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• Is there someplace in the midwest I can purchase a Dean Crouch CD--Top Box? -- Thanks, 17:41:09 11/07/09 Sat
  
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• How will Chicago Autumn Feis post results-on their website or with efeis? -- Thanks!, 15:45:25 11/07/09 Sat
  
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  • efeis will have all results in a few (NT) -- days, 15:47:13 11/07/09 Sat
  • Congratulations MK (NT) -- You are an awesome dancer! Good Luck at O, 15:52:27 11/07/09 Sat
  • We all know how quicly efeis posts results. Indy from June still not posted. (NT) -- No name, 16:06:16 11/07/09 Sat
    • Will Autumn Feis post results on their website? Halloween feis did and it was great! E-feis can take awhile. (NT) -- :), 16:23:48 11/07/09 Sat
  • Results must be slow since no new by now, (NT) -- Anyone home yet?, 17:46:00 11/07/09 Sat

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• Just came back from Autumn Feis this year. Great new facility-much bigger and roomier. My only "complaint" was judge was not rotated on our stage-judged dd's all 5 dances. Would've been nice -- to have a different opinion..., 15:36:50 11/07/09 Sat
  
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  • i disagree, found the place awful, please go back to (NT) -- your old place not afraid to venture out there, 15:46:14 11/07/09 Sat
    • What exactly didn't you like about the new venue? Would like to hear why... (NT) -- No name, 16:02:52 11/07/09 Sat
    • We were happy with the new venue. The extra space made a HUGE different in our comfort and stress levels! Thanks, Autumn Feis Committee! You can't please everyone. (NT) -- Good job!, 16:47:08 11/07/09 Sat
  • My dd too only had one judge,, wont come back (NT) -- rather see at least one other judge,, not worth the trip, 15:50:33 11/07/09 Sat
    • OK, I thought it was just me. Why only 1 judge on Stage 1 all morning? Would've liked a second, or third opinion!-OP (NT) -- No name, 16:01:36 11/07/09 Sat
  • an indoor soccer place is just not a pleasant place to (NT) -- hold a dance competition, goes for all feis's that use them, 17:22:51 11/07/09 Sat
    • any why is that? an explanation would be nice. (NT) -- No name, 17:51:37 11/07/09 Sat
    • Why do you think this is not a good place? Give specifics. (NT) -- No name, 17:52:57 11/07/09 Sat
  • Agree (NT) -- :(, 17:24:10 11/07/09 Sat

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• U13OC Results Please? -- No name, 14:53:12 11/07/09 Sat
  
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  • 14'S please (NT) -- great comp, 15:15:24 11/07/09 Sat
  • u12 OC please (NT) -- No name, 15:24:57 11/07/09 Sat
  • Come on Chi-Town folks! You are home relaxing! Let's see some OC results! (NT) -- Please?, 17:40:07 11/07/09 Sat

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• Any results from Autumn feis yet? -- OC or PC? Thanks, 12:44:30 11/07/09 Sat
  
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  • Just heard D. O'Neill won U12PC! Way to go! (NT) -- CD Friend, 14:11:33 11/07/09 Sat
  • Can a kind soul list PC12 and PC13 who placed? Thanks (NT) -- No name, 14:17:50 11/07/09 Sat
  • Would love to see who place in PCU12 and PCU13! Thanks (NT) -- No name, 15:08:16 11/07/09 Sat
  • Only one I know is 611PC - 1st-I. Schwartz, 2nd-K. Ross, 3rd-E. Merkle (NT) -- No name, 17:52:11 11/07/09 Sat

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• Columbus Oireachtas room -- Sat. and Sun. email me ... mtruyaert at fourway dot net, 12:09:50 11/07/09 Sat
  due to injury I need to sell my room. email me if interested. thanks.
  

  
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  • What is the rate? We are booked at the Crown Plaza but may decide to switch to Hyatt. (NT) -- No name, 12:27:59 11/07/09 Sat

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• where exactly are the competitions being held? -- are they in the convention center of the hyatt itself?, 11:47:03 11/07/09 Sat
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  • they are going to be in the convention center again as part of the hyatts facilities are under construction (NT) -- -, 13:21:23 11/07/09 Sat
    • thank you (NT) -- No name, 14:01:31 11/07/09 Sat
    • same area as last year? (NT) -- ., 14:47:38 11/07/09 Sat

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• dress code -- No name, 22:56:03 11/06/09 Fri
  for a feis say you dont have a dress you could wear all black. does the black shirt you wear HAVE to be long sleeve or could it be short sleeve?
  

