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• Splitting/combining rules -- Curious, 14:50:18 09/27/23 Wed
  Are there any guidelines about splitting/combining comps from CLRG? I'm just curious as some PC comps will combine to make for a much larger comp while others will try to split as much as possible to allow for more opportunities. Right now, my 12 yo is set to compete in a combined U16 with 15+ kids. Not a big deal but in our region, that is fairly large not to mention the age span.
  

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  • In our region (MidAmerica) the committee will combine age groups up until there are 5. -- See inside, 18:06:31 09/27/23 Wed

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• How does anyone know that All scots entries are low!! Please tell -- …., 14:20:36 09/21/23 Thu
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  • The time allocated for light and heavy rounds is often an indicator of numbers. (NT) -- ., 03:56:27 09/22/23 Fri

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• It’s amazing when looking at dresses for sale, with dancer in full hair/makeup and dancer with natural hair/makeup, the beauty just shine thru with natural hair. -- Go natural!, 15:30:28 09/18/23 Mon
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  • I’m always amazed the number of people that post pics of dresses for sale with child in a sash holding big trophies. You can’t even see the dress ! (NT) -- !, 04:45:06 09/19/23 Tue
    • I know. Or the concept of a "lucky dress." I absolutely believe that a dancer can feel so amazing in their dress that they dance really well, but I don't believe that buying a champ's dress will make one a champion :) (NT) -- dm, 07:31:59 09/19/23 Tue
    • completly agree. However, when I adv my DD’s dress I had little interest for months. I then tried with photos of when she won championships - photos with the cups/sashes. I then had a lot of interest and it sold immediately . I don’t get the logic behind this but I guess it appeals to some to have a championship winning dress. (NT) -- Dot, 06:46:59 09/20/23 Wed
  • What’s really amazing is when dress sellers realize that goods depreciate and charge the right price for used costumes. (NT) -- No dress should be > $1200, 13:23:16 09/20/23 Wed
    • I disagree. If you pay $3500 for it and wear it twice, it should be about $2500. (NT) -- !!, 14:57:21 09/20/23 Wed
      • Maybe in the first year of wear. Do you realize you are the problem paying that much for a costume in the first place? (NT) -- Just say no, 15:00:33 09/20/23 Wed
        • Part of the problem ? Free economy. I’d they are willing and able to pay there’s no problem (NT) -- Stop judging, 09:32:29 09/21/23 Thu
      • You shouldn’t be paying $3500 to start with. (NT) -- Your stupidity, 12:49:57 09/21/23 Thu
        • People are not "stupid" to pay a price that they are happy to pay. Are people stupid if they buy a more expensive car/house/hanbag/shoes etc etc than you? Saying no used dress should cost more than $1200 is like saying no used car should be more than $5000, but we all know that depends on who made the car and will be priced accordingly. (NT) -- Play nice., 13:32:55 09/21/23 Thu
          • Supply and demand baby. (NT) -- Economics 101, 11:55:09 09/22/23 Fri
          • Yeah… the dresses that sit on dance again for months are so “in demand” (NT) -- Ridiculous, 13:39:38 09/22/23 Fri
            • The good ones sell straight away and those that don't should start reducing their price. Best advice is if it hasn't sold in a month, start reducing. This always worked for me. Better $50-$100 less now than not selling at all. Used to take $50 off every few months until it sold. (NT) -- No name, 13:45:43 09/22/23 Fri

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• Can someone explain the appeal of the pineapple wigs to me? Are there people who think they genuinely look good? -- More inside, 15:06:42 09/17/23 Sun
  I see the argument for wigs being easier than natural hair for some. But we don’t make boys wear them, so clearly they aren’t necessary for stage presence. I know someone will say “just don’t do it if you don’t like it”, but since it’s the accepted look, judges want people all bought in, and dancers will not place unless they do it. The question remains- does anyone LIKE the pineapple wigs?
  

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  • It's a love/hate towards being natural -- Marge, 15:29:57 09/17/23 Sun
  • 1 vote for dislike pineapple wigs. Marge Simpson is all I see. Definitely some.nice small bun wigs (NT) -- No thanks, 17:40:29 09/17/23 Sun
    • For me it alternates between Marge Simpson, the Coneheads and the Bride of Frankenstein. (NT) -- I can't decide., 09:14:14 09/18/23 Mon
      • troll hair (NT) -- that's what I see, 11:59:05 09/18/23 Mon
  • Marge -- D, 09:07:54 09/18/23 Mon
  • your argument is "we don't make boys wear them"? -- you make no sense, 12:49:54 09/18/23 Mon
    • I saw the argument once that they were needed because otherwise their heads would look too small (I swear). My point is if boys don’t have that problem, why is it necessary for girls? Still haven’t seen a valid argument for them. Small bun wigs sure, but not the giant pineapples. Give me a valid argument for them, keep your insults. (NT) -- …, 13:34:03 09/18/23 Mon
      • it's a trend. do it because everyone else does it, or else the judges will think you're not serious enough (or not any good). -- jane, 14:22:23 09/18/23 Mon
        • I get why (bigger and better kept going until it got absurd, and no one wants to jeopardize placing over the height of a wig)… but it seems like no one actually LIKES them or thinks they look good? (NT) -- …, 16:57:35 09/18/23 Mon
          • i'd agree most don't like them but think most are afraid to NOT do them while it's the trend; it just takes a top school to start something new. who's it going to be??????? (NT) -- hopefully soon., 20:17:29 09/18/23 Mon
      • No one insulted you. And not everyone is blessed with gorgeous natural hair. (NT) -- Wigs aren’t required, 20:17:17 09/18/23 Mon
      • When the dress skirts are really wide and a dancer just wears a pony tail or a bun, then it does look a little odd. Boys don't wear wide skirts, so it isn't an issue for them. (NT) -- ..., 07:51:58 09/25/23 Mon
  • Wigs are dying - still a thing for majors but don't affect placement anymore -- for a feis, 22:02:41 09/18/23 Mon
    • Agreed. They aren’t required. If you don’t like it then don’t wear it. -- …, 00:03:04 09/19/23 Tue
  • The newer Camelia Rose wigs are a lot smaller… the trend is going lighter, smaller, and easier. (NT) -- natural hair too a trend soon, 12:29:59 09/20/23 Wed
    • Nothing new on website, which model of wig are smaller and lighter? (NT) -- Hate the pineapples, 20:56:21 09/20/23 Wed

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• I’m thinking judges shouldn’t get up from their tables and sit and chat in teachers’ row? Saw two do this during champ specials. -- Not even trying, 09:54:52 09/17/23 Sun
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  • Would you ignore “old” friends if they were sitting behind you? (NT) -- NO, 09:06:20 09/21/23 Thu
    • Uh, say hello maybe. Get up from my judge's table and go sit and chit chat for 10 minutes, then go back to my judging table....probably not. (NT) -- Fake it, 14:02:37 09/21/23 Thu
    • If I were doing a job and it could be seen as something else… meet up After (NT) -- Ridiculous, 19:00:49 09/21/23 Thu
  • Typically, only one adjudicator is needed because only one adjudicator judges a special, other 2 are only needed for the champs competitions when they need all 3. (NT) -- This is normal, 16:51:21 09/26/23 Tue
    • It is NOT normal nor should it be. (NT) -- They are there to do a job, 21:02:59 09/27/23 Wed

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• Worlds -- Nah, 19:18:24 09/16/23 Sat
  Anywhere know where worlds is going to be in 2025?
  

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• DOUBLE FEIS WEEKEND-extended registration -- Sign up extended!, 09:46:47 09/16/23 Sat
  Double Feis weekend:
  The Oakville Feis (Sat Sept 23rd) and the Crown & Rose Feis (sun Sept 24) have extended registration on FeisWeb until Monday Sept 18th. Over 450 competitors already! Great practice before the Oireachtas season. Great family fun with the Celtic Festival and we have some tickets left for the Fall Festival Pub Night Sat 23rd. Visit our social media for more info!
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• Can US dancers compete at Nationals for Scotland or England? If so, do many go? -- US, 14:36:37 09/15/23 Fri
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  • Depends on what you are referring too (NT) -- All Scott’s & GB’s ???, 15:30:22 09/15/23 Fri
    • The ones during the summer. I didn’t think All Scott’s was a national (NT) -- Us, 17:11:39 09/15/23 Fri
      • See inside -- ., 19:35:09 09/15/23 Fri
        • You mean AS, not AI, right? AI still a qualifier. (NT) -- typo I assume?, 03:36:22 09/16/23 Sat
          • Oops yes late night for me! meant AS! AI in Feb open to all to qualify! -- ., 06:49:13 09/16/23 Sat
  • What is the qualifier this year? GBs? (NT) -- Or????, 21:30:57 09/15/23 Fri
    • It was Scottish Nationals (NT) -- ., 22:18:09 09/15/23 Fri

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• Masters Prelim vs Masters Open -- Dance Lady, 13:48:02 09/14/23 Thu
  The region I’m from doesn’t have masters. I’m traveling to another region to do grade exams. I guess my question is what are the rules for moving from Masters Prelim to Masters Open. Is it at teacher discretion?
  

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  • Grade exams or grade levels at a feis? -- More inside, 14:14:19 09/16/23 Sat
  • The Master levels are still pretty new and aren't offered at all.feiseanna. I believe it is currently teacher discretion (NT) -- In Mid America region, 16:41:07 09/19/23 Tue
  • From a recently published Mid America syllabus -- 2 pc wins or tcrg discretion, 21:22:03 09/25/23 Mon

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• Calorie deficit -- Dancer, 16:08:34 09/13/23 Wed
  Has any other dancer done a calorie deficit? I did one two years ago that didn’t end so well and was very unhealthy however I achieved my highest scores at feis and majors. Im u19 now but when this happened I was u17. Just was wondering if any other dancer has sone one and how it ended for them. Not to be nosy but rather to be able to relate to someone.
  

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  • If your best friend said she was making herself very unhealthy but achieving her best sports results, what advice would you give her? Please read the article inside and, if you can, watch the associated documentary. -- ., 04:16:44 09/14/23 Thu
  • I'm a dancer in the process of losing some weight; however, I'm prioritizing health above all else. -- Inside, 07:20:31 09/14/23 Thu
  • Unless your weight poses health issues for you, you cannot be training for competitive dance on a calorie deficit. You will not be nourishing your muscles enough. -- Been there done that, 08:05:26 09/14/23 Thu
  • Please go see a nutritionist- there is a safe way to be healthy. Thing you tried lead to health issues and eating disorders (NT) -- PL, 08:12:24 09/14/23 Thu
  • Please Don't -- Maeve, 11:55:56 09/14/23 Thu
    • Nutritionist isn't a protected job title in most places - if you want genuine accredited advice, it's a dietician you need. (NT) -- ., 03:04:23 09/15/23 Fri
  • My daughter in her 3rd year in college studying sports performance and nutrition... inside -- Mom, 10:43:59 09/23/23 Sat

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• Where will Nationals be in 2025? -- None, 08:04:42 09/09/23 Sat
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  • Washington DC (NT) -- ., 10:15:13 09/09/23 Sat

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• Transfer Question -- inside, 17:49:21 09/07/23 Thu
  I’ve seen a lot of school closures/takeovers get “one day exceptions” for dancers to dance at a major. Is this “one day exception” given to dancers who transfer on their own accord or just to dancers involved in a transfer not of their own choice?
  

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  • Yes on their own too. One day only for one major only (NT) -- Common in Midamerica, 18:35:50 09/07/23 Thu
  • That’s not allowed here in Ireland it should be a rule applying throughout the organization (NT) -- Sane old, 01:14:55 09/08/23 Fri
    • It is now. A new school in Co.Down allowed out for Ulsters only (NT) -- Dm, 15:13:05 09/10/23 Sun
  • Begs the question - how can you be unrestyled on Friday, sufficiently restyled to compete on Saturday, and then revert to being unrestyled on Sunday? You're either restyled or you're not.... (NT) -- aethaerrg, 03:29:54 09/08/23 Fri
  • Skipping the ban for a day proves the point that the "restyling period" isn't a restyling period. It's a punishment. (NT) -- The ban needs to go., 13:49:48 09/12/23 Tue
  • yes scrap the ban, kids just want to dance,if they are ready and their new teacher thinks they are ready then what is the problem? I wonder if this happens in any other sport/activity? (NT) -- dm, 22:56:11 09/12/23 Tue
  • The children missed enough during covid times so the CLRG should have a rethink of these outdated rules (NT) -- DQ, 10:48:04 09/13/23 Wed
  • Another outdated policy contributing to diminishing numbers involved in the sport. If the transfer competition ban were deleted, coaches would be (gasp!) forced to reconsider their approach and ask themselves why they are losing dancers. Kids are punished enough in this sport - let's punish judges and coaches for not doing THEIR jobs, instead. (NT) -- Change it to save it, 08:13:53 09/14/23 Thu
  • Restyle period See inside.. -- Be rational..., 12:33:55 09/14/23 Thu
    • "Rational" would be forcing accountability of coaches and judges, standardizing/auditing judges as they do in other sports (figure skating, gymnastics etc), transparency in judging (professional videography should be at every feis'). (NT) -- 2 months would be long enough, 05:54:46 09/15/23 Fri
    • Agreed. Don’t pressure a dancer into competing when there’s so much change in a transfer. (NT) -- Chill, 12:10:21 09/15/23 Fri
      • Then let the TC decide when she's ready! (NT) -- The TC would know!, 14:05:46 09/17/23 Sun
        • No, TC vulnerable to pressure from parent and expectation to prepare dancer to win quickly. (NT) -- Unreasonable expectations, 17:32:54 09/19/23 Tue
          • All the TC's I've ever met have quite a backbone. I don't believe any would be vulnerable to pressure. Of all the rules broken and all the cheating, this is the one stinking rule that is followed? The one that hurts the kids. (NT) -- The Ban needs to go!, 19:38:30 09/25/23 Mon
  • Who will audit or professionally video at competitions? Are you prepared to pay double entry fees to fund it?!! (NT) -- Feis Committees struggling., 14:31:28 09/15/23 Fri
    • Can the sport afford NOT to make changes? Feis committees struggle because kids are leaving the sport, for just these reasons (opaque, non-standardized judging, unwritten requirements for expensive uncomfortable comp attire, etc). I for one would happily pay more if it meant fairer judging and a dancer comfortable enough to show off her stuff! (NT) -- Need to change, 12:49:30 09/21/23 Thu

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• In a pickle... would love helpful advice -- idmom, 11:53:38 09/07/23 Thu
  So temporarily (but before O season of course), our school has their TCRG out. They will be back. But for now, our dancer is trying to learn and perfect their steps and be motivated for major comps that will be coming up, along with feisanna to be prepared.
  
  Trying to figure out ways to make this better. Our choreographer is overseas - wondering if I could maybe pay them to do some zoom sessions to give our dancer feedback? Obviously we'd have to get approval for this, but trying to thing outside the box since our dancer really wants to make this work but is super discouraged.
  
  I'm just looking for thoughts to figure out what we can do - we do have other school locations (too far to travel) and I'm not looking to discuss the whys and whats of how we're "here." It is what it is - just trying to make lemonade out of a load of lemons.
  
  TIA - IDmom
  

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  • Could students get together either at their usual class location of a different location and practice together? (NT) -- -, 13:05:27 09/07/23 Thu
    • So it’s more an instruction issue. Most of the dancers are a lot younger too. 😑 thanks though ❤️ (NT) -- Op, 13:55:53 09/07/23 Thu
  • If the school has other locations, could you do zoom lessons with those teachers? (NT) -- Id mum, 21:40:27 09/07/23 Thu
    • would need to get approval from main TC, but I can't imagine why we couldn't at least consider this. Thanks for the idea :) (NT) -- op, 11:20:19 09/08/23 Fri
  • Your daughter's first task is to finish learning all 3 dances as quickly as possible. I know you know this, but it is very late in the season to still be learning choreography. -- Other tips inside, 22:09:42 09/07/23 Thu
    • This is very helpful. Yes it's late. She has two dances down and most of her set. Wonderful breakdown on what to focus on and sending videos to TC! Duh - why didn't I think of that? Thank you (NT) -- op, 11:18:56 09/08/23 Fri

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• Hair and Make-Up appointments available for the WRO -- Celtic Curls, 10:17:33 09/06/23 Wed
  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AABAE23A4FA7-western#/
  
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  • Are you an approved vendor . WR has a vendor of many years who is usually the wig vendor (NT) -- Wr, 22:22:11 09/06/23 Wed
  • We are approved vendors who have signed the contract sent to us and have paid -- Celtic Curls, 06:02:43 09/07/23 Thu
  • I’d care if my child saw how this was conducted. Not the teachers fault if a parent cannot act like an adult. I’ve witnessed it one to many times. (NT) -- CR is open & does a FAB job, 08:05:08 09/07/23 Thu
    • Fab job? -- Witness!, 08:16:14 09/07/23 Thu
    • Again if you have concerns please contact me directly -- Celtic Curls, 08:27:46 09/07/23 Thu
  • Put this on WR message board more people in region wil see it (NT) -- Dm, 07:41:04 09/08/23 Fri

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• How did your champ dancer know when it was time to quit? I feel like my kid may be nearing the end of their ID joruney. Not progessing, TC getting more negative/not offering more development opportunities, etc etc. They work hard and say they want to keep going but ... -- qsz, 06:27:12 09/05/23 Tue
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  • We go through these feelings every few months. It’s so hard when there is much pressure to perform. I wish it could be more of a Rec sport. (NT) -- Good luck, 07:07:46 09/05/23 Tue
  • What are development opportunities that others are getting and your dancer isn't? (NT) -- ., 09:28:18 09/05/23 Tue
  • It's sad to see kids in high school who clearly want to move on - but momager makes kid feel bad and/or bribes to get them to feis or keep going...even though they get nothing but mediocre placements Seen it. other siblings neglected too. stinks (NT) -- regretful behavior, 09:57:45 09/05/23 Tue
    • Absolutely -which is why I'm not pressuring my kid to stay in. They are welcome to step down / away . (NT) -- qsz, 10:58:58 09/05/23 Tue
      • Because sometimes this is the only thing the kid has going for them, and if they quit dance, then they’re going to sit at home alone with nothing to do. If they have other interests they will pursue then go ahead and quit. (NT) -- Jane, 06:39:34 09/06/23 Wed
        • agreed - sometimes (definitely not all) a push in the direction of having those goals is a good thing -- C, 08:13:10 09/06/23 Wed
        • Agree 100%. My dd took a break in high school and spent her time lying on the couch. I told her she didn't have to go to dance, but she couldn't stay on the couch; she had to engage in physical activity. She chose to go back to dance, danced through sophomore year of college and then got her TCRG. -- .., 14:28:10 09/19/23 Tue
  • When not even all the WQs recall at a feis. -- Just went through it., 14:55:38 09/05/23 Tue
    • I'm glad you brought this up. Many local feises are BRUTAL. -- Can be discouraging, 21:38:36 09/05/23 Tue
      • Yes. That's us. Our region is probably the toughest in the US. (NT) -- qsz, 06:57:43 09/06/23 Wed
        • What region is that ? (NT) -- please, 05:59:04 09/09/23 Sat
          • Mid Atlantic. (NT) -- ezs, 08:05:12 09/11/23 Mon
    • Another unwanted side effect of too many people qualifying for the World Championships. In other sports it's rarefied - in ours, almost every class has at least one WQ in it. (NT) -- ., 02:18:18 09/06/23 Wed
      • I totally agree. WAY too many WQ - but I gather it's a $$$ thing to some degree. (NT) -- Formula needs to be re-worked, 07:53:30 09/06/23 Wed
  • How did my daughter know? When her 2nd rate Hyde Park TC became a bigger jerk than she already was. (NT) -- 😂, 11:31:58 09/06/23 Wed
  • When I just didn't want to be there anymore. I remember being next in line to dance at the 2014 world and just thinking "I don't want to do this..." And that was it. Passed my TC three months later. (NT) -- didn't regret it, 15:11:16 09/06/23 Wed
  • Great question! While the "straw that breaks the camels back" differs for everybody, every dancer/family eventually realize this is a beautiful cultural tradition that has been destroyed by greed and corruption and as such, is likely dying ... (see numbers at any of your local feis' registration sites) (NT) -- Truth hurts, 08:25:58 09/14/23 Thu
  • Knowing when to step away -- :), 20:00:02 09/27/23 Wed

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• How much $$ does it take to start an ID school? -- On a US coast, 23:14:24 09/03/23 Sun
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  • The costs will vary widely. -- .., 06:47:03 09/04/23 Mon
  • It will depend on the city, but start by looking up rent for the places you’re interested in. And make sure you ask when the rent is expected to go up and by how much (NT) -- ., 07:47:12 09/04/23 Mon
  • Three words: don’t do it (NT) -- Worst decision of life, 08:28:51 09/04/23 Mon
  • Depends. You’ll need to be insured, first and foremost. And CPR certified. Rent for a studio, a floor if there isn’t one already, $ for promotional items, website. Some of the basics. I opened one and had to close it within three years because I just couldn’t afford it anymore. It’s definitely a passion project, not a get-rich project. (NT) -- Did it, wouldn’t do it again, 09:19:05 09/04/23 Mon
    • That’s what I was thinking. Not a money maker for sure, more of an expensive hobby (NT) -- Need another job, 09:26:59 09/04/23 Mon
  • It is NOT worth opening up your own dance school. Suggest getting hired as staff at an existing school. (NT) -- itk, 10:50:24 09/04/23 Mon
    • Especially not now with schools merging/ amalgamating! (NT) -- Small schools being smothered, 10:30:24 09/05/23 Tue
      • But remember, not everyone wants superschools and high level competition. Many parents have chosen my small, independent school because they're intimidated by talk of World Champions and pictures of skyscraper wigs instead of happy little kids. (NT) -- ., 02:23:58 09/06/23 Wed
        • But unfortunately, not enough to truly support a small school ! (NT) -- 😢, 10:46:02 09/06/23 Wed
        • Yes that is what we are envisioning. WQ dynasty not required. (NT) -- Just fun, 07:16:48 09/08/23 Fri

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• Does your school separate PC from OC for classes at all? We don’t but wonder if it would be helpful for dancers… -- More, 08:44:09 09/03/23 Sun
  Skill wise, mental health wise for PC dancers, etc.
  

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  • My dancer couldn’t wait to be able to join the OCs- so much to learn and pushed her to that next level. It’s where there details are refined. (NT) -- Worked for her, 11:01:49 09/03/23 Sun
  • Yes, though classes overlap part of time (NT) -- Prefer it this way, 16:23:19 09/03/23 Sun
    • Oh that’s a great option (NT) -- Balanced!, 21:30:43 09/03/23 Sun
  • dd's former TC combined pw with champs and eased up in class; lost all World champs to transfers (NT) -- word to the wise, 17:25:25 09/04/23 Mon
    • maybe they wanted to loose the World Champs. Our TC was over the high level expectations (NT) -- mmm, 04:45:33 09/05/23 Tue
      • I doubt it. Champs, and their successes, are what make or break a school's reputation. (NT) -- realist, 20:33:22 09/06/23 Wed
  • Combined -- MMM, 07:56:24 09/05/23 Tue
  • We did when we had a lot of Champs, but currently our school obky has a couple so PC/OC class combined. The steps are similar anyway, and PCs are expected to fo the same amount of work. (NT) -- Mam, 10:41:49 09/05/23 Tue

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• What are the dates for Worlds? Thanks -- Newbie, 15:58:48 09/02/23 Sat
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• DOUBLE FEIS WEEKEND WITH FESTIVAL -- Crown&Rose Feis/ Oakville Feis, 11:17:30 08/30/23 Wed
  Update!!! Feisweb is open for entries for the Oakville Feis and The Crown and Rose Feis September 23th and 24th. Over 300 already registered! Staying true to the Irish tradition of feiseanna, the Fall Celtic Festival will take place at the same venue with live entertainment, face painting, ceili dancing, beverage tent, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. Sign up for Grades 1-10 on Friday night or parents can purchase tickets for the Feis Pub night @ The Brogue Irish Pub, it's not far from the hotel blocks on Saturday 23rd. A night of live entertainment, door prizes and raffles! This is a weekend not to be missed!
  
  Each feis offers variation in competitions for Championship and Prelim Champ. On day 1- OC/PC will be merged 9,11,13,15,17,17+,19,19+ and on day 2 OC/PC will be merged 9,10,12,14,16,18,18+ (as long as numbers permit). Where possible, judges will also be varied on different stages over the 2 days.
  
  Showcasing a Freestyle competition, Slip Jig step about in hard shoe Trophy Special, a Premiere Oireachtas Trophy Special, Male Reel Dance-off, Preliminary second chance Competitions, Figures, an Adult multi-round Competitions and many more!
  
  To our American Friends- Come join us!!!! Hotel blocks currently open. Stay connected by following our joint social media on Facebook and Instagram
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  • 1 of the 12 judging… and first place goes to MHA (NT) -- What a joke!, 16:42:39 08/30/23 Wed
    • Someone's afraid of the competition! (NT) -- Best kid wins on the day!, 18:53:45 08/30/23 Wed
  • hat a joke, Vinny judging! Really! What a joke! (NT) -- Pass, 05:10:40 08/31/23 Thu
    • Well, the MHA TC and mentor were in bed with him for a long time… so they must know about the cheating as well. (NT) -- Gross, 08:39:41 08/31/23 Thu
      • This is a new school with a new name and owner - that split was the old school over 3 years ago! I guess haters hate for a lifetime! (NT) -- Move along!, 12:55:23 08/31/23 Thu
        • and Vinny helped the owner win worlds (NT) -- lifetime of memories, 14:04:16 08/31/23 Thu
    • Other suspected are too (NT) -- Remember Byron?, 10:50:22 08/31/23 Thu
      • We will NEVER forget Byron (NT) -- or Ed, 12:29:03 08/31/23 Thu
      • They are not judging either feis (NT) -- What’s your point, 18:05:58 08/31/23 Thu
        • They are rotten cheaters (NT) -- And we all know it, 19:31:06 08/31/23 Thu
        • But they are judging others again (NT) -- My point, 22:31:10 08/31/23 Thu
          • So sad the hate you must carry everyday. I truly feel sorry for your children to have a pathetic hate-filled mommy. (NT) -- I’ll pray for you., 06:30:01 09/01/23 Fri
            • Not hate to want honest (NT) -- And fair judging, 08:43:42 09/01/23 Fri
            • You shouldn't misconstrue truth for hate. I feel sorry for the children that were robbed of their hard earned, rightful placements by grown adults. That is more harmful than a parent who speaks the truth. (NT) -- Facts are facts, 15:37:29 09/01/23 Fri
    • It is a bloody local feis, get over yourselves! There is no local feis in the Eastern Region before the Oireachtas, and people are going to try and knock the efforts that the two schools are doing to try and give the kids a chance to get out on stage before the Oireachtas. Like really what does it matter who wins a local feis. (NT) -- Haters Are Going To Hate., 20:48:52 08/31/23 Thu
      • I appreciate the organizers' efforts, but find it disturbing that cheaters are being hired again -- Vinny and Byron (who is judging in New England). (NT) -- Different poster, 05:41:14 09/01/23 Fri
        • I won’t attend any feis with sus judges. Email organizers and tell them too -- No thank you, 06:28:27 09/01/23 Fri
          • you should quit. Coz EVERY judge is “sus” as you say (NT) -- just weren’t made public, 08:53:11 09/01/23 Fri
  • We will be traveling that weekend, we really enjoy going to Toronto. I have been following all your posts on social media, it looks like it us going to be a fun weekend. See you there!!! (NT) -- Looking forward to it., 10:40:26 09/01/23 Fri
  • Looking forward to it, not often we have 2 feis' and a festival. Bringing entire family! (NT) -- Thank you Oakville and C&R, 11:56:27 09/01/23 Fri
  • Good luck with your feis and hope things work out. Sadly, I know LOTS staying home with Vinny on the panel. (NT) -- Will reviewing Vinny's marks, 18:40:41 09/01/23 Fri
    • 'LOTS' is a total exaggeration. Please look at current numbers they are extremely high for a local ECR Feis plus there's still 3 weeks left to register (NT) -- Feisweb doesn't hate or lie!, 20:08:19 09/01/23 Fri
  • Children aren't born being jealous and hateful. They have to be taught that. They're learning it from their parents namely their mothers. One reason we left Irish dance. A beautiful art form but sad that there's so much jealousy. -- Old timer, 05:57:44 09/02/23 Sat
    • Are you kidding? Cheating hurts everyone. Wanting honesty has NOTHING to do with jealousy (NT) -- Wow, 19:45:00 09/03/23 Sun
  • Looks like a great feis. Happy two have 2 that weekend. And the festival looks fun (NT) -- Looking forward to going, 11:05:50 09/02/23 Sat
    • We didn't know this Feis was happening it was not on our radar but we will be there, just signing up, excellent competition numbers! -- We are going for sure!, 22:48:42 09/08/23 Fri
  • C and PC -- Splits?, 18:15:05 09/09/23 Sat
    • Splits are based on entries at the entry deadline. Unfortunately, some competitions, take day of the event, entries, and then are not in a situation to split because I’ve not pre-ordered sashes and trophies. (NT) -- The intention is to split, 20:26:08 09/10/23 Sun

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• Judging post transfer -- Midamerica, 10:53:36 08/30/23 Wed
  I’m looking for confirmation of what I heard is true regarding transfers and judging by former teachers. Is it true that the former teacher can not judge for two years after dancer transfers?
  

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  • I understood the former teacher couldn’t judge their ex dancer for two years after transfer. Both could be at the same Feis but old teacher could not be on panel of ex dancer. (NT) -- Unless it’s changed., 12:00:55 08/30/23 Wed
    • Is the rule written anywhere? (NT) -- Thank you, 12:03:45 08/30/23 Wed
      • if the dancer served six months suspension, then the former teacher can judge them straight away. if the dancer waived a suspension (rare, these days), then the former teacher has to wait two year. -- and..., 20:13:04 08/30/23 Wed
    • They can't judge their ex dancer for 2 years if the dancer DID NOT do the 6 month ban. -- (more inside), 20:12:49 08/30/23 Wed
  • What’s the rule if a school splits and one of the teachers leaves but carry on judging? When can they judge their ex dancers? (NT) -- Is that 2 years?, 03:46:06 08/31/23 Thu
    • Here is what happened to us- -- Old mom, 08:40:14 08/31/23 Thu
  • That is correct, see link in comment -- NJMom, 16:16:18 09/06/23 Wed

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• For those who have hosted a feis, who have you used to create the logo? -- Coming 2024, 15:29:49 08/29/23 Tue
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  • logo -- TM, 18:13:31 08/29/23 Tue
  • Just use Canva. Has a logo creator. (NT) -- Easy and cheap., 23:44:27 08/29/23 Tue
    • second this! (NT) -- C, 07:30:15 08/31/23 Thu
  • A Combo of Canvas and Northwest Designs -- Designer I am not, 07:58:22 08/31/23 Thu

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• Gbs -- Parent, 08:55:25 08/29/23 Tue
  Can anyone tell us about the hotel and dance venue for this event. We are coming for the first time.
  

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  • hotel bookings already submitted and probably full. It’s in expensive area but next to Gloucester Road underground station so worth looking along district or circle line (green / yellow) for cheaper hotels. Holiday Inn, Travelodge and Premier Inn are good. Lots of places to eat around there suiting all budgets, coffee shops and supermarkets too. (NT) -- Its a nice major, great area, 10:51:44 08/29/23 Tue
  • link to gb -- Dancing mom, 13:30:42 08/29/23 Tue
  • I have a room that Millenium I am looking to sell -- Senior Dance Mom, 19:06:55 08/29/23 Tue
  • Just prepare yourself…it’s completely and utterly packed at the venue is small for the crowd -- Nowheretositatall, 20:10:19 08/29/23 Tue
  • I have a reservation at Millenium I need to get rid of -- Senior Dance Mom, 02:56:52 08/30/23 Wed

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• Apparently there is still a NAFC - what resources do they provide teachers or feises ? -- Is there a website?, 08:53:38 08/29/23 Tue
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  • The Petri sisters did away with the NAFC because they didn't like certain people on the board. -- NAFC cup still going, 15:48:25 09/02/23 Sat
  • NAFC -- Jeanne Farrell, Board NAFC, 06:48:52 09/04/23 Mon
    • are there locations for the Belts for 2024 chosen yet? (NT) -- interested, 08:28:47 09/04/23 Mon
      • Not yet, I’ll be updating NAFC Facebook page soon and will list belt competitions as soon as they are selected (NT) -- Jeanne, 10:49:39 09/04/23 Mon
        • What is the Facebook page? (NT) -- Couldn’t find it, 20:03:53 09/12/23 Tue

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• What’s with feisApp posting features dancers ? How crazy -- Unbelievable, 15:14:54 08/28/23 Mon
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  • What about top 5 in the world in all age groups most are never featured (NT) -- I’m so bored, 15:43:29 08/28/23 Mon

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• How does your dancer learn best? My daughter needs to actually do it to really learn it. But lots of watching others to learn/improve going on in class -- How…, 13:24:59 08/27/23 Sun
  Best to transfer what she sees?
  

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  • Being able to learn from the feedback given to others is also a good skill. -- Not sure what your asking, 21:07:53 08/27/23 Sun
    • I don't think she meant she wanted to transfer, but rather "How can my kid transfer time spent watching into an improvement in their own dancing" (NT) -- dm, 06:48:43 08/28/23 Mon
      • Yes how to transfer skills when watching for long periods of time. (NT) -- ., 11:01:32 08/28/23 Mon
      • Our TC has large groups of kids sitting and watching for 30 minutes at a time then loses her cool when the kids don’t get it first try after getting on the floor. -- Ridiculous, 12:41:31 08/28/23 Mon
  • mine prefers learning in a group atmosphere -- more inside, 06:31:37 08/28/23 Mon
  • My kid really seems to need to drill it. She does learn from watching others (both positively and negatively) but needs to be executing the movements to get the muscle memory. (NT) -- dm, 06:47:17 08/28/23 Mon
  • We find drills most helpful. Watch, listen, then drill to apply it. (NT) -- --, 07:01:39 08/28/23 Mon
  • My dd picks up steps very quickly just from watching. During Covid she learned all the trad sets Judy from YouTube. She’d watch a part practice it, repeat, until she had it down. Danced them all at feises (she was in grades) and got 1sts in all of them. Each kid is different in how they learn and the speed as well. (NT) -- Mom, 14:18:39 08/28/23 Mon
    • So what you’re describing makes sense, watch, try it, watch again, try it again. -- Not here, 19:36:05 08/28/23 Mon
  • Our teacher is ok with them practicing on the side while others are dancing if your studios has space this might be an option? (NT) -- Try it, 17:21:03 08/28/23 Mon
    • Second this - if not, can you hand-dance it? Move legs while sitting in chair? (NT) -- ., 04:38:49 08/29/23 Tue

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• Any one have a great tailor for alterations on a solo dress? -- Mid-Atlantic Region preferred, 17:05:30 08/24/23 Thu
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  • The Embroidery Girl, in West Chester PA (NT) -- Excellent, 04:29:48 08/25/23 Fri
    • I had a great experience with her as well. (NT) -- Dd, 16:56:00 08/25/23 Fri
  • Susan McDonald at Shining Threads (NT) -- Near Basking Ridge, NJ, 06:17:53 08/27/23 Sun

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• Does anyone know if Tony Comerford is still making dresses? -- T & C Creations, 13:12:43 08/24/23 Thu
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  • I don't think so since he moved to Cabo (NT) -- ..., 17:23:48 08/24/23 Thu

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• Seeking advice - dancer's new dress has a white collar and we want to prevent makeup stains. Do you have any tips? Thank you in advance. -- dm, 13:05:05 08/24/23 Thu
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  • I think your only choices would be, do not put makeup on the neck or cover the collar with something like Tegaderm, we used to use it to cover sequins to stop them rubbing or snagging other fabrics on the dress..inside.. -- No name, 14:13:04 08/25/23 Fri
    • Thank you so much! (NT) -- dm, 17:54:13 08/25/23 Fri
  • Scotch Guard spray (NT) -- Or maybe Crep shoe protectant, 23:54:28 08/26/23 Sat
    • I didn't think of that. Thank you! (NT) -- dm, 09:40:25 08/29/23 Tue

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• FeisAPP needs redoing -- Deleted music :-(, 11:15:11 08/24/23 Thu
  The Feis App was great at first, uploading new songs every week for me to practice to. I was initially annoyed about songs I had previously downloaded being deleted off my phone (as FeisAPP got the rights…) but I thought it was okay as they would hopefully be releasing those songs and albums on that app.
  I was wrong! The music is still missing from everything except pirating websites, which I am not about to use. In addition, the new music has been incredibly slow to coming out as of this past year. I can’t remember the last time we got a new jig. On top of all of this, I can’t even shuffle play the music anymore. That has been a bug for weeks and no updates to fix it. I’d like to know what we can do to promote change here because them and Beats have got a monopoly on all of our practice music yet both require money every month that’s going to… what exactly?
  I know there is music on Spotify and iTunes but the choices are minimal. What I miss most of all are the albums put out by Gerry Conlon and Seamus O’Sullivan many moons ago. That music was beautiful and yet I don’t get to enjoy it as it was deleted off my phone and never re-released by the Feis APP.
  Thanks for reading, please try not to be nasty I am just concerned and annoyed !
  

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  • They've already said they're redoing it (NT) -- S, 14:56:16 08/24/23 Thu

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• Who won the NAFC Senior belt at DE Feis? -- Not listed, 18:32:49 08/22/23 Tue
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• Does anyone know the dates for the Three Nations next year? Will they go ahead again? -- Interested, 12:58:20 08/22/23 Tue
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  • It’s just a feis run by a school that no longer exists. Maybe contact Clan Cara and ask if they are taking it over ? (NT) -- ., 16:07:38 08/22/23 Tue
    • It was run by Carey, Scanlon and Glendarragh jointly. When this year's even was cancelled, they did post to say it would be coming back in 2024, but I can't remember if dates were given. Look up Three Nations on Facebook. (NT) -- ., 04:39:34 08/23/23 Wed

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• Hard shoe brand -- Frustrated, 12:01:45 08/22/23 Tue
  I’ve always worn Fay’s shoes. They were good for my narrow feet. But feeling frustrated that the last couple of pairs jsut never seemed to have broken in right. It’s like there is a hard glue by the bottom of the toe piece where it connects to the sole and it just won’t bend right no matter what I do. Anyone else experience this? I’m an open champ that does a fair amount of dancing so it’s not like I havent tried hard to break them in. I didn’t really like the ultra lite, too light and didn’t love the sounds. Has anyone tried the gavin Fay’s? Or any other brand they recommend? Rutherford was always too wide for my feet and I didn’t love feis fayre, but also didn’t give them enough of a chance probably. Thank you in advance!
  

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  • My dancer with narrow feet and high arches currently wears Hallmore hard shoes, the only other ones she has liked was (NT) -- Antonio Pacelli Nova, 15:11:51 08/22/23 Tue
  • Our class feels like Fays hardshoes seem different recently - we're all having lots of issues, from won't-break-in to breaking apart! We love Feis Fayre. (NT) -- --, 18:37:01 08/22/23 Tue
    • Yes I won’t but Fays again. Went through three pairs in one year 🤦‍♀️ (NT) -- Back to Rutherfords, 20:59:26 08/22/23 Tue
  • Fay's hard shoes -- Hh, 21:54:35 08/22/23 Tue
  • A shoe vendor at a local feis told me the Gavin's by Fays are not meant to be an every day practice shoe. Just meant to be worn for majors and shows. Not built to last. -- Not sure, 10:15:41 08/23/23 Wed
  • Fays -- Wrm, 09:44:07 09/19/23 Tue

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• When does ban on identifiers on solo dresses go into effect? -- Can’t remember, 08:35:43 08/22/23 Tue
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  • 2025 (NT) -- ..., 17:21:19 08/22/23 Tue
    • Isent it after worlds (NT) -- ???, 13:32:02 08/23/23 Wed

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• When posting on social media - why is it necessary to say blah-blah place in a “tough competition”? Is it making an excuse for not placing higher? -- Don’t get it, 11:38:02 08/21/23 Mon
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  • It actually is very respectful to the other competitors to say this. (NT) -- Nicetobenice, 13:04:55 08/21/23 Mon
  • it's called good sportsmanship. (NT) -- ---, 13:20:45 08/21/23 Mon
  • Agree with OP. Most often it's the poster's way of saying "this dancer only lost because a bigger champ competed". It's not gracious, it's an excuse. (NT) -- Truth, 14:48:24 08/21/23 Mon
  • your interpretation says more about you. Are you a glass is half empty or half full person? (NT) -- choose to look for the good, 10:09:10 08/22/23 Tue
  • Some of my daughter’s fondest memories are getting 5ths and 6ths in super tough competitions. Being in the results with world recallers and medal holders meant the world to her. -- No need to read into this, 10:27:48 08/22/23 Tue
    • Completely agree - this is all of it right here. (NT) -- SRMom, 10:56:13 08/24/23 Thu
  • Or the “1st place before the set” (NT) -- You loststop the excuses, 17:02:02 08/25/23 Fri
  • Interesting question bro -- Lucy Carmichael (Raised differently, I guess), 11:14:54 08/27/23 Sun
  • It often is. I don't disagree with the previous statements that it is respectful of the other dancers, -- but...., 14:56:13 08/27/23 Sun
  • Anyone who's competed at a high level knows that who you beat is more important than winning a competition without top competitors. -- Bob, 05:56:24 08/28/23 Mon
  • Their explanation isn't for you. It's for Aunt Biddy who comments DID THEY WIN, STEPHANIE? -AUNT BIDDY every time you post. They don't understand the difference between the old days of Adv Beginner and now. (NT) -- I do it too, 16:56:36 08/28/23 Mon

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• Why hasn't The Delaware Feis posted any pictures or results from the Minor Belt? -- ????, 10:30:32 08/21/23 Mon
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  • A little patience, please! It was a double Feis weekend and quite an undertaking in that huge venue. So incredibly well done! Plenty of photos were taken, I'm sure they will be posted soon. Give them a little break, (NT) -- Please!, 10:40:10 08/21/23 Mon
    • Just seems a little odd they didn't post as all other competitions were (NT) -- Congratulations to winner, 10:42:14 08/21/23 Mon
      • I swear I saw it on Facebook yesterday, but I can't find it today. Maybe a mix-up. Winner was Linden G from Rochester Academy (NT) -- ., 11:00:14 08/21/23 Mon
  • Am I misremembering or have the belts historically not posted placements aside from the winner? The top 6 were recognized but placements weren’t shared? (NT) -- Wondering, 06:21:24 08/22/23 Tue
    • Historically, Belts didn't have any placement other than first. Other placements are a new thing. (NT) -- ., 06:42:56 08/22/23 Tue
  • NAFC Minor Belt results posted on Delaware Feis FB -- Aiofe, 10:32:34 08/22/23 Tue
    • I thought NAFC didn’t exist anymore? (NT) -- Confused, 10:34:43 08/22/23 Tue
      • NAFC doesn't exist but IDTANA refers to it as the NAFC George Sweetnam Minor Belt Championships -- Louisa, 17:13:23 08/22/23 Tue
        • NAFC -- Member of the NAFC Board, 18:12:30 08/22/23 Tue
          • What capacity would that be (NT) -- NAFC, 06:58:12 08/23/23 Wed
          • What does the current NAFC board do? Is there a link to a website or page? (NT) -- Didn’t know that, 16:28:38 08/24/23 Thu

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• What do people think of the online training program, RNH? -- Considering it, 19:42:29 08/19/23 Sat
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• Marriott cancelled my reservation -- Hating on Hartford CT, 15:05:12 08/19/23 Sat
  My Oireachtas Weekend Reservation was cancelled today. I made my reservation a while back, probably 6 months ago, at the Marriott connected to the convention center in Hartford CT. My reservation was made as a normal reservation, obviously not in the block, as the block hasn’t even been emailed out yet. I planned on paying full price. Marriott cancelled my reservation today because of a computer glitch stating that I wasnt even suppose to be able to make the reservation. They said there was nothing they could do about it, the hotel was sold out and offered me another room, at another Marriott owned hotel in Hartford. I questioned their explanation, and the Marriott employee said they needed rooms for a room block. I said I was part of the regional dance competition for that weekend, and I needed to keep my reservation. They didn’t care one bit and to top it off, I was hung up on. Shame on Marriott and the CLRG for being so unorganized. Cannot wait for our Oireachtas to get the out of Hartford CT.
  

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  • CLRG doesnt run your O. Your region does but it’s the hotel that let you book then cancelled. -- ., 16:10:02 08/19/23 Sat
  • I'm sorry that happened to you but posting about it on the worldwide Voy board is a little strange. I do agree about Hartford. We hate it there. Providence is nicer and is centrally located. (NT) -- so tired of Hartford, 18:27:52 08/19/23 Sat
  • You opted to stay outside of the block. The hotel canceled your room. You then wanted special treatment as part of the block. You can't have it both ways. This fight is between you and the hotel alone, has nothing to do with ID. Also, CLRG has nothing to do with the NEO, which is run by the NE Irish Dance Teachers (NEIDT). (NT) -- common sense, 18:32:40 08/19/23 Sat
  • Wow. This post is such a sad illustration of the blindness of entitlement -- dm, 21:39:56 08/19/23 Sat
  • Happens every year - people try to book in advance as no one gets into the block - only to be cancelled for the block🤦‍♀️ (NT) -- When will we learn?, 03:41:50 08/20/23 Sun
  • LOL but people complain when the region doesn't secure enough rooms in the block. Obviously they asked for more in the block this year but you're still mad about it. (NT) -- Unbelievable, 12:56:50 08/20/23 Sun
    • but it's different people complaining - you don't think only one person writes all the comments on here, right? (NT) -- right?, 14:05:07 08/20/23 Sun
  • And yet they always say that they will cancel your reservation if you are not in the block. -- unreal, 09:57:27 08/21/23 Mon
    • For the Oireachtas? In MAR there is a block but not mandatory, no reason why folks can’t book a non block room -- Dm, 08:25:17 08/22/23 Tue
      • Hartford Marriott is a FAR smaller hotel than Philly, as you would expect by the sizes of the cities. (NT) -- NE, 13:59:16 08/22/23 Tue
  • And you expect sympathy here ? (NT) -- That’s funny, 10:36:45 08/22/23 Tue

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• PC to OC advanced rules? -- Midamerica, 13:14:17 08/19/23 Sat
  Just want to make sure I have this correct. Is it the rule that if you have 2 first places in one year you have to move to OC come January? We are from Midamerica if that matters.
  

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  • Yes. (NT) -- Mid America too, 15:44:43 08/19/23 Sat
  • Slightly more nuance -- Rules, 07:40:07 08/21/23 Mon
    • Enforcement -- MA Mom, 08:49:15 08/21/23 Mon
      • Disgusting it wasn’t enforced. Greed -- Terrible parents, 19:42:41 08/21/23 Mon
        • Blaming the parents? As a parent, I had zero say when my kid could move up. (NT) -- Dm, 05:48:50 08/23/23 Wed
          • But you don't have to feis -- D, 06:13:20 08/23/23 Wed
            • That and they favor local dancers typically. (NT) -- Seen it., 18:19:12 08/23/23 Wed
            • I get it, both of my daughters had “roadblocks” with msny firsts in PC, once they moved up -- Dm, 13:39:30 08/24/23 Thu
        • Southern region rules inside. One year after the second first. -- …, 18:14:03 08/23/23 Wed

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• Has anyone made alterations to the skirt on a solo? My dancer needs more space in the hips/bum, which would mean altering the skirt. It’s so structured it makes me nervous even though we have a great seamstress. Has anyone needed to do that, and how did it turn out? -- Not wanting a new dress yet, 18:21:20 08/18/23 Fri
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  • When my dancer started getting more shapely and needed more space through the hips and rear we were able to let the skirt out at the zipper. It only slightly altered the look from the rear -- ., 00:26:03 08/19/23 Sat
  • Yes, new dress needed to be let out about a total of 6” in the hip area—more inside -- OCdancer, 06:41:27 08/27/23 Sun

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• Hardshoes -- Anynomous (Help), 20:10:56 08/17/23 Thu
  Hello! I am an open champ dancer and have been dancing for the past 15 years. I got new Rutherford hardshoes at the worlds and they have already broken- the seam has come undone at the top of the shoe. I am very disappointed as I have only used their hardshoes and soft shoes for my entire career. I am looking into a different brand that is more durable as I do quite a bit of toes. It's sad to see a $200 pair of hardshoes break and the company won't do anything about it and said it was my fault as the dancer who does lots of toes. Please comment with any suggestions.
  

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  • A local shoe repair shop can repair and reinforce the seams. Sometimes - not just that brand - toe work puts extra stress on the seams (NT) -- Fixable, 20:16:30 08/17/23 Thu
    • That's exactly where dd's shoes split; she switched to the new Gavin's Fayes when they initially came out and hasn't had that issue at all. That being said, you will need to try them on to see if they fit your foot. She found that it has a much higher arch which suits her fine, but they are not for everyone. (NT) -- It's about fit first, 06:29:41 08/18/23 Fri
  • Rutherford will fix them for free. Contact them. (NT) -- ., 07:06:06 08/18/23 Fri
  • We had a pair of R’s that split and they replaced them free if charge. Excellent customer service. (NT) -- Have you contacted them?, 12:50:40 08/18/23 Fri

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• Love the look of the new Gavin’s but the skirt area looks like very fragile material just wondering if they will hold up -- Dm, 06:00:59 08/17/23 Thu
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  • Some of them are HORRID!! -- Just eye watering., 14:57:56 08/17/23 Thu
    • Various animal prints seem to be the trend lately, I sure hope it doesn't last much longer (NT) -- Dancer, 09:09:04 08/18/23 Fri
      • It's really only Gavin that does this -- supporting a known cheat, 13:18:59 08/18/23 Fri

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• Where is the senior belt this year? -- Shamrock1, 09:27:37 08/16/23 Wed
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• Anyone else find it frustrating that if you register and pay for a feis and have to cancel prior to first deadline that you can’t get a refund or even partial refund? Like what business keeps your money if you cancel before a certain date? Sometimes emergencies happen like surgery before you expected. Nope, there goes $200+ -- Last time I pay far in advance, 20:51:55 08/15/23 Tue
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  • I agree with the no refund policy. Same for gymnastics, soccer, etc. Not -- the feis' fault you can't go, 22:25:59 08/15/23 Tue
    • So from now on I’ll just wait until the last minute like everyone else. I don’t really see the issue in refunding the money before the initial deadline. They aren’t doing anything with numbers at that point are they? (NT) -- 👎🏻, 23:26:10 08/15/23 Tue
      • Of course you don't see the issue bc you're only worried about how this (NT) -- affects you, lol., 05:32:19 08/16/23 Wed
        • That's a rude response. Money is tight nowadays. I agree with the approach of waiting until the last minute. (NT) -- Not OP, 07:29:39 08/16/23 Wed
          • Thank you! Money is tight and to waste money because of a major health issue is not fun. I just wish there was some wiggle room. If others have $$ to blow, awesome. I don't so will not be paying in advance which is ironic given organizers have been begging us to pay sooner. (NT) -- Can't win, 11:01:41 08/16/23 Wed
          • poor thing, just proved my point - your finances are impt but no one -- one else's - tacky, 20:02:34 08/16/23 Wed
            • Of course it’s my money. Have you never returned anything? I bet they need to plan but giving over a month’s notice seems like it might be plausible. Feis organizers don’t manage the money until it’s released by online platforms. -- Easy fix, 22:30:10 08/16/23 Wed
              • This right here illustrates the problem with today's shift to self-centered thinking. These aren't competitons run by a governing body; these are run by individual schools and as a COMMUNITY our entry fees are a donation to the school running it to offset the cost. Do you take back donations at a fundraiser if you don't get something in return? -- BTDT, 07:38:52 08/17/23 Thu
  • Oh please!!! So you think organisers should spend their time paying money back to people who can't commit. It's not their fault. They commit to running. (NT) -- They have bills to pay., 00:55:35 08/16/23 Wed
  • Numbers are used before the cut off date to order awards, secure additional judges if needed, etc. Those things can't be done last minute. That money doesn't come back to organizers if people back out so refunds are not offered as most often, the money is already spent on the event. (NT) -- ., 04:00:17 08/16/23 Wed
  • I've had to drop out from a feis, and I basically just had to accept that I made a donation to the feis committee. It's really expensive to put on a competition, and I'm okay with helping out in a small way. (NT) -- ,, 10:50:26 08/16/23 Wed
  • Feiseanna are run by volunteers. They are usually trying to do a million things without nearly sufficient help. No, I do not think they need to refund your money at all. If you're not sure you can go, don't register early. If your situation changes and you can't go, just consider it a donation. It's not as if you didn't know the rules up front. (NT) -- you knew when you registered, 12:03:15 08/16/23 Wed
    • While run by volunteers, many are actually a function of a for-profit school. -- ..., 09:22:14 08/17/23 Thu
      • Feises typically only open a couple of months before and have already incurred a lot of upfront expenses based on anticipated numbers -- If anyone was allowed 2 cancel, 15:27:26 08/17/23 Thu
  • I can’t count the number of feises I paid for but didn’t go to based on injury alone -- Most feises…, 08:33:38 08/17/23 Thu
  • Lots of business - airlines, non refundable hotels, concert tickets etc. maybe feises can run like the airlines. Pay $x - no refund. Pay $x+ $100 and you can get a refund (NT) -- Would you prefer that ?, 08:38:15 08/17/23 Thu
    • See, why can't feis organizers think outside the box. -- Not OP, 09:26:22 08/17/23 Thu
      • My pint was nobody would pay the higher fee and wouldn’t be allowed to cancel (NT) -- So no different than now, 15:29:13 08/17/23 Thu
        • But what about a price structure like the late fee? All fees non-refundable but -- ..., 19:12:49 08/17/23 Thu
          • Exactly. I’ve learned basically not to pay in advance and then also realized not to go last minute and pay $40 late fee per day. It’s a catch 22 for sure. Can’t predict medical emergencies (As in this case) -- Will just stay local, 07:11:39 08/18/23 Fri
          • Its just packaging the late fee differently. Pay by X it costs you this; Pay between X-Y its an extra amt.; Pay on Z its most exp. (NT) -- All the same in the end, 10:08:23 08/18/23 Fri
            • And thus why not experiment with such options to encourage early registration -- ..., 11:26:41 08/18/23 Fri
              • I look forward to seeing the options you present at the feis you run and hearing how it works out. (NT) -- :), 07:03:48 08/21/23 Mon
                • It will be a work in progress. My dancer's school runs a feis. -- AP, 11:45:03 08/21/23 Mon
  • Every single person who registers for a feis knows it is non-refundable. If you don't like that, don't feis. I'd be willing to be that none of the people whining about this and expecting feis committees to start offering refunds have never ever run a feis. (NT) -- I have; it's a lot of work, 18:41:54 08/19/23 Sat
  • And then they wonder why nobody signs up for feis' until the last minute... (NT) -- Keeping our $!, 03:49:32 08/20/23 Sun
  • Did you contact the Feis committee and explain the situation? We have refunded when it is an (NT) -- Extremely good medical reason., 19:45:11 08/22/23 Tue
  • Feis Organizer -- Insight inside, 14:27:20 08/27/23 Sun

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• are there any dressmakers who will do a dress without a drop waist? -- not flattering, 12:24:49 08/15/23 Tue
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  • Premier Designs will and their costumes are very well made. (NT) -- ., 16:09:05 08/15/23 Tue

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• Big shout out to WCR O committee for NOT telling anyone when the block would open. -- ., 18:34:57 08/14/23 Mon
  Website only said it would open soon. It was supposed to open in July then late July then “soon”. Checked a few times a day every day but seeing as I work I was not on social media and found out 6 hours after it opened. I will be pleased as punch to stay in an overflow hotel and have to rent a car or cram my family on a king bed to be nearby. It’s not really hard to post the room block will open on X date and time is it? Look to eastern Canada as an example in how to communicate. Please! I appreciate that you volunteer your time. Please respect parents by providing better communication ahead of time!
  

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  • That does sound very frustrating. But maybe this should be posted on your regional board instead of the worldwide board, since it only affects people in one region of Canada. (NT) -- just a suggestion, 19:25:02 08/14/23 Mon
  • Neither Canadian region has a voy. I didn’t remember there is no ‘inside the post’ when you are OP -- OP, 19:42:56 08/14/23 Mon
  • Another frustrated WCR mom here. (NT) -- Thanks for nothing, 21:26:52 08/14/23 Mon
  • imagine knowing where your Os is even being held -- Southern Region USA, 11:50:23 08/15/23 Tue
    • I'm not even in the Southern Region but with a simple google search I found out the SRO is Dec. 1 - 3 in Dallas, TX. I'll put the link inside so you don't have to take my word for it. -- reader, 18:43:51 08/15/23 Tue
      • AP may have meant venue not city. (NT) -- ., 18:51:26 08/15/23 Tue
        • yeah, no word on venue. -- dallas is enormous, 19:18:20 08/15/23 Tue
          • It's been announced that it's at the Hilton Anatole for ages. If you need to know, ask your teacher. (NT) -- not a secret, 20:02:09 08/16/23 Wed
          • Why would you need to know which Dallas venue when clearly the room block isn't open yet anyway? Knowing it's in Dallas means you can book flights. (NT) -- it's only August, 18:44:26 08/19/23 Sat
            • In 2022 it was supposed to be in Texas and was in Orlando -- why would I book flights, 16:20:26 08/20/23 Sun

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• Any tips for breaking in the back of new hard shoes? Dancer getting major blisters and says top of heel rubbing hurts a lot -- SLM, 15:39:28 08/14/23 Mon
  First time breaking in new shoes and it’s a struggle
  

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  • Keep bending them.back wards and forwards with your thumb - loosen up leather. Even after 15 mins you'll se the difference. Then fold over under a couch and leave overnight (NT) -- To loosen centre (Wear blister socks too), 04:27:53 08/15/23 Tue

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• Maybe Gavin Taylor or John Carey? -- DMm, 05:10:57 08/14/23 Mon
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• Does anyone know of dressmakers still taking orders for the Oireachtas season? -- Late to the game, 04:17:53 08/14/23 Mon
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  • Try Rising Star. (NT) -- ., 05:37:58 08/14/23 Mon
    • Fully booked (NT) -- .,.,, 05:53:53 08/14/23 Mon

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• Is a ban necessary if dancer hasn’t been with school/attended class for over a year? -- Rules unclear, 17:32:40 08/10/23 Thu
  My dancer took a break from the sport to go to college and is now moving to that city to finish her studies. There’s a local dance school but the thought of serving a ban again is making her reconsider ( we switched schools a few years back) would she have to serve one if she hasn’t competed or gone to class within the 6 month rule?
  

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  • After a year of no class there is no ban. (NT) -- Good luck!, 17:35:42 08/10/23 Thu

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• Stop the Ban (Proposal) - all dancers can transfer anywhere w/o serving a 6 mo ban w/in 30 days of a YE date or an event, such as 1) closure, 2) dissolution, 3) amalgamation or 4) merger. This would eliminate an archaic CLRG rule or back door deals between TC’s & schools at the expense of DDs who are required to join new school or follow the ban. -- Fair treatment for all, 12:51:27 08/08/23 Tue
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  • What you forget is that it already was reviewed and the result was that if it was truly a "restyling period", then any change, for whatever reason, would require a "restyling period." This is why the "restyling period" is being enforced for all transfers. (NT) -- otherwise must be eliminated, 13:02:02 08/08/23 Tue
    • My understanding - the court challenge w/ the CCPC in Ireland requires all to serve the same ban/restyling period IF ONE IS REQUIRED. If not required, then no one serves a ban. The TCs voted down a reduction in the ban/restyling period w/in the past year. TCs want the penalty for dancers/families bc they claim it takes 6 mos to learn new steps. (NT) -- The ban can end but TCs refuse, 14:32:23 08/08/23 Tue
      • Right so no point in moaning here as we can’t change it TCs would have to want the change -- ., 14:36:31 08/08/23 Tue
        • And CLRG can't even do anything about blatant cheating...what makes they will do something about the ban? (NT) -- ...., 15:20:17 08/08/23 Tue
          • It's not that they "can't" do anything about the cheating, it's that they don't want to. And by remaining in the organization even after they have shown that they will do nothing about cheating, you are all supporting cheating. (NT) -- facts, 12:50:48 08/09/23 Wed
            • to say nothing has been done is completely wrong. -- you're wrong, 09:42:27 08/10/23 Thu
            • They have done next to nothing. And if the TCs were serious about rooting out corruption they'd stop hiring the crooked judges for their feiseanna, oireachtasi and majors. But they're still employing them, so clearly they are in favor of the status quo. As for JSO, what a silly comment to make. This is the worldwide Voy board and I am not British. (NT) -- facts, 12:32:05 08/14/23 Mon
              • JSO isn’t solely British. Protests span across several countries. (NT) -- Chen Li, 17:01:11 08/14/23 Mon
                • Uh huh. It's mainly British, truly has nothing to do with this worldwide Irish dance board, and it's ludicrous to tell people here to go join it if they don't like CLRG cheating. (NT) -- facts, 18:48:11 08/15/23 Tue
            • Parents it s in ur hands! Ur ignoring the problems not CLRG! U keep going back to competitions! (NT) -- Chande is urs, 09:49:03 08/15/23 Tue
        • I hear you but we can’t give up. Would love to figure out how to organize an online petition if we could verify parents of dancers under 18 and adult dancers 18 years and older. (NT) -- DD, 16:39:04 08/08/23 Tue
          • What good would it do? CLRG and its TCs don't want to drop or even reduce the ban. Dancers are not members of CLRG, teachers are. You could get every CLRG dancer or parent in the world to sign a petition and it would change absolutely nothing. (NT) -- realist, 12:52:41 08/09/23 Wed
            • why not take to the streets like Just Stop Oil? Blockade traffic in hopes of lifting the transfer ban. (NT) -- herb, 14:22:56 08/09/23 Wed
              • You seem really obsessed with Just Stop Oil. I think you may be on the wrong message board. This one is for Irish dance. (NT) -- hth, 18:58:55 08/15/23 Tue
            • So narrow-minded - people will get fed up and simply leave ID - vote with their pocketbooks and wallets. (NT) -- Org will learn that way, 16:48:17 08/09/23 Wed
              • And yet NA nationals was the biggest yet. (NT) -- And the world goes on, 16:55:39 08/09/23 Wed
                • Actually not - just expanded with Trad Set comps - and results ending after midnight didn’t sit well either (NT) -- Let’s see what happens, 20:24:13 08/09/23 Wed
                  • Results have ended after midnight multiple years before with no trad sets (NT) -- S, 15:37:39 08/14/23 Mon
                  • Awards have ended after midnight multiple years in the past, trad sets or no, and this has also happened at All Irelands and other majors. (NT) -- S, 15:39:01 08/14/23 Mon
                • Adding trad set, adults, and 4 hands will do that, solo championship numbers were much the same, some a little down. (NT) -- "bigger than ever" nonsense, 06:40:08 08/10/23 Thu

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• All Ireland's - can't find info if it'll be in Killarney again, and...do the comps run the same order each year (age)? -- SRmom, 12:42:34 08/08/23 Tue
  penciling in the upcoming season and want family to come! Thanks all (and if you know of a link I clearly don't, feel free to share!) SRmom
  

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  • Yes Killarney and info not out yet, normally youngest to oldest -- ., 14:40:10 08/08/23 Tue
    • Thank you! (NT) -- Op, 17:41:37 08/08/23 Tue
  • when will the judges for this be out (NT) -- fm, 06:18:07 08/09/23 Wed
  • She is All Irelands usually held? And is it one or two days per age group (like worlds)? (NT) -- Lilly, 21:06:54 08/11/23 Fri
    • One day per age group. (NT) -- uuu, 08:26:57 08/13/23 Sun

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• Are CLRG Irish dancers allowed to participate in Collegiate Irish Dance events? -- Worried mom, 14:31:07 08/07/23 Mon
  Basically dancers from different dance schools but the same college/university can dance a ceili together. I’m confused by eligibility rules though and don’t want DD to face a ban.
  

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  • Yes, it's fine. Collegiate performances/competitions are excluded from potential conflicts or ban. (NT) -- They're wonderful!, 14:45:55 08/07/23 Mon
  • No, there are no association rules pertinent to the Collegiate Irish Dance Association. Visit collegeirishdance.org for more information! (NT) -- CIDA National Coordinators, 10:24:37 08/08/23 Tue
  • No one really cares what the college kids do, they are focused on the young ones (NT) -- been there, 17:11:47 08/10/23 Thu
  • Obviously there is no ban. No dancer would ever participate in collegiate Irish dance teams if there was. You can cross this off your list of worries. (NT) -- mom of senior lady, 12:05:30 08/16/23 Wed
  • So no one has read the ludicrous All Irelands rules about college ceili (NT) -- CLRG needs to stop, 20:05:24 08/18/23 Fri

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• What is the difference in terms of fit for different types of Rutherford hard shoes? -- Mom, 15:28:22 08/06/23 Sun
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  • It’s actually foot flexibility. Visit Rutherfords at a feis - they are so great to explain everything and properly fit the dancer. Applies to hard and soft shoe. Also responsive to emails. (NT) -- Ask them, 06:08:39 08/07/23 Mon
  • Rutherfords are the best (more inside) -- dance mom, 12:35:21 08/11/23 Fri

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• Dressmaker recommendations for a bigger body? -- Thx, 04:57:04 08/05/23 Sat
  Dd is not big by society’s standards, but bigger build than the average Irish dancer. We’d like to get her a dress made. Anyone have experience with a dressmaker who wowed them for a bigger dancer? Thinking about fit and a flattering design.
  

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  • We found Gavin to do a super job. Friends similarly situated had great experience with Rising Star as well. (NT) -- Our experience, 06:00:52 08/05/23 Sat
  • Glamstitch -- CL, 07:36:48 08/05/23 Sat
  • Gavin and Elite -- MA Mom, 07:49:19 08/05/23 Sat
  • Ugh, same situation and petrified I won’t be able to -- DM, 08:43:42 08/05/23 Sat
    • Never elite. Worst in the business (NT) -- Many burnt, 09:21:02 08/05/23 Sat
      • AGREED! Never ever again with Elite for SO many reasons. (NT) -- hh, 20:33:41 08/06/23 Sun
    • My daughter was the same. Elevation was great. ELITE...NOT! (NT) -- hh, 20:27:00 08/06/23 Sun
      • Elite exceptional experience start to finish (NT) -- elevation poor, 15:59:36 08/15/23 Tue
  • DOIRE was amazing for our girls (NT) -- Ptw, 10:07:47 08/05/23 Sat
  • Atlantic Way -- More inside, 17:19:16 08/05/23 Sat
  • had a great experience with Phoenix -- adult dancer, 19:27:03 08/05/23 Sat
    • Seconding Phoenix! She was really easy to work with and dress fit great! (NT) -- B, 19:29:35 08/05/23 Sat
    • Dissenting on Phoenix. Two ridiculously bad dresses and the owner was a drama queen. (NT) -- Nope, 10:36:15 08/07/23 Mon
  • COS and Prodigy would be my first suggestions (NT) -- ---, 07:35:46 08/07/23 Mon
    • COS - Good Luck. Won't make for dancers who aren't WQs and petite -- N, 05:48:20 08/11/23 Fri
      • Not true anymore. COS isn't for elite dancers anymore. . He makes for friends. Body type not an option either - but he's even making for preliminary now. (NT) -- Nothing to do w/top dancers, 08:43:32 08/13/23 Sun
        • Only if your his friend -- N, 11:44:01 08/17/23 Thu
  • Earnest Threads -- Former Minneapolitan, 16:18:16 08/22/23 Tue

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• Anyone have a sense of what the threshold is god registrations for a feis to go on? -- More, 12:10:28 08/04/23 Fri
  Think of a hotel/ballroom/community theater/center space in a fairly expensive state, 6 judges from out of town, grades, champs, teams. What does it take to break even?
  

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  • God -- it takes an act of God to break even.... (NT) -- JK, 13:15:13 08/04/23 Fri
  • Based upon current average feis pricing: I'd say depending upon your actual venue cost you need about 500 - 600 registered dancers to break even. -- Flight and Hotel Costs are $$, 15:06:21 08/04/23 Fri
  • 400 is usually the magic number to make money -- DD, 06:59:25 08/07/23 Mon
    • I would argue that Grades stages sharing a muscian is not a great experience. (NT) -- just my .02, 05:44:47 08/10/23 Thu
      • I've seen it done well and poorly -- DD, 06:02:36 08/11/23 Fri

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• How do senior dancers juggle social life/partying and dancing? -- Senior mum, 19:45:49 08/02/23 Wed
  Hi all-
  Reserve your judgement and keep replies coming from a training/health standpoint, rather than your own opinions. How can a dancer entering college balance training for O’s and NANs with the substances that come from socializing? I want the best for the dancer in question, but at the same time, I don’t want smoking marijuana or drinking alcohol to impede competitive abilities. ASIDE from the fact that I have no control over this dancer’s decisions, how would you say you navigated this college partying life with your dancing? Did alcohol and weed interfere with your fitness? I just want some unbiased opinions :)
  

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  • At the end of the day, it’s just dance and many make choices which reflect that. It ultimately is going to come down to how serious they take it. Regardless of peer pressure a dedicated and committed athlete training for a significant competition is going to make the sacrifices required. This sometimes includes an impact to their social life. (NT) -- TC/AD, 20:54:04 08/02/23 Wed
  • I socialised but less so than my peers. I still partied but left early, drank little alcohol and never did drugs. I knew it wouldn’t help my performance at majors. My parents never put pressure on me either way. As PP says, if they’re committed enough they’ll make choice that serves them best. Friends also understood the importance dancing. (NT) -- I had a good balance and fun, 22:36:54 08/02/23 Wed
    • kinda glad ID gave me a good excuse to avoid things like weed - had fun but -- but nvr lost control, 15:43:19 08/03/23 Thu
  • As the posters above stated, everyone deals with it differently. DD only did scholastics and dancing and was very focused on dancing to make it to the top as that was her goal. She looks back now and wonders if it was really worth it in the end. Sometimes lonely at the top. (NT) -- . . ., 07:10:07 08/03/23 Thu
    • At the top of what? (NT) -- Eye roll, 10:14:19 08/03/23 Thu
    • difficult trade-off - my teen has a good social life, but is often disapointed -- w/ her ID results ..., 15:28:56 08/03/23 Thu
  • My dancer was always a WQ in high school, very active social life including drinking -- Dm, 13:13:40 08/03/23 Thu
    • Drinking in high school? Nice! Good to start young. (NT) -- Time for AA?, 20:18:03 08/03/23 Thu
      • You must have been so cool in high school! Seriously, not a big deal 🙄 (NT) -- Dancer, 20:27:12 08/03/23 Thu
        • Yep. Then I wasn't cool. Smart, straight As, three sports, extracurriculars -- I'll take it, 06:49:53 08/04/23 Fri
          • Yet, your parents were absent or plain aweful! Peak early, then u can live in the basement when your 30. (NT) -- Neglectful parents, 14:51:27 08/26/23 Sat
  • Curious -- J . Anonymously, 05:52:35 08/04/23 Fri
  • It's about balance. My dd goes out and drinks, but not as much as some, and not at all the month or so before a major. She's done well (NT) -- with this approach, 08:11:27 08/04/23 Fri
  • My daughter was in sorority (see inside) -- Been there, 03:10:05 08/07/23 Mon
  • I can’t believe destructive habits like alcohol and drugs are being promoted on this board. -- Grow up, 10:38:48 08/07/23 Mon
    • My one request was to keep your judgement aside😂 what is wrong with you? (NT) -- Weirdo. People drink sometimes, 14:44:03 08/08/23 Tue
      • Um...we're Irish, right? -- ?, 12:13:11 08/09/23 Wed
  • It all comes down to parenting. And trust. If you've done your job as a parent, and ensured a good life base, then you should trust your adult children to make good decisions for themselves. (NT) -- simple, 04:28:52 08/08/23 Tue

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• Wouldn’t it be neat if u22 switched dances every year opposite to senior ladies? -- u22 dancer, 12:12:49 08/02/23 Wed
  I would love a chance to dance hornpipe and reel again. I’m U21 this year, and when I am old enough to compete in senior ladies, it will be jig and slipjig that year. That’s 3 years of jig and slipjig in a row for me, assuming I’m still even competing at 22.
  

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  • Did that calculation wrong actually haha. Still tho… i miss reel (NT) -- 🤭, 12:18:21 08/02/23 Wed
  • yes, every dancer born in an odd year will do sj/jig for three years in a row (NT) -- been there, done that, 13:03:28 08/02/23 Wed
  • but every other year, dancers would go from RHP in U20 to RHP in 20-22, so that's still three consecutive years, just sooner than waiting until senior - or am i missing your point? (NT) -- julianne, 13:54:20 08/02/23 Wed
    • If U22 was switching yearly tho, it would go U20 RHP, U22 RHP, U22 SJJ. So only 2 yrs in a row. I think it would make more sense to have U22 just be the same as senior ladies. (NT) -- ., 10:29:12 08/03/23 Thu

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• DOUBLE FEIS WEEKEND!! -- Crown&Rose Feis/OakvilleFeis, 13:58:48 08/01/23 Tue
  The Michaela Hinds Academy of Irish dance is excited to announce the inaugural Crown and Rose Feis. We are so happy to be collaborating with our friends at the Oakville Feis to offer you a weekend of double feising, September 23th and 24th. Staying true to the Irish tradition of feiseanna, this weekend will include many fun activities for all the family, including a fun filled pub night on Saturday with live entertainment!
  
