries,not 30 registered entries-theres a
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  • am i bad-grades and difference (NT) -- jg, 10:07:29 02/27/15 Fri

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• Where are the photos on Harrington from North Coast Feis? Still can't find them -- No name, 08:28:09 02/27/15 Fri
  
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  • anyone?? (NT) -- No name, 13:01:59 02/27/15 Fri
  • if there's not an update in the scrolling text on the site, perhaps send them an email and ask for an ETA? (NT) -- No name, 15:48:13 02/27/15 Fri
  • They usually don't post pictures online unless they also photographed champ awards. DD is in PC and there was no photographer for awards. (NT) -- HTH, 16:40:25 02/27/15 Fri

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• West Virginia Feis @ Pittsburgh -- Jg, 17:35:53 02/26/15 Thu
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  • plus Harrington Photography (NT) -- jg, 09:56:25 02/27/15 Fri
    • really? where are their pics from North Coast Feis? (NT) -- No name, 14:39:35 02/27/15 Fri
      • Harrington didn't take pictures of champ awards at NCF. They usually don't post photos online unless they also photographed champ awards. (NT) -- For posed pictures, parents typically order at the time of the shoot., 16:44:44 02/27/15 Fri

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• Considering attending the sunflower feis... Can a kind should tell me the current numbers for u7 novice and pw? Or even u8 would work since we are used to being combined! Thanks!!! -- Sr mom...., 15:46:56 02/26/15 Thu
  
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• WORLD'S HOTEL AVAILABLE FOR FULL WEEK (see inside for more info) -- No name, 14:34:37 02/26/15 Thu
  I have a dbl/dbl room available at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth ($150 Canadian/$120 USD) from Sunday, 3/26 to Monday, 4/6. Reservation can be shortened without penalty.
  
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• Feis rate for Sunflower Feis (Kansas) sold out. I find that a bit odd since it isn't a very large feis and the website says book by 3/20 for feis rate. Can anyone recommend another hotel in the area? Thank you -- No name, 11:38:44 02/26/15 Thu
  
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  • As you have to drive to get to this feis, you can look online at hotels.com and stay where you can get the best rate, features, whatever you prefer. (NT) -- No name, 12:15:38 02/26/15 Thu
  • Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott, Drury Inn close enough as well. Most are $119 which is $20 over the feis hotel rate I think. (NT) -- Good luck in your search., 12:24:47 02/26/15 Thu
  • I tried to book at the feis hotel last week a couple of times and got put on hold for so long I had to hang up. Bummed to hear it is now sold out. I will have to check into other hotels now. (NT) -- No name, 12:31:42 02/26/15 Thu
  • We booked on Expedia & got the same rate as the feis block. You can also search all hotels in Overland Park & vicinity, sorting by distance from the feis. (NT) -- Love Expedia!, 13:49:47 02/26/15 Thu

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• NATIONALS -- FEIS FAB, 11:31:54 02/26/15 Thu
  Feis Fab is happy to announce we will be offering ALL of our services at the Nationals this year in Providence. Specials will be offered for those booking WIG + MAKE-UP + Tan legs only. Save 10$ on the package. BOOK now to secure your preferred time.
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  • Do you offer a package for U10 and under who can't wear make up but may want wig and leg tan? (NT) -- No name, 12:21:43 02/26/15 Thu

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• The Feistan schedule is now open to book your spray tan appointments for the 2015 North American Nationals. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Providence! -- The Tan Man, 08:40:53 02/26/15 Thu
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• Daughter won a perpetual trophy at Oireachtas and we haven't received the name plate. Does anyone know who to contact or when we should get it? -- Needing direction..., 18:54:26 02/25/15 Wed
  
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  • We haven't received ours either. Would love to know who to contact. (NT) -- No name, 19:53:51 02/25/15 Wed
  • We received ours from our TCRG after the regional meeting in January. Name plates were handed out during the meeting. Check with your TCRG. (NT) -- Good luck!, 22:07:14 02/25/15 Wed
  • Our TC didn't go to the meeting. Anybody else know who TC can contact? (NT) -- No name, 23:57:16 02/25/15 Wed
  • can you check the program to see who the organizers were? email them and see if they can pass you along to whoever's actually in charge of getting the nameplates out (NT) -- No name, 13:59:12 02/26/15 Thu
  • We just had one made. Was $5. If we receive from O committee will just switch it back out and will have a keepsake.. (NT) -- No name, 22:20:01 02/26/15 Thu
    • We did the same. (NT) -- No name, 23:24:18 02/26/15 Thu
  • last year we received ours from O committee sometime late spring, early summer. Comes with directions to send back current plate on trophy (NT) -- No name, 13:09:21 02/27/15 Fri

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• Another Lavin Cassidy question. The day starts out with Teams on the Champs stages. When there is an "(8)" next to the competition number, does this mean there are 8 teams or does this mean that there are 8 dancers (since the comp numbers are for 8 hand coils? -- TIA, 17:50:43 02/25/15 Wed
  
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  • 8=1 one hand ceili (NT) -- Tara Ross, 19:50:38 02/25/15 Wed
    • Ha ha- one 8 hand ceili (NT) -- Tara Ross, 19:53:21 02/25/15 Wed

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• 2 questions for Lavin Cassidy Feis...1) is pc/oc 2 or 3 at a time? 2) is the Forum Lodge the same as the Forum Convention Center on the map? Thanks in advance. -- No name, 16:24:10 02/25/15 Wed
  
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  • Syllabus says, "PC/OC dancers U12 and younger will dance 3 at a time for hard and soft shoe rounds. PC/OC U13 dancers will dance 2 at a time for soft shoe and 3 at a time for hard shoe. PC/OC U14 and over dancers will dance two at a time for hard and soft shoe rounds. All OC sets will be one at a time." And the Forum is the same as the Forum Convention Center. It is connected inside the Grand Geneva (NT) -- Mum, 16:47:35 02/25/15 Wed

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• Perpetuals -- No name, 12:53:16 02/25/15 Wed
  Hello fellow mid America folks!! Are there any feiseanna that have Perpetuals trophies for dancers in competition?? Special competitions or regular oc comps.. Detroit is the only one that I know of. Thanks for your time!
  

  
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  • Wisconsin Spring Feis Awards 6 Perpetual Trophies. (NT) -- No name, 13:47:59 02/25/15 Wed
  • The Dayton Feis has at least two. (NT) -- HTH, 17:23:31 02/25/15 Wed
  • I'm pretty sure the Chicago Pat Roche Feis has a few, too (NT) -- hth too, 17:34:56 02/25/15 Wed
  • The Bluegrass Feis has one for Traditional set (NT) -- No name, 18:46:24 02/25/15 Wed
  • St. Louis An Samhra Feis and St. Louis Fall Feis have perpetual trophies (NT) -- No name, 19:19:45 02/25/15 Wed

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• Wisconsin Spring Feis Adjudicators and Musicians Listings Available Now -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 11:15:41 02/25/15 Wed
  As we know many times people wish to see the listings of Adjudicators and Musicians well in advance of the feis day we are posting these here for you now inside the first reply. These listings will also be added to our website shortly.
  

  
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  • Adjudicators for Wisconsin Spring Feis and Celtic Spirit Feis -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 11:18:55 02/25/15 Wed
  • Musicians for Wisconsin Spring Feis and Celtic Spirit Feis -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 11:21:55 02/25/15 Wed

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• WV Feis -- ., 08:43:53 02/25/15 Wed
  I am a new to PC parent and I was wondering if they ever split PC comps like they do in grades? In my region the split happens at 30 but then they are put into individual age groups. Since mid america has individual ages for PC I was just curious about it.
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  • Yes we split PC and OC comps at 30 (NT) -- jg, 08:59:42 02/25/15 Wed
  • We split accoring to CA (Chronoligical age) wih the exception of day of registration-they will be ade in based on the numbers in each of the splits (NT) -- jg, 09:02:52 02/25/15 Wed
  • so grades will be split at 30 also? (NT) -- No name, 10:47:42 02/26/15 Thu

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• The Garden State Feis stage schedule has been posted at our NEW website at: http://mariemooreirishdance.com along with important information about our venue. We look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday! -- GSF Committee, 22:23:15 02/24/15 Tue
  
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• Mulhern feis in june -- No name, 18:45:30 02/24/15 Tue
  Wondering if this is just a school feis? Trying to plan an out west summer road trip with the twin cities feis. Is this a double feis?
  

  
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  • it's listed on the NAFC list as "(New Feis - Probationary Approval)", so I expect it would be a new back-to-back opportunity? (NT) -- No name, 21:08:12 02/24/15 Tue
  • When? With the MHG feis June 20? (NT) -- No name, 21:18:11 02/24/15 Tue
    • Yes June 20 and 21 (NT) -- No name, 21:35:35 02/24/15 Tue
      • It's in minnesota on June 21, not associated with MHG (NT) -- No name, 21:45:13 02/24/15 Tue
  • Double Feis Weekend -- No name, 21:34:05 02/24/15 Tue
  • 6/21/2015 MULHERN FEIS (New Feis - Probationary Approval) (NT) -- No name, 21:40:07 02/24/15 Tue
  • So if Mulhern is based in Chicago why is their feis being held in MN? (NT) -- No name, 09:31:28 02/25/15 Wed
    • They teach in MN, too. Maybe since there are so many feiseanna in Chicago, they decided to try MN. Best of luck to them and I hope people support it. (NT) -- T Mom, 09:55:16 02/25/15 Wed
      • Or the feis is only being supported by the MN studio. That is how it is with our school. We have studios in four metropolitan areas and each supports it's own feis. (NT) -- Glad to see more feising opps in the Western portion of our region., 10:10:40 02/25/15 Wed
  • I wish that we had some back-to-back feiseanna in IL. Everyone is doing them-WI, MN, St.Louis (NT) -- sure would be nice to have that option in IL, 11:00:00 02/25/15 Wed
    • Totally agree. Autumn Feis used to be back-to-back with Prairie State. We would do both of any that were in the Chicago area. Hint, hint… (NT) -- No name, 12:14:57 02/25/15 Wed
      • Good Idea! Organize a feis with another already on the schedule. You can do it! (NT) -- No name, 12:56:59 02/25/15 Wed
    • Chicago had back to back many years ago ...... great memories. (NT) -- -, 15:10:20 02/25/15 Wed
  • Actually, there are not that many feiseanna in Chicago. Only 6...Pat Roche, 2MHG, 2 Rivers, Chicago and Chicago Autumn. (NT) -- atleast 8 in missouri, 9 in WI, 6 in MN, 13:20:20 02/25/15 Wed
    • Really??? It seems Chicago has a lot of dance schools to support more feiseanna. Pat Roche is a 2-day feis so it can't be a back-to-back one. What is the 2 Rivers feis? (NT) -- No name, 14:47:11 02/25/15 Wed
      • Sorry, I meant to write "rock river valley" feis (NT) -- No name, 14:54:35 02/25/15 Wed
        • If Pat Roche did grades and champs on one day then it could be a back-to-back with another feis.....something to consider. Attendance would prob be fab since it is a holiday weekend. (NT) -- hopeful, 15:00:09 02/25/15 Wed
          • Pat Roche was a one-day feis back in the day. I haven't been to it as a 2-day event so can't speak to whether the change improved it or not (NT) -- long-timer, 15:16:18 02/25/15 Wed
        • So there will be back to back feis in Kentucky and Minnesota that weekend plus MHG in Chicago? (NT) -- No name, 15:02:41 02/25/15 Wed
          • Yes. -- No name, 15:49:03 02/25/15 Wed
  • Great memories years ago Fathers Day weekend with back to back feis at Gaelic Park then Maryville Academy. (NT) -- No name, 10:50:58 02/26/15 Thu
    • Those were the days. Really! Sunburn and dust and popup canopies and real camping areas. Brings (NT) -- back good memories!, 12:50:58 02/27/15 Fri

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• Totally off topic: trying to pay good luck forward -- The first to contact me will receive the case, 17:02:38 02/24/15 Tue
  I bought my dd a cell phone case. The seller initially sent the wrong size and later sent the right size. I was allowed to keep the original case. If anyone owns an LG L70 phone or a "Desire" 320 or 325 and would like an adorable owl cell phone case, email me at the link provided. It is yours for free if you'll pay postage.
  
  Here is a photo of the case:
  http://www.dance.net/viewImage.html?image_id=729947&page=1
  

  
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• Does anyone know when Chicago Feis on Memorial Day weekend is likely to open for registration? -- thanks, 08:35:50 02/24/15 Tue
  
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  • Seems to me this one opens sometime in March . . . feis is held over 2 days & cap has been raised so does not max out w/in hours as used to years ago when cap was much smaller. (NT) -- No name, 13:39:34 02/24/15 Tue
  • thanks (NT) -- No name, 14:53:23 02/24/15 Tue
  • Yikes -- No name, 09:52:33 02/27/15 Fri
    • Aw the memories mentioned two posts above! We enjoyed it, and it was very well run. And dancing outside under a tent wasn't that awful. (NT) -- Times are different now..., 12:54:00 02/27/15 Fri

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• Looking for room at intercontinental.... contact info attached -- No name, 15:47:41 02/23/15 Mon
  
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• Looking for a new website for your dance school? Or to update your existing website? Really great rates for a custom design for your site... -- CSWebTech, 14:02:06 02/23/15 Mon
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• Louisville Feis Info -- Louisville Feis Chair, 12:27:38 02/23/15 Mon
  The Louisville Feis - Saturday, June 20 - is now open for registration on Feisworx.com. We are excited to be back to back with the Bluegrass Feis in Lexington on Sunday, June 21. Register now for a double fun, double feis weekend!
  
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  Kentucky International Convention Center/Hall 2C
  http://www.kyconvention.org/
  
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  https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12048504
  
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• ZUCA carry-on? -- No name, 10:24:55 02/23/15 Mon
  Can you carry on a ZUCA bag? With the smaller planes that make you stow bags plane side, will they charge for checked bag?
  

  
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  • The Zuca sport model no, as the wheels stick out beyond the back of the frame which inhibits putting it in the overhead bins. The pro model you can. We've always checked our Zuca, its just not packed with it's usual essential feis things. (Did that the first year, and it didn't come off the plane when it was supposed to...temporary panic ensued, but it made it's way back to me that same day) (NT) -- ~Kris, 10:44:15 02/23/15 Mon
  • Our Zuca unfortunately did not fit on SW flight to Minneapolis for Oireachtas. I don't know what model we have but our friends Zuca fit ?? Since we were already on the plane and it was full and verty important stuff was in there, I was not going to let the flight attendant take it off the plane and try to get it checked in. We had to jam it in under the seat and I had absolutely no leg room. Now I know. (NT) -- No name, 10:55:03 02/26/15 Thu
  • Ours fit -- No name, 11:16:35 02/26/15 Thu

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• Is Mid America changing how they do OC competitions? Noticed North Coast split OC at 10. Loved this! Looking at attending more Mid america Feis. Akron has notice posted on website about upcoming changes...is splitting OC at a certain number one of these changes? -- hopeful (will come more if split), 10:11:52 02/23/15 Mon
  
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  • A volunteer at the north coast Feis said they wanted to do single age group OC, so splitting at a low number was a way to do that. The volunteer thinks they will just switch to single age oc in future if they decide they still want to., (NT) -- Easier than splitting I think, 10:26:56 02/23/15 Mon
  • I hope so! It really doesn't make sense to dance against a different age group. And, what difference would it make if there are less than 5 per age group (isn't that the reason they combine)? They can't move up to any more levels. (NT) -- No name, 10:38:31 02/23/15 Mon
    • It would make a difference if they want to qualify for the NAFC Championships, one would assume. (NT) -- No name, 14:57:11 02/23/15 Mon
      • Are you referencing the belt competitions? There doesn't need to be 5 in a competition to qualify for that. (NT) -- No name, 15:45:16 02/23/15 Mon
        • This is true. Pp may be unaware of that. For my own dancer, I won't take her unless she won against at least a couple of other dancers. It's far, and expensive. (NT) -- No name, 08:02:30 02/24/15 Tue
  • I didn't think it was up to the feis to split competitions, it's up to the region. You either follow the regions rules or have to get a special exemption. It's not as simple as splitting where the feis feels like splitting. (NT) -- --, 17:00:53 02/23/15 Mon
    • In mid America, There isn't a rule on splitting. So it seems it actually is the Feis discretion. (NT) -- No name, 21:31:11 02/23/15 Mon
    • According to the guidelines at the top of the board, if you are commenting about rules but not from the MWR, you should identify your region to avoid misinformation (NT) -- If you're from the MWR, accept my apologies & please provide a link to the exemption requirement, 14:20:11 02/24/15 Tue
      • In midamerica you must offer the minimum comps on standard syllabus. After that you are permitted to add whatever you wish. (NT) -- Fyi, 00:36:08 02/25/15 Wed
  • More age categories = more awards=more $ for the feis to have to spend (NT) -- No name, 11:02:14 02/25/15 Wed

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• Please remember to visit the Midwest Irish Dance equipment and costume sale board. Listings are free and it is a good place to find bargains in our region -- No name, 08:24:24 02/23/15 Mon
  Here's the link:
  
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• Anyways, there is a pretty pink Zuca Bag on eBay for a great deal, $25 dollars buy it now and I think an $18.99 dollar bid. This is a great deal!! As you probably know, a lot of Irish Dancers love these bags, that have lots of room for everything you need to bring to feises, practices, etc. Hope you get a chance to check out this great deal! If you look up "Pink Leopard Zuca", it should come out. -- No name, 22:14:30 02/22/15 Sun
  I'm not sure if advertising is allowed on here, if its not just let me know. :)
  

  
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  • It doesn't include the frame. Its just the bag part. That is not a deal. Maybe if it was the whole bag/frame! (NT) -- dont bother, 06:57:34 02/23/15 Mon
  • Actually, this is a deal because the bag normally retails for $32-35, but this bag is being sold $25 dollars "buy it now", or you can bid starting at 18.99. I would consider! :) (NT) -- No name, 13:20:45 02/23/15 Mon
  • Then buy it already or, no wait, maybe you are the seller trying to drum up interest? Hmmm (NT) -- No name, 13:41:16 02/24/15 Tue
  • Sheesh! Why do people have to be so rude?! (NT) -- No name, 08:57:57 02/25/15 Wed

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• WORLDS HOTEL -- ID Mom, 20:00:41 02/22/15 Sun
  I have a room available at the Marriott SpringHill Suites 3/27-4/1. Reservation can be shortened without penalty.
  

