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• Maybe a silly question..but...just how big are the girls comps at all Irelands. U15 or U16's. Are they hige, or smaller than Nationals in North America? -- Newbie, 18:45:50 02/09/10 Tue
  
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• CHECK YOU AIRLINE -- if leaving the next few days, 18:08:42 02/09/10 Tue
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• TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Ahhhh!, 17:11:42 02/09/10 Tue
  Looks like the weather could play great part in attending All IRELANDS .... how does travel insurance work in this situation? Has anyone had this happen to them before?
  

  
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  • Best to read your policy and see what the specifics are regarding weather delays/cancellations. Hopefully, you have built in an extra travel day just in case. Watching the storm from the West and hoping for the best (NT) -- good luck...., 17:53:12 02/09/10 Tue

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• dress for sale - brand new michelle lewis -- eager Seller (:)), 16:59:40 02/09/10 Tue
  dress is listed on dance.net.
  please e-mail for more information-
  measurements are as follows... dress can be altered to fit a dancer with 33 bust, 33 dropped waist, and 30 natural waist (confirmed by a dressmaker) without ruining dress/design!
  Bust- 35-38
  
  Dropped Waist 36-38
  
  Natural waist 34-36
  
  Sleeve 24 1/2
  
  Shoulder (front) 13 1/2 (back) 14 -> measured along pink bodice, not i ncluding black sleeves
  
  Bodice Length (front) 22 1/2 (back) 18 1/2 (taken along zipper)
  
  Skirt Length (front) 10 1/2*from point of bodice to hem* 12 *from side of bodice down to the hem* (back) 18 1/2
  
  Total Length (front) 33*from point of neckline to hem* 35 *from top of shoulder to hem* (back) 33 *along zipper*
  
  Dancer was about 5'6, dress is suitable for 5'5 to 5'7
  
  email for more info and photos!
  

  
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• Not to start a war but an honest question -- ?, 14:47:53 02/09/10 Tue
  How do people afford all the travel to AI's, Worlds, Nationals? Do the schools have fund raisers to help. My daughter will never be at that level and if she was we could never afford to go. My goodness Ireland and Scottland 2 months apart then Disney in July. Also, how do the dancers get the time off school? Our school has strict policy's and nothing counts as excused abscense. When my father in law died in November, they counted the funeral days as unexcused abscense. If they lose more than 4 days/class they lose credit.
  

  
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  • It's a good question. What tends to happen is that many dancers at that level go with another family or their teacher, rather than taking the whole family and staying extra days for vacation. (NT) -- one way people do it, 14:55:34 02/09/10 Tue
  • My DD school is very supportive. Most Teachers are giving her work in advance to do for AI's. For Worlds she will make up work over her Spring Break. Husband has a very secure job so feel very lucky to afford both this year. Looking forward to seeing both countries. Skipping NANs due to other commitments though. (NT) -- our situation..., 15:13:18 02/09/10 Tue
  • Fundraising, planning ahead with credit cards that give points for airline tickets, scrimping and saving! DD and DS charter schools allow for students who are deeply involved at a high level with a sport or activity, to take what ever time they need to pursue it. -- what we do, 15:37:18 02/09/10 Tue
    • You are lucky to have such an understanding school. Our school stinks...I am heavily questioned when I take my child out for a dr. appointment. Can't wait to get out of our school district! (NT) -- run by Hitler I think, 15:40:45 02/09/10 Tue
  • Good question. Some people can afford all the extras and some live beyond their means (NT) -- no name, 16:30:59 02/09/10 Tue
  • private school usually no problems with absence. Dancer goes with a group with TC has been doing since she was 12, goes to Worlds and AI (NT) -- World traveller, 17:12:11 02/09/10 Tue
  • Wow - that's a tough school - ours is very supportive... -- sad but true, 17:32:54 02/09/10 Tue

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• Where are the worlds on in 2011 and 2012?? -- dancer, 13:41:24 02/09/10 Tue
  anyone know where the worlds are on? I think its dublin or belfast NOT SURE?
  

  
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  • 2011 is Dublin, 2012 is Belfast; 2013 is Boston (NT) -- From the CLRG Site, 14:09:08 02/09/10 Tue

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• Nationals 2011, anyone know venue? -- heard LV was cxld. true?, 09:19:17 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • Las Vegas at the MGM Grand (NT) -- confirmed, 12:40:00 02/09/10 Tue
    • Though they voted it down again-back to Nashville??? (NT) -- ???, 12:44:08 02/09/10 Tue
      • Wrong answer - announced last night that it is still in Las Vegas - confirmed by IDTANA (NT) -- Very Cool, 12:53:13 02/09/10 Tue
        • I'm soooo glad they decided to keep it in Vegas!!! Can't wait. (NT) -- .., 16:06:53 02/09/10 Tue
      • Maybe you thought wrong? (NT) -- either venue fine w/me, 12:53:34 02/09/10 Tue
  • check here for info... -- mw mom, 13:08:06 02/09/10 Tue
    • Link does not work. (NT) -- BL, 15:28:05 02/09/10 Tue
      • worked for me...just copy and paste. (NT) -- pp, 17:47:15 02/09/10 Tue
        • My guess is that it's not a public page. Do you have access to the members page? (NT) -- -, 18:44:44 02/09/10 Tue

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• Does anyone know what steps senior ladies will be doing at nationals? -- dancer, 08:38:50 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • Reel/ hornpipe. -- Link to syllabus inside, 08:44:52 02/09/10 Tue

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• The best of luck to all the Dancers at the All Irealnd -- Thought for the day, 08:31:26 02/09/10 Tue
  Just do your best.
  Pray for an honest adjudication.
  For those who are fortunate enough to win and get the Cup who won it 10 years ago in 2000?
  Can you follow in their footsteps?
  Do any of you still remember those winners from 10 years ago?
  

  
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  • Don't know 2000 winners but here are 2001 winners... -- ..., 08:57:25 02/09/10 Tue
    • Timmy Kochka (2001 World Champion) is no longer competing, but he tore up the dance floor at CA"s wedding this past weekend in South Bend! Voted Best Wedding Guest unanimously! (NT) -- the boy can still dance!, 11:23:37 02/09/10 Tue
  • I don't know them all, but I can you many didn't go far from ID---they are now TCs, ADs, musicians, professional performers, etc. (NT) -- yay!, 12:01:20 02/09/10 Tue
    • Would love to hear some All Irelands stats, Such as: -- love to know!, 12:13:19 02/09/10 Tue
      • Great Questions. I still consider AI's on the top of my list for history sake. (NT) -- Old dancer, 13:48:05 02/09/10 Tue
      • If I recall correctly, Rebecca Reed is undefeated at the All Irelands. Just check on Feisresults. (NT) -- U20er, 14:30:48 02/09/10 Tue
      • I can answer one question, the All-Ireland was the Worlds before there was a Worlds. -- JPT, 19:06:49 02/09/10 Tue

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• Do they sell sweatshirts/t-shirts at the AIs? -- thanks, 08:31:23 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • yep! (NT) -- nice memoir, 08:41:37 02/09/10 Tue
  • Any idea how much? (NT) -- planning spending money!, 11:53:24 02/09/10 Tue
    • I believe ours from last year were around Euro 35. Kind of pricey.. (NT) -- but nice keepsake., 13:44:32 02/09/10 Tue
  • Thanks! Maybe she will just get a tshirt then! (NT) -- OP, 14:22:40 02/09/10 Tue
  • Got both sweatshirt and 't' shirt last year and they are both made of quality materials and wash and tumble dry fine. (NT) -- buying one this year., 17:26:29 02/09/10 Tue
  • If you can wait until last day they sell them very cheap. Got mine for 10 euro I think last year. (NT) -- bargain hunter, 18:11:56 02/09/10 Tue

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• Make me an offer -- Karen, 08:23:22 02/09/10 Tue
  http://www.dance-again.com/X537b.html
  Will accept reasonable offer. Motivated to sell.
  

