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• Buckeye Feis -- No name, 17:38:45 04/19/13 Fri
  Best of luck to all the dancers tomorrow at the Buckeye Feis! And thank you to all the people who work so hard to make it a great time for everyone involved, and to everyone who travels to attend. Hoping that everyone has a great day tomorrow.
  

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  • Buckeye results -- No name, 16:21:54 04/20/13 Sat
    • results are starting to appear on Feisworx (NT) -- hth, 16:42:57 04/20/13 Sat
  • Buckeye Feis judge rotation -- No name, 20:23:08 04/20/13 Sat
  • So anyone else see the mom video taping her daughter on stage 6 for 513 group? It's not the first time this women has been videotaping, pittsburgh they told her to turn it off. Guess rules don't apply to her. (NT) -- No name, 22:15:34 04/20/13 Sat
    • Videotaping, IMHO, is much worse than taking photos. The whole point is that different schools have different steps, proprietary to each. In addition, some dancers have worked very hard on "trademark" techniques -- more inside.., 23:03:18 04/20/13 Sat
      • Wow - conspiracy theory much? I'm am possitive, beyond a doubt, that this mom only videos her own daughter as a memento of her dancing. -- ., 21:55:41 04/21/13 Sun
        • Wow must be a newbie.. Wouldn't we ALL like to have videos of our kids. Rules are the Rules! What makes that mom so special?? Signs were clearly posted on wall behind stages. NO PHOTOS OR VIDEOTAPING ALLOWED. I bet she parks in the handicap spots also! (NT) -- No name, 21:17:27 04/22/13 Mon
    • I overheard feis committee members who were called to a couple of stages to stop videotaping, but when they got there the person had of course stopped. Feis goers need to step up and help by telling the individual to stop. There were big signs at each stage. -- No name, 07:26:58 04/21/13 Sun
      • Agreed. It may not be comfortable, but it's the right thing to do. At the very least, tell one of the stage monitors. There are usually at least two & they are already at that location. (NT) -- No name, 08:00:48 04/21/13 Sun
        • It sounds like people know who she is.........see her get close to her and put your hand in front of the lens... (NT) -- that will hopefully stop her....., 09:44:36 04/21/13 Sun
    • It was terrible on Stage 6 during novice too...inside -- No name, 15:59:56 04/21/13 Sun
      • Dancer should be disqualified!!! This was in the Open dances, not the new beginners!! Also heard she was videotaping at the Oireachtas. I would love to have videos of my daughters dance, but I chose to obey the rules! Maybe someone should look up the number of dancer and contact the school.. (NT) -- No name, 20:57:18 04/21/13 Sun
        • We were always told you could get the whole stage disqualified, therefore not to do. They should warn once and then disqualify...group pressure would win the day (NT) -- No name, 16:51:22 04/22/13 Mon
      • LOL...You'd have a bunch of moms taking pictures of other peoples dancers to get them disqualified - flashes going off all over the place. (NT) -- Complete mayhem!, 21:40:37 04/21/13 Sun
  • <aybe I'm wrong, but I thought the feis committee had said all dances were 2 at a time. Why would a monitor not remind an AD of this policy and insist on adherence? (NT) -- No name, 11:27:39 04/21/13 Sun
    • Buckeye judge rotation/ 3 at a time -- No name, 13:36:20 04/21/13 Sun
      • I heard that a judge from Boston couldn't make it at the last minute because of the total shut-down in Boston so they had to use a substitute. Things happen. Clearly the feis tried to do the right thing. (NT) -- sometimes judges are difficult, 13:51:38 04/21/13 Sun
        • Buckeye judge -- No name, 13:59:48 04/21/13 Sun
      • I believe Mr. Hastings is a TCRG/ADCRG. He just happens to also be a skilled musician. (NT) -- This is comforting to know, since he adjudicated my DD yesterday:-), 14:27:20 04/21/13 Sun
        • Could it be that he insisted on 3 at a time because it was for St Patricks Day? Every other comp was 2 at a time., including the hornpipe that he judged. (NT) -- No name, 14:34:22 04/21/13 Sun
          • Judge -- No name, 14:38:02 04/21/13 Sun
            • This is common. The first 3-4 times DD did St. Patrick's Day in competition, it was three at t time. The steps are almost identical, so the judge can focus on the nitty gritty technique, even with three dancers. (NT) -- Same would go for other Traditional Set comps., 14:52:09 04/21/13 Sun
              • Thank you for all the reasonable answers (NT) -- Poster of initial question re: 3 at a time, 14:29:19 04/22/13 Mon
      • Mr. Hastings is both a qualified ADCRG and a wonderful feis musician. We had invited him to our feis as a musician, then asked if he would be willing to serve as a judge when one of our judges was unable to leave Boston because of the manhunt. We're grateful for his willingness to help us out! (NT) -- Buckeye State Feis Committee, 18:19:35 04/21/13 Sun
  • Is there a rule that dancers not competing in comp should not be forward of the judge? more inside -- No name, 16:09:02 04/21/13 Sun
    • I saw a tape line by most stages to keep spectators back. If you see something like this, please tell the monitors. Help to police your own sport! There's no rule that I know, but this is simple etiquette. (NT) -- No name, 16:29:57 04/21/13 Sun
    • Then the judge or stage monitor should have said something, Ive seen kids do that for years, but so nice of you to say something on a message board instead of to the monitor ! Real mature (NT) -- No name, 20:07:10 04/21/13 Sun
      • Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Your information was enlightening and worthwhile! (NT) -- No name, 21:26:55 04/22/13 Mon

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• Vote for Chelsea Holloway for Heartbeat of Home! or at least enjoy watching! :) -- No name, 15:41:55 04/22/13 Mon
  http://talentsearch.heartbeatofhome.com/portfolio/chelsea-holloway/
  

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  • She is awesome! We love watching her dance! (NT) -- No name, 21:26:19 04/22/13 Mon