  
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  • whatever you want to show off (NT) -- works for you, 23:01:48 11/06/09 Fri
  • My dd wore a short sleeved (not sleeveless), plain black t-shirt to 4 feiseanna last year. The only comment she received from an AD was "a plain costume is fine." She was in PC and placed in 3 of the 4 competitions (NT) -- The neckline covered her clavical, 23:05:59 11/06/09 Fri
  • I was told that someone wore black tights and a black skirt to the Pat Roche in the OC13 comp and won!!! The outfit does not make the dancer-- the feet do! (NT) -- No name, 00:17:17 11/07/09 Sat
    • would only do t his in OC (NT) -- and be at your best, 09:44:41 11/07/09 Sat

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• championship timing 2 -3 at a time schedule -- No name, 21:54:10 11/06/09 Fri
  Can anyone tell me where I can find the approximate time schedule that used to be on this site for championship stages based on number of dancers either 2 or 3 at a time. That was so useful and I was spoiled by the ease of accessing it from this board. I appreciate the assistance.
  

  
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  • http://petersmithschool.com/Docs/ChampTimeEstimtes.pdf (NT) -- momnva, 22:00:44 11/06/09 Fri
  • incuding sets? -- No name, 22:33:00 11/06/09 Fri
    • for the oc listing, the sets are included -- that's why numbers are different for OC vs. PC (NT) -- No name, 07:43:44 11/07/09 Sat

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• K - So, I am getting ready to head out to Tinley tomorrow and then realzied -- OPPS - ITS NOT IN TINLEY that would have be funny- not, 20:31:45 11/06/09 Fri
  
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  • Yeah really gonna miss the convention center (NT) -- much much nicer place than a soccer dome :(, 23:00:20 11/06/09 Fri
    • yes, it was nicer but this is BIGGER! more room to breathe! (NT) -- No name, 07:50:18 11/07/09 Sat
      • toot toot! (NT) -- No name, 17:47:20 11/07/09 Sat

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• Has anyone painted their dd/ds dance floor with chalkboard paint? -- what brand?Did it work without tracking on carpet?, 20:12:02 11/06/09 Fri
  Dd's dance floor is slightly elevated on carpet in our basement. Worried that the chalkboard paint will stay on her dance shoes and track on the floor. Does anyone have experience with this?
  Thanks much:-)
  

  
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  • husbands a painter - says it's $ and (NT) -- waste of money, 20:28:07 11/06/09 Fri
    • What would you recommend to help the dance floor be less slippery? (NT) -- dd says it's really slippery:-), 20:30:16 11/06/09 Fri
  • MW Oireachtas 2007 used gray flat primer. Very cheap and worked great! (NT) -- try that, 22:16:44 11/06/09 Fri
  • We did this recently. The chalkboard paint prevents slipping and does not stick to the shoes. (NT) -- No name, 11:19:11 11/07/09 Sat

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• UPDATE -- No name, 14:46:41 11/06/09 Fri
  Has Cassia Gille retired or is she still in Ireland for school? Has she joined a Company? Notice she is not on the O list.
  

  
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  • She's such a lovely dancer..hopefully she'll stay involved in dancing in some capacity. (NT) -- !, 15:22:07 11/06/09 Fri
  • She's going to Trinity, and I think she's still dancing. Saw her at Worlds. (NT) -- No name, 21:12:41 11/06/09 Fri
    • umm I meant Trinity college in Dublin!! (NT) -- No name, 21:13:51 11/06/09 Fri
  • She has joined Rhythm of the Dance, touring Europe! Congrats to her and her successes! She will be missed at the O this year (NT) -- Fellow Sr. Lady, 02:10:45 11/07/09 Sat
    • This is the show that was at Dollywood USA and Branson's SilverDollar City that Drake dancers danced in. (NT) -- -, 13:28:55 11/07/09 Sat