  
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• Please help...my dd's heel keeps slipping off in her Fay's hard shoes. She has a normal front foot width & narrow heel. TC doesn't like shamrock lacing or sound of other brands. We've added heel grips & have electrical taped. Fays said to get a larger size, which we did, but now they are too big & still slip. Should we try a smaller size? -- ideas??? :), 08:00:55 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • ya, i'm confused to why they suggested you get a larger size if her heel is already slipping out? (NT) -- ., 08:03:59 02/09/10 Tue
    • I think because if the shoe is too tight then it puts pressure on the heel possibly causing the slipping. But 1/2 size up is way too big. Also to clarify, I wasn't trying to be negative about TC, We really do trust her judgement :) Hasn't been wrong yet :) The Fays work well for 99%, We're just trying to get it so thet work for us as well. (NT) -- op, 08:17:19 02/09/10 Tue
  • Your TC should realize that not all shoe styles fit every foot. It doesn't matter what the sound is like if they won't stay on her feet. (NT) -- right?, 08:04:28 02/09/10 Tue
    • Our TC/AD only likes pacelli's but my dancers will only wear rutherfords (NT) -- mom of two, 08:06:56 02/09/10 Tue
  • Have you tried the extra extra wide (like 5 inches) elastic band around instep. For some reason, this helped DD more than narrower elastics that crossed and went around heel. In some Worlds pics last yr, I saw dancers with leather ankle straps. I'm sure that would keep the shoe on her foot. (NT) -- hth, 08:26:57 02/09/10 Tue
    • when we had this problem, we got a cobbler to add an extra strap around the ankle - he put a loop on the back of the heel. It worked at the time. (NT) -- mom, 08:31:14 02/09/10 Tue
  • When i danced I always liked the shoes to be really snug on my feet -- Old timer, 08:41:33 02/09/10 Tue
  • This was happening to me when I was breaking in my new Fays for the first month or two but now that they are well worn it isn't happening. (NT) -- Are her shoes new?, 08:48:03 02/09/10 Tue
  • Heel inserts in the shoes and a leather strap that we had the cobbler add on were necessary for my kids. -- Good luck!, 10:11:32 02/09/10 Tue
  • Have a cobble add a leather loop to the back of the shoe and a grommet/ hole on each side of the shoe -- what dds do, 11:23:07 02/09/10 Tue
  • Rutherford's sell a leather strap that attaches to the back of the heel of the hard shoe.... (NT) -- Looks like it would help..., 13:16:15 02/09/10 Tue
  • I don't understand why electrical tape doesn't work...? That's always worked for me. Even with my (NT) -- old shoes, 14:53:22 02/09/10 Tue
  • had the same problem- i taped my shoes on! worked great... -- x, 16:53:56 02/09/10 Tue
  • My DD has this same problem but with her soft shoes. They are hullican's and we have tried various pairs on then once danced in a couple of times the shoe slips of while dancing. Have tried extra laces, different lacing up combinations all with no success. Also gone up a half size and made no difference! (NT) -- Any suggestions?, 17:38:37 02/09/10 Tue
  • If you can find a brand that fits her foot, you can have Fay's put toepieces and heels on them. (NT) -- been there, 18:39:28 02/09/10 Tue

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• slippy heavy shoes -- barbara bradley, 05:57:18 02/09/10 Tue
  does anyone have any good ideas to help prevent heavy shoes slipping on stage. tried the resin and didnt have much luck
  

  
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  • My dd prefers gaffer's tape. We found it at a specialty photography store. More expensive than duct tape, but it seems to add just the right friction with less goo than (NT) -- duct tape, 06:14:03 02/09/10 Tue
    • We buy it at Guitar Center. It's about $18.00 a roll, but last forever. Well worth the extra cost vs. duct tape. (NT) -- another source, 06:59:43 02/09/10 Tue
  • We use black eletrical tape all the time. Never had a problem slipping since. (NT) -- good luck!, 06:25:22 02/09/10 Tue
  • We use back duct tape. We tired gaffers tape and hated it. It totally deadened the sound, which is not what you want. (NT) -- -, 06:38:46 02/09/10 Tue
    • My dd found that if she takes off the old stuff and just adds a tiny tiny piece, it will not muffle the sound. (NT) -- size matters, 07:00:52 02/09/10 Tue
      • My dd uses tiny pieces, too. Also, found the Gaffers tape rolls up at edges when walking/dancing on carpet, she was constantly adjusting and reapplying it at feises. (NT) -- Tiny pieces, 08:29:30 02/09/10 Tue
  • we have something similar to gaffer's tape. kinda cottony. works the same and doesn't deafen the sound at all. (NT) -- was about $6 for 2 rolls., 09:32:52 02/09/10 Tue
  • we use gaffer tape too. has fabric running through it. sometimes its called '100mile an hour tape' cause it just keeps holding on and won't always come off when you want it to. found it in car parts stores, hardware stores for about $6 a roll (NT) -- downunder dancer, 15:08:35 02/09/10 Tue

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• DD injured, so our Gleneagle apartment is now available; see inside first link -- for info, 05:17:29 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • Feb 12 check in -- info inside, 05:20:44 02/09/10 Tue
  • Ipod in ok on PC phone may need a travel plug (NT) -- Have used the ipod way, 05:36:34 02/09/10 Tue
  • I'm sorry your dd is injured... especially when you had a big trip planned. I hope you can go next year! (NT) -- get well soon!!!, 06:41:43 02/09/10 Tue

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• Heading to the All Ireland next week. Just wondering if we can plug in our ipods and camera's with an adapter without damaging them. -- mom, 04:44:09 02/09/10 Tue
  Or can we use the computers to charge them. I am concerned about a power surge.
  

  
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  • I would HIGHLY recommend that you get the international power kit for your ipod or laptop at the Apple Store - worked like a charm (NT) -- X, 05:06:27 02/09/10 Tue
  • The PC should be fine to rechange the ipod. A travel adaptor for the phone though (NT) -- Have used the ipod way, 05:34:43 02/09/10 Tue
    • PC's, cameras, Ipods are all set up to take the change in charge but you need an adaptor. Hairdryers and irons are not (NT) -- dd, 06:02:49 02/09/10 Tue

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• This dress will be available at the North Coast Feis Feb. 20th at a special price -- Thank you, 23:35:20 02/08/10 Mon
  http://www.dance.net/topic/8612088/1/Dresses-Costumes/REDUCED-BRAND-NEW-Elegant-Dress-for-A-Sophisticated-Young-Dancer-her-Budget-Conscious-Family.html&replies=15
  

  
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  • Very elegant. I love the crystals. Too bad it is too big for my little dancer (NT) -- Great price!, 06:15:36 02/09/10 Tue
  • Another link to the same dress (NT) -- www.dance-again.com/X806.html, 06:37:26 02/09/10 Tue

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• Looking to share a ride from Shannon to Killarney -- Thanks!, 23:16:54 02/08/10 Mon
  on the 18th Thursday for one dancer. Arriving at 6:40 AM. E-mail inside.
  

  
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• Build - A - Bear goes Irish -- -, 21:26:40 02/08/10 Mon
  Build-A-Bear has a cute IN STYLE Irish Dance Dress
  Check it out:
  http://www.buildabear.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?ProductSKU=15417&Category=St.+Patricks+Day&CallingPage=ProductSummary
  
  Many other cute styles of 'irish' outfits too.
  