  
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  • Room rate? location in relationship to venue? (NT) -- No name, 20:24:26 02/22/15 Sun
    • If it's a worlds room, you can just check on the clrg worlds page. (NT) -- Not the op, just wanna help, 21:04:51 02/22/15 Sun
  • Worlds Hotel Rate-Location -- OP, 22:55:38 02/22/15 Sun
  • I have a friend interested in your room. How can she contact you. (NT) -- Southern region mom, 19:53:26 02/23/15 Mon
  • Leave me your email (NT) -- OP, 20:15:56 02/23/15 Mon

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• WORLD'S MONTREAL HOTEL AVAILABLE -- No name, 15:54:30 02/22/15 Sun
  Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, dbl/dbl room available for full week, Sunday, March 29-Sunday, April 6 (dates can be modified). $150 Canadian/$120 USD per night. Please respond (inside) with email or other preferred contact information.
  

  
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  • Worlds room -- No name, 22:39:17 02/22/15 Sun
    • See encrypted info inside -- No name, 07:58:15 02/23/15 Mon
  • DBL/DBL room still available, (NT) -- No name, 21:11:40 02/24/15 Tue

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• Hi - For the Lavin Cassidy feis if you do not see your dancers name on the competitor list. Please go into your account under edit dancer info and make sure you have checked the box that you would like your name included on the competitor list. We are receving lots of emails from paid dancers that did not check this box so are not on the published list! -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 14:11:05 02/22/15 Sun
  
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  • Will competitor number cards be available at the feis or must we print out before? (NT) -- No name, 17:57:28 02/22/15 Sun
    • Available at the feis (NT) -- No name, 20:04:36 02/22/15 Sun
      • Thank you! (NT) -- No name, 13:41:53 02/24/15 Tue
  • Will champs run hard shoe or soft shoe first? Sorry if this has been answered in earlier post but could not find in the syllabus. (NT) -- No name, 13:42:50 02/24/15 Tue
    • Hard shoe (NT) -- No name, 08:07:10 02/25/15 Wed
      • Thank you. (NT) -- No name, 21:46:50 02/25/15 Wed

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• How do they split? -- No name, 09:01:37 02/22/15 Sun
  DD is competing next Saturday at the Lavin-Cassidy Feis. Each figure has A,B & C group. Can anyone explain how they are split? Is it random, birthday, alpha, previous placement? Just always have been curious.
  Thanks
  

  
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  • The feis have a choice. We choose random. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 10:40:32 02/22/15 Sun
    • This is much appreciated, at least for our family. It gets old dancing with essentially the exact same group of dancers every feis because so many committees choose to split by birthday. (NT) -- Thank you!, 12:10:46 02/22/15 Sun
  • Thanks -- No name, 14:02:34 02/22/15 Sun

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• What Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, eastern Pennsylvania colleges have Irish dance schools (IDTAMA) nearby that a college student can easily attend? -- No name, 19:55:22 02/21/15 Sat
  
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  • Eastern PA is part of the MidAtlantic region. You are able to cross over regions within CLRG. IDTAMA is the regional organization of the MidAmerica TCs affiliated with CLRG and IDTANA. -- more to help inside, 23:04:43 02/21/15 Sat
    • Sorry, I made a mistake. What CLRG dance schools are very near college campuses in the states I mentioned? -- Thanks for any help you can provide., 08:47:18 02/22/15 Sun
      • All of PA would be helpful too. (NT) -- No name, 09:45:05 02/22/15 Sun
  • IN has Richens-Timm Indy (NW corner of Indy) - convenient to Butler U & IUPUI. OH has main Richens-Timm Columbus - several dancers attend Ohio State U. (NT) -- No name, 11:32:00 02/22/15 Sun
    • University of Dayton has a dance club and is a close drive to Richens/Timm of Dayton, Celtic Academy and a few others. Wright State is also 7-8 minutes drive from the aforementioned schools. (NT) -- HTH, 12:13:29 02/22/15 Sun
      • PP here. I feel like I was remiss in not mentioning Dwyer School and Nugent are the other two CLRG schools in the Dayton area. I just don't know how accessible they would be by bus or alternative transportation if you won't be driving yourself. (NT) -- Good luck., 21:57:10 02/22/15 Sun
  • BW, CSU, John Carroll, and all of the Cleveland area schools have several options, including Burke and Brady Campbell. UA is near Maconmara and O'Hare. The Pgh area schools are near Burke-Conroy and Bell (I'm sure others but forgive me, I cannot remember at the moment). RNT has an Erie location. (NT) -- Senior Lady (Hth a bit! :)), 12:51:41 02/22/15 Sun
    • Case Western is also in Cleveland. They love Irish dancers, and often offer scholarships to them. (NT) -- No name, 09:58:34 02/23/15 Mon
    • Smaller colleges in Erie- 2 Catholic- Mercyhurst, Gannon. Penn State has a branch and Edinboro University. (NT) -- No name, 21:36:26 02/24/15 Tue
  • colleges -- No name, 14:04:02 02/22/15 Sun
  • Will the student have a car? Accessing schools becomes much more difficult without one (NT) -- No name, 14:39:05 02/22/15 Sun
    • Nope. No car. Would have to rely on public transport or other Irish dancers. (NT) -- Good question! Thanks!, 15:26:50 02/22/15 Sun
  • Quick reminder: once you settle on your college, contact the schools you're most interested in. Not all schools welcome visiting college students. (NT) -- Thank goodness for the ones who do, 14:41:15 02/22/15 Sun
    • Did not even think that would happen. Thanks for the head's up! (NT) -- No name, 15:27:59 02/22/15 Sun
      • is your dancer looking to fully transfer or just practice with a new studio but keep the old studio name and steps? (NT) -- No name, 11:30:13 02/23/15 Mon
        • Too early to tell what might happen. Don't know the process. (NT) -- No name, 14:14:02 02/23/15 Mon
  • There are colleges in just about every city. I think you need to give more info, like what cities or colleges you are looking at. (NT) -- No name, 09:20:39 02/23/15 Mon
    • I don't want it to be just about my situation. I think it would be good for any family to know what dance schools are close to colleges. (NT) -- Trying to see if there are places that I have not thought of---and it has been very helpful so far!, 14:12:32 02/23/15 Mon
  • At UK in Lexington, KY there is the McTeggart Irish Dance School and at UofL in Louisville, KY there is McClanahan School of Irish Dance. (NT) -- No name, 11:24:00 02/23/15 Mon
  • Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati areas have Erickson and McGing schools. (NT) -- --, 09:31:09 02/24/15 Tue
  • Millennium is within walking distance of Dennison University in Granville, Ohio. They also have a location in Worthington that is very close The Ohio State campus either by car or public bussing (NT) -- No name, 23:21:46 02/24/15 Tue

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• HI Everyone - Lavin Cassidy stage assignments are up and PC/OC has capped. Changes are allowed until tomorrow with out a fee. Please see the rules from our syllabus: -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 16:47:59 02/21/15 Sat
  New entries between Friday, February 13,and Sunday, February 22, 2015, will be charged an additional fee of $25 per entry plus the $20 family event fee. New entries will be accepted the day of the feis if the cap has not been met, competitors will be charged double the entry fee and be charged an additional fee of $25 per entry plus the $20 family event fee.
  Changes:
  Changes to existing entries between Friday, February 13, and Sunday, February 22, 2015, will not be charged a change fee.
  
  If you need to make a change please do so by tomorrow! The stage assignments will be updated once registration closes. At that point splits will be balanced, twins placed in separate splits etc.
  
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  Online changes will be closed Sunday, February 22, 2015.
  Changes can be made the day of the feis, but will be charged a fee of $10 per change.
  

  
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  • Will you post a competitor list? (NT) -- No name, 17:26:41 02/21/15 Sat
  • The OC groups that have been split, are they separate age groups or are they mixed ages but split? (NT) -- It just says A or B, 19:02:10 02/21/15 Sat
    • Oc split by age - a is the younger age group (NT) -- No name, 19:20:50 02/21/15 Sat
  • If we need to make a change how do we know what split to add her too? -- No name, 20:43:11 02/21/15 Sat
    • If you need to change from grades to PC/OC please contact feisworx. Champs has capped and you may not be allowed. If you need to move up within grades please select either split. Feisworx will rebalance the splits after all changes are made and closed at the end of the day. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 08:22:06 02/22/15 Sun
  • If there are at least 5 boys in a PC comp, do they get their own group? Or do the boys always get merged with the girls in PC. (NT) -- No name, 21:17:18 02/21/15 Sat
  • Hi Tara, I know champs are hs and youngest first, but how many will dance at a time? 3/2 or 2/2? Thanks for all the updates. (NT) -- No name, 15:09:26 02/22/15 Sun
  • This Q is answered in the syllabus -- All dancers in PC/OC up to and including Under 12 will dance 3 at and time, PC/OC dancers U13 will dance 2 at soft shoe and 3 at a time for hard shoe, PC/OC dancers U14 and older will dance 2 at a time. (NT) -- No name, 18:01:30 02/22/15 Sun

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• Lavin Cassidy Feis stage assignments are posted on Feisworx! -- No name, 11:38:55 02/21/15 Sat
  
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• Anyone know who the photographer was at the North Coast Feis? -- TY, 22:33:58 02/20/15 Fri
  
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  • Website says Harrington (NT) -- HTH, 01:05:46 02/21/15 Sat
    • When will they put up pictures???? (NT) -- No name, 20:31:43 02/23/15 Mon

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• DD new to PW -- No name, 13:40:48 02/20/15 Fri
  Looking for some insight as to what it takes to have success in PW and move on to PC? What are the judges expecting/looking for at this level?
  

  
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  • Correct timing really becomes important in PW. Also overall confidence on stage. (NT) -- No name, 14:01:56 02/20/15 Fri
  • Make sure your DD has the basics down. Turnout, cross, arms/shoulders. At this level, the judges aren't impressed if the basics aren't there. It took DD a long time to get this ("Meh" turnout!). Time & time again, she thought she had won a comp only to place 2nd (1st went to a dancer who didn't kick as high, wasn't as solid on rocks & trebles, etc. but had the basics down. DD is in prelims now & seems to have the basics down. (NT) -- It just took longer than it should have. HTH!, 14:42:16 02/20/15 Fri
  • Presentation - costume - hair/crown/tiara - shoes/socks - make-up/tan (NT) -- -, 15:18:47 02/20/15 Fri
    • I disagree. Confidence is very important, but I have seen girls win PW comps in school dresses, and I have seen girls with "the look" (dress, make up and wig) not even place. You need to have the basics, and confidence, on stage (NT) -- hop_123, 17:18:37 02/20/15 Fri
    • LOL! Thanks for the smile on this cold afternoon. We needed it (NT) -- Appreciate your sense of humor, 17:36:08 02/20/15 Fri
    • Dd won pw in school costume which is very plain. Now placing oc, rarely tans for a Feis. (NT) -- No name, 21:42:05 02/20/15 Fri
  • Exactly what the others wrote..great technique, confidence and look...but a bit of luck that they judge likes you the best. In PW, you can have so many good/great dancers that you have to hope (with lots of preparation and practice) for a little bit of luck and the chips to fall your way. Keep working at it and they will! (NT) -- No name, 16:33:21 02/20/15 Fri
    • Couldn't agree more. It's such a subjective sport! Tell her to do her best every time & those PW 1sts can sometimes come when you least expect (NT) -- No name, 23:09:41 02/20/15 Fri

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• Beautiful and unique aqua and lime green dress for sale. Would fit approximately 11-15 year old. http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/beautiful-lime-green-and-aqua-solo-dress/. -- No name, 12:49:16 02/20/15 Fri
  
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  • Love that color combination (NT) -- Wish the dress fit, 17:37:10 02/20/15 Fri
    • We really loved the color combo too and were sad to see her grow out of it so quickly. (NT) -- No name, 21:01:38 02/21/15 Sat

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• Pittsburgh Split Comps? -- No name, 08:07:46 02/20/15 Fri
  What number does Pittsburgh split comps at?
  

  
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  • I seem to think 30 but I am sure Jim G will respond with the exact info (NT) -- ..., 08:42:48 02/20/15 Fri
    • Correct. Over 30 (NT) -- Jg, 10:29:26 02/20/15 Fri

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• ISO solo dress for petite U11 dancer at Lavin Cassidy -- No name, 07:59:43 02/20/15 Fri
  Approx measurements:
  Chest 25-28in
  Waist 24-25in
  Length 24-28in
  
  Please message me if you will have a dress for sale at LC that might work.
  

  
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  • I have one! It is at it's longest right now... 28 inches, but we have let it down. So it can be taken up. (NT) -- No name, 09:00:37 02/21/15 Sat
  • Here is the link...http://www.dance-again.com/X1208.html (NT) -- No name, 09:43:42 02/21/15 Sat
  • Link inside ... -- No name, 23:13:08 02/21/15 Sat
  • Did OP include access to email -- can't seem to locate? Would like to send info re Gavin dress (NT) -- No name, 18:04:08 02/22/15 Sun
  • Email Address -- No name, 18:49:33 02/22/15 Sun

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• Grade Exams are being held on 4/17 beginning at 4 P.M., in conjunction with the Little Rock Feis. We are offering grades from Prelim to Grade 12. Our examiner is Anna O’Sullivan. Please Email the gmail.com account, GradeExams at gmail.com, if you would like to register for these Grade Exams. If you do Grade Exams in Little Rock, you can do the next set at the Nations Capital Feis. -- The Committee, 21:10:38 02/19/15 Thu
  
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  • Would we ba able to then take the grade exams offered in St.louis ? Not sure if it would be three months.. (NT) -- No name, 23:52:36 02/19/15 Thu
    • Yes, Nation's Capital Feis and the two feiseanna in St. Louis are the same weekend and 3 months after the Little Rock Grade Exams. (NT) -- The Committee, 11:24:33 02/20/15 Fri
  • Looks like with St. Louis given in message below, you would be 3 months after the Little Rock Feis. (NT) -- No name, 10:38:57 02/20/15 Fri

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• Besides little Rock, what Feises are hosting grades this year? I can't seem to find a list.. -- No name, 14:53:52 02/19/15 Thu
  
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  • Orlando and Detroit grade exams are both open on FeisWorx. (NT) -- hth, 15:43:49 02/19/15 Thu
  • We are really excited about Orlando this year! They changed the date to coincide with our spring break. (NT) -- No name, 16:49:38 02/19/15 Thu
  • The Nation's Capital Feis in the DC area offers exams in late July (NT) -- a very well run feis, 20:50:42 02/19/15 Thu
  • Unfortunately, there is no list of grade exams offered. You need to watch for feiseanna as they open, to offer the exams. Check Feisworx, eFeis, Quickfeis. Who else am I missing? (NT) -- No name, 23:11:30 02/19/15 Thu
  • The Clarkson School will be offering grade exams on Friday, July 24, 2015. That's the Friday of the double feis weekend, St. Louis An Samhra Feis on Saturday and the O'Faolain Academy Friendship Feis on Sunday. (NT) -- No name, 09:17:05 02/20/15 Fri
  • Southern Region, www.idtana-SouthernRegion.com, has a new listing of SR Grade exams. (NT) -- jpt, 10:35:06 02/22/15 Sun
    • That link doesn't seem to be working (even omitting the comma) (NT) -- No name, 10:19:39 02/24/15 Tue
      • http://idtana-southernregion.com/wp/grade-exams/ (NT) -- -, 22:20:57 02/25/15 Wed

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• Worlds room -- Following procedure (Just making sure), 13:29:53 02/19/15 Thu
  I contacted the holiday inn express yesterday utilizing the phone number found on the 2015 world Irish dance website. No problem obtaining room with double beds. Today I see the one night deposit withdrawn from my checking account. All is good. I decide during my lunch break to call hotel directly via Internet phone number and the hotel tells me I booked out of block and booked via Expedia which is the number clrg provided. Question..am I in the block?
  

