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Grand Canyon State Feis -- GCSF Committee, 12:34:11 03/11/14 Tue
The Grand Canyon State Feis is now open for registration on Feisworx. The feis will again be held at the beautiful Doubletree Scottsdale/Paradise Valley May 31st and June 1st. Our feis room rate of $79 is available now. More info can be found on our website www.grandcanyonstatefeis.com or feisworx.

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New Shoes -- cute, 23:34:03 03/10/14 Mon
Capezio have made the BOLT Dansneaker with Zumba in mind. The BOLT is a Black split-sole dance sneaker with embroidered decoration in a choice of three colours, blue, Green or Yellow...

http://www.dancecity.ie/products.html/ballroom--salsa--zumba/dance-sneakers/bolt-dansneaker

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- It doesn't appear any significant changes to function were made in the construction of these shoes. While they are pretty, this syle shoe still lacks any meaningful support for the foot (NT) -- No name, 08:43:44 03/11/14 Tue
OC questions for the younger age groups that are generally small are they allowed to be merged with older group? -- No name, 14:44:36 03/10/14 Mon
Since OC is double age group I was wondering. Ie 710/712 or even the boys groups since those are also often under 5.

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- I have asked this question many times. Some feis do the combination and others say they cannot do so. Wish there would be a definitive stance from NAFC so everyone is consistent. -- No name, 17:09:53 03/10/14 Mon
- No need to combine under 5 dancers, no more level advancement (NT) -- No name, 17:52:46 03/10/14 Mon
  - Correct, but if there is only 1 dancer, why not combine with the next age group? -- give the dancer some competition., 19:15:37 03/10/14 Mon
- Do people like combined if there are only 2-3 in group? I would (NT) -- No name, 18:04:52 03/10/14 Mon
- I thought the rul ewas that you could only merge up one age level. Since OC comps are already combined age levels- you can't combine them, since it will be combining up to a 4 year age difference; i.e. 10/12 combining with 13/14OC. 10 year olds would be potentially dancing with 14 year olds. I could be wrong. (NT) -- No name, 09:19:32 03/11/14 Tue
  - Some feis combine U10OC with U12OC, yet some say they cannot. This is why clarification is needed so there is a consistent interpretation of the rule. (NT) -- No name, 13:05:25 03/11/14 Tue
    - Because starting age groups with u10 already combines 7 or 8 yo with 10 yo. Having them against 12 yo, when it doesn't count for anything at all, seems odd. (NT) -- No name, 15:03:21 03/11/14 Tue
- thats when I wonder why is it so necessary to move kids up at a young age so quickly. Maybe these kids couldve stayed in OPW a little longer, or completed the year in the PC comp. So these kids that are U9 and already in OC are just going to have to be patient as their peers catch up. COngrats to these young dancers for their accomplishments:) (NT) -- No name, 09:58:41 03/11/14 Tue
  - It just seems silly then to spend $40 for a U9 OC to compete against herself... -- $ best spent elsewhere, 13:01:37 03/11/14 Tue
    - Dd young champ. She competes against herself, even with others in her comp. for example, she's currently trying to reduce the number of judge comments that say "shoulders" or "posture." (NT) -- No name, 15:05:14 03/11/14 Tue
  - If they stayed in OPW then you would be complaining about the dancer not moving out! Where is the challenge if they stay in OPW? (NT) -- No name, 13:07:48 03/11/14 Tue
    - Yep. Dd won first opw dances as u7. Got many extra firsts, before moving up on jan 1st. Got lots of nasty looks/comments. Won PC as u8, stayed all year (did 8 feis total) before o & Nan's + local feises. Stayed till jan 1. Caught tons of nasty comments. (NT) -- Now in OC. We feis where lots of young OC (mar), 15:08:18 03/11/14 Tue
West Virginia Feis @Pittsburgh-comp list -- jg, 11:56:01 03/10/14 Mon
We are aware of the CLRG concern and will publish the West Virginisa competitor list soon. Obviously we will study the findings and make an informed decision about future publications. We may need to add a note to our future syllabii to cover said issue.
jim

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- Like you don't have enough to worry about. If people wanted their kids name removed from the list they should have contacted you by now, I've never even heard of that ruling. (NT) -- none, 16:17:17 03/10/14 Mon
  - It is a NAFC motion that was passed at the October 2013 NAFC Convention. (NT) -- No name, 16:51:48 03/10/14 Mon
    - If it PASSED then where is it in print for all to see? (NT) -- -, 19:33:28 03/10/14 Mon
      - See page 7 of the notes from the October meeting (link inside) -- ~Kris, 20:37:31 03/10/14 Mon
- Do you have the capability to just email the list, to the email addresses on file with efeis who registered for yur feis. (NT) -- No name, 15:10:36 03/11/14 Tue
when will competitor list be up for WV Feis? -- No name, 09:19:54 03/10/14 Mon

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- Not associated with the feis, but there is a new CLRG rule about allowing folks to opt out of having their child's name posted on a competitor list. So it could either take longer for the WV feis committee to post, or it may not get posted. (NT) -- hope this helps!, 10:47:30 03/10/14 Mon
  - Where is the rule in print and how you do it? Do you have to say WHY (NT) -- ., 11:07:34 03/10/14 Mon
    - I don't know that it's in print yet, but would guess you'd contact the feis committee in this case to have them withhold the dancer's name (since they publish the list, unlike FeisWeb in the Mid-Atlantic/South where it is a part of their system, so you'd have to contact the FeisWeb folks) (NT) -- hth, 11:14:20 03/10/14 Mon
  - I thought that was a NAFC discussion, not a CLRG ruling. (NT) -- No name, 14:16:53 03/10/14 Mon
    - Yes, it is a NAFC motion that was passed at the October 2013 NAFC Convention. The wording of the motion is inside. -- hth, 14:55:04 03/10/14 Mon
      - Apologies for mis-stating where the ruling came from. (NT) -- ~Kris, 15:08:49 03/10/14 Mon
      - Thank you!! (NT) -- pp, 18:13:02 03/10/14 Mon
- If not going to post comp lists and/or allow ppl to opt out then think should be a process for tracking dancers levels/results . . . not having comp lists may allow those so inclined not to compete on the up-and-up (NT) -- No name, 12:00:58 03/10/14 Mon
  - There is no rule that a comp list can tbe posted. There is a rule that folks have the right to opt out of the list if they request it. Some people are concerned about people being able to see who is missing if you post comp numbers in order -- Irishmama, 21:59:04 03/10/14 Mon
    - How many dancers/parents have requested to "go nameless" ? Is it really an issue to cause a rule? (NT) -- -, 10:31:44 03/11/14 Tue
      - On the main board a custody issue was raised, so yes posting the list for an upcoming event can be an issue. Rare maybe, but can definitely see where not having a child's name posted publically for an upcoming event would be desirable. (NT) -- ~Kris, 11:26:33 03/11/14 Tue
Let's help the mods out. The links at the top of the page were lost. If you remember and of the vendors and their email and/or website link, post it below. -- TIA, 08:27:45 03/10/14 Mon

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- Dance Again (NT) -- http://www.dance-again.com/home.html, 08:29:37 03/10/14 Mon
- Feisdresses (NT) -- http://www.feisdresses.com/, 08:30:45 03/10/14 Mon
- Harrington Photography (NT) -- http://www.photographybyharrington.com/, 08:32:10 03/10/14 Mon
  - Celtic Cafe (NT) -- http://www.celticcafe.com/celticcafe/Home/index.html, 08:33:25 03/10/14 Mon
- Mark Arrington (NT) -- http://www.markarringtonmusic.com/, 08:35:56 03/10/14 Mon
  - Melanie Murphy World of Irish Dancing (NT) -- https://www.worldofirishdancing.com/, 08:42:07 03/10/14 Mon
  - Thanks to whoever sent my link in! Please send me an email. (NT) -- Mark Arrington, 10:25:26 03/11/14 Tue
- Gerry and Seamus (msic downloads) (NT) -- http://www.gerryandseamus.com/, 08:44:29 03/10/14 Mon
- Ballinvilla Products (NT) -- http://www.irishshoes.com/, 08:45:54 03/10/14 Mon
- Feis listing for NER and MAR that includes NANs & Worlds dates and locations, 2014-2018 (NT) -- http://gilleoghan.com/feiseanna.html, 11:18:28 03/10/14 Mon
- Good Grans Irish Dance Gifts link inside -- good gran, 05:07:32 03/11/14 Tue
Ankle Socks from John Carey -- New, 07:33:16 03/10/14 Mon

ANKLE SOCKS
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=707300282635832&set=a.101394376559762.3101.100000676004530&type=1&theater

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- Those are kind of cute. The only thing is if you have really long legs and a short dress, could throw the balance off. But for the little ones or shorter legs? Great. (NT) -- ., 12:42:28 03/10/14 Mon
- My dancers have gotten "socks too short" over the years with socks not nearly as short as those. (NT) -- Our TCRG liked them to show off leg muscles., 12:23:37 03/11/14 Tue
  - Meant to say "socks too short" comments from judges. (NT) -- No name, 12:28:40 03/11/14 Tue
    - Wow, really? I'm not a fan of the trend myself, but I'm surprised the judges commented on it! (NT) -- you never know what they like! :), 13:56:04 03/11/14 Tue
      - Some do not like the "up to the knee" size....most like just under the calf. Check out photos of competitions...local and majors to see what is worn the most. (NT) -- trends, 15:49:05 03/11/14 Tue
MF News -- -, 07:04:56 03/10/14 Mon

Michael Flatley has been named as Grand Marshal for Cork's #StPatricksDay parade. Read more: http://bit.ly/stpatricksparade

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Tough Love -- Thanks Mom, 03:48:25 03/10/14 Mon
P&G Thank You, Mom | Tough Love |

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RR-r2n5DLw

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
"You believed I could accomplish anything.
And now so do I. Thank You, Mom. "
"The world's toughest moms raise the world's toughest kids."

The Paralympic Games are happening now - (check NBC)
On March 17 - "Dancing With the Stars" will start again

Amy Purdy a person with a different-abilty (See below) who is doing both.

"AMY PURDY -- Amy Purdy had a typical childhood until losing her legs at 19 as a result of Meningitis, which has led to an adulthood of extraordinary accomplishments. Currently training for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia she is the top ranked adaptive snowboarder in the U.S. and three-time World Cup Para-snowboard winner. Purdy is the Co-Founder of Adaptive Action Sports, a non-profit organization which helps disabled youth, adults and wounded veterans get involved in action sports. AAS was instrumental in getting adaptive snowboarding added to the 2014 Paralympic Games. Purdy�s positive outlook has opened many doors to other opportunities including being featured in a Madonna music video, a lead acting role in an award winning independent film and multiple modeling projects. She is an accomplished motivational speaker who has shared her story with audiences around the world. In 2013, Purdy was named by the International Olympic Committee as one of the top 15 most marketable Para-athletes in the world. AMY PURDY partners with DEREK HOUGH."

What an inspiration for young Irish dancer Jane and others to keep working hard to reach their goals

Learn more about P&G Thank You, Mom at http://www.facebook.com/ThankYouMom.

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Board mix up -- Mod who is ashamed, 20:16:42 03/09/14 Sun
This is what happens when the non-techie mod tries to do something technical. Although the heading is wrong, the body of the board is correct.

I've put in an emergency call to the tech mod.

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- Thanks for the update ---- Understandable:) --- (NT) -- No name, 20:24:22 03/09/14 Sun
Celtic Spirit Feis -- No name, 14:06:17 03/09/14 Sun
Will the Treble Reel Special be held at the end of the day or at lunch? Trying to decide whether we should sign up or hit the road.

Thanks!

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Moving up to PC? -- No name, 13:23:37 03/09/14 Sun
I remember seeing that there was a change to mid-america rules that you now only need 2 firsts - on in hard, one in soft - rather than all four. Looking at a syllabus for this year, it says "A dancer who wins 1st place in each of the Open dances (reel, slip-jig, treble jig, and hornpipe) can move into Preliminary Championships with teacher�s permission". Then the NAFC/Mid-America rules say "Have won 1st place in both an open/prizewinner light and heavy shoe competition"

Was I just easily confused by the first set of instructions, or is there a discrepancy between the two rules in this syllabus?

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- "Follow Your Teachers Rules !" as has been the answer to this question posted the last few months (NT) -- hate to be harsh, 13:42:56 03/09/14 Sun
- For a MWR dancer, the MWR rules supercede the NAFC rules. As noted above, the TC's rules supercede the regional and national rules (NT) -- if they are more restrictive, 14:54:12 03/09/14 Sun
- many tcs want kids to get two in each of the four dances. It sounds harsh, but in the long run your dancer will be more prepared to compete in PC. Check with your TC is the best answer. Best of luck no matter what your TCs rules are. (NT) -- No name, 15:23:32 03/09/14 Sun
- I totally agree with leaving it up to the TC. I was just wondering what the rules themselves are for our region. (NT) -- OP, 18:50:58 03/09/14 Sun
- The NAFC minimum to move to PC is one 1st in hard shoe and one 1st in soft shoe. This is also the minimum requirement to compete in Prelims in our region if attending one of our feisanna from another region. If you dance at a school in our region, you need a 1st in each core dance to move up to Prelims (Reel, Slip Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe for girls; Reel, T Jig and Hornpipe for boys) -- See inside, 21:56:16 03/09/14 Sun
Celtic Couture? -- AVOID, AVOID AVOID!, 18:39:12 03/08/14 Sat

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- Any particular reason why? (NT) -- Capslock isn't enough., 19:42:43 03/08/14 Sat
- Was it solo dress or school dresses? The ones on dancers (FB) look to fit very well. (NT) -- Whats the problem?, 08:15:00 03/09/14 Sun
- This is a troll. A hateful mean ugly person without a reason (NT) -- don't fall for it., 16:38:50 03/09/14 Sun
Where are the future worlds venues for the next few years after Montreal? -- No name, 13:26:10 03/08/14 Sat

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- When are Worlds in Montreal? (NT) -- No name, 14:05:59 03/08/14 Sat
  - This upcoming year... (NT) -- No name, 15:44:12 03/08/14 Sat
    - Sorry, confused with Nationals. (NT) -- No name, 08:58:19 03/10/14 Mon
- You may want to bookmark this link. It has a lot of information about competition dates and locations for several years (NT) -- http://gilleoghan.com/feiseanna.html, 14:23:31 03/08/14 Sat
- Wish it would be in Ireland more often! (NT) -- No name, 14:01:10 03/10/14 Mon
  - Venue location and tradition should be the features that make All Ireland's its own special competition (NT) -- No name, 08:52:34 03/11/14 Tue
Is something wrong with the Midwest for sale board or are we supposed to click on the link when we get inside -- No name, 10:14:54 03/08/14 Sat

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- It was badly spammed. If you scroll down, you can find the listings. This board was created by a retired mod. I'm in the process of trying to delete the spam. In the meantime, you can post to the board. If you are shopping, remember to check the archives, too (NT) -- Your patience is appreciated., 11:18:53 03/08/14 Sat
- Hi-retired mod here-would anyone like to take over the board. -- more, 12:32:07 03/08/14 Sat
  - Hi! Contact the current mods via the contact forum admin link. I'll be happy to moderate that board since it is related to this one (NT) -- One of the mods, 13:43:05 03/08/14 Sat
- WHY IS THIS MIDWEST BOARD NOW THE FOR SALE BOARD. SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS. Where is our board!???? (NT) -- No name, 19:45:02 03/09/14 Sun
  - You are posting to "your" board. The heading and colors need to be reset. Unfortunately, the same posters remain (NT) -- No name, 20:18:44 03/09/14 Sun
requirements -- A.H.C. (need clarification), 08:55:06 03/08/14 Sat
I saw on a previous post on this page that the NAFC keeps track to move levels...I know sometimes dancers move based on teacher discretion. So how does the NAFC know if its the teacher that moved them? What about in pre lim and champ? Doesnt the rule state that you must move back down from champ to prelim if not in the top half in 2 years? Do they track that as well? How many firsts does it take to get into OC?

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- The post to which you refer said that NAFC tracks the PC firsts to get to OC, not all firsts. PC to OC is not teacher discretion; the required firsts (2 for mid-America region) must be obtained. A dancer is NOT required to move from OC to PC if s/he doesn't place in 2 years; it is an option (see rule #18 on the standard syllabus). (NT) -- No name, 09:20:13 03/08/14 Sat
- But what happens if there is dishonesty and a dancer moves from Prelim to OC with only one first? Wouldnt the school get in trouble if researched? Our school keeps track and we must show proof of advancement (NT) -- Love Our Mid West School, 12:27:57 03/08/14 Sat
  - It's all up to teacher's own discretion. TCRG could move a dancer up a level. (NT) -- nw, 17:11:37 03/08/14 Sat
    - NOT from prelim to OC. (NT) -- No name, 18:35:48 03/08/14 Sat
- Hmmm. Why am I beginning to sense this is not a rhetorical question. Rather than battle things out on an anonymous board, why not check with your TC? If any challenge is to be made it will either come through the TC or with the TC's knowledge and approval (NT) -- There may be information you do not have, 19:46:13 03/08/14 Sat
- I believe the rule is if an OC dancer doesn't place in top half in two years, she/he has an option to move back to PC. (NT) -- Not a must!, 20:30:37 03/08/14 Sat
  - I am the original poster....just saw all this fighting. Its truly garbage. I appreciate the answera that were helpful to my OC dancer who hasnt feised in a long time. Remember...we are all irish for the same cause. Viewing our gorguos girls dancing.... . (NT) -- AHC (Lets all be Christians), 21:27:15 03/08/14 Sat
    - But what if I'm not a Christian? (NT) -- No name, 17:43:51 03/09/14 Sun
      - Convert (NT) -- No name, 23:33:57 03/09/14 Sun
        
        ouch. (NT) -- religion is not necessary to be a good person, 13:37:42 03/10/14 Mon
        
        No it is not. Most religions teach kindness towards others though. It was just meant to say act more Christ like. You don't have to be religious to agree with it (NT) -- No name, 23:06:57 03/10/14 Mon
        
        I was fine with the "act Christian" part - even if I no longer am - I understand the intent there. it was the directive to "convert" that I felt was over the line. (NT) -- ouch poster, 10:34:54 03/11/14 Tue
    - But what if my dancer is a boy? (NT) -- No name, 18:43:54 03/09/14 Sun
      - Want a like button (NT) -- No name, 21:19:01 03/09/14 Sun
      - Watch your gorgeous boy (NT) -- No name, 23:35:51 03/09/14 Sun
I was double checking our entry to the Akron Feis on Quickfeis. -- ., 18:56:19 03/07/14 Fri
The financial summary shows the charges, and a "Click Here to Check Out" button. I already paid by credit card when I first registered. Does it show like this for everyone, or should I check to see if there is a problem.

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- I just paid (using Paypal). When I look at my registration status on quickfeis it says "paid" and my financial status shows confirmation number and date of payment (NT) -- No name, 19:19:27 03/07/14 Fri
- Me, too. OP, maybe your payment didn't go through? I'd check with your credit card company, then use the Support tab on the Quickfeis site. (NT) -- Good luck!, 22:29:16 03/07/14 Fri
  - I can see tht button too, but if you look up above it at the comps your registered for, it will either say paid or unpaid. Mine shows paid. I think the button is just there if you still need to pay. If it says you are paid you should be ok. (NT) -- Irishmama, 08:14:47 03/08/14 Sat
- Thanks everyone. Not enough sleep for me, I suppose. I missed seeing the paid status and it's plain as day. (NT) -- OP, 16:22:03 03/08/14 Sat
Someone was asking recently about dressmaker for "unblinged" solo dress. I was just checking out dresses on Facebook, Heidi Bird Designs. Some beautiful dresses and she is on the Midwest! -- Mwmom, 14:58:01 03/07/14 Fri

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Dance as if no one was watching..... -- HB of Home Workshope in Canada, 11:45:32 03/07/14 Fri

https://www.facebook.com/HeartbeatofHome/photos
(click on photos to expand and text)

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Kim of Queens -- found on dance.net, 10:57:00 03/07/14 Fri

KIM of QUEENS
Cips and watch show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwXjC8T5fCU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4XSlyPe5A8
http://vodlocker.com/kjthzk9yghv0

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The CLRG has weighed in on white laces and taping of GHILLIES. This was posted on their website -- No name, 08:35:31 03/07/14 Fri

Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2014

Black dance footwear only is permitted for competition purposes at Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2014. White straps, and white trim around the ankle is permitted on heavy shoes.

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- Here's the link (NT) -- http://www.clrg.ie/news.php, 08:36:57 03/07/14 Fri
- I'm not so sure that rule references white laces on soft shoes. By definition shoelaces are a means to secure footwear, not footwear in and of themselves. I think this rule is referring to the colored shoes. All Scots had the rule last year as well before white laces were even being used. (NT) -- .., 09:43:28 03/07/14 Fri
  - And I'm not so sure it doesn't, given the particular exception language as it relates to hard shoes. But, if you want to risk missing rotation at Worlds for a feckless shoelace change... (NT) -- ., 10:17:03 03/07/14 Fri
    - What does "feckless" mean? (NT) -- ??, 10:27:39 03/07/14 Fri
      - Ineffective or worthless. (NT) -- No name, 11:46:25 03/07/14 Fri
        
        Or, irresponsible, as it was meant in this case. However, it's been clarified, so white lace it if you like. (NT) -- ., 13:45:18 03/07/14 Fri
- I kind of doubt it means the white laces. But regardless, I'm sure CLRG will clarify once they realize people are not sure what the exact rule is, just as they did with the new makeup rule for u10's and under. Nobody will have to "take a chance" at Worlds! It will be clarified by than. Some just love the drama of it all..... (NT) -- --, 10:25:46 03/07/14 Fri
- Think they both should be BLACK - look like IRISH DANCE SHOES they are unique. Just saw a photo of three ladies and the white was so perfect that they looked like black "flats" . (NT) -- Celebrate the Dance ....Irish Dance, 10:45:17 03/07/14 Fri
  - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=626630640712616&set=pb.202321746476843.-2207520000.1394207186.&type=3&theater (NT) -- -, 10:47:53 03/07/14 Fri
    - Wow! Not sure I've ever seen it that perfectly done! I wonder if up close it looked as perfect as the picture though... (NT) -- --, 10:57:00 03/07/14 Fri
      - 2 of those girls were in my comp. Although I don't personally like that much white on the hardshoes, they did a very nice job of it. It looked pretty darn good up close as well. (NT) -- Not a fan, but they did it well., 18:31:54 03/07/14 Fri
- Emailed CLRG to double-check and they have confirmed that white laces are fine on the softshoes but no white tape and no multi-coloured shoes (like the ones the kids sometimes wear for awards). (NT) -- TC, 12:47:23 03/07/14 Fri
- What about the hard shoes some schools wear that have been painted to appear like black patent leather - shiny and sparkly but still black. Is that ok? (NT) -- curious, 18:30:19 03/07/14 Fri
  - Well it does say black. I'd assume this is fine. Most of the time I believe it's a clearcoat of some sort. I use shoe polish and a buffer. Rutherford did sell patent leather hardshoes for a very limited time. (NT) -- They were cool., 18:33:18 03/07/14 Fri
    - Our hard shoes back in the 60s/70s were patent leather. (NT) -- ., 00:16:07 03/09/14 Sun
- Wonder what brought on the change/rule ? (NT) -- -, 05:35:08 03/08/14 Sat
  - I'm not a CLRG boss but looking at recently enacted rules, generally, the CLRG is pushing ID toward a more conservative, more tradtional look. While the identities of the most outstanding dancers can't be masked, there's a trend toward fewer unique identifiers (names, globes, insignia, now shoe colors).No doubt, some TCs (NT) -- will continue to thwart the spirit of all these rules, so we can anticipate more being passed, 09:53:40 03/08/14 Sat
    - I've only seen black Ghillies in competition. Wonder why the need for the rule? (NT) -- No name, 16:18:37 03/09/14 Sun
      - I'm wondering if the CLRG doesn't like taping in general but ignored the hardshoe tape so long they felt they couldn't outlaw it now. Perhaps they're getting on the soft shoe taping before it becomes widespread and unstoppable (NT) -- Was there taping done in Derry or at the ASs, I wonder?, 17:27:19 03/09/14 Sun
ID in the News -- -, 01:01:35 03/07/14 Fri

found on ID Mag Facebook - a must to see/hear
TEDx
DCU
Breand�n de Galla�
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxOVws8O_o

"Irish Dance is alive - growing and ever changing"

As always there is a lot to see/read on ID Mag FB
Heartbeat of Home - Chicago
Kim of Queens - ID with Drake
so much more

Check it out

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- Olympian, Jason Brown - aka "Riverdance" skater....Meets Irish dancer, Will Farell (NT) -- video, 14:34:26 03/07/14 Fri
A New Dress...... -- seen at All Scotland, 14:38:37 03/06/14 Thu

Love the new dress - notice the socks-they are short - pushed down.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/95490454573701378/

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- I don't think she competed with her socks like that.. they're folded down so that what you're seeing is the inside of the sock, which is common in practice, but not competition (NT) -- No name, 14:53:49 03/06/14 Thu
  - My DD does that to keep the outsides of her socks clean before a show or competition; glues them up before she dances (NT) -- Is that a thing? LOL!, 16:50:42 03/06/14 Thu
- Looks short! (NT) -- No name, 16:53:55 03/06/14 Thu
- Very elegant. These socks may be folded down or they may be a new length Ballinvilla has been offering for a while. My dd prefers this shorter length because it emphasizes line and footwork (NT) -- No name, 17:33:59 03/06/14 Thu
  - I wear the short ones. They're longer than those. I like them too--ankle length. Also, the outsides do puff out like normal poodle socks. Hers are just rolled down. (NT) -- Love the dress., 18:26:27 03/06/14 Thu
New Hotel Block is Open for Wisconsin Spring Feis and Celtic Spirit Feis -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 13:03:01 03/06/14 Thu

It appears it is a day for good hotel news.

We have secured a hotel block for feis visitors at the Hilton across from the Wisconsin Center.

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
414-935-5940

The room rate is $99 per night and there is a discounted parking rate of $12 per day.

Reservations can be made by calling the above phone number or through the following link.

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MKEMHHF-WSFC-20140502/index.jhtml

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- Hilton -- MW Dance Mom, 17:23:19 03/07/14 Fri
- Thank you so much!! -- No name, 22:11:55 03/08/14 Sat
Thank you Fanadwoman. Wyndham Hotel rate reduction for The Little Rock Feis -- The Committee, 12:44:39 03/06/14 Thu
As a result of a posting on this message board earlier this week, we approached the Wyndham Hotle about a reduction in our room rate. What follows is their reply.

Discussed your email with our General Manger today. We are going to go into the system and reduce the group rate for Little Rock Feis from $104.95 to $89.00 + tax single/double occupancy. Guests will be allowed to cancel their reservation up to 24 hours prior to their arrival date.
We are unable to offer you the prepaid/ non-refundable rate. I also forgot to mention that these rates adjust on a daily basis based on the occupancy of the hotel at time of booking.

I have attached a guestroom pick-up to show you who has made reservations under the block so far. I will have our reservationist go into each reservation and change the rate to $89.00 single/double occupancy.

We do use space in the Wyndham for our music competition and Friday Night registration. We do not generate a lot of business for this hotel, because the feis is not really big and the competitions are not held in the hotel.

