- Looking for sizing help if you (or your dd) wears a Capezio Fierce Dansneaker: DD wears about -- confused mom, 10:56:52 10/10/08 Fri
a 6 or 6 1/2 (U.S.) street shoe (depending on the brand), a size 4 Fays hard shoe. If there's someone out there in this size range that could let us know what size Capezio Fierce they wear, that would help trememdously. She tried a friend's 6 & said they were far too small. She thought even a 7 would be small, so I'm thinking to order an 8, but would love more guidance before I pay return shipping....
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- TCRG/TMRF/ADCRG preparation classes in Dublin -- classes, 05:33:30 10/10/08 Fri
TCRG/TMRF/ADCRG preparation classes run by Mary McElroy ADCRG are held every Tuesday night in North Dublin. Since its existence the class has produced many successful TCRGs or ADCRGs with CLRG. New candidates are always welcome to join!
Classes cover all sections of the CLRG exam syllabus: solo and ceili dancing, ceili book, music recognition, teaching. You may use your steps or learn new solo steps and set dances of required standard. As your exam date approaches you receive extra individual attention to make sure that your knowledge of the material is extensive and will ensure good results at the exam.
Mary McElroy ADCRG is a renowned Dublin teacher, adjudicator and grade examiner. She has produced numerous champions of highest standard and adjudicated competitions all over the world, World Championships included! Mary is also frequently asked to give TCRG/ADCRG preparation workshops in Continental Europe and USA.
If you would like to join the class or inquire about any details please feel free to phone Mary McElroy ADCRG at 01 6405182 or 086 342 9889.
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- A Gavin -- ., 18:26:42 10/09/08 Thu
New style dress???
http://www.dance-again.com/X1194b.html
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- Hybrid? (NT) -- ?, 18:36:12 10/09/08 Thu
- It's got it all! (NT) -- Can't choose a style?, 19:33:03 10/09/08 Thu
- Great Halloween costume "...gee, I'll go as an Irish dancer" (NT) -- jig or treat!!, 19:45:39 10/09/08 Thu
- i think it's pretty (NT) -- me, 19:48:16 10/09/08 Thu
- Striking. (NT) -- mho, 19:51:05 10/09/08 Thu
- It's beautiful, if we could afford it, I'd buy it in a minute! Right size even! (NT) -- It's a knockout!, 20:11:56 10/09/08 Thu
- That is just plain awful! The dude is going to play this gullible market for all it is worth! It is a travesty and a perfect example of the cluelessness that is sadly becoming... (NT) -- ID, 20:53:28 10/09/08 Thu
- I think its pretty too-and have you seen the formal wear for this fall in the stores? (NT) -- No name, 21:04:03 10/09/08 Thu
- I love it! I looked at it and it's the right size but have bought a new dress only a few months ago, I would have bought it if I was in the market! (NT) -- Gorgeous!, 22:44:22 10/09/08 Thu
- It;s very pretty, but Gavin uses this bright oraqnge fabric alot. I have seen 3 different ones , of that color, in the MAR region this summer. (NT) -- Like it though, 04:05:32 10/10/08 Fri
- I think the top of the dress is lovely - color is horrific! Skirt looks like a Marie Antionette style mini. (NT) -- Keep the top though!, 04:11:53 10/10/08 Fri
- Where do you lot get off?! 'Plain awful'...'horrific'...I thought most of us agreed that comments like this about people's dresses were "plain awful"? It's "horrific" that's you'd bother to insult people like this. (NT) -- x, 04:37:15 10/10/08 Fri
- I think it's gorgeous. LOve the bodice and the color is awesome. We are doing my dd's next dress in bright orange. FABULOUS! (NT) -- momwithtaste, 05:08:44 10/10/08 Fri
- I love it! (NT) -- mot, 05:14:12 10/10/08 Fri
- It's pretty. It reminds me of my daughters first solo dress orange and black velvet 10 year ago. I must admit bewilderment at why it's necessary to sell a 4 month old dress.It's just another in a long glut of overpriced under-used dresses. (NT) -- nothing special, 05:28:22 10/10/08 Fri
- I think this dress is beautiful. There is a lot of orange being used in Ireland at the minute. Orange is a great colour on stage particularly for a less confident child who may not stand out normally in other colours. Beautiful dress. Magnificant colour. (NT) -- mother, 06:12:29 10/10/08 Fri
