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• I found some beautiful dresses on the Brillant Dancer website. We are out of region, appreciate any experiences. Thanks -- ccp, 14:10:26 09/17/08 Wed
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  • she's making my dd's dress right now (NT) -- stay tuned, 22:16:10 09/17/08 Wed
    • ours too! (NT) -- No name, 07:48:05 09/18/08 Thu
      • Link to the website please (NT) -- Will have a look, 15:22:34 09/18/08 Thu
  • http://brilliantdancer.com/Home.html (NT) -- No name, 21:34:31 09/18/08 Thu
  • no indication of how much they charge. Does anyone know? (NT) -- thanks, 09:12:47 09/19/08 Fri
    • was told starting prices at $1300. (NT) -- No name, 18:25:52 09/19/08 Fri

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• Graham Academy feis has stage assignments and competitor lists available on www.feisworx.com -- Kathleen Graham-Kelly, TCRG, 13:50:59 09/16/08 Tue
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  • thanks-looking forward to our first time (NT) -- No name, 18:57:22 09/16/08 Tue
  • Hi Kathleen. I see there are still "unpaid" dancers on the "who's my comp" screen in feisworx. What's the cutoff date for those unpaid dancers? (NT) -- We want more competition!!!, 07:39:40 09/17/08 Wed
    • Tell me about it. I want more people also. Especially when the venue is so nice. Feisworx will take entries up and including the day of the feis. -- Kathleen Graham-Kelly, TCRG, 13:48:55 09/17/08 Wed
      • If you dropped the late fees for late registering dancers, would you still make money from their entry fees? Maybe you'll get more dancers and those on the fence will hop off and join us! (NT) -- I am SO looking forward to your feis!, 18:32:57 09/17/08 Wed
  • if you can sign up ..DO IT! this feis ROCKS!! i cant wait to go !!! (NT) -- patiently waiting ...:), 14:08:42 09/17/08 Wed
    • We have never been before, looking so forward to it.. (NT) -- Can't wait either, 16:51:59 09/17/08 Wed
  • Sorry ladies. Unless the late fees are dropped. Too much $$$$ (NT) -- Need to pick and choose., 16:07:23 09/17/08 Wed
  • The late fee is only $20. I could be wrong but I wouldn't think $20 would keep someone from a feis if they wanted to come. -- Kathleen Graham-Kelly, TCRG, 22:18:12 09/17/08 Wed
    • Late fees are there for a reason. -- sigh, 22:26:07 09/17/08 Wed
    • You're so right! It wouldn't keep ME away. And it shouldn't keep others from paying and committing to the competitions they registered for. (NT) -- C'mon guys, pay up and join the fun!, 07:33:59 09/18/08 Thu
      • Keep in mind if we don't support our area feis's they will go away and then we will be traveling and spending even more money for our kids to feis.. (NT) -- No name, 08:39:21 09/18/08 Thu
  • This is our first time going to this feis and in large part we decided to go bc people who went last year had such enthusiastic reviews (NT) -- o, 10:50:33 09/18/08 Thu
    • Ok so if enthusiastic reviews work...here we go....See inside. -- Kathleen Graham-Kelly, TCRG, 11:10:59 09/18/08 Thu
      • Oh my I wrote something very similar to that -- just we can't come this year (schedule conflict -- was the wknd switched?). I do hope people come to this one -- it really was great. (NT) -- fond memories, 13:30:46 09/18/08 Thu
        • Graham Feis is the 4th Saturday of Sept. In 2007 there were 5 Saturdays that month (NT) -- Keep in mind for next year!!!, 16:05:28 09/18/08 Thu
          • Oh, THAT's why, then. Guess it worked for us when the weekends were an anomoly. They won't next year, either :( but maybe I can switch wknds........ it was a great feis. (NT) -- wishing y'all well, 15:34:39 09/19/08 Fri
      • LOLOLOL!!! TCRG that is a riot!!! (NT) -- Enjoyed last year and looking forward to it again! :), 22:12:27 09/18/08 Thu
  • I wish we could go! We only go when we can get there and back in one day. No hotels here (NT) -- and it is too far :(, 15:15:23 09/18/08 Thu

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• The Love of the Dance ........ srarts young -- it's inside, 22:29:05 09/17/08 Wed
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUKkqMlg9Sc
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  • This is adorable. And, wonder what program that wee lass was watching. (NT) -- she enjoyed dancing, 15:31:33 09/19/08 Fri

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• Does anyone know the order of dances for grade level (beg-PW) at the Minnesota feis? Is Traditional Set going to start things off, hard or soft first etc? -- Thanks, 13:26:08 09/17/08 Wed
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  • usually soft shoe first. think Trad Sets are in the morning. (NT) -- looks like stage schedule is up on feisworx now, 13:55:33 09/19/08 Fri