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- yay! -- Fanadwoman, 22:28:00 03/06/14 Thu
- I applaud the committee for pursuing this also and being conscientious of the costs to those traveling in. (NT) -- No name, 07:30:42 03/07/14 Fri
WV FEIS - stage estimator for stage 1 OC & stage 2 PC -- ecr mom, 11:34:56 03/06/14 Thu
I didn't put lunches into the chart but you can figure where they may be - hope this helps

WV Stage 1 Estimated Schedule

Competition 710 OC Num Competitors: 3 Minutes: 80 Start: 8:00am End: 9:20am
*Competition 712 OC Num Competitors: 9 Minutes: 80 Start: 8:00am End: 9:20am
*Competition 761 OC Num Competitors: 3 Minutes: 80 Start: 8:00am End: 9:20am
*Competition 763 OC Num Competitors: 1 Minutes: 80 Start: 8:00am End: 9:20am
*Competition 765 OC Num Competitors: 2 Minutes: 80 Start: 8:00am End: 9:20am
Competition 714 OC Num Competitors: 26 Minutes: 104 Start: 9:20am End: 11:04am
Competition 716 OC Num Competitors: 27 Minutes: 110 Start: 11:04am End: 12:54pm
Competition 718 OC A Num Competitors: 15 Minutes: 62 Start: 12:54pm End: 1:56pm
Competition 718 OC B Num Competitors: 15 Minutes: 156 Start: 1:56pm End: 4:32pm
*Competition 719 OC Num Competitors: 16 Minutes: 156 Start: 1:56pm End: 4:32pm
*Competition 767 OC Num Competitors: 6 Minutes: 156 Start: 1:56pm End: 4:32pm
*Competition 768 OC Num Competitors: 1 Minutes: 156 Start: 1:56pm End: 4:32pm

WV Stage 2 Estimated Schedule

Competition 608 PC Num Competitors: 1 Minutes: 36 Start: 8:00am End: 8:36am
*Competition 610 PC Num Competitors: 16 Minutes: 36 Start: 8:00am End: 8:36am
Competition 611 PC Num Competitors: 13 Minutes: 28 Start: 8:36am End: 9:04am
Competition 612 PC Num Competitors: 19 Minutes: 40 Start: 9:04am End: 9:44am
Competition 613 PC Num Competitors: 19 Minutes: 40 Start: 9:44am End: 10:24am
Competition 614 PC Num Competitors: 27 Minutes: 56 Start: 10:24am End: 11:20am
Competition 615 PC Num Competitors: 24 Minutes: 48 Start: 11:20am End: 12:08pm
Competition 616 PC Num Competitors: 25 Minutes: 52 Start: 12:08pm End: 1:00pm
Competition 617 PC Num Competitors: 9 Minutes: 60 Start: 1:00pm End: 2:00pm
*Competition 618 PC Num Competitors: 19 Minutes: 60 Start: 1:00pm End: 2:00pm
Competition 845 SET Num Competitors: 15 Minutes: 30 Start: 2:00pm End: 2:30pm
Competition 846 SET Num Competitors: 15 Minutes: 30 Start: 2:30pm End: 3:00pm

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- for 615 pc - I used the number that's on Efeis for the competition (NT) -- ecr mom - OP, 11:36:06 03/06/14 Thu
- what do the * mean? (NT) -- No name, 00:23:17 03/07/14 Fri
  - It means the competitions are running concurrently. Small groups, so it allows the dancers a bit more time to breathe and change shoes between rounds. (NT) -- ~Kris, 06:11:21 03/07/14 Fri
- Wish they would move the younger set comp earlier. It is a long time to wait especially if you have a long drive. (NT) -- No name, 13:11:56 03/07/14 Fri
  - This could very well happen on feis day. You need to find Jim Graven and make sure you listen to his announcements. He will move comps around to make things go faster on Sunday. (NT) -- Pay attention on feis day!, 22:41:50 03/09/14 Sun
Where can I find Mid-America rules about moving from Prizewinner to Prelim Champ? New to area and was looking for rules to read somewhere on line. -- No name, 10:25:28 03/06/14 Thu

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- It is published in the standardized feis syllabus for every Mid-America feis. See link inside. -- HTH, 10:39:25 03/06/14 Thu
- Does anybody know the rules from moving from Prelim to Open Champ? (NT) -- Elizabeth, 10:57:38 03/06/14 Thu
  - Also on the standardized syllabus. (NT) -- No name, 11:01:02 03/06/14 Thu
- The standard syllabus is an excellent place to begin your research, but be aware that individual TCs may have rules that differ (usually more restrictive) than the basic syllabus requirements. Ask your TC for the school's policy. If you are looking for school in which to enroll, this would be a good question to ask during your visits (NT) -- to various schools, 10:58:19 03/06/14 Thu
  - Not to worry, the NAFC keeps track of all results for dancers who are moving from Prelim to OC. (NT) -- ID Mum, 11:05:21 03/06/14 Thu
- Since you are "new to the area" you will be changing/learning new steps for the dances also a new set dance from your new TC so movement may take some time. It's up to the TC to decide when the dancer is ready for the move. (NT) -- -, 11:23:17 03/06/14 Thu
- thanks everyone. I thought it might be 3 first in each dance here. (NT) -- No name, 23:24:56 03/06/14 Thu
- What region are you coming from? (NT) -- -, 00:36:07 03/07/14 Fri
- You need a first in each of the four main dances (reel, slip jig, treble jig, hornpipe) to move to PC. Some schools do have further requirements though. (NT) -- No name, 11:47:50 03/07/14 Fri
- No mention of a set dance that is needed in PC/OC....if you do not have one masterd yet you shouldn't advance. (NT) -- Be Patient, 10:19:50 03/08/14 Sat
  - You must be from another region. PC comps in mid-America are hard shoe/soft shoe only (a couple feiseanna do 3-round PC comps but they are the exception). Set dance is needed for OC. (NT) -- No name, 12:48:25 03/08/14 Sat
Does anyone know if Celtic Spirit runs PC oldest to youngest or youngest to oldest? -- No name, 09:00:18 03/06/14 Thu

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West Virginia Feis Assignments -- Jg, 08:34:14 03/06/14 Thu
Irishcentrepgh.org
Check for mistakes will add 615PC
Jim

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- Thanks for the early schedule!!! (NT) -- ~Kris, 08:57:14 03/06/14 Thu
- new here - will you have the dancer's number cards on the site for printing, or do we just pick them up on site? Thanks (nt) -- CC, 11:55:12 03/06/14 Thu
- Registration u pick them up on fri eve sat morning or sun morning at the registration table at the Feis (NT) -- Jg, 12:18:23 03/06/14 Thu
  - Thanks so much! nt (NT) -- CC, 13:13:40 03/06/14 Thu
jg, I don't see 615PC on your stage schedule... -- No name, 03:28:26 03/06/14 Thu

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- Will have Kathy add it typo (NT) -- Jg, 08:29:02 03/06/14 Thu
  - A million thanks! We're looking forward to the feis! (NT) -- No name, 00:25:32 03/07/14 Fri
u12 OC at Bluegrass; Anyone know how many dancers are registered -- No name, 20:27:50 03/05/14 Wed

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Looking for a orthopedic/sports health MD in the Cleveland area that has experience with Irish dance injuries. Any suggestions? -- Thanks!!, 19:42:48 03/05/14 Wed

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- If you are willing to drive down to Akron, Joe Congeni has worked with many dancers (NT) -- Good PT staff, too, 20:17:00 03/05/14 Wed
- Dr. Tom Bartsokas at Summa is excellent. (NT) -- Another Akron-ite., 20:56:41 03/05/14 Wed
  - Dr. B has an office in Hudson (NT) -- No name, 22:14:37 03/05/14 Wed
- OP here; looking for PT with ID experience too, but hard to make it to Akron regularly with work & school schedules. Anyone in Cleveland? (NT) -- No name, 22:27:45 03/05/14 Wed
  - Are you East side or West side? I have someone that knows many PTs and can refer you to a good one. (NT) -- ., 00:30:48 03/06/14 Thu
    - west side (NT) -- No name, 11:30:43 03/06/14 Thu
- Dr Truax at UH. Daughter irish dances too. (NT) -- No name, 23:37:53 03/05/14 Wed
  - i second the recommendation for Dr. Truax. helped my DD with hip and foot problems (NT) -- great guy!, 09:37:19 03/06/14 Thu
Pillsbury - Shamrock Cookies -- Ready to Bake, 17:59:12 03/05/14 Wed

Those little cookies with the shamrock magically in the center are great treats for class be it at school or dance class. Just sprinkle some leprechaun dust (sugar) on top.

(Don't forget some "Lucky Charms" to keep the feet moving)

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- gross -- No name, 13:45:58 03/06/14 Thu
  - Oh please. It's a cookie. Your kids are probably eating full bags of chips behind your back. (NT) -- ., 17:12:24 03/06/14 Thu
    - ...sweeten up your life with a treat and smile (NT) -- Life is Good - be HAPPY, 01:05:47 03/07/14 Fri
    - gross -- No name, 12:46:56 03/10/14 Mon
Hotels in Minneapolis with easy access to feis and the U -- No name, 14:52:08 03/05/14 Wed
Hoping to get some hotel ideas from the locals. Is there a recommended place to stay near the U and convention center with easy access to both? It's been years since I have been there, so not sure of the proximity of the two. Any words of wisdom appreciated.. Thank you.

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- will you have a car? it's probably about a 10-15min drive between the two (depending on traffic, of course). I know there's hotels near the U, and hotels near the Conv Center, but I'm iffy on what might be between the two. (NT) -- downtown Mpls worker, 16:07:13 03/05/14 Wed
  - we will have a car, was hoping to park at hotel and then walk (if weather permits) around the U after her guided tour, walk to restaurants, etc. Just to try to get the feel of the area. (NT) -- No name, 13:39:40 03/07/14 Fri
- Mall of America - how close??? (NT) -- -, 17:16:17 03/05/14 Wed
  - probably 20-30 min drive in good traffic. I think it's about 45 min by bus & light rail (NT) -- downtown Mpls worker, 17:35:28 03/05/14 Wed
  - MOA @ 20 min from downtown except during heavy traffic (rush hour, etc) (NT) -- No name, 23:45:40 03/09/14 Sun
- If you stay near the convention center (venue) you can take the light rail to Mall of America. That is very accessible (NT) -- MN dancer, 12:18:10 03/07/14 Fri
West Virginia Feis -- No name, 13:42:19 03/05/14 Wed
If I already registered my dancer, but want to add a dance do I have to just pay for the dance on the day of the feis or do I have to pay to register again?

Thanks

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- contact kathy -- jg, 14:21:14 03/05/14 Wed
  - Thank you -- No name, 14:36:42 03/05/14 Wed
Hoping to fly in/out for the West Virginia feis in a couple of weeks. Latest flight home on Sunday leaves at 6:15pm...Will Open Champ U16 be done/awarded in time? Thanks!! -- ~Kris, 08:54:30 03/05/14 Wed

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- Sunday Schedule -- JG, 10:00:49 03/05/14 Wed
  - Thanks Jim!! (NT) -- ~Kris, 10:42:35 03/05/14 Wed
YEA! Kim of Queens -- to all nay-sayers, 22:16:42 03/04/14 Tue

Yes the first section she talked of the "clogg" dance comes from Irish Step Dance .... she went on to talk about learning about different related area to "music" as to "dance"...... Karl and his dancers were great and humble...now costume.
Gotta watch the rest on Lifetime - "Kim of Queens" - will rebroadcast later tonight-online-video.

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- One of Karls dncers learnes how to "presentation of the talk"...questions in interviews as by a newsperson ... "ah-ah-ah " or a few sentences about irish dance (NT) -- about handling "pressure", 22:34:07 03/04/14 Tue
  - Can someone interpret? (NT) -- No name, 22:49:49 03/04/14 Tue
- The music stops and she stops and turns and looks?!?!?!?! -- No name, 22:53:43 03/04/14 Tue
  - ..... unless the bell is sounded. (for competition) (NT) -- -, 23:12:38 03/04/14 Tue
- any way to see it online besides lifetime.com? It says you need informatin from a cable provider to get access to it (NT) -- No name, 20:20:56 03/05/14 Wed
West VA Feis Pittsburg: We are from Southern Region and going. Do they enforece the No Bling and the No makeup rules for this feis? -- DD Prelim U9 and U10, 21:42:57 03/04/14 Tue

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- The no make-up rule went into effect on March 1. The no-bling rules goes into effect January 1, 2015 for regular feiseanna. Right now it's just for Oireachtas. (NT) -- No name, 22:34:03 03/04/14 Tue
- To build on the excellent first reply, the no makeup rule is CLRG-wide, not just specific to the MWR. Your dancer will need to dance without makeup in your home/SR, too. The bling/shiney & patterned fabrics ban applies only to the MWRO as of now, but will be region-wide in 2015 (NT) -- Have a fun and successful feis!, 10:28:49 03/05/14 Wed
  - does that mean that a dancer from out of region will not be able to dance at a mid- america feis with her bling dress in 2015? We are from Canada and do at least 6 feis a year in this region (NT) -- But cannot buy a new dress just for that, 20:02:21 03/05/14 Wed
    - This is for dancers in U9 or younger...so depend on your dancer's age as of Jan 1, 2015 (NT) -- No name, 20:22:47 03/05/14 Wed
    - Will your dancer still be U9 in 2015? All dancers U9 and younger will need to observe the restriction as of 2015. You don't need a new dress. A jumper & shirt, (borrowed) school dress, plain t-shirt and simple skirt will do the trick (NT) -- We appreciate your gracious support of this new rule as we get used to it ourselves, 20:31:06 03/05/14 Wed
      - Feis vendors should consider carrying plain logo-less black skorts and tees for those who get caught unaware. There's always someone who isn't watching the boards for rule changes! Yes, TCs should be communicating, but it isn't the parents' fault if they don't. (NT) -- Been there *blush*, 16:49:07 03/06/14 Thu
        
        What a great idea! I wish the Vendor Voy board was still active, I'd cross post your suggestion. Feis Committee Vendor Coordinators, could you mention this to your vendors when you send contracts? (NT) -- No name, 17:38:01 03/06/14 Thu
    - If your dancer attends an academic school which requires a uniform, you could probably have your dancer wear that for MWR competition in 2015. Or, check a resale shop. There's no need to buy a special dress (NT) -- KIS and inexpensive (if there's any expense at all), 17:41:26 03/06/14 Thu
Question about Milwaukee Spring and Celtic Feis - -- No name, 21:15:10 03/04/14 Tue
Have First Communion party Saturday - wondering if they run PC youngest to oldest?

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- Wisconsin Spring Feis (Saturday) has announced that they will do PC/OC oldest to youngest. (NT) -- No name, 22:36:43 03/04/14 Tue
- I believe sat they run oldest to youngest. (NT) -- No name, 22:37:56 03/04/14 Tue
- Just curious--why do they do oldest to youngest? It seems the younger one have less attention span and don't last well with long days, regardless of interest and/or ability...please no negative remarks...just wondering. (NT) -- No name, 07:58:34 03/05/14 Wed
  - As a mom of a youngest, it's soooo nice to not have to get her out of bed early and hope that she wakes up and warms up enough to do well. Plus with her novice sister sometimes they overlap. It's a nice change once in a while. (NT) -- No name, 08:32:41 03/05/14 Wed
  - Because it is Prom season, we have traditionally run Oldest to Youngest to allow those older dancers who may have Prom that day to dance in the morning before heading off to get ready for their big night. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 09:47:02 03/05/14 Wed
- Op here - Thank you all - no saturday for us. Anyone know about Sunday's feis? (NT) -- No name, 09:15:54 03/05/14 Wed
- Yes, Wisconsin Spring Feis will run OC and PC comps Oldest to Youngest. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 09:44:50 03/05/14 Wed
- Will Celtic also do Oldest to Youngest or Youngest to Oldest? (NT) -- No name, 16:58:47 03/05/14 Wed
West Virginia Feis. Rooms -- Jg, 20:38:21 03/04/14 Tue
320 rooms have been sold.There are only a few rooms left before March 6.
Our Electronic Program will be published soon- other items later
Seamus

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- Haven't been following John from Jig on Twitter? Here's a small explanation (NT) -- http://www.voy.com/60473/1/268944.html, 19:53:48 03/04/14 Tue
- Also a warning, that its not really "kid friendly" with some of the language on there. But i guess Uk people speak that way more than we do here (NT) -- --, 15:47:14 03/05/14 Wed
  - Well it's also written by an older teen, and if you think older teens don't speak that way then you're wrong. It's funny as heck, inappropriate or not. But your warning was good. The last bit could have gone without being said, but the warning is correct. (NT) -- No name, 17:42:05 03/05/14 Wed
Happy St. Patrick's Day Season to All!!! -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 17:47:49 03/04/14 Tue
As you are getting everything ready for the St. Patrick�s Day show season, don�t forget to register for the Wisconsin Spring Feis held in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

We are proud to announce our panel of adjudicators:

Maureen Bakke - Canada
Nicole Bayhurst - Washington D.C.
Kerry Broderick - New York
Alison Brown - Canada
Maire Clerkin - California
John Cunniffe - Massachusetts
Judy DeNapoli - California
Geraldine French - Florida
Patrick McCarthy - Texas
Claire McMorrow - Ireland
Jonathan McMorrow - Ireland
Darren Maguire - Arizona
Eddie Murphy - New York
Maureen Nelson - New Jersey
Karyn Oster - New York
Sheila Stevens - Connecticut
Carlene Stillson - Maine

With Regards to Hotel Accommodations:

All 60 of the rooms in the room block at the Double Tree Hotel have been filled. Unfortunately, the Double Tree is unable to extend the room block. We have secured another room block with a comparable discount at a nearby hotel and will be releasing that information and link as soon as the hotel confirms they are ready to begin accepting reservations.

We look forward to a great double feis weekend and hosting everyone in Milwaukee!!

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- Correction and apologies: Maureen Bakke - Maryland. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 17:49:57 03/04/14 Tue
- I hope it wasn't yesterday, LOL...should read May 3rd. (NT) -- No name, 18:13:16 03/04/14 Tue
  - Yesterday of 2012! (NT) -- No name, 18:25:32 03/04/14 Tue
- I promise we run our feis more efficiently than we post on message boards. Yes, May 3, 2014 is the accurrate date. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 21:19:00 03/04/14 Tue
  - I have often wished there was an edit feature on the board. (NT) -- :), 11:01:00 03/05/14 Wed
- Wow! That's a great panel! don't recognize all the names but many. Good job! (NT) -- No name, 14:00:14 03/06/14 Thu
Efeis registration counts -- No name, 17:08:04 03/04/14 Tue
Does the efeis registration count on the feis information page include only paid entries, or does it include unpaid entries too?

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- If I remember right, it is both paid and unpaid..Efeis registrar has to push out the ones that are not paid if the cap gets closer (NT) -- No name, 20:02:12 03/04/14 Tue
- Both are shown but for each dance paid registrants are listed as confirmed and unpaid as not confirmed or similar (NT) -- No name, 23:52:54 03/09/14 Sun
The age question below got me thinking about another question- -- new to 2 hands, 15:10:49 03/04/14 Tue
If a feis breaks down a 2 hand to U13 and U11,and one dancer is U12 and one is U11, the team would need to enter U13, correct? It is OK for a dancer to dance "up in age"? I couldn't find it in the syllabus.

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- My understanding is that a dancer can dance up an age group but not down. So you are correct, they would have to dance in U13. (NT) -- -, 16:12:41 03/04/14 Tue
- Yes, dancing up 1 age group is allowed. My dd is U8, but does a 2 hand with another girl who is U10, and they dance in U11 for the 2 hand. (NT) -- No name, 17:09:28 03/04/14 Tue
- Dancers dance the agegroup of the older dancer. My u17 dd competes in a 2 hand with her &over father. (NT) -- No name, 21:24:55 03/04/14 Tue
Little Rock Feis Schedule Changes -- The Committee, 12:53:44 03/04/14 Tue
The Little Rock Feis will be held Saturday, 4/26 in the Statehouse Convention Center in Downtown Little rock. Entries are being accepted at FeisWorx.com. Please note the following change in our schedule plan:

All Adult and Open/Prize Winner Grade competitions will start at 8 AM.

Once Championships, Adults and Open/Prize Winner Grade dancers are complete, we will begin figure dances. Championships will also begin at 8:00 AM. The youngest championships competitions will be first, followed by the older dancers. The first championship round will be hard shoe.

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- ?? -- No name, 14:42:15 03/04/14 Tue
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- Our guess is that First Feis, Beginners, Advanced Beginners and Novice competitions to begin around 11 AM. (NT) -- The Committee, 16:29:56 03/04/14 Tue
  - Hmm, so it'll likely be a very long day for those of us in-between Novice and PW. (Not a complaint, just something I am considering) Interesting schedule, don't think I've seen it before. Nice to mix things up, and I hope I can make it! (NT) -- M, 20:00:18 03/04/14 Tue
Feis sign up question - newbie here - would love advice -- CC, 08:08:16 03/04/14 Tue
My daughter is advancing into novice, and she is 10. So she is in the 11U group.

This might sound like a stupid question, but after she turns 11 on April 3, do I bump her up to the next age bracket, or does she stay in the 11U group for the calendar year?

I signed her up for two feisanna in April and May, and then realized, wait... she's turning 11. When I looked on one site I didn't see a 12U group, just an 11U and a 13U.

Any advice is appreciated!

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- She stays in the age group the entire year. She is considered U11 until jan 2015. It's called feis age, the age you are jan 1 (NT) -- No name, 08:43:50 03/04/14 Tue
  - Thank you! I was thinking that was correct. Wanted to make sure! Appreciate your explanation! nt -- CC, 08:49:53 03/04/14 Tue
- She stays in the U11 age group the whole year....example... -- MW MOM, 09:45:59 03/04/14 Tue
  - Thanks so much! nt -- CC, 14:16:01 03/04/14 Tue
- For double age groups: If a feis offers U10 and U12, for example, and your dd is U11, then you sign her up for U12. (Because she is not under 10 years old, and she is under 12 years old.) (NT) -- HTH, 14:25:33 03/04/14 Tue
Little Rock Hotel -- Fanadwoman, 22:29:01 03/03/14 Mon
I just booked our room for the Little Rock feis. It was something like $16 cheaper on the hotel website than the feis rate, and like $30 cheaper if you prepay. Just a FYI

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- A feis usually gets the ballrooms free or cheap in exchange for filling a certain number of rooms. When you book outside the block, you may save a whole $16, but you're costing the feis hundreds or even thousands of dollars if they don't make their block. Our school (another region) no longer holds some feiseanna because we got burned by people booking outside the block and encouraging others to do the same. If you want a feis, you need to support it, not hurt it, and this hurts a feis. (NT) -- Ouch!, 14:37:44 03/04/14 Tue
  - However, for this feis, the competition and the hotel are in two separate cities. It appears to me that the feis committee simply secured a discounted block as a courtesy to feis attendees, and booking outside of this block would in no way harm the feis. (NT) -- No name, 15:00:52 03/04/14 Tue
    - Yes, totally seperate venues. We always stay at the Marriott that is connected to the convention. Much easier to get to. You have to cross the river if you stay in the block. (NT) -- --, 09:08:22 03/05/14 Wed
HEARTBEAT of HOME -- PBS - KC, 22:27:29 03/03/14 Mon

Heartbeat of Home
PBS Kansas City - KCPT
Wednesday, March 5, 11:00 am on KCPT2 CH 980
Saturday, March 8, 02:30 pm on KCPT CH 11 / 1011 HD
Saturday, March 8, 04:00 pm on KCPT2 CH 980
Saturday, March 8, 11:00 pm on KCPT CH 11 / 1011 HD
Sunday, March 9, 04:00 pm on KCPT CH 11 / 1011 HD

(Celtic Women: Emerald - info inside reply)

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- Celtic Women - info & links -- -, 22:29:44 03/03/14 Mon
- HEARTBEAT of HOME opens in Chicago tomorrow - Dancers , have your TC check on the Outreach Worshops (they had them in Canada) (NT) -- -, 23:22:21 03/03/14 Mon
  - saw Irish Dance Magazine mention that on their FB page (NT) -- ., 07:25:13 03/04/14 Tue
  - Many ID schools in Canada took buses to Toronto for the one time session.... (NT) -- Boston/Detroit should haveas part of Tour, 10:30:48 03/04/14 Tue
    - I dont think there was anyone there from more than ~2 hours away (NT) -- toronto, 23:19:03 03/04/14 Tue
  - I assume there would be no association issues? (NT) -- No name, 12:41:48 03/04/14 Tue
- And tonight on Ch 45/49 in NE Ohio at 9:00 PM (NT) -- No name, 07:34:42 03/04/14 Tue
- Are there any American Irish dancers in it? (NT) -- No name, 15:24:40 03/04/14 Tue
- DD saw this show in Toronto and was very complimentary about it, especially the fusion music (NT) -- No name, 18:17:13 03/04/14 Tue
- CHICAGO WORKSHOPE INFO - inside -- this Sunday - thanks IDMag, 18:44:51 03/04/14 Tue
  - This could be looked at as sort of an audition..... they will notice anyone with exceptional talent for future company. (NT) -- -, 07:20:12 03/07/14 Fri
    - Not at all. It is a promo! Buy the program, get autographs, etc.... (NT) -- No name, 07:39:35 03/07/14 Fri
Looking for men's soft shoes -- No name, 21:50:12 03/03/14 Mon
Hello! I'm looking for men's soft shoes, street size 10.5 (I'm not sure what size that'd be in dance shoes). I just started an Irish Dancing club at my school in Baltimore and I'm trying to provide shoes for my new dancers. We have a limited budget, so I can't pay that much, but the shoes can definitely be in not-so-new shape. Please let me know if you have!

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- Are you looking for reel shoes with the hard heel or the rubber heel? -- Mom of boy dancers, 22:08:41 03/03/14 Mon
- You can also post on dance.net/Irish/Wanted with the shoes you need (NT) -- No name, 22:19:21 03/03/14 Mon
- Try the shoe exchange board, too: Voy.com/144101/ (NT) -- No name, 22:21:03 03/03/14 Mon
All else equal (meaning drive/cost etc) would you recommend the Cleveland Feis or the Chicago Feis on May 26? I haven't been to either in a long time and would appreciate any guidance in choosing! -- M, 13:32:54 03/03/14 Mon

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- Where are driving from? (NT) -- ?, 13:36:15 03/03/14 Mon
  - Louisville area. About 5 hours to Cleveland or Chicago, especially with Chicago traffic. DD is in O15 PW (NT) -- Mary OP, 14:49:08 03/03/14 Mon
- Cleveland gets the Canadians. Different competition and stiff. (NT) -- Nice to have some new competition, 13:37:04 03/03/14 Mon
- Chicago feis, a lot less competitors. (NT) -- No name, 14:05:46 03/03/14 Mon
- Chicago Feis on May 26 is PC/OC. Grades are on May25th in case that matters (NT) -- No name, 14:35:54 03/03/14 Mon
- dd and friends really love the festival and carnival rides at Chicago feis. (NT) -- No name, 14:38:02 03/03/14 Mon
- if you want to come a day early, the Akron Feis is the day before and less than 1/2 hour south of CLE. and don't be dissuaded by the large comps. (NT) -- CLE mom, 14:58:29 03/03/14 Mon
- If you are driving that far, I'd recommend the back to back Akron/Cleveland feiseanna. Great competition. Cleveland historically runs oldest to youngest on Sunday, so you'd be done earlier rather than later. Come see the Rock Hall afterward (NT) -- No name, 16:03:59 03/03/14 Mon
  - Is the CLE oldest to youngest for PC/OC or does this snow how apply to grades or grade levels? (NT) -- Interested in knowing grade levels how run, 21:18:49 03/05/14 Wed
    - Like autocorrect .. Snow is supposed to be somehow...I don't think anyone wants to talk about snow (NT) -- No name (:)), 21:20:40 03/05/14 Wed
- If you are a PC/OC dancer, theoretically you could do Akron on Sat, Cleveland on Sun, and Chicago on Mon (NT) -- No name, 16:25:41 03/03/14 Mon
  - We did Cleveland last year for the first time and it was a very long day OPW13. If you were planning on making it to Chicago that night, dancer would probably be pooped. (NT) -- No name, 17:38:01 03/03/14 Mon
    - Chicago for grades levels is the same day as Cleveland. (NT) -- -, 19:26:51 03/03/14 Mon
- You get a lot of Canadian dancers in Chicago too. And the competition isn't any stiffer than the dancers from here in Ohio. (NT) -- No name, 16:52:12 03/03/14 Mon
- Does anyone know if Cleveland runs 3 at a time / would love to know before we sign up! (NT) -- No name, 17:02:33 03/03/14 Mon
- We feis ALOT. The Chicago Memorial day feis is the only feis that I vowed that I would never go back. We went two years ago and the stage outside was next to an open field and it was very windy. It was like a dust bowl. The poor judge had to hold down her pages while writing. 3 dancers fell in an hour. MORE -- mom, 17:57:20 03/03/14 Mon
  - We were there two years ago as well. Saw one of those falls�the ambulance had to come in and get that dancer. We will never go again either. (NT) -- No name, 18:03:54 03/03/14 Mon
    - 1. All stages are now indoors. 2. It is now a 2-day comp, so the crowding is diminished (PC/OC on Monday). (NT) -- -, 19:25:58 03/03/14 Mon
      - 3 of the stages are indoors. The other one is outside but under an enlosure next to the registration area (NT) -- No name, 20:23:23 03/03/14 Mon
        
        Hmm. This year's syllabus says all stages are indoors. (NT) -- No name, 20:51:40 03/03/14 Mon
        
        We went last year...4 stages. 3 are inside and one is covered but outside. Same syllabus as last year. Not making it up. Was nit a problem with the enclosed outdoor one (NT) -- No name, 22:11:54 03/03/14 Mon
        
        Not not nit....darn autocorrect (NT) -- No name, 22:13:07 03/03/14 Mon
- Memphis is that weekend and is a great feis as well. (NT) -- Just a thought., 19:26:03 03/03/14 Mon
- My kids loved the carnival at Chicago...closer for us and since they are grades they can recover on Mon as well. (NT) -- No name, 22:31:43 03/03/14 Mon
  - Also very,very,very helpful group of volunteers and those running it!!! (NT) -- No name, 22:33:23 03/03/14 Mon
- Chicago Feis requires an entrance fee for non-dancers. And speaking from experience, you won't get your $40 back for two adults if the weather doesn't cooperate and EMS cancels the festival. (NT) -- No name, 23:42:26 03/03/14 Mon
  - The entrance fee was $10 per adult non dancing...kind of like the "family fee" at the other feis in the area. (NT) -- No name, 00:00:45 03/04/14 Tue
  - Cleveland charges an entry fee as well. (NT) -- No name, 06:52:00 03/04/14 Tue
- Last year, DD's stage had puddles. It rained the night before so it was humid. The stage was mopped the morning of competition. And the humidity wouldn't let water evaporate, but added moisture. They spread some sort of powder cleaner on the stage and told everyone with asthma to go outside. The dancers with asthma to wait outside until check-in. (NT) -- No name, 07:34:18 03/04/14 Tue
  - This happened at Chicago Feis. I forgot to mention which feis. (NT) -- No name, 07:35:35 03/04/14 Tue
- Cleveland usually has a recall for OC comps over 20 (NT) -- ., 10:24:12 03/04/14 Tue
Thank you to everyone that attended the Lavin Cassidy Feis. We appreciate each and everyone of you. As always things can be improved. We will be moving stage 9 and the registration areanext year -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 18:26:35 03/02/14 Sun
Both areas were too crowded. We will have more string and safety pins. Judge rotation continues to be a struggle - good on some stages and need improvement on others. There are other things as well and we hope to make next year even better.