  
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• Siopa Rince Dress for Sale -- Christa, 19:18:36 02/08/10 Mon
  Gorgeous Siopa Rince dress, only 8 months old. Made for the NANS 2009. Dancer has sadly outgrown. Black Velvet bodice and sleeves. Skirt has 2 ruffles and 1 puff in orange, yellow and pink. Each of these fabrics have a sheer overlay with coordinating sparkle. Underskirt and bloomers are black. Soft Shawl is yellow, pink and orange. Impeccably kept, in a smoke-free and pet-free home. Very striking on stage. Worn by a championship level dancer. More pics are available if interested. Hundreds of Swarovski crystals. Note the fuchsia swarovski crystals on sleeves. Includes a matching crown and fuchsia pink headband (covered with same fabric as puff) with ++ clear and Aurora Borealis crystals. Please email if interested or if you have any questions.
  
  
  Measurements (in inches)
  
  Chest 28
  Dropped waist 28.5
  Bodice length from shoulder to dropped waist 16.5
  Skirt length from waist seam to hem 12.5
  Sleeve length from shoulder to hem 22.25
  Shoulder to Shoulder across the back 10.75
  Neck to Shoulder seem 3.5
  Back full length - top of zip to hem 28.25
  Front full length - center neck to hem 26.5
  Front full length from shoulder to hem 28.5
  
  View picture at: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=oiruib&s=6
  

  
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  • How tall is the dancer who is wearing it the picture? (NT) -- thank you, 19:20:19 02/08/10 Mon
    • Siopa Rince Dress for Sale -- Christa, 19:24:42 02/08/10 Mon
  • Very Pretty! (NT) -- m_mom, 20:47:38 02/08/10 Mon
  • I love it. Wish the top was bigger. (NT) -- ,, 10:48:30 02/09/10 Tue

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• DD keeps getting comments " higher on your toes". Is there one soft shoe which may be better for helping ( or giving the appearance) of getting higher on toes ? -- Thanks !, 18:47:05 02/08/10 Mon
  Also, any exercises suggested - other than releves (which she does pretty regularly) would be appreciated. She has been working on this but just can't seem to "get it".
  

  
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  • My dd recently switched to Rutherford Cavans. We bought them very small and she laces them up tight, she says that helps her by supporting the toes a bit more than her other soft shoes. I'm not sure if it's the shoes, or because she finally decided to work at it, that's making the difference ;) (NT) -- ., 20:18:04 02/08/10 Mon
  • Walk on tippy toes to stretch muscle in front ankle to make stronger (NT) -- talk to TC, 20:37:50 02/08/10 Mon
  • If toes hurt, rap them in tape. That can make it easier on the foot/less painful. (NT) -- -, 10:49:58 02/09/10 Tue
    • Wrap them together or tape individually? Please explain how to wrap them. (NT) -- Thanks!, 11:48:40 02/09/10 Tue
      • individually -- dd, 16:12:35 02/09/10 Tue

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• Need Used Fays Hardshoes Suede Sole Size 4.5... Please :) -- karen, 17:49:40 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • Grey or black suede? Where are you located? (NT) -- No name, 18:35:12 02/08/10 Mon
  • Don't think the sole colour really matters. -- jm, 03:27:38 02/09/10 Tue
  • sorry replied to wrong message. -- jm, 03:29:05 02/09/10 Tue

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• Another dress question -- does anyone know for sure?, 15:41:54 02/08/10 Mon
  would Gavin have made a 3-panel dress in 2009? does he and other bigname dressmakers continue to make 3 paneled dresses? if the answer is yes-are they priced the same as the newer styles?
  

  
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  • I can not answer for sure only his company would know if they made one at a request. If you doubt when the dress was made or the price paid new and you are considering buying the dress you may want to find another. -- my take, 16:15:27 02/08/10 Mon
  • There are some who still order 3 panels with a modern dropped waist. on some dancers a 3 panel works better for their style. Not the older 3 panel heavy look. (NT) -- a few here there, 16:20:12 02/08/10 Mon
  • Elevation still has "standard skirts" on their website; many are decorated to look like 4 panels or other styles. Some dancers feel they will never disappear because most school costumes are 3-panels, keeping the look alive. To non-IDers, 3-panels are the quintessential ID costume (NT) -- Still like 'em, 19:41:30 02/08/10 Mon
    • Most non-IDers I know think the quintessential ID costume is a black leotard and a green velvet skirt with black tights... (NT) -- ..., 07:59:23 02/09/10 Tue
      • Really? Every one I know comments about the beautiful knotwork they expect to see on ID dresses. (NT) -- And lace collars, 11:09:04 02/09/10 Tue
        • I agree the knotwork makes it Irish. Three Panel or four Panel, just depends which Simplicity Pattern from the 70's they descended from. The patterns were for drum majorettes (picture the mandarin collar and wide cuffs on sleeves) and cheer leading uniforms, and were adjusted to be ID dresses. (NT) -- Old timer, mom made dresses, 15:51:57 02/09/10 Tue
  • In our area, I haven't seen a new 3-panel dress in several years. Certainly not in champs. (NT) -- CO mom, 06:25:10 02/09/10 Tue
    • Huh. In Chicago area, there are several dancers in PC and even a couple champs still wearing their 3-panels. Sure, they are tapering off, but not gone. (NT) -- Mostly U17 and up, 11:10:21 02/09/10 Tue
      • CO mom said NEW 3-panel. Not an old one still being worn. (NT) -- ., 12:04:39 02/09/10 Tue
  • Perhaps the dancer is with an organization other than CLRG? I don't want to stereotype, I just get the sense that some other organizations are more "traditional" in some ways, including costumes. (NT) -- Just a thought, 11:26:43 02/09/10 Tue
    • I still think of 4-panels being more traditional than 3-panels. Maybe because that's what we had when we were kids. (NT) -- long ago, 12:23:21 02/09/10 Tue

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• Riverdance? -- out of the loop, 13:48:38 02/08/10 Mon
  I may have missed previous discussions on this, but is Riverdance no longer going to be touring? I'm a retired dancer and a non-dancing friend said she wanted to get tickets for her family before they could never see it again, because this is their "farewell tour." Just wondering if that's really the case, I feel like there were recent threads asking about getting into the show so I wasn't sure.
  

  
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  • Yes it's the Farewell Tour (inside)...I have tickets for 3/18 that I can't use if there are any interested buyers -- DD, 14:13:17 02/08/10 Mon
    • What city? (NT) -- Thx!, 17:41:56 02/08/10 Mon
      • New York City (NT) -- oops!, 06:04:30 02/09/10 Tue
    • How much? My folks might be interested and I know the cost will affect the interest! Thx. (NT) -- Will email Dad, 16:34:03 02/09/10 Tue
  • They bill it as "The Last Tour of the ORIGINAL River dance....." As we know LOD has morphed into 3 other shows (going strong) so I am sure a new version is in the works. (NT) -- we'll see, 15:03:18 02/08/10 Mon

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• Irish Dance Magazines for sale (IDM, Hornpipe, the Irish Dancer) -- SammyAnn, 12:53:37 02/08/10 Mon
  http://www.dance.net/topic/8814514/1/Accessories/Tons-of-Irish-Dance-Magazines-for-Sale-Some-dating-back-to-1998.html&replies=0
  
  Some of these magazines are over 10 years old. :)
  Make me an offer!
  Please contact planxtysammyATgmail.com or private message SammyAnn on DDN.
  

  
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• AI Results -- Thanks!, 12:27:49 02/08/10 Mon
  Does anyone know if the live feed/commetary will be up this year to view or purchase? I don't see anything on the website yet...
  