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• so you want to dance? -- No name, 16:36:28 09/17/08 Wed
  good article, even though it concentrates on modern & ballet-(dancing is dancing right) and one has to be tough and thick-skinned or one will not last long at any dance discipline.
  
  enjoy.
  
  http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1083/is_/ai_n9534292
  

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  • This article speaks to dance at a whole different level than amatuer ID. Yes, there are a few in ID whose personalities lend themselves to this kind of OCD. Most of us love to dance, do it as well as we can and then move on with our lives (NT) -- Not interested in pain, suffering & angst <3 to dance, 18:40:17 09/17/08 Wed
    • This would apply to many at the top - World Champs - Company dancers (NT) -- -, 19:37:06 09/17/08 Wed
      • No it doesn't. There are very few ID companies compared to ballet and they're not criticized as much or loudly. Never seen a bad review of a ID show...newspapers don't care that much. (NT) -- no comparison, 21:38:26 09/17/08 Wed
    • No wonder many IDers who continue to dance -- No name, 06:54:17 09/18/08 Thu
      • Actually, you're the only one who disrespects ID I've encounted.Think of the vast majority of people who take ballet. Very few go on to a professional/prima level. I'll bet you don't disrespect ballet. Fact is, most dancers (ballet, jazz, ethnic) approach the activity with interest & respect, but -- Your premise is wrong, 08:46:42 09/19/08 Fri
  • Re-read the article especially early on -- No name, 11:57:21 09/18/08 Thu
  • It's called "Thinning the Herd" -- No name, 15:35:41 09/18/08 Thu
  • Excellent article especially for those who are truly serious about dance - of any kind,Irish or otherwise - so many truths! Those that love it stick with it in spite of the critiiques and BECAUSE of the critiques, they do become better dancers. But it is all in how you (NT) -- react to what you are dealt, 21:26:31 09/18/08 Thu

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• Could someone please tell me what speed the traditonal set" job of the journeywork "is danced to. Need to download music for dd and I have no clue. -- Thanks in advance, 18:53:48 09/16/08 Tue
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  • i think the trad. one is at 138 (NT) -- i think?, 19:52:46 09/16/08 Tue
  • Ask your TC what speed she wants her dancing it at. Speeds vary. (NT) -- No name, 20:58:41 09/16/08 Tue
    • traditional set speeds do not vary - job of journeywork is 138 (NT) -- No name, 21:11:02 09/16/08 Tue
  • Danced in the trad set competition last year - the speed was 138! (NT) -- No name, 22:28:19 09/16/08 Tue
  • you can download this on www.deancrouch.co.uk - use the speed 138. (NT) -- trad speed 138, 08:14:43 09/17/08 Wed
    • There are also a couple of versions on iTunes. It's good to practice to a couple different versions. -- No name, 09:25:54 09/17/08 Wed
  • The CLRG web site (www.clrg.ie) lists the offical speeds for all dances in competition. It's always in the scrolling news bar on the left hand side of the main page. (NT) -- No name, 13:36:11 09/17/08 Wed
    • That's for solo dances, not traditional sets. The traditional set speeds are in the Worlds syllabus, which, for 2009, is not on-line, but it might be the same as 2007: www.clrg.ie/admin/temp/Syllabus2007.pdf (NT) -- -, 14:57:02 09/17/08 Wed
      • nope, the traditional sets are listed there too - i've used that as my resource before. (NT) -- No name, 13:13:23 09/18/08 Thu
        • What's the URL, then? Or at least, what's the text of the link in the scrolling news bar? (NT) -- -, 18:33:08 09/18/08 Thu
  • what is the speed for the trebble reel? (NT) -- No name, 06:29:26 09/19/08 Fri

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• How far is the Columbus Airport from the Oireachtas hotel? -- Need to make plans, 15:21:51 09/17/08 Wed
  And is there a shuttle to the hotel or will I have to cab it? Just trying to make plans now.
  
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  • It's about 8 miles from the airport to the Hyatt. The link (inside) is to the info posted on the Hyatt website about transportation. Looking at it, it seems as if a cab might be the cheapest and quickest option. -- No name, 15:56:48 09/17/08 Wed
  • I know this is a stupid question, but we have never taken a cab before. Is the price total no matter how many people you have? (NT) -- How much to tip for 2 people?, 19:57:10 09/17/08 Wed
    • there are no stupid questions, this is why we have this board (NT) -- to ask questions, get answers and help, 22:15:22 09/17/08 Wed
    • That is a good question! What do you tip a cab driver? (NT) -- No name, 23:05:55 09/17/08 Wed
    • there is a shuttle. $15 per person. my mom and i are taking it! (NT) -- No name, 03:10:51 09/18/08 Thu
      • I thought about that but if a cab is $25 for two people, we may just do that. (NT) -- Since the shuttle would be $30 and has to be scheduled., 08:28:01 09/18/08 Thu
    • Cab fare (inside) -- long-time adult dancer, 07:46:11 09/18/08 Thu
  • is there anywhere downtown Colubus to shop? (NT) -- Curious, 22:16:00 09/18/08 Thu
  • Farther north on High Street you have Gallery Hop and the North Market, farther south on High Street there is the City Center Mall, which is a 3 story mall that is ok: if you want to really shop I would suggest Easton Town Center fantastic mall about 10 mins from downtown, very close to the airport (NT) -- Columbus native, 22:49:02 09/18/08 Thu