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• The 'O' is a regional event & we expect to travel to get there. Columbus or Cleveland would certainly be convenient (We're in Dayton), -- but gosh that would be boring year after year! Looking forward to MN!, 12:26:42 04/17/13 Wed
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  • Huh? It has only been to Columbus in recent memory...once. (NT) -- No name, 13:00:31 04/17/13 Wed
  • I've been to Columbus 3 times. (NT) -- No name, 13:05:53 04/17/13 Wed
    • Actually in the last 10 years its been there 4 times: 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009. All other years from '01-'11 were in Chicago. '00 was in St. Louis. Moved around alot before that. (NT) -- No name, 13:13:05 04/17/13 Wed
  • Lets get through Nationals First!!! Its only fair to switch around different cities!!! (NT) -- Please!!!!, 14:05:05 04/17/13 Wed
    • Maybe her child is not going to Nationals and the O is their *big thing*. (NT) -- Not everyone goes to NANS and Worlds & it would be nice if people would relize that., 07:54:38 04/18/13 Thu
  • This was meant to be in response to a previous post where individuals were complaining about having to travel to MN for next year's Oireachtas. Sorry about the confusion! (NT) -- OP, 17:03:38 04/17/13 Wed
    • I didn't complain. I just said it was too far for us to drive (almost 800 miles) and will probably be too expensive to fly, esp. when college is looming. Just sorry she will miss her last O. (NT) -- Wish it were being held nearer next year. That's all., 07:16:42 04/18/13 Thu
    • You mistook an observation of fact-SPM's a remote location for the majority of MWR dancers-as a criticism.It's also a fact to state it will eliminate some from attending due to distance, travel expenses & the increasing inflexibility of schools regarding absences.For those with unlimited budgets (NT) -- young dancers and/or are located in the NW part of the region, these are non-issues (I guess), 09:16:16 04/18/13 Thu
      • This is much closer and more convenient for us. We have been to Columbus and now Grand Rapids. We haven't complained. Please stop being so egocentric. I don't think it is remote for the majority, just the people in the east. -- No name, 09:39:38 04/18/13 Thu
        • I don't assume anything about other people. You apparently do. How can you make such a pompous statement about learning hard lessons?. (NT) -- Really?, 10:25:01 04/18/13 Thu
          • This just goes to show even nice posts on voy erode into self-centered whining ... hope the children aren't watching/learning. (NT) -- No name, 11:32:13 04/18/13 Thu
            • If you read it thoroughly, there was nothing nice about the post accusing the poster of egocentricity or telling a child about "hard lessons" (NT) -- unless you have a harsh definition of nice, 13:30:48 04/18/13 Thu
          • It was not meant to be a pompous statement and I apologize if it offended. I have older children who have done other activities. Please see inside... -- No name, 11:58:14 04/18/13 Thu
            • You have lost perspective on this issue. I have yet to read any post describing the geographic location of MSP that suggests the O should be moved. We understand that, for you, it is a more convenient venue than some others. To deny the facts simply because of your convenience factor nicely fits (NT) -- the egocentricity label used above, 13:35:37 04/18/13 Thu
        • MSP is quite remote for those of us at two schools in Kentucky. We aren't in the Southern Region after all. (NT) -- --, 10:33:23 04/18/13 Thu
        • MSP is not remote to either Milwaukee or Chicago where many MW dancers are located; yes it is further from Ohio but families in this area have had to travel there many times, and to Columbus to boot which isn't even a major city. (NT) -- No name, 11:35:49 04/18/13 Thu
          • Columbus isn't a major city? LOL, I would love to see your definition of a major city. No offense, but if the 15th largest city in the US isn't a major city, I'm not sure what is! (NT) -- And this Buckeye is excited about travelling to MN. It's the 'O' for goodness sake!, 11:56:57 04/18/13 Thu
            • I was thinking the same thing. Columbus is bigger than St. Paul and Milwaukee by a long shot. Yes, Chicago is bigger, (NT) -- but there aren't that many U.S. cities that are& certainly not in our region., 12:34:17 04/19/13 Fri
        • You don't "think" it is remote. LOL. Don't let facts interfere with your opinion-making -- Don't let knowledge interfer with ignorance, either, 12:25:26 04/18/13 Thu
          • If you expand your radius to 409 miles you will include downtown Chicago and there are many schools in the northern and western suburbs so your premise is incorrect. -- No name, 12:45:47 04/18/13 Thu
            • Include Chicago; the numbers still support the FACT that SPM is the most remote venue for the O for the largest number of dancers in more than a decade.All the other cities mentioned still draw bigger numbers.You keep parsing the question toward quid pro quo.Start using facts -- I'd rather be trite than disingenuous, 13:21:07 04/18/13 Thu
            • Why do you spin simple statements about geography & dancer enrollment into negatives. They are neither. The pp is correct about distance and numbers of dancers (NT) -- Did you count or assume?, 13:27:59 04/18/13 Thu
              • How ridiculous -- what a whiny bunch of people. Be thankful you have healthy children who can dance, and move on. (NT) -- No name, 17:56:06 04/18/13 Thu
                • Actually, my dancer isn't so healthy, which is why accessing an O without 4 days of road travel is more than just a nicety (NT) -- Again, you make a lot of unfounded assumptions, 23:00:36 04/18/13 Thu
                • I haven't whined at all. My only comments were directed to the effect that the location of the 2014 Oireachtas will probably have on my dancer. (NT) -- People are so quick to criticize., 09:40:39 04/19/13 Fri
                  • Your "comments" sound more like complaints, made in a petulant way, about an event 18 months from now that doesn't suit you/your family ... (NT) -- No name, 14:25:33 04/19/13 Fri
                    • Fact one--I have only posted two comments on this discussion. Someone else apparently feels as I do. (NT) -- Don't presume to know the facts., 14:32:53 04/19/13 Fri
                      • Love the "KNOW IT ALLS" who jump in not knowing anything at all. (NT) -- No name, 14:36:10 04/19/13 Fri
                    • And your posts have been marked by (incorrect) assumptions, (faulty) interpretations, and complete ignorance of simple facts. (NT) -- It is easy to sit in judgement when you don't let reality interfere, 10:13:55 04/20/13 Sat
              • I think we are a region and the Os should be reflective of that region...My dd only has a hope to go this year but will definitely be at Os next year, so I look forward to it (NT) -- No name, 17:16:49 04/22/13 Mon
  • To all those posting complaints about the proximity of the St. Louis location, is YOUR school willing to host the Oireachtas? -- See inside..., 18:21:08 04/21/13 Sun
    • It isn't going to be in St. Louis. It is going to be in Minneapolis. Actually, St. Louis is less than half the distance from my house, so I would prefer it being held there. (NT) -- No name, 19:40:26 04/21/13 Sun
    • Well said, MN or St Louis it is alot of work and we should be happy to represent anywhere in our region (NT) -- No name, 17:18:53 04/22/13 Mon

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• Minneapolis Feis now less than a week away - please ask Feisworx to post the competitor list. Thanks! -- No name, 18:44:04 04/21/13 Sun
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  • Why? (NT) -- No name, 21:34:21 04/21/13 Sun
  • We just like to see if we know anyone. Not all of my dancers' friends are in their feis groups or from their school. Pretty innocent reason. (NT) -- No name, 22:56:40 04/21/13 Sun
  • Why not? (NT) -- No name, 09:17:20 04/22/13 Mon
  • Competitor List -- Minneapolis Feis Chair, 15:42:20 04/22/13 Mon

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• Brand New Hullachan Hardshoes Size 4.5 For sale. $97 includes shipping. More info at http://www.dance.net/topic/10100202/1/Accessories/Hullachan-Hard-Shoe-Size-4-5-For-sale-97.html&replies=0 -- No name, 15:08:18 04/22/13 Mon
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• Does anyone know what number at which the Cleveland Feis (5/26) typically splits grade comps? Thx. -- No name, 12:02:51 04/20/13 Sat
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  • It used to be around 30, not sure if it still is. (NT) -- ., 08:49:15 04/22/13 Mon

