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• do elevations dresses come in with rhinestones? -- what about headbands?, 12:20:17 11/07/09 Sat
  
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  • Not to the US, due to new law. But you can request and pay for the stones (NT) -- to be added, 12:23:38 11/07/09 Sat
    • any idea on extra cost? (NT) -- thank you, 12:38:16 11/07/09 Sat
      • they will not do any stones for the US, but they will send you a map of where to place them. I have purchased 2 dresses from them this year and asked that very question (NT) -- good luck, 13:40:06 11/07/09 Sat
        • forgot to add that i buy my crystals from hotfixqueen.com (NT) -- above poster, 13:41:14 11/07/09 Sat

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• Soda pop, energy drinks, diet soda, here is some info for dancers, teachers and parents-- -- I enjoyed this video, 12:07:18 11/07/09 Sat
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbh6Ru7VVM
  

  
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• Adult performance dress $185.00 -- Link inside, 09:20:49 11/07/09 Sat
  This is a medium stretch velvet dress with black lace sleeves, and a gold satin soft cape. The front is shorter than the back, and it flares out on turns. Email with any questions! www.thevelvetcastle.com/DrawingRoom
  

  
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• Is there a Musicians Board? -- Flute player, 04:58:21 11/07/09 Sat
  My daughter wants to enter some music/flute competitions at feisianna. Unfortunatly, we cannot find the right music. Can someone direct me to a musicians board and maybe they can help us? Thanks!
  

  
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  • I would love to know this too. A fleadh message board would be great too! (NT) -- musicmom, 05:29:43 11/07/09 Sat
  • Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) has a website that lists locations of branches throughout the world. It has free downloadble sheet music (with audio files), discussion threads, an online shop and links to other traditional Irish Music sources. (links inside) -- ZandB, 06:16:13 11/07/09 Sat
    • Oops!! almost forgot... there is an excellent Irish Music resource called "The Session" which has a discussion board (I'd suggest lurking a bit before posting a question to get a flavor first) Link inside: -- ZandB, 06:33:27 11/07/09 Sat
      • I LOVE the Session! You can look up CD's that you like and some of them list which trad tunes are on each track! (NT) -- Fiddler, 13:34:55 11/07/09 Sat

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• Any idea who is judging the Southern USA next December? -- Just curious, 21:53:59 11/06/09 Fri
  
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• coyle feis? -- confused, 19:17:57 11/06/09 Fri
  will all the stages start at the same time? there are 5 grade stages and 3 champs so that means 14 judges but there's only 10 listed on website. am i reading this right? please help!
  

  
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  • On a related note, I lost my bookmarks -- anyone have the link to the Mid-Atlantic Region board? They discussed Coyle feis recently. (NT) -- have a question TIA, 07:35:21 11/07/09 Sat
  • Mid Atl - 16850 - why not e-mail committee directly? They would be the best source for information about the feis. (NT) -- ..., 08:36:19 11/07/09 Sat
    • Thanks for voy address. I wished to review feis math comp estimates and remembered others had posted some. Hope OP finds her answer, too. (NT) -- not OP, 09:40:52 11/07/09 Sat

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• Shameless post. Brand new cupcake dress is now finished and listed. Size 6/7. Please look if interested http://www.dance.net/topic/8645932/1/Dresses-Costumes/Brand-New-Solo-Dress-Size-6-7-Cupcake-style-ruffle-skirt-LOOK.html&replies=0 -- Thanks, 18:47:45 11/06/09 Fri
  
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  • Beautiful dress! (NT) -- love it, 19:25:00 11/06/09 Fri
    • Thanks. Know any little ones in the market? ;) (NT) -- ., 19:34:55 11/06/09 Fri
  • Beautiful, love the color combination and the style for a little one (NT) -- none, 19:40:23 11/06/09 Fri
  • Scroll down, there was a MAID looking for a smaller dress (NT) -- She included her email, 20:32:32 11/06/09 Fri
  • Just wodering...why is it a cupcake dress and why do I think Texas and pagent when I see it? (NT) -- ca mom, 22:07:56 11/06/09 Fri
    • My thoughts too...dress designs have strayed so far away from Celtic and knotwork designs. Taken the Irish right out of it and turned it into pageantry. (NT) -- traditionalist, 05:38:00 11/07/09 Sat
      • Oh, but re the post below, the disco dancers are way worse so we're golden !! *sarcasm* (NT) -- :-), 07:06:25 11/07/09 Sat
      • Do you think though? Many of these ruffle dresses are covered in celtic knotwork on top. It's just the ruffly skirt. And based on tradition that little girls used to wear their dressy dresses to compete many years ago, this is actually somewhat like that. (NT) -- ., 07:39:50 11/07/09 Sat
    • Some of the pageant world calls the skirts cupcake skirts that have all the tiers of curly ruffles. I don't understand rah rah dresses being called that either. But it's just a description. (NT) -- ., 07:12:11 11/07/09 Sat
  • A REALLY NICE DRESS, for the uk market , but to small for my dd (NT) -- mom, 02:09:54 11/07/09 Sat
    • I like it, it's cute for a little one. I think baton and twirler myself. This is the new wave of ID dresses. (NT) -- ., 03:33:25 11/07/09 Sat
    • why UK market? (NT) -- ., 07:26:35 11/07/09 Sat
      • two of our little ones just got this style & they're adorable (NT) -- ecr mum, 14:04:36 11/07/09 Sat
  • Looks like the embroidery on the neck panel is quite lopsided? otherwise LOOKS lovely -- but wonder about quality, 09:15:20 11/07/09 Sat
    • OP here. Pic makes it look worse, but you are right. You look at this thing for a month and go batty. I am re-doing and will post new pics. Thanks for the feedback. :) (NT) -- OP, 10:16:00 11/07/09 Sat

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• Is the schedule for Coyle floating around out there anywhere...not on their site yet? -- Nana (wants to come), 13:38:59 11/06/09 Fri
  
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  • It's been up since Wednesday, but on the school site not the feis site. link inside -- K, 14:52:18 11/06/09 Fri
    • Thank You! (NT) -- Nana's (First Feis), 19:11:18 11/06/09 Fri

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• I feel completely shallow posting this "problem" after hearing about Noah -- thanks, 12:26:45 11/06/09 Fri
  local beauty supply place did not have the spray color (for matching bangs or poof) for dd's auburn wig. any other suggestions on where to find this?
  

  
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  • Walgreen's carries it. (NT) -- about $6.00 per can, 14:16:34 11/06/09 Fri

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• From a friend... -- non id related, 09:43:00 11/06/09 Fri
  Noah Scott Biorkman is 5 years old and a patient at Mott Children’s Hospital, was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma. He has been fighting his cancer for the last 2.5 years but will lose his battle here before Christmas. When his family asked him what his Christmas wish was, he only responded that he wanted to receive a lot of Christmas cards. Because he is not expected to live until Christmas, the family is holding his Christmas next weekend and is asking as many of us as possible to help fulfill his wish by sending him Christmas cards.
  Let's flood his mailbox with love! Mail to:
  
  Noah Biorkman
  1141 Fountain View Circle
  South Lyon, MI 48178 USA
  
  See more of Noah on the following websites and can also see it is true on snopes....
  
  http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/11/05/christmas-cards-for-a-five-year-old-boy-meet-noah-biorkman/
  
  http://aggman.vox.com/library/post/turning-bad-news-into-good.html
  
  http://siouxfalls.momslikeme.com/members/JournalActions.aspx?g=504043&m=8351233
  
  www.carepages.com/carepages/noahscottbiorkman
  

  
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  • I'm mailing one now. (NT) -- kk, 10:08:28 11/06/09 Fri
  • Heartbreaking. Proves that children know instictively what matters. (NT) -- God Bless, 10:34:47 11/06/09 Fri
  • just dropped mine in the mail (NT) -- none, 10:36:47 11/06/09 Fri
  • Just mailed (NT) -- :-(, 11:21:47 11/06/09 Fri
  • I just mailed one to Noah (NT) -- God Bless, 11:36:46 11/06/09 Fri
  • so many of these stories are untrue, but good news, this one is real. Here is the snopes.com link inside -- doubting Thomas, 11:41:06 11/06/09 Fri
    • Darling Noah just sending your card now. All our prayers from Glasgow x (NT) -- scoots mum, 12:07:13 11/06/09 Fri
  • The children in my 8th grader's class are all sending him cards. We will do it as a family as well. (NT) -- ., 12:28:14 11/06/09 Fri
  • How tragic. I'm sending a card tomorrow and i pray it will arrive in time for him. (NT) -- UK Mum, 12:52:13 11/06/09 Fri
    • How sad, noah just looks so happy and is beautiful, will be posting a card from ireland (NT) -- our prayers go to noahs family, 13:57:51 11/06/09 Fri
  • My dd's religion class at school all made and sent cards today. (NT) -- now I will send mine, 16:33:12 11/06/09 Fri
  • please also check your local children's hospitals. There are many wishes that need filling and those children in your community can also use your support. (NT) -- ., 00:15:52 11/07/09 Sat
    • Great suggestion. We'll do that too. (NT) -- mum, 06:56:50 11/07/09 Sat