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• Anyone familiar with downtown Columbus...would it be safe and feasible to walk from the Greyhound station (E. Town St.) to the convention center for the Oireachtas? -- Pennie in Michigan, 09:32:05 09/15/08 Mon
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  • call the Hyatt? (NT) -- ?, 14:37:20 09/15/08 Mon
    • About 8 blocks from venue. Fine walk during the day or short cab ride (NT) -- per Hyatt's recommendation, 15:04:36 09/15/08 Mon
  • Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 17:41:22 09/15/08 Mon
  • It would be safe during the day, but a bit of a hike if the weather is cold. I would plan on a cab, especially with luggage. (NT) -- not a straight shot, 22:44:34 09/18/08 Thu

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• Does anyone have a good source for rhinestone or crystal headbands? I saw them -- at the St. Louis feis. Thanks., 20:42:53 09/15/08 Mon
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  • http://www.rhinestonejewelry.com/headbands.html (NT) -- No name, 13:02:52 09/16/08 Tue
    • Op-Thank you. All the ones I had found are bridal and expensive. (NT) -- OPW mom, 13:35:24 09/16/08 Tue
  • Check eBay (NT) -- I found some nice things there, 15:27:41 09/16/08 Tue
  • I've bought some from here -- No name, 09:11:26 09/17/08 Wed
  • crystal headbands -- Cathy, 15:55:13 09/18/08 Thu

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• Help with how to transfer my daughter to a new ID school. (m) -- No name, 18:33:08 09/13/08 Sat
  for reasons I won't go into here, my daughter feels she can no longer attend her dance school. I have felt this time coming for quite a while now, but was stalling and hoping it wouldn't come to this.
  
  I really, REALLY need advice. I have no idea how to find a new school. I'd prefer to talk to people, so I don't end up taking her somewhere I can't afford, or that will undervalue her.
  
  She is not my only dancing child, and unless I just have my oldest quit dancing, I have to transfer the other kids as well.
  
  So how do I find a new school (and get the nitty gritty) for them, do I visit a few? Do I tell them we are tranfers? DO I tell them why (either in general, or specifically?) Do I tell the current TC why? If so, WHEN?
  
  Told you I need help. But my daughter is in tears, and the situation that caused it will never change, through no fault of her own.
  