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- Lavin-Cassidy feis -- No name, 20:47:46 03/02/14 Sun
- lavin cassidy feis -- No name, 22:38:23 03/02/14 Sun
  - I ran into same thing 1st time looking for dd PC results ... when in personal results area click on little tab that says Champ Results (top 1/3 of page) & that should do the trick. (NT) -- No name, 00:25:49 03/03/14 Mon
    - lavin cassidy feis -- No name, 09:34:05 03/03/14 Mon
- What a refreshing post from a Feis. Thank you so much!! Look forward to seeing the improvements next year. You seem to keep making it better year after year. (NT) -- No name, 09:51:00 03/03/14 Mon
- FANTASTIC FEIS!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the lives results and the dancing by levels instead of dances..it seems to move people out of the stages and make room for the others once a dancer is finished...(for grades, anyway)...sorry to all you PC folks...bummer. Looking forward to next year! (NT) -- No name, 10:13:38 03/03/14 Mon
- DD didn't place well but we all enjoyed ourselves regardless. U12PW ran quickly and the volunteers were friendly. Also LOVED the venue. Judge rotation not the best, but not a deal breaker. (NT) -- We WILL do this one next year:-), 18:13:05 03/03/14 Mon
Is there a standard rule about splitting groups? More... -- CC, 17:55:29 03/02/14 Sun
I'm trying to figure out if every feis splits every group of dancers if they reach a specific number - like 25, 30? Is it up to the discretion of that specific school/feis?

If so, does anyone know why something like that isn't regulated?

No issues here, just wanting to understand the feisworld better as we progress.

thanks for any insight!

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- It's different for each feis, but usually somewhere between 25 and 30. (NT) -- No name, 17:57:55 03/02/14 Sun
- It isn't regulated because it isn't required. Some feiseanna split to allow more dancers to move up. Some feiseanna don't want to pay for two sets of awards and many think larger groups make for better dancers, so they don't split. (NT) -- Different preferences, 19:16:29 03/02/14 Sun
  - I'm not sure it has to do with "paying for an additional set of awards" ... I think som Feises don't want to "water down" the competition and move up dancers that don't belong in the next level. Moving up is not a good thing if the dancer is not prepared or will be completely out of their league in the next level. Tale a comp of 30 - what's better three comps of 10 that move up 3 dancers, or one comp of 30 that moves up the one best dancer? (NT) -- Nothing to do with cost, 00:31:23 03/03/14 Mon
    - Perhaps you missed the part of the PP's post that said, "many think larger groups make for better dancers, so they don't split." (NT) -- -, 10:48:02 03/03/14 Mon
- Just because a dancer places second and doesn't move up doesn't necessarily mean s/he doesn't deserve to move up...they are often off by tenths of a point and by splitting allows two of the best dancers to move up...too many times the same one wins and DOESN'T move up and doesn't give the other great dancers that opportunity. I see the value and the frustration on both ends! :) (NT) -- No name, 10:11:26 03/03/14 Mon
  - If the same one wins, then it should be that much clearer that the other dancer isn't good enough yet. You just defeated your own argument. Dancers that move up are determined by "firsts", not a close second. (NT) -- No name, 11:35:32 03/03/14 Mon
Is Emerald Key a vendor at the West Virginia feis -- none, 15:31:50 03/02/14 Sun

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- Emerald key -- Jg, 19:38:31 03/02/14 Sun
  - Thanks Jim, looking forward to your fantastic feis!! (NT) -- Nonr, 19:50:36 03/02/14 Sun
Lavin Cassidy Feis - size 1 soft shoes missing from stage 6 -- No name, 13:23:50 03/02/14 Sun
My dd size 1 soft shoes are missing from stage 6. They have "MP" on the inside. Did anyone accidentally pick them up?

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Purple and gold shawl lost at Lavin Cassidy Feis - anyone find it? -- No name, 12:08:21 03/02/14 Sun

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- shawl -- No name, 18:27:29 03/02/14 Sun
- Oh thank you SO much!! I'll contact the hotel - really grateful to you :)) (NT) -- No name, 17:28:54 03/03/14 Mon
As always, Lavin Cassidy put on a GREAT feis yesterday! Bravo! -- No name, 08:22:40 03/02/14 Sun

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- A apparently, you were not in the PC comps that waited three and a half hours after dancing for results! (NT) -- No name, 10:09:35 03/02/14 Sun
  - Loved that champ area separate from grades -- have never been to a feis w/so much space around stages. Results did take too long for some comps but that snafu won't prevent us from returning. (NT) -- No name, 00:22:45 03/03/14 Mon
- I had no problem with the timing of results for my two dancers. -- No name, 10:28:37 03/02/14 Sun
- We were last PC comp and out of there before 3:00 (NT) -- No name, 11:13:02 03/02/14 Sun
- Thought this feis was very rushed for PC. Danced 3 at a time but then sat & waited for shoe changes. Would have been better 2 at time or concurrent comps. (NT) -- And results took much too long for some comps., 11:13:22 03/02/14 Sun
- Grade stages were well run. Super helpful volunteers. Nicely done. (NT) -- No name, 11:26:08 03/02/14 Sun
- Having multiple dancers all on different stages, in different rooms, I think for the most part things went very smoothly. However, next year, they need to find a better way to deal with Stage 9. It was impossible, without actually walking right up to the stage to see what dance they were on or checking in. Really made it difficult. Somehow they either need to raise that board or move it to the hallway. (NT) -- Overall though, nice job., 11:38:07 03/02/14 Sun
- PC U14 was done dancing by 10:15. Awards took place at 1:15! That is a looooong time to wait for awards! Three hours! (NT) -- No name, 13:22:18 03/02/14 Sun
- Had the same judge for all 5 dances on stage 9, not ideal (NT) -- No name, 13:42:01 03/02/14 Sun
- The Feis was running well, why dance prize winner three at a time? (NT) -- No name, 15:12:08 03/02/14 Sun
- Stage 9 was awful. Could not see what dances were checking in or next. Sooo crowded. Then, same judge for all PW dances. Disappointing. (NT) -- No name, 15:32:31 03/02/14 Sun
  - Plus, all PW dances back to back. (NT) -- No name, 15:33:22 03/02/14 Sun
- Also didn't understand why on stage 8 they kept announcing for those that might of missed. Usually that is an exception, not the norm. (NT) -- No name, 19:20:50 03/02/14 Sun
- good job LC! -- No name, 08:53:46 03/03/14 Mon
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TWO CHAMPS at DISNEY WORLD -- OO, 16:41:30 03/01/14 Sat

Two award winning Champ irish dancers at Disney

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http://www.raglanroad.com/the-mighty-festival-st-patricks-week

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- Joe Harrison is one of the nicest people in Irish dancing. This is great, thanks for sharing. (NT) -- Go Austin! Go Joe!, 23:36:58 03/01/14 Sat
Will Feis results be live on Feisworx today for Lavin Cassidy? -- No name, 09:45:37 03/01/14 Sat

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Lavin feis -- soft or hard shoes first for PC/OC? (sry as know this was prob posted but can't find) -- No name, 22:35:40 02/28/14 Fri

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Are there any registered schools/TCRGs near Peoria? -- No name, 15:19:18 02/28/14 Fri

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- The closest option is McNulty in Bloomington. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong) (NT) -- Central IL Dancer, 17:46:18 02/28/14 Fri
- Mayer in the Quad City area (NT) -- Love it there!, 16:20:04 03/01/14 Sat
Shauna Shiels dress for sale - About ages 11-14 - Pristine Condition -- mom, 10:22:09 02/28/14 Fri
Dress is in pristine condition! Very bright and easily seen on stage. DD still loves this dress, but time to get the new one. Thanks for looking.
http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/immaculate-doire-dress-pinkwhiteorange/

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Anyone have good show music for treble jig? Looking for something other than class music. -- ., 10:16:13 02/28/14 Fri

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- Biddie's Bridal Joy/ Cannon Balls from Colin Worley's Ifacably Irish CD. It's a treble jig version of Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring and Pachabel's Canon. Very "Celtic Woman" feel. (NT) -- My favorite TJ, 13:45:03 02/28/14 Fri
- Check the TJ's off of Jim Butke's Treblemaker. It's neat and not normal class music. :) (NT) -- Hth! :), 17:52:38 02/28/14 Fri
  - Thanks, everybody! (NT) -- ., 17:13:04 03/01/14 Sat
Any word on when the Chicago Feis at Gaelic Park will open? I missed registering a few years back when it filled quickly and don't want to miss it again! Nothing on their website about it opening. -- No name, 09:18:34 02/28/14 Fri

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- Just keep checking as it does fill quickly. Sometimes in two days. Someone will know on here. (NT) -- No name, 09:20:37 02/28/14 Fri
- Now open on eFeis! (NT) -- No name, 15:33:53 03/01/14 Sat
  - No it is not. (NT) -- No name, 16:52:21 03/01/14 Sat
    - Yes it is. Just registered. (NT) -- No name, 18:34:16 03/01/14 Sat
- me, too!! Its open!! (NT) -- No name, 18:43:17 03/01/14 Sat
Lavin-Cassidy Feis -- No name, 00:56:53 02/28/14 Fri
If anyone has to cancel their Grand Geneva pre-paid room, I'd be happy to take over the reservation and pay you for the room.

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- We didn't think about having someone take over our reservation, but we did cancel our room Wednesday night (dd injured). It might still be available. (NT) -- No name, 09:24:36 02/28/14 Fri
ZandB strikes again! -- via Facebook, 21:19:56 02/27/14 Thu

� What does your dancer eat on Feis Day?

My daughter has a sensible breakfeis starting with feis squeezed orange juice, a couple of slices of toe stand butter (reel butter, Irish dancers don�t like parquet on their toast or dance floor) Sometimes she has scones with claddaghed cream, and of course, feis fruit in season! If she doesn�t dance till later in the day, she has a light lunch at the Feis. Feis and chips are her favorite but younger dancers may prefer the more traditional peanut batter and ghillie sandwiches.

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Lavin Cassiday Feis--Will PC/OC competitions be run concurrently?? Trying to estimate start times for a number of dancers. -- No name, 20:22:54 02/27/14 Thu

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- Oops, Cassidy... (NT) -- No name, 20:23:33 02/27/14 Thu
THE AKRON FEIS IS NOW OPEN!!!! register at www.quickfeis.com -- No name, 20:04:18 02/27/14 Thu

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- Trying to register and our school isnt even listed? also support button not working to send an email~help. (NT) -- Frustrated, 11:41:40 02/28/14 Fri
  - Quickfeis email inside. They have had their share of problems getting registration up and running, but they have been very helpful when problems are brought to their attention. -- ., 12:58:29 02/28/14 Fri
    - Thanks. Tried editing dancer, wont work wither. I will email them. (NT) -- No name, 15:46:54 02/28/14 Fri
      - Will quickfeis tell us how many are signed up so we know? (NT) -- No name, 15:08:54 03/01/14 Sat
        
        It would be nice, but it doesn't look it. If it helps, I have 2 entered in prelims. ;) We can all start posting our entered dancers here. (NT) -- lol, 20:39:50 03/02/14 Sun
        
        Maybe someone at the Akron feis would be so kind as to tell us... (NT) -- No name, 22:54:36 03/02/14 Sun
        
        According to the Akron feis website....As of 3/2/2014, there are currently 195 confirmed entries with the Akron Feis. We'll be loading up our entry lists in the very near future. Check back soon (NT) -- No name, 09:20:47 03/04/14 Tue
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If you think you are booked for the Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva this weekend, you might want to double check your reservation. We booked the day registration opened for Lavin-Cassidy and were promised a room at Timber Ridge, but just found out they actually booked us for the Grand Geneva. Water park passes are sold out. -- No name, 18:45:29 02/27/14 Thu

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WOW! -- have to watch, 18:30:30 02/27/14 Thu

http://damn.com/p/this-started-as-a-normal-dance-but-10-seconds-in-my-jaw-was-on-the-floor-whoa/

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- Wow! and OW! Thanks for posting (NT) -- (That practice floor has seen better days), 19:17:26 02/27/14 Thu
West Virginia Feis @ Pittsburgh-Rooms -- jg, 15:03:09 02/27/14 Thu
Vendors at the feis

Pittsburgh Celtic Jewelery
Fireball Tattoos
Fine Designs
Jeanne Farrell
Magnabilities
Celtic By Design
Rutherfors Shoes
Goin feisin
Harington Photos
Wallace T's

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Where can I find the results from the 2013 Oireachtas? -- Thank you!, 12:46:43 02/27/14 Thu

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- quickfeis.com (NT) -- No name, 12:59:35 02/27/14 Thu
4irishDancers.net -- No name, 11:25:33 02/27/14 Thu
Has anybody done business with them recently? I tried doing business with them a couple of years ago and had a horrible experience. I'd like to give the site another chance. Thank you!

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- I have heard SOMANY bad experiences with them. Their website should be shut down! (NT) -- dont chance it, 11:30:25 02/27/14 Thu
- Absolutely the worst ever! Nasty in person and no replies, customer service or anything to speak of web-based either. Avoid them at all costs! (NT) -- just bad, 12:34:33 02/27/14 Thu
- I am surprised to hear this. I have ordered from them several times and have always had great service. (NT) -- No name, 14:09:56 02/27/14 Thu
  - Did you order online?? So many people complain about online orders. seems to be ok in person. (NT) -- --, 14:15:40 02/27/14 Thu
    - Yes, I've always ordered from them online. They have always been great -- even made sure one order went in the mail same day to make sure it reached me in time. (NT) -- No name, 15:37:02 02/27/14 Thu
- Just ordered online a month ago and order was shipped immediately. I've never had a problem. (NT) -- No name, 16:23:44 02/27/14 Thu
- This company has a real problem with communications, especially if what you've ordered is out of stock. (NT) -- Lots of complaints on many boards, not just this one (caveat emptor), 17:51:12 02/27/14 Thu
- I ordered a few things from them before I stumbled across folks that had a bad experience. I ordered online and had no problems. I even asked a question about a dress wedge before ordering and they responded. (NT) -- IDNJ, 17:57:21 02/27/14 Thu
For those of you in the NE Ohio area, "Heartbeat of Home" will be televised on PBS on March 4th -- Happy viewing, 09:48:47 02/27/14 Thu

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- Thanks! Look forward to watching it (NT) -- No name, 20:16:22 02/27/14 Thu
Just wanted to get the word out.... There is a new scammer on the dress websites. Its just a quick simple email without bad grammer, so its hard to tell right away..... -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 08:21:36 02/27/14 Thu
NOTICE!!! There is a new scammer out there and they are now getting smart and bypassing other security features. The email is even hard to tell as a scammer. It will look something like this:

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Beware this person is from Nigeria and will want to send a certified check! Do not even email with this person. Thanks! Please everyone, make sure to take care when selling anything on the internet! Good luck!

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- Thank you (NT) -- No name, 09:47:29 02/27/14 Thu
- Another one! -- No name, 16:18:18 02/28/14 Fri
Irish dance to FROZEN -- down load today, 02:16:25 02/27/14 Thu
As many of us sit inside through the cold
"Disney�s Frozen is now available to watch from the comfort of your own home thanks to today�s Digital HD release."

"The film is now available for digital purchase through iTunes and Amazon. Next month it will be released on DVD and Blu-ray. March 18"

Think of irish dancing to the many great songs

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check out my FB page. facebook.com/KelsoCustomCovers. We are are doing a raffle of a large duffle bag. -- like us and share us, 21:20:36 02/26/14 Wed
We will winner on Sunday. Details on my FB page. Good Luck.

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Irish Step vs Clogging -- ON TV, 19:45:13 02/26/14 Wed
"KIM of QUEENS"
Lifetime TV - Next Tuesday (after DanceMoms)
http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/kim-of-queens
Episode: 9
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Clog 'Em
Original Airdate: March 4, 2014 It's the South vs. the Irish in a battle of the cloggers! When Addison and Maura enter a clogging pageant, Kim calls in a favor from a renowned step-dancing coach. Meanwhile, Jo helps Allysin teach her son to drive.
http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/kim-of-queens/episodes/season-1

The "renowned step-dancing coach" is Karl Drake. Should be interesting to watch on how he approaches the girls and what he shares/teaches. Does he share the history of step? how it gave birth to clogging and tapping etc.

The heads-up was posted on the SR board - go there for there thoughts.

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- My daughter and I saw this and was excited to see that next week they were going to feature Irish Dancing. We will be watching! (NT) -- No name, 12:04:34 02/27/14 Thu
- I doubt they gave Mr. Drake twenty minutes to discuss the history of ID (and it wouldn't make for riveting TV to a general audience,) but if seeing clogging and ID side-by-side teaches people the difference between the two, then it will have saved a life. Because the next person who tells me their niece's clogging group did that Riverdance will be beaten with a ghillie until the authorities pull me off! LOL! (NT) -- No name, 12:13:25 02/27/14 Thu
  - LOL! (NT) -- Too funny!, 12:44:34 02/27/14 Thu
  - oh, that is good! LOL (NT) -- Hop_123, 14:21:04 02/27/14 Thu
  - Only a ghillie? (NT) -- lol, 16:02:30 02/27/14 Thu
Hi everyone - I have just sent an email to feisworx with a stage layout and other important information. Hopefully, it will be sent out later today. -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 15:44:52 02/26/14 Wed
The syllabus does in fact say 7:45 and the stage assignments say 8:00 - my mistake for not catching. In order to avoid confusion and not have dancers miss competitions we will have stages start promptly at 8:00 - there will not be any delaying that time. Thank you to those of you that pointed it out to me. Lets all hope the weather holds out and safe travels to all.

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- The stage layout is posted on feisworx along w welcome/raffle letter and clrg rules (NT) -- Tara Ross, 20:24:46 02/26/14 Wed
Lavin feis -- will the competitor list be posted today? Thank you. -- No name, 11:08:10 02/26/14 Wed

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- Can someone confirm the start time? Syllabus and website says 7:45, stage schedule says 8:00. Driving up that morning so 15 minutes matters :) (NT) -- Thanks - not OP, 11:59:58 02/26/14 Wed
- Yes also, can you please post a venue layout. I will have multiple dancers spread out on stages. (NT) -- No name, 12:33:55 02/26/14 Wed
- Hi - we have had a couple requests from people to not post the competitor list. For the safety of all children we will not be posting this year. We will take steps next year to be able to remove requested children from the list before posting. I hope you all understand. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 15:48:30 02/26/14 Wed
  - Not really. Think it's ridiculous not to post comp list based on objections of a few . . . be sure to exclude them from results as well. (NT) -- No name, 16:38:01 02/26/14 Wed
    - Agree! (NT) -- No name, 17:42:32 02/26/14 Wed
    - Seriously? I would rather not have a list than potentially endanger a child! (NT) -- No name, 18:48:55 02/26/14 Wed
    - Agree as well. Bet it's more about drama than danger. (NT) -- No name, 21:45:09 02/26/14 Wed
      - Really? Have you personally been in that situation to cast such a judgement? I have, and it is scary. (NT) -- No name, 12:39:41 02/27/14 Thu
    - Please try to put yourself in someone else's shoes..... -- No name, 22:00:30 02/26/14 Wed
      - Ditto. I'm good with not knowing who is in DDs comps, if it saves another child from a dangerous situation. (NT) -- Thanks, LC!!, 17:01:14 02/27/14 Thu
- Will you be providng copies of the list at the feis then since we can't print and bring it with us? (NT) -- No name, 16:10:35 02/26/14 Wed
- Maybe Feisworx can send the competitor list out to registered participants in an email message, therefore only registered feis attendees receive the list. (NT) -- No name, 16:55:31 02/26/14 Wed
  - ^^^^^^^^^^^This is a great solution! Just attach the list to one of the emails, like the one that was sent to everyone about the stage layout. Only those who have registered will have access to the list. (NT) -- No name, 13:05:25 02/27/14 Thu
  - That will work only if its not a nasty custody battle. What only really works is gaining consent at registration and including only those competitors. (NT) -- Just because s list is past practice doesn't make it right, 20:06:55 02/27/14 Thu
- How about first name, last initial� like schools are supposed to do for their web sites. (NT) -- No name, 17:50:16 02/26/14 Wed
- We've been in ID for 8 years and have never seen an issue with posting a competitor list until now. What's the big deal? (NT) -- No name, 18:29:38 02/26/14 Wed
  - It's recently been discussed by nafc. Feis registration must give people the option to have their name removed from competitor lists. It can be replaced with "unnamed dancer" & school or whatever. Different than results, because competitor lists announce where a child WILL BE on an upcoming date. (NT) -- No name, 19:56:05 02/26/14 Wed
    - lavin cassidy feis -- No name, 21:31:21 02/26/14 Wed
      - In the future we will have numbers randomly assigned instead of alphabetically. By doing that we can easily keep names off the list without it being obvious. I have never heard of an issue and hope to never hear of an issue at a feis. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 22:15:25 02/26/14 Wed
        
        Wouldn't be simple to just to remove those that had a concern.. You can post a list without competitor numbers ... Just names and competition numbers ... Seems like a reasonable solution. (NT) -- Just asking?, 23:28:38 02/26/14 Wed
        
        It's the names that would pose a risk. If some predator can learn the date, location and even stage number where a certain child will be... Too easy and not worth the risk. (NT) -- --, 23:56:46 02/26/14 Wed
        
        The PP's first comment was to remove the names of those who wish to be removed. Then, without competition numbers it would not be obvious who is missing. (NT) -- No name, 07:09:48 02/27/14 Thu
        
        Thank you ... that's what I said and would be a very easy common sense approach to a "touchy" subject. (NT) -- O, 17:55:16 02/27/14 Thu
- Maybe when we register on Feisworx there could be a box that gets checked if you don't want the name to show up on the competitor's list. Or you can type in how you want the name to show up on the list. (NT) -- No name, 22:10:12 02/26/14 Wed
  - That's a good idea if they could do it. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 22:17:15 02/26/14 Wed
  - And one step further, only make the competitor list available to people registered and paid for on the feis. I really don't see the need for anyone not attending to know if my dancer is participating. I also feel results should only be viewable to those who competed at the event. That's my 2 cents worth. (NT) -- Irish Mom, 08:55:02 02/27/14 Thu
    - There is absolutely no reason for results (those who placed) not to be public. (NT) -- No name, 09:27:37 02/27/14 Thu
- Yes there are very good reasons not to post names..... -- No name, 09:34:23 02/27/14 Thu
  - I understand that, but I think that the competitors do have a right to know who they are competing against. They don't need to know in advance and a competitor list could be made available day of or there are other options, but in no competitive activity are your competitors unknown to you. This should be no different. (NT) -- No name, 09:50:35 02/27/14 Thu
    - Sorry but the separation excuse above doesn't really hold much water. There are legal remedies that hold a lot more weight than banning posting a competitor list. Is the goal now to go through life anonymously ??? To maybe never see their name in print ? Sorry, but I can't agree with the shortsightedness. (NT) -- No name, 17:59:45 02/27/14 Thu
      - Shortsightedness? Seriously? -- No name, 19:35:51 02/27/14 Thu
        
        "You'll See your Competition when you get there." Yes, but without a competitor list provided on site, you won't know who they are. That shouldn't happen. If feis are going to stop posting an online listing, they should be required to provide a printed one day of. (NT) -- JMHO, 20:08:40 02/27/14 Thu
        
        Honestly you parents need to get a grip. Who is this list for you to harass your child about so and so being there and they get the firsts? You'll see your competition on the stage. More important things in life. (NT) -- No name, 20:11:59 02/27/14 Thu
        
        In the future, I believe that it should be fairly easy for a feis to remove names of anyone who wishes not to be posted. I see no issue wih posting the names of those who have no concerns about it. -- Irishmama, 23:10:22 02/27/14 Thu
        
        Competitive Swimming, Gymnastics etc. all have names of competitors posted in their events before the day of comp. Not right to be at comp. without knowing where the competitors are from? Names/schools need to be posted at the feis then. Crazy! Is this not a sport? (NT) -- No name, 23:40:41 02/27/14 Thu
        
        I do like the idea of sending an e-mail of competitors or just giving out a comp. sheet at the feis. However I feel no problems with posting comp. list ahead of time! (NT) -- No name, 23:42:08 02/27/14 Thu
        
        You know I was just at a Middle School Basketball Tournament. Its a 2 week long tournament. Programs were being sold and the rosters of every team which will be playing the next two weeks were listed. Having a list of competitors is not a crazy out of left field demand. It is the norm in any competitove activity. -- No name, 10:24:09 02/28/14 Fri
        
        I'm not sure why the list of who is attending ahead of time is so important (unless a TC wants to verify their students or something). We didn't get a competitor list until the day of (or night before if pre-regiestered) the feis when I began competing. (NT) -- and that was in the dark ages of the early 2000s, 15:55:01 02/28/14 Fri
        
        Yes, the point I was making and you are responding to is that while there is no need to post a list in advance, one should be made available on site. Otherwise, you don't know who you are competing against, because as small of a world as ID is, not everyone knows who everyone is. (NT) -- No name, 17:19:46 02/28/14 Fri
        In the Western Region, I cannot think of even one competition we have been to in the last 7 years with a comp list out ahead of the feis. Some have programs available the morning of. We don't always know who we are watching on stage and are used to it. (NT) -- No name, 20:13:28 02/28/14 Fri
- I think this could easily be remedied by sending it out to PAID COMPETITORS. (NT) -- No name, 10:44:50 02/28/14 Fri
  - I attended the NAFC meeting where this was voted on. There was no issue of posting a list, in advance or at the venue. The issue was that people have a right to not be listed if they request it. -- Irishmama, 15:11:52 03/01/14 Sat
At some feis, I have seen little speaker that you can plug your IPOD into. Does anyone know the name, do they have a website, do they work? -- No name, 10:59:36 02/26/14 Wed

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- Reel Boom--I have the basic one and I love it. (NT) -- http://www.reelboom.com/ (hth! :)), 11:06:40 02/26/14 Wed
- I bought a cheap $30 one at costco, sound quality isn't the very best but it gets nice and loud! And it's tiny, uses aux jack or bluetooth. (NT) -- No name, 12:07:18 02/26/14 Wed
  - I found one at 5 Below stores for $5 and dd uses it all the time for practice. It's very small and portable and can take it along without worrying about having to replace something expensive. 5 Belows are in Chicago but not sure where else. (NT) -- No name, 12:24:51 02/26/14 Wed
    - Do you remember what brand? Is the sound good enough to use at a dance out or is more suited for practice sessions? (NT) -- --, 15:32:40 02/26/14 Wed
      - I'm going to guess that a tiny hand-held speaker will only work for practice. It won't have enough volume and sound quality to compete with a number of dancers and a crowd. But I could be wrong (dd has a reel boom speaker, and we've used it for solo practice/warm up, but haven't tested the volume limits) (NT) -- ~Kris, 15:38:25 02/26/14 Wed
      - The brand is I-world. It's not great quality sound but works great for practicing and such (no Bluetooth either). Her iPod just fits in the cradle. We use my hubby's nice Phillips speaker for large group gatherings but that was $100 at Costco. (NT) -- No name, 17:37:22 02/26/14 Wed
- I have a tiny iPod case that doubles as a speaker - it's called iLuv, $11 on Amazon, and the quality is amazing. (NT) -- No name, 14:45:58 03/01/14 Sat
There was additional information about apartment scams in London -- No name, 09:49:05 02/26/14 Wed

Use this link to read the details:

http://www.voy.com/60473/268840.html#post

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WV Feis - any traffic/construction tips from locals? How's the Squirrel Hill Tunnel project going? Thanks! -- Driving mom, 08:27:02 02/26/14 Wed

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- will post closer to time -- jg, 10:13:19 02/26/14 Wed
All Scotland Championships 2014 -- PHOTOS, 02:05:40 02/26/14 Wed

https://www.facebook.com/AllScotlandChampionships?fref=ts

http://statigr.am/tag/allscots

Hundreds of photos - many of the Grand Celebration Ball

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Two upcoming MN feis... -- No name, 00:07:32 02/26/14 Wed
Will either the O'Shea feis or the Minneapolis feis be splitting grades? If so, at what number?

