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• We often give advice to dancers and their parents on this board. Since it appears many TC's read this board, how about some constructive advice for them? -- Be nice!, 18:21:48 09/21/08 Sun
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  • Okay here you go the good and the bad inside...by TC -- No name, 18:41:22 09/21/08 Sun
    • OK those are good I appreciate them - but I (the OP) was looking for tips from students or parents for the teachers... -- OP, 20:21:29 09/21/08 Sun
      • omg-- after reading the "inside" of the first message i nearly got goosebumps--thought it was my teacher writing that response!!! how can you expect do get a's at school if you dont do the homework-- relate it to dance--dah---if you do the work you will get the grade!!! (NT) -- thank goodness for our smart tc's!, 21:58:15 09/21/08 Sun
      • nothing like looking a gift horse in the mouth! (NT) -- crikey!, 23:44:55 09/21/08 Sun
        • huh? Explaning the intent of the OP is "looking a gift horse in the mouth?" (NT) -- your interpretation is way off!, 23:54:29 09/21/08 Sun
  • Didn't the OP mean that we give some advice FOR the teachers. or are we asking teachers FOR advice? (NT) -- Confused by the reply. Thanks., 19:22:52 09/21/08 Sun
    • OP here. When I reread my post, I can see how it would be misconstrued. But yes, I was hoping those who were afraid to speak up to their TCs could bring up their concerns here. (NT) -- But again - Nicely, please., 20:35:17 09/21/08 Sun
      • For Irish music fans in the Milwaukee area, check out Cara this Sat., Sept. 27 at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center at 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. More info at ichc.net (NT) -- No name, 13:17:57 09/25/08 Thu
        • That's totally unrelated to this post. If you don't have a question/comment, don't post. (NT) -- Please., 22:02:06 09/25/08 Thu
  • I took it to mean constructive advice from parents to the instructors. Like - quit playing favorites. It does get noticed and it does make for hard feelings among the dancers. (NT) -- MWMom, 19:42:57 09/21/08 Sun
    • Ooh, can I just interject here? If you are a parent, please don't hold it against the "favorite".... -- No name, 20:31:44 09/21/08 Sun
      • The parent here. No - I meant that it is hurtful to the dancers. I've seen dancers wanting to give up because the instructor doesn't give him/her as much attention. It was meant as a statement - nothing more. (NT) -- MWMom, 20:54:59 09/21/08 Sun
        • Sorry - I wasn't really implying that *you* were holding it against the "favorite" - that was just an aside to the issue you brought up. I totally see where you are coming from. (NT) -- OP, 21:41:27 09/21/08 Sun
    • I took it that way too! Advice to the TC's that give privates!! Make sure you watch and comment to others besides your own lessons in class. (NT) -- Sometimes they don't even look at the others, Parents watch!, 12:11:30 09/22/08 Mon
  • How about "With the added stresses of preparing for the O (or other majors) try not to take it out on the kids. It's hard on them too. (NT) -- No name, 21:43:25 09/21/08 Sun
  • I think it's more constructive to get advice from the TC to the parents. I'm so tired of hearing the parents in the waiting room complaining about the TC not doing enough for their "perfect" child. I agree with everything the TC posted, parents - HOLD YOUR KIDS ACCOUNTABLE!!!! (NT) -- No name, 22:12:26 09/21/08 Sun
    • Well we've had that thread here before (quite often actually) but go ahead and start another one if you please. This can be also be a constructive thread too if used correctly.... -- No name, 23:42:23 09/21/08 Sun
  • Try to at least see that sometimes the "favorite" is actually the dancer in class who does practice at home on a regular basis and comes to class with techniques/steps improved. Not always just a bias. (NT) -- TC/AD, 22:54:33 09/21/08 Sun
    • In our school, the favorite rarely comes to class, using privates instead. Isn't prepared for performances, lets the other kids down, messes around when she is at class. Still gets preferential treatment and does well in comps. (NT) -- We can't figure it out., 06:39:03 09/22/08 Mon
      • Not at ours! Our TC doesn't really play favorites, but she certainly will go the extra mile for those who show up, practice, participate and are respectful. (NT) -- MW mom, 06:55:11 09/22/08 Mon
        • I think that is as it should be, too. My DD was a "favorite" until she got old enough that natural ability -- isn't enough (more), 07:54:45 09/22/08 Mon
          • wow, what a lucky girl your child is. KUDOS (NT) -- to you, 14:41:02 09/22/08 Mon
            • Thanks. Now if only I could get the TC to give me the time if day to even say "Hello" much less ask a question, I would think all was well (NT) -- LOL, 20:55:50 09/22/08 Mon
  • noticing kids who excel young- dont tend to feis as much or practice as hard when they are older, but expect to place at majors -- if you havent put in the time, you dont deserve the results!--parents are getting mad at the teachers!!--it's their child who is disappointing them--not the teachers! (NT) -- an observant mom, 09:37:00 09/22/08 Mon
    • in fairness to those dancers who do well right off the bat, difficult to live up to expectations, it's a year-round w/no downtime...not to mention trying to participate in school activities. IMHO as long as they don't mind "slipping" in results, parents & TC should understand (NT) -- part of growing up, 16:11:47 09/22/08 Mon
  • Advice to TCs: speak the truth.If you've a policy/rule,state & enforce it. If you're uncomfortable stating your policies, perhaps they aren't fair or you don't want to run your business by rules.If the last is true, your business will suffer-you'll be a TC who hopes the ban will keep students in (NT) -- your school. It may in the short run but not long term, 11:54:53 09/22/08 Mon
    • yes but most parents don't want to hear that their child isn't naturally gifted and often that's what makes a student stand out...you can't teach it, some work at it and get better as they grow but the little ones can just "have it" (NT) -- ddd, 18:42:30 09/22/08 Mon
      • there is NEVER a mistake on who is naturally gifted. They're the lucky one's. But it's a great lesson for all. Those who have to work at it, can do well (NT) -- ., 19:14:51 09/22/08 Mon
        • oops, "ones!" (NT) -- ., 19:15:24 09/22/08 Mon
      • Evaluating a dancer's potential is a teacher's role. But don't send dancers to the O who have been defeated by your own dancers who aren't also sent.(Doesn't make sense) Don't ask parents to lie about who went or was "dis-invited" (NT) -- Then all disrespect you, even the favored dancers, 19:32:34 09/22/08 Mon
      • Just because a dancer isn't naturally gifted doesn't mean s/he won't develope into a great dancer. We were at a school which only wanted naturally talented dancers (much less work, isn't it?) One girl was insulted about her weight & talent. She stuck it out & made OC. Another transfered (NT) -- & is a champ for another school.The natural dancers quit, 19:36:44 09/22/08 Mon
        • most definitely....I would hate to think others are passed over year after year..my dd was not, worked hard and achieved HER goal, always did what was asked of her...more -- ddd, 11:46:55 09/23/08 Tue
          • The dancer I mentioned wasn't merely passed over or ignored. She was openly insulted, forced to wear a school dress through OPW, as well as ignored the rest of the time (NT) -- The behavior was inexcusable.The dance-a true champ, 12:17:22 09/23/08 Tue
  • there are favorites-and I'm not sure they pay more-but do get more attention........inside -- No name, 18:30:16 09/23/08 Tue
    • Too bad you didn't have a TC that just ignored all dancers and stifled all of them regardless of potential. There are other options, perhaps you should consider (NT) -- investigating?, 09:12:33 09/24/08 Wed
    • Dont expect your TC to be everything to your child. Your dancers need to practice at home, learn how to warm up before a major, take responsibility for mistakes, win generously and lose with grace. Most TCs have too many students to be hand holding everyone all the time. -- Most TCs try hard, 09:17:59 09/24/08 Wed
      • I just want a TC that will look at me when I say hello or thanks. Not asking too much there, am I? (NT) -- We pay enough to exchange pleasantries, 10:42:08 09/25/08 Thu
        • As a TC I know we try, sometimes however we are thinking about certain children, corrections we need to make at class, who's up next at a feis etc..its not a social event we are focused! (NT) -- No name, 11:22:34 09/25/08 Thu