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  • set up an anonymous email account-use gmail and post on this board asking peoplke to email you if they attend schools you are interested in -- BTDT, 19:41:16 09/13/08 Sat
    • OP here. Thanks for the advice...did it. (more inside) -- No name, 19:47:24 09/13/08 Sat
  • You may want to post it so people can see what you want and not inside a message. Also, once you start talking to others....move quickly as word moves VERY fast. I would do the whole process in a two to three day time period or you will be ratted out to your old TC. (NT) -- you want to be in control, 19:58:37 09/13/08 Sat
    • Leave and don't look back--in the same situation (NT) -- anon, 20:11:54 09/13/08 Sat
    • thanks...hopefully I am not Identified by fellow dance families yet! (NT) -- No name, 20:18:11 09/13/08 Sat
  • I sent you an email, but now I've re-read your questions. One thing I didn't say is don't bad mouth the old TC. ID is a small world. These people know each other for good and for ill. Talk about what you are looking for and your dd's needs (NT) -- The new TC will fill in the blanks, Trust me., 21:51:09 09/13/08 Sat
  • My daughter switched after the O two years ago. -- Expect backlash., 23:19:50 09/13/08 Sat
    • sorry didn't edit first. (NT) -- Read above inside, 23:22:19 09/13/08 Sat
  • There is an excellent post sitting near the top of the Western Canadian Board with lots of great advice on transfering. I think it has been posted a couple of different places but it covers a lot of points: http://voy.com/217171/ (NT) -- Good luck, 06:28:43 09/14/08 Sun
    • I'm a TC and parent, and not every school/tc is the right fit. Make your child happy, just don't trash the school your leaving...and since you know your leaving I would go observe other schools and philosophys they are all different. (NT) -- No name, 13:27:14 09/14/08 Sun
  • I am hiJaccking this thread (transferring related) -- No name, 20:24:20 09/14/08 Sun
    • I'd consider what the makeup looked like first. I know some kids need some practice, and some TC's need eloquence training. Complete hair coloring? (NT) -- forget it, 21:01:39 09/14/08 Sun
    • I'm the OP. I would respectfully decline hair dye, but ask for advice in place of criticism on the makeup (NT) -- No name, 21:33:52 09/14/08 Sun
    • With wig use so common place, why would any dancer need to dye her hair? Just move the wig forward and use a large crown/tiara/band. Is her current hair color an unnatural pink, green, burgundy? (NT) -- You always try to hijack posts, dear helicopter, 22:06:24 09/14/08 Sun
    • told to dye hair would get a huge laugh from me, ridiculous suggestion our TC would never do; TC skilled in performance arts so we'd take her advice on makeup (NT) -- but if you want to transfer over this, your choice, 10:21:41 09/15/08 Mon
    • I take it the comments were not made in a gentle, helpful way to your DD (NT) -- or did TC tell you that directly?, 12:37:15 09/15/08 Mon
  • Contact your current teacher and inform them you are leaving the school, but haven't decided where you are going. THEN look at your other options. It is so much better to handle it that way than to go around secretly. Don't worry. There are many school who will welcome you with open arms. (NT) -- 8, 09:40:36 09/15/08 Mon
    • Absolutely NOT-there are many schools that may not be taking transfers at this time-others that might not take from your tc, others that might not be a good fit -- inside, 13:16:56 09/15/08 Mon
    • Surely you jest. If you wish to be out on your kiester following your second sentence do as the above poster describes. It is facetious advice for sure. Just like finding a new job. You don't tell you're employer unless you're fishing for a (NT) -- raise, 14:13:54 09/15/08 Mon
  • Also, see if you can observe other schools at public events (performances) and at feiseanna. Agree let current TC know, and then can more openly visit other schools, philosophy, style, for best fit. (NT) -- each school, like each dancer, is unique, 10:18:09 09/15/08 Mon
    • are you serious?!! (NT) -- ., 14:15:19 09/15/08 Mon
      • Yes, I am -- but only if 100% certain are leaving school. It would depend situationally -- new family in our ID school, had told last TC in Spring would not return in Fall, gave reasons, left "mutually okay" albeit that TC won't be thrilled when receives transfer letter. (NT) -- the visitg other schools was rather quiet but no sneakg, 13:34:25 09/18/08 Thu
  • do not let first tc know; if you do you can surely bet you will be throwing away lesson money while they attend, seen our old tc berate and ignore dancers she thought were transferring (NT) -- it's business to tc most won't give transferring time of day, 14:35:59 09/15/08 Mon
    • I'd pull my dancer out and then look for a school. I know of many schools that take transfers and know several people who have transferred successfully. I dislike when people use scare tactics. Nothing wrong with walking away from your current situation, and then looking at your options. (NT) -- most schools do take transfers, 15:06:06 09/15/08 Mon
      • successful transfer not using scare tactics-found one of my transfer options was NOT taking transfers -- inside, 18:30:50 09/15/08 Mon
        • Y'all have good points. If complete a year, and will NOT return even if alternative means no more ID'g, complete break before searching, then I would tell TC we're not returning. (NT) -- but, NOT if still within the dance school yikes no way, 13:36:12 09/18/08 Thu
  • my best friends child got hell from his teacher becuase he talked to us (at another school) .. the kids had been best friends since they were 5 but were expected to never speak to one another again after we left (NT) -- there is always backlash, 22:30:22 09/16/08 Tue

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• Would you share how many class and at home pracrice hours your pcu14-16 dd does? -- thanks, 18:56:29 09/16/08 Tue
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  • 3-2hr lessons/wk, plus 1hr private/ wk.... (NT) -- walk thrus @ home, 19:54:21 09/16/08 Tue
  • 3-2hour classes a week and sometimes an at home practice (NT) -- not enuf, 22:07:02 09/16/08 Tue
  • 2 1.5-hour classes a week, 1 hour semi-private (2 dancers) lesson most weeks. Practice depends on whether her homework is done. (NT) -- Mom of U14, 22:08:50 09/16/08 Tue
  • Three 1.5 hr classes per week, plus at-home practice when feis coming up (NT) -- Hard to work in the home prac w/ HS homework, social life!, 23:47:40 09/16/08 Tue
    • lets see -- No name, 07:20:27 09/17/08 Wed
      • college dancer -- No name, 08:49:07 09/17/08 Wed
      • That sounds like you don't have a life other than dance! I hope it isn't that all consuming for my 9 yr old! I hope there are no regrets for you as you look back and see what you missed. I mean this sincerely, not nasty. Good luck--you must be a terrific dancer!!! (NT) -- mom of little ones, 08:53:06 09/17/08 Wed
        • I honestly hope I have been doing the right thing in encouraging my dd's drive when it comes to ID. She does a few other things, but honestly ID practice does consume a lot of her time. Time will (NT) -- tell, 14:25:23 09/17/08 Wed
          • My two cents -- No name, 17:44:55 09/17/08 Wed
            • I feel sorry for you and for all the time and money you wasted on ID. I certainly hope your kid makes it to the Olympics--otherwise, what's the point? (NT) -- some of us see it differently, 17:57:29 09/17/08 Wed
              • Why must you be so nasty. It is people like you that I certainly don't miss. This was just an opinon, not a criticism, scheesh. (NT) -- No name, 18:06:45 09/17/08 Wed
                • I too thought your post was an implicit criticism of ID, and I always wonder why people who have "smartened up" and left ID still frequent these boards... (NT) -- not nasty, just wondering...., 21:32:32 09/17/08 Wed
              • And the flip side of that coin... -- Another moms story, 21:37:19 09/17/08 Wed
            • I think not only about the time, but the $-esp with overseas comp (NT) -- mom of 2 dancers-everyone has to do what is right for them, 22:18:53 09/17/08 Wed
  • Classes 3 x week for 1 1/2 hours each then 1 private per week and practice at home other days. (NT) -- ., 15:29:53 09/17/08 Wed
  • On this topic... does your dd do other activities? If so, what? (NT) -- just wondering.., 18:04:39 09/17/08 Wed
  • Age 16 - 3 or 4 classes - 2 hrs each per week ID, Rowing Nov. to June 1 hr each day (NT) -- ID 12 yrs., rowing 2 yrs loves it . Good grades, 18:07:35 09/17/08 Wed
  • My opinion is that if they enjoy it, have friends and do well in school, dance away! (NT) -- Whether progressing or not it doesn't matter if their happy,, 18:11:13 09/17/08 Wed