Thanks!

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- You may want to look at 2013 results from these feises on feisworx to see if grades were split and at what number. (NT) -- No name, 11:11:59 02/26/14 Wed
  - great idea! Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 17:02:33 02/27/14 Thu
    - Last year they split at 22 or 24. (NT) -- o'mom, 11:18:22 03/01/14 Sat
      - After exhaustive review of last years numbers, the biggest group appears to be 23. (NT) -- No name, 19:13:16 03/03/14 Mon
What feiseanna in/around mid-america do 3 rounds for prelims? Loved north coast, would love to go to more like it -- No name, 21:07:23 02/25/14 Tue

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- Pretty sure I read somewhere that cincinnati might be doing it. (NT) -- No name, 22:32:21 02/25/14 Tue
- Mullane Healy Godley's June and Halloween feiseanna both do. (NT) -- hth, 22:50:20 02/25/14 Tue
  - All the MHG Feises are run like "Oireachtas" style competitions. Three rounds, three different panels. (NT) -- No name, 10:23:56 02/26/14 Wed
- While they don't incorporate sets into the final scoring for PC placements, a number of feiseanna offer a seperate set dance competition. All of the Pittsburgh feiseanna have set competitions. Detroit and Cleveland did as well. Not too far away, both Buffalo and Feis at the Falls (NT) -- Mine is a very incomplete list, 09:27:15 02/26/14 Wed
- I believe Milwaukee Spring Feis has traditionally also offered a set round for pc. Also check Cream City and Badger State, they did as well. (NT) -- No name, 09:59:57 02/26/14 Wed
- The two feises in Minneapolis in April are offering a PC set dance competition, and so are Milwaukee Spring Feis and the new one the day after -- No name, 10:05:50 02/26/14 Wed
- Milwaukee Spring Feis offers a Set Dance Competition. The judge they had last year wrote loads of comments for each of the dancers! Was great to get feedback for dancers wanting to take those Sets to Nationals! (NT) -- No name, 19:45:48 02/26/14 Wed
A question for Wisconsin Springfeis and Celtic Spirit feis folk... -- No name, 20:37:37 02/25/14 Tue
Is there any chance that more rooms will be added to the room block? Or that a block will open at the Hilton?

Thanks!!

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- Are you being told all the rooms are booked? (NT) -- No name, 22:04:33 02/25/14 Tue
  - Yes (NT) -- OP, 23:30:50 02/25/14 Tue
- I recently booked the Hilton with Travelzoo discount, $99 a night includes free parking and breakfast for 2. Promotion is over 2/28. More inside... -- No name, 22:16:55 02/25/14 Tue
  - Thanks! I'll look into it :) (NT) -- OP, 23:31:30 02/25/14 Tue
  - Thank you SO much for posting this information for Hilton. Very kind of you. :) Made my day! (NT) -- No name, 09:04:56 02/26/14 Wed
- We will talk to the hotel and see what we can do. Thanks for the heads up. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 07:35:41 02/26/14 Wed
- We are unable to add more rooms to the block at the Double Tree at this time, unfortunately. We have however found another hotel that we are in the process of securing a block at. We will post information as soon as it is available and contracts are signed. Hopefully next week. (NT) -- Wisconsin-Spring-Feis, 14:30:21 02/27/14 Thu
  - Wonderful! Thank you!! (NT) -- OP, 17:03:24 02/27/14 Thu
Price reduced on stunning Gavin dress. Dress is one year old and adorned in hundreds of Swarovski rhinestones.Will fit a slender 12-14yr old. Asking $1000 O.B.O. Will be at the W.Virginia feis. -- mum, 17:23:08 02/25/14 Tue

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- forgot to add..Please email for pics! (NT) -- No name, 17:24:06 02/25/14 Tue
Hi Everyone - WE are excited about our upcoming Raffle selections for the Lavin Cassidy Feis here is some information -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 17:12:29 02/25/14 Tue
The Lavin-Cassidy Feis Raffle Committee would like to thank all of our generous donors for this year's 2 raffles. Some of our very generous donations so far are from the following businesses:Thank you to Spray of Sunshine Tanning, Rod Vick, author of the Kaylee O�Shay, Irish Dancer series, Fleming's, Ltd Irish store Lake Geneva, and Kim Wimmer of Avon for your generous donations!! Also much appreciated are the overnight stays donated by the following hotels: Doubletree Hotel downtown Milwaukee, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Milwaukee Airport, and Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI
4 Irish Dancers, A Touch of Ireland, Ballinvilla Products, Francesca's Restaurant, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Jack Gibbons Gardens, Julie Schaefer Head to Toe Designs, Northwest Designs Ink, Oak Lawn Hilton, Photography by Harrington, RoccoVinos Restaurant, Ryan & O'Donnell shoes, Safe House Restaurant Milwaukee, Shirley's Place collectibles, Siopa Rince Teo, The Dancing Horses Theatre and Animal Gardens Lake Geneva, the White Sox and many more!! Please frequent these generous businesses and mention that you saw their donation at the Lavin-Cassidy Feis! We are so excited about the wonderful raffle prizes we will have this year in our 2 different raffles!!
New this year,we are having a custom made Siopa Rince solo dress raffle. The raffle tickets are $20 each and the winner of this raffle will win a custom designed, fully stoned Siopa Rince solo dress which will include shipping from Ireland!
We are also having the Lavin-Cassidy Grand Prize raffle again this year and those tickets are $10 each or 3 tickets for $25. In this raffle there will be a choice of which bucket to put the tickets into depending on which prize the ticket holder would like to win. Raffle tickets for both raffles will be sold at registration on Friday night and all day Saturday, March 1. Raffle winners will be announced near the end of the Feis day.

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- Do you have to be present to win the raffels? (NT) -- No name, 19:24:23 02/25/14 Tue
  - No you do not need to be present. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 20:03:41 02/25/14 Tue
Indy Feis. When I go to their website: indyfeis.net, it's a law firm site. Do they have a new site? -- No name, 10:56:57 02/25/14 Tue

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- They have a new Facebook Page. I don't know if they'll be creating a new webpage (NT) -- No name, 11:51:06 02/25/14 Tue
NEW INFO: posted last week -- -, 07:27:09 02/25/14 Tue

If you as a teacher/rep have not received a copy of the most current Revised costume and makeup Rules issued by Commission, you need to go to clrg.ie, and to Downloads page for latest announcement. Lots of details concerning solo & school costumes, make-up etc.

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- Links? (NT) -- No name, 11:00:58 02/25/14 Tue
- http://www.clrg.ie/news.php (NT) -- hth, 13:03:39 02/25/14 Tue
- http://lmgtfy.com/?q=clrg.ie (NT) -- No name, 14:54:44 02/25/14 Tue
- Thank you for the helpful reminder (NT) -- No name, 14:54:48 02/25/14 Tue
West Virginia Feis -- Jg, 19:21:55 02/24/14 Mon
Registration is now closed with some over cap numbers.We are anticipating both days being extended to 8 hours.We will publish an electronic program,stage assignments,and competitor lists close to Feis time.
We have increased numbers this Feis in championship and PC-we will be splitting some competitions- ull see this in the stage assignment-be patient.
Group rooms have been sold out(320).We have secured 10 King specialty rooms per night @ a reduced cost of $149 for those who may need them.
We still have "Day Of" registration with cash only.
Any direct questions please email
kayaks201@verizon.net
Slan go foill
Seamus

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- How much is day of registration (NT) -- Just in case, 11:00:58 02/25/14 Tue
  - Per Irish Centre of Pittsburgh feis page: "$50 late fee and cost of competitions payable in cash (ONLY). There is no limit on Day-of-Feis registrants who provide correct fees in cash." (NT) -- ~Kris, 11:28:19 02/25/14 Tue
Any thoughts on West Virginia Feis? more inside -- No name, 18:42:35 02/24/14 Mon
Thinking of driving from Chicago to Pittsburgh for West Virginia Feis. Well run Feis? Anything to do if we spend an extra day in Pittsburgh? Daughter is on spring break and thinking of making the 7 hour drive.

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- This is a very well run feis. Jim has posted (above this post) that the days may run longer than usual due to higher numbers. -- More inside, 22:19:48 02/24/14 Mon
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Museum of Science, etc. (NT) -- There's a lot to do in Pittsburgh, 22:47:17 02/24/14 Mon
- If you have the time and interest, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house is a few hours outside Pittsburgh. The summer crowds are huge, if the house has re-opened by then, you'll get a chance to see the interior without the crowds (NT) -- No name, 14:57:49 02/25/14 Tue
- I am all about food- must have the Pittsburgh signature sandwich- Primanti Brothers, variety of locations throughout the city...more inside -- No name, 18:27:51 02/25/14 Tue
- If we are talking fun food, in the middle of the strip district downtown/Smallman St. is Peace, Love and Little Donuts (NT) -- Yum, 18:39:37 02/25/14 Tue
- Abby Lee Miller (NT) -- sg, 11:43:32 02/26/14 Wed
Is anyone having problems with the FeisOmatic app not working??? love the app and have used it for years but now its not working (opening up) :( -- cc, 17:32:34 02/24/14 Mon

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- I would love an answer too. Still works on my iPad, which I did not update so I can use FeisOmatic. Mine stopped working when I upgraded to iOS 7 on my iPhone. I contacted the app developer months ago, to no avail. (NT) -- No name, 21:01:05 02/24/14 Mon
- What is FeisOmatic? (NT) -- No name, 13:17:43 02/25/14 Tue
  - A nice app (when it works) that has a stage calculator and also give links to upcoming feiseanna, which you can choose by region. (NT) -- No name, 13:57:45 02/25/14 Tue
is anyone having trouble paying for the akron feis. Everytime I click the link to pay it gives me an error page. I couldn't find an email address to ask someone from the feis. Anyone now the email or have the same problem? -- No name, 11:41:58 02/24/14 Mon

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- I know they were down for maintenance last night. I'm guessing something didn't go quite right with that. I was on the site earlier, but it is down again now. (NT) -- I'd check back later, 12:23:42 02/24/14 Mon
- There is a support tab on quickfeiz that provides a contact us option. (NT) -- No name, 14:48:39 02/24/14 Mon
- I had a lot of trouble getting an account to set up. I sent an email using the Support button in the purple area of the page. (more) -- ., 17:17:10 02/24/14 Mon
Help calculating Pc start times. -- No name, 09:51:26 02/24/14 Mon
New to Pc and have two other dancers, on two other stages for LC feis. Daughter is in 614Pc and I see that there is an OC competition before us? About what time do you think it will start? I've got an advanced beginner dancer and a novice/prizewinner dancer and it looks like there will be have to be a conflict.

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- I used the Peter Smith Stage Estimator to calculate all three PC/OC stages. Please see inside. -- hth, 10:37:38 02/24/14 Mon
- Also new to PC, thanks for posting the time frame! Another question....when do awards typically happen? My dancer is first up and I know once dancing is done I will hear "When can we go to the pool?" multiple times!! ;-) Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 11:16:21 02/24/14 Mon
  - They will post each competition's awards time, when known, near the entrance of the Forum. That's where awards will occur. You'll want to keep an eye on that white board. For a first-up competition, I would guess that the results will be tabulated within the hour, then awarded, but that's just a guess. (NT) -- hth, 12:00:43 02/24/14 Mon
    - Thanks so much! :-) (NT) -- No name, 12:04:11 02/24/14 Mon
      - Really? Seems a simple answer: "After awards." (NT) -- No name, 13:12:46 02/24/14 Mon
        
        Is this snarkiness really necessary? Why oh why are people on this board so rude and condescending? (NT) -- No name, 14:22:24 02/24/14 Mon
        
        With three dancers pretty young plus awards having an estimated time gives me an idea as to where to start. Is there a way to guess at grades? (NT) -- No name, 20:02:25 02/24/14 Mon
        
        For grades I add the total # of dancers, divide by either 2 or 3 (how many dancing at a time) & then multiply by 1.5, this is usually pretty close. (NT) -- ., 10:39:14 02/25/14 Tue
- Does PC/OC have their own check-in area? I can't remember even though we go every year. (NT) -- No name, 11:59:52 02/24/14 Mon
  - Yes, in the Forum where they dance. (NT) -- hth, 12:01:32 02/24/14 Mon
- Find a back-up parent with a dancer in the same group, to keep track of each dancer, if you can. Love LC Feis, but it is a really tough one to have kids in both grades and champs. Tell your kids you will do your best, but might miss a dance or two. Walk OUTside btw grades & champs is shorter. (NT) -- Good luck!, 12:07:06 02/24/14 Mon
  - because the champs area is pretty far away from the grades stages. (NT) -- --, 20:12:19 02/24/14 Mon
  - Good advice and realistic. I've missed dances even though I did my best between the areas. You will survive! (NT) -- 2 champs now, 20:32:38 02/25/14 Tue
- These posts are interesting. Have been in champs for many years now (OC now in WR) and honestly we just do what the syllabus says and show up an hour early to be sure! What happens if the calculator is wrong and the comp starts early? (NT) -- curious, 16:52:46 02/24/14 Mon
Wet Virginia Feis. Will a competitors list be posted? -- Thank you, 09:19:47 02/24/14 Mon

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- They always do, but about a week efore the feis - or about three weeks from now. (NT) -- No name, 10:54:37 02/24/14 Mon
Feis T-shirt from upcoming Lavin -Cassidy Feis -- Megan Maddox, 23:53:38 02/23/14 Sun
Ok - strange request! Any chance a nice mom who is attending the upcoming Lavin-Cassidy Feis - would be willing to buy and mail me a size small feis t-shirt?? I will pay ahead via Paypal for shirt and postage. My maiden name is Lavin and I have a 6 year old Irish Dancer - who would love to have a t-shirt with the name "Lavin" on it. I live in South Dakota - and we do travel to WI for feis' but since it is a 7+ hour drive - we try and go when it is a double feis weekend. Hope this is OK to post on this board! Thanks - Megan Maddox

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- How cute! Good luck I would help but we are not attending this year. (NT) -- Good idea though!, 12:02:09 02/24/14 Mon
- I can do it for you.... (NT) -- No name, 12:18:24 02/24/14 Mon
  - but don't want to post personal info on here...how can I contact you? (NT) -- No name, 12:21:39 02/24/14 Mon
    - Not OP - but if you click her name, you can enter a captcha and get her email (NT) -- hth, 12:30:32 02/24/14 Mon
      - saw that!! thanks! (NT) -- No name, 19:08:53 02/24/14 Mon
How did the Mid-West dancers do in Scotland today? -- ., 20:32:14 02/23/14 Sun

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- Orla Godley won the hard shoe, 2nd in slipjig and 7th in Championhips. Jayne Rush 27th in Championships. (NT) -- Go MHuGSters, 21:50:44 02/23/14 Sun
- Maddy Hilliard-Academy, 43rd. (NT) -- No name, 22:03:03 02/23/14 Sun
Is Quickfeis a secure website? Akron feis wants to use it, but I don't see an https, and I am nervous about putting personal information out there. -- No name, 19:05:18 02/23/14 Sun

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- Your dancer's name and competition #s will be on the public competitor list, so it's not private anyways. Comparable sites are not "https" for name/competition data, either. You pay Quickfeis using PayPal, which is, of course, very secure. (NT) -- HTH!, 20:34:50 02/23/14 Sun
When is the Cincinnati Feis? Does it have a new date and venue? -- No name, 16:32:26 02/23/14 Sun

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- Moved to November- same weekend as Nashville American pride feis. Not sure of details. (NT) -- No name, 17:28:14 02/23/14 Sun
  - new Nashville (Franklin) feis has moved to Sept... (NT) -- No name, 07:16:31 02/24/14 Mon
    - Thank you - I hadn't noticed that and was disappointed in having to choose between Cincinnati and Nashville! (NT) -- No name, 14:08:48 02/24/14 Mon
- Info inside this message. -- ., 18:01:58 02/23/14 Sun
- Yes, we have moved our feis to Sunday, November 2nd and we are returning to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center! See inside for more information! -- Cincinnati Feis Committee, 18:45:22 02/23/14 Sun
- Is the American Pride Feis definitely happening? Nothing on NAFC's website. (NT) -- No name, 11:56:10 02/24/14 Mon
  - I personally had a question about pictures I wanted from the nov feis and their reply was "hope to see you in November" . Hope so because it was a nice feis. Probably just not on list yet (NT) -- No name, 12:00:54 02/24/14 Mon
  - Per the post above it says the Feis has moved to September! (NT) -- --, 14:19:40 02/24/14 Mon
    - I see that now. According to the NAFC schedule, it's slated for 9/13, which is roughly around when the Nashville Music City Feis used to occur. Sept. is a bad month for DD since she is mastering her new steps in prep for the Oireachtas. (NT) -- By the first weekend in November, she is ready. We'll have to pass on APF. Darn, darn, darn!, 17:44:20 02/24/14 Mon
Moving to MidAmerica -- No name, 12:46:53 02/23/14 Sun
I am going to college in a year and a half in Indiana. I am currently in Washington state, so I am used to the Western Region. I am wondering what it is like to compete in the Mid America Region. Like, how are feisanna run and what placements allow you to move up? (I am currently mostly in Novice). I also would like to know people's opinions and information about the following schools (they are the only ones less than 150 miles from my future school):
Richens-Timm Academy
McCormack Fay
Mayer School
Lavin-Cassidy
Blackbird
Chicago Academy
Dennehy
Flannery
McNulty
Mulhurn
Mullane Healy Godley
Tooromeen
Sullivan
Keigher
Sheila Tully
Dillon-Gavin

I was wondering what the instructors are like (strictness, how class is run, etc.), what performance opportunities are available, what kind of floor their studios have, and if they offer private lessons.
Any help would be greatly appreciated since I have to decide which I would like to go to very soon.

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- It sounds like you have some very specific questions. I would ask your TC to help you narrow down your list of schools and then contact the schools directly - best way to get info (NT) -- TC, 12:52:57 02/23/14 Sun
- How do you know a year in half in advance that you're going to college in Indiana ??? Did you really get excepted in college as a first semester junior or are you home schooled? (NT) -- Seems like an odd post, 13:10:21 02/23/14 Sun
  - "accepted" (NT) -- No name, 14:08:42 02/23/14 Sun
  - It's possible OP got in and is a senior, but has deferred for some reason until next year. A few of my friends did that after HS and the colleges let them. (NT) -- Or it's fishy. Also possible. :), 16:02:04 02/23/14 Sun
  - Why would homeschooling make a difference? Am I missing something? (NT) -- Homeschool mom, 10:29:14 02/24/14 Mon
- Just wondering how you plan to travel 150 miles one way to a dance school while in college.....That could be a 6 hour commute. (NT) -- good luck, 14:13:59 02/23/14 Sun
- Too many questions of being a legit post ..... FIRST place to go would be your TC (NT) -- Keep dancing, 17:34:35 02/23/14 Sun
- Clarification -- No name, 17:41:40 02/23/14 Sun
  - What city in Wash state are you located? (NT) -- -, 17:50:30 02/23/14 Sun
- There are some schools in Indiana which you have listed. You can leave your email address in the E-mail address optional box for people to contact you directly. Your questions are many and too broad right now. (NT) -- Are you willing to list the schools in IN?, 17:53:21 02/23/14 Sun
  - Indiana -- No name, 18:08:19 02/23/14 Sun
- This is apparently posted by a 16 year old, at best. Honorable enough; however, very idealistic. Novice level, at 16 and hasn't been accepted at the college, but expects to be. I would greatly question this post. (NT) -- too many strictures and variances, 00:27:50 02/24/14 Mon
  - College -- No name, 09:26:38 02/24/14 Mon
    - I would encourage you to look at some of the Chicago area colleges -- heres why, 18:47:57 02/25/14 Tue
- You have some time before you make your college/dance school decision. i would highly recommend attending a feis near the area you think you might be. You can see the different schools dancers, make arrangements to meet the TCs and/or other dancers. If there is an annual Irish festival in the area, make plans to visit that also. Good luck with your decision. The best school for you might be the closest one to your college just to make it easier. (NT) -- Mom, 07:23:51 02/24/14 Mon
- Driving into or around Chicago during rush hour could REALLY be a challenge. You might want to go with the closest school. You can opt to transfer later, if it doesn't work out. All the schools you list are good choices. Best of luck. (NT) -- No name, 08:08:17 02/24/14 Mon
- You might want to check this site http://whatthefeis.com/schools/. The site is administered by a Mid-America dad. It might not be a complete list, but he has ID schools listed by state. (NT) -- No name, 11:38:36 02/24/14 Mon
LAVIN CASSIDY FEIS? -- No name, 12:23:08 02/23/14 Sun
Where there be a stage layout or a competitor list posted?

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- We will post a stage layout before the feis. It will be the same as previous years . I appreciate your patience in our final days of preperations, I will get back to you on the competitor list. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 22:28:24 02/23/14 Sun
- Thank you -- new to this feis and will be happy to have idea of stage layout beforehand. :) (NT) -- No name, 13:16:22 02/24/14 Mon
Anyone have a list if colleges with Irish Dance teams? -- No name, 11:59:05 02/23/14 Sun

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- Notre Dame/Saint Mary's has an awesome team. Over 60 girls and guys and they send a team to the All-Irelands Championships and they are 3 time champs. (NT) -- No name, 12:26:08 02/23/14 Sun
- I believe OSU and Dayton have them, as well as a few in the Philly area, if I'm not mistaken. UNC also has one, I believe, at their Charlotte campus. (NT) -- Hth! :), 16:04:18 02/23/14 Sun
- I believe there are quite a few in the Boston area, not positive but maybe BC BU, Tufts, Northeastern, PC, Harvard (NT) -- --, 10:17:53 02/24/14 Mon
- University of Illinois has one: Identity Irish Dancers (NT) -- No name, 11:36:33 02/24/14 Mon
- Saint Louis University has one as well (NT) -- No name, 12:31:45 02/24/14 Mon
Worlds Hotel Room Required -- No name, 11:33:36 02/23/14 Sun
Looking for a room for two nights April 13 and 14. Please e mail gortanny@gmail.com. Thanks.

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AKRON FEIS LUCKY GRAMS! More Inside. -- No name, 08:43:40 02/23/14 Sun
New for 2014, the MacConmara Volunteer Parents have designed a Full Color Commemorative card ready for your personal message to a registered dancer of the 2014 AOH Akron Feis aka Lucky Grams!

The commemorative card with your personal message will be included with the dancer(s) registration card at Registration & during the Lucky Gram slideshow which will run throughout the day.

There are 3 Lucky Gram Delivery Options�
Lucky Gram Message Card - $3
Lucky Gram Slideshow - $5
Lucky Gram Slideshow with Photo - $8

The order information will be available on both the feis website and quickfeis soon.

To order now, go to our Facebook page link below. The order information is on our Timeline.

MacConmara Volunteer Parents - Timeline | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MacConmaraVolunteerParents/timeline

Any questions, mvp_treasurer@outlook.com

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GORGEOUS DRESS FOR SALE!!! http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/stunning-blue-and-gold-beauty/ -- Dress won't disappoint! (:, 06:15:17 02/23/14 Sun

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New Documentary on Irish Dance -- -, 21:02:01 02/22/14 Sat
Found on UK board:
http://www.voy.com/219460/286541.html#post

If you copy-paste you will need to go to the top of the post (or go to UK board to view)

Very interesting to read and how it is posted

Please post your comments to original post on UK board

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- I doubt this is real...I believe somebody is just stirring things up (NT) -- No name, 10:55:03 02/23/14 Sun
- This was also posted on the main board. The last time I looked, there were no takers (NT) -- No name, 17:55:13 02/23/14 Sun
Newbie question - please be gentle.... which way do I fold my DD's hard shoes to help break them in? Fold under or over? Thanks so much! (NT) -- CC, 19:30:40 02/22/14 Sat
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- We fold both ways. How sad that you have to ask for replies to be gentle. (NT) -- Can't gentle be the default setting?, 04:36:08 02/23/14 Sun
  - Thank you. Yes, it is sad. I've lurked for a while, and there's lots of edginess on here. Not just opinions. But sarcasm and mean-spiritedness. "Gentle" should be the standard. Thanks for your input! nt -- CC, 08:47:24 02/23/14 Sun
- there are always nice people who will post nice replies... -- No name, 10:57:58 02/23/14 Sun
- For my daughters I have "cracked" the edge along the front tip using baseball glove oil and then folded the shoe so the tip meets the back heel and put them under the couch to hold for 24 hours. Then had my husband work it back and forth for 30 minutes and that usually does the trick. You might also consider going to a drug store and getting heel pads to apply to the back on the new shoes and you will not have a blister problem. Hope this helps! Good luck! (NT) -- Friendly, 17:08:04 02/23/14 Sun
- If your dancer isn't old enough to be doing en pointe work, I would break in those shoes as you would any pair. Be careful with all the folding, you want to flex the internal shaft, not break it (NT) -- No name, 17:57:56 02/23/14 Sun
- Thanks for all the excellent tips! She is novice in hard shoe and we're waiting for her to grow into her R&O shoes which are heavenly soft. In the meantime - hot glove and working these shoes over! Thanks again! :) nt -- CC, 00:29:51 02/24/14 Mon
Non dancing help please. Heading to Univ. of Michigan to visit in March. Any help with nice hotel that isn't too expensive? Just need beds nothing fancy. Want close to campus and free parking hopefully. -- Thank you!, 17:14:01 02/22/14 Sat

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- Just visited a week ago! -- No name, 17:43:36 02/22/14 Sat
- Thank you ill book there. My daughter is 17 YO junior so won't arrive until fall 2015. She wants U of M or purdue! (NT) -- No name, 21:24:21 02/22/14 Sat
Thank you to everyone that registered for Lavin Cassidy Feis. I look forward to a GRAND day! See you soon and safe travels to all.. -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 15:14:03 02/22/14 Sat

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- Is there a stage floor plan? It looks like I might really have dancers scattered about on different stages, and I would like to be able to plan. (NT) -- Thanks!, 16:02:08 02/22/14 Sat
- Hi Tara, I thought the feis started at 7:45, but the stage schedule has the first dancers at 8:00 - just want to be sure of the time since my dd is up first (NT) -- Thank you very much!, 17:09:05 02/22/14 Sat
- I do hope it's an 8:00 start!! (NT) -- No name, 17:31:55 02/22/14 Sat
  - Me too, but syllabus says 7:45 (NT) -- No name, 10:27:06 02/23/14 Sun
Aly Doughty 1st and Maggie Doyle 3rd in U21 at All-Scof -- No name, 11:47:45 02/22/14 Sat

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- All-Scots (NT) -- No name, 11:49:48 02/22/14 Sat
- Congratulations girls! Way to represent!! (NT) -- No name, 12:34:34 02/22/14 Sat
Stage assignments posted on feisworx for Lavin-Cassidy. -- No name, 10:27:01 02/22/14 Sat

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- Will there be a competitor list? (NT) -- No name, 17:45:38 02/24/14 Mon
Can I just vent here and say that the US Olympic silver space suit jackets are plain awful hideous!! lol -- Boo Nike, 22:59:02 02/21/14 Fri

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- If that currently is your main complaint in life, you are blessed. I find it weird that everything is labelled in English. Even the Russian team has "Russia" on equipment and jackets. Whatever happened to the Cirillic alphabet? (NT) -- No name, 10:23:44 02/22/14 Sat
  - Omg so true never thought of that (NT) -- Lol, 12:35:32 02/22/14 Sat
    - I saw everything written in both. Showed my kids Sochi & some other words. (NT) -- No name, 19:16:29 02/22/14 Sat
      - Forgot to say, but yes, I did notice the jackets lacked the Cyrillic . (NT) -- No name, 08:43:58 02/23/14 Sun
        
        Russia is not short-sighted and understands that they are marketing to a new shrinking world and not one just in their "Cyrillic" backyard. Did you realize that the Russian uniforms are the highest selling outfit ?? (NT) -- It's all about marketing., 13:14:49 02/23/14 Sun
ALL-SCOTS -- PHOTOS, 20:38:13 02/21/14 Fri

http://statigr.am/tag/allscots

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Custom order spankies? -- No name, 16:31:40 02/21/14 Fri
Does anyone know of anyone where I could order a pair of spankies to be made to order? When my dancer received her dress the spankies were way too snug. She needs a bigger size and specific color. I haven't seen the color at any feis vendor.