- Four months old and final sale. (NT) -- wow, 06:30:08 10/10/08 Fri
- For what it's worth--that dress belongs to a dancer--opinions are subjective, but remember how the dancer feels when or if she reads your comments. (NT) -- unreal, 06:38:37 10/10/08 Fri
- I saw it yesterday & liked it. Not sure why everyone thinks it is SO awful. I like the ruffles and the simple bodice design. (NT) -- like it, 06:54:53 10/10/08 Fri
- First of all, unless my dd is in High School, I do not have her reading these blogs. I don't think a mom would have her dd read what was said about the dress, would you? (NT) -- mom, 07:04:39 10/10/08 Fri
- I like it except for the colors. Just like red and green say Christmas, black and orange say Halloween. (NT) -- -, 07:07:09 10/10/08 Fri
- I love the dress, and I am sure seller would not have a problem selling it. I do think people should really keep their negative comments to themselves about the dress, after all it does belong to a child, and like a previous poster indicated how would you feel about someone putting down something that your daughter would of been proud to be in. (NT) -- mo, 07:11:10 10/10/08 Fri
- My first instinct is this is a gorgeous dress. This color orange is THE color right now, spot on fashion-wise. I love the dress and the buyer who gets it with a great fit will be really lucky. Sure it will go out of style but they all do. (NT) -- get a life., 08:35:28 10/10/08 Fri
- An orange and black dress hasnt harmed Maggie Darlington she won Worlds in a similar colored dress (NT) -- me, 08:52:39 10/10/08 Fri
- It's a beautiful dress and if you want to get noticed, this is it! Look at all the attention it got here! You definitely would get the judges' attention. (NT) -- A good thing, 10:15:03 10/10/08 Fri
- I'd buy this dress in a heartbeat, if we needed one. My dd would look great in it. Blk/orange has had wonderful stage presence for her. She got her first 1st in a huge prelim in black/orange, and it wasn't on Halloween. We sold it to a stranger w/in moments of hanging it on the wall at a feis. This dress is a winner--for the right (NT) -- dancer,, 10:32:41 10/10/08 Fri
- - -- ., 18:23:48 10/09/08 Thu
Hard Shoe Socks
http://www.reelceltic.com.au/productdetailed.asp?Product_Cat_ID=4&Product_Sub_Cat_ID=20&Product_ID=240
Also explore for other dance things:
www.reelceltic.com
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- Measuring for a Gavin Dress -- Dance mom, 17:09:53 10/09/08 Thu
There had been messages in the past about some problems with measuring for a Gavin dress. Can anyone help ? There seems to be some questions as where to measure ? (Confusion on his website) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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- What is the best way to store a wig between feis? DD just got a new Sarah and we want to keep it neat- how do all you pros store your wig? -- mom, 16:42:56 10/09/08 Thu
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- Has anyone ordered a custom dress form Kilkenny Creations? -- sr. lady, 12:30:00 10/09/08 Thu
I really want to order from them for early next year and I was wondering if anyone has one of their dresses. Do they have good communication? Are dresses delievered on time? Is the fit generally good?
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How's your college freshmen doing? -- u18 Mom, 09:13:02 10/09/08 Thu
Mine is overwhelmed, stressed & severely lacking sleep. She's lost a lot of weight as a result. She is at an out-of-state university with no ID schools within 125 miles. She thought she could practice ID on her own & still compete at the O, but of course quickly realized by the second week of school it was impossible. She has gotten her work hours reduced to 9/week and is dropping one course. How on earth have other college dancers, especially at the OC level, managed to keep up - particularly if you are far away from your dance school? DD hopes to feis next summer, but I think it'll be difficult by then to regain stamina plus learn & perfect new steps in a few short weeks.