  The Eastern Canadian Region hosts an extremely talented group of dancers across all age groups. The double feis weekend is approximately:
  
  1.5 hours drive from Buffalo
  3.15 hours drive from Detroit
  4.5 hours drive from Pittsburgh
  4.45 hours drive from Pennsylvania
  5.50 hours drive from Michigan
  6 hours drive from Ohio
  7.20 hours drive from Chicago
  7.5 hours from Indianapolis
  
  Check out the drive time!!!!
  To our American Friends- Come join us!!!! Hotel blocks currently open, registration info to follow! Stay connected by following our joint social media on Facebook and Instagram
  @crownrosefeis
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  • Double check your drive times! Our calculation was quite different then this (NT) -- Midamerica, 17:28:08 08/01/23 Tue
  • Drive times -- Crown&Rose/Oakville Feis', 17:55:02 08/01/23 Tue
  • A favourable currency exchange is super helpful (NT) -- Planning to go, 18:44:09 08/01/23 Tue
  • Need judge list and syllabus before registering for any feis (NT) -- Fairness, 04:32:45 08/02/23 Wed
    • There is an IDTANA rule about this too (NT) -- Deadline to do it, 14:14:13 08/03/23 Thu
      • Anyone have a link to the IDTaNa feis rules ? (NT) -- TIA, 15:07:01 08/03/23 Thu
  • And the fact you advertise on this board is enough ! No way (NT) -- Never ever ever, 16:45:01 08/02/23 Wed
    • No way for what ? Don’t understand (NT) -- Makes no sense, 06:41:11 08/03/23 Thu
    • A feis posting that it is opening for registration on a board dedicated to talking about Irish Dance. (NT) -- Yeah, I can see your concern, 09:09:33 08/03/23 Thu

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• Anyone experience of heels rolling out/ under pronation in hard shoes? -- Any ideas on what to do?, 08:28:00 07/30/23 Sun
  Can anyone suggest what might help my daughter when wearing hard shoes. What ever brand we have she always ends up rolling out onto the outer side of the heel on both the shoes. We tried different brands, sizes, widths etc but not sure what else to try. It looks like she’s under pronating or the actual heel of the shoes isn’t supporting her foot or wide enough. We don’t have this issue in any other shoes but she wears flats/trainers. She’s WQ level dancer and it seems to be getting worse as she’s getting older.
  

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  • I would suggest bringing her and her shoes to a physio or a podiatrist for assessment (NT) -- Mum, 08:41:43 07/30/23 Sun
  • Sounds like she's actually over supinating if the heels are rolling inward on her. I second the previous poster's suggestion at seeing a physiotherapist/podiatrist. Sounds like she might have an alignment issue, might need insoles to correct. (NT) -- good luck, 10:58:03 07/30/23 Sun
  • Pronating is the ankle rolling inward, supination is the ankle rolling outward. Diagram on the link inside for clarity: -- ., 03:23:42 07/31/23 Mon
    • I'm a PTA, and I've also heard under pronating as a term meaning supinating. (NT) -- ., 14:14:54 08/04/23 Fri
  • Really common in dancers - this could be due to years of training which may cause her issues in the future. please take her to a physiotherapist for an assessment. (NT) -- dancer, 02:18:28 08/04/23 Fri
  • Has anyone ever worn an orthotic in a heavy shoe? Curious if this is possible? (NT) -- Tia, 04:05:41 08/16/23 Wed

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• Any Western Canadians know when hotel info is being released posted? Website says late July? -- ?, 07:29:27 07/29/23 Sat
  Sad to see they are having a block fee and would like to know hotel details.
  

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  • There are two big hotels across the street from venue, I’m sure there will be room. (NT) -- 5 min walk max, 14:55:26 07/29/23 Sat
    • 2019 they didn’t plan well and some people were not able to book across the street -- ., 15:11:51 07/29/23 Sat
  • would love more info too, we are going on vacation soon and would like to know when block opens so we don't miss it (NT) -- wcm, 12:57:41 07/31/23 Mon
  • Will day schedule be released soon? Trying to book flight as I can only take one day off work (Fri or Mon). (NT) -- HELP!, 09:23:31 08/14/23 Mon

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• British nationals results posted ? -- Where ?, 10:37:38 07/24/23 Mon
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  • Instepfm (NT) -- Deb, 11:23:35 07/24/23 Mon
  • Was British nationals open to everyone??? My girls are looking to do some overseas next year (NT) -- TYVM, 16:45:25 07/26/23 Wed
    • Anyone can go. It’s a qualifier every 3rd year but only for UK and Europe -- ., 21:52:32 07/26/23 Wed
      • Just curious as to why only every third year (NT) -- DD, 03:06:07 07/27/23 Thu
        • Secondary qualifying rotates between BN, GB and (bizarrely) the Scottish Nationals which (bizarrely) is only held on the year it is the qualifier. BN 2ary qual 2024. (NT) -- ., 03:59:34 07/27/23 Thu

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• Everyone gets a prize? -- wow, 08:42:33 07/24/23 Mon
  Didn't realize until I saw results posted that this weekend's "nationals" everyone was awarded a placement. Is this new? Seems to make no sense to me and where does one get rewarded for working hard for their placements?
  

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  • May I suggest you contact the International Awards Police? (NT) -- Ask for Karen..., 12:57:56 07/24/23 Mon
  • Their numbers allowed for everyone to do set, it’s not even a qualifier this year so why does it matter? -- ., 20:52:26 07/24/23 Mon
  • If you worked hard and placed 8th you are rewarded -- But you seem to think, 14:51:39 07/25/23 Tue
    • i think the logic is that placing last isn't an achievement; it's a ranking. and that this waters down the value of placing. AND some are embarrassed to be publicly announced in last place. (NT) -- maybe??, 15:25:27 07/25/23 Tue
      • I understand that logic but don’t think that is what OP is saying (NT) -- Comes across elitist, 23:15:03 07/25/23 Tue
  • So glad some of you outed yourselves on Facebook today! (NT) -- Let people enjoy things, 16:54:58 07/25/23 Tue

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• Does anyone know if CLRG keeps historical World's grid marks/results? Curious about old results... -- Memory lane, 06:48:44 07/24/23 Mon
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  • how old are you looking for? (NT) -- pop, 07:29:12 07/24/23 Mon
    • Looking for 1976 to see if I should have won or whether there was politics even back then. I think there was. (NT) -- 1976-1979 please., 19:23:02 07/24/23 Mon
    • Late 90s/early 00s? Sure there was politics, but at this point, we're over it. Lol! (NT) -- OP, 06:32:43 07/25/23 Tue
  • There was a fire at their offices some years back. I believe a lot of paperwork was lost. (NT) -- ., 03:46:23 07/25/23 Tue
    • Oooh ... another conspiracy theory for all the Trumpers out there to believe in ... (NT) -- Q burned it down, 08:30:43 07/25/23 Tue
      • "Q: is a conspiracy of the left applied to the right. If you are going to sling conspiracy mud, at least apply them to the correct sides. (NT) -- Stop starting fires, 11:02:41 07/27/23 Thu
        • Trumpies all waving Q flags on Jan 6 (NT) -- Gaslight much?, 07:13:28 07/30/23 Sun
          • I love the uneducated ignorant MAGA crowd making stories up - or better yet, believing anything that they read. Too funny about who you think started Q (NT) -- LMAOAU - sad, 19:18:31 07/30/23 Sun
            • MAGA TRUMP 2024 (NT) -- Leftist are Liars-Communist, 16:04:06 07/31/23 Mon
              • And we've heard from the high school dropout crowd. Thanks for that intelligent response. (NT) -- Explain what a Communist is, 08:27:36 08/01/23 Tue

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• DD has had major growth spurt and now has really bad carriage, posture and flex when dancing. Anyone recommended any good YouTube videos or Instagram accounts to follow to strengthen her core etc again. Teacher doesn’t have any recommendations, have asked. -- Can’t afford PT/fitness apps, 23:36:54 07/23/23 Sun
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  • Planks!!!! She also needs time to adjust to her new body. Every growth spurt takes 6-8 weeks for the muscles and tendons -- TRW, 04:20:58 07/24/23 Mon
  • Core, stretching and what they call the posterior chain (superman pose, etc). It will take time. (NT) -- rrt, 06:37:37 07/25/23 Tue
  • What a bummer! A promising dancer at our school never recovered from her spurt. (NT) -- OC dreams to struggle in PZ, 16:56:36 07/25/23 Tue
  • I don’t have any direct videos, but check out some ballet pages- they anticipate the growth spurts (NT) -- ., 20:10:26 07/25/23 Tue

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• Are the 2023 IDTANA scholarship winners listed anywhere? -- Missed it, 20:29:51 07/23/23 Sun
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• Ban and Oireachtas -- Sally, 13:31:44 07/23/23 Sun
  Hi,
  
  Has anyone been allowed to dance at their Oireachtas while under a ban?
  

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  • Yes all the time if their original school closed down. New teacher needs to speak to regional council (NT) -- Applies to nat qualifiers to, 13:53:07 07/23/23 Sun
    • BE CAREFUL. Do not take this answer as fact. 99% of the time, the answer is unequivocally NO. TC checks w Reg Dir - not parent. (NT) -- TC makes call to Reg, 19:43:59 07/23/23 Sun
  • Yes, I have seen it done with a dancer whose school switched to USIDA and dancer switched back to ClRG after a while -- DP, 21:12:18 07/23/23 Sun
  • There was a dancer on ban who danced at O last year- not from a closed school or different org. Switched from one CLRG school to another. (NT) -- …, 21:27:49 07/23/23 Sun
    • Did the original school relocate to a different region or close down part of the school? We had dancers do Os who’s original school closed classes in one area but kept classes open in their other area which was about 150 miles away. The dancers of the original classes that closed and then had to move schools all danced at Os and some qualified. (NT) -- Has to be a good reason, 23:32:53 07/23/23 Sun
      • No the original school switched organizations. They switched to USAIDA An Chomdail. -- -, 17:38:59 07/24/23 Mon
  • One major is allowed during ban typically now. But only one -- Inside, 04:34:02 07/24/23 Mon
    • Is this worldwide? (NT) -- Z, 05:57:38 07/24/23 Mon
  • In New England region a year ago, a school's TCs left and handed the school over to a new TC, who renamed the school. Those who stayed with new TC had no ban. Those who moved to another school had a ban, but were given a one-day exception to dance at Os. (NT) -- HTH, 18:35:59 07/24/23 Mon
  • When they allow dancers to dance in "one Major", it proves it is Not a "restyling period". No one needs 6 months to learn a new style. (NT) -- Get rid of the ban!, 21:51:50 07/24/23 Mon
    • 👆👆👆 EXACTLY THIS 👆👆👆 (NT) -- ., 03:57:35 07/25/23 Tue
    • 6 months is too long -- Inside, 06:02:04 07/25/23 Tue
      • We are on almost month 3 of a ban. One dancer is starting to lose interest and motivation… (NT) -- !!!, 11:01:36 07/25/23 Tue
        • During the ban, my OC dancer picked up the new steps, but was on the sidelines as other dancers got ready for the O and Worlds. It was really hard for my DD. When she started to feis again, she did get more attention, but those 6 months were just treading water. (NT) -- It's a punishment!, 11:40:53 07/25/23 Tue
        • Proof they’re not as motivated as you thought. (NT) -- Facts, 16:58:36 07/25/23 Tue
          • They are children. Time seems endless, and it is hard to stay motivated when a feis is 3 months away. (NT) -- …, 20:58:43 07/25/23 Tue
          • And...so...what are you saying? They're not motivated, so...don't change schools? Or they're not motivated so... quit? (NT) -- what's your point?, 21:06:12 07/25/23 Tue
            • not the poster you are talking to... but the POINT is that the ban is NOT for restyling... and is ridiculous. -- all about the teacher..., 20:56:28 07/27/23 Thu
              • If youre not the poster the AP is talking to, then you don't know what their point was, so don't respond on their behalf? I'm also interested in what the "Facts" poster was on about. (NT) -- ., 04:00:07 07/28/23 Fri
                • I was trying to figure out the "facts" post too. The ban is a punishment. It isn't necessary. (NT) -- 2nd post after "facts" post, 16:14:57 07/28/23 Fri
  • Ban protects bad teachers. Full stop. -- $$$, 05:26:07 07/29/23 Sat
  • The ban is a loads of bollocks !! What a message to send. You leave school for bullying but the only one hurting still is the pupil . Clrg kids welfare foes not come first. Secondly creating teachers obviously goid teachers don’t matter either (NT) -- …., 08:22:49 08/01/23 Tue
    • I agree 100%!! We left previous school bc of TC's bullying, but my dancer is the only one being punished! (NT) -- me, 09:18:57 08/05/23 Sat

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• Any of your girls have shorter hair like shoulder length and able to get it in a bun wig? Daughter wants to cut her hair. -- Sooo long right now, 00:05:00 07/23/23 Sun
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  • My daughter cut her hair just above the shoulders and we can get up with no problems.. -- LTR, 06:32:49 07/23/23 Sun
  • Yes! I do hair at majors and am able to get shorter hair up in a bun wig (NT) -- :), 14:13:22 07/23/23 Sun
  • Doable. My daughter had just shorter then chun length hair. A full wig was easier but we did a bun. Lots of bobby pins and hairspray (NT) -- You can do it, 11:22:18 07/25/23 Tue

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• How much longer will NAIDC videos be available on FeisTV? -- Thanks!, 10:19:04 07/21/23 Fri
  Hoping to get recordings before the videos expire.
  

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  • typically its been two weeks (NT) -- . . ., 16:39:21 07/21/23 Fri

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• Saw on the mid Atlantic feis FB page, this editorial on canceling a feis. It got me thinking- agree with everything said but boy are we upside diwn -- More inside, 18:47:27 07/20/23 Thu
  Feis has to cancel because not enough paid entries. Sympathy goes out. Certain ID business sucking everyone’s $$$, so much so that maybe you gotta choose to do less feises. Cries of we need to keep the heritage alive. Flip side is but no one is doing anything to control the crazy - especially the biggest expenditure - dresses then add on the high flying wigs - all in the name of keeping the heritage alive? And oh yeah / turn your eye to the general state of the economy in the US (regardless of who’s fault it is)where an ever shrinking bag of poTato chips are over $5.
  
  Then the NAIDC is now so large but no one feising? Well maybe the TC that had those teams and picked little Suzy to go and oh yeah you can do a TS so you have something else to do, was just following orders to increase #s to cover the cost of the NAIDC. You HAVE to do it because you were picked and you don’t want to make that TC mad and fear you won’t be picked again. But geez it was more $$$ than you thought it all would be and you are now have to be “more selective” with what feises you can do - taking into consideration the gas, hotel and all expenses. Oh yeah, and oireachtas is just around the corner. Nervous - how to pay for it all 😬.
  
  School is coming soon - yikes clothes are expensive, can’t seem to find a bargain anywhere. Feis or need the money for back to school for all kids in the family.
  
  It’s all such irony - many not blinking for dress after dress - you could go to 30 feises for the cost of that dress. But no breaks put on this by the powers that be but it’s really just economics - supply and demand. But why are we made to feel that we have to fuel that demand? The list is long but there are somethings the could be done to tamper the why.
  
  Don’t look down on those not able to participate in feises to keep the history alive. Just trying to spread the $$$$ where it needs to go🤷‍♀️
  

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  • For many, especially in grades, dance is a school year activity and families aren’t in a July or august feis (NT) -- Our region is like this, 19:30:27 07/20/23 Thu
  • With all due respect that feis location was a dump. If you were “lucky”to get a hotel room on property -- More inside, 19:52:38 07/20/23 Thu
    • Wow. Rip a particular feis that cancelled. Nice one. Many of the older feis have had to cancel and they were usually the least expensive ones to attend. The new flashy/costly ones are experiencing the same entry issues (low grades entries). That region was known for feiseanna with entries of 1200+ for one day. Now, most barely scrape past 400/500. -- observation, 07:00:08 07/21/23 Fri
  • Not in that region but… -- ., 08:26:50 07/21/23 Fri
    • In our region summer feiseanna are well attended. -- More, 09:55:38 07/21/23 Fri
  • I think if TC’s encourage this feis it would run! I hear UIC was close to cancelling! It s rare to see a TC at either one! It seems they encourage a peers feis but not a feis that is not run by a school (NT) -- Sad .., 10:31:19 07/22/23 Sat
    • Our teachers take a well deserved break after NAIDC. typically off for 2-4 weekends depending on when Oireachtas is. Don’t blame them for not being at a July feis (NT) -- We don’t feis either, 11:23:06 07/22/23 Sat
  • For that particular feis, temperatures are usually in the mid 80s and if you dn't bring your own shade, you're a bit stuck. For champ dancers dancing 2 or 3 full rounds in heat like that - its pretty awful. (NT) -- eer, 08:35:29 07/23/23 Sun
    • Wonderful ppl who run it - but we don't do it for that reason. A/C only in the summer months. (NT) -- Too much for champs, 15:11:11 07/23/23 Sun
      • Exactly. Great for the littles in grades but brutal for champs. Outdoor stages are never quite level either (not just this feis) which adds to the issues. (NT) -- 445, 07:20:59 07/24/23 Mon
    • For the last 10+ years, most outdoor feiseanna allow for alternate wear (no costume). As for stages? Have yet to see a "perfect" inside feis stage. Most just Marley over linoleum, over concrete, or right on old gym floors (also over concrete), or on a stage with sound dampeners underneath. Particular feis led way in alternate wear, btw. (NT) -- just giving better picture, 06:01:19 07/25/23 Tue
      • Of course, I'm just explaining why we (and others we know at the champ level) don't attend this particular feis anymore. It is a lovely event but just not one we do anymore for these reasons. (NT) -- plk, 06:40:20 07/25/23 Tue
        • UIC puts down wood floors and then covers them. So what s the real excuse for families not attending. It s in June and air conditioned. (NT) -- Info would help feis survive, 09:45:16 07/25/23 Tue
        • But, your words put off others who might have gone and probably have enjoyed it. And now you say it's a "lovely event" to back peddle, since you were called on it. Fact is, many feiseanna are suffering because numbers are way down in grades. If more feiseanna close down, then champs won't have any to "choose" from. (NT) -- just saying, 14:26:31 07/25/23 Tue
          • I really don't think saying that it's hot outside in August (which is why we don't attend) is going to be a surprise to anyone / put anyone off. (NT) -- ttb, 06:49:41 07/27/23 Thu
            • That's not what you said. You spoke for pretty much all champs and have continued to knock that feis. YOU don't like it, great, but why dissuade others by your words? Why not simply scroll on instead of justifying and making further excuses. Or make positive suggestions like, be sure to bring a pop-up (which most champs do to all outdoor feis) (NT) -- simple. (smh), 18:08:30 07/30/23 Sun
  • Isn’t it obvious that any activity beyond Beg levels is expensive?? More inside… -- Done, 12:42:32 08/11/23 Fri

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• Can somone tell me the scoring rule at NAIDC when a dancer starts their HS round too early, stops, then starts late? Not trying to be mean, just don't understand how it is supposed to be scored. -- A DQ or a zero for the round?, 14:12:52 07/20/23 Thu
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  • I’ve seen marks of 50 for stopping/restarting (NT) -- May depend on adjudicator, 18:23:52 07/20/23 Thu
  • At a major championship (NAIDC included) it should be a zero. Any dancing outside the “allowed music” should be a zero. At a feis, judges use more discretion. -- NAIDC, 18:30:49 07/20/23 Thu
  • You should’ve filed a complaint at the event. At 2022 Worlds a girl false started her set and was in the top 5. Someone filed a complaint and her scores wre corrected. (NT) -- Stop complaining here, 05:32:53 07/21/23 Fri
    • Here is free. At the event is $150 and it comes down to the opinions of whomever is running it or has CLRG seniority (NT) -- Voy is for exposing, 09:57:15 07/21/23 Fri
    • Doesn't sound like the OP is complaining, sounds like they are unsure of the rules. (NT) -- That's what voy is for, 11:51:16 07/21/23 Fri
    • That was not so much a complaint than people taking an opportunity to humiliate a well respected family (NT) -- Truth, 11:25:19 08/07/23 Mon

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• Does anyone know possible or typical dates for feises in the Washington, DC area in the spring? -- Planning trips, 09:00:25 07/20/23 Thu
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  • Cherry Blossom and McGrath are in Northern Virginia in late March. (NT) -- Feis, 16:54:30 07/20/23 Thu
    • Have to be from certain schools to win here (NT) -- Ya know, 15:41:12 07/27/23 Thu
  • Don’t do it -- Julie, 12:29:21 07/25/23 Tue

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• Nationals 2023 Lost and Found! -- Amanda J, 13:23:33 07/19/23 Wed
  Does anyone know if there is/was a lost and found at Nationals this year?
  

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  • Yes. On the room exchange FB page, some awesome mom posted pictures and said she had organized everything. (NT) -- Gold star for her, 18:12:45 07/19/23 Wed

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• Have dancers always danced 3 at a time at Qualifiers? -- Wondering?, 20:50:45 07/18/23 Tue
  Or did that start once numbers got bigger?
  

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  • Def not new (NT) -- Oldie But Goodie, 03:57:06 07/19/23 Wed
  • Sometime in the very early 2000s. Maybe 2005-6? (NT) -- Older dancer, 06:35:31 07/19/23 Wed
  • It's shameful that our dancers have to battle it out with 2 other dancers on stage, especially in hard shoe. -- should be 2 max, 07:16:18 07/19/23 Wed
    • well why don't you take this year's worlds schedule and re-write then post a link here. don't forget to rotate panels, give them lunch and allow time to do the admin for tabulation to verify scores. if you can do better, do it. (NT) -- another armchair critic, 07:46:00 07/19/23 Wed
    • I agree with you! (NT) -- !, 22:04:31 07/20/23 Thu
    • scheduling issues aside, its unsafe for the older dancers. -- more inside, 09:00:38 07/21/23 Fri
      • or lacked the experience (or were instructed by their teachers to go in front and stay there). (NT) -- the stages were slippery, 17:39:27 07/21/23 Fri
        • There were well over 50 falls at worlds- that was about the stage (NT) -- compare with volume at NAIDC, 13:51:59 07/22/23 Sat

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• Has anyone had luck having a dress skirt stiffened by a regular tailor/seamstress versus and Irish dance seamstress? -- Dress needs help, 11:04:57 07/18/23 Tue
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  • Don’t do it. I sew. I do alterations. I have never touch an ID dress other than to lengthen or shorten sleeves at the cuff. -- Explainer inside, 11:37:31 07/18/23 Tue
  • I have a Parson’s trained seamstress, and I trust her with every Irish dance costume all my kids have ever had. I’ve referred many many ID friends to her as well. A professional is a professional - they know what they’re doing (NT) -- Mm, 19:00:05 07/19/23 Wed
  • Only the seamstress experienced with ID costumes! (NT) -- ., 18:12:01 07/20/23 Thu
  • I worked for an ID tailor, and the number of skirts/skirt frames we have seen butchered or removed by non-ID trained seamstresses is through the roof. More inside. -- Former worker, 10:23:32 08/01/23 Tue

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• What school had the most success in Nashville? -- DM, 22:56:21 07/17/23 Mon
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  • Define “success.” Number of recalls? Number of WQs? Number of top 10? Number of top 5? Number of 1sts? Should we weight based on size of school or number of dancer’s from school entered? (NT) -- All depends, 03:25:16 07/18/23 Tue
    • Podium placers (top 5) (NT) -- OP, 03:48:12 07/18/23 Tue
    • Children’s teaching their personal goals is also success! (NT) -- It’s different for everyone, 09:06:27 07/18/23 Tue
      • *reaching (NT) -- Fat fingers 🤭, 09:07:44 07/18/23 Tue
      • Agreed (NT) -- !, 10:36:04 07/18/23 Tue
  • I guess the usual schools had the best success, but I think there were a few sleepers this year. (NT) -- !, 22:03:25 07/18/23 Tue

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• Have those of you from multi studios notice one -- Studio doing better?, 16:05:03 07/17/23 Mon
  At all majors one studio always does well while others struggle. DD has taken classes at the other studio and has mentioned that the teaching style is completely different from our home studio and it’s the same TC, is this normal or are we missing something?
  

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  • For sure- happens with us, TC doesn’t really care about our smaller location / just likes the $$$$ (NT) -- Sure not the only ones, 18:43:00 07/17/23 Mon
  • Just be grateful you actually have a TC leading class. My prelim dancer is taught by older champ dancers all but one day a month when the TC drops by for an hour. -- what are we paying for?, 07:10:05 07/19/23 Wed
    • … and this is your friendly reminder -- More, 10:12:59 07/19/23 Wed
      • Because safeguarding and insurance are nothing to be worried about at all..... (NT) -- ., 02:50:45 07/20/23 Thu
        • At our studio… -- It’s not nefarious, 09:02:47 07/20/23 Thu
          • If they go that far, why don't they also sit for their TC? It legitimizes the school. -- Get it, 07:05:42 07/22/23 Sat
            • LOL you do know the process is 3 years at least and that’s if you get into an exam. -- Also, 15:30:57 07/22/23 Sat
              • So many excuses. Yes, the exam is hard - all the actual TCs took it. No good excuse not to TRY -- Try, 19:39:40 07/22/23 Sat
                • How do YOU know that all unqualified assistants aren't TRYING? They might be a year into grade exams. Also most TCRGs did not have to do grade exams, (NT) -- ., 03:59:31 07/25/23 Tue
      • I would be ok with students leading class if they weren't 16 and 17 year olds who are rightly focused on their own material and unable to keep classes of preteens on track. -- more inside, 13:03:29 07/20/23 Thu
        • Not talking multi locations -- Only 1-2 close locations, 21:37:12 07/20/23 Thu
          • Or they could award a provisional or associate TC to those who pass grade 12. (NT) -- Valid for 5 years, 15:35:38 07/22/23 Sat
    • Riverdance = TC (NT) -- Right?, 18:12:50 07/19/23 Wed
      • Yeah, riverdancers are the reason the “TC in every class” rule exists. (NT) -- Divas, 09:05:19 07/20/23 Thu

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• Does anyone know dates for All-Irelands in February or Worlds in April? -- Trying to plan, 06:18:04 07/16/23 Sun
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  • AIs is week beginning 11th Feb , worlds 24th March (NT) -- Susie, 07:07:43 07/16/23 Sun
    • I’d this posted somewhere or are you assuming from previous years (NT) -- ?, 08:30:23 07/16/23 Sun
      • AI are irish school midterm week which is 12th Feb week nxt year (NT) -- Susie, 10:32:48 07/16/23 Sun
  • Worlds usually ends on Easter Sunday so March this year. (NT) -- Not confirmed, 09:20:11 07/16/23 Sun
    • It has started in easter depending on the calendar. Dates are not set yet (NT) -- PT, 16:16:38 07/16/23 Sun
  • Worlds almost always ends Easter Sunday. So most likely 3/24-3/31 -- But not posted yet, 16:14:17 07/17/23 Mon

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• Have locations for NAIDC 2025 and 2026 been posted anywhere? (i.e. AFTER Grapevine?) -- TIA, 11:25:10 07/15/23 Sat
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  • 2025 Washington DC, 2026 Orlando, then 2027 I hear Calgary Alberta (NT) -- ., 14:17:33 07/15/23 Sat
  • 2028 MidAmerica, 2029 Western US, 2030 MidAmerica, 2031 Eastern Can (NT) -- As per EastCan region website, 21:29:16 07/15/23 Sat
    • That's who is hosting, which does not always mean the event will be held within the host region (NT) -- ., 07:42:11 07/17/23 Mon
  • 2024 Dallas, 2025 DC, 2026 Orlando, 2027 Calgary, 2028 Minneapolis, 2029 TBD Western Region, 2030 Orlando (NT) -- Hth, 18:14:07 07/17/23 Mon

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• Stereotypical dancers -- Caitlyn, 16:00:42 07/14/23 Fri
  As a bigger dancer, I feel my marks often reflect that. The judges won’t look at you if you are too big for their liking. There have been a times I have seen a bigger dancer , have better technique , stage presence, etc, and they have come in dead last. We really need to be open to different body types in the dance world, especially the judges. I truly cannot wait for some dancers in this generation to become teachers and judges, because we are not in the early 2000s anymore, not every dancer is tall and stick thin, some are bigger, some are more athletically built, some are tall and stick thin, and that is OKAY. But marks shouldn’t be affected by a dancers looks. When a judge writes” work on stamina” or “dress to tight” on a paper, that is simply unacceptable.
  

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  • Those comments seem legit and have nothing to do with being larger if your dancing is good. If he seen comments re: dirty socks, stamina, dress on all types of dancers. (NT) -- Agree size shouldn’t matter, 16:03:53 07/14/23 Fri
    • sorry you feel this way. unless you know that the same judge does not comment on stamina for slim dancers, then your point is lost -- lois, 16:39:55 07/14/23 Fri
      • My thin dancer has gotten stamina comments. It is legit comment and not based on body size. (NT) -- Dm, 22:11:38 07/14/23 Fri
  • I agree with you that we should value all body types but… -- M, 19:06:58 07/14/23 Fri
  • My daughter was on the shorter more muscular side, never could by used dresses because she had broad swimmers shoulders. She found a home in this genre - started in ballet and after age of 6 knew that wasn’t going to be her fit. (NT) -- Wide range of success in ID, 19:27:44 07/14/23 Fri
  • Totally disagree with you. Body type is part of many sports. Either accept that or work on fitness level. -- More, 05:03:52 07/15/23 Sat
  • I think ideas marks should not be affected by a dancers looks, but unfortunately they seem to be -- ., 05:12:39 07/15/23 Sat
  • Stamina is unrelated to body type BUT it is an important part of dancing. You have to be able to maintain form to the end. (NT) -- ., 09:58:16 07/15/23 Sat
  • Does your choreography suit your particular strengths? Small girls might be quicker but others more powerful (NT) -- One thought, 16:52:18 07/15/23 Sat
  • How many fat dancers you see on the podium at worlds? In an athletic sport most of the time weight and ability are a direct correlation. (NT) -- D, 20:04:21 07/16/23 Sun
    • You are an aweful person! WHAT A HORRIBLY I G N O R A N T comment AP! You clearly don’t read, understand body types, get how hormones impact size, or understand lifesaving medications!!! (NT) -- GO BACK under your rock., 15:04:56 08/26/23 Sat
  • I agree with your message but not your sentiment. I've seen many larger dancers place well, when they had good stamina and technique. It might be harder for a larger dancer to have good stamina, but good stamina is a part of Irish dancing, so it's an expectation regardless of weight. (NT) -- --, 09:06:26 07/17/23 Mon
  • Dress comments are not reflected in your score. It’s more Informational. But a too tight dress could keep you from getting enough air, thereby affecting your stamina (NT) -- What our tc says, 09:55:56 07/17/23 Mon

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• What are the actual dates for 2024 worlds? I know over Easter but does anyone know exact dates? -- Thank you, 10:24:32 07/14/23 Fri
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• Do WMHs get skipped over at regional oireachtas lie they do at Nationals for WM positions? -- dd, 10:08:12 07/14/23 Fri
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  • Yes. WMH are skipped at nationals and regionals. (NT) -- Dm, 11:43:03 07/14/23 Fri
  • For world qualifying positions. Not world medal (NT) -- X, 12:29:55 07/14/23 Fri

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• Requesting supplier names for baseball styled jerseys that can be customized for our dance school -- ID, 18:52:50 07/13/23 Thu
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  • Malley (NT) -- Very happy with ours, 19:10:40 07/13/23 Thu
    • Malley are great! Don’t care for Optimum since they plaster their logo right on the front! (NT) -- And designs not as nice IMO, 05:53:14 07/14/23 Fri
  • Optimum sports wear - we just got gear for our school and it’s great quality. (NT) -- Mom, 15:27:31 07/14/23 Fri
  • Worked with Rover Plus Nine in the past. Not ID specific, but got great service and jerseys from them. (NT) -- Happy customer, 17:13:41 07/14/23 Fri
  • https://www.optimumsport.com/pages/irish-dance-dance-teamwear-optimum-sport?fbclid=PAAaaqR5TTo-FTaUquQkf8EiYQlesrYmfsgekluCVaPiweHfhUMOCijC_-z4U (NT) -- cassidy@optimumsport.com, 22:52:51 07/14/23 Fri
  • Malley once left an invoice from their supplier in my parcel and I saw that the item I paid $65 for cost them $3 (NT) -- That stung, 03:11:52 07/16/23 Sun
    • But was that like a plain shirt, which they then printed with your school's custom design? Also - all business under the sun mark up. (NT) -- ., 06:46:03 07/20/23 Thu

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• Custom dress slot in September for sale -- with Glam Stitch, 13:23:49 07/13/23 Thu
  As luck would have it, we no longer need the slot reserved for a custom dress with Glam Stitch in September. We absolutely LOVE working with them and will definitely be back when ready for another custom dress. They are really reasonably priced, do excellent work and will go back and forth with you a lot to ensure you love the design. If interested in 'buying' the slot from me (deposit/cost of dress depending on age), comment here and I will share my email address.
  

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  • Can I suggest that you put your email here so that people can contact you directly. Make a temporary gmail address if you don't want to post your actual address. You don't need to put your name in the name box, you can (NT) -- put anything, 15:04:07 07/15/23 Sat

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• Where can I find a list of dates and locations for 2023 regional Oireachtas? Specifically interested in New England and mid-Atlantic -- Thanks!, 19:54:37 07/12/23 Wed
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  • Mid Atlantic is always Thanksgiving weekend at the Philadelphia Marriott, (NT) -- OCDancer, 02:04:28 07/13/23 Thu
  • New England is always the weekend before Thanksgiving. -- HTH, 04:28:02 07/13/23 Thu
    • Location is the Hartford Marriott which is connected to the convention center (NT) -- DM, 06:28:28 07/13/23 Thu
  • Southern Region Oireachtas is always the weekend after Thanksgiving. Will be in Dallas, TX this year. (NT) -- ..., 10:31:03 07/13/23 Thu
  • Is the schedule the same this year for the SRO or when is it usually out? (NT) -- —, 13:00:24 07/13/23 Thu

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• Which soft shoes have the light blue split insole? Looking for light blue, not blue blue. -- Help, 17:39:38 07/12/23 Wed
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• Feis app -- Dm, 16:37:24 07/12/23 Wed
  Is it me or is feis app starting to slowly fade away. Little to no tunes uploaded each month. When advertised there would be 6 brand new tunes. I love their music but starting to feel scammed each month when the payment is taken.
  

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  • I don't feel scammed as my dd uses feis app daily for practice -- Well worth it, 17:25:06 07/12/23 Wed
    • But aren’t you paying monthly for the same music she practices to ? (NT) -- Seems like a rip off, 17:27:45 07/12/23 Wed
      • Exactly. Tracks on iTunes are $1.29 and you can dance to them indefinitely (NT) -- Not good value, 18:49:58 07/13/23 Thu
  • They advertise six new tunes per month and they don’t keep to it. (NT) -- That is scamming, 18:45:29 07/12/23 Wed
    • Sometimes the new tunes are light jigs or single jigs or fast hornpipes and you wouldn't realize because you're only using whatever champ speed soft, hard, and set you are working on (NT) -- Always new stuff, 00:03:25 07/13/23 Thu
      • Since the 12 June there was 2 trad sets added. Over a month (NT) -- These are not “NEW” tunes., 00:39:12 07/13/23 Thu
  • They are so busy playing local and International competitions week to week. I would much rather have a few new gems now and then, than have them rush to produce 6 tunes/month. Just unsubscribe if you are unhappy - the rest of us LOVE the Feis app and are thankful it exists (NT) -- NT, 18:47:29 07/13/23 Thu
  • The Feis App is a business taking over a cultural art form. More inside. -- Art shouldn’t be monopolized, 10:36:03 07/14/23 Fri
    • Aren’t you welcome to create your own apps, sell your own music ? (NT) -- Not a monopoly, 14:10:25 07/14/23 Fri
      • Hi! about 7 years ago i bought practice songs at $1.29 each. A/S, SoB, Gerry Conlon… they have since been erased from my phone as Feis App took the rights. No refund, lost forever. Some are not even on Feis App. (NT) -- U21 dancer, 22:40:39 07/15/23 Sat
        • Okay - serious time. This happened to me too. I paid for songs years ago through iTunes, and they got pulled from my Music. How is this possible? They were paid for. I get them no longer being available, but I purchased the music to use. Why has it disappeared? (NT) -- TCRG, 07:05:03 07/18/23 Tue
  • They are musicians who wanted to be compensated fairly for their music rather than be exploited by big name brands like Spotify. they are able to do with their music as they see fit. you aren't entitled to their work (NT) -- unsubscribe if not satisfied, 12:34:29 07/15/23 Sat
    • Well now they are exploiting the customer. It’s not fair value at all (NT) -- And a monopoly, 08:34:04 07/16/23 Sun
      • You keep using that word. It's NOT a monopoly: you can use BEAT app, iTunes, YouTube, Amazon, etc... -- Weird grudge, 09:32:25 07/16/23 Sun
        • Maybe the person moaning about monopoly is a musician that isn’t invited ? -- ., 11:38:18 07/16/23 Sun

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• How long does it take for digital files from Shamrock photo to arrive? -- ., 10:23:02 07/12/23 Wed
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  • 48 hours or so (NT) -- fgg, 11:28:30 07/12/23 Wed
  • they are very responsive if you reach out (NT) -- great customer service, 12:51:57 07/12/23 Wed
  • Ordered last week and still waiting (NT) -- Dm, 14:08:36 07/16/23 Sun

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• worlds -- Nanny McFee, 07:33:20 07/12/23 Wed
  Are the world championships always between Palm Sunday and Easter? Or are the dates subject to change and if so when is the 2024 championship dates?
  

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  • Have been for the last fifty years. (NT) -- Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, 23:05:02 07/12/23 Wed
    • On at least one occasion when Easter was early (ie in March), it started on Easter Sunday. Can't recall the year. Easter next year is March 31st - they really need to announce dates ASAP. (NT) -- ., 03:00:26 07/13/23 Thu

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• If you WQ at NANS, does that add a spot at regional O? -- ?, 09:35:37 07/11/23 Tue
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  • No (NT) -- Just WMHs add spots at O, 09:40:15 07/11/23 Tue

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• Why is the formula for qualifying at All Irelands so different from qualifying at NAIDC? -- ?, 07:17:50 07/11/23 Tue
  14. The number of qualifiers at Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann 2023 to qualify for Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2023 will be set at 70% of those recalled in any Solo Championship. In the event of no recall being required in any particular Championship, 70% of the dancers who complete all three rounds will qualify. There will be no additional qualifiers at Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann to replace World-Medal-Holders from the previous Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne.
  

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  • All Irelands is an International Qualifier for ALL dancers and has unique status (NT) -- For the love of God move on!!, 07:23:53 07/11/23 Tue
    • But if you live in Ireland it might be easier and cheaper to get there, so -- :/, 07:27:19 07/11/23 Tue
      • As the above poster said, move on. It is not easier quality at AI. It is a mini-worlds. (NT) -- Grt over it, 08:45:28 07/11/23 Tue
  • Only a maximum of 50 dancers recall at All Irelands in any age group and they don't split (NT) -- Much harder, 09:43:16 07/11/23 Tue
    • Oh so if they have 50 recall they have 35 World Qualifiers, Right? (NT) -- ?, 10:02:14 07/11/23 Tue
      • Good luck recalling it’s tough! If you can’t make WQ at O or NAIDC you may not even recall. -- Get over it, 10:22:37 07/11/23 Tue
        • My daughter always WQ at the Oireachtas and NANS, since age 7, up j til 18 -- Dm, 11:00:47 07/11/23 Tue
          • Meant to say recalled at Oireachtas and NANS, and WQ every year eligible. (NT) -- Dm, 11:02:16 07/11/23 Tue
          • What region (NT) -- ?, 10:00:06 07/12/23 Wed
            • MAR. (NT) -- Dm, 06:34:25 07/13/23 Thu
      • Exactly (NT) -- ..., 12:17:24 07/11/23 Tue
  • Only 50 recall at All Irelands. Even with comps of over 200. 35 qualifying from big comps is hard. Its difficult to even recall. You qualify at All Irelands, you deserve your place. (NT) -- ., 03:17:57 07/12/23 Wed
    • Exactly! I think this is brought up as someone feels it’s unfair AI is in Ireland! -- ., 06:35:18 07/12/23 Wed
      • Top 35 at All Irelands would all make the recall at worlds. There are world recallers that don't recall at All Irelands. Very rare to have a new qualifier there. My dd was always thrilled to even get a round medal. (NT) -- ., 02:09:53 07/13/23 Thu
  • Does anyone know the dates of all-irelands for next year? (NT) -- Curious, 14:02:20 07/13/23 Thu

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• Day 1 of aggressively shaking my ankles and doing uncrossed flexed foot jumps so I win worlds 2024 -- 😙, 06:45:50 07/11/23 Tue
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  • That mommy may regret putting her WC's video out there - not impressive! I guess she isn't homeschooling her in stage presence (NT) -- CrazyJess, 10:47:52 07/12/23 Wed
    • Huh? (NT) -- ?, 12:54:12 07/12/23 Wed
  • Nah. -- Join reality, doll., 15:08:18 07/17/23 Mon

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• Are dancers from the US allowed to attend the following championships? -- Curios., 06:44:08 07/11/23 Tue
  in the case of residents of Australia, the Australian National Championships 2022; in the case of residents of New Zealand, the New Zealand National Championships 2022; in the case of residents of Ireland (32 counties), the Irish National Championships 2022;
  in the case of residents of Great Britain, Mainland Europe, Russia, Asia or the Middle East, the Great Britain Championships 2022 or at Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann 2023.
  

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  • Dancers from the US can attend the GBs (or any of the championships that serve as a secondary qualifier for residents of GB et al.) and Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann (All Irelands). (NT) -- Me, 07:23:34 07/11/23 Tue
  • I am interested in the answer to this question as I see many people are complaining that OS dancers should not be allowed to dance at the NAIDC. -- 123, 09:04:47 07/11/23 Tue
    • The people complaining are new or inexperienced. NAIDC last year was small because of COVID rules and 2021 Nationals were separate for US and Canada with no OS dancers. (NT) -- They will get over it, 14:35:03 07/11/23 Tue
  • US/Can/Mexican dancers can attend GBs, BNs, All Scots, All Ires, Aus Intl Oireachtas. (NT) -- ., 02:24:04 07/12/23 Wed
    • So are they not allowed to attend the New Zealand Championship or the Irish National Championships? (NT) -- ?, 04:00:14 07/12/23 Wed
      • And is Austraillian International Oireachtas different from Austraillian National Championships? So US dancers are not allowed to attend Austraillian National Championships either? (NT) -- Is that right?, 04:12:34 07/12/23 Wed
        • Yes, that is correct. (NT) -- Me again, 04:46:31 07/12/23 Wed
          • So then the only secondary qualifier hosted by another country that the us dancers can attend in the Great Britain’s, right? -- TY, 05:14:35 07/12/23 Wed
            • It’s not a qualifier for US. You can attend GB, BN, AS and AI -- ., 06:44:55 07/12/23 Wed
              • Yes, I understand that it is not a qualifier for the US. -- TY, 08:41:23 07/12/23 Wed
                • You're right in that most dancers who come over are "good" (i.e., good enough to recall)...(more) -- Me, 14:22:51 07/12/23 Wed
                  • Thanks for answering all of my questions! (NT) -- I appreciate it!, 16:16:52 07/12/23 Wed
      • NZ Nationals are open to dancers from any country whose nationals are open to them. So US/CAN can go. (NT) -- Meant to keep the Aussies out, 15:11:38 07/12/23 Wed
        • Interesting! (NT) -- TY, 16:18:16 07/12/23 Wed
        • And here I thought I knew everything! This is good to know; I appreciate it. :) (NT) -- Me again, 19:25:43 07/12/23 Wed
  • This is why some countries have closed secondary qualifiers. -- INSIDE, 03:10:30 07/13/23 Thu
    • Thanks for this additional information! (NT) -- TY, 05:02:50 07/13/23 Thu

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• Awards photos - podium. Where are pics? Not on FB page -- Thanks, 18:11:27 07/10/23 Mon
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• Presently,thereisnoreplacementopportunityto attendOireachtasRincena CruinnewhenaqualifieddancerfromtheNorthAmerican IrishDanceChampionshipscannot attendduetojudgingconflicts. -- Why?, 16:53:04 07/10/23 Mon
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  • Because dancer can go the next year (NT) -- Nn, 16:59:40 07/10/23 Mon
  • The spot is replaced by the next-in-line dancer at O. They don’t allow the dancer to be replaced twice. (NT) -- Hth, 05:25:12 07/11/23 Tue
  • All-Irelands and your Regional Oireachtas -- Bored, 06:46:42 07/11/23 Tue

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• What does your school /TC provide as far as additional training plans / programs for their champ dancers? Do they suggest workouts or have a partnership with a trainer? Are dancers on their own to figure it out? (MORE) -- lpt, 10:55:15 07/10/23 Mon
  Do dancers train together outside the studio? Would love know what the 'standard' is - if there even is one.
  

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  • Nothing-our dancers go to class 2-3/week. Anything more is done on their own (NT) -- MIM, 11:33:50 07/10/23 Mon
  • Just a champ really gets you nothing outside of scheduled classes. If you are one of the favs, different story (NT) -- Everything secret, 17:07:30 07/10/23 Mon
  • Our TC is also a certified personal trainer, so he provides fitness plans for his dancers as well as brings in nutritionists, performance/mind coaches, amd other trainers as well. He subsidises a lot of these too, so our fees are reasonable. We are lucky, its not the norm but he is definitely giving his dancers (NT) -- the very best, 04:47:36 07/13/23 Thu
    • Wow! vWhere is this teacher located? (NT) -- Impressive!, 05:09:51 07/13/23 Thu
      • New England. There are a couple school here that offer their dancers outside support regularly. (NT) -- AP, 06:21:16 07/14/23 Fri

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• Dance Drama on FeisTV -- ?, 09:42:37 07/10/23 Mon
  Trying to find the dance drama videos on feistv as we were unable to attend, always love this competition but can't find it on the video where it ought to be. Looking at presidential B on day 3 where it should be at the end but it's not shown. Am I missing something? Thanks!
  

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  • It was moved to the Tennessee Ballroom. (NT) -- HTH, 11:43:30 07/10/23 Mon
    • Yes, but the Thursday archive of the Tennessee ballroom doesn’t have it. (NT) -- Livestreamed but not archived?, 15:41:38 07/11/23 Tue
    • When you use the search function on Feistv for the drama, it shows up as locked. So it’s been archived - why wouldn’t they want us to (NT) -- See it??, 04:37:39 07/12/23 Wed
      • Send an email to through the feistv website. It is probably just a tech error. (NT) -- Doubt anything nefarious, 11:39:06 07/12/23 Wed
  • Cameras in Tennesse Ballroom turned off so dance dramas were not recorded. So sad for those dancers. (NT) -- *, 08:04:41 07/13/23 Thu
    • not true they aired live on Feistv but have been removed (NT) -- what are they hiding?, 10:06:45 07/17/23 Mon
  • Response from FeisTV when I asked this -- Bummed viewer, 19:49:10 07/23/23 Sun
    • If I recall, one or two teams briefly used pop song instrumentals. Dont know the full legality but guessing its just legitimate copyright concerns. (NT) -- Dd who watched at NANs, 10:47:16 08/01/23 Tue

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• The new rule next year is that if there are over 300 dancers it will be split into 3 competitions -- My question, 09:40:00 07/10/23 Mon
  They also said that they would split odd and even like at worlds.
  I don’t know if that is for just WMH or all recalled placements. Which ever the case. Who gets put in in group 3. The odd and even split would imply only two groups.
  

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  • Who is “They” and what do you mean will split odd and even like at Worlds? -- Please explain., 10:11:33 07/10/23 Mon
    • At the NAIDC voted on by the teachers (NT) -- At the meeting, 11:56:32 07/10/23 Mon
  • Are they meaning spread over 2 days like worlds ie group 1 and 2 first day the top % go to day 2 and start over with 3 rounds. (NT) -- Curious, 10:15:27 07/10/23 Mon
  • I hope they do split based on “ranking” like mid American region. (NT) -- Good change, 11:06:37 07/10/23 Mon
    • How does mid america do it based on ranking? -- Please explain, 11:15:47 07/10/23 Mon
      • Our split groups (over 150) are divided by placements by previous years placements -- Hth, 11:39:21 07/10/23 Mon
        • From Mid America Oireachtas Syllabus -- Split at 120–Looks like, 06:14:16 07/11/23 Tue
          • This actually looks like a good idea to me. (NT) -- @, 06:38:13 07/11/23 Tue
    • I suggested that once here and someone responded that “random” is the only fair way to do it. There are crazy people her. (NT) -- Midam mom, 11:46:32 07/10/23 Mon
  • Well, I’m sure someone would figure out that if there are 3 groups, WMH should be divided among all three groups. (NT) -- Although maybe not, 11:48:43 07/10/23 Mon
  • Plan is to divide based on seeding the WMH who enter (rather than straight even/odd). If competitions who placed 1,3,4,5 at worlds entered NAIDC, 1&4 would be in one half and 3&5 in the other (versus 1,3,5 being in same comp) (NT) -- Tc, 11:52:03 07/10/23 Mon
    • Wow! That is good. Seems like they really trying to make the splits even. (NT) -- Dm, 05:27:23 07/11/23 Tue
  • Then they should have a dance off between the 3 and crown one champion. Should do know with the 2 (NT) -- This would be fascinating -, 17:12:31 07/10/23 Mon
  • I don’t see anything about spits in the Wotld’s syllabus. (NT) -- Am I missing it?, 06:35:44 07/11/23 Tue
    • This is just for the NAIDC. (NT) -- Not worlds, 08:12:02 07/11/23 Tue
  • I heard the exact rumor after last year's outrageous comp numbers. U16 had 190 dancers in each split and it is near impossible to judge those numbers. (NT) -- waiting for it in writing, 07:59:39 07/11/23 Tue
  • I remember they did do a 3 way split for the US Championships in Phoenix, but I don’t think it was done by rank. (NT) -- Me, 09:38:45 07/11/23 Tue

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• Adult teams -- Jk, 08:43:10 07/10/23 Mon
  Why can’t NAÏDC have Adult under 40 over 40 teams or some age category.
  

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  • Why is that necessary? -- curious, 09:35:17 07/10/23 Mon
    • It's not. Adult team numbers have been incredibly low for years. This is ridiculous. (NT) -- NT, 11:09:34 07/10/23 Mon
      • Splitting the age group would probably entice more teams to go. Older adults have money but it seems futile to compete against 25 year olds former champs (NT) -- Just a fair competition, 12:16:06 07/17/23 Mon
  • Adult dancer here- why? I know 1 region does for Os but numbers are already small (NT) -- No need, 13:51:03 07/10/23 Mon
  • Not necessary for teams, but what about splitting by age for adult solos? (NT) -- AP, 15:32:20 07/10/23 Mon
    • Next year there will be "adult" and "advanced adult" competitions for those were previous champs/'Masters" (in Southern/Mid America regions) -- creating levels, 16:47:30 07/10/23 Mon
      • Thank you for the information. I agree that could be very helpful. Wondering about ages also, though, and whether any of the adults on the higher side of 50 or so feel that they’re not on a level playing field with someone in their 20s, mainly because of the physicality of the sport? (NT) -- AP, 19:34:50 07/10/23 Mon
  • Create more senior ladies age categories -- Cd, 18:15:14 07/10/23 Mon
    • Only 106 in an and 113 in b actually danced. Seems manageable at this size -- ., 12:24:25 07/11/23 Tue
  • i would not recommend this -- na, 18:12:20 07/17/23 Mon

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• What are the dates of NAIDC for 2024? I didn’t get a program book. -- Please share., 05:27:54 07/10/23 Mon
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  • NAIDC Dates 2024 -- Mom, 06:03:56 07/10/23 Mon
    • Thank you (NT) -- Than you!, 06:49:14 07/10/23 Mon

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• None of us want to sit through 50, 60, 80 places awarded on stage. Where do we go to actually be heard? -- We pay for this., 23:08:00 07/09/23 Sun
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  • Then don't go, we'll watch 49, 59, and 79 places awarded (NT) -- Ungracious, 01:47:26 07/10/23 Mon
  • I agree. Imagine having a dancer in Friday night awards and another dancing Saturday morning (NT) -- “In 764th place…”, 01:54:23 07/10/23 Mon
    • So because you don't want a late night those dancers shouldn't be recognized? (NT) -- tty, 13:21:00 07/10/23 Mon
  • Those whose dancer placed 50th, 60th or 70th actually do want to sit through all of those. Maybe they should have a separate awards for the top 10. Post them like a recall and then do those in a different room. (NT) -- Be gracious, 08:42:23 07/10/23 Mon
  • the entitlement. The dancers getting 60th are helping finance the event as well. -- MAMA, 09:02:51 07/10/23 Mon
  • This is a truly awful post. We love dance right? Not just winning something. I'm sorry but this is so ugly. Everyone deserves recognition (NT) -- Bad juju, 09:08:09 07/10/23 Mon
    • I totally disagree. There are Feises for recognition. This is a National Championship to qualify for the World Championships. It is a COMPETITION. You don't see any other sport or activity saying ... "In 78th place ..." (NT) -- NAIDC is major comp, 09:17:21 07/10/23 Mon
      • So sorry you had to sit through mediocrity. Being entitled is hard. (NT) -- Ugh, 09:58:16 07/10/23 Mon
        • it's not entitlement. if everyone deserves recognition, then why have a recall? let's place everyone. and why qualify to participate at all? why can't anyone who wants the joy of dancing on the big stage get to go? even if they are a beginner? soon they will have to split so many times that we have 5 national champions per age. (NT) -- harriet, 10:04:08 07/10/23 Mon
          • What can't you accept about competition? How many National US Figure skaters are there? ONE. How many National US gymnasts are there? ONE. What is so hard to understand. (NT) -- I don't get the stupidity here, 12:00:51 07/10/23 Mon
            • It’s the new mentality everyone gets a trophy there are no losers etc etc. let’s just do like the Belt comps one winner no other places annouced (NT) -- Quicker, 13:21:59 07/10/23 Mon
              • Trust me, sending half the girls home without them even getting to dance a set they’ve prepared is quite far from the “everyone gets a trophy” mentality. (NT) -- Long-time dance mom, 14:54:10 07/10/23 Mon
            • Obviously you are the "stupid" one here, your child is in Iris Dance and 50% recall is the way it is done. Go do figure skating or gymnastics and please don't come to NANs anymore. (NT) -- Rude!, 16:40:11 07/10/23 Mon
  • I like seeing the placements. Also every other major in Irish dance does this. Irish dance is quirky and this is one of it's fun things. More -- Stop, 14:37:53 07/10/23 Mon
  • Totally disagree. Although for some, the goal is podium or top 10, for many others, the goal may be just to recall. When those children reach those goals, they have every right to be celebrated as well. Half the competition doesn't get that chance, so give these kids their moment. They read the names quickly; it won't kill you to sit through them. (NT) -- Wow, 08:36:54 07/11/23 Tue
    • well said, love seeing those moments - those kids are the true champs (NT) -- in my eyes, 14:23:58 07/14/23 Fri

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• So much debate about NAIDC, got me thinking- What is the point of the competition? Truly comment below. Only to qualify for worlds? To put your dancer up against great competition? To have fun? What else? -- Why, 12:56:21 07/09/23 Sun
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  • Seriously. I wish it could just end at Oireachtas. Fun to have a big regional but after that I wonder what the point is. Unless you are the best of the best it’s sort of pointless. (NT) -- And $$$, 07:15:56 07/10/23 Mon
    • You don’t have to go? DD wants to see how she does in a large group not just a regional -- ., 07:37:06 07/10/23 Mon
      • Thanks so much for sharing this. I love hearing inspiring stories like this one. -- Pat, 12:57:03 07/10/23 Mon
      • No we don't "have" to go, but the pressure to go is real. Like that is the only reason to dance. Sad that ID has come to this. (NT) -- Competition good to an extent, 13:41:35 07/10/23 Mon
  • It is going to be different for different dancers. Some are going there to win it, some are going for top ten...(more) -- Just imo, 10:14:05 07/10/23 Mon

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• Qualifiers mistakes -- A_B, 11:49:41 07/09/23 Sun
  I think I have found a few mistakes with the qualifiers list. Can someone please confirm if I’m right or wrong?
  
  U11 a WMH down as a WQ
  U12B wq but is OS
  U13B a WMH down as wq
  U16A a WMH down as wq
  

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  • Interesting! They added some qualifiers to senior ladies too (NT) -- similar case may have been why, 12:13:12 07/09/23 Sun
    • Do they update the results sheet or just tell the dancer? Shame to miss being told at awards (NT) -- ., 12:29:54 07/09/23 Sun
  • It seems like there are many errors in the calculations. If you use the formula 5WQ for the 1st 20 plus 1 for each 10 or part of 10, then skip WMH and OS; a few of the age groups are missing 1 or 2 WQ's -- confused, 13:25:36 07/09/23 Sun
    • example inside above post (NT) -- .., 13:27:17 07/09/23 Sun
      • But again the question- are WMH skipped over? (NT) -- Inconsistent, 15:02:11 07/09/23 Sun
        • They were in our group (NT) -- Skipped WMH, 16:58:09 07/09/23 Sun
        • Yes. MB announced on Wednesday night at the beginning of awards that WMH were skipped when they gave the overlooked senior lady her WQ certificate. (NT) -- Was there, 19:28:32 07/09/23 Sun
        • BOTH - Not skipped for total count of dancers who dance for the CLRG formula, but skipped when handing handing out/assigning WQ positon g -- learning everyday, 16:26:37 07/10/23 Mon
        • Yes—From Worlds syllabus -- See inside, 06:55:16 07/11/23 Tue
    • I think U17 B also wrong. 172 dancers. 5 for first 20 plus 1 for each 10 or part of 10 is an additional 16. 5 + 16 is 21. If you take into account 2 OS plus 1 WMH, WQ should have gone to top 24. They only awarded 22. Even if they did to skip WMH, there should have been 23, not 22. (NT) -- Hope #23's TC looks into it., 17:22:31 07/09/23 Sun
      • Only 155 people danced in U17B. It appears the numbers were calculated based on that number (NT) -- I think, 06:06:53 07/10/23 Mon
        • Results show 172 dancers in U17B (NT) -- ., 10:05:27 07/10/23 Mon
        • Reulta show over 172 dancers in U17 B. My DD was in that comp. I can assure you there were more than 155 dancers (NT) -- U17DM, 10:08:24 07/10/23 Mon
      • U17B should have had 24 WQ spots if calculated the same way as U17A. Wow! (NT) -- What a shame, 08:34:43 07/17/23 Mon
  • Please explain the math: 143 dancers. 6 Total WMH & OS. 5 for the first 1 thru 20. Is it 17 WQ or 18 WQ? Does it stop 140 or do you round up since it’s 143? TY (NT) -- Learning, 21:17:19 07/09/23 Sun
    • Answer = 17WQ, more inside -- New math, show your work, 21:50:31 07/09/23 Sun
      • Where does it say that you first remove the OS dancers for total count on which to base the number of WQ? If that were the case then the argument that "more OS dancers creates more WQ spots" would not be true at all (NT) -- ----, 05:40:53 07/10/23 Mon
        • OS not included in total -- New math, 06:08:00 07/10/23 Mon
          • Bingo! You are correct! Yes, so the argument that the more OS dancers created more WQ spots is no longer the case. -- Is this new this year?, 07:19:08 07/10/23 Mon
            • It was never "more" WQ; it's that with OS in the comp, you could get a lower placement & still WQ... (NT) -- Context, 07:28:39 07/10/23 Mon
              • but we’re OS dancers ever figured into the total # of dancers or they have always been taken out before -- Z, 11:42:08 07/10/23 Mon
      • Can you please explain your math. 1 for every additional 10 or part of 10 for 117 =12. How did you get 10? (NT) -- ?, 09:58:43 07/10/23 Mon
      • I was wrong lots of missign sleep this week 15 WQ for 117 dancers - more inside -- show your work, 16:18:14 07/10/23 Mon
        • So if the total dancers is with the next set of 10 you round up and get 1 more WQ? Ex# 143. Does it stop at 140 or go to 150? (NT) -- bad at math, 20:30:21 07/11/23 Tue
  • In split comps, the TOTAL registered (A&B) is used for formula. (NT) -- Half of that #wq in each split, 14:25:34 07/10/23 Mon
    • Can you point to that in the syllabus? I don't think that is true. (NT) -- ---, 15:48:33 07/10/23 Mon
    • I don’t think that is accurate for NAIDC. I think that is how Mid America Oireachtas does it tho (NT) -- Q, 20:48:00 07/10/23 Mon

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• NAIDC -- Mid America mama, 05:52:08 07/09/23 Sun
  1. If NAIDC is the largest competition then is why is it less days than the world championships.
  2. If we continue to have second chance comps at every feis then the numbers of qualified champs will continue to grow at a fast rate. The problem with second chance is that every dancer is competing twice a much as in previous years. And most move up in levels immediately. In the past many waited months or until January to move to the next level. This is creating too many OC dancers. The range of OC dancers is wider than ever before.
  3. The Mid-America Oireachtas is the largest in the world. We have to split comps and they are still often times larger after the split than other regions.
  There needs to be a better system. Need to redraw region lines. Or have better standards across regions.
  4. If NAIDC is going to continue to allow every OC dancer to compete then it should be leveled based on Oireachtas results. Dancers should be required to have competed at their regional Oireachtas in order to compete at NAIDC. What is the point of National Qualification at Oireachtas if you are OC and don’t recall but can still attend NAIDC? Seems to be the everyone gets a trophy mentality. Don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. So let everyone attend. There should be a level for those that actually hit the qualification at Oireachtas and a level for everyone else if they want the entry money. I’m not saying they can’t attend/compete but have different levels. Comps could be three steps for each dance for qualified dancers and two steps for non qualified dancers making it a bit different. awards could be slightly different as well.
  5. If they want to keep Trad sets then end the award stage dancing earlier in the day and start Trad set awards earlier. So by the time those that have been up since 4:00am getting ready are finally finished dancing they can get awards in a reasonable time frame.
  6. Make a seven day schedule. Start with adult dancers, Trad sets,older teams on day 1. Five days of solos. And end with younger Trad sets and teams. Every team in the middle of the week screwed up hotel reservations.
  7. Organizers should ask for ballpark numbers of dancers planning to attend prior to creating a day schedule to allow for better planning. Google forms are easy and take seconds to complete.
  8. Awards! There is no need to award 90 dancers in a comp. We need to award recall medals to each dancer side stage after set round and then post the top 1/3 for actual awards. Way tooo long to sit through. Have a different medal for top 1/3.
  Comp should not be larger than 60. If that means splitting three ways then do so. To get fair results we need smaller comps. Take the top ten in each group of Suzy and have a dance off to crown the National champ. Could do it if we had more days in the schedule.
  
  It should go Oireachtas- National - worlds. Let’s be honest. You should qualify for your regional championship and the top dancers should advance to nationals. Then those top people should advance to worlds like other sports.
  
  The whole thing needs an overhaul. With social media in play Irish Dance has changed a lot in my 40 plus years involved. We can’t keep it the same as the past. We need to change with the times. In the past not every OC dancer went to NAIDC. Not every WQ went to worlds. Actually very few went to either or both. It depended on its location if people went to NAIDC. Now everyone has endless funds and goes everywhere if given the opportunity which in turn is creating large comps.
  
  Lastly- hotel blocks!!! Why can a google firm be sent to teachers to put in the number of hotels they need for a major. This would allow for better planning.
  
  It’s not hard. Just need to think outside the box. Other sports teams have leveled groups at tournaments. This would be the same idea.
  

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  • Because OC used to mean something - when ID was at the peak of its boom - there wasn’t this issue of bloat. (NT) -- —, 06:30:19 07/09/23 Sun
    • Really? Because my teacher told me that NAIDC used to just be teacher discretion? Did not even have to be Open. (NT) -- -, 11:36:15 07/09/23 Sun
      • 10 years ago - ish (NT) -- -, 12:00:06 07/09/23 Sun
        • It has been OPEN at least since we started going - 1998! (NT) -- old timer, 14:23:27 07/09/23 Sun
      • When my daughter started dancing 16 years ago, I believe u8 was teacher discretion -- Dm, 06:04:23 07/10/23 Mon
  • Can we also have the youngest dancers earlier in the week? Suck a long week for some of these littles. (NT) -- Just a thought, 06:38:36 07/09/23 Sun
    • You don't have to arrive at the beginning of the week if you don't dance (NT) -- Until Fri/Sat, 06:57:14 07/09/23 Sun
      • I know- but when you have multiple dancers in different age groups, the schedule dictates your arrival. (NT) -- Just saying…, 08:47:43 07/09/23 Sun
    • I think it makes sense to have youngest at the end. All the kinks have been worked out by the last day. (NT) -- Dm, 05:41:11 07/10/23 Mon
  • Rumor has it there will be further splits next year -- ..., 07:02:58 07/09/23 Sun
    • I think having further splits would be a good idea. (NT) -- IMO, 16:56:26 07/09/23 Sun
  • Put a higher priority on communication. Organizers should be embarrassed for hiring Feis Buddy. Shame on you for using a company with no experience and was a total failure. Before hiring make sure that the technology has worked successfully for at least one oireachtas. Nationals is not a place to test out new tech, especially for communication. (NT) -- Nt, 07:23:07 07/09/23 Sun
    • yeah, that spud dud really put us all in a pickle! (NT) -- Baked Potato, 08:01:01 07/09/23 Sun
    • They used it without telling anybody because they have financial interest in it. (NT) -- IDTANA should investigate., 09:47:21 07/09/23 Sun
      • feisbuddy.com was only registered 4 months ago, and it's not hard to do a lookup and see the domain owner details. (NT) -- Connected to a MA school, 03:31:34 07/11/23 Tue
  • I still think OC means something. Many dancers never make it. We can't simultaneously complain it's a dieing sport with low numbers and then complain there are too many. Yes better planning is key. -- Solutions, 07:23:18 07/09/23 Sun
  • Let's also remember part of a major is traveling with your family. Watching the best dancers live. Spending time with your friends. Giving more kids the opportunity to do this seems like a good thing. If you only go for competition that's sad. -- Stay calm, 07:30:55 07/09/23 Sun
    • Not everyone makes it a family affair, siblinghave their own interests and events -- Dm, 07:39:17 07/09/23 Sun
    • Traveling with my friends all over NA for Oireachtas and Nationals are some of my best memories of my teenage/young adult years. The competion itself was the least important part of it! (NT) -- Retired, 13:52:35 07/09/23 Sun
  • I 100% agree— qualify for Nans at O, qualify for worlds at Nans. Period!! (NT) -- !!!, 08:30:45 07/09/23 Sun
  • In regions without a lot of feises remotely convenient for most, 2nd chances are the only way some kids will ever make it. When you can only attend 3-4 per year, it’s going to be tough. -- ID is shrinking, 09:02:19 07/09/23 Sun
    • Not everyone makes it- or not everyone USED to. What good is getting to opens and not being able to compete with world champions?? -- MUM, 17:59:51 07/09/23 Sun
      • Ummm…isn’t there only one world champion per age group? -- Ur sounding like an elitist, 18:27:32 07/09/23 Sun
        • Because not everyone makes opens?. Do you know how many kids want to makes it to opens? -- Mirror, 19:42:59 07/09/23 Sun
          • So you didn’t answer any of my questions. The part that sounds elitist is the part where you are saying it USED to mean something to get into open. -- A, 21:52:24 07/09/23 Sun
  • Regarding hotel blocks- knowing how many rooms will be needed does not mean the hotel will actually give the organizers that many rooms in the block. Blocks are limited to a certain number of rooms by the hotel itself because they would always prefer to sell rooms at the full price. (NT) -- S, 09:08:54 07/09/23 Sun
  • NAIDC should be for NA dancers only. Close it off. Was too big. I know of one comp where the 9th place dancer was the first NA dancer to place. And she's brilliant. She should have been first in NA. (NT) -- mom, 10:26:21 07/09/23 Sun
    • totally agree. It should be closed to NA only. do not understand why the OS are allowed to come (NT) -- confused, 11:33:32 07/09/23 Sun
      • Should NA dancers be prevented from dancing at AI? (NT) -- Dm, 12:14:36 07/09/23 Sun
        • AI is the international qualifier. Secondary qualifiers could be closed, yes. (NT) -- ., 12:35:21 07/09/23 Sun
          • The international qualifier should rotate through the UK, North America and Australia. (NT) -- Irish don’t $$$ to qualify, 20:46:38 07/09/23 Sun
      • Allowing OS dancers is what really upped the game for ID in the US. Dancers realized the standard. It is a good thing. (NT) -- Dm, 08:46:25 07/10/23 Mon
    • I totally agree!! We can’t go to Irish of British Nationals. (NT) -- !!!, 16:59:49 07/09/23 Sun
      • Anyone can go to British Nationals (NT) -- /, 18:53:00 07/09/23 Sun
  • I feel like the reason they open it up to all open dancers is because they know how subjective it is. -- ., 11:43:33 07/09/23 Sun
    • Exactly the difference between recalling and not recalling in my daughter's comp was .2. so don't forget that! Last year a WQ in our region was 110th! This year was in the 20s! -- Subjective, 12:29:22 07/09/23 Sun
    • On the flip side, I know an OC who has never recalled at Os but did at NANS (NT) -- 🤷‍♀️, 12:34:52 07/09/23 Sun
      • Exactly! When people say only let the best of the best compete they mean the best of the best on a specific date because this sport is subjective it changes on a judges whim (NT) -- Yeppers, 12:52:27 07/09/23 Sun
        • Naidc -- Dance dance, 14:53:02 07/09/23 Sun
      • Yup. And I know WQs who didn’t recall this year at NAIDC (NT) -- Hmm, 15:44:59 07/09/23 Sun
  • Completely agree! Awarding 90th, 60th, 40th place on stage is embarrassing! (NT) -- those dancers look unhappy, 23:01:17 07/09/23 Sun
    • Um, no some of those dancers were so excited to recall. Stop making up stuff. (NT) -- ?, 12:36:04 07/11/23 Tue
  • No statistician - but really there should be less open dancers than ever because of less in activity, Schools closing, #s down, less feises. (NT) -- So why so many now at NAIDC?, 04:07:07 07/10/23 Mon
    • Because the opens are the ones hanging on - it's grade competitions that are shrinking and not being replaced by new dancers. (NT) -- ., 06:09:00 07/10/23 Mon
  • NAIDC is shorter because it has more stages - nothing more to it than that. (NT) -- ., 06:16:38 07/10/23 Mon
  • Why do people not want this sport to grow? All open dancers... -- Old time dancer, 06:53:03 07/10/23 Mon
    • They tried this with the AIs a few years ago, and it was evident that top dancers couldn't execute trad sets like org thought they would; those TCs complained loudly and trad sets were dropped for the next AI. (NT) -- observation, 08:02:31 07/10/23 Mon
    • Growing is fine, but packing more and more dancers into the "elite" designation isn't the way. It needs to be far more tiered to keep things interesting at all levels but keep World/National level events smaller. Wimbledon is on at the moment... -- ..., 08:07:11 07/10/23 Mon
      • This isn't Wimbledon. It's a children's dance competition. (NT) -- m, 10:12:45 07/10/23 Mon
        • You see it as a "children's dance competition"; however it is a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. A feis is a children's dance competition. (NT) -- Not hard to grasp- keep trying, 12:02:43 07/10/23 Mon
          • Ok, it is a CHILDREN’S National championship. -- CHILL OUT!, 13:00:25 07/10/23 Mon
            • Show me any other CHILDREN’S National Championships that award places as high as 87th place? Or as high as 60th place … for that matter show me any sport that awards as high as 20th place? (NT) -- I’ll wait …, 14:43:46 07/10/23 Mon
              • Cross Country (NT) -- That was easy, 17:12:10 07/10/23 Mon
                • they are all ranked, based on crossing the finish line, but only top three get medals, and 4th-10th get ribbons where we live. do you know of an international Xcountry meet held in N America that places 50% of the participants in a formal award ceremony? (NT) -- proof please, 20:17:48 07/10/23 Mon
                  • National Championship CC -- Here you go, 21:15:07 07/10/23 Mon
                • Um. No. Not quite as you paint it. Roughly 5 age groups, mixed. You give limited and biased information. And if competing NCAA there are other aspects, and it's more team qualifying. Wouldn't equate CC with ID, at all. -- done both, get it right, 14:03:39 07/18/23 Tue
        • Reminder that Irish dance is not a Children's sport. (NT) -- ugh ageist, 17:44:48 07/11/23 Tue
  • Trad sets and 4-hands have no place at NANs. And O should qualify for NANs qualify for worlds (NT) -- Old mom, 10:40:48 07/10/23 Mon
    • Yes, heaven forbid there is actual traditional Irish dance at NANs (NT) -- ..., 13:28:22 07/14/23 Fri
  • What's with all the elitist garbage on this page. This sport doesn't mean squat outside this voy page. -- Grip, 14:46:20 07/10/23 Mon
    • 100%. Love this post. There's a lot to enjoy beyond watching just the "top" dancers. (NT) -- Grip2, 10:32:00 07/11/23 Tue
    • Bravo! (NT) -- well said, 16:47:18 07/11/23 Tue
    • SMARTEST comment yet, truly. Bottom line right here. (NT) -- BRAVO and get a grip 3, 12:55:51 08/08/23 Tue

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• Ok - I’m not usually into judging conspiracy but not a second place dancer got a random 1! WTH -- Stands out like a sore thumb, 03:58:21 07/09/23 Sun
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  • This is why dropping high/low makes sense. That random 1 didn’t affect results. (NT) -- Dm, 05:47:25 07/10/23 Mon

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• Splits U13 - Why was one split lacking with any competition WM standard and the other was stacked with champs? -- Interested, 20:54:23 07/08/23 Sat
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  • Happened in the u17 comp as well (NT) -- Curious, 05:29:28 07/09/23 Sun
    • U17 splits both had 3 WMH and 4-6 OS dancers. (NT) -- ?, 06:28:37 07/09/23 Sun
      • That may be true for U17, but one split was stacked with most of the top oireachtas dancers from North America. Splits were not even. New England region dancers, 7 out of top 10 oireachtas were in split B, 4 of those 7 were top 5 at oireachtas (NT) -- DM, 07:03:23 07/09/23 Sun
        • U13 - Top 5 from both splits the year before were all in 13B except 2 dancers. Not fair at all on the dancers knocked off a podium position because the splits were not even. Lucky for the dancers on the very easy splits (NT) -- U13 dancer, 07:20:16 07/09/23 Sun
          • One of those 2 dancers is top 5 in the world and would have been ok in other split . So your pint isent very valid (NT) -- …,, 11:35:04 07/09/23 Sun
        • Yet folks usually say NE region is too small & less talented than other regions . And also big hitter FTC from Southern (NT) -- Proud NE mom, 08:34:39 07/09/23 Sun
  • Same in u15. -- DM, 09:13:19 07/09/23 Sun
    • Agreed. Split A was definitely a higher standard (NT) -- Great competition though!, 11:35:49 07/09/23 Sun
      • Really? I thought Split B was the harder split for U15 so many Mid Atlantic and New England top performers. (NT) -- ., 11:48:30 07/09/23 Sun
        • and they had more WQ because of the # of WMHs and the OS dancers. (NT) -- ., 11:51:00 07/09/23 Sun
          • U15 B was absolutely the more difficult. Great comp. Top 5 in both tough to hit - but b hardest overall (NT) -- B had the heavy hitters., 15:08:02 07/09/23 Sun
            • Split B top 6 are the recognized names. Spilt A top 15 are the recognized names. (NT) -- Side B-5wmh and side A-7wmh, 15:51:48 07/09/23 Sun
              • I guess it depends where you are from because you would recognize different names depending on where you are from. I do not know which dancers from over seas are WMHs. -- P, 16:42:53 07/09/23 Sun
                • There were 6 WMH each in u15 A and B. One didn’t compete in b. That is why it was not balanced. Also -- Wdm, 18:48:30 07/09/23 Sun
              • I don't know a single U15 name unless they've won Worlds -- not a U15 mammy, 05:15:50 07/10/23 Mon
                • And Why would you. I don’t know the names of kids that are not in my dd’s age group. (NT) -- Kind of creepy if you did., 07:00:40 07/10/23 Mon
  • Noticed!!! Zero champs in split A (NT) -- Jan, 17:01:29 07/09/23 Sun
    • The splits need done by date of birth no other way to make it fair. Podium placers who will never make podium again unfortunately but great they had their day (NT) -- Laughable, 05:09:59 07/10/23 Mon
  • To answer the original question-the splits were uneven because they are random. Random is not the same as evenly distributed. (NT) -- Dm, 05:50:42 07/10/23 Mon
  • U18 B had 39 WQ in the group and 3 of them WMH. 7OS. Can you say way over stacked vs A. Only 3-OS in A. Such a shame! (NT) -- BadlucktobeinB, 08:34:47 07/12/23 Wed
    • 18A had 5OS compete 18B had 8OS compete 1 OS no show. Random sucked for B (NT) -- Ally, 08:58:07 07/12/23 Wed
  • U17 Splits -- mamadancebear, 06:20:15 07/20/23 Thu

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• 5 judges are better than 3/revise the scoring system -- DJ, 17:23:54 07/08/23 Sat
  When 5 judges are at a competition, out of respect for what they do, and in fairness to every dancer involved, ALL five of their marks should be counted. Any system that eliminates the work of two judges is flawed.If people are concerned about favoritism the greater the number of judges who participate reduces the effect of one judge. This coupled with the needed revision of the scoring system which creates an overload ,i.e. 100 then 75, would be a great step forward. There is no competition which gives such a differential effect among a small subset of competitors. This is a realistic and easy workable solution, much better than the current manner creating groups and not designating numbers until an hour before the competition. If people feel that these help, they can be maintained, but with the changes in the scoring system and the counting of every judges’ scores.
  