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- If you have the fabric and sew, just use the bottoms of a pajamas pattern. This is a simple job just about any local seamstress could do for you, unlike getting the bodice to fit or a skirt to hang right on a solo costume (NT) -- No name, 16:46:52 02/21/14 Fri
- Thanks, put I don't have the fabric nor do I sew. I will check with a local seamstress. (NT) -- OP, 17:32:47 02/21/14 Fri
- Dance store or sporting goods will have them in different colors or lead in the right direction (NT) -- black is good if no dress material, 17:38:44 02/21/14 Fri
- I am pretty sure Kelso Custom Covers can make them for you. I had a pair made for dd a few years ago and I think that's who we used. (NT) -- HTH, 18:05:41 02/21/14 Fri
  - I agree with trying Kelso, who is in Colorado. Also you can try Sunshine Stiches in Arizona. (NT) -- dressmaker, but hate to make spankies., 20:07:15 02/24/14 Mon
- Try Irish Dance Shop on etsy.com. I had the same thing happen with my DD and had custom spankies made by them. Outstanding, easy to work with. (NT) -- HTH!, 21:27:56 02/21/14 Fri
Looking for no bling dressmakers -- No name, 16:24:27 02/21/14 Fri
Just found out we will be in the market for a solo dress this summer. DD will be hard to fit (very tall and very thin -- wish I hadthat problem, LOL!) and there do not seem to be many used dresses without bling available, so I am anticipating needing to have a dress made.

I would love to get the names of dressmakers who understand the no bling rule and who make simple, reasonably priced dresses appropriate for novice/open Prizewinner level dancers.

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me!

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- Heidi Bird! She's in Milwaukee! (NT) -- No name, 16:27:19 02/21/14 Fri
- Any of the dressmakers will do it for you. You just have to let them know what and why you need no bling (NT) -- --, 16:36:38 02/21/14 Fri
  - many "no bling" dresses have been by DM in Belfast for many region schools - just as lovely with "no bling" (NT) -- cheaper too, 17:27:39 02/22/14 Sat
- I would be happy to help you. I'm located in NE Ohio (NT) -- SNDM, 16:48:54 02/21/14 Fri
- Plus I have a feeling there will be done for sale before nationals. (NT) -- No name, 19:14:44 02/21/14 Fri
- May I politely ask why the school costume can't work for you if your dancer is in Novice/PW, still? Does your school not have school costumes? I know ours have dancers stay in school costume until ready for Prelim. Just trying to understand how things (NT) -- work. Don't wish to be rude, 22:12:49 02/21/14 Fri
  - She has outgrown her school dress and has fulfilled TC's requirements to earn a solo. -- No name, 09:35:13 02/22/14 Sat
- Probably selected for Oireachtas solos -- No name, 22:42:59 02/21/14 Fri
  - Agree, Heidi Bird! Great to work with for dresses with or without sparkles. She does beautiful work!!!! (NT) -- No name, 01:24:49 02/22/14 Sat
- You can post the measurements here that you are looking for - maybe someon else in the midwest has a no bling solo they want to sell. (NT) -- May not be posted on the dress sites., 10:03:24 02/22/14 Sat
- http://thevelvetcastle.wix.com/the-velvet-castle (NT) -- $500.00, 13:26:00 02/22/14 Sat
- Can someone post contact info for Heidi Bird mentioned above (NT) -- Thanks, 17:31:03 02/22/14 Sat
  - I know she is on face book--Heidi bird designs. Amazing dressmaker! We have had two of her dresses and two before that from overseas BNDMs. We will continue with Heidi!, (NT) -- No name, 18:39:00 02/23/14 Sun
- Beautiful Elevation Dress -- No name, 08:30:23 02/23/14 Sun
- no bling dress -- Jennifer Blackerby, 11:39:21 02/25/14 Tue
Alterations -- Any recommendations for a good seamstress in the suburbs of Chicago?, 16:22:38 02/21/14 Fri

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- Dorothy Ryan is amazing -- we love her!! (NT) -- No name, 16:25:56 02/21/14 Fri
- Dorrel's Sewing Boutique in East Dundee (NT) -- No name, 18:06:52 02/21/14 Fri
  - Love dorrell's Fab work! (NT) -- Used many times and always top notch and done on time!, 08:59:53 02/22/14 Sat
Any u16 recalls from the All-Scots? -- curious, 12:41:58 02/21/14 Fri

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- http://www.instepfm.com/allscotland2014.html (NT) -- No name, 13:01:42 02/21/14 Fri
  - Thank you! (NT) -- No name, 13:26:38 02/21/14 Fri
FYI: the owners of voyforums surprised us with the new Captcha fonts, too -- One of the mods, 12:39:16 02/21/14 Fri

I guess poster and mod frustration is the cost of less spam. Hang in there.

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Akron Feis & Quickfeis -- No name, 21:23:25 02/20/14 Thu
Do I have to sign my dancer up on both quickfeis and efeis for the Akron Feis? Quickfeis states the feis is open today.

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- Taken from Akron feis website: We plan to open our feis on February 21st, 2014. This year, we will have a few changes on the entire process. All registration will occur at www.quickfeis.com. (NT) -- Hth! :), 21:37:34 02/20/14 Thu
- Thanks I tried to sign up today and was not able to log in to get a username or password. When I saw today as an open date on Quickfeis, I thought I could register today. Will try tomorrow. (NT) -- No name, 22:11:48 02/20/14 Thu
- You can register now, but they are not taking payments yet. (NT) -- No name, 08:59:11 02/21/14 Fri
  - They are taking payments now. (NT) -- Just registered and paid, 20:39:00 02/21/14 Fri
- Just registered; stinks that they charge a $5.50 transaction fee. I know in the grand scheme of ID that's nothing, but its just one more charge. (NT) -- No name, 01:09:33 02/22/14 Sat
  - Thanks for mentioning the transaction fee; mine's $4.00, so I wonder if it's a percentage? I hadn't checked out yet, so I went back to the syllabus to see that they do still accept mailed payments. I think I'll do that. I didn't see a link to the syllabus on QuickFeis; it's at www.akronfeis.com. -- No name, 02:56:12 02/22/14 Sat
  - My transaction fee was $5.00. What's the deal here? (NT) -- Champ $35 + family fee $20 + trans fee $5, 09:57:01 02/22/14 Sat
- Is this a secure website, and will we see how many people are signed up anywhere? (NT) -- No name, 20:02:35 02/22/14 Sat
  - It doesn't have the "https" until you go to pay and it links you with PayPal. After paying I still don't see comp#s so I can't help with that question. (NT) -- No name, 22:59:33 02/22/14 Sat
    - Oh, I forgot to add that the PayPal site was secure. (NT) -- No name, 23:00:20 02/22/14 Sat
      - So of course pay pal is secure, but your family and child's info is not....I don't like this. (NT) -- No name, 10:50:39 02/23/14 Sun
- They used to have an interactive competitor list on the feis website. (NT) -- Hope this year's is up soon!, 08:40:15 02/23/14 Sun
Just a quick reminder. -- Good luck to all! :), 18:31:35 02/20/14 Thu
Please be nice, or at least polite, with what you post, as the mods remind us around every major. If you wouldn't say it in person or you have any doubts, please think twice before hitting post. Go away from the keyboard. Watch a funny cat video on youtube. Come back and reread it. If you have any doubts, ask a question instead of making an accusation or assumption.

Good luck to everyone at All Scots, I wish I could be there with you! Congrats to all who already danced as well! :)

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- Thank you for posting this, it is an important message to remember. (NT) -- No name, 23:39:50 02/20/14 Thu
  - I think if dancers and parents simply minded their own business� We wouldn't have these negative posts. Most deal with gossip or just being nosey about dancers and events that have nothing to do with them. (NT) -- Very sad, 14:15:29 02/21/14 Fri
    - I am glad the Olympians and families don't have your attitude of hiding - Celebrate doing your best ! (NT) -- What are you teaching your dancer ?, 14:31:27 02/21/14 Fri
      - Well, OP, I can see 2 posters didn't follow your advice. Do you have any links to good kitty YouTube videos? (NT) -- Sigh, 16:51:36 02/21/14 Fri
        
        Anyone who compares Mid America Irish Dancing to the Olympics or compares child dancers to Olympic professional athletes surely is in left field. (NT) -- Seriously ????, 18:06:35 02/21/14 Fri
- Okay guys. See inside. Take a break. Enjoy. -- OP, 19:09:07 02/21/14 Fri
  - Aaannd this is what I get for not watching the video all the way through. See inside part two. -- OP (Sorry), 19:18:56 02/21/14 Fri
Question for Lavin feis -- received email saying changes close tmrw 2/21. Wondering how to handle if dancer has to move up to OC after this weekend? Any guidance appreciated. -- No name, 17:36:16 02/20/14 Thu

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- Not with the L-C Feis, but I believe the feis is obligated to make that change. (NT) -- No name, 19:04:26 02/20/14 Thu
- For this sort of change, just email the feis secretary if feis is closed to changes on-line. Happens all the time. (NT) -- hth, 10:42:29 02/21/14 Fri
All Scotlands 2014 -- Congrats to US/NA that danced, 17:03:23 02/20/14 Thu

Results - dancer lists

http://www.instepfm.com/allscotland2014.html

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- Recalls and Results from today are now posted on this site. (NT) -- No name, 17:44:02 02/20/14 Thu
- We registered but did not attend. Registrations were due before the Oireachtas. We registered as a just in case, which I am sure many others did as well. London is proving to more expensive than I thought. Once the schedules came out couldn't justify missing so much school. Some insight into why so many registered and did not attend :-) (NT) -- No name, 09:49:10 02/21/14 Fri
- Yes, that was exactly what happened with us too. Too expensive and too much time off school for both Worlds and All-Scots. Sorry we didn't go but reality of life:) Good luck to all competing. (NT) -- No name, 12:16:22 02/21/14 Fri
- NOTE - love the posting of the set dance each will do - lots of new choices (NT) -- -, 14:43:02 02/21/14 Fri
  - YES. I love that they're posting the sets and speeds. I think it's so neat! Took me a google search to figure out Funny Tailor was another name for Drunken Gauger. I really, really like this! (NT) -- It's a lot of work but so neat. (Stuck at home), 21:13:09 02/21/14 Fri
Hotel for Lavin Cassidy Feis -- No name, 15:23:20 02/20/14 Thu
Can anyone recommend a nice (but somewhat affordable) hotel near the Grand Geneva? We weren't able to get in the feis hotels and haven't been called from the wait list. Anyone have experience with the holiday inn vacations at Grand Geneva?

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- Call again--I just booked a room there earlier this week and called today to add an extra night and had not problem at all.--this is at the Grand Geneva, not Timber Ridge. You can also try the Cove in Lake Geneva, or check Groupon--they've had several hotel deals up there lately. (NT) -- No name, 15:55:24 02/20/14 Thu
- And when I called this week, I asked for the feis rate and they gave it to me! (NT) -- No name, 15:56:49 02/20/14 Thu
- Thanks. I have called several times and was just put on a wait list! (NT) -- I'll keep trying., 16:09:53 02/20/14 Thu
- I couldn't find anything in my budget in Lake Geneva itself, so I booked at the Country Inn and Suites (a hotel chain I always find to be really lovely) in Pleasant Prairie. While it's about a 30 min drive from the feis, it does have the bonus of being next to all the outlets! (NT) -- Post Feis Shopping!, 16:31:23 02/20/14 Thu
- There's a Comfort Inn & Suites in Lake Geneva not far from the feis. Decent rooms, free breakfast (NT) -- No name, 16:36:56 02/20/14 Thu
The price was just reduced on these like new R&O hard shoes -- An incredible bargain, 15:13:04 02/20/14 Thu
http://www.feisdresses.com/ads/like-new-ryan-odonnell-hardshoes-adult-size-5-med-irish/

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- hope you don't mind me asking - why selling? Was thinking about buying RD's... thank you very much! -- CC, 10:39:03 02/22/14 Sat
- Inside -- No name, 12:30:43 02/22/14 Sat
- Here's what the ad says -- No name, 12:57:52 02/22/14 Sat
Does anyone have recalls or results for Midwest dancers today -- ., 14:40:47 02/20/14 Thu

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- If you are talking about All Scotlands, I know Cosette Debourbon from The Academy got 2nd. Congrats! (NT) -- No name, 15:21:40 02/20/14 Thu
- Emma Smith from MHG got 6th. (NT) -- No name, 16:22:49 02/20/14 Thu
- What did Ellie A get ? (NT) -- ., 16:31:13 02/20/14 Thu
  - Ellie A. didn't recall, very surprisingly. (NT) -- No name, 16:47:56 02/20/14 Thu
    - Sammi Ryzner placed 7th from MHG!!! (NT) -- Congrats, 16:55:23 02/20/14 Thu
- Grace R? (NT) -- No name, 17:03:09 02/20/14 Thu
  - Grace R didn't recall either but I heard that she danced very well! (NT) -- No name, 17:08:14 02/20/14 Thu
- Meghan Gibbons from MHG got 26th. Congrats!! (NT) -- No name, 17:21:37 02/20/14 Thu
- Some registered did not attend. (NT) -- No name, 20:43:22 02/20/14 Thu
- All Scots is only recalling 1/3 of dancers. (1/2 if fewer than 20) (NT) -- Tough competition, 07:42:34 02/21/14 Fri
Lavin Cassidy Splits -- No name, 14:29:41 02/20/14 Thu
Wondering if PC will also be split at 25. My dancer saw the post below and is very hopeful.

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- One PC age group was split last year. (NT) -- No name, 15:05:30 02/20/14 Thu
- Did you check your registration on Feisworx? I just looked at DD who is in PW and her competitions have been split already. (NT) -- No name, 15:58:05 02/20/14 Thu
  - Woohoo! They must have just updated it with the splits. (NT) -- OP & mom of happy PC dancer, 16:13:14 02/20/14 Thu
- Just checked, also split 716OC. I guess into single age groups like last year? (NT) -- No name, 17:13:22 02/20/14 Thu
  - Hi yes the oc splits are single age groups (NT) -- Tara Ross, 12:07:33 02/21/14 Fri
Anyone know what happened to the MidAmerica 2013 Oireachtas results? They were on feisresults.com, but now there are missing? Anyone know where to see results? -- No name, 11:52:58 02/20/14 Thu

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- Not FeisResults but QUICK FEIS - http://www.quickfeis.com/Oireachtas.aspx (NT) -- explore for other info on feis too, 11:59:22 02/20/14 Thu
  - Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 15:56:56 02/20/14 Thu
Happy St Patrick's Day Curious George -- -, 00:11:35 02/20/14 Thu

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203371594196913&set=o.73237749832&type=3&theater

It's the school dress of the Craoi na Tire Studio of Irish Dance in Omaha, Nebraska

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- I will personally give $25 cash to the first boy who shows up for competitions in a copy of George's vest. Too cute! (NT) -- No name, 09:22:19 02/20/14 Thu
Columbus (Ohio) Feis 2014 -- Karen Joan, 00:06:23 02/20/14 Thu
Does anyone have any information on this year's Columbus Feis that is normally associated with the Dublin, Ohio Irish Festival. I have had trouble locating any 2014 information.

Thanks.

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- It's slated for the first Saturday in August. They will be on the NAFC website soon. (NT) -- No name, 07:00:48 02/20/14 Thu
  - Thank YOU! Just what I needed to know! (NT) -- Karen Joan, 07:15:00 02/20/14 Thu
Your "Personal Best" -- ., 21:38:26 02/19/14 Wed

A great read found ...
http://www.chicagonow.com/tween-us/2014/02/shaun-white-not-medaling-olympics/

Your "Personal Best" has been heard a lot from commentators the last two weeks at The Olympics. With only one winner and three places if a participant does his best he has won.

Can be applied to ID compititions

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- Good article! We watched the snowboard event on TV and were so impressed with Shaun. And we definitely discussed how his reactions show a lot about his character and how those qualities are great ones to emulate in Irish dance and life in general! (NT) -- Thank you for the link!, 21:51:45 02/19/14 Wed
- Even though most of the attention is given to the athletes on the podium, this is a wonderful reminder that every competitor can be in the spotlight and how important it is to handle that attention with grace (NT) -- Thank you for this link, 00:02:43 02/20/14 Thu
  - To be fair, Shaun is not just any competitor. He has been the face of his sport for years and as such, many are interested in his performance. He was mature and gracious in turning the spotlight away from himself and on to the new medal winners. (NT) -- Quite the young man!, 00:45:31 02/21/14 Fri
    - There was nothing unfair about the above post that I could see. I've seen many O competitors who were off the podium being interviewed this week. It was a valid observation (NT) -- No name, 10:48:00 02/21/14 Fri
      - Sorry, I did not at all mean to say that there was anything unfair about the post; "to be fair" is just an expression. I just was using the expression to indicate how extraordinary Shaun White is in that he personally had a lot to do with the popularization of his sport. He is so well known that lots of people who don't follow snowboarding know who he is even when it is not an Olympic year. Not every athlete has a video game with his/her name on it! I apologize, no offense intended at all. (NT) -- No name, 17:07:28 02/21/14 Fri
The Belts -- Photos, 21:28:01 02/19/14 Wed

Congrats to the winners and all who danced...
https://www.facebook.com/NAFC.Championships

danced this weekend in Florida

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How to put on a Dbl Franchsca -- No name, 20:57:09 02/19/14 Wed
I love the way the Double Francesca looks and have wanted to get my DD one since the O. I finally ordered it and it arrived today :) It has 4 combs and an elastic tie. I read somewhere that you use 4 donuts to secure. Does anyone have directions for the best way to put this wig on? a video would be even better. Thank you in advance!

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- Courtesy of the O'Shea Irish Dance School (see inside for directions) -- http://www.osheairishdance.com/assets/PDF/HAIRWIGTRAINING-4.pdf, 21:05:09 02/19/14 Wed
- Where does the fourth donut go? At the end with the hair from the nape? (NT) -- Not PP, 21:58:17 02/19/14 Wed
  - OP here...thank you for posting! I have read and retread these directions, I think I'm just going to have to buy the 4 donuts and complete each step on my DD. Crossing my fingers! Thanks so much! (NT) -- No name, 13:32:53 02/20/14 Thu
- I actually use 5, and multiple ponytails (my attempt to explain inside) -- Senior lady, 13:30:30 02/20/14 Thu
- Could someone post a picture of what the hair would look like before you put the wig over it? (NT) -- not op, 18:42:23 02/22/14 Sat
Why am I posting this on the board? Is it off topic? -- No name, 20:17:55 02/19/14 Wed

http://hellogiggles.com/check-out-this-africanized-tribal-cover-of-let-it-go-from-frozen?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=HGFB&utm_campaign=post

First, it is a regional winter pick me up. Second, is this a preview of the next trend setting hair style for ID?

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- Holy talent, Batman! (NT) -- Amazing!, 21:15:41 02/19/14 Wed
Any thoughts/experiences/comments about the Little Rock Feis in April? Considering a road trip down there (not solely for the feis, but it's always nice to include one). Never been to Arkansas and it'd be fun to check a state off the list and get a feis in there too. -- Thanks a bunch!, 17:20:01 02/19/14 Wed
PS: Also going to post this on the Southern Region board as I know it's a Southern Region feis.

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- We did it a few years ago... -- Inside, 17:51:00 02/19/14 Wed
- Same as above, it's fun feis, and the stages are always nice. One of my favorites. (NT) -- Dancer, 19:34:52 02/19/14 Wed
- Yes very nicely done. Venue is great. I believe they do all champs first which is nice and then grades. Nice awards as well. The McCafferty's run a great feis. Also, like Branson feis. (NT) -- No name, 21:00:36 02/19/14 Wed
  - Love the Ozark Mountain Feis too, it's a McCafferty feis too but actually counts for Oireachtas quals, comps are much smaller than what we are used to elsewhere in the region too! (NT) -- No name, 22:45:42 02/19/14 Wed
    - I didn't think SR feiseanna could be used to qualify for the MWRO. Their results can be used to advance levels (if your TC oks it) but not qualify for the O. (NT) -- Has that rule changed?, 22:57:16 02/19/14 Wed
      - If you look at the NAFC schedule, you will see that the Ozark Mountain Feis is listed as a Mid-America feis. It's hosted by McCafferty, but held in the Mid-America region so counts for O qualification. (NT) -- No name, 23:14:02 02/19/14 Wed
        
        Is that the feis they hold in MO, not AR? If so, MO is in the MWR (NT) -- No name, 00:04:38 02/20/14 Thu
        
        Yes. (NT) -- No name, 05:48:51 02/20/14 Thu
      - 1 MO - 2 ARK - http://www.arkansasfeis.com/arkansasfeis.com/ArkansasFeis.html (NT) -- *, 11:43:11 02/20/14 Thu
- LITTLE ROCK FEIS - Blind Man Treble Reel is a great idea - http://www.arkansasfeis.com/arkansasfeis.com/Little_Rock_Feis_2014.html (NT) -- *, 11:47:32 02/20/14 Thu
- We are blushing. Thank you. (NT) -- The families of McCafferty School of Irish Dance, 19:08:13 02/20/14 Thu
Fashion in St. Louis -- *, 14:44:01 02/19/14 Wed

As seen at the St. Louis Feis:

* Tee Shirt that had the dancers solo dress in figure on the front - So cute!

*Cover-up/jacket gray with Flor de lis - gathers at zipper

Dancer wants both but with her own solo and different color and symbol. Where can we order them?

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- Was the fleur de lis jacket specific to ID or just a pretty warm up jacket you liked? I've noticed many dancers wearing yoga jackets as warm ups (NT) -- No name, 19:58:41 02/19/14 Wed
- Were these the gray zip us jackets that had blinged fleur-de-lis ...more -- STL MOM, 01:38:45 02/20/14 Thu
- There was a vendor at MWO's selling the dress T-shirts. Might check with O's for vendor, I can't remember the name. (NT) -- No name, 08:42:35 02/20/14 Thu
Hoping some kind soul can point me to rule (# etc) that says PC dancer must immediately move to OC if firsts earned in 2 different calendar years. Thanks! :) -- No name, 11:23:21 02/19/14 Wed

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- It's on page 2 of the mid-America standard syllabus in the Open Champion block. URL inside. -- hth, 11:37:55 02/19/14 Wed
  - From NAFC website (inside) -- --, 14:15:13 02/19/14 Wed
    - So if a dancer won in PC last year, and then went to ...more -- a little confused, 14:21:06 02/19/14 Wed
      - Correct. If they have a feis a week later (and the two wins were in difnt years) they need to move up. Rule may vary by region. (NT) -- --, 14:23:10 02/19/14 Wed
      - It's the dancer - TC - and the 2nd feis committee choice. Could go either way PC or OC at second feis. (NT) -- -, 14:49:37 02/19/14 Wed
- It is on all syllabi under PC / OC requirements (NT) -- No name, 11:39:16 02/19/14 Wed
- Can't find it, but there is an exception if next feis is the following day. In that case, the move it not required. Probably bc dancer may not have a Set Dance ready for OC. For feis a week later, they would have to move. (NT) -- hope that helps, 13:36:02 02/19/14 Wed
  - It is the ability of the feis committee to accommodate a move with such short notice that decides if a dancer must move on the second day of back to back feiseanna. If the win puts a dancer in a "must move" situation AND the committee is able to make the changes, the dancer must move whether or not s/he is ready. If the rule is followed strictly, the dancer has no option IF the next day's committee can change the competitions quickly enough (NT) -- Hope I'm not confusing you more, 15:43:27 02/19/14 Wed
    - I read the rule as the dancer does not have to move up on Sunday with a win on the Saturday: "Only in the case of back-to-back Feiseanna (successive days), in which case the first win in the first Feis will not change the dancer�s status for the second Feis." It does not appear to be tied to the ability of the feis to accommodate the move. (NT) -- No name, 17:01:30 02/19/14 Wed
      - You are spot on. They've tweaked the language since dds were PCs. I wonder if it was in response to feis committees. In any event, I'm going to ask the mod to remove one of my posts above. I hate misinforming people and truly appreciate (NT) -- your clarification, 19:57:02 02/19/14 Wed
- Also, if you see a dancer on a competitor list in PC, who just got their 2nd win, they may be taking care of it, but the list is not updated yet. Or they might not be attending.. (NT) -- --, 14:26:26 02/19/14 Wed
- Thanks for all the helpful responses. :) OP (NT) -- No name, 16:37:04 02/19/14 Wed
R there lists anywhere of competitors at all scots? Wondering who from our area schools are going? Want to send them good luck vibes!! -- No name, 11:08:08 02/19/14 Wed

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- Not sure. Maybe feisresults.com? What day does competition start? (NT) -- --, 10:04:51 02/20/14 Thu
- Posting competitor list per day....lots of Midamerica dancers entered, but I know quite a few who didn't go (NT) -- http://www.instepfm.com/, 10:22:19 02/20/14 Thu
What does "FT" mean in a judge's comment: "GT. FT. MORE ATTACK". I think GT means good turnout? But please let me know if you think otherwise! -- Thanks!, 10:24:59 02/19/14 Wed

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- feet (NT) -- No name, 11:43:31 02/19/14 Wed
  - Thanks. So what do you suppose "GT. FT." means then? (NT) -- No name, 11:45:51 02/19/14 Wed
- I think GT FT means Great Feet. -- Dancer, 12:47:35 02/19/14 Wed
  - Oooohhhh! I like that interpretation! (NT) -- No name, 12:50:43 02/19/14 Wed
- Could also be "Feet Together"...this one is a real puzzler! (NT) -- Maggie, 17:09:23 02/19/14 Wed
- I would also ask your TC. He/She will know what the dancer needs more work on and might be able to figure it out from there. -- :), 12:21:52 02/20/14 Thu
Do you need a passport book/card to enter Canada from US? Will a birth certificate suffice? -- No name, 09:26:48 02/19/14 Wed

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- Kids u16 can go back and forth by land with just a birth certificate. Older must have passports. (NT) -- No name, 09:46:54 02/19/14 Wed
- Someone I know travelled to Toronto last weekend. Normally, crossing into Canada isn't a problem; re-entry to the US is more difficult. Last week, entry WITH passports was challenging. Since Worlds and NANs will be in Montreal, consider passports as the path of least resistence (NT) -- PP is correct about land travel. Anyone entering via air must have a passport ((Bon Voyage-French practice)), 10:09:45 02/19/14 Wed
What does judges comment "good execution" typically refer to? DD got this nice comment even though she didn't place, just not sure how to explain it to her... -- No name, 09:00:02 02/19/14 Wed

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- I would interpret that as the AD being please with the way the steps are performed: rhythm, foot placement, cross, turnout, etc. (NT) -- No name, 09:54:46 02/19/14 Wed
  - Thank you! (NT) -- No name, 22:47:29 02/19/14 Wed
Beautiful, striking Gavin Dress available for only �450/$750. Dress will be at the All Scotland this weekend.See link for details - 2nd image with stripy sleeves. https://www.facebook.com/nicola.king.908/photos_all -- ***, 05:31:08 02/19/14 Wed

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Does the Bluegrass Feis count as an Oireachtas qualifier? -- ., 02:51:24 02/19/14 Wed

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- It should as it is in the Mid-America region and is before Sept. 30 -- don't see why not, 03:02:54 02/19/14 Wed
- All MWR feiseanna count as O qualifiers, unless there are fewer than 5 dancers competing in your group (NT) -- Hope to see your dancer at the O, 10:17:59 02/19/14 Wed
- What made you think it wouldn't? (NT) -- I have to ask., 11:45:46 02/19/14 Wed
- There may be confusion since Kentucky is not in the Midwest. However, it IS in the NAFC designated MidAmerica Region. Another reason to get away from calling our region the MidWest region (as many still do). The State of Kentucky is geographically in the South, while Western Pennsylvania is in the MidAtlantic Region, yet they are included in our region. (NT) -- So yes, I could see where someone not from those areas might not be sure!, 12:59:23 02/19/14 Wed
- Geographically Kentucky is more north than south. The entire state of Kentucky is in Mid-America region (or Midwest, whichever you want to call it). So yes, it would be a qualifier for the O (NT) -- No name, 13:49:17 02/19/14 Wed
  - Physically, yes, KY is more North than South, but as the PP stated, Kentucky is not considered part of the MidWest. I understand your point, but PP is correct . If I am understanding PP correctly (and I agree although I hadn't thought of it before) is that people continue to call our dance region the "Midwest" when that isn't accurate for the entire region. (NT) -- In Irish dance, we're Midamerica not Midwest., 19:56:30 02/19/14 Wed
Grade Exams -- looking ahead, 22:53:33 02/18/14 Tue

When do Grade Exams become mandatory part to take the TCRG Exam?