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• looking for a used siopa rince puffball for slim 11 year old dancer -- mom, 18:59:51 09/24/08 Wed
  length would need to be about 28" thanks!
  

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  • I have a SR puffball but it won't be available until after the O which is probably too late. When do you need it by? (NT) -- No name, 20:22:59 09/24/08 Wed
    • no name -see inside -- mom, 15:37:55 09/25/08 Thu
      • if you leave your email, I can send you photos and measurements. (NT) -- No name, 15:54:05 09/25/08 Thu
        • click on mom to get e-mail (NT) -- No name, 20:37:33 09/25/08 Thu

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• Missouri River Irish Fest in St. Louis -- photos, 19:40:10 09/25/08 Thu
  Including St. Louis Irish Dancers
  http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=149009892&albumId=1735595
  

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• Does anyone know the distance from Columbus Airport to Oireachtas venue? -- How long would it take to drive (by cab or shuttle)?, 12:02:39 09/25/08 Thu
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  • google maps................................! (NT) -- No name, 12:33:36 09/25/08 Thu
  • I am not postive but I think it is only about 15 minutes, maybe 20 at most. The airport is out on the loop highway that circles the city, and the hotel is on the north edge of the main part of downtown. No more than 15-20 min for sure. (NT) -- hope that helps!, 13:07:19 09/25/08 Thu
  • Actually the airport is off of 670 a east/west highway through the city....not 270 that circles the city. Easy 10-15 minutes drive. Also suggest staying at the airport hotel. Did that in Philly for Nationals. Calm and easy to do (NT) -- Live in Columbus, 18:11:52 09/25/08 Thu

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• For all Irish music fans in the Milwaukee area, check out CARA Sat., Sept 27 at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center at 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. More info at ichc.net -- No name, 13:27:13 09/25/08 Thu
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  • and if you are in Cleveland they are at PJ McIntyre's tonight (NT) -- No name, 15:29:41 09/25/08 Thu

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• Register for the Chicago Autumn Feis soon! Filling up! Last MW feis before the O - great prep! 3 stages for PC/C - sashes, beautiful awards, crystal! Top judges from multiple regions! Register on efeis! Provisional schedule and competitor list posted on www.chicagoautumnfeis.com. -- Feis Committee, 08:56:42 09/23/08 Tue
  Hope to see you at the Chicago Autumn Feis!
  