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- Mine is in the same position, just decided to do the O, trying to practice on her own....she has no expecations - just misses things, so she won't be the best and possibly the last, but she'll be happy... hoping next semester is a little less (NT) -- stressful, 09:21:55 10/09/08 Thu
- What has really helped me in college is NO JOB. my parents made a very realistic budget that I had to stick to. I get a summer job each year. It was just too much for me to try to schedule school, work, some social time, and dance/exercise, without letting something slide. I even called into work "sick" so I could get my homework done. (NT) -- dancer., 09:23:00 10/09/08 Thu
- My dancer stopped dancing for exactly this reason - knew that he would know be able to get school work done. With the cost of education the focus has to be on the school work. (NT) -- ., 10:08:24 10/09/08 Thu
- DD Sophomore. Did not dance at all during freshman year (more) -- feismom, 10:10:38 10/09/08 Thu
- College Freshman in same position (more inside) -- U18 dancer, 10:25:38 10/09/08 Thu
- My open champ is in her senior away. She has a 3.8 GPA and practices 4 times/week on her own- there are no ID schools nearby. She has recalled at every O and Nationals. Freshman year was tough, she felt very lost without classes, but attends all she can when home on breaks. Tell your DD to hang in, it can be done. (NT) -- time mgt is key, 10:41:49 10/09/08 Thu
- I'm a sophomore in OC and 4 hours away from my dance school(More) -- Senior Dancer, 10:44:10 10/09/08 Thu
- As a professional in higher education and parent of college students, inside are the issues I encounter with struggling students... -- ..., 11:38:03 10/09/08 Thu
- WOW! Thank you for that! There's a ton of good information in your post and a lot of it affirms our choice for my dd staying home, commuting to a local college at first. For us, that transition took care of most everything you wrote about. Had we done the traditional going away, she would've had to deal with many of them, we're sure. (NT) -- thanks again 4 sharing, 12:26:37 10/09/08 Thu
- You are right on! The basics have given away to fluff. Thank god my DD is an English major and knows how to write. (NT) -- College ID Momma, 13:22:31 10/09/08 Thu
- Thank you very much for this. My daughter is a hs jr & we're starting to talk about colleges. The information you provided will be very helpful. (NT) -- dancing mom, 13:50:30 10/09/08 Thu
- I agree wholeheartedly! Poor time management, Poor coping skills, overly involved parents, HSs not giving them proper tools...I have a child who had a 97 in pre-calc in HS but failed college calculus because she couldn't do anyting without a calculator. My kids can make a wodden bridge and a bow saw but have difficulty in grammar. (NT) -- don't get it., 16:42:38 10/09/08 Thu
- think many 1st yr Uni students in Aus are also like this - live away from home, no-one to answer to, no-one telling them to do, to hand in work. Very social for many (NT) -- many don't do well that 1st yr, 20:46:53 10/09/08 Thu
- DD is also college freshman and has cut way back on dance. -- inside, 12:21:10 10/09/08 Thu
- DD is a college sophmore, has a full class load and has two part time jobs.... -- ID Momma, 13:34:56 10/09/08 Thu
- I have two in college. While in the state they are still far enough that it takes a couple of hours to get to them. They are doing fine (I have seen both int he last 2 weeks) They are a little tired and a little stressed out....but so am I. So is anyone doing it all on their own. My older one made it. These two will as well. (NT) -- I'm not worried., 15:52:18 10/09/08 Thu
- Let's see....my oldest is taking 7 courses (24 credits) She is at work 4 weekdays from 7-10 and works on the weekends. She has a social life and still manages to dance to a high level. I guess each child is different. Time management and coping skills are necessary. Some have more of both than others. -- more, 15:58:12 10/09/08 Thu
- My experience in college... --
Aine, 18:17:48 10/09/08 Thu
- Mine is doing great. He's loving residence and his courses. We got a career counsellor to work with him before he chose his college and courses-well worth the money. He's always had a PT job - and managed at least his gas money, extras money, saved for college. It wasn't our doing, he was just independent. We are discouraging working during -- happy boy!, 18:23:56 10/09/08 Thu
- Can she transfer back to a closer college? I'd bring her home after the semester is over before she burns out totally (NT) -- too much stress for her, 20:38:58 10/09/08 Thu