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• Can't wait for Trinity's Lake Geneva team weekend! Yay! -- No name, 11:40:22 11/06/09 Fri
  
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  • Tell us more......is it practice for Oireachtas? Sounds like fun! (NT) -- -, 14:42:57 11/06/09 Fri
  • been doing this for years! very fun-lots of practice and lots of fun. overnight, teambuilding, crafts, party etc. etc. (NT) -- best memories, 15:01:57 11/06/09 Fri
    • Love the costume party - so many creative ideas! (NT) -- No name, 18:54:09 11/06/09 Fri
    • No overnite this year. It's just Saturday (NT) -- No name, 23:47:55 11/06/09 Fri

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• OT, but I know some of you will be able to help -- Thank you, 08:11:20 11/06/09 Fri
  My 91 year old mother died on Wednesday after a good, full life. Her death was peaceful and the family had the opportunity to say good by. I'm putting together the program for her Mass and just can't find a quote for the last page that "feels" right. Can you offer some suggestions?
  

  
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  • First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. What about the Irish Blessing on the back page? (NT) -- ., 08:35:22 11/06/09 Fri
    • Thank you. She'll be missed. Mom was German, married to an Irishman. We may use the Irish blessing again (it was used for Dad) (NT) -- No name, 08:41:27 11/06/09 Fri
  • Maybe it would help if you said what your mom was like, fiesty or quiet. Also do you want a bible quote? The Pslam I want for my funeral..inside -- No name, 08:35:48 11/06/09 Fri
    • I love this psalm, but it isn't my Mom as much as it would be me. (NT) -- No name, 08:39:48 11/06/09 Fri
    • Good point. See inside for a description -- No name, 08:49:26 11/06/09 Fri
      • What a fantastic woman who lived an inspriational life. Prayers being sent your way. (NT) -- hugs, 11:08:40 11/07/09 Sat
  • We use part this poem by Irish poet John O'Donohue during my mom's service last year. You could excerpt a portion of it for the program. -- I'm sorry for your loss., 08:57:46 11/06/09 Fri
    • That is lovely. (NT) -- OP, 09:17:27 11/06/09 Fri
      • It was a beautiful part of the service. ... (NT) -- sorry for the typos above!, 09:37:45 11/06/09 Fri
    • Wow. This is beautiful. I needed some inspiration today. Thanks. (NT) -- No name, 09:49:19 11/06/09 Fri
  • I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother two weeks ago. This is what we used on her mass card and so summed up her views and life. -- No name, 10:00:35 11/06/09 Fri
    • That is one of my all-time favorites. Thank you (NT) -- OP, 23:07:50 11/06/09 Fri
  • I'm very sorry for your loss. Here is a passage we used for my Dad's funeral. It's credited to the Irish, but I think it's beautiful regardless of your ethnic heritage -- No name, 11:23:08 11/06/09 Fri
    • My mother requested that this be read at her funeral. We also printed part of it on her mass card. (NT) -- still brings tears to my eyes..., 12:05:38 11/06/09 Fri
      • I am sorry for your loss - my mom passed 2 years ago and a friend gave that poem to us - my dad loved it! (NT) -- jmm, 13:03:45 11/06/09 Fri
  • Here is what we used for my grandma... -- No name, 11:36:06 11/06/09 Fri
    • that brought tears to my eyes (NT) -- thank you for sharing it, 12:59:32 11/06/09 Fri
    • That was one of the passages we used at Dad's funeral. (NT) -- OP, 23:10:05 11/06/09 Fri
  • "Pray for me as I will for thee that we may merrily meet in heaven" - St. Thomas More (NT) -- I am deeply sorry for your loss., 16:57:53 11/06/09 Fri
  • My mom passed away a couple of weeks ago .. this is what we used (makes me tear up each time I read it).. -- "God's Garden", 19:10:33 11/06/09 Fri
    • My mom had this printed on my dad's funeral card...more -- ID MOM, 22:50:28 11/06/09 Fri
    • I've never read that one before. Very lovely and gentle (NT) -- OP, 23:11:38 11/06/09 Fri
  • "Death leaves a hurt no one can heal, love leaves a memory on one can steal" - unknown (NT) -- ., 19:46:28 11/06/09 Fri
    • Such a sweet sentiment. I'd never read this one before, either (NT) -- OP, 23:13:01 11/06/09 Fri
  • This has always been one of my favorites - the Rose Beyond the Wall - (inside) -- longer, but beautiful, 20:46:53 11/06/09 Fri
  • Choose something that touches you. I lost my mom 2 yrs & ago and my dad in September this year; it's so hard. Think about your mom & how she lived; my mother laughed all the time, we celebrated her life; I had pics of her laughing and smiling at calling hours so we'd all remember how she was. (NT) -- my deepest, deepest condolonces, 21:19:41 11/06/09 Fri
  • My sincerest thanks to all who shared both your joy & grief. We did choose one of quotes posted here.I won't say which one because they're all beautiful & perfect. Please assume yours was the one added to Mom's program. To those of you still in mourning, please know your loved one is smiling down on (NT) -- your generosity & kindess to our family--OP, 23:21:45 11/06/09 Fri