  
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  • it is allirelands.info (NT) -- already registered, 13:15:51 02/08/10 Mon
    • Thank you! (NT) -- =D, 20:01:50 02/08/10 Mon

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• Good luck to those starting to leave for the All Irelands (first the little ones, then the rest). We will all miss you this weekend at the various feisianna held this weekend, but good luck to you in your travels and at the All Irelands. -- sorrynotseeing you thisweekend, 12:11:31 02/08/10 Mon
  
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• wondering if brights or toned down colors are"in" -- age group make a difference?, 11:28:39 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • Brights. Everything I've seen has been bright pinks, greens, oranges, etc. Still lots of black, but bright neon colors seems to be coming back. (NT) -- MW Mom, 12:47:25 02/08/10 Mon
  • i've been noticing more contemporary colors with black and white. (NT) -- mwdancer, 17:53:13 02/08/10 Mon
    • What are "contemporary" colors (NT) -- ?, 06:16:56 02/09/10 Tue
  • ALL IRELANDS is this weekend so many new dresses will appear .....lets see in a few days (NT) -- ., 18:07:57 02/08/10 Mon

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• For those of you who have taken the bus from Shannon Airport to Killarney... -- dancer, 09:12:01 02/08/10 Mon
  Do you think it is best to purchase tickets beforehand online? Or is it best to just buy them when you get there. How was your experience with the bus? I know you have to stop in Limerick and transfer to a different bus that goes to Killarney, right?
  

  
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  • It is not necessary to buy your ticket ahead. Very easy to buy ticket at the airport. Very easy transfer in Limerick,too. (NT) -- taking bus this year, too., 16:36:01 02/08/10 Mon

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• DRESS FOR SALE!!! £750 ono (GB Sterling) -- UK DANCER, 08:34:24 02/08/10 Mon
  A Stunning 1 year old 2 Piece, 5 Panel Shauna Sheils Dress for sale.
  To fit a 5'3, size 8-10, 15 year old +
  With room to let in and out, take up and let down.
  
  Measurements:
  Length (In Total): 30 inches
  Jacket (top) length: 21 inches
  Skirt length (each panel): 11 inches
  Jacket (top) Bust: 31 Inches
  Waist: 29 (with room to let in and out)
  Outside Sleeve: 21 inches
  inside sleeve: 17.5 inches
  Neck to end point of dress: 20 inches
  
  Link to picture: http://www.feispix.com/files/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=26863
  
  £750 ono, postage and packaging not included
  
  CAN BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL IRELANDS!
  
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• Any tips on getting poodle socks white? I have a dance bag full of gray ones. -- Yuck, 08:13:17 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • oxiclean (NT) -- works, 08:26:00 02/08/10 Mon
  • Tried bleach, oxyclean, boraxo, bluing.....nothing worked. It may just be our/your hard water deposits. (NT) -- Other suggestions?, 08:33:58 02/08/10 Mon
    • Is there white rit dye??? sounds like an oxymoron...;) (NT) -- xx, 08:36:03 02/08/10 Mon
      • Good idea! I will look for that. (NT) -- Thanks, 09:42:12 02/08/10 Mon
      • Rit also has a Whitener and a Brightener product. usually with the dyes. Use wth OxyClean and bleach - just don't inhale!! (NT) -- learned hard way, 17:59:16 02/08/10 Mon
    • You may need to use more Oxyiclean and let them soak. Otherwise, you can dye them a color and use them for practice? (NT) -- mum, 19:18:48 02/08/10 Mon
  • Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing (in grocery store) add a couple drops to bucket of water and soak...turns them white again. I bleach first but not long and rinse well then blue. (NT) -- works for us, 08:42:28 02/08/10 Mon
  • We have the same collection. I think it is the hardness of the water here. Nothing I have tried has made any difference. (NT) -- Oh, well., 08:50:48 02/08/10 Mon
  • I never add bleach b/c bleach can give cotton a yellowish tint. I wash the socks right away in hot water and sometimes add some Oxiclean with the Tide (NT) -- like my whites white!, 08:58:42 02/08/10 Mon
    • We bleach our socks after each wear. Have never had any problem with them yellowing. Have had that problem with some shirts though. (NT) -- wr mom, 09:49:05 02/08/10 Mon
      • Bleach will "kill" the elastic in the poodle socks, breaks it down. Poodle socks are not 100% cotton, so don't use bleach! (NT) -- Oxyclean soak, 11:56:34 02/08/10 Mon
    • Bleach doesn't turn 100% cotton yellowish. It will turn cotton blends with even only a tiny % of spandex or lycra or other non-natural fibers yellowish. (NT) -- me, 09:57:46 02/08/10 Mon
  • maybe bluing would work? the stuff that keeps white horses/dogs from having a grayish tint. otherwise - set them out in the sun to dry (NT) -- :-), 09:46:45 02/08/10 Mon
  • DON'T put them in the dryer either. (NT) -- mw mom, 11:03:25 02/08/10 Mon
  • I have done this to the socks: put them in a bucket that has warm/hot water with some dishwasher powder dissolved into it. Soak them for a few hours. I drain them and them wash them in a regular load and air dry. good enough for practice!! This is an old baseball pants trick (NT) -- from little league days., 11:50:16 02/08/10 Mon
    • I fill a bucket with Oxiclean and the hottest tap water I can get, then add all of dd's poodle socks. I soak them for several hours and then wash. Her socks look very white, and we live in a hard water area. I do the same with our white shirts and tees. (NT) -- hth, 13:40:21 02/08/10 Mon
  • I add both oxiclean and bleach to my load of whites. I was them in the hotest water possible. They look very white. (NT) -- hardwater too., 13:37:40 02/08/10 Mon
  • I swear by Baking Soda. My grandmother told me about this one. Soak them over night, and they will almost look new, and their is no harsh chemicals to ruin them.. (NT) -- ua-mom, 14:28:03 02/08/10 Mon
    • how much baking soda do you use? (NT) -- thanks!, 15:10:57 02/08/10 Mon
      • I usually just put about 1/4 cup in the sink about 1/2 full with water. You can't really use too much, that is the nice thing about it. It does no damage to the socks or diamonds, It ..... -- ua-mom, 20:57:55 02/08/10 Mon
  • We soak in a mixture of diswasher powder and warm water for about 15 minutes. Same effect as bleach but easier on the socks. Come out sparkly white -- x, 18:26:55 02/08/10 Mon
  • I always dry them in the sun on the line and they stay white. (NT) -- Also use Tide for the wash., 22:49:01 02/08/10 Mon
  • Dd wore a pair until the soles were black, and I soaked them for 48+ hours in Oxyclean. She was amazed at how white they were. (NT) -- LaundryIsMyMiddleName, 12:56:35 02/09/10 Tue

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• Feis America acquired Hornpipe -- Jordan, 06:52:28 02/08/10 Mon
  I saw a press release that said FA bought Hornpipe. I know people have not been receiving their H magazines for a few months..
  
  It appears that Hornpipe subscriptions will finally be fulfilled by Feis America. FA will assume the remainder of subscriptions and magazines should be in the mail shortly!!!!
  