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• Oireachtas Award schedule Sunday Night 11/30 -- No name, 20:57:11 09/15/08 Mon
  I am hoping to book a flight home on Sunday night of the "O" 11/30. Can anyone tell me what time the awards are expected to start and finish? Thanks
  

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  • the parade of champions is after awards-think it finished around 10? I wouldn't plan a flight out that night (NT) -- if you are staying for awards, 21:07:38 09/15/08 Mon
    • It was late. My dd dances on Sunday we are not going to even try coming home Sunday. (NT) -- No name, 08:43:04 09/16/08 Tue
  • We got home last year after the awards (no parade) after 9pm and lived about 45 min from the venue... (NT) -- No name, 16:09:42 09/16/08 Tue
  • Last Columbus was done early, teachers had left, no one there, very sad ceremony (NT) -- dined by 9:00 at least, 15:20:37 09/17/08 Wed

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• Does anyone have a room at the drury inn for "o" they will not be using on Fri and Sat evening? -- No name, 10:13:59 09/16/08 Tue
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  • I heard from someone going that the Hyatt still has rooms for Sat. night only (NT) -- No name, 12:45:16 09/16/08 Tue
  • I am confused, what was the old rule? (NT) -- ??, 13:58:52 09/16/08 Tue

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• Oireachtas questions -- Never been to Columbus, 10:02:46 09/13/08 Sat
  Hoping some Columbus people can give some insight here. Due to a scheduling conflict, we may not be leaving Columbus until Tuesday after the Oireachtas. Any thoughts as to how we could spend our Monday with a 10 and a 12 year old girl?
  
  Also, if the cost were the same (including the parking fee), would you rent a car to get from the airport or take a shuttle/cab? Would it be beneficial to have a car or are there restaraunts within walking distance?
  
  Thank you for any advice you can give this first time Oireachtas going family.
  

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  • Some thoughts... -- Mom who has been there, 10:28:52 09/13/08 Sat
  • we had our car our first time and only used it once (to go to the movies) -- inside, 11:18:35 09/13/08 Sat
  • I live in Columbus -- No name, 17:12:05 09/13/08 Sat
    • how far away is Ohio State? Can you get there by bus (NT) -- have hs dancers who want to look at schools, 10:38:49 09/14/08 Sun
      • OSU -- No name, 12:54:35 09/16/08 Tue
  • Kids and adults would love COSI (the science museum) - would be a good day activity (NT) -- No name, 08:18:22 09/14/08 Sun

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• Celtic Fest in Chicago this weekend in Grant Park. Some of the local dance schools will be there! -- Let's hope the rain holds off!, 22:27:26 09/12/08 Fri
  For more details check out their website - www.celticfestchicago.us
  
  Some of the schools dancing are McNulty, Trinity, World Academy, Dennehy, Shelia Tully, Lavin Cassidy, Cross Keys, Mullane Healy O'Brien, Anam Mor, and Dillon-Gavin
  