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• Once your dancer has qualified for a solo dress, what are your school's policies and proceedures. -- No name, 15:28:56 11/04/09 Wed
  It just seems like every single parent to whom I talk in my very large school is fuming about our school's solo dress proceedures and policies. Once qualified, how many other school required students to purchase used dress only in-house for often a substantially higher price (for the same maker and style) than you could? I can understand having a TC approve a dress, but it seems ridiculous to have a girls wait months after qualifying to attend a used dress sale, then try on dresses and wait months more to have one of those dresses chosen for her by a cosutme coordinator. Furthermore, we're not talking about champ. dancers, but young novice girls also who might want a particular color, want to purchase a dress from a firend at another school, or even just want to wear a hand-me down from an older sister! We've always been happy here, but the lack of dialogue is making us consider moving to another school.
  

  
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  • Buying/selling dresses within the school benefits everyone in the long run & allows the teacher more consistency of styles. (NT) -- Wish our school still did this., 15:34:25 11/04/09 Wed
    • What happans to the buyer's dress if no one fits those measurements? I think if the dress goes out of style, no one will want to be stuck with it and take the financial loss. (NT) -- Careful with my money, 21:40:43 11/04/09 Wed
  • we don't have any policies as far as i know. we can buy/use from anywhere as long as tc approves of the dress. and even that is not that important (NT) -- at our school., 15:36:36 11/04/09 Wed
  • When qualified you are first asked to try on available dresses within school -- more inside, 15:54:06 11/04/09 Wed
    • I totally agree with OP. That is insane. My dd's first solo costume was custom made to her measurements in a CURRENT style. It is your money - my advice - SWITCH SCHOOLS NOW!!! aaahhh - I wouldn't stand for it!!! Our head TC wants our girls in CURRENT styles - not outdated dresses. (NT) -- paleeesse, 14:57:07 11/05/09 Thu
  • I have been there and now in a place where they don't. I would do this in a heartbeat. It keeps the resale high and ensures a sale for you as well as a school that has kids in well-suited and fitting costumes. But if you don't want it then move on. (NT) -- ., 16:09:25 11/04/09 Wed
    • "keeps the resale high" (NT) -- may as well read - "screws the buyer", 21:49:53 11/04/09 Wed
      • But it doesn't in the long run because you can then sell your dress. There is such a glut of dresses out there and resale is crap. So, while you may start high, you recoup and have no stress of a sale. (NT) -- ., 22:48:24 11/04/09 Wed
        • Eventually the dress becomes outdated, dirty,smelly ect... Who takes the loss then? If the prices are artificially high to begin with somewhere along the line someone would get "screwed" it seems. (NT) -- Just asking, 22:55:44 11/04/09 Wed
          • The prices aren't kept high as they get passed down. They sell those on the open market oftentimes. It's not a "somebody gets screwed" system. It works and has been in place for a LONG time. Many reasons it's good. (NT) -- to each his own, 23:09:37 11/04/09 Wed
        • really? So who's getting stuck paying too much for the 3 panel non dropped waist unicorn dresses out there? ridiculous for a dance school to mandate (NT) -- how you spend your $, 23:24:10 11/04/09 Wed
          • They're not mandating anything. They are managing the costumes of their school. Name any dance studio that the parents decide the recital costumes individually. Parents have the right to say no thanks or participate. That's it. (NT) -- ., 15:16:36 11/05/09 Thu
            • that is totally different and you can't even compare the two! You are not paying $1000 for an outdated used recital costume, (NT) -- jeez people, 16:31:17 11/05/09 Thu
              • No, but $200 - $300 for recital costumes last year for under 5 minutes. No say in it but final say in if we participated or not. It is absolutely comparable and nobody is holding a gun to your head. Don't buy the dress. (NT) -- easy, 18:26:42 11/05/09 Thu