  
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  • OMG this just happened to me with Nationals .. YOU ARE NOT IN THE BLOCK!!! (NT) -- I feel for you!!!, 14:54:16 02/19/15 Thu

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• Found Lost Medals in ST. Louis -- No name, 11:37:37 02/19/15 Thu
  Found a nice stack of medals -2 from each day-that had been forgotten on the corner of the lobby bar...ribbons and all!
  I know how special they are to the dancer!
  If these are yours, please let me know and I will mail them to you :)
  

  
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• Hi everyone - I am hoping to address some Frequently asked questions: -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 09:29:45 02/19/15 Thu
  1. PC/OC will run youngest to oldest starting with hard shoe. OC will be run on two stages.
  2. The first run at splits has been made. This is not final as people are still making changes and registering.
  3. Registration is open with late fee until Sunday. We have 3 PC/OC spots left before we reach that cap.
  4. We should still have rooms available at the Grand Geneva at the feis rate. If you booked outside the block at a higher rate please try to change that. If you run into problems getting a room at the feis rate please let me know asap at feischair@lavincassidy.com
  5. Grades will run first feis, beg1, beg2 followed by novice and prizewinner. We have 6 grades stages.
  6. We are working on stage assignments but they will NOT be final until next week when registrations are closed.
  7. Please double check your dancers are registered for the correct dancers this week.
  
  We hope you are all staying warm and see you next week!
  
  Thank you,
  
  Tara Ross
  

  
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  • oops- #7 registered for correct "dances" not dancers ;) (NT) -- No name, 09:33:25 02/19/15 Thu
  • Thank you Tara! You guys always do such a good job at keeping us up to date! (NT) -- No name, 14:49:50 02/19/15 Thu
  • Thanks, Tara! (NT) -- TMom, 16:51:19 02/19/15 Thu
    • One champ spot left! (NT) -- No name, 09:58:37 02/20/15 Fri
  • Champs has capped (NT) -- No name, 15:04:59 02/20/15 Fri

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• All Scotlands -- Maura, 03:04:08 02/19/15 Thu
  This week's Irish World newspaper has a smashin two-page article on the championships. Some nice photos too.
  

  
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• New dancer to midwest region -- CarolAnn (So Sweet!), 19:46:35 02/18/15 Wed
  Hi everyone! I'm so grateful for all the info. I'm glad she's able to use her school dress. Although she was looking forward to getting a new one...not yet, though! I'm looking forward to seeing all the great dancers!
  

  
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• PNW Feis, Seattle, March 7-8 - deadline for entries w/o penalty is Friday, February 20. Enter now at FeisWorx. All the typical comps, plus art, crazy St. Patricks Day dress, and the Western US Junior Championship Belt. Join us!!! -- Mike Nagan, Feis Committee, 18:44:05 02/18/15 Wed
  
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• DD is u9 novice. What are girls in these comps wearing so far with new rules? Mostly school dresses? Fighting with DD about the need for a solo dress at this point. -- No name, 13:37:32 02/18/15 Wed
  
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  • Our school requres all Novice dancers in school dress. No need for a dress untl PW. Sad to see new novice dancers in fancy new dresses. It really is not necessary. (NT) -- No name, 14:05:04 02/18/15 Wed
    • That's in your opinion. There are U8 and U9 Novice dancers in our school that compete and place well at the Oirachtas and Nationals. A school dress does not cut it. (NT) -- Sorry, I must disagree, 23:56:12 02/18/15 Wed
      • If your dd is going to nationals and oireachtas, that's a different story. Then they need a solo. For the average dancer, not going to those events, a school dress is appropriate. (NT) -- No name, 23:14:23 02/19/15 Thu
  • I've seen PW dancers in school dresses. Yes, they're in the minority, but I've seen them. One even danced U9 solos at O in her school dress... -- No name, 14:13:46 02/18/15 Wed
  • Our u9 dd is half novice and half pw. Definitely more school dresses in her novice comps. PW is almost all solos. Your dd would certainly not be out of place in a school dress at novice. (NT) -- Happy Feising!, 14:51:57 02/18/15 Wed
  • I tend to agree with the above posters...more -- MW MOM of U10 dancer who went thru the non-bling rule, 15:14:00 02/18/15 Wed
  • Keep in mind, even in PC/OC, you sometimes see dancers in mock turtle leos and plain skirt while they wait for their new solo or alterations on existing solo. And they place! (NT) -- School dress for Novice is totally fine! It's about the dancing!, 16:09:16 02/18/15 Wed
  • My DD is a u8 and is novice & pw. She has a solo but that is because she earned one by our school standards last year. Many of the kids are still in their school dresses in novice, most in pw are in solo but still some school dresses. (NT) -- No name, 16:40:24 02/18/15 Wed
  • You can tell your dd that you had a lot of support on the board for the school dress. I found the phrase "because I said so," to be infinitely useful when my dd was 9-11. (NT) -- Hope she does well at all her competitions, 17:35:06 02/18/15 Wed
  • Our school's rule is all dances must be in PW before solo dress obtained. DD got a PW 1st in school dress in a group of 22 all in solos. (NT) -- stick with the school dress, 19:45:22 02/18/15 Wed
    • Yes, and how many times did she not get first in a school dress? (NT) -- Yes, it does happen ... sometimes, 00:48:42 02/19/15 Thu
      • The times SHE (not the dress) didn't dance better than all the other dancers, in the judge's opinion. (NT) -- No name, 01:45:51 02/19/15 Thu
      • This is the PP to which you are addressing a snark-laced comment.... -- No name, 07:16:55 02/19/15 Thu
      • As many times as that particular judge didn't feel she earned 1st and somebody else did! -- See inside. Not enough room here., 08:20:24 02/19/15 Thu
        • I like the black leo and skirt. I think it looks elegant and the focus is on the dance, not the dress. (NT) -- No name, 08:49:10 02/19/15 Thu
          • The thing about the black leo/skirt is that depending on the age... -- No name, 01:54:03 02/20/15 Fri
      • Especially in the younger,age groups, school dresses don't seem to affect results at all. Dd was still in the schools beginner costume (not even the nice school dress!) in u7 pw and won regularly, in her stronger dances. Honestly. I think the simple blouse & skirt helped her stand out, and her dancing was able to woe the judges just fine. (NT) -- No name, 08:36:38 02/19/15 Thu
  • OP here. To be clear, I know she doesn't need a solo dress. I was just wondering what people have been seeing at North Coast, St Louis, Wisconsin, etc. Thanks. (NT) -- No name, 09:22:10 02/19/15 Thu
  • both school and solo is good option -- No name, 11:42:27 02/19/15 Thu

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• West Virginia Feis @Pittsburgh -- jg, 11:17:34 02/18/15 Wed
  6th adj-Joe Selekski
  additional vendor-Harrington Photography
  jim
  

  
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• West Virginia Feis @Pittsburgh -- jg, 08:17:19 02/18/15 Wed
  Given the numbers,we have decided to have 2 stages on Sunday(1-OC,2-PC)-youngest to oldest.The original block of rooms have been sold out-there are still a few left at the higher price.
  Vendors:Rutherford,Quantum Jewelery,Fine Designs,Irish Seams,Emerald Key
  Adjudicators:
  Kathy Spencer Revis,Maggie Revis,Eileeen McDonagh Morr,Moira McMahon,Katleen O Keefe,plus one more TBA.
  March 1 is closing date for Registration.
  We will continue to have "day of" registration as usual(at a higher cash price)-we would prefer if many of u dont avail of this plan as it makes for more work etc.
  Best Regards,
  Jim
  

  
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  • plus Harrington Photography (NT) -- jg, 08:47:49 02/18/15 Wed

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• Lavin Cassidy feis order of dances -- No name, 22:27:55 02/17/15 Tue
  Has the order for the competition been determined. Wondering what part of the day the over 15 open soft shoes will take place. Thanks.
  

  
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  • Grades will be first feis, beg 1, beg2 followed by Novice/Prizewinner. The PC/OC will be youngest to oldest (NT) -- No name, 11:49:51 02/18/15 Wed
    • Will champs be soft or hard first? (NT) -- No name, 12:05:07 02/18/15 Wed
      • Hard shoe first for pc/oc. Thanks! (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 12:44:56 02/18/15 Wed

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• Worlds room needed -- Kelly, 00:11:17 02/17/15 Tue
  I'm looking for a room at the Westin or Intercontinental within the block rate from Apr 3-Apr 6th
  

  
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• SAVE the DATE! July 25 & 26, 2015! St. Louis An Samhra Feis & O'Faolain Academy Friendship Feis are teaming up for a July Feis weekend at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel - pool, lovely ballrooms, located across from family friendly restaurants, grocery store, and more! Make it a family weekend. Located near: Magic House, Children's Museum, The Butterfly House, St. Louis Zoo, Science Museum, The Muny Opera, Grant's Farm, Chesterfield Sports Fusion, St. Louis Cardinal Game, Laumeier Sculpture Park. -- No name, 19:47:19 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • Thanks so much for the heads-up reminder - making reservations and plans on what to do (how many days to spend in St Louis) (NT) -- -, 20:21:04 02/16/15 Mon

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• I saw a recent thread about nAN's results and was searching for 2014 results and they aren't pulling up on quickfeis....am I looking in the wrong place? -- No name, 19:32:17 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • https://www.quickfeis.com/NAIDC/NAIDCResults/2014Results/TopResults2014.aspx (NT) -- -, 19:56:47 02/16/15 Mon

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• SLIA Rockin Reel -- M, 18:09:52 02/16/15 Mon
  Not trying to start anything negative, but I dont understand the judging for the rockin' reel special at Saturday's feis. I know it's all in fun, but how can little ones who have never danced before place above 9 or 10 year olds that have been dancing for 4 or 5 years? Is it possible to do a seperate age group for those little ones? Like I said, I know it's all in good fun, but at the end of the day, those 9 or 10 year olds are still trying to win one of those cool trophies!
  

  
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  • I watched this competition and was kind of appalled to see a girl (about 3yrs old) who danced in the tir Na nog comp. get a top 3 placing. Clearly there were dancers and non dancers in this comp. I feel the competition should be for dancers. My non dancing 4 year old son could have hopped around and won? (NT) -- What is the criteria then for this competion?, 18:28:03 02/16/15 Mon
    • Oh Good Lord ... this is going to be fun watching the responses to this nutty question. The funny thing is the 3 year old did better change 3's than most of those dancing 4-5 years. Maybe that criteria? THe judge may have expected better dancing from 7-8 years old, and was really impressed with what a 3 year old can do. (NT) -- This is going to be fun to watch ..., 18:40:12 02/16/15 Mon
  • I love how they always begin with "I'm not trying to start anything ..." And finish with - why didn't my kid the nice shiny trophy. (NT) -- Sad life some have .., 18:43:49 02/16/15 Mon
  • OP -- No name, 18:57:43 02/16/15 Mon
  • Know who the complainers are and you should be ashamed.....are we surprised NO ... you complain all the time when things don't go your way .. what are you teaching your dancers (adults and TC are reading and know who) (NT) -- so sad, 20:02:49 02/16/15 Mon
    • Who are the complainers?? (NT) -- No name, 23:16:29 02/16/15 Mon
  • Have always loved the "spirit" in St louis - love the smiles and joy of just dancing the Irish (NT) -- Congrats to all who danced - Congrats to those who held the trophies, 20:15:19 02/16/15 Mon
  • The fact is the dancers do this type of special for fun AND to win a trophy (which most are inelligible to win in their catagories). I would like everyone to step off their high horses. Yes the little ones were adorable but trophy winners? Perhaps there should have been another catagory for most adorable.Better change two three's? come on really? (NT) -- No name, 20:16:53 02/16/15 Mon
  • Who was the judge(s) to distribute the honors? (NT) -- ., 00:32:37 02/17/15 Tue
    • Mary Bryant ADCRG, One of the most respected judges in the world. (NT) -- Except to this one mom, 09:47:32 02/17/15 Tue
      • It's Mary Bryan, not Bryant and I have nothing but respect for her. I should have know people would not be nice when I posted my message. People don't know how to be nice on this board. I am not questioning the integrity of the judge nor am I denying that little one was cute. I was simply asking what the criteria was for judging this event. Thank you to the person below that explained that it was for fun and not so much for technique. (NT) -- OP, 13:31:21 02/17/15 Tue
  • This was a fun event for any one who wanted to register and the fact of the matter is that the judge was most likely impressed that any 3 year old could do proper hop 123s. Fun competitions such as this are not solely about technique; instead, they are about impressing the judge and putting on a performance. So if a 7 or 8 year old did not make as much of an impression upon the judge, then the 3 year old who did is the clear winner. Besides the dancer is 3, who cares?! (NT) -- No name, 09:15:42 02/17/15 Tue
  • I wasn't there but have seen these before and while it's fun and a great ending, the kids who enter DO care who wins or how they do. I think making a joke out of it by having someone who can't really dance win will lower the numbers in the future. Many are charity specials and it will impact that. (NT) -- ., 23:25:47 02/18/15 Wed
    • You should have stopped at "I wasn't there but ..." and realized that since you did not see it, nor witnessed what the judge saw - that your opinion on a competition you didn't see really isn't worth much. There were kids doing cartwheels and somersaults and everything under the sun. To the common sense viewer of the competition, it was for FUN. Your insult of a 3 year old dancer surely illustrates your maturity level. For not seeing a competition, you sure have a big mouth about it. (NT) -- A large one at that., 00:52:12 02/19/15 Thu
      • Wow. Aren't you abrasive tonight. This is a message board and thus, we discuss things. My experience comes from dancers who were disappointed with this and other competitions held like this. Rude much? (NT) -- It's Lent., 01:50:21 02/19/15 Thu
        • Why is it abrasive to call you out? You didn't see the competition, yet state an opinion as fact of what certain dancers did. Your opinion is based on "what a disappointed dancer told you". Sorry, but I would think a negative opinion is better based on actually seeing the dancer in question and the competition. (NT) -- Sad that this whole discussion is over a 3 year old child winning trophy, 13:18:19 02/19/15 Thu
          • Calling me out? For what, my opinion? Again,, this is a MB and it's my opinion based on seeing these competitions before, the discussion here and opinions of actual dancers from the competition. A feis can run this any way they choose but like the OP said, knowng the criteria would be good because it IS a paid competition. It may be cute that a 3 year old won, but in no way could they out-dance champ dancers. So back off. (NT) -- ., 20:45:33 02/19/15 Thu
  • I did see it and it was wrong. There were girls doing cartwheels and splits too which I thought was odd. This was our first time in St Louis and participating in RR. I explained to my daughter afterwards that it was all in fun but we did not know that going in. We may or may not do it again next year but at least well know what to expect. It definitly was not about the reel. (NT) -- No name, 13:53:31 02/19/15 Thu
    • It's a dance that doesn't count towards moving up levels - many/most treat these comps as a fun "anything goes" affair. There were moonwalks and back flips in treble reel comps 15 years ago - which were usually the highlight of the comp. :) (NT) -- No name, 00:40:20 02/21/15 Sat
  • why shouldn't a younger dancer have a fair shot against the older dancers? Kudos to judges for not selecting all champs! (NT) -- No name, 20:09:28 02/20/15 Fri

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• LC Feis PC...oldest to youngest or vice versa? Thought I read it somewhere, but now can't find it....Thanks! -- No name, 16:15:35 02/16/15 Mon
  
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• Searching for a solo dress -- DanceMom, 15:57:18 02/16/15 Mon
  I'm looking for a solo dress for my dancer. Does anyone have one that is not already listed online and might fit my dancer?
  