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• We have a student moving to Detroit, and adult dancer - what schools are there, -- adult friendly?, 01:40:36 04/18/13 Thu
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  • Level and age of student ? Your TC should have a list of schools in the area (NT) -- Leave email for contact, 05:50:08 04/18/13 Thu
  • Ardan, o'Hare, Goggin-Carroll and Flanagan-O'Hare are the best options from Detroit. Not sure who has Adult classes but GC does for sure. Saw them dance at a fundraiser (NT) -- Good luck with your move, 07:22:56 04/18/13 Thu
    • G-C in Canada ?? (NT) -- -, 08:45:46 04/18/13 Thu
      • Yes, GC is located in Windsor, just over the boarder from Detroit. (NT) -- No name, 11:19:56 04/18/13 Thu
        • The distance isn't bad. Border crossing back into the US can be time consuming (NT) -- No name, 13:23:57 04/18/13 Thu
          • We have never waited more than 10 minute in several years. Excellent t school and well worth the border crossing. Look at ECR and Mid West results! NAN and worlds. Definitely doing something right (NT) -- Love the school, 16:17:28 04/18/13 Thu
            • I should travel with you! In the summer, we've waited more than an hour. Thanks for posting it isn't always that bad (NT) -- No name, 17:20:48 04/18/13 Thu
              • Around the times for our classes, especially at the Tunnel, its never a long delay. Well worth the extra 10 - 15 minutes for the quality of instruction. We also have adult classes so its sounds like a good option to consider. Not just about results but the great family environment as well. (NT) -- Very happy with our choice., 07:57:16 04/22/13 Mon
    • I don't know a thing about those schools, but if it were us, the first thing I'd do would be looking at girl/lady solo results and placements at worlds and NAN'S from these schools, ID is short career so you don't want regrets (NT) -- No name, 09:23:44 04/20/13 Sat
      • It's interesting how people interpret things differently.I read the post as inquiring about schools that accommodate adults & kids.You assumed competition was their priority (NT) -- Not everyone is in ID to get to the Worlds podium.Sometimes quality of life is valued (Your interp could be right), 10:09:09 04/20/13 Sat
        • Well for us ID is an expensive sport, if I'm spending the money I want the best of the best, others that want to settle for fun that is up to them I suppose, but for us it's too much money just for fun, we want to be in it to win it so to speak (NT) -- No name, 16:58:56 04/20/13 Sat
          • You define "best" as the school with podium placers. For others, the "best" may be "the place where my dd & I can dance together," or "the place with lots of ceili opportunities," or "the place that does a lot of dance outs & parades," (NT) -- The "best" ID experience isn't the only one you defined (Room for all), 18:58:06 04/20/13 Sat
            • Exactly. A school can have great results but your kid is never picked for those teams/solo classes. How good of an experience is it then? (NT) -- ., 13:29:12 04/21/13 Sun

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• Mint condition Ryan & O'Donnells for sale -- Zack W., 14:59:24 04/20/13 Sat
  Hello all,
  I hate scrolling past these advertisements on here, so I'll keep it brief:
  I got a pair of Adult size 8 "Ryan & O'Donnell" heavy shoes and they absolutely do not fit, but sending them back with tracking was going to cost more than the shoes themselves. I'm looking to sell them off here in the States.
  They're absolute mint condition, only worn once, on carpet, to try them on. They'd come with the tote bag and all the fixings, in the original box. I'd be asking $160 plus shipping to your location.
  Please e-mail or leave e-mail if interested.
  Thanks!
  

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  • I don't understand - it would cost $160 to send them back? Impossible. (NT) -- ??, 09:14:27 04/21/13 Sun
  • the cost is $160 for the shoes plus the cost of the shipping (NT) -- none, 17:01:21 04/21/13 Sun
    • The post said "sending them back with tracking was going to cost more than the shoes themselves" -- Doesn't make any sense, 21:23:30 04/21/13 Sun
      • This is True. I had the same issue a year ago. To add insurance, it ran the price over $250 to ship them to Ireland (NT) -- Midwest Mom, 07:47:19 04/22/13 Mon

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• Just wanted to say thank you to all who were involved in the Buckeye Feis yesterday. It was a lot of work and well run by all. I was very touched by your thoughfulness toward the family in Boston, as it has touched home with so many in the ID community, along with our country as a whole. -- No name, 19:34:34 04/21/13 Sun
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  • You're welcome, and thank you for your support! (NT) -- Buckeye State Feis Committee, 21:53:24 04/21/13 Sun
  • Totally agree! It was our first time going and my dancers are already planning their team treble reel for next year! I had never seen TR done this way and it's so neat! -- No name, 22:39:19 04/21/13 Sun
  • Agreed. Very well run. Multiple judges on stage. Lightening fast results. Perfect Feis! (NT) -- No name, 01:40:55 04/22/13 Mon

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• If you're looking for a Feistan for the 2013 North American Irish Dance Championships please book early as some days and time slots are already closed. -- The Tan Man, 19:44:53 04/21/13 Sun
  For appointments and more information
  www.Feistan.com
  

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• Schedule for Minneapolis Feis now on feisworx ... hope a competitor list will be posted as well. -- No name, 15:23:50 04/16/13 Tue
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  • That is a very confusing stage assignment sheet. Four pages for a small feis? (NT) -- No name, 20:20:19 04/16/13 Tue
    • But at least the font isn't so small I need a magnifying glass to read it. :) Listed by stage so seems pretty straightforward. (NT) -- No name, 00:35:37 04/17/13 Wed
  • scedule is crazy! my prizewinner dancer dances at 9 and will not finish until after 4 stupid schedule if I had not already paid I would back out! i sense a disaster (NT) -- No name, 22:23:17 04/16/13 Tue
    • I don't think so ... my PW dances shortly after 9 am but looks like PW dances will finish just after lunch -- several hours before 4 pm. (NT) -- No name, 00:38:32 04/17/13 Wed
    • Schedule is organized by dance, and number of dancers seem well-distributed among the 4 stages. Don't see any trouble ahead ... (NT) -- No name, 00:41:07 04/17/13 Wed
    • Is your dd doing a ceilli? That is the only thing scheduled at 4. The schedule looks very organized to me. I appreciate that the schedule is out so early. It makes planning for the weekend very easy. (NT) -- No name, 09:03:06 04/17/13 Wed
    • Maybe a long day, but a disaster - No! You will live through it even if it takes all day. Enjoy the journey. (NT) -- MW Mom of Retired Dancer, 10:27:17 04/17/13 Wed
  • will be a long and crowded day! -- No name, 12:13:44 04/17/13 Wed
    • Mpls Feis -- Feis Chair, 15:00:19 04/17/13 Wed
      • Greatly appreciate the schedule out early!! Helps us out of towners to plan our trip home :) (NT) -- No name, 15:14:36 04/17/13 Wed
        • Mpls Feis Chair -- Will a competitor list be posted? Thank you. (NT) -- No name, 18:34:45 04/17/13 Wed
          • Combining of groups -- Feis Chair, 18:27:18 04/21/13 Sun
          • Correction to this post -- Feis Chair, 18:56:45 04/21/13 Sun
  • Feis chair, are you going to combine groups? some numbers are too low to qualify (NT) -- No name, 12:10:29 04/19/13 Fri

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• Cincinnati Feis changes??? -- No name, 13:45:53 04/21/13 Sun
  Anyone know why there is no change button on efeis to make changes for this Feis which just opened? Other open Feis have this option after you register. Thanks
  

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  • We had an issue with the family fee for about the first 50 entries. -- Susan, 14:41:19 04/21/13 Sun
    • If you were one of those entries, your entry was downloaded into Competition Manager and changes cannot be made on efeis. All others should see the change button. I will be happy to make any changes if you just email me the appropriate information. (NT) -- susan, 14:42:31 04/21/13 Sun
  • Changes -- No name, 14:44:23 04/21/13 Sun

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• Buckeye State Feis parking information: PARKING SYSTEM HAS CHANGED! -- Buckeye State Feis Committee, 21:16:36 04/18/13 Thu
  The process of paying for parking has changed at our venue. The cost remains $7; however, no attendant will be there to take your money as you enter or exit. Instead, you will pay by automated machines (cash or credit) while at the event anytime upon arriving or prior to leaving.
  You will get a ticket from a dispenser upon entering the lot. You will need to take your ticket with you into the event. There will be a machine in the lobby and one outside by East/West entrance where you can insert your ticket and pay the $7 to get it validated. YOU NEED THIS VALIDATED TICKET TO LEAVE THE LOT!
  When you leave Vets parking lot, you will insert the validated ticket into the machine at exit. Wait for the ticket to come back out, and when you grab it the arm will open for you to leave.
  You can validate your ticket at any point during the day, you do not have to wait and do it when you are leaving. We suggest paying when you arrive to avoid delay in leaving the event. One suggestion also might be that once you validate your ticket go put it in your car so you will know where it is when the craziness of packing up occurs.
  Parking across the street at the COSI Lot remains $5 cash that you pay upon entry.
  We apologize for any confusion this may cause, but this is not something we can control.
  