                • It isn't comparable at all. SOunds like you have more than 1 school ripping you off, too (NT) -- good news is if your dancer is happy that's what matters!, 00:35:54 11/06/09 Fri
                  • 1. I don't feel ripped off at all. It's a choice. 2. It is comparable IMHO. So I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. (NT) -- ., 07:59:41 11/06/09 Fri
                • What! For a recital!? I didn't spend any money on our recital costume last year! Her costume was jean shorts, a plain colored t-shirt and hair in a pony tail! I would never spend that kind of money (NT) -- on a recital dress!, 08:29:24 11/06/09 Fri
                  • and that's your choice. For us, it wasn't a big deal. We understood that it was the school who picked the costumes and how it worked. Some participated. Others didn't. (NT) -- ., 08:42:39 11/06/09 Fri
                    • and the word of the day is S-U-C-K-E-R (NT) -- No name, 10:12:05 11/06/09 Fri
                      • Aren't you a peach. Calling names because you disagree? For some, this is a lot of money. For others, it's nothing. And some like the service. (NT) -- ., 10:17:10 11/06/09 Fri
                        • that's not the point! My goodness what is it with people on here! Service should be an option not mandated. Ok, her option is to leave, I strongly suggest for her and her friends to leave. There are plenty of great ID schools without such an insane rule (NT) -- No name, 10:57:38 11/06/09 Fri
                          • Again, HELLO? In your opinion that it's insane. For others, it's a great service that is done. It's also how the school CHOOSES to run it's business. Some like. Some don't. Many options if you don't. (NT) -- ., 12:01:23 11/06/09 Fri
                            • I think then there is some misinformation from the OP, if there are other options? From what I am reading the only option is to go to another school. (NT) -- No name, 12:45:10 11/06/09 Fri
                              • You can have the option to not purchase a costume or go along or go to a school that suits you better. There is no utopia and what is great for one isn't so great for another. (NT) -- peace, 13:10:28 11/06/09 Fri
                                • Well, to each his own then, I am certainly glad and thankful we have options to purchase a dress from whom we chose. I gotta say, I do feel bad for those kids, not much of an option to me (NT) -- No name, 13:16:27 11/06/09 Fri
            • his post is about solos and not school or team costumes, right? How is a solo dress remotely comparable to a recital costume? That's a HUGE stretch! (NT) -- competition is a SOLO event, 21:04:09 11/05/09 Thu
              • Its not at all comparable-apples and oranges (NT) -- No name, 10:22:48 11/06/09 Fri
                • Oh, ok then. A dance studio making policy and choosing costumes and the parents pay or don't do it. Yeah, that's not comparable at all. LOL (NT) -- ., 13:26:02 11/06/09 Fri
                  • a dance studio chooses costumes for ensemble dances-like teams-if a company has dancers entered into solo comps they have a LOT of input into their solo costumes -- still different-inside, 15:05:00 11/06/09 Fri
                    • Joke's on you. We danced at T let's see, 16 years ago and have long moved on. But I liked this policy a LOT. It makes sense to me and apparently to T. But the beauty is that people have choices in dance schools. (NT) -- ., 22:15:52 11/06/09 Fri
  • When you have a dress to sell, you'll appreciate this method. I know it's hard when you're waiting for that 1st dress, but I think you'll appreciate it later. (NT) -- my 2 cents, 16:10:15 11/04/09 Wed
    • It might be a good system if fair..more inside. -- No name, 20:55:14 11/04/09 Wed
      • But you will eventually be a seller too, no? And it is a service as well. There is some value to that for many. (NT) -- ., 23:11:15 11/04/09 Wed
  • Dresses have to be approved by TCRG. More Inside -- Mom, 16:49:02 11/04/09 Wed