  Her measurements are Bust 33, Natural Waist 28, and the length of the back of the dress should be about 32.5.
  
  I'd prefer something located in the US, for ease of shipping, but might consider other locations. We would like something not more than a few years old. Thank you!
  

  
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  • I have one!! I will send you my link. (NT) -- No name, 16:31:12 02/16/15 Mon
  • Not sure how to post my email anonymously..... (NT) -- OP, 16:48:56 02/16/15 Mon
    • Just put your email in the "E-mail address (optional)" box, and it will change your name to bold/underline, and then someone can click on it, go through the captcha, and get your email (NT) -- ~Kris, 17:40:40 02/16/15 Mon
  • Here is the link. Dress can be let out and let down. Was taken in and up. -- No name, 17:45:00 02/16/15 Mon
  • Check refeis that dress midamerica -- No name, 18:37:50 02/16/15 Mon
  • Just posted 3 days ago nearly new Loretta dress on refeis that dress midamerica website/service. Website: www.refeisthatdressmidamerica.com (NT) -- No name, 18:43:26 02/16/15 Mon
  • Dress -- No name, 06:08:20 02/17/15 Tue
    • Yes I would love to see pictures and know all the measurements. Also, where are you located? Thank you. (NT) -- OP, 12:08:24 02/17/15 Tue
      • Dress -- No name, 06:51:32 02/19/15 Thu
  • Thanks to everyone who contacted me with dress possibilities. We have found a dress. (NT) -- OP, 11:24:17 02/23/15 Mon

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• St. Louis coinciding with Mardi Gras weekend—really wasn't a big deal. Glad we knew ahead of time. Ate dinner early on Saturday to avoid crowds and only had one instance of a drunk hotel guest at the elevator (couldn't remember his room number). Some noise from an adjacent room, but it didn't last all night. Would def recommend going to future February feiseanna weekender, even if it is during Mardi Gras. Really wasn't bad at all. -- No name, 13:15:37 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • Oh and there was also a bull riding comp going on bringing in an additional 18-20k people. We didn't see any cowboys though—dang. St. Louis obviously had it all under control. (NT) -- No name, 13:17:34 02/16/15 Mon
  • They did a great job of combining floors, we had almost all dance families on our floor and our nights were really quiet. The hotel staff was friendly as well. Good yea this year for us!. (NT) -- No name, 14:19:47 02/16/15 Mon

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• St. Louis Winterfeis committe.. -- Grades mom, 13:01:46 02/16/15 Mon
  Just wanted to offer a "thank you" for the great plaques that were given for the specials in grades. My dancer thought it was a very cool momento and appreciated the fact that is was unique and different than a trophy. Thanks for thinking outside the box and she loved the snowflakes on the plaque!!!! Great idea!!!!
  

  
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  • Agreed. DD loved them in champs as well. Love that both days they were so personalized with the arch and snowflakes to boot. Loved the snowflakes on Wisconsin Winterfeis trophies as well. (NT) -- No name, 13:10:48 02/16/15 Mon
  • Sorry but we thought they were pretty cheap. Don't want to complain about getting an award, but the PC wooden plaque was really cheap-o. Maybe made by a dad in his basement workshop? (NT) -- No name, 15:25:47 02/16/15 Mon
    • Not us ... we loved them. Thought they were a great idea and actually were great quality. Thank you to the Feis Committee for trying something different. From the pictures I've seen, the dancers seem to like them too - apparently most of the dancers. (NT) -- Thank you to the Feis Committtee, 16:45:26 02/16/15 Mon
    • Your post is unkind and unappreciative. Very disappointing. (NT) -- No name, 17:01:11 02/16/15 Mon
    • I thought they were personal to the feis and much better then a plastic trophy. I had a young dancer who was thrilled to win it in one of her dances because it was special. It isnt you who is winning the award. Its the dancer (NT) -- No name, 08:08:51 02/17/15 Tue
  • Daughter loved the wood award!! -- No name, 06:44:00 02/21/15 Sat
  • DD always loved awards that were unique to a feis rather than some generic award seen at many feiseanna. She happily and graciously accepted every award. Also, she loved the large medals that used to smell like maple syrup (NT) -- Good ole days, 07:45:53 02/26/15 Thu

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• Nationals 2016 -- plan ahead, 12:19:18 02/16/15 Mon
  
  
  Where will Nationals 2016 be held and what region will be hosting?
  
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  • Orlando (NT) -- hth, 12:43:33 02/16/15 Mon
  • Southern Region hosts NAN in 2016. Mid-Atlantic region hosts in New Orleans in 2017. IDTANA hosts in Orlando in 2018. (NT) -- -, 15:38:53 02/16/15 Mon
  • lol...Why do we head for cold locations for Oireachtas in Nov and hot locations for Nationals in July??? (NT) -- ., 08:46:32 02/18/15 Wed
    • Everyplace is hot in July in North America! We'd need to move our NANS to Australia to keep cool in July! LOL! (NT) -- No name, 20:25:06 02/19/15 Thu

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• Solution for awards argument- Have Feisworx create a box to check under registrations if you would like to "opt out" of rewards because you "only care about the placement". That way those who are above receiving awards (of any type) can help the feis cut unnecessary costs, while those who do enjoy them can still receive them. -- No name (To each there own. Get Along), 11:47:56 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • After 12 yrs & 2 in OC we have MASSES of awards. Some are lovely & worth keeping to use. Medals were great early on, but now are in boxes. Getting a plastic trophy for PC/OC isn't as important to many-it IS the placement that counts after a while. We've even returned a trophy to the awards room because it's costing the feis $$ unnecessarily. But there definitely ARE kids who love awards & to whom they mean a lot! Especially new champs. It would be awkward on stage to skip some & a nightmare (NT) -- to coordinate for the ceremony, 12:30:56 02/16/15 Mon
  • There comes a point when there are simply too many trophies, medals, etc. I keep the most special or useful ones, but I would actually love to know if there are any feises that have been using the same medals or awards for years and would like to have some donated back. I'm not "above" receiving awards, I'm honored, but after so many years there's just too much "stuff"--I'd love to be able to help a feis cut costs by giving some back, or by choosing not to accept some awards. (NT) -- Senior lady, 13:44:05 02/16/15 Mon
    • That is a great idea, to give back and help cut costs making it possible for those who do desire the prize to enjoy them, but once you acquire so many, or if they aren't that special anymore and you could do without, simply return them after the awards ceremony. I think a lot of schools reuse the same medal designs year after year. This is so much better than bickering. (NT) -- No name, 14:28:54 02/16/15 Mon
  • it would be fun to host a "green" feis...asking folks to donate old trophies and medals and then recycle them. Everyone could wear green. Make it fun. Shake it up a bit. Have interesting and challenging specials... (NT) -- Get Creative., 18:00:57 02/16/15 Mon
  • The easiest way to do that is to just return your award to the awards table or staff handing them out. Then they can use them next year. No need to take them home with you. I think with a check box it would be more trouble for the feis because... -- mom, 20:15:37 02/16/15 Mon
  • Awards mean a lot to my dd. Maybe those w/overflowing trophy rooms could repurpose them w/in school (cover the plaque etc.) or locally? But pls do not advocate for awards to go away as many dancers not in your dd's place . . . (NT) -- No name, 11:48:40 02/18/15 Wed

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• Lavin Cassidy Feis- 5 spots left for champs within cap of 325 with 342 registered! Secure your spot before being to late -- No name, 11:05:29 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • Do you know if there is a way to get a room at the LC rate?? (NT) -- my fault for the delay in booking, 15:16:46 02/16/15 Mon

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• Does anyone know if personal results from St Louis for the prizewinner and under will be posed on feisworx -- No name, 10:31:28 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • I believe you need to purchase personal results through FeisWorx before they will show up. (NT) -- hth, 11:21:15 02/16/15 Mon
  • Yes, I just emailed Feisworx and you have to log in, go into 'personal results' then below where the button for 'show results' is, there is an 'order form' button, click then designate which results you are looking for. You will get them almost immediately. I REALLY wish we had the option to order them when we register. (NT) -- No name, 11:49:11 02/16/15 Mon
  • Thanks for the replies. Why is this different? Usually her results are automatically on our account. This is the first time I have had to buy them seperately. Thx (NT) -- No name, 12:01:26 02/16/15 Mon
    • These two feiseanna choose not to include results in the price of registration. (NT) -- No name, 12:36:50 02/16/15 Mon
    • It was $70 for champ registration then another $7 for results. Maybe they were worried charging that close to $80 would force people to skip. But honestly, our TC expects to see those results. They aren't at these comps and appreciate any feedback from judges they can get. They say it's always helpful to get another set of professional eyes to see stuff, sometimes it's stuff the TC has been trying to correct & dd insists she's fixed it. (NT) -- No name, 12:59:21 02/16/15 Mon
      • Your TC has access to your marks after a couple of days so unless they don't know this they woudn't care. Also, usually the TC just wants to show that the comments are the same as in class. (NT) -- ., 13:41:45 02/16/15 Mon
        • Actually, I didn't know that. Maybe next time I'll wait until they have access to find them out and save the $$. (NT) -- No name, 14:19:38 02/16/15 Mon
  • Ripoff -- No name, 12:43:21 02/16/15 Mon

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• Nationals Committee already looking for more hotels one hour after opening reservations -- No name, 10:16:45 02/16/15 Mon
  Let the games begin!
  

  
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  • nationals -- No name, 10:26:48 02/16/15 Mon
    • Not all full within 3 minutes. I know quite a few people who booked 20 minutes late, and got rooms. Didn't waste time looking At the closest hotels. (NT) -- No name, 10:31:25 02/16/15 Mon
      • Nationals -- No name, 17:48:20 02/16/15 Mon
  • Lots of people a fifteen minute DRIVE out, let the games begin to find taxis in the morning! (NT) -- No name, 10:57:40 02/16/15 Mon
  • Can't believe how quite it is... (NT) -- No name, 20:41:03 02/16/15 Mon
  • Maybe we should have a movement to boycott NANS until some chgs are made! (NT) -- Why would you ever comitt a venue that has limited accomodations within walking distance???, 06:56:17 02/17/15 Tue

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• Coming from out of state and trying to plan. Will the PC stage run youngest to oldest for the Spring Feis and the Celtic Spirit Feis? Need to know if i can get by with just one overnight stay. -- No name, 09:25:17 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • It runs Oldest to youngest for Spring Feis. Don't know about Celtic Spirit (NT) -- No name, 09:49:22 02/16/15 Mon

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• THINK GREEN ! -- Tired of WHITE, 08:30:37 02/16/15 Mon
  
  In less than 30 days it will be St. Patricks Day... parties, concerts, performances and parades
  The city now with over 4 feet of snow will have one of the biggest St Pats parades
  
  What are your dance schools plans?
  

  
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• St. Louis back to back--THANK YOU for changing the PC stage on Sunday!! Stage on Saturday was just too small. -- Mom, 07:31:57 02/16/15 Mon
  
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  • Agreed. We didn't dance on it this year, but have in the past. All the champ dancers we spoke to said they felt it was too small (NT) -- No name, 11:51:45 02/16/15 Mon

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• LC Feis- will there be splits for enormous OC comps? -- No name, 21:47:21 02/15/15 Sun
  
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  • How about sashes for everyone and podium up to last place ? Also, we need trophies at least the 4ft of bigger. Thank you. (NT) -- I'm sure you can make it happen., 22:08:07 02/15/15 Sun
    • Not talking about that, just try to keep the awards similar to the year before if costs are the same. No one is saying to do more than is ever done. Keep your nasty comments off the board and have empathy for your fellow dancer that "finally gets there" (NT) -- No name, 22:25:47 02/15/15 Sun
    • You are very rude. That was uncalled for. Period. (NT) -- No name, 23:16:57 02/15/15 Sun
    • Snarky, witchy response. Not a nice or happy person. Needs a life. (NT) -- No name, 10:12:28 02/16/15 Mon
    • Let's take a poll. Please post "yes" if you think the person who wrote the above reply should be banned--at least for a little while--from the board (NT) -- No name (tired of auto-snark), 10:40:38 02/16/15 Mon
      • Does the truth hurt? (NT) -- Huh?, 10:50:59 02/16/15 Mon
        • There is no truth to hurt other than ol' Otto Snark hijacking so many threads with irrelevant opinions he holds as "truths." Worse, he thinks multiple postings will morph his attacks into something of value (NT) -- That hasn't happen yet (I vote YES), 22:36:17 02/17/15 Tue
          • Cute ... but wrong. Made me smile ... and laugh. (NT) -- Tell me what was said that was untrue ..., 04:33:21 02/18/15 Wed
            • Dear Otto. Thanks for proving our point. Now, go away (NT) -- No name, 08:28:29 02/18/15 Wed
              • You have no idea how much I get a laugh out of your posts ... Since I know you always need the last word (like you've never heard that before) you can have at it ... (NT) -- Very funny .., 12:02:45 02/18/15 Wed
                • Not the poster you are responding to, but after reading quite a few of your posts on the current board... (NT) -- ...You REALLY need to look at yourself in the mirror., 12:40:23 02/18/15 Wed
                  • Would that be a YES vote for banning this poster? (NT) -- I'm with you about the mirror but it never happens with these types (hopeful about that "yes"), 17:39:08 02/18/15 Wed
      • Yes! (NT) -- No name, 11:46:15 02/16/15 Mon
      • YES! (NT) -- No name, 09:13:32 02/17/15 Tue
    • O competitions take forever. Split groups cut down on the time relatives spend watching. No need to be rude or assume people are looking for an easier competition. (NT) -- No name, 18:13:12 02/16/15 Mon
  • There was talk of PC/OC being split at the same number as grades on a post farther down, but not confirmed (NT) -- No name, 11:00:05 02/16/15 Mon
  • "We will split any competition greater than 25" -post farther down (NT) -- No name, 11:08:07 02/16/15 Mon
    • OC will be split into single age groups if over 25 - however they will not be split again if the single age group is over 25. PC split at over 25 competitors. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 11:57:21 02/18/15 Wed

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• Does anyone know who won the Dance Off today in St. Louis? -- No name, 21:12:52 02/15/15 Sun
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  • Gianna Cheeseman won, definitely one of the hardest dance off's I have ever seen. So much talent and all dancers were incredible! (NT) -- No name, 21:14:56 02/15/15 Sun

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• Is Chicago Feis open for registration yet? I see the syllabus is up and it says to go to efeis to register. Efeis is not showing it. Am I having an efeis problem or is it just not open yet? -- Thanks!!, 21:08:27 02/15/15 Sun
  
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• 2015 St. Louis back to back Feis -- No name, 17:46:47 02/15/15 Sun
  We have come to this feisanna for years. Part of the appeal in attending was the trophies and sashes. Traditionally St. Louis does it big. Big trophies, colourful sashes.
  
  What happened this year? No trophies at all and only sashes fort first place on Sunday? Bummer.
  