  
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  • So, if I'm a hornpipe subscrber who hasn't received my last few issues, does this mean Feis America will retroactively fix the problem or only fulfill the remainder of my subscription? (NT) -- ?, 13:57:09 02/08/10 Mon
  • What if we got both? Will they extend FA subscription? (NT) -- first I've heard, 15:06:53 02/08/10 Mon

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• What months are either All Irelands or All Scotlands in? DD (prelim) wants to do an overseas competition before she retires and I don't think going to Worlds is in her future, unfortunately. What do you suggest? -- Am I nuts?, 06:15:54 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • All Irelands Jan/Feb timeperiod...All Scots and GBs October (NT) -- Mar Mom, 06:34:54 02/08/10 Mon
  • No you're not nuts and AI's are usually in February and Worlds are normally at Easter, starting on Palm Sunday and finishing in Easter sunday so it's moveable. (NT) -- good luck, 06:36:21 02/08/10 Mon
    • Sorry, forgot to say All Scotlands are usually October (NT) -- oops, 06:37:00 02/08/10 Mon
  • And don't listen to the naysayers who say you are not worthy to go. My dd was a new OC and we went and had a great time. She held her own in her comp and recalled in one dance. The dancing is spectacular and it's a beautiful country. (NT) -- We loved it., 07:34:35 02/08/10 Mon
  • Please consider All Scotlands. It is a bit smaller than the other two, although this year it may become larger because they are considering making it a qualifyer. Medals for each round, good competition but not huge. this past year they had a prelim comp. not sure how it worked, as my dd is open, but they were awarded separately. (NT) -- great experience with DD!!, 07:41:10 02/08/10 Mon
    • Do you need to be an OC? DD is prelim (NT) -- prelim forever...., 08:16:03 02/08/10 Mon
      • If she's in prelim, don't do the All-Ireland unless she specifically wants to go to Ireland. It's just as hard as the Worlds if not harder. The All-Scotlands is in early-mid October and she can go with her teacher's say-so, no official qualification rules. GB is in late October and likewise, teacher's discretion. (NT) -- ., 08:33:32 02/08/10 Mon
  • and GBs is a blast! -- our dream inside, 09:04:59 02/08/10 Mon
    • how much time in between All Scotlands and GB? This sounds like a great idea. But what are the qualifications to go to GB? (NT) -- can prelim go?, 09:51:09 02/08/10 Mon
      • They have been back to back weekends, but not always. Not sure if there are qualifications for GBs. (NT) -- ., 12:47:25 02/08/10 Mon
        • As stated above, these competitions are teacher's discretion. FYI, only the Worlds and the NAN have official qualification criteria, and even then overseas dancers aren't subject to the same rules at the NAN as the "natives" are. (NT) -- ., 13:14:27 02/08/10 Mon
          • GB's have qualification rules, too. (NT) -- -, 14:27:15 02/09/10 Tue
      • I think this year the All scots are ... -- mm, 15:00:06 02/08/10 Mon
      • GB's is like our Nationals. There are many "prelim" level dancers who qualify and dance at the GB's. Not so much at the AI's. (NT) -- Recommend the GB's or AS's, 20:12:21 02/08/10 Mon
  • I would talk to your TC. TC has to enroll dancers for AI and GB - ours will only send WQs. Our TC has recommended other competitions overseas for interested dancers. (NT) -- ., 12:55:20 02/08/10 Mon
    • ours, too, but most schools will send any willing dancer (NT) -- o, 02:36:34 02/09/10 Tue

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• I'm thinking of ordering a dress from Michelle Lewis, what should I expect to pay for an average 12 year old? Also, does she charge extra for crystals. We would be ordering from overseas. -- thanks for any help, 23:01:20 02/07/10 Sun
  
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  • For the best answers you should go directly to the source. (NT) -- ., 04:22:59 02/08/10 Mon
  • Michelle does not charge extra for crystals. About 2000US. But check with Michelle. She will get right back to you. Happy owner of 2 ML dresses. (NT) -- feismom, 04:28:36 02/08/10 Mon
    • We had a wonderful experience working with Michelle. Couldn't ask for better, took all of dd's requests, color, style, etc and made her dream dress; no more than $2,000. (NT) -- feis mom, 05:08:20 02/08/10 Mon
    • She doesn't charge extra for crystals, but she doesn't add a ton of them. I added additional ones. (NT) -- No name, 05:41:04 02/08/10 Mon
  • Ours cost $2000 Canandian about a year ago. (NT) -- No name, 05:09:00 02/08/10 Mon
  • Ours cost CAD 2,000 and is beautiful It came with crystals, but we added a few more. Michelle is great to work with. (NT) -- Good luck., 06:55:48 02/08/10 Mon
  • we've gotten 3 dresses from Michelle. Beautiful, come with stones, quite a few, you'll add a few more, but won't need a lot more. (NT) -- About $2000 US with crystals, 07:43:33 02/08/10 Mon
  • Ours did not come with very many crystals. We added several hundred. (NT) -- anon, 09:52:41 02/08/10 Mon
  • When I asked her about crystals, she said that she put on about 2 gross. We added about 1.5 gross more. (NT) -- MW Mom, 12:51:09 02/08/10 Mon
  • Since your dd is a preteen, confirm with ML that she will still add crystals for this age group. New US regulations regarding flamability & chemical content of childrens' products are going to be enforced. Customs may catch imports from Canada (NT) -- and overseas, 06:20:51 02/09/10 Tue

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• There was a comment on DDN about banning stones on U12 dresses. I know the government has imposed restrictions for lead content on children's clothing. Are there any discussions in An Com or NAFC about imposing restrictions?? -- ?, 20:04:27 02/07/10 Sun
  Also, how does the new law affect used dress sales? Are they exempt?
  If anyone is "in the know" and has facts, please share.
  

  
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  • Ohhh My ..... I can be arrested for putting rhinstones on my daughters dress!!!! (NT) -- -, 20:48:44 02/07/10 Sun
    • DMs can get fined for selling them. You can get fined for reselling a dress with crystals if you get caught or someone (NT) -- turns you in, 15:09:21 02/08/10 Mon
  • It is a US government regulation that may take effect shortly. It was supposed to last year but got delayed, and may again this year. It is specific to manufacturers, not moms or used. (NT) -- still changing, 23:37:21 02/07/10 Sun
    • That's not true. A link to an annoucnement by the CPSC regarding the sale of used items is inside. Basically it states the vendors of used items such as clothes and books are not required to TEST for lead. However, they can not knowingly sell an item that contains more than 600 parts per million of lead. -- ., 10:25:56 02/08/10 Mon
      • They are talking about businesses, second hand shops and charity shops, not one mom selling a costume to another mom. They could never police that surely? (NT) -- -, 12:20:09 02/08/10 Mon
        • Odd are most resales will fly under the radar. Complaints will flag these types of transactions.Make sure you don't alieinate you buyer (NT) -- or you could get turned in, 15:14:14 02/08/10 Mon
    • This regulation includes resale. Children's resale shops put up an enormous cry when the law was about to be enacted; it would have put them out of business. The law's primary target is big box stores purchasing overseas, but that doesn't preclude smaller enterprises getting penalized (NT) -- if there's a complaint, 15:12:03 02/08/10 Mon

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• Irish dancers at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies! -- Yay!!!, 18:59:55 02/07/10 Sun
  There are going to be some Irish dancers performing in the Opening Ceremonies on the 12th! I don't know if they are doing Irish dancing or another style, but I heard there are a few from Penk O'D and a couple more from a couple of other BC schools. What a great opportunity!
  