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  • Sounds like PC and OC will be done early this year. (NT) -- No name, 17:12:42 09/23/08 Tue
    • Hope so; we didn't get out of there 'til around 6pm last year. (NT) -- OCU16 mom, 13:33:36 09/24/08 Wed
      • We have extra judges and an extra stage for Champs, so we plan to keep it moving, and hopefully we'll finish earlier than last year. The OCU16s will be much earlier this year. Hope to see you there! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 08:37:27 09/25/08 Thu
        • Yes, I see that from the schedule. Thanks for making adjustments for the increasing champ numbers, we appreciate it and will be there (NT) -- above poster, 13:35:27 09/25/08 Thu
  • THIS IS A GREAT FEIS!! (NT) -- see ya there, 00:01:46 09/25/08 Thu

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• Hard Shoes for Sale -- No name, 13:14:10 09/25/08 Thu
  I am selling in the Midwest, a pair of used one time Antonio Pacelli Size 6 hard shoes with the extra loop put on back. The price is 60.00. Please post a reply with your e-mail and I will contact you.
  

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• Shameless dress for sale plug. Just listed http://www.dance-again.com/X769.html -- Thanks, 10:42:32 09/25/08 Thu
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  • That's adorable- and priced to sell. That'll go fast I bet. (NT) -- rm, 11:31:49 09/25/08 Thu

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• Another shameless plug as well - sorry Lisa :) for some dresses on the Celtic Soles site. -- Jeff www.celticsoles.com.au, 10:50:37 09/25/08 Thu
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• Adorable Dress for Sale Age 6-8 (slim) Impeccable condition. Blue with pink and lime accents. $400 -- NJ Mom, 09:57:45 09/25/08 Thu
  Waist 23", Sleeves 17 1/2, Skirt 11, Total Length 24 1/2
  Picture in first reply.
  

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  • Click Here for picture! -- : ), 09:58:41 09/25/08 Thu

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• For Sale: Brand new size 6 wide Hullachan AP soft shoes. Retired with extras! $80. Never been worn. Post a reply and I'll contact you. -- :-), 09:16:52 09/24/08 Wed
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  • interested.. -- No name, 17:09:51 09/24/08 Wed
    • I don't think these have a longish toe. I bought them right before the 07 nationals, but like I said, they've never been worn. You can email me at kmartin6178@live.gcu.edu if you're interested. I have one other person that's also thinking about getting them, so may the first person win! (NT) -- Hope that helps:-), 18:52:02 09/24/08 Wed
      • SOLD. (NT) -- Sorry:-), 19:51:23 09/24/08 Wed
  • interesting....we prefer the long toe ones...make feet look pointier! (NT) -- hmm, 09:16:32 09/25/08 Thu

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• Beginner Skirts For Sale! They come with a matching headband! www.freewebs.com/danceanddazzle for more pictures! They have recieved positive feedback from TGCR's and would be adorable on a young dancer or for teachers to use as a ceili skirt! Please e-mail me! -- the skirt maker, 19:03:35 09/23/08 Tue
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  • Maybe if you list which TCRG's (sp check for you :) recieved them well, you might get some customers from those schools. (NT) -- suggestion, 21:07:22 09/23/08 Tue
    • i before e except after c (NT) -- remember, 07:54:13 09/24/08 Wed
      • I wish you'd find the editor voy board and just leave everyone alone. You have issues (NT) -- anon, 13:00:10 09/24/08 Wed
        • Hey the poster above was commenting on spelling I was just commenting on hers. It was a joke dearie. Take your happy pill and chill. (NT) -- ha ha, 06:43:45 09/25/08 Thu
  • Very cute skirts.... do you happen to have pictures of more the the skirts you've done? (NT) -- Thanks!, 08:01:24 09/24/08 Wed

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• Will there be any known traffic problems around St. Louis this weekend -- going to Graham feis!, 10:56:40 09/24/08 Wed
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  • Avoid 64/40 !! (NT) -- Everything else will be fine!, 12:29:24 09/24/08 Wed
  • Do you mean the west side of town or the east 64/40?? (NT) -- coming from the south/east, 14:21:00 09/24/08 Wed
  • ST. Louis traffice -- st louis person, 14:30:59 09/24/08 Wed
  • Also the Hampton exits on 64/40 are closed. This is the exit for the Zoo and one of many ways to get from Highway 44 to Highway 40/64. (NT) -- live right near the highway closings., 23:22:34 09/24/08 Wed

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• NEED HOTEL ROOM for the graham Academy Feis. We have a hotl booked down the road, but would love to get into the Host hotel. If any of you plan to cancel your reservation, PLEASE can you e-mail me? Thanks so much. -- nc, 16:41:17 09/24/08 Wed
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• Is there a schedule somewhere for the oireachtas? -- ??, 15:16:56 09/24/08 Wed
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  • http://www.oireachtas.com/08dances.pdf (NT) -- No name, 16:14:28 09/24/08 Wed

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• I have uploaded pics from the Northwest parade of champs. I will be uploading a lot more photos over the next day or two. Oh by the way the Reelpix website had it's busiest weekend ever with over 100,000 photo hits over the weekend. -- Reelpix, 03:57:13 09/23/08 Tue
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  • Wow- what do you attribute the high volume to? (NT) -- curious, 16:03:53 09/23/08 Tue
    • Its because we just had the Northwest Championships in Derry run by The McConomy sisters Elizabeth & Rosetta fantastic standard (NT) -- everyone wants to see the photos, 18:37:13 09/23/08 Tue
  • What is the website? (NT) -- No name, 08:58:12 09/24/08 Wed
    • http://reelpix.fotopic.net/ (NT) -- x, 12:16:34 09/24/08 Wed