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• My dd has a new to her dress that could use a little extra body in the skirt. I was thinking a tutu/pettiskirt could do the trick. Could you share where you've had success purchasing these? -- TIA, 07:11:45 11/06/09 Fri
  
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  • We recently got one at Hot Topic. They are not very expensive there and come in several colors. (NT) -- :-), 08:55:01 11/06/09 Fri
  • They are the trend in fashion this year. Many stores in the mall have them, ranging from tulle fabric to satin with lace and many others. The good thing is that they are affordable! (NT) -- hth, 12:12:05 11/06/09 Fri
  • Nordies had them earlier in the year (NT) -- Call first, 20:30:17 11/06/09 Fri
  • Claire's stores used to sell them, don't know if they do this year. Saw a feis vendor selling nice ones last weekend at the Culkin feis. (NT) -- hth, 05:04:32 11/07/09 Sat

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• Does Ireland have government run hospitals and privately run ones too? -- -, 07:06:52 11/06/09 Fri
  This article in Irish Central is not a good representation for a government run healthcare system.
  
  http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-surgeons-paid-1-million-for-doing-nothing-69366482.html
  

  
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  • That is one example as to why I do not want government run health care. (NT) -- =/, 08:31:13 11/06/09 Fri
    • Wow. Maybe I can get my surgeon husband to move to Ireland! (NT) -- No name, 08:40:01 11/06/09 Fri
    • Sure, paint whole system bad with this example. Ireland's system not close to benchmark. But good health should be a privilege not a right; makes perfect sense. US so much smarter than ALL other developed nations; that's why #50 in mortality and #1 in healthcare expenditure; US "for profit" system so much better than government run systems. (NT) -- Sad., 09:11:17 11/06/09 Fri
  • I've lived in Europe and in Canada. I've never met anyone who wanted their country to go to a US-style system. Most of the Canadians I've met don't understand why we put up with it. (NT) -- --, 09:15:11 11/06/09 Fri
    • I've lived in Europe and in the U.S., and I've met many Europeans (and most of my relatives who live in the U.K.) who would never hesitate to come to America for health care that is not available in their own country. We all have stories. -- sad, 12:11:19 11/06/09 Fri
  • I think each country has individual issues that makes systems work for them. I am hoping the US gets the problems sorted out into a system we can afford and be proud of. (NT) -- hopeful, 09:40:13 11/06/09 Fri
    • US wants more people in Medicare but is reducing funding by 400M, wants us to pay to fund all this before we can use it, like everything else the gov runs they will steal the money for this to use for something else. They can't run what they have and you think they can run health care? Wwhere is the freedom of choice? (NT) -- Constitution gone???, 05:05:04 11/07/09 Sat
  • Many Irish return to retire as they will be taken care of for free (NT) -- -, 13:49:40 11/06/09 Fri
  • this is my local hospital here in Ireland and like the rest of the world a lot of our funding and resources are being used to combat swine flu which leaves little or none for after care for ortheopedic procedures which means these surgeons are not operating at present (NT) -- Donegal Mum, 15:00:12 11/06/09 Fri
  • When I emigrated to USA ,1993, my mother's (MD) concern was that if I got sick I would not be able to afford it . She always said " Come home to Ireland" so you don't have to worry about $ on top of your health". Now that she is getting older, she's afraid to come to US to visit, in case she get's sick and will end up with huge health bills ( (NT) -- Insurance only covers so much, 16:06:50 11/06/09 Fri
    • Interesting. When I travel from the US to overseas with my private health insurance, I am fully covered. I do have to pay out of pocket when I'm seen, but health insurance will reimburse. (NT) -- Glad I'm not trapped, 19:01:20 11/06/09 Fri
      • If you travel to a country with National Healthcare you are covered by them; doesn't go thru insurance. I've had to use a few times in Greece, Italy, UK-nothing billed to my insurance. So worried about bills, shoving my insurance card at them, etc. Nothing ever billed; they smile and sometimes pretend to take card to stop your worrying. (NT) -- Everyone covered., 08:23:55 11/07/09 Sat
  • Cost of US healthcare bill: $1.2 Trillion. Cost of rising US federal budget deficit: $1.4 Trillion. Got a money tree? -- Mind boggling, 19:37:12 11/06/09 Fri
    • Thank you for being the voice of facts and reason! I know about these statistics, but the people who are for the "universal health care" (see "V") are not going to believe you. -- scared, 02:40:21 11/07/09 Sat
    • I hope and pray that you don't lose your job, develop a "pre-exisiting condition" and try to find coverage. That being said, there is an off topic (NT) -- board for a reason., 05:09:37 11/07/09 Sat
      • I totally agree. The simplistic thinking above only shows WHY this reform is needed. The point above is 80% have insurance ... altho they miss the boat that rates continue to skyrocket, if you lose your coverage you can't buy any other coverage ...etc This "Fox" mentatlity is ridiculous (NT) -- ... and scary, 13:32:58 11/07/09 Sat
  • Americans have the same health care system at retirement as UK but it isn't referred to as universal health care it is referred to as Medicare. If you have worked her all your life legally you are entitiled to it. Like everything else there are retirees who add on additional private insurance or it carries over with their pensions-same in UK. (NT) -- worked in both countries, 22:07:53 11/06/09 Fri
    • You don't even have to have worked here your whole life. My neighbor's mom came here a few years ago, just got her citizenship, and now receives medicare (NT) -- never worked in US, 06:52:44 11/07/09 Sat
      • in Canada, health care is free, whoever at a high tax cost...my problem is people can come to Canada, never work here, get citizenship after 6 yrs. then are entitled to health care benifits, old age benefits, and any other benefit that we all get, but had to work our entire lives for. (NT) -- ., 07:50:33 11/07/09 Sat

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• New split sole soft shoes -- Curious, 07:03:49 11/06/09 Fri
  DD just received her first pair of Rutherford Cavans in the mail. She has always worn the Pacelli Eclipse, but wanted to try the split sole to assist with differentiating her points, etc. She wears a 6 in the Eclipse, so we ordered both a 6 as well as a 5 1/2 as the very sweet woman from Rutherford said they need to be very snug and almost to the point where they are uncomfortable with the toes slightly curled because they will stretch a lot the first time she actually dances in them. Here is my question for anyone that has experience with the Cavans: did you purchase your shoes so that your toes were curled under at the top and if so, did they stretch considerably the first time you did dance in them? Right now, the snug pair are pretty tight and dd didn't even want to dance in them because she doubts they will stretch to the degree she needs. If we can try and get them to the point of beinf fairly comfortable, dd wants to tuck them away and not use them until the Oireachtas. Does this make sense? Thanks!!!!
  

  
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  • Cavan's stretch a lot, but I'm not sure it all happens in the first wearing - more like the first month. DD wears a US7.5-8 and a UK4.5 Rutherford Hards and a UK3.5 Cavans. (NT) -- Hope this helps., 07:10:49 11/06/09 Fri
    • My dd is the same size and wears a 3.5 in celtic choice (NT) -- both shoes really stretch, 08:27:05 11/06/09 Fri
  • Cavans do stretch and quickly. (NT) -- My daughter loves them., 07:11:49 11/06/09 Fri
  • Yup, cavans stretch alot. Just try wearing them at home, not dancing in them to just get used to them. They will eventually stretch. Daughters love their cavans! (NT) -- momma, 08:29:05 11/06/09 Fri
  • My dd wears a size 6 street shoe and buys her cavans in a 2.5 the day before the O evey year. She then saves these for competitions and uses old ones in class to keep them from stretching to much to quickly. And yes she buys them so that her toes curl under when she first puts them on, but she swears by them. (NT) -- thedoctordances, 16:18:07 11/06/09 Fri
  • wear a 7.5 US shoe, size 5.5 rutherford hard shoe, bought a 5 cavan, wore them only a few times and they are too big already. Going to buy a 4.5 or 4. (NT) -- great shoes, 08:42:15 11/07/09 Sat

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• Broesler Feis January 23,2010 -- Feis Chair, 04:24:04 11/06/09 Fri
  The syllabus for the Broesler Feis on January 23rd is now available at Broesler.com. Please consider participating in the Charity Treble Reel competition to benefit The September 11th Families Association. We will also be collecting gently worn coats for the NYCares coat drive.
  