How many can you take at one time? Is there a wait time between tests? Do people "not pass" sections?

How long is the projected time to do all the tests? months? years?

Is there a web page with info? Should a TC help dancers to prepare?

Should a dancer be enrolled in classes/school?

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- if you go to irishcentrepgh.org they have a link with lots of info on grade exams. I believe most of your questions will be answered there. (NT) -- No name, 23:12:20 02/18/14 Tue
- The info is available in the download section of clrg.ie (NT) -- JPT, 23:30:52 02/18/14 Tue
- http://www.clrg.ie/admin/downloads/GradeExams2014.pdf (NT) -- Thanks - all answers found, 00:34:27 02/19/14 Wed
I'm sure this has been posted but I cannot find it. Is the Pittsburgh feis (Sunday champs) oldest to youngest or vice versa? and hard or soft shoe first? thanks in advance! -- No name, 22:19:23 02/18/14 Tue

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- OC/PC -- JG, 07:22:19 02/19/14 Wed
  - Is this changed for this feis, or a typo? PC has always gone hs first. (Only oc had ss first in past). And love your feis. Looking forward to another great one! (NT) -- No name, 08:33:01 02/19/14 Wed
- yes its a typo am i bad? -- jg, 12:16:47 02/19/14 Wed
Flights to London dropped... Were up over $1200 now $1074 -- Keep going!, 19:41:44 02/18/14 Tue

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Is there a voyForum dedicated to boys/men in Irish Dance? -- No name, 19:23:01 02/18/14 Tue

The voy search function above still doesn't work. The one board I found via Google (Let's Hear It for the Boys) seems to have stopped in 2004.

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- There is a very nice FB group called Moms to Reel Boys that is pretty active and friendly (NT) -- Hth, 21:02:48 02/18/14 Tue
- http://www.dance-again.com/message-board.html (NT) -- -, 22:40:06 02/18/14 Tue
- I found this one, but it isn't very active (NT) -- http://www.voy.com/211990/, 10:06:32 02/19/14 Wed
St. Patrick's Day Dance Plans: What's in store for you or your school? -- No name, 16:02:29 02/18/14 Tue
Parades?
Shows?
Recitals?
TV broadcasts? (If so, when/what channel so we can find the links)
Parties?
Weddings?

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- Parade and some smaller shows. The sr ladies want to go pub dancing (NT) -- No name, 19:24:27 02/18/14 Tue
IDTANA College Scholarship -- No name, 14:10:25 02/18/14 Tue
Anyone heard from the committee yet about the IDTANA scholarships? Their message said that they hoped to notify by the end of January. Still hopeful . . . !!

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- I remember those days. Good luck to your senior. Hope she or he hears god news (NT) -- No name, 14:50:56 02/18/14 Tue
  - Meant "good" (NT) -- oops, 15:09:22 02/18/14 Tue
- Not yet... still hoping too! (NT) -- No name, 13:11:24 02/20/14 Thu
- Just got an email today that she moved on! Lots more work to do now. (NT) -- Excited, 16:57:57 02/23/14 Sun
Less than 4 weeks to St. Patrick's Day. It is time to kick off green season -- Enjoy, 10:04:36 02/18/14 Tue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLtAKjW2Q5c

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- Send these famous legs of "RiverSpud" from Kansas City - Hallmark to a friend with an ECard ( link inside) Wonder who was the model for the dancing? -- Happy Dance, 13:29:59 02/18/14 Tue
  - One hint -- inside>, 15:11:20 02/18/14 Tue
- TAY-TOES! (NT) -- No name, 14:38:12 02/18/14 Tue
  - Love um (NT) -- -, 14:42:20 02/18/14 Tue
The Little Rock Feis is open for registration on FeisWorx. -- No name, 08:58:49 02/18/14 Tue
The Little Rock Feis dancing competitions will be held on Saturday, April 26th in The Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. Enter the feis at FeisWorx. Our schedule will begin with our youngest Championship age groups. The first round is hard shoe. Once Championships are completed, we will compete figures then grades. Michael Fitzpatrick, Jim Mueller and Christina Ryan-Kilcoyne are scheduled to judge. Sean Cleland is scheduled to play. We will add another judge and musician soon. Get more info at www.akransasfeis.com. We look forward to having you join us.

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Room in worlds hotel -- No name, 06:40:26 02/18/14 Tue
I have one twin room spare in Hilton for Sun 13th April - please email me at mikeandmoira@mac.com if you are interested

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yea, Worlds, London! -- Who's going?, 00:02:26 02/18/14 Tue

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Anyone know what Lavin Cassidy might split at this year? Hoping for three groups in DD's comps. Thanks! -- No name, 22:32:59 02/17/14 Mon

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- HI - we are splitting at 25 so no groups will be larger than 24. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 15:58:42 02/18/14 Tue
  - Are the splits only for grades? (NT) -- Just checking :), 16:41:13 02/18/14 Tue
  - DD has 26 in one of her comps and this is after splits:-( (NT) -- No name, 06:52:49 02/19/14 Wed
    - It's almost guaranteed that there will be no-shows. (NT) -- No name, 07:05:38 02/19/14 Wed
    - Registration is still open so there probably is more splitting to be done. (NT) -- No name, 11:22:22 02/19/14 Wed
  - Splits at 25 - well drat. My DD's just stopped at 23 & 24. Long drive for us for such large classes... : (( (NT) -- No name, 23:52:55 02/21/14 Fri
St Louis Winter Feis -- Wr mom, 14:45:38 02/17/14 Mon
Can you tell me who was the photographer at awards on Sunday?

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- I came here to ask the same question. (NT) -- No name, 17:34:13 02/17/14 Mon
- Venders as Posted inside .... -- -, 17:40:53 02/17/14 Mon
  - Was there a photographer for PC/OC ?? (NT) -- No name, 20:34:32 02/17/14 Mon
    - yes....he was taking photos at awards (NT) -- MW MOM, 21:05:42 02/17/14 Mon
- no luck finding the photos :( (NT) -- dancer, 19:34:18 02/17/14 Mon
- What age groups ? Have you checked Facebook? (NT) -- -, 21:15:08 02/17/14 Mon
  - What is the fb link? I can't find any photos anywhere of either feis. Anyone??? (NT) -- No name, 10:09:46 02/18/14 Tue
    - Me either. I would think he would like to sell photos (NT) -- No name, 18:28:48 02/18/14 Tue
      - He DOES want to sell pictures. Get contact info from feis staff if you didn't pick up a card at his table and place an order at that time. (NT) -- non-fb savvy person too, 09:10:50 02/19/14 Wed
- The last time we attended (3 years ago), Mason Photo was taking pix and orders. You'd give him comp # and pay for pix that were sent in a few weeks. No website, FB, online...very old school. (NT) -- Very nice gentlemen. Good pix also!, 13:00:40 02/18/14 Tue
- Call feis for contact info - some schools have awards photos on their FB (NT) -- -, 13:33:47 02/18/14 Tue
Hi everyone - the CLRG has a some new rules- the make up rule goes into effect on 3/1/14 - the day of our feis. We are hoping to spread the word so everyone is aware. -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 13:36:42 02/17/14 Mon
CLRG RULES
Make-Up Rules:
1. Make-up will not be permitted for any dancer in the first two grades � First feis, Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 up to and including the under 12 age group worldwide.
2. Make-up (including false eyelashes and tanner on the face) is not permitted for dancers, in either solo or team competitions, up to and including the Under 10 age group.
Both make-up rules refer to the age group of the competition not the age group of the dancer. For example, 9 year old dancer competing in a team entered Under 12 may wear make-up. Or at a feis where the youngest Open Championship age group is Under -11, then all dancer in that competition may wear make-up
Rules Regarding Artifical Carriage Aids:
1. Any competitor found to be using artificial carriage aides and subsequently refuses to remove same, will be subject to disqualification from that particular competition. Medically prescribed apparatus (proof of which may be required) will be exempt from this ruling.
2. In order to comply with health and safety measures, all dancers lining up side stage prior to any round at any competition will be required to perform the simple exercise of raising their arms to shoulder level unhindered. If unable to do this by the time of their rotation due to costume stitching or arm attachments, these competitors will not be permitted to perform.
3. Any competitor found to be altering their shoes or wearing them on the wrong feet will be treated in the same manner as if using carriage aids, and be subject to disqualification from that particular competition.
Photography at Feiseanna Rule:
Any form of unauthorized photography which has the capability to capture a dancer whilst in motion, using electronic or manual means e.g. mobile phone, standard camera, video camcorder, commercial film, with or without enhancement, is expressly forbidden in competition, except in First Feis, Beginner 1 and Beginner 2(Advanced Beginner)categories are exempt from this ruling unless this is in contravention of the local laws of the region or country.

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- What does altering shoes mean? Some stages are so slippery that tape is worn...is that considered altering? (NT) -- No name, 17:30:22 02/17/14 Mon
  - Pretty sure they mean things like switching the straps so the dancer can wear them on the wrong feet. (NT) -- No name, 17:31:49 02/17/14 Mon
- What does "altering their shoes " mean? - white tape - elastics - extra straps - things added to shoe - different sized/width laces etc. (NT) -- -, 17:47:26 02/17/14 Mon
  - It means wearing shoes on the wrong feet. Not tape, bands etc. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 18:28:12 02/17/14 Mon
  - I've never read on any board since this rule was passed that elastics, laces and tape were included. If the elastics or tape camouflage illegal alterations,it is still those illegal alterations that are banned (NT) -- If you've seen more information on this topic, can you please post some links (tia), 18:35:33 02/17/14 Mon
    - HI - sorry that I was not clear - tape, elastics are allowed. A dancer cannot wear a right shoe on left foot and a left shoe on the right foot - hard shoes. (NT) -- Tara Ross, chairperson, 19:08:24 02/17/14 Mon
      - Hi Tara! You were clear. I asked my question of the same poster you responded to above (NT) -- Sorry about the confusion, 19:32:54 02/17/14 Mon
- Why would dancers wear shoes on the wrong feet -- what advantage do they hope to gain? (NT) -- No name, 00:42:45 02/18/14 Tue
  - Makes them look like they have better turnout....I think it's strange... -- MW MOM, 01:43:52 02/18/14 Tue
- Hi Tara, Thank you for putting this out in more than one place. Do you expect this to delay competitions throughout the day? I mean checking for makeup, shoes, and arms? (NT) -- Thank YOU!!, 06:48:19 02/18/14 Tue
  - FYI...at St. Louis this past weekend, many of the u10 and under PW and Novice dancers were already going without all the makeup (mine included). A lot of happy kids and moms!! (NT) -- No name, 13:57:50 02/18/14 Tue
    - Well if you are so happy, why did you wear make up in the first place? There was never a rule forcing you to before? Don't understand these comments. (NT) -- ?, 05:13:57 02/19/14 Wed
      - My point was to let Tara know that she, and others, have done a great job of informing people about the rule. You know, just being kind and supportive. Or, maybe you don't know. Geez! (NT) -- No name, 05:45:08 02/19/14 Wed
        
        Huh? This reply makes even less sense than your "happy" make up comment. (NT) -- Lol, 09:44:09 02/19/14 Wed
        
        Not the previous poster but your uncalled for rudeness doesn't make much sense. What is your problem anyway? (NT) -- No name, 21:27:03 02/19/14 Wed
Is there an actual RULE saying that Males can't dance a Slip Jig at a competition? Or is it just a cultural No-No? My son (in OC) really wants to do it! -- No name, 11:34:47 02/17/14 Mon

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- I have seen boys do it in the South.....more -- MW MOM, 11:37:59 02/17/14 Mon
  - The question was can they do it in OC ... and the answer is no. Doing it in the grades in the West, is not the same thing nor answers the OP question. (NT) -- HTH, 11:55:04 02/17/14 Mon
    - Where is the rule? I keep "hearing" they can't, but never have seen anything written. (NT) -- No name, 12:22:03 02/17/14 Mon
- I believe they do it in the grades in the Western region (NT) -- No name, 11:46:06 02/17/14 Mon
- My MID has the SAME question!!! We've heard the boys do this in the South through some of our MIDMom friends! I think most guys want to do it because they learn it for the grade exams and it would just be fun to try out! (NT) -- No name, 12:29:26 02/17/14 Mon
- I think for majors it probably is a rule (since it's always prescribed as "reel and hardshoe dance for the age group"), but I don't know about for a feis... unless he's dancing the SJ/TJ set dance (NT) -- interesting. I'd love to see a guy compete slip jig, 13:21:57 02/17/14 Mon
  - just read the NAFC rules. #16 says this about PC " A dancer is required to perform a light shoe dance (reel or slip jig for lad ies and reel only for men)," but I didn't see anything there about OC (NT) -- replying to myself..., 13:29:00 02/17/14 Mon
- Does anyone know how this restriction came about? An older Irishman, who was a musician, told me at one time the slip jig was mainly danced by men. (Hoping for a little history, not a debate, OK?) (NT) -- No name, 14:00:53 02/17/14 Mon
  - If it was a musician this weekend in St Louis - he's an AD - teacher (NT) -- knows his stuff, 17:51:14 02/17/14 Mon
- There is a set dance, "Is the Big Man Within" that includes both TJ and SJ passages. It is rarely performed but men can do it (wear hard shoes for both). I think M. Flatley used this set in one of his Worlds competitions (NT) -- So, he could do a SJ in a roundabout way (correct me if I'm wrong), 14:13:37 02/17/14 Mon
  - That Set sounds very awesome and challenging! I've never seen it done in all the years... I found this video of it! Love it! This is an interesting topic! How did it change to being primarily a ladies dance? (NT) -- No name, 21:11:36 02/17/14 Mon
    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtA78amt7AA (NT) -- No name, 21:16:58 02/17/14 Mon
      - Sorry! Video Link Inside! -- No name, 21:19:33 02/17/14 Mon
  - It on many of the irish dance cd/itunes .... inside find links that may be of help -- YouTube and Google are great, 21:27:28 02/17/14 Mon
    - Speaking as a dancer, making that transition is pretty difficult. I tried to dance that set a few years back and, since it's less common, fewer musicians have mastered it. It's an awkward transition for both dancer and musician and it often just doesn't quite mesh the way you'd want. Gorgeous set, but maybe save for shows? (NT) -- Loved it, but didn't work out., 09:45:06 02/18/14 Tue
- I saw it once many years ago (NT) -- He also wore a pink shirt and set was King of the Fairies...seriously, 21:25:03 02/17/14 Mon
  - Seriously, what?? So boys cant wear any color they like or do any set dance they please but girls can?? Please.. (NT) -- Hate this attitude, 10:16:32 02/18/14 Tue
    - My thoughts, your words. Nicely said. "Seriously" what is right! (NT) -- Maggie, 13:06:32 02/18/14 Tue
  - He wone that year. I don't think he took first the year of "Big Man Within" though (NT) -- No name, 11:16:36 02/18/14 Tue
- A boy did slip jig in U6 beg2 at pittsburgh winter feis. (NT) -- No name, 23:19:27 02/18/14 Tue
- Personally, I think it's a little unfair that boys DON'T do the slip jig in our organization. The Slip Jig is keeping DD out of Prelims, while boys only have to qualify in three dances to move into champs. (NT) -- Never understood this., 13:04:10 02/19/14 Wed
  - My son loves the slip jig. He competed in it in the MW until age 11 then was told he was too old. He has competed in the West region feisianna where he placed in the top 3 in the slip jig Please keep in mind that he never gets to practice it here in class or compete it in the MW. He won 2 firsts that feis with the others being top 3. My son would loved to compete ithe slip jig but he can't any longer because is OC. We don't make the rules; we just have to follow them. More... -- Mom to Dancing son, 11:02:37 02/20/14 Thu
    - Boys used to get penalized for dancing toe blocks too (NT) -- No name, 22:15:05 03/01/14 Sat
St. Louis Winterfeis -- Who won the Dance Off today (Sunday)?, 17:19:09 02/16/14 Sun

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- Dance off winner -- No name, 19:30:37 02/16/14 Sun
- Was there a senior & junior winner? (NT) -- St. Louis Winterfeis attendee, 21:05:14 02/16/14 Sun
  - winner -- No name, 21:18:48 02/16/14 Sun
Can TCs please tell their students (parents) that Beginner 1 is for first year dancers only? "A beginner is a competitor who has not yet taken a full year of Irish Dance lessons, thereby giving beginners a full year with such status. A Beginner must move into the Advanced Beginner category the next year." Ridiculous when kids have been competing for a year let alone dancing still in Beg. 1. -- ., 15:55:20 02/16/14 Sun

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- I think some consider a year to be 365 days from the first feis competition so may continue at this level after the first of the year. If they're being misinformed by the TC, perhaps your TC needs to contact that TC to make sure those dancers are being given the right information (NT) -- I'd prefer to give newbies as much of a break as possible, 16:26:16 02/16/14 Sun
- Except that dancers who begin on or after Sept.1st do not have to move up until Jan 1st after the 1st full year of instruction. In this case a dancer can be in B1 for up to 16 months. (NT) -- It's in the Midamerica syllabus..., 16:26:37 02/16/14 Sun
- Who should be FIRST FEIS and BEGINNER 1 ? Can dancers start B1 and skip FF? (NT) -- -, 17:16:52 02/16/14 Sun
  - Yes, you can go straight to B1. First feis is not required. (NT) -- No name, 18:02:10 02/16/14 Sun
- Who cares that much about beginners. (NT) -- Not worth worrying about, 17:42:46 02/16/14 Sun
  - Beginners and their parents. Your response was rude. (NT) -- Mother of a PW. Are you going to belittle that too???, 17:57:51 02/16/14 Sun
    - Though I agree the response was rudely phrased, I can understand the sentiment. After a year, a beg moves up no matter their placement. So no need to worry about another dancer who may be lingering long. I'd agree with the concern if it was a level where placement is required to move up, but as beg, I think I'd worry about my own. Plenty of time between AB &OC to make yourself crazy. Although I dont recommend that, either. (NT) -- Relax,Enjoy..., 22:37:34 02/16/14 Sun
  - Beginner once -- No name, 18:02:38 02/16/14 Sun
  - They all move up. I wouldn't have known any of the rules when my dd was a beginner. There were only 2 competitors in the ff comps (NT) -- A little too competitive for me, 18:36:59 02/16/14 Sun
- I know you can be a beginner 1 for up to 16 months if you start in September. But if you have already competed a full year ago from TODAY in the same category, you aren't following the rules. (NT) -- ., 18:52:29 02/16/14 Sun
  - Unless your hope is to call out this parent on the board, this issue is best handled between TCs. You've clearly explained they have violated the rule. Unless you want to file a challenge at the next wrongly registered feis (& I'd check with my TC before doing so), you've done what can be done via the board (NT) -- No name, 20:07:09 02/16/14 Sun
  - Some e-registration sites automatically place a dancer in a level. If this registration was made a while ago or the parent didn't realize the level had to be corrected on the registration site, a mistake happened. There's quite a few innocent reasons for this type of mistake being made by a newer family (NT) -- No name, 20:10:54 02/16/14 Sun
    - I doubt the families know the rules. (although reading them is something I always did). It's not one dancer either. This happens all the time. (NT) -- ., 20:23:10 02/16/14 Sun
- I am sorry if this sounds snarky but if you are worried about dancers moving out of beginner then you will have a long road ahead of you. Wait until PW when the dancers with multiple 1sts never have to move. (NT) -- ., 22:37:15 02/17/14 Mon
  - Not worried at all. Why do you assume that? Rules are rules and they should be followed at all levels, period. (NT) -- ., 23:01:44 02/17/14 Mon
    - This is an attitiude that will cause you a lot of angst t/o your dd's dancing career.... -- ., 14:03:25 02/18/14 Tue
      - I wish I could have read a post like this years ago when we were starting. They may not be the words we wanted to hear but you are on target. We learned the hard way and that's when ID truly became more joyful for us (NT) -- No name, 15:08:20 02/18/14 Tue
      - I appreciate your post and take it in the light it was given. Not worried at all but it's just another instance where rules aren't followed. WHy have them then? I have been involved in this for a VERY long time and actually wish it could go back to a place where the TC actually had more control. But since there are black and white rules, they should be followed from beg - champs. (NT) -- ., 15:05:40 02/19/14 Wed
- With all the posts on the Beginner levels went to check it out - Can you dance in all three levels at one feis? Can you dance in 2 levels ? Do you have to place to move up? (Noticed new rules for these levels ) As they all say "Teachers Call" (NT) -- -, 23:38:49 02/17/14 Mon
  - I think you often see kids split between levels. After Beg. I, all the levels require placing to move on, kids can get that placing in some dances and not others. -- Also inside, 13:37:28 02/18/14 Tue
- Here's another question: why would someone want to stay in beg1 rather than move on? (NT) -- ds, 00:05:53 02/18/14 Tue
  - A mom from our school kept her DD in B1 for over two years. They only feis once a year and DD wasn't much of a practicer, so I guess they decided she stood a better chance of placing in B1. As for us, we skipped B1 altogether, other than FF. DD has done just fine. (NT) -- No name, 06:48:24 02/18/14 Tue
Turn out -- No name, 15:38:50 02/16/14 Sun
Any good advice/suggestions to help teach my young DD turn out? Repeated comments from judges indicate this is where she needs improvement....ugh.

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- Do stretches that open up the hips. Then do the simplest step or drill in front of a mirror and watch placement. (NT) -- No name, 15:48:43 02/16/14 Sun
- Just to add to the excellent advice above, do not practice looking down to make certain your feet are turned out. That creates bad habits (NT) -- No name, 21:53:00 02/16/14 Sun
- If you have the time, taking a ballet class at a school that mainly teaches ballet can be really helpful. Ballet is all about turnout! (NT) -- No name, 01:37:52 02/17/14 Mon
- Check out DDN--they have some excellent stickies about turnout. -- Link inside, 09:58:45 02/17/14 Mon
- She needs to understand that turnout comes from the hips. I always tell my dd to rotate out her hips instead of turn out your feet. (NT) -- ., 22:40:50 02/17/14 Mon
- watching the ice skating in the Olympics gives a great visual of amazing turnout from the hips, knees aligned with ankles - if she can't visualize what you mean, show her that (NT) -- hth, 15:10:32 02/18/14 Tue
- One exercise is to walk up stairs with feet turned out as much as possible. It helps to isolate the muscles where the turning out should originate. (NT) -- It sounds corny, but try it!, 20:00:10 02/19/14 Wed
Did St Louis advertise 2 at a time because they are doing 3 at a time and stages aren't nearly big enough for 3 PW dancers. -- Looking for refund...so tired of feisanna making unfair changes last minute, 10:51:10 02/16/14 Sun

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- Not a happy camper. They r dancing 3 at a time for u12 and the 3 dancers who finish are running into one another. I will never come back here. This is awful (NT) -- No name, 11:08:28 02/16/14 Sun
- Per page 9, #5 of the syllabus: The feis has the option of combining and splitting competitions as necessary and will combine boy and girl competitions if there are fewer than 5 competitors in accordance with Rule 14 above. Competitions may also be combined up one age group to ensure 5 competitors per competition. All dancers in age groups up to and including Under 13 may dance 3 at a time. (NT) -- No name, 11:41:37 02/16/14 Sun
- Per page 9, #6 of the syllabus: No Refunds Given (NT) -- No name, 11:43:07 02/16/14 Sun
- If a feis advertises 2 at a time, then it should be so. This is nothing but a case of people who are tired after 2 days and want to get done early. Not fair to the kids. (NT) -- ., 12:27:36 02/16/14 Sun
  - Where does it say they will only dance 2 at a time? (NT) -- No name, 12:42:01 02/16/14 Sun
- Three at a time wouldn't be an issue if the stages weren't so small (stage 4 and 5) we won't be back either but it is for numerous reasons, not just the stages. (NT) -- No name, 13:52:50 02/16/14 Sun
  - Agreed. Stages 4 & 5 had dancers 3 at a time. The split stages was way to small for 2 stages. Judges judging 3, but hearing 6 at a time in hard shoe. Not good. (NT) -- Too crowded., 12:54:20 02/17/14 Mon
- 3 at a time for U12 PW was AWFUL! At the oireachtas it was no big deal-+ stage same size as St.Louis stages 4&5 combined. (NT) -- Bigger issue was confusing stage rotation with judges rating same direction. Six dances,2 judges!, 16:33:29 02/16/14 Sun
- Talking to your TC would be the best (NT) -- -, 17:19:34 02/16/14 Sun
- Stages were way too small to have PW dancers dancing three at a time. There were other things that could of been done to shorten the day. (NT) -- No name, 08:07:42 02/17/14 Mon
- Have done these feises in past & same thing happened on Sun; danced 3 at a time on too small of stages. Such a rush to get done -- figured judges had flights etc to catch but hours after feis ended they were still socializing at hotel bar . . . (NT) -- No name, 13:18:41 02/18/14 Tue
  - I asked the monitor in stage 2 why they were running 3 at a time (they were well ahead of schedule) and she gave a VERY canned response about the syllabus giving them permission to run 3 at a time for U12 and below followed by, and I quote, "without advertising it". It was clear to me at that point that they always intended to run 3 at a time but never planned to advertise it that way so they would not lose registrations. (NT) -- Mental note for future reference, we will not be back., 14:20:41 02/18/14 Tue
    - The syllabus said they may dance 3 at a time. I don't know why there's any confusion! (NT) -- No name, 18:23:54 02/18/14 Tue
- I don't think it is confusion, people just didn't expect the disclaimer to be the RULE OF THE DAY. -- more inside, 07:42:49 02/19/14 Wed
- 3 dancers at a time -- No name, 14:35:59 02/20/14 Thu
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- Will this dress be at any upcoming feiseanna? (NT) -- No name, 12:51:23 02/18/14 Tue
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ROCKIN" REEL -- St Louis, 00:29:15 02/16/14 Sun

How did the ROCKIN" REEL competitions go?

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- Rockin Reel -- No name, 18:14:41 02/16/14 Sun
- It wa s a lot of fun. I spent some money on a costume and my darter practiced a month before with her steps to the music and sadly even though it was supposed to be fun they awarded some with not even doing a reel step. One skipped around stage in hard shoes with a jacket on his head and placed. Yes fun and silly but there needs to be some irish dance about it-- incorporate all dance. Costume. And fun. Overall had a blast watching too (NT) -- No name, 09:19:47 02/17/14 Mon
  - #daughter (typo) (NT) -- No name, 09:20:51 02/17/14 Mon
  - He did his reel step, just in hard shoes. In my opinion he was a lovely dancer. (NT) -- No name, 21:01:14 02/17/14 Mon
- Are there results to be posted? Were trophies given? (NT) -- -, 18:00:59 02/17/14 Mon
SLIA are people getting there personal results on FW? I hate not getting paper results for Champs. -- No name, 16:33:24 02/15/14 Sat
Our group is posted on FW but not personal results. Am I looking wrong?