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  • Does anyone know if the stage will be covered if it's still raining? Just curious! (NT) -- potentially soggy mom, 08:26:04 09/13/08 Sat
    • I sure hope so. (more) -- OP, 09:52:01 09/13/08 Sat
      • There is no way I would go dance even if stage just still damp-one fall and your dress is toast! (NT) -- No name, 11:19:35 09/13/08 Sat
        • Can you use another costume instead? DD's dance troupe has a washable outfit (with school headband) they can wear to shows -- same one for a couple years, but did need to be purchased or borrowed for all female dancers. (NT) -- saves the solo dresses when heat/rain, 10:35:17 09/15/08 Mon
  • we were there a couple of years ago when it rained and it was miserable. Nothing like dancing in a wet wool school dress! (NT) -- No name, 11:44:52 09/13/08 Sat
  • If someone goes today, please let us other moms know if the stage was wet or covered! Thanks so much! (NT) -- Will determine whether we go tomorrow!, 13:30:38 09/13/08 Sat
    • our school was supposed to dance today but TC canceled for dancers safety. Its been downpouring all day.. (NT) -- mwdancer, 13:46:27 09/13/08 Sat
      • Just got word that we are cancelled for tomorrow also. (NT) -- MHOB mom, 20:15:48 09/13/08 Sat
    • The dancers were moved from the dance stage to the ceili tent.Stage was covered,not much room for spectators.Front of stage was getting wet from the rain,but fest wiped the stage in between groups.Dancers did not wear good costumes.Some schools danced in gym shoes,others in soft/hard shoes. (NT) -- bring umbrellas!!!, 23:06:18 09/13/08 Sat
      • Yikes! I'm glad my school didnt have to dance! (NT) -- No name, 10:01:04 09/14/08 Sun
        • They still had fun! It will be one of those days they'll remember...."remember that time we danced in the pouring rain at Celtic Fest......" (NT) -- good times, 09:21:36 09/16/08 Tue
  • Many roads/highways leading into the city are flooded. We had 7" of rain overnight. Doubtful many will be able to safely get there. It is such a fun fest too bad today is a washout. (NT) -- On Floodwatch in the suburbs, 15:43:28 09/13/08 Sat

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• Time -- Chicago Mom`, 23:28:50 09/15/08 Mon
  Does anyone know when the Pat Roche Feis (Saturday) will finish? Have to fly to St.louis later on and a rough idea would greatly b appreciated. Daughter is Novice 15/O
  

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  • Last year we were finished in that age group about 3PM (NT) -- No name, 07:59:59 09/16/08 Tue

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• All Scotlands Timetable -- McCutcheon School of Irish Dancing, 19:21:55 09/15/08 Mon
  The timetable for the All Scotland Championships is now available on the McCutcheon School website.
  
  Please also remember you can enter our 25th Anniversary Prize Draw to win a Gavin Doherty Dress
  
  http://www.mccutcheonschool.co.uk
  

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• Michigan Feis results are up on Feisworx. -- No name, 16:45:39 09/13/08 Sat
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  • Congrats, Erin on your PC 1st & all the other O'Hare placers. Great job! Thanks to MI feis for fast-moving & well run feis! (NT) -- No name, 17:59:45 09/13/08 Sat
  • It was very fast but it would have been so easy to rotate the judges on the grade stages... (NT) -- and results had no comments - boohoo, 20:34:43 09/13/08 Sat
  • MIchigan Feis results... -- No name, 22:42:51 09/13/08 Sat
    • I thought it didn't work right, but noticed there are both champ results and personal results (medal rounds). Detailed in where your dd placed with each judge in each round, plus raw and Irish points. (NT) -- not happy about the charge, either, 23:01:55 09/13/08 Sat
      • $5 for results! Crazy! It should be included, (NT) -- especially in champs and pc, 23:14:59 09/13/08 Sat
        • Don't forget that this is one of the most affordable feis' out there. Think before you post. They could have added $5 to everyone's registration fees, then those who don't even want results would be paying for them. (NT) -- No name, 12:56:10 09/14/08 Sun
        • Affordable? $45 for PC? That's high! (NT) -- No name, 14:43:56 09/14/08 Sun
          • For us it works out much less than other feis'. $45 includes treble reel which my dd loves. No family fee so if just I go with her it's $8 instead of $15 "family fee" which is the norm lately. -- The $45 is average for area, not high., 16:30:34 09/14/08 Sun
    • Ours had comments (OC dancer); if champ level, click on personal results from home page, show results, then champ results. Hers were very helpful. And we learned she was one away from placing overall, not dead last as she feared. (NT) -- No name, 07:42:01 09/14/08 Sun
  • Very disappointed with no comments on results. My dd scored extremely low in one comp, but no reason given. If a judge gives a score that low, should explain with feedback. (NT) -- No name, 15:17:47 09/14/08 Sun
    • My observation is usually if you were very low in the comp it was because a very large mistake like Timing. Happens even to the very best (NT) -- ccp, 18:17:34 09/14/08 Sun
    • NO excuse for NO comments NONE ever -- No name, 06:49:26 09/15/08 Mon
      • I agree - both of of my dancers had two dances where there were no comments from the judges & they were both in relatively small groups (NT) -- no reason, 07:56:31 09/15/08 Mon
        • So if your child's comments were more turnout or get off heels, that would be sufficient? What about "timing"? Judges don't have to write comments (there is no rule). O/S judges don't like to justify their results with comments. (NT) -- No name, 14:05:20 09/15/08 Mon
          • Yes, that would be sufficient. Then they know a reason why they didn't place. Would also be nice knowing where they did place in the dance. DD only received one comment out of six dances. (NT) -- No name, 16:24:14 09/15/08 Mon