- One thing that helped my daughter is to realize that B's are okay. She is a perfectionist by nature and that was a huge step for her. Things will get better. Good luck to her. (NT) -- No name, 02:37:27 10/10/08 Fri
- DD just noticed a marble-sized lump just above heel. It is not painful. Has anyone evr had anything like this or have any ideas? I will ask her Dr. but until then, any ideas? -- thanks!, 07:46:05 10/09/08 Thu
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- Have a doctor look at it. Is it part of the skin or under. We just had a 10 year old from our school with lump near ankle, doctor did not disregard as a 'kid bump' and it is a form of bone cancer. Parents could have easily 'waited' to get around to an appointment. (NT) -- have it checked, 08:11:46 10/09/08 Thu
- Haglund's Bump? (NT) -- ., 08:12:11 10/09/08 Thu
- More than likely just a build up of callouses formed after blisters. Especially if it is on both heals. (NT) -- bb, 08:18:31 10/09/08 Thu
- Could also be an inflamed bursa or a ganglion cyst. (NT) -- No name, 08:25:05 10/09/08 Thu
- heel spur? (NT) -- could be, 10:18:58 10/09/08 Thu
- I've had several of these removed over the years, heel, feet and hands. Same thing, marble size bump, ganglion cysts each time. No big deal at all, but they are painful on the foot. (NT) -- none, 07:36:16 10/10/08 Fri
- I have a bump on my heel that was caused by a pair of shoes. Guess it would be Haglund's, never knew the name before today. I've never had any pain, or any problems wearing other shoes. -- ., 11:36:47 10/10/08 Fri
- Katie K wig VS Melaine Gammage Sarah Gold -- No name, 06:53:22 10/09/08 Thu
Has anyone had both the Katie K and the Melaine Gammage Sarah Gold wigs? I am wondering how they compare in size, I would prefer to buy the Katie K since it is half the price but if the Sarah Gold is significantly bigger than I will have to get that. Thanks!
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- We were just comparing them in our studio last night. The Sarah Gold is definitely longer. The Katie K still looks nice tho. Our TC decided on the Katie K for teams, plus the $60 savings is hard to beat (NT) -- NE, 07:03:40 10/09/08 Thu
- I have 2 dancers in Katie K's. 2 wigs/dancer a year--1 for O and 1 for Nans. They tangle and look bad very quickly. I'm probably spending the same amount in the long run. (NT) -- lm, 07:41:38 10/09/08 Thu
- I have had both, I am currently using the Sarah Gold because it is longer, fuller, bigger and holds up significantly better. The Katie K got tangly very fast and fell really fast. (NT) -- Sarah Gold worth the money, 07:46:35 10/09/08 Thu
- The Katie does tend to rat a bit--and the cap tends to stretch making the wig look thinner in the back. Just moved on to the Darcy because it seems sturdier and fuller. (NT) -- ;, 08:06:07 10/09/08 Thu
- We got the Maeve Senior for feises and the MM Sarah for majors -- feismom, 10:22:13 10/09/08 Thu
- We just got our Sarah gold and it lay on the dining room table! My DD won't open it up, not even try it on!!! - she is saving it for the O (NT) -- crazy in ny, 10:32:19 10/09/08 Thu
- annoucement -- Jim Rogan, 06:04:39 10/09/08 Thu
To all my feis friends and dance schools as of last month I have taken on a partner. His name is Eamon Gray and will be doing some of the feises that I can't make. He will be having the same things i carry and other items. If any questions please feel free to contact me at jfrirish@aol.com or 718 631 7608.
Thanks,
Jim Rogan
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I'm going to miss you Jim ;-( (NT) -- jeanne + michael farrell, 10:19:11 10/09/08 Thu
- sorry for dumb question..who are you? (NT) -- ?, 10:20:08 10/09/08 Thu
- I love you jimmy its such a shame we won't see you as often! (NT) -- dancer, 10:27:44 10/09/08 Thu
- Thanks for the post, Jim. Declan went looking for you at both feises this past weekend. Hope to see you soon! Much luv from, (NT) -- --Anne, Brian, Brigid & Declan, 11:39:30 10/09/08 Thu
- Jim- we miss you!!!! was looking ofr you this past weekend (NT) -- :( hope all is well, 17:08:39 10/09/08 Thu
- Will miss seeing you. Rember to bring pictures of grandchild when you do feis. (NT) -- Maureen & Brendan, 04:26:49 10/10/08 Fri
- Wondering if anyone could help me.. -- would be much appreciated, 03:10:45 10/09/08 Thu
We are a couple of Aussies hoping to travel over to the world champs in Nashville next year! We were looking at staying at the Opryland, however at this stage it is a little outside of our budget. Can anyone suggest some reasonable alternatives, located close to the venue?