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  • judging changes seem more fair to many observers -- Anne, 19:57:36 07/08/23 Sat
  • With the level of subjectivity in Irish dancing, dropping high and low is desperately needed. It goes a long way in reducing the effect of favors/cheating and accidental low or high marks given to the wrong dancer. Almost every subjective sport drops high and low scores. It’s not disrespecting judges. -- More inside, 20:40:07 07/08/23 Sat
    • I also think it helps us judge more honestly. We have a lot of anxiety about being "that" judge. At least with the dropping, on the occasions when we are, we don't ruin the result. With the dropping, we can confidently score it like we see it without fear of doing actual damage if human factors come into play. (NT) -- drop those scores!, 20:15:02 07/09/23 Sun
  • Totally disagree with your logic. Always must drop hi/lo to combat the alleged cheating and be fairer. (NT) -- DD, 23:50:37 07/08/23 Sat
  • With all due respect, there should be different levels for adjudicators. A number of the judges this week did not have the skill set to judge a major championship. Look at whose scores always get tossed - they were in over their head (NT) -- Sad but true, 20:13:07 07/09/23 Sun
  • I agree to some extent. The dropping of hi/low scores seems to have worked quite effectively but the 100.75 etc system defiantly needs reviewing (NT) -- DD, 01:57:59 07/10/23 Mon
    • Every other dance organization has changed their point system from the 100 75 65 60 system. The cheaters want to keep it because it helps them. It won't be changed anytime soon ... WATCH. (NT) -- Irish points make no sense., 09:20:15 07/10/23 Mon
  • I’m sorry your dancer got a really high score that was dropped. (NT) -- Sd, 08:49:13 07/10/23 Mon

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• NANS Girls U11 ?- 2 competitors recalled but received a FTC. Hope they are ok. -- SR, 17:05:10 07/08/23 Sat
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• Has anyone ever “sold” a custom dress slot and deposit? Designer said fine, but I’m trying to wrap my mind around it. -- Seller, 15:40:05 07/08/23 Sat
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  • Many times. Typically in our school. New person pays you back for your deposit. They switch the names (NT) -- Did it with Eire Designs, 19:06:30 07/08/23 Sat
  • What designer? (NT) -- Looking for a dress slot, 12:53:05 07/09/23 Sun
    • Glam Stitch. We love them and will definitely be back but most likely not this year. -- Paid during good time for USD, 16:17:44 07/09/23 Sun
  • Yes. If DM ok with it, you just tell them new name. New person sends you $. (NT) -- Cc DM & new buyer in one email, 17:03:08 07/09/23 Sun

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• I wish competition numbers would correspond with age. Comp 21a is for u21a. Feis buddy only uses the competition number and it’s hard to follow -- Is there a reason?, 11:22:22 07/08/23 Sat
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  • They should be listed in numerical order for competitor numbers, recalls and awards. Definitely not a well thought out system (NT) -- WQ, 13:36:17 07/08/23 Sat
  • I think you are forgetting that their are 2 sexes - hence not using simply U21a (NT) -- ., 14:24:48 07/08/23 Sat
    • Ok sure GU21a. BU21a. But why is competition 18 for u22 and competition 19 for U18 (NT) -- So confusing unnecessarily, 14:32:20 07/08/23 Sat
  • Yes! (NT) -- Agree!, 10:20:31 07/10/23 Mon

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• Can someone please explain what happened with Competition Girls U16-A. Dancer 180 was recalled and dance 168 not recalled despite both have a total of 5.83 recall points (R1+R2). can someone explain the math or rounding used. Did dancer 168 miss her opportunity to dance her set?? -- NP, 10:54:04 07/08/23 Sat
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  • Looks like a typo/rounding error -- More inside, 11:10:40 07/08/23 Sat

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• We had to leave before getting a patch as they weren't available. How do we get one? Anyone know? Asked at event and they weren't sure. -- Heard anything?, 07:43:53 07/08/23 Sat
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  • I asked someone in my school to pick ours up (NT) -- Was no issue, 09:56:26 07/08/23 Sat
    • There is no one from our school there now. Any other thoughts? (NT) -- Older dancers, 11:09:21 07/08/23 Sat
      • Have your teacher request one through your region (NT) -- I think lots didn’t get them, 11:16:32 07/08/23 Sat

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• Water park after dark event. Anyone know if we can get refunds or use the tickets to go today? -- Awards went so late, 07:24:10 07/08/23 Sat
  I’m sure like a lot of others we couldn’t make it.
  

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  • I think it was a risk buying them. Based on the schedule it was probable that awards would be late and many awards to get through. Also very probable the day would end up running behind -- The hotel is …., 09:12:26 07/08/23 Sat

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• are you allowed to enter u7 in the u8 category -- is it allowed, 06:53:12 07/08/23 Sat
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  • Absolutely if there is no U7 or U6 comp; anyone under U8 can participate if U8 is the youngest comp (NT) -- !!, 07:11:00 07/08/23 Sat
    • Yep, two of my dancers competed under 8 as U7's (NT) -- happens often, 16:54:37 07/08/23 Sat

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• Anyone else’s whole family get Covid at Nationals 🙁 -- We did, 06:52:03 07/08/23 Sat
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  • What else would you expect from an indoor event (NT) -- Expect to get it, 07:03:07 07/08/23 Sat
  • Yawn (NT) -- 🥱, 08:01:29 07/08/23 Sat
    • ^^RUDE^^ you must be a really nice person (NT) -- Mom, 09:20:43 07/08/23 Sat
      • You all should be vaxed - right? (NT) -- You’ll be fine, 09:43:48 07/08/23 Sat
        • Exactly. We all know now that getting the vax means you won't get COVID and (NT) -- You can't spread it!, 10:59:09 07/08/23 Sat
  • My whole family got blisters, sunburns and hangovers (NT) -- Who can I blame?, 09:21:56 07/08/23 Sat
  • Nope. Not even a sniffle. (NT) -- Feel Better Soon., 18:44:59 07/08/23 Sat

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• What is the point of having these “mega comps” of 180+ dancers, if the Irish Point system is set for 50 dancers -- NAIDC parent (Disappointed), 01:53:45 07/08/23 Sat
  These super big competitions are problematic for a couple of reasons. After the top 40-50 dancers the Irish Points get so “diluted” it’s meaningless. You literally should just take the remaining dancers after the top 50 and just do a lottery to see who gets the final 40 recall spots. It’s not fair to all those “middle of the road” and up and coming dancers, who I’ll remind you, pay the bulk of the fees for this major and then leave feeling disappointed, disheartened, and defeated- because they are not among the elite.
  Secondly, if I had a nickel for every time we were “shushed” in our hall, I would have earned our full registration fee back. Even if people are whispering, a competition of 180 dancers plus their friends, families, and teachers are going to make noticeable noise in the ballroom.
  The number pick up for these large comps was also problematic, about 7:25 am for an 8:00 am start, the organizers realized that they probably should have been giving priority to group 1 dancers as they would have to be first on stage. And why would you not allow a designated person from 1 school or group pick up numbers for several dancers - that saves time for all.
  Split the comps like you are supposed to, so no competition has more than 100 dancers. There is no reason that could not be done this year. This is our 3rd Nationals we’ve attended and while some things were better (loved the venue, tabulations seemed faster than other years), this size thing really needs to be managed better for upcoming majors.
  

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  • The answer is to have less people dance The competition is diluted You should have to qualify at your regional. Not just be in champ to dance (NT) -- Mum, 04:27:00 07/08/23 Sat
    • Yes, it’s a world qualifier, the competition gets diluted with so many dancers, but that brings -- Dm, 05:13:47 07/08/23 Sat
  • I agree point system definitely needs a renaul. -- -, 05:41:55 07/08/23 Sat
    • the better way is to not allow 360 dancers per age group to be eligible to participate. but no one wants to hear this. it's elitist. -- helen, 05:56:41 07/08/23 Sat
      • I completely disagree. The heritage of Irish dance should be widely encouraged and participation on a wide level should be embraced. -- Mafff, 10:31:34 07/08/23 Sat
        • Omg - but doesn’t mean it has to happen at the North American Chsmpionshipd (NT) -- Riverdance made this, 12:37:34 07/08/23 Sat
        • Mafff - following your logic, why not let all prelims attend, too? they get discouraged and quit too. why not prizewinners. what about first feis. It's a national championship, not a feis. -- jane., 15:16:45 07/08/23 Sat
          • Clearly you misunderstood my point (NT) -- MAR Mammy, 15:53:24 07/08/23 Sat
        • i didn't misunderstand your point. not everyone is destined for top level competition - we should guide children adequately, to show them that their path in dance can be very rewarding and worthwhile if they never compete at a nationals. why does dancing at NAN validate their lives in dance? -- Jane, 16:30:48 07/08/23 Sat
          • Then have them watch Open Champs at a feis or O . NAN should be an elite event not some where someone goes to see what it’s like (NT) -- Kl, 17:30:37 07/08/23 Sat
          • Still missed my point. NANS is about more than a competition . -- MAR mammy, 18:53:53 07/08/23 Sat
            • Disagree - we are closer to the real culture doing our local shows, events, volunteering with our local Irish Cultural society etc. (NT) -- Respectively - Feis Buddy, 19:27:00 07/08/23 Sat
            • there is no culture and heritage in fake tan, wigs, costumes covered in crystals, fake eyelashes etc. (NT) -- iris, 13:27:40 07/09/23 Sun
            • IT’S A COMPETITION- NOT A CULTURAL FESTIVAL !! The NAIDC a is totally watered down with dancers who are literally Beginner and Novice level competing. Their teachers should be embarrassed. But teachers have egos. They want to say they entered kids in the Nans despite never getting a dancer recalled year after year after year. (NT) -- Dancer then transfers, 20:19:20 07/09/23 Sun
              • Why are you yelling? (NT) -- mmm, 08:38:55 07/10/23 Mon
                • Because when we were talking - you weren't understanding that this is a competition and not a "festival" or "cultural event". It is a major competition in this sport. Big difference between this and a cultural event. (NT) -- HUGE !!, 09:28:35 07/10/23 Mon
                  • Its still cultural for a lot of people and quite frankly it should be more cultural -- m, 10:18:19 07/10/23 Mon
  • I agree that scoring needs to be revamped, but the size makes this fun.Maybe we should ask the dancers what they want. I know my dancer loves competing and loves these huge crazy comps. -- Kids, 06:17:18 07/08/23 Sat
    • Except parents pay the bills and endure the madness. But then again they keep doing it (NT) -- Not a fan of the size, 09:17:08 07/08/23 Sat
  • That’s why Worlds usually max recalls are 50 no matter how big the comp and no split comps (NT) -- Ky, 07:34:05 07/08/23 Sat
    • NANS should do the same, only recall 50 regardless of the amount of dancers. (NT) -- Dm, 09:17:57 07/08/23 Sat
    • They split initially and being the beat of both to the final (NT) -- Round, 09:18:38 07/08/23 Sat
      • Agree. However, if that route is chosen it needs to be closed (NT) -- Having North Americans only, 11:59:11 07/08/23 Sat
    • 2019 the recalls at Worlds changed and some groups are over 50 -- ., 11:24:34 07/09/23 Sun
      • Also Worlds comps are split on day 1 depending on size of group, since 2019 (NT) -- ap, 11:29:31 07/09/23 Sun
  • 1) All number lines were cleared in all halls by 7:40 each morning. That’s fine. 2) The splits were made per the syllabus which is a national document. 3) People were absolutely allowed to pick up numbers for others. -- But yes, too big, 09:10:20 07/08/23 Sat
    • Well said (NT) -- Agree 💯, 09:26:52 07/08/23 Sat
    • While there were rules set out in advance I found the staff / volunteers very helpful and accommodating -- Was obvious they…, 09:55:01 07/08/23 Sat
    • Not on Wednesday for U17A -- Number pick up, 11:51:10 07/08/23 Sat
      • Sounds like she got the number when she explained. Maybe she should have been honest upfront (NT) -- Ppl don’t like being duped, 11:58:20 07/08/23 Sat
  • RE: Shushing -- Etiquette, 12:35:33 07/08/23 Sat
  • Placements should be decided by rankings. Too much room for funny business with Irish points (NT) -- Simplify things, 14:00:53 07/08/23 Sat
  • Too many qualify to dance and qualify for worlds. It’s not elite anymore at all. Just about money -- ., 14:58:30 07/08/23 Sat
    • I think the dance form, the friendships, and the time with your kids is why they shouldn't change how many people qualify. -- Mmm, 16:31:58 07/08/23 Sat

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• Everyone celebrating late with awards ending around midnight -- Oh my, 21:35:30 07/07/23 Fri
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  • Going well past midnight since it’s already 11:45pm here and they still have 2 competitions to announce! (NT) -- Me, 21:47:26 07/07/23 Fri
    • And they save the youngest age group for last. Poor planning. (NT) -- Mom, 22:01:39 07/07/23 Fri
      • You should offer to help with the schedule next year. You’ll likely soon find out there are hundreds of things to consider (NT) -- Not everything is perfect, 10:25:22 07/08/23 Sat
  • This is uncalled for to have results ending around 12:30 am after starting around 8 pm. Some families and teachers have to get up for 8 am starts. (NT) -- Unbelievable, 22:12:06 07/07/23 Fri
    • Results concluded around 12:25 am and then the Parade of Champions started around 12:40 am. (NT) -- Wow, 23:32:22 07/07/23 Fri
    • Well when round three starts at 7pm…. (NT) -- …, 04:40:02 07/08/23 Sat
      • And we’re still dancing after 9 pm…. The schedules need a makeover (NT) -- Long days, 08:05:02 07/08/23 Sat
  • Are results still going on? If so, what comp are they on? (NT) -- Ostrich, 22:25:10 07/07/23 Fri
  • By the time these people get back to their rooms some of them will have been up for almost 24 hours! (NT) -- Mom, 22:32:35 07/07/23 Fri
  • Some dancers danced at 8 am and sat through 1.5 hours of trad set awards (NT) -- Ridiculous, 22:52:48 07/07/23 Fri
  • They need to add in another day if it's this big. In Phoenix trad sets were announced during the day which was fine. (NT) -- Shorter, 06:02:57 07/08/23 Sat
    • No thank you. Eliminate trad sets. Absolutely no need for it. This is a CHAMPIONSHIP event. Not a grades event. (NT) -- Nt, 07:50:38 07/08/23 Sat
      • What does it really matter to you though? If the dancers are enjoying themselves, and contributing money towards to event, -- MAR mammy, 09:11:07 07/08/23 Sat
        • Sure. But add another day. They can stay, judges can stay. The rest of us can have a normal schedule (NT) -- Instead of 14 -16 hour days, 10:13:08 07/08/23 Sat
          • I agree, yes. Add another day. Keep the trad sets though. (NT) -- MAR mammy, 10:48:41 07/08/23 Sat
          • I think this year nobody expected the numbers that registered. The days only schedule is made before people register (NT) -- They wouldn’t have known, 11:15:31 07/08/23 Sat
          • What does it matter - there aren’t huge numbers in it and most were danced while results are being tabulated (NT) -- Trad sets not the issue, 11:29:36 07/08/23 Sat
            • The stages would not have sat empty if they didn’t dance regardless if they danced -- See inside, 11:42:35 07/08/23 Sat
      • Oh for god's sake- Trad sets are the most heritage based thing about this comp -- The rest- an odd evolution, 12:54:29 07/08/23 Sat
        • I completely agree but most people don't seem to care about the heritage of Irish dance. (NT) -- MAR, 16:01:42 07/08/23 Sat

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• Love a much fairer competition -- Don’t u agree, 21:30:58 07/07/23 Fri
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  • Yes!!! Many of the same dancers placing high (deservedly), but fewer placements that make you scratch your head in disbelief. (NT) -- ., 07:14:43 07/08/23 Sat
  • Agree. Seemed to be less of the mediocre dancers from big schools placing juts cause they had a dress identifier or crown.nice to see (NT) -- Fair, 07:30:04 07/08/23 Sat
  • Yes! Yes! Yes! (NT) -- Finally!, 06:33:05 07/09/23 Sun
  • I noticed there were many dancers from a particular school in the MAR region -- Dancemum (Observant), 21:32:20 07/09/23 Sun

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• Love the 5 judge panels in each round and dropping hi/lo -- Reduces some of the cheating, 21:28:20 07/07/23 Fri
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  • That was voted in to stay at the meeting on Monday. Will be this system at all NANs going forward. (NT) -- happy about it!, 23:45:47 07/07/23 Fri

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• Confused about the posts on this board. This might be the best attended NAIDC of all time. -- Thank you CLRG, 21:23:32 07/07/23 Fri
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  • What does CLRG have to do with it? The New England Region put on this NAIDC, not CLRG. (NT) -- why are you thanking CLRG?, 14:37:43 07/08/23 Sat

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• U19 Boys Comp 3 Results? -- Are they posted?, 18:34:50 07/07/23 Fri
  Every time I try to pull up the results for this comp they are blank for me. Can anyone share?
  

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  • U19 Boys Result -- anonymous, 15:08:51 07/16/23 Sun

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• Anyone at NANS know process for buying dress from dress room? Found dress, contacted seller but room is now closed. Trying to determine if seller needs to be there for purchase. Is it direct payment to seller? Then we can get it at dress room without her? -- Confused, 15:54:55 07/07/23 Fri
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  • It is between you and seller. The seller needs to check out the dress (NT) -- though., 18:48:28 07/07/23 Fri

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• My opinion on dresses -- xx, 11:11:10 07/07/23 Fri
  While watching NANs and Worlds this year, I think that any identifier on a dress is ridiculous. There are dancers that are even wearing globes on their dresses and they have never won worlds! The only reason for this has got to be a sort of hidden clue that they are a "world champion" and deserve to be watched and scored as such - especially to newer judges, older judges, or judges who haven't got a clue. Additionally, schools with blatant identifiers should not be allowed to be scored or told that if they don't remove the identifier that they can dance but will not be scored. Even just common design features on some schools' dresses I think should be disallowed. This is not against a specific school or a specific dancer as all dancers work hard but some teachers have taken the cheating scandal and run the opposite direction into continuing to and amplifying the already large problem in Irish dancing. There is no need. If your dancer/s is/are good enough they shouldn't need to have logos, fire, crowns, etc. to prove they are worthy of the win.
  

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  • You’ll be delighted to learn the new no identifiers rule will be in place in 18 months. (NT) -- Rules need a transition period, 12:36:59 07/07/23 Fri
    • can anyone tell me how this will be enforced? -- kate, 13:49:51 07/07/23 Fri
      • It needs to be handled by the Regional Boards -- Oldtimer, 15:36:38 07/07/23 Fri
  • What does the crown signify again? (NT) -- Newbie to this stuff, 17:37:13 07/07/23 Fri
    • World Qualifier. (NT) -- DM, 13:10:30 07/08/23 Sat

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• Competitors. Why aren't all the competitors listed for today? -- Wondering, 08:32:10 07/07/23 Fri
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• Can someone explain why recall place and final place are not the same even tho not recalled? -- NP, 05:46:04 07/07/23 Fri
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  • Sure! -- See more inside, 07:02:50 07/07/23 Fri
    • I think OP is asking why some non-recalled dancers ended up tied even though they weren’t pre-recall (NT) -- Could be wrong though, 08:02:31 07/07/23 Fri
  • I think you are fretting over 100ths of a point - ties after further correcting math and rounding. Did someone miss a recall because of it? (NT) -- ??, 09:13:04 07/07/23 Fri
    • Fretting over 100th points!!! -- NP, 11:50:43 07/07/23 Fri
      • Unfortunately the points system is only designed to give precise results down to 50th place. Anything beyond that really is only a vague approximation of how the kid did. -- More inside, 12:07:06 07/07/23 Fri
        • "Vague approximation" that's just adding insult to injury! There is obviously math going on here because my dd did get a place. I'm just asking why her place would changed from round 2 to round 3 with no points being added or subtracted. It doesn't take a genius to understand that nothing should change after recalls. (NT) -- np, 10:13:04 07/08/23 Sat
    • No that’s not what I meant- I meant .01 of a point (NT) -- 🙄, 15:10:44 07/07/23 Fri

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• Dance dramas? -- Did they livestream?, 18:55:37 07/06/23 Thu
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  • Yes - they were moved to the Tennessee Ballroom, same start time. (NT) -- ….., 19:07:14 07/06/23 Thu
    • Weren’t live-streamed (NT) -- Not on the archives, 20:01:54 07/06/23 Thu
      • Feel free to argue with me - They absolutely were live streamed in the Tennessee ballroom. Idk why they are not in the archives but Im 1k miles away from TN and watched them today. Loved the 3rd place! (NT) -- ….., 20:04:27 07/06/23 Thu
      • There is a separate “stream” set up that says Tennessee Dance Drama - it still has the “live” moniker sticker on it, as does Pres B and the Results stream…. None of them are allowing playback at this time. Im sure they will be there in the morning. Goodnight! (NT) -- …….., 20:09:20 07/06/23 Thu
        • Thank you -- Don’t see it yet, 20:28:37 07/06/23 Thu

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• Really enjoying the competitions and it may be an unpopular opinion, but... -- Love the addition of Trad Set, 17:27:15 07/06/23 Thu
  Love seeing the traditional style of dance that is evidenced in the Trad set- no kick after kick after kick up to the head, skipping and leaping- trick after trick with very little substance...trad set is just good, solid footwork, turnout, rhythm and style.
  

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  • Is this the first time Trad Set has been at Nationals? Would it be offered at Worlds in the future I wonder. (NT) -- NewandinterestedinTradSet, 18:48:05 07/06/23 Thu
    • I doubt it. Who would spend that kind of money for 1 dance? (NT) -- ., 04:40:37 07/07/23 Fri
    • Yes, first time, and likely only time. Will never be a Worlds offering. Not the venue for it. (NT) -- Solo champs only, 06:32:25 07/07/23 Fri
      • It’s a moneymaker for the organizers something for siblings to do etc (NT) -- Will not be fine at worlds, 07:50:13 07/07/23 Fri
  • They had it at the Nationals in Phoenix a couple pf years ago (more) -- MAR, 08:36:49 07/07/23 Fri
    • Trad sets were added to Phx to make up for $ loss from Canada and overseas not being able to enter US (NT) -- Was only a cash grab., 07:16:24 07/08/23 Sat
      • I understand it was a cash grab. But that's not to discount -- MAR, 07:44:30 07/08/23 Sat

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• Where do you get patches -- Tt, 14:29:24 07/06/23 Thu
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  • At the wristband/program kiosk by Delta B (NT) -- Info, 18:41:24 07/06/23 Thu

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• Can someone explain why there is no 13th pls e for the girls 16B? -- Bad tabulating?, 13:59:55 07/06/23 Thu
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  • I don’t understand how it works but it looks like a dance who recalled should be 13th based on points but she FTC recall round so didn’t get an award. (NT) -- H, 14:47:54 07/06/23 Thu
  • They announced everyone 13+ one place better from stage (NT) -- Likely a mistake, 18:32:40 07/06/23 Thu
    • You’d think they would fix the official results on the website. (NT) -- Sloppy, 19:09:16 07/06/23 Thu

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• I thought names and identifiers were not allowed. -- Right on front of dress!, 09:58:39 07/06/23 Thu
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  • Never has been enforced (NT) -- Old news, 11:07:52 07/06/23 Thu
  • that rule comes in Jan 2025 (NT) -- ***, 12:37:58 07/06/23 Thu

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• Do Adults always dance Jig? Or does it rotate year over year? -- Thanks!, 09:17:15 07/06/23 Thu
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  • adults did jig last year and should have done hp this year but they put jig on the syll, so they will do hp for the next two yrs to eventually align with senior solo dances (NT) -- jayne, 11:44:44 07/06/23 Thu
  • It could be that jig timing is more easily grasped than the more nuanced hornpipe rhythms, making it more fair to adults (NT) -- Maybe?, 16:31:15 07/06/23 Thu
    • Um adults are perfectly capable of dancing a hornpipe. They are slowly standardizing across regions and nationals (NT) -- See poster above for more info, 17:05:16 07/06/23 Thu
      • Yes, has nothing to do with timing, just trying to work on aligning since the adult competitions are still growing/working on having standardization across regions. (NT) -- Adults are dancers too, 18:35:47 07/06/23 Thu
    • I dance hornpipe and understand the timing way better than treble jig (NT) -- 41 yearold senior lady dancer, 14:45:32 07/07/23 Fri

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• naidc website only showing Tuesday results. Where are Wednesdays? -- thanks, 08:41:07 07/06/23 Thu
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  • press the refresh button (an arrow in a circle) and you should see them pop up (NT) -- shane, 08:44:26 07/06/23 Thu
  • Thank you! (NT) -- Op, 11:06:41 07/06/23 Thu

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• Is there a video of parade of champions at Nans -- Dm, 07:48:21 07/06/23 Thu
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• NAIDC is an absolute disaster. Organization and communication by the New England Region has been unacceptably bad. The number system, check ins, the book, etc have all been nightmares. -- More, 07:28:36 07/06/23 Thu
  And then you have the catastrophe with Feis Buddy. There is no explanation for the organizers using Feis Buddy other than it would financially benefit friends of the organizers. The "app" is broken from head to toe leaving us here at the event confused and our friends and family at home totally in the dark.
  
  And worst of all, the judging has been beyond political. With the recent news that those under "investigation" will be allowed to judge again, the favors and paybacks are worst than ever before. You can see blatant tanking and boosting in every single competition - even adult champs and traditional sets! The cheating this week has been brazen and in-your-face and makes me sick I encouraged my child to dance at this competition. Clearly many entered thinking the scandal would have made things fairer and more honest but the opposite has happened. I think we will see empty regionals later this year and feis entries will continue to be rock bottom.
  

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  • Actually I think judging was fair. So many of the schools that had been accused of cheating didn't place as well as in prior years... -- Opposite side, 08:25:49 07/06/23 Thu
  • Settle down, the judging is fine, competition level is crazy high (NT) -- but scoring fair, 09:19:08 07/06/23 Thu
  • Dress room is another disaster! -- ., 10:34:49 07/06/23 Thu
    • I know! I was horrified to see a lady enjoying her french frise and then (NT) -- flipping through dresses!, 18:56:51 07/07/23 Fri
  • You knew it was corrupt! They showed you! (NT) -- But you still gave them money, 12:12:45 07/06/23 Thu
  • One of fairest comps I've attended. Rotating panels, dropping high and low, numbers not given out ahead of time -- as fair as you can get. (NT) -- ., 12:16:00 07/06/23 Thu
  • I have been coming to this since 2005 and no different than any other year. Actually it was a bit more organized with additional food trucks etc. -- Old timer, 13:20:45 07/06/23 Thu
  • You choose to make it what you will. It’s been great -- My thought is…., 14:47:44 07/06/23 Thu
  • OP wasn't even there regurgitating same old bs buzz words everywhere (NT) -- she can - sad, 18:43:39 07/06/23 Thu

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• Lost and Found -- Nationals (Is there a lost & found room?), 06:04:42 07/06/23 Thu
  The hotel has a site to list lost items per an online request, but sounds like several have added their items without a response.
  

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  • Lost and found is at the feis buddy booth. They took it from wristbands (NT) -- Info, 13:52:20 07/06/23 Thu

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• U20 judges obviously blind yesterday. Ladies with bent knees and flat feet placing , -- She, 21:08:59 07/05/23 Wed
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  • Who? (NT) -- ?, 00:42:12 07/06/23 Thu
    • What do you mean”who”? Are you just chomping at the bit wanting to join in and tear a young girl done? Grow up and think about being nicer people! (NT) -- Wow, 12:58:05 07/06/23 Thu
  • Anyone know why the one dancer did her set twice? Watched them both and was unsure what happened (NT) -- Avs, 17:39:02 07/06/23 Thu
    • The tip of her sho fell off during her first attempt, though she completed the whole dance anyway (NT) -- X, 18:31:41 07/06/23 Thu
      • The bell is supposed to be rung in that situation - why did none of the judges notice?? (NT) -- ,, 02:43:28 07/10/23 Mon

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• Is Feistv not free?? how to watch NANS awards for free?? -- OP, 18:06:57 07/05/23 Wed
  confused
  

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  • No, it's not free. It's $39.99. I don't think anyone would pay $40 for it if there was a way to watch for free. (NT) -- watching from home, 18:24:21 07/05/23 Wed
    • Awards are usually live streamed for free. Paid feisty if you want to watch the dancing. (NT) -- Disappointing this year, 21:09:16 07/05/23 Wed
      • awards haven't streamed for free in several years - and it was (NT) -- glitchy when it did, 18:49:23 07/06/23 Thu
  • Why would it be free - providing a service, paying employees (NT) -- business like any other, 18:46:59 07/06/23 Thu

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• Where can I find schedule of awards tonight for nans ? -- ?, 17:51:18 07/05/23 Wed
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  • On feisbuddy. If you can get it to load, which very few at the venue could get it to do all day. (NT) -- Unbelievable, 19:59:46 07/05/23 Wed

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• Kids Spitting on People -- Anonymous (disgusted), 17:20:16 07/05/23 Wed
  Who is bringing their kids around the venue with water in their mouth telling them to spit on people? That's absolutely disgusting.
  

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  • Definitely disgusting! Are they part of the NANs contingency or other people staying at the hotel? (NT) -- Ewwww, 21:22:42 07/05/23 Wed

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• Hair appointment with Eire Beauty for sale 7/6 @ 5:40 am -- Carrie Maybrun, 15:23:47 07/05/23 Wed
  Paid $70, available for $50
  

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  • Did you post the correct day? 7/6 is ceili day (NT) -- Hth, 21:55:35 07/05/23 Wed

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• Is anyone checking on Feis Buddy? I keep getting an error -- Awful, 15:06:52 07/05/23 Wed
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• Feis Buddy suggestions -- dd, 14:32:53 07/05/23 Wed
  Working good so far but anyone have helpful suggestions for our team >
  

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  • Feisbuddy is not working -- Elena, 14:38:26 07/05/23 Wed
  • This has to be a joke post (NT) -- Seriously 😒, 14:50:10 07/05/23 Wed
  • Is this a joke? It hasn’t worked all day. Terrible. -- Big mistake, 14:51:53 07/05/23 Wed
  • I think this is it. The site can't handle the number of hits it is getting. (NT) -- Not a fan., 14:57:52 07/05/23 Wed
    • So it can so what it was designed to do? Lol. It’s a damn joke. Worst NANs ever. (NT) -- Ugh, 15:26:12 07/05/23 Wed
  • I feel like this is just like how it was when we first started - waited to her how it went. Not there this year but hoping it’s better functioning for those onsite (NT) -- 🤞, 15:13:44 07/05/23 Wed
  • Worked fine for me all day but then again Im all jacked up on mollies (NT) -- sert, 15:20:03 07/05/23 Wed
  • I think you mean that its hardly working -- reel mom, 15:40:33 07/05/23 Wed
  • Add comp names not just numbers. Put them in order, either by age or by comp number, not when they finish. (NT) -- Load test next time, 21:11:51 07/05/23 Wed

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• I wish they would post recalls on the NAIDC website. Feis buddy is not working. -- Jig, 14:03:27 07/05/23 Wed
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  • me too, I'm a former dancer but want to keep up on the recalls/results from a few friends of mine (NT) -- retired dancer, 14:40:03 07/05/23 Wed
  • They are now on the NAIDC website! TY organizers! (NT) -- DM, 15:47:10 07/05/23 Wed
  • Up now but not laid out or optimized for mobile. (NT) -- Can’t see all comps, 21:13:39 07/05/23 Wed

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• I'm hoping once NANs is over Feistv has videos that aren't so choppy. -- $, 06:27:34 07/05/23 Wed
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  • I've not had any issue with quality at all! (NT) -- Might be your internet?, 06:53:19 07/05/23 Wed
  • Not choppy here (NT) -- your internet likely, 11:06:17 07/05/23 Wed
  • I found that if you reduce the quality of the video from 1080p to a lower quality in settings (NT) -- The glitches go away, 13:53:17 07/05/23 Wed
    • Thank you (NT) -- OP, 15:38:18 07/05/23 Wed
  • I've been watching for 2 days and haven't seen choppy videos. (NT) -- viewer, 15:30:27 07/05/23 Wed

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• Set dance sound on stage -- Aussie, 01:01:07 07/05/23 Wed
  Can anyone at the venue tell me if the sound of the set dances sounds as muffled (unaudible in parts) as it does on Feis Tv. Its really disappointing as I purchase a lot of Feis TV (probably too much) and every North American major the sound of the set dances has been poor. Every other major its amazing including CRNs worlds last week where it was crystal clear sound quality. This isnt a dig at Feis TV at all it doesnt happen anywhere else except at Oirechtas and NANs
  

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  • The recording isn't being made right next to the stage, so the sound does sound a little muffled. Sounds better in person. (NT) -- Sound, 04:30:43 07/05/23 Wed
  • Vision Mixer was better quality and a lot less money. FeisTV is just greedy for shoddy work (NT) -- Out of money, 07:00:29 07/05/23 Wed
  • FeisTV cut the recording in the middle of the adult sets. -- Charging $ and not delivering, 10:37:26 07/05/23 Wed

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• Day 1 archives -- Mc, 21:12:36 07/04/23 Tue
  Anyone know if the archives will be back as archives and not just 11 hours of sponsor ads?
  

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  • Seems fixed (NT) -- Better?, 07:23:56 07/05/23 Wed

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• Where are the results? -- Embarrassing, 20:08:51 07/04/23 Tue
  I can not believe in the current state of events, results aren't posted, recalls posted hours behind, dancers left stressed and wondering what's happening?!?? We have to do better!!!
  

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  • Recalls are announced in all halls (NT) -- Relax, 20:31:32 07/04/23 Tue
    • You're really telling people to relax?? It's like there's an embargo on information. Anyone not there is left totally in the dark. -- Inexcusable, 21:03:55 07/04/23 Tue
      • I'm not a fan either. It's confusing to use and not equipped for the number of people using it. (NT) -- It is what it is., 21:08:00 07/04/23 Tue
        • I’m impressed by how quickly they fixed -- some of the bugs, 22:12:19 07/04/23 Tue
          • Seriously? Still getting “bad gateway” message when trying to use both the “mobile” app and the website. Frustrating but what do you expect from a spud…. (NT) -- but a dud!, 14:56:42 07/05/23 Wed
      • If you are not there you are not the priority (NT) -- Get over yourself, 05:34:55 07/05/23 Wed
        • While not the person you are responding to, I kinda feel you ought to get over yourself. Your holier than though attitude is obnoxious.. (NT) -- Seriously!, 14:19:59 07/05/23 Wed
  • Dancers aren’t wondering. They are in the halls and at awards (NT) -- Simmer down, 20:55:33 07/04/23 Tue
    • Where are the score sheets with the grids? Dancers ARE wondering. (NT) -- Simmer up., 21:23:28 07/04/23 Tue
      • Looks like they posted the first 4 groups from awards then decided to go to bed… (NT) -- Must be nice…, 21:48:54 07/04/23 Tue
  • Results on Naidc2023 (NT) -- Mom, 22:04:31 07/04/23 Tue
  • I’m not sure what comps you are referring to -- ….., 22:07:31 07/04/23 Tue
  • If you're not there you don't actually NEED to know anything. They announce the recalls in the ballrooms like they always do, no dancers are confused about recalls. (NT) -- get over it, 12:54:05 07/05/23 Wed
    • how did you get chosen to represent over 1000 dancers to know that no dancers are confused about recalls? and there is nothing wrong with wanting to follow from home. (NT) -- why be rude?, 13:22:00 07/05/23 Wed
    • And yet there are always a few who didn't make it back to the ballroom in time and miss the call out. So Karen, this does matter to some who are there. (NT) -- Geeze, 14:51:56 07/05/23 Wed
      • it also matters because people in the room can't mark the numbers called out in their program to know how much time there is before their turn. the program is useless. -- they need the list, 15:06:32 07/05/23 Wed

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• Plan B for NAIDC results? Feis Buddy is a fail. -- TIA, 20:00:54 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Its mascot is a potato. What did anyone expect. (NT) -- Where’s Buddy?, 22:47:50 07/04/23 Tue
    • I thought it was a turtle wearing a hat? (NT) -- Potato?, 08:28:32 07/06/23 Thu
  • Why do they keep calling it an app? It's just a website that needs more volume access. Maybe an app would have actually had more bandwidth (NT) -- Obviously not developers, 05:16:49 07/05/23 Wed

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• I am pretty sure feis buddy has now crashed --probably due to people trying to see results. Hope it is back up by tomorrow morning! -- ---, 18:55:38 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Results -- ADC, 18:58:29 07/04/23 Tue
    • I don't know. I cannot get into feis buddy at all. My laptop and phone keep "timing out." Worried we won't be able to access my dd comp number tomorrow morning. (NT) -- ---, 19:00:42 07/04/23 Tue
      • You pick up your number an hour before - you will therefore know her number. How do you function in life ? (NT) -- Go with the flow, 05:55:22 07/05/23 Wed
  • Agreed -- Mc, 19:00:50 07/04/23 Tue
  • There are 1019 dancers listed in the program as starting at 8 am tomorrow, all of whom will be trying to find their competition number. (NT) -- What could possibly go wrong?, 19:03:49 07/04/23 Tue
  • Yup…crashed (NT) -- Wish we had guidebook, 19:05:06 07/04/23 Tue
  • This is seriously absurd. Why is there no social media coverage??? (NT) -- Annoyed, 19:28:13 07/04/23 Tue
  • Would like to follow the $$$ to see who is behind Feisbuddy. No QuickFeis either so who is doing tabulation? (NT) -- ??!!, 19:33:13 07/04/23 Tue
    • Feis results.com is listed at the bottom of the recall lists so maybe them (NT) -- O, 19:50:16 07/04/23 Tue
      • Not as of now, sorry! (NT) -- ?, 20:02:32 07/04/23 Tue
      • Not as of now, sorry! (NT) -- ?, 20:10:11 07/04/23 Tue
    • Feisbuddy was “created by a group of professionals” who are passionate about Irish dance. Has a Boston number and address. Too bad they weren’t as passionate about stress testing their web based software. But let’s give it a test drive at the largest NANS ever (NT) -- DM, 20:04:16 07/04/23 Tue
      • This is why the IDTANA a is an embarrassment of an organization. All about the money … “a we’ll build something cheaper than Guidebook and we’ll make more money.” (NT) -- IDTANA needs leadership, 20:12:03 07/04/23 Tue
        • IDTANA is not running this event nor is it responsible for this decision. The new England region are the hosts. (NT) -- Correction., 21:28:53 07/04/23 Tue
          • Exactly. The host region is responsible for the event and this one has been a disaster since the trim blocks opened (more) -- ., 06:54:55 07/05/23 Wed
      • Largest NANs ever - that says it all when the overall participation rate for this activity is way down. (NT) -- So watered down, 20:17:37 07/04/23 Tue
  • Cheating NE region running it! Ha! Funny (NT) -- dd, 17:07:23 07/05/23 Wed

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• How quick was picking up number cards this AM? -- DM, 18:43:31 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Have someone else get number so dancer can warm up. I was halfway back in line, and took 20+ min for me (NT) -- Good luck!, 19:14:46 07/04/23 Tue
    • Thank you!! (NT) -- DM, 19:28:21 07/04/23 Tue

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• Any update on the adult dancer who took a bad fall? Very scary to watch. Hoping she’s okay. -- M, 17:18:51 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Broken bones (NT) -- She commented on a FB post, 16:47:14 07/05/23 Wed

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• Boys under 20 recall anywhere? -- Not on Feis huddy, 16:13:29 07/04/23 Tue
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• Anyone see swan girls set round? Beautiful dancer! -- DM, 14:51:22 07/04/23 Tue
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• Did the feis buddy crash? Can’t get it to load at all -- 🤷‍♀️, 12:50:05 07/04/23 Tue
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  • It's a slow load for me. Just hang out for a min or two and it pops up. (NT) -- Slow going, 14:09:28 07/04/23 Tue

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• Where will NANs recalls & results be posted ? -- Thx, 10:05:52 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Feis buddy app . Type that into Google. (NT) -- Help, 14:10:10 07/04/23 Tue

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• I know this is the least of the problems today, but did anyone get a patch with their number? Didn’t with senior ladies split B -- MP, 09:58:47 07/04/23 Tue
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  • The stage helper announced they are arriving tomorrow (NT) -- ., 11:41:48 07/04/23 Tue
  • Didn’t with Adults. (NT) -- hoping they’re at recalls?, 11:42:10 07/04/23 Tue
  • Was told that patches are arriving late tonight, so all Tues dancer patches will be given to their teachers to distribute (NT) -- ~, 13:17:53 07/04/23 Tue

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• Are WMHs skipped at Nans for Worlds Qualification? -- DM, 09:42:15 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Yes (NT) -- HTH, 16:45:58 07/04/23 Tue
  • no (NT) -- just no, 17:21:16 07/04/23 Tue
  • Yes they are and we’re skipped at laaat nights awards - end of discussion (NT) -- Dd, 12:06:35 07/05/23 Wed

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• Naidc -- Emma, 08:09:01 07/04/23 Tue
  Can anyone tell me where the u19A competitor list is, would be very grateful if somebody could tell me, best of luck to all dancers
  

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• Does anyone know which ballrooms will be used for awards? No info at all on time or place! -- Confused, 07:51:24 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Actually says Delta A in the book schedule (NT) -- Chdancemom, 11:58:39 07/04/23 Tue
    • I feel stupid, looking in book but missing it. (NT) -- Argh, 14:37:01 07/04/23 Tue
      • Don’t feel bad, none of us saw it either (NT) -- Clueless in Nashville, 15:28:06 07/04/23 Tue
      • Don't feel stupid, it was printed very very small at the bottom of the book schedule. (NT) -- ., 16:08:18 07/04/23 Tue

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• So...what was the point of wristbands? -- Not checked just walked in, 06:24:24 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Cheaper to not pay security to be at every door than revenue from out of block (NT) -- That’s my guess, 13:11:36 07/04/23 Tue
  • I would suggest to anyone who was going to pay an entry fee...wait and see if anyone is even checking for bands. (NT) -- Could save some $$$$, 15:00:18 07/04/23 Tue

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• So, how many of you packed a full laptop with you? Thankfully we did. Cannot access full list on phone or iPad. Only our laptop. -- Good lord., 05:58:45 07/04/23 Tue
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  • Android phone...I had no problem (NT) -- ., 06:15:30 07/04/23 Tue
    • For once I'm not jealous of iphone people! (NT) -- ..., 06:39:37 07/04/23 Tue
  • If you click the 👁️ on the website, view the list, press the list until you can “share”, and send to yourself, the complete pdf will forward and all competitors can be viewed. (NT) -- Ridiculous but it works, 06:31:54 07/04/23 Tue
    • Thank you!!! (NT) -- Stupid but worked, 06:42:06 07/04/23 Tue
  • And on the laptop they couldn’t even get all columns of a spreadsheet on the page so you can’t align dancer with school. (NT) -- Crazy bad, 09:19:53 07/04/23 Tue

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• 7:11 and no competitor numbers posted. Dancers can’t even check in -- Unreal, 04:12:22 07/04/23 Tue
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  • It’s only 6:15 in Nashville. (NT) -- Me, 04:17:46 07/04/23 Tue
  • So you're not even in Nashville and trying to stir the pot? (NT) -- Go back to bed., 04:40:58 07/04/23 Tue
  • Anyone know how to see more than page 1? (NT) -- Help, 05:10:09 07/04/23 Tue
    • I can only see 1 group/page. (NT) -- Frustrated, 05:12:18 07/04/23 Tue
  • Number pickup line for stage A is horrible. 7:15 and still standing here not even close to getting mine, with equal number of people behind me. (NT) -- Worrisome for an early dancer, 05:16:18 07/04/23 Tue
    • How do dancers past page 1 know their number? (NT) -- They aren’t posted past 140, 05:17:35 07/04/23 Tue
      • What web browser are you using? All the competitor lists open just fine in chrome (NT) -- PDFs, 05:30:41 07/04/23 Tue
        • Using my iPhone. Can’t see past page 1. (NT) -- Stressed, 05:32:38 07/04/23 Tue
          • Doesn’t look like it’s mobile accessible, but works on desktop. (NT) -- Like we’re in 2009!, 05:34:43 07/04/23 Tue
            • Which has me laughing because it says it’s a “Mobile app” that doesn’t work in your mobile. -- Inside, 05:49:47 07/04/23 Tue
        • It works on chrome but not on a phone - so far from what I’ve heard it only works on laptops or larger devices (NT) -- to see all of the numbers, 05:35:26 07/04/23 Tue
          • It works in chrome on my phone. Each list is a pdf (NT) -- ...., 05:41:58 07/04/23 Tue
            • On an IPhone or Android? (NT) -- Help!, 05:45:15 07/04/23 Tue
              • Android (NT) -- ...., 05:52:44 07/04/23 Tue
              • I just downloaded the Chrome app to my IPhone and tried to open it. It doesn’t work. Can only see first page of numbers. (NT) -- Embarrassing, 06:02:15 07/04/23 Tue
                • Same-downloaded chrome to my iPhone and it still won’t work (NT) -- Not good, 06:08:57 07/04/23 Tue
          • In that people at venue use their phone and don’t carry around their laptops (NT) -- This is a HUGE PROBLEM, 05:55:11 07/04/23 Tue

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• Good luck NAIDC dancers -- Time to shine on stage, 03:49:05 07/04/23 Tue
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• Have you learned that you are in group three of your comp on Wednesday? Still looking for a makeup appointment? I have a 7:20 am makeup appointment with celtic curls I am happy to sell you for the price I paid Please let me know. -- ---, 20:33:38 07/03/23 Mon
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  • Be careful even if you are group 3 you must check in and get number before it starts at 8 (NT) -- Or be disqualified, 20:49:11 07/03/23 Mon

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• The wrong map is printed in the journal -- Why did we pay for this book, 16:22:00 07/03/23 Mon
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  • Omg! It’s from a cheer competition (NT) -- Crazy, 19:18:01 07/03/23 Mon
    • The thank you page for sponsors is printed twice. The hard cover paper is not on the actual cover but on a random ad. -- Kooper, 20:31:03 07/03/23 Mon
  • They are offering refunds. We showed a volunteer at the desk all the errors and misprints and she promptly refunded us. (NT) -- Inexcusable, 21:17:38 07/03/23 Mon
    • Why does that constitute a refund? What a Karen. (NT) -- Get over yourself, 05:05:16 07/04/23 Tue

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• So all stages are not equal?? Presidential A and B are not raised and tiny? -- WTH??, 16:14:41 07/03/23 Mon
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  • Don’t all stages have to meet the same guidelines? (NT) -- Sigh, 16:25:02 07/03/23 Mon
  • If this is true it is embarrassing and such a disservice to the dancers. This should have been communicated with the information posted about the stages (NT) -- What a shame, 16:49:56 07/03/23 Mon
  • Senior Ladies should all refuse to dance!! Get the proper stages (NT) -- not surprised, 18:12:59 07/03/23 Mon
    • Has anyone’s tcrg been alerted to issue? (NT) -- ., 19:11:32 07/03/23 Mon
  • Are they done setting up? Perhaps they’re still working on them. I saw them yesterday and thought they looked fine ? (NT) -- Didn’t look that closely, 19:20:45 07/03/23 Mon

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• Is feis TV free??? -- That would be nice if it were, 15:38:08 07/03/23 Mon
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  • 😆 No (NT) -- $40 for 1 device, 17:41:07 07/03/23 Mon

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• The answer to the judges cheating was to over complicate the numbering and rounds for dancers and parents? -- Confused, 13:33:41 07/03/23 Mon
  This $30 book is stupid. They list dancers in alphabetical first name? Rotations and orders are unclear. Instructions are contradictory and unclear. The dancers have no ability to mentally prepare for their place in the rotation while simultaneously being threatened disqualification if they miss something. WTF. They cheat, the dancers pay the penalty. Don’t fix a corrupt judging system or punish cheater. F*ck over the kids.
  

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  • You all took to the boards saying how easy it was to figure out system at worlds. So this is what happens -- Careful what you wish for, 14:45:08 07/03/23 Mon
    • Dancer numbers isn’t stopping cheating. Not when it’s just as easy to text a photo. This is placating not solving anything. Stupid. (NT) -- Still confused, 16:55:59 07/03/23 Mon
      • You’re right. All this nonsense is for nothing. (NT) -- The good dancers will prevail, 21:29:57 07/03/23 Mon
  • The book has always been a joke. $20-$30 for endless lists of names and ads for schools and feises. (NT) -- What’s the point??, 15:14:42 07/03/23 Mon
    • This is what I used mine for as a spectator... -- ..., 03:49:47 07/04/23 Tue

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• Groups? Program -- Nationals mom, 13:17:44 07/03/23 Mon
  What do the groups mean on the program. How does that work?
  

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  • See inside -- Dm, 14:29:20 07/03/23 Mon
    • Is it soenewhere in writing that those with a “1” dance in the first group? (NT) -- Seems iffy to count on that, 18:31:24 07/03/23 Mon
      • That’s how it goes….group 1 first…competitor numbers given side stage 1 hour prior to comp starting (NT) -- PTSD, 20:11:53 07/03/23 Mon

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• Feeling like judging will favor the cheaters again -- is it worth it?, 11:57:42 07/03/23 Mon
  Every major, you can see clearly that the podium and WQ positions favor those known as or suspected as cheaters.
  
  Why will this one be any different?
  

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  • They usually favour the best dancers too. Just because someone is on the podium that doesn’t automatically make their school cheats (NT) -- Watch dancing not just results, 13:09:41 07/03/23 Mon
    • Equally talented dancers miss the podium all the time -- definitely a case of deals, 14:36:25 07/03/23 Mon
  • How is it you are “feeling it” exactly ? (NT) -- Stirring the pot, 19:22:02 07/03/23 Mon

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• Why is there no stages to practice but one small in one of the rooms that are supposed to have stages!!!! -- Angry!, 07:37:35 07/03/23 Mon
  People are dancing tomorrow!!!
  

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  • You are almost never allowed to practice on the actual stages (NT) -- Oldtimer, 07:42:07 07/03/23 Mon
  • When and where have there been majors with stages to practice ? (NT) -- Dm, 08:13:19 07/03/23 Mon
    • I think the way the committee wrote it on the website- don’t think they actually meant “stages” like the elevated competition stages. usually practice “floorings/floors) (NT) -- Never like competition stages, 10:01:24 07/03/23 Mon
  • Top dancers don’t need a stage to practice on. At this point you should be ready -- More inside, 00:28:00 07/04/23 Tue

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• Room at Gaylord Opryland Venue hotel 7/6 2 queens interior available . -- TD (dargan), 07:08:48 07/03/23 Mon
  Please dont email unless I reply to you
  

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  • ROOM TAKEN******* (NT) -- safe travels to all, 08:33:12 07/03/23 Mon

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• Feisbuddy???? -- Me, 05:12:02 07/03/23 Mon
  I just saw that the NAIDC plans to post numbers on the “feisbuddy” app. I have never heard of this app before. Has anyone used it before? Just wondering how accurate or updated the info will be.
  

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  • It’s not in the App Store, and when I click on stuff in the website it just takes me on a circular direction that goes nowhere. It looks more like a webpage than an app (NT) -- Frustrated, 05:27:00 07/03/23 Mon
  • If it posts recalls faster than guidebook, I welcome the change! (NT) -- It’ll be fine, 05:43:18 07/03/23 Mon
    • The posting of recalls on any platform is dependent on human action. (NT) -- Platform is irrelevant, 05:52:16 07/03/23 Mon
  • I think it's just a website...not an app. Guess we'll find out tomorrow when (NT) -- Comps start, 06:13:03 07/03/23 Mon
  • Looks to me like the committee was too cheap to pay for Guidebook and someone knew someone who knew someone who could put together a website. A major should not be the first event for a new platform. (NT) -- We are the beta testers 😳, 06:43:49 07/03/23 Mon
  • This is hilarious. “More information to follow” the day before competitions start. I have never seen a more last-minute thrown-together mess as this NAIDC. (NT) -- Embarrassingly disorganized, 09:07:13 07/03/23 Mon
  • Is this a joke? I can’t find the site or app anywhere while searching nor on the NAIDC webpage. (NT) -- Maybe just not looking right, 09:33:12 07/03/23 Mon
  • https://app.feisbuddy.com/ -- Dm, 10:39:47 07/03/23 Mon
  • Where is the comp lists?? Is feis buddy live? (NT) -- dd, 18:41:30 07/03/23 Mon
    • it will be on Feis buddy 1 hour before your comp with numbers -- ., 21:01:06 07/03/23 Mon

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• wristbands?? -- me, 15:45:39 07/02/23 Sun
  We checked into the Gaylord today for the NAIDC and just realized that we didn't get wristbands at check-in. Does anyone know where we should go to get them or when they will be handing them out? Thanks.
  

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  • Delta Lobby if staying at Gaylord Opryland (NT) -- No idea hours for pickup, 15:56:37 07/02/23 Sun
    • Thanks. Are they available to pick up now or starting tomorrow? Im hearing different things from different people. (NT) -- me, 16:12:40 07/02/23 Sun
    • Hopefully the hours are longer than program pickup. (NT) -- —, 18:23:20 07/02/23 Sun
      • Seriously, how ridiculous is that? Two hour window? (NT) -- Sheesh, 19:21:11 07/02/23 Sun
        • The line up will be longer than 2 hours! (NT) -- Giddy up, 22:06:45 07/02/23 Sun
  • See inside for copy & paste of email -- Wristbands info, 17:30:23 07/02/23 Sun
    • I just checked and don’t have that email. No times listed? Not on Naidc website. (NT) -- Thank you! Hate being clueless, 04:53:10 07/03/23 Mon
  • Please, if you find out hours wristbands are available at Gaylord, (NT) -- Let us know! Thanks!, 06:15:59 07/03/23 Mon
  • Hotel staff told me 1 pm at check in last night. Not sure if anything has changed. (NT) -- SR Lady, 07:17:04 07/03/23 Mon
  • Was super easy today 1 person in line. Lots of workers. No lineup (NT) -- Relax, 19:24:57 07/03/23 Mon

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• How can a feis make a dance off more appealing to dancers? -- Not a NAN question, 13:14:51 07/02/23 Sun
  Was at a feis recently and the dance off was pathetic. No one wants to do it! Is the rule that a contrasting set making dancers shy away from it? Is it at the end of the day or maybe because it follows right after their own? How can a committee make this competition something dancers would feel compelled to dance ? Thank you in advance for any help
  

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  • Interesting, my dancers don't like them, but thought it was just them -- some reasons ..., 16:44:18 07/02/23 Sun
    • Your suggestions were a great help. They were around but only at few feises.it would be nice to have something at the end of the day to close the feis so any ideas are welcome. This was a great suggestion. (NT) -- Anynmore suggestions PLEASE, 18:00:38 07/02/23 Sun
  • The contrasting set one is hard. Knowing one set well is a lot but two is hard... -- 2 sets, 19:00:20 07/02/23 Sun
    • Curmudgeon here -- Old guy, 22:29:07 07/02/23 Sun
      • Yeah and the steps were ten times less demanding with far less exaggerated technique. (NT) -- ., 06:55:22 07/03/23 Mon
  • No interest in staying until end of day. Maybe if you did around lunchtime? -- More inside, 22:43:44 07/02/23 Sun
  • Along the lines of what curmudgeon said.... -- Just an idea, 07:27:16 07/03/23 Mon
  • Cash Prize (NT) -- Dance is Expensive, 08:17:26 07/03/23 Mon
    • Money was tried and NO one danced but 1 dancer! Really wiuld like to see a dance off become popular (NT) -- Thanks folks, 11:01:47 07/04/23 Tue
  • Why is the feis doing it - make $$ or donation? Sometimes if it’s for a cause they draw more but that was before expenses have got out of control (NT) -- ??, 12:55:46 07/03/23 Mon
    • Thanks everyone and we are open to more suggestions… -- Keep ‘em coming, 15:35:59 07/03/23 Mon

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• Can I just say how ridiculous all of these poor dancers going to NANS looks with their cowboy hats and boots? People in Nashville don’t dress like that. -- Weird almost appropriation?, 09:09:06 07/02/23 Sun
  Would you wear a sombrero to Mexico? Leprechaun hat to Ireland? Beret to France?
  

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  • You sound like you'd be fun at a party! (NT) -- Sheesh. Relax, 09:30:28 07/02/23 Sun
  • Perhaps you should comment on their posts letting them know rather than (NT) -- Commenting here, 09:33:32 07/02/23 Sun
  • I think it's super cute. Was just in Nashville 2 weeks ago and tons of people had on cowboy boots and hats downtown...? -- Disagree, 09:38:40 07/02/23 Sun
    • Lol were they all bachelorette and birthday parties? (NT) -- Tourists, 10:52:01 07/02/23 Sun
  • They will look like tourists, that’s all. (NT) -- Let them have fun, 10:51:44 07/02/23 Sun
  • Well so long as you post the same thing March 17 to remind us that Irish people don’t wear green every day (NT) -- What a drip. Dry up!, 10:52:52 07/02/23 Sun
  • Appropriation?! I don’t think that means what you think it means. Leave them be. It affects you zero. (NT) -- Should of been a cowboy, 10:54:36 07/02/23 Sun
  • I guess I’m different than other commenters…we try to fit in when visiting somewhere new rather than sticking out like sore tourist thumbs. (NT) -- 🤷‍♀️, 11:59:00 07/02/23 Sun
  • You realize that boots are in this year’s logo, right? (NT) -- ., 12:38:22 07/02/23 Sun
  • I mean we are all tourists except the few that live there. Let's have fun! Should we not spend money on seeing some honkey tonk music or hot chicken either. Part of the fun of visiting somewhere is joining in. (NT) -- Lighten up, 12:53:05 07/02/23 Sun
  • “You gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em…” (NT) -- Kenny R, 13:30:33 07/02/23 Sun
  • This is the most ridiculous post I've seen in awhile. I've got my boots packed and it's FUN. Are we still allowed to have fun? Also, I know I'll look like a tourist because locals don't dress like that. But.....I am a tourist, so..... (NT) -- Sheesh, 13:50:45 07/02/23 Sun
  • Yes, I would absolutely wear a leprechaun hat to Ireland, a sombrero to Mexico, and a beret to France. (NT) -- You do you, you bore., 14:39:23 07/02/23 Sun
  • You are worried about dancers looking ridiculous wearing a cowboy hat?? Have you seen the giant wigs and extremely dark fake tans on their legs only?? I think cowboy boots in Nashville is the least of our worries. (NT) -- Pick your battles, 00:52:18 07/03/23 Mon
  • Are you serious? Nashville has a huge tourist industry, everyone I know (mostly 20 something’s) -- Dm, 08:20:06 07/03/23 Mon
  • I posted something similar on the NE board earlier. I felt bad for the girls who were being told sidestage at awards to put those cheesy cowboy hats on top of their wigs and headpieces. They didn't fit of course, so then they had to hold the hat along with the box their award came in plus their certificate.This wasn't thought through very well. (NT) -- waste of $, 15:40:25 07/05/23 Wed

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• Is it possible to place well with a natural look - no wig, no tan, subtle make up? Are there any dancers at NANs who don't wear a wig? -- New, 17:12:08 07/01/23 Sat
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  • In a word? No. Not unless you're a top placer and you're doing it as part of a strategic look -- Never gonna happen, 02:52:08 07/02/23 Sun
  • Yes on the wig - it's been done - but skipping makeup & tan prob -- not - it's a performance ..., 16:52:02 07/02/23 Sun
  • No (NT) -- Long time dancer, 17:12:26 07/02/23 Sun

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• Available: Hair Appt on 7/7 at 7:20a with Eire Beauty -- Teresa, 13:40:48 07/01/23 Sat
  Paid $77. Shauna is the hair dresser.
  

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• Which NANs facebook page is the correct one? I see 2 -- Thanks., 11:25:13 07/01/23 Sat
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  • https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089650315852. There is also an NAIDC Fb group that often pops up first in searches. That one doesn’t have the official info. (NT) -- It is confusinf, 21:06:03 07/01/23 Sat
  • Wish the knock-off one would change -- ..., 07:29:42 07/03/23 Mon

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• Anyone know where the vendor hall is ? -- Why the secret, 07:18:40 07/01/23 Sat
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  • Wondering the same here, and I just want to know where the tanning will be… (NT) -- *shrug*, 20:38:08 07/02/23 Sun

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• Speaking of dresses, what’s the best way to get makeup and tanner off the inside of the neck? -- Or is there even a point, 10:14:57 06/30/23 Fri
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  • people tan their necks?! (NT) -- --, 11:03:34 06/30/23 Fri
    • If you don’t bring some makeup down your neck, even just in your day to day, you end up with mismatched parts of your body (NT) -- ., 21:58:29 06/30/23 Fri
  • I’ve used make up wipes or dawn dish soap. (NT) -- ., 15:47:22 06/30/23 Fri
  • Wet washcloth with a little Woolite or hotel shampoo. (NT) -- ., 11:07:14 07/04/23 Tue

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• How can I get the glue off crystals on the dress. Apparently im not real great at this. Glue everywhere ! -- Thanks, 09:47:03 06/30/23 Fri
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  • I use an Xacto craft knife and gently scape off the glue. And tweezer to get a hold of the stringy ones. (NT) -- Works when using E6000, 10:06:26 06/30/23 Fri
  • use a blow dryer, it melts off excess glue (NT) -- magic, 14:07:44 06/30/23 Fri
    • But it doesn’t melt the glue holding the stone ? (NT) -- ?, 14:50:56 06/30/23 Fri

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• What day will practice rooms open at naidc? -- --, 13:02:53 06/29/23 Thu
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• Desperately need a low-floor two-bedroom suite in the block at the Gaylord from 7/1 to 7/10. -- Thank you!, 10:09:52 06/29/23 Thu
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  • Surprised that no one has a room... (NT) -- Oh well, I tried, 00:21:03 06/30/23 Fri
    • There is a Facebook page for this (NT) -- HTH, 08:09:19 07/01/23 Sat

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• Recycling -- New age mom, 07:46:18 06/29/23 Thu
  Typo. Ha ha. Should say wigs not wife.
  

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• Used wigs - best place to sell or donate online? Or should I toss? -- Dancer retired, 06:12:39 06/29/23 Thu
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  • Also used, clean poodle socks. Thoughts on upcycling them ? (NT) -- Thx, 06:20:50 06/29/23 Thu
    • Daughter has retired but just keeps wearing the poodle socks. They're great inside her cowboy boots, and snow boots too. (NT) -- mom, 09:03:36 06/29/23 Thu
  • Try here: -- ..., 07:11:09 06/29/23 Thu
  • Recycling -- New age mom, 07:43:51 06/29/23 Thu
  • Its a great facebook page! Tnx (NT) -- Paying it forward., 14:35:16 06/29/23 Thu
  • I used to cut the top off and use as a replacement donut under my wig. Great for anchoring :) (NT) -- Retired Dancer, 08:48:30 06/30/23 Fri

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• Why do NAIDC posts end up on the UK board? -- DM, 20:56:14 06/28/23 Wed
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  • Because dancers from the UK are going? (NT) -- Wild guess, 22:18:20 06/28/23 Wed
    • Because many Americans post on it (NT) -- gg, 07:07:23 06/30/23 Fri
  • is it not the "Irish Dance Board For UK, Irish, European & Worldwide Irish Dancers & Parents" (NT) -- North America is "worldwide", 11:30:42 06/30/23 Fri

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• Selling an Eire Beauty hair only appt on 7/7 at 7:40a. -- Anonymous, 17:57:57 06/28/23 Wed
  Paid $77. Please let me know if interested.
  

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  • Which stylist? (NT) -- ??, 14:53:55 06/30/23 Fri
  • The appointment is with Shauna (NT) -- OP, 07:25:47 07/01/23 Sat

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• Looking for a two-bed room at the Gaylord July 6-9. I know it's a looong shot, but you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, right?? -- Amy, 11:28:45 06/28/23 Wed
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• If Ubering to the NANs venue, do I put in the address for the Gaylord Hotel or Convention Center? -- Not sure of the layout, 10:27:57 06/28/23 Wed
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  • I think the Uber drop off is at the mall side of the Gaylord (NT) -- Mm, 12:12:55 06/28/23 Wed

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• Program book & FeisTv question -- Ll, 22:33:41 06/27/23 Tue
  So, I procrastinated and missed ordering a program book. Am I up shitz creek?
  Also, for FeisTv, how does it work? Is it only viewable live or will there be recordings we can watch at a later date?
  

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  • Usually you have 2 weeks to watch (NT) -- ., 22:46:39 06/27/23 Tue
  • I would imagine they are going to have to post number lists. But, if all else fails, just find someone with a book and take a picture. (NT) -- Dm, 06:26:13 06/28/23 Wed
    • According to communication there won't be any numbers published in the book. All dancers will be listed alphabetically. Numbers/rotation not revealed until check in that morning. So, yes, I think they will have to publish recall numbers. (NT) -- ---, 09:50:18 06/28/23 Wed
  • Perhaps a friend would photo copy your comp (NT) -- maybe?, 11:55:07 06/28/23 Wed

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• What does one do? Can’t get in the block; can’t find parking; can’t find a practice room; can’t follow the results because no Guidebook; can’t watch on FeisTV -- Time to find a new hobby?, 08:00:31 06/27/23 Tue
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  • I know it can seem overwhelming if this is your first Majors experience. -- it's fine, 08:55:51 06/27/23 Tue
  • Not sure why you can't get in block; I went to the link and am still able to get a reservation (specifically I tried Baymont) (NT) -- stop whining, 10:31:04 06/27/23 Tue
  • There's a post on the New England board (16851) by someone who doesn't need their room because their dancer is injured. You don't need to find your own practice room; that's the TCs' responsibility, not the parents'. (NT) -- hth, 11:38:14 06/27/23 Tue
    • Thank you for this lead. (NT) -- DM, 16:41:52 06/27/23 Tue
  • You'll be able to follow results on social media instead of Guidebook. Why can't you watch on Feis TV? This post is dramatic (NT) -- ?, 07:00:45 06/28/23 Wed
    • It was intended to be “tongue and cheek” to point out the hypocrisy and complainers (NT) -- Bait taken, 10:14:39 06/28/23 Wed
      • Just so you know for next time, the phrase is tongue in cheek. (NT) -- ., 07:00:52 07/03/23 Mon

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• Time for more parrots -- NT, 07:57:04 06/27/23 Tue
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• reminiscing on better times -- retired dancer, 06:25:27 06/27/23 Tue
  I danced for a majority of my life, I am 20 now. It makes me so sad to see how different the irish dance world has become. It feels like it lost a lot of its sparkle and is just like a mess at this point. I am curious to see if other people my age or even older think this too... pls no hate, its just my opinion, seeing the way the irish dance scene has changed in the past like 6 or 7 years is crazy
  

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  • It is so sad. Long gone are the days of dancing for the love of dancing. So much focus on ridiculous competitions with little else. TCRGs can pretend to not be competition focused but at the end of the day, that is what it’s all about. -- So disappointed for my dancer., 09:20:20 06/27/23 Tue
    • Not all schools are like this. -- TC, 11:57:38 06/28/23 Wed
  • I’m 22 and started in kindergarten. It’s very Uber focused on winning now. Which means most expensive dress, privates, trainers etc. Pricing out regular ppl (NT) -- Big changes, 15:40:02 06/28/23 Wed
  • I've danced my whole life, now 35. Dancing and competing purely for the love of the art, and the friendships. The adult community is amazing because we're mostly shielded from all the bullcrap. (NT) -- happy to just be here :), 12:33:41 06/30/23 Fri

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• Parking at Gaylord -- Irishdancemom, 22:52:51 06/26/23 Mon
  So, I'm getting very nervous about the parking situation at the Gaylord for all of us who are in the block outside.
  Would really appreciate if there was some info, any info on how this is going to run smoothly with many hundreds of us ubering or driving in through the gates.
  And, is it a flat day rate? What if we leave to go back to our hotel but then return to Gaylord same day? Is that considered a double parking rate for that one day?
  