  
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  • Saw really nice frames for podium placers .... only saw happy faces (NT) -- -, 18:01:12 02/15/15 Sun
  • Please remember those of you who have gotten sashes for years or big trophies and now think u don't need that anymore. Guess what? Some dancers have finally worked their way up to the top spots and now they don't get anything! So sad for them. Their friends have big trophies and they get the same place and now don't! (NT) -- No name, 18:24:41 02/15/15 Sun
    • Sure sounds like mom wants something to show off to her friends more than the dancer wants a big trophy. Very very very shallow post. (NT) -- Amazing, 21:07:58 02/15/15 Sun
      • I don't think so, seen my daughter say "someday I'll earn one of those" and now finally gets there, and doesn't get what her friends got. She hold it to herself, but a mom can tell when she feels the feis committee "Just wants to save money" and made cuts. Speak for yourself! You must be the shallow dancer that got the trophy.Have sympathy for your fellow competitors (NT) -- No name, 22:15:01 02/15/15 Sun
        • Oh come on ... why not step and "parent" your child that it's not about the size of a trophy. We all want what's best for our kids, but c'mon it's a trophy and not sure you'll find a lot of sympathy over the size of a trophy. Let's be real. Hope she never makes it to the World Championships, because outside the top 5 - everyone only gets a medal. (NT) -- Heard it all now, 22:47:40 02/15/15 Sun
  • Our feis is doing sashes for the first time and we were shocked when we learned how much they were going to cost. A basic, no frills sash runs $10-15.00 each. We checked around too. When you have to order 25-30 sashes per feis, that cost IN ADDITION to the cost of champs award can become over the top. (NT) -- Please be understanding..., 18:50:12 02/15/15 Sun
  • You need a better vendor because sashes should not cost that much. Girls love them so much (NT) -- nicole, 19:48:21 02/15/15 Sun
    • We checked seven different vendors. Trust me, they cost that much. We had no idea until it was time to order. We probably would have voted "Nay" to sashes if we had known beforehand. If you find this hard to believe, search vendors or better yet, price the cost of 3 1/2 inch satin ribbon, which is what the lowest grade sash will be made from. It takes two yards per sash and they still have to be custom embroidered or screen-printed (the cheaper option). (NT) -- The cost of putting on a feis in 2015. Ugh!, 19:57:14 02/15/15 Sun
      • BTW, I'm not trying to argue with anyone. My DD is a newer champ who had missed the podium by one spot two out of the three comps she has done in PC. She wants that sash and the chance to stand on the podium. (NT) -- I'm just encouraging readers to be understanding as cost is a factor for some feis committees., 19:59:42 02/15/15 Sun
        • Well it's not Feises fault your daughter isn't good enough yet to place in PC. My guess is that she moved to PC with the bare minimum requirements and is focusing more on the "trophy" and "sash" that she and mom wants and not focusing on what actually needs to be done to get there. Btw - seems like you have the answers - what vendors have cheap sashes? (NT) -- Let us all know., 21:04:09 02/15/15 Sun
          • Do people consider PC dancers "champs"? Just asking. I always understood Champs to be Open Championship. (NT) -- Just asking, 22:10:39 02/15/15 Sun
            • There's champs (PC/OC) and grades. Then there's prelims and championships. I think you are confusing two terms. (NT) -- HTH, 23:38:16 02/15/15 Sun
          • Where is THIS coming from??? DD has placed in all three of her competitions & very well at that. As far as minimum requirements, her school's minimum requirement is two 1sts in every core dance and she exceeded that. I was just stating that as much as she looks forward to winning a sash & cost is a factor and to cut the feis a little slack. (NT) -- What is your problem anyway? Does your mother know you are stirring up the VOY board?, 23:42:02 02/15/15 Sun
            • BTW, you do realize I am not the OP and I was DEFENDING the feis or did you bother to read my entire post before launching your attack? (NT) -- No name, 23:44:44 02/15/15 Sun
    • I would love your source for these inexpensive sashes. We would love to be able to provide these if we could find an affordable option. (NT) -- No name, 11:56:52 02/16/15 Mon
  • Something I find humorous about this post is the poster who responded to the Sunflower Feis post a day or two ago, who argued that "most" champs don't care about the prize, just the placement. (NT) -- LOL, I have found the opposite to be true. But keep in mind cost!, 20:03:18 02/15/15 Sun
    • Just because a handful - I mean very small handful - compete for the size of the trophy, doesn't make it a fact. While those are whining about the size of the trophies, the real champions are preparing for the Worlds, Nans, and beyond. They don't focus on the actual award but on the competition and their placement. Not hard to see. Simply ask those on the top of podium looking down, and not on the bottom looking up. (NT) -- Easy answers available., 21:06:38 02/15/15 Sun
  • Funny how materialistic some people are ... most champions, those at the major level (not just a local Feis PC/OC, never compete for the "trophy". It is all about dance and placement - not about the size of the trophy. As most realize, the trophy will be thrown out in a few years. You're not going to please everyone ... some people are just not happy with anything, including the amazing awards given this weekend. (NT) -- Sad how some focus on the wrong aspect of dance, 21:01:41 02/15/15 Sun
  • Many schools make their own sashes.....keeps the cost down! -- Love the sashes!, 21:42:08 02/15/15 Sun
    • It's not that. I've been on a feis committee. If you have offered it in the past, you the feis are just trying to make more profit by cutting out the sashes! How much money do you need to keep? (NT) -- No name, 22:18:44 02/15/15 Sun
      • I remember my daughter at Madison feis. Friend won PC got a huge 4 legged trophy that's been in her room since middle school. Daughter finally made the first a few years later, and got a tiny hand size. It's about the journey. If someone finally gets to that spot, they shouldn't get an inferior award now. Makes the dancer feel inferior. (NT) -- No name, 22:23:00 02/15/15 Sun
        • OMG - get over it mom. Really starting to feel sorry for your kid having a shallow parent. It's not about the size of the size of a trophy sitting in someone's bedroom since middle school - if it's about the journey .. then make it about the journey and not the trophy. This is ridiculous. (NT) -- Absolutely ridiculous, 22:54:47 02/15/15 Sun
      • Just fyi, a Feis often has to choose between cutting some costs, or raising prices. Our Feis has major changes to make, as we were in the hole thousands of $ this year and last year. A Feis doesn't cut out sashes to keep more money! (NT) -- No name, 08:35:14 02/16/15 Mon
        • Hear hear! I am on a feis committee and work closely with others. I don't know of ANY feises who turn a profit (or even have such a goal). People complain so much when fees are raised. The cost of our awards went up considerably this past year. Next year, we may be downgrading our awards as well. (NT) -- It's not about profit!, 10:33:42 02/16/15 Mon
  • Folks, there is an unsupervised juvenile launching multiple attacks on this thread. Mods, it would be greatly appreciate if you would remove these attacks or the thread altogether. It has gotten out of hand. (NT) -- Thanks!, 23:51:17 02/15/15 Sun
  • Maybe just give out certificates. It's easy and cheap to print and you can hang them on your wall. If certificates are good enough for MAR Worlds/NANS qualifiers at the O, it has to be good enough for a feis. (NT) -- Just an idea, 09:27:33 02/16/15 Mon
  • Explanation of the trophy situation: If you did not notice, every champ that placed received a VERY nice wooden plaque. I believe the feis was just trying to change things up a bit. Many champs have gotten trophies or strange sorts of crystal in the past, it's nice to receive a different type of "trophy" (NT) -- No name, 10:03:28 02/16/15 Mon
    • Agreed. For most people that is great. However, there appears to be a few that judge a Feis on the "size of the prize" only. (NT) -- Poor judgement on their part, 10:47:43 02/16/15 Mon
      • Both my dd's received the wooden plaques for the specials in grades...more -- At the StL Winterfeis, 12:58:54 02/16/15 Mon
      • Actually, you seem to have tunnel vision. Nobody on any of these posts stated they were judging any feis solely on the size of the prize. But we are a consumer driven society. When we have options, such as multiple feisanna to choose from, we will gravitate towards the events that offer the best overall experience for us. For some it's small competitions, quick results or pretty awards. Others may have other priorities when choosing a feis. (NT) -- Your responses show your extreme level of immaturity. If you can't be nice, don't post., 15:11:06 02/16/15 Mon
        • Why is it wrong on opinionated message board to call someone out for an absurd viewpoint ? Do you accept everything everyone says without challenging them ever? Sorry, but I don't. I think Feises work hard for consumers to have a positive experience and yes, when I think a Feis is getting criticized unfairly, I will say something. (NT) -- No tunnel vision here. Read the posts above - slower., 18:45:15 02/16/15 Mon
          • "No tunnel vision here. Read the posts above - slower" Perhaps you should follow your own advice. (NT) -- The end., 08:14:47 02/17/15 Tue
            • Nice retort. That really clarified things ... NOT. Cute. (NT) -- Bless your simple heart, 12:04:55 02/18/15 Wed
              • You continue to show your level of immaturity. You have offended numerous people on this board and can't seem to resist just one more obnoxious post. (NT) -- I guess that's what we expect from unsupervised children., 16:22:29 02/18/15 Wed

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• Results for both St Louis feisanna are up on FB. -- Happy President's Day and pre-Mardi Gras wishes!, 17:25:39 02/15/15 Sun
  
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  • Safe trips home (NT) -- -, 18:02:07 02/15/15 Sun
  • Happy Fat Tuesday - Ash Wednesday - Fish Friday (NT) -- -, 18:12:07 02/15/15 Sun
  • Personal results -- No name, 23:24:12 02/15/15 Sun
    • You have to purchase the personal results. see inside... -- No name, 08:33:46 02/16/15 Mon

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• Is St. Louis winding down yet? Hoping for PC results:-) -- OC would be nice too!, 15:47:25 02/14/15 Sat
  
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  • Unless dancers call and lets us know it could be tomorrow or Monday for them to be posted (NT) -- -, 16:38:29 02/14/15 Sat
    • Usually with Feisworx it's day of. (NT) -- No name, 16:52:19 02/14/15 Sat
      • Thats when Feisworx does the tabulation (person from CO comes.as does results) . this weekend it's "My Feis" part of Feisworx which means it's the people from the feis to do it (NT) -- takes longer, 17:13:51 02/14/15 Sat
        • Betcha they will still be posted tonight. (NT) -- No name, 17:29:47 02/14/15 Sat
          • Aaaannndddd they're posted. (NT) -- No name, 18:05:27 02/14/15 Sat
  • LOL - alot of mix-ups cause problems (NT) -- -, 20:23:09 02/14/15 Sat

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• I know it's rather far off but we are planning to come from out of region (while on vacation) for the Badger State Feis and Cream City Feis. What site will these appear for registration on? Any other tips about either feis or registration for them? Thank you! -- No name, 11:22:00 02/14/15 Sat
  
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  • Both were on FeisWorx last year. (NT) -- hth, 11:59:49 02/14/15 Sat
  • These feises are a lot of fun and well-run! They are held in an ice rink so the air temperature in the building is about 60 degrees. Wear layers and allow time for your dancers to really warm up their muscles. (NT) -- MW mom, 12:15:24 02/14/15 Sat
    • I agree with you. We did this one two years ago during a heat wave. It was so refreshing to be inside an area cool enough to warrant a long sleeve shirt (but warm enough so you can get by without)! DD wanted to ice skate after she finished dancing, but I had to promise her she could do it another time. (NT) -- Hope to make it back in the near future. Great feis!, 12:37:56 02/14/15 Sat
      • Addendum: The facility is the U.S. Olympic training facility and is MASSIVE. The feis is held on what is used for the speed skating track in the winter. There are two ice skating rinks in the center of the facility that have ice year-round. (NT) -- If you are lucky, you might get to see an Olympic caliber skater working with his/her coach., 12:40:04 02/14/15 Sat
        • The zoo is a short drive from the feis venue, as is a really nice water park (I can't remember the name of it, but it's an easy web search). I wish these feises weren't right after dance camp. (NT) -- DD is always too sore to compete the weekend afterward:-(, 16:25:50 02/18/15 Wed
  • Wow! That sounds great! Thank you for all the info. We have been to a few midwest comps over the years while visiting family on vacation and I am always jealous of your venues compared to many we see out here. These definitely sound like two not to miss. Anybody have a clue of approximate opening dates and if they fill quickly? (NT) -- No name, 21:44:42 02/14/15 Sat
  • It's also a very busy weekend with other ecents in Milwaukee, be sure to book your hotel as soon as the rooms are available at the feis rate. (NT) -- No name, 09:16:06 02/15/15 Sun

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• Good luck to the dancers in St. Louis this weekend. Wish we were there! -- Ohio Mom, 09:07:49 02/14/15 Sat
  
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  • Any results for 612PC or 613PC? (NT) -- No "real-time" posting on Feisworx today. Thanks in advance!, 12:56:31 02/14/15 Sat
  • Any PC results would be great! (NT) -- Thanks!, 13:46:11 02/14/15 Sat

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• Question....if we register for a feis, but the judges are not yet posted and then when they are one of the judges is a teacher from our school, are we not allowed to participate in that said feis? Just wondering how that works...Thanks! -- No name, 18:44:18 02/13/15 Fri
  
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  • No, absolutely not. The judge will excuse them self from that particular competition if they have a conflict. Definitely compete. I've seen this happen before. (NT) -- No name, 22:09:44 02/13/15 Fri
    • And by no, absolutely no, I mean, don't consider NOT competing. By all means, yes you are able to compete. Sorry for any confusion! (NT) -- No name, 22:12:11 02/13/15 Fri
  • It's up to the adjudicator to inform the Feis of any conflicts. Your TC can be assigned to another stage at the Feis. Let your TC know you are attending. (NT) -- No name (Dance on...), 23:10:05 02/13/15 Fri
  • best to notify feis chair ahead too so can make plans to accomodate (NT) -- Canadian Mom, 01:44:54 02/14/15 Sat
    • No need. Feis chair has enough to deal with. Stage assignments are typically done considering any conflicts. Worse case scenario is dancer notifies the stage monitor. Happens all the time. (NT) -- Feis chairs are busy enough, 04:14:23 02/14/15 Sat
  • Just make sure your TC knows you will be attending. Our TC (an ADCRG) once started writing the competitor #s on the tab sheet for a grades comp. only to realize one of her own dancers was in the line-up. She immediately got up and recused herself, which was the only appropriate thing to do. It undoubtedly caused a huge delay on that stage as they shuffled competitions and/or stages (I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what was done after that) (NT) -- The had absolutely no idea her dancer was going to be there!, 07:28:46 02/14/15 Sat
  • What if the judge is a TC at your school but from a different studio location that you had no idea was a TC at your school? Some schools have different locations in different states. Not all dancers know EVERY teacher and the judge wouldn't necessarily know the student. It's not so obvious which school when dancers are in solo dresses. How would the judge know to excuse him/herself? (NT) -- Just thought of this scenario., 09:40:10 02/14/15 Sat
    • PP. We have that situation at our school with studios in three states. If the dancer communicates with the TC, the TC can take the necessary precautions. (NT) -- No reason to miss out on a feis. Just communicate!, 11:15:51 02/14/15 Sat
  • Most times an AD communicates to the students what the proceedure is about attending a feis where AD is judging. Some want no students there - some want to be informed asap - some have other rules (NT) -- talk to your TC/AD about the situation, 12:25:54 02/14/15 Sat
  • If they're rotating judges here's what I do (more inside) -- long time adult dancer, 16:21:03 02/18/15 Wed

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• St. Louis - do we have to print our own cards or is it there just as an option -- First time I've seen that on feisworx so I wasn't sure..., 08:15:16 02/13/15 Fri
  
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• ID on BBC -- still alive, 18:45:31 02/12/15 Thu
  
  The Graham Norton Show earlier this month on BBC
  Michael Flatley and LOD
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02jgf8x
  

  
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  • Cute Video, not as easy as it looks😄 (NT) -- No name, 12:37:16 02/14/15 Sat
  • Looks like Kevinah Dargan in the gray blingy dress. (NT) -- No name, 16:09:06 02/14/15 Sat
    • It is. She is part of the new cast of Dangerous Games. That was part of a publicity stunt for it. Very fun, great dancers. So happy for them!!!!! (NT) -- Senior Lady, 16:57:07 02/14/15 Sat

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• ST. LOUIS BACK-TO-BACK FEIS --will there be a used dress room at these feisanna? -- irish mom, 17:35:53 02/12/15 Thu
  
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  • In the past, not a room per say, but a used dress area. Dress racks in a hallway. (NT) -- No name, 20:27:49 02/12/15 Thu

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• Detroit Feis hotels..can anyone recommend a good town/area to find a nice one? Not necessarily looking for one in the block, just a clean and safe one within 15-20 minutes or so of the venue. Having never been to this feis, nor being familiar with the area, I could use some advice. Thanks! -- No name, 14:33:14 02/12/15 Thu
  
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  • Last year there was a Feis rate available at Auburn Hills Marriott at Centerpoint, breakfast included. Looks like the syllabus doesn't have it posted yet - stand by (NT) -- No name, 15:03:01 02/12/15 Thu
  • Great to hear you are planning to attend the Detroit Feis! We are in the final stages of securing our hotel block which will include a breakfast option. Look for the reservation link on Feisworx within the week. The hotel is 1.5 miles from the venue. (NT) -- Detroit Feis (Good Luck to your dancer!), 18:56:43 02/12/15 Thu
    • Great!! Thanks. We are looking forward to it :) (NT) -- No name, 09:57:34 02/13/15 Fri

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• Total longshot I realize, but does anyone going to St. Louis have some Swarovski Blue Zircon ss34 flatbacks I could meet and buy off of them??? -- Thanks!, 13:06:46 02/12/15 Thu
  
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• Worlds -- No name, 11:21:05 02/12/15 Thu
  Anyone found decent prices on airfare to Montreal from Cleveland or Akron?
  