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- If you didn't purchase your personal results when you paid for the feis online, you need to pay $7 on the feisworx site now. This information is on the back of the parent card you got at registration. Same for tomorrow's feis. (NT) -- hth, 17:11:57 02/15/14 Sat
u14 Preliminary Championship SLIA -- -, 12:50:10 02/15/14 Sat
Anyone have the u14 Preliminary Championships from the St. Louis Feis today?

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- looks like it's up on Feisworx already.... (NT) -- --, 13:24:33 02/15/14 Sat
  - I see U14 isn't there. Did they combine it with U15 maybe? (NT) -- ==, 13:27:31 02/15/14 Sat
- SLIA combined a lot of comps. I know 611 was merged into 612 (NT) -- No name, 14:42:40 02/17/14 Mon
St Louis Feis -- Yea we made it!, 22:33:01 02/14/14 Fri

If our dancer gets her second 1st place in PC on Sat can she move to OC on Sunday? (let another dancer get a first)

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- If the situation arises, contact the Winterfeis committee to ask. (NT) -- No name, 23:01:42 02/14/14 Fri
- What a nice impulse. Thank you from the mom of a PC dancer. (NT) -- Good luck., 01:02:29 02/15/14 Sat
- According to the rules, if she HAS to move, the feis must allow her to (i.e. 2nd 1st and it has been over 1 calendar year since her first win). If she doesn't have to move under the rules, it is up the feis committee. (NT) -- What I know., 07:37:51 02/15/14 Sat
  - The only exception to moving up immediately when a second 1st is reached is in the case of back-to-back feis. I'd contact the Winter feis committee, but she doesn't have to move up. (NT) -- No name, 08:00:27 02/15/14 Sat
  - Have dd in PC & not aware of details of rules! If possible, I would really apprecaite knowing which rules (# etc) spell this out. Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 13:21:37 02/18/14 Tue
- I would also recommend you contact your TC. Your TC may not wish for your dancer to move up that quickly. Every dancer is different and if your dancer has only been in PC a short while, the TC may wish dancer to stay, at least to the another feis. (NT) -- always check with TC, 09:58:57 02/15/14 Sat
- A PC must move only in the case that the firsts were earned in 2 different calendar years. If the firsts are earned in the same year, the PC may continue competing at that level until the dancer/TC decides to move onto OC. If a qualified PC opts to compete at NANs, that is a move up. The PC must compete at OC after NANs (NT) -- hth, 13:43:18 02/15/14 Sat
  - Sorry but that doesn't come close to answering the OPs question. Not only doesn't it help, but it is wrong information especially to the question that the OP asked. (NT) -- Hth, 23:20:51 02/15/14 Sat
    - It sort of does--it's the whole rule. The part about NANs clearly isn't applied here, but having the rule helps. It is correct information. If she got the first first in a different year and won today, she must move (although I think exceptions can be made in back-to-back situations, pending the feis). If not, it's up to her. I hope you got that first today! :) (NT) -- Not quite sure how PP hoped to help., 00:29:52 02/16/14 Sun
      - No matter what the tc says, too, the feis today doesn't have to make the change if a PC for her 2nd 1st yesterday. (NT) -- No name, 08:12:14 02/16/14 Sun
        
        That's what the pp wrote above (NT) -- No name, 15:02:58 02/16/14 Sun
- So.... Did she/he win their comp (NT) -- Inquiring minds want to know, 15:43:02 02/16/14 Sun
Would love if SLA would give an update to judges�due to weather, we didn't come tonight but will make the effort depending on how stages might run�any rearrangement plans? Just don't want to race to spend hours waiting�very thankful and with much respect! -- No name, 21:26:30 02/14/14 Fri

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- The judges I am friends with on FB didn't seem to have any travel problems and this includes the ones travelling from the East Coast! (NT) -- ADCRG in Mid-America, 01:12:49 02/15/14 Sat
Confused: SLIA syllabus says starts at 8:30, but stage assignments show 8:00am. -- No name, 20:34:35 02/14/14 Fri
Am I missing something?

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- The latest schedule that is on Feisworx and the one at the registration table shows 8:30am. (NT) -- No name, 21:27:58 02/14/14 Fri
I am nervous about posting here as I usually just lurk, but the recent discussions of some of our local feis has caused me to decide to comment. Some of the local feis with the best communication and the better way of running have recently been, in my opinion, really criticized. -- Going back to lurking now, 16:35:08 02/14/14 Fri
Pittsburgh gives us three choices of feis that can be easily driven to. They run well over two days and have nice awards. People seem to have been going crazy over the fact that they call all the names of the champ dancers at awards. They have done this for years and all of our kids survived. Now it is a big deal and people are saying they cant handle it. If you really cant take it, then dont go to that one. Its pretty simple really.
North Coast Feis has always been a great day at the IX Center. this year, they had unforseen events, and one judge was not able to come. This slowed the stages down and caused dancers to have to wait a longer time to dance, and I suspect made it harder to rotate judges. I was there and people were so intolerant even though you could see that the feis was trying hard to do the best they could with a missing judge. So, if you are not able to roll with the punches and forgive a feis for not running perfect when a problem happens, best stay home from them all as there is no guarantee.
It seems to me that recently people are mad at all our local feises no matter what they try to do. It is never enough and never quite right. No feis is perfect, but we are so lucky in this area to have choices, many choices right here. Other regions are not so fortunate.
I suggest that while it is good to share opinions and respectfully disagree, lets remember that the volunteers running these events are just that-volunteers. They do not get paid for all the time and energy that they put into it. So maybe we could all be just a little more tolerant of these good people who come together to give our kids a place to compete. I know that many of you will say it is fine to give opinions and it is, but sometimes it begins to just sound like "witching" if you know what I mean. I am in awe of the people who do this and I neither have the time nor the real desire to run a feis. So I am pretty happy that others do. I am just saying to think before you complain so much.

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- Bravo!! (NT) -- No name, 18:49:16 02/14/14 Fri
  - Thank you for the wise words. (NT) -- Irishmama, 19:26:27 02/14/14 Fri
- Both the Pittsburgh feiseanna and North Coast have the nicest, most helpful volunteers. (NT) -- Thank you all for many enjoyable feis days!, 20:00:42 02/14/14 Fri
- Amen- but it seems like this b-atching about things here is just typical of society today. Every activity I seem to be involved in there is so much intolerance and very demanding people who feel they are entitled to sooo much. Love both the NC and Pgh feises!! (NT) -- No name, 20:54:47 02/14/14 Fri
  - But you have read so much into people just voicing opinion. There were no demands made. The most was a request to indicate the awards up front so those who don't like the way the feis does the awards could choose not to attend, and "not go" as others have posted. That's far from demanding. (NT) -- having different opinions is fine, too, 07:31:02 02/16/14 Sun
- winners -- No name, 21:03:16 02/14/14 Fri
  - If you meant "whiners" I'm with you (NT) -- No name, 21:06:10 02/14/14 Fri
    - yes, i did -- No name, 22:27:51 02/14/14 Fri
- Well Said! (NT) -- No name, 17:31:18 02/15/14 Sat
  - This feis never posts a syllabus, so posting a syllabus and clarifying their awards tradition would be a big (and welcomed) step. (NT) -- Thanks for a thoughtful response., 08:09:27 02/16/14 Sun
    - Ah, I was looking for a syllabus and could not find one. Now I see why. Then, maybe a line on the efeis listing would help let people know that things are done differently at this feis. (NT) -- No name, 09:33:27 02/16/14 Sun
- I agree with you 100% (NT) -- ., 00:32:34 02/16/14 Sun
- Honest, excellent post. Respect and patience are virtues we all need to practice! Thank you. (NT) -- CC, 08:25:12 02/16/14 Sun
- We've been in ID for a long time, more than 2 decades. Here's what I've learned -- inside>>>, 14:52:10 02/16/14 Sun
  - What you say about public wins and losses is very true and it is true of any sport or competitive activity people can be involved in. It is not unique to Irish dance that competitions are in public view. What is unusual is lining up the competitors from last to first place in a public way. We don't see that in other sports. (NT) -- No name, 15:18:52 02/16/14 Sun
    - Please read my post in total, as it was meant to be read. I put the bulk of it inside so that it would not be a continuation of a personal issue a few people have with a feis policy. (NT) -- BTW, I have seen it done in other sports, but that's irrelevant to my point, 16:11:56 02/16/14 Sun
  - As such, would it not help those who are interested in attending a particular feis to know the type of public awards -- being given?, 19:39:38 02/16/14 Sun
    - Smack-nicker. Whack-whinny, Bash-neigh! Bang-croak (NT) -- another example of a horse being beaten to death, 20:17:37 02/16/14 Sun
      - LOL. Sure hope everyone takes the hint (NT) -- No name, 22:24:10 02/16/14 Sun
    - Why must some of you attach a poster for asking for a courtesy? Why is that so wrong? Why is it that some of you have to stoop to belittling that poster? How crude. (NT) -- agree with the above, 23:40:04 02/16/14 Sun
      - *rude (NT) -- (auto-correct), 23:40:40 02/16/14 Sun
        
        crude is also appropriate here! (NT) -- No name, 19:31:16 02/17/14 Mon
- Well, bless all your hearts! -- :), 19:14:40 02/17/14 Mon
  - It is always -- No name, 09:40:50 02/18/14 Tue
    - Yes, we can certainly see how those with a different point of view are treated on this board! (NT) -- No name, 10:56:24 02/18/14 Tue
      - Yes, they took the opportunity to post to 3 different threads almost without restriction. Liberty to post one's opinions doesn't necessarily mean unanimous agreement will be earned. Judging by all the posts here and considering what was taken down on other boards, everyone got a chance to say their peace (NT) -- We'll have to wait for the outcome of the poll to see if more changes will be made, 11:26:16 02/18/14 Tue
        
        That is your opinion, right? I certainly don't want you to speak for me. There was much said that made me wonder and agree that there are those on here who have an issue with people giving opposing opinions. Clearly demonstrated by the above responses. -- No name, 14:23:35 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Did you have the opportunity to state your opinion? If not, at least 2 of the threads are still up for you to use. As for others starting their opinions in response, that may happen. (NT) -- No name, 14:34:55 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Unbelievable. Just simply unbelievable. Some of you just can't let things go, can you. The above poster was right, and thinking will join them. -- �, 15:37:11 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Is this the condescending post to which you refer? "Well, bless all your hearts! I just want to thank many of the posters here for the warm and courteous way they treated someone who asked a polite question about whether they would ever be willing to consider a change to a feis procedure. Your tightknit group surely knows how to treat an outsider. In the future, I will always think of the many kind-hearted replies I received here whenever I think of the Pittsburgh feiseanna." (NT) -- ?, 16:12:56 02/18/14 Tue
        
        No, not at all. That post was right on the money. No, was referencing the tripe from above. (NT) -- if you must ask, 16:23:39 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Now, where is that person who always posts,"pot, meet kettle," when we need ' em? (NT) -- And brother, do we need ' em, 00:22:51 02/19/14 Wed
Pittsburgh Feiseanna -- Jg, 13:41:25 02/14/14 Fri
Well,we did generate open discussion on our awards system
Let me clarify a few misconceptions and then you can all make informed decisions
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We award approx 50 percent in grades with medals for places 1 to 6 and ribbons thereafter.
2
In prize winner (open) ,we award a plaque to first place and then medals as in the other grades
3
Yes it is true that for many years now we award 90 to 100 percent in Champ and PC
4
Note,at Celtic Fling we do not award 100 percent,rather 60 to 80 percent,depending on the number of lower place plaques we have.
Celtic Fling purchases them,we count them and then make adjustments,and further adjustments if our initial math count is incorrect.
5
Back to the 3 Pittsburgh Feiseanna.
I have listened to all comments,both in favor and against the Modification I proposed,and for this Feis will go ahead with the 100 percent and approx the last 20 percent called our as numbers together ,not in any particular order.At the end of the announcement,the said competitors can see me for individual exact placings
At the conclusion of this Feis,we will send out a Survey to PC and OC competitors asking their opinions on our practice and based on the results of the survey we will make a decision on future practices.
It has never been my intent to make dancers feel less worthy,rather it has been a pleasure to see the joy on the faces of the dancers when their names are called out.We have been doing this for years so we are not surprising anyone,and everyone knows that the first 3 placements receive better awards and sashes.I have occasionally noticed sadness when a dancer doesn't win or feels that she,he should have placed higher in the standings,however,I have not noticed unhappiness with the lower placings.

Overall the Awards appear to be well received by competitors and spectators as can be proven by the buzz of anticipation prior to results,during results,the occasional delaying tactics/antics of the presenter,the enthusiastic awards assistants,and the actual prizes,so let's enjoy the moments,they'll soon pass,your DD's will be graduates,and we will continue to be awarding percentages of prizes.
Looking forward to seeing you I'm March.
Stay warm and safe.
Slan go foill
Seamus

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- Thanks so much for offering to do a poll! I think that is a great idea. We did see that the last 2 years you placed all 100% in our age group of PC because my dd got last or second to last - so we know. Our vote is to do only 50% placement - or call the bottom 50% up randomly first to get their awards - or just hand out their plaques after the winners are called. (NT) -- --, 14:53:58 02/14/14 Fri
  - should say that our group at Celtic Fling was placed 100% the last 2 years. (NT) -- celtic flign, 14:54:38 02/14/14 Fri
- I love these feiseanna. Just the way they are. You do a fantastic job running them and they're quite fun to compete in (except the slippery stages at winterfeis this year--not a big fan of those lol). I've come in last before at a PGH feis and it was okay. I didn't dance well and deserved it. I had no preference over whether I got a prize for it or not. (NT) -- Love PGH, will go back til I get my TC., 15:12:21 02/14/14 Fri
- Great idea! How will surveys be sent out? By email? And will they be sent to all PC and OC who have attended in the past couple of years or so? (NT) -- Thanks!, 15:25:30 02/14/14 Fri
- The results of a poll will be very interesting. I suggest you ask who's answering the questions - dancers and parents may have different opinions on this issue. (NT) -- Mom whose DD has placed 1st and last in Pgh., 16:26:03 02/14/14 Fri
  - You are right- it appears to be the parents who think that it is good for kids to stand up and face the crown in last place because it will teach them sportsmanship. The dancers I've talked to would prefer just the top 50%, so a survey answered by parents may well give different answers than one answered by dancers. Good idea to ask both and somehow make sure kids can do theirs in private. (NT) -- ., 16:46:57 02/14/14 Fri
    - face the *crowd* not *crown*. Too many tiaras around my house! (NT) -- No name, 16:58:57 02/14/14 Fri
      - I asked my DD and she says she likes announcing all places, even though she has been last. (NT) -- PP and mom of Sr. dancer, 20:03:39 02/14/14 Fri
        
        I'm a dancer and I'm good with all places being announced. I've been all over placementwise at PGH--literally first to last. (NT) -- Senior Lady, 20:42:36 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Ditto for my three dancers. They think all the hoopla is silly and want awards as they've been done (NT) -- No name, 20:44:51 02/14/14 Fri
        
        I have been asking dancers I know how they feel about this and every single one prefers the more customary way of presenting awards to the top 50%. People who live in different places must become used to different things. We don't live in Pittsburgh so we are able to choose other feises to attend. It's too bad, because otherwise, these are lovely feises. (NT) -- No name, 23:59:32 02/14/14 Fri
        
        You obviously didn't ask mine! They all can't be at the top and she loves this feis because either way.. If she does well or not she gets a momento to remember the day! (NT) -- Don't speak for everyone!!!, 09:33:20 02/15/14 Sat
        
        That was my point. People who live where you live like this, people who live where I live do not. I was noting that this may be a regional difference, just a matter of what people are accustomed to and what they've come to expect. People from, say, five or six hours away from Pittsburgh usually see awards done differently at their local feises, so they are surprised the first time they come to Pittsburgh. (NT) -- Just different expectations., 10:47:41 02/15/14 Sat
        
        And people from your region feel it is entirely appropriate to demand changes in a well run feis simply because some practices are different? (NT) -- Wow, 14:24:24 02/15/14 Sat
        
        No one has demanded anything from all that was posted. Only the statements of not attending or supporting. How would those be considered as demands? People have voiced opinions and that is all. It is their choice to not attend, as it is yours to attend. (NT) -- Wow! So simple, isn't it?, 22:12:32 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Schools do sit out certain feiseanna I've seen it done, it may happen more than one thinks unfortunately. (NT) -- No name, 08:16:27 02/16/14 Sun
        
        Our school's champs "sit out" the October and June feiseianna because they conflict with practice for the O and NANs. Totally unrelated to the awards presentations. Our TC would be quite unhappy if any dancer wouldn't be able to accept an award with a grateful attitude (NT) -- No name, 16:18:23 02/16/14 Sun
        I doubt a school would sit out a feis based on its awards process. Time of the year, school rivalries and schedule confilicts are much more likely to have a complete school miss a feis (NT) -- No name, 12:33:11 02/21/14 Fri
        
        Yes, I read the post above through a few times and can't find a demand, either. Just a description and some thoughts about differences in preferences. (NT) -- No name, 22:42:54 02/15/14 Sat
    - Sometimes, children say what they think their parents want to hear. (NT) -- No name, 00:38:33 02/15/14 Sat
      - Sometimes parents don't listen to what their children are really saying. (NT) -- No name, 09:05:24 02/15/14 Sat
- I have spoken with my dancers and they choose not to attend this type of feis. -- they feel for their friends, 22:41:54 02/14/14 Fri
  - Alright I have been going to PGH feiseanna since they switched to the new style (and long before that), have both watched and been in multiple age groups in PC and OC and have NEVER seen behavior like this. It's unacceptable and definitely not the norm. Honestly, there really isn't time for them to say that. It's number, name, and usually by that time they're trying to get through to the announcer or already up there. Don't let a few rotten apples spoil great feiseanna. (NT) -- Senior Lady, 01:03:23 02/15/14 Sat
    - When you say "new style," are you referring to the way awards are given out? Or something else? (NT) -- Thanks!, 08:27:20 02/15/14 Sat
      - Yes, sorry! :) When they moved to the Hyatt they began this format. Should have clarified, sorry! (NT) -- :), 00:32:15 02/16/14 Sun
  - Also have attended these feises for years-never heard a snarky comment -- and I suggest the, 00:36:24 02/16/14 Sun
    - Yes, it is the fault of the children and the parents, but this awards presentation provides a perfect opportunity for that type of meanness to be demonstrated. Some kids and parents will always be mean, but bringing up the last placers to the front makes their placement so public and obvious that the mean ones can't seem to resist the opportunity to comment. Not suggesting you all change this since it has been made very, very clear how much you like it. (NT) -- No name, 09:28:09 02/16/14 Sun
      - No awards presentation method is going to eliminate comments between rival dancers or members of rival schools. Committees can't control personal animosity. Comments under these conditions will be made if a dancer is called up or just stands in the group dressed but with no place to go (NT) -- No name, 16:22:21 02/16/14 Sun
- Always a well run feis! Love Mr. Graven announcing. We have been at both ends--dead last and on top of the podium. Announcements are always highly anticipated and fun. We wouldn't change it at all. (NT) -- No name, 17:35:32 02/15/14 Sat
  - Same with us. We return because we love the feis. (NT) -- Happy mom, 08:13:40 02/16/14 Sun
- Love the feis, love your response. Can't wait to go again! NT -- CC, 08:37:17 02/16/14 Sun
- I think the idea of a poll is great. You get the opinion of only the dancers who attended, I have a feeling that most of the negative comments have come from people who have never actually attended. -- ., 23:07:53 02/17/14 Mon
  - There were a few that also indicated they had gone to these feis, only to be surprised by the awards and that they will not attend in the future. (NT) -- read those, too, 09:00:29 02/18/14 Tue
    - Yes, that has happened to a number of people. An easy way to keep that from happening would be to include the information in the feis announcement. That way people will know before they sign up and possibly travel a long distance. Money is tight for many of us, so people appreciate having all the information in advance before making a decision. (NT) -- TIA!, 10:45:31 02/18/14 Tue
- A minor point, I suppose, but not all of us have only DDs, some of us have sons who dance, too! (NT) -- No name, 11:00:12 02/18/14 Tue
  - DD can stand for Dear Dancer (which includes boys) as well as Dancing Daughter. Similar to DH standing for Dear Husband. (NT) -- No name, 11:28:56 02/19/14 Wed
OH my, Lavin Cassidy is shaping up to be a HUGE feis! DD is an U12 PW and her smallest competion has 45 confirmed with more and more dancers signing up, so it looks like the comps will be in the vicinity of 50+. Does Lavin Cassidy ever do three way splits? We usually like to see her comps at around 20 dancers after splits. This could be interesting! -- Goin' Feisin' !, 12:31:48 02/14/14 Fri

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- Last year's results on FeisWorx show some A, B & C splits. (NT) -- hth, 12:45:29 02/14/14 Fri
Careful arriving in St. Louis...rain making the roads slick -- STL MOM, 10:34:57 02/14/14 Fri
Weather is starting to change....roads are getting a little slick. Everyone pray that the temp doesn't drop anymore or the roads will be slick with ice.

Thinking a feis in California sounds good right now......lol

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- Coming in from Chicago area now- lots of blowing snow on 55 and high winds! Visibility not so good. (NT) -- No name, 12:51:11 02/14/14 Fri
- Just passed at least 3 cars that slid off the road. We are pulling off. Hoping conditions improve or we are not going to make it to STL. (NT) -- No name, 13:02:34 02/14/14 Fri
  - Stay safe!!! Hope you make it....:-(!! I have a feeling many will... -- OP, 13:20:12 02/14/14 Fri
- Hope it's the passenger and not the driver who is posting! Just kidding, best wishes for safe travels to all on the roads! (NT) -- No name, 13:22:24 02/14/14 Fri
- So glad we left at 11:30pm last night from Iowa and pulled in about 4:20am this morning. Got out of there before the nasty weather hit, and beat the roads from freezing up here. (NT) -- No name, 14:00:40 02/14/14 Fri
- I don't think we'regoing to make it to the Sat feis. Took four hours just to get to Indy (normally a two hour drive). Our 5 1/2 hour drive is shaping up to be a nine hour drive. (NT) -- This is a nightmare!, 19:23:10 02/14/14 Fri
Wow, I thought Michael "Jeremy" Holland took up figure skating! -- No name, 21:59:00 02/13/14 Thu

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- LOL!! We just were commenting on the resemblance :) (NT) -- No name, 22:17:36 02/13/14 Thu
  - "Jeremy" is the blonde American who has skated and did well last Olympics but recently has been falling alot - much lower in the rank but think he will skate (NT) -- 30 skaters down to 24 then place 3, 10:42:48 02/14/14 Fri
- Is this the skater who's Riverdance inspired routine on YouTube was linked here a while ago? I'm not following the Olympics. How did he do? (NT) -- tia, 09:52:38 02/14/14 Fri
  - The Riverdance inspired skater is Jason Brown from Colorado. He is still in medal contention in 6th place, there is a small point spread to get to bronze.. (NT) -- No name, 10:04:15 02/14/14 Fri
    - He is actually from Highland Park, IL. He only moved to CO recently to train for the Olympics. (NT) -- No name, 10:30:30 02/14/14 Fri
      - The Free Skate is happening now on msnbc with 24 skaters and the top will replay tonight on NBC. (NT) -- -, 10:38:14 02/14/14 Fri
        
        If you (or anyone, really) post any results, please do it in the "message" part of the post, and not the subject. I've been trying to avoid spoiler all Olympics so I can watch during prime time. =) (NT) -- Thanks!, 10:45:59 02/14/14 Fri
- ha ha (NT) -- No name, 21:29:45 02/14/14 Fri
OT: Hand knit Irish flag gloves (Link Included) -- IrishGirl837, 16:13:47 02/13/14 Thu
Help support a very creative former Irish dancer this St. Patrick's Day season by buying a pair of EllenAnn's Irish Flag Gloves/Handwarmers. They can be purchased on Etsy @ http://www.ellenann.etsy.com/

Thanks in advance for your consideration and support!

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- Really cute and they look warm. Can you make them with thumbs and a closed mitten, too? (NT) -- No name, 19:35:34 02/13/14 Thu
  - Probably! -- No name, 15:33:51 02/14/14 Fri
    - The problem with Etsy, at least the last time I tried, you must create an account just to leave a message. I'd rather not unless I can place an order (NT) -- No name, 20:43:00 02/16/14 Sun
- These would be fun for dancers to wear in St. Pat's parades (NT) -- No name, 09:53:58 02/14/14 Fri
- Would definitely buy them if they were full mittens. So cute!! (NT) -- No name, 13:20:28 02/16/14 Sun
  - you could probably message the etsy shop and see if they'd do a custom order (NT) -- worth a shot, 10:50:50 02/17/14 Mon
Help! St Louis Feis organizers! I count 4 plus adjudicators from New England! All those flights are canceled! What's the plan for the weekend? -- No name, 13:04:19 02/13/14 Thu

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- We have been praying since the storm started but didn't post. This weekend feis has handled adversity many times and has come together to provide dancers with a grand time. There also is the Belt Competitions and a Mini TC/AD Meeting in Florida this weekend which will be effected too. ..... There are 2 new AD in St. louis who could be used and some others maybe in attendance with their dancers. Even some musicians are AD....... Pulling together as a family will get it done with patience (NT) -- Think Positive!, 13:38:19 02/13/14 Thu
  - Great! -- No name, 14:26:56 02/13/14 Thu
- Love the positive attitude! We will arrive with our patience and a willingness to help out if and where needed! We,as well as many, have had SO many scheduled events canceled this Winter due to weather! Hopeful that this weekend's ID events will happen and be a fun and positive experience for all! (NT) -- No name, 14:14:07 02/13/14 Thu
- weather.com ..... snow on it's way .... Omaha tonight - through Iowa - MO early Am - St Louis / Kc (NT) -- 1-2+ inches, 21:08:07 02/13/14 Thu
- Do you think you could post alternate plans�some of us are getting stuck tonight due to weather and it would help to know if we need to race in the morning or if things will be delayed. (NT) -- No name, 13:55:09 02/14/14 Fri
Bluegrass Feis open for registration -- Bluegrass Feis Committee, 11:14:39 02/13/14 Thu
The BGF Committee looks forward to welcoming dancers and families to beautiful Lexington, Kentucky on May 11.

Now in our third year, we have listened attentively to feis families and their feedback from 2012 and 2013. New and improved for 2014:

- We have expanded stage sizes for champs
- We have expanded stage sizes for grades

Continuing in 2014:
- We continue to keep our feis small so that the day goes smoothly and ends in the mid-afternoon
- The Peggy McTeggart Memorial Traditional Set Trophy Special continues, with categories for champs and non-champs in U10, U16, and O16 age groups. This competition honors Peggy McTeggart, a cherished and respected teacher from Cork.
- The very popular "Horseshoe Shout-Outs" are making a comeback this year, too!
- We honor our loving dance moms at our feis. Celebrate Mothers' Day weekend with us!

We look forward to welcoming you with Bluegrass hospitality! Make a weekend out of it and support our friends at the Queen City Feis in Cincinnati on May 10.