  
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  • Heard J. McDermott WTG Jillian. (NT) -- Woot Woot, 19:17:06 02/07/10 Sun
  • Will Coco be there ? (NT) -- -, 20:50:56 02/07/10 Sun
    • YOU are the problem. Not anyone else. You sound like a fool. (NT) -- give it a rest, 21:09:02 02/07/10 Sun
      • I thought it was very funny. LIGHTEN UP^ and wouldn't that be great if Coco was there and able to join in on the festivities. It's an exciting time for Vancouver. Why should she miss out? (NT) -- ,, 00:11:38 02/08/10 Mon
        • me, too! lol, it's like "where's Waldo..." she keeps poppin up (NT) -- just fun, 03:29:33 02/08/10 Mon
        • some of the posts about her have been very mean spirited, and I wish people would just let the subject dry up. I hasn't all been "in good fun". (NT) -- give it a rest, 06:49:44 02/08/10 Mon
          • nothing on here (except your posts) have been unpleasant or uptight. She's an adult in a public forum. You don't have to be her public defender. If she's offended by something, she simply needs to follow protocol and ask for that specific post to be removed. -- chillll, 10:39:21 02/08/10 Mon
            • I think the poster was referring to two long, extremely nasty posts that have thankfully either been removed or sunk into archives. I don't know if 'she' even reads MBs, but regardless there's no excuse for the nastiness & rudeness some ppl spew at the mere mention of this young woman's name. If everyone in this forum acted like adults, there'd be (NT) -- no need for a 'defender', 11:45:44 02/08/10 Mon
              • yes, that is what I was referring to. I shouldn't assume everyone has read all the posts,,,,except this post would make no sense if you hadn't... so I would imagine the person who posted this one does know what I am talking about. It just seems like a subject that should be left alone, as some people turn nasty when it comes up. (NT) -- give it a rest, 14:15:05 02/08/10 Mon
            • I'm confused. Which bit of the post you're respondin to, was unpleasant? Was it the bit where someone expressed a dislike of the way people were talking about this obscure person? Was it it the bit that quite rightly pointed out that a lot of it was NOT made in jest? Shaking my head at you. (NT) -- ., 13:17:22 02/08/10 Mon
              • absolute silliness. simply stop promoting the obscure person as the poster above pointed out. No one is interested except you it seems. these waldo type posts show a real sense of humor after the over-the-top drama about how wonderful and amazing the coco is. (NT) -- just stop. it's too much, 14:43:17 02/08/10 Mon
                • I'M not interested,I want it to stop as you claim to do. I really don't get why you find it funny, but there's no accounting for taste. Do you people SERIOUSLY not understand that even if YOU are trying to be funny, once the post is out there then it's open for people to take in any direction they want and start being hateful to her and each other? (NT) -- WOW, 05:12:09 02/09/10 Tue
                  • WOW is right. You are like a dog with a bone. A coco-bone!!! (NT) -- haha, 06:58:26 02/09/10 Tue
                    • That is genuinely not even close to funny. Doesn't even make sense. Idiot. (NT) -- ., 08:58:38 02/09/10 Tue
  • Oh totally. Anyone over 17 could audtion and some happen to also do Irish Dancing. It's an equal opportunity Olympics with people from Canada and the USA all with different abilities. The Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow night and alot of people I know will be there to support the cause. Lots of ex-dancers as well that fit the age criteria. (NT) -- ., 00:09:40 02/08/10 Mon
    • Actually there are a total of 4 dress rehearsals! (NT) -- Exciting stuff!, 10:30:16 02/08/10 Mon
    • Just watched the Peace Arch Ceremony on King5 News. So moving to see the torch go into Wa and the emphasis on the friendship between Americans and Canadians. Will any of the Americans in the ceremonies be on the news? (NT) -- ., 08:20:24 02/09/10 Tue
  • INFO LINK from the Olympics -- -, 04:18:26 02/08/10 Mon
    • I love that about the Olympics, the spirit of good will and volunteerism. The recruiters were at all the local High Schools inviting the Grads of 2010 to come out to auditions. What a special memory for anyone stepped up for that. (NT) -- very excited, 05:03:45 02/08/10 Mon
      • Agreed! It is quite a commitment too. I guess they've been rehearsing since the end of November and have put in well over a hundred hours!! (NT) -- Kudos to the volunteers!, 10:33:20 02/08/10 Mon
        • But totally worth it right? something you'll remember your whole life. People say it was the beginning of lifelong volunteerism for them because they really entered into the spirit of it. Gives me goosebumps! (NT) -- ., 16:48:40 02/08/10 Mon
          • Absolutely worth it! It's probably a once in a lifetime opportunity and it will be a memory for the rest of their lives. (NT) -- Brilliant!, 00:55:00 02/09/10 Tue
  • Exciting--can't wait to see it! (NT) -- me, 09:00:43 02/08/10 Mon

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• ID - Katy Perry = a great dance number -- from the Uk, 18:01:07 02/07/10 Sun
  
  Semi final performance:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45x2TcXPcHU
  
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  • Those 2 pin-headed judges just don't get what ID is. Saying from the waist down is great and the waist up isn't. That is the problem w/ID, the outside world just doesn't get it. They were brilliant! (NT) -- boo on those judges, 18:17:34 02/07/10 Sun
    • I think they were talking about stage presence rather than, say, their arms. I sort of agree, awesome dancers, but could be better preformers. (NT) -- ., 19:45:55 02/07/10 Sun
      • yes, I agree with you (and the judges) also. They were talking about facial expression, Playing the part... that sort of thing. (NT) -- x, 21:10:26 02/07/10 Sun
        • This is something that is learned in the Company's RD -LOD ..... they are both ready to join. (NT) -- showmanship, 04:20:33 02/08/10 Mon
  • Very cool! Thanks for sharing, (NT) -- mm, 03:34:39 02/08/10 Mon
  • Loved it. Are they from Belfast? Is that g. Carson? (NT) -- Thanks for sharing too!, 06:18:40 02/08/10 Mon
    • Yes, they're from Belfast. No, it's no Gerard Carson. Looks nothing like him. It's Gerard Carroll, and the girl is Rachel McCartan, both from the Armstrong school. (NT) -- ., 08:34:41 02/08/10 Mon
    • They are from Belfast, N.I. But it is Gerard Carroll (not Carson) and Rachel McCartan. Gerard Carroll won his championship @ the North American Irish Dance Championships in 2009. Loved them in Got to Dance (NT) -- Sad they're not thru 2 Final, 08:40:24 02/08/10 Mon
  • The video has been taken down. (NT) -- bummer, 13:20:05 02/08/10 Mon
    • Search for Fancy Feet Got to Dance on YouTube. Clips are still there...for now...Fun to watch even if GTD judges don't "get" Irish dance - they're looking for something else. (NT) -- USADanceMom, 13:10:55 02/09/10 Tue

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• Has anyone ever taken a train from London or Paris to Glasgow? Thoughts? -- TIA, 16:55:22 02/07/10 Sun
  
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  • Not yet, but we have our tickets for London to Glasgow for Worlds. (NT) -- First timers, 19:10:20 02/07/10 Sun
  • Yes, the train from London to Glasgow was quick and easy. (NT) -- Highly recommend it., 01:27:15 02/08/10 Mon
  • Not yet, but will be travelling from Birmingham to Glasgow. For tickets, Google "the trainline best fare finder". If you can be specific with your travel times you can save lots of money - I saved over £50 booking this way. (NT) -- ., 02:51:26 02/08/10 Mon
  • You should book now to get the advance purchase fares, we booked and got London to Glasgow for £19.60 per adult and half that for under 15's. Used www.nationalrail.co.uk (NT) -- -, 03:12:22 02/08/10 Mon
    • Be careful though you have to get on the train you booked for , you cant just use on another trainif you miss that one. If doing a lot of travel or if a family get a britrail pass www.britrail.com you have to buy in US but can use on any train (NT) -- me, 08:44:20 02/08/10 Mon
  • Isn't it a hassle to get from Heathrow to the train station with all the luggage. Wouldn't it be easier to fly? (NT) -- Trying to decide, 05:24:59 02/08/10 Mon
    • Ha, you'd think so. Internal flights in the UK charge you through the nose for hold baggage. And you're probably too late for the best fares. (NT) -- ., 08:35:45 02/08/10 Mon
    • No you can book your train ticket from Heathrow, there is an underground station right there. (NT) -- -, 15:10:42 02/08/10 Mon
  • What about the bagagge comment above. Can we still get a good deal from Heathrow to Glasgow on the train. I have a $68 one way trip per person on the radar now. (NT) -- love the help, 18:59:01 02/08/10 Mon
    • What are you asking? There are no baggage retrictions on the train, just limited to what you can carry. Reword your question and we might be able to help. Did you Google "the trainline best fare finder"? I don't know whether $68 is a good price as I don't know what the exhange rate is, give it in pounds and I will. (NT) -- n, 05:13:54 02/09/10 Tue