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  • I wish I could help you. We were so nervous about the parking situation that we cancelled our rental car and are doing Uber. (NT) -- Cheaper overall too, 23:19:02 06/26/23 Mon
    • Ubering -- Dancemom, 05:44:36 06/27/23 Tue
  • Free parking at the mall https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aysxFk5m9k8 -- Dd, 23:52:33 06/26/23 Mon
  • Ask the hotel about in and out privleges -- ., 03:11:20 06/27/23 Tue
    • Seems reasonable for the committee to arrange for parking for such a large event -- not OP, 06:37:20 06/27/23 Tue
      • Never seen parking regulated/scheduled by any other event (NT) -- Is there a precedent?, 07:28:29 06/27/23 Tue
        • Been to many a feis where there has been a negotiated parking rate -- ..., 07:40:03 06/27/23 Tue
      • Sure the committee should have negotiated a cheaper parking rate but Id make a call for in and our rules -- Not hard, 07:32:32 06/27/23 Tue
  • park at the mall on the Regal/Grand Ole Opry side. Its the same walking distance from the Uber drop off point. (NT) -- it's a BIG place, 09:04:30 06/27/23 Tue
  • Between the Gaylord and the Mall there is plenty of parking (NT) -- Relax, 09:45:44 06/27/23 Tue
  • I've said it before. The Gaylord space is designed to hots giant conventions. Cars will fit. This ain't there first rodeo (NT) -- Serenity now, 07:19:06 06/28/23 Wed
  • I've never seen so many mommies get their panties in a twist over parking. If stressed about this, I can't imagine the stress you unknowingly put on your child the day that they dance. (NT) -- Wow ... deep breath., 11:46:43 06/28/23 Wed
    • Be nice. People are stressed. It's a big event and we've invested a lot. -- ..., 16:37:12 06/28/23 Wed
    • It isn’t “stressing.” It is called “planning.” It is a big venue and there are going to be a lot of people. Most of us have never been to the venue and we want to know what to expect. (NT) -- Be kind, 05:47:19 06/29/23 Thu

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• Where are Heritage Feis champ results? -- Mum, 19:14:56 06/26/23 Mon
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  • The results are on their Facebook page and will be added to feisweb. (NT) -- hth, 11:48:16 06/27/23 Tue

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• Has there been anything posted about practice rooms for NAIDC? Either at Gaylord or other contracted hotels? -- HB, 10:46:57 06/26/23 Mon
  I loved how Montreal hotels last year all had practice rooms.
  

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  • Communication has been bare minimum. Seems like they’re really winging this nationals (NT) -- Crossed fingers, 11:26:22 06/26/23 Mon
  • Apparently teachers have info on how to reserve a room rentals for a large sum of $$$. Hallway practice for us! (NT) -- DM, 17:21:55 06/26/23 Mon
  • link to practice room reservation -- big $$$, 18:44:57 06/26/23 Mon
  • No links; no communication; simply civil (NT) -- Dd, 19:23:36 06/26/23 Mon
  • Communication will surely improve (NT) -- Looking forward to next week, 19:26:37 06/26/23 Mon
  • Practice rooms will be revealed once we arrive (NT) -- Count on it, 19:28:54 06/26/23 Mon
  • Love practicing in the hallways (NT) -- DD, 20:53:23 06/26/23 Mon
  • Teachers were sent info on how to reserve and PAY for practice rooms. Fees starting at $1000.00. (NT) -- DD, 03:43:56 06/27/23 Tue
    • This is absolutely ludicrous- I have never seen more fees for a single event- this is embarrassing (NT) -- LKP, 04:33:09 06/27/23 Tue
      • Let's hope teacher revolt! How can any school afford that let alone small schools! (NT) -- DD, 04:36:07 06/27/23 Tue
      • Not the first year for NAIDC to offer some practice rooms for rent. Usually there is a large public warm up space (NT) -- ., 07:34:43 06/27/23 Tue
      • It’s simply an option and meeting rooms cost money. They’re not free. Maybe a few schools could go in one one together (NT) -- Relax, 05:30:31 06/28/23 Wed
    • I believe we had to rent practice rooms at the MAR Oireachtas every year. (NT) -- Dm, 06:24:46 06/27/23 Tue
      • Private rooms - never this much but also had a general space too (NT) -- MAR OIR, 12:06:18 06/27/23 Tue
        • Went to 12 Oireachtas, smaller school, the big schools used to take over the practice space, loved it when -- Dm, 05:30:36 06/28/23 Wed
    • Private practice rooms have always had a cost associated. Are they not having any general practice rooms? -- ??, 09:07:38 06/27/23 Tue

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• Programs? -- Unsure, 09:41:45 06/26/23 Mon
  This info is probably posted somewhere but I cannot find it. When the the ore-ordered programs be available to be picked up? Thanks
  

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  • I have not seen it posted and also curious. My receipt said nothing (NT) -- Hopefully out soon, 10:02:32 06/26/23 Mon
  • with all of the other events I've attended w pre-ordered programs, info about times available is usually released just prior to event, so I assume we should know specifics by the weekend. (NT) -- . . ., 10:39:29 06/26/23 Mon

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• Finally, wristband info provided. See naidc2023.com -- For form, 09:19:39 06/26/23 Mon
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  • It still doesn't tell you how to get a wristband if you check in on the day you dance. Check in is at 4pm in our hotel. DD dances teams at 11am. Is it one wristband for the week or we get a new one each day? We have to move hotels, in the block, 3 times! (NT) -- Anyone?, 12:28:11 06/26/23 Mon
    • Just go to the front desk in the morning. I’m sure you can get your wristband even if you can’t get your room (NT) -- Good luck, 13:22:19 06/26/23 Mon
      • Thank you! I hope you're right! (NT) -- OP, 16:26:29 06/26/23 Mon
    • Your wristband from your first hotel should work. Seems like it’s only one this year (NT) -- Based on how I read it, 13:23:39 06/26/23 Mon
      • This is our first night in a hotel room in the block. We have the next two nights booked, and will have to move hotels each day, including solos day. Should be tons of fun. But I hope you're right, once we have the wrist band, that it works for all days. (NT) -- OP, 16:25:12 06/26/23 Mon

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• So there is clearly no social media heading into majors this year- this sport is beyond frustrating -- STOP THE BS, 04:03:15 06/26/23 Mon
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  • That would be false. It is illegal to CLRG to tell TCRGs they can’t post -- Post all the pictures you want, 06:32:47 06/26/23 Mon
    • It’s not illegal- show me one law that would prohibit an organization having a RULE -- BS, 08:14:39 06/26/23 Mon
      • They can not dictate the content on business social media nor tell parents what they can post either (NT) -- That’s a fact, 10:58:06 06/26/23 Mon
  • There were feises this weekend - let people post! It's the in-costume right before dancing posts that are problematic, not this. (NT) -- Relax, 07:47:15 06/26/23 Mon

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• No Guidebook for NAIDC? -- Must be a mistake, 19:26:58 06/25/23 Sun
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  • That what happens when every mammy thinks having information out is the reason their child didn’t recall (NT) -- Careful what you ask for, 05:03:50 06/26/23 Mon

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• Is it time to discuss the Scottish Nationals -- LG, 19:19:31 06/25/23 Sun
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  • I just looked up the scores of u13 -- Irish, 00:12:29 06/26/23 Mon
    • This judge was banned 10 years ago for fixing the British nationals. Back to her old tricks ! (NT) -- Disgusting, 21:27:28 06/27/23 Tue

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• Is the UK board gone? Haven't been able to get in in like a week now -- Dance mam, 12:19:13 06/25/23 Sun
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  • this is the message I got there -- weird, 18:08:19 06/25/23 Sun
  • Just a troll with nothing better to do (NT) -- Distressing weekend?, 19:17:38 06/25/23 Sun
  • It’s still there. Maybe you were banned? (NT) -- Oops, 05:04:57 06/26/23 Mon
    • I've never commented on it so don't know how that would be? (NT) -- Oops, 10:14:45 06/26/23 Mon
  • Fun times ahead (NT) -- Parrots be damned, 19:31:37 06/26/23 Mon

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• Is there a guidebook for naidc2023? -- Tm, 15:58:28 06/24/23 Sat
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  • They have said there won’t be, just the pre-order printed program (NT) -- ChDancemom, 17:23:18 06/24/23 Sat
  • That’s a shame - very helpful (NT) -- Going backwards, 05:08:43 06/25/23 Sun
    • Definitely not moving forward! It's 2023. Why can't they use modern technology -- ., 07:45:54 06/25/23 Sun
      • I think they will use social media. Guidebook wasn’t always updated in a timely manner (NT) -- ., 10:21:20 06/25/23 Sun
      • Just because they aren't using Guidebook does not mean they aren't using other means. Stop getting your knickers in a twist until the event starts and you are left in the dark (NT) -- sure it's under control, 05:16:42 06/26/23 Mon
        • That’s a lot of blind faith. So many times info hasn’t been out and everyone is in the dark. Dancing starts in 8 days (NT) -- Communication is horrible, 10:05:01 06/26/23 Mon

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• Does anyone have the dates for the ‘24, ‘25 & ‘26 North Americans?I’ve heard it’s grapevine,Washington&Orlando. How far out do we find out? -- For planning purposes., 07:47:25 06/24/23 Sat
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  • I think next years dates might be in the program-always at start of July -- ., 08:07:13 06/24/23 Sat
  • Google is easy - 2024 Grapevine, TX, USA (NT) -- do your own work, 10:39:32 06/26/23 Mon
    • Their post literally identified the info you’ve written. They asked for dates. (NT) -- Take your own advice-so rude!, 20:13:03 06/27/23 Tue

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• Camilla Rose -- Nans, 05:49:08 06/24/23 Sat
  I booked the wrong times for my daughter hair and makeup for NANS. I have an 8:40 and 9am hair and makeup on July 7th. Looking to swap for an earlier time sloth (before 8am).
  

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  • I sincerely doubt anyone will swap with you -- Look at the schedule, 11:45:30 06/24/23 Sat
    • Incorrect. Girls u12 B split starts at 12 (NT) -- Why are you so negative ?, 12:48:32 06/24/23 Sat
      • Not negative -- Realistic, 21:25:32 06/24/23 Sat
        • Except that your info was wrong. So definitely not helpful (NT) -- And snarky, 05:17:47 06/25/23 Sun
          • Not snarky. (NT) -- Why are you so angry?, 21:10:09 06/25/23 Sun
            • If mommies are like this on a MB, I can't imagine the stress you put on your children ... LMAOAU (NT) -- Deep breath - take meds, 07:26:28 06/26/23 Mon

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• Is there a minimum time between rounds? -- Curious, 10:38:45 06/23/23 Fri
  With far fewer dancers at feiseanna, I'm seeing more comps where kids barely have time to change their shoes before being rushed back out on stage. Some feises run kids concurrently, but some don't or move comps around so they wind up dancing alone. I've also seen some feises that run grades dances right in a row so the dancers never leave the stage. Just curious if there's a rule somewhere about how much time is required between rounds or comps so the kids can catch their breath for a minute.
  

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  • No min time. You just do your best. I've been at feises where the people running stages get it, and will announce a five minute break to change shoes and other ones where they rushed the kids right back on and were unpleasant about them needing a moment to tie on their ghillies. (NT) -- Never know, 11:39:41 06/23/23 Fri
  • For PC and OC most will say a minimum of 8 rotations or 10 minutes in between rounds. (NT) -- Mid-America, 12:38:07 06/23/23 Fri
    • Not the case in WR at all. No breaks just fast shoe changes. -- More, 22:36:32 06/23/23 Fri

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• Dress bag on Spirit airlines -- Llm, 06:08:22 06/23/23 Fri
  I’m sure this has been asked but what is your go to method for traveling with the dress on Spirit? I have had no issues bringing dress bag as carryon on other airlines but spirit seems more strict with dimension and costs.
  

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  • I honestly have no idea, BUT from the horror stories I’ve head with spirit, you have to pay for a SMALL carry on. (NT) -- I’m talking brief case size, 06:18:09 06/23/23 Fri
  • Spirit or horrible you will probably have to pay something like $100 and check it (NT) -- Worst airline, 11:03:02 06/23/23 Fri
  • I’ve been dealing with this too. For Worlds I put it in a huge ziplock bag and carried it in my backpack.. (NT) -- Large ziplock bag, 07:53:35 06/24/23 Sat
    • That sounds like a good idea! (NT) -- Thanks! (Not OP), 14:44:24 06/24/23 Sat
  • I carry the dress in my hand over a coat. Fold my dress bag. When I get on the flight put the dress in the dress bag. (NT) -- Mum, 15:17:45 06/25/23 Sun
    • Just to add I did this for budget airline easyJet/Ryan air (NT) -- Mum, 15:22:14 06/25/23 Sun

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• How many adults are doing Trad Set at Nationals? -- Is this a growing comp?, 16:01:45 06/22/23 Thu
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  • Two groups of 26, so 52 total. (NT) -- ,, 10:00:22 06/23/23 Fri
    • Why are they splitting at 52? (NT) -- Ff, 12:25:26 06/23/23 Fri
      • Looks to me like they split all Trad Set groups at 50. They do it (NT) -- across the board., 14:14:04 06/23/23 Fri
  • Let the dream die....no need for this comp at Nan's,local feis ok (NT) -- dd, 06:00:20 06/25/23 Sun
    • It brings in revenue. Without it your entry fee would be higher. What does it matter to you (NT) -- ?, 16:43:44 06/25/23 Sun
    • What an odd statement? -- x, 21:58:59 06/25/23 Sun
      • They’re just jealous with nothing better to do (NT) -- Quite sad, 15:03:05 06/26/23 Mon
    • Let the dream die? WTF are you? Miss Misery? (NT) -- grow up, 21:47:03 07/03/23 Mon

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• Anyone know how far each ballroom is at NAIDC? Three look like they’re on the same floor - not sure about the Delra ballroom -- TIA, 07:16:16 06/22/23 Thu
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  • good question, I haven;t seen any maps (NT) -- -, 10:17:57 06/22/23 Thu
  • Here is a floor plan: https://www.marriott.com/marriottassets/marriott/BNAGO/PDF/BNAGO_1756_Fast_Map_Dec_2019_Web.pdf (NT) -- Dm, 10:55:27 06/22/23 Thu
    • I saw that but it isn’t clear if they are on the same floor (NT) -- Or how far away, 11:44:55 06/22/23 Thu
      • There’s actually an app if you are on that site (NT) -- Fab!, 12:26:31 06/22/23 Thu
      • It looks like all the ballrooms are on the same floor but the Delta is further away. (NT) -- Hard to tell, 15:04:38 06/22/23 Thu
  • I have been there recently. They are all on the same floor..probably 5 min walk between the farthest. More if crowded. From hotel rooms lot aof paths lead there so know your route. -- Easy, 06:51:33 06/23/23 Fri
    • I know of a family from 2011 who missed the first round because they literally got lost for over a half hour. Head towards your ballroom with PLENTY of time to spare. (NT) -- MASSIVE venue!!, 20:52:00 06/23/23 Fri
      • Wow. That’s awful (NT) -- Sad, 03:41:21 06/24/23 Sat

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• NAIDC Dress Rack -- hopeful seller, 06:09:56 06/22/23 Thu
  Does anyone know if there will be a dress rack at nationals? And what the price to hang a dress would be? Thanks
  

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  • They just posted today that there is a dress room and the hours. (NT) -- $25, 08:38:06 06/23/23 Fri

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• I need to replace Swarovski crystals on dress but they don’t seem to sell them. What is a good alternate and do colors match up? -- Rr, 23:02:18 06/21/23 Wed
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  • We all pay huge dollars to attend. -- ...., 06:19:56 06/22/23 Thu
    • That was in response to the post below (NT) -- Oops, 06:21:08 06/22/23 Thu
    • Yes, we all pay huge dollars to attend. But their goal is to actually generate a profit and make money. Different. (NT) -- duh, 14:49:41 06/22/23 Thu
  • Dreamtime creations sells best match to Swarovski (NT) -- Dm, 04:41:36 06/23/23 Fri
  • Try Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/745592929899126/?ref=share_group_link -- Dd, 16:58:31 06/24/23 Sat

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• Support your vendors as they pay huge dollars to attend -- NT, 18:57:08 06/21/23 Wed
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• What is the name of the ghillies with blue padding inside? -- G, 11:17:12 06/20/23 Tue
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  • Fay's Celtic Choice. Great for narrow feet. (NT) -- ., 11:21:05 06/20/23 Tue
    • That's what my daughter wears and she has big wide feet! (NT) -- ..., 13:39:09 06/20/23 Tue
      • Can only comment for my own kid. She has long really narrow feet and these are the only shoes that work for her. (NT) -- ., 15:51:09 06/20/23 Tue
  • Fays has two different ones with blue insoles. One is split insole (Celtic Choice) and one is not (Platinum?) (NT) -- ., 21:35:01 06/20/23 Tue
    • Thanks (NT) -- Op, 08:13:45 06/22/23 Thu

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• Yes it is very expensive to be there -- $$, 10:59:07 06/20/23 Tue
  $3500 plus travel, lodging and food. Up at 3 am every morning Those who paid are playing by the rules. I haven't seen those outside the official vendors have consequences so they will continue because the committee does nothing.
  

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  • sorry was replying to post on private makeup/hair appointments (NT) -- xx, 11:04:27 06/20/23 Tue

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• There are many private vendors for hair and makeup at NAIDC? -- Is there a fee to vendor?, 04:00:25 06/20/23 Tue
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  • Being a vendor is very expensive…people need to support the vendors or they won’t be able to keep showing up (NT) -- Throw them your $, 06:27:19 06/20/23 Tue
    • Yes, keep throwing your money away! (NT) -- ..., 08:08:25 06/20/23 Tue
  • That's because the minimum fee to vend is over $3000, and there is no opportunity for these vendors to even come close to breaking even. -- Marybeth, 07:19:01 06/20/23 Tue
    • That’s why we support the ones playing by the rules- -- PD, 17:33:41 06/20/23 Tue
      • But there are no rules, vendors pay to be in the venue and have hundreds of potential buyers pass them by each day. There is no rule that dancers can not go to outside vendors and stores, how could there be? CLRG can't tell people where to shop. Should we all also only buy food at the venue or can we go to other outside vendors or order in a pizza? -- more..., 19:10:57 06/20/23 Tue
        • And this EXACTLY what is wrong with Irish dance! People who think they are above everyone else- cheating the system and the fees -- Cheaters all around, 04:47:47 06/21/23 Wed
        • I’m a real parent too! I don’t book hair/make up but we do support the vendors that are there -- Mom, 04:57:01 06/21/23 Wed
          • Places like Amazon, Walmart and target provide thousands and thousands of jobs. -- ...., 06:10:19 06/21/23 Wed
      • They've been supported. There are no available appts with the "official" vendors. Of course people will book with others in that case! (NT) -- ., 08:45:10 06/22/23 Thu
    • I hardly believe these vendors are going out of the kindness of their heart. -- ..., 06:24:02 06/21/23 Wed
      • Like people going off site to get hair/make up done?? (NT) -- ??, 06:34:00 06/21/23 Wed
      • Yes, I go "offsite" for hair/makeup because I can never get an appt -- ..., 07:31:25 06/21/23 Wed
        • There are over 800 dancers each day for the 8am- there will never be enough spots -- PT, 09:18:20 06/22/23 Thu
          • Boys and traditional sets at 8! That would be great! (NT) -- ..., 10:43:50 06/22/23 Thu
            • Don’t any trad set dancers wear a wig or makeup? (NT) -- ., 22:03:32 06/24/23 Sat
    • Have tried for years to get an appt w/ Camelia Rose. Impossible to get in BEFORE scheduled dance time. Don't mind paying someone else to do hair/makeup in the hotel room! (NT) -- ..., 06:54:20 06/21/23 Wed
  • Not just cheating a fee! Vendors are required to have liability insurance -- it's an issue, 05:02:56 06/21/23 Wed
    • So supporting cheating?? If the shoe vendors were off site I guarantee people would go find them -- Ok, 06:33:02 06/21/23 Wed
      • I try on and buy a new type/style of shoes initially from a vendor in person. -- ..., 06:58:33 06/21/23 Wed
  • The problem with these vendors is that they are NOT offsite. They have taken block hotel rooms, that those who are competing cannot use. You want to use an off-site vendor, go off-site. (NT) -- irks me, 09:42:18 06/22/23 Thu
    • Most are moms, teachers, or senior dancers with experience. -- ., 11:22:10 06/22/23 Thu
  • Is it really over $3000 to become a vendor at NAIDC? That seems ridiculous!! (NT) -- craft fair mom, 18:25:54 06/25/23 Sun

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• For Adults doing Trad Set at Nationals -- Kimberly Kostic, 12:15:49 06/19/23 Mon
  For those competing in the Adult Trad Set at Nationals : just wanted to get a feel for what these dancers are wearing ? Solo dresses or leotards and a skirt? Thank you!
  

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  • I'm not competing, but there were a lot of solo dresses at WRO last year, so I would expect the same at Nationals. If you have a solo dress, I'd wear it. (NT) -- ., 23:19:21 06/23/23 Fri

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• Have a makeup only spot with Cam. Rose at 7:40 on July 7 that I am looking to swap for an earlier opening If interested message below. Thank you! -- MRV, 08:40:48 06/19/23 Mon
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• Does your dancer do anything outside of ID? Sports? Drama? Dancer wants to join a sport while continuing to dance, still focused on her goal of qualifying for worlds. Curious if other dancers have been able to successfully juggle two obligations. -- Thank you!, 21:29:00 06/18/23 Sun
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  • Broaden your horizons - your dancer will thank you for it. Relying on one activity is dangerous if injury/issues (NT) -- Extra activities improve dance, 00:28:59 06/19/23 Mon
  • My dancers did music, school and other ensembles. They did sports up until HS, what we found in HS was that those activities were not as flexible to accommodate dance, but we have friends whose schools were more flexible and they continued sports through HS. (NT) -- Other Interests are Important, 05:45:47 06/19/23 Mon
  • My daughter WQ every year, ran track/xc and was in the high school show every year -- Dm, 05:45:55 06/19/23 Mon
    • How many days/hours per week was she at ID? (NT) -- Curious for perspective, 09:25:18 06/19/23 Mon
      • I’d say 5 days. She’d go to practice after school, eat dinner, and head to dance -- Dm, 11:11:05 06/19/23 Mon
        • Omg how did she to XC and a show? (NT) -- That’s a lot!, 14:06:02 06/19/23 Mon
          • I believe there wasn’t a lot of cross over, auditions were held in November and the show was usually -- Dm, 05:51:16 06/20/23 Tue
  • need a lot of good organizational skills but can be done. My dd was D1 in 2 sports while maintaining podium positions at Majors (NT) -- time management huge, 07:59:25 06/20/23 Tue
  • Our girls do varsity volleyball, track and dance -- Sports, 06:35:49 06/21/23 Wed
  • My dancer does several other activities. More inside -- Crazy, 11:31:52 06/21/23 Wed

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• Still needing room in block July 3-6 -- Help, 19:57:38 06/18/23 Sun
  Does anyone have a room in block, preferably close or in venue they no longer need? Any kind of room will work, just me and dancer. Thank you!!!
  

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  • booking links for in-block rooms can be found at: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.naidc2023.com/_files/ugd/e839c1_ca10416f0288401686cc6676086309a7.pdf (NT) -- hth, 07:02:33 06/19/23 Mon
  • Room at GAylord -- Dana Fruzynski, 12:06:03 06/20/23 Tue
    • She dances on the 5th. Would be near impossible to move out while she is dancing? What do you think (NT) -- Thankful, 17:59:35 06/21/23 Wed
      • I’m not the poster offering the room, but here’s my two cents: The benefit is that your daughter will get to sleep and get ready for the day at the Gaylord. -- More inside, 08:35:41 06/22/23 Thu

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• Curious- what are your school’s requirements for earning a solo dress? I have heard/see such a variety of requirements from you only need one 1st in Novice to needing 1st in soft shoe at PW but 1sts in hard shoes in Novice -- Curious, 16:35:14 06/18/23 Sun
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  • Firsts in at least two of these dances: Reel, SJ, TJ, HP. Light Jig firsts don't count for this, since it won't be danced in PW. (NT) -- champ mom, 16:41:06 06/18/23 Sun
  • Our school allows anyone dancing in novice; no need to earn anything; also moves kids to prelim with 1sts in trad set as hard shoe first (NT) -- not a fan, 18:10:24 06/18/23 Sun
    • Wow ... very shortsighted teacher. Sounds like a lot of dancers will languish in PC purgutory for a long time. (NT) -- Not a good plan., 08:04:12 06/19/23 Mon
  • No requirements for solo dress. We waited to buy until almost prelim. (NT) -- No regrets, 19:34:00 06/18/23 Sun
    • No requirements beyond region policy (NT) -- To clarify, 19:35:22 06/18/23 Sun
  • All dances have to be in PW, and needs to have at least 1 win in PW to wear solo. (NT) -- IDmom, 21:22:43 06/18/23 Sun
  • Our dancers need to be in prelim before you can get a solo. (NT) -- Thank goodness, 08:03:14 06/19/23 Mon
  • Most dances in PW. And no beginner dances. Well, those were the rules for my daughter. -- ..., 08:44:24 06/19/23 Mon
  • We were in a few different schools and none of them had any rules with getting the first solo dress but I made the requirement myself. My dancers had to earn their solo dresses. They did not get one until they made it to prelim (NT) -- DP, 14:49:39 06/19/23 Mon
  • She got her (3 years old) first solo when she was 7 for her first Oireachtas, no traditional set -- Dm, 05:55:17 06/20/23 Tue

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• Judges -- Thanks, 11:37:14 06/18/23 Sun
  Anyone know or see where the judges are posted for WBD feis? Website says on FeisLink but I don’t see them there. I thought they had to be up before entries closing. Thanks!
  

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  • Judges -- Sue, 14:19:27 06/18/23 Sun

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• I have a 7:20 am makeup-only appointment with Celtic Curls to transfer if anyone needs it. I paid $79 for it. -- Let me know!, 09:26:46 06/18/23 Sun
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  • Appointment -- Kimberly McAvoy, 10:10:53 06/18/23 Sun
  • For Wednesday, July 5th. Sorry! (NT) -- OP, 11:21:41 06/18/23 Sun

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• Is there anyone besides CR or CC doing makeup at Nans? Struck out with both. -- TIA, 09:15:39 06/18/23 Sun
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  • Same. 😭. Only wanted one hair appt but CR booked within seconds. (NT) -- MG, 10:35:17 06/18/23 Sun
  • I have a 7:40 CR hair and makeup on 7/7 looking to trade for an earlier time of someone in the later split has an earlier time (NT) -- JR, 10:47:02 06/18/23 Sun
  • I have availability! and would love to help! -- Polished Performance, 08:28:18 06/19/23 Mon

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• I really can’t get over the number doing TS at nationals. Thanks for helping lower the costs for all. -- Oblivious, 02:01:43 06/18/23 Sun
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  • How is it lowering costs? Fees set before entry submission. (NT) -- More expensive than last year, 17:13:51 06/18/23 Sun
    • Everything is more expensive everywhere it seems. Had they not had adults, trad set and even 4 hands it would have gone up even more (NT) -- ., 20:26:57 06/18/23 Sun

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• Has anyone’s dancer decided to quit competitive ID for more traditional dance (ballet, jazz, etc)? Did they regret it? -- Considering it, 15:01:58 06/17/23 Sat
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  • Yes, DD did this. (NT) -- Not a single regret. None., 07:28:50 06/18/23 Sun
  • My daughter quit. After two months begged to go back (NT) -- So here we are, 10:16:53 06/18/23 Sun
    • Poor you! Our youngest of three still in the game. Older 2 gone and its a game changer. Much happier. (NT) -- Will leave asap with youngest, 04:02:10 06/19/23 Mon
      • No complaints. She loves it. It helps in all aspects of her life and I love watching her dance (NT) -- No regrets, 11:11:19 06/21/23 Wed

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• For NAIDC, should we assume they will start each comp immediately after the previous comp is done even if it is earlier than the time stated? -- Dm, 07:40:23 06/17/23 Sat
  Seems like they allocated way too much time for some comps.
  

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  • Need to allocate moving judges panels from other rooms. Not always so exact (NT) -- Patience, 08:06:07 06/17/23 Sat
  • They can and will start early, usually runs late judges need breaks and change rooms, dancers fall and redance and occasional stage clean up if a kid gets sick (NT) -- ., 08:44:38 06/18/23 Sun
    • Thank you. I assume everything will run late. But you have to plan for everything running like clockwork because the one time you don’t will be the one time it all runs fast. (NT) -- Dm, 14:33:23 06/18/23 Sun

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• Hair and Makeup appointments available with official Nationals vendors -- Celtic Curls/Eire Beauty, 07:01:20 06/17/23 Sat
  Celtic Curls/Eire Beauty are the official hair and make up vendors. We have blended our teams and We will provide a professional setting for you and your dancer. Makeup appointments and hair appointments are still available.
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• Do the splits look even or do some splits look much harder? -- Nn, 16:33:35 06/16/23 Fri
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  • The splits will not be even. Random is not the same as evenly distributed. -- See inside, 19:49:23 06/16/23 Fri
  • U16 A is like worlds all over again. U16B is more new OC’s. I know everyone always says that but this time numbers don’t lie. (NT) -- Mama, 06:58:26 06/17/23 Sat
    • Setting the stage for your dd’s results ? (NT) -- Honestly, 09:30:11 06/17/23 Sat
      • Sadly we can’t go as my dd is injured but will be a fantastic comp to watch. Cheers! (NT) -- Mama, 06:30:53 06/18/23 Sun
  • senior ladies heavier in A split than the B split! More top worlds dancers in A split (NT) -- --, 07:17:02 06/18/23 Sun
    • Dd counted and said each group had 6 current WMH world champ is in B -- ., 08:53:18 06/18/23 Sun
      • WMH doesn't always guarantee top spots at Nans.. -- WInner in one group didn't WMH, 11:20:34 06/18/23 Sun
  • How can you even tell?? It’s 4,500 random names - it’s nearly impossible to tell if either is harder (NT) -- NANS, 12:16:23 06/18/23 Sun
    • <Ctrl> F and a long stint in a waiting room is all you need to go through Worlds result and the split list. (NT) -- But I don’t recommend, 14:39:01 06/18/23 Sun
    • I’ve gone through the worlds day 2 recalled for my Dd age group. (NT) -- Tedious but takes a few hrs., 14:48:10 06/18/23 Sun
      • If they were at worlds does it really matter? They have trained for that level of dancing -- Insane, 08:08:07 06/19/23 Mon

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• NAIDC program book... -- ...., 14:35:41 06/16/23 Fri
  So, since dancers will be listed alphabetically (according to NAIDC Website info), I don't see a good reason to purchase a book other than it being a souvenir since the listing won't help me keep track of dance order. Does that sound right?
  

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  • I guess it would be useful to know which of the three groups the dancer is in. (NT) -- ..., 15:28:23 06/16/23 Fri
    • The splits are out. We already know (NT) -- Or am I missing something ?, 08:09:09 06/17/23 Sat
      • Website says program will list a 1, 2, or 3 showing what third the dancer is in the dance order -- ..., 09:19:18 06/17/23 Sat
  • Does it say somewhere they are alphabetical? (NT) -- That defeats the purpose, 08:08:11 06/17/23 Sat
    • Under "splits" on website (NT) -- ..., 08:46:18 06/17/23 Sat
      • It actually says under splits: "Please note that the dancers are listed in alphabetical order by split, not in competition order." (NT) -- ---, 10:00:48 06/17/23 Sat
        • And if you continue reading, it says the program will designate what third they are in (NT) -- ..., 12:24:27 06/17/23 Sat
          • Sounds confusing (NT) -- To me, 22:54:31 06/17/23 Sat
      • So what food is the program then. Can’t even follow along (NT) -- Crazy, 12:11:00 06/17/23 Sat
        • Not a lot of good the way I see it. Thus not sure why I'd buy it (NT) -- ..., 12:26:24 06/17/23 Sat
  • But under "Rotations" it says this -- ???, 13:10:18 06/17/23 Sat
    • I was wondering the same thing. The two things seem to contradict each other. First they say that dancers will be given dancing order when they check in. And then they say that the dancing order will be as listed in the program. Are these not contradictory? (NT) -- I am confused, 18:34:46 06/17/23 Sat
      • It doesn’t contradict itself. The competition will be listed in alphabetical order with a #1,2 or 3 next to it…more -- More inside, 11:45:00 06/19/23 Mon
    • I think that's from the old rules. In this case I assume it means from the list we will be given at check in, which will have the number order...see more -- List, 20:47:44 06/17/23 Sat
      • Maybe online? (NT) -- Hopefully somewhere., 03:42:00 06/18/23 Sun

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• Ignorant American here. Can someone explain qualifiers in the UK and Ireland? -- See inside, 07:16:17 06/16/23 Fri
  I know every dancer has three chances to qualify for Worlds: a regional qualifier, a national qualifier and an international qualifier. I know the regional qualifier is the regional oireachtas and the international qualifier is All Irelands.
  
  What I don’t know is what competitions are the National qualifiers for Ireland and the UK.
  
  There seem to be a lot of competitions that have titles that sound like a qualifier, but aren’t. which ones are those and how do they work?
  
  Hoping some wise and kind Uk/Irish parent can layout how it all works there.
  

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  • The third qualifier for Irish dancers is the Irish Nationals( Craobhacha Rince Náisiúnta na hÉireann). GB dancers have a national qualifier also but it rotates between competitions, this year it will be the Great Britain’s. Mainland European dancers have a European competition and Australian Nationals are qualifiers for their region. (NT) -- Mon of three, 09:31:05 06/16/23 Fri
    • Thought the UK qualifier is Scottish Nationals? (NT) -- ., 12:18:41 06/16/23 Fri
      • You are correct. My apologies. Scottish Nationals will be the secondary qualifier for Scotland,England, Wales and RCCEA (NT) -- Mom of three, 14:03:38 06/16/23 Fri
    • Thank you. What competitions does the UK qualifer rotate among? I think this is what always confuses me. (NT) -- Ignorant American, 19:51:36 06/16/23 Fri
      • The qualifying status is shared between The Great Britains, The British Nationals, All Scotland, and The Scottish Nationals. (NT) -- This year Scottish Nats -July, 02:33:56 06/17/23 Sat
        • The All Scotlands have not been a qualifier for many years now. So much misinformation on this board 🙄 (NT) -- No wonder the OP was confused!, 05:31:45 06/17/23 Sat

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• NANs Splits -- dM, 05:34:29 06/15/23 Thu
  When will we find out splits for nationals solos and trad? Does it go by bday or will a list be sent out? Trying to plan hair appointments.
  

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  • Last year an alphabetical list (not by comp) for each split. Find your name, know your split. (NT) -- assume it will be soon, 05:47:35 06/15/23 Thu
  • i assume with the new protocols people demanded to prevent judge fraud that they won't release anything until the day, otherwise judges with way too much time on their hands can calculate which top kids are in which split (NT) -- just a guess, 10:22:33 06/15/23 Thu
    • Because a few of the comps have a 4 hour difference, I would hope they would know before the morning of. No one wants to sit in hair and make-up for an extra 4 hours if they don't need to (NT) -- yikes, 11:24:27 06/15/23 Thu

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• Transfer rule if school closes down? -- Any ban?, 21:03:48 06/14/23 Wed
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  • You still have to serve a ban, ours ends today. It’s been a long 6 months -- This rule needs to be changed, 23:14:14 06/14/23 Wed
  • when our school closed, dancers filed appeal. They had to serve six month ban but were allowed a one-day reprieve to dance at qualifier (NT) -- hth, 05:49:22 06/15/23 Thu
    • Which suggests the transfer rule is a scam -- ...., 06:41:36 06/15/23 Thu
    • That defeats the whole purpose. Total scam. (NT) -- Ugh, 09:33:38 06/15/23 Thu
      • I think the reasoning was that the dancers shouldn't be penalized for the closing beyond their control (NT) -- jmo, 11:25:53 06/15/23 Thu
        • Then remove the entire ban. (NT) -- ., 22:52:09 06/15/23 Thu

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• NAIDC comps are huge -- Shocked, 20:54:00 06/14/23 Wed
  Have we ever seen splits with 180? I thought they would have to go into 3s because of 150 rule
  
  With it planned for there to be dancing at 7pm we are in for some long days!
  

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  • Go adults!!! (NT) -- Show ‘em!, 22:19:38 06/14/23 Wed
  • In order to have three splits I think you’d need 450 dancers total. (NT) -- 150x3, 04:16:14 06/15/23 Thu
    • In Phoenix, they spilt so no comp would have more than 150. When more than 300 dancers, they split into 3. (NT) -- More than 150 is too many, 09:04:26 06/15/23 Thu
      • There is no rule for this it just says comps 150 or more are split into a & b …makes me glad my dd is a sr lady -- ., 09:34:11 06/15/23 Thu
      • You can’t count Phoenix, that year was an anomaly (NT) -- …, 14:55:47 06/15/23 Thu
  • I want to know how they are so big- no one is attending comps, oireachtas was small -- REW, 04:53:25 06/15/23 Thu
    • For the record, the current U17 has always been big. -- ..., 07:41:09 06/15/23 Thu
      • Disagree u16 (one below) is even larger (NT) -- Both are huge, 09:35:26 06/15/23 Thu
        • So is the current U18. Always has been. (NT) -- More than two, 10:07:52 06/15/23 Thu
          • Current u18 has considerably less than u17, at least this Year's NAIDC (NT) -- ...., 10:13:29 06/15/23 Thu
        • Oh yes. Sorry. I see that. Guess I was thinking of our O. That age always has fewer (NT) -- ..., 10:10:58 06/15/23 Thu
  • That’s what happens when you have double and triple prelim comps every feis. Everyone is in open now. (NT) -- mmmm, 05:09:16 06/15/23 Thu
    • And if you can’t even make it with all of this - you can go and do TS. (NT) -- But the come all = more WQ, 08:45:32 06/18/23 Sun
  • We can’t compete at Irish nationals- so why can they compete here -- Everyone should have their own, 05:39:36 06/15/23 Thu
    • We can compete at All Irelands, All Scotlands, Great Britains, British Nationals, AIO (NT) -- S, 06:25:44 06/15/23 Thu
      • Isn’t All Scotlands just a feis with good marketing? (NT) -- Not sure it is a major, 15:19:30 06/15/23 Thu
  • Schedule is atrocious. Unfair to kids to expect them to dance at bedtime (NT) -- Embarrassing, 05:41:04 06/15/23 Thu
    • Bedtime? C'mon. It's summer break. -- ...., 06:57:14 06/15/23 Thu
      • It isn’t like these these things run on time. The more dancers the more chance for slow downs. If they say sets at 7 pm on a stage that starts at 8 am, sets won’t happen before 9. (NT) -- Not my first rodeo, 09:08:53 06/15/23 Thu
      • What does that mean??? Your kids don’t have a bed time?? Mine all do- we have to work (NT) -- Unreal, 09:27:05 06/15/23 Thu
        • You work while in Nashville ? (NT) -- Confused, 08:11:17 06/17/23 Sat
          • Yes…I have to work remotely that week as I don’t have time off. I have to schedule my breaks around a rotation -- Privileged much, 10:59:16 06/18/23 Sun
    • This has to be a joke. What 11-12 year old's bedtime is 7:30? (NT) -- Get real...., 07:35:26 06/15/23 Thu
      • Awards will likely be after 9 pm. Some kids actually don’t stay up lates -- NANS, 09:29:11 06/15/23 Thu
        • That may be true, but the post I responded to said "dance at bedtime", which feels like a complete exaggeration. (NT) -- Put things in perspective, 12:09:54 06/15/23 Thu
          • Some sets will absolutely be dancing at 8-9 pm based on numbers and schedule (NT) -- RT, 13:04:40 06/15/23 Thu
        • Presumably you make an exception on bedtime due to awards at nationals ? (NT) -- Odd comment, 08:13:36 06/17/23 Sat
    • Late schedule -- Old mom, 09:40:27 06/16/23 Fri
  • And you wondered why hotel rooms were so dear this time! (NT) -- ..., 07:02:39 06/15/23 Thu
  • Then it’s a nightmare trying to get food after at Gaylord after awards (NT) -- Horrible schedule, 06:19:22 06/16/23 Fri
    • Did you want them to add a day after the entries came in? How well would that go over? -- ., 07:14:02 06/16/23 Fri
  • Hello? It’s because prelim dancers can dance —- comps would be much smaller if OC only since so many left (NT) -- Ihfa, 16:59:32 06/20/23 Tue
    • I'm not seeing that they're allowing prelim this year - rule copied from syllabus inside -- ~e, 12:00:54 06/21/23 Wed

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• Why are the Academy dumping all their dresses? -- Hmm, 19:10:55 06/14/23 Wed
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  • Looks like new ones no longer have belts (NT) -- Who would want them?, 02:34:12 06/15/23 Thu
  • Heard a new dress identifier rule will go into effect next year so they are dumping them all. Good riddance. Let's see how they do... -- Dress identifiers stink, 13:43:21 06/15/23 Thu
    • But the “belt is removable” according to all the dress ads. (NT) -- Nobody wants your dress, 20:24:07 06/15/23 Thu
      • Where are these dresses posted? Not sure how it is removable. (NT) -- Weird, 03:29:00 06/16/23 Fri
        • You can “remove” anything from a dress. The question is if it can be done and look normal. If the belts could be removed without damage, I think the sellers would have already done it. (NT) -- No wants a cheater dress, 10:47:32 06/16/23 Fri
  • Serious question. WHY do you care? (NT) -- Does it affect you?, 22:56:12 06/15/23 Thu
    • Anyone who competes with schools that have identifiers is affected (NT) -- For real, 03:23:52 06/16/23 Fri
      • BFOC did the double loop thing for a while every dress had to have. They don’t have that anymore .Many schools have identifiers though (NT) -- Km, 08:13:02 06/16/23 Fri
        • There is no BFOC anymore (NT) -- D, 09:43:47 06/16/23 Fri
  • They always do this to make way for their “new look” (NT) -- Around awhile, 08:48:03 06/18/23 Sun

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• NAIDC -- Moneygrabbers, 07:02:46 06/13/23 Tue
  So let me get this straight. There is a 165 dollar family door fee plus dancer entry fee for NAIDC. And we will be charged 100 dollars per day per parent to watch our kids dance because there were not enough hotel rooms released in a timely manner and we had to make nonrefundable reservations elsewhere to make sure we had a place to stay because there was no communication that more rooms would be released. What a total utter shitshow.
  

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  • It's a $65 family fee, solos are $85, teams are $25 and trad set is $45. And yes, if you did not book in block an additional $100 per day per person. We book cancellable hotel until we could get in block and were able to do so with additional hotels. (NT) -- fees are listed in syllabus, 07:36:02 06/13/23 Tue
    • So... what do you get with the $65 family fee? :-P .... Program is a racket too. They're making $$$ on that. (NT) -- Going Broke.., 11:07:19 06/13/23 Tue
      • While it's only $30, this is the fee that annoys me the most! -- ..., 11:22:48 06/13/23 Tue
        • Doubt the numbers will even be printed in the book so will have to be posted somewhere like a Guidebook or something similar (NT) -- . . ., 12:17:11 06/13/23 Tue
          • They said the full program won’t be online. They never said competitor lists won’t go online. Maybe they are using Insta or Facebook or the event website. (NT) -- Loni., 15:59:18 06/14/23 Wed
      • The venue, the judges, the awards. It all costs a lot of money to host these events. (NT) -- ., 11:52:27 06/13/23 Tue
        • Exactly. 65 dollars isn't bad. And I'm sorry someone told you to book non-refundable because NANs has NEVER waived facility fee. (NT) -- They have always added rooms, 13:11:38 06/13/23 Tue
          • Though I think for USNIDC they lowered it to $50. (NT) -- ..., 13:31:57 06/13/23 Tue
  • Every year they run out of rooms and add more, first NANS was 15 years ago, same situation when worlds -- Dm, 07:53:17 06/13/23 Tue
  • Didn’t it say on the first day that more hotels would open? Communication has been poor but -- ., 16:17:28 06/13/23 Tue

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• Naidc -- Dancer, 05:25:05 06/13/23 Tue
  Anyone know when the timetable and splits out for the Nans?Need to book makeup. Thanks
  

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  • terrible communication -- Frustrating, 09:54:35 06/13/23 Tue
  • It’s posted now, but no info on splits yet. (NT) -- ., 18:08:12 06/14/23 Wed
    • Do any groups not start at the same time? If not there is no need whatsoever to know your split (NT) -- ., 18:47:20 06/14/23 Wed
      • They all start at the same time in rooms beside each other (NT) -- No issue, 18:52:47 06/14/23 Wed
        • Not true. U12/13 (NT) -- Know your facts, 20:06:07 06/14/23 Wed
        • Completely untrue. Depending on split could dance at 8 or noon. (NT) -- helpful without split., 20:13:29 06/14/23 Wed

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• Anybody have experience dancing on Treblekote? -- ., 18:29:12 06/11/23 Sun
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  • Good question…is this just painted plywood? (NT) -- Why no marly?, 16:23:54 06/12/23 Mon
  • I hope it’s not the same as Montreal last summer. -- Stage., 16:39:59 06/12/23 Mon
  • Googled it. It's an acrylic paint application, makes the stage more acoustic. Used for several years at southern Oireachtas and at a prior NANs. One dancer review from 2016 states she loved it. Not sure what was used at Worlds but this flooring is dull black. (NT) -- Willing to give it a go, 16:57:48 06/12/23 Mon
  • Yes, as long as they haven’t changed the formula for it and apply it right, it’s wonderful to dance on. Tried to convince our Feis committee to buy some but got Marley instead. (NT) -- Regretting Marley now, 06:53:52 06/13/23 Tue
  • My dancer likes Treblekote - not slippery. (NT) -- dancemom, 12:41:10 06/13/23 Tue

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• There should also be a ban on teachers posting their sons and daughters in full costume on their personal social media. They all follow each other and they are getting around the ban by doing it on their personal pages. -- WR, 09:43:32 06/11/23 Sun
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  • Where do we live? China? (NT) -- Cop yerself on 🙄, 12:12:24 06/11/23 Sun
    • 😂😂😂😂 (NT) -- Ash, 12:47:08 06/11/23 Sun
  • Let's just say ... no mom/dad can post any pics of their children. None. Why limit it to dance teachers wanting to show love to their kids? (NT) -- All moms and dads-no exception, 17:30:22 06/11/23 Sun
    • It’s because the teachers are FB friends with the judges. Most regular parents are not. (NT) -- Logical., 17:51:54 06/11/23 Sun
    • If you think anyone will tell me what I can or can not post on Facebook, you haven’t a clue what the laws of this land are (NT) -- I will post what & when I want, 18:56:00 06/11/23 Sun
      • I agree that no one should tell teachers what they can and cannot post. But teachers with ethics should see the cause for concern, and make the right choice not to post their child in costume as their own profile photo if they are social media "friends" with judges who will judge their children (in those outfits). (NT) -- Laws and ethics rarely align, 09:59:24 06/12/23 Mon
        • You mommies have your panties in a bunch over nothing. If a judge is a friend with a TC, my guess is that they know their children as well. Not that much of a stretch. (NT) -- Looking for excuses... Sad ..., 12:21:12 06/12/23 Mon
  • If you think something as basic as a FB post would sway a judge, you have no idea. These judging friendships run deep - (NT) -- Please 🙄, 18:04:42 06/11/23 Sun
  • Geez. Who the heck cares. (NT) -- Honestly, 17:30:24 06/12/23 Mon
  • The cheating began at worlds for this… the winners are set. Unless CLRG stands up for itself…. -- RWT, 05:02:05 06/14/23 Wed
  • So if an adcrg & a tcrg who have been friends since childhood now can t look at each others social media because there COULD be a picture of one of their children could be in costume??? Well, if this is happening you better establish a committee to watch for christening, communion graduation invitations because they should not be seen together!! (NT) -- This is ridiculous, 21:50:02 06/15/23 Thu

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• I have a King room at the Gaylord in the block from July 3-8. Click the email if interested. -- Email, 05:36:34 06/11/23 Sun
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• Where do TCRGs learn pedagogy? As in, is there a course they can take on actual teaching strategies? Is there something included in the TCRG process? -- Dancing isn’t all you need, 23:05:17 06/09/23 Fri
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  • There are college programs with BA in dance and higher degrees (NT) -- Most don’t, 11:58:03 06/10/23 Sat
  • Yes it is part of their TCRG. But not everyone is born to teach. We all know that from going to school (NT) -- Cailin, 16:55:32 06/10/23 Sat
    • Yes but it’s really just about teaching a particular dance not basics of teaching, child development, etc? Thinking I need a course or something about teaching in general. (NT) -- Unsure, 18:03:09 06/10/23 Sat
      • CLRG offers nothing you are requesting and the TCRG exam is largely a test of memorization. -- You need to look elsewhere, 21:20:40 06/10/23 Sat
  • Are there courses you can take? Sure. But are you asking every football coach, every piano teacher, to also have a course in pedagogy? (NT) -- This seems a bit much, 09:36:20 06/11/23 Sun
    • Seems it would be helpful to at least have some basics, maybe not a full course but even a one hour online option, something to read, I don’t know. Kids spend so much time with these teachers/coaches it would seem it would be plus for all involved for the adults to know something about best practices in teaching. (NT) -- Just an idea, 09:59:48 06/11/23 Sun
  • It costs €650 to sit the TCRG exam. There is no training provided, just an exam pack with the music and dances you need to memorise. It is up to individuals to find classes run by existing members if they want help learning the content. The onus is on the individual to further educate themselves. (NT) -- CLRG run exams, not courses., 12:21:52 06/11/23 Sun
  • Irish Dance follows an oral- handed down tradition of mentoring future teachers. (NT) -- Anything else is extra, 21:28:54 06/11/23 Sun
  • Mandatory continuing education courses for TCS and ADs are coming. We don’t have any info yet on exactly what they’re going to be, but they’re supposed to be soon (NT) -- ., 10:32:52 06/12/23 Mon
    • Subjects like injury prevention and running a business could be helpful. (NT) -- ., 14:45:15 06/13/23 Tue

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• Do dress designers matter? Do judges pay attention? Do most of them know who's who? Does it actually influence how they judge. More... -- Costume conundrum, 16:27:18 06/09/23 Fri
  Assuming a dancer's look is put together and the dress is relatively in style, does it really matter? Would love to hear from some judges?
  

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  • Unfortunately yes, because the ID world is full of shallow & superficial adults (NT) -- BS, 09:44:02 06/10/23 Sat
  • I heard if you have anything that looks like a reptile on your costume one known judge will jump up and try to wrestle the costume! & dancerCrikey!,,, (NT) -- So be careful with designs, 17:29:42 06/24/23 Sat

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• ISO NANs hotel rooms @ Opryland if anyone is canceling - last minute decision to go... Thank you! -- ISO Room, 04:36:01 06/09/23 Fri
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  • I have a King room (rollaway optional) in the block from July 3-8. It cannot be extended but I believe it can be shortened. Email me if interested. (NT) -- -, 13:10:14 06/09/23 Fri
    • Email? -- ? Room, 17:23:23 06/09/23 Fri
    • Is this room still available? -- Lisa S, 19:55:47 06/09/23 Fri
  • Hi everyone. If you click on the line after the message you get to the email. I will post it again here and yes it’s still available (NT) -- Email, 08:37:20 06/10/23 Sat

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• I have a room at the Gaylord for NANS that I won't use--King bed for 7/4 only. Please reply if interested. -- Thanks!, 15:35:50 06/08/23 Thu
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  • I’m interested (NT) -- NAIDC room, 17:01:16 06/08/23 Thu
    • Please email me at deedra.hansen@yahoo.com (NT) -- Thanks!, 04:23:49 06/09/23 Fri
      • Room -- NAIDC 2023, 04:51:15 06/09/23 Fri
  • OP here, Room has been taken. (NT) -- Thanks, 13:24:06 06/09/23 Fri

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• Is there a preorder for programs at NAANs? -- ER, 09:35:13 06/07/23 Wed
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  • That would have required organization and efficiency so maybe not? (NT) -- Nothing said to date, 14:42:25 06/07/23 Wed
    • This has been the least amount of communication I have seen about a Nationals in a long time (NT) -- Ridiculous, 06:01:45 06/08/23 Thu
      • Likely since the last time they posted… hard to take after last year there was so much info posted early and consistently updated ! (NT) -- ., 06:04:29 06/08/23 Thu
        • Meant to say hosted not posted -- AP, 12:51:06 06/08/23 Thu
  • They just posted the preorder info. Unfortunately no guidebook this year. Really puts a damper on people paying for feistv & not knowing who’s dancing. (NT) -- What’s the point, 14:49:32 06/09/23 Fri
    • Where is the information? (NT) -- WRT, 20:06:46 06/09/23 Fri
    • It says full program won’t be online but I bet they will still have (NT) -- Guidebook, 21:53:22 06/09/23 Fri
  • Email Confirmation? -- Concerned, 18:44:05 06/09/23 Fri
    • I got a confirmation email immediately after purchase (NT) -- ., 19:17:14 06/09/23 Fri
    • Yes, I received immediately (NT) -- ., 19:19:27 06/09/23 Fri
      • No email confirmation. Anyone have an email address to try to get this sorted. Difficult to find one on the website! (NT) -- Concerned!, 19:37:31 06/09/23 Fri
        • This is on the confirmation emaill: mslocum41@gmail.com (NT) -- ., 20:18:28 06/09/23 Fri
          • Thank you, no confirmation for me either (NT) -- Worried, 21:44:19 06/09/23 Fri
          • mslocum41@gmail.com is an email address to use if there are issues? (NT) -- Concerned, 03:29:12 06/10/23 Sat
            • Yes, there is also this phone number you can try: 203-219-1187 (also on the confirmation email) (NT) -- ., 12:18:30 06/11/23 Sun
    • I bought mine yesterday and didn’t receive a confirmation until this morning (NT) -- Xx, 14:06:42 06/10/23 Sat
  • Where is the link for the preorder of programs? Cannot locate on website or Facebook?? (NT) -- Thanks DM, 20:51:11 06/09/23 Fri
  • It's on NAIDC2023 Instagram- and i received email onfirmation for my order good luck (NT) -- dd, 13:46:00 06/10/23 Sat
  • I emailed and received the confirmation email this morning. Thankfully the issue is solved. Lots of info coming out today! (NT) -- OP, 14:07:58 06/10/23 Sat

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• Do we know if FeisTV will be a NAIDC? I haven't heard anything. -- ??, 17:43:57 06/06/23 Tue
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  • We haven't really heard much of anything about NAIDC and it's less than a month away (NT) -- ..., 19:51:11 06/06/23 Tue
  • PreOrder for NAIDC is up on FeisTV. (NT) -- Hopeful, 22:18:32 06/06/23 Tue
  • I wish they would get rid of this- it’s a money grab for starters -- TER, 05:03:16 06/07/23 Wed
    • The ability to study my own dancing, especially when teachers are not attending, is invaulable (NT) -- Grateful for FeisTV, 07:38:36 06/07/23 Wed
      • But that’s not what happens…lets not make up things (NT) -- Feis Tv, 10:47:23 06/07/23 Wed
        • Maybe in your opinion, but not all feel that way (NT) -- Stone age is over, 10:55:50 06/07/23 Wed
      • Game-Day Footage -- MidAmerica Mom, 12:05:44 06/07/23 Wed
        • Mid America Mom: While I see you have been posting up a storm. I'm a bit disturbed by some of your postings here and on the UK board -- Nervy, 15:22:52 06/08/23 Thu
        • I agree! (NT) -- Mom, 12:57:35 06/14/23 Wed
    • Couldn't disagree more, it allows aging grandparents and studio friends to watch from afar. -- wonderful addition, 08:36:34 06/07/23 Wed
    • You aren’t required to buy it. I respect the feistv people. They had an idea, executed it, and are providing a service some people are willing to pay for. (NT) -- Capitalism done well, 10:59:54 06/07/23 Wed
      • So why can’t we video and live stream ourselves??? Where is the connection? (NT) -- TV$$h, 04:37:16 06/09/23 Fri
        • Because they do t want 200 crazy parents and TCs huddled behind the judges with their phones held up recording everything. (NT) -- It would be insane, 05:37:16 06/09/23 Fri
    • I love it as it's a record of my dancers majors. Something we have watched over and over again. Also agree that grandparents love it and we enjoy watching friends dancing (NT) -- All good, 19:08:03 06/07/23 Wed
    • TER, why is it bad to watch and study other dancers? This is how you get better! (NT) -- Weird problem, 04:31:39 06/08/23 Thu
  • Love Feis TV Option - Grandparents can watch from home (NT) -- Will definitely subscribe, 06:01:45 06/08/23 Thu
  • We love Feis TV, best invention ever (NT) -- Yeah, 09:20:47 06/08/23 Thu
  • Loved doing feistv last year but at least we could follow along with guidebook. They just said no electronic version thisnyear (NT) -- Disappointed, 14:57:10 06/09/23 Fri
    • No, they said FULL PROGRAM will not be online. Take out all the fluff pages and boom! (NT) -- Everything else will be online, 14:19:41 06/10/23 Sat
      • Host region didn’t use Guidebook for O - might post on social media but really not as efficient to follow along -- ., 07:32:16 06/11/23 Sun
        • Too expensive for just an O. (NT) -- Betting, 07:21:15 06/12/23 Mon

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• Has anyone been a counselor for CRC before? If so could you share the weekly salary? -- Offer letter doesn’t say., 10:45:48 06/05/23 Mon
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  • I would ask them directly. I imagine it may slightly different depending on location. CA and NY vs Midwest. (NT) -- BTW we love CRC, 17:37:58 06/05/23 Mon
  • Just an FYI for your future, don't agree to any position without knowing the salary. -- Red Flag if not in writing, 06:42:09 06/06/23 Tue
  • Reach out to them! -- KV, 07:05:42 06/06/23 Tue
  • Who is your contact person with them? Reach out to the person who offered you the position and ask! -- Jenny, 07:40:48 06/06/23 Tue
  • CRC staff question -- CRC - Camp Office, 08:22:03 06/06/23 Tue
  • To me this is a red flag that this person went to an online Message Board, instead of being professional and contacting CRC directly. Says more about the person not being able to contact the right people with their question. (NT) -- CRC should beware ..., 09:05:42 06/06/23 Tue
    • Also consider that this could be this person’s first time being employed and they aren’t yet aware of professional protocols for HR issues. -- A good opportunity to learn, 10:34:03 06/06/23 Tue
      • Or maybe they are just wondering if it would be worth trying for next year (NT) -- No harm in asking, 16:33:40 06/06/23 Tue
      • Well said about being a learning experience. Great point. (NT) -- Thanks, 18:32:20 06/06/23 Tue
    • Or consider the OP isn’t the one with the job but just trying to figure out what a friend may be making (NT) -- Sneeky, 19:22:26 06/06/23 Tue
    • Could also be a red flag for the potential employee. How can anyone accept an offer if the letter does not fully inform them of what they are accepting? Letter of offer should have all info to make an informed decision, including the rate of pay. One may ask, what are they hiding if not giving all info to potential staff? (NT) -- No name, 15:16:53 06/07/23 Wed
      • I don't know about this person and their letter, but I can tell you that my daughter worked as a counselor for CRC last year and is returning this year. They are one of the most organized and aboveboard groups of people you could hope to meet. The person just needs to contact them if they have questions. (NT) -- Dm, 04:24:56 06/08/23 Thu
      • Counselor Application process -- CRC Office Staff, 12:36:53 06/08/23 Thu

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• How many dancers and teachers are in your typical class? Grades? Champs? -- Curious what the standard is, 21:24:51 06/02/23 Fri
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  • Champs. 3-6 people. We go to a small school, might not have as many institutional resources but love the individual attention (NT) -- In NY, 07:30:06 06/03/23 Sat
  • Champs is 5 but grades are bigger probably 10-15 in each class (NT) -- Small is better for us, 08:26:21 06/03/23 Sat
  • Pc & oc combined class - approx 15 in the class (NT) -- Dm, 14:58:37 06/04/23 Sun
  • We also have combined PC/OC. Number varies as people move up and graduate but generally 5-10. -- Class, 15:26:49 06/12/23 Mon

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• GRADE EXAMS 1-10 in SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN -- Warrior Tribe, 06:24:27 06/02/23 Fri
  The Warrior Tribe is now hosting TWO dates for Grade Exams 1-10. Please note: The date has passed to sign up for grades 11&12.
  
  JULY 29th - Grades 1-10 are open. Adjudicator is Margaret Cleary. Grades 11&12 will be held on this date. Follow this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050849AAA623A6F85-grade3
  
  AUGUST 5th - Grades 1-10 are open. Adjudicator is Maureen Greene O'Leary. Follow this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050849AAA623A6F85-grade2
  
  Please use the waitlist if the grade(s) you need is full.
  
  Location: Bellator Academy in Southeast Wisconsin (Germantown)
  

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  • The “warrior tribe”?! What the… 🤣🤣 (NT) -- Srsly, 08:42:19 06/03/23 Sat
    • Just the nickname for their parents group, no big deal. They run excellent grade exams, highly recommend! (NT) -- Dancer, 09:37:57 06/03/23 Sat

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• Want to send dress to Manchester, England, value at $1300. What’s the best service and what’s the deal with customs? How much should we be expecting to pay? -- M.A, 23:23:59 06/01/23 Thu
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• I am hearing lots of overseas dancers coming to Nashville-it is not a qulaifier for them right? how does this effect the # of WQ in a group? Thx! -- dd, 07:35:34 06/01/23 Thu
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  • they are skipped over from taking a WQ spot, but add to the number of recallers. (NT) -- would love a true NANs., 08:18:04 06/01/23 Thu
    • It would be nice, but I‘be been told that one thing that helped level up the dancing in North America was opening up NAIDC to overseas dancers and having our dancers dance against them. (NT) -- Competition is good, 09:29:05 06/01/23 Thu
      • That's an interesting perspective I hadn't considered, that makes senes. (NT) -- Silver lining, 13:18:20 06/01/23 Thu
      • Valid thought for sure. Although with how huge Naidc is (witness hotwl drama), should be for NAA dancers as priority. (NT) -- Or nans will need more days, 16:26:52 06/01/23 Thu
  • Follow up: Do N. American medal holders also get passed over for WQ spots? (NT) -- dd, 08:36:20 06/01/23 Thu
    • I think so, but I’m confident someone here will correct me if I’m wrong. WQ spots awarded at NAIDC do not pass down if there is a judging conflict. (NT) -- Dm, 09:25:27 06/01/23 Thu
      • That is correct WQ from a secondary qualifier don’t pass down (NT) -- ., 17:43:02 06/01/23 Thu
    • WQ at NANs -- dm, 09:57:58 06/01/23 Thu
      • Was it different last year? I’m looking at last year’s results on Quickfeis, it looks like WMHs were skipped. There are boxes for WMH, WQ, and overseas. WMHs are marked as such but not as WQs. Number of WQs would indicate WMHs were skipped over. (NT) -- So confusing, 11:05:33 06/01/23 Thu
        • Since they divide wq spots for whole comp regardless of # danced each split, maybe they have to skip wmh now since splits could end up quite uneven? (NT) -- A thought, 16:32:03 06/01/23 Thu
        • They were definitely skipped at last year’s NANs. (NT) -- DM, 13:25:44 06/03/23 Sat
  • All of the org was told to send as many dancers to this to make a show of things. We keep fueling the cheating. They haven't changed one iota, and they won't change. Do not kid yourselves. They will continue to do their business, their way. Where is the change up they said they would have? We keep giving them money, for what? (NT) -- NA & overseas favours granted, 07:51:02 06/03/23 Sat
    • Org was not told this at all. Sorry thats false (NT) -- S, 12:21:56 06/03/23 Sat
      • Our region definitely was - send whoever we can, get the revenue in, "tourists" are good for business. (NT) -- Makes my skin crawl, 00:22:41 06/04/23 Sun
        • Please share your proof to back that claim up. Who exactly sent that (NT) -- msg from CLRG? Name? Date?, 07:31:49 06/05/23 Mon
    • Lots has been done. But you conveniently don’t acknowledge as it doesn’t support your narrative. (NT) -- Don’t like it leave - bye, 12:41:31 06/05/23 Mon
      • And you conveniently overlook and don't acknowledge that nothing has really been done. All swept under, just like always. But loving your standard snide comment of leave. That's your solution? You need to open your eyes. (NT) -- it needs fixing, not excuses, 07:57:52 06/11/23 Sun

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• Anyone know a dancer named Kiley in PA who might have texted/called my daughter? Somehow this girl has my daughter’s number but doesn’t know how she got it and refused to share a parents’ name. -- Weird, 17:00:47 05/29/23 Mon
  The girl had details about herself that are easily found on IG and looked up my daughter as well, who does not have social media. It was creepy but could also be totally legit but we live in WR and can’t place how and when we would have met her. No nationals or worlds for us and we’ve never been west of NV for a feis.
  

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  • Correction: never been EAST of NV (NT) -- 🤦‍♀️, 19:28:15 05/29/23 Mon
  • Why wouldn't you just block the number immediately? Even if this is a real dancer, clearly your daughter does not know her. Not clear why you are even asking if anyone knows her. If your daughter has no idea who she is, and this all seems creepy to you, then block her. (NT) -- Easy, 07:23:28 05/30/23 Tue
    • My daughter thought maybe she knew her.... this literally all transpired over a 5 minute period. We asked for more info and then blocked her. I'm asking because 1) maybe it's legit and 2) if it's not legit, then I'm curious how this info is being shared in the ID world and 3) maybe it's a warning to others (NT) -- ., 10:22:37 05/30/23 Tue
  • So you decided this was the best course of action? Posting the name and her location on here? (NT) -- Assuming this is a child, 04:06:37 05/31/23 Wed
    • What if “Kiley” is a grown man pretending to be a kid and this is a helpful warning to others? (NT) -- My take., 05:11:08 05/31/23 Wed
  • Bogeyman -- Be sensible!!, 08:29:35 05/31/23 Wed
    • She didn't ask for parenting advice, as usual, trolls gave it anyway (NT) -- Read the post, 07:03:00 06/01/23 Thu
      • What precisely WAS she asking then? (NT) -- Know it all..., 11:40:25 06/01/23 Thu
        • I think she was wondering if this message was legit or a known scammer. (NT) -- Valid question, 13:03:34 06/02/23 Fri

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• Platinum wig peeps - help! -- Wig Manager lol, 12:41:57 05/29/23 Mon
  So the pouf spray we used to match our dancers platinum bun is impossible to find anymore. What do you use????? I’m thinking a blind spray followed by a white spray? We really don’t want that pouf/darker natural hair to contrast with the wig. We bought “Punky” platinum but it’s not platinum.
  
  Any help is appreciated!
  
  -mom/dancer accessories manager
  

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  • *blond not blind 🫤 (NT) -- Op, 12:50:17 05/29/23 Mon
  • Don't know if u can access it in the states but try Kryolan wig spray. Comes in a blonde and a platinum. (NT) -- 👍🏻, 15:20:49 05/29/23 Mon
  • Maybe it’s a sign? Time to switch wig colors? (NT) -- Garish, 18:37:36 05/29/23 Mon
    • Could be, and a fair enough consideration... but your "name" is a bit rude. (NT) -- op, 08:58:24 05/30/23 Tue
    • Our dancer had no choice about wigs, but fortunately her hair was naturally platinum blonde -- Dm, 15:42:29 05/30/23 Tue
  • White ‘Santa’ spray followed by platinum silver (NT) -- Someone at Sally’s advised, 19:42:17 05/29/23 Mon
  • Thanks for the help - I ended up also contacting Camelia Rose... more -- op, 09:00:33 05/30/23 Tue
    • Punky Platinum can be hard to get as well...here's what we did in the past -- Celtic Curls, 02:40:33 06/11/23 Sun
  • Former dancer here -- :), 14:26:46 06/05/23 Mon

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• When will we find out splits for NANS? -- Does anyone know?, 10:40:29 05/29/23 Mon
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  • Likely on the day due to new protocols caused by the cheating scandal -- ., 12:26:45 05/29/23 Mon
  • What about times? (NT) -- ., 13:00:20 05/29/23 Mon
    • I imagine they will issue a timetable as they have in the past and, assuming they’ve thought this through, split age groups will start at the same time if dancer’s won’t know they’re split until that morning. (NT) -- Dm, 15:48:54 05/29/23 Mon
  • last year they posted A and B Splits in one document, name only not age. -- FYI, 08:43:16 05/30/23 Tue
    • Last year we had not had the scandal even a list of split a or b with no age is opening up to cheating -- ., 06:37:59 05/31/23 Wed
      • at worlds you literally knew the order and start person, so you could say "my dancer will be in the 3rd group". what a joke that was (NT) -- try again, 09:45:32 05/31/23 Wed
        • LMBFAO and remember the "public" judge selection? -- crying, 09:48:11 05/31/23 Wed
          • what would you have done? Announced them so everyone knew the day before? (NT) -- lois., 14:36:23 05/31/23 Wed
            • Here is how it should be done. -- Inside., 15:53:13 05/31/23 Wed
              • perfectly stated. it's really not that hard to just NOT cheat. (NT) -- no morals, 08:25:57 06/01/23 Thu
  • When? -- Planning, 16:02:36 05/30/23 Tue
    • June 4,2022 (NT) -- hth, 06:30:32 06/01/23 Thu
  • Any news on this. A timetable and release of numbers would.be nice. (NT) -- Hope, 08:18:32 06/06/23 Tue

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• Does anyone have info about the Austin TX feis venue? is it literally just dance studio rooms or is there at least a small auditorium? Thanks! -- 💃🏼, 08:11:56 05/29/23 Mon
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  • Also curious and waiting (NT) -- ....., 12:43:10 06/02/23 Fri
  • Just noticed this on FeisWorx -- (more), 15:54:40 06/03/23 Sat

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• Reading the below message about transfer. This is a ridiculous rule that only protects teachers, not the dancers. It is a monetary, arbitrary rule that should be challenged in the US. This rules allows bad teacher too much punitive power over dancers wanting to leave. This needs to change! -- Time to change, 22:09:01 05/28/23 Sun
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  • Agree but it benefits the people who make the rules (NT) -- Unethical, 09:55:18 05/29/23 Mon
  • Agreed. So ridiculous. No other sport/activity does this. We are paying customers not contractors. (NT) -- 👎, 09:57:51 05/29/23 Mon
    • High school and college sports - NCAA rules - Depending on timing you can be banned for a whole year (NT) -- Not uncommon, 13:42:27 05/29/23 Mon
      • NCAA rules changed a few years ago. Athletes may transfer schools now and serve no ban. (NT) -- Happens in many sports, 02:30:48 05/30/23 Tue
        • Nope, Division 1, Year ban, if you miss the 15 day window, year ban... (NT) -- Etc, etc,, 23:41:12 05/30/23 Tue
          • April 2021 rule changed to allow transfer one time and no one year ban, but do have specific window to transfer. (NT) -- !!, 00:00:07 06/03/23 Sat
            • you need to check the current rules, lots of exceptions where there is a ban (NT) -- ..., 15:33:49 06/06/23 Tue
  • Disagree. I find that 6 months well spent is a benefit (more inside) -- dancemom4, 19:39:53 05/29/23 Mon
    • But not all kids need 6 months to accomplish these things. One could choose to do these things -- ..., 11:10:28 05/30/23 Tue
      • Agree. Most OC dancers pick up new dances in one class. Our OC dancers have changes to steps almost every class, as steps evolve. My dancer did not need 6 months. He was ready in about a month. Each dancer is different. Should be TC and dancer's decision. -- wr old timer, 15:36:05 05/30/23 Tue
    • Agreed. Well said. School hopping is detrimental to kids. (NT) -- Fan of ban, 19:30:00 05/31/23 Wed
      • Ummm. How are you supposed to find the right fit for your child -- ..., 13:07:41 06/07/23 Wed
        • Parents should be able to decide what is good or not good for their child, not dance organizations. (NT) -- I’m all for free transfers, 12:21:11 06/21/23 Wed
  • This rule has nothing to do with protecting dancers from injury and everything to do with trying to discourage people from transferring to school that were soliciting students from other schools. Not surprisingly, the teacher who were soliciting other people’s students have been shown to take part in fixing results. (NT) -- Throw out the cheaters, 07:58:38 05/31/23 Wed

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• How can you place at a feis when you run off stage and no bell has been rung? -- Not fair, 12:13:38 05/23/23 Tue
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  • Or cheeks hanging below dress hem 🤦‍♀️ (NT) -- Gross, 19:25:10 05/23/23 Tue
    • You aren’t scored on costume length. Judges can “check” a box that costume is getting too short. But honestly, kids grow and you might think…it’s fine until it’s not. (NT) -- ., 03:47:51 05/24/23 Wed
      • Not scored but there are rules. I’ve seen kids wear them for months with cheeks exposed. (NT) -- Why have rules?, 07:11:12 05/24/23 Wed
  • If they are the host school or in the same state as the host school (NT) -- Favors, 19:51:10 05/23/23 Tue
  • How about that it is just a feis and maybe the judge was just being nice to allow the dancer another chance. -- still early in the season, 16:17:15 05/24/23 Wed

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• Anyone have any info on registration numbers for NAIDC? Wondering if it is going to be crazy like Phoenix given that room blocks are pretty much sold out. -- US mom, 09:17:00 05/23/23 Tue
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  • Probably less than Phoenix. No special PC comp. (NT) -- —, 19:49:40 05/23/23 Tue
  • Largest entry ever. New England board was told at their last meeting. (NT) -- brace yourself, 20:35:11 05/24/23 Wed
    • Larger than Phoenix that was open to all? How is that even possible? More teams or overseas dancers? (NT) -- I believe you but wondering, 07:37:13 05/25/23 Thu
      • Because Phoenix was USA only. (NT) -- But still Skeptical, 07:40:02 05/25/23 Thu
      • Traditional set comps and some additional team comps (NT) -- Heard largest ever too, 08:51:45 05/25/23 Thu
        • Good point. Trad Set and the 4 hands. (NT) -- hadn't thought of that, 11:46:32 05/25/23 Thu
        • Some schools are signing up anyone with two legs who can shuffle through a St Pat’s Day. -- Fueled by greed and pride, 12:29:36 05/25/23 Thu
          • Who Hurt You -- Set Dancer Mom, 07:44:50 05/26/23 Fri
            • Agree. Congratulations to your dancer. I hope you enjoy the day! (NT) -- ., 09:40:06 05/26/23 Fri
            • Why is it irritating to send a novice U8. My kid was u7 Adv Beg at Nans and was too 10 (NT) -- Age doesn’t equal talent, 09:52:45 05/31/23 Wed
          • My daughter qualified for Nationals. The trad set comps in no way diminish her accomplishment. People in ID know the difference. People not in ID don’t care. (NT) -- Dm, 14:47:05 05/26/23 Fri
            • I agree with you! (NT) -- dm, 16:59:12 05/26/23 Fri
            • Some kids never qualify for solos & want to experience NAIDC or have siblings attending. (NT) -- Be kind, 12:16:44 05/29/23 Mon
  • You all buy the hype. The numbers are not larger, in fact probably smaller. Regions are pushing TCs to enter as many dancers as possible to cover costs. Gaylord had plenty of rooms, they didn't block them all off, but there are two or three other events there that week. (NT) -- they need your $$, 17:12:53 05/29/23 Mon
    • Salty Much -- Q, 10:04:34 05/30/23 Tue
    • Registration closed in early May so the committee is not pushing for more registrations. A TC couldn’t register a dancer even if he/she wanted. And why would the committee lie to TCs about registration numbers? It isn’t like the TCs wouldn’t figure it out. (NT) -- Stop making up stuff, 10:13:28 05/30/23 Tue
    • Teachers were told to enter and "encourage" (push?) as many as possible. Adjust your rose colored glasses and stop deluding yourself. Nothing has changed, nor will it. It's why they are keeping all the extras, they have to ensure they're cut and still be able to cover costs. Keep telling yourself it is all above board and absolutely fair. (NT) -- Sure it is, like it always was, 17:37:15 06/02/23 Fri

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• NANS room -- room in the block, 12:47:16 05/22/23 Mon
  Looking for someone to transfer our room to. King room booked from 7/3-7/6 at the opryland. Email me if interested (k.murphy0861@gmail.com)
  

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  • Someone will grab that quickly if you post on the FB page! (NT) -- Safer, 17:34:06 05/22/23 Mon
  • Room -- Elizabeth, 18:15:53 05/22/23 Mon

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• Need hotel night for NAIDC -- Elizabeth, 17:42:37 05/21/23 Sun
  Looking for one night at host hotel on July 5th. If anyone is canceling please let me know. I was only able to book one night. Thank you.
  