Registration on www.feisworx.com

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- Sounds like a wonderful feis opportunity (NT) -- Good luck, 11:23:16 02/13/14 Thu
- Any word on when Queen City will be opening? (NT) -- --, 12:42:04 02/13/14 Thu
- How are awards presented at this feis? Awards to top 50% or 100%? (NT) -- Thank you., 13:27:08 02/13/14 Thu
- Thank you for making the champs' stages larger. They really needed to be bigger than the minimum required size. (NT) -- Happy not to drive too far., 01:05:39 02/15/14 Sat
Colleges with Irish Dance Clubs- Does anyone know if Northwestern or Marquette have ID clubs? My dancer wants to stay in the chicago area and we are trying to figure out what midwest schools have programs. We know ND, St. Mary's, and SLU have them. Thanks for your help. -- dance mom, 10:08:16 02/13/14 Thu

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- Northwestern did not have a club as of 3 years ago. One faculty member was an active dancer, but not affiliated with a CLRG school (NT) -- NU alum, 10:09:59 02/13/14 Thu
- Northwestern does not currently have a club. (NT) -- hth!, 15:25:00 02/14/14 Fri
Does anyone have an extra Oireachtas 2012 patch? It was my dancer's first one and we didn't receive a patch. have one from this year, but not our first one.... :( If you have one, please e-mail. Thanks in advance! -- E-Mail, 12:37:54 02/11/14 Tue

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- There was some snafu in 2012, and there were no patches. (NT) -- No name, 13:21:23 02/11/14 Tue
  - It was our first year too. : { (NT) -- No name, 15:20:34 02/11/14 Tue
- This year was my daughter's first O & we didn't get a patch -- anyone end up w/an extra? (NT) -- No name, 23:02:11 02/11/14 Tue
  - Please read above. (NT) -- No name, 07:34:29 02/12/14 Wed
    - above poster asked about THIS year - 2013. Sorry we don't have one to share (NT) -- No name, 07:43:45 02/12/14 Wed
      - Actually, OP asked about 2012. No one got a patch. (NT) -- No name, 14:33:05 02/12/14 Wed
        
        Correct, but the poster being responded to in this thread asked about 2013 (NT) -- No name, 15:27:26 02/12/14 Wed
        
        True -- I'm the responding poster. Looking for 2013 patch. Thx. (NT) -- No name, 17:45:24 02/12/14 Wed
        Caught my mistake after I posted. Please forgive me. (NT) -- No name, 01:07:45 02/15/14 Sat
        
        No worries :) (NT) -- No name, 00:25:57 02/17/14 Mon
Pittsburgh Feiseanna -- Jg, 23:22:14 02/06/14 Thu
We usually award 50 percent in grades.
We award 100 percent in PC/OC
You may ask why?
It's controversial
I've been scolded by my daughters and local dancers.
Occasionally world qualifiers have been in last position.
It's costly- we would save money if we didn't do it.
As a presenter of awards it's gratifying.
Yes the occasional dancer may be mortified.
For the most part it's joyful.
PCOC dancers have earned their stripes to be rewarded at our 4 Feiseanna- yes,you may choose not to participate,however we want you be part of our dancing family.
Do we listen- yes we do.
So here's the adapted plan
We will continue with the promise to reward all participants,however in consideration for the feelings of DD's moms,we will award the last 20 percent in no particular order so that no one will know who is actually in last place- they will get the exact results when I give out the marks.
I do have to say that for the most part it's a fun time and I truly attempt to make it exciting and upbeat,and hopefully better prepare competitors for Oireachtas Style Awards.
In addition,I reserve the right to continue to use a Mayo Accent and to occasionally misspronounce(rather rapidly) the other 31 county dialectic ( if there's such a phrase) names.
On a lighter note,on behalf of our volunteers,we look forward to your arrival
Slan go foill,
Seamus

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- Great idea! Thanks for your hard work. It's much appreciated. (NT) -- No name, 00:02:35 02/07/14 Fri
  - Jim I would suggest most WQ aren't interested in a "participation" plaque from a Feis. As genuine and well intended as your motives (I do believe your heart is the right place), I think that after speaking with world level teachers and multiple world qualifiers, you might come to a different opinion what they expect at a Feis. Most OC and WQs don't give a hoot about the size of the trophy, or the plaque - they do it for the competition, not the size of the trophy. PC might be different. (NT) -- Well intended gesture, but shortsighted., 16:11:11 02/08/14 Sat
    - I would suggest that most participants at any feis aren't world qualifiers. (NT) -- No name, 16:48:05 02/08/14 Sat
      - His reasoning was because "even WQ come in last". His words. (NT) -- No name, 18:41:38 02/08/14 Sat
        
        It wasn't part of his reasoning as to why they do it. It was a statement that it has happened. Probably included to show that just because a dancer comes in last at a particular feis doesn't mean they're a poor dancer. (NT) -- No name, 19:02:14 02/08/14 Sat
- Jim,,my first thought as I began reading was "No, don't adapt because of a few people griping." But then I read the rest. I must say, excellent compromise!see you soon! (NT) -- No name, 06:47:41 02/07/14 Fri
- I think you are being way too accommodating! I appreciate the fact that you are listening but moms need to get that every feis is different and the 4 that you organize are the best in Mid-America. They have become the never miss feises on my list! To make the changes based on a few sour messages just goes to show how much you really do care about the sport and making your feises the best possible experience for everyone. (NT) -- No name, 07:05:20 02/07/14 Fri
- That is an excellent compromise and I'm one of those in favor of placing all. This feis committee continues to set the gold standard for responsiveness, organization and tact (NT) -- May I suggest calling the last 20% by comp # or alphabetically to eliminate specualtion?, 08:29:42 02/07/14 Fri
  - I think this is a great idea Jim! (NT) -- Irishmama, 10:02:51 02/07/14 Fri
    - Until everyone gets the paper results which shows who is last. Why do you feel it is necessary to "baby" your Champions and PC dancers. First by placing everyone (which no one else worldwide does) and second, by suggesting that we lump the bottom dancers together. Isn't this a competition? (more inside) -- And aren't these the best ?, 23:29:14 02/07/14 Fri
      - We were at the Winterfies. The printed results only give details for the one dancer, with competitor numbers for overall top 3 and each judges' top 3. The online efeis results don't have names, either. Can someone figure it out? Sure, but it's not as obvious as being called as the bottom placer. It never was suggested that they all are winners. It's a thank-you plaque for competing. If you dislike it/disagree with it so much, don't attend. (NT) -- No name, 02:52:10 02/08/14 Sat
- This is such a great idea. You keep your original intent of awarding the dancers for their hard earned goal of dancing at the PC/OC level yet you are able to recognize the disappointment some may have to be called out last. I am very impressed. (NT) -- thank you, 11:41:54 02/07/14 Fri
- I am all for placing everyone and I have been in that last place situation and taken it (I hope) with good graces, and I love this idea. Brilliant! Cannot wait for my next PGH feis! (NT) -- :), 12:34:27 02/07/14 Fri
- I wish we lived closer and could attend one of your feises as love your approach to PC/OC awards as agree they have earned it! If we didn't live so far away (west part of region) we'd be there. Good luck to all the dancers! (NT) -- No name, 13:45:40 02/07/14 Fri
  - What did they earn? They placed first in each of four dances in Prizewinner to get into PC - and that some how qualifies them to get a trophy just for dancing in PC ? Huh ??? This makes no sense. (NT) -- ??, 23:32:28 02/07/14 Fri
    - It does make sense. Getting to PC/OC takes dedication, hard work and big-picture goal-setting. Not every dancer can get to PC or OC. The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh wants to acknowledge the dedication and hard work put forth by each PC/OC dancer. (NT) -- Love the sentiment!, 23:58:06 02/07/14 Fri
      - What is the difference between the "dedication, hard work, and big-picture goal setting" of every other non-PC and OC dancer. I guess the Centre of Pittsburgh doesn't want to acknowledge the dedication of the Novice and PW dancers. A competition is judged on talent not "dedication". I guess those that never got those 4 first place medals in PW, aren't as dedicated? This shouldn't be PeeWee Soccer wear everyone gets a participation ribbon. (NT) -- Good grief - this is ridiculous., 15:52:28 02/08/14 Sat
        
        What's ridiculous is your problem with what these feiseanna decide to do. If you don't like it, don't go! (NT) -- No name, 16:50:06 02/08/14 Sat
    - As someone wisely noted on another thread, there are literally hundreds of feiseanna held through the year. If the awards process offends you, avail yourself of the other options. Demanding everyone conform to your philosophy makes no sense (NT) -- to mature individuals, 12:17:25 02/08/14 Sat
      - I'm not asking you to conform to my philosophy which happens to be the standard at every Feis worldwide. With due respect, they don't even place everyone in the Special Olympics. In Special Olympic events, there are winners and losers which makes competition an amazing teaching character building experience and not an entitled experience. Why do you feel necessary to baby OC and PC dancers. First by placing everyone and second, by suggesting that we lump the bottom dancers together. -- Isn't this a competition?, 16:01:50 02/08/14 Sat
        
        Yes, it's a competition, and each dancer receives a placing. For Pete's sake, it's not like the feiseanna tie everyone for first! Are you concerned that it takes away from your higher-placing DD's accomplishment to share the awards stage with lesser dancers? Otherwise, why care so much? (NT) -- No name, 16:54:43 02/08/14 Sat
        
        I guess there are parents like you who are ok with your DD getting an award simply by showing up, and other parents that would suggest that a competition is ... a competition. And dancers should achieve an award for more than just being there. If you want an award for showing up or making it to PC and OC, do beauty pageants ... everyone places there. This should be about talent and competition. (NT) -- To each their own., 18:46:27 02/08/14 Sat
        
        What I am OK with is the feis committee running their feiseanna THEIR way. You need to just let it go. It really shouldn't matter to you so much. If it does, don't attend. (NT) -- No name, 19:07:58 02/08/14 Sat
        
        Then what is your point? You made your stand clear 3 posts ago. If you aren't trying to bully the committee and participants into your scheme, what are you trying to accomplish? When you run your feis, you can award just 1st place if you prefer. We'll register or not.depending on our philosophies (NT) -- Hey mod! Is this the same poster who made the goofy stage posts?, 19:28:44 02/08/14 Sat
        
        Isn't this a message board where varied opinions can be raised? Why is it that those that agree can post their opinion, yet, those that don't agree are chastised ? Doesn't that sound a bit hypocritical? We get you want everyone to place, and I think you get that I find that silly ... neither one of us is right or wrong. It is opinion. (NT) -- Relax., 20:52:12 02/08/14 Sat
        
        No one has surpressed your freedom; no posts have been removed from either thread that I can tell. I agree with the above post; what is your point? You've been heard ad nauseum. We understand your position; no one seems to support it, so, unless your plan is to bully readers or the committee into changing its position, I ask again, what's your point? (NT) -- No name, 13:04:25 02/09/14 Sun
- Jim, when I explained the rationale you gave for awarding all placers, my daughter was very impressed. She had not thought about it in that light. Now she feels even happier about heading back to P'burgh! Thanks for being so responsive. (NT) -- Love your feisanna!, 13:48:23 02/07/14 Fri
- Ahhh, we just love your Mayo accent! (NT) -- No name, 14:34:46 02/07/14 Fri
- "The first shall be last and the last shall be first"--- Jesus :-) (NT) -- It all works out at one point or another!!, 20:28:13 02/07/14 Fri
- The dancer can see me then to get the exact place if she's interested in the exact place in the bottom 20 percent (NT) -- No name, 09:52:20 02/08/14 Sat
- DD loved doing prelim at Pittsburgh-nice to get an award if you weren't consistently placing- same in OC- she was never last but when she didn't do as well, the award was a nice incentive (NT) -- almost retired feismom, 09:59:42 02/08/14 Sat
- Having been to your events i say bravo!!! (NT) -- hard work pays off, 17:09:53 02/09/14 Sun
- I know you mean well, but this is a terrible idea. This is not Pre-Beginner. My daughter and her friends would not want to receive a trophy for being in the bottom 20% of a competition. She wouldn't want a trophy for anything below top 50%. Placing in the bottom half is not an accomplishment. (NT) -- imho, 17:39:12 02/09/14 Sun
  - Well, they've been doing it for years, and plenty of competitors continue to attend. The bottom 50% don't get a trophy, they get a plaque. The top placers get something more. If your DD and her friends wouldn't want anything for bottom 50% they should dance well enough to be in the top 50%, or if they can't manage that, don't attend. (NT) -- No name, 17:53:14 02/09/14 Sun
    - I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't share your opinion. Wowza and Meoww. (NT) -- No name, 18:28:26 02/09/14 Sun
      - Where's your wowza and meow for the poster saying terrible idea, not pre-beginner, not an accomplishment. The feis committee can run the feis the way they see fit. It was an appropriate response. (NT) -- No name, 18:37:57 02/09/14 Sun
    - Gee, thanks for the great advice. My dd placed in the top 50% in almost all the feiseanna she attended in the nearly 2 years she spent in prelim. Now that she is in OC placements are spottier, but she would never want an awarded for being in the bottom half. (NT) -- imho again, 10:10:32 02/10/14 Mon
  - Then, I guess we won't be seeing you in Pittsburgh and that's OK (NT) -- Best wishes being sent your way, 19:43:21 02/09/14 Sun
- I wrote the original request to consider changing this practice (more) -- No name, 11:19:38 02/10/14 Mon
- Regardless of your stand on either side of this debate I am very impressed by this feis committee. They have listened to the feedback they have received in the past & made adjustments that meet their original intent while taking consideration of the feedback about how this has worked in the past. -- thank you, 13:59:45 02/10/14 Mon
  - I saw the best comment on this topic on another board. A 10 year old said he'd rather get an award for last place if he'd danced his absolute best that day than get a higher award at another feis if he didn't feel he'd done his best (NT) -- And the children shall lead, 19:40:37 02/10/14 Mon
    - He said, "if, and ONLY if" he had danced his best that day. The parent did not say that he wanted an award when he had not danced his best. (NT) -- ., 13:00:12 02/13/14 Thu
      - What's your point? (NT) -- No name, 18:22:16 02/13/14 Thu
        
        The dad on the other thread said that the child would ONLY want a last place award if he had danced his best that day, but not if he hadn't danced his best. He did not say that he would be proud to accept a last place award simply for dancing. (NT) -- ., 00:22:02 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Implying this family would attend feiseanna giving out full awards. With ds, because the classes are so small, often all are placed at more than the Pittsburgh Feiseanna (NT) -- No name, 20:22:46 02/19/14 Wed
  - For the record, this feis has done more than adjust their awards procedure. They've changed venues, added PC set comps, added special hard and softshoe competitions, hosted parties, movies, Halloween costume contests, Wren celebrations, etc, etc, etc (NT) -- We are so lucky to have them in our region and so willing to be good hosts, 19:45:27 02/10/14 Mon
    - They are such nice people and will go out of their way to help people. Their feiseanna are fantastic! My guess is that they had no idea how hurtful this practice could be for some dancers and were just thinking that kids like getting some kind of award for being in the feis. (NT) -- No name, 23:13:16 02/10/14 Mon
      - My kids DO like getting some kind of award. We always take home some kind of rembrance of the day at any feis; here I d on't need to spend $100.00 on sweatshirts - they get a nice plaque. I'm thankful for these feiseanna and we'll be back! (NT) -- ., 17:16:04 02/12/14 Wed
        
        That's fine, but every dancer I have asked about this would prefer not to be called up for bottom 50% placement and does not wish to be given a participation plaque. They choose not to go to feises that do this. It's nice these feises exist for people who like to have all the dancers lined up from last to first, but we prefer the other way. (NT) -- Great to have choices., 12:14:08 02/13/14 Thu
        
        Amen. A reasonable voice! (NT) -- No name, 18:24:21 02/13/14 Thu
- Thank you for posting this and thank you, will will not sponsor your feis. We were not aware of the 100% awards for championships, we feel for those who would be "mortified" as you put it. We don't worry about our own placing, but -- empathize with with those who do, 22:51:32 02/11/14 Tue
  - Aw, you were doing so well until that last, snotty inside shot. You assume no dancer is gratified to receive a plaque/acknowledgement, irrespective of placement. Let me assure you, that assumption is incorret. If your dancers are too sensitive for this awards policy, do keep them away. Do NOT denigrate those of us who attend or those who put on the feis. The policy not only works for many us (NT) -- some of us actually welcome the opportunity to teach awards sportsmanship (Live and let live), 11:37:22 02/13/14 Thu
    - And you were doing so well until the name-calling. If one wishes to teach sportsmanship, then why not award 100% of the grades? That would be far more appropriate. Don't understand how acceptable for the champs, but not for grades levels. Wouldn't same philosophy -- apply for all?, 14:16:04 02/13/14 Thu
      - Yes it was an adjective. No, you weren't called a name. And you walk that fine line yourself claiming this feis rep. "put [him}self before the feelings of a child." I'd say someone knows how to parse a quote to twist it . Too your humanitarianism falls a bit short when it comes to, uh, humans. (NT) -- No name, 19:22:44 02/13/14 Thu
        
        Ah, but you are quite adept at parsing yourself. Love your use of really big words, too. Golly, gosh, can I be like you? 'Cause you have so much expertise on all things. You twist and turn far more than others. -- my friend, 22:00:40 02/13/14 Thu
        
        I am tired of you polling a few of your close chums and deciding the opinions of your clique (is that a small enough word?) are justified in demanding changes in 4 feiseanna, only one of you has attended and only once. Please, please,continue your satisfaction with all the other feiseanna and leave these few alone (NT) -- Vote with your feet. Stop strong arming the committee, 20:49:45 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Explain where the strong arming comes into play, unless it is you trying to force those who differ from you. There are far more, and the numbers in the champs do show this. You completely misread, like before. Feel that you can only see one side in life. (NT) -- enjoy your feis, we'll enjoy the others, 22:35:46 02/14/14 Fri
        
        IF you had champs and IF you'd attend the feiseanna you are so determined to change, you'd know the champ numbers are more a reflection of timing (pre-O, pre-Worlds, pre-NANs) and venue (CF is outdoors). I have yet to meet a champ, especially an OC who would not compete at a feis based merely on its awards methods. (NT) -- I echo others, attend some other feis, 14:18:17 02/15/14 Sat
        
        You have completely misread almost all of the posts. No one has to change the feis, only that they do not care for that type of award presentation. How is that interpreted to have a change? Those be your words, not what has been posted. People choose to attend or not attend a particular feis for different reasons. -- including award types and forms, 23:44:56 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Uh, you clearly missed this post: Would you all ever consider doing awards only for the top 50%? I get the idea of recognizing every dancer's hard work, but it can be awkward for a kid to be called up for last place. (NT) -- http://www.voy.com/33031/2/164496.html, 10:58:09 02/21/14 Fri
        
        I know a number of champs, both PC and OC, who choose not to attend these feises because of the award method. If you were to attend a different feis and start asking dancers, I bet you'd be surprised at how many would not go to a feis based on it's award method. (NT) -- No name, 23:45:57 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Follow their example. Allow for diverse opinions and methods. You have given your opinion and justified it. We respect your decision not to attend. (NT) -- No name, 15:01:24 02/16/14 Sun
        
        Different poster here. I don't know any members of the clique referenced here and I have never met you in real life, although I have been to three of these feises. I also would vote for giving awards to top 50%. (NT) -- No name, 00:06:02 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Here's how the adjective was defined on another board: "Sort of the same as snobby, but a bit more snivelling. If you're snotty you're rude, dismissive, disinterested. Think of your least favourite person with a cold." It's funny to come across that word more than once in a short period of time, since it is unusual to hear it in America. (NT) -- No name, 11:44:14 02/14/14 Fri
  - We also will stop going to these feises and share your reasons. My child has done well at these before but after hearing how so many dancers feel about this, I just don't want to see it. Others appear to like it, but I do not. We will spend our money elsewhere in the future. (NT) -- Personal choice., 12:33:11 02/13/14 Thu
    - How many times did you attend one of these feiseanna in the past? How did you miss their awards process until now? (NT) -- No name, 13:59:19 02/13/14 Thu
      - We've been to three. One was in grades, other two were champs. One was Celtic Fling which I did not realize was run by the same group, since we were relatively new to the area. I know now and will choose accordingly. As long as people know what they're signing up for, it's a matter of individual choice. It's too bad, because we enjoyed these feiseanna otherwise. (NT) -- ., 14:16:18 02/13/14 Thu
        
        I just want to be certain I understand you. You've attended multiple of these feiseanna with several children. You and your dancers enjoyed them. Your champ dancer has gone to awards without complaint. Now, you won't go again because someone else's children may or may not like the champ awards? (NT) -- I support your choice even though it seems irrational to me, 15:37:14 02/13/14 Thu
        
        At the awards, it may have been that their dancer placed high, and they didn't realize the feis was awarding everyone. That happened once to us, and when we figured it out, we decided to to attend again. -- we were newbies to the feis, 16:58:04 02/13/14 Thu
        
        *decided -not- to attend again (NT) -- left that out, 16:59:28 02/13/14 Thu
        This has happened to other people, too. I do think it would help if people know ahead of time how this feis does awards. A notice on the website or on the efeis listing would give people fair warning. Then people could choose to go or not to go based on how they feel about this practice. People are taken aback when they don't know about this ahead of time and would not have attended if they had known. (NT) -- A notice would help., 00:33:38 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Sorry, I wasn't clear! Only one dancer. We went to one of these feises when my child was in grades, so we did not see champ awards. We went to two PC feises. We were relatively new to the area and new to PC, so the whole awards process was new to us and we did not know who runs which feises. I am not interested in seeing dancers lined up from last to first, it's so different from every other sport my kids have done. I don't need to see kids publicly finding out they're in the bottom 50%. (NT) -- No, thank you., 17:22:50 02/13/14 Thu
        I don't think it is at all irrational for someone to care about the feelings of all children, not just their own. Caring about others is usually part of the definition of a good person. (NT) -- Not irrational at all., 18:03:08 02/13/14 Thu
        
        You do not care about the feelings of "all children." Several posts here have stated their dancers like these awards. My child likes these awards. I like to think they should be included in your definition of "all children," but they aren't. As I wrote, I support your decision, although I reserve the right to describe it as irrational. Make your decision with clear eyes and the admission that your point of view doesn't (NT) -- represent "all children" or all dancing families. (God speed), 18:20:04 02/13/14 Thu
        
        As long as you do the same, no-one has indicated you as being irrational for having an opposite opinion. We could easily say that, couldn't we? Most have not resorted to opining about others as you continue to do. -- VERY clear thinker, 18:34:47 02/13/14 Thu
        
        What other board? Since we are unable to tell if one person, strongly opposed to these awards has posted numerous time or whether different individuals have posted only once, your claim of majority for either side simply shouldn't be made (NT) -- I can live with your disapproval, 19:29:12 02/13/14 Thu
        
        This was discussed at great length for several days on the main ID board, with the majority weighing in on the side of awarding only the top of a comp and not all the competitors. it was probably taken down due to it becoming contentious -- interesting, tho, 20:38:37 02/13/14 Thu
        
        How nice and civilized. (NT) -- No name, 21:04:02 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Yes, and it was the Pittsburgh feis supporters who were making the most contentious posts. Apparently, being disagreed with does not set at all well with them! (NT) -- No name, 00:45:11 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Exactly, and it seems as though the few are populating the posts here, as well, and making similar disparaging references to those who do not like the concept -- awarding all, 09:56:43 02/15/14 Sat
        
        FOR THE RECORD: I count 15 individual IPs posting in support of the feis committee. There are 4 individual IPs which are in opposition. (NT) -- One of the mods, 20:38:24 02/16/14 Sun
        
        Does that include the count on the main board? (NT) -- Thanks!, 23:47:52 02/17/14 Mon
        
        How would the mod of THIS board know the answer to that? (NT) -- No name, 09:59:03 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Oh, good point! So, I guess we can't tell how many feel one way or the other about this topic. (NT) -- No name, 10:33:43 02/18/14 Tue
        
        I know for certain of at least three different people posting on the other thread who were not fans of this method of announcing awards and I've spoken with a quite a few people in real life who don't like the practice. Many people don't like it, many apparently think it's great. It's a free country and a committee can choose to run their feis any way they like. It's also okay for people to say why they like or dislike those choices on a public discussion board. -- Discussion is good even when we disagree., 00:06:17 02/14/14 Fri
        
        Yes, and those individuals who do not accept the policy of the committee spent a bit of time maligning the committee. I think the committee was fine with their policy, but no one likes to be criticized for hard work and freely given time by those who do not. You may hold whichever opinion you prefer, but keep the personal criticisms individuals out of it or accept personal criticisms in response (NT) -- No name, 20:57:27 02/14/14 Fri
        
        However, there was no maligning, just disagreeing. No one cast aspersions, no one vilified. When is disagreeing and explaining why someone dislikes a particular practice maligning? (NT) -- �., 22:46:34 02/14/14 Fri
        I read nothing but compliments for the way the committee organizes and runs these feises and I saw a number of people who simply prefer a different method of presenting awards. Voicing a different preference is not a criticism, just a different choice. I cannot understand being offended by someone who says he likes something different than what I like (NT) -- No name, 23:54:44 02/14/14 Fri
        
        If the only goal was to express a difference of opinion, this thread would be much shorter. That opinion has been posted often, as well as those in opposition. No one believes the purpose of these posts is merely to express an opinion. (NT) -- No name, 14:16:23 02/15/14 Sat
        
        What other purpose would there be? The thread became long because people who expressed an opinion were told that they were insulting and had an "agenda" and so felt the need to defend themselves. I just don't see why it is so difficult to believe that some people don't like something that other people like. Can anyone specify what this other "purpose" is? (NT) -- No name, 21:47:34 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Such a full agenda. I'll hit the highlights inside: -- No name, 11:37:53 02/21/14 Fri
        
        So, I just read through these and I truly don't get the agenda, as in "a plan or goal that guides someone's behavior and that is often kept secret." What is the secret goal or plan here? These posts seem to be clearly and openly expressing the thoughts of the writer, unless there is are secret code words being used here that I don't know the meaning of. (NT) -- No name, 17:21:37 02/21/14 Fri
        
        You said "secret" not me. As fpr their goals, you have some re-reading to do (NT) -- carefully. Slowly, if necessary, 22:31:40 02/21/14 Fri
        
        The children of the families that like seeing all the dancers lined up from last to first appear to be fine, according to their parents. I am not suggesting taking this opportunity away from them, but my family is not going to participate, even if my own child is not hurt by it. (NT) -- "No man is an island entire of itself...", 19:03:48 02/13/14 Thu
        
        Is it somehow more rational to only care about one's own children's feelings and not care at all if some other children are hurt by a practice? That actually makes even less sense to me. I don't ever wish to see anyone's children hurt. I understand that there are many who support the practices of this feis, but I do not choose to be one of them. (NT) -- Again, personal choice., 23:39:35 02/13/14 Thu
        
        And how many times do you feel you must repeat it. You don't like the awards. You won't be attending the feiseanna. We've got it (NT) -- What other point do you want to make?, 14:01:54 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Ah, but obviously, it is not the only one who has said this; however, you seem to be one of the very few who do support the practice. Why not let those who don't, and there appears to be many, have their say. You've had yours. Over, and over, and over. (NT) -- what point do you want to make?, 20:58:55 02/15/14 Sat
        
        It appears reality is exactly the opposite of your claim. There are just a few posting who want awards changed. The majority feels differently. No matter the numbers, I support the committee's right to hand out awards as they want (NT) -- No name, 23:16:55 02/16/14 Sun
        
        There is not just one person who doesn't like this practice. I can tell from the different writing styles that there are a number of people posting, so it is funny to see posts responding to different posts as though they are all from the same person. (NT) -- No name, 22:09:00 02/15/14 Sat
        
        Apparently there are just 4 people who keep posting criticism of the awards. They have the right to state their feelings, but they have used their many posts to shift the discussion from a simple statement of opinion to a referendum on the policy (NT) -- It is important to realize numbers of posts doesn't reflect actual popular opinion, 22:55:33 02/16/14 Sun
        
        Dear Ms. Gullible: I have a bridge to sell you .... are you interested ???? (NT) -- Naive much?, 23:48:24 02/16/14 Sun
        
        Now you sound like my 26 year old son. I guess someone could past from home, work, smartphone and public WiFi to make it look like they are 4 people, but why go to all that trouble? (NT) -- Guilty a charged,I guess, 23:55:48 02/18/14 Tue
        
        Or people just post from wherever they happen to be.... We live in a world that is pretty connected nowadays! (NT) -- No name, 17:51:18 02/19/14 Wed
        
        Of course, you're right. Naive's point was, I think, that the mod's count wasn't accurate. Because people are so connected, it is possible the same person could be posting from school, work, home, phone or a public connection creating the appearance of multiple people when in reality (NT) -- it was only 1 or 2. Only the poster knows for sure, 20:11:12 02/19/14 Wed
        
        Naive's post can be read in a variety of ways. There's really no way to know how many are posting, or how many individuals who don't post at all are represented by each post here. (NT) -- No name, 21:42:32 02/19/14 Wed
        
        look I don't have a dog in this hunt. whether it is one or four people the sheer volume of posts got my attention. as for numbers of people those posts represent, both sides can make the same claims (NT) -- The time someone (people) took to post over the last few weeks is starling (Don't you agree?), 11:14:28 02/20/14 Thu
- Would you all consider placing a notice on efeis or your website indicating that dancers will be called up from last to first at PC and OC awards? That way, people can decide whether this method is a good fit for their families. What works for some families doesn't work for others, but they can't decide if they don't know about it. (NT) -- Thank you., 17:37:45 02/13/14 Thu
  - No response to this question. (NT) -- No name, 11:26:04 02/18/14 Tue
    - It may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Why not contact the feis committee directly? That way you know the answer you get is from someone actually in the know (NT) -- That's what we've done, 15:19:28 02/18/14 Tue

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