  Hope to see you there!
  

  
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• General interest question -- is there written rule?, 02:10:20 11/06/09 Fri
  if an adjudicator has a sibling who is a TC-can that adjudicator judge those students?
  

  
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  • Question Answered? -- ADCRG, 04:13:54 11/06/09 Fri
    • Are you saying "No" to "Is there a written rule?" or "No" to "if an adjudicator has a sibling who is a TC-can that adjudicator judge those students?" (NT) -- --, 04:26:17 11/06/09 Fri
      • No that adjudicator cannot judge those students. Dancers at our school had to stay home from Worlds because a relative of their former workshop teacher was judging. (NT) -- me, 04:30:04 11/06/09 Fri
    • Harumph. And it looked all official, what with ADCRG in all caps. (NT) -- :), 05:38:33 11/06/09 Fri
  • Yes! (There is a rule) and No! (They can't) see inside for extract -- ZandB, 04:32:27 11/06/09 Fri
  • so if Harvey, at TC who is also an ADCRG-teaches at several schools throughout NA-and he has a brother-Henry, who is also an ADCRG -- more inside, 06:05:43 11/06/09 Fri
    • Technically yes, but at a regional qualifier it would be best to contact the committee and let them know so that Harvey can be put on as an alternate. You should not be precluded from dancing in your own qualifier...the judge should sit. This may already be taken into consideration as your TC would know. (NT) -- ..., 06:22:02 11/06/09 Fri
    • That's right. (NT) -- -, 06:23:12 11/06/09 Fri
    • A regional council can't hire judges with conflicts for their qualifier. They stipulate in the agreement that there can be no conflict (see http://www.clrg.ie/admin/temp/Southern%20USA%20Regional%20Oireachtas%202010.doc, for an example). If a conflict were discovered after a judge were hired, the council would remove the judge from the panel. (NT) -- -, 07:22:04 11/06/09 Fri
      • so you'd think they could do something similar for World's. It seems totally illogical to allow someone to qualifiy at a regional and then deny them the opportunity to compete at worlds if they have a judging conflict - in that case the judge stays and the dancer is rejected. (NT) -- It needs to be addressed, 02:19:11 11/07/09 Sat

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• Help with hard shoes ??? -- Thanks for input !, 19:45:06 11/05/09 Thu
  My 12 year old daughter has had her hard shoes for 1 1/2 years. They are getting really tight, but she does not want to break in a new pair right before the Os. Unfortunately, we just noticed that they are starting to rip or separate at the seam between the arch and the tip (probably due to increased use and starting "holds" in Sept.) It is small but we don't want it to get bigger. I know she needs new shoes but we just need these to last 3 more weeks. Any suggestions ? Has anyone had this happen to them ? Would wrapping electrical tape around the shoe while she dances work? Could a cobbler fix this (without making the shoe stiff which would affect her holds as she is new to them) ? Thank you, thank you for responses !!
  

  
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  • Our shoe guy has fixed many a hard shoe. I'd start there first. I don't think she'd have an issue with the shoe becoming stiff. (NT) -- should only be a few dollars, 20:09:12 11/05/09 Thu
  • Why not look for "used" hardshoes that are already broken in? (NT) -- --, 05:12:29 11/06/09 Fri
  • Yep we had the same thing happen. Take them to a cobbler -- and have them glue it, 05:18:28 11/06/09 Fri
  • Take them to the shoe repair and also have them stretch them (NT) -- to get her through, 06:26:09 11/06/09 Fri
    • This won't work. We did this too and it does -- not stretch enough to make, 17:19:01 11/06/09 Fri

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• Has anyone used spray tan booths? -- ?, 17:23:33 11/05/09 Thu
  We have one near us and we were thinking of doing the spray tan for the oireachtas. It costs $23.00 and lasts up to a week but they suggest tanning the day before the event. Anyone have any experiences with this?
  

  
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  • We love a spray tan, but you might want to do one now and then again the day before. Just to be sure. (NT) -- pageant mom, 19:25:45 11/05/09 Thu
  • My daughter hated being the enclsoed tiny booth & not being able to get out until spray stopped! (NT) -- scared her to death @13, 03:26:16 11/06/09 Fri
    • You mean you didn't prepare her ahead of time? When my dd did this last year before the O I had her step inside the thing and close the door (fully clothed) then eplained to her how it works and that once it started she'd have to stay in there til it stopped. I asked if she was sure she was comfortable with it. Only then did we go ahead. (NT) -- that's a shame, 05:08:31 11/07/09 Sat
  • ours lasted a day. total waste of money. plus it stinks. (NT) -- wipes rule!, 04:43:16 11/06/09 Fri
  • I just bought Jergens express tan for my dd and it's already working (needs it for Sunday). $8.99 is a good deal, too! (NT) -- hth, 04:45:25 11/06/09 Fri
  • Yes it is uncomfortable, it stinks and it peels off unevenly -- leaving a Tales from the Crypt, 05:21:07 11/06/09 Fri
    • Where you have it done? I've gone to both a spray tan place near home and Feistan and gotten great results-no bad smell, nothing uncomfortable about the spray process and didn't notice anything odd about how it came off. If u think it's starting to look uneven, use an exfoliator scrub in the shower or bath to speed it along (NT) -- Sr. lady, 10:53:38 11/06/09 Fri
  • I was spray tanned, by a professional. Wasn't trapped in a booth, came out really nice and evenly. Lasted almost a week, but yes it does peel off quite unevenly. Looked a little ridiculous, wore pants and long sleeves for a while! (NT) -- u19 dancer, 07:36:22 11/06/09 Fri
  • A good tanning place will usually have a room that isn't too claustrophobic and it is sprayed on by a real person not a machine. If it peels or becomes patchy, either you didn't exfoliate properly prior or the sprayer did it wrong. (NT) -- BTDT, 09:53:39 11/06/09 Fri
  • I have had it done and loved it! It lasted really well for about 3 days and then it faded very randomly, although I expected it to. (NT) -- Worth my $$, 11:18:46 11/06/09 Fri
  • I'm very surprised more people don't use AIR BRUSH TANNING. We did this twice for DD, it dries quick, goes on more even, doesn't drip and looked amazing. I think it was $45 severl years ago. Way better than sloppy risky spray tans I've seen. (NT) -- watch around mouth, 19:23:44 11/06/09 Fri
  • My daughter got a spray tan for homecoming dance. It looked great, lasted about a week. -- more, 04:08:46 11/07/09 Sat
  • Not sure where you who have had bad experiences have been going, but I called around til I found a local tanning salon whose booth had adjustable sprayers. Dd wanted only her legs done so they set it to spray from just below hips down. It came out beautifully, did not smell at all, and lasted about 5 days, gradually fading away. (NT) -- doing it again this year, 05:11:05 11/07/09 Sat

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• Rhinestone/velvet headbands for sale -- on ebay, 15:59:53 11/05/09 Thu
  Emerald Green
  
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110454377165
  
  Sky blue
  http://tinyurl.com/ycywqln
  

  
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  • GREAT HAIRBANDS !! i need one for a bun wig -- mom, 01:06:51 11/06/09 Fri

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• Looking for dress for 11 y old, chest 28, length 28, waist 26. Newer style. Will be at Coyle and Davis Feis (MAR). Any colors other than Pink and Orange. Neede for O. Thank you. -- BL, 15:43:28 11/05/09 Thu
  Law919@aol.com
  