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• To anyone who has stoned a dress--how many crystals did you order and what sizes? I haven't a clue what we may need. -- Thanks. Dress is two colors., 10:38:35 02/07/10 Sun
  
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  • It depends on your personal preference, the design of the dress, and how you're using the stones. (more) -- blingy mom, 10:46:25 02/07/10 Sun
  • BLING -- Bling Bling!!, 10:52:33 02/07/10 Sun
  • I would call my dd's dress blingy-but not SUPER blingy. Has about 900 total - 20ss-40ss. Mostly AB w/some colored on embroidery. Varying sizes gives more depth to the design. Looks too simplistic to use just 1 size. We did cuffs, bodice & skirt-most heavily on neck & waistline. (NT) -- JMHO, 11:37:03 02/07/10 Sun
  • I am an outlier in this department. I added one gross of 30 clear crystals on a black velvet bodice. Sometimes less is more. Is there a mom at your school that has a keen eye for it? (NT) -- she could advise you, 11:37:18 02/07/10 Sun
    • OP-We are new to the school so I don't know who the dress-mom is. I've made headbands and buckles and even socks but to start out on a fresh dress, eek! (NT) -- Not looking forward to it, 11:51:34 02/07/10 Sun
      • OP, I had never used a hotfix wand before dd's new velvet dress came. I ordered 4 times, got a total of 2 gross of 34ss, 2.5 gross of 30ss and 3 gross of 20ss clear Swarovski crystals from Hotfixqueen.com. Elevation supplies a "map" showing where the crystals go. We preferred to do it our own way. We get many compliments on the dress. (NT) -- mom, 12:40:01 02/07/10 Sun
  • I like to start with 2 gross of size 30ss, 1 gross of size 34ss. 1 gross of size 40ss, and two dozen size 48ss. (NT) -- Bling Variety, 12:31:38 02/07/10 Sun
    • How do you know which sizes to use? (NT) -- Clueless, 12:59:46 02/07/10 Sun
      • I play around with it before gluing anything down. I start with the skirt because most of the design is repetitive. I try outlining some shapes, putting a random amount at each point, or filling in all of the spaces in the embroidery. Lay them on, then walk away. You need to glance at it from across the room, and with different lighting. -- My thoughts on Bling, 13:21:32 02/07/10 Sun
      • I use.. https://www.rhinestoneshop.com they have a chart that shows the size of crystals. I still was a little -- ua-mom, 13:30:13 02/07/10 Sun
      • Start with the big ones, lay them out, stand back. Re-arrange as necessary. Glue. Go to medium size, repeat. Finish with small stones as accent. (NT) -- fun job, actually, 06:11:58 02/08/10 Mon
    • As stated place stones where you think they should be, then take a photo with dress lying flat and picture being taken from above, study it then decide where you can see faults/ blanks/over use. Works for me but expect to change it a number of times! (NT) -- Dont delete any pics!!, 15:51:58 02/07/10 Sun
  • I'd like to stone a few dresses, to tell you the truth, LOL (NT) -- ,., 00:14:21 02/08/10 Mon
  • Started out with a fairly plain black dress, added 13 gross of 3 different sizes, spectacular!!!! Several TC's have commented on how lovely the dress is. (NT) -- Crystal lover, 08:57:31 02/08/10 Mon
    • OP--Our dress will be mainly black, too. It is a handsome design but cries out for some real sparkle. Which sizes of crystals did you use? (NT) -- Thanks for info., 15:20:23 02/08/10 Mon
  • Get the holepuncher and coloured paper and place the little pieces where you think you want them. Count and then order the real ones. (NT) -- Helen, 10:28:19 02/08/10 Mon

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• shauna sheils dress to suit age 8-9 modern style -- mum, 09:56:00 02/07/10 Sun
  on dance net
  http;//.dance-net/topic/8810040/1/dresses costumes/a beautiful-purple-velvet-and-yellow-neon-
  

  
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  • this dress has nice stones on it ! (NT) -- ht, 12:44:05 02/07/10 Sun
  • link isn't working for me... (NT) -- ?, 12:51:25 02/07/10 Sun
    • try this -- Dancing Dance Mom, 09:45:23 02/08/10 Mon
  • http;//dance.net/topic/8810040/1/dressescostumes/a beautiful-purple-velvet-and-yellow-neon-.html&replies=0 -- mum, 12:59:34 02/07/10 Sun
  • these are 20's and 30's -- mum, 13:02:12 02/07/10 Sun

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• MF & TROUP in JAPAN -- -, 15:13:22 02/06/10 Sat
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAPovxXSSY
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6gMhlxl0PA
  

  
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  • Just for clarification - these clips wouldn't be from Japan as all of the kanji and talking are in Mandarin/Chinese. I would think that this was filmed in Taiwan as I heard they were touring there and Mandarin is spoken there, but I could be mistaken. (NT) -- me, 09:21:15 02/07/10 Sun
    • Didn't mean to sound nitpicky as it only mattered to me as my daughter currently lives in Japan and I was excited that she might be able to see the show... (NT) -- me again, 09:23:55 02/07/10 Sun
      • Is your daughter looking for classes in Japan? I know someone trying to gather enough students for a class in Okinawa area. (NT) -- Needs more students!, 17:46:29 02/08/10 Mon
        • Wow...she actually lives in Okinawa. She is a retired dancer, but is an excellent teacher if they are looking for someone to help out! Email me if you want. (NT) -- me, 13:21:08 02/09/10 Tue
  • Ha! My dd is tourning with another show in Beijing right now and they are going to see their friends in Riverdance tonight. (NT) -- How fun!, 21:30:20 02/07/10 Sun

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• This question is for dress -- sellers, 11:19:41 02/06/10 Sat
  for those who have dresses listed in the $300-$600 range-and that are obviously older styles-would you be extremely offended is a potential buyer offered 1/2-2/3 of your asking price?
  am looking-but on very tight budget
  