  • That would make me crazy too! Nice thing about having your own choice is that it can make a used dress seem new! Who wants to see the same dresses over and over? and basically them setting the price?? Wouldn't fly for us! (NT) -- Would make us leave, too, 16:57:01 11/04/09 Wed
  • Take a look at all the people trying to unload used solo costumes. -- dance mom who has dealt with this system, 17:48:46 11/04/09 Wed
  • We used to go to the same school you mention, but ended up transferring due to several issues including the dress situation. Much happier to be elsewhere! -- Best of luck., 18:04:51 11/04/09 Wed
  • I wish we had several dresses to try at our school. We are on our own to find a dress and then get approval. Takes a long time. (NT) -- No name, 18:10:12 11/04/09 Wed
  • Does your school resell boys costumes to? (NT) -- just curious, 21:34:50 11/04/09 Wed
    • Not at our school. We have informal trades though. I usually hand off outgrown costumes/shoes to younger boys. (NT) -- No name, 23:22:26 11/04/09 Wed
  • We left a school because of this. My buck, don't tell me how to spend it. They force overpriced BNDM on their champs with promises of resale. New school didn't do this for a long time, starting to see it a bit now, 10 years later. Glad we are almost out. (NT) -- No name, 22:20:27 11/04/09 Wed
  • Are the sellers free to try to sell their used dress on the open/online/feis market too or are they at the mercy that a kid in that school will fit & like? How long does it usually take to sell? If it's a system that works... (NT) -- No name, 22:41:41 11/04/09 Wed
  • As a longtime parent in the school you mention, I've been there. Dancers first dress was earned at Prairie Feis in January; attended fall sale 8 months later; got dress one year after "earning" solo dress. We're still with school. If you don't like the rules, you can move on. (NT) -- No name, 23:25:01 11/04/09 Wed
    • Was a specific school mentioned in this post? (NT) -- no name, 00:06:15 11/05/09 Thu
      • If you are in Chicago or Milwaukee, this is the only school with this policy. (NT) -- Mum, 07:08:07 11/05/09 Thu
        • You know what, after this year, we probably will move on and that's a shame. This school should really look at WHO benefits from the system, and it's only the politically connected.. -- No name, 09:02:02 11/05/09 Thu
          • C.D. it's province (NT) -- No name, 20:24:51 11/06/09 Fri
    • Does this school have this rule written in their registration information? (NT) -- or do people get sucked in & find out later..., 00:35:35 11/05/09 Thu
      • No, not formally written in communicaton. You'll find out once you've been there 3 years and it's hard to move on. (NT) -- No name, 07:59:22 11/05/09 Thu
    • It's only a system that works because you're forced to participate. I hate the just move on attitude. You move on from good friends and teacher, too. Don't put bureaucracy over kids! (NT) -- No name, 10:01:15 11/05/09 Thu
      • Not if all those parents decide to switch together - DO IT! You don't want your dd looking like an outdated mess on stage when you are paying for the competition, drive, and DRESS! Maybe they'll get the hint. If you all go in saying CLICK IN... -- No name, 15:01:47 11/05/09 Thu
        • The one sure thing this dress rule solves is nobody looks a mess on stage from that school. Colors and fit is always great. Unlike many other schools where grandma made the dress. (NT) -- ., 18:29:25 11/05/09 Thu
          • I've seen a few very worn dresses but not on the champs, more in the grades. Same as any other school. (NT) -- Meg, 19:37:01 11/05/09 Thu
          • You know what, maybe that's all they could afford-a dress grandma made. It's about the DANCING, not the DRESS. I wouldn't spend more than several hundred on my novice 9-year old. Good for the girl whose parents aren't overspending! :) (NT) -- No name, 19:39:47 11/05/09 Thu
            • No. It's about a look that the dance school wants to portray. You all shout out that it's about the dancing, but just wait for the school rankings in a month. (more) -- ., 10:46:09 11/07/09 Sat