  
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  • please post as i'm looking for the same !! -- mom, 01:08:52 11/06/09 Fri
    • I have a dress with those measurements, post youre-mail and I will send you (NT) -- photos, 05:19:00 11/06/09 Fri
    • Dress link inside, it will be at Davis -- and MAR Oireachtas, 09:35:13 11/07/09 Sat
  • Dance-again # 873A. (NT) -- also looking., 03:20:13 11/06/09 Fri
  • Do you mean you don't want a dress that is pink and orange OR that you want a dress that is neither pink nor orange (NT) -- Good luck with your search, 04:57:01 11/06/09 Fri
  • Just reduced price of 848A on Dance Again. White/Gold/Black. (NT) -- thanks!, 08:14:11 11/06/09 Fri
  • Dance again 1262A, really nice dress, like new, make offer (NT) -- seller, 08:32:34 11/06/09 Fri
  • thats i nice dress by dancing in celtic it would fit but TCdoesn't want 3 panel dresses !!! -- mom, 02:30:05 11/07/09 Sat
    • Puff Ball Style -- Available in Your Measurements, 14:13:01 11/07/09 Sat

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• Have any dress makers ever tried selling their creations on etsy.com? It is one of my favourite sites to browse and it would be even better if there was an occasional Irish dance dress on there. -- ;), 11:00:13 11/05/09 Thu
  
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  • what is esty? (NT) -- neverheardofit, 13:10:10 11/05/09 Thu
  • there are some amazing artists on etsy.com my sister whoes a stained glass artist among them. I'm an ex-dressmaker and have an etsy account but never thought the market would be there to sell via the site. (NT) -- you could give it a go!, 13:47:27 11/05/09 Thu
  • I love etsy, too. It's handmade clothing and crafts sold by people from around the world, can purchase via paypal. I wonder if ID is too much a niche market... (NT) -- my2cents, 13:49:43 11/05/09 Thu
  • I find it hard enough to sell dresses on ebay for a decent price, with probably far more people looking there than on etsy. (NT) -- I love etsy too, 13:53:01 11/05/09 Thu
  • Yes I have, but never sold anything (NT) -- so use ebay, 17:41:34 11/05/09 Thu
  • I really doubt if Etsy is the site you want to use (NT) -- why not try your own website?, 17:59:14 11/05/09 Thu

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• 33rd Wolverhampton Feis 14th and 15th November 2009 -- Organsier, 10:49:54 11/05/09 Thu
  Pendeford Business and Enterprise College
  Marsh Lane
  Wolverhampton
  WV10 6SE
  
  There will be Open and Preliminary Championships giving a greater opportunity for more dancers to practice for their regional qualifiers.
  
  As always the dancers will be competing for a splendid array of Silver Cups, specially commissioned enamel medals, belts and tiaras.
  
  We will also be awarding sashes for top 5 in Championships.
  
  ** All Championships will run as mixed competitions, however, '2 Champions' (open) will be crowned in each age group with the highest placed boy and highest placed girl BOTH recieving a silver cup, crown/belt **
  
  As well as the final championship result, also included in the price is a seperate solo result for each of the first two rounds of the championship.
  
  We look forward to seeing you there at what will be a fabulous weekend of competition.
  
  Thank you for your continued support.
  
  Please download the syllabus at www.instepfm.com
  
  **PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY**
  
  
  Danny Doherty and Marie Connell
  

  
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• I am trying to find out who to attribute the oh-so-important quote at the head of this board - "Chase your Dreams - Not the Competition" Does anyone know "who said it first"? -- A good reminder right now!, 08:12:48 11/05/09 Thu
  
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  • once source said it was a quote by a contestant on Britain's Got Talent. Any truth? (NT) -- ???, 14:27:29 11/05/09 Thu
    • The dance group Flawless on BGT said this but I'm not sure if it's an original quote from them. (NT) -- still searching, 17:18:10 11/05/09 Thu

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• Big Company Shows -- Coming to Town, 04:34:07 11/05/09 Thu
  Do you attend RD and LOD evey time they come to your city?
  Does it inspire you/your dancer?
  Share your thoughts
  

  
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  • Wish we could, but it costs a bloody fortune! Happy to have been able to give both shows as a "birthday present" but won't be able to go again any time soon. (NT) -- Inspiring for DD? Absolutely!, 04:56:47 11/05/09 Thu
  • They rarely make it to our city so when they do we go. (NT) -- I find them inspiring, 05:00:45 11/05/09 Thu
  • I LOVE LORD OF THE DANCE the best time was when i saw it at newcastle arena -- JJ, 05:18:45 11/05/09 Thu
  • We used to but now my daughter is bored with it. She sits there and says, I can do that. Those steps are so easy. . . etc. Is it becasue she has seen it at least 3 times live or that she is an open champ? (NT) -- we don't go anymore, 05:55:38 11/05/09 Thu
    • the steps are easy (more) -- but...., 07:21:34 11/05/09 Thu
      • but the dancers IN the show are all excelent worlds level dancers! And not just "gone to worlds" but gone and placed high. They are PHENOMENAL dancers, but the choreography is simpler than what we do in competition. However, they are dancing for a much LONGER time, whereas we dance less than 2 minutes (NT) -- love RD, 23:10:16 11/05/09 Thu
  • My girls just saw LOD and found it very entertaining. Thought the dancers did less difficult steps and just a lot of trebles. But fun to watch! (NT) -- Beth, 05:58:50 11/05/09 Thu
  • Haven't gone in a few years...ready again! -- mom, 06:41:14 11/05/09 Thu
  • The last time I saw LD (about 5 years ago), it was terrible. -- mp, 11:18:47 11/05/09 Thu
  • Saw RD and LOD when they first toured--dds were young and really enjoyed the shows. Saw LOD last year -- srmom, 13:23:33 11/05/09 Thu
  • both are playing in denver and around at venues 30 to 60 miles away, riverdance right across st fr Oireachtas (NT) -- fg, 14:22:31 11/05/09 Thu
  • We saw LOD for the 2nd time a few weeks ago & loved it! Comparing show dancing to competition dancing, is like comparing swan lake to ballet exams. The performance is directed at a wider audience The troupe I saw was full of fabulous dancers - past & present world champs & medalists, NAFC belt champs, top placers at majors, who we've (NT) -- seen at majors over the years, 02:49:17 11/07/09 Sat

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• Found this gorgeous TRADITIONAL dress on Ebay, gutted it is to small for my DD, but for anyone looking for a bargain.... -- link inside, 01:06:11 11/05/09 Thu
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Irish-dancing-Celtic-Gaelic_W0QQitemZ220503319198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ladies_Dancewear_LE?hash=item335705a29e
  

  
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  • Are you serious?? The skirt looks HUGE!!! (NT) -- ., 02:46:48 11/05/09 Thu
    • I'm totally serious, I did say it was traditional. I think the embroidery is lovely. (NT) -- Still gutted, 03:51:29 11/05/09 Thu
      • I am curious about the word "gutted." We use it as in, "The house was gutted by flames," What does it mean used this way? Is it like "irritated?" (NT) -- language lover, 06:56:56 11/05/09 Thu
        • I think the meanings are related - in a "i am gutted" context it means crestfallen sort of (m) -- :-), 07:57:45 11/05/09 Thu
          • Op here, yes i meant gutted as in i am really disappointed that it doesn't fit my DD!! My first dress was similar to this, in design although it was green velvet. (NT) -- OP, 14:37:10 11/05/09 Thu
            • Are you sure you're not the seller trying to make plug. (NT) -- ;), 17:38:37 11/06/09 Fri
              • lol..no, i promise i'm not. No shamless plugs here. I am a tradititionilist (?) and just wanted to test the waters and see what people thought. (NT) -- OP, 08:59:05 11/07/09 Sat
    • The skirt does look out of proportion to the top of the dress, but it IS still a beautiful traditional dress, lovely embroidery work, but unless your dd has really long legs, I think you'd have to take it up (NT) -- No name, 07:12:12 11/05/09 Thu
      • I'm sure the skirt is longer than today's standards, but I think the disproportion is due to the camera angle and not the actual proportions of the dress. I have noticed this when trying to take pictures to sell a dress. If you take the photo of the dress laying down, you have to be up high (like on a chair) or else the skirt looks huge (NT) -- even if it is a short skirt., 09:19:04 11/05/09 Thu
  • I miss those beautiful costumes. People used to stop us and ask about all the symbolizm etc. (NT) -- HM, 06:38:37 11/05/09 Thu
  • With all the hip kids going '80's retro in their street clothes, maybe someone will start a new trend of retro solo dresses. Just imagine how cool it would be. Would definitely cause the dancer to stand out! I know there are some "free spirits" out there who would really have some fun with this. (NT) -- Visionary, 08:35:57 11/05/09 Thu
    • I considered wearing an older dress like this in open champs when I was waiting for a new dress. It fit perfectly by older standards, but looked very unflattering. Was hot and heavy and hard to dance in, so I wore something else. If you find a nice one, why not? (NT) -- d, 08:53:57 11/05/09 Thu
  • Aw this makes me miss my first series of dresses. I kinda miss the velvet ones, (all 200 pounds of them ha) (NT) -- u19 dancer, 12:48:50 11/05/09 Thu
  • looks like a Threads of Green dress from around 1997 or so, using a Seven Gates design. I LOVE that design actually. My first solo dress had the same one. The skirt is of a different proportion than skirts now, but when it was made it was totally instyle. The waist sits at the natural waist, and the skirt will go to just a few inches above the knee (NT) -- great dress!, 12:52:15 11/05/09 Thu
  • This dress reminds me of my first solo costume - -- More Inside - LOVE YOU MUM XXX, 17:05:32 11/05/09 Thu
    • Beautiful Memory -- Memories, 04:42:12 11/06/09 Fri
    • my mom made 2 solo dresses for me, and for a long time also made all the school dresses. For many many years all the mums would sit in the studio lobby with applique for the dresses, sewing and chatting. I even did a piece of applique for my last handmade school dress. (NT) -- it was in back. NOT perfect :), 16:05:20 11/06/09 Fri