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  • It really wasn't a hassle at all, except I didn't follow the feis committee's advise about taking care of the ticket upon arrival. Alas, I walked to my car with two exhausted little girls only to end up walking back to take care of my ticket because I had forgotten. (NT) -- LOL, some us just don't listen:-), 13:41:53 04/21/13 Sun

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• PC/OC Stage Schedule for Milwaukee Spring Feis -- No name, 09:14:17 04/21/13 Sun
  Can anyone tell me how the stages have run in the past? Oldest to youngest? Youngest to Oldest? Thanks Finalizing hotel reservations!
  

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  • Oldest to Youngest. (NT) -- No name, 12:03:17 04/21/13 Sun
  • Soft shoe or hard shoe first? (NT) -- No name, 12:41:08 04/21/13 Sun

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• Brand New Rutherford Patent Soft Shoes size 4.5 on ebay LOW PRICE going off soon. -- ID momma, 11:11:58 04/21/13 Sun
  www.ebay.com/itm/380621476246?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
  

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• DD diagnosed with tendonitis right below knees. Trying to get her to ice and use Alleve. Any other advice? She's a still growing, tall U16. -- Impacting her a lot., 10:38:00 04/18/13 Thu
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  • We tried everything (Ortho, braces, PT, etc). Nothing worked until she tried acupuncture. 4 treatments later it was GONE!! Find a reputable physician to administer. (NT) -- No name, 10:46:42 04/18/13 Thu
    • How did you find a practitioner? Sounds like a good idea. (NT) -- --, 10:48:09 04/18/13 Thu
  • We did Physical Therapy for 6 weeks and it worked wonders!! (NT) -- Lizzy, 11:17:44 04/18/13 Thu
    • My dd did this as well and has experienced no pain since (NT) -- No name, 12:07:27 04/18/13 Thu
  • I can speak from personal (recent) experience! -- Irish Mom, 11:47:11 04/18/13 Thu
  • physical therapy is a must -- ice, aleve, 12:59:42 04/18/13 Thu
  • We use arnica for any type of inflammation. It is available as a rub as well as pill form. Most natural health food stores will carry it. (NT) -- hth, 13:08:46 04/18/13 Thu
  • REST?! (NT) -- ., 02:42:18 04/20/13 Sat
  • Kemesio taping & Absorbine JR Vet linament gel or BioFreeze -- No name, 20:20:07 04/20/13 Sat

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• Worlds 2014 dates? -- No name, 18:56:32 04/17/13 Wed
  Seems silly, but was wondering if anyone has seen the dates for the London Worlds in 2014? I can't find anything on CLRG site. Daughter is being asked about a possible school trip around the same time (Easter 2014), and we want to avoid a conflict.
  

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  • Worlds always starts on the Saturday before Easter and ends on Easter Sunday. (NT) -- -, 19:17:33 04/17/13 Wed
    • Easter is April 20, 2014 (NT) -- hth, 20:57:04 04/17/13 Wed
    • sunday-sunday, not saturday-sunday, but idea was right. always (except for year st. pat's day was week before easter) week before and ends on easter. (NT) -- been going for 17 years, 22:09:49 04/17/13 Wed
      • It was a Saturday start in Belfast. (NT) -- No name, 14:30:02 04/18/13 Thu
    • Thanks everyone . . . you answered my question! (NT) -- OP, 16:02:22 04/18/13 Thu
  • Thanks for asking! Been thinking about next years dates so I can get my work vacation request in! Now I don't have to look it up! (NT) -- No name, 08:52:06 04/20/13 Sat

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• World Championships photos 2010 and 2011 -- FeisPix, 06:30:05 04/20/13 Sat
  FeisPix has just uploaded to its website previously unpublished photos of individuals and groups who posed against our studio backdrop at the World Championships 2010 in Glasgow. They include montage/collage/composite photos ordered by customers at that time. For just £5 you can download a digital image, save it to your computer and print multiple 6"x4" copies for friends and relatives. In the next 24 hours we hope to similarly upload studio photos from World Championships 2011 in Dublin. Did we photograph you at either of these events? Have a peek? You're sure to recognise some of the faces.
  

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• Farrell School raffle -- jeanne and michael farrell, 23:57:57 04/19/13 Fri
  The Farrell School if Irish Dance is super excited to announce a brand new
  fundraiser... Something that has never been done before! The Farrell school is
  raffling off a week's tuition for Camp Rince Ceol for Summer 2013. The tickets
  are $10.00 each and limited to 300. You will be able to choose your your choice
  of weeks. The winning ticket will be drawn on Mother's Day at the Cape Cod Feis.
  Michael and I will have tickets available at our vendor table. Any questions?
  Email me! Thanks
  

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• Last Call for Registrations. -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 10:01:11 04/19/13 Fri
  
  Today is the last day to register for Wisconsin Spring Feis.
  
  No new entries will be accepted after today. Any unpaid entries after that date will be dropped.
  
  Changes will be allowed through Monday, April 29.
  
  We anticipate posting the stage schedule and competitor list before the end of next week.
  

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  • Why the early closing date? We are waiting to see how Buckeye feis goes this weekend before deciding to attend. Pls consider pushing date back to Sun night? (NT) -- No name, 11:40:33 04/19/13 Fri
    • The feis incurrs additional fees to extend registration beyond 15 days prior to the feis. Our experience is that the regristration that is recieved after that point does not cover the added fee. (NT) -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 13:45:26 04/19/13 Fri
    • Please note though that we do allow changes without additional charge until Sunday after the Minneapolis Feis, which is the weekend prior to ours. (NT) -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 13:47:10 04/19/13 Fri
      • Still seems odd that feises being held earlier have a later date for closing registration. Can see adding an additional fee but not the hurry to cut off entries. (NT) -- No name, 23:03:25 04/19/13 Fri
        • Each feis must analyze its own registration patterns and history to determine if late registrations will ultimately cover the added cost to leave the feis open. (NT) -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 23:12:29 04/19/13 Fri
    • Is payment via online only, or were mail-in payments allowed? (NT) -- No name, 23:01:24 04/19/13 Fri
      • As noted on the syllabus, mail order payments are accepted but must be post-marked no later than April 19th. (NT) -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 23:08:51 04/19/13 Fri
  • Will waitlisted people have to pay a late fee if they get to register? (NT) -- No name, 13:21:59 04/19/13 Fri
    • We will not be expanding the Championship cap at this time. (NT) -- Wisconsin_Spring_Feis, 13:49:32 04/19/13 Fri