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• okay-- interesting question-- someone saw my daughters medal from nationals and said their daughter got crystal for 11th place--i thought all the folks who got 11th place got the same thing--am i mistaken? -- happy with the medal--but someone asked?, 22:48:43 09/21/08 Sun
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  • No. Different age groups got different awards. Not sure why. (NT) -- No name, 23:08:51 09/21/08 Sun
  • my dancer got a medal for 11th place (NT) -- no crystal, 09:59:13 09/22/08 Mon
  • My ds got a medal for 8th. For boys I think only top 5 got crystal? (NT) -- No name, 12:33:46 09/22/08 Mon
    • I think you're right. my ds is in the biggest age group (U15) (NT) -- and they qualified 10 for worlds-wow!, 21:52:00 09/22/08 Mon
  • My dd got a trip to DisneyWorld (NT) -- had a blast too, 17:18:40 09/22/08 Mon
    • we got a trip to Disney in Paris (NT) -- fabulous!, 21:53:03 09/22/08 Mon
    • I got a rock... (NT) -- :), 22:19:33 09/22/08 Mon
    • Charlie B got a lump of coal. His zig zag shirt is up for sale on dance-again if interested. (NT) -- No name, 22:58:04 09/22/08 Mon
      • Oooh! I think I saw that shirt at Nationals!! Paired with a sequined vest and clashing pants? (NT) -- Boy dancer mom, 23:59:12 09/23/08 Tue
  • its all on percentage or at least thats how its been... (NT) -- No name, 17:19:50 09/22/08 Mon

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• Does anyone have a good answer for my DD's school teacher as to why ID is a sport! I know I've seen some clever answers here, but can't remember what they said! Thanks. -- mom, 16:30:27 09/22/08 Mon
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  • A definition of "sport" (link inside) -- ., 16:56:44 09/22/08 Mon
    • Thanks a lot. That'll work! Wish we could get him to practice so he could see what a "sport" it is! (NT) -- mom, 20:17:58 09/22/08 Mon
      • Ask her to let her perform for the class, or doing a school assembly! (NT) -- No name, 20:22:10 09/22/08 Mon
  • Great article. Link inside. Quantifies what we all know by watching our kids train and compete. -- No name, 20:20:44 09/22/08 Mon
    • That was very interesting! (NT) -- Thanks, 08:19:22 09/23/08 Tue
  • A couple of years ago, a dancer from Australia did a study on how much energy output each sport requires and Irish Dancing topped mostly all of the them (soccer, football, track, ect..) it actually is a lot harder than what people think (NT) -- there was an article about it in IDM several years ago, 22:06:14 09/22/08 Mon
  • Really? Wow, i would really like to read that article! (NT) -- If anyone finds it on the internet, please post the link!, 22:47:05 09/22/08 Mon
    • See post above "great article, link inside" (NT) -- ., 08:20:25 09/23/08 Tue
  • from a college dance parent -- No name, 07:14:14 09/23/08 Tue
    • AMEN!!! (NT) -- No name, 09:07:51 09/23/08 Tue
  • We practice almost every day, we have huge competions, we have a lot of fun (NT) -- and you know what? We're in it to win it!!! Go ID!!!, 15:53:24 09/23/08 Tue
  • I hate it when people think ID isnt sport. They've never tried it so they dont know how hard it truely is! it bothers me soo much when people say that dance is easy. (NT) -- We work hard for what we do!, 17:56:42 09/23/08 Tue
  • ask her if she has ever tried irish dancing. that should changer her mind. (NT) -- No name, 23:22:08 09/23/08 Tue
    • LOL ha ha...... (NT) -- No name, 23:23:48 09/23/08 Tue

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• Looking for a room @ Embassy Suites St Charles for Graham Academy Feis this weekend . . . -- Email if you are not going & want to transfer room. Thanks!, 15:55:47 09/23/08 Tue
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  • I just cancelled a room for both nights this morning. Sorry. (NT) -- No name, 17:16:47 09/23/08 Tue