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- world is in philadelphia next year. North American Nationals is in Nashville (NT) -- x, 03:27:37 10/09/08 Thu
- Oops! If anyone could give advice for accommodation for both these events that would be much appreciated :) (NT) -- OP, 03:37:40 10/09/08 Thu
- I'm an Aussie Mum. Did you know you would be able to get a much cheaper "dancer's rate" at about US$140/night. That is what we paid this year. Opryland is a fabulous place to stay and would highly recommend it. Wait for the dancer's rates and bookings to open up. (NT) -- Aussie Mum, 03:50:59 10/09/08 Thu
- This past year it was 2 nights deposit, although you could book the whole week and cancel the nights not needed when schedule came out. I think the deposit was nonrefundable after a certain point in the Spring. Reservations opened in the Fall if I remember correctly...for NANS that is (NT) -- MARmom, 05:59:42 10/09/08 Thu
- If you're going to Nationals you really should stay at the venue. It's THAT beautiful and the $$ is worth it. You'll be in a whole different world, check out the pictures on their website and it's just a tiny taste of what it's reall like. (NT) -- *~*, 09:40:50 10/09/08 Thu
- We stayed at a timeshare across the street. It was a Wyndham. Very nice with kitchen, 2 bedrooms, jacuzzi, and family room. I paid for it on ebay. Only cost me $75 a nite. (NT) -- 7kids4us, 12:13:26 10/09/08 Thu
- While I agree that the Opryland is worth pushing your budget a bit, heres where I got a great deal... -- Aine, 18:28:40 10/09/08 Thu
- I just got back from Nashville - across the "street" from the Opryland there is a Radisson hotel and also the Fiddler's Inn, which is much cheaper than the Opryland (NT) -- Katherine, 18:51:34 10/09/08 Thu
- Opryland will actually be cheaper in 2009 than 2008. The region holding it in 2009 booked and negotiated the rates several years ago. (NT) -- have fun, 08:49:59 10/10/08 Fri
- is anne craig still making dresses? i have found i need a new dress for Oireachtas (old one doesn't fit, no possibility of altering it). I have contacted a few dressmakers, but nobody has replied. -- sr dancer., 23:39:20 10/08/08 Wed
I am on a budget because i'm in school and i'm paying for dance myself. I would like to find a dressmaker that can work with me on it. I don't want a complicated dress, I just want it to fit well. I have been poring over used dress sites, but everything is either a very wrong size, or 2x what I can afford. I also know this is the busy time of year for dressmakers, but I need it for Oireachtas. Any other suggesitons?
ps- borrowing not an option for this situation.
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- Maybe try contacting her through her website http://feisanne.blogspot.com/ (NT) -- hope this helps, good luck, 00:00:53 10/09/08 Thu
- Anne is amazing...hope she can help! (NT) -- fan, 05:22:25 10/09/08 Thu
- Anne may have taken some time off, try asking at the dressmaker's board. (NT) -- Love Anne's dresses too, 08:27:27 10/09/08 Thu
- Annie IS STILL MAKING dresses currently and is busy. (NT) -- contact her website, 08:30:41 10/09/08 Thu
- You will get a good price from her, but the fit and timing will not be favorable. (NT) -- what I have heard, 08:31:20 10/09/08 Thu
- I have just had an amazing dress made by Ann, will recommend her and her work every time (NT) -- Lovely Lady!, 13:36:10 10/09/08 Thu
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- We are travelling from overseas to the Worlds in April probably leaving home around 27 March. What Feis will be on in and around New York at that time? Thank you. We are trying -- to get organised early., 18:38:21 10/08/08 Wed
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- Thanks to everyone regarding my 6 year old with ankle pain. -- Good to know!, 10:46:00 10/08/08 Wed
We went to the dr today and he referred me to a podiatrist that has treated dancers. He thinks she needs to be doing stretching exercises already.