  
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  • DEpending on when you want to depart, RT flights out of Pitt for around $260. Was lower a month or so ago. Best wishes! (NT) -- No name, 06:19:32 02/13/15 Fri

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• Could someone post the number of registrants for 612PC at Lavin Cassidy? -- Thanks!, 11:20:53 02/12/15 Thu
  
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• Hi - Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Lavin Cassidy Feis without late fee. Unfortunately, we will not extend this date even if we do not reach the cap. -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 09:51:11 02/12/15 Thu
  Final preperations need to begin and feisworx needs a certain amount of days to prepare the documents for our feis. Late entrants will be accepted with a fee but please register before that is instituted if you plan on attending. PC/OC has 36 more spots and 47 registered and not paid. Changes will be allowed next week without penalty.
  
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  • 19 champ spots left, with 31 registered! (NT) -- No name, 14:38:40 02/13/15 Fri

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• SUNFLOWER FEIS -- April in Kansas, 09:47:34 02/12/15 Thu
  
  Just a thought ... LUNCH ... will there be food to buy for snacks and lunch? Since this feis is in a HS away from Hotel can you provide a list of places to eat (location/map)? Can we bring our own food to the feis?
  

  
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  • That's a good question. Also, will the feis be combining PC comps if there aren't enough dancers? Registrations for 613PC are low & while I realize there is a little over a month before registration closes, I'm starting to worry a little. (NT) -- The feis sounds like it is going to be such a fun day. Wish more would sign up:-(, 10:18:46 02/12/15 Thu
    • There will be a company providing food for sale at the feis. We will also be posting local places to eat on the feis website. I will have to check if you can bring coolers. As far as joining and splitting competitions, we will do our best to make this feis worth coming to. (NT) -- No name, 19:08:13 02/12/15 Thu
      • We are thinking of going to this feis. How many in PC U13? (NT) -- No name, 20:10:32 02/12/15 Thu
        • Right now, it's two paid and two unpaid. (NT) -- Hoping the figure goes up. Need a minimum of five to count!, 20:42:39 02/12/15 Thu
          • Maybe it would help to know that our champs who place overall will be receiving Belleek awards and maybe sashes too. (NT) -- No name, 11:38:23 02/13/15 Fri
            • Like! (NT) -- No name, 12:42:02 02/13/15 Fri
              • Very very few champs compete for the actual materialistic award. I'm not sure too many young dancers could give a hot over a Belleek vase, and the older dancers typically compete for their placements, not for their "hardware". (NT) -- Shallow thinking., 00:08:28 02/14/15 Sat
                • Actually, as much as I hate to state it, you are wrong there. There are quite a few champ dancers who pick and choose which feises they attend based on the awards, sashes and whether or not there will be a podium. It may seem shallow, but with so many feisanna to choose from these things become a deciding factor. Based on feedback from attendees at our home feis, we upgraded awards and added sashes. (NT) -- Attendance went up. It is what it is., 07:22:33 02/14/15 Sat
                  • I do not choose any feis based on this (it's mostly for results); BUT I do really appreciate "grown-up" awards like Belleek or crystal that I can actually use! Just an opinion. :) (NT) -- Senior lady, 11:04:38 02/14/15 Sat
                    • Meant to add, I still have some pieces from when I was younger; I didn't care when I won them at the time, but now I use them in my house--they look nice and bring back great memories too! (NT) -- Senior lady, 11:09:11 02/14/15 Sat
                      • Agreed, almost no one picks a Feis because of the size of the trophy or whether there will be a podium. Most Champions dance to dance ... their placing is more important than the trophy. Sorry but I think the poster above is in small minority. (NT) -- Can't see anyone going to a Feis because trophy is big., 20:37:51 02/14/15 Sat
            • A nice bowl (Bellleek or crystal ) with sunflower seeds, cho and candied coverd sunflower seeds (NT) -- TShirt with creative design to add for fun, 18:08:42 02/15/15 Sun
  • Maybe you can contact someone from the feis directly through the website? Sometimes you can get a quicker responce that way (NT) -- No name, 15:21:14 02/12/15 Thu
  • When will you post adjudicators ? (NT) -- -, 00:39:26 02/14/15 Sat

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• Is it appropriate for a young (pre-teen) dancer to create their own "fan page" on social media? It just doesn't seem right - very self fulfilling at such a young age. Parents should monitor that. -- No name, 20:28:56 02/11/15 Wed
  
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  • I would say it's between them and their parents. I have enough trouble trying to parent my own to bother worrying about what is appropriate for complete strangers. (NT) -- odd, 00:27:32 02/12/15 Thu
    • Agree. OP must have so much time on their hands that they can monitor or stalk other children while anonymously posting parenting and child raising advice to others. (NT) -- Time for OP to grow up methinks., 00:39:09 02/13/15 Fri
  • Do you know for sure this person is controlling the fan page? Or could it be a complete stranger who has the fan page for this person? (NT) -- --, 00:47:56 02/12/15 Thu
    • I think they might be talking instagram account -- I've seen a very young top dancer with her own "fan" instagram account, purposely different from her personal instagram account. I was thinking the same thing that its pretty young for that too. (NT) -- up to her parents though, 07:17:58 02/12/15 Thu
      • My dd 'follows' a little world champ on Instagram and she has many fan pages in her name all set up by other people. (NT) -- cute, 09:11:38 02/12/15 Thu
  • Instagram - tumblr - facebook etc. is the norm these days. It's OK to have them but it's when it becomes a negative. Adults should teach about proper use of online personal posting and also show restraint on a bully attitude on others. I worry about people like the op; (NT) -- -, 09:14:23 02/12/15 Thu
  • Read again .." their own "fan page"...."very self fulfilling ".....talking about a dancer creating somthing about themselves - a online scrapebook....for others to see....there is nothing wrong but be careful with what you share (NT) -- OP sees it as bragging - which it is not - very normal, 09:24:40 02/12/15 Thu
    • LOL, most of the FB pages I see for my adult friends and co-workers feel like self-serving fan pages. Mine is probably no exception. (NT) -- As long as the dancer isn't endangering herself, best to ignore it., 10:21:09 02/12/15 Thu
  • I would hope the parents are monitoring it - most sites say you have to be 13 to create an acount to comply with COPPA (NT) -- No name, 11:13:36 02/12/15 Thu
  • I think a dancer creating their wn fan page is the craziest thing I've ever heard!! Do they pretend that someone else created it for them, like a "fan" or do they claim ownership? (NT) -- No name, 17:54:46 02/12/15 Thu
    • The one that was mentioned in original post was definitely made by the dancer! I know, crazy right? Just think it's inappropriate (NT) -- No name, 00:11:47 02/13/15 Fri
      • Honestly sounds like the kids are more mature than OP. Let's see ... A grown mature adult anonymously post on a Message Board taking shots at a pre-teen dancer. Hmmm. Yep, the young pre-teen is much more mature than "mommy wanna be". (NT) -- Amazed at some people, 00:36:06 02/13/15 Fri
        • You're wrong, no dancer was mentioned, and how do you know it's a "mommy wanna be", it quite possibly could be a peer to this dancer, who, was never mentioned by name. (NT) -- Nine, 16:56:45 02/13/15 Fri
          • Really? And maybe monkeys fly too !! (NT) -- I guess anything is possible, just not probable., 00:10:45 02/14/15 Sat

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• TIR NA NOG Dance -- ("Land of the Young"), 17:41:43 02/11/15 Wed
  
  WINTER FEIS - St Louis
  Sunday (after First Feis on stage #4)
  
  TIR NA NOG Dance is for All children/dancers 2-5 years of age who have not danced at a feis (as First Feis - Beg or Beg II ) will dance and get jiggy - do their best moves
  Many have registerd on Feisworx but you may also pay at the time of the dance
  Cuteness abounds - sweet beginnings!
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  • Does this event usually run short or long? -- No name, 22:22:37 02/11/15 Wed

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• Help....Dress Shields -- No name, 17:38:08 02/11/15 Wed
  Need help. My daughter has recently really started to stink!! Lol. She likes to wear a tank top under her dress, however deodorant doesn't seem to be working! What type of dress shields does everyone recommend?? One that is disposable and actually stays in place!!
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  • Very effective and cheap dress shield. -- No name, 22:33:05 02/11/15 Wed
    • Didn't even -- No name, 08:12:21 02/12/15 Thu
    • We do the same thing! Works great! (NT) -- No name, 13:54:52 02/12/15 Thu
  • Hollywood fashion secrets brand garment shields, Amazon sells them (NT) -- No name, 23:54:15 02/11/15 Wed
  • I know you didn't ask about deodorant,, but we swear by Secret Clinical Strength (NT) -- No name, 20:43:50 02/12/15 Thu
    • Us too! Good product (NT) -- No name, 08:38:16 02/13/15 Fri
  • Consider switching from a tank to a top with cap sleeves. Those provide a bit more barrier under the arms. JoAnn Fabrics carries disposable and reusable shields (NT) -- No name, 21:38:56 02/12/15 Thu
  • We had trouble getting pit pads to stay put - so found a thicker pair and sewed them into a snug ss tee, then just wash after wearing. Works great! (NT) -- No name, 08:12:09 02/13/15 Fri
  • Help....Dress Shields -- No name, 23:14:39 02/13/15 Fri
    • We also use Kleinerts with good results. (NT) -- No name, 20:11:02 02/14/15 Sat

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  For the Feis on Sunday, does anyone know what they can/can't wear for the specials? Can they wear there dance costume or are they supposed to wear something different? I know for the Saturday feis it states what to wear, but I'm not seeing anything for the Sunday feis. Thanks so much for the help!!!
  

  
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  • If memory serves me correctly....last year they just wore their regular dresses... -- STL MOM, 01:25:07 02/12/15 Thu

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• St Louis Feis -- No name, 15:15:57 02/11/15 Wed
  Any chance anyone has a spare room at the Venue hotel to get rid of for this weekend?
  

  
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  • Yes, Friday and Saturday night! DD is sick😔 not sure how to not post my info publicly! (NT) -- No name, 17:12:08 02/11/15 Wed
    • Click on the underlined No name in the OP's post and you will get access to the OP's email address (NT) -- HTH, 07:53:49 02/12/15 Thu
  • Friday and Saturday night room see inside -- No name, 17:17:04 02/11/15 Wed
  • Room has been taken! Thanks for asking (NT) -- No name, 09:00:16 02/12/15 Thu

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• Anyone know if there will be competitor lists posted for the St. Louis feises this weekend? -- No name, 13:42:17 02/11/15 Wed
  
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  • Competitor list is posted. It will not be printed and available at the registration desk. (NT) -- No name, 15:45:19 02/11/15 Wed
  • At least the St. Louis Winter Feis is posted. Not sure if SLIA with post. (NT) -- No name, 15:50:29 02/11/15 Wed
    • Most dancers attend both - (NT) -- -, 16:23:50 02/11/15 Wed

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• $30 includes shipping in US Bloch dance sneaker white with purple, blue, yellow striping UK child size 2 -- click here to email, 11:48:17 02/11/15 Wed
  
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• $100 shipping included in US ($165 new) Fays Ultra Flexi black suede Hard Shoe Size 1 Like new condition -- click here to email, 11:31:12 02/11/15 Wed
  
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• St Louis-- Can anyone tell me the vendors that will be there this coming weekend. Looking for a new wig. Thanks!! -- No name, 21:18:58 02/10/15 Tue
  
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  • Emerald Key is usually there. (NT) -- No name, 21:43:38 02/10/15 Tue
    • Do you know that for sure ... Or guessing? (NT) -- .??, 23:23:34 02/10/15 Tue
      • The PP said they"re usually there, which is based on past experience, not guessing. The PP didn't make any assurances about this year. (NT) -- No name, 03:31:34 02/11/15 Wed
      • Their website says they'll be there - http://www.emeraldkeyonline.com, like the last four years we've attended (NT) -- No name, 09:39:26 02/11/15 Wed
  • I saw on 4 Irish Dancers fb page that they will be there. (NT) -- No name, 23:27:58 02/10/15 Tue
  • Just remember they get bad reviews from a lot of customers. We've had issues with them at this feis in the past and do not choose to purchase from her anymore. (NT) -- No name, 09:06:05 02/11/15 Wed
    • This post is in reference to 4IrishDancers. (NT) -- No name, 09:09:23 02/11/15 Wed
  • I'm OP. yay for emerald key . Was hoping they would be there. Thx everyone (NT) -- No name, 17:57:05 02/11/15 Wed
  • vendor -- No name, 22:48:16 02/11/15 Wed

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• West Virginia Feis @ Pittsburgh -- Jg, 19:58:58 02/10/15 Tue
  Good news on the hotel rooms -the hotel had agreed to reduce the additional rooms by $10- making available 30 additional rooms per night at $149 - also anyone who has already booked their room at the higher rate of $159 will receive the reduction.
  We are still debating the Sunday OC PC stage issue and will keep u posted
  We will have a live drawing for the $100 bonus prize at the opening ceremonies on The Saturday of the Feis . The first 400 paid registered dancers have qualified for this prize.
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• Hi - Lavin Cassidy feis is open for registration without a late fee until this Friday February 13th. Please register and pay if you plan to attend. -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 11:48:05 02/10/15 Tue
  We will have stage assignments finalized a few days before the feis once registration and changes are complete.
  
  PC/OC will run youngest to oldest and be on 3 stages. We will not be adjusting for the Junior prom but please note because we are on 3 stages the progression of the age groups can be a little off. We won't know for sure until we do the assignments.
  
  Grades will run by level First Feis/Beginner/Advanced Beginner followed by Novice/Prizewinner and on 6 stages.
  
  Good Luck to everyone competing in St. Louis this weekend and good luck to those feis committees! Have fun and travel safe! Thank you and hope to see you on February 28th.
  

  
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  • Do you plan to split the larger champ comps as you did last year? (NT) -- No name, 11:54:48 02/10/15 Tue
  • Wondering the same question posted above... Will you be splitting champs? (NT) -- No name, 12:15:52 02/10/15 Tue
    • Yes we will split OC/PC if registratoins warrant it. OC would be split into singel age groups and PC randomly. (NT) -- No name, 13:12:37 02/10/15 Tue
      • Whew! 613PC has 34 confirmed, which is huge for PC. (NT) -- Thank you!, 14:02:45 02/10/15 Tue
        • Not that big compared to other Regions ... and no matter how many you have, only 50% place regardless. Only benefit of a split competition is the added first place. (NT) -- Simple math, 14:09:47 02/10/15 Tue
          • That added 1st place is a big benefit to the dancer who gets it! (NT) -- No name, 14:51:55 02/10/15 Tue
          • Yes, which would be the point. As the parent of a dancer who is striving for Open championship, the "extra" 1st is the reason the split matters. (NT) -- Dance Mom, 17:43:03 02/10/15 Tue
          • Not big compared to other regions? We have feised in every region except one and have never encountered a PC competition with over 30 dancers. Ironically, the only one we've ever seen was within our own region (MHG) and seems to have been the exception, rather than the rule. (NT) -- Your comparison doesn't seem accurate!, 07:47:12 02/11/15 Wed
            • Midatlantic has pc comps over 30 in the middle age groups regularly. (NT) -- No name, 08:54:45 02/11/15 Wed
              • O'rorke Feis just had 49 registered (46 danced) in pc u12. Go to feis web, look at results from the last few feiseanna. (NT) -- No name, 08:59:03 02/11/15 Wed
              • U12 and u14 have been close to 50 lately - not split, and 3 firsts needed for OC. My dancers -- Dm, 09:12:02 02/11/15 Wed
                • Thank you. Poster above clearly either doesn't realize that there are these larger competitions, or chose to ignore it simply to argue. (NT) -- Absolutely there are larger than 30 comps out there, 11:45:01 02/13/15 Fri
  • Another question on splitting . . . at what number will you split grade competitions? Syllabus just says will split as necessary. Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 13:17:24 02/10/15 Tue
    • We will split at any competition greater than 25. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 13:44:54 02/10/15 Tue

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• St. Louis weekender looking for info on both feiseanna—will champs dance hard shoe or soft shoe first? Also will they dance three at a time in HS and two in SS? Just trying to figure out our schedule. TIA! -- No name, 11:43:50 02/10/15 Tue
  
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  • Both will dance soft then hard. Saturday is two at a time and Sunday is three when possible. Sunday must be mindful of judges and musicians flight times. (NT) -- No name, 23:58:54 02/10/15 Tue
    • Thank you so much! (NT) -- No name, 08:42:23 02/11/15 Wed

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• All Scots photos by FeisPix -- FeisPix, 08:07:09 02/10/15 Tue
  Many thousands of action and award pics have been added to our site. Uploading of the remainder should be completed by end of day on Wed 11 Feb. Please be aware that our new site was created in Dec 2014, and if your last visit was made before that time you will need to re-register in order to view the photo galleries. Enjoy.
  