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• Ok folks, our Gavin is on the way and we have decided to take a loss on our current dress to get it sold this week. Our loss your gain. Beautiful soft skirt solo dress for 16+. Listed on ebay for starting bid of $395.00 or buy it now $695. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380174742914 -- email w/ questions, 18:20:40 11/04/09 Wed
  
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• Caution---booked flights for Irelands a month ago on Aer Lingus. Just received word they cancelled our flight-not flying that day. Now 4 wks ltr, just rebooked on American for $115 more. Aerlingus said-- sorry-- did nothing about the increased fares on AA! Then-- they said it would take 10 days to process the refund!! Be careful of Aerlingus! -- Irritated and Annoyed, 14:03:30 11/04/09 Wed
  
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  • Thanks. With all the "restructuring" going on in this economy, be careful of any airline! -- Have a good time anyway, 15:26:02 11/04/09 Wed
  • They announced recently that they would be cutting a lot of flights to Shannon and some flights to Dublin. Better check the status of your flight!! (NT) -- ..., 17:14:38 11/04/09 Wed
  • what day were you scheduled to travel, and what starting/ending points? (NT) -- sorry to hear about this!, 19:11:59 11/04/09 Wed
  • I guess that is why they are no longer part of the One World Alliance with American and British Airways! (NT) -- True to AA and BA!, 08:24:49 11/05/09 Thu
    • They're not? Hmm interesting. Looking at flights on ba.com and many have aer lingus connections... (NT) -- SRgirl, 10:00:00 11/05/09 Thu
  • Looks like many flights, including domestic, are being cut. AP article from Yahoo News: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20091104/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_flight_plan_flight_switch (NT) -- uggh, 11:18:37 11/05/09 Thu

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• jeweling advice -- newbie, 10:31:35 11/04/09 Wed
  I need to order crystals today. I was going to order three different sizes is a gross of each enough, too much? I appreciate all suggestions.
  

  
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  • Not enough. (NT) -- probably 3 times as many., 10:45:22 11/04/09 Wed
  • I would say that a gross of each is enough, but it very much depends on what you are planning - subtle, patterned, following edges along panels/neckline? You need to plan before you buy. (NT) -- there's no easy rule, 10:53:46 11/04/09 Wed
  • If there are NO crystals already on the dress I would say a gross is not enough...my dm put on 1 1/2 gross, I've added 1/2 gross and just ordered from dreamtime creations today 2 more gross in 3 diff sizes (though won't use them all on this dress) (NT) -- le, 11:02:55 11/04/09 Wed
    • We put 9 gross of crytals onto a dress that had none varying from 40ss down to 20ss (NT) -- xx, 13:08:16 11/04/09 Wed
  • actionfabrics.com ask for gloria (NT) -- bling queen, 11:06:17 11/04/09 Wed
  • Depends on the design - on my DD there are over 2000 crystals two different sizes.... (NT) -- Sparkles, 11:10:05 11/04/09 Wed
    • Have to laugh...2000 crystals on your DD...she must sparkle! (NT) -- hee hee!, 12:45:56 11/04/09 Wed
  • 4 gross of one size and 2 gross of the smaller size. Dancer is about 5'7". Really depends on style and size of dress (NT) -- late, 11:12:50 11/04/09 Wed
  • thank youall very much! Im so glad I asked before I ordered. I'd rather have too many than not enough. (NT) -- newbie, 11:22:37 11/04/09 Wed
    • exactly...cuz what you don't use now you will use later! (NT) -- le, 12:05:12 11/04/09 Wed
  • OP, what I did when dd's new dress arrived this summer was order a few different sizes of crystals from Hot Fix Queen. They don't charge for shipping, so I got one gross of each, then decided how many more gross I'd need. It didn't cost me any extra to do it this way since shipping is free, and it saved me from ending up with too many. (NT) -- hth, 17:06:26 11/04/09 Wed
    • That wold have ben the samrt thing to do. But I dragged my fet about ordering a dress for the O so I will need to begin jeweling as soon as the dress arrives. (NT) -- op, 17:34:58 11/04/09 Wed
      • Been there, done it, and got the "T" shirt - and up till the early hours over a number of nights! (NT) -- Happy Stoning!!, 17:44:44 11/05/09 Thu
  • Remember that crystals add weight to the dress....We added 2 gross to a dress that had already been nicely decked out but needed a little bling around collar and waist. (NT) -- Good luck!, 22:48:34 11/04/09 Wed
  • I am a dissenting voice. I added one gross of 34 ABs and it is lovely and tasteful. (NT) -- less is more sometimes, 06:10:44 11/05/09 Thu
    • I'm with you - used one gross of 20SS, several dozen larger stones as accents, and we get constant complements on the elegant look - this is a WQ dancer. Careful placement of the stones trumps pure glitz, (NT) -- IMHO, 06:15:33 11/05/09 Thu
    • funny...I've always been a huge blinger, but...more... -- moi, 06:43:56 11/05/09 Thu
      • I did something similar. I used 40ss and 34ss strategically and as accent stones, then outlined certain embroidery details with the small 20ss. It looks great. We get a lot of compliments on it. (NT) -- mom, 11:59:10 11/05/09 Thu

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• Looking for a three tier or soft skirt dres for the O. Willing to spend up to 1800 dollars. Measurements inside. Please let me know if you have anything you are selling! -- HELP! dance in need of a dress, 07:56:31 11/04/09 Wed
  in inches
  chest 34
  waist 27
  shoulder to wrist 22.5
  neck to waist 18
  shoulder to shoulder 14
  length 31
  Really need something for the O so please let me know if you have anything!
  

  
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  • help dancer in need of a dress -- marsha kennedy horton, 09:00:17 11/04/09 Wed
  • Take a look at this link... Not sure if it works or not. -- good luck, 09:01:34 11/04/09 Wed
    • Neither of those are soft skirt tiered dresses. (NT) -- ., 09:40:36 11/04/09 Wed
      • Check the first link again. Look at the second picture on the website. (NT) -- best of luck., 14:52:39 11/04/09 Wed
    • That's a tutu under a stiff skirt. It's not the style the OP asked for, that's all. (NT) -- ., 19:51:03 11/04/09 Wed
      • Subject: Hi, this is now the owner of that dress, for the record it is tulle under a soft skirt. Above the soft skirt are a few small stiffer (but not hard) panels. But I assume if OP was interested inquiries would have been made. If someone wants to see pictures of how the soft skirt looks in action just respond to that ad. (NT) -- Best wishes in your search:), 05:24:17 11/05/09 Thu
  • the New England Oireachtas on Nov 19-21 (NT) -- dancer, 10:13:34 11/04/09 Wed
  • email me and I'll send you a pic -- marsha, 11:03:17 11/04/09 Wed
  • Try the link inside... -- ., 11:44:24 11/04/09 Wed
    • I made this dress and would be happy to make a couple of quick alterations if you're interested. (NT) -- Terrie, 06:59:53 11/05/09 Thu
  • I have a one year old Gavin listed on dance-again 1855B have a look (NT) -- It is a 5 panel though!!, 11:49:15 11/04/09 Wed
  • I have one that is not listed. Email me for photo -- New dress arrives this week, 13:01:30 11/04/09 Wed
  • marsha whats your email? (NT) -- dancer, 14:08:51 11/04/09 Wed
    • click on the underlined name, it will give you the email address (NT) -- a friendly mom, 14:20:53 11/04/09 Wed
    • dancer in need of dress -- marsha, 14:21:48 11/04/09 Wed
  • See this http://s804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/GavinDresses/?newest=1 . Dress is on Dance again.1834b -- 3 tiered puffball, 17:52:38 11/04/09 Wed
  • Ihave a dress that is close to your measurements, it is a soft skirt Gavin that was made for the worlds this year. It is dress#1737B on dance again. (NT) -- :), 21:11:18 11/04/09 Wed
  • http://www.dance-again.com/X1856b.html (NT) -- will this work???, 04:11:52 11/05/09 Thu
    • That is beautiful. The pics on dance.net are even prettier of it. Love all the embroidery. (NT) -- ., 08:01:27 11/05/09 Thu
  • I have an emerald green, sapphire blue, gold and white dress in process. I can send you photos of the fabrics, design sketches and a picture of the unfinished bodice (NT) -- Click here for dressmaker link, 05:04:04 11/06/09 Fri