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• Due to transfer, dd will not be attending Nationals. I have two doubles at the Marriott Anaheim for the night of July 5th leaving on July 9th. If you are interested in some of these nights, please respond below. -- No name, 16:25:09 04/19/13 Fri
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  • We will take July 5th thru 7th if still available. (NT) -- No name, 17:49:07 04/19/13 Fri
  • I'll call and find out how to transfer. Does anyone know how we can safely exchange e-mails on this message board? thxs (NT) -- No name, 17:52:34 04/19/13 Fri
    • Click on the dark blue "no name" in the post above, it is their email address. (NT) -- No name, 18:07:31 04/19/13 Fri
    • The responder left a link to her email already.Look above at "No Name." Notice it is dark/bold face type.Click on "No Name." That will take you to a Captcha code. Fill in the code properly- her email will be revealed (NT) -- Click on the email address- a form will pop up already for you to fill in and send, 18:11:28 04/19/13 Fri
  • Thanks, got it! (NT) -- No name, 18:33:47 04/19/13 Fri

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• List your dance items for free at feisdresses.com! Listings are always free to post your dresses, boys vests, wigs, shoes, accessories, etc. Irish dance is already expensive enough without having to pay to list your items to sell them. -- Rhonda at FeisDresses.com, 13:56:15 04/19/13 Fri
  FeisDresses.com is a great site that helps you sell your items. In 2012, FeisDresses.com had over 1.3 Million views! Get your dress or item noticed for free!
  

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• What are the most difficult things to correct in Irish Dance? Turn out, timing, power to leap and get off floor?? -- No name, 09:39:28 04/17/13 Wed
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  • I would say rhythm. If it doesn't come naturally, it's hard to learn. (NT) -- Musical kids get it, 09:47:13 04/17/13 Wed
  • Depends on the physique of the individual dancer and how long the bad habit has been ingrained (NT) -- No name, 09:47:15 04/17/13 Wed
  • I think it's probably individual to the dancer. Some have better natural timing than others. Some have better turnout or strength just due to the bodies they were born in. (NT) -- mp, 09:47:38 04/17/13 Wed
  • I think kids that are naturally pigeon toe have the hardest time overcoming that. Although, being pigeon toe is great for other sports - ie: swimming, horsback riding, but not dance obviously. Most that I see don't make it past Novice/PW & then quit. (NT) -- No name, 10:14:58 04/17/13 Wed
    • my pigeon toed dd has fantastic rythm and timing and is a hard worker. dont count her out shes almost in champs and doesnt let her "handicap" hold her back. (NT) -- anyone can learn turnout, 11:33:54 04/17/13 Wed
      • Well, yes, anyone can improve their turnout, but my DD's hips are turned out great, yet because her pigeon-toes come from the tibia being turned in, there's not much more she can do. She's in PC, similarly has great timing and rhythm, and works hard, but some judges really want those side-ways toes. (NT) -- :(, 13:53:07 04/18/13 Thu
        • oh I know that is part of the battle all the time here too but the good news is there ARE judges who don't just want unnatural over turned out feet and acutally reward for the dancing - most overseas judges are not so hung up on the unnatural turnout (NT) -- focus on the dancing instead of the turnout, 13:18:51 04/19/13 Fri
  • Our instructor's always say that kids with good timing have the biggest advantage, because it's nearly impossible to "learn" timing. You have it or you don't. (NT) -- No name, 10:16:53 04/17/13 Wed
  • I would agree with timing. I have two daughters who dance (more inside) -- No name, 10:42:24 04/17/13 Wed
  • Timing. But if you have bad feet, it's pretty hard to get to the top -- more, 11:44:25 04/17/13 Wed
    • Agreed. Years of piano gave me an advantage in dance early on, but as I moved up the levels, even though my timing was impeccable, my tight hips and lack of turnout definitely worked against me. -- Retired dancer., 16:16:46 04/17/13 Wed
  • is rhythm the same thing as timing or different things? also, why the hyper focus on turnout in ID? when did that become so important? (NT) -- hasn't always ben that way, 11:45:26 04/17/13 Wed
    • It has become extra important as Irish Dance has grown in popularity. Competition is stiff with so many dancers (especially girls) in the sport. There has to be some way to differentiate the dancers when several dancers are close in skill. (NT) -- Same with pointing, lift and everything else., 12:14:42 04/17/13 Wed
    • Rhythm and timing are interchangeable terms. It's the ability to feel the pulse of the music and fit the movements in at the right time. (NT) -- Simplistically Speaking..., 13:24:23 04/17/13 Wed
      • I don't think rhythm and timing are the same thing. You can be on time and have the wrong rhythm. (NT) -- No name, 22:33:51 04/17/13 Wed
        • Timing is dancing in time w/ music.Rhythm is what you're doing with your feet -one example, having evenly spaced beats within your trebles rather than doing them correctly on the right foot and snatching them on the left foot. Generally people will struggle with both, but they're not the same thing. (NT) -- ., 07:28:14 04/18/13 Thu
        • You cannot be off on your rhythm while still being in time. The two are so integrally joined that it is nearly impossible to have great rhythm and be off time or to understand the "macro beats" and not be able to fit the micro beats into them. When -- No name, 11:04:41 04/18/13 Thu
  • I have a DD with awesome timing. She got 3 firsts in her very first feis in grades because her timing was perfect. Did well in grades, but now at prelim not doing as well as those with better "attack" and power. (more) -- ---, 11:45:55 04/17/13 Wed
    • Right, but kids with bad timing won't ever make it to Prelim. (NT) -- No name, 11:59:40 04/17/13 Wed
      • I agree they should fix their timing but other issues should be corrected as well - poor posture, bad turnout, etc. (NT) -- issues shouldbe fixed before prelim, 13:10:38 04/17/13 Wed
      • Not true. I see kids in prelim with bad timing. Steps are harder and they have bad timing. might be easier to get through pw with easier steps and timing. But not so in prelim. I think judges don't count down as much for timing in prelim (NT) -- --, 15:07:08 04/17/13 Wed
        • My dd came down too quickly on a click in her novice TJ and was then off for a few beats - she got nailed by the AD! But every treble was lifted above her knees, perfect turnout, etc. So maybe those prelim dancers were also having a bad dance? (NT) -- No name, 15:18:25 04/17/13 Wed
  • If the dancer has good timing lift can be a bear. My DD has terrific timing and is rock solid in her PW hard shoes dances but doesn't place at all in soft shoe. (NT) -- She isn't "light" enough on her feet & her jumps aren't impressing the judges., 12:18:37 04/17/13 Wed
  • Timing can be taught in most cases. more inside.... -- No name, 13:06:56 04/17/13 Wed
  • Each person has their own weaknesses. It may be timing, strength, endurance, flexibility, stage presence, technique...at some -- No name, 13:22:08 04/17/13 Wed
  • Except for a few VERY lucky individuals, all dancers go through periods of trouble with all the skills you listed. Growth spurts can ruin an accomplished dancer until s/he can get all those limbs coordinated again. (NT) -- No name, 00:03:26 04/18/13 Thu