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• Pacelli Sound Blasters Hard Shoes – Size 1M English - worn very briefly.. $100.00 (Paid 120 english pounds = $240..00 aghh) -- aboxofbuttons@aol.com, 20:43:28 09/14/08 Sun
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  • youch! why so much? (not your asking price but what you paid.) (NT) -- No name, 22:10:53 09/14/08 Sun
  • Pacelli doesn't make the sound blasteres, rutherford does. (NT) -- No name, 14:22:16 09/15/08 Mon

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• What an insane day of driving today for Michigan Feis. Glad we went but the RAIN/CONSTRUCTION on the way, and I94 COMPLETELY shut down on the way home/all traffic diverted made me question my sanity!!! What we do for Irish dance. -- When's the next feis?????, 17:54:25 09/13/08 Sat
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  • michigan feis -- No name, 17:59:52 09/13/08 Sat
  • I-96 wasn't much better--I feel soaked to the bone. Need a fireplace & hot tea now. (NT) -- No name, 18:01:36 09/13/08 Sat
  • Crazy weather driving home, wasn't it!! When 94 detoured, I thought....geez are we ever going to get home! (NT) -- It poured the whole way......., 22:28:02 09/13/08 Sat
  • Michigan Feis -- Chicago Mom, 07:53:20 09/14/08 Sun
    • what's a brolly? (NT) -- congrats to your dd, 21:33:23 09/14/08 Sun
      • an umbrella (NT) -- No name, 21:59:29 09/14/08 Sun
        • thank you - learn something everyday (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, 00:32:15 09/15/08 Mon
          • I think she means someone "borrowed" it. (NT) -- no name, 14:20:07 09/15/08 Mon

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• New Show - Coming to a Stage Near You -- *, 19:32:30 09/14/08 Sun
  Take a look:
  http://www.revolutiontheshow.com/index2.html
  http://www.revolutiontheshow.com/workshop.html
  
  Know any of the dancers?
  

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  • We know Joel Hanna -- used dance for Tony Comerford in Vancouver. (NT) -- donna, 20:22:30 09/14/08 Sun
  • Look like all tap tho. Still cool. (NT) -- not irish, 00:21:11 09/15/08 Mon
    • I did see some irish in there. It's just clips so you have to really watch. (NT) -- there is irish., 09:37:33 09/15/08 Mon
  • so is this amazing person -- No name, 13:44:12 09/15/08 Mon

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• Florida Suncoast Feis Oct 11th. Awesome new venue! Come down to the warmth of Florida. -- hope to see you all there, 01:31:19 09/14/08 Sun
  www.feisworx.com -Oct 11th.
  

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  • No thanks, October is much nicer up North -- No name, 20:13:04 09/14/08 Sun
    • What about O practice?!!! (NT) -- heaven forbid, 21:59:59 09/14/08 Sun
  • What aprt of Florida is this? while I love autumn in NE, fall should be a perfect weather time in Florida. (NT) -- could visit my goddaughter in college, 10:15:18 09/15/08 Mon
    • Tampa airport. You would be about a half an hour away and would need to hire a ride to the resort. You could call the resort to see if they have a van that picks up at the airport. (NT) -- ., 11:31:33 09/15/08 Mon
    • usually high 70's and no humidity! I consider it practice going to a feis and this one is early Oct. Still plenty of time left (NT) -- for O practice, 13:04:22 09/15/08 Mon

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• Pictures from the Coleman Feis in Claremorris are now uploaded to www.reeldancepix.com -- Reelpix, 11:55:08 09/15/08 Mon
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• Are there any off street parking garages or anything that helps avoid the $21/night hotel pkg fees? Personally, I think this is an awful expense to pay to stay at a hotel! -- mia, 12:56:03 09/13/08 Sat
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  • For what feis, the O? (NT) -- in columbus?, 14:40:17 09/13/08 Sat
  • Oh sorry - yes for the O. Staying 3 nights and $66 extra for pkg is just 1 more expense we don't need. (NT) -- thanks, op, 10:08:30 09/14/08 Sun
    • That overpriced parking @ SR O last year pushed me over the edge for deciding on DD & I to fly in. Of course, other factors were included, such as great flight costs. (NT) -- hope all find affordable methods, 10:30:12 09/15/08 Mon
  • This is a link to a map of parking near convention center. I keep meaning to call different lots to see their rates. Since I'll park and not move the car for 3 days, I don't care if I have to walk a few blocks to park -- http://www.columbusconventions.com/pdf/parking_map.pdf, 13:01:17 09/14/08 Sun
  • According to the Hyatt website, there is a lot about a block away that is connected by walkways to the hotel. (NT) -- $12 per night. Hotel site also lists a few other options., 16:44:45 09/14/08 Sun