Thanks again!
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- just word on the poditrist. Most of them will want you to get custom orthotics. They can be very expensive and there are different types and ways they measure for them. You may want to read up on orthotics before your appointment so you are not caught by surprise. -- xxxxx, 12:43:14 10/08/08 Wed
- I personally would take her to a orthopedic dr. I feel that poditrist and chiropracters are in the same boat, quacks. (NT) -- sr mom, 13:17:00 10/08/08 Wed
- As I PT, I am also wary of podiatrist who feel that orthotics are the only answer and they need to be made at their facility which is not usually the best place to get them made!! (NT) -- feismaPT, 13:17:25 10/08/08 Wed
- My daughter had custom orthotics from a podiatrist years ago for pronation. -- see inside, 14:32:00 10/08/08 Wed
- Just a suggestion from an older OC mom. -- Thera Band Fan!, 17:09:30 10/08/08 Wed
- There are "quacks" in all aspects of medicine. I have seen patients that were misdiagnosed and put thru the wringer by all types of medical practitioners. (more) -- Irishmama, 03:57:07 10/09/08 Thu
- Podiatrist are fine for minor foot/ankle injuries, I would suggest finding a good sports med orthopedic. Dancing injuries often involve the lower limb, not just the foot/ankle. Better to start a relationship with a Sports medicine ortho now if you expect your child to keep up with it. As the skill increases so does the risk for related injuries. (NT) -- Humble opinion, 07:58:30 10/09/08 Thu
- What are the top 3-5 hotels closest to the 2008 Worlds venue please? -- thank you, 07:38:09 10/08/08 Wed
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- Feis America launches own Voy Forum! -- Kathleen O'Reilly-Wild, 07:10:20 10/08/08 Wed
In an effort to respond to all the inquiries, Feis America now has its own Voy forum!
Contact and subscription information is available right now.
For questions, concerns, customer service feel free to post messages on this forum and every effort will be made to respond to valid requests.
Thank you for your support and feedback as we bring North America it's very own ID magazine!
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- Gee Wizz..I thought Hornpipe Magazine which has been around as long as my daughter has danced was North America's very own ID magazine. (NT) -- @, 07:18:46 10/08/08 Wed
- And the Voy forum address/link would be? (NT) -- ??, 07:24:41 10/08/08 Wed
- and will this forum give you a computer virus like your website did? (NT) -- pls address, 07:38:58 10/08/08 Wed
- If you people would have attempted to google it before you snarked at her, you would have found it easily. (NT) -- http://www.voy.com/218110/, 07:59:11 10/08/08 Wed
- Good luck to you Kathleen!!! We are on your side. Ignore the snarky, miserable ones. I don't know what's wrong with some people. It's malicious social outcasts who create computer viruses and we can all fall victim to them. Give this lovely woman a break! (NT) -- be nice, 10:34:33 10/08/08 Wed
- I'd also like to wish Kathleen the best of luck. It's not easy what she's doing, given the economic risks and people cutting back on spending...more -- Adult Dancer, 13:46:51 10/08/08 Wed
- They forgot to tell you that to get to the list that was posted so many times you have to register which gives them alot of info on each person. In July when they informed us of the mag (with other posts with lacking info) we googled for more. Involved in sales, they have a very young beginner dancer and are friends of the reporting PSY (NT) -- featured in the mag., 16:12:38 10/08/08 Wed
- Have they mentioned any TC/AD support of the mag? Who is answering the questions? Has anyone received the mag yet? (NT) -- Thoughts?, 16:17:17 10/08/08 Wed
- I'm the poster who said the site tried to load THREE viruses! So what? They are a business who comes on these boards to promote themselves and whammo....their site is bad. It wasn't just me who encountered the worm others did as well but (more) -- not happy, 05:27:11 10/09/08 Thu
- DD is in need of a new dress: slim 13-14; measurements: waist 25, bust 30. Would love drop waist bubble. Dress no older than 6 months. -- DDMom, 05:10:50 10/08/08 Wed
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- From CLRG -- as posted, 04:48:17 10/08/08 Wed
"World Championships 2009 - Hotels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is alert everyone to the fact that if you stay at one of the Hotels, on our website for the World championships in Philidelphia 2009 - you will receive 50% reduction on your entrance fee to the event."