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• How do most schools do this? If a child competes in Feisanna in Novice, are they in the Novice class at your school? If they are in PW for Feisanna, are they in the PW at school? Do schools typically align to the child's level at Feisanna? Ours doesn't so was wondering what others do. -- No name, 09:57:44 04/18/13 Thu
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  • Classes -- No name, 11:33:43 04/18/13 Thu
  • For most schools, the class "level" doesn't necessarily determine the comptition level. -- Irish Mom, 11:35:08 04/18/13 Thu
  • Thanks for responses thus far. To provide more context, DD competes in PW and does fairly well (gets b/t 2-5 in all dances) but still in Novice class at school. Just trying to reconcile this in my head. (NT) -- OP, 11:42:39 04/18/13 Thu
    • Our school doesn't usually move anyone up in class until after the summer. Their is still plenty to perfect and improve on in current class, it all works out. (NT) -- No name, 14:54:32 04/18/13 Thu
  • Ours are several levels to a class. Also, some lines are blurred for dd who compete less often (might be moved up to next class), or aren't ready for the more advanced steps (might be held back a class). Basically, the tc makes individual choices for each dancer. (NT) -- No name, 14:08:15 04/18/13 Thu
    • Forgot to add:to doesn't generally move the dancer to the next class till the following year. (NT) -- No name, 17:37:15 04/18/13 Thu
  • I don't understand these questions sometimes. WHY does it matter what another school does? Every school operates differently. Do you want to tell the TC you want them to change the way they do their classes? (NT) -- Interested in knowing?, 21:02:42 04/18/13 Thu
    • Well perhaps they are finding out what other classes do, and if they like that better they might decide to transfer. I think its common to chat with people and find out how are schools are run. Human nature. (NT) -- --, 08:20:00 04/19/13 Fri
      • Exactly....maybe something doesn't seem right to them and they wanted to check with other people rather than assuming the worst. (NT) -- not so surprising to me, 09:46:08 04/19/13 Fri

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• BUCKEYE FEIS COMMITTEE: do you have an anticipated time the feis should be over? -- Thank you, 08:44:25 04/19/13 Fri
  I know there is no exact time, was just curious what time the feis was shooting for in their plans?
  

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• Boston Strong !!! -- mhgdance.com, 21:06:33 04/18/13 Thu
  The Irish dance community is one BIG "family". And even though we may not always see eye to eye on everything - when someone in our "family" is in need, everyone steps up to help.
  
  In light of the senseless tragedy in Boston on Monday, the Mullane Healy Godley Feis would like to announce that all proceeds from our Treble Reel competitions, along with $2 from every entry fee will be donated to the Richard's family.
  
  Jane Richards has been an enthusiastic student at the Clifden Academy of Irish Dance in Milton, MA since she turned three, and is now facing the possibility of losing her leg. Jane's brother Martin, eight, was killed in the explosions, and their mother Denise suffered a serious critical injury.
  
  Please continue to pray for the Richard's family and all those affected by this senseless tragedy and we hope to see everyone on June 15th.
  
  Entries for the treble reel, along with donations for the Richards, will also be taken on the day of the Feis.
  
  More information is available at www.mhgdance.com .
  

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  • What a great community the Irish dance circle is! (NT) -- Proud to be a dance family, 00:17:26 04/19/13 Fri

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• Copied from NE board: about "donations" for Jane Richard and Family. Inside is a note from their Pastor who is trying to convey the wishes of the family -- No name, 23:30:17 04/18/13 Thu
  Fr. Sean M. Connor, Pastor - Saint Ann Parish, Neponset
  243 Neponset Avenue - Dorchester, MA 02122 www.saintannneponset.com
  
  
  I know that you all want to help. Our parish and our community are blessed with generous hearts and generous families and we all step up to help when tragedy strikes. Please know that our parish is working with the Richard family to identify the areas where they need your support the most. We are also working with other community groups to coordinate times for community prayer, reflection, and monetary support to help the family. Tuesday’s spontaneous prayer service and gathering of light and community was a beautiful symbol of our desire for unity, peace and healing. Thank you to all of those who organized, volunteered, protected us, and to the many hundreds of you who attended. I know it was a very moving event and a very important place for us to comfort each other, while we ask the Lord and one another for help.
  
  In order to provide for the immediate needs of those who were injured, including the Richard family, our parish is partnering with Children’s Hospital to host a blood drive as our hospitals anticipate need in the next two weeks. Unfortunately we are unable to get the Children’s Hospital Blood mobile here at Saint Ann’s until July (the exact date and time is to be determined by Children’s Hospital) but they are still in desperate need for donations now. For immediate blood donations, please click or follow on the link to connect to “Pints for Half-Pints” below to schedule an appointment to donate in Jane and the Richard family’s name. They are always in need of blood supplies.
  
  https://www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org/index.cfm
  
  The family has asked that for now, you kindly refrain from making donations and offerings directly to them, as they are attending to their immediate medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each other. Thank you for allowing them the privacy they need to care for their immediate needs. Please know that the time to gather with them in person, and to make ourselves and our offerings present, will come when they have had an opportunity to reflect and make their decision on what specific kind of foundation or family trust they may wish to establish.
  
  You may also make donations of toys, stuffed animals and items to care for and support the good works of Children’s Hospital (see website below).
  
  http://childrenshospital.org/patientsfamilies/Site1393/mainpageS1393P50.html
  
  Your prayers and love are felt by the family, and they ask for you to continue to pray. I know that many kind gestures and gifts have been left by friends and well wishers at the family home. The family has asked that you refrain from leaving these items at their home. Please know that the Peabody Square Clock, which has long been a symbol of community for the Richard family, has been established as the primary memorial site for those who want to pay respects to Martin and the family and offer a gesture of prayers and well wishes. The clock has been stopped at 2:50, the time of the first explosion, and the fence around it has been draped in black bunting in honor of Martin’s too-short life and as a symbol of our communities’ grief. Any notes or mementos may be placed there.
  
  ... Many have asked and communicated their desire to make donations in Martin’s memory to a local charity or here at Saint Ann parish, if this is your wish, these would be respectfully received
  

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• A big shout out is being sent to Northwest Designs, the company which produced t-shirts for Worlds, NANs, the MWRO and some feiseanna -- Realtreble, 22:09:25 04/18/13 Thu
  I contacted this vendor after learning about the quilt project for Jane Richards. Their response was immediate and gratifying. They offered as many designs as the project managers wanted to request.
  
  If you are a feis organizer, please consider using this company which supports without hesitation our community when we are in need.
  
  (Yes, you will be seeing this message posted on more than one board. It is the least I can do for them. And no, I'm not affiliated with Northwest Designs in any way, although I've bought their shirts.)
  

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• Entry Deadline Extended for the Mae & Paddy Butler Feis! -- without the late fee, 21:47:56 04/18/13 Thu
  We have extended the deadline for the Mae & Paddy Butler Memorial Feis (Toronto area) to Friday April 26th without a late fee
  
  Please register soon to avoid the late fee and enable us to put the stage schedule up in a timely fashion.
  
  Syllabus, online entry & payment along with all feis details can be found at www.maeandpaddybutlerfeis.com
  
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• Fixing posture issues in little ones -- LES, 11:33:48 04/17/13 Wed
  My 7 year old just danced her first Feis in prizewinner. She eeked out a 3rd and 4th place but did not place in any of her hard shoe dances. Realizing she'll be at this level a long time, we prepared her for this and she was only slightly disappointed, but she really took the judges comments to heart. Judges comments were consistent across the board- "posture, shoulders back, don't turn your body, too floppy". She has great timing and turnout, which has probably gotten her this far, but it looks like her posture problems finally caught up with her.
  