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• You know what I can’t stand? When there are 5 competitors in a competition and judges will have ties. Like…hello? There are only 5 dancers. Rank them! If you can’t then maybe don’t judge. But possible they were equal -- Dancer, 17:25:01 05/21/23 Sun
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  • *not possible (NT) -- Op, 17:33:17 05/21/23 Sun
  • 100% : It is lazy judging, plain and simple. (NT) -- ., 06:09:34 05/22/23 Mon
  • Worst I have seen... -- Eye roll, 11:14:11 05/22/23 Mon
  • I can see it in grades... not champs. (NT) -- .., 13:29:33 05/22/23 Mon
    • Then you must not be in the MAR where quite often a judge will have multiple ties in small competitions. (NT) -- Incompetent judging, 19:45:38 05/22/23 Mon
      • Have definitely seen it in Beg 1/Beg 2 - where they're usually little kids.. reasonable (NT) -- not lazy..., 07:09:05 05/23/23 Tue
    • Actually champs, with 3 judges and a small comp could be more plausible of happening. It shouldn't happen in grades with a single judge. (NT) -- Just rank them., 06:23:11 05/23/23 Tue
      • Don't think OP is talking about overall ties, but when one judge gives the same raw scores to different dancers. It matters less in grade comps - and quite common to tie kids for last place so that no-one is rock bottom (NT) -- ., 02:38:56 05/24/23 Wed
  • There are several judging philosophies, and several things could be at play here. -- See inside--from an AD., 21:11:09 05/24/23 Wed
    • Wow! Very insightful. Question: when would a feis ask a judge to tie in a specific way in grades? (NT) -- Curious, 07:27:04 05/25/23 Thu
      • Trying to get rid of surplus medals. Large competition sizes and want lots of placers to be encouraging and generate return business the next year. Etc. (NT) -- Lots of varied reasons, 16:36:07 05/25/23 Thu
        • That is understandable. Thanks for the insight. (NT) -- Dm, 17:38:19 05/25/23 Thu
    • Curious about #2. Are judges allowed to have "personal preferences" for how to handle scoring? -- ..., 07:30:30 05/25/23 Thu
      • I agree with your philosophy, but many like to be very encouraging via their marks. Those preferences or judging “styles” are allowed. (NT) -- Different strokes, 16:42:59 05/25/23 Thu
  • How about only 4 in comp and tie for first. Happened to my DD. -- NYMom, 05:57:35 05/26/23 Fri

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• CLRG doesn’t care about your dancer or the fairness of this sport.. -- You are all pawns for money, 03:57:21 05/20/23 Sat
  https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-dancing-body-lifts-suspensions-on-teachers-over-alleged-feis-fixing-due-to-cost-of-court-challenges/a1094210142.html
  

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  • Well if this doesn’t pot a nail in the ID coffin (NT) -- Sickening, 09:06:07 05/20/23 Sat
  • How insulting is this. TCs please take a stand and do what’s right. (NT) -- We beg you., 09:44:10 05/20/23 Sat
    • What can TC’sdo? -- Curious, 11:29:55 05/20/23 Sat
      • They can not ask them to judge their local feis. (NT) -- Black list them, 06:21:01 05/22/23 Mon
      • They can stop paying membership to CLRG- move to another org (NT) -- Take a stand or just sit quiet, 14:48:29 05/23/23 Tue
  • We all saw the texts- and can guess by association and other context clues who the 44 are -- WATCH WHO HIRES THE CHEATS, 13:01:21 05/20/23 Sat
    • Amen and who hired in the past (NT) -- US, 09:41:04 05/21/23 Sun
  • This is a legal issue. Not a moral one. Clrg cannot apply a policy passed in 2021 to infractions from 2019/2020. It’s the law. Like it or not. (NT) -- Follow the law or get sued., 13:54:04 05/20/23 Sat
    • I find it hard to believe there was no policy on cheating prior to 2021... (NT) -- --, 10:52:03 05/22/23 Mon
      • We all know judges that "took a break" or in one case, saw a school take another school under their wing -- numbers slipped under a door, 13:31:28 05/22/23 Mon
        • Why not just move faster on the investigation? It definitely doesn’t feel like they’ve made it a priority. (NT) -- At all, 02:57:22 05/23/23 Tue
  • Irish points need to be adjusted! It will make cheating much harder. -- Boo to clrg., 14:39:32 05/20/23 Sat
  • I don’t blame CLRG, I blame the cheaters. -- should step down willingly, 20:23:50 05/20/23 Sat
  • The cheating has always been there and why those thought they could (and still can) get away with it. So many deserving dancers knocked out of actual placements over all the years, all for "favours" Known and overlooked by all out of fear of retribution by those in power -- and continue to be, 07:31:29 05/21/23 Sun

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• U19 dancer going to NANs on her own for the first time and … I don’t know how to put on a wig -- Advice needed, 12:34:09 05/19/23 Fri
  It’s a full wig if that affects things.
  Are there any good YouTube videos that teach you how to do it?
  It’s NOT Camellia Rose brand, so I don’t know if I could book her booth to put it on? How much does booking at a booth cost?
  How do I make sure it’s not going to fall off?
  I’m not close to the other girls in my age group at my school and am embarrassed to ask them.
  

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  • Lots of other ppl doing wigs. Eire Beauty maybe? Check other MUA. (NT) -- Or practice now :), 15:29:02 05/19/23 Fri
    • Thank you for the recommnendation! Do you happen to know how to find other MUA since I don't see an official vendor list yet (NT) -- OP, thanks again, 19:03:38 05/19/23 Fri
  • Nothing wrong with natural hair (NT) -- Is that a possibility?, 18:53:52 05/19/23 Fri
  • Practice at home, and dance to see how it feels, you have weeks to get it right, there are lots of youtube vids (NT) -- you can do it, 02:22:48 05/20/23 Sat
    • Agreed! Check out you tube- look around- I found this one -- C, 05:22:10 05/20/23 Sat
      • Thank you for the encouragement and for the youtube link!!!!! (NT) -- OP, 14:37:37 05/20/23 Sat
  • My daughters were “lucky” that I was a hot mess with wigs and makeup -- Dm, 06:43:23 05/20/23 Sat
  • Wig -- Dd, 14:11:06 05/26/23 Fri

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• Those experienced with designing/ordering new dresses…need thoughts! -- SRDM, 06:22:00 05/19/23 Fri
  So we are working with a new to us dress designer we love. Obviously not all their designs are our taste, but overall like their vision most of the time.
  
  They requested we give them detailed likes and dislikes, color palette etc. we did, but also gave them creative license to “do their thing.” It’s fun to be surprised with the design.
  
  Result: we LOVE the design. No changes. But the issue we had was the embroidery color that felt way too strong under an already very intricate design. We noted this and requested a more muted shade for the thread so it wouldn’t be so contrasty. The designer didn’t acknowledge that it would be too dark, saying that we would be disappointed on stage and to trust them. They did however offer other muted shades of the same color, saying we obviously could choose.
  
  I’m in a pickle. I completely see what my dancer is seeing and wanting, it I absolutely hate questioning a professional and am second guessing our impression just because of the pushback (and I hate conflict lol). Yet we’ve had a number of new dresses made and with one of them, we let some elements go that were different and the dress was a pretty big disappointment (hard to stomach after $2k + is spent).
  
  Should we trust our gut and ask for what we think will suit her/look better or should we throw our hands up and “trust” their vision?
  
  Any else deal with this? This is probably her last dress and it’s a loooot of money to invest… so we want to do it well. TIA!
  

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  • I pushed back with a dress we had. Dress maker wanted to use lots of dark colours on a black base and I insisted at least one of the colours was replaced by white. DM didn’t agree and I pushed back again. We got the dress as we wanted and loved it. At the end of the day you’re paying and they’re providing a service. Ask for what you want (NT) -- Not everyone has same taste, 06:30:08 05/19/23 Fri
  • Have they any way of showing you a digital mock up of the different shade in place? (NT) -- Mom of three, 07:13:59 05/19/23 Fri
    • Here’s what they offered… -- Op, 07:22:27 05/19/23 Fri
      • My software would offer a 3D image with chosen thread shade. It’s not an exact match but close for idea. A 2D picture will look matte and muted. Personally, I would hear out their reason for their choice and if you feel reassured then go with it. If you’re still in doubt, go with your preference. -- Mom of three, 12:07:20 05/19/23 Fri
        • Op here…. -- Op, 13:12:32 05/19/23 Fri
          • Ok. With a predominantly white dress I can see their side. I think you will lose a pale gold on stage in lights. You might get a flash of the crystals but you won’t make out any detail of the design. (NT) -- Mom of three, 14:12:02 05/19/23 Fri
            • Thanks…. :) more -- Op, 05:29:54 05/20/23 Sat
  • If it’s John Carey, trust them. We’ve had several stunning dresses from them. For most, I was a little unsure but when it was on stage, STUNNING. (NT) -- My two cents, 07:56:54 05/19/23 Fri
    • Agree, if it's JC, trust them to do what's best for the strongest stage effect (NT) -- You won't regret it, 20:15:48 05/19/23 Fri
  • Only my experience would be with Rising Star. Ive trusted Keiths suggestions as he would explain how it would look under bright lights when i was thinking more about in front of me. -- Paula, 08:34:13 05/19/23 Fri
  • Don't think about what the dress looks like close up. Print out the image they sent with the lighter shade and stand 20 feet away from it. My bet is that you won't see it at all, whereas the bright gold will stand out from a distance and be so eye catching with the crystals on it. You don't want a wishy washy dress on stage, you want to stand out. (NT) -- No name, 14:34:27 05/19/23 Fri
    • This happened to us. Gold thread on lime green dress was stunning, but on stage, the whole thing looked yellow. we had to fill around it with dark crystals. (NT) -- ---, 05:43:53 05/24/23 Wed
  • Thanks all! We’re going to go with a small compromise on the color… trusting my gut but also their basic color choice… (NT) -- Op, 05:33:32 05/20/23 Sat

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• In reference to the below post regarding the 6 month ban, can someone please fill me in on the court ruling? Was it in the US? -- Thank you, 12:08:42 05/18/23 Thu
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  • A few years ago a dancer/family took CLRG to court over the transfer ban in Ireland, and it was taken up by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland. -- HTH, 10:10:10 05/19/23 Fri

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• Wig and hair -- No name, 02:36:11 05/18/23 Thu
  My 15 year old has been dancing since she was 8. Recently her hair has got thin and we have a bald patch. I’m concerned that it is the wig. Have any of you guys any experience of this or tips? We’re preparing for NANs at the momen
  

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  • No wig or tight pony tail until NANs. Wig for NANs if you must but then no wig until it grows back. (NT) -- *, 05:01:47 05/18/23 Thu
  • It is most certainly the wig. Like the other poster said, whatever you can, don't stress the hair further. Time & leaving it alone (NT) -- is the only solution, 05:36:02 05/18/23 Thu
  • Experience with this -- SR Lady, 08:20:33 05/18/23 Thu
  • My daughter had a spot when she was12, unfortunately it wasn’t the wig. (NT) -- Dm, 09:10:31 05/18/23 Thu
  • Thanks -- No name, 10:24:57 05/18/23 Thu
  • My daughter too… it’s the wig. Big bald spot and thinning hair. (NT) -- Na, 13:50:18 05/18/23 Thu
  • Us too -- Pmmm, 13:59:08 05/18/23 Thu
  • My 13 yr old as well. Several others at our dance school have experienced this. We think from constant tension of rubberband or from bobby pin irritation. (NT) -- Haven't been to Dr yet., 14:13:32 05/18/23 Thu
  • Yup- permanent bald spots on both my girls crowns. Caused by full wig. -- Stop now!, 19:47:15 05/18/23 Thu
  • Our experience -- —, 00:15:33 05/19/23 Fri
  • I have had this happen; the hair grew back after taking a break from the wig. -- Retired Dancer, 05:30:10 05/19/23 Fri
  • This also happened here. My daughter found the bald spot and was beside herself. If people could see the stress she (& we) went through, just in case the judges don't like the natural look. It has now grown back thankfully. (NT) -- I wish this madness could stop, 22:02:21 05/19/23 Fri
  • Ban on wigs in the NE? -- CK, 13:58:31 05/20/23 Sat
    • NE mom here. There are a few outliers but almost all want wigs - esp for the champ level kids. Unfair otherwise. -- There's already choice, 10:06:02 05/21/23 Sun
      • Another NE mom here. Without a survey of all dancers and parents, we don’t actually know what most people want. Most people I know wouldn’t choose a ban, but wish judges were ok with other options. The heavy wigs do cause bald spots. Rogaine can help. (NT) -- DM, 17:34:07 05/25/23 Thu
  • This is a really common problem in ballet- you can find a lot of ballet hair tutorials online that will show your dancer how to still get their hair out of their face without the same tension in the same spot every time (NT) -- ., 15:03:27 05/21/23 Sun
  • This happened to my daughter as well. -- Tips inside, 09:28:50 05/23/23 Tue

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• How does it work to be an independent dancer? -- Curious if it’s an option, 20:35:55 05/17/23 Wed
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  • You would not be able to compete at CLRG events post your question on Open Platform board -- ., 06:39:56 05/18/23 Thu
    • Ok thanks. We saw something in the CLRG rules that sounded like it was possible. (NT) -- 🤷‍♀️, 07:16:57 05/18/23 Thu
  • Some clrg feises allow it for adult comps, like KC Irishfest feis wknd (NT) -- Not sure about non-adult, 07:29:23 05/18/23 Thu

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• Hair at NANS -- Clairemacart, 16:18:00 05/16/23 Tue
  Do you know what vendors ( or even individuals) can do hair at NANS
  
  My daughter is dancing on Friday.
  

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  • Camelia rose will be attending link to book opens after final timetable (NT) -- Mom, 10:55:07 05/17/23 Wed
  • EireBeauty has a full team coming for hair and makeup (NT) -- Big fan, 15:02:34 05/17/23 Wed
    • Big fan of what your kid being treated like trash. Avoid like the plague (NT) -- CR fan. Learnt the hard way, 15:26:57 05/17/23 Wed
      • Learnt what the hard way? -- Siobhan, 16:40:11 05/17/23 Wed
      • Who treated your daughter like trash? Not my experience at all. The artist we used was amazing - eased my daughters nerves day of (NT) -- many artists work with her, 18:57:27 05/17/23 Wed
        • we also had a great experience with Erin. She was lovely, fast and her appointments ran on time! -- nb, 09:04:12 05/18/23 Thu
      • Or putting it up so tightly that your kid is in agony and then you have to re-do it yourself! . (NT) -- Never again, 13:23:52 05/18/23 Thu
  • Hair and make up -- Hm, 02:16:46 05/19/23 Fri
  • Celtic Curls will be there - lovely team, so nice, my favorite after trying all the big name makeup/wig professionals. (NT) -- NT, 06:09:02 05/22/23 Mon

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• When can we expect to see a schedule for NANs? -- June 1?, 15:46:20 05/16/23 Tue
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  • What difference does a schedule make at this stage. Honest question. We know the days. -- It’s not like…, 08:13:21 05/17/23 Wed
    • Appointments for wig/makeup, knowing whether you'll have time for a leisurely breakfast or need to grab and go, knowing what time you'll need to get up so that you budget enough time for warmups, wigging, driving to the venue -- Planner, 08:32:47 05/17/23 Wed
      • It’s still 7 weeks out (NT) -- Chill, 12:51:30 05/17/23 Wed
  • I have multiple dancers. Need to figure out hair/make up etc (NT) -- OP, 08:56:30 05/17/23 Wed
    • Do you not do it yourself?? (NT) -- Aptr, 09:58:15 05/17/23 Wed
      • Even if you do it yourself you might want to know when you need to do it. Do you need to have both kids ready at 8? Or can you do your second kids head while dancer one is warming up. It's not crazy that people want the schedule (NT) -- Good grief, 09:59:45 05/17/23 Wed
        • Of course you need to know that. But not 7 weeks out (NT) -- I don’t have hotel room yet, 12:59:41 05/17/23 Wed
      • Loads of people don't do it themselves. Why are you surprised? (NT) -- not being helpful, 14:48:48 05/17/23 Wed
  • Don’t understand why people post these questions on here. Nobody on this board will know the answer -- They will just, 12:57:47 05/17/23 Wed

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• Let’s talk about the 6 month ban—why is this necessary? More inside -- Champ mom asking for change, 23:18:09 05/15/23 Mon
  So a little back story here, we are nearing the end of a six month ban because our school closed because the lead TC went back to her old school and left no one to teach. Our “choice” was we could follow her to the school she was going to, which was not an option for us based on their training program and our dancer’s future goals (no ban this way) OR go to a school better equipped to help our dancer meet her goals and serve a 6 month competition ban. We did try to appeal, it was denied, as it was for more than 20 other dancers from our defunct school that made the same choice we did.
  After serving 4.5 months of this ban, it is clear that this should be changed on so many levels. My dancer is a teen in OC, but this is what I personally think as a parent who has been observing the sport for 10 years.
  
  1. This ban is really unnecessary for beginners, I mean come on, A light jig is a light jig. If you must serve a ban as a grade level dancer to discourage “school hopping”, the do it at a prorated scale, beginners 2 months, novice 3 months, prizewinner 4 months, etc.
  
  2. Championship level dancers (PC and OC) should be allowed to Feis for comments only once they feel their new rounds are ready. We have Nationals coming up and only have the ability to do 1 feis before NANs because of when our ban ends. I would have no problem paying the normal entry fee to any Feis so my dancer can prepare for Nationals and just not be awarded placement if earned. Just give said dancers a different color number card so everyone (judges and observers) know the dancer will be judged, placed, but not awarded.
  
  Now of course my dancer is getting corrections and feedback in class and her new teachers have been great about helping her and others that transferred with her. 6 months is a long, long time and if you haven’t had to do this, you really won’t understand until you do.
  
  And the struggle is not just at champ level, but also for grade level dancers and a shortened period for them to qualify for Oireachtas.
  
  So please, reconsider both the time of the ban and then perhaps allowing to Feis for comments only.
  

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  • Don't disagree with a word you've said but posting here does nothing. (NT) -- ., 06:20:43 05/16/23 Tue
  • I absolutely love the idea of dancing for comments with a different color number card. GENIUS. (NT) -- *, 06:33:21 05/16/23 Tue
  • Somehow they make exceptions to the ban for those world qualifiers who need to dance at oireachtas. -- ..., 07:09:07 05/16/23 Tue
  • we moved over 900 miles away and couldn't get an appeal accepted. -- what does it take?, 07:24:50 05/16/23 Tue
    • I'm sorry that happened to you. It's insane. We moved 500 miles (to a new state) before this crazy rule came into place and had no such problem. I think a sensible rule would be if you move more than an hour from the dance studio, no ban. (NT) -- mom, 07:34:47 05/16/23 Tue
      • The fact that there's no exception any longer for moves is really absurd. We also changed schools when we moved 1000 miles about 10 years ago. No ban then. -- So dumb, 08:21:38 05/16/23 Tue
        • The reason there is no longer any exceptions to the rule is because it was brought to court. Finding was that if it was truly a "restyling period", it would apply to ALL transfers, without exception. (NT) -- hth, 05:06:08 05/17/23 Wed
          • I know the history; I just think it was a very dumb decision that does not benefit dancers and looks particularly foolish now that schools are shrinking (NT) -- My two cents, 08:34:06 05/17/23 Wed
            • Punishing children -- Transfer Mom, 10:22:35 05/17/23 Wed
          • not entirely true, there have been many appeals... by dancers with clout and WQs.... (NT) -- none for us normal folk..., 13:48:29 05/17/23 Wed
          • if it was really a restyling period the new teacher should be making the call. (NT) -- its a deterrent, 18:52:21 05/22/23 Mon
  • Could your teacher bring in a judge and have a mock Oireachtas? -- Judges Comments, 07:41:11 05/16/23 Tue
  • Ban only helps bad TCRGs -- Banned right now, 09:13:04 05/16/23 Tue
    • Ban really is a punishment. We did two see inside -- Agree, 09:56:09 05/16/23 Tue
  • And the bullshit that some TCs present as “merge” to get around. And the TC that “merged” then drops out of site. Total loop hole. (NT) -- Absurdity all around, 09:57:16 05/16/23 Tue
    • I hope these teachers are transparent with their families so they can make informed decisions but I appreciate when this is done so dancers aren’t penalized for a business decision (NT) -- Djsnxi, 04:02:47 05/17/23 Wed
  • It 's because if a teacher was judging a major, people would jump to an associated school, dance the major, then jump back. (NT) -- Also time for anger to subside, 13:43:18 05/17/23 Wed
    • That would never happen. No teacher would take them back. (NT) -- No name, 08:14:35 06/20/23 Tue
  • ban protects teachers, clrg is run by teachers - it's not going away -- accept it or change orgs, 08:04:15 05/18/23 Thu
  • Thinking about when i danced in novice at one school, did zero feisanna with that school, and they still made me wait six months to compete with the new one. (NT) -- Ciaran, 00:39:53 05/23/23 Tue
  • It is ridiculous! And even the lead TCRG signed a petition so kids wouldn’t have to serve the ban bc none of them deserved a ban! Clrg needs a restyling period, they’re so resistant to change and growth, it’s frustrating. (NT) -- Katie Commins, 12:10:49 05/25/23 Thu
    • Restyling period is a good idea (NT) -- Ciaran, 15:52:15 05/25/23 Thu

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• Question about Nans -- Ll, 20:26:05 05/15/23 Mon
  Hello!
  It's been years since we have attended NANS. I forget and can't find this info...but, are we only required to book TWO nights within the block?
  It was like this a few yrs back and we saved money by staying in less expensive hotel fir remainder of stay past 2 night's. ANY help would be great, thank you!
  Trying to find hotel w free parking as will have to pay for parking at the,Gaylord.
  

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  • Two night minimum in block hotels but nobody knows how wristbands will work (NT) -- One for week or daily, 22:08:42 05/15/23 Mon
    • Wristbands -- Original poster, 04:59:48 05/16/23 Tue
  • It really depends on host region and until they put it in print it's anyone's guess. The last time we were in Nashville for Nationals, we received a different color wristband . . . -- will have to wait I guess, 05:38:01 05/16/23 Tue
  • Organizers should be ashamed of themselves. Worst planning in years and that’s saying something. -- Unacceptable, 13:43:03 05/16/23 Tue
  • It was never the case that your 2 night deposit gave you access for the week … -- ., 16:16:25 05/16/23 Tue
    • Yes but I’ve know ppl who did that in Orlando. Moved to cheaper hotel once (NT) -- They got week wristband, 07:34:01 05/17/23 Wed
      • The 4th of July in Nashville is a HUGE tourist destination. You will be hard pressed to find a cheaper hotels. (NT) -- Just sayin', 09:43:25 05/17/23 Wed
    • But they never specified which nights you need to stay. -- ..., 13:38:14 05/17/23 Wed
      • My experience has always been that you get a wristband for the day you check in and the day your check out. (NT) -- hth, 06:36:47 05/22/23 Mon

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• JMM Feis 6/11/23 Registration at ifeis.net -- CIDA, 12:32:03 05/13/23 Sat
  To be held in Manassas, VA just outside Washington, DC. Great way to kick off the summer!
  

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• Crystallized soft shoes -- mom, 06:43:20 05/13/23 Sat
  I want to do something special for my dd who is retiring this year and thought about having her soft shoes crystallized. I’ve seen some champs have them at worlds parties. Any recommendations on who does this and cost?
  

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  • They aren’t hard to do if you want to do them yourself- when I do them it’s about $150-$200 for adults (NT) -- PM, 12:13:17 05/13/23 Sat

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• Preparing for NANs - what's it like at your school -- IDmom, 23:01:24 05/12/23 Fri
  How many classes do the dancers have to take in June? If there are additional classes offered, are they optional or mandatory?
  

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  • We never change- there are added classes. It’s 2-3 days a week and then we all work on our own (NT) -- Tw, 12:14:33 05/13/23 Sat
  • No additional classes, despite asking. (NT) -- ..., 18:56:42 05/13/23 Sat
    • Our school offers classes 6 days a week, not mandatory, depends on how ready you want to be on how many classes you attend. (NT) -- MidWest school, 11:06:24 05/14/23 Sun
  • Regular 3x week classes plus an added workshop and one extra class every weekend. Plus closer to, added daytime classes. Most mandatory. (NT) -- Midwest mom, 13:50:28 05/14/23 Sun
  • We have our standard classes but have the option of a nationals participant to attend 3 additional classes per week. (NT) -- Classes, 05:15:17 05/16/23 Tue
  • Wow, after reading some of these responses, it’s no wonder our child is at the bottom of the results. 2 crowded classes a week in a shabby church hall. -- 3 hours total - no workshops, 13:49:55 05/16/23 Tue
  • extra classes -- extra classes, 13:17:43 05/18/23 Thu

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• Does anyone know of a place where -- Grade:11 exam is being, 19:10:52 05/11/23 Thu
  Offered this summer? Thank you
  

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  • I'd check to see if registration is still open for the ones at NAIDC. In general, its likely that if they are being held this summer the deadline to apply has passed. (NT) -- Maybe look for fall, 10:41:09 05/12/23 Fri
  • I think I saw that Claddagh is offering 1-12 with their August feis (NT) -- (Southern CA, USA), 10:55:58 05/12/23 Fri
  • Grade Exams -- Christine, 04:52:27 05/13/23 Sat
  • Schade Academy is offering grades 1-12 in August. Located in East Meadow, NY (NT) -- Kristine, 05:08:34 05/13/23 Sat

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• NANS shuttle? -- Lee, 16:27:06 05/11/23 Thu
  Hey there, still looking to book our room but wanted to ask if anyone knows which hotel offers shuttle service to the Gaylord? Thank you!
  

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  • I don’t remember there ever being shuttles at overflow hotels. (NT) -- Dm, 08:37:30 05/12/23 Fri
  • There is no event shuttle. Might be a hotel with one to the nearby mall or the Grand Ol Opry -- ., 10:31:59 05/12/23 Fri
  • Shuttle from Opry -- K, 12:25:44 05/12/23 Fri
  • Maybe not much of a financial incentive for hotels to offer this service. (NT) -- ., 11:05:42 05/17/23 Wed

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• NANS room available at the opryland -- dd injured, 14:55:19 05/11/23 Thu
  I have a king room booked from 7/3-7/6 in the block, looking to transfer it to someone
  

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  • interested - can you share email? (NT) -- thanks, 18:20:05 05/11/23 Thu
  • Opryland available -- Ll, 09:32:45 05/13/23 Sat
  • Is this room still available -- Bernadette (♥️), 09:43:01 05/13/23 Sat

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• Anyone in the know about wristband for NANS? Pro-order? Receive from Hotel? Thank you! -- ID, 04:46:33 05/10/23 Wed
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  • In the past, you received them at your hotel upon check in for the days you are staying. Usually no fee for daily entries. (NT) -- hth, 06:08:00 05/10/23 Wed

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• Anyone’s kid do both competitive Irish dance and competitive “regular” dance? -- Am I crazy?, 20:35:58 05/09/23 Tue
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  • I know a few. Some serious ballet/ballroom dancers out there. Mine does ballet but more recrreationally. (NT) -- Lessons but not intense, 06:44:30 05/10/23 Wed
  • Just at the beginning of ID, by the time she was 8 or so ID was 5 days a week. (NT) -- Dm, 10:11:56 05/10/23 Wed

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• Just saw an Orkin commercial featuring Owen Luebbers! -- Irish dance in the mainstream!, 04:25:32 05/09/23 Tue
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  • That commercial is a few years old, but isn't it great?!!!! (NT) -- A fan, 11:21:21 05/09/23 Tue
    • Really? Well they must have brought it back. Love it! (NT) -- AP, 16:09:21 05/09/23 Tue
    • Debuted last spring (NT) -- 2022, 08:20:14 06/20/23 Tue

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• Dress time . Which Dress Designer coming up with the best dresses -- P. T, 13:18:02 05/08/23 Mon
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  • Doire dress! They are making some beautiful dresses (NT) -- DM (Our next dressmaker DM), 15:30:31 05/08/23 Mon
    • They look so cheap . Personally Eire designs still on top (NT) -- Holly V, 00:38:21 05/09/23 Tue
      • They really don’t look cheap, you have obviously not seen their recent work (NT) -- Beautiful, 04:11:43 05/09/23 Tue
      • You clearly have no idea about dresses. Their dresses are great quality, well made and have great design. Not screen printed- all embroidery. -- 🤡, 20:00:37 05/09/23 Tue
    • Rising Star is fantastic -- Kathy WS (Satisfied customer), 14:07:04 05/09/23 Tue
    • Our school's experience with Doire has been hit and miss. Some dresses lovely and well-fitting. Others arriving far too small or unflattering in design. (NT) -- ., 12:39:06 05/10/23 Wed
  • anyone BUT Elite (NT) -- dissastified, 20:27:08 05/08/23 Mon
    • Avoid elite, all nice till you get the dress, awful aftersale service , dresses are heavy and ill fitting (NT) -- Orla, 02:26:02 05/09/23 Tue
    • New Staff -- MidAmerica Mom, 06:04:30 06/09/23 Fri
  • I really like what I'm seeing from Rising Star, and my friends who have used them were happy (NT) -- dm, 11:54:51 05/09/23 Tue
  • Rising Star are amazing to deal with the staff are lovely and Keith listens to what you want (NT) -- no like some other BNDM, 12:19:37 05/09/23 Tue
    • 1/2 off Rising Star dress raffle! Check An Clár School for details! (NT) -- Me, 15:38:16 05/09/23 Tue
  • COS if you can get a slot 🙄🙄 (NT) -- Mel, 13:53:15 05/09/23 Tue
    • Disappointed -- Overrated, 06:06:54 06/09/23 Fri
  • Avoid Prime stones fall off first wear not great quality (NT) -- No Gavins, 17:14:27 05/09/23 Tue
  • We had an amazing experience with JC and the dresses are stunning (NT) -- Highly recommend, 21:45:10 05/10/23 Wed
  • ID Designs is amazing to work with - but getting a space can take a while. Small company (NT) -- Nicest most creative people, 06:42:26 05/12/23 Fri
    • certainly not our experience. All dresses for our school arrived one day before O. 1 out of 4 fit. (NT) -- Lucky you., 14:48:37 05/14/23 Sun
      • Our dress arrived the day after the dancer danced. So yeah we weren't happy -- disapointed, 07:19:15 05/17/23 Wed
    • ID -- Joan, 13:29:33 06/07/23 Wed

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• Blocking and bumping at a CLRG feis -- True blue (Curious), 20:38:31 05/07/23 Sun
  Does anyone know what the rules are with bumping and blocking at a CLRG feis? TIA
  

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  • Blocking and bumping happens all the time -- DD group there is at least one, 04:12:00 05/08/23 Mon
  • one would hope the judges can tell the difference between... -- ..., 12:38:57 05/08/23 Mon
  • huh? (NT) -- confused, 12:38:59 05/08/23 Mon
  • This just happened to my dancer. Aggressive blocking it was so odd. Highschool age OC feis. Bumping we've seen but blocking is just weird. Definitely threw her off her dancing. Judges placed aggressive girl high. (NT) -- Blocking, 13:17:36 05/08/23 Mon
  • No rules. One time I watch two girls follow each other around the stage so close that at the very end they locked legs and ended up in a heap on the floor. Naturally one of those girls won. (NT) -- Some behavior is shocking, 13:24:41 05/08/23 Mon
  • We were in a school with 9 dancers in the same age group, at one feis my dd heard two of her "friends" discussing how they would block her. I didn't know this until they came off stage, but saw them actively doubling up to block her. Laugh was on them though as she still placed ahead of them even though the AD had to crane their neck to see her! (NT) -- -, 14:25:15 05/08/23 Mon
    • Schools with the same choreo aren’t supposed to dance with each other on stage Sometimes it happens as there are a ton from the same school (NT) -- But three at a time? Call BS, 08:17:14 05/12/23 Fri
  • Blocking and bumping at a CLRG feis -- True Blue (Curious), 23:31:39 05/08/23 Mon

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• Does anyone know where the senior belt is this year? -- Shamrock, 19:34:05 05/06/23 Sat
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  • Nowhere. NAFC is no longer running or operational from my understanding. (NT) -- Disbanded, 18:17:18 05/17/23 Wed

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• Will there be shuttles from the overflow hotels to Opryland? If not, how far in advance should I be reserving a Lyft? -- in one of the airport hotels, 14:07:35 05/06/23 Sat
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  • Doubt there will be a shuttle! Not the first NAIDC that people had to drive -- ., 15:23:53 05/06/23 Sat
  • I stayed at Gaylord recently for a large conference and an Uber from the hotel to downtown Nashville often had a 10-15 min wait. Getting back from downtown took anywhere from 5-20 depending on how popular that area was. Hope that's helpful? (NT) -- No, 07:50:42 05/07/23 Sun
    • I'm just worried when 200 dancers are trying to hail an Uber it'll be a crazy long wait with lots of cancellations (NT) -- with so many overflow hotels, 23:56:08 05/07/23 Sun
      • I think it will be similar to my conference as it was also very large and everyone was booking at the same times. Being a large center I'm sure it's a regular occurrence but I would definitely plan on a wait. (NT) -- Time, 13:02:34 05/08/23 Mon
  • there weren't any shuttles in Arizona...we rented a car. -- just saying, 13:08:04 05/08/23 Mon
  • Shuttle-parking? -- Ll, 17:31:05 05/13/23 Sat

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• Any more word on disciplinary actions against cheating judges? -- are we all forgetting?, 08:55:54 05/06/23 Sat
  All of these comps are still rigged.
  
  With no action taken, there is ZERO reason for corrupt judges to stop cheating.
  
  Seriously, all the talk of NANS is ridiculous- choices are being made for the podium and world qualifiers (and in some cases, recallers) well before the children dance.
  
  All of you bottom 50% parents are just paying for the top half to dance- waste of your time and money, not to mention your child's precious self esteem. For what? A senseless hobby filled with corrupt teachers and judges.
  

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  • There are some VERY GOOD, HONEST teachers and judges -- More bad, though., 08:58:41 05/06/23 Sat
  • Keep asking your teacher. Did you fill out the SIA survey? Results should be out in June. -- Keep on it., 13:12:43 05/06/23 Sat
    • What survey! Was this for dancers worldwide? Our teacher hasn’t said a thing (NT) -- We’re not allowed to ask, 02:40:41 05/14/23 Sun
  • The bottom half are the ones being not affected by cheating, it’s those at the very top -- Dm, 12:07:59 05/07/23 Sun
    • The bubble of the 50% can be affected (recalls) -- in certain majors, 12:58:43 05/07/23 Sun
    • those on the cusp of recalling are also affected -- >**<, 13:17:23 05/08/23 Mon
    • Cheating hurts everyone. -- More inside, 13:52:14 05/08/23 Mon
      • Same for us, dd Oireachtas podium, including 1st every year, podium at Nationals, but no recall at Worlds, unfortunately no connections=no recall. (NT) -- -, 14:32:45 05/08/23 Mon

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• Gilleoghan now Scariff? Isn’t there also a new An Com school in Tampa Bay? -- Looking for lessons for friend, 08:45:23 05/06/23 Sat
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  • Oops. Meant to post on… (NT) -- SR board, 08:47:23 05/06/23 Sat
  • This has been in process for months. Former teachers must have known their time is near. (NT) -- Named cheaters, 13:14:33 05/06/23 Sat
    • This move seems to indicate that people think that cheats will lose their teaching credentials as well as ADCRG? (NT) -- same with JC...thoughts?, 03:55:48 05/08/23 Mon
      • Gilleoghan have a history of upping sticks, 'retiring' etc though. Probably not the same thing. (NT) -- ., 02:50:11 05/09/23 Tue
  • This isn't overnight, they started changing names a few months ago -- Look back a few months, 07:43:07 05/08/23 Mon
  • A real shame that this is what they did to the original CLRG school in Tampa. (NT) -- Sad, 08:55:20 05/09/23 Tue

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• Is it possible to live in one region but take classes in another (via zoom and occasional in person?( -- And still compete?, 21:14:08 05/03/23 Wed
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  • Feel like this was just asked not long ago, you’d have to find a school that will have you, for your O -- ., 22:48:04 05/03/23 Wed
  • Definitely happens, just have to find a school willing to pay fees for both regions. Your oireachtas will be in the region of your permanent address. Pretty sure this is the arrangement OL has with Niall Holly, or something similar. School in the midwest also does this, one of their top dancers from Western USA. (NT) -- hth, 08:18:18 05/04/23 Thu
  • Yes but you have to do the Oireachtas of the region you actually live in, and the only way you can do that is if your teacher who is in another region agrees to join your home region and pay dues there. This costs money and I think the dancer or their family usually have to pay that fee for the TC. (NT) -- makes sense to me, 10:59:05 05/04/23 Thu
  • Yes, lots do this if at college also. As long as there is an active teacher as a member in the satellite region (NT) -- tcrg, 07:05:45 05/05/23 Fri

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• NANS rooms -- Worried, 12:45:28 05/03/23 Wed
  I have not been able to secure a room for NANS in the block. IS anyone else in same boat? Any chance they will release more rooms or should my family just not go. So frustrating.
  

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  • Well presumably you’re registered as deadline is passed so might as wel wait it out now (NT) -- Good luck, 12:51:28 05/03/23 Wed
  • So there are still rooms at some of the overflow hotels for the whole week. What are you wanting that you cannot get? (NT) -- Other than Opryland, 12:57:17 05/03/23 Wed
  • Check the links there are definitely rooms at the airport hotels (NT) -- ., 06:07:31 05/07/23 Sun

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• Have exact dates of 2024 NANs been announced? -- Thx, 10:14:02 05/01/23 Mon
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  • No (NT) -- Too early, 06:46:17 05/02/23 Tue

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• Is the North American Feis Commission Jr Belt was just awarded. I thought that commission no longer existed? -- ?, 08:46:45 05/01/23 Mon
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  • Where do you see this ? (NT) -- No context, 04:44:46 05/02/23 Tue
    • CNY feis posts (NT) -- 🤷‍♀️, 07:49:14 05/02/23 Tue
  • NAFC doesn't exist in its original form but it still administers the belt competitions. (NT) -- ., 06:46:42 05/02/23 Tue
  • Where is the senior belt? (NT) -- Last year was NJ State Feis, 10:04:43 05/03/23 Wed

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• What is the chance of there being a competition based on beauty and artistry of dance vs. technique. -- Wishful thinking, 13:26:18 04/30/23 Sun
  My PC daughter may never be technically good enough to go much further. She works hard but rarely places. However she gets compliments from strangers about what a beautiful dancer she is. Maybe her heels aren’t high enough, she misses her clicks, etc. but she’s a performer. Wonder what options there are for her.
  

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  • The new choreography section in the worlds maybe, allows for more inspiration and definitely less technical (NT) -- Best of luck, 15:43:50 04/30/23 Sun
  • There is hope! (read inside) -- ..., 07:10:52 05/01/23 Mon
    • Thank you for the kind response. -- Inside, 08:23:19 05/01/23 Mon
      • Help -- mom of dancer, 16:46:49 05/01/23 Mon
    • This is so lovely! I love to hear it. (NT) -- dm, 11:19:10 05/02/23 Tue
  • I think people are getting tired of the robotic, over-technical, cookie cutter style of dancing. More inside. -- ., 02:25:55 05/02/23 Tue
    • to a certain extent yes. when a dancer has that star quality, it's easy to see. It's hard to say why the dancing is better than those who are technically better, they just ARE. (NT) -- -*-, 06:53:33 05/02/23 Tue
  • Maybe try a CRN school. -- Standard high but more trad, 05:37:04 05/10/23 Wed

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• ISO NANS room 2nd-4th -- CH2011, 09:37:20 04/30/23 Sun
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  • They are supposed to be posting more rooms early this week (NT) -- ., 12:18:41 04/30/23 Sun

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• What do ceili examination portions of the grade exams look like? Can't figure out what I'm expected to know -- First at my school to do them, 13:01:42 04/29/23 Sat
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  • It depends (more inside) -- E, 14:28:44 04/29/23 Sat
    • Good Advice. I'll add that I had one examiner provide a 5 question written questionaire for this portion. Covering the same things as above. (NT) -- hth, 06:55:49 05/02/23 Tue
  • Thank You -- Mom, 08:39:29 05/01/23 Mon
  • from personal experience! -- ., 00:56:31 06/23/23 Fri

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• Raffle ideas -- ID, 07:40:54 04/29/23 Sat
  Feis planning-
  Would love to know what are some of the best gift baskets or raffle ideas you have seen. I’ve seen plenty of good ones in my years but would to hear other opinions too.
  

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  • Gift cards to hotels etc for a major (NT) -- Xx, 07:59:21 04/29/23 Sat
  • Raffle Ideas -- Lola (Lucky), 14:41:44 04/29/23 Sat
  • Scratch off Lottery Tix (NT) -- Loved when I won!, 05:41:22 05/01/23 Mon
  • What the kids want: Candy Tower: What Adults want: Wine/Beer/Whiskey (NT) -- :), 06:49:40 05/02/23 Tue

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• Injury -- Irish dancer, 14:03:10 04/27/23 Thu
  Adult Irish dancer here. Any other dancers have experience with being sidelined for an extended period of time due to injury and having to forfeit majors then having strong feelings of resentment toward a classmate for achieving everything you worked so hard for and wanted for yourself? Yes, I know I'm being childish and my feelings are unjustified. But I can't help it. I dreamed and worked my ass off for SIX YEARS to go to Oireactas and had to give up my dream. She put in a grand total of 3 MONTHS of effort and competed and I hate her for it. Sorry for the negativity. I just needed to get that off my chest.
  

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  • So sorry for your injury, what you are feeling is normal, you are grieving the loss of the goal you have been working so hard for. Don't hate your classmate, she had no control over what has happened. Be kind to yourself, let your injury heal and go back bigger and better next year! My dd broke her arm in a fall at class the week before Nationals- (NT) -- following year, on the blocks!, 15:21:37 04/27/23 Thu
  • I think you've mischaracterized your rage - you're not angry she gets to go to Oireachtas and you don't, you're jealous that she's just better than you (she must be, based on the timescales you've given). Sorry. But if you're going to put it out there you need to expect honest responses. (NT) -- Focus on rehab, gd luck nxt yr, 03:39:22 04/28/23 Fri
    • You need more facts before you pass judgement -- Irish Dancer, 13:34:47 04/28/23 Fri
  • Her success is hers and has nothing to do with you. It's ok to mourn the experience you thought you would have, but it has nothing to do with her. (NT) -- EIQ, 07:56:56 04/28/23 Fri
  • You are being so brave and I appreciate your honesty (more....) -- Mom, 08:42:42 04/28/23 Fri
  • Your hate is totally misplaced. You’re angry at yourself and your situation. -- Inside, 09:24:55 04/29/23 Sat
    • I did seek treatment -- Irish dancer, 12:53:12 04/29/23 Sat
      • 4 doctors and 2 surgeries suggests your injury is severe enough that competitive Irish dancing might not be a good idea -- Inside, 17:52:37 04/29/23 Sat
  • I want to be super gentle- but if you are having such intense feelings over IRISH DANCING -- Inside, 09:16:01 04/30/23 Sun
    • The original post doesn't have enough information to make an informed statement -- we don't know many specifics, 12:14:30 04/30/23 Sun
    • "Inside," I agree with you completely. It is shocking to see an adult write the words "I HATE her" for her success. My goodness. Also, OP, you cannot dump on another dancer and then be surprised when others won't join your pity party (NT) -- Please grow up?, 15:20:29 04/30/23 Sun
      • On the other hand, she acknowledged that her feelings are wrong, but asked for help dealing with them. You are a better person than most if you've never felt irrational jealousy or hatred. That being said, OP, you are just making this person the face of your disappointment. -- See inside, 05:22:16 05/01/23 Mon
        • Thank you -- Irish Dancer, 05:45:29 05/01/23 Mon
          • Of course you deserve the support -- we all struggle, 12:23:59 05/01/23 Mon
  • Voy is not the place to look for heartfelt compassion and understanding (NT) -- maybe a therapist? GL <3, 08:18:53 05/02/23 Tue
    • It's also not the place to post a very short post, then berate people for not having the full facts when they respond. (NT) -- ., 02:43:50 05/03/23 Wed
  • my basic stance on this sort of thing is... -- x, 11:01:19 05/03/23 Wed

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• Nationals -- Lala, 19:53:57 04/26/23 Wed
  Any word? I still don't have a room and I'm worried there is a deadline or cut off date but don't see it any where?
  

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  • There is no deadline to get a room, but there is one to register for Nationals (NT) -- Nn, 06:54:31 04/27/23 Thu
    • This. It is ridculous that the deadline to register is Monday but they have yet to open up additional rooms for people to book into. (NT) -- Its maddening, 06:34:16 04/28/23 Fri
  • May 1st is registration deadline. They usually post more after that. I think they listed some this morning 5.2.23 (NT) -- 5.2.23, 11:06:15 05/02/23 Tue

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• What time are results usually over at NAIDC? Trying to figure out if it's possible to book a flight home the evening I dance -- Sr. lady with ltd time off, 17:13:33 04/26/23 Wed
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  • It varies so widely. Puts a lot of pressure on yourself. Unless midnight flight a big gamble. (NT) -- Dance mum, 18:54:03 04/26/23 Wed
  • 1st have seen them as early as 6pm and as late as 1:30am (NT) -- NANS, 09:50:31 04/27/23 Thu
  • Senior Ladies -- isn't that first day?, 13:08:47 04/27/23 Thu
    • I’ll take a flight early the next AM then! Was just seeing if i could avoid needing to request the morning off work but oh well! (NT) -- Worth it if needed, 21:39:51 04/28/23 Fri
      • We did it 1 year, but it was really stressful. (NT) -- Mm, 14:54:24 05/05/23 Fri

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• Shouldn't each step start w the right foot infront? -- confused feistv watcher, 07:49:50 04/24/23 Mon
  Rewatching some competitions from the world on feistv. Noticed a dancer started her 2nd and 3rd jig step with her left foot in front, should you always start a new step with the right foot in front? shouldn't this result in a deduction or disqualification?
  

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  • Why have you posted this again? (NT) -- ., 08:16:48 04/24/23 Mon
  • There is no rule anywhere that says this. You actually start the left foot of saint Patrick’s day with the right foot in front and then switch (NT) -- Nitpicking, 13:20:33 04/24/23 Mon
  • Rules don’t specify which foot comes first, just that it has to be done on both, see inside. -- OCDancer, 07:13:57 04/26/23 Wed
    • Agreed. Foot in front doesn't mean it's a right it left step necessarily (NT) -- Same thoughts, 11:55:07 04/26/23 Wed
  • Quit nitpicking dancers. It's over. Move on. (NT) -- Eyeroll, 08:05:54 04/27/23 Thu

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• Considering Great Brits… can someone tell me how it’s run? Rotating panel? Split groups? -- We loved AI. How r different?, 06:49:29 04/24/23 Mon
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  • GB -- Mami4, 20:31:21 04/24/23 Mon
  • And hotels very expensive. They should have found a cheaper venue . We are trying to deal with cost of living (NT) -- London most overpriced city, 03:03:12 04/25/23 Tue
    • GBs was better elsewhere. Why they moves it to London I'll never know. Venue is roo small, too hot and the hotel and travel to get there is very expensive. Save your money. (NT) -- 😐, 09:26:55 04/25/23 Tue
      • Well there were a great many complaints about how hard it was to get to Brean Sands, Brighton and Bognor Regis when coming internationally, so perhaps they tried to make it easier for international guests by holding it centrally. (NT) -- ., 04:21:30 04/26/23 Wed
        • Brighton was great. Train service from airport to city. Short walk. Loads of accommodation. Was my favourite venue for it. (NT) -- ., 14:28:52 04/29/23 Sat
  • Do we know when we expect a days only schedule. Loved the London location. (NT) -- Planning., 06:50:33 04/26/23 Wed

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• Shouldn't each step start w the right foot infront? -- feistv.watcher, 21:29:58 04/23/23 Sun
  Rewatching feistv and I noticed a dancer started her second and third step with her left foot... Isn't this against the rules?
  

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  • Nothing is against the rules if you have the right panel -- inquire in syllabus, 04:03:41 04/24/23 Mon
  • In your light round, you can do right-right (in practice, this might really mean left-left if the left leg is stronger and does all the tricks). Other than that, steps have to be performed on both feet but it doesn't matter which order. R-L or L-R. -- more inside, 05:42:39 04/24/23 Mon
    • Missed a KEY bit of info out of my post there - after the parenthesis I meant to add IN THE LEAD ONLY. Right-right lead only, both feet all other steps. (NT) -- sorry, 05:48:02 04/24/23 Mon
  • Did you notice any carriage aids? They were there (NT) -- Disgusting, 06:53:09 04/24/23 Mon
    • definitely in some of the new CS dresses (NT) -- noticable, 07:24:32 04/24/23 Mon
      • What do they look like in the dresses (NT) -- ????, 03:09:58 04/25/23 Tue

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• What is going on with that Clan Rince school in California? Heard tonight they lost a dozen champs all at once. -- Mom, 21:29:39 04/23/23 Sun
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  • Is this recent? I know they lost a few after WRO. (NT) -- Curious, 22:59:37 04/23/23 Sun
    • Yes 1 family left after O (NT) -- Not a flood (DP flashy name), 13:53:34 04/24/23 Mon
      • Any top dancers leave? (NT) -- ., 11:15:54 04/25/23 Tue
        • Yes -- Yes, 11:18:46 04/25/23 Tue
      • I thought they lost 15-20 kids to DP over the last year? (NT) -- ., 11:21:51 04/25/23 Tue
    • Other local San Diego Schools have also lost students to Doherty Petri San Diego (NT) -- People change to big names, 09:46:21 04/26/23 Wed
      • The difference is those schools were classy about it. They didn’t harass those of us who didn’t leave with calls and texts telling us we better not leave and dance for cheaters. We don’t want to hear sob stories from the owner we just want our children to learn how to dance. (NT) -- Now we know why they left, 09:54:37 04/26/23 Wed
        • Wait, did the CR teachers seriously tell families they "better not leave"? (NT) -- ., 10:30:50 04/26/23 Wed
          • Nobody would do that or their whole school would have left (NT) -- That seems like lies, 12:40:28 04/26/23 Wed
        • CR teacher immaturity knows no bounds - same happened to me. Just teach my kid to dance. (NT) -- CR mom, 13:17:57 04/26/23 Wed
  • I think some transferred after Worlds to DP (NT) -- ., 23:16:30 04/23/23 Sun
    • Eventually everyone will dance for 1 school (NT) -- STW, 04:38:19 04/24/23 Mon
      • What happens when everyone is DP? Will worlds just be a giant DP dance off? (NT) -- ?, 08:38:21 04/24/23 Mon
        • that will be a lot of costume changes for that Gavin dude. (NT) -- clown suits up the yingyang, 14:42:16 04/24/23 Mon
    • I've seen stuff like this before - a big name moves in the area and suddenly a bunch of champs leave. (NT) -- Seen it before (It happened with BFOC), 13:18:18 04/24/23 Mon
      • Exactly. It happened before at CR, their dancers left to go to BFOC. Now they have dancers leaving for DP. What is really going on at that school? It really makes you wonder what is happening behind the scenes that we don’t know about. (NT) -- Curious, 16:13:14 04/24/23 Mon
        • People are fed up is what’s going on. The owner needs to stop lying, crying, and bashing kids and their parents to other people. Get over it. (NT) -- Fed Up Mom, 17:06:45 04/24/23 Mon
        • And where are those BFOC dancers now? (NT) -- Curious, 08:22:12 04/25/23 Tue
          • I think a number went to Fisher McLeod and others retired. (NT) -- Da, 09:29:56 04/25/23 Tue
            • They went to F MC a four hour or more round trip drive?? (NT) -- That doesn’t sound right, 13:47:15 04/25/23 Tue
              • Were there ever that many BFOC dancers based in San Diego county? Thought they were all further north. (NT) -- ., 14:36:56 04/25/23 Tue
    • Even more will leave from that school I bet before it’s too late to transfer for O. (NT) -- Sure thing, 21:35:59 04/24/23 Mon
      • Doubt it. All of their WQ’s left and a bunch of champs, there’s no one left to transfer. lol (NT) -- Word on the street, 10:54:19 04/25/23 Tue
        • CR's a big school, even a dozen kids transferring still leaves plenty there. (NT) -- ., 14:47:55 04/25/23 Tue
    • Did any big names leave? (NT) -- ., 11:11:52 04/25/23 Tue
      • No, just a bunch of wannabes (NT) -- Plateau, 11:54:46 04/25/23 Tue
  • It’s true. They lost almost of of their WQ plus some others to the new branch of Doherty Petri. The person I know there didn’t want to talk about it, but I got the feeling that the way they all left was messy and there might be more. Not sure why you would want to go dance for cheaters but I guess some don’t care about that. (NT) -- Mom, 07:57:35 04/24/23 Mon
    • CR teacher is sister in law of V OC currently under investigation so maybe something happened with that .? (NT) -- Messy anyway, 08:30:11 04/24/23 Mon
      • Former sister in law and that makes no sense because didn’t Gavin also cheat? (NT) -- ?, 08:55:25 04/24/23 Mon
        • It does make me think - what have the cheats under investigation told their classes? What have they told the children named or identified in their texts? Will they stay / continue to transfer to these people if they are found guilty and have their credentials revoked? (NT) -- ., 09:07:41 04/24/23 Mon
      • Aren’t they divorced? How would this even apply? (NT) -- ., 11:14:48 04/25/23 Tue
    • Yes, so messy in fact that the teacher at CR got in trouble with CLRG for bad mouthing parents and children. (NT) -- mom, 11:02:20 04/25/23 Tue
      • Who are the teachers at this school. Never heard of them? (NT) -- ., 11:04:53 04/25/23 Tue
      • Recently? -- inquiring minds, 11:07:24 04/25/23 Tue
      • Which teacher? I find this hard to believe. I think people are just making stuff up now for fun. (NT) -- ., 16:00:36 04/25/23 Tue
  • They lost dancers to DP because their steps are shit. Anyone watching with half a brain can see that. (NT) -- X, 09:22:39 04/24/23 Mon
    • They had 8 kids go to worlds (NT) -- doesn't add up (steps can't be that bad), 12:51:49 04/24/23 Mon
      • and yet only two recalled (NT) -- ., 13:32:06 04/24/23 Mon
        • My daughter follows them on Instagram and they were posting while still at worlds awards that they were leaving which seems tacky. They don’t sound like families I would want at my school. (NT) -- WR mom, 13:56:13 04/24/23 Mon
          • I didn’t see that. I only noticed their page was taking away pics as soon as they were put up. (NT) -- Anon, 10:57:53 04/25/23 Tue
        • That happened to a lot of schools (NT) -- PTw, 14:03:36 04/25/23 Tue
          • By the numbers alone, less than half of the kids who go to Worlds will recall. (NT) -- ., 14:37:51 04/25/23 Tue
        • A lot of dancers from schools all over didn't recall. 25% recall rate at Worlds isn't terrible. (NT) -- Doubt it's the steps, 17:12:08 04/25/23 Tue
      • Then why did they all leave? If they had it so good there, why change? There has to be way more to the story. Isn’t this the school that had the bullying problem with the students and teachers bullying kids? (NT) -- I’ve heard this somewhere, 21:25:27 04/24/23 Mon
    • How many do DP not have recall? (NT) -- Good Luck (Oh DP won't post failure), 14:01:30 04/24/23 Mon
      • Stats speak for themselves. Nice try though. (NT) -- ., 14:29:58 04/24/23 Mon
        • Yes, San Diego DP stats do speak for themselves (NT) -- Nice try, 08:25:48 04/25/23 Tue
          • What stats? (NT) -- Please tell, 17:15:03 04/25/23 Tue
            • San Diego Doherty Petri WQ did not place at worlds... (NT) -- WR Mom, 09:40:41 04/26/23 Wed
  • Hard to believe anyone would transfer to Doherty Petri knowing what we know about the cheating, but they must feel it's worth it. (NT) -- ., 09:23:29 04/24/23 Mon
    • They’d rather dance for a cheater than a lush. (NT) -- ., 09:29:41 04/24/23 Mon
    • Some of these people are on their 3rd studio (NT) -- DP Mom (Keep trying to the top), 13:08:54 04/24/23 Mon
      • What’s your point? (NT) -- ., 16:51:43 04/24/23 Mon
      • Kate and Jeannie should go back having their original school they both need help (NT) -- Back to 25 yrs ago, 09:50:26 04/25/23 Tue
        • Jeannie, get a grip. -- Insider, 10:22:22 04/25/23 Tue
        • How is CR going to survive with so much lost revenue? (NT) -- Money talks, 11:20:16 04/25/23 Tue
  • Awful that they would all go straight to the school at the heart of the cheating and issues in ID. Shows that no one actually does care about it all and it's all a bunch of BS. (NT) -- mom, 14:22:35 04/24/23 Mon
  • OP asked what’s up with Clan Rince and all she gets is a bunch of Clan Rince moms bashing Doherty Petri? Sounds like a cover up. Families don’t leave en masse for no reason. (NT) -- ID Mom, 15:08:46 04/24/23 Mon
    • Naw. There’s a lot of us who think DP is disgusting and unethical. Not just at CR (NT) -- ., 15:53:39 04/24/23 Mon
      • That's the truth!! Not affiliated with CR at all, just here for the info! Rare to see anything from San Diego on the main board... (NT) -- ., 16:30:57 04/24/23 Mon
      • Yawn. This argument is as old and tired as Clan Rince’s dance steps. (NT) -- Bored to tears, 17:38:21 04/24/23 Mon
    • Exactly! You don’t get an entire dance class leaving for nothing! (NT) -- Fishy, 12:35:48 04/25/23 Tue
    • Imagine having your head so far in the sand that you side with DP… (NT) -- LMBFAO, 02:33:32 04/26/23 Wed
  • My niece dances there and she told me that almost all of the WQ’s quit because their teachers don’t support them at majors. She said one of their teachers just pumps the parents for money left and right to pay for handbags. From all I’ve heard over the last several years, I’d probably leave too. (NT) -- ADP Mom, 15:57:47 04/24/23 Mon
    • Better handbags than plastic surgery I guess? (NT) -- JG, 12:26:53 04/25/23 Tue
  • The trophy chasing is disgusting. -- Shameful, 16:09:35 04/24/23 Mon
    • Why are you so cranky? Is it because you didn’t transfer too, or are you one of the CR teachers? ‘I hope you tank’ …. Yikes, going after children, classy. (NT) -- You must be lonely, 16:19:35 04/24/23 Mon
    • Funny no one mentioned anything about chasing a first place spot or leaving because of a teacher. That you, Jeannie? Wishing ill on a child is so on brand for you. (NT) -- Sassy Mom, 16:30:39 04/24/23 Mon
      • Ok, so this isn’t just me thinking this. I heard the way the CR male teacher was talking to their kids at Worlds. My mind was blown at how an adult could say such terrible things to children. Thankful for our Southern Region teachers. (NT) -- Yikes, 16:35:59 04/24/23 Mon
        • He is their workshop teacher and actually teaches in SR. (NT) -- Has school in MD, 16:47:50 04/24/23 Mon
          • Who is the workshop teacher? (NT) -- Dm, 18:02:00 04/24/23 Mon
            • According to their most recent instagram post, Shaun Boyle. (NT) -- ., 20:37:36 04/24/23 Mon
              • Who the heck is that? (NT) -- No name, 11:52:12 04/25/23 Tue
              • Wasn’t Boyle out for judge conflict? That would include anyone connected who has done workshops. (NT) -- ???, 02:17:26 04/26/23 Wed
                • NO. SB has never been mentioned or implicated. Don’t start rumors. (NT) -- ., 02:57:22 04/26/23 Wed
                  • Not starting rumors. The teacher was a judge at worlds therefore dancers could not dance due to conflict. (NT) -- Settle down your britches, 06:33:29 04/26/23 Wed
                    • That is a LIE. That teacher is not a judge. You have your facts wrong. Don’t know who you are thinking of but it is not SB. (NT) -- ., 06:51:24 04/26/23 Wed
                      • Good lord settle down. It's not a lie its you misunderstanding the facts. If he is related to the judge from Boyle, then anyone who did a workshop with him at out due to conflict (NT) -- learn the rules, 08:56:08 04/26/23 Wed
                        • He’s not related to the Boyle who judged worlds. (NT) -- Mom, 09:02:27 04/26/23 Wed
                          • see, this is how normal people respond to a conversation. -- thanks!, 09:55:52 04/26/23 Wed
                        • There’s no misunderstanding of the “facts” honey. Do your research before posting something like that on a public forum. (NT) -- Witch please, 09:47:24 04/26/23 Wed
                          • wow that triggered you didn't it. go back and reread the statements. IF they were related, THEN they would have been out... obviously since they are not then no issue (NT) -- backing away from the crazy, 09:52:13 04/26/23 Wed
      • Actually not anyone from CR teacher or student or parent but thanks for playing. -- We all know, 17:33:58 04/24/23 Mon
  • They need a decent Workshop teacher……….only there for the money (NT) -- Steps are not good, 16:56:52 04/24/23 Mon
  • They left because they don’t have enough space to dance at their studio. Kids sit outside on cell phones for 90% of class. No parent should be paying for that. (NT) -- Mom, 21:32:04 04/24/23 Mon
    • There’s no way that’s true. Parents wouldn’t send their kids to class if that were the case. Get real. (NT) -- Eye roll, 11:10:40 04/25/23 Tue
      • TRUTH -- this is actually true, 11:14:52 04/25/23 Tue
      • Yeah it’s true. Did you not read the part where 8 left? (NT) -- Duh, 11:24:58 04/25/23 Tue
      • 100% true. Kids even walk up and down the street unsupervised and visit local stores during dance class. They get dismissed early even, sometimes up to 20 min! No accountability. (NT) -- ., 11:26:08 04/25/23 Tue
        • Didn’t a child get hit by a car in front of their dance studio recently and die? (NT) -- Saw it on the news, 11:37:39 04/25/23 Tue
    • This is a total lie. If you look on their Instagram page, their studio is huge and can easily hold up to 50 dancers. Very spacious. (NT) -- SD Mom, 11:29:56 04/25/23 Tue
      • You don’t know what you’re talking about. There is another studio that’s TINY and there is NO ROOM. (NT) -- step off, 11:35:55 04/25/23 Tue
        • Instagram doesn’t lie. Check it for yourself. (NT) -- ., 13:26:50 04/25/23 Tue
          • They have two studios. The northern one is spacious. The southern one is very small. (NT) -- ., 14:39:52 04/25/23 Tue
    • How many champs are in one class at a time? Could be they are rotating dances so others are making space for them. -- —, 02:29:00 04/26/23 Wed
      • From there website you can take class at both locations. If you didn't like the small one take class at the larger studio? (NT) -- 2 locations, 09:55:49 04/26/23 Wed
        • My understanding is that champions are expected to go to both locations? (NT) -- ., 11:49:17 04/26/23 Wed
  • We all know this is the jealous woman who got kicked out of the school and isn’t allowed to step foot in any decent studio. (NT) -- Batshit crazy met karma, 07:53:40 04/25/23 Tue
    • You can really kick someone out of a school? I wonder what they did to get the boot? (NT) -- Curious, 11:32:04 04/25/23 Tue
      • If the parent or dancer is toxic teachers have every right to ask them not to return to their studio (NT) -- It’s a business, 19:59:16 04/25/23 Tue
  • This is so out of control. You’re talking about children. These are very personal attacks against KIDS. Each child has their own personal reasons for leaving and parents did what was best for them. (NT) -- Stop, 12:22:43 04/25/23 Tue
    • I didn’t read any personal attacks against the kids, just the teachers. I think everyone just wants to know what happened between the teachers and the kids that got the whole school to leave. I thought San Diego was a nice place for ID? This is definitely NOT chill. (NT) -- ., 12:40:27 04/25/23 Tue
      • San Diego IS a chill place for ID… just go to the right schools and not the toxic ones. (NT) -- Shrug, 22:14:01 04/26/23 Wed
  • An insider said that their workshop teacher refused to come out to train for Worlds. That’s why they left. We are at a different SD dance school and the rumor mill works really fast. I feel bad for all of the kids just trying to succeed. (NT) -- mom, 12:30:55 04/25/23 Tue
    • Why would they expect a workshop teacher to come to worlds? (NT) -- That’s silly, 00:25:38 04/27/23 Thu
      • And could he have had a valid personal reason? (NT) -- Just Curious, 21:17:30 04/29/23 Sat
  • How do you lose that many kids over night? (NT) -- ., 12:42:31 04/25/23 Tue
    • LIES! Only 1 fam got kicked out for quitting during O. No one left CR. These are just all lies to make CR look bad now that DP is in town. (NT) -- Over your drama, 12:45:07 04/25/23 Tue
      • There are 11 former CR dancers at DP, 5 of them WQ. Get your facts straight. (NT) -- Facts, 12:49:43 04/25/23 Tue
        • There are 13 now dummy. (NT) -- Check it, 13:17:33 04/25/23 Tue
      • Well it's verifiable that multiple kids have switched studios, so it's not a lie that people have left CR. (NT) -- ., 14:46:41 04/25/23 Tue
    • Why is it so hard to imagine that kids would leave to follow their friends? -- Maybe not happy w/results, 13:16:29 04/25/23 Tue
      • Yes!!! This is much easier to believe that the kids are trickling out than all of them leaving in a clump. (NT) -- ID mom, 13:23:37 04/25/23 Tue
      • Anyone moving to DP is doing so for results -- We all saw the texts, 13:26:50 04/25/23 Tue
        • Sour grapes. Listen sweetie, have you trained at DP? How would you know? Your bitterness is a reflection of your own failures and secret desire to dance for DP. Don’t give up hope! Eat some Wheaties! (NT) -- Cheer up, 13:32:46 04/25/23 Tue
          • Yes! (NT) -- Slow clap, 13:38:14 04/25/23 Tue
        • Agreed. I don’t understand why anyone would even consider DP or his dresses. (NT) -- Caught red handed, 01:44:06 04/26/23 Wed
  • Mother that was kicked out is black balled everywhere. I’m sure she’s even the one writing trying to bring CR down. She seems to “know a lot” but certainly doesn’t know how to act. (NT) -- Again, batshit crazy she is, 16:08:31 04/25/23 Tue
    • This happens more often than you’d think. And they will tell anyone who listens their “woe is me” story (NT) -- Pathetic, 02:12:52 04/26/23 Wed
  • Who is the teacher of DP California? Did they take over a school or did someone move out there? Or did they merge with someone who’s judged the world recently, again? (NT) -- ., 11:51:15 04/26/23 Wed
    • Poor sweet teacher already had to have a zoom with the new transfers about not bringing their drama and bullying to her school. (NT) -- Yikes, 12:23:47 04/26/23 Wed
      • That’s not completely true. The meeting was with all the champ families, old and new, and it was a blanket statement: bullying, toxic behavior, and drama is not tolerated at DP. It’s a welcome change and message and we fully embrace it. It was not directed at any one person or group. More inside. -- DP Mom, 13:00:19 04/26/23 Wed
        • Interesting that conversation happened with all the transfers and she stated I've heard rumors about your behavior.... (NT) -- Be honest, 13:53:10 04/26/23 Wed
      • In all fairness she’s picking up a lot of drama. Some of these kids have serious barrage and reputations. (NT) -- ., 15:35:16 04/26/23 Wed
    • It is a new school. Teacher is from SD originally, danced for DP out east, moved back here. (NT) -- ., 12:45:58 04/26/23 Wed
      • How many champs total does DP in San Diego now have? I think they got one from Rose as well. (NT) -- NN, 13:09:14 04/26/23 Wed
        • And two from Malone. (NT) -- ., 13:42:18 04/26/23 Wed
          • FYI there have been ZERO transfers from Malone to DP. (NT) -- Your Resident Fact Checker, 22:20:28 04/26/23 Wed
            • Thanks, apparently I was given bad information! (NT) -- ., 08:33:41 04/27/23 Thu
              • the confusion probably came from the fact that two of the clan rince to DP transfers were transfers from malone to clan rince around the beginning ofpandemic. (NT) -- confusing, 13:02:00 04/27/23 Thu
        • 3 transfers from Rose total (NT) -- Rose Mom, 13:46:13 04/26/23 Wed
          • To be specific, one of those was not a champ at the time, and the other had not been dancing for Rose for some time when they started at DP. (NT) -- ., 14:44:41 04/26/23 Wed
      • She was a BFOC dancer then transferred to DP when she moved to east coast for school and work (NT) -- Nice girl, 09:30:41 04/27/23 Thu
    • Tayah Baxter is the SD TC. Great girl nice personality (NT) -- Love her, 15:57:05 04/26/23 Wed
  • Grass isn’t always greener—- learned the hard way. Who is teaching at DP at this branch? (NT) -- BtDT, 13:44:30 04/28/23 Fri
    • See above TB is the TC (NT) -- Aa, 19:04:40 04/28/23 Fri

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• Anyone know what is happening with more overflow rooms for NAIDC? -- ?, 15:13:43 04/23/23 Sun
  I appreciate during Worlds committee members were busy but that ended 2 weeks ago. People are waiting to hear… admittedly I have no sympathy for people that paid big $ to book outside of the block at the Gaylord guess they have money to burn on the wristband fee but others are waiting to book in the block (wherever that is) so they can book flights !
  