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• I know this was asked before -- where will Nationals be held in '09, '10, '11. Also would like to know about Worlds and locations for coming years (I know Philly for '09) -- Thanks :), 12:30:08 09/13/08 Sat
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  • This is what I heard from my TC -- not sure it is right but I think so, 13:33:08 09/13/08 Sat
    • I heard the same - but come to think of it, it was on this board. ;o) (NT) -- No name, 15:06:22 09/13/08 Sat
  • Thanks for the info. If anyone knows locales for Worlds, I would appreciate too! (NT) -- great board!, 18:20:19 09/13/08 Sat
    • Vegas isn't confirmed but likely. The rest are. Worlds will be Glasgow for 2010 and the next three years are up for discussion with USA likely getting one of them (11, 12 or 13). (NT) -- TC, 18:28:16 09/13/08 Sat
  • I would hate Vegas in July for loads of reasons - but especially the heat (NT) -- Please say it ain't so, 19:13:00 09/13/08 Sat
    • But it's a dry heat! (NT) -- No name, 19:22:27 09/13/08 Sat
  • Fares to Vegas & room prices are usually very good. Vegas knows how to handle large groups. Think of the inspiration DMs will get from the costumes there. Yes, parents will not be able to allow younger ones to run amok and without supervision (NT) -- and that's a good thing, 21:54:47 09/13/08 Sat
    • I can see the Queen of Hearts dresses already! (NT) -- ;o), 23:57:59 09/13/08 Sat
      • Big, huge, feathered headbands (NT) -- Irish showgirls! LOL, 21:57:43 09/14/08 Sun

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• For any of you who has had their ID in a cast -- how long after the cast was off, 11:50:58 09/12/08 Fri
  How long after the cast was removed did it take your ID to start dancing successfully competively again?
  

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  • Broken bone? Where? (NT) -- ., 12:04:56 09/12/08 Fri
  • Dr. told DD to start practicing right after. Creid like a baby. Felt like a beginner. Was determined. Cast off in November. Danced Winter Feis and got 3 medals! (NT) -- BK cast for 8 weeks!, 12:21:14 09/12/08 Fri
    • 5th metatarsal -- ina walking cast for the next 4 wks, 13:37:09 09/12/08 Fri
  • DD broke 5th metatarsal in foot twice. 1st time, it took 3 months to get back up to speed, second time, just 3 weeks. She was 7 & 13 years old each time (NT) -- No name, 12:35:59 09/12/08 Fri
  • around 3-4 months for both me and a friend (NT) -- OH Feis Grl, 14:25:59 09/12/08 Fri
  • Ist 4 weeks slow, next 4 weeks 4-5 days a week dancing. (NT) -- Was ready for Nan's and a WQ., 15:57:46 09/12/08 Fri
  • I asked my doctor not a forum (NT) -- No name, 17:07:41 09/12/08 Fri
    • whatever you do, don't rush it! -- please see more inside, 17:33:30 09/12/08 Fri
      • Asked for others experiences -- for comparison, 15:41:24 09/13/08 Sat
  • DD in walking cast from Jan-April last year. Was taking PT thoughout that time. Started competing (limited) in June. Successfully (less pain, more confidence) competing in August (NT) -- Have your dd listen to her body's messages, 18:35:33 09/12/08 Fri
  • 5th meta story -- inside, 21:51:21 09/14/08 Sun

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• Help! Dress Wanted. -- ECRMom, 13:33:27 09/14/08 Sun
  Dressmaker just pulled out of commitment to make new dress for ECRO on Nov 7-8. Figure it's probably too late for new. Looking for like new up-to-date dress for U17 Championship dancer with slim build, 5"6-1/2". Will be at Pittsburgh and Pat Roche. Please e-mail. Thanks!
  

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  • "pulled out of commitment " - currious what the reason for the situation? US or overseas DM? (NT) -- -, 13:54:23 09/14/08 Sun
    • do you have an email? I will see if I can help. I think you can do it privately on here.. (NT) -- No name, 16:56:40 09/14/08 Sun
  • I have something that might work. Can you leave an email? (NT) -- tcrg, 17:06:45 09/14/08 Sun
  • if you click on her underlined words, ECR Mom, it'll will provide the email address (NT) -- No name, 18:03:47 09/14/08 Sun

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• My dd results list Breda O'Brien as a AD for Michigan Feis, but she was not listed on the AD List -- Is that an error? - Was that indeed Breda O'Brien, 20:00:08 09/13/08 Sat
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  • Yes it was Breda....she was called to fill in. She was at the PC stage. (NT) -- nice lady!, 22:21:36 09/13/08 Sat

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• Congrats Mikayla and Alex -- Tosa friends, 11:07:39 09/14/08 Sun
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