  I have no idea how to help her with this. She has no core, and still has a "toddler belly". She cannot do a single sit up and struggles to do planks (in class) because she cannot meter the proper form. Otherwise she is a very active and healthy kid who also runs track and does swim team. Wondering if there are any tricks out there to help her developed her core to improve her posture for ID? I'm loathe to push this too much, as I think
  a lot of this will come naturally in time, but she is asking for help. Any suggestions?
  

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  • I think as her frame matures, she will stabilize some. Just being an active kid will help her build the core she needs. In pw at 7, she has tons of time!that said, when my dd is nowhere near getting to the next level, I ave her focus on eliminating comments. Only fix points, or arms. Etc. (NT) -- No name, 11:51:43 04/17/13 Wed
  • Couple things. First, she is young and time will help. Sounds like at her level/age, her steps might be too complicated to do with control of the upper body. Have her practice the basic steps to work on the posture as part of her regular practice. (NT) -- ., 12:30:55 04/17/13 Wed
  • One thing that really helped my little one with posture was simply walking around balancing a book on her head. -- inside, 15:40:57 04/17/13 Wed
  • OP- -- No name, 11:21:27 04/18/13 Thu
  • My dd develops posture issues after growth spurts. The bones grow fast but the muscles don't have the strength required to handle them anymore.. she has to build it. It will come with time and practice. (NT) -- hth, 18:33:07 04/18/13 Thu

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• I have a question for grade level dance parents. What is your expectation of a feis in relation to timing? -- No name, 10:17:15 04/17/13 Wed
  My dd hasn't been in grades for 2 years. I have seen comments on the boards about feiseanna taking too long. When my dd was little we planned to be there for the day(8-5) and were thrilled when we were done by 4. That was the way it was and it was just expected.
  
  Is the expectation different now? I know feiseanna are smaller now. Has that translated into shorter days?
  
  I'm volunteering in the planning of our school's feis this year and am interested in getting other perspectives.
  

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  • Feiseanna used to be a whole family endeavor. As the focus changed from social/cultural/athletic to athletic, getting out quickly to attend other events became a bigger issue. You will have a push for people to attend only 5 hours, whether that is 8 to 1, 10 to 3 or 12 to 5 (NT) -- My experience, 10:23:56 04/17/13 Wed
    • I should have specified, this would be for a family with one dancer, or 2 dancers similar in age and grade (NT) -- No name, 10:25:54 04/17/13 Wed
  • Feis goers want it all! Nice venue, lovely awards, sashes, nice medals, timely competitions, rotating judges, good healthy food options, free parking, no admissionor family fee, different judges than previous year or other feiseanna in area -- and a first for my dancer. Anything else to add? (NT) -- MW Feisgoer, 10:36:30 04/17/13 Wed
  • I think its reasonable to expect not to have to be there all day. We now have internet and feis can post the schedule. So you have an idea of when to arrive and dance. Before, you had to show up at 8am because (more) -- --, 10:39:06 04/17/13 Wed
  • I have two dancers in grades..I plan for the whole day, plan for fun, and I am glad if we are done early! (NT) -- :), 11:45:21 04/17/13 Wed
  • I plan for the whole day. If dances are close together, we are out early. If dances are spread out, we watch friends or watch champs to see what dd's striving for. (NT) -- Either way, a plus for us!, 11:53:30 04/17/13 Wed
  • We've always just planned for the whole day. There are too many variables to plan any other way. (NT) -- No name, 12:10:21 04/17/13 Wed
  • In the early years we were done usually after only a couple of hours but the more dancers you do and the olde, it's longer (NT) -- No name, 12:16:24 04/17/13 Wed
    • sorry -typo-should read "the more dances you and the older you get" - it seems to run longer (NT) -- No name, 12:25:15 04/17/13 Wed
      • But you were right both times. Started with one dance - always done after a few hours. Now we have three dancers (NT) -- and stay all day., 18:11:51 04/18/13 Thu
  • It depends. :) -- No name, 17:10:05 04/17/13 Wed
    • True. Although dd was almost always in several levels at once, so we always preferred the by-dance feiseanna. No worries about stage conflicts, ever, either! (NT) -- Like variety, so we attend all kinds!, 17:31:31 04/17/13 Wed
  • My preference is for Beginners/first feis to go first and then other grades by age groups. - younger before lunch, older after lunch. (NT) -- Helps reduce overcrowding, 08:21:23 04/18/13 Thu

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• Time is running out - don't miss your chance! -- "Gavin" Raffle, 17:36:34 04/18/13 Thu
  There is still time to take a chance on winning a custom designed "Gavin" (shipping not included).
  
  Make your $20 check payable to the "Broesler School" and mail to 320 N Bobbin Mill Lane Broomall,Pa 19008.
  
  So if your dress is starting to get short or even if you don't need a new one right now don't miss your chance. Only 150 tickets to be sold. Drawing May 1, 2013.
  

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• Traditional Irish Dancing with a Twist!! -- RinceInniu, 12:37:07 04/18/13 Thu
  Damhsa Juniors , young Irish dancers from Ireland perform
  an amazing routine!
  
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• Buckeye Feis - can some kind soul describe the venue? My mother (not elderly, but relatively fragile) will be coming with us to watch my dd. Is there seating like the Cleveland Feis? Or should I bring a chair as mum will definitely need to sit. Thanks! -- No name, 07:54:26 04/17/13 Wed
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  • There are chairs in front of each stage, and a large open camping area, so bringing a chair for your mother is definitely a good idea. She can move over to the stage area chairs to watch your dd dance, but will have a chair at the camping area too. I also recommend comfortable shoes (NT) -- the floors are cement, 08:16:53 04/17/13 Wed
  • We found it farely spacious before and it never seems like you are navigating thru a sea of people (NT) -- No name, 12:28:39 04/17/13 Wed
  • Thanks so much! (NT) -- OP, 13:41:11 04/17/13 Wed
  • What time does this feis typically end? Trying to plan. (NT) -- No name, 14:43:13 04/17/13 Wed
  • It is all on one level. You go through a large lobby area where awards and vendors are located, into the stage area. Very open and easy to navigate for our loved ones who may have a little more trouble getting around. (NT) -- Irish Mom, 12:05:03 04/18/13 Thu

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• Please join the Buckeye State Feis in supporting Jane Richard and her family! -- Buckeye State Feis Committee, 15:23:56 04/17/13 Wed
  The Irish Dance Community is in shock over the news that one of its cherished students, seven-year-old Jane Richard of Dorchester, lost a leg in the terror attack at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. The Richard family is beloved in their heavily Irish Dorchester hometown, and Jane has been an enthusiastic student at the Clifden Academy of Irish Dance in Milton since she turned three. Jane Richard's brother Martin, eight, was killed in the explosions, and her mother Denise suffered a serious brain injury. Her father Bill Richard and eldest brother Henry, 12, were unharmed.
  
  The Buckeye State Feis, presented by The Central Ohio Irish Club and the Millennium Academy of Irish Dance, is being held in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, April 20th. This Irish dancing competition is attended by nearly 900 top dancers from Ohio and surroundings states. In light of this tragedy, all proceeds from our popular lunchtime Treble Reel Special will be donated to the Richard Family. There are over 80 dancers registered for this competition which allows the dancers to dance in costume and choreograph their own steps. Dancers can dance in any costume, including regular dance costume, and can dance alone or in groups of 2 or 3. WE ENCOURAGE DANCERS TO REGISTER FOR THE JANE RICHARD TREBLE REEL ON THE DAY OF THE FEIS TO SUPPORT THIS CAUSE.
  