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• I love looking at individual dresses on mess boards, my only request is to please put the age of the dancer. I don't like taking the time to look at a dress that's for a 7 yr old when dd is 20, so I've stopped unless an age is listed. Just a thought, please add the dancer's age & I do think you'll get more of the right ppl looking. -- me, 04:55:34 11/04/09 Wed
  
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  • Problem with that is: my dd is 5'7", well developed and only 13. Her dresses would fit older dancers better than most 13 year olds. So, putting her age will limit who looks at it. (NT) -- just sayin', 05:12:42 11/04/09 Wed
  • While that is a good suggestion, I'd prefer to see an objective measure of size, such as length, listed. Avoids problem of very different sized dancers being the same age. (NT) -- Mom, 05:12:59 11/04/09 Wed
    • Me too! It drives me nuts that they're often listed by age. For example, some 12 yr. old dcrs wear same size as 21y.o. Others fit 9 y.o. sizes. (NT) -- Prefer msmts, esp. height, 14:20:26 11/04/09 Wed
  • Maybe add something like this, "Worn by a 13yo, suitable for 12-16 yo." (NT) -- That might help, 06:08:30 11/04/09 Wed
  • I listed the total dress length, not the age since my dancer is a very petite older dancer. Her dress would fit a 13 year old with the bust taken in. If I list the age, many parents of younger dancers would scroll by (NT) -- agree with first poster, 06:32:30 11/04/09 Wed
  • Or at least the height of the dancer! I'm 5'9, and have been having the hardest time finding a dress, since the majority of dancers are smaller than I am. (NT) -- U19er, 06:44:34 11/04/09 Wed
    • I have a dress for sale for a tall dancer. Total length is 34", dance-again #1881A. (NT) -- sdmom, 08:43:08 11/04/09 Wed
    • Dance-again 1422A will fit a taller dancer (NT) -- please look!, 15:07:35 11/04/09 Wed
    • here is a dress for tall dancer -- 2 of them actually, 07:30:45 11/05/09 Thu
  • The height is a great idea, Fit perfect when dancer was 5' 2" or would fit a dancer 5' to 5' 2" (NT) -- that would work, 07:21:48 11/04/09 Wed
    • OP here and yes I love the idea of adding the dancer's height!! (NT) -- thanks to all responders, 15:33:00 11/04/09 Wed
  • If I were to list my daughter's dress right now, along with the measurements I would add, "Currently worn by a 13 yr old who is 5'8 with an atheltic build." That way you would know she is not tall and slender, but not heavy either. (NT) -- ..., 07:35:31 11/04/09 Wed
  • I don't think height would help. I'm 5'6, but have a long torso and short legs...whereas a friend is 5'6" with long legs and an average torso. We tried a dress swap once...didn't work so well. Sellers: post accurate measurements & buyers: know the measurements of yourself/DD. (NT) -- SRgirl, 07:49:01 11/04/09 Wed
    • I agree, height can be deceiving. My dd is short, but her dress fit a taller dancer perfectly who had a different length or torso/legs proportion. (NT) -- No name, 08:49:37 11/04/09 Wed
    • But if you had measurements along with the other info, it would be helpfull. (NT) -- ..., 08:50:45 11/04/09 Wed
  • Height would help for me. Might not be the right measurements in the end, but it does help sort through. (NT) -- My thought, 08:10:49 11/04/09 Wed
  • i list the height for mine. i've been over 5'8" since i was 10 years old. so for the past ten years ive been about the same size. (NT) -- OH Feis Grl, 12:41:18 11/04/09 Wed
  • and my 13 yr old is probably more like a 9-10 year old - I would much rather have the objective sizes, with perhaps a "worn by small 13 yr old, but likely appropriate for 9-11 yr old" or something like that. (NT) -- Too much variance just w/ age, 17:39:08 11/04/09 Wed
  • WHAT SORT OF DRESS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ? I HAVE 2 FOR A 7 YR OLD ? (NT) -- JJ, 01:17:25 11/05/09 Thu
    • Can you please stop yelling? (NT) -- ., 02:11:53 11/05/09 Thu
      • Oh Please!!! Let it be..... (NT) -- hurt your ears?, 05:31:28 11/05/09 Thu
        • No, but it hurts my eyes (NT) -- Netiquette, please, 11:47:51 11/05/09 Thu
          • LOL! (NT) -- agree, 18:15:11 11/05/09 Thu

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• IDer Christmas Ornaments -- Help!, 04:37:04 11/04/09 Wed
  Looking for a new dancer ornament for dd
  have all the "green" dancer ornaments
  Has anyone seen any thing new?
  

  
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  • Not sure if these are new, but here is a link to quite a few... http://www.thefind.com/gifts/info-irish-dancer-ornament (NT) -- ., 05:37:11 11/04/09 Wed
  • I found Belleek ornaments in a department store in Dublin. You can google Belleek ornaments to see similar ones. There are celtic crosses, castles, doors with wreaths. (NT) -- no dancers though, 09:26:28 11/04/09 Wed
  • I have two different Irish Dancer Christmas Ornaments -- good gran, 18:40:10 11/04/09 Wed
  • Waterford had an Irish Dancer series the last 5 years... -- dcdancer, 18:58:37 11/04/09 Wed
  • Check out Poodlesox.net (NT) -- One of a kind, 07:18:38 11/05/09 Thu
  • Go to google type in Irish dance Christmas Ornaments, many sites (NT) -- surfer, 09:18:33 11/05/09 Thu

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• IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship -- IDTANA, 19:18:54 11/03/09 Tue
  Since the inception of the Cyril McNiff Scholarship, the IDTANA has proudly awarded over $140,000 to dancers through out North America. The Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North America is proud of the accomplishments of all dancers - not only competitively and artistically - but also academically.
  
  To recognize the accomplishments of these dancers who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio, the IDTANA is proud to offer scholarships totaling $20,000 in 2010 for high school senior students, and those students who are already attending college.
  
  Applications for 2010 are now available at www.idtana.org.
  
  Please note that the application process for 2010 has changed and we ask that you carefully review the information in the application packet for more information.
  
  The Scholarships will be announced in early June, 2010 and a presentation of the scholarship winners will be held at the North American Irish Dance Championships.
  