  
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  • I, for one, would not. After all, I can say no if I want to, right? What size are you looking for? I have a few 3-panel dresses not listed that I'd be happy to sell for a steal (two for teenager, one for very little one). (NT) -- mom of 2, 11:41:55 02/06/10 Sat
    • would be interested in both age groups-will leave my (NT) -- email(op), 11:59:07 02/06/10 Sat
      • For your little one, I just listed a dress #378 on dance again if you'd like to take a look. (NT) -- selling mama, 04:48:00 02/09/10 Tue
  • I can always counter-offer. (NT) -- go for it, 11:55:54 02/06/10 Sat
  • REDUCE YOUR PRICES YOU MIGHT GET A BUYER -- mum, 11:59:24 02/06/10 Sat
    • I hear you, a dress that was made in 2008 is not worth $2000 in any currency - over priced (NT) -- looking for a dress, 13:29:21 02/06/10 Sat
      • How can you not "hear" her...she types in all caps for every post! (NT) -- LOL, 13:33:51 02/06/10 Sat
      • Agreed. A dress made in 2008 was not worth $2,000 in 2008 either. BNDM's purchase fabrics at a fraction of the retail price because they buy in volume. No reason to charge those kind of prices, but people are willing to pay, so the prices keep going up. (NT) -- $$$, 17:41:18 02/06/10 Sat
    • Grateful is very nice but I would like to get at least $500 for a dress a paid $1900 for. They may not be able to re-sell but they are not taking the hit we are.I'd be grateful if someone bought my dress for a reasonable amount. (NT) -- jmo, 13:40:32 02/06/10 Sat
  • I don't think I'd be offended - I'd know what the lowest price I'd sell the dress for and then negotiate - I don't need to take their offer. (NT) -- --, 12:51:17 02/06/10 Sat
  • I have mine listed for the lowest I will take. I'd rather hang on to them for memories and dress up for grandkids if I ever have any. Sometimes taking a huge loss doesn't help. But I do think offering what you can afford or think it's worth is a good idea. You never know. (NT) -- have dresses 30-50 years old, 12:57:31 02/06/10 Sat
  • Had a dress listed for $600, sold it for $300. Sometimes, you take what you can get when you can get it (NT) -- Discount mom, 13:00:14 02/06/10 Sat
  • not really part of topic, but just saw 1454B on dance again, new, $500!!! this seems like a steal! (NT) -- mollimom, 13:38:15 02/06/10 Sat
    • While I agree the price is great, the final sale factor is an issue for many. (NT) -- JMO, 02:36:16 02/07/10 Sun
  • Post what size you're looking for and maybe someone could help you out? I'd lower for a grateful, kind person in a minute! (NT) -- Good luck!, 14:33:34 02/06/10 Sat
  • Nope, Wouldn't be offended at all. About to post on Irish Dance Dress Shop cute 1st solo dress. (NT) -- make an offer!, 15:46:41 02/06/10 Sat
  • I have a beautiful 2008 SR listed on Dance Again for $1200 (NT) -- I will take $1000 Must sell, 19:00:16 02/06/10 Sat
    • wouldn't pay $1000 for a 2 yr old dress (NT) -- how long has it been for sale?, 05:34:28 02/07/10 Sun
      • Whoa. It's only Feb 2010. What if she got it for "O" in Nov 2008...not really two years old at all. Be reasonable. The style would determine value. Saying negative (or untruthful) things influences potential buyers. (NT) -- Also,maybe dd just outgrew it!, 06:23:33 02/07/10 Sun
        • I think that is a very reasonble price if the dress is in really good condition and the styling is fairly current. Siopa Rince is one of the best out there. Their dresses are usually very well made and detailed. -- Good Luck to seller, 10:23:53 02/07/10 Sun
        • Your said exactly what I was thinking! It sounds like a good price to me -- and I'm cheap! (NT) -- Cheap cheap, 11:33:56 02/07/10 Sun
  • If the seller says they will consider a near offer or price is negotiable, I would make them an offer that you think is reasonable. They can always counter offer or just say no thanks, I have done it many times and only had one seller tell me no. She even contacted me later with a lower offer, but I had already found something else. (NT) -- it never hurts to ask, 05:54:45 02/07/10 Sun
  • As a mom on a tight budget myself, I am always open to offers (more) -- momo3dd, 08:37:11 02/07/10 Sun
  • I would love to have offers & would not be offended! It drives me crazy when people comment here about dresses that are listed for too much. Email the seller if you are interested! (NT) -- Mom, 11:41:35 02/07/10 Sun
  • Here is one for under that amount - make an offer! http://www.dance-again.com/X816b.html (NT) -- Dancer, 11:44:26 02/07/10 Sun
  • No matter what the price if it says "Final Sale" (NT) -- we won't consider it, 21:03:53 02/07/10 Sun

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• Amazing Gavin for an amazing price -- am not the seller, 11:17:06 02/06/10 Sat
  dance-again #1285B
  wish I needed and had the funds-this dress should not be overlooked!
  someone will get a steal--it's very,very current, stylish and sure to stand out on stage.
  

  
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  • http://www.dance-again.com/X1285b.html (NT) -- here's the link, 19:17:40 02/06/10 Sat
  • I saw that and just love it! Have not seen anything like it yet. (NT) -- we dont need a dress tho, 06:36:50 02/07/10 Sun
  • i know it said the dress was made recently, but is it his "newest style"? anyone know for sure? (NT) -- mmm, 06:45:04 02/07/10 Sun
    • No that was the style he was making around time of NAN 09. Newest style is the plain plisse (pleated ) skirts with rhinestones on, skirt is usually 1 color (NT) -- mm, 07:56:41 02/07/10 Sun
      • No you are also not correct, Gavin has many styles which are "new", just got new Gavin last week and it has a ruffled skirt, dancer in same school got three layered rah-rah a month ago, dancer who got one last year got pleated plisse skirt. There are many "New Styles", if you like it buy it! (NT) -- Not the seller., 14:00:42 02/07/10 Sun
  • I saw a beautifull red velvet one on second chance dance soft pleated skirt and nearly new. pity its the wrong size link http://www.secondchancedance.biz/users/1516/1N1516/index.html (NT) -- us mom, 09:53:59 02/07/10 Sun
  • Coco would look so good in a Gavin!! (NT) -- ., 07:03:37 02/09/10 Tue

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• Somewhat off topic-but did anyone see -- Dateline last night?, 10:06:56 02/06/10 Sat
  I did not know about MF's tight connection to Michael Jackson-interesting
  

  
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  • Yes, saw it...didn't know MJ had spent all that time living in Ireland! In those lovely estates! (NT) -- Sounded so nice., 16:36:58 02/08/10 Mon
  • Who is MF? (NT) -- Just Curious, 09:47:30 02/09/10 Tue
    • Michael Flatley. (NT) -- ., 16:59:16 02/09/10 Tue

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• CONGRATULATIONS TO FORMER DONNY GOLDEN DANCER AND TCRG CAITLIN ALLEN WHO IS GETTING MARRIED TOMORROW!! -- WISHING U THE BEST CAIT!!, 21:14:35 02/05/10 Fri
  
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  • CONGRATULATIONS!! (NT) -- ,, 05:41:44 02/06/10 Sat
  • Awwww!!! Congrats Caitlin!! I sure hope your new husband has turned out feet!! (NT) -- kidding........, 21:42:02 02/07/10 Sun
    • heard the wedding was spectacular and that the reception was even better! Best wishes to the happy couple from a Golden dancer (NT) -- from days gone by..., 07:32:43 02/08/10 Mon

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• Are there any tall male dancers who are in a show, or who want to be in one? I heard that a show might be looking for one. -- his mom, 18:12:17 02/05/10 Fri
  Ds is sending application CD to Celtic Legends - he is 6'4", and I don't know if he is too tall for shows to consider. I remember seeing Cormac O'Sea in Riverdance!
  

  
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  • Eanna Ryan and Danny Jackson have been in Emerald Beat (NT) -- they are about 6'3, 19:56:55 02/05/10 Fri
  • He should apply. What's the harm in it? (NT) -- good luck, 21:29:59 02/05/10 Fri
  • Sean O'Brien was in riverdance - he's 6ft 4in I believe (NT) -- ID Mum, 14:23:52 02/06/10 Sat
    • Brian Mullane in Riverdance is also in that height range (NT) -- luv ya Bri-, 10:59:13 02/08/10 Mon
  • Eh, Celtic Legends? They aren't that awesome... -- somedancer, 18:57:47 02/07/10 Sun
    • Nice. Sheesh. (NT) -- was that necessary?, 20:40:25 02/07/10 Sun
    • might not be the 'latest & greatest ' show, but that might be jsut hte start he is looking for. Not everyone wants to be MF in the first show they go audition for. (NT) -- go for it - good start point, 20:52:10 02/07/10 Sun
    • And my friends saw Riverdance in LA and they said the dancers looked tired, among other things. -- his mom, 21:56:38 02/07/10 Sun
      • hear hear! before Riverdance irish dancers never had the opportunites to do what they love and be PAID for it. All shows give us something different... this one gives dancers an opportunity to travel. (NT) -- go for it - hope you get it, 00:26:24 02/08/10 Mon
      • Couldn't agree more. The only ones who would criticize them, imo, are jealous, maybe they didn't make the cut themselves? (NT) -- No name, 07:09:31 02/08/10 Mon
  • If he is really good, the size won't be an issue. (NT) -- good luck, 06:15:20 02/08/10 Mon

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