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• ardan -- No name, 18:03:45 09/20/08 Sat
  I didn't even know the name changed until last night which wasthe 3rd lesson
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  • yah. same here. Great communication in the school. Wonder why we joined with the Canadians. (NT) -- Whats the reason. No answer when asked, 19:45:33 09/20/08 Sat
    • Apparently a business decision made be the owners of the two merged schools. This does happen occasionally in ID. (NT) -- no biggie, 15:02:10 09/21/08 Sun
  • Who is the tc/tc's for Ardan? (NT) -- confused, 22:08:09 09/20/08 Sat
    • If you were a student you would know. (NT) -- merged, 23:59:55 09/20/08 Sat
  • maybe talk to tcrgs instead of the message board. They will have the answers (NT) -- No name, 23:12:42 09/20/08 Sat
  • This is NOT the place to be talking about this. Please talk to your TC's. (NT) -- Ardan mom, 23:58:35 09/20/08 Sat
    • Why what's the big secret? (NT) -- It's only fair to ask questions here., 09:51:57 09/21/08 Sun
      • No secret but if the dancers want their questions answered they need to ask their TC's - not here. Most of the sr. dancers found out end of August, any dancers who went to the MI Feis knew & all the other dancers are in the process of being informed. (NT) -- not something that needs to be talked about here, 12:17:04 09/21/08 Sun
  • formerly what school? -- No name, 09:02:35 09/21/08 Sun
    • if you go to their website it looks to be heinzman (NT) -- No name, 12:00:49 09/21/08 Sun
  • The proper course of action is to go to your TC. It's no big deal, they'll be happy to answer your questions. It's actually quite exciting, and isn't a negative thing. Very happy for them. I wish them (NT) -- well, 09:52:38 09/21/08 Sun
    • The only negativity is coming from the teachers who won't tell anyone anything unless you are the chosen few. I didn't know anything about the change and was embarrassed to have someone from another school tell me. No answers from the teachers. (NT) -- Avoiding talking to parents, 10:11:04 09/21/08 Sun
  • To the OP- something was given to every student - perhaps your parent picked it up, or maybe you didn't realize you needed to. No secrets. (NT) -- No name, 12:56:17 09/21/08 Sun
  • Can't someone just answer the question? Who merged? Who are the TC's? Why the secrecy and snide remarks? Keep personal thought out of it. (NT) -- Just want to know the facts!, 20:19:30 09/21/08 Sun
    • It's already been on the board. It's in the archives. Heinzman & Celtic Rhythm merged to become Ardan Academy. Same teachers. (NT) -- no secrets, 07:31:16 09/22/08 Mon
  • MOD- Please remove this post. (NT) -- No name, 08:21:31 09/22/08 Mon
    • What in the world for? Is there some kind of dark, negative side to this merger? I think not. So why be so secretive about it? (NT) -- sw mom, 08:30:46 09/22/08 Mon
    • The MOD won't remove - emailed three times regarding the archive posts and nothing was removed. (NT) -- No name, 09:13:55 09/22/08 Mon
    • NOW I am curious as to what the story is...until it was asked to be removed I couldn't care less (NT) -- why the defensive response?, 10:01:08 09/22/08 Mon
      • I think the teachers are John Heinzman (US) and Shannon Thoms (Can). I'm still trying to figure out what the benefit is? (NT) -- I guess because they do workshops together., 10:45:26 09/22/08 Mon
        • Posting their business plan on the MW boards is not a requirement. Mergers happen. No explanation needed. Join the Booster Club and get involved. Ask your questions (NT) -- there, 11:44:48 09/22/08 Mon
          • Did S.T. every dance? (NT) -- For whom?, 14:28:42 09/22/08 Mon
            • all TC's must have danced at some point wouldn't cha think?! (NT) -- :o), 14:50:31 09/22/08 Mon
            • What a really stupid question! Really a TCRG has to have danced. Perhaps if you were a student/parent at the school then you could ask but since you're not (NT) -- non of your business, 07:51:37 09/23/08 Tue
              • I've never heard of her before. Maybe that's why the question was asked. (NT) -- Chill out., 09:00:12 09/23/08 Tue
                • I couldn't even tell you where our own TC danced as a kid. What an odd question, asking if a TC had EVER danced... (NT) -- c'mon, 11:51:12 09/23/08 Tue
                  • What's the big deal? -- No name, 14:48:02 09/23/08 Tue
                    • Best Wishes to all (NT) -- !, 16:25:47 09/23/08 Tue