  
  
  Michael Mullane ADCRG, President, IDTANA
  Russell Beaton ADCRG, Scholarship Chairman
  

  
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  • Can students that plan to attend Community College (2 year, or Junior College) apply for the scholarship? They often have grades good enough to attend University, but just can't afford it -- so opt for less expensive option of C.C. My dd will transfer to 4 year college after 2 years at C.C. (NT) -- ??, 07:07:31 11/04/09 Wed
    • Unless it's changed this year, no. DD went to 2 year college for financial reasons & couldn't apply; never understood the reasoning behind that-all college educations cost $ and books are pricey whereever you go. (NT) -- never made sense to me, 07:20:50 11/04/09 Wed
      • yes, it is frustrating. DD would love to go away to 4 year college, and has the grades to do it... but can't afford it... Even CC will be a stretch for us. Scholarship would help greatly with books, tuition, travel expenses. She is doing the same school work that is done during first 2 years at 4 year college. Seems a bit (NT) -- unfair, 22:39:09 11/04/09 Wed
  • Is the criteria strictly academic? Is there no way to explain why the grades/courses etc. where exceptional under individual circumstanes? The app doesn't appear to allow for the well rounded student or those with unique situations. (NT) -- wondering, 09:20:47 11/06/09 Fri
    • If you check the website, they're doing things a little different this year. In past, there was one application & everyone had to give volunteer info, extra-curricular stuff, etc. as well as write an essay. This year, only those who make it thru to the second phase will need to submit that stuff. One thing that bothers me (more) -- jmo, 11:07:29 11/06/09 Fri

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• Looking for videos -- ..., 15:48:31 11/03/09 Tue
  I couple of years ago, I ran across a short, online video of how to have correct posture, and one for how to allign the foot for a correct toe stand. I think I found these on Dance.net. I have looked over there but can't find them. They were made by a mom who I think did both ballet and ID. (I could be wrong).
  
  If I remember correctly, I think she had these up on a personal website. If I anyone knows what I am talking about, and could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
  

  
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  • Were those from Ann Donahue, Taoknitter? (NT) -- they were very informative, 16:49:19 11/03/09 Tue
  • I think that is her. I did a search but I still can't find the videos. (NT) -- ..., 20:21:03 11/03/09 Tue
    • Her website is: http://taoknitter.wordpress.com/ She has an email listed there, so you could try emailing her. (NT) -- me, 21:37:39 11/03/09 Tue
      • Thank you. I sent off an email. (NT) -- ..., 00:37:53 11/04/09 Wed
  • OP, could you kindly post link to video when you know it. Very interested in this as well. (NT) -- Thanks so much, 11:18:10 11/04/09 Wed
    • I have been talking to her through email and she said people have started asking for this info again so she just put it back up on her site. The link is inside. -- ..., 15:41:51 11/04/09 Wed
      • The link inside here should work. -- *, 19:06:59 11/04/09 Wed
        • Thank you...I knew I was going to mess that up. (NT) -- ..., 19:25:09 11/04/09 Wed

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• New web site for dresses -- Chris, 10:20:59 11/03/09 Tue
  For those who might be interested, FeisAgain.com is a new web site that focuses on helping you sell your Irish Dance dress. It just launched on Nov 1st and highlights only one dress each day - right on the home page. Stop by http://www.FeisAgain.com and take a look. Thanks.
  

  
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  • NICE IF IT HAD MORE THAN ONE DRESS ,WHY NOT LET PEOPLE PLACE ADDS FOR FREE IN NOVEMBER !!!! (NT) -- MOM, 10:32:25 11/03/09 Tue
    • WHY DOES EVERY THING YOU POST, MOM, HAVE ALL CAPS! (NT) -- stop yelling!, 15:53:27 11/03/09 Tue
  • You need to have a place for archived dresses and give the seller an option to have the dress archived as well. It needs to be organized by "age" or "size" or at the very least a clickable tab for the date so those can go and look back at past dresses for sale. (NT) -- not user/seller friendly, 10:38:09 11/03/09 Tue
  • $6 for a one day listing seems high too. I can list my dress indefinitely for free on dance.net or for a fee (less than $20) on dance-again and irishdancingexchange, so how is this beneficial? (NT) -- K, 10:45:17 11/03/09 Tue
  • You say you've been up since Nov 1st but all can find is today's dress and yesterdays. This will not work for anyone if you don't have an organized archive. (NT) -- certainly not worth $6, 11:14:52 11/03/09 Tue
    • The feisagain sounds an awful, awful lot like dance-again to me. (NT) -- like a lot, 15:48:52 11/03/09 Tue
  • Soooo, you need to ck everyday to find the right sz & colors, and saying that you do, you have a max of 2 days to make a decision? Not practical IMO (NT) -- Debra, 17:30:20 11/03/09 Tue
  • UPDATE from FeisAgain owner -- Chris, 17:47:26 11/03/09 Tue
    • It is still impossible to find a dress that fits or is age appropriate for a dancer without clicking on every single link. I think we'll stick to dance-again and dance.net. Nice try though. (NT) -- SRgirl, 07:02:30 11/04/09 Wed
  • So this is like apy version of what Mcgahanlees used to have (NT) -- ??, 20:20:16 11/03/09 Tue
  • You can post dresses for FREE on IrishDanceDressShop.com too and not have to pay! (NT) -- they stay up and don't go away, 10:30:25 11/04/09 Wed
  • I took a look and I like the site. The only thing I would change would be to put a little more size info in the description of past dresses so I would know (NT) -- if I should click, 14:50:35 11/04/09 Wed

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• Sock Glue - Lowest Price Around -- ID, 03:24:06 11/03/09 Tue
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  • link is not working! (NT) -- Typo, 06:21:28 11/03/09 Tue
  • Staysput "Sock Glue" is also sold as "Olympics Leotard Glue". The ebay sites say it can be used to "Avoid Butt Penalties" (which is why gymnasts often affectionally call it "butt glue") (NT) -- ZandB, 06:26:13 11/03/09 Tue
    • That's funny. In pageants, they call it "butt glue" too, same stuff for the swimsuits (NT) -- om, 07:28:49 11/03/09 Tue
      • I think many of us could use a little butt glue on bad days. (NT) -- say no to thongs, 15:18:44 11/04/09 Wed
  • This is not the best deal. There's an eBay seller that lists 12 bottles w/free shipping for under $6 per bottle. Go in as a group & REALLY save. (NT) -- Savvy Shopper, 10:50:00 11/03/09 Tue

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• If Gavin charged our card and we are in the States...when can we expect the dress? Does this mean it is on it's way? -- excited, 11:25:49 10/30/09 Fri
  
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  • If they charged to full amount, it's on it's way! (NT) -- -, 15:20:59 10/30/09 Fri
  • Usually get in about 3 days, watch for a call from Fedex they usually want your ss number and hold it till you give them that (NT) -- happy for you, 15:36:42 10/30/09 Fri
    • Better to track the package on line. I never got a call from Fedex even though my dress was held in customs. I only found out about it while checking it on-line and had to call them to find out what the hold up was. Once that was cleared up I got the package the following business day. (NT) -- ., 18:09:43 10/30/09 Fri
      • Did he send an email with a tracking number? We haven't gotten any correspondence, just the amount taken out of our card. (NT) -- ., 18:16:16 10/30/09 Fri
        • No he doesnt send any email or anything (NT) -- dance mom, 20:35:12 10/30/09 Fri
          • Then how did the poster above get a tracking number I wonder? (NT) -- hmm, 21:39:49 10/30/09 Fri
            • You call Fedex. They can track your package if you give them the address of where it's being sent. Once they pull it up on their system,they'll give you the tracking number so you can track it on-line. Worked for me last week. (NT) -- No mystery about it!, 04:53:28 10/31/09 Sat
    • Have NEVER heard anyone asked for their SS number, sounds strange! (NT) -- Be careful!, 10:31:10 10/31/09 Sat
      • Fedex definitly request it (NT) -- mom, 13:44:36 10/31/09 Sat
        • yes, the absolutely do, for customs charge. wish there was another way. (NT) -- gavin dress owner, 15:59:13 10/31/09 Sat
      • It is required by US Customs to provide the SS number (NT) -- x, 16:34:19 11/01/09 Sun
  • We did receive an email from Eire Designs, said dress was on its way, with tracking number. (NT) -- Took 2 days to arrive...., 07:20:22 11/01/09 Sun
  • I'm really sorry but isn't that nuts that you pay all that money and then they give you no warning that they are going to take money out of your account nor the tracking number!!! I would hope for better customer service for the price! (NT) -- Lovely dresses though, 06:54:53 11/03/09 Tue
  • Some drsssmakers just put cultural dress or something like that on the customs form, with a low $ amount. If you think about it these dresses have no value outside of the dancing world except for the cost of scrap material. (NT) -- wholesale would be less, 11:41:33 11/04/09 Wed
    • Be cautious with low value ... if dress is lost in transit, you may have problem with insurance... if insured value is higher than Customs value, it will be questioned -- FX Mom, 18:10:52 11/05/09 Thu

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• Beautiful Dark Navy and Gold Siopa Rince for Sale -- Rebecca, 06:54:37 10/30/09 Fri
  http://rebeccajacob.com/jacobdress.htm
  