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  • Have to say, we've been at this for many years (dd dancing 20+ years) and this was the worst we've seen. I have 4 different reservations to be able to stay the entire week. (NT) -- absolutely crazy, 20:23:03 04/23/23 Sun
  • The way I see it is if the committee are making this wristband policy they have to have enough rooms for everyone that is attending. It is on them. If they can’t get you a block room and you are trying to stay in the block, they need to hand over the wristbands. It’s not fair when people are trying to do the right thing (NT) -- **, 14:02:46 04/24/23 Mon
  • I'd like to know, too. Any update would be appreciated. (NT) -- Still need a room, 19:17:30 04/25/23 Tue
  • Seriously, registration deadline is Monday and they still have not commented on rooms. (NT) -- Absurd, 06:43:00 04/28/23 Fri

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• Question -- Thanks, 13:45:55 04/23/23 Sun
  I’ve been dancing for years and I absolutely love it. I love helping teaching also. However, I’m not the best dancer in the world or have achieved the best placements ever. Does this make an impact on getting a tcrg? Would love to be able to teach and keep the passion of Irish dance going one day. So can you get a tcrg without being the best ever or achieving the highest placements?
  

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  • So many world champions are the most awful teachers and so many average dancers are the most brilliant teachers - there’s no correlation (NT) -- Good luck and go for it, 14:05:54 04/23/23 Sun
  • Absolutely not important. Being a wildly successful dancer might initially attract students but if the teacher is rubbish at teaching, they won't stay. Much better to be a good teacher than a big-name dancer. (NT) -- imho, 19:10:06 04/23/23 Sun
  • I’m a TCRG and did fewer than 20 competitions my whole life, PB was 3rd in a prelim. Go for it. (NT) -- ., 02:33:33 04/24/23 Mon
    • You have given me so much hope! (NT) -- *, 10:37:33 04/24/23 Mon
  • Same as AP- was only prelim level dancer and passed on my first try. -- Now have WQ dancers., 16:06:18 04/24/23 Mon

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• does anyone have the link to the leotard with lace sleeves that meets the modesty requirement? -- need blackout, tia, 12:38:12 04/23/23 Sun
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  • This one? https://www.danceirish.com/products/lace-sleeve-all-black-in-between-irish-dance-dress (NT) -- Danceirish, 12:52:29 04/23/23 Sun
    • It doesn't have a skirt attached, so I think it's from a non-ID supply store, but thank you! (NT) -- OP, 15:19:44 04/23/23 Sun
    • https://www.dancewearsolutions.com/leotards/long_sleeve/mt10292.aspx (NT) -- lace sleeve, 10:54:58 04/24/23 Mon

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• The Academy seems to be purging dresses- many popping up in resale sites. Might be able to get good deal! -- !!, 11:34:38 04/22/23 Sat
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  • New dresses don’t have them - probably can’t sell to other Academy kids now. -- It’s the belt being hated, 13:49:05 04/22/23 Sat
  • Honestly who wants to buy them. You'd have to remove that dumb belt. No thanks. Maybe a good sign that they're going to stop with the belts??? (NT) -- Cheaters gonna cheat, 14:40:02 04/22/23 Sat
    • I know it’s an identifier but you do understand that a physical belt is actually very classical in Irish dance costume history? (NT) -- ., 04:04:55 04/23/23 Sun
      • I actually like the belt as a fashion on dresses but since learning all the identifiers in the past year I can't see one without feeling rage...belts, flames, hats, white embroidery flowers. Cheating is rampant. (NT) -- Yeppers, 14:02:20 04/25/23 Tue
        • You feel rage? Maybe you should reach out and talk to someone about this. Don’t be ashamed to get help. (NT) -- Yikes, 08:04:31 04/27/23 Thu
  • I saw one posted today that said the belt was removable (NT) -- Mom, 16:02:11 04/22/23 Sat
    • You have to have it removed and fill in the crystals again. So technically yes, but a pain (NT) -- Yep, 16:49:12 04/22/23 Sat
    • Saw that too. Removable is a stretch unless it’s a patch (NT) -- ., 16:52:54 04/22/23 Sat
  • Gorgeous dresses, but they come with baggage, not worth it. (NT) -- IMHO, 08:37:11 04/23/23 Sun
  • I can’t imagine any teacher approving a dress that is obviously an Academy dress (NT) -- …, 03:00:42 04/24/23 Mon
    • Our school has a dancer who has a BFOC dress with the x across the chest (different region, maybe that’s why they didn’t care? (NT) -- GR, 19:32:47 04/25/23 Tue

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• How many hours per week do your champion dancers attend ID class per week? -- Other dance genres?, 21:04:18 04/21/23 Fri
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  • Mine had class 3x per week. Class time totaled around 12 hrs/wk (NT) -- She practiced at home 2, 07:40:20 04/23/23 Sun
  • It's not always about number of hours in "attendance" as it is in number of hours working hard at improving stamina, technique, extension, etc. Have seen some kids take classes every day but did not place in top because the used class as social outing (NT) -- jmo, 08:11:53 04/24/23 Mon
  • practice a lot -- practice a lot, 17:01:20 05/04/23 Thu

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• Cordon academy? Is this CLRG or not? -- Thanks, 15:40:38 04/21/23 Fri
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  • Not clear - posts list almost every organisation in the hashtags - CLRG, Comhdhail, CRG, WIDA, OPIDF etc. I guess if interested in the school, contact them direct for clearer info (NT) -- unclear, 22:28:17 04/21/23 Fri
  • Not clrg,open platform (NT) -- Gd, 10:38:58 04/22/23 Sat

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• The last two are the most important. Everything else is secondary -- Ban schools whose TCs cheat, 15:11:34 04/21/23 Fri
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  • That would be the end of the organization (NT) -- They all cheat in some form, 18:19:46 04/21/23 Fri
    • Ban the teachers and judges that cheat- will be a good incentive for the younger ones to walk a straighter line -- school has new leadership, 09:57:29 04/23/23 Sun

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• Have you sent in your Parent/Dancer Feedback survey yet? -- Teamwork, 10:10:49 04/21/23 Fri
  Has your teacher sent you the link to the survey yet?
  
  If not- here it is: https://sia-partners.typeform.com/to/xArmiUgy
  
  I know many talking points I’d like included in my feedback, but wondered if anyone else wanted to share what they’re planning on giving as ideas and constructive criticism.
  
  Here is hoping SIA hears our voices overwhelmingly and advises CLRG to actually make changes, not just empty platitudes and damage control.
  

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  • Loose wigs, fancy dresses, tans, Get standardized scoring so it won’t be so subjective. Stiop the cheating. (NT) -- y, 14:32:46 04/21/23 Fri
  • What do you think about removing the name of the school a dancer attends (from the program and announcements). Prize giving could be Mary O’Conner from Munster, Ireland [Region, Country] As a dancer I felt proud to represent my school but I wonder if less recognition would curb the cheating? Maybe not, given we live in an age of social media. (NT) -- TC and Parent., 17:55:44 04/21/23 Fri
    • Most TCs are narcissistic so it probably won’t pass. (NT) -- JM, 18:28:28 04/21/23 Fri
  • Ban identifiers and names on costumes (NT) -- ., 19:59:16 04/21/23 Fri
    • Yep. Wrote that (NT) -- Agree, 20:24:29 04/21/23 Fri
  • Let kids dance individually not on a stage with 3 people at the same time. (NT) -- &, 06:09:12 04/22/23 Sat
  • Make it a straight percentage that qualified for worlds. (NT) -- @, 06:12:11 04/22/23 Sat
    • How about enforcing the rules about carriage aids? (NT) -- Ridiculous at worlds, 10:36:25 04/22/23 Sat
      • What were they using? We didn’t notice anything. (NT) -- New to this, 17:00:10 04/22/23 Sat
        • Schools using KT tape among other things. SO many shoulder injuries!! ;) (NT) -- LOL, 09:59:27 04/23/23 Sun
          • Can't believe COS is doing this. Or do the dancers put the aids in after they get the dress? (NT) -- They think no one knows, 11:09:18 04/24/23 Mon
  • If a judge is caught cheating, they should not be allowed to ever judge again. (NT) -- No name, 20:54:12 04/22/23 Sat
  • Cheaters, Pedophiles, and nonmembers of CLRG should not be allowed to be workshop teachers. (NT) -- ., 04:36:10 04/23/23 Sun
  • All TCRGs should have a voice and a vote. Should hold hybrid meetings so all voices can be heard. (NT) -- A, 04:40:07 04/23/23 Sun
  • The Irish points system has to go. Too much room for dishonesty. Also need standardized scoring (NT) -- ., 09:08:17 04/24/23 Mon

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• How can we get the scoring system changed? 1st=100 2nd=90 etc -- More inside., 04:42:13 04/21/23 Fri
  New system would be much more fair AND making cheating slightly more difficult because…. Math. Lol.
  

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  • It’s true. Less of a spread in points would make the dramatic score drops or boosts much less impactful. And sometimes, those too three dancers are so close in ability! -- Good idea, 10:04:35 04/21/23 Fri
    • Love this idea. (NT) -- Move forward not back, 10:40:01 04/21/23 Fri
  • I couldn't agree with this more. (NT) -- Time for the Change., 05:58:48 04/26/23 Wed

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• Has anyone switched schools more than once? We left one after many years. Went to another for many. My DD just wants to dance and have fun with competition as a once in awhile thing. Current studio does not encourage that. -- Sucks, 19:20:12 04/19/23 Wed
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  • Why do you keep changing schools?? (NT) -- Wondering, 04:16:24 04/20/23 Thu
    • They've changed once to date. They've stated the reason for the (potential) second move in the post. What's hard to understand about that? (NT) -- ., 04:35:07 04/20/23 Thu
      • That escalated quickly. Time for your Xanax. (NT) -- Angry much?, 06:52:38 04/20/23 Thu
        • Not at all, you just chose to read it that way. (NT) -- 🤷‍♀️, 08:18:10 04/20/23 Thu
    • In like 10 years have moved once. As she’s getting older, she doesn’t want to focus on competition as much. High school is stressful. But still wants to have the option. (NT) -- Not that hard to grasp, 07:15:41 04/20/23 Thu
    • OP clearly states that they have only changed schools one time, and after many years at the first school. Where does it say they "keep changing schools"? (NT) -- reading is fundamental, 08:49:11 04/20/23 Thu
      • It doesn’t say “keep changing schools”. The whole topic is about changing schools multiple times. -- More inside, 09:37:50 04/20/23 Thu
        • The first reply does say "keep changing schools." Changed the first time because the teachers were extremely toxic and disorganized. Many families left around the same time. Priorities change and my kid just wants to have fun as she gets ready for the last years of high school. (NT) -- Is that so bad?, 10:10:17 04/20/23 Thu
        • The first reply quite clearly says "why do you keep changing schools?". (NT) -- reading is fundamental, 11:27:04 04/20/23 Thu
  • Change can be good! See inside -- We have, 11:31:04 04/20/23 Thu
  • I’m on my 7th dance school that I’ve danced for. You do you!! (NT) -- No regrets, 08:14:03 04/21/23 Fri
  • We’re on 3rd school and I’d change again if DD wanted to. Different schools offer different things at different stages of your life. When you’re dancing days are done you’ll regret not having done what you wanted. (NT) -- Follow your heart, 10:33:40 04/21/23 Fri

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• Looking for tips to get my kids to turn their feet out. They have been dancing 3 years, have gad a few firsts and won confined etc. But their feet still go very straight and its like they weren't pulled on this before and now becoming a problem. Also lack of on toes is too -- Helpamummu, 14:42:34 04/17/23 Mon
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  • Get them walk around the house on toes and also do turn out frog stretches for the groin! (NT) -- Mummy, 14:44:18 04/17/23 Mon
    • YouTube has some great turnout videos -- :), 04:33:38 04/18/23 Tue
      • amy mae dolan has some great technique videos on YT (NT) -- senior dancer, 09:35:59 04/22/23 Sat
  • Strengthen the turnout muscles and drill small pieces of the dance in the mirror with a focus on turnout. (NT) -- dm, 07:01:26 04/18/23 Tue
  • Try a hammer ... (NT) -- It works, 08:44:22 04/18/23 Tue
  • They have to want it. Then they’ll listen to their teacher who is prob giving them many tips! (NT) -- Motivation is key, 10:05:56 04/21/23 Fri

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• What to do about my dancer who has become lazy about practice at home? -- Frustrated mom, 09:50:38 04/17/23 Mon
  She was once a consistent podium placer and now is often near the bottom. She doesn’t seem to have the oomph she once did. I have asked if she wants to take a break from competing and just take classes and do performances, but she wants to compete. Every Feis weekend is turning into a negative experience for both or us and I am not sure what to do.
  

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  • A sudden lack of interest in practice could be a sign of depression. Go to your doctor. (NT) -- N, 10:25:56 04/17/23 Mon
    • or just simply growing up (NT) -- -, 11:21:26 04/17/23 Mon
      • I think it is growing up and not depression. She is full of life with her friends and at dance class and performances. She’d rather hang out with her friends then practice, but then gets upset with her results. (NT) -- OP, 16:11:01 04/17/23 Mon
        • She is full of life in public spaces, you mean? What does she do at home- is she suddenly low energy? Please don’t overlook signs! (NT) -- Nt, 16:51:34 04/17/23 Mon
        • Please don’t over look the signs. Depression can be well hidden (NT) -- ask Robin Williams… oh wait, 19:40:31 04/17/23 Mon
  • In a similar position. Think it’s an age thing too. I’m going to stop DD competing until she starts practicing and putting the work in. It’s too expensive to be travelling to feises when the work hasn’t been done. (NT) -- Good luck, 11:52:45 04/17/23 Mon
  • Who's the adult here and who is paying the fees? If it's you, then stop. All actions have consequences . . . no practice, no feis. (NT) -- be the parent, not a friend, 11:58:45 04/17/23 Mon
  • She may be telling you what she thinks you want to hear -- ., 12:46:03 04/17/23 Mon
  • Sometimes they need a break- we have seen similiar. I no longer pay for feis’ unless they tell me they want to do a particular one… more inside -- PTR, 12:51:03 04/17/23 Mon
  • Talk to her and figure out how she’s feeling -- I was in her shoes, 14:05:07 04/17/23 Mon
  • PLEASE check everything is ok with your dancer. We were in the same situation and blamed it on a lack of motivation. We then found out things were going on with the dance school we had no clue about. Dancer was trying to withdraw due to the issues, not due to laziness. (NT) -- ., 14:11:02 04/17/23 Mon
    • I agree with this… we found out that there was so much bullying going on. It’s a horrible cycle to be stuck in. (NT) -- PRG, 04:56:03 04/18/23 Tue

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• Registration for the 50th Dayton Area Feis will be closing Tuesday, April 18, 2023! -- Dayton Feis Committee, 07:16:45 04/15/23 Sat
  We have a large number of unpaid registrations. If you have registered, please make sure your payment has been paid, as all unpaid registrations will be dropped once registration closes. If you are planning to attend but have not registered, please don’t delay!
  
  The Dayton Feis will be held April 29, 2023 at the Hobart Arena, 255 Adams Street in Troy, Ohio. As part of our celebration of this momentous milestone, all dancers confirmed through Quickfeis will receive a special surprise in their awards bag. First Feis participants will receive a special gift.
  
  We have a fun day planned and look forward to seeing everyone!
  

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• The Bluebonnet Feis and Trinity River Feis entry deadline is fast approaching. -- BB Feis Committee, 14:03:04 04/14/23 Fri
  Please join us in Dallas/Ft Worth for our double feis. Get ready for Nationals! Registration is open on Feisworx. May 6 & 7.
  

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• Can you improve enough to get a WMH if you never recall? -- Any inspirational stories?, 00:24:16 04/14/23 Fri
  Can a dancer that barely recalls in majors, scrapes last qualifying space, never recalls in worlds or All Ireland ever make it up into the world medal position? Any inspirational stories out there? Tip for how to improve?
  
  Have tween who is feeling lost. Teacher not motivating and also DD not one of the favourites. Transferring not an option due to location. I don’t want to keep funding this hobby if she has no hope of reaching her dreams and loses her confidence along the way from knock backs. Dancing just for fun isn’t her thing, she loves the competition only. Just wondering if anyone has ever improved that much? She use to win championships all the time when little so the knock backs are hard for her to take.
  

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  • In addition to dancing, try another sport like track, lacrosse/field hockey depending on your area. If there is no joy and getting the last qualifying spot it's a v long road.. -- Broaden activities., 02:00:41 04/14/23 Fri
  • It's a pretty huge thing to WQ- lots have a goal just to do that -- time away to regain the joy?, 04:01:29 04/14/23 Fri
    • Yes in the dancing bubble, but in the real world unless you're winning or (NT) -- placing highly its no big deal, 04:55:18 04/14/23 Fri
      • The real world doesn't really care about placing high or winning in ID either -- real sports/activities, 11:54:48 04/14/23 Fri
      • It isn't a really big deal in the real world either way. Most people are impressed when you mention you take lessons. (NT) -- reality check, 14:10:36 04/14/23 Fri
      • Dance for yourself. Not to impress others. You will never find true joy that way (NT) -- IMO, 04:49:18 04/15/23 Sat
  • Probably not wmh but can improve placements -- Inside, 05:26:59 04/14/23 Fri
    • Yes- let's not forget the political nature of podiums and WMH at international majors (NT) -- need the judges on the day, 07:43:23 04/14/23 Fri
  • There were kids who didn't recall to day 2 or set last year and were top 10 this year. Won't out them by putting ages - but yes. Anything is possible. (NT) -- Compare years. happens., 06:28:17 04/14/23 Fri
  • I remember seeing a post from Ciara Sexton years ago about her journey to winning world. I'm sure she was last at her first worlds so it's definitely possible. (NT) -- ., 06:39:51 04/14/23 Fri
    • I’d love to read more about this journey. Is there any articles or anything? (NT) -- Hard work pays off!, 21:19:24 04/19/23 Wed
  • I would say the first thing you want to do is stop treating ID like a "hobby" ... if you want to medal or get a globe, you have to treat it like a high performance sport and your dancer like an athlete. Training, diet, physio, private lessons are all important. (NT) -- ***, 07:42:07 04/14/23 Fri
    • This. Absolutely this. Unfortunately this comes with eventual burnout but if you want your time of glory (NT) -- this is the way, 08:08:23 04/14/23 Fri
  • This is a hard truth for many to hear, but there are many dancers who quite literally do not have the anatomy to be the best. -- More inside, 07:57:12 04/14/23 Fri
    • Goodness, you just described my daughter spot on! -- So funny, 21:26:18 04/19/23 Wed
  • Consider a school that would take her on remotely, and potentially in a different org (NT) -- Just an idea, 09:41:26 04/14/23 Fri
    • Ouch. That’s a bit extreme. No other ID orgs in this area (NT) -- Not always an option, 21:37:12 04/19/23 Wed
  • Most world medal winners are very stylish as well as being technically perfect. Some dancers just don't have the style. (NT) -- //, 09:47:31 04/14/23 Fri
  • Yes! My friend went from last place recall at Oireachtas to 3rd place podium at Nationals the next year (NT) -- It can happen!, 09:59:57 04/14/23 Fri
    • Helps if you switch to a political school -- they can help with placements-, 15:00:38 04/16/23 Sun
  • Yes know a dancer who didn't qualify for 3 years, then got world medal every other year after that. (NT) -- Hard work though, 10:41:18 04/14/23 Fri
  • Know a dancer who didn't qualify for first 3 years, then got world medal every year after than. (NT) -- Blood,sweat & tears, 10:46:03 04/14/23 Fri
    • Use any of the dance trainers out there now eg. Move with meg . Personal trainer too to prevent injury (NT) -- Train hard., 10:50:26 04/14/23 Fri
    • Same. DD never qualified but was always close. It was heartbreaking. -- (more inside), 06:28:39 04/15/23 Sat
      • That’s wonderful (NT) -- Well done to your DD, 10:10:23 04/15/23 Sat
  • Set other goals. Set expectations. Everyone will be happier (NT) -- I how she keeps dancing!, 06:59:51 04/15/23 Sat
  • My first WQ was U12 and I didn’t recall until U16, WM U17. Podium at AI, NANs, etc. but late bloomer who worked really hard. (NT) -- Hard worker, 03:39:30 04/17/23 Mon

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• Where can I find 2023 world syllabus? Deleted from ORNC website already -- Help!, 18:12:10 04/12/23 Wed
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  • try the wayback machine https://archive.org/web/ (NT) -- ., 02:41:45 04/13/23 Thu
  • It’s there, but you need to click through the menu at the top and then expand the World Champ item -- ~e, 09:18:07 04/13/23 Thu
    • the event is over so it would make sense to de-activate the website (close up shop) (NT) -- no?, 18:16:05 04/13/23 Thu
      • Not when evidence of broken rules only becomes obvious after event ends. (NT) -- Double checking syllabus, 18:27:02 04/13/23 Thu
        • it's too late, after the event, even if true. there is a window of opportunity to lodge complaints. and it's passed. (NT) -- shrek, 08:42:56 04/14/23 Fri
      • They can, but they haven't -- the syllabus is there. More likely/common to stop paying for the domain eventually than to remove things from the site. (NT) -- ~e, 10:24:08 04/15/23 Sat

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• Anyone know where to find the full marks for the senior ceili teams on the last day? They've only posted a list of placements, not the full marks -- did they forget?, 15:50:30 04/12/23 Wed
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• Feis in Ireland -- Dancemom51107, 11:15:32 04/12/23 Wed
  I have grades dancers that will be travelling with family to Ireland in the fall. My girls would be over the moon to compete at a Feis in Ireland, is there anywhere that I can view the Feis schedule for CLRG for the fall so I can research if we will be nearby to any of them? I don't see anything past May on the CLRG website, and some of my googling has led me to non CLRG feisanna. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
  

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  • Munster council have a list of all Competitions in Munster (NT) -- Tom, 13:33:08 04/12/23 Wed
  • What area are you staying in and then we can help (NT) -- Mum, 22:19:09 04/12/23 Wed
  • https://planxti.com/feiseanna/series/calendar (NT) -- Filter by region worldwide, 00:06:47 04/13/23 Thu

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• Dance shoes -- Curious, 10:09:49 04/12/23 Wed
  Does anyone wear or have any opinions about Ryan O’Donnell shoes? I’ve always worn Fay’s but the last couple pairs just didn’t seem to break in right. Saw an add for Ryan O’Donnell and that they have a new hardshoe. Tempted to try
  

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  • No good info about ROD brand shoes, but I will say my last few Fays didn't break in correctly, either, and I was told by a sales rep that I just bought them too small... I've been buying the same size for years, and have only had this issue the last year or two. I think they're feeling the effects of shrinkflation, unfortunately, which is sad. (NT) -- *shrug*, 06:28:25 04/13/23 Thu
  • Omg same! (NT) -- Thought it was just me, 15:00:52 04/13/23 Thu
  • We have been through 3 pairs in 2 years which has never happened. Not sure if the quality of material has changed . Shoes are ripping easily and the tips are just not the same (NT) -- PTr, 15:37:43 04/13/23 Thu
    • Same here. I’m the * shrug * poster above. The toes just feel like they haven’t fully broken in. It’s driving me crazy. (NT) -- *shrug*, 16:11:18 04/13/23 Thu
  • Flexi Pro shoes were easier to break in than Fay’s but hardly last a dancing yr. (NT) -- DD, 18:16:42 04/13/23 Thu
  • Havent used their hardshoes, but I am a fan of their soft shoes. Used them for years and always seemed to wear well. Purchased from their stands at major events and their staff were always knowledgeble and helpful. (NT) -- RO'D fan, 01:06:16 04/14/23 Fri
  • Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience with ROD. -- I used to love them but..., 12:36:13 04/15/23 Sat
  • I used to love them but lately I can’t even find them -- Old dancer, 07:37:48 04/21/23 Fri

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• Does your dance school need to be in your region? -- Burkitt, 21:20:26 04/11/23 Tue
  We are changing schools and since we will have to travel anyway, can we attend a school in a different region than where we live? Or does our school and home have to all be in the same region and we have to attend our regional OIR? Can you belong to one school and travel oversees to study with another temporarily?
  
  Any recommendations of top schools that offer solo OC zoom or two weekends a month lessons are appreciated.
  

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  • You can attend a school in a different region but must compete at the regions Oireachtas unless your TC / school is reagistered in both (NT) -- Hth, 08:01:59 04/12/23 Wed
    • No. You compete where your address is. School has to register in that region. (NT) -- ., 08:07:01 04/12/23 Wed
      • School doesn't have to if they don't wish to. If they refuse, you can't dance at any O. I've known of some cases where the TC joined the new region but the dancer's family had to pay TC's registration fee. That makes sense to me; no reason a TC should incur expenses due to a student moving out of region. (NT) -- old mom, 11:06:54 04/12/23 Wed
  • Why do people give bad information? Yes, you can take classes in any Region. However, your qualifying Oireachtas is ALWAYS based on where your permanent residence is. (NT) -- Simple as that., 11:43:23 04/12/23 Wed
    • The answer isn't always Crystal clear (NT) -- IYKYK, 14:37:03 04/12/23 Wed
      • Perhaps, but it might be Christy clear…. -- Burkitt (Enlightened), 20:54:51 04/12/23 Wed
    • Not simple as that - many college dancers compete *either* in their home region OR their colleges region (NT) -- Best to ask your TC, 14:38:44 04/12/23 Wed
      • Where did the question mention "college" ... that's right - it didn't. (NT) -- Read the question, 08:57:41 04/13/23 Thu
  • Someone just asked a very similar question on the Facebook discussion group (NT) -- You may want to check that out, 14:33:05 04/12/23 Wed
    • I think it’s the same person asking the question (NT) -- Mom, 16:22:58 04/12/23 Wed
  • The teacher will have to register in your region but you compete in your own region Oireachtas. (NT) -- We just went through this., 20:04:26 04/13/23 Thu

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• What happened in minor and junior mixed 4 hands? -- Confused, 20:50:29 04/11/23 Tue
  Two teams in junior and one team in minor with scores in the first round marked FTC. Was recall announced incorrectly? Injury? Hope everyone is okay what a disappointment for these kids
  

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  • They didn’t follow the book so 0s that round. Only applied to one school and not the other in one of those. A farce. (NT) -- Confused also, 06:17:22 04/12/23 Wed
    • Only part of figure specified in book is that girl MUST turn clockwise. Because she didn't they get 0. The other mistake in my opinion was bigger but because it doesn't go against book they just got marked down. Silly rule. (NT) -- ., 12:40:14 04/12/23 Wed
      • Which dance? (NT) -- Curious, 07:53:00 04/21/23 Fri
  • What was the error for 2 senior 4 hands with 0s? Watched feistv but it didn’t stand out (NT) -- Thx, 11:42:57 04/13/23 Thu
    • Both for the same reason. When girl comes out through the arch in first figure she didn't turn clockwise. It's specified in book so if she turns wrong way it's an automatic 0. (NT) -- ., 16:25:25 04/13/23 Thu
      • Do you think the dancer made a mistake or it was taught wrong? Just curious! (NT) -- New to Ceili!, 15:04:05 04/16/23 Sun
        • Def in senior it was incorrectly taught. They were deliberate turns. Old book didn't specify direction but new book is very clear. (NT) -- ., 09:49:24 04/17/23 Mon
          • It has always been specified in the book for at least the last two versions - keep in mind the “new” book came out in 2014 (NT) -- All TC should know, 04:50:01 04/21/23 Fri

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• What do the symbols represent on the worlds backdrop and medals -- --, 17:05:54 04/11/23 Tue
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  • The four provinces of Ireland. Clockwise from top right: Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht (NT) -- R, 01:25:39 04/12/23 Wed

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• Cross training -- Injuries, 10:56:24 04/11/23 Tue
  Do dance schools bring in cross trainers as part of overall fitness for dancers? Or do individual dancers go out and find trainers themselves? What does a good cross training program look like for competitive irish dancers? Pilates, yoga, running, ect. Especially for those with chronic ankle sprains and shin splints
  

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  • No they just call there wannabe helpers without certification - “trainers” (NT) -- Bahaha, 13:59:07 04/11/23 Tue
  • Our school contracts with trainer and dancers also cross train on own from youtube. If your dancer has chronic injuries (NT) -- PT might be beneficial first, 16:40:08 04/11/23 Tue

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• Have the names of the judges been released for NANS? -- Can't find them, 05:44:59 04/11/23 Tue
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  • They are located inside the syllabus on their website (NT) -- NAIDC, 06:10:16 04/11/23 Tue

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• Is the DeNogla Academy a new school? Only heard of them this Worlds. -- Some beautiful dancers., 20:40:59 04/10/23 Mon
  Confused as to why are their parents so accepting of the obvious favouritism on their insta?
  

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  • Denogla has been around since 1993 and I don’t see how their instagram page displays any favoritism besides maybe the larger focus on their champ dancers. Strange you accuse this school of playing favorites when others (a western USA one comes to mind) are so blatant with it. (NT) -- Denogla seems nice, 22:07:47 04/10/23 Mon
    • Not really so nice (NT) -- Sad, 05:11:55 04/11/23 Tue
      • Yes know the WR school only one dancer really gets promoted (NT) -- Family ties, 08:33:18 04/11/23 Tue
  • I think it used to be called DeNogla-Ardmore Academy before just becoming DeNogla. It merged with O’Riain Academy. O’Riain used to be Broeslar. (NT) -- ., 15:03:24 04/11/23 Tue
    • In other words, you are trying to say that DeNogla is connected (NT) -- as are most schools., 15:19:37 04/11/23 Tue
      • Actually I was just trying to say that it is not new. Giving a little history. it has been around a while. (NT) -- -, 15:40:06 04/11/23 Tue
    • Was actually just DeNogla for years prior to merge with Ardmore (NT) -- Hth, 20:42:38 04/11/23 Tue
    • DeNogla did well because it took over Broesler. (NT) -- Sneaks n Cheats, 23:17:17 04/11/23 Tue
      • So what you’re saying is those kids are talented no matter where they dance and without favours (NT) -- SD, 09:04:22 04/12/23 Wed
        • He has NOTHING to do with that school. It's his estranged son who combined with Denogla (NT) -- Facts matter, 13:30:12 04/12/23 Wed
          • What about choreography? (NT) -- Was that inherited?, 14:08:40 04/12/23 Wed
            • Choreography?? It was the son's -- Ryan is the choreographer, 07:00:52 04/13/23 Thu
              • Choreographer? -- Ethics, 15:53:59 04/14/23 Fri
                • The Broesler School no longer exists. -- So..., 18:40:25 04/14/23 Fri
                  • Not true -- Just saying, 09:57:40 04/15/23 Sat
                • Louder for the poeple in the back: choreography changes every year. (NT) -- ., 02:32:58 04/17/23 Mon
                  • For those that need glasses!!! Why haven't they changed then? Still doing (NT) -- Broesler steps, 04:38:12 04/17/23 Mon
            • Schools change choreography frequently. There aren't many schools still using champ level steps from years ago. (NT) -- ., 07:02:06 04/13/23 Thu
  • The DeNogla ‘chosen few’ are in Dublin dancing. The rest left at home. Feel sorry for older brother, younger noticeably preferred and always prioritised. (NT) -- Nothing but a number + income, 06:30:22 04/15/23 Sat
    • Ryan has always favored the younger brother, as do some of the dance families (NT) -- Sad but true, 14:57:06 04/15/23 Sat
      • It’s so obvious to absolutely everybody. Teachers (all, but especially Ryan), parents, and other kids shunning one brother while fawning over the other. I hope older is resilient enough to not let it impact his mental health and has a good support system and real friends outside of dancing. (NT) -- And boys parents allow it?, 15:30:17 04/15/23 Sat
        • Let's hope you have a good support system because you are clearly in need of mental help. Both of these boys are amazing, O champs multiple times, and very much loved by their parents and their dance family (NT) -- DA mom, 18:51:30 04/16/23 Sun
          • Compare the set material. (NT) -- Proof is in the pudding., 12:22:39 04/17/23 Mon
            • You literally make no sense. Maybe you should go write a novel with that vivid imagination of yours (NT) -- 😅, 17:03:54 04/17/23 Mon
    • You people are actually f'ing nuts -- WTF..., 14:48:12 04/16/23 Sun
  • Think the whales drowned (NT) -- 🐳🐳, 13:48:35 04/16/23 Sun

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• Photography at CLRG worlds 2023 -- NA, 18:54:39 04/10/23 Mon
  Can someone please let me know where to find the action shots from the CLRG world championships 2023. Thanks
  

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  • Shamrock Photography (NT) -- Website, 20:27:01 04/10/23 Mon
    • Awful photos....not a single decent photo from any round. -- not happy, 11:31:22 04/12/23 Wed
      • Agreed, they are not good with action shots. (NT) -- DM, 18:15:35 04/12/23 Wed
      • Agreed also. -- DM, 04:25:38 04/13/23 Thu

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• Evie at CC? -- confused, 17:34:59 04/10/23 Mon
  Why did Evie switch to CC from JC? Thought it might have to do with judging at worlds but now just confused.
  

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  • JC gave the reigns to CC (NT) -- so not entirelyyy a switch, 18:09:06 04/10/23 Mon
  • Not a transfer, school rebranded. JC still there in background… (NT) -- Political act-investigation, 02:09:33 04/16/23 Sun

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• Which school wears the little hats and where are they from? -- ???, 15:02:03 04/10/23 Mon
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  • Love the hats. A nice nod to tradition and looks way better than giant wigs on children. (NT) -- Wish my school did hats, 09:40:07 04/11/23 Tue
    • Hats are very cute. The straight bob wigs are...something else. (NT) -- ., 14:26:17 04/11/23 Tue
    • The Hats are a blatant identifier. Didn’t know hats were part of traditional Irish dance but maybe for flight attendants (NT) -- ., 16:08:10 04/11/23 Tue
  • Agree-total identifier. My daughter danced with a hat girl at worlds and the judges only watched the hat girl. Very blatant. And personally I really don’t like that look at all. jmo (NT) -- Heh, 17:09:38 05/02/23 Tue

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• What is the website to find the photographs taken at worlds? -- dancer, 10:51:28 04/10/23 Mon
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  • Shamrock? or on insta Irish Dance something (NT) -- I think, 14:17:17 04/10/23 Mon

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• Does anyone know how long videos will stay posted on FeisTV? -- late, 06:11:15 04/10/23 Mon
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  • 14 days (NT) -- Ut, 09:20:10 04/10/23 Mon

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• Judging accountability -- Observer, 20:00:12 04/09/23 Sun
  ID will always be a subjective sport but judges need to be able to assess dancer’s individual performances not only compared to who they are on stage with, but the competition as a whole. Wonderful dancers in their own right not making the recall/seemingly suffering due to rotation is not right. This happened time and time again at this worlds as it has in the past. The price of admission is the same for everyone, the least that can be expected much less required is a fair assessment. Withholding numbers from dancers is not the way to prevent unfair advantages. Everyone knows who the top dancers are. 3 at a time isn’t working. Number checks are not enough. There has to be tangible measures taken to ensure that all dancers are given the same time to be assessed. Especially on the second day of a world championship when just about everyone is good- but some have recognizable features on costumes requiring judges pay mind…
  

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  • Best solution is to shorten dances to 32 bars and go one at a time. At this level, everyone deserves undivided attention. (NT) -- Only fair way, 05:42:17 04/10/23 Mon
  • Or have fewer qualifiers… (NT) -- Smaller sections, fewer days., 01:15:37 04/11/23 Tue
    • That's the one. No other sport has a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS with 160 people competing in an age group. Should be top five from each COUNTRY (not region) period. But then fewer voy moms' kids would qualify, so that will never happen. (NT) -- fewer qualifiers, 20:31:50 04/11/23 Tue
      • I think numbers should still be a percentage (we know the US has the most dancers) -- Dm, 06:40:05 04/12/23 Wed
    • Yup, regions should only send top 5 (NT) -- 25 around podium looks ridic, 00:15:46 04/12/23 Wed
      • I agree with 5 per region, not country. (NT) -- Dm, 10:42:00 04/12/23 Wed
      • Agree. Worlds should be lifetime goal. Not available to most decent dancers. Then give the smaller groups better floors and more time alone in stage. No splits. No double recalls. (NT) -- Logic, 20:22:33 04/12/23 Wed
  • Should be top 3 for the first 50 dancers and then 1 per 50 thereafter. And must be bare minimum PC to dance solos at Oireachtas. (NT) -- Half the dancers not up to par, 18:05:48 04/12/23 Wed
    • Yes but a winner in one region may not even be as good as 5th in other regions where talent is deeper (NT) -- Not an easy solution, 05:01:24 04/13/23 Thu
    • In some regions in the UK and Ireland, top 3 for the first 50 would mean WMHs miss out. I'd be amazed if any of our qualifiers exceed 50 in any age group at the moment. (NT) -- ., 09:12:14 04/13/23 Thu

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• YAS -- fun, 19:10:25 04/09/23 Sun
  Worlds was so swag and power
  

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  • Slaying -- Lol, 12:15:39 04/18/23 Tue

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• Anyone see where the hundred went? In the the u23 second round? -- Xx, 18:21:59 04/09/23 Sun
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  • all the 100s went out in the second round (NT) -- confused what your asking, 18:58:27 04/09/23 Sun
  • Interesting, there seems all week to be odd marks -- ., 04:11:27 04/10/23 Mon
    • It’s truly baffling (NT) -- More random marks than before, 16:53:02 04/10/23 Mon

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• Scores for groups that danced two days -- D, 15:01:54 04/09/23 Sun
  Does anyone know if they are posting day 1 results for the comps that danced 2 days at worlds? And if so is there a way to see them? I’m not there so I’m just curious cause I love looking at the scores and stats!
  

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  • Yes, if you go to the results page for Worlds on clrg.ie, if you click the comp and scroll past day 2 results they have the day 1 scores as well (NT) -- links also on guidebook, 15:53:49 04/09/23 Sun

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• What School has the most globes and WQ -- Molly, 03:52:38 04/09/23 Sun
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  • Based on results so far I'm going to guess it's Kelly Hendry UK (NT) -- But that's just eyeballing it, 10:37:20 04/09/23 Sun
    • Flynn o kane I'd imagine. 3 world champs, 4 seconds and a 4th. A team champion and some dancers competing today (NT) -- .., 10:47:33 04/09/23 Sun
      • So after today 4 world champs, (only 1 an original fok kid mind), 4 2nd places, 2 4ths and a team 1st. Unbelievable results👏 (NT) -- ., 15:16:57 04/09/23 Sun
  • It’s actually Flynn o Kane academy with 10! (NT) -- -, 10:50:02 04/09/23 Sun

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• Just wanted to pop in to say all the dancers at Worlds have been so lovely, as a dancer only qualified for NANs -- Putting aside how W was run, 23:09:17 04/08/23 Sat
  We often just focus on the top but you’ve all been great to watch :)
  

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• How many top female dancers are tall? My tween PC is the tallest in her comps. Hard competing against kids a foot shorter and less developed. She was happy to see WMHs “over 5 feet tall.” -- Tall girl, 21:57:09 04/08/23 Sat
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  • We have the same issue. It seems advantageous to be tiny for one's age. (NT) -- dm, 09:48:33 04/10/23 Mon
  • Emily Grace - Degnola. Sure she was taller than her competition all her life. She statuesque and it works for her. (NT) -- Amazing dancer, 20:37:34 04/10/23 Mon
  • It seems like being shorter with a lower center of gravity is better. Tall and lanky is more problematic. (NT) -- Generally, 03:27:51 04/11/23 Tue
  • Orla Godley. Multiple WC and very tall. Tall dancers can do fine as long as their choreography suits them. Some moves work better for taller dancers, and some for shorter. (NT) -- 1 size doesn't fit all, 05:03:07 04/11/23 Tue
    • Amen!!! Our TC can never see that - maybe accept for the favs! (NT) -- Tweak to the strengths, 14:02:05 04/11/23 Tue
  • Definitely noticed this! My DD is noticeably taller than most in her age group, and it seems like podium places always go to short dancers. It seems dances like reel are suited to shorter dancers and SJ to taller. Dancers have to learn to play to their strengths! (NT) -- M, 16:20:26 04/11/23 Tue
    • Doesn't work when the teachers won't help them work with their strengths. (NT) -- Mom of a 6ft dancer, 18:14:46 04/11/23 Tue
  • Tall dancers are at a huge disadvantage- most judges prefer the smaller more compact look -- Tall MUM, 08:21:07 04/13/23 Thu
    • I'm not sure I agree, and I would never take this approach with a child. Every dancer has to learn to work with what they have -- some have natural rhythm, some have great arches, some have great jumps or flexibility, etc. -- Here are some tips inside, 11:31:05 04/13/23 Thu
    • This is so discouraging as the parent of a 5'7", still growing 12yo (NT) -- dm, 12:38:55 04/13/23 Thu
  • Personally, I think a dancer with long legs looks better. (NT) -- IMO, 17:13:56 04/14/23 Fri
  • This is tough...but in skating, ballet, & gymnastics -there is a certain type that is successful. My dd is smaller *& for that reason I wouldn't put her in basket.volleyball. -- It sucks - but it's the truth, 14:22:09 04/19/23 Wed
    • I don't agree. Footwork is a core part of Irish dance, and that's independent of height. And in many dance forms, height is an asset -- think high kicks, etc. Very different from basketball or even gymnastics (NT) -- ., 16:54:49 04/19/23 Wed

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• 2 hours after senior lady recalls are announced in the hall they still aren’t on Guidebook -- Always the seniors, 15:16:23 04/08/23 Sat
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  • Someone please share if you have it! We're still waiting to know.... this is terrible. (NT) -- Please help, 15:24:47 04/08/23 Sat
    • If you have feistv they were called during results so that's a short enough video to replay. (NT) -- ., 15:44:06 04/08/23 Sat
  • Right? End of week so they can’t be bothered? (NT) -- —, 15:31:57 04/08/23 Sat
  • Same with 21-23. Nonsense end of week they can’t be bothered. DO Your job!!!! (NT) -- Pom, 16:18:13 04/08/23 Sat
  • Both are on guidebook now (NT) -- XX, 16:58:22 04/08/23 Sat

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• I know we are deep into posts about Worlds but.... -- momma, 11:54:19 04/07/23 Fri
  anyone know what the smallest size poodle socks and ghillies are and where to find them? I know my small toddler does NEED them but they would be awfully cute.
  

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  • Rutherford has a children’s size 8 in the black or tan leather bottoms. Katie Luck has a petite size sock which is also pretty small. (NT) -- Happy dancing, 03:46:44 04/08/23 Sat
  • Antonio Pacelli Essential Pump in Toddler 5 and Katie Luck extra petite socks. (NT) -- nt, 06:46:43 04/10/23 Mon

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• Wow this O16 figure competition might be my favorite of the week thus far! -- tt, 10:56:42 04/07/23 Fri
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  • Absolutely agree! Very creative and enjoyable. Great job to the teachers/choreographers/dancers. Well done! :) (NT) -- Watching from home, 11:05:37 04/07/23 Fri
  • Should have been in Greensboro - way more figures. (NT) -- Best competition, 19:25:39 04/07/23 Fri

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• 40 boys travel to Montreal approx 50% dance set 80 young ladies travel approx 25%dance set. And percentages diff for many comps. -- Is it worth the cost?, 09:00:51 04/07/23 Fri
  Numbers are already down and this kind of thing will only make it worse.
  

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  • The formula for recallers, medals, national and world qualifiers favors smaller competitions. More inside -- Nmts, 10:22:51 04/07/23 Fri
    • How rude you are-absolutely disrespectful to all male dancers. -- More inside, 08:20:24 04/10/23 Mon
      • This comment was meant to be below the very rude one further down. (NT) -- Be nice, 08:41:12 04/10/23 Mon
  • I feel like it is also sexist. (NT) -- :/, 11:00:23 04/07/23 Fri
    • Get over yourself. So what’s your solution? (NT) -- Interested to know, 11:16:37 04/07/23 Fri
      • I pretty much stated my solution. Straight % recall. No other formula needed. Top 10 % of regional oireachtas go to worlds. Top 50 % dance set in any major competition. Done-easy and fair and not sexist. (NT) -- Done, 11:25:11 04/07/23 Fri
        • Sounds good to me! (NT) -- !, 11:44:55 04/07/23 Fri
        • You stated that where ? (NT) -- Ok sure, 11:45:06 04/07/23 Fri
        • So then you have just 1 boy/gent per competition from every regional Oireachtas qualifying?? -- Think before you type, 16:57:29 04/07/23 Fri
          • So then you just qualify all boys that show up as it is now in many places. -- Water down the competition, 18:49:19 04/07/23 Fri
          • I think it’s ridiculous to just qualify any boys that show up as it is now in several regions. -- Watered down competition, 18:52:13 04/07/23 Fri
          • The same rules for WMH could apply. So if there were 3 WMH, they would all qualify plus the highest placing non WMH. (NT) -- 🤷🏼‍♀️, 02:21:00 04/08/23 Sat
            • Except it would take 3-4 years for the most deserving to get through. Look at u16 Munster. 4 wmh. In u11 only 1 would b there. U12 the 2nd lad gets to go too. In u13 the 3rd boy and by u14 all there. But those boys would have been at the top at u11. (NT) -- ., 02:26:48 04/08/23 Sat
              • There’s 4 WmH in boys in same age in same region ? (NT) -- That seems unlikely, 07:44:12 04/08/23 Sat
                • 4 wmh boys both u12 and u16 from munster for def this year. I'm sure Ulster may have the same in other ages. (NT) -- ., 09:30:32 04/08/23 Sat
                • True U16 9 WMHs. From Munster 1. AD 6.IK 7.CM 9. CC Fabulous bunch of dancers well deserved (NT) -- jj, 02:51:55 04/10/23 Mon
                  • U12 10 WMHs.4 Munster, 3 Ulster, 1 each Scotland, Connaught & NW England (NT) -- jj, 02:56:23 04/10/23 Mon
              • But the same thing happens to the girls all of the time. (NT) -- Unfair, 15:22:23 04/11/23 Tue
            • Just keep the WMH rule as is. -- Problem solved., 11:05:07 04/08/23 Sat
      • Everyone identify as a male … (NT) -- Pl, 18:34:29 04/07/23 Fri
  • Lads -- Justamom, 08:12:42 04/08/23 Sat
    • Well said. Common sense at last (NT) -- Mom of 2 girl dancers, 03:33:47 04/11/23 Tue
    • I think people are just looking for equality. Not knocking the boys. (NT) -- Equality is all, 15:24:56 04/11/23 Tue
      • Well, when there are 100+ competitors in the boy's comp. you can try for equality. -- More, 10:49:13 04/12/23 Wed
        • I think you are missing the point. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities: -- Equality defined, 14:15:44 04/12/23 Wed
          • No they really don't. If that was the case, then they would have to balance ALL competitions, including teams. You don't seem to understand. There is no "fairness" in it at all. (NT) -- Unbalanced and subjective, 09:42:37 04/13/23 Thu
            • But it is possible to make it more fair. (NT) -- So let’s do it!, 13:59:34 04/13/23 Thu

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• Awards -- Maths, 21:11:55 04/06/23 Thu
  Why did they do away with reading the scores out? I loved adding the numbers up and hearing the “100”
  

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  • With 15 judges and the high and low being dropped it’s too long and complicated to announce 15 scores for each dancer (NT) -- Esp in larger groups, 08:10:08 04/07/23 Fri
    • I hate the reverse order thing though. They should read overall score -H/L round by round, then totals, then 1st place onwards like they used to. (NT) -- ., 09:11:02 04/07/23 Fri

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• Combine senior men and ladies -- eager dance mom, 16:29:04 04/06/23 Thu
  save everyone some time. combine senior men and ladies, please.
  

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  • Do away with U11 and U12, and combine U13 & U14, save time. Senior ladies have danced a long time, respect please (NT) -- senior, 17:36:12 04/06/23 Thu
    • Why should these ages be done away with? They have earned the same right via qualifier -- No one disrespecting Seniors, 20:52:26 04/06/23 Thu
  • What is the need to “save everyone time “. You don’t have to watch if you don’t want (NT) -- How does this affect you?, 04:52:33 04/07/23 Fri
  • Senior ladies is the largest group of all. Needs to be split if anything! (NT) -- Dm, 09:08:26 04/07/23 Fri
    • It isn’t. 126 entered today - younger groups had 130+, 250+. (NT) -- ., 01:51:26 04/08/23 Sat
      • No group had over 250. What are you saying ? (NT) -- Unbelievable, 07:25:26 04/08/23 Sat
        • Typo.150+. (NT) -- .ddd, 09:52:54 04/08/23 Sat
      • And some younger groups had 80. Not saying sr ladies needs to be each year or 2 yr but take entries and split it in half. The age spread is still much larger (NT) -- than any other group!, 12:10:21 04/08/23 Sat
      • O23 used to have over 200 dancers. I guess, that with all postCovid / scandal and expensive travells for dancers from the old world, numbers were lower than usual. (NT) -- Senior, 15:10:32 04/09/23 Sun
  • If you went to the World Championships to save time, stay home! -- Mom, 06:30:15 04/08/23 Sat
  • What are you smoking? (NT) -- seriously..., 12:18:46 04/11/23 Tue

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• U20 Comp Started 15 Minutes Early - Some Dancers Excluded -- PaddyWhack (Mad), 15:18:46 04/06/23 Thu
  Just wondering why they felt the need to start the U20 Comp 15 minutes early today? It really threw a bunch of dancers off - some of the usual qualifiers were not recalled - and others were not allowed to dance because they were “late”.. Why add more stress to the event?! The commentator calling the comp was a real bitch. I think they forget that without our dancers, they would not have an event.
  

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  • I heard they are thinking of redoing the u20 (NT) -- Karen, 15:24:34 04/06/23 Thu
  • organizers often forget that these dancers are athletes and need to warm up and get their headspace right before going back stage. It really isn’t right for them to start earlier especially with the added stress of collecting numbers the morning of and not knowing what hall you are in.We pay for the organizer’s hotel and food in Montreal. (NT) -- ., 15:50:40 04/06/23 Thu
  • There was a dancer late on Tuesday and she was allowed dance (NT) -- Dancer, 18:00:39 04/06/23 Thu
  • Final timetable states **ALL DANCERS should be prepared to dance up to thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled start time. -- This is standard., 18:20:05 04/06/23 Thu
    • First 25 rotations should we warm and ready before 15 min lol (NT) -- Being late is unacceptable, 20:57:53 04/06/23 Thu
  • If they're u20 then they're old enough to read. It's states they can start 30mins early (NT) -- they should have been ready, 16:31:34 04/08/23 Sat
    • They should have been given a warning a little beforehand- like the 2 Announcements today for Halls 1&2 running ahead of schedule. (NT) -- TiredOfTheUnkindness, 19:33:45 04/08/23 Sat
      • I was in the hall, notice was given, problem was dancers had to stand in line to pick up their numbers 30 minutes before the start. No reason not to just wait 15 minutes (NT) -- A rush for the 1st few rounds, 09:01:34 04/11/23 Tue

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• Slippery Floors in Montreal -- Kim, 13:22:10 04/06/23 Thu
  It’s a sad state of affairs that after all of the preparation and expense that dancers are required to dance on plastic flooring without any knowledge beforehand. Isn’t there a better way to cut expenses??
  Painful to watch all of the falls on slippery floors.
  

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  • You’re still pushing this BS? They were the same Marley rolls every dancer has danced on for years. (NT) -- Get over it, 13:32:04 04/06/23 Thu
    • Is an Oireachtas a major? Cause we’ve had shower line miner with writing on it face up at ours. (NT) -- WR, 20:51:25 04/06/23 Thu
      • Technically, the Oireachtas isn’t considered a major, most everyone just lumps it in when they talk about majors, though, since it’s also not a feis (NT) -- ., 14:11:07 04/07/23 Fri
  • It’s not plastic. And ita always on the stages every major (NT) -- You new here ?, 13:54:28 04/06/23 Thu
    • Slippery floors -- Kim, 14:45:54 04/06/23 Thu
    • The stage manager actually confirmed it was plastic. -- DM, 04:29:47 04/07/23 Fri
      • Yes, I heard that announced as well. (NT) -- Hall 1, 07:00:02 04/07/23 Fri
  • There were 6 falls in a row in our hall. My dancer thought the stages were shower liner and not Marley. (NT) -- DM, 14:11:41 04/06/23 Thu
  • Slippery floors in Montreal -- Kim, 14:54:10 04/06/23 Thu
  • Flooring looked white, different from other majors we’ve been to? (NT) -- The flooring was horrible, 16:53:05 04/06/23 Thu
  • We just got back and the floors did seem worse than in the past with more falls and not all due to "overdancing" -- But . . ., 11:55:59 04/07/23 Fri
    • Well said (NT) -- 👏, 12:26:14 04/07/23 Fri
    • Yeah but Olympic skiers get a trial run to feel the condition. At the world's you can't practice on the stage (NT) -- Only thing is to watch other, 14:37:22 04/07/23 Fri
    • yeah but don’t they choose a location where they think they will be able to have the best for the olympics. -- -, 19:39:40 04/07/23 Fri
  • It wouldn't hurt to let dancers walk the stage during the pre competition time. (NT) -- Try it, 05:52:45 04/09/23 Sun

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• Worlds2024 -- INFO, 13:08:36 04/06/23 Thu
  Anyone know dates for 2024 worlds ? As Easter Sunday is the first Sunday of school holidays in Uk that year ? Wondering is is 31st onward or week prior?
  

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  • I thought it would be week of March 24 because it's always the week leading up to Easter? (NT) -- ?, 13:30:49 04/06/23 Thu
    • Same Easter Sunday is always the last day. (NT) -- ., 14:22:59 04/06/23 Thu
      • When Easter is early they have started on Easter Sunday - I’m not sure how early it needs to be for this to happen though. (NT) -- ., 02:25:47 04/07/23 Fri
        • Belfast 2008 started on Easter Sunday as Easter was March 23rd. Not sure any other times it has happened. The earliest Easter can ever be is March 22nd. (NT) -- ., 09:27:31 04/07/23 Fri
          • Easter is March 31 and worlds will be the week before. (NT) -- In the know, 11:21:16 04/08/23 Sat

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• Each split judged by a different panel is not an accurate way to judge the comp. -- Just my thought!, 09:53:15 04/06/23 Thu
  Not talking cheating here! The individual AD panels, each because of the individuals assigned to them, create their own perspective based on the mix of AD focus. It seems to me that all the dancers in a comp should be judged on a single consistent perspective and that would accurately designate those who should move forward to day 2. Though not even sure heats are needed with lower numbers.
  

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  • Nope. (NT) -- Just nope., 10:07:28 04/06/23 Thu
  • Agreed 100% -- Tc, 10:33:38 04/06/23 Thu
  • No. Rotating panel is far fairer. (NT) -- .., 11:14:55 04/06/23 Thu
    • The single panel, sequestered or not, is a perfect storm for cheaters -- rotating panels, dropped hi/lo, 14:36:22 04/06/23 Thu
      • Guess I wasn’t clear. My point was that the same panel should judge both groups in a round. Hard shoe both splits same panel. Soft shoe both splits same panel. (NT) -- OP, 15:28:01 04/06/23 Thu
        • Good point but to do this you have to have one split do hard shoe first and one do soft first. (NT) -- Is that fair?, 22:39:39 04/06/23 Thu
          • Agree that wouldn’t fair. Which leads me back to there is no way to make the heats accurate. (NT) -- OP, 06:40:17 04/07/23 Fri

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• Heard there is no patch for Worlds? How did that happen when website said Northwest Designs donated them? -- ., 08:16:32 04/06/23 Thu
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  • It is a pin (NT) -- No patch, 09:04:31 04/06/23 Thu
  • It is a RIDICULOUS pin. Will be broken in a week. Piece of crap. (NT) -- ffs, 19:00:48 04/06/23 Thu
    • Good lord. Some people never happy (NT) -- CM, 20:48:18 04/06/23 Thu
      • The PIN is itty bitty- a patch with the logo would have been a lot nicer. -- KNG, 04:52:04 04/07/23 Fri
        • I agree- patches and dancers packets should be “standard” practice (NT) -- BGT, 10:53:23 04/08/23 Sat
  • Patch not pin -- Concerned parent, 12:29:23 04/08/23 Sat

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• Day 3 Hall 1 comps missing from Feis Tv anyone know what’s up -- Midwest mom, 16:52:37 04/05/23 Wed
  Everything else made the archives so far but that. Does anyone know why or who to contact at Feis Tv
  

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  • Day 3 Hall 1 -- KH, 17:46:12 04/05/23 Wed
  • Day 3 Hall 1 is up -- KH, 05:16:16 04/06/23 Thu

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• Do different colored ribbons on medals have different meanings at Worlds? Some have pink, some teal, others white or red. Just trying to sort out what they mean. -- NMTD, 07:44:03 04/05/23 Wed
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  • Inside… -- Medals, 07:51:28 04/05/23 Wed
    • Podium dancers' medal ribbons are same color as sash/banner (NT) -- nice, 16:15:25 04/07/23 Fri
  • Wasn’t it last year they had to give at medals from the previous year because they ran out? (NT) -- ?, 09:31:01 04/05/23 Wed
    • Yes, Sr Ladies got Greensboro medals and not 50th anniversary commerative medals (NT) -- ..., 07:58:50 04/06/23 Thu

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• Why aren’t girls U13 not posted? Didn’t they end yesterday? -- Help, 21:01:17 04/04/23 Tue
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  • They are posted. Have been there since this am at least (NT) -- ., 22:15:54 04/04/23 Tue
    • Where? I’m not seeing them on Guidebook or the website. (NT) -- Help, 07:27:06 04/05/23 Wed
      • Ugh found it! On mobile, many results were “hidden” and I had to scroll far to the right. (NT) -- Thanks!, 08:36:07 04/05/23 Wed

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• Why did we do away with the no globes on dresses rule? It is the tackiest and most obnoxious thing I’ve ever seen -- Please make it stop, 19:18:41 04/04/23 Tue
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  • Tacky things on dresses is your big concern ? (NT) -- Really?, 20:26:28 04/04/23 Tue
    • People can have more than one concern. (NT) -- It is tacky., 13:26:31 04/05/23 Wed

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• Have any Americans been on podium yet? -- tough week., 17:27:33 04/04/23 Tue
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  • 2 from Midwest in Girls 10-11 (NT) -- good on them, 17:47:48 04/04/23 Tue
  • New England girl on podium (NT) -- ., 17:59:52 04/04/23 Tue
    • 4th place in girls U12 went to a dancer from Murray in New Hampshire, USA. (NT) -- hth, 18:45:51 04/04/23 Tue
  • Actually 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in u11 all from midwest (NT) -- Way to go girls, 18:26:16 04/04/23 Tue
  • more than any I have ever seen in years prior -- american, 18:41:02 04/04/23 Tue
    • I wonder if the judging is less crooked this year due to the cheating scandal. (NT) -- that would be a nice change, 18:47:52 04/04/23 Tue
      • Not crooked just incompetent. Some judges 80+ (NT) -- Give it up already, 19:10:11 04/04/23 Tue
      • Seems like it may be- if judges don't have relationships with TCs -- won't give the expected marks, 04:48:38 04/05/23 Wed
      • Noticing a lot less recallers from some of the schools named in the scandals- especially the ones who mark their dresses ( flames and belts etc) (NT) -- Maybe better?, 10:27:37 04/05/23 Wed
        • Waiting to see the older dancers results (NT) -- Interested, 11:29:15 04/05/23 Wed
        • The Academy (and those connected with them) don't have as many judges in their pockets for this competition (NT) -- showing in the results., 12:36:24 04/05/23 Wed
          • DP still a powerhouse- in all the ways (NT) -- once a cheater..., 12:37:00 04/05/23 Wed
            • Mid Atlantic is doing quite well (NT) -- expecting that unfortunately, 14:32:06 04/05/23 Wed
              • You must be kidding - quick check of today’s U16 and U17 has 1 in Top 30 in U16 and 2 in Top 30 in U17 (NT) -- Shocked with these results, 20:49:07 04/05/23 Wed
            • Be fair. Some of their dancers are outstanding. All on podium well deserved their places. (NT) -- You’re just bitter, 15:49:17 04/05/23 Wed
            • Some of the dancing is truly amazing (NT) -- -, 16:14:05 04/05/23 Wed
              • Which is why it's so stupid that they were trading favors. Their dancers are good, so why also cheat?? (NT) -- ., 19:03:16 04/05/23 Wed
                • Cheating to cancel out the other Cheater is also a common thing (NT) -- Sadly, 08:30:56 04/06/23 Thu
      • Not crooked. It’s because so many UK/IRE aren’t dancing or are boycotting worlds. The scandal has had little affect in the US. (NT) -- Higher % of americans, 21:13:31 04/06/23 Thu
        • Yes a huge number didn't travel over from Ireland and UK, not a boycott just too expensive. Some dancers, will always be impacted by the travel cost involved, unfortunately as it is an international event (NT) -- mm, 01:55:05 04/07/23 Fri
        • In dd’s age group very few missing of the usual recallers. Perhaps some bottom of the pile (NT) -- Likely, 21:00:11 04/07/23 Fri
          • No, there are quite a number of WMHs from this region that didn't travel this year. it wasn't just some of the lower placed competitors (NT) -- hj, 03:46:36 04/10/23 Mon
  • JAMES QUINN -- dancer, 17:00:56 04/08/23 Sat
  • U19 and U20 had Americans on the podium (NT) -- Beautiful dancers, 18:46:09 04/08/23 Sat

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• Is there any social media showing podium pics? We can't get feis tv. -- Where can we see?, 16:51:24 04/04/23 Tue
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  • Instagram Officiallyirishdance -- Deb, 17:37:43 04/04/23 Tue
    • thank you (NT) -- OP, 17:46:17 04/04/23 Tue

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• Will 16-17 and 17-18 dance 3 at a time for first round? -- What age is 2 at time, 19:21:00 04/03/23 Mon
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  • All age groups are 3 at a time for hardshoe unfortunately (NT) -- Tc, 21:43:35 04/03/23 Mon
    • Thank you! (NT) -- OP, 22:17:03 04/03/23 Mon
    • Even the u21? (NT) -- worldsmom, 07:16:25 04/04/23 Tue
      • Why would they be different? (NT) -- Curious, 07:36:08 04/04/23 Tue
      • Yes. All age groups. Seniors included (NT) -- Text shsi, 08:37:28 04/04/23 Tue
  • Yes…isn’t it ridiculous. Numbers are way down and certainly wouldn’t add too much time to dance safely (NT) -- 2x, 03:11:43 04/04/23 Tue
  • its notthe same choreography as 25 years ago...watch the 1990's worlds sure three at a time might have worked without crashing, but now, it's like watching hockey smashing into each other, or hesitating because they dont want to hurt anyone else (NT) -- anon, 10:29:01 04/04/23 Tue
  • I still think no one should dance 3 at a time. No other dance form does this..totally nuts. I understand it would take longer and don't care. (NT) -- Dancers, 12:11:01 04/04/23 Tue
    • Agreed. Three at a time is dangerous. It makes no sense. -- Anon, 08:36:26 04/05/23 Wed
  • Some of the kids were so aggressive and uncalled for pushing people to the ground (NT) -- WCH, 17:16:10 04/04/23 Tue
    • Pushing people to the ground ? You lose credibility when you’re over the top like that (NT) -- Geez, 04:27:19 04/05/23 Wed

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• FIX THE FLOORS!!!!!!!!!! -- Disgusted, 18:53:23 04/03/23 Mon
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  • What is wrong with the floors? We have not yet arrived. (NT) -- Concerned, 19:55:49 04/03/23 Mon
    • Nothing is wrong. This one person is all over the boards creating fake drama. (NT) -- Like we need more drama? !, 20:02:05 04/03/23 Mon
      • Ummm…I don’t think so. I think people are home watching FeisTV and can see multiple falls. -- It’s crazy., 20:10:50 04/03/23 Mon
    • Nothing is wrong with the floors. People are over dancing . (NT) -- Trying too hard and forcing, 23:28:19 04/03/23 Mon
      • That’s BS. 1000% it’s the floors (NT) -- Especially hall 1, 23:48:38 04/03/23 Mon
  • In Hall 1, the floor was cleaned with a solution in a particular spot and that is where dancer after dancer went down. (NT) -- NT, 02:27:27 04/04/23 Tue
    • Hall 3 - cleaned w/ a solution after a dancer was sick and kids kept falling in that same spot.. it's the cleaning solution they're using... (NT) -- sad for dancers, 07:56:22 04/04/23 Tue
  • If you haven’t guessed it, all these floor posts and most of all the comments are all from the same person (NT) -- Stirring the pot, 06:41:42 04/04/23 Tue
    • Yep. Pretty obvious (NT) -- Jealousy, 07:36:59 04/04/23 Tue
  • This mom is correct… floors were not good, so many falls. (NT) -- Top dancers fell, 19:02:02 04/04/23 Tue
  • Don’t think boy who broke leg and girls dancing round 3 time would agree they overdanced (NT) -- FU (Sad), 05:45:22 04/08/23 Sat

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• Are the TC's not invited on stage with the winners? Is this new? Or isWorld's always this way? -- Only watched U13 so far, 16:47:48 04/03/23 Mon
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  • this is new, no longer go on stage (NT) -- ***, 17:27:47 04/03/23 Mon
  • No need for them to go on stage majority of champs came from the other organization or transferred from a different school within clrg. Laughable when that teachers walking on an taking credit - anyone can teach a champ dancer steps - show me a champ you built from scratch.. -- Scottish mom, 19:45:49 04/03/23 Mon
    • In fairness most champs so far are their own from beginners. U12/13 boys and u11 girl not I think. (NT) -- ., 02:17:14 04/04/23 Tue
      • So 2 so far let’s see how many by the end of the week and then tell me if I’m wrong…. -- Interested to see the outcome, 07:04:27 04/05/23 Wed
    • Some teachers are great with beginners but can’t take them to the next level. (NT) -- Truth, 16:05:38 04/04/23 Tue
  • Those on “the list” were originally told if they had champs they could not go on stage . They made a big deal and complained and so now no teachers are allowed on stage (NT) -- Unfortunatly, 20:17:50 04/03/23 Mon
  • Presentations were becoming a posing contest for the teachers and a driver in a lot of this BS. It was becoming about the TCs and not the dancers (NT) -- Great change, 21:18:27 04/03/23 Mon
    • Let’s remember this - and many of the other changes when people moan “CLRG has done nothing “ (NT) -- Change is happening, 05:07:15 04/04/23 Tue
    • I agree. It always seemed odd to me to invite the teachers on stage. It is the child’s moment. (NT) -- Not tc’s, 09:03:32 04/04/23 Tue
      • I don't think it takes away from the child to recognize the work of the teaching staff, but hideous to see cheaters ruin it for everyone! I do Wish teachers wouldn't pose with globes though, that's for the kids - weird to see teachers holding up trophies on instagram. (NT) -- my opinion, 11:47:12 04/04/23 Tue
  • This is a great change. When Olympians win, their coaches don't jump up on the box. (NT) -- Good, 12:53:55 04/04/23 Tue
    • If anything, the parents should feature alongside their dancer. (NT) -- justsaying, 19:02:57 04/04/23 Tue
    • But when a team wins the world cup, their manager does. Nobody had a problem with it before the big reveal. (NT) -- ., 04:13:15 04/05/23 Wed
      • Lots of people thought it was tacky and inappropriate. (NT) -- Before the “big reveal”, 06:22:43 04/05/23 Wed
        • Doesn't mean they were correct. People can have different opinions - different sports do different things - glad we got that cleared up. For now it's no teachers until such time as they change it back and everyone can have their opinion on that. (NT) -- ., 06:41:24 04/05/23 Wed
  • Let's not forget you can take pictures afterwards. Plenty of teacher pics afterwards and can post on socials. No need for teachers in stage. (NT) -- Dp, 17:40:43 04/05/23 Wed

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• For the 2 day competitions, are scores from day 1 ever posted? -- dm, 16:36:50 04/03/23 Mon
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  • They should be. Normally they are. (NT) -- ?, 16:50:25 04/03/23 Mon
    • I see how it was done last year, but they aren't up yet. Probably rushed for awards and will post later. (NT) -- OP, 16:58:59 04/03/23 Mon
  • Best bet- email clrg and ask (NT) -- Possible glitch? (fair to all qualifiers), 17:05:06 04/03/23 Mon
    • Yeah cause they have nothing better to do than answer senseless emails (NT) -- Hmm, 18:52:52 04/03/23 Mon

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• Does anyone need a room for fri and/or Saturday night in block? -- ! sfsunnydsys@gmail.com, 16:14:50 04/03/23 Mon
  Fairmont Queen Elizabeth 2 double beds
  

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• Someone needs to address the fact that recalls are delayed and not being posted in any timely manner -- PY, 09:15:37 04/03/23 Mon
  Kids are falling on stages- competitor numbers are being misspoken-
  

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  • Tons of slips and falls. Someone needs to announce a reminder for dancers to tape shoes (NT) -- M, 09:47:56 04/03/23 Mon
    • This is worlds, no one is announce to keep their arms in or get up on their toes. Whether they tape or not is their responsibility. (NT) -- ., 09:55:04 04/03/23 Mon
    • Actually, in the hall we were watching the announcer told the girls NOT to put gaffers tape on and to not practice on the rug. -- ., 11:08:02 04/03/23 Mon
      • If you are at the Worlds level, dancers /parents should know this (NT) -- always and issue in ballrooms, 11:11:38 04/03/23 Mon
  • Changes to posted Rotation -- Interesting, 13:08:55 04/03/23 Mon
    • Someone needs to address the fact that you continue to post garbage here to stir the pot (NT) -- No back under your bridge, 07:38:19 04/04/23 Tue
  • Are boys U15 recalls posted anywhere? (NT) -- Looking, 13:46:51 04/03/23 Mon

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• Feis tv glitching?? -- Chdancemom, 07:01:01 04/03/23 Mon
  Is anyone else having major feis tv issues? Keeps skipping and then cutting right out after showing a couple of ads .. yesterday worked normally no issues so shouldn’t be any settings. So annoying!!! Already missed one dancer I was trying to see this morning
  

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  • mine is doing this too. (NT) -- . (annoyed), 07:09:34 04/03/23 Mon
  • Mine too. Disappointing. (NT) -- .., 07:30:22 04/03/23 Mon
  • Also having issues with Hall 1, exactly what you describe. Other halls are working for me. Hopefully playback works! (NT) -- Me, 07:46:39 04/03/23 Mon
  • Stolen tech -- Caitlyn, 08:19:23 04/03/23 Mon
    • Well then we should get a refund. -- Absolutely ridiculous., 12:41:28 04/03/23 Mon

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• There were 135 registered in 12-13girls. Why bother with two day format? -- ???, 06:25:50 04/03/23 Mon
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  • There is only 56 in the U21 and it's 2 days..... I ask the same, why? (NT) -- .., 07:51:16 04/03/23 Mon
    • How does that work ? Final group of recallers is 28? Or does it remain 50? (NT) -- Intersting, 08:23:48 04/03/23 Mon
    • I’m counting 71 in u21? (NT) -- Are you sure 56?, 09:34:39 04/03/23 Mon
  • Because when they set the schedule, they don’t know how many will register. -- No way to plead everyone, 07:58:03 04/03/23 Mon
    • Replying to my own comment. While they don’t know how many will register, they do know how many potential registrations. And can probably estimate what percent will register. -- Pp, 08:05:48 04/03/23 Mon
  • According to syllabus -- ,, 08:50:24 04/03/23 Mon
    • The issue is not 2 days rather having a split in the first place. Could have still had 2 days (NT) -- But why the split under 150, 09:53:07 04/03/23 Mon
  • This 2 day format needs to go. It’s unfair to make these kids dance 2 days when the boys and younger kids aren’t -- TW, 12:32:45 04/03/23 Mon
    • In 5 years there won't be enough to fill 2 days in most age groups- it's just a matter of time before the 1 day format comes back out of necessity -- a shame, really, 13:24:43 04/03/23 Mon
  • $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is the only reason for a two-day format. PERIOD !!! (NT) -- More of your $$ to CLRG., 14:14:37 04/03/23 Mon
    • Not true. The comps were huge, and it was so frustrating. Judges had a hard time ranking and even remembering accurately with a 1st round of 200 some dancers. (NT) -- Old mom, 04:17:26 04/05/23 Wed
  • It needs to be fair and consistent… boys also go after noon… boys get to sleep in and put in a vest (NT) -- Not fair, 15:49:58 04/03/23 Mon
    • Curious if your dancer ever tells you they are tired of your complaining and making her experience miserable (NT) -- Geez, 20:57:09 04/03/23 Mon
    • It is fair and consistent and if your dd is ever in a group as small as the boys she will dance 1 day only -- ., 22:03:55 04/03/23 Mon
    • Girls are dancing at 2 ROUND 1….12 sounds good (NT) -- Unbelievable, 03:15:28 04/04/23 Tue
    • Boys -- Mom, 10:31:21 04/06/23 Thu
    • On only 1 day did boys comps start after noon. All other days the were in the morning, with 3 of those day being 8:00 a.m. starts. (NT) -- Atleast Complain with Accuracy, 11:50:30 04/07/23 Fri
  • Can someone please explain how it’s broken into two days? (NT) -- New-ish mom, 19:39:17 04/04/23 Tue
    • Inside - easier than they make it look. -- ., 06:45:45 04/05/23 Wed
      • WMHs are split evenly across both groups and there is ordering by date of birth also (NT) -- As fair as it could be, 03:31:26 04/06/23 Thu

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• Dress room at worlds? -- Siobhan, 05:22:53 04/03/23 Mon
  Anyone know if there is a dress room? And if so where is it? My daughter is looking !
  