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• Is there a school called McCormack Fay Academy of Irish Dance in Illinois? -- saw there is one in IRE, 23:19:28 09/21/08 Sun
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  • They are new here in Illinois but I do not think they are not part of the CLRG An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha so they would not be able to compete at our feisanna- (NT) -- Does anyone else have further info?, 23:31:20 09/21/08 Sun
  • When Googled it comes up as An Comhdhail in Ireland but some schools do change afilliation. Maybe related to "Fays Shoes" (NT) -- Sounds exciting, 07:30:25 09/22/08 Mon
  • how do you find the one in Illinois (NT) -- interested, 08:25:18 09/22/08 Mon
  • I actually received a flyer in the mail. I wasn't too sure about it and couldn't find any info online. I did ask TC about it but she hasn't gotten back to me yet. (NT) -- Didn't know if it was a joke or something., 10:00:32 09/22/08 Mon
    • Is there a website listed on your flyer? Please Post it (NT) -- No name, 23:52:44 09/22/08 Mon
      • No. No website. (NT) -- Was searching all of the internet - didn't find one., 10:16:05 09/23/08 Tue
  • where in Illinois? (NT) -- Chicago?, 10:02:18 09/22/08 Mon
    • According to my flyer, it's in the Chicago area. (NT) -- Not much info on the flyer either., 10:09:59 09/22/08 Mon
      • I believe classes are at the Irish American Heritage Center. (NT) -- np, 12:46:12 09/22/08 Mon
        • And Gaelic Park, according to the flyer. (NT) -- I'm excited if she has a TCRG!, 14:06:06 09/22/08 Mon
  • The mother, daughter and son are World Champions. They have a ton of All Ireland firsts between them. (NT) -- Exciting, 10:51:25 09/22/08 Mon
    • It doesn't name the person teaching on the flyer, but it hints at the daughter. Would be extremely exciting if they are part of CLRG! Oh! And also offering adult classes! (NT) -- that's exciting for me! hope they're close!, 11:06:54 09/22/08 Mon
      • Teacher used to teach for Tully School. (NT) -- No name, 12:48:09 09/22/08 Mon
        • Does she have a TCRG? (NT) -- we compete, 13:04:19 09/22/08 Mon
          • yes (NT) -- No name, 13:10:48 09/22/08 Mon
          • Also danced with Riverdance for many years (NT) -- experienced, 15:05:13 09/22/08 Mon
        • wow, very exciting, fabulous TCRG (NT) -- good luck on your new school, 14:39:51 09/22/08 Mon
          • good luck! (NT) -- No name, 14:59:22 09/22/08 Mon
  • have been dancing in the chicagoland for the past 10 years and have not heard of them- must be new! (NT) -- mwdancer, 11:24:58 09/22/08 Mon
    • super exciting, thrilled she is teaching again, if anyone has more info, phone number please post (NT) -- miss them, 14:47:44 09/22/08 Mon
    • has been teaching in Chicagoland for a number of years now (NT) -- great family, 15:11:32 09/22/08 Mon
  • McCormack Fay Academy of Irish Dance -- No name, 15:50:54 09/22/08 Mon
    • Was she with An Comhdhail when she won all the awards? (NT) -- -, 06:49:59 09/23/08 Tue
  • McCormack Fay Academy of Irish Dance -- From: Instructor of McCormack Fay Academy, 16:01:47 09/22/08 Mon
    • OMG Dearbhla, it's so good to know you are still around (NT) -- we miss you, 16:08:22 09/22/08 Mon
    • Sent you an email requesting information. Are you the only teacher? How big is this school? (NT) -- current school getting too big for me, 16:37:53 09/22/08 Mon
    • McCormack Fay -- No name (Great experience so far), 23:14:45 09/22/08 Mon
      • Where are the classes located? (NT) -- Interested, 23:46:01 09/22/08 Mon
        • McCormack Fay-Class locations -- J, 00:05:16 09/23/08 Tue
          • I emailed yesterday morning and am waiting for a response. I'm really excited about the adult classes. (NT) -- DDs already paid for the year but may switch next year., 10:20:23 09/23/08 Tue
  • Her father is Martin Fay, who was a founder of the Chieftains - Has been teaching in Chicago for some time -- some links inside, 07:10:17 09/23/08 Tue
  • If anyone has had any long term experience with this teacher please share with us. I am curious but doing my homework before changing schools. (NT) -- Careful Mom, 12:06:56 09/23/08 Tue
    • Like any other teacher I am sure some dancers had positive experiences -- inside, 14:13:08 09/23/08 Tue

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• Just a reminder that entries for The Portland Feis October 4-5, 2008 are due by this Wed, September 24, 2008 through www.feisworx.com -- Portland Feis Committee, 13:17:32 09/23/08 Tue
  Please note that syllabus states Tuesday Sept 23, but since it has been posted as Sept 24th, we will honor that date. Please feel free to contact the school directly if you have any questions or comments regarding the Feis. Hope to see you in Portland, Oregon October 4-5, 2008 for a fun time in The Rose City!
  
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• Thinking of coming from NY for the Mullane-Healy-O'Brien Halloween feis. Could someone tell me the nearest airport/usually cheapest flights? thanks, never been! -- kk, 14:02:44 09/22/08 Mon
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  • Definitely Midway airport! Don't know about the flights but (NT) -- stay away from O'Hare!, 14:04:27 09/22/08 Mon
  • Depending on where in NY you could fly Southwest into Midway. SO much easier than O'Hare! (NT) -- come on in ! :0, 14:36:05 09/22/08 Mon
    • Thanks for your help.... (NT) -- ..we'll def. look at going into Midway, 16:01:35 09/22/08 Mon
  • midway is closer, but could get better price to O'Hare (NT) -- No name, 16:06:44 09/22/08 Mon
  • O'Hare is closer to the feis venue (NT) -- No name, 16:10:16 09/22/08 Mon
    • Midway is definately closer. (NT) -- From a Local, 16:11:41 09/22/08 Mon
    • Midway sooooo much closer. Map link inside. -- no contest, 16:35:09 09/22/08 Mon
  • Midway is closer but you can still cab to LaGrange from Ohare (NT) -- Midwesterner, 20:09:13 09/22/08 Mon
  • You could Mapquest the distance from each of the airports, but my guess is both are pretty much the same. Midway smaller, easier to manuever, but I'd go with cheapest air fare, just watch the On Time ratios for the specific flights. (NT) -- No name, 20:19:06 09/22/08 Mon
  • I could help more if: are you from NYC or upstate; are you renting a car, is your time very limited? Less flights and less cabs at Midway. Usually cheaper flights. (NT) -- rmom, 09:12:33 09/23/08 Tue
  • Here are the map links... -- Midway is SO much closer., 10:14:01 09/23/08 Tue
  • SW has fall fares - if you are coming from Buffalo - $59 each way! (NT) -- good luck!, 13:15:36 09/23/08 Tue

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• Has anyone getting their medals from Michigan last weekend, yet? -- No name, 15:43:59 09/21/08 Sun
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  • Speaking of medals. What about Badger State??? Still waiting for one 3rd place medal. (NT) -- No name, 15:55:53 09/21/08 Sun
  • Have not gotten Badger State's nor Michigan's. Happen twice to us with Badger (NT) -- Medalless, 16:30:09 09/21/08 Sun
  • Thanks for the reminder! Completely forgot! I'll be looking in the mail this week!! (NT) -- ,, 17:30:46 09/21/08 Sun
  • They ran out so I'm going to guess that it takes TIME to get more made for the Michigan medals. Badger I'm going to guess that you won't see them (NT) -- No name, 18:23:47 09/21/08 Sun
    • Can someone explain HOW you run out of medals? Did the judges place more ties than they should have? This isn't a big feis. (NT) -- ., 11:39:27 09/22/08 Mon
      • They ran short on medals because the shipment didn't arrive in time. (NT) -- No name, 18:56:13 09/22/08 Mon
        • I see, thanks. Snafus (NT) -- happen, 11:49:09 09/23/08 Tue