  • Used to be at this school. The thing that bugged me was there was a separate sale for the "C" dancers and the "P" dancers. the better dresses were only available to the "P" dancers. Hated the have and have not attitude so we moved on. There are lots of better options out there if you look. (NT) -- BTDT, 06:46:41 11/05/09 Thu
    • I so agree with this poster. We moved on, too. Not telling me how I can/should spend my $. And the school keeps a portion of the sale (like $95). (inside) -- No name, 07:56:14 11/05/09 Thu
  • At our school, used solos are on on racks in studio. School takes NO money, it's between you and seller. Great system in place, we love it! (NT) -- No name, 08:00:20 11/05/09 Thu
    • I totally agree with OP. That is insane. My dd's first solo costume was custom made to her measurements in a CURRENT style. It is your money - my advice - SWITCH SCHOOLS NOW!!! aaahhh - I wouldn't stand for it!!! Our head TC wants our girls in CURRENT styles - not outdated dresses. (NT) -- meant to post here, 14:58:39 11/05/09 Thu
  • We would be happy to have you at our school! Many locations and NO Buying rule :) (NT) -- we welcome you & your friends!, 15:04:10 11/05/09 Thu
  • Most schools will let you choose your own or with some help from TC. Check out dance again and other used websites. Also, there are plenty of T dancers that simply do their own thing and don't pay attention to the so called requirements. If your in the county program, they're not going to care. (NT) -- Nora, 19:35:20 11/05/09 Thu
    • I also think that's part of the problem, too; They don't care much if you're part of the county program, and parents know that there are two sets of rules for each. Why we swtiched.! (NT) -- No name, 20:38:50 11/05/09 Thu
      • What is the C program and the P program? Are they separate Irish Dance classes? Does a dancer sign up to be a P dancer or a C dancer? Interesting (NT) -- We don't have anything like this in our Ohio school., 21:12:38 11/05/09 Thu
      • Oh but they do care about the "c"s they are the ones they need to buy the dresses that aren't good enough for the "p"s anymore! (NT) -- No name, 23:45:38 11/05/09 Thu
        • why am I suddenly tihnking of Star bellied Sneetches? (NT) -- Dr. Seuss - a genius!, 00:32:46 11/06/09 Fri
          • This would make a terrific reality show - "THE C's & P's" - (like Toddlers & Tiaras) (NT) -- lolol, 07:42:47 11/06/09 Fri
  • If this were about team or school costumes - it;s a good idea and would be worth it. Solo dresses are a different story though and it is ridiculous! (NT) -- what happens if you buhy one elsewhere?, 09:14:47 11/06/09 Fri
    • Yeah, I'd like to know that too. Say, you happen to have someone give you a dress to wear that is brand new as a Christmas gift from a granma that didn't know there was a rule? (NT) -- what then? are you kicked out, 10:13:51 11/06/09 Fri
      • oops - 'grandma' (NT) -- No name, 10:14:18 11/06/09 Fri
      • I would imagine at ANY school, you would have to get it approved. We have had that exact situation at our school and the TC didn't want to hurt the feelings of grandma. The dress is awful. (NT) -- ., 10:18:36 11/06/09 Fri
  • Its pretty clear that the only ones who benefit from this 'service' are -- inside, 10:29:26 11/06/09 Fri
    • I would love to know what school has such idiocracy or should say "just plain crazy mean" rules for their paying students! You all need to walk! (NT) -- No name, 10:55:45 11/06/09 Fri
  • Please consider talking with your school -- No name, 14:59:07 11/06/09 Fri
    • Just popping in, YEARS ago I spoke w/ a Mom who voiced these VERY frustrations as we watched our young OPW dancers dance. At least 5 years ago, and it seems not much has changed. (NT) -- democracy is good, 15:03:44 11/06/09 Fri
      • About talking to the office.. -- No name, 19:10:08 11/06/09 Fri
        • Very true! School has decided and is not open to any other options. It's too bad because many dancers leave that don't really want to because of the solo dress process! (NT) -- No name, 21:18:42 11/06/09 Fri
  • Honestly, I whish we could buy used at all. When we qualify for a solo dress, we have to order a new one from a dressmaker our teacher trusts in. No input in style, colour, design. (NT) -- nn, 04:16:55 11/07/09 Sat

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