  
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• Is a non TCRG permitted to teach dance class? Seems to be happening a lot at our school. -- Paying top dollar, 00:37:24 02/10/15 Tue
  
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  • Please share more details - what's "alot" ? (NT) -- Is TC close by?, 00:48:12 02/10/15 Tue
  • No. (NT) -- No name, 07:45:13 02/10/15 Tue
  • At our school many classes are taught by non TCRG every week and there is no TCRG present therei in the building (NT) -- money maker, 08:22:32 02/10/15 Tue
  • Happens a lot, all the time. In our school. We love the classes taught by our non-tc. (NT) -- No name, 08:31:33 02/10/15 Tue
  • There is a post about non qualified teachers also on the UK Worls Wide board (NT) -- Happens all over, 08:44:13 02/10/15 Tue
  • Norm at our school (NT) -- No name, 09:13:53 02/10/15 Tue
  • At our school virtually all classes are taught by a TCRG. We have non-TCRG assistants help out and offer private lessons (NT) -- We are very fortunate., 10:27:06 02/10/15 Tue
  • Contact the Regional folks in charge and let them know what your situation is (NT) -- No name, 10:43:32 02/10/15 Tue
  • It can be good or bad. We have one that is still a Novice level dancer teaching quite a bit. (NT) -- No name, 11:34:50 02/10/15 Tue
  • They are not supposed to unless the TC is also around. But many schools do it. It happens a lot and isn;t going to change. You have to decide whehter you like the instruction you get from this person - and if not, then transfer schools. (NT) -- good luck, 12:00:48 02/10/15 Tue
  • What is the reason for TC not teaching? How long has your dancer been taught by a non-TC ? There are so many questions for the situation. If you/dancer are not happy - transfer. Talking to region head might help in understanding the situation. (NT) -- -, 13:02:54 02/10/15 Tue
  • Personally, I think it's good to get a wide variety of exposure to different instructors, whether or not they have their TC. I don't think the title adds a magical perspective, it just validates it. (NT) -- No name, 14:21:59 02/10/15 Tue
  • Our school had a non-TC teaching for many years. She took and passed the exam last year. She was a wonderful teacher even before she got a piece of paper (NT) -- saying so, 15:03:09 02/10/15 Tue
  • Too many dancers not enough certified teachers (NT) -- No name, 23:00:01 02/10/15 Tue
  • This also happens at our school. Transferring isn't always as easy as it sounds. We tried but none of the other schools we were interested in would take my dancer because they were friends with our TC. So frustrating to be stuck in a situation we're not happy with. (NT) -- No name, 12:50:43 02/11/15 Wed

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• Feis Photo Contest -- shamrocksoaps, 22:03:37 02/09/15 Mon
  Here is your chance to show off all your great feis photos. Post your photo at facebook.com/shamrocksoaps before 11:59pm on Friday, February 13th. And encourage your freinds, neighbors, dance teachers, and strangers to go like it there.
  
  The poster with photo with the most likes at noon on February 21st will win one free bar of Irish Flag Soap (shipping included).
  

  
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• HURRY! Buckeye State Feis only has 15 Champ paid registrations remaining - please remember you must pay at the time of registration. If you get closed out due to the feis reaching the cap, you will be unable to go back and pay. -- No name, 21:44:31 02/09/15 Mon
  
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• Wisconsin Spring Feis is Opening for Registration!! -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 21:24:43 02/09/15 Mon
  The Wisconsin Spring Feis will open on Feisworx for registration on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The feis is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Wisconsin Convention Center in downtown Milwaukee.
  
  -We will be running 10 competition stages. 3 stages for PC/OC competitions and 7 stages for grades competitions.
  
  - Grades competitions will be scheduled by dance.
  
  - PC/OC stages will be scheduled oldest to youngest. Soft shoe will be danced first.
  
  -We will be presenting 6 Perpetual Trophies in PC/OC competitions. Including a new Perpetual Trophy presented to the winner of U15 OC girls competition.
  
  -Treble Reel competitions will be held at the end of the day.
  
  -Music and Vocal competitions will be offered.
  
  -We have secured a block of rooms at the Hilton Hotel, adjacent to the competition venue. A room rate of $99 has been secured for reservations made prior to April 2, 2015.
  
  -A complete listing of adjudicators and musicians is expected to be posted on our website within the next month.
  
  -We look forward to hosting all of our guests at the feis this spring!!
  

  
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  • The hotel link on FeisWorx indicates the parking rate for feis attendees is a special rate of $12, but the confirmation once you register shows the standard $25. (NT) -- No name, 15:47:35 02/10/15 Tue
  • Will it be a double? -- No name, 22:03:01 02/10/15 Tue
    • It's on the NAFC schedule. (NT) -- No name, 22:34:09 02/10/15 Tue

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• Looking for u8 compliant sole -- No name, 19:24:24 02/09/15 Mon
  Looking for tiny u8 no bling solo. We've tried on a few, but all too long. 23" back top of zip to hem, 24" chest.
  Anything?
  

  
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  • This MWR dm just sold a cute non-bling OTR dress. Why not contact her to see if she's planned another? (NT) -- http://www.jenniferblackerbydesigns.com/, 19:58:51 02/09/15 Mon
    • U8 no bling -- No name, 21:28:30 02/09/15 Mon
  • Darn, I have one but can't part with it til fall. :( (NT) -- No name, 22:41:09 02/09/15 Mon
  • ARe those the measurements you need? I have one.....it's at our studio...not sure of exact measurements.. -- MW MOM, 00:40:16 02/10/15 Tue
  • I have one, just haven't posted online to sell yet -- No name, 10:03:55 02/10/15 Tue
  • non bling solo -- No name, 14:32:41 02/10/15 Tue
  • Nonbling solo dress U7 to U9 -- Rene (Collins), 23:21:08 02/10/15 Tue
  • non bling solo -- No name, 10:21:05 02/11/15 Wed
  • I have a non bling solo. Please send me a message to fuzzbstrpa@aol.com located in PA (NT) -- No name, 04:36:33 02/12/15 Thu
  • no bling u8 -- No name, 14:12:07 02/13/15 Fri

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• Is there a lost and found contact for North Coast Feis? -- Missing a dress:-(, 14:32:22 02/09/15 Mon
  
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  • Never mind. The item has been located! (NT) -- No name, 16:58:09 02/09/15 Mon

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• Any news from Arizona re: the belt winners? Midwest??? -- Thanks!, 14:01:13 02/09/15 Mon
  
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  • From what I've seen online: Simone Loyson (Broesler) won the Minor Belt, Melanie Valdes (Doherty Petri) won the Junior Belt & Libby Decker (MPG) won the Senior Belt. (NT) -- Collin Mountain (Richens Timm) tied for 1st in the U13 Reel Step Down the Line, 14:34:32 02/09/15 Mon

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• Like New Solo Dress! Meets all Mid-American requirements. -- Liz (Fox), 12:55:56 02/09/15 Mon
  http://www.usedsolodresses.com/dress/adorable-like-new-celtic-solo-2216.html
  

  
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• Grade Exams at Little Rock Feis -- The Committee, 08:51:16 02/09/15 Mon
  The Little Rock Feis Will be held Saturday, 4/18. This one-year, temporary date change was caused by a conflict in the schedule of our venue. We are still in the Little Rock Convention Center and we have a block of rooms in the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel. The room rate (including breakfast) is $89.95 for double occupancy, plus taxes. There is a $10 per person charge for more than two guests in a room.
  
  We are offering Grade Exams on Friday, 4/17 beginning at 4 P.M. in the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel. We are offering all grade levels. Please review the Grade Exam documents available on the Downloads page of the Commission website www.clrg.ie, and Grade Exam Syllabus 2015). There is a special application process for dancers attempting Grade 11 or 12, and there are a limited number of spots available for these higher grades.
  
  Any dancer interested in being scheduled for Grade Exams must send an Email toGradeExams@gmail.com. You must include your name, your date of birth, a parent’s name and telephone number, your dancing school name, your teacher’s name, the grades (no more than three) you intend to attempt.
  
  Our Grade Examiner is Anna O’Sullivan, S.D.C.R.G.
  
  Feis Entries are open soon at www.FeisWorx.com. Please join us for a great feis weekend in Little Rock .
  

  
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• Minneapolis Feis and OID Feis Opening Soon -- No name, 00:36:00 02/09/15 Mon
  Mpls and OID will be available on Feisworx soon. Back to back feisseana, April 18th & 19th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. New space within the MCC (Grand Ballroom) and 8 stages.
  

  
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  • Saw both open on Feisworx yesterday, prior to the email notice, thanks for the heads up! (NT) -- No name, 11:36:06 02/12/15 Thu
  • Question -- No name, 18:13:41 02/16/15 Mon

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• DId anyone video the Parade of Champions from the North Coast Feis? -- --, 00:09:23 02/09/15 Mon
  We had to leave to be back home for an event that evening but would love to see a video from the parade!
  

  
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• Does anyone know if there will be a wig vendor at Lavin-Cassidy? Checked the website and the vendors aren't listed yet. -- No name, 21:51:32 02/08/15 Sun
  
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  • wigs at lc -- No name, 14:45:26 02/09/15 Mon

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• Take the opportunity to comment on the North Coast Feis on the Feisworx website (or other feises)... -- No name, 20:33:59 02/08/15 Sun
  I am a big supporter of surveys to obtain feedback and aid in planning. I really appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback. I think Feisworx has the surveys for most feises but I just recently noticed them on the site. Great feis website feature!
  

  
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• Personal results North Coast. -- No name, 20:30:46 02/08/15 Sun
  Is anyone else having issues seeing personal results? When I go to the personal results North Coast is not showing?
  

  
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  • Our are there (NT) -- No name, 20:35:26 02/08/15 Sun
  • When I click on "champ results" mine isn't there either. "Personal results" that show scores and placements are there, but no adjudicator comments. (NT) -- Assuming, the same as you?, 05:57:19 02/09/15 Mon
    • I wasn't at this feis, so please pardon my presumption if my advice isn't correct, but I believe that because there were 3 panels of judges for PC/OC, you will need to click the Oir Results button to see your personal results rather than the usual Champ results button. (NT) -- hth, 08:28:25 02/09/15 Mon
    • There is a spot of "Oir" results-I think you have to click that to get the three adjudicator comments. (NT) -- Irishmama, 08:28:26 02/09/15 Mon
      • Thanks to both posters for the advice to click on the Oir button. Results are there! (NT) -- :), 12:57:44 02/09/15 Mon

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• St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark Room at Feis Rate Available -- hth, 19:10:34 02/08/15 Sun
  If anyone still is in need of a room at the St. Louis double feiseanna hotel at the feis rate for Friday and Saturday night, I need to cancel. It's a two bed room. Leave your secure email and I will contact you.
  

  
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  • I would love that - now to figure out how to leave my email securely while posting from my phone! (NT) -- No name, 19:18:56 02/08/15 Sun
  • I would love the room if isn't already taken. (NT) -- No name, 19:46:12 02/08/15 Sun
    • I sent you an email. (NT) -- OP, 20:58:46 02/08/15 Sun
  • re: rooms -- Kathleen Meyers, 19:48:31 02/08/15 Sun
  • The room is taken. (NT) -- OP, 00:17:49 02/09/15 Mon

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• Any word when the St Louis feises will put up their competitor and stage schedules? -- No name, 18:25:06 02/08/15 Sun
  
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  • They are finished. Feisworx should have them up soon. (NT) -- Kathleen Graham-Kelly, TCRG, 20:14:41 02/08/15 Sun
  • Isn't registration still open? When does it close? (#s will be off - splits?) (NT) -- No name, 08:49:17 02/09/15 Mon
    • ...still open with additional $20 late fee (NT) -- hope they post soon, 20:56:35 02/09/15 Mon
  • Stage Schedules now posted (NT) -- Venders?, 21:29:43 02/09/15 Mon
  • competitor list ? (NT) -- No name, 00:51:49 02/10/15 Tue

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• West Virginia Feis -- Jg, 17:39:31 02/08/15 Sun
  PC/OC will be Youngest to Oldest on Sunday
  Comps start both days at 8 AM
  At this time we are planning on 1 stage on Sunday - this means that we will alternate PC and OC comps
  If the numbers continue to rise we will have 2 stages on Sunday / watch this board for info - I will post as soon as we decide / won't be for about 2 weeks though so be patient
  Slan go foill
  Jim
  

  
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  • Jim, we are trying to plan a vacation around this event. Would you determine that PC U16 is after lunch (11:30 +-) given the numbers you have at this point? -- or is it best to just be there early in the day?..., 20:08:23 02/08/15 Sun
  • U 16 -- Jg, 07:47:33 02/09/15 Mon
  • stages 1or 2 -- jg, 07:56:18 02/09/15 Mon
    • Thanks, Jim. Your review of the numbers does help. (NT) -- Thanks again, 12:29:51 02/09/15 Mon

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• SONG OF THE SEA MOVIE -- No name, 17:36:58 02/08/15 Sun
  If you saw the Secret of the Kells....you must go see SONG OF THE SEA it is a fabulous Irish animated film about a little girl who transforms into a selkie. There is a FB page. It is currently playing at a wonderful movie theatre in Columbus Ohio. Gateway Film Center at 1550 N High Street, Columbus OH. The staff there was super friendly, prices were great. I believe if you park in the parking garage they will even validate your parking. If you go, ask if Connor McClure is around.
  
  *I do not receive any personal benefit. The staff at the theatre was awesome, and I told them I would pass on to as many people as possible....:)
  

  
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  • Gateway Film Center, 1550 N High Street, Columbus, OH (NT) -- No name, 17:42:52 02/08/15 Sun
  • This film will also be played in Akron in a couple weeks (NT) -- http://eventful.com/akron/events/song-sea-/E0-001-079644325-1, 19:15:35 02/08/15 Sun
  • Earlier post about this film told us this movie is nominated for Oscar in best animation (as was the Kells movie - get the DVD) They are both magical (NT) -- -, 20:37:51 02/08/15 Sun

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• Champ stages at West VA feis, what ages will start the PC rounds, from past years experience or if someone knows about this years feis. -- Thanks for your help, 16:37:32 02/08/15 Sun
  
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• feisdresses.com - is something going on with the website? takes 5 - 10 min to open - I realize it's a free website but would like to view dresses -- No name, 13:17:20 02/08/15 Sun
  
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  • Yes, I'm having issues with the web host and trying to get them to fix it -- or I'll be moving servers. Unfortunately they updated my hosting and it has made it slower. Please bear with me, it will get fixed!! It is not usually this slow and should be fixed in the next day or so if not today. Thanks for being patient! (NT) -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 13:40:17 02/08/15 Sun
  • sorry you are having problems...like your website (NT) -- No name, 05:21:46 02/09/15 Mon
    • Thanks. Looks like the hosting company fixed the problems and moved the site to yet another server. Sorry for all the troubles people may have had the last few days. The site is up and running smoothly. Please email me any issues you might find. Happy buying and selling! (NT) -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 08:20:14 02/09/15 Mon

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• Is there a way to tell how many are registered (in total) for a feis on eFeis? I've poked around a good bit and have been unsuccessful. -- Mary, 11:36:23 02/08/15 Sun
  Specifically I'm wondering about the West Virginia Feis @ Pittsburgh. I know it closes March 1 and I would hate to miss registering if it closes. (Still waiting to confirm travel plans otherwise I'd register now!)
  