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  • There’s no dress room. (NT) -- DM, 05:39:37 04/03/23 Mon
  • How old is your daughter and what size is she looking for? I have a couple of dresses for sale. (NT) -- DM, 18:37:19 04/03/23 Mon

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• Dance order -- AS, 13:32:11 04/02/23 Sun
  The program book determines the dance order, and a random number is assigned as to which number is given to the first dancer in the program, but if it’s going to be truly random and prevent any advance notice of who dances when, then each comp should start with a different random dancer number, not the first dancer listed in the program, right?
  

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  • Get over it. Good lord (NT) -- This is nuts, 20:34:42 04/02/23 Sun

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• Feis tv price -- Jr, 12:42:11 04/02/23 Sun
  How much is Feis tv it’s says $860
  

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  • I paid $44.99 USD preorder price yesterday (NT) -- TK, 13:18:02 04/02/23 Sun

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• Feis tv price -- Jr, 12:27:53 04/02/23 Sun
  How much is Feis tv it’s says $860
  

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• Room available at the Westin. April 6th - 8th. Email me at soshalmeedia@gmail.com -- Montreal, 10:30:57 04/02/23 Sun
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  • Sorry it's actually to the 9th. But can be reduced down. (NT) -- Montreal, 10:32:17 04/02/23 Sun

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• How long does it take FeisTV to post recorded sessions? -- Missed live comps, 10:04:55 04/02/23 Sun
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• Can someone explain the rounds at worlds? Tracking U12-13 girls and I see four rounds between today and tomorrow then recalls. -- Newbie, 10:02:11 04/02/23 Sun
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  • comp is split into 2 groups, everyone dances their 2 rounds. half of each split recall and dance their 2 rounds again the next day. then 50 from those recalls go onto the set round. -- d, 10:30:35 04/02/23 Sun
    • In the past, half recalled to day 2, and 2/3 of the day 2 dancers recalled for set, meaning 1/3 of the originals do their set. I hadn’t heard that it was exactly 50 in the set round. (NT) -- 50?, 13:22:13 04/02/23 Sun
      • It’s not 50 it’s 2/3 recall if you get to day 2. -- ., 06:05:43 04/03/23 Mon
  • Does the results on day 1 go into their overall score? (NT) -- Score?, 16:29:37 04/02/23 Sun
    • No (NT) -- No, 16:45:04 04/02/23 Sun

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• If you're in Montreal, have you noticed any restaurants/food places saying they'll be closed Good Friday? Thanks -- Might be brown bagging it..., 07:01:15 04/02/23 Sun
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  • I think in hotels and touristy areas they’ll be open for sure. It won’t be like Ireland where so much is closed! -- ., 06:10:29 04/03/23 Mon
    • Good Friday in Canada just about everything is closed grocery stores included. (NT) -- Rare anything would be open., 09:55:56 04/03/23 Mon
      • I live in British Columbia Canada and malls and restaurants are definitely open! -- ., 15:56:22 04/03/23 Mon
        • That is clearly west vs east. Ontario nothing is open good Friday and I can't (NT) -- See why QC would differ, 17:40:51 04/03/23 Mon
  • Thanks everyone; will pack snacks and make a reservation (NT) -- Merci, 02:26:46 04/04/23 Tue

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• Has anyone managed to get feis TV working? -- ., 05:54:43 04/02/23 Sun
  Playback error when trying to view hall 2
  

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  • Hall 1 working fir me from home (NT) -- TK, 07:27:11 04/02/23 Sun
    • Hall 2 and 3 also working for me (NT) -- TK, 07:28:55 04/02/23 Sun
  • working on laptop -- anon, 11:52:45 04/02/23 Sun
  • Working on phone (NT) -- Anon, 16:46:16 04/02/23 Sun

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• For anyone dancing on Easter Sunday, have you found a Catholic mass to attend? Competition is 8:00-1:00 and awards are 4:45, which conflict with mass times. St Peter has a vigil at 8pm Saturday, but those can run 2+ hours. That’s the best option I’ve found, but it could prevent an early bedtime. -- Still looking, 05:21:46 04/02/23 Sun
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  • I think if your dancer is on at 8 am, the Easter Vigil is your best option. You could call the church to ask how long the vigil typically takes. At least then you know. (NT) -- Dm, 10:45:14 04/02/23 Sun
    • Correction: St Patrick’s Basilica (NT) -- OP, 16:49:41 04/02/23 Sun
    • Easter Vigil is LONG. Def. call the church to find out, but this is one of those things about Worlds that can be problematic if you're a devout Catholic. -- Catholic dance mom, 19:28:20 04/02/23 Sun
      • Maybe this is just my church, but not everyone stays for the entire Easter Vigil. (NT) -- ,, 10:18:18 04/04/23 Tue

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• Competitor lists -- At home, 04:31:27 04/02/23 Sun
  Is it just me? I’m not seeing a competitor list in the Guidebook??
  

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  • Posted at 7:30. No start numbers for rounds!! -- MESS, 04:36:15 04/02/23 Sun
    • Start number is the first name listed. But not sure on round 2 for girls 12-13 (NT) -- ??, 05:24:49 04/02/23 Sun
      • Spoke too soon. It’s there now (NT) -- Woop, 05:26:18 04/02/23 Sun

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• 7:20 and no split info yet!!! I -- Ridiculous, 04:19:14 04/02/23 Sun
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• Lines to pick up bracelets were over an hour today (preordered). This is such a mess -- PRT, 16:57:40 04/01/23 Sat
  There are way better ways to handle admission into events. I hope they fix this system ASAP
  

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  • But you won’t have a long line on the day hopefully (NT) -- ?, 17:45:15 04/01/23 Sat
    • Since I can only access it the day of how does that help?? (NT) -- PRT, 18:14:21 04/01/23 Sat
      • Why would you only arrive on the am of your competition , you are not staying in Montreal the night before. (NT) -- Last min, 21:10:29 04/01/23 Sat
  • Do we need to line up each day or will we get all wristband days we (NT) -- Ordered!?, 18:38:44 04/01/23 Sat
  • This is the most complicated fee and wristband structure of any event I've ever seen. -- Horrific, 20:45:23 04/01/23 Sat
    • I HOPE it's just a North America thing.. -- and not here to stay..., 07:01:38 04/02/23 Sun
      • Daily admission is a thing, hence the syllabus said it was being reinstated! -- ., 07:35:23 04/02/23 Sun
  • Stop complaining you knew this org was in shambles with all the cheating and still opted to go to worlds so suck it up and deal with it (NT) -- Lol, 12:36:56 04/02/23 Sun
    • Agree be happy you are not in the fish market in Belfast! (NT) -- Was there not fun, 22:52:13 04/02/23 Sun
  • Is anyone ever happy here? You have thousands that descend at the same time. What do you expect (NT) -- Relax, 06:20:16 04/03/23 Mon

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• Worlds Room -- JK, 13:30:40 04/01/23 Sat
  This is a long shot, but anyone have a last minute cancellation for a Worlds hotel 4/6-4/8? Thanks!
  

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  • i have a two double bed room for april 7 and april 8 -- Fairmont Queen Eliz, 15:40:14 04/01/23 Sat
  • I have exactly those dates: Westin, across the street. April 6th - 9th. You can cancel the extra night because it's beyond the two night minimum. -- soshalmeedia@gmail.com, 10:25:04 04/02/23 Sun
  • Double room available @ Westin 4/6 to 4/8 -- Gina, 13:09:58 04/02/23 Sun

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• Worlds guidebook -- watching from home, 12:25:25 04/01/23 Sat
  When will the worlds guidebook be posted on the app? Tomorrow morning?
  

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  • Update: I mean the competitor order (NT) -- watching from home, 12:38:11 04/01/23 Sat
  • It’s been there for a while, you just won’t see competitor lists until 45-60 minutes before each comp starts (NT) -- ., 12:39:12 04/01/23 Sat

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• official worlds website - will answer a lot of questions on the board right now -- www.ornc2023.com, 18:53:29 03/31/23 Fri
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• What is the Worlds "Freestyle" competition? Its new but what is it? -- Curious, 18:02:41 03/31/23 Fri
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  • Dancers (believe O18) submitted a video of their own choreography and finalists will compete next Week (NT) -- Anon, 05:02:01 04/01/23 Sat
    • Could have sworn there was someone younger registered (NT) -- How’s that get by?, 20:58:43 04/02/23 Sun
      • Anyone 2005 and earlier can enter. (NT) -- Does that solve it?, 03:06:31 04/04/23 Tue
  • Freestyle, so dancer is allowed to use arms, be creative and their own choice of music. I'm really looking forward to watching this one. (NT) -- Exciting times, 06:00:07 04/01/23 Sat
  • The entries to this are insane, particularly the men. Can't wait to watch it (NT) -- Flatley comp, 23:03:05 04/01/23 Sat
  • Anyone know how many entries there are? Curious as to how widespread this became (NT) -- Excited, 07:46:27 04/02/23 Sun
    • 15 entrants in total. 10 ladies and 5 men. One award will be presented in both the male and female category (NT) -- New, 12:36:50 04/02/23 Sun

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• Can anyone confirm if Doubletree booking included breakfast when it initially opened? I believed it did, but reception telling me it doesn't. -- Parent, 18:00:19 03/31/23 Fri
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  • No it was only Embassy and Marriott Springhill that had breakfast . -- ., 20:02:55 03/31/23 Fri
  • Doesn't hurt and ask the front desk if there are any upgrades or loyalty benefits that you might be eligible for. (NT) -- good luck - expensive city, 20:53:41 04/01/23 Sat

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• Are classes classified as fitness when a TC not present? -- ?, 14:20:53 03/31/23 Fri
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• Do we know how many entered in each worlds comp yet? -- Can’t tell from time table., 07:27:26 03/31/23 Fri
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  • 1st worlds? Timetable won’t tell you numbers. You have to wait til you get the program (NT) -- FL, 11:13:23 03/31/23 Fri
    • Ok thanks. Our oireachtas one did. (NT) -- Thanks for reply, 15:08:28 03/31/23 Fri
  • Anyone know when we can pick up programmes? (NT) -- ?, 06:06:12 04/01/23 Sat
    • From their website under admissions -- ., 12:42:31 04/01/23 Sat
      • Thank you (NT) -- ., 15:14:00 04/01/23 Sat

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• April 1 Doubletree Room Available -- Mary Jo Cange, 07:19:07 03/31/23 Fri
  Hotel Room (in block) with 2 queen beds available on Sat, April 1, checking out April 2 at Doubletree. Please leave email or phone if interested!
  

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• Taking a step back in time to remind us all of the meaning of competitive Irish Dance - good luck to all and remember, results do not define you as a dancer or a person! -- best to all !, 13:46:34 03/30/23 Thu
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• Where can I find a days-only schedule for worlds? it is not on the official website for some reason. -- TIA, 04:36:50 03/30/23 Thu
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  • It is - go to 'Syllabus & Timetable' on the drop down? (NT) -- ., 04:40:41 03/30/23 Thu
    • Thank you! I have no idea how I missed that. (NT) -- OP, 07:53:39 03/30/23 Thu

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• Driving to Montréal, do I need to do anything ahead of time to cross the border? I remember filling something out before the Nationals. -- DM, 17:05:56 03/29/23 Wed
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  • Arrive Can? (NT) -- No longer required, 19:39:11 03/29/23 Wed
  • Passports (NT) -- That should be it, 21:38:01 03/29/23 Wed

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• Room available - Westin; April 1st - 3rd -- soshalmeedia@gmail.com, 21:37:07 03/28/23 Tue
  Email if interested. Directly across the street from the venue. In the official block.
  

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• How do you wash a bun wig? Air dry? What about the curls? Rollers? Do they go flat? -- Clueless, 20:45:52 03/28/23 Tue
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  • I washed the front of our wig with baby shampoo. After I rinsed, just reshaped the curls with my finger. They came back fully after if air dried. (NT) -- Pretty easy actually., 21:00:21 03/28/23 Tue
  • Woolite is best as wigs are artificial material so hair shampoo isn’t that helpful (NT) -- Wig seller, 10:01:07 03/29/23 Wed

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• Feis results tracking for parents -- ., 17:31:15 03/28/23 Tue
  I'm curious if anyone can recommend any online feis result tracking for parents?
  

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  • Keep track of your kid and I’ll keep track if mine. -- ., 18:00:11 03/28/23 Tue
    • ufeis -- ., 20:09:41 03/28/23 Tue
    • Not the OP, but this is a competition, so it is completely normal for people to want to look at results. -- x, 17:22:13 04/01/23 Sat

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• Room available in le westin -- Mary, 16:27:03 03/28/23 Tue
  Room a ailable from 2 April to 5 April.
  2 queen beds.
  Leave your email if interested.
  

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  • Switching Hotels -- .., 17:02:18 03/28/23 Tue
    • They are separate properties so no you’d not get your deposit back -- ., 21:13:48 03/28/23 Tue
  • I'm interested please email me -- Ali, 09:36:08 04/01/23 Sat

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• Feistv -- ., 13:23:39 03/28/23 Tue
  Can you only watch feistv live or can you view it on your own time?
  

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  • You can watch it live and you can do it on your own time. Depending on how delayed you are in watching, you may have to wait till the end of the day for the video to upload as you can only go back so far on the live stream. The videos also only stay up for a limited period of time after the competition concludes. (NT) -- Tc, 13:51:02 03/28/23 Tue

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• Grade Exams -- Why, 11:44:25 03/28/23 Tue
  What is the purpose behind making dancers wait three months between exams? If someone pursuing a TCRG could pass all the exams in one or two days, why make them pay to fly all over the country and take a year to pass the grades? What’s the logic there?
  

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  • I think their logic is that if you fail, you need time to prepare properly before retaking. But it's pretty impossible to fail. And they could restrict it to say that it's 3 months if you fail, and no restriction if you pass. (NT) -- ., 02:51:33 03/29/23 Wed
  • I thinkCOVID created a bit of a bottle neck similar to when they first launched. The idea is that they are to be done gradually over time as a dancer progresses versus at the end of your career prior to TC exam. (NT) -- Dndk, 12:50:22 03/29/23 Wed
  • The idea is, that you do the grades along developing the skills as a young child and not as a person, who is able to sit the exam. If you do grade 1 once you learned beginners reel and beginners light jig you’ll need 3 month to learn the other dances and so on. That’s, why there is also an age limit…at least that’s my understanding (NT) -- T, 13:22:27 03/30/23 Thu
    • that makes sense if they were ever offered on your continent when you were a beginner. -- ridiculous for champs., 15:29:39 03/30/23 Thu
    • I get that. But Grades didn’t become apart of the TC exam until the last few years. Former WMH has to do minor levels 3 months at a time? What a waste of time and resources for someone who wants to teach (NT) -- Shouldn’t be this way, 12:04:59 04/02/23 Sun

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• Room block AND admission fee??? -- What the??, 16:21:20 03/27/23 Mon
  So let me make sure I have this correctly.
  
  
  https://www.ornc2023.com/daily-admissions-ornc
  
  1. You must stay in a designated room block or incur a EURO90/CAD$132* Facility Usage Fee.
  
  2. You must ALSO pay for daily admission - €21/C$31* - Adult (18-64)
  €11/C$16* - Senior (65+), Youth (13-17), Student (current ID required)
  Children 12 & Under with accompanying/paying adult - No charge and dancers competing that day are no charge.
  
  Please tell me I’m mistaken!!
  

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  • Nope! That is correct. (NT) -- $$$$$$, 17:25:06 03/27/23 Mon
  • Yes this has been on the site for a while (NT) -- Mm, 18:18:33 03/27/23 Mon
  • We paid a daily fee in Dublin and Belfast. (NT) -- This isn’t new, 20:29:28 03/27/23 Mon
    • It's not new, but the OP may be. Every Worlds is somebody's first time. (NT) -- ., 02:56:54 03/28/23 Tue
      • Sure. Just trying to dial down the panic. Also feel if it was your first time wouldn’t be so outraged (NT) -- But maybe that’s me, 04:21:19 03/28/23 Tue
    • I was in Belfast 2022 and did not pay a daily fee. Unless it was buried in the registration fee and I didn't realize (NT) -- ..., 11:46:22 03/28/23 Tue
      • You were supposed to. (NT) -- Yes there was a daily fee., 12:00:35 03/28/23 Tue
        • I did not pay a daily fee last year either. (NT) -- !!, 13:37:20 03/28/23 Tue
        • No daily fee last year. One admission fee with entry foe dancer and one parent and covered whole event. (NT) -- This daily fee is exorbitant, 08:58:32 03/29/23 Wed
      • 1 person was included with entry and if you had another spectator they were supposed to pay (NT) -- ., 18:01:22 03/28/23 Tue
  • If there was no block you would have paid significantly more for a hotel room (NT) -- Nothing is free, 05:20:16 03/28/23 Tue
    • Well yes and no. This system doesn't work for everyone. I'm not complaining or demanding it change, I just wish we could all realize nothing is perfect for everyone. -- Larger Families Pay More, 09:08:58 03/28/23 Tue
    • Sadly, don’t the organizers receive a kickback fee for the hotel room block, and if not in the hotel room block, they receive the full fee being charged? (NT) -- DM, 16:29:06 03/28/23 Tue
      • It's not a kickback. They get the event space for a better price, which benefits everyone. (NT) -- ., 17:49:40 03/28/23 Tue
        • Wait … get a better hotel price, but charge significantly for being out of the block? The reason is because they get a kickback. (NT) -- Hotel prices are still high, 19:22:06 03/28/23 Tue
          • The event space -- the actual space where they have the competition -- is cheaper if they guarantee a certain number of rooms in the block (NT) -- We all benefit, 21:03:40 03/29/23 Wed
  • How about the fact that boys have one day and girls (over 12) could be 2 days- -- INSANITY, 17:59:25 03/28/23 Tue
    • And you have to pay for day 2 in advance without knowing if the dancer will even recall!! (NT) -- !!!, 19:46:53 03/28/23 Tue
      • You don’t have to pay in advance wait for recalls to be announced and then order if you need it! (NT) -- ., 21:16:23 03/28/23 Tue

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• Ronan’s back! -- More important info, 10:36:57 03/27/23 Mon
  Dear fellow CLRG Registrants,
  
  I am writing in relation to the presentation sent to registrants on March 13TH, 2023, to “explain CLRG as a Company vs an Organization”.
  
  I understand that the promise to explain CLRG as a Company vs an Organization arose from James McCutcheon’s refusal to allow a hybrid format for the EGM that took place in December 2022. When the solicitor representing the members who had called for the EGM informed CLRG that they were in breach of Irish company law, Dermot Hewson, solicitor for CLRG, claimed that “this is not a meeting of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha as incorporated. It is a meeting of members of An Coimisiún, who are elected and appointed in accordance with An Bunreacht” and “the issues to be discussed at the meeting do not involve company affairs” and “this is not an Extraordinary General Meeting called under the constitution of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha”.
  
  Registrants will note that the word bunreacht is in fact the Irish (Gaelic) for constitution.
  It should also be noted that it has taken more than three months for this explanation to be formulated.
  
  
  Brief History
  The presentation sent to registrants by CLRG included the following points:
  
  Dermot Hewson’s relationship with CLRG began during CLRG’s unincorporated form.
  
  CLRG, the Company Limited by Guarantee, was incorporated on January 14TH, 2007. Further registered under Part 18 of the Companies Act, 2014.
  
  The Organization itself is a Company, but the Association still exists.
  
  The reason CLRG was not registered as a Company with the Charities Regulator was simply that when charitable status was obtained the organisation was still (from recollection)* in its unincorporated form and registration was purely an administrative designation by the Revenue Commissioners.
  * N.B. “From recollection” is as written in the original CLRG Presentation. It’s unclear whose recollection is being referred to, but it must be assumed that it is Mr. Hewson’s recollection.
  
  The Company receives all income and accounts for it in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2014.
  
  The Association does not have any income.
  
  All income goes to the Company, which accounts for it in the annual accounts of the Company.
  
  
  At the time CLRG was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee with the Companies Registration Office in Dublin, April 13TH, 2007, I was an elected member of CLRG, representing Leinster. I was privy to the discussions that occurred on the floor and to the meeting minutes regarding both registration as a Company Limited by Guarantee and registration with the Charities Regulator. I would like to share with you some extracts from the minutes that will, I believe, show that the information provided in the presentation sent to registrants is, at best, incomplete and is, at worst, manipulated to obfuscate the illegal actions of James McCutcheon, in denying the hybrid format for the EGM that took place in Belfast, December 2022.
  
  
  Extracts from the Minutes
  Four pertinent extracts from the Minutes are shown below. Under each section, I draw your attention to certain language noted in those official meeting minutes.
  
  Extract 1: From the minutes of the CLRG AGM May 20TH, 2006
  
  Séamus Ó Sé, Cathaoirleach CLRG:
  For the past three years this very important committee has been chaired by James McCutcheon, who has steered the committee and indeed An Coimisiún through the very difficult process of transforming An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha into a limited company, with the aim of achieving charitable status. As well as continuing to manage the normal run of the mill business of managing our finances and our head office, the members of the Management and Finance Committee have spent many long hours planning this move and sifting through the highly sensitive documentation required to bring the process to fruition. The Extraordinary General Meeting required by the Bunreacht for this purpose eventually took place in the month of March, and the decision to proceed got overwhelming approval. It should be emphasised that the normal decision-making processes of An Coimisiún will remain unchanged by this decision, and we look forward to a great future for An Coimisiún with the security provided by this new structure. To bring the process to finality it is likely that we will have to make a number of further changes to our Bunreacht during the course of the coming year, under the provisions of the Articles designed for such necessities, and we look forward to your continued support in this matter.
  
  James McCutcheon, chair of Management and Finance Committee:
  Litigation - Thankfully, this matter will be fully addressed by our move to Company/Charitable status.
  
  Note:
  Séamus Ó Sé’s use of the word transforming and with the aim of achieving charitable status, and James McCutcheon’s phrase our move to Company/Charitable status.
  
  
  Extract 2: From the minutes of the CLRG meeting January 14TH, 2007
  
  Eamon Dé Bhál:
  Worried that company is still not registered. Does not understand why we are back with a new set of documents. Phoned the solicitor last week and the person dealing with same was away and the staff manager knew nothing about the situation.
  
  Jackie Scanlan:
  In total agreement with Eamon.
  
  Seamus Ó Sé:
  He went to a Commissioner for Oaths and signed the documentation placed before him. However, unfortunately, although he signed everything as put to him, the process was faulty in that the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Declaration he signed should also have contained the signatures of all of the members of the Council of Management. An assistant to Dermot Hewson, solicitor handling the matter, had tried to short circuit the process by having all of the members sign separate papers, but this was unacceptable to the Companies Registration Office (CRO). A new declaration was now in our possession, which would have to be signed today by all of the Council of Management members and the declaration again sworn by himself in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths.
  
  James McCutcheon:
  This is now dragging on and we need to find where the blame is – Suggests the company secretary write to our solicitor to see what is happening.
  
  Proposed: James McCutcheon - The company secretary write to our solicitors to see why the process has taken so long, where the fault has occurred and to see if they are able to complete our business.
  Seconded: John McDonagh, and carried.
  
  
  Note:
  From Séamus Ó Sé - an Assistant to Dermot Hewson (the solicitor handling the matter) had tried to short circuit the process. This is the same Dermot Hewson that is mentioned in the presentation, who has qualified some of the information provided with the phrase from recollection. We are told in the presentation that CLRG, the Company Limited by Guarantee, was incorporated January 14TH, 2007. This is clearly untrue. January 14TH 2007 was a Sunday - the day of the CLRG meeting; the Companies Registration Office does not open on Sundays and the meeting minutes make clear that there had been a hold up in the registration process. In fact, the Companies Registration Office show April 13TH, 2007, as the date CLRG filed form A1 APPLICATION TO REGISTER AS A NEW COMPANY, the Company Constitution and form G5 DECLARATION DISPENSE SUFFIX FROM COMPANY NAME (a request for derogation from the requirement to use the suffix Ltd. or Tta.)
  
  
  Extract 3: From the minutes of the CLRG meeting May 19TH, 2007
  
  Séamus Ó Sé, Cathaoirleach CLRG:
  An Coimisiún met four times during the year 2006/2007. Despite the low number of meetings, considerable progress was made, and An Coimisiún finally achieved the goal of becoming a registered limited company.
  
  Essential to the success of any organisation is prudent financial management. An Coimisiún has been very fortunate in having very dedicated Management and Finance Committees over many years. This year was no exception, under the expert guidance of Chairman Jackie Scanlan. The committee contributed in no small way to the finalisation of the company registration process.
  
  Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the members of the Council of Management, whose tenacity and diligence resulted in An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelach Teoranta becoming a reality. It was they who undertook the painstaking task of formulating proposals to bring our Bunreacht into line with the requirements of the Companies Act., which were agreed at the January meeting of An Coimisiún. The incoming Council of Management will have the task of continuing, in conjunction with the Management and Finance Committee, the process of obtaining charitable status for An Coimisiún, while also performing the duties required of it by the Companies Act.
  
  Jackie Scanlan, chair of Management and Finance Committee:
  During the past year much work was completed in making our organisation an incorporated body. Presently our application for charitable status is being considered. As a result it will become ever more important that we carry out our business in a more economical, practical way and all transactions will have to be fully accounted for. This can only be good for An Coimisiún and together with your assistance we can improve the way we do our business.
  In conclusion I would like to sincerely thank the support and assistance of the previous Cathaoirleach of Coiste Bainistíochta agus Airgeadais, James McCutcheon who steered me through some hairy moments throughout the year.
  
  
  Note:
  From Séamus Ó Sé - The incoming Council of Management will have the task of continuing, in conjunction with the Management and Finance Committee, the process of obtaining charitable status for An Coimisiún, while also performing the duties required of it by the Companies Act.
  From Jackie Scanlan - Presently our application for charitable status is being considered.
  
  While the presentation claims, from recollection, that when charitable status was obtained the organisation was still in its unincorporated form, this is clearly untrue.
  
  From Séamus Ó Sé - It was they who undertook the painstaking task of formulating proposals to bring our Bunreacht into line with the requirements of the Companies Act. This would suggest that An Bunreacht, alluded to in the presentation as relating only to the “organization”, is, in fact, the document by which ALL business of CLRG is informed/conducted.
  
  
  Extract 4: From the minutes of the CLRG meeting September 9TH, 2007
  
  Charitable Status has been granted to An Coimisiún by the Revenue Commissioners since July 12th, 2007.
  
  Note:
  CLRG was granted Charitable Status some three months after it was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee.
  
  
  Findings
  The findings reflect on statements made in the CLRG Presentation. Those statements are in bold and my findings about each statement are underneath in plain text.
  
  Dermot Hewson’s relationship with CLRG began during CLRG’s unincorporated form.
  I believe Mr. Hewson has concocted the contents of the presentation, to explain away the failure of CLRG, Company Limited by Guarantee, to conduct its business in accordance with the Companies Act 2014 and the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (extended to 31 December 2022). It seems most unusual to me, that a professional solicitor would be involved in such an action; however, if this is, in fact, the case, I believe Mr. Hewson should know better. Given that his relationship with CLRG began prior to the incorporation of CLRG, I find myself wondering “What does he know?”, “Why would he knowingly break the law to cover for James McCutcheon and Gráinne Nic Conchubhair?”
  
  CLRG, the Company Limited by Guarantee, was incorporated January 14TH, 2007. Further registered under Part 18 of the Companies Act, 2014.
  The wrong date of registration was provided in the presentation. Why, when this could have been easily ascertained by Mr. Hewson?
  
  The Organization itself is a Company, but the Association still exists.
  It would seem the Association ceased to exist when the Organization was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee. I believe the existence of a separate association was a ruse, albeit a shoddy one, concocted by Mr. Hewson to allow James McCutcheon to deny the elected representatives of the Registrants their legal right to a hybrid format for the December EGM.
  
  The reason CLRG was not registered as a Company with the Charities Regulator was simply that when charitable status was obtained the organisation was still (from recollection) in its unincorporated form and registration was purely an administrative designation by the Revenue Commissioners.
  This is patently untrue. Why rely on “recollection” when the dates can be so easily ascertained? CLRG was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee prior to registering with the Charities Regulator. Why, then, did they register as an Association and not a Company Limited by Guarantee? Perhaps Mr. Hewson would have some insight into this…
  
  The Company receives all income and accounts for it in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2014.
  The Association does not have any income.
  All income goes to the Company, who account for it in the annual accounts of the Company.
  If, as the presentation maintains, both the Association and Company exist, but the Company receives all income and the Association has no income, which entity has tax exempt status?
  
  Note: the same Accounts have been submitted to both the Companies Registration Office and the Charities Regulator for An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, signed by Gráinne Nic Conchubhair and James McCutcheon. The existence of only one set of accounts, I believe, indicates that only one entity exists…
  
  
  Conclusion
  I believe that the current leadership of CLRG, along with their legal representative, remain relentless in their efforts to control the organization and deny the Registrants their right to democratic representation. I believe they have shown themselves willing to break the law to maintain their power, which, in itself, can only lead to the further erosion of stakeholder trust in the organization. While we are all well aware of the less-than-democratic power imbalance in the structure of CLRG, unfortunately, it would seem, also, that some of our elected representatives are only too willing to support the corruption at the top.
  
  We are in an election year, and, for most regions, those elections will be taking place over the next 6 weeks or so. It is vital that all registrants engage in the election process. Look at the candidates for your region, especially for positions with CLRG representation, and think long and hard before voting. Will that candidate represent the interest of the region, or will they pursue their own, personal agenda? Will they be open to change within the organization? Do they have the strength of character to stand up to the bullying of non-elected members? Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your candidates - if they mean well, they should be willing to answer.
  
  The Outreach and Development Committee, along with the External Review Steering Committee, have done amazing work to date and have contracted a global management company to conduct a strategic review of CLRG. It is of the utmost importance that we have representatives that are willing to consider and act on the outcome of the review, when the report is published. Voting in the upcoming elections gives us all, the Registrants, the opportunity to support the possibility of real and meaningful change within the organization; failure to engage in the electoral process will most likely assure the status quo is maintained.
  
  As Albert Einstein said “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning”. I, for one, will continue to question and to hope for a brighter future for our organization.
  
  Is mise, le meas,
  
  Ronan McCormack ADCRG BG
  

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  • Interesting -- cj, 13:06:24 03/30/23 Thu

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• Looking a room in the double tree if any available -- 31-5.04, 10:49:53 03/26/23 Sun
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  • I have 1 night on the 1st to get rid of (NT) -- Worlds attendee, 20:18:50 03/26/23 Sun
    • Can you leave an email (NT) -- Mum, 06:42:17 03/27/23 Mon

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• Hotel room -- Dancer, 08:11:13 03/26/23 Sun
  Hotel room available at Delta Montreal from April 1-April 5. Dancer injured amd cannot go to Worlds
  

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• Great Britain’s- are you required to stay at the venue hotel? -- C, 18:46:05 03/25/23 Sat
  Looking ahead to fall, having fun planning, but wondering about this. Right now, any hotel AND Airbnb in the area is super expensive- more than our travel to Ireland, Glasgow or Canada. Any thoughts or info is appreciated!
  
  TIA- mom and dancer
  

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  • No.. you can stay wherever is cheapest for you (NT) -- Pauline, 03:13:30 03/26/23 Sun
    • Thank you (NT) -- C, 15:52:09 03/26/23 Sun
  • What are the dates and venue for GBs? Haven’t seen any info yet. (NT) -- TIA, 06:20:19 03/26/23 Sun
    • Op here- it’s on FB- 10/20-23 Millenoum Gloucester London ☺️ (NT) -- C, 15:51:18 03/26/23 Sun
      • Thank you, helpful 👍🏻 (NT) -- AP ^, 03:16:59 03/27/23 Mon
    • Does anyone know dates of All Scott’s? (NT) -- Nn, 14:58:27 03/27/23 Mon
      • Why would anyone who wants change support the All Scots. This really is the time for (NT) -- Parents to stand up to cheats, 07:51:36 03/28/23 Tue
        • And you’re here to shame everyone into doing so? (NT) -- Good luck, 08:16:28 03/28/23 Tue
          • People might not be aware that James McCutcheon runs the All Scotland - it's worth pointing out for people not so in the loop. I imagine many will choose not to support. (NT) -- ., 02:58:57 03/29/23 Wed
      • We will not be supporting this year, after years of loving the all Scots I couldn't bring myself to give my hard earned money to this cheat. -- Dm, 02:58:01 03/31/23 Fri
  • You’re not a dance mum. You’re a dance MOM probably in Wisconsin -- And, 07:07:22 03/29/23 Wed

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• How’s the Phoebe Rose Feis going today ? -- Dance mum, 12:00:30 03/25/23 Sat
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  • Green isn’t your color. (NT) -- Dm, 14:30:59 03/25/23 Sat
  • 😱🤭🤭😆 (NT) -- Noticed, 12:26:20 03/26/23 Sun
    • What are you talking about? (NT) -- Please share, 16:23:16 03/26/23 Sun
  • Served it's Purpose -- A, 06:54:29 03/27/23 Mon
    • Who was yelling? (NT) -- I have popcorn ready, 12:10:17 03/27/23 Mon
  • Admin, please remove. How dare you grown women sit at home gossiping about a 12 year old little girl. (NT) -- Get a life, 09:53:33 03/27/23 Mon
    • I think this all is more opinion than gossip. (NT) -- Mum, 12:13:05 03/27/23 Mon
      • A child should not be named -- Mum, 13:28:57 03/27/23 Mon
        • I agree in principle. But, if parents perpetually post their kid’s picture and accomplishments all over social media, they want the attention. -- Bmom, 14:24:13 03/27/23 Mon
          • Is this legit criticism or just an angry “dance mum”? -- Curious, 15:10:13 03/27/23 Mon
            • I’m going with angry dance mom. In the mid-am region, we all know who the cheaters are. It isn’t this school. -- Bmom, 19:13:53 03/27/23 Mon
              • Gets You Nowhere -- #, 07:56:13 03/28/23 Tue
                • So I looked at the results. -- Inside, 11:25:23 03/28/23 Tue
          • By parents you mean the dance school is posting her results. Does that make it ok for all children to be discussed by name on anonymous message boards or just TC kids? (NT) -- ., 15:23:42 03/27/23 Mon
  • The “school” is the parents and the parents MAKE the headband plastered with her name to make sure she’s identified and then post her constantly, so there ya go! (NT) -- Observed, 18:16:30 03/28/23 Tue
    • Do you feel better? -- Mom, 18:30:57 03/28/23 Tue
  • Nothing new, another TCRG living breathing and dying for the DD to be top of the box at any cost . Perpetuated illness. Never ending sickness of living vicariously through your child 🙄 (NT) -- Uk mum 🇬🇧, 20:34:09 03/28/23 Tue
  • You're not a MUM you're a MOM in Wisconsin -- and, 19:37:18 03/29/23 Wed
    • Not the OP, but once you get the IP address, then what are you going to do? Out her on the MidAm board where we will all have your IP address? (NT) -- Time to take a break, 21:03:19 03/29/23 Wed
  • Isn’t this a matter of opinion? Its really parental choices, and public opinion. Human nature etc … it is what is and fair for anyone’s opinion . It just another activity where children are on display, some more than others . (NT) -- Dance MOM!!!!!, 11:04:57 03/30/23 Thu
  • This is ridiculous, if you chose to put your child in a garish crown with their name plastered on it and or their dress, haven’t you accomplished what you are looking to do? You can’t be angry when people call them out by name, it’s exactly what you wanted. Ridiculous. (NT) -- Who cares, 12:14:49 03/30/23 Thu

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• Does anyone know NAN’s locations 2025 and 2026 have they been decided yet? -- Thanks, 08:16:30 03/25/23 Sat
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  • I've heard 2025 is in the Gaylord in National Harbor, MD (outside Washington, DC). (NT) -- Meg, 08:52:15 03/25/23 Sat
  • I think 2026 is Orlando. (NT) -- DM, 12:47:10 03/25/23 Sat
  • Where is 2024? (NT) -- .., 21:02:08 03/25/23 Sat
    • Gaylord Grapevine/Dallas Tx (NT) -- ., 06:44:24 03/26/23 Sun
  • Listed here: https://www.idtac-er.com/north-americans (NT) -- Okay-ish locations, 01:28:53 03/26/23 Sun
    • This list is not quite correct. It lists Dallas next year when it is actually Houston (Grapevine is Houston). (NT) -- ---, 18:43:44 03/26/23 Sun
      • ^^I stand corrected. It is in fact dallas. Sorry (NT) -- --, 18:45:15 03/26/23 Sun
  • With ‘24 & ‘25 being at Gaylord right properties I sure hope they have bigger blocks. Any locals know if there are other hotels in walking distance like this year? (NT) -- ., 10:06:30 03/26/23 Sun
    • TX no - hotels in the area are not walkable, DC yes there are walkable hotels plus plentiful public transport (NT) -- The block is never big enough, 19:17:25 03/26/23 Sun

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• Do you need a wristband to access the vendor hall? -- @wolrlds, 18:45:07 03/24/23 Fri
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  • No. I def read that in the notes. (NT) -- dmm, 19:00:05 03/24/23 Fri
  • Thought I read you do need a wristband inside from website -- Bought bands because of this:, 10:49:08 03/25/23 Sat
  • Looks like hotel wristband gets you into venue, practice room, vendors. Admission one gets u into comps (NT) -- That’s how I read, 13:32:29 03/25/23 Sat
  • "The competition rooms, vendor rooms and practice rooms are is interconnected and there is no way to differentiate who is entering the event space for which purpose." -- Need some clarification, 02:36:20 03/27/23 Mon
  • From the March 20, 2023 Letter to Teachers and Competitors -- inside:, 12:03:49 03/27/23 Mon
    • The above post seems like they've changed their tune and a wristband will not be necessary., (NT) -- hth, 12:13:56 03/27/23 Mon
  • Purchased daily bands before I saw this; should have been put on website! (NT) -- Out $$ for no reason now :-(, 02:20:06 03/28/23 Tue
    • You could have asked. Or bought them there (NT) -- Sorry, 08:15:13 03/28/23 Tue
      • No biggie; just an adult and student and now we can watch friends dance and get the layout before we dance (NT) -- 1st time Worlds and can't wait, 02:09:13 03/29/23 Wed

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• Is there a Used Dress Room at Worlds? -- LW, 13:27:22 03/24/23 Fri
  I don't see it listed anywhere.
  

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  • Nope (NT) -- —, 18:02:14 03/24/23 Fri

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• Montreal le Westin available April 1-9th. Preferably someone takes the 1st & 2nd atleast so I am not charged the 2 night non refundable. Thanks! -- Erin, 11:09:52 03/24/23 Fri
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  • Westin -- SM, 17:01:30 03/24/23 Fri
  • Le Westin -- SM, 02:38:40 03/25/23 Sat
  • Westin -- Christine Obrien, 10:15:38 03/25/23 Sat
  • Sorry, taken (NT) -- Op, 14:08:58 03/25/23 Sat

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• I remember seen it somewhere but can't find it now,, has anyone list of hotels that offering practice rooms -- Steff, 09:34:42 03/24/23 Fri
  We arriving Thursday ngt and be great some practice in fri and Saturday. Thank you in advance
  

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  • Under practice area at ornc2023.com -- ., 12:30:00 03/24/23 Fri

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• Worlds Room April 7 and 8 Two doubles beds. DISCOUNT -- A, 14:19:13 03/23/23 Thu
  Two nights Queen Elizabeth Fairmont. April 7 and 8
  Two double beds. Paid $503 US Dollars. Will discount to $450 obo
  Contact Anne sfsunnydays@gmail.com
  
  Turns out we can’t go. Great chance for you. Supposed to be nice hotel next to venue
  

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  • Fairmont is not next to venue but not far to walk. Do you have the -- Right name?, 16:12:01 03/23/23 Thu
  • Is this in the block ? (NT) -- ?, 08:07:32 03/24/23 Fri
    • Yes! In the block! (NT) -- A, 11:04:00 03/25/23 Sat
  • Room -- KJ, 16:06:39 03/30/23 Thu
    • its available -- A, 15:47:23 04/01/23 Sat

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• Gaylord Room Available -- AG, 10:44:03 03/23/23 Thu
  King room no longer needed, two nights, 7/3-7/5 for North American Nationals.
  

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  • Taken! -- AG, 10:51:38 03/23/23 Thu

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• Why are adjudicators selected in PRIVATE meeting? -- Joan H, 05:41:52 03/23/23 Thu
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  • It’s only for day 1. For days 2 to 8, members of Coiste Faire will hold a public draw each afternoon to assign adjudicators to a specific panel for the next day. Each panel will be assigned a colour (NT) -- Tc, 08:04:39 03/23/23 Thu
    • yes- but why a private meeting for day 1? (NT) -- ?, 13:46:44 03/23/23 Thu
      • Because the event hasn’t started and the venue will not be open to the public (NT) -- Setting up, 05:38:40 03/24/23 Fri
        • adjudication selection should be on Sunday morning (NT) -- the venue will be open, 12:51:52 03/24/23 Fri
  • this is not true adjudicators will be picked with transparency in front of the public (NT) -- JC, 20:07:48 03/23/23 Thu

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• Best contact email for Quickfeis and Feisweb -- Feis Enquirer, 18:35:18 03/21/23 Tue
  Hi,
  
  Could someone share a recent, updated email address(es) for both Feisweb and Quickfeis?
  
  What we have now for Quickfeis is SUPPORT@QUICKFEIS.COM
  
  We have for Feisweb, alan@feisweb.com, but the news@feisweb.com bounces back.
  

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  • support@quickfeis.com is correct. Keep in mind that they have multiple feiseanna this weekend, so you may not receive an immediate reply. -- hth., 04:59:10 03/22/23 Wed
  • I got a response from alan@feisweb last year when I had a question (NT) -- It took a while though, 08:43:00 03/24/23 Fri

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• Can anyone recommend a spray tanning shop near the Worlds venue? I would need it on Saturday as dancer is on Monday, I’ve looked online but struggling to find somewhere -- Thank you in advance, 14:17:28 03/21/23 Tue
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  • Look up Feis glam on Facebook or Instagram, mobile tanning right to your hotel (NT) -- Idancer, 17:31:49 03/21/23 Tue
  • Feis glam are only offering tana from Sunday, I would need on Saturday but thank you for your suggestion anyway, maybe I’ll look around Montreal when I arrive (NT) -- dancer, 15:29:14 03/24/23 Fri

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• Double Tree Hilton Montreal -- Dm, 04:37:07 03/21/23 Tue
  Hello,
  We have 2 nights booked (deposit given) for the double tree in Montreal. One of the block hotels, for the 2nd-4th April if anyone is interested in taking it.
  Thank you!
  

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• Malley skirts? -- Price point, 19:17:00 03/20/23 Mon
  Hello!
  
  Does anyone know how much the Malley Sport A line skirts run price-wise? Don’t want to waste their time contacting them if they are out of our budget.
  
  Thanks!
  

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  • Ours were $65 Aussie which I think is roughly about $43USD (NT) -- Recent purchase, 02:40:37 03/21/23 Tue

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• Purchased a used dress. Unfortunately it reeks of BO. Nothing is working. Tried Vodka, Vinegar, Baking soda, Charcoal. Will reline but That won't solve the problem. Has anyone ever successfully handwashed a dress? -- Help, 18:58:07 03/20/23 Mon
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  • I have washed a white satin dress. By hand in the bath tub. Spun it out briefly in machine on reduced spin. Came up looking brand new. (NT) -- ., 20:25:55 03/20/23 Mon
  • Yes as above, I hand washed a dress in the bath, cold water, laundry detergent, dried flat on a towel. Beware that depending on the fabric, colours could run, but mine was fine. Also had success with smells putting Fluffy drier sheets in the armpits and left for a few days. (NT) -- -, 00:01:07 03/21/23 Tue
  • I was once told that packing shoes with dry tea bags absorbs odours. It did seem to work, might be worth a try. A bit harder to pack an armpit, though. (NT) -- ., 03:55:33 03/21/23 Tue
  • we used a spray that is supposed to eliminate pet urine odors and it worked. Soaked paper towels, then pressed into armpit (NT) -- good luck, 04:47:41 03/21/23 Tue
  • yes, spray it with "natures miracle" multiple times until smell is gone. (NT) -- Took us 3 times spraying, 06:20:16 03/21/23 Tue
  • This happened to us. Bought a dress from overseas. Dd loved it but the smell made my eyes water. This procedure got rid of all the stink, to the point that when I re-sold the dress 2 years later the buyer said one thing she loved about the dress was the complete lack of any stink. Instructions inside: -- hope this helps, 14:41:16 03/21/23 Tue
    • Natures miracle worked for us too (NT) -- Good luck, 15:20:11 03/21/23 Tue
      • Which one, there’s seems to be lots. 3 in 1, cat ouder, dog odour, bio enzyme? (NT) -- Tia, 15:26:14 03/21/23 Tue
        • I used Dog odor (NT) -- Hope it helps, 20:49:48 03/26/23 Sun
  • That’s awful of the seller. I hope you complained. We had an issue with a dress we loaned to a dancer and it came back stinking of BO! I did the vodka trick about ten times and drenched the armpits (NT) -- It worked eventually, 15:32:07 03/21/23 Tue
  • If it is sad, and you can definitely wash it in a tub. Just test for colorfastness. But if it is velvet, you can’t. I have a friend who dry cleaned a velvet one and got the odor out. (NT) -- Me, 15:33:04 03/21/23 Tue
    • Meant to say if it is satin. Ha! But it does sound kind of sad as well. (NT) -- Me again, 15:39:37 03/21/23 Tue
  • Dryel wipes (NT) -- Can’t wash velvet, 21:50:31 03/21/23 Tue
  • OdoBan. Bought a dress that reeked of BO and cigarettes. Hung the dress outside and practically soaked the interior with the OdoBan. Definitely helped. (NT) -- JPG, 08:58:29 03/22/23 Wed
  • I did after trying literally everything else. It was scary but turned out really well. I used woolite and cold water and only washed the bodice in the utility sink. (NT) -- B, 11:12:31 03/22/23 Wed
  • OP here. Many thanks for all the suggestions. It is velvet so I will try the other options suggested first. :) (NT) -- OP, 14:05:57 03/22/23 Wed
  • Yes -- Amanda, 13:44:21 03/26/23 Sun

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• Room in block at world's Double Tree Hilton -- Colleen, 17:56:40 03/20/23 Mon
  Room in the worlds block available -Double Tree Hilton 4/2-4/6. We are willing to transfer at a discount.
  
  Dancer fractured her foot and we are no longer attending.
  
  Contact us at w58389794@gmail.com
  

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  • DoubleTree -- Worlds block, 14:27:01 03/21/23 Tue

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• NAIDC Host Hotel Deposit -- OP, 05:03:29 03/20/23 Mon
  It has been a week since the block opened, has anybody had their two night deposit taken yet? Or have any sense when or if they will do so?
  

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  • I was wondering also. Have reservation but they haven’t taken deposit. (NT) -- ?, 05:51:01 03/20/23 Mon
    • Same, I did get an email from the Gaylord (separate from reservation confirmation) -- ., 07:38:06 03/20/23 Mon
    • Most years there's been a day maybe a few weeks after the block opens that they charge all the deposits. I don't remember ever getting charged immediately, it was like 2-6 weeks after. (NT) -- As I recall, 08:36:01 03/20/23 Mon
  • It’s usually a manual process. A lot of reservations to process (NT) -- It will happen, 08:29:56 03/20/23 Mon
  • I wonder if it will look like Natls 2022....the program cover already seems to mimic it....... (NT) -- milking the same cows, 09:05:00 03/20/23 Mon
  • We are still awaiting more room blocks to open for the 7th. We only have one day, and not at the Gaylord. Will they charge 2 nights even if there is only one nigh available? (NT) -- I wonder?, 11:32:18 03/20/23 Mon
  • No disrespect to the artist ... but I personally do not like the logo. It'll look goofy on t-shirts and merchandise ... very busy and confusing. (NT) -- Just an observation, 13:27:41 03/20/23 Mon
    • They need new graphic artists- put it out in the ID community- I guarantee they get better designs (NT) -- Art, 14:47:04 03/20/23 Mon
      • Graphics -- Jill, 18:23:35 03/20/23 Mon
        • since it's being hosted by NE probably the same person who does our Oireachtas; some of the worst designs I've ever seen (NT) -- U-G-L-Y, 04:50:15 03/21/23 Tue
        • Worlds Merch- is there preorder? Website? -- Worlds bound, 07:06:11 03/25/23 Sat
  • Deposit -- ER, 14:23:01 03/20/23 Mon
    • So could cancel now without penalty then (NT) -- Hmmm, 16:11:17 03/20/23 Mon
      • No, because you agreed to binding two-day deposit when booking (NT) -- Seriously?, 18:26:37 03/20/23 Mon
        • The deposit was supposed to be charged at time of booking. -- ..., 13:14:27 03/21/23 Tue
          • Agree 💯 (NT) -- Terrible system, 14:06:21 03/22/23 Wed
        • You are decent song this ridiculous system? What do you care if I cancel ? (NT) -- Odd, 14:07:29 03/22/23 Wed
          • *defending (NT) -- Poor spelling, 14:09:22 03/22/23 Wed
  • Ours was taken out today (NT) -- C, 18:36:42 03/20/23 Mon

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• Hi, could anyone telling me who is doing the merchandise for worlds and if we will be able to pre-order ? -- Our first time going !, 03:05:51 03/20/23 Mon
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  • Unfortunately it looks like northwest again- which means t-shirts and sweatshirts -- Tired, 05:44:41 03/20/23 Mon
    • Ugh. Yep, it will be just t-shirts and sweatshirts. So expensive and not unique. (NT) -- Logo they made is ugly, 05:53:15 03/20/23 Mon
      • The nationals full color shirt is aweful- the transfer is still and ugly -- disappointing, 06:15:45 03/20/23 Mon
  • Their stuff is abysmal...another reason I dread North American Majors.. (NT) -- NA Mom. Ireland pls, 10:10:15 03/20/23 Mon
    • Agree. Would love it to be in Ireland every year! (NT) -- Canadian, 13:30:02 03/20/23 Mon
  • IDTANA and CLRG get huge kickbacks from NW Designs. A lot of hands in that cookie jar. No surprise when you follow the $$$$$. (NT) -- "Payoffs a plenty", 13:32:21 03/20/23 Mon
  • Where can I see the design... (And can we pre-order?) (NT) -- Design Question, 13:48:21 03/21/23 Tue
    • It’s a blue globe with blue lettering -- Awful, 14:56:04 03/21/23 Tue
      • I’m not artistically inclined and I think I could have come up with (NT) -- Something better, 15:24:35 03/21/23 Tue
  • Worlds merch where can we see logo? Preorders? -- Confused, 10:41:18 03/26/23 Sun

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• Can anyone give guidance on suitable clothing for Montreal, is trainers ok to wear, and layers? Thanks -- Irish mam, 04:52:42 03/19/23 Sun
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  • Check the weather days before you go. If it's going to be snowy or rainy runners will mean wet feet possibly (NT) -- have a coat gloves and hat, 06:42:47 03/19/23 Sun
  • They are calling for snow showers everyday leading up to it. -- PTr, 09:47:40 03/19/23 Sun
  • When we went before we went underground completely between our hotel and the venue (NT) -- Good luck, 12:48:14 03/19/23 Sun
  • montrealer here and its quite cool still but snow is mostly gone in the city so shoes are fine! Bring a warm coat, and perhaps gloves and a hat! (NT) -- spring a little delayed, 11:32:51 03/20/23 Mon

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• Please can anyone recommend where to get a spray tan in Montréal -- English dancer, 08:38:39 03/18/23 Sat
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  • Feis Glam Tanning -- Srdancer, 09:59:11 03/18/23 Sat
    • Is there an official vendor? I’m not into this type of interaction with a “vendor” (NT) -- Thanks, 05:31:02 03/19/23 Sun
      • She is working in the official vendor room for hair and makeup she’s just doing the tanning at each hotel for convenience (NT) -- Hth, 05:48:40 03/19/23 Sun
      • FYI, there is no official tanning vendor, they were told to find their own space because there was no space available for that. Also Feis Glam is located in Montreal and is a certified spray tan technician as a full time career. (NT) -- Shamrock, 10:19:54 03/20/23 Mon

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• Embassy Queen room available -- A heron, 08:22:40 03/18/23 Sat
  Queen room in the block with additional sofa bed available from 30th until 4th.
  

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• Feisworld CD- does anyone know where to get the tunes from any of the non-set ones? -- Nostalgic dancer, 23:47:10 03/17/23 Fri
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• Great job Fitzpatrick School of Dance on WGN! -- Adorable, 07:03:59 03/17/23 Fri
  So happy to see the little ones dance. Loved your second dance, it was fantastic! Well done!! I am not associated with the school fwiw.
  

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• Wristband for Worlds daily entry? 21€ no discount for subsequent day -- ., 06:41:08 03/17/23 Fri
  It’s roughly $31 Canadian a day. I thought it was posted as $30 and $25 on subsequent days? Isn’t that what has been done at past events that had a daily admission? Can only order online there are no sales at the event. Will likely mean I don’t go other than the day my dd dances as I don’t know what my plans are. Also for the life of me I cannot fathom why we are charged in euros for an event in Canada? Wonder if we can watch awards without a wristband ?
  

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  • Where are you seeing this? Website says $30 per day $25 for next day if you are still wearing wristband and nothing about pre-ordering (NT) -- —, 07:58:45 03/17/23 Fri
    • Where do you see that? I can’t figure out a way to add the second day online without being charged another 30 -- Maybe I’m missing something?, 09:59:18 03/17/23 Fri
      • I’d like to know if I can wait to buy the second day Or if sales will close? (NT) -- ., 10:13:47 03/17/23 Fri
        • Same. Or will 50% of us be wasting our money? (Assuming we don’t go watch others?) (NT) -- OP, 11:06:22 03/17/23 Fri
          • Just buy what you need and buy the rest as needed -- There's no way they'll cut off, 13:41:01 03/17/23 Fri
  • Says there will be no cash sales and wristbands must be preordered online!? Just ordered (NT) -- full price for ALL days!? 👎, 18:04:50 03/17/23 Fri
  • Will we need wristbands for awards too? (NT) -- Hope not, 18:05:45 03/17/23 Fri
  • If I hadn't seen this post it NEVER would have crossed my mind these need to be pre-purchased! (NT) -- Costing a fortune, 03:33:25 03/18/23 Sat
  • Wait- WHAT? If we booked in the block + Registration Fees, we need to pay $$$$ to get IN?!?! (NT) -- INSANE, 07:41:30 03/18/23 Sat
    • Previous years, it was included. This year you pay separately. (NT) -- Annoying, 09:34:45 03/18/23 Sat
  • NUTS -- Mom, 09:30:40 03/18/23 Sat
  • What??? Anyone have the link?? (NT) -- PTR, 09:54:26 03/18/23 Sat
  • I’m sorry- this is a scam. Multiple dancers and girls could have multiple days. You are talking several hundred dollars -- This needs to stop., 10:02:32 03/18/23 Sat
    • Dancers in the block don’t pay they have to sign up for a free wristband (NT) -- ., 10:06:33 03/18/23 Sat
      • It’s for everyone - dancer is covered but must order band ahead of time -- PTR, 10:38:07 03/18/23 Sat
  • I’m pretty sure the Daily Admissions fee is just for local residents not staying in the block. Also, it does not say that this must be preordered, but it may be preordered. -- Clear as mud, 10:27:41 03/18/23 Sat
    • Read p23 of the syllabus or the daily admission info in website -- Very clear, 10:45:35 03/18/23 Sat
    • It says required for BLOCK residents NOT local residents. You read it backwards, local residents are excluded from bands. (NT) -- Not clear as mud apparently, 14:14:05 03/18/23 Sat
  • Is dancer wrist band only good the day they dance?? Or do I have to pay for dancer to watch family....or rehearse is teacher call reh at facility?? (NT) -- anon, 10:53:11 03/18/23 Sat
  • Dancer wristband looks like it’s good for the whole time. I’m wondering if they cross check all the info on the order page. I want to buy tickets for days and I am not in the block the whole time (NT) -- Thoughts?, 13:40:58 03/18/23 Sat
  • Worlds always has a daily entry fee. This is not new. ( Last year was diff because COVID.) (NT) -- This is SOP., 08:45:33 03/19/23 Sun
    • That is not true. Last time Worlds was in NA (Greensboro) the block writstbands were your entry and there was not an additional entry fee. (NT) -- ., 08:57:00 03/20/23 Mon
      • and what a mess that was! -- anon, 09:06:50 03/20/23 Mon
  • For those families with multiple dancers and older girls dancing… -- Discrimination, 09:55:17 03/19/23 Sun
    • Discrimination? That’s a bit far fetched. It’s the cost of the sport. If they did different -- Inside, 14:12:47 03/22/23 Wed
    • Where could you have possibly gotten a cheaper rate than $181 US? (NT) -- I call BS, 14:14:01 03/22/23 Wed
      • This post is talking about Worlds. Where there is a room block and an additional $30 per day entrance fee for those staying in the block. (NT) -- Not about NAIDC, 06:17:32 03/23/23 Thu
  • €90 facility fee per day if not staying in the block + the daily admission fee. Unfortunately couldn’t wait until block was released as wanted to feel prepared (NT) -- X, 16:59:29 03/22/23 Wed
    • You could have booked a room you could cancel and booked in block once opened- there were rooms up until it closed earlier this month -- ., 03:53:08 03/23/23 Thu

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• NAIDC- room Swap is there a room swap on FB? I can't seem to find one! Like many others I have multiple bookings of single nights in the back and unable to get other dates! -- more inside, 19:17:55 03/15/23 Wed
  Cant believe the hosts didn't advertise all accomodation blocks at time of release. I know I would've been happier to get a booking in one hotel so I don't have to change hotels and rooms everyday!
  We are a family of 5 traveling with 3 DD across the week and people booking shorter stays in the middle of the week made it impossible for longer stays.
  I know teachers not attending booked rooms for families before the block opened to attendees, maybe these need to be crossed referenced with attending teachers as I'd be confident in guessing most rooms in the host hotel were exhausted before it went live! Every teacher has entered their registration number, maybe this needs to be confirmed on checkin with ID!
  

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  • This NAIDC may be known as the nomad nationals with all of us moving to different rooms/hotels every other night (NT) -- wish it were funny, but true, 04:36:27 03/17/23 Fri
  • Zero transparency! Rookies running NAIDC, poor planning and execution. -- Not surprised, 13:42:49 03/17/23 Fri
    • LOL I assure you none of the people running the event are "rookies" (NT) -- r, 07:44:51 03/18/23 Sat
      • I too had assumed they must be rookies. So you mean to say they're doing a poor job on purpose? (NT) -- interesting, 10:31:36 03/20/23 Mon
  • I spoke to one of the hotel managers yesterday and they said they have been inundated with calls regarding the block but she said the organisers unfortunately failed to secure enough rooms within the block! Booking dot com has rooms available if you’re prepared to pay an exorbitant amount plus the $100 daily facility fee. (NT) -- Belinda Robinson (DM), 00:32:16 03/18/23 Sat
    • I hope they plan to waive the $100 daily fee, given the booking debacle? (NT) -- Organizers?, 06:26:53 03/18/23 Sat
      • Never, the whole block started after a year before the fee, many families canceled their block rooms -- Dm, 06:45:12 03/19/23 Sun
        • Yea. Anyone remember Providence? Had to secure hotels out of state. If you flew in you were still 45 minutes from the venue and had to rent a car (NT) -- Awful, 08:35:18 03/20/23 Mon
        • They’ve met their quota. I say they let the $100 daily fee go. The block hotel is cheaper than anywhere else ao nobody is going to cancel to go elsewhere (NT) -- Every year an issue, 10:53:47 03/20/23 Mon

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• going forward -- DP, 12:28:51 03/15/23 Wed
  talk to me about your thoughts going into this next year's cycle of dancing in CLRG. Any thoughts on non-competitve schools. Veteran parent but curious about the climate in CLRG going forward.
  

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  • Woudl love to find a way to keep up on latest dance steps and practice with a group without the pressure of expensive feises, majors, etc. particularly given the climate. (NT) -- Let kids be kids, 15:37:01 03/15/23 Wed
  • Even though they ARE competitive, would recommend checking out the Chomdhail schools in the US- theh have a feis a month, Worlds and other majors but schedule is great (NT) -- Friend is happy, 06:13:08 03/16/23 Thu

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• Anyone’s teen not competing anymore and instead focusing solely on performing and grade exams? -- Gotta make some choices, 09:07:37 03/15/23 Wed
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  • Not mine but several at our school -- More inside, 11:28:12 03/15/23 Wed
  • That sounds good. Is this a new organisation? (NT) -- ??, 13:41:12 03/15/23 Wed
    • No, I'm just a parent looking for options for my daughter who loves to dance and wants to teach but finds the competitive world way too toxic and time consuming for the results.... (NT) -- Needs some balance, 15:35:06 03/15/23 Wed
  • Mine started that after NANs. She's found a better balance for school and her dance teachers are supportive (NT) -- :>, 12:19:31 03/16/23 Thu
  • My teen is still competing, but several teens from our school are no longer competing, but still participating in class, shows and grade exams. Some also doing teams but not solos. (NT) -- Nn, 17:20:49 03/16/23 Thu
  • Not a teen but my 20 year old retired after the 2022 Worlds. -- Mom of "retired" competitor, 16:34:34 03/21/23 Tue

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• Posted this on the NAIDC Facebook, The lack of communication and consideration is disgraceful! -- Do better !!, 05:33:48 03/15/23 Wed
  There are at this time 107 responses / questions in this post alone and not a single reply from the organizers!! Which means that either you don’t read them or don’t care how badly you all have screwed up
  AGAIN!! Stop posting platitudes and actually address the concerns from the people on here who actually fund this and are the reason you have a job / position in this organization!! Show some respect for a change ! Come on here and respond to these concerns, we have that right at the very least ! You set up this page now use it to prove that you are aware that EVERYTHING is not about you .
  

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  • Perhaps you are not familiar with Facebook, but they had made a separate post hours before you commented. It's got a lot of info and an explanation. -- I'm pasting it inside, 06:03:17 03/15/23 Wed
    • Very familiar with Facebook, thank you ! -- Now answer our questions !, 06:24:20 03/15/23 Wed
      • If you have been in ID since Jig, you would know that this was an exceptionally hard year to make correct estimates, blocking off too many rooms comes with financial penalties that can bankrupt a region, and this happens frequently, but they ALWAYS get enough overflow hotels. (NT) -- Maybe few day of patience?, 06:39:15 03/15/23 Wed
  • Think they want answers to the comments parents have made -- ., 06:21:54 03/15/23 Wed
    • I get that people want answers, but the committee has said they didn't expect such high attendance, and they are working to get more rooms. They can't give answers before they know them! (NT) -- Smh, 06:33:43 03/15/23 Wed
      • This happens every year -- The system is the problem, 07:11:25 03/15/23 Wed
        • Spot on analysis. If something doesn’t work every year, you fix it. (NT) -- Needs to change, 10:37:20 03/17/23 Fri
      • Did you read my post ? Hope your smh was not for me. (NT) -- AP, 07:37:38 03/15/23 Wed
        • No it wasn't. I thought you made a lot of good points. It was for OP. (NT) -- Sorry, 08:20:13 03/15/23 Wed
  • Be thankful you have a nationals. Irish Nationals cancelled yesterday. No money in the pot. Can't afford to run it. (NT) -- Check out voy uk, 06:54:45 03/15/23 Wed
    • I saw that -- So sad for the dancers, 09:22:57 03/15/23 Wed
    • The lost sponsors (no dressmakers wig vendors now a conflict to sponsor -- ., 09:38:12 03/15/23 Wed
      • Genuine ?: why can’t wig vendors sponsor? How is that a conflict? (NT) -- ?, 21:28:47 03/16/23 Thu
  • Remember that the chairpeople of the Nationals are no longer volunteers. They actually get paid a percentage of the profits of the event. Holds true for Mid-America, Mid-Atlantic Regional events as well. (NT) -- They are PAID !!, 09:46:19 03/15/23 Wed
  • Surely asking those who wish to attend to send through their requirements -- more inside, 10:06:31 03/15/23 Wed
    • If there is a block they have to accommodate everyone . Years ago dd and friends competing in Florida waited till last min to get accommodation a new hotel block had opened up and it was the best hotel . Airport transport with luggage delivered to room included. (NT) -- Just wait it out, 08:18:19 03/16/23 Thu
      • I remember that very well- traded my Swan and Dolphin room for Yacht and Beach club luckily but that was very aggravating! (NT) -- —, 14:49:45 03/16/23 Thu

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• Does your school require your dancer be a part of teams/ceili to be included in majors? -- Hard to balance, 23:20:38 03/14/23 Tue
  As kids get older, their schedules get so packed. Would hate to miss majors because we can’t commit to teams.
  

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  • Mandatory Ceili Teams -- AJM, 06:24:59 03/15/23 Wed
  • Yes , no teams no solos (NT) -- Difficult, 07:53:09 03/15/23 Wed
  • Nope- can’t get commitment from dancers or parents. -- PTR, 10:08:22 03/15/23 Wed
  • Yes, of course. Be a team player or don't play at all. TC feels a lot of life lessons are to be learned from being on teams. (NT) -- she's right, 11:34:49 03/15/23 Wed
  • This doesn’t seem fair at all! The kids qualify at their Oireachtas, and teachers only allow if they compete on teams?! -- Ridiculous, 10:26:39 03/16/23 Thu
  • No. Very grateful to our teacher that teams are voluntary. (NT) -- DM, 13:09:14 03/16/23 Thu
    • Practically disallows any other activities if school requires teams to compete -- kids only want to do ID?, 08:19:48 03/17/23 Fri
      • That's like saying if you want to be a pro contemporary dancer you shouldn't have to make room in your training for ballet class. -- Silly., 11:28:42 03/21/23 Tue
  • Teams are the crowns for certain TCs. They will also put the favs on every single team plus solos- and you wonder why there are overuse injuries. Yeah the A+ dancers are fab but there are the B dancers just as qualified to team dance (NT) -- Imo, 13:10:56 03/16/23 Thu
  • No.. teams are optional and not linked in any way to solos. Not every solo dancer would be a great teams dancer. Seems weird to require it -- Bb, 17:40:43 03/16/23 Thu
    • It was in the contract we had to sign every Sept. No teams no solos (NT) -- A lot of work, 19:33:24 03/16/23 Thu
      • My daughter would have done teams but.... -- untouchables, 16:46:10 03/17/23 Fri
        • Or TC uses the excuse - sorry not the right height- cut. But makes exceptions for others. Or mandates strict attendance but puts someone on top team who misses regularly, year after year gets on top team? (NT) -- Politics at its finest, 17:03:42 03/17/23 Fri
  • Only selfish kids and parents chafe at Ceili teams. -- After the team supports you, 19:22:13 03/20/23 Mon

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• WCIDTA Oireachtas -- WJ, 13:11:39 03/14/23 Tue
  Does anyone know where the 2024 Western Canada Regional Oireachtas will be held?
  

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  • It was just in BC next year is SK so I’d think Alberta? Hoping it’s Calgary (NT) -- ., 13:38:40 03/14/23 Tue
    • Meant this year SK…thinking about ‘school year’ (NT) -- AP, 13:46:59 03/14/23 Tue
  • I heard Alberta not sure if YYC or YEG (NT) -- ?, 14:58:15 03/14/23 Tue

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• Room available for Worlds 4/5-4/8 @ Doubletree -- dancemom, 08:29:13 03/14/23 Tue
  Contact for more information 805 302-9399.
  

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• Non-Competitive Irish Dance Community -- Traditional Irish Dance, 08:08:10 03/14/23 Tue
  Looking to create a supportive and upbeat Traditional Irish Dance community focused on non-competitive and recreational Irish Dance!
  
  Join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/602239765087831/
  

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• Room available for Worlds-Montreal -- CH, 19:32:40 03/13/23 Mon
  I have a king room available at the Double Tree 3/30-4/3. Can drop a night or two, if need be. Includes mini-fridge, pool, fitness center. Great location and an easy walk to the venue.
  

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  • Interested in one night -- Interested in one night. (What is your contact), 21:38:12 03/21/23 Tue
  • Interested -- Amie, 22:02:53 03/24/23 Fri

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• Need room for Worlds -- Down to the wire, 16:45:57 03/13/23 Mon
  I could have my booking went through, but apparently I do not have a reservation. Does anyone have a room for April 3-6?
  

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  • Room for worlds -- Clare, 18:44:06 03/13/23 Mon
    • Need room for Worlds -- Down to the wire, 21:40:16 03/13/23 Mon
  • I have a room at Springhill Suites from April 3 to 8th. It is modifiable. King bed. Let me know if you are interested. (NT) -- JW, 19:57:48 03/13/23 Mon
    • King bed -- B, 21:55:26 03/15/23 Wed
      • King bed -- JW, 05:18:09 03/16/23 Thu
        • King Room -- B, 05:48:19 03/16/23 Thu
          • King room -- JW, 07:44:24 03/16/23 Thu
    • King room -- Springhill Suites, 14:48:27 03/21/23 Tue
  • Doubletree from 5th -8th -- dancemom, 08:24:54 03/14/23 Tue
    • Worlds Room -- KJ, 16:27:45 03/30/23 Thu

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• Overflow hotels listed on NAIDC2023 website now -- a, 15:57:40 03/13/23 Mon
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  • They’re already sold out (NT) -- Crazy, 16:25:12 03/13/23 Mon
    • They will open more. (NT) -- ., 17:33:43 03/13/23 Mon
      • Any idea when? I keep missing out for our dates. (NT) -- Frustrated, 18:21:52 03/13/23 Mon

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• Worlds Judges: Why no Canadian Judges? -- that's odd, 14:02:23 03/13/23 Mon
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  • The local judges probably didn't want to put their hands up since they can take teams/have an affordable(-ish) worlds (NT) -- makes sense, 14:47:46 03/13/23 Mon
  • It's a self nominated ballot voted on by CLRG. No Canadian names in or not enough votes. (NT) -- Straight forward enough., 17:00:35 03/13/23 Mon
  • Not that odd. When it was in US in 2019 the US adjudicators didn't volunteer unless they didn't have WQ dancers that year. Not when it was on home turf. DD missed WQ by 1 spot. (NT) -- Not a chance that year, 19:40:32 03/26/23 Sun

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• Booked NAIDC room for me and daughter (dancer). Wonder if I can add my parents names to red and get wristbands for all four of us. -- ..., 13:53:24 03/13/23 Mon
  They would stay in the room too.Are there additional fees for more than two per room?
  

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  • *registration (not red) (NT) -- ..., 13:54:55 03/13/23 Mon
  • If you have 2 beds you likely can but if it’s a king you are out of luck -- ., 14:44:16 03/13/23 Mon
    • yes, i got two queens. no way i'd cram us all in w/ one king! (NT) -- ..., 15:12:25 03/13/23 Mon
  • Yes, if two queens, no price difference to have 4 people. (NT) -- Same same, 14:58:07 03/13/23 Mon
    • good to know. thanks! (NT) -- OP, 15:12:55 03/13/23 Mon
  • But if you get stuck with a king for 1 kids and parents and get a roll away they should honor it -- Ptr, 10:07:30 03/14/23 Tue
    • I thought the king rooms said that roll aways were not permitted. (NT) -- Could be an issue, 11:23:47 03/14/23 Tue
      • Gaylord king rooms only allow 2 maybe overflow allow roll away? If not 2 wristbands only -- ., 12:05:51 03/14/23 Tue

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• Taylor Dresses -- NN, 13:07:51 03/13/23 Mon
  What are your experiences with Taylor dresses in terms of fit, communication and on time delivery? We have a 2nd hand Taylor that we love and thinking of having the next one made. Thanks
  

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  • Ordered one Taylor. Came with sleeves too short and they basically said too bad. (NT) -- Poor customer service imo, 14:59:49 03/13/23 Mon
  • Great to work with, several families use them at our school (NT) -- always happy, pretty dresses, 16:11:26 03/13/23 Mon
  • Taylor was fantastic to work with -- Eileen, 17:30:57 03/13/23 Mon

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• NAIDC actual room rate $240 a night ! -- Why not post actual cost, 11:01:13 03/13/23 Mon
  Not surprised but disappointed to see the room rate after taxes and resort fees! Crazy! Aren’t resort fees usually waived? So for me as a Canadian it’s $330 a night. Would have been nice to know the overflow options ahead of time. To make an informed choice.
  