  In addition, throughout the day, we will be collecting money to donate to the Richard Family. We will also be observing a moment of silence at the beginning of the Buckeye State Feis, for Jane and her family, as well as for all of the people affected by the senseless bombing at the Boston Marathon.
  
  Please help them during this very difficult time. All of the members of the Buckeye State Feis, the Central Ohio Irish Club and the Millennium Academy of Irish Dance send our thoughts and prayers to the Richard family as well as those injured and killed during the bombing.
  

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  • BRAVO Millennium! -- No name, 16:01:49 04/17/13 Wed
  • What is this I heard about a quilt being made? Heard MW schools are sending school t-shirts to get a quilt made? (NT) -- who has details?, 16:21:13 04/17/13 Wed
    • Here is a link to the fb page with info. Many schools have already committed to sending a shirt but I thnk the more the better! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wrapping-Jane-in-Our-Love/477212572350202?ref=stream (NT) -- No name, 16:30:06 04/17/13 Wed
      • it's worldwide! Our school and other schools here in Australia have also sent tshirts. (NT) -- Global love, 05:30:45 04/18/13 Thu
  • Is it too late to sign up for the treble reel special? (NT) -- No name, 22:27:12 04/17/13 Wed
    • No. In the above message is says you can sign up on Feis day. (NT) -- No name, 22:31:05 04/17/13 Wed
  • I know it is bad manners to volunteer another organization for something, but it would be nice to have a giant card at the feis that dancer could sign. They could reference their schools and write a note of support. (NT) -- My daughter is almost 11 and STILL loves to get cards from anyone!, 11:52:06 04/18/13 Thu

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• New to Prelim, Teacher Not Helpful -- No name, 17:11:12 04/16/13 Tue
  New prelim dancer, only has done 3 smaller feis's (one last Fall, 2 this spring). When I ask teacher how to plan/feis/train etc., I get nothing concrete back. Very frustrating. Not alot of motivation/encouragement, etc. Also, lately in class teacher pulls everyone Else aside and whispers what to work on , does not do this for my child. Really deflating......is this normal?
  Seems like she just wants daughter to take every posible class, yet there's alot of down time in class...
  
  Could anyone please share their quest to Open year(s) ?
  Another thing is teacher has a child the same age. Am I crazy to think there is something about that ? Any guidance/words of wisdon/btdt would be comforting and helpful. Oh, my child is also older, so we don't have alot of time, U14.
  

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  • Doesn't sound normal to me. Sounds like you need to start looking around for a different school (NT) -- No name, 17:34:56 04/16/13 Tue
  • I think you know something isn't right.If your school had WQers, be understanding that she was busy.With Worlds over, put all your questions into writing & deliver them ASAP to the teacher, asking for her response via phone or email (her preference). If you don't get a response, you have your answer (NT) -- Hopefully, you have some good nearby options for transfer, if necessary (the ban would be worth it), 19:12:26 04/16/13 Tue
  • U14 still time to transfer. If u r at our school, my dd also experienced it & didn't get any better. She graduated in OC, but road could have been easier. Hubby now seeing it with younger dd & wishes he had listened to me about transferring a long time ago. (NT) -- Transfer ,really, 20:47:19 04/16/13 Tue
  • I agree about giving time after worlds... but if you knjow in your heart she is not getting what you want, I would transfer. Good luck (NT) -- No name, 20:54:07 04/16/13 Tue
  • How can you be in prelim if you have only gone to 3 Feis? Does your school just skip beg thru novice? (NT) -- .???, 08:02:31 04/17/13 Wed
    • I think she means she has done 3 feisanna as PC (NT) -- No name, 08:18:02 04/17/13 Wed
    • You might try rewording your question and make it less aggressive. (NT) -- no reason to be that way, 13:44:39 04/17/13 Wed
  • It took my daughter 4 1/2 years to reach OC. 2 yrs Adv B/N, 2 yrs PW, then within 5 PC feises she was in OC. We had a similar experience to the OP. My daughter was very driven and worked very hard in class, yet other dancers got much more encouragement and attention. My dd decided -- No name, 13:15:39 04/17/13 Wed
  • DD went through a similar situation at old school. I have some suggestions to try but you might ultimately have to transfer. First, don’t ask broad questions like how to plan/feis/train. Ask TC how to fix a specific problem. Get the marks from the 3 pc feis’ she has done & look at the comments. -- more inside, 09:47:14 04/18/13 Thu

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• Stunning Gavin Doherty dress for sale -- Debbie McCann, 05:51:48 04/18/13 Thu
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  • The dress is an asymetric cream with purple and gold embroidery -- measurements inside, 09:02:19 04/18/13 Thu

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• Cincinnai Feis is open for registration! -- Cincinnati Feis Committee, 09:10:47 04/17/13 Wed
  Please join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary Feis on Sunday, June 9 at the Cintas Center at Xavier University!
  
  Enter today on www.efeis.com!
  
  Feis begins at 9am. PC/OC will run OLDEST to YOUNGEST. 200 PC/OC cap and 800 Grades Cap.
  
  Judges:
  Rose Fearon (Canada)
  Geraldine French (FL - formerly New Zealand)
  Brian Grant (Canada)
  John Jennings (NJ)
  Judy McCafferty (AR)
  PJ McCafferty (AR)
  Breda O'Brien (NC)
  Vinny O'Connor (CA)
  Karen Petri (NY)
  Lisa Petri (NY)
  Myra Watters (FL)
  
  Musicians:
  Brian Glynn
  Sandy Jones
  Doug Mast
  Tony Nother
  Cormac O'Se
  Brian Sullivan
  Simone Westerkamp
  Kelly Winter
  
  We are curently having some issues updating our website. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Feis Chair: Becky Garcia at chairperson@cincinnatifeis.com or our Entry Secretary: Susan Saud at entries@cincinnatifeis.com.
  
  We are looking forward to celebrating 30 years of feising with YOU on June 9th!
  

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  • how late does this feis typically run? (NT) -- No name, 16:48:22 04/17/13 Wed
  • Do you recommend any hotels? (NT) -- No name, 20:28:25 04/17/13 Wed
    • Although our webpage is in the process of being updated, the hotel information is still valid. We have not contracted with any hotels but this is a list of those nearby. You may also use Xavier University as input to your favorite travel website.. (NT) -- Becky, Feis Chair, 06:19:58 04/18/13 Thu
    • We have typically ran our feis by age.; grades (younger in the morning; older in the afternoon). Champs and prelim run oldest to youngest. Pleases check www.cincinnatifeis.com for your specific situation. We typically finish between 3-5 depending on number of entries. (NT) -- Becky, Feis Chair, 06:25:16 04/18/13 Thu

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• Hotel at NANS Needed -- no name, 15:47:19 04/17/13 Wed
  I am looking for a room at the Hilton for Nationals from 7/2 - 7/8. If anyone has a room they are no longer in need of - please get in touch by clicking on "no name"
  

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  • If you have a room availalbe my contact info is inside -- No name, 15:50:40 04/17/13 Wed
    • Email sent (NT) -- No name, 22:00:04 04/17/13 Wed

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• Feistan will be airbrush spray tanning on site in Anaheim for the 2013 North American Irish Dance Championships. -- The Tan Man, 19:41:52 04/17/13 Wed
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