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- Thanks for the info. I don't know where to begin looking now for a hotel room. I know my dancer is qualified and will go. Can some kind soul suggest where to stay nearby? I would love a suite with a kitchen! (NT) -- UK mum, 06:22:56 10/08/08 Wed
- Forgive me if this has been asked but I haven't really been paying attention and I realized, hey, my dd is doing ceili at worlds, I'd better figure this out! So what's a ceili dancer to do? Do we book all nights and cancel later? Surely we won't know when ceili is until months from now, right? (NT) -- any info helps; thx!!, 06:50:18 10/08/08 Wed
- you can cancel at most hotels 24 hours before (NT) -- common at most, 06:59:26 10/08/08 Wed
- You can cancel, but you are charged two nights upfront. There are some other hotels close by at about the same price w/out the 2 night minimum. This area of Phillie is safe to walk between your hotel and the venue (NT) -- rmom, 08:16:49 10/08/08 Wed
- The Kimmel Center is 6 long blocks from the Marriott. There is a convention center by the Marriott but it is not the Kimmel Center. (NT) -- Going to World's, 08:52:24 10/08/08 Wed
- Do we know what the entrance fee will be? (NT) -- km, 09:18:14 10/08/08 Wed
- When are they going to post the final timetable for the worlds. The provisional one says it will be updated in October. (NT) -- It's October 8th, 14:04:06 10/08/08 Wed
- Question regarding crossing of feet. -- Thanks for any help., 19:29:41 10/07/08 Tue
One TC at my dd's school is telling her that crossing over should be toe to heel, another is telling her it should be a little more crossed - toe to arch. When she dances heel to toe for the TC that wants more crossing, she gets corrected. Then when she dances for the first TC more crossed, she gets told she's over crossing! Would like opinions here, where is the perfect crossing of feet? Especially interested for traditional set.
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- GOOD QUESTION! (NT) -- us too - whats the best???, 20:37:43 10/07/08 Tue
- It's tricky. In Ireland, it seems the top dancers really really cross. But if you are crossing so much so that it is unnatural for YOU, it is too much (more) -- mom and TCRG, 21:09:26 10/07/08 Tue
- Well, first your dancer needs to tell her TCs that she's being told different things by each of them, and though she's trying, its hard to know which is right. BUT, i would say toe to arch is the way to go. I have heard that from many top dancers (LotD and RIverdance) and even from Adjs. Its called "overcross" and its the style. (NT) -- sr dancer., 22:14:24 10/07/08 Tue
- DD needs to discuss other TC's recommendation with each TC. (NT) -- simple, 03:52:08 10/08/08 Wed
- Never heard of too much crossing, the more, the better. (NT) -- ., 05:00:36 10/08/08 Wed
- Fairly new to ID--but I cannot visualize the toe to heel or toe to arch crossing. Could someone explain? (NT) -- thanks!, 07:14:56 10/08/08 Wed
- This is what drives me nuts about Irish dancing---there is no standard! One of my teachers said we should be so crossed that it's painful---yes, painful! -- MORE, 08:04:07 10/08/08 Wed
- i tell kids toe to arch is correct, that way no matter what angle the judge is looking at you from , you are crossed. (NT) -- my opin., 08:33:01 10/08/08 Wed
- Overcrossing is just a fad. Some TCs require it but not all champ dancers use it. It's mostly for effect when standing and when doing certain moves, because no body can hold overcross on all the ID moves.... -- x, 10:16:33 10/08/08 Wed
- There is such a thing as overcrossing. I disagree that Iris dancers really really cross; my experience has been that some American kids overcross. The top Irish Dancers that I know are trained toe to heel crossing. (NT) -- Irish TCRG, 11:46:42 10/08/08 Wed
- Thanks everyone for your opinions. We still don't know which way is better, but will try to keep the knee advice in mind and work with that for now. (NT) -- OP, 12:29:45 10/08/08 Wed
- the forced crossing looking so not natural! judges can see through this training! (NT) -- it looks fake, 19:11:32 10/08/08 Wed
- Dogs at Feis's -- Dog owner, breeder & exhibitor, 08:25:41 10/07/08 Tue
First let me state I do not believe animals should be allowed at a feis. I am surprised that they were allowed entrance to the venue. BUT as a person who has traveled all over North America with multiple dogs, I do not have a problem with bringing them along for the weekend. I travel with 4 large canines (50 to 65 lbs).