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• What is the name of the airport in Columbus near the Oireachtas venue? -- Looking into flying instead of driving this year., 11:00:42 09/23/08 Tue
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• Halloween FEis -- No name, 14:46:29 09/20/08 Sat
  I just noticed that there seems to be 5 boys registered for the Halloween feis in PC1. Will the committee separate them into their own competition?
  

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  • I would think they might wait until the day of to see if all 5 show up (NT) -- -Looking forward to the feis!, 14:59:13 09/20/08 Sat
    • No we will not be seperating PC1 (NT) -- Halloween Feis, 15:10:04 09/20/08 Sat
      • If 5 boys show up, you must split the competition (NT) -- wish this feis would follow the rules, 17:38:16 09/20/08 Sat
        • Are these the same people who complain that the boys have it SO easy with their small comps. Let the boys and girls dance together. All the girls that have it so much harder should easily beat them, right? (NT) -- Can't have it both ways, 00:58:03 09/21/08 Sun
  • I know there aren't as many boys dancing as girls, but why are boys split if 5, when girls are combine if there aren't five? (NT) -- No name, 18:03:51 09/20/08 Sat
    • They mean split out of the unisex comp into an all boys comp. I've heard that this is not a rule for PC. But I haven't read any docs, only word of mouth so don't go on the attack. (NT) -- No name, 20:45:31 09/20/08 Sat
      • Ah. Thanks. That makes sense. (NT) -- No name, 22:21:49 09/20/08 Sat
      • At many/most feis' this is the rule to make it better for all the competitors-even the girls. I'm not sure I understand why this feis won't? (NT) -- most others do it, 01:20:19 09/21/08 Sun
        • my dd is fine dancing with the boys (NT) -- no big deal, 09:33:08 09/21/08 Sun
  • I believe the official midwest syllabus says you MUST split out the boys (NT) -- if there are 5+ to dance, 09:37:54 09/21/08 Sun
    • I think the 5 dancer rule applies to combining age groups. Rule 14 states combining male & female dancers in any category is left to the discretion of each region. (NT) -- see syllabus on website - rules are there., 17:35:37 09/21/08 Sun
      • According to the NAFC... -- taken directly from the site, 18:47:11 09/21/08 Sun
        • http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/dancingcompetitionsrules.asp (NT) -- this is the correct link for 2008, above link was 2006, 18:54:29 09/21/08 Sun
          • Other link is to the Mid-America syllabus that is on NAFC website. The dancing competition rules do not say anything about splitting PC. (NT) -- looking for references to splitting boys, 23:17:44 09/21/08 Sun
            • There is no such rule mandating a split of Preliminary Competition when 5 or more boys are entered, and this feis should not be splitting the (NT) -- competition, 09:03:47 09/22/08 Mon
              • Gosh! It's not a big deal, I was just wondering-and wouldn't it be nice? more -- OP, 14:44:52 09/22/08 Mon
              • I don't understand why you say that - it's actually written down in the midwest syllabus that the boys WILL be split out (NT) -- if there are 5 or more, 05:05:35 09/23/08 Tue

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• Quick question about Cleveland schools. -- just the mom, 14:23:22 09/21/08 Sun
  We are considering a transfer for a lot of reasons. I have heard that Tori Dunns, not sure of the spelling, is no longer teaching at Burke. My daughter admired her dancing with the Trinity show and I would be interested in looking where she is teaching. Does anyone know if she is still teaching in the Cleveland area, and if so with which school?
  

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  • she is teaching for O'Hare I believe (NT) -- quality school, 18:02:19 09/21/08 Sun
    • Thank you for your help. We will check there. (NT) -- o p, 18:07:04 09/21/08 Sun
    • She is Not teaching for O'Hare! Her plans a re up in the air--she has a few options at the moment--and will let you know when she decides... (NT) -- anon, 18:30:37 09/21/08 Sun
      • Oh, thank you, how will she be letting people know, as she doesn't know me to call me or send me an email or anything. (NT) -- o p, 20:37:44 09/21/08 Sun
        • I"m sure someone will post it here.... (NT) -- anon, 21:00:36 09/21/08 Sun
  • Did Tori Dance for Burke? (NT) -- dncr, 21:11:36 09/21/08 Sun
    • yup...too bad for them she isn't teaching with them (NT) -- maybe she will have her own school!!!!????, 21:38:18 09/21/08 Sun
      • Torrey - please come to Ytown! :) (NT) -- No name, 09:30:05 09/22/08 Mon
    • Don't her two sisters still dance at Burke? (NT) -- -, 22:24:42 09/21/08 Sun
      • Only her younger sister still dances for the Burke the other one has "retired" all three great dancers (NT) -- No name, 14:41:37 09/22/08 Mon
    • With Tori now being married to a fantastic Irish musician there are many things to concider for location and involvement in a school. (NT) -- nice to know your wanted, 22:21:37 09/22/08 Mon
  • Can Dancers teach for another school than where they taught and not open a new school? (NT) -- How does that work?, 22:06:17 09/21/08 Sun
    • After receiving a TCRG there are many options for teaching, too many to post here. Talk to your current TC and they will share about the opportunities that await you. (NT) -- the future of ID, 22:33:22 09/21/08 Sun