  
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  • You've forgotton to fill in the measurements (NT) -- :-), 07:00:45 10/30/09 Fri
    • I still love this dress, but would need measurements before asking TCRG for her approval (and my daughter's okay as it'd be her dress costume). (NT) -- forget the snarkies, 08:17:22 11/03/09 Tue
  • That is a great price. May I ask why so low? Is it damaged? Or are you just being reasonable to sell it quickly! (NT) -- interested if not damaged, 07:23:37 10/30/09 Fri
    • Seriously, you think that is a low price? Yes, it is reasonable, but there are a bunch of 5-panels on DA priced below $1000. Can't believe you are suggesting her dress is damaged. (NT) -- Ug, 08:30:46 10/30/09 Fri
      • I am sorry. When I reread my post, it did not come out the way I intended. I think it is a great price. Have been looking at Dance again and have seen the 5 panels all between $1500 and $2000. I just looked again now to make sure I wasn't crazy. (NT) -- will preview before I post!, 09:07:12 10/30/09 Fri
        • About an average price just sold a perfect condition Gavin for $1100, for sale for almost 10 months (NT) -- seller, 09:24:52 10/30/09 Fri
          • Agree, just sold a beautiful Michelle Lewis for $1,000. (NT) -- Took 8 months, 11:17:14 10/30/09 Fri
        • It was nice of you to apologize. You also might want to look through DA more carefully. I looked through just a few pages, and found a ton of 5-panels priced at 1,000 USD or less... -- really, 11:15:45 10/30/09 Fri
          • Yes, there are even better prices in larger sizes. -- Not to mention smaller sizes, 11:39:54 10/30/09 Fri
          • But if you look only at the Siopa pages, they are almost all between $1500 and $2000 -- Not sure why!, 12:30:40 10/30/09 Fri
            • Who would have thought Gavin sellers would be more sensible than SR sellers, LOL?! The same price difference shows up on Irish Dancing Exchange. (NT) -- How odd, 13:06:26 10/30/09 Fri
              • uh, perhaps because they paid less for them than the siopas? (NT) -- hello, 15:59:07 10/30/09 Fri
                • That's very unlikely. This isn't one or two dresses, it's dozens, and I've never heard that Gavin charges significantly less than SR. (NT) -- Good-bye, 16:56:15 10/30/09 Fri
                  • Gavin has always been cheaper than Siopa (NT) -- dress hunter, 18:17:15 10/30/09 Fri
                  • Gavin is actually charging less that Siopa. Siopa's come with all hundreds of crystals. Gavins come without unless you are willing to pay extra. Many Gavins are simpler than many Siopas, many use less expensive materials. (NT) -- difference reflects the facts, 18:22:38 10/30/09 Fri
                    • Interesting! The people I know must have paid for the crystals, then, because their Gavins cost about the same. Maybe our first custom dress will be a Gavin, after all! (NT) -- What a bargain. ;), 04:03:31 10/31/09 Sat
  • Beautiful dress, priced to sell. I wish it would fit my daughter. It's exactly what she's looking for. (NT) -- It'll sell quickly, 07:30:01 10/30/09 Fri
    • You changed the price from $1200 to $1500; still a beautiful dress, but I take back my "priced to sell" comment. (NT) -- No longer priced to sell, 06:37:20 10/31/09 Sat
  • Love the dress. Those are the colors of my dd's new dress we are having made. Love navy and gold together. Should sell quick! (NT) -- OM, 07:51:06 10/30/09 Fri
  • Gorgeous! Your dancer looks quite slender; my DD is 14 and loves this dress, but we need specific measurements. (NT) -- Thanks!, 12:09:51 10/30/09 Fri
  • Does not look like a Siopa Rince! Are you sure it is... Price reflects something else. (NT) -- Just my 2 cents, 15:26:57 10/30/09 Fri
    • Maybe I imagined it but did the price change? (NT) -- ., 15:50:49 10/30/09 Fri
      • Perhaps the op took advantage of the snarky comments and priced the dress at the true fair market value. too bad. these loudmouths ruined a good bargain (NT) -- oh well, 15:56:45 10/30/09 Fri
        • hmm but still says "OBO"... (NT) -- ., 15:57:59 10/30/09 Fri
        • Maybe, but most posters were pointing out dresses that cost a lot less. Unlikely to go for this asking price. And I agree with the above, (NT) -- doesn't look like an SR, 16:59:01 10/30/09 Fri
          • actually peope were questioning why it was going for LESS if it was a siopa. (NT) -- fyi, 22:18:21 10/30/09 Fri
            • No, just one person was questioning that. The rest were pointing out similar selling prices in other dresses. But apparently not in SRs. (NT) -- read again, 04:05:04 10/31/09 Sat
    • What a nasty comment--It is absolutely a Siopa..I know the seller, the school, and Phoebe -- dressbuddy, 16:59:39 10/30/09 Fri
      • Actually, it looks a lot more like a cookie cutter Gavin. That's why people are questioning it. I've seen lots of dresses in all these years, and never a Siopa Rince that looks like this one. (NT) -- Duh yourself, 04:07:38 10/31/09 Sat
        • I believe this school's TC design the dresses and Pheobe makes them. Similar to what Murchu-Duiginn TC does. So no they would not look like all the rest. (NT) -- just sayin, 04:50:04 10/31/09 Sat
          • Yes, but not to really knock a dressmaker who does make beautiful styles of her own, she just did an identical 'knock-off' of another dancer's dress from Gavin. (NT) -- disappointed, 06:50:05 10/31/09 Sat
            • I doubt it. More like other way round. (NT) -- No name, 07:29:33 10/31/09 Sat
              • Nope, sorry to say. The copy was made from a pix of a dress at NANs. Sad that parents do this. (NT) -- ..., 13:45:50 10/31/09 Sat
                • what nationals? curious to debunk your wild accusation. (NT) -- o, 06:38:27 11/01/09 Sun
                • Yes, please tell us which nationals this was copied from? You are a total liar! (NT) -- creep, 14:43:48 11/01/09 Sun
                  • It is obivious that the poster claiming it was a copy has nothing to back up her wild accusation. (NT) -- not surprised, 06:48:11 11/02/09 Mon
                    • Sorry, again. It was my own DD's dress that was copied. A parent bragged (more) -- have the facts correct, 05:57:07 11/05/09 Thu
                      • i repeat what nationals? (NT) -- untrue, 06:29:14 11/05/09 Thu
                        • At this year's NANs, if you must know. This is sad, but so very (NT) -- true, 06:31:06 11/05/09 Thu
                          • Sorry to debunk your accusation but this dress was created in 2007! Perhaps you should read the description before you make such a foolish statement. By the way perhaps YOU copied this dress? (NT) -- fact, 06:34:54 11/05/09 Thu
                            • +Apparently you misread the above, that the comment was made about the dressmaker, making copies of dresses of others. Not the OP's dress. Know the dancer and know the dress, both are lovely. (NT) -- you should read the posts, 07:05:09 11/05/09 Thu
                              • note the statement 'just did... of another...' Point was that SR is a great DM in own right, and should not make copies of others, no matter what parents send in to them. (NT) -- read posts carefully, 07:08:18 11/05/09 Thu
            • Sigh. Guess no apology in the offing on misreading the above comment. Quick to accuse and slam that post, tho. (NT) -- oh, well..., 07:38:21 11/05/09 Thu
    • You are all a bunch of idiots! Obviously, anyone who is seriously interested in this dress would contact the seller directly. Instead, you just choose to bash her on this board...and since she's been kind enough to identify herself, you all know exactly who you're bashing!! And, BTW, it IS absolutely a SR, you sorry troublemakers!! (NT) -- !!, 18:15:23 10/30/09 Fri
      • Stop with the name-calling. No one is bashing her, they are asking questions. Questions she wouldn't even know potential buyers have if she hadn't posted on the MB. This discussion has actually reassured me about the dress and made me more interested. YOU are the one who isn't doing her any favors. (NT) -- Come join the grown-ups, 04:09:57 10/31/09 Sat
  • It looks like this pretty dress is all hard panels whereas other 5 panel dresses have a soft layer underneath, which is a more current 5 panel. (NT) -- Why price is different., 18:54:05 10/30/09 Fri
    • Agree! Nothing wrong with that, it's just that more recent five-panels are different, and therefore cost more. (NT) -- Love this dress!, 04:12:42 10/31/09 Sat

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