If someone has a problem with staying in a hotel where pets are allowed, I suggest that they check with the hotel before making reservations, and choose to stay at one that does not. It is difficult enough for those of us who do travel with animals, to find good hotels as it is. Please do not ruin it for us.
My dogs have stayed at the Westin and the Crown Plaza in Chicago, and many other high end hotels across the country. They have always been welcomed by the staff and treated as honored guests. They ride elevators with more aplomb than some people's children.
My dogs have travled around the country to dog shows since they were puppies. They have been trained to respect the hotel, the hotel grounds, and other guests. We bring crates for use in the rooms when we are not there, and they accept being alone, and quiet in the room. We clean up after the dogs outside when walking, and the room is usually left in better shape than when we arrive. If the hotel is agreeable to allowing pets, than there should be no issue, especially since we normally pay a non-refundable fee to be able to have the pets there.
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- I thank you for your courtesies. A hotel is much different than a feis (more) -- thankyou, 08:39:50 10/07/08 Tue
- Your show dogs are extremely well trained or they wouldn't be on exhibit. Little fifi or fido who is someones other child often acts like someones other "untrained child" . I have no problem with a trained dog in a hotel. -- shouldn't be at a feis, 08:40:07 10/07/08 Tue
I am also willing to bet that you don't put them on retractible leads and then act shocked when they are doing something "bad" without your noticing & you get called on it (m) -- your style, I like, 08:51:25 10/07/08 Tue
- Regardless of how well trained/behaved your dog is, my son has such an extreme fear that he only has to SEE the dog to have a meltdown. -- scaredy cat's mom, 09:22:54 10/07/08 Tue
- Dogs shed, lick their privates, drool, and let's face it--they smell. If your dogs are hanging out in the hotel room, on the floor, the chair, the bed, you're forcing everyone else that comes after you to be exposed to your dog's wonderfulness. Would you like it if four baboons rented the room right before you? -- ...., 11:02:44 10/07/08 Tue
- you might want to check some of the TV shows done on hotel cleanliness -- OP, 11:35:59 10/07/08 Tue
- I think I'd prefer the baboons to you and I don't travel with my dogs! (NT) -- my goodness, angry much?, 11:41:07 10/07/08 Tue
- Kids drool, stick everything in their mouths, puke, spit up, slobber, pick their noses, sneeze & cough all over everyone around them. They wet themselves, pee on the floor, have poo fall out of their diapers. Babies and Toddlers are anything but neat clean hotel guests. (NT) -- take off the blinders., 11:07:18 10/10/08 Fri
- There is a huge difference (inside) -- imho, 11:57:36 10/07/08 Tue
- Amen!!! You are so right. dogs do not belong at feis (NT) -- around our $$ solo dresses!, 15:17:52 10/07/08 Tue
- My DD is allergic to dogs and they bring on asthma attacks. We try to be careful, but can't be when yo don't know (NT) -- there will be dogs there., 15:29:44 10/07/08 Tue
- To be honest, my child is terrified of dogs too. I try to reason with her but to no avail (yet). Dogs dont' belong at a feis for a variety of reasons but hotels....I never ever thought to ask if the hotel I was staying in was 'pet friendly'. Perhaps hotels should tell all of us non pet owners that when we check in. (NT) -- kind o grosses me out, 16:33:17 10/07/08 Tue
- the Marriott for MARO's says NO animals whatsoever in policy! (NT) -- use the Loews dd allergic!, 18:00:10 10/07/08 Tue
- I still don't get the point of bringing dogs to your hotel room only to crate them in the room for the day. (Of course, they should not be at a feis for all the reasons stated). Why not kennel the dogs at home at doggie day care where they can have fun and be exercised? (NT) -- not getting this., 20:14:50 10/07/08 Tue
For the allergic, terrified, or just plain animal unfriendly -- trying to be helpful, 19:14:07 10/07/08 Tue