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  • What I saw was that they had standard rooms at 181 and deluxe rooms at a higher rate. rooms (NT) -- Whole thing is a mess, 11:04:21 03/13/23 Mon
  • The resort fee is only $25. Surely tou expected taxes on the $181 (NT) -- Hg, 11:04:22 03/13/23 Mon
    • Expected tax not resort fee which sucks with week Canadian $ (NT) -- ., 11:17:04 03/13/23 Mon
      • With everything you pay for ID $25 resort fee is the least of the concerns. And it was noted on their website (NT) -- If you bothered to look, 11:29:10 03/13/23 Mon
        • ummm...it says resort fee is only $10/day (NT) -- not bad, 11:35:26 03/13/23 Mon
          • My bad. You’re right (NT) -- Reasonable, 11:37:41 03/13/23 Mon
            • My resort fee shows as $100 US for 4 nights, that’s $25 a night ! (NT) -- !, 12:03:26 03/13/23 Mon
              • Whoa! That's weird. Definitely mention the discrepancy at check in (NT) -- ..., 12:20:17 03/13/23 Mon
                • I will be calling just not today ! (NT) -- ., 12:27:53 03/13/23 Mon
                  • Did you maybe book the "premium" room and it came w/ a higher resort fee? (NT) -- just curious, 12:29:23 03/13/23 Mon
                    • Booked standard. (NT) -- ., 12:36:01 03/13/23 Mon
  • Booked double queen for $181, rates listed clearly. Montreal was -- crazy high for us last year, 11:13:07 03/13/23 Mon
  • Disappointed -- Same old, 11:27:23 03/13/23 Mon
    • I’ve heard this too. Makes me wonder who did get in the block (NT) -- Crazy, 11:30:36 03/13/23 Mon
  • Anyone know what the resort fee includes since apparently the water park is extra? (NT) -- ???, 11:31:39 03/13/23 Mon
    • never mind. just saw that it's only $10. not bad (NT) -- ..., 11:36:16 03/13/23 Mon
  • Sold out (NT) -- Sally Ann (Not good planning), 11:33:27 03/13/23 Mon
  • Out of 27 families, only 1 at our school got a room. (NT) -- Same old BS every year. (Disappointed), 11:36:36 03/13/23 Mon
  • We actually booked the more expensive room and a half hour later the hotel downgraded us to the $181 room because that was all that was available (NT) -- Not complaining though, 11:43:46 03/13/23 Mon
    • Me too!! I was wondering what happened. Did you call and ask? (NT) -- Happy I got something, 11:49:18 03/13/23 Mon
    • Same. It's actually an amazing resort so cool with indoor waterfalls and gardens (NT) -- Excited, 11:50:44 03/13/23 Mon
    • I think all rooms were supposed to be $181. So they just changed the rate for those that booked the other (NT) -- My best guess, 11:53:50 03/13/23 Mon
    • Yes we called- they ran out and we were placed in a room with a less desirable view. Could be worse, but it was strange! (NT) -- OP, 11:56:03 03/13/23 Mon
  • Paying $181 for double Queen plus $25/nt resort fee plus tax (NT) -- Not cheaper than past NAIDC, 12:05:39 03/13/23 Mon
  • That's the rack rate, no discount -- .., 16:15:17 03/13/23 Mon
    • Rooms at the Gaylord are normally far more than $181 per night (NT) -- ., 16:23:43 03/13/23 Mon
    • Have you looked what rooms are normally? Easy to go on their website (NT) -- Well over $300 a night, 17:14:46 03/13/23 Mon
    • Definitely a good rate. Looked over several months and the same rooms were going for $300-$400 (NT) -- DM, 18:22:55 03/14/23 Tue

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• Carey Academy -- anonymous, 10:48:49 03/13/23 Mon
  Does anyone know if Carey Academy split? Evie Roberts' new solo dress was posted and she was listed under a new school, but the dress designer is her teacher? The school it says she attends now is Clann Cara Academy; I noticed a few other well-known dancers have been listed as attending there as well
  

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  • No split, formality - shifted over to TC's who've been teaching day-to-day -- there anyway, 10:57:34 03/13/23 Mon
  • Just stop- why are people obsessed with what dancers are doing -- PTY, 11:34:13 03/13/23 Mon
  • Amazing -- US, 20:48:22 03/13/23 Mon
    • It’s no Clann NA Cara- they “merged” with another US school. (NT) -- Avoiding the issue, 04:14:37 03/14/23 Tue

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• What kind of jacket/coat should we plan to bring to Montreal for Worlds? West coast family with no clue! -- Thanks, 09:24:32 03/13/23 Mon
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  • I'd bring a puffer if you have one - packable, light weight but warm. (NT) -- bnn, 09:37:14 03/13/23 Mon
  • Seriously? Google Montreal weather (NT) -- and then pack appropriately, 10:24:05 03/13/23 Mon
    • If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all! (NT) -- seriously, 10:41:36 03/13/23 Mon
      • Take you own advice (NT) -- ., 11:31:15 03/13/23 Mon
    • Dude - I HAVE googled Montreal weather - that is why I am asking. It seems like it could be a huge range so not sure what is the best option since this is not our norm. (NT) -- Don'tBeMean, 17:04:32 03/13/23 Mon
      • I'm for CA. We went to Montreal Worlds last time it was there! It's COLD. -- x, 23:48:36 03/13/23 Mon
  • Check long term weather forecast before packing. Could be winter could be spring! -- WCAN mom, 11:09:26 03/13/23 Mon
    • We coming from ireland so it's basically our normal gear.. rain , wind and cold 😆 (NT) -- Colette, 12:46:47 03/13/23 Mon
  • layers, heavy sweater, fleece then a wind/rain outer layer...you may already have these things without having to buy special....plus if the ballrooms are cold you can adjust. footwear that's waterproof if wanting to see some things might be the best as well (NT) -- north east mom, 10:52:52 03/14/23 Tue
  • Forecast for March 27-29 is 37 F with no rain/snow forecast (NT) -- Live nearby, 02:44:26 03/15/23 Wed
  • Honestly look at the weather the week before. Too early to tell what it'll be like (NT) -- Right now., 12:45:39 03/16/23 Thu

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• Nationals -- Stressed Mom, 19:34:46 03/12/23 Sun
  They say the Gaylord is big enough for everyone to be able to get a room…. Every major for the past 10 years- I click submit at the appropriate time… never works- no rooms available 🤬🤬 anyone have a suggestion for tomorrow?
  

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  • Really no room for 10 years? Or just not the one you wanted? -- ., 22:32:54 03/12/23 Sun
    • Rooms but NEVER in host hotel -- Stressed mom, 04:47:13 03/13/23 Mon
      • Did you get in the block this time? (NT) -- Pretty easy, 10:06:27 03/13/23 Mon
        • Was sold out qt 1:01 if you needed a number of days (NT) -- Definitely NOT easy, 10:36:39 03/13/23 Mon
          • I booked five days, checked out online at 12:07, but ok. (NT) -- Stay mad, 10:41:39 03/13/23 Mon
            • What days? Because at 12:02 it was showing no availability for 7/4 or 7/5. (NT) -- just curious, 11:19:04 03/13/23 Mon
            • Not mad. Frustrated perhaps. Just saying your experience was not the same as everyone -- And you seem, 11:26:57 03/13/23 Mon
  • There are not many close by hotels to the Gaylord (NT) -- Been there, 22:51:37 03/12/23 Sun
    • There are three other hotels across the street. Try for the block, refresh at exactly 12:01, use a fast internet connection (NT) -- Good luck, 05:25:29 03/13/23 Mon
    • There looks to be 8-10’on google maps maybe farthest is 20 min walk -- .., 06:28:48 03/13/23 Mon
      • You will need to get a cab from any other hotel due to very high humidity and high temperatures (NT) -- Horrible humidity, 07:12:06 03/13/23 Mon
        • Some people complain about everything. Yes, there's heat/humidity in July (NT) -- Seriously, 09:55:18 03/13/23 Mon
  • Does anyone know if the rooms at the Gaylord are transferrable? (NT) -- Mom, 07:25:58 03/13/23 Mon
  • I got into the Gaylord a few years ago by calling. You probably need to call now because you will likely be on hold for a bit. (NT) -- DM, 09:47:45 03/13/23 Mon
    • Don't bother calling. They tell you that the only way to be in the block is to book through the link. (NT) -- so poorly planned, 11:05:56 03/13/23 Mon
  • Well, I'm not the original poster, and yes, clicked at noon. And no room whatsoever available on the night before my dancer competes. I wanted a longer stay but would move hotels if necessary, but we can't even get in for the night before our 8:00 am start. (NT) -- Hoping more become available., 10:18:22 03/13/23 Mon
  • Sold out immediately - lost the room as I was checking out -- LW, 10:19:12 03/13/23 Mon
    • They are going to have overflow hotel hence discussion about nearby hotels (NT) -- ., 10:42:51 03/13/23 Mon
  • Got in right away for Mon-Thur double queen, probably the easiest this (NT) -- process has ever been, 10:36:06 03/13/23 Mon
    • Also got in right away.no problem whatsoever. Super easy (NT) -- Yeah, 10:37:42 03/13/23 Mon
    • Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. (NT) -- The Bugs are frustrated, 11:02:16 03/13/23 Mon
      • This is so true!!! Last year for us so thank god this year the windshield! (NT) -- Chdancemom, 12:16:14 03/13/23 Mon
  • Sold out in 5 minutes -- Anonymous, 10:37:55 03/13/23 Mon
    • that's not true. there are still rooms. just depends on the date and # of beds (NT) -- ..., 11:41:35 03/13/23 Mon
  • Sold out for us as well. Every year. Logged on at 12. -- Annoyed, 10:47:14 03/13/23 Mon
    • So annoying....more inside -- haha, 10:53:08 03/13/23 Mon
  • I don't even care about being in the Gaylord, I just need to get my room booked and they don't have the other hotels available. Its been an hour since it opened and filled and nothing from the organizers. (NT) -- That is what is frustrating, 11:00:54 03/13/23 Mon
    • book something else outside the block and cancel it if and when (NT) -- you get in the block, 11:36:03 03/13/23 Mon
      • You can't cancel - it's a 2 night non-refundable deposit (NT) -- kk, 11:50:15 03/13/23 Mon
        • Cancel the room that's OUTSIDE the block at another nearby hotel -- if & when you get in the block, 12:09:56 03/13/23 Mon
          • The whole point of booking in the block is for the wristbands. I would have booked months ago if I wasn't waiting for the writstbands. There is no point in having a back up outside the block that I know I'll be able to get at anytime at some hotel. (NT) -- Release the rest of the hotels, 12:46:36 03/13/23 Mon
            • Yes, I understand why we all book in the block. Sorry to have commented (NT) -- Best of Luck., 14:49:14 03/13/23 Mon
  • Some things will never change. Some people get the room and claim everyone else is slow and dumb. Others don't get a room and claim everything is catastrophic incompetence and poor planning. -- Truth inside, 11:17:02 03/13/23 Mon
    • Id agree with you if the overflow hotels were available now. Its the not knowing when you'll be able to book that is the problem this year. I don't care where or what hotel my room is in. But I need a room and they have mishandled this terribly. -- No comments 90 minutes after, 11:23:09 03/13/23 Mon
      • They really haven't mishandled this - this is how it goes for big room -- blocks, it's not magic, 11:33:54 03/13/23 Mon
        • I've been doing this for 20 years. I understand, but this isn't how it usually works -- Please don't patronize people, 12:52:19 03/13/23 Mon
          • Not patronizing - Gaylord is massive, 2,800 rooms, equal to mult -- hotels for other host sites, 15:04:53 03/13/23 Mon
      • This was how it was for Nashville 2020 that was eventually canceled (NT) -- Frustrating, 11:34:26 03/13/23 Mon
      • There have been years where it's taken WEEKS for the organizers to secure more rooms. At least this time they claim they have backup rooms secured already. I understand how frustrating it is not to be able to book and plan now though. (NT) -- Frustrating yet not surprising, 11:40:28 03/13/23 Mon
        • That's the point though. They have them, its two hours after this debacle started and they haven't said a word. (NT) -- It is ridiculous, 12:03:07 03/13/23 Mon
    • No one called anyone slow or dumb, simply clarified that system -- worked for most, not all, 12:21:47 03/13/23 Mon
  • First timer here...had no luck with a room, how do the overflow hotels work? We don't then have to buy the crazy $$$ wristbands right? (NT) -- lost, 11:36:12 03/13/23 Mon
    • Correct, as long as you book through the official link, any hotel in the block will include wristbands, (NT) -- Just have to wait, 11:42:10 03/13/23 Mon
    • Usually there are multiple hotels to choose from. This year the organizers must have had an agreement with the venue to try to fill the Gaylord first before making additional hotels available. They say they have more block hotels at the ready. (NT) -- Need to get info out though!, 12:39:25 03/13/23 Mon
  • HOW on earth is it that the organizers can’t get enough rooms in the block based on prior year(s)?! -- Head Shaking, 12:57:38 03/13/23 Mon
    • Maybe they don’t know numbers? Inside -- ., 14:57:18 03/13/23 Mon
    • some families try to book mult rooms, for g-parents, other children -- hard to predict, 16:08:22 03/13/23 Mon
    • Seriously! It’s been at the Gaylord many many times. It’s a MASSIVE hotel and should have enough for all (NT) -- Poor planning, 20:17:22 03/13/23 Mon
      • We aren't the only group there. They have other events going on at the same time. Apparently we didn't get a big enough block. Never had issues years ago, but then again, didn't have trad sets and 4-hands going either. Used to be more selective on who qualified to go to NANs (NT) -- . . ., 06:01:43 03/14/23 Tue

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• Best soft shoes for PC dancer with flat arches? She needs support, which I know is pretty much a no-go but wonder which soft shoes offer the most stability? -- ., 15:13:08 03/12/23 Sun
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  • Maybe the hullachan with the elastic in the arch? Not sure the number but I think they’re red inside. (NT) -- B, 15:34:47 03/12/23 Sun
    • I have collapsed arches and anything too tight around the arch would cause my cramps, so the elastic wouldn't work. I'd see a podiatrist and learn taping techniques for support - I don't think any shoe has been designed with us in mind! (NT) -- m, 03:49:44 03/13/23 Mon
    • Agree, Hullachans w/ arch elastics worked for us - buy 1-pr for -- class, 1 for comps, 10:39:56 03/13/23 Mon
  • My daughter has fallen arches- we took her ghillies with us and had orthotics made for extra support -- PRT, 06:14:39 03/13/23 Mon
    • Omg! I thought that shoe enhancement aside from standard repairs was prohibited!! Game changer for DDs lights. (NT) -- Flatfoot, 22:26:09 03/14/23 Tue
      • The only thing that's banned, shoe-wise, is putting heels on boys reel shoes to turn them into heavies. There is no rule about adding arch support - and in fact, given that the boys reel shoe issue came about because of the LACK of arch support, there should be no complaints about adding arch support. (NT) -- ., 03:19:48 03/15/23 Wed

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• Is there a syllabus for NAIDC? Can’t find it -- New mom, 15:31:30 03/11/23 Sat
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  • It's on their website, underneath the days schedule (NT) -- naidc2023.com, 16:20:01 03/11/23 Sat
    • What's the URL for the NAIDC website you refer to? -- PM, 08:49:16 03/13/23 Mon
      • I found it, it's www.naidc2023.com -- PM, 09:20:44 03/13/23 Mon

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• Any western region feis happening weekend of June 10? -- Thnx, 12:02:54 03/11/23 Sat
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  • Portland posted under coming soon on Feisworx (NT) -- ., 12:25:52 03/11/23 Sat

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• Worlds Room available in the block -- Irshdancemum, 11:06:47 03/11/23 Sat
  Hi there! Just reaching out to see if anyone requires a room in the block for Clrg worlds in Montreal in April. We have an extra room for a family of 4. Springhill Suites, breakfast included, spa, gym, wifi. Rooms have mini fridges and microwaves. 1/2 a block from old port Montreal( restaurants, shops etc.) 1 block from Basillica and a 8 minute walk( 5 blocks) to venue- great quiet location. Please contact me at: jennleahwood@gmail.com for more information. Thanks so much! 🍀
  

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  • Worlds Room -- Parent, 15:03:32 03/13/23 Mon
  • Worlds Room available -- Irshdancemum, 15:36:11 03/13/23 Mon

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• Does anyone know how the water park for Nationals works. Is it I included in room price or extra fee? If so, how much? -- DM, 16:16:00 03/10/23 Fri
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  • Extra and no idea on cost (NT) -- ., 17:38:43 03/10/23 Fri
  • $49.99 for day pass $25.99 4pm-close per person. Must show proof of staying at Gaylord. (NT) -- Waterpark is extra, 21:59:04 03/11/23 Sat

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• Who are official hair/makeup vendors at Worlds? -- Need to book, 15:47:15 03/10/23 Fri
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• Room needed 4/6-4/10 in the block -- Cboc, 12:37:24 03/10/23 Fri
  We are in need of a room in the worlds block from 4/6-4/10. Any one have one?
  

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  • Check Facebook Messenger -- CAdancemomof2, 15:17:10 03/10/23 Fri

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• Room Block for Nationals -- I need a time, 13:24:52 03/09/23 Thu
  I have to block my calendar at work, and I have no idea what time the block opens. I know that the information hasn't been released yet, but does anyone have an idea on the time?
  

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  • Yes, so frustrating to not have a time announced (NT) -- NANmom, 14:26:28 03/09/23 Thu
  • The past years have been around 9am PST. so may be around then. (not sure, just going off past years) (NT) -- ..., 14:45:19 03/09/23 Thu
  • Posted today. Noon CT (NT) -- Mum, 05:35:01 03/10/23 Fri
    • Where do you see that? (NT) -- Thanks, 05:47:49 03/10/23 Fri
      • I don’t see it on the website, the info for TCs hadn’t time, our block just had a date (NT) -- ,, 06:01:42 03/10/23 Fri
      • The notice has "noon" written out, not as 12 pm. I had to re-read to find it. (NT) -- ..., 07:24:36 03/10/23 Fri
    • Where do you see this notice? (NT) -- Not on the website or FB, 09:10:56 03/10/23 Fri
      • teacher shared an email she received. (NT) -- ask your teacher, 09:27:22 03/10/23 Fri
        • Teacher still hasn't sent email! Thank goodness for friends! (NT) -- Won't get until Sunday night, 06:51:28 03/11/23 Sat
  • I have noon written on my calendar but I don't know where I got that from, and I also don't know what time zone they are referring to. For teachers it was CST, and they said more info will be released on Feb 15 which it never was (NT) -- Annoyed, 07:29:10 03/10/23 Fri
  • booking urgency -- FirstTimerMom, 19:35:09 03/12/23 Sun

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• Moving/possible transfer -- Need help, 12:58:12 03/09/23 Thu
  I will likely be moving to a different US region sometime between July and February. My daughter is a brand new open. She would like to stay with her current school. I see people dancing with schools they don’t live nearby but how is it done?! I would travel for workshops but do they really just practice on their own? Also, if my dancer is between addresses in 2 different regions, where does she compete for Oireachtas? Have any military families RECENTLY had the restyling period waived?
  

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  • I can only answer your Oireachtas question - you compete where you live, not where your school is. Good luck with the other queries. (NT) -- ., 04:01:14 03/10/23 Fri
    • Your teacher will have to join the region for you to compete at the O if s/he isn’t a member (NT) -- TC, 15:25:07 03/10/23 Fri
  • Midamerica school has a Midatlantic dancer -- at Midamerica Oireachtas?, 04:17:33 03/10/23 Fri
    • I think college situation is different than this situation. Mid- Atlantic also starts in the middle of PA (NT) -- Quite a drive, 05:11:30 03/10/23 Fri
      • Wasn’t college age (NT) -- They do what they want, 05:31:57 03/11/23 Sat
  • Talk to your teachers -- NA, 06:02:07 03/10/23 Fri
  • Online Classes -- MidAmerica Mom, 08:53:29 03/14/23 Tue

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• Kudos to the schools/families who still continue to invest in school/team dresses. They look so great this time of year in parades and shows! -- Lookin’ good!, 15:54:49 03/08/23 Wed
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  • Agree -- Ugh cheap skirts and tees, 19:30:53 03/13/23 Mon

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• Rumours on the UK board that there are problems with the venue in Montreal. -- Anyone else heard this?, 22:40:35 03/07/23 Tue
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  • It’s too late to cancel. Contracts already in place. (NT) -- ., 23:37:55 03/07/23 Tue
  • Silly comment. Contracts would have to be signed before announcing dates/venues (NT) -- Molly T, 00:05:26 03/08/23 Wed
  • I’m sure it was you that posted there and still trying to spread misinformation. It’s ridiculous -- Our teachers, 04:20:31 03/08/23 Wed
    • I am the OP and for your information, no I did not post on the UK board. Whoopee you’re on the committee but (NT) -- YOU’RE WRONG, 04:27:12 03/08/23 Wed
      • And you’re a little unhinged (NT) -- Take your meds, 10:45:16 03/08/23 Wed
  • This is ridiculous. Numbers at All Irelands were fine. Why would people go there and suddenly refuse to attend Worlds? (NT) -- Weird pot-stirring, 05:07:41 03/08/23 Wed
  • That OP on the UK board was ridiculed for spouting such nonsense. If you saw that post you saw the ridicule, so why would you bring what you already knew was nonsense over here? (NT) -- why try to cause drama?, 12:29:27 03/08/23 Wed
  • The same venue just hosted NAIDC and it went very smoothly... (NT) -- n/t, 14:18:07 03/08/23 Wed
  • The commission isn’t crumbling… (NT) -- Move on JH, 09:40:58 03/09/23 Thu
    • Oh, but it is (NT) -- Rome is burning, 16:30:57 03/09/23 Thu
      • Ignore JH (NT) -- Just another Chav, 23:26:57 03/09/23 Thu
  • It didn’t say problem with venue. Said problem with numbers -- ., 06:48:49 03/10/23 Fri
    • Is NAIDC a larger event? I don't think this was an issue last summer in Montreal. (NT) -- -, 07:41:28 03/10/23 Fri
      • It could be larger or different room block set up? Don’t know if it is even an issue (NT) -- Event will proceed, 11:37:40 03/10/23 Fri

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• Will Feis TV be available for Worlds? -- ., 17:23:43 03/07/23 Tue
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  • Yes. Info is already up on ornc (NT) -- $45, 09:04:26 03/08/23 Wed

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• Worlds 2025, 2026 -- Newbie, 18:36:21 03/06/23 Mon
  Does anyone know where the worlds will be for 2025 & 2026? Thank you!
  

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  • 2023 Montreal 2024 Glasgow 2025 Dublin 2026 Belfast (NT) -- Worlds, 01:17:57 03/07/23 Tue
    • Thank you! (NT) -- Newbie, 07:43:13 03/07/23 Tue
  • I heard 2025 Dublin and 2026 Belfast??? (NT) -- ??, 20:37:43 03/07/23 Tue
    • That’s what they wrote (NT) -- ?, 04:21:33 03/08/23 Wed

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• Link inside to 2-dancer rotation petition and optional opinion form! -- Follow @irishdancerforum on IG, 10:58:39 03/06/23 Mon
  https://forms.gle/YFFES8adaSELsXPK8
  

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  • Done! (NT) -- Thank you!, 18:09:06 03/06/23 Mon

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• I see these beautiful professional photos of dancers - with natural hair. They are gorgeous- why do we insist on wearing these gaudy and gross wigs?!?!! Shame we’ve come to the really. -- Wigs hide the beauty!, 04:21:27 03/04/23 Sat
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  • I hate wigs but totally disagree -- Queenie, 05:02:40 03/04/23 Sat
    • Shows - true and if you are wearing black tights DON’T have the white laces in your soft shoes!!! (NT) -- Tacky, 05:27:23 03/04/23 Sat
    • But are we just conditioned to think the dresses look awful and not 'put together' without the wigs??? (NT) -- things to ponder, 11:45:09 03/09/23 Thu
  • I love the natural look. Also all the major shows go without wigs- like Riverdance, Lord eyc (NT) -- No wig, 05:15:34 03/04/23 Sat
    • 'Without Wigs'.... if you don't consider hairpieces and extensions to be wigs. -- Not 100% Natural, 11:59:24 03/06/23 Mon
  • I agree. I hate the wigs! (NT) -- Me 2, 09:15:35 03/04/23 Sat
  • Wigs are starting look really dated lately, natural hair looks so pretty & -- fresh by comparison, 23:02:07 03/04/23 Sat
  • Our school just switched from wigs to natiral (NT) -- I’m so happy!, 08:57:20 03/05/23 Sun
    • What school is that? (NT) -- please, 10:29:29 03/05/23 Sun
  • Hate the wigs but "big heads" look better on stage. Merv Griffin only hired large headed actors. They'd look like pin heads with the blinged out dress and no wig. The wigs are horrific but easier than styling the hair to match the dress. (NT) -- ...., 07:30:29 03/06/23 Mon
    • Totally agree with this. (NT) -- DM, 08:48:13 03/06/23 Mon
      • Exactly why LOTD dancers back brush and tease the crap out of their hair . . . to make it bigger so they don't look like pin-heads. (NT) -- . . ., 09:10:16 03/06/23 Mon
    • Agree (NT) -- dm, 07:47:07 03/07/23 Tue
  • Wigs are not a requirement- if your dancers doesn’t want to wear them then dont -- TRP, 15:09:37 03/07/23 Tue
  • Wigs are on the way out - new CR styles more like hair pieces or extensions -- to complement natural hair, 17:02:40 03/07/23 Tue
    • You can buy those at any wig shop or market stall (NT) -- Not expensive, 21:54:10 03/07/23 Tue
  • No wig -- WQ, 01:05:27 03/08/23 Wed
    • Good for her! Maybe she will start a new trend for all! And to the comments about head size- do really think you need a bun that’s like the size of the head or bigger?! (NT) -- Mirrors are cheap, 06:43:06 03/08/23 Wed
  • Each to their own - I actually prefer wigs -- Mom, 02:10:43 03/09/23 Thu
    • Agree. Wigs and easier and look put together. (NT) -- ..., 09:19:13 03/09/23 Thu

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• 2 questions on facility use fee for NAIDC -- -- confused on wristband sitch, 23:53:53 03/03/23 Fri
  1) Do dancers have to pay the $100/day fee if staying out of block, or is it just their parents? Syllabus says it's "required from everyone seeking to watch the dancing competitions." but does not say anything about those participating in the competition. And local dancers are exempt from the $35 wristband fee even though watchers must pay.
  
  2) Do you get a wristband for the day you check in and the day you check out at the Opryland, or just one of those days? For example, if someone checked out on the day that they dance (to check into a cheaper hotel after rounds are over), would they have a wristband for that day?
  

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  • Yes dancers have to pay the fee too. -- DM, 08:57:51 03/04/23 Sat
    • Thank you! (NT) -- op, 16:55:44 03/04/23 Sat
  • When a major is held in NA you are required to stay in the block (more inside). -- Old mom, 09:09:08 03/04/23 Sat
    • Thanks, this is helpful. $181 per day for two days minimum is just so expensive that even paying for wristband would be cheaper, if I do the math right, but trying to avoid any surprises. (NT) -- Dance is expensive - op, 16:57:27 03/04/23 Sat
      • Wristbands for 2 would be $200 a day and you’d still need a hotel. (NT) -- Dm, 05:35:10 03/05/23 Sun
        • Senior ladies only need wristbands for 1 though, so a hotel for less than $131 a day works out to be less money. (NT) -- OP, 07:23:26 03/08/23 Wed
      • You know this is the cost of the hotel room right? (NT) -- Check your math, 13:55:14 03/05/23 Sun
      • I’d clarify with committee if dancers pay $100 if not in block? -- ., 07:32:33 03/06/23 Mon
        • Everyone who enters needs a band. Dancer, parent, sibling, grandparent, teacher, (NT) -- Everyone means everyone, 19:59:07 03/06/23 Mon
          • Syllabus this year says “everyone seeking to watch” so OP could ask for clarification (NT) -- ., 22:59:46 03/06/23 Mon
  • Chicago all those years ago had a new wristband per day and last year you couldn’t get band until you check in. -- ., 09:32:03 03/04/23 Sat
  • There isn’t many other hotels close by the venue (NT) -- Not much choice, 08:46:48 03/05/23 Sun
  • Where is the syllabus? -- I tried to Google, 09:23:17 03/05/23 Sun
    • Not in syllabus someone posted bellow is $181(likely before tax and resort fees!) (NT) -- Not cheap, 13:46:45 03/05/23 Sun
      • I think it’s quite reasonable. Where have you paid less for a National’s room (NT) -- If so not by much, 13:57:03 03/05/23 Sun
        • New Orleans. I think our rate was $135/night and that was with a full kitchen and living room. (NT) -- Depends on location, 06:02:36 03/06/23 Mon
          • Anne as an added bonus the smell of sewage and piss in the streets everywhere you went (NT) -- Ugh, 08:16:58 03/06/23 Mon
        • How do you compare? 2022, 2019 in Canada was thought to be expensive our first few 2011? 129 a night maybe? -- ., 06:10:36 03/06/23 Mon
          • 2011 was 12 years ago. Surely you’re not comparing that. Does anything else you bought in 2011 have the same price now (NT) -- Geez, 08:11:52 03/06/23 Mon
        • Try booking a hotel for your family anywhere at the moment without being in a block. You will definitely think $181 (NT) -- Is reasonable, 08:16:00 03/06/23 Mon
          • a lot of hotels I’ve stayed in are less than $181??? Where are you vacationing, Disney and NYC exclusively?! (NT) -- Never spent >125, 07:19:07 03/08/23 Wed
            • And are they hotels that could host a convention or group the size of nationals? (NT) -- Not likely, 10:47:27 03/08/23 Wed
            • I do a lot of travel for dance, work, and other sports. I basically never see hotels below $100 and very few below $150 that many people would stay in -- Committee can't win, 12:59:20 03/09/23 Thu
  • seriously - just did a quick google check and $181CAD is approx. $132US!! That's EXCEPTIONALLY cheap for a decent hotel these days!! Quit complaining (NT) -- American mom, 06:57:41 03/09/23 Thu
    • Nationals is in Nashville so it’s $181 USD which is still reasonable in my opinion (NT) -- Ginny, 07:30:24 03/09/23 Thu

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• Hotel Room Available for CLRG Worlds-Montreal -- Dancer2, 22:27:50 03/03/23 Fri
  Room in the block available at the Double Tree for 3/30-4/3. 2 Queen beds. Easy walk to the venue.
  Please email me if interested: (ceh2181@gmail.com)
  

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• World Qualifying Events -- Dance Mom, 09:48:36 03/02/23 Thu
  Are All-Scots and Great Brits world qualifying events?
  

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  • Neither. Scottish Nationals are for Scotland/England/Wales/Europe (NT) -- Held @ Motherwell end of June., 14:54:27 03/02/23 Thu
  • All Scots isn't. GB's is every 3 years. It rotates between BNs, GBs and Scottish Nationals. (NT) -- ., 14:08:23 03/04/23 Sat
    • Thanks -- Dance Mom, 08:02:03 03/06/23 Mon
      • Any idea where the rotation is for this year? (NT) -- Dance mom, 09:34:02 03/06/23 Mon
        • Scottish Nationals if you are from UK (NT) -- ., 12:41:54 03/06/23 Mon
      • So All-Irelands is the only major that is a WQ event for anyone that attends? (NT) -- Dance Mom, 06:04:18 03/08/23 Wed
        • All Ireland's is the only international qualifier, yes. Everyone gets 3 goes....regional, one national and one international. Some nationals are closed (Ireland) and some are open (NAIDC) but only dancers from that region can qualify. (NT) -- ., 20:14:32 03/08/23 Wed
  • Clarification if you are from NA - none of them are qualifiers for you, and Scottish Nationals is confined to GB and RCCEA. AI is the only international qualifier. Worth mentioning in case that's why you were asking. (NT) -- ., 04:28:24 03/07/23 Tue

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• Are worlds only ever going to be in America/Europe? I believe it's important for these young girls to explore and discover new cultures! When will we ever see a worlds competition in Asia or Africa? Where is the inclusivity? Anyways, going to go listen to Kid Cudi and scroll on Facebook lol! -- Mother (Concerned), 14:58:38 03/01/23 Wed
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  • It’s Irish dance at one point Worlds never made it to NA. -- Disagree, 15:15:59 03/01/23 Wed
  • Asia and Africa for inclusivity? What rock do you live under? (NT) -- Hahaha, 17:43:02 03/01/23 Wed
  • Hey Woke Wendy - Go find another sport. This is IRISH dance. (NT) -- Get over it, 18:33:11 03/01/23 Wed
  • Most Americans don't get decent PTO and they think of Western Europe as far. (NT) -- It won't grow without exposure, 18:51:08 03/01/23 Wed
  • I’d prefer Ireland solely -- I’m American- it’s Irish, 18:55:09 03/01/23 Wed
    • Agree, wish it would return to just Ireland every year alternating between (NT) -- north and south, 20:29:35 03/01/23 Wed
  • Irish being the operative word here -- DMum, 03:04:57 03/02/23 Thu
  • Are there any schools in Africa and Asia? Not enough to support a local region to host -- Without the support, 05:39:22 03/02/23 Thu
  • Kid Cudi is American - born and raised in ohio (NT) -- What’s your point ?, 05:42:02 03/02/23 Thu
  • "Young girls" ...did you forget the boys also dance? (NT) -- How about "dancers", 07:13:09 03/02/23 Thu
  • The only reason it moves around it to make it more financially fair to all -- Dm, 08:21:34 03/02/23 Thu
  • you're the parent, you can teach your kids about cultures (NT) -- c'mon now, it's just dancing, 10:34:00 03/02/23 Thu
  • That would make no sense. Dancers from those areas make up such a tiny percentage of Irish dancers. Irish dance is expensive enough as it is without making the cost of travel even more prohibitive for the majority of dancers. (NT) -- barely hanging on as it is, 13:29:37 03/04/23 Sat
  • It’s not up to the organizers to ensure your children are cultured outside Irish dance. Ludicrous -- Take a family holiday there, 13:58:54 03/05/23 Sun

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• All Irelands 2023 -- Dancer, 10:59:40 03/01/23 Wed
  We’re there action shots taken at All Irelands or was it feis tv only?
  

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  • Feis TV only. (NT) -- DM, 12:00:24 03/01/23 Wed
  • Money -- Where is the money going?, 14:04:28 03/01/23 Wed
    • FeisTV doesn't make money for CLRG. It is a private company providing a service, just like the other vendors (NT) -- ., 16:24:22 03/01/23 Wed
      • But they must surely pay a fee to CLRG, same as vendors pay for table space. (NT) -- ., 02:59:05 03/02/23 Thu
        • Merchandise -- Fee, 03:05:26 03/02/23 Thu
          • All are choices. The ability to watch all the dances and awards is priceless. Not an unreasonable price (NT) -- Mum, 05:43:45 03/02/23 Thu
        • I don't think CLRG is getting rich on vendor fees (NT) -- ., 04:43:55 03/03/23 Fri

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• Has anyone heard anything about hotels for nationals? -- ., 07:05:21 03/01/23 Wed
  We had already booked by this time in the past but haven’t even seen a list of block hotels for this years? Maybe no block?
  

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  • Block opens March 13 according to naidc2023.com (NT) -- -, 07:45:17 03/01/23 Wed
  • Last time New England hosted I think the list came up on the day the block opened -- ., 08:04:12 03/01/23 Wed
  • Teacher block is open at the moment. Only one hotel on the list. (NT) -- *, 12:20:44 03/01/23 Wed
    • Makes sense, dancer’s families get leftovers and overflow will open as needed (NT) -- ., 15:20:19 03/01/23 Wed
    • The Gaylord in Nashville is massive. There is room for everyone. Nationals has been held there many times, and it's always been fine. (NT) -- ., 16:26:37 03/01/23 Wed
      • Don’t you remember 2020 at the same venue? It ended up being canceled, but that was after the room block had opened. -- See inside, 20:58:38 03/01/23 Wed
        • Yes it will. Numbers are down. Worlds booking process easy and no issues -- Just because, 05:46:24 03/02/23 Thu
        • Can attest to this. My dancer qualified just after the room block opened/sold out. We were waiting for more rooms to open. (NT) -- But it became OBE!, 07:49:37 03/02/23 Thu
          • True. But the previous time it was held in Nashville (2011), there were rooms for all, and I think numbers now will be more similar to 2011 numbers. (NT) -- Wouldn't worry, 04:42:43 03/03/23 Fri
        • We were not the only large convention booked there in 2020. This year we are the only one. There will be rooms for all (NT) -- S, 12:11:41 03/03/23 Fri
          • Did not know that about 2020. Good to hear there's a better situation this year. (NT) -- ..., 12:32:36 03/03/23 Fri
      • Apparently there weren’t rooms for all (NT) -- Locked out, 15:42:14 03/13/23 Mon
    • Anyone know the room rate? (NT) -- Dm, 19:48:07 03/01/23 Wed
      • $181 a night (NT) -- *, 03:40:11 03/02/23 Thu

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• Looking to order a new dress. Would like to try IDCostumes. Any advice or experience on how their process works? How to get in touch with them? -- Need advice -Thanks!, 19:33:52 02/27/23 Mon
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  • Good luck. Ha ha. They don’t respond. (NT) -- Your tcrg must send the msg, 19:50:28 02/27/23 Mon
  • ID dress -- another dance mom (don't do it), 20:28:15 02/27/23 Mon
  • Join a school that works with them. Seems as though they only supply costumes to certain schools (NT) -- ..., 08:45:46 02/28/23 Tue
    • Even in that case, good luck getting them to respond to you, get you your dress on time, or make something that isn't a mess. (NT) -- Nightmare, 12:33:29 02/28/23 Tue
  • They are the best dress designers in the business, but the worst at the business part. You won't get a response, I would buy used. (NT) -- btdt, 10:51:25 02/28/23 Tue
    • A response??? There are many of us who would just like a sketch or dress after paying the deposit (NT) -- Been almost a year, 11:56:07 02/28/23 Tue
      • I was ansering the OP question about how to contact them... won't get a response. But I have heard of others in your boat. It's a shame because their dresses are beautiful. (NT) -- buy used, 12:53:30 02/28/23 Tue
  • Wow - hard to believe that anyone would work with them given these ringing endorsements. (NT) -- tty, 13:32:54 02/28/23 Tue
  • Go second hand -- Agree with others, 16:13:32 03/01/23 Wed
  • Stay away!! Totally regret putting myself in that position. Dress was poorly made, terrible design we could not change, arrived at O (late for a year long order), no comms, and charged $600 more than expected. (NT) -- Never again!, 17:28:20 03/02/23 Thu
  • Not sure why, but we have had 4 beautiful dresses made by ID and they have been the least expensive we have ever purchased (former dresses were Gavin). Yes, communcation is lacking, but we knew that going into it. DD is only dancer in our school to have ever gotten a spot, so not school affiliation. (NT) -- sorry you were disappointed, 11:20:52 03/03/23 Fri
    • There's good and bad stories about EVERY designer. I agree ID makes gorgeous designs, like many they do dresses for certain schools but certainly take on other kids. (NT) -- nice guys too!, 07:08:37 03/04/23 Sat

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• Bailey Scariff Feis 4 March, & Roscomain Feis 11 March, any senior dancers in last session driving back to Dublin? I would be grateful to share a lift, & happy to share costs. I have no car and last train/bus at 8.15pm -- DD (grateful), 17:40:56 02/27/23 Mon
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• What are requirements to enter belt comp? -- Pm, 11:05:22 02/27/23 Mon
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  • Winning OC in feis the prior calendar year. When is the ne t belt? (NT) -- Md, 15:56:49 02/27/23 Mon
    • Do you need at least 5 dancers in comp? (NT) -- Op, 17:05:50 02/27/23 Mon
      • No (NT) -- M, 18:40:05 02/27/23 Mon
        • That doesn’t seem fair. It doesn’t make a lot of sense (NT) -- IMO, 05:51:58 02/28/23 Tue
  • Syllabus says u13 open champ dancers. (NT) -- ..., 07:46:39 03/01/23 Wed
    • Is this the one for Western Region dancers only? (NT) -- ., 08:05:25 03/01/23 Wed
      • Yes (NT) -- WR, 11:35:45 03/01/23 Wed

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• CASTING IRISH DANCERS FOR GAME SHOW -- lauren, 10:35:42 02/27/23 Mon
  My name is Lauren and I work for a FOX game show called Beat Shazam! It's also on Hulu. We are looking for Irish dancers to audition for our show! You can win 1 million dollars if you know music well! Contact me back via text or call at 650-275-3084 or apply at beatshazamcasting.com!
  

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• Clothing for Worlds -- Dance mom, 13:56:30 02/26/23 Sun
  Will KB Leisurewear be selling clothing for 2023 Worlds or will it be a different company? Will there be a pre-order?
  

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  • NAIDC was Northwest Designs so I’m hoping it’s them - no pre order won’t sell out before event -- ., 06:07:43 02/27/23 Mon

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• is there a new main voy page? -- i'm confused, 11:35:05 02/26/23 Sun
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  • ? Why so cryptic. What do you mean ? (NT) -- ?, 17:39:56 02/26/23 Sun
  • Not cryptic, was asking b/c I kept seeing posts deleted. Good lord. (NT) -- Simple question, 06:51:13 02/27/23 Mon
    • If you're talking about 219460, the mod has disabled 'bumping' so replying to a thread no longer sends it to the top of the board. If that's not what you meant then I don't understand the question either I'm afraid. (NT) -- ., 07:36:22 02/27/23 Mon
    • It is cryptic? Why do you think there is a new page ? What are you co fused about (NT) -- There’s no context - cryptic, 21:58:26 02/27/23 Mon

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• New account to provide a platform for dancers and other members of the CLRG community to have a voice in making positive changes to CLRG! https://instagram.com/irishdancerforum?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -- Follow @irishdancerforum, 14:18:40 02/24/23 Fri
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  • Link to the 2-dancer rotation petition + opinion form: https://forms.gle/bAawp6wVxDzuCsqh9 (NT) -- Input appreciated!, 14:26:42 02/24/23 Fri
  • thank you! (NT) -- done, 04:56:57 02/25/23 Sat
  • Is there a plan in place to monitor & ensure that Adjudicators at Worlds don’t favour dancers from their own regions given the corruption that is ongoing and currently being investigated -- DM, 14:28:36 02/25/23 Sat
    • Who are you asking? I believe the OP is probably a dancer who thinks CLRG is going to weigh a petition carefully. I don't think CLRG cares what any of us think. And i'm not sure why you're asking a dancer if there's a plan in place to monitor ADs. (NT) -- logical, 09:27:49 02/26/23 Sun
      • I’m asking CLRG -- DM, 05:07:41 03/04/23 Sat

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• Sunflower Feis -- www.sunflowerfeis.com, 09:07:05 02/24/23 Fri
  Please join us for the 2023 Sunflower Feis!
  
  Saturday, March 25: Preliminary Championship, Open Championship, Adult Masters, Adult Championship & Teams
  
  Sunday, March 26:First Feis, Beginner I, Beginner II, Novice, Prizewinner & Adult Grades
  
  Sashes and prizes for top half preliminary, open and adult championships.
  
  All dancers compete in the Shawnee B&B Live Theater.
  
  Registration is open at www.ifeis.net - Register today! Fees go up March 11.
  
  We can't wait to see you there!
  

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• Southern Region Go Fund Me -- ., 21:35:43 02/23/23 Thu
  What is with the southern region idtana having a go fund me page to send dancers to Worlds? It is so tacky. They ask you to share it with your family and friends. Why are they begging random people for money and asking us to help them do so?
  

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  • How does it affect you? (NT) -- ., 03:44:17 02/24/23 Fri
  • Do they do that every year? It’s only in Canada time permitting you could drive -- & 1 US $ = $1.35 Canadian, 03:46:39 02/24/23 Fri
    • Yes, they’ve done this nearly every year WITHOUT asking for donations. One would think the massive profits from Oireachtas entry fees would have covered it. -- Financial misconduct, 07:16:39 02/25/23 Sat
      • Why should a regions profits go to support worlds dancers. That seems wrong also (NT) -- Our region would never do that, 07:33:52 02/26/23 Sun
  • I think it’s a great idea. We have ZERO fundraising so any help would be great (NT) -- PT, 06:42:10 02/24/23 Fri
    • That is a shame. -- ., 14:41:01 02/24/23 Fri
      • Our school doesn’t have these opportunities so having the region back their dancers is nice to see (NT) -- PRt, 18:46:52 02/25/23 Sat
  • Only a selfish Rich-B*tch would complain about this (NT) -- eyeroll, 06:47:03 02/24/23 Fri
  • It’s for the region’s stipend, how do other regions fund theirs? (NT) -- ., 07:42:33 02/24/23 Fri
    • I would have thought the stipend would come from profits made by the region at oireachtas. -- ., 08:35:21 02/24/23 Fri
  • This is tacky. Enough said. The Region literally has thousands of dollars and they are grifting on the backs of their dancers. No oversight. Total scam. (NT) -- Buyer Beware. Scam., 09:00:29 02/24/23 Fri
    • "Buyer" beware? What buyer, what scam? Sounds like they're openly asking for donations to send dancers to the Worlds without any promise of the donating party receiving anything in return? (NT) -- ////, 09:02:18 02/24/23 Fri
      • Buyer = the uneducated lemming who thinks they're donating to a good cause. (NT) -- Region has more than $100k, 15:50:21 02/26/23 Sun
        • "Uneducated lemming" well aren't you a treat. I hope you feel better. (NT) -- how does this affect u, again?, 07:37:35 02/27/23 Mon
          • Bless your heart … must have struck a nerve, squally happens with uneducated lemmings. (NT) -- Bless you, 18:09:29 03/01/23 Wed
  • I think of GoFundMe for people with medical emergencies and lack of funeral funds for an unexpected death. (NT) -- Not this. I'm with OP. Tacky!, 10:10:59 02/24/23 Fri
  • That is unbelievably tacky! GoFundMe should be reserved for medical crises, an unexpected death, or when someone's home has burned down. (NT) -- this is ridiculous, 17:25:51 02/24/23 Fri
  • It’s been up since January 10 and raised a whopping $250. So not likely anything to worry about (NT) -- Tone deaf for sure and a fail, 07:38:12 02/26/23 Sun

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• Worlds Question: Last year, did all ages dance 3 at a time for heavy rounds and 2 at a time for light rounds? -- wish it was all 2s, 12:54:05 02/22/23 Wed
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  • Yes (NT) -- PT, 13:22:12 02/22/23 Wed
  • saw a petition going against dancing 3 at a time at this years worlds! Check out "irish dancer forum" and fill out the petition (NT) -- time for change, 07:53:31 02/24/23 Fri
    • Too late for a petition, I'd say. 6 weeks to go. (NT) -- ., 09:12:33 02/24/23 Fri
      • Specific time schedule not official yet—petition is to only change Day 2 hard shoe round (for now) so worth a try! (NT) -- Sign it!, 14:23:33 02/24/23 Fri
        • The point is you need a lot more time to run two at a time then there at a time -- See inside, 07:42:11 02/26/23 Sun
          • A WQ is a far distance from a World medalist. There are hundred of dancers that after 10-15 seconds, a judge can literally adjudicate as they are not World medal caliber. Fact. (NT) -- Sorry - but the truth, 15:54:20 02/26/23 Sun
            • That is the point of the first recall to Day 2. But ON day 2, dancers should be able to dance 2 at a time and actually be watched (NT) -- not asking for day 1, 10:58:58 02/28/23 Tue
          • Exactly. This would add many hours to an already full schedule. I think dancing 2 at a time is a good idea, but it's absolutely ridiculous of this group to expect that CLRG will even glance at a petition asking for it to be implemented for the 2023 Worlds. Reality check is sorely needed here. (NT) -- ADCRG, 08:37:29 02/27/23 Mon
            • It’s not “this group” - it’s a handful of entitled moms. The rest of us (NT) -- are pretty reasonable, 22:02:21 02/27/23 Mon
              • I don't think it's unreasonable that after years of hard work and huge financial outlays, you would like your dancer to actually be able to execute the moves they have practiced without being run down by 2 other competitors. (NT) -- But maybe it's just me.., 05:01:02 03/01/23 Wed
                • That doesn’t happen on speed skating. Or track (NT) -- CR, 04:14:46 03/06/23 Mon

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• NAIDC 2023 Qualification -- curious dance mom (any help is appreciated!), 10:47:22 02/22/23 Wed
  DD is a prelim dancer who qualified for NAIDC at regional Oireachas in 2021. Teacher judged in Montreal and was therefore unable to compete. Does DD automatically qualify for 2023 since teacher was judging in 2022? She is still in prelim, but did not qualify at 2022 Oireachtas. Trying to plan for summer and just wanted to know the protocols for qualifiers as she already has 1 prelim 1st. TY for any help!
  

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  • Yes, technically the qualification holds over if there is an judging conflict, but ultimately it is TC's call as to whether to send dancers. Some TC's don't send all that are qualified. (NT) -- check with your TC, 11:52:53 02/22/23 Wed
  • Thank you for clarifying! 🤗 I appreciate it! (NT) -- Not-so confused mom 😉, 04:04:20 02/23/23 Thu
  • I thought NAIDC qualification did not carry over; just Worlds (NT) -- Hope you get to go, 04:12:34 02/23/23 Thu
    • I read it in the syllabus yesterday - the URL is shared below. (NT) -- ., 09:01:20 02/23/23 Thu
  • It’s my understanding NANs qualifications have never carried over (NT) -- Sorry, 07:58:30 02/23/23 Thu
  • Taken directly from the 2023 syllabus : "NOTE: Qualified pupils of a hired adjudicator who are not eligible to participate due to a judging conflict may defer their qualification to the following year. [IDTANA/2006]" (NT) -- yes, you can defer one year, 13:56:54 02/23/23 Thu

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• Is there much to see and do near venue in Montreal. TIA -- Lilly, 09:31:39 02/22/23 Wed
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  • If you have time highly suggest a day trip to Quebec city. Did this last July and my daughter and I loved it. Went on a bus tour. -- Fun, 09:48:53 02/22/23 Wed
  • The old port is right by the venue with lots of restaurants & activities, walk up mt-royal for a view of the whole city! (NT) -- lots to do!, 09:59:57 02/22/23 Wed
  • We went to La Ronde for the day after NANS and loved it. Quick uber ride to get there. The ferris wheel at the pier was also fun (NT) -- WCM, 11:40:20 02/22/23 Wed
    • La Ronde is closed until May. (NT) -- ., 21:59:33 02/22/23 Wed
      • Too bad, it was a lot of fun and lines weren't bad at all. (NT) -- WCM, 09:02:21 02/23/23 Thu
  • Old Montreal is fab, lots of shopping on St-Catherine street, Biodome and museums are nice as well (NT) -- depends what you like!, 12:55:59 02/22/23 Wed
  • Thank you all (NT) -- Lilly, 07:04:56 02/23/23 Thu
  • montreal -- montreal, 17:41:46 02/23/23 Thu
  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts -- Dancer, 06:47:20 03/09/23 Thu

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• where is the 2023 NAIDC(NANs) schedule? Can't find on idtana website. -- dumb mom, 21:44:20 02/21/23 Tue
  would appreciate any and all info, DD just made it out of prelim and TCs want her to go, know she likely won't place but would be a fun experience.
  

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  • Naidc2023.com (NT) -- X, 01:03:29 02/22/23 Wed

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• Registration is open for the 50th Dayton Area Feis! -- www.quickfeis.com, 04:26:12 02/21/23 Tue
  In celebration of our 50th feis, all dancers will receive a special surprise!
  
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  This is the last weekend for dancers to qualify for Open Championship before the registration deadline for the NAIDC in Nashville.
  
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  • What is the date? (NT) -- Anon, 11:10:00 02/21/23 Tue
    • April 29, 2023 (NT) -- Dayton Feis, 16:45:37 02/21/23 Tue

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• Do you still fill in Arrive Can when travelling to Canada ? -- Meg, 10:01:43 02/20/23 Mon
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  • it's optional, now. it will help you avoid the long lines of immigration if you use it. there are special lines for people who do. (NT) -- recommended, 10:19:21 02/20/23 Mon
  • Thank you (NT) -- Meg, 10:43:00 02/20/23 Mon

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• Favorite Dress designers - please share -- KR, 05:50:15 02/20/23 Mon
  Hi- looking to have a new dress made and wondering who your favorite dress designers are. Not interested in Eire or JC. Thanks!!
  

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  • Rising Star. Wonderful to work with. Will not go anywhere else. (NT) -- eet, 06:01:20 02/20/23 Mon
  • Glam Stitch! Wonderful to work with, let my daughter help design it, and less expensive than others. (NT) -- Dress well made!, 09:10:26 02/20/23 Mon

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• Has there ever been any serious thought into expanding the Sr. Ladies age group with more dancers staying? -- ?, 05:29:33 02/20/23 Mon
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  • Senior ladies was originally over 17 back in 1970. It has been extended many, many times - most recently in 2018 when o21 became u23 and over 23. Numbers will go down over the next few years as the ladies who hung on post-Covid will move on. (NT) -- ., 05:45:28 02/20/23 Mon
    • I disagree. I think a normal amount will move on? But the large part of SLs are over 25 now, I think it would be nice to add in another older age category. (NT) -- Senior Lady, 12:01:50 02/20/23 Mon
      • Those o25 are the main ones who will stop after W and NAIDC. (NT) -- Waitnc, 12:39:32 02/20/23 Mon
        • Agree (NT) -- SL o23, 15:25:03 02/20/23 Mon
          • That's what everyone said after last year's worlds. Still haven't seen many retiring. Don't think it's going to happen. (NT) -- wishful thinking?, 08:54:09 02/21/23 Tue
            • The 23+ is half the numbers it was just a few short years ago. MOST of those 23+ from Worlds G'boro have retired and moved on. All that's left are the hangers-on. Where were they in the AI results? Most of those 25+ were farther down. (NT) -- observation, 10:15:26 02/21/23 Tue
              • In 2019, the 1st day recall for worlds in 23+ was 24. Last year the recall for the second day was 39, so no way is this comp getting smaller (NT) -- check the numbers, 12:03:16 02/22/23 Wed
                • What global disaster took place between those events that could explain higher numbers… (NT) -- 🤦🏻‍♀️, 01:04:02 02/23/23 Thu
                • o23 has only existed for 3 worlds. 2018 = 108 danced. 2019 = 93 danced. First Worlds post Covid, 2022 = 138 danced. Not only is it too early to start drawing up trends, we also have a HUGE confounding variable affecting the usual rate of attrition. Numbers aren't unreasonable, let's just see how it plays out for a few more years. (NT) -- ., 03:56:17 02/23/23 Thu
  • we definitely need an over 25!!! There were not many missing at the All Irelands. Many are staying on and many returning after having retired! There were more dancers missing in the younger age groups for example U18 had 49 no shows! (NT) -- change is needed, 11:42:22 02/21/23 Tue
  • I don’t think it should be about numbers. -- More, 11:47:52 02/21/23 Tue
    • Seriously? If you are say it's not about numbers, then why your breakdowns in your post? Going by AIs, exactly how many were 25+ or 30+ ? at AIs. Not that many to warrant additional age groups, esp 30+ or 40+ It's nothing "ageist" it's more about the money -- and reality of it., 09:12:42 02/22/23 Wed
      • Wow you are clearly jealous and bitter about your own broken dreams. There are in fact more 25+ then U25 and the caliber of dancing is stronger than any Sr comp i've previously seen (NT) -- entries can pay for 5 globes, 10:13:03 02/22/23 Wed
      • Only a handful after 25? There are loads still in the competition and placing well. Mid-America had the same senior ladies champ at the O 5 years in a row. New England had the same champ 3 years in a row and she didn't win her first until she was 27. National champ in one side of senior ladies was 31 in 2021! (NT) -- Older dancers still here, 08:35:23 02/23/23 Thu
        • So that's three, one of whom has retired. And you can't really cite them without knowing if they are in favour of more age splits. The 2 senior ladies in my school are 27 and 31, both are happy with o23. (NT) -- ., 09:14:12 02/24/23 Fri
  • We absolutely need an O25, it would encourage dancers to continue doing what they love! There is NO downside to promoting these older athletes (every other sport does) (NT) -- O25 dancer not retiring soon, 10:07:22 02/22/23 Wed
  • I’m an over 25 dancer and danced at the AI and we definitely need to break up this group ! Way too many in this age category and many of us (including myself at age 28) are not retiring anytime soon! (NT) -- No age limit required😊, 11:25:24 02/22/23 Wed
    • Agreed, the pressure to "retire" at what you love bc of your age is gross! (NT) -- I just love it!!, 12:51:04 02/22/23 Wed
  • Why do you want to do this? Weren’t there only 70 dancers in this group total? Several of the other age groups had120 competitors. (NT) -- Why?, 12:31:19 02/22/23 Wed
    • There were 125 dancers and many more attending the worlds, I counted at least 54 over 25 in age (NT) -- was one of the biggest comps, 12:49:53 02/22/23 Wed
      • But what about the other comps. with large numbers? They will just stay large? (NT) -- ?, 13:46:55 02/22/23 Wed
        • But those comps are single year or two-year age groups, not age 23+. Big difference. (NT) -- I'd love to see an O25 group!, 19:00:19 02/22/23 Wed
  • We should be encouraging the evolution of this sport at all ages, dancers train WAY harder than back in the 70s lol (NT) -- pushing the boundaries, 12:47:24 02/22/23 Wed

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• How do teams work at AI? Is there a recall to dance again? Do all metal if shall? Trying to understand the redlines on results -- ?, 05:42:05 02/19/23 Sun
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  • *small group (NT) -- -, 05:44:02 02/19/23 Sun
  • Teams above the red line are the medal winners. Congrats to those teams. (NT) -- Hth, 23:44:36 02/19/23 Sun

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• Dances after Worlds 2023 -- ConfusedDancer, 15:02:55 02/18/23 Sat
  Hello, can anyone tell me what dances U23 ladies will be doing after worlds this year? I thought it was hornpipe and reel but now I'm not too sure. Any help would be appreciated
  

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  • Reel Hornpipe after worlds (NT) -- .., 18:33:12 02/18/23 Sat
    • This is incorrect. The double age group is always jigs. See the NAIDC 2023 syllabus for an example. (NT) -- Meg, 10:22:03 02/19/23 Sun
  • They don't change. It's always jig/jig. Sr ladies switches (NT) -- Hth, 18:51:28 02/18/23 Sat
  • Don't forget u23 and o23 become u22 and o22 after the worlds, so that everyone qualifies in the same age group they;ll be in for next year's worlds. If you are currently in the u22 half of u23, you're staying on jig. if you're in the u23 half, you're bumped up to o22 so it'll be R/HP. (NT) -- ., 02:54:01 02/20/23 Mon

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• Do I keep feis progress after returning from a long break? I know all my previous rankings -- ravenleaps (I've gotten no info on this), 19:51:05 02/16/23 Thu
  I'm returning to dance after a long break (years) I'm with a new school now. Is there anything official on what levels I should be at when returning to feis?
  

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  • It may vary by region but in the US, I think you can come back at the same level. But . . . -- See inside, 05:42:49 02/17/23 Fri
  • You can drop down if you and your new TC feel you're not yet dancing at the level you were at previously. It can take awhile to regain lost ground. Have your new TC evaluate the skill with which you are dancing right now and start you off in the level they think is most appropriate. As your skills come back you'll no doubt move up quickly. (NT) -- best of luck, 06:57:56 02/17/23 Fri

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• Was I mistaken in believing that North American dancers cannot worlds qualify at All Irelands? Overseas dancers do not qualify at NAIDC, correct? -- Confused on world qualifiers, 09:06:06 02/15/23 Wed
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  • Everyone has the opportunity to WQ at AI. At North American Nationals, only NA can. The other regions also have a competition where only their country can. (NT) -- Hope that helps, 09:29:08 02/15/23 Wed
  • AI is the only international qualifier. Doesn't matter where you're from. NAIDC for North Americans only - GB/BN etc for British/Europe only, IN for Ireland only etc. But AI for all. (NT) -- ., 09:29:25 02/15/23 Wed
  • Is this a qualifier for this years worlds or next? (NT) -- ???, 17:05:47 02/15/23 Wed
    • Worlds 2023. It's the third and final qualifier. Regionals and nationals (names vary depending on region) and one international.... (NT) -- ., 02:28:14 02/16/23 Thu

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• Is All Ireland’s this coming weekend? Where will results be posted? -- Mum, 06:17:45 02/14/23 Tue
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  • Yes, running all week until Saturday. Results posted on website clrg.ie (NT) -- HTH, 09:08:43 02/14/23 Tue
  • They are already on. Started on Sunday and end this Saturday. (NT) -- -, 17:31:21 02/14/23 Tue

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• Who is the official photographer at AI? -- Thx!, 19:16:51 02/13/23 Mon
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  • All the UK/Ire Voy keyboard warriors ranting about child protection and images being sold for profit! (NT) -- They’ll all be snapping away, 20:33:11 02/13/23 Mon

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• Anyone know what time the practice room opens at All Irelands? -- Thanks!, 12:58:31 02/13/23 Mon
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• Note to AI attendees. Pls consider waiting til dancers are between rounds to get up/walk into seats -- Rude to those trying to watch, 03:35:59 02/13/23 Mon
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  • I get your point but...sometimes you attempt to do that but seated people won't get out of your way to allow you past. Tilting your knees to the side isn't it - stand up. And sometimes you have to climb over suitcases to get past too. It's every major in a theatre.. (NT) -- ., 04:06:14 02/13/23 Mon

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• Can someone please explain how recalling works at All Ireland's to this new? -- More inside, 14:44:21 02/12/23 Sun
  Do the first 2 rounds determine who does the stepabout? Then you just keep eliminating until you're left with those who dance their set?
  
  Or is the stepabout like a separate recall based on where you place in round 1 and round 2? Eg, you do great in round 1, and so you can recall to the heavy shoe step, but you don't do great in round 2 so you don't get to do the light shoe step?
  
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  • Yes the solo recalls are separate. The judge is a separate judge whose marks do not count towards overall score. (NT) -- ., 14:59:45 02/12/23 Sun

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• Big numbers dancing today, fantastic to see it -- MARY, 07:12:00 02/12/23 Sun
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  • What are "big numbers" in your opinion? Compared to? (NT) -- wondering, 19:14:55 02/13/23 Mon

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• All Ireland CLRG -- Joan Murphy (Happy), 02:56:45 02/12/23 Sun
  The compression boots from Revive in the INEC were amazing on my daughter this morning, such a great way for dancers to freshen up the day or morning of their dances. Highly recommend
  

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  • Are they for before you dance or after (NT) -- Mary, 06:24:30 02/12/23 Sun

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• Has anyone received the Feis Tv link yet? TIA -- Mia, 02:35:51 02/11/23 Sat
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  • You just log in and view it there (NT) -- DM, 14:54:41 02/11/23 Sat
    • I think the OP might be referring to the free link that is posted somewhere daily. (NT) -- Rumours on UK board, 15:38:14 02/11/23 Sat
  • Not a rumour, it works fine but you just need the daily link, see Reddit. (NT) -- GT, 09:14:05 02/14/23 Tue
    • Where on reddit? (NT) -- not seeing, 09:35:51 02/14/23 Tue

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• Is there a practice room/floor at All Irelands? -- First time at AI, 13:10:53 02/09/23 Thu
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  • Yes. It is a great size. Room right off the bar area if I remember correctly. (NT) -- DMOM, 19:01:58 02/09/23 Thu

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• All-Ireland Irish Dancing Championships get new adjudication rules, CLRG says -- jdjdjd, 10:19:30 02/09/23 Thu
  
  https://www.irishcentral.com/news/all-ireland-irish-dance-new-adjudication-rules
  

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  • How ridiculous, unprofessional & unethical this article continues to make clrg look. This is widely reported in Ireland also today. This is basic ethics, it shouldn't have to be spelt out for "qualified" adjs paid to do a job. Parents paying crazy entry & travel fees (NT) -- Unethical to the core, 12:02:22 02/09/23 Thu
    • *This article" makes CLRG look unprofessional and unethical? I thought CLRG did that all by its crooked little self. (NT) -- no?, 19:04:25 02/10/23 Fri
      • This. (NT) -- mum, 17:23:10 02/11/23 Sat
  • Personally I think these rules are a positive change. They are exactly what people have been asking for. (NT) -- Step in the right direction, 16:57:02 02/09/23 Thu
  • These are embarrassing rules but are sadly needed because of how deep the corruption runs. -- so shameful, 18:28:54 02/09/23 Thu
    • Like naughty toddlers, they need rules to contain their tempting, bad behaviours. Shame really (NT) -- rules good;consequences better, 18:53:15 02/09/23 Thu
  • It just proves that cheating is still happening.Clrg don't actually care, they are making a bit of noise to suit the narrative. But this has backfired & haa resulted in making them look even more devious & underhanded! (NT) -- Basic expectations, 19:16:38 02/09/23 Thu
    • They will find ways around the new practices. Written on the arm under the sleeve? Slip of paper in their pocket? Names on the costumes? And then there is always studying the pictures sent to them beforehand. -- It will continue, 22:38:18 02/09/23 Thu
      • Only way clrg is going to get credibility, new beginners & retain current families is to ban the cheats from teaching, judging & remove membership for life. That is the only way. Otherwise even more will leave or Boycott (NT) -- Lifetime ban, 02:34:44 02/10/23 Fri
  • Can you actually see this happening. No way will these adjudicators be able -- Load of baloney, 09:08:48 02/10/23 Fri
  • All costumes need to have, names removed as well as identifiers to schools in matching emblems on dresses, headpieces, flames, etc, etc this must be implemented now (NT) -- Get them cleaned up, 22:16:45 02/11/23 Sat
    • Yes, please! Sick of the “marking” of dancers - this is cheating plain and simple -- Why are identifiers needed, 05:31:45 02/12/23 Sun
    • Also the belts. Whenever one of these dancers get on stage I am so angry now knowing how they cheat. How can they stand walking around in those costumes is beyond me. The parents who stick with these schools are teaching their kids some awful stuff (NT) -- Gross, 14:07:33 02/12/23 Sun
    • There was a time when EVERY dancer wore a school costume which was easily identifiable ! So how\ why what you wear mean SO much? If a dancer can dance …place them . If they can t dance they don t place. It s as simple as that (NT) -- The mark of a school, 08:45:26 02/24/23 Fri
  • Rules are strict, but are called for given judge/coach past behavior. It would be nice if similar rules could be applied to local feis' where biases in judging remain unchecked (NT) -- COIs rampant in local feis', 07:30:51 02/13/23 Mon
    • Our local ones hosted by a certain school—the judges always favor their students—is laughable how well they do at the Feis and then don’t place well or recall at the majors (NT) -- We don’t go, 10:01:51 02/15/23 Wed
      • Most kids don’t do as well at a local feis as they do at a major, ffs. Use your head. (NT) -- ., 14:43:55 02/15/23 Wed
        • LOL I wrote that wrong. Meant to say - most kids don't do as well at MAJORS as they do at LOCAL feis. Nothing to do with their school's feis - everything to do with the level of competition. Same reason your Little League team doesn't enter the World Series/Cup/Championship. (NT) -- ., 02:50:03 02/16/23 Thu

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• Is the Montreal Underground City like a shopping mall? -- mmk, 09:50:14 02/09/23 Thu
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  • yep, very 1980's feel, didnt buy anything but walkable (NT) -- anon, 10:45:05 02/09/23 Thu
  • Yes. We liked it for the day my dd danced bc it was raining and we could stay dry the whole way (NT) -- Old mom, 10:12:36 02/11/23 Sat

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• Will guid book be used at All Irelands -- Rory, 00:08:42 02/09/23 Thu
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  • I believe so, yes. (NT) -- wwe, 07:47:25 02/09/23 Thu
  • Yes, you can already find it in the app; program book details not loaded in yet (NT) -- HTH, 08:02:04 02/09/23 Thu
    • Do you mind sharing the name they are using in guidebook? I have tried everything and can’t find it (NT) -- Thanks!, 09:40:08 02/09/23 Thu
      • An Coimisium -- hard to find, 10:37:55 02/09/23 Thu
        • I can't seem to find it. Worlds comes up when I put it in. (NT) -- .., 09:53:02 02/10/23 Fri
      • https://guidebook.com/g/clrg/ (NT) -- Good luck all, 09:29:37 02/11/23 Sat
  • Thank you found it (NT) -- Rory, 12:58:34 02/09/23 Thu

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• New Irish dance organization forming -- birds of a feather flock ....., 21:42:20 02/08/23 Wed
  I heard all the cheaters are going to leave CLRG and form their own organization
  

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  • All cheaters?? That will clear out CLRG (NT) -- /, 00:31:59 02/09/23 Thu
    • True true true! (NT) -- Everyone does this/has done it, 06:45:24 02/09/23 Thu
      • You're clearly only thinking of "household name" teachers. There are many teachers flying under the radar, working hard, who have never put a foot wrong. We are disgusted by the cheating but frankly exhausted by being tarred. NOT EVERYONE DOES THIS. Please, PLEASE stop saying it's everyone. It is not fair on those of us grafting fairly. (NT) -- ., 08:25:47 02/09/23 Thu
        • But when you know it's happening and you stay, you're condoning it. What you allow, you endorse. (NT) -- Sorry, but it's true, 10:47:23 02/09/23 Thu
          • My understanding is, with this antiquated governing body - the non-game players have no power or recourse. Plus the pressure the local region power players exert on them is a challenge on many fronts. (NT) -- Not easy for young or small, 12:20:04 02/09/23 Thu
          • I have no connections, I'm not a networker. I have a few friends who are teachers but we're all small fish. We did NOT know the full extent of it and none of us are on any councils, committees etc. Precisely what are we supposed to have done? (NT) -- STOP, 03:32:32 02/10/23 Fri
            • LEAVE! There are other options. Staying tells your parents that you're complicit. (NT) -- Stand up to it, 08:54:45 02/10/23 Fri
              • There are no credible options in my region, and I don’t do kneejerk reactions. I want to believe some change is possible. If you don’t have skin in the game (ie give your heart and soul to your own dance school), you won’t understand. (NT) -- ., 11:00:00 02/10/23 Fri
                • and actually, parents in my school are supportive because they know i’m NOT complicit. (NT) -- AP, 11:03:23 02/10/23 Fri

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• Feis -- feis finder, 19:45:58 02/08/23 Wed
  What or where is the best site to find a feis list for Tennessee and surrounds in June & July 2023.
  

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  • https://planxti.com/ - Look at Southern & MidAmerica region listings (NT) -- that should get you close, 01:23:36 02/09/23 Thu
  • Love2feis.con -- Ajm, 09:56:34 02/09/23 Thu
    • They aren’t always accurate. They’ve had incorrect registration info a few times. I’ve had better luck with planxti (NT) -- ., 06:48:47 02/17/23 Fri

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• First time attending AI's (coming from CA). Any advice? -- bbm, 08:22:01 02/07/23 Tue
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  • A few notes -- Went a few years ago, 10:24:57 02/07/23 Tue
  • See inside on recalls -- Sue, 10:50:28 02/07/23 Tue
    • Posted? I have always heard them announced. (NT) -- When did it change?, 13:39:06 02/07/23 Tue
      • sorry, your correct I was mixing GBs & AIs up (NT) -- Sue, 14:42:06 02/07/23 Tue
  • I don't think the nights will be too late. Our tc said numbers much lower than previous years. Dd would love a recall! (NT) -- Mum2b, 01:49:37 02/08/23 Wed
    • My DD is u15 and we in ireland, a lot of her age group not dancing it this year -- Mario, 03:52:55 02/08/23 Wed
      • The scandal has really rocked the uk & ire.. Feis numbers are so low, barely 20 in any age group. We are looking forward to Killarney, it's a great town! (NT) -- Irish mum, 05:25:39 02/08/23 Wed
        • In my dd's group of friends (in US), many are feising less because the cost has doubled, not necessarily because of the scandal. We, too, are being very selective on where and when she competes (NT) -- $$$$, 08:55:49 02/08/23 Wed
          • Since the scandal broke we too are being very picky about where we feis & how we spend our money within I. D. Dd's going to do 4 feis a year plus regionals (NT) -- Can't justify spending more, 10:15:17 02/08/23 Wed
            • Us too. We used to feis every other week, now probably one a month or less. (NT) -- $$$, 16:45:07 02/08/23 Wed
            • Here too. Only doing majors. Disgusted by all of it but dd wants to keep going so… (NT) -- Mom, 18:44:02 02/09/23 Thu
    • Not true numbers similar in all solos it’s just team numbers way down (NT) -- In the know, 09:24:43 02/08/23 Wed
      • Obviously not in the know! Feises in Ireland barely scraping 20 in any age group. Everyone is recalling as not more than 20 (NT) -- Irish mother, 09:50:42 02/08/23 Wed
        • Is this at every feis or just majors? At US feis if there is5 or 25 only top half recalls! (NT) -- Mum, 17:57:55 02/08/23 Wed
          • In Ireland if more than 20 in a comp there is a recall so if 19 entered no recall all do set. Entries have been so dire that all do set as less than 20 if most age groyps! There will be more N. American dancers in Killarney than Irish & uk combined (NT) -- Boycott is on!, 22:09:30 02/08/23 Wed
            • Oh I see. I said recall but meant places. On top half places. (NT) -- Misunderstood!, 18:20:06 02/09/23 Thu
        • Irish mother - the person you're responding to is saying AI solo numbers are high but team numbers down. Low numbers in local feises doesn't mean AI numbers will be low - they might be saving money by skipping little ones in favour of majors. There is a cost of living crisis going on you know... (NT) -- ., 03:54:21 02/09/23 Thu
          • Nope! Or tcs have said the numbers in solos are very low in comparison to previous year! Yes your right cost of living crisis & scandal=clrg folding💯 (NT) -- Countdown is on⏰, 04:03:17 02/09/23 Thu
  • Will be more like a feis (NT) -- Stay home, 05:29:09 02/09/23 Thu

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