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• Does anyone know what happened to the Alternative Board? It appears to be closed. -- ?, 08:31:04 09/22/08 Mon
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  • Someone said on the main board that is is gone (NT) -- ????, 09:54:24 09/22/08 Mon
  • and now reopened (NT) -- http://voy.com/217959/, 21:59:42 09/22/08 Mon

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• In PC individual rounds, I know that only one judge's scores are used for one round, and another judge's scores for the next round, but how do they select which judge's scores to use for each round? That then means one judge's scores would not be used for individual rounds at all. -- Just curious - champ scoring is confusing to me!, 22:38:59 09/21/08 Sun
  Is this all done some random way?
  

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  • As far as I know they pick a name out of a hat. You can end up with the scores from the same judge for each round. (NT) -- told this by a TC, 08:48:15 09/22/08 Mon
    • my understanding as well (NT) -- hopefully they pick before anyone dances!, 10:00:23 09/22/08 Mon
    • it's random, but different judges are picked for each round (if judge A is picked for the first round, their name isn't "in the hat" for the second round) (NT) -- No name, 10:13:58 09/22/08 Mon
  • It's supposed to soften the blow for those who maybe didn't place or didn't place as high...my experience has been that it's usually the top 3 placers overall who also then logically placed high with each judge (NT) -- nice when you get nothing could drop and I wouldn't notice, 18:38:32 09/22/08 Mon
  • I thought it was a total overall. Interesting, if they had picked another judge, then they may have gotten nothing at all or something very nice. So it encourages dancers to make sure they impress ALL judges. I like it when they announce it after the placers have been announced. (NT) -- ., 19:13:08 09/22/08 Mon
    • my ds's first PC feis, there were about 30+ kids. one judge gave him 23rd (NT) -- another gave him first in both rounds-haven't seen her since, 21:54:57 09/22/08 Mon

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• Hurricane Ike: I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of the service/utility workers who came down to the Texas region to help restore power and such to the area. I have -- Thanks, 10:24:01 09/22/08 Mon
  
  seen power trucks from Canada, Colorado and I know many companies from many more states are here. As I took my daughter back to school today,( Yea!), there was a big crane and tree service from Virginia along with 2 flat bed trucks with utility poles. As they are helping us I know that their families and friends are impacted by their absence. Thank you for being patient with their being gone to help us. I for one truly appreciate all that they are doing and working long hours and weather conditions they might not be used to. The weather is getting hot again and humidity will be setting in again also. And to all of the other volunteers who joined in to help, I thank you too.
  

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  • You are welcome. Many of us in NE Ohio are still without power, too. Staying in hotels. Can't imagine what it would be like if the hotels were gone and our homes damaged as well as without power. Good luck (NT) -- as you rebuild, 11:43:16 09/22/08 Mon
    • us too (NT) -- Many still out here in SW Ohio too! NT, 13:18:19 09/22/08 Mon
  • Aren't you nice to say that. I do love how our country comes together after tough times. (NT) -- good luck to you, 11:44:30 09/22/08 Mon
  • After Katrina we were able to donate some of our Irish dance shoes to a school in a hard hit area. Any similar situations due to Ike? (NT) -- No name, 20:25:49 09/22/08 Mon

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• Is there a store that sells Rutherford hard shoes in the Milwaukee area? Thanks! -- No name, 12:36:21 09/22/08 Mon
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  • Yes! -- No name, 14:39:18 09/22/08 Mon
  • Just bought new shoes at Brilliant Dancer in Milwaukee, very nice to work with! (NT) -- No name, 15:09:13 09/22/08 Mon
    • Thanks so much!! -OP (NT) -- No name, 19:28:05 09/22/08 Mon

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• CONGRATS CHICAGO! -- Did he do a jig?, 18:41:28 09/20/08 Sat
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  • GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- -Congrats!!, 18:45:17 09/20/08 Sat
    • CUBS -- chicago, 20:33:25 09/20/08 Sat
  • stay tune for another collaspe -- No name, 18:49:38 09/21/08 Sun
    • Lets stay positive (NT) -- -, 19:15:35 09/21/08 Sun
    • You must be a LAME Sox fan...hey at least you guys dress nice and have all your teeth -He!He!He! (NT) -- Go Cubs Go!, 11:59:32 09/22/08 Mon
      • typical (NT) -- No name, 18:36:55 09/22/08 Mon
      • typical -- No name, 18:38:08 09/22/08 Mon

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• SOLO DRESS AT MINNESOTA FEIS -- Dancer mom, 17:18:59 09/22/08 Mon
  I just wanted to let everyone know that we are bringing this dress to the Minnesota feis from Chicago! We are open to resonable offers!
  
  
  
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• 10th annual Feile Nollaig Feis in Ottawa Canada is up and taking entries on www.efeis.com Syllabus can be found at www.suefayhealy.com If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ottawafeisatyahoodotca Hope you can make it, lots of fun, even Santa pays us a visit -- Feile Nollaig Feis Registrar, 17:00:50 09/22/08 Mon
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