  
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  • You can see when you login-you don't need to go through the whole registration process. (NT) -- No name, 11:46:00 02/08/15 Sun
  • Go to efeis, go to left side of web page under 'find feis information, click on 'mid america' tab. (NT) -- No name, 11:47:10 02/08/15 Sun
  • from the feis info page of WVA click upper rt syllabus. -- No name, 11:53:29 02/08/15 Sun
  • OP would like to see total dancers to see how far it is from the cap. (NT) -- -, 13:04:28 02/08/15 Sun
    • from the mid american tab list you see the total number on right (NT) -- No name, 13:53:43 02/08/15 Sun
      • thanks all! much appreciated. it was right in front of my nose the whole time! (NT) -- OP, 14:14:14 02/08/15 Sun

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• North Coast Feis -- What a well run feis, great big venue and just a really enjoyable day. Well done to you all :-), 18:41:30 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • agree. first time, will be back! love that my dd was seen by 9 judges today. (NT) -- great day, 20:01:21 02/07/15 Sat
    • One of the very best feis I have ever been to in 10 years! Thank you so much NCF committee. See you next year ! (NT) -- NY dance family, 21:03:04 02/07/15 Sat
  • honestly this feis couldnt have done anything better. great competition, nice awards, ran well, nice volunteers -- we will be back next year, 01:31:58 02/08/15 Sun
    • Just a little thing at certain periods of time- picking up the awards. At the end of the day, one line for prizewinner stretched thru to the back of the vendor area... -- No name, 07:52:25 02/08/15 Sun
      • Or use alphabetical order to break it up. (NT) -- No name, 08:01:24 02/08/15 Sun
    • I think some Feisworx feises they have computers for reference and check it off in the computer when the award is picked up. This done at other feises that use Feisweb as well. (NT) -- No name, 11:48:49 02/08/15 Sun
  • Where are results for this Feis? (NT) -- Thanks, 11:33:11 02/08/15 Sun
    • feisworx, go to feis results page (NT) -- No name, 11:43:47 02/08/15 Sun
  • Thank you, NCF! We appreciate you offering the high-level grade exams, and my dancer liked having nine judges. The feis hotel was good value and convenient. Most importantly, thank you to your friendly, helpful volunteers! These Southerners appreciated your Mid-America hospitality. We had a great time! (NT) -- No name, 12:00:33 02/08/15 Sun
  • There was a young lady who was injured in the champs area during the afternoon. Without mentioning name, age or school (we don't need to know that) does anyone know how she is doing? It is always upsetting when a child is injured. Inevitable, I guess, but still upsetting. (NT) -- Concerned Mom, 16:47:42 02/08/15 Sun
    • I believe she tore her Achilles' tendon. (NT) -- That's what our TC was told, 20:22:01 02/08/15 Sun
    • The committee acted quickly and got EMS there right away. Hope she is on the way to healing. It is always so scary when someone gets hurt! (NT) -- Champ dancer, 20:24:28 02/08/15 Sun
      • I was really glad the ambulance got there so quickly as it was fairly obvious she was hurt. Tendon injuries are miserable. We will pray for a quick recovery for this young lady! (NT) -- For both posters above, thanks for the update., 08:25:17 02/09/15 Mon
  • THANK YOU so much to the wonderful Feis volunteers who helped us retrieve our daughters shoes when they were left at the venue! A crisis was definitely averted! (NT) -- No name, 12:46:04 02/09/15 Mon
  • I agree with everyone who has posted here-a great Feis as always. Parents: tell your children that the escalators are not toys! I yelled at 3 kids with no parent in sight. (NT) -- No name, 15:17:27 02/09/15 Mon
  • THANK YOU for moving champs awards to the main lobby! There was much more room this year and we didn't feel like were imposing on anyone like last year when we were right behind some of the grades stages. Sooooo much better! (NT) -- This change was definitely for the better!, 14:07:35 02/10/15 Tue

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• My DD wears (and loves the look of) the Emerald Key Orla wig, its been discontinued though, what is a similar looking (any brand) option? -- Thank you, 18:21:04 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • The Orla is in full stock on the Emerald Key web site and is on sale. They have a full stock of it and it is inexpensive! (NT) -- Just Purchased one., 19:08:41 02/07/15 Sat

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• Looking for recommendations for St. Louis hotel with easy drive to venue (not terribly fair and no major traffic issues)...help appreciated! -- Last minute entry, everything close is booked - thanks!, 18:13:37 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • Go to Tripadvisor and put in St. Louis and your dates. The Brentwood/Clayton/Frontenac locations are about 10-15 minutes west. Westport area is even further west. Airport locations aren't too far either, just not a lot of good dining spots around there. Union Station looks to be available but is a little pricey. It's only 5 minutes away at most. (NT) -- No name, 20:08:44 02/07/15 Sat

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• Are the PC results at All Scotlands posted anywhere? Thanks in advance -- No name, 17:08:18 02/07/15 Sat
  
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• Where are PC and OC results from N coast feis? -- No name, 16:54:20 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • Probably will be posted later? Not sure, Im waiting on results too. :) (NT) -- No name, 16:59:41 02/07/15 Sat
  • They posted results on their Facebook page. (NT) -- No name, 08:55:38 02/08/15 Sun
    • And Twitter (NT) -- No name, 10:03:08 02/08/15 Sun
  • Also on feisworx (NT) -- No name, 15:24:25 02/08/15 Sun

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• Congratulation to Katelynn Dunn..... -- 16th at the All Scotland's. Awesome set!, 12:09:40 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • Congratulations Katelyn Dunn . -- No name, 14:17:19 02/07/15 Sat

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• Does anyone know how many people are dancing in 614 PC at the st. Louis Winterfeis? Thanks! -- No name, 11:30:05 02/07/15 Sat
  
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  • how many competitors -- No name, 00:18:19 02/10/15 Tue

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• Curious why a MWR school pulled out of All Scotlands. 2 were already overseas at a feis and did well. Their schools facebook page wished them luck at All Scotlands -- No name, 10:21:00 02/07/15 Sat
  Was hoping to see them do well
  

  
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  • What age groups? Still one more day of competitions .... (NT) -- -, 14:39:23 02/07/15 Sat
  • What feis? Go here for results .... http://www.instepfm.com/2015allscotland.html (NT) -- -, 14:48:39 02/07/15 Sat
  • Start again and read slower .... their school's Facebook page did not wish them well - it wished ALL the other competitors well. The Feis that they were at was LAST week. Hope that helps rest your curious and inquisitive mind. (NT) -- HTH, 00:54:27 02/08/15 Sun

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• Warning to those who have ddn accounts. I just received a phishing email at one of my email accounts. The sender claimed to know me from ddn. This email arrrived at an account that's not attached to my ddn profile. Exercise caution -- Lately, hackers seem extra busy, 10:11:39 02/07/15 Sat
  
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• Two beautiful Gavins for sale! -- Very motivated seller, 08:27:07 02/07/15 Sat
  http://www.dance-again.com/X1713b.html
  http://www.dance-again.com/X1115b.html
  
  Seller is willing to accept any reasonable offer for these dresses, please have a look!
  

  
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• Congrats to wee Nolan Kane Elek on your 4th place at the All Scots!!!! The Brady Campbell family is so proud of you!! -- No name, 02:04:11 02/07/15 Sat
  
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• St. Louis Feis/Winter Feis -- feismomstl, 00:47:31 02/07/15 Sat
  PC/OC youngest to oldest Saturday, oldest to youngest Sunday
  

  
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  • Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 08:32:43 02/07/15 Sat

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• SUNFLOWER Feis -- -- Kansas, 23:37:54 02/06/15 Fri
  
  Did you order a cake???
  http://www.mynews13.com/content/dam/news/images/2015/02/1/frozen-fever-olaf.jpg
  
  Feis in April
  The Disney Store close by for all your Frozen and Disney stuff
  

  
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  • That is ah-dor-ah-ble! (NT) -- No name, 09:49:00 02/07/15 Sat
  • I finally looked at the link. Stinkin' cute, it is! (NT) -- Gave me an idea for DD's upcoming b-day!, 08:39:16 02/10/15 Tue

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• Congratulations to Abby Reynolds from Cashel Dennehy- 2nd place at All Scots! Way to go Abby!!! -- -, 17:21:14 02/06/15 Fri
  
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  • Go Abby!!! So glad to see all of your hard work has paid off, and so happy for you! (NT) -- No name, 19:11:04 02/06/15 Fri
  • Congrats Abbs!!! -- No name, 19:17:50 02/06/15 Fri
  • Amazing! All that hard work and determination has paid off! (NT) -- No name, 19:24:13 02/06/15 Fri
  • Congrats to Caitlin Langs of Mulhern second in the PC category (NT) -- No name, 21:01:32 02/06/15 Fri
  • Just curious, Who are the above posters? I'm also from Cashel dennehy! (NT) -- No name, 01:37:46 02/07/15 Sat

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• Huge congrats to Ashton Baumann from Trinity - 2nd Place in Boys U9 at the All-Scots! -- No name, 13:02:01 02/06/15 Fri
  
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  • Yay Ashton, Congrats!!! (NT) -- No name, 21:41:45 02/06/15 Fri
  • Great job Ashton!! (NT) -- No name, 15:03:14 02/07/15 Sat

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• glass city feis -- No name, 20:38:50 02/05/15 Thu
  What school is sponsoring this one?
  

  
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  • The sponsor is Lucas Co. AOH (NT) -- No name, 20:58:58 02/05/15 Thu
  • Many of the committee members are from ardan (NT) -- No name, 07:22:36 02/06/15 Fri
    • That's the great Lakes people, right? Thanks for Manning another one. That's a lot of work! (NT) -- No name, 09:41:07 02/07/15 Sat
      • Thanks, yes- Ardan families will be working hard to pull off a double feis weekend- looking forward to the challenge & the fun (NT) -- No name, 16:16:01 02/08/15 Sun

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• Huge congrats to Peyton Clemons from Meghan Torno School on placing 24th at the All Scotlands!! 15th in Reel and 25th in TJ is awesome!! What a fantatic way to represent St. Louis!!! -- No name, 12:29:30 02/05/15 Thu
  
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  • Where are you getting recalls? -- No name, 13:18:07 02/05/15 Thu
    • Am sure she called back home to give them the great news (NT) -- Congrats, 13:53:41 02/05/15 Thu
      • Great Job Peyton!!!! Way to represent St. Louis!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 23:24:36 02/06/15 Fri
    • Facebook! (NT) -- No name, 15:37:46 02/05/15 Thu

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• Vaccination Rules -- No name, 09:50:55 01/30/15 Fri
  Does anyone's school require proof of vaccinations? Ours does not. Every other sport my kids are involved in requires proof of vaccinations being current.
  

  
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  • Do you mean dance school? None of my other's kids sports clubs (swimming, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer) required any kind of vaccination or even physicals. Regular school does as does any of their after school sports, which actually requires an annual physical. (NT) -- No name, 10:06:32 01/30/15 Fri
  • Yes, dance school .... -- No name, 10:24:10 01/30/15 Fri
    • No then, our dance school does not require it. (NT) -- No name, 12:15:31 01/30/15 Fri
  • Elete level sports do want copies of health records and phy (just as school sports does) Cheerleading too. Ballet - Dance ...no but do sign a disclaimer saying dancer/parents have insurance to cover any injury. (NT) -- -, 12:19:09 01/30/15 Fri
    • My kids did elite-level sports clubs and we were NEVER required to have any med records on file for any of them. They'd ask about health conditions (like asthma), but beyond signing a 'hold harmless' agreement, we didn't turn in any med forms at all, except for school. (NT) -- No name, 22:51:04 01/30/15 Fri
  • My brood have done many activities. Only the new through the school have required vax proof. Ice skating, gymnastics, club baseball, city league ball, basketball, ballet & jazz, and theater have not even asked. (NT) -- No big deal., 12:29:32 01/30/15 Fri
    • I agree, never been asked for this for any of my kids club or rec sports/activities. School Sports also only require a physical that they are cleared for the physical activity, never ask about vaccinations. The academic school asks for it, but you can opt out. (NT) -- No name, 13:49:08 01/30/15 Fri
  • be glad you are not in wr big meadles outbreak now if vontacts at reg school and no immunization isolate for 21 days! lsrge amounts of non vacvinated kids public schools allow admission with personal exemption to vaccinations (NT) -- wr, 12:31:17 01/30/15 Fri
    • There have been plenty of cases of measles in the midwest too, but, according to the CDC, ALL cases were people who had already been vaccinated. (NT) -- No name, 14:00:04 01/30/15 Fri
      • From what I've read, vast majority of those who contracted it from the Disneyland cases were unvaccinated. Certain schools and school districts in CA have large #s of unvaccinated students which is why more cases are developing. (NT) -- No name, 01:18:25 01/31/15 Sat
        • Many people believe the opposite is true. Historically, measles had been on a steady decline (like dropped 50%), then the vaccine was introduced in 1963. It was a disease people were naturally developing immunity to. Vaccines actually made the number of cases skyrocket (more...) -- No name, 08:13:06 01/31/15 Sat
          • Hard to say for sure, but with unvaccinated people (a large % in some schools near me in CA) and mostly unvaccinated people having gotten it in this outbreak, well, if you put two and two together... (NT) -- No name, 09:39:55 01/31/15 Sat
            • Wonder how you know this outbreak larely impacted unvaccinated population. According to the CDC in CA- they refused to take blood of the people who contracted it at Disney. They have no idea if this is an unvaccinted or vaccinated population. (NT) -- No name, 10:28:11 02/03/15 Tue
              • CDC website says most were unvaccinated. Link inside. Most news agencies were reporting it as well. -- No name, 00:16:54 02/05/15 Thu
              • From the CA dept of public health website-stats re:unvaccinated vs vaccinated -- No name, 00:21:36 02/05/15 Thu
                • And the person who started the entire chain reaction had just gotten vaccinated. People getting these live vaccines are highly contagious for a week after immunization; posing a serious health-threat. (NT) -- No name, 08:55:09 02/06/15 Fri
                  • You've got to be kidding me. Let me guess your souce for this one - some antivax, "natural health" blog. Very unlikely it was caused by a "recently vaccinated" person. (NT) -- No name, 23:26:46 02/06/15 Fri
                  • What the CDC says... -- No name, 00:08:59 02/07/15 Sat
                    • Do you understand what a "LIVE" vaccine is? It is injecting a live bacteria or virus culture to get the host to produce antibodies. People who have gotten immunized are infectious to immunocompromised individuals. This is not from "anti-vax" literature- this is from the WHO. http://vaccine-safety-training.org/live-attenuated-vaccines.html (NT) -- No name, 12:42:23 02/07/15 Sat
                      • You are getting off topic. The poster way above posited that this outbreak was caused by a recently vaccinated person which is highly unlikely. Here's an antivax health blog saying the same thing.... (inside) -- !, 01:54:55 02/09/15 Mon
              • How do you know this? Are you saying it is the vaccines that are dangerous and cause epidemics? (NT) -- No name, 23:23:20 02/06/15 Fri
          • Yes but if the virus is virtually eradicated due to vaccination then it has no chance to mutate is what I understand. I also have read that measles and polio are both diseases that are relatively genetically stable, unlike say the flu virus. (NT) -- No name, 10:36:26 01/31/15 Sat
            • The measles vaccine is also a "live" vaccine, so a certain percentage will contract measles just by getting the vaccine. I had a friend this happened to. I think dance schools would be fighting an uphill battle to try & enforce dancers to get vaccinated. (Not sure if that was the intent of the original post or not.) (NT) -- No name, 10:47:51 01/31/15 Sat
          • Whether or not you contention that measles immunity was evolving, what costs would you be willing to pay for the wait time? I'm old enough to remember friends blinded by the measles. A neighbor contracted measles during pregnancy. Her child was born both blind and with serious intellectual limitations; most fetuses are miscarried. One of my older brother's friends died of it. There are no guarantees the immunity you claim would have occurred and the impact on public health would have been dire (NT) -- No name, 11:49:28 01/31/15 Sat
  • My brother got measles when he was 16 and he had been vaccinated. No one else in our family or high school got it. No idea where he got it, but he did. (NT) -- No name, 15:31:12 01/30/15 Fri
  • OUTRAGED -- No name, 09:53:55 02/11/15 Wed

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