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i need a dress for my dd age 10-11 modern , a few nice dresses but the price people want for a second or third hand modern dress is mad!! -- mom, 14:19:03 11/17/09 Tue
get real you will be trying forever ! to sell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Maybe if you listed the measurements you need instead of ranting and raving you may have more luck (NT) -- dress seller, 14:26:04 11/17/09 Tue
- i'm rather sick of looking !! -- mom, 14:32:39 11/17/09 Tue
  - Why bother? Because you love your daughter. Why bother? Because your daughter has put a lot of sweat and tears into the practices and competitions. Why bother? Because your daughter does her best so you can be proud of her. -- get sleep and keep looking., 06:41:14 11/18/09 Wed
- If you are interested in 2nd hand, we have a lovely dress on dance-again. It is also at a lovely price... #816 B (on page 8b). (NT) -- SellingMom, 14:54:48 11/17/09 Tue
- We always did better buying and selling at a feis. You can negotiate a good deal in person, and you know exactly what you are getting. (NT) -- try that, 14:54:58 11/17/09 Tue
- Dress 862A on dance-again has just been reduced -- seller, 15:15:14 11/17/09 Tue
- I have a never worn OTR puffball on dance-again #1042 for $900. Small dm's often provide great value for new dresses! (NT) -- Laurie, 16:22:32 11/17/09 Tue
- Have a look at ebay #280420722891 a brand new rara dress, auction ending soon and at only $200 (NT) -- Might be too small but check?, 17:10:43 11/17/09 Tue
- I think if you want modern you do have to pay for it. Sold our modern one for 1800.00 If you aren't willing to pay that price don't ask for a modern one. (NT) -- Paid much more for new., 17:28:10 11/17/09 Tue
- Make an offer. I know ours has been on dance again and I'm ready to move it. (NT) -- moi, 19:28:13 11/17/09 Tue
dress wanted -- Letitia, 15:18:22 11/17/09 Tue
Looking for a dress with the following measurements:

Bust 37"
Waist 32"
Drop waist 35.5"
Back neck to waist 16-18"
Skirt 14"
Sleeve 22"

Thanks!

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- Have a look at dance-again # 1855 B (NT) -- similar measurements !, 16:36:59 11/17/09 Tue
- I have two brand new dresses that are close to your measurements. Have a look at dance-again #1955 and #1406A (NT) -- thanks for looking!, 06:08:02 11/18/09 Wed
dd's new dress came dark green velvet with lots of gold. She is very fair with blonde hair blue eyes. can anyone give makeup color advice. -- cosmetically challenged, 04:40:56 11/16/09 Mon
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- bright pink lips (NT) -- :), 05:19:34 11/16/09 Mon
- depends on the green - since it is dark green, I would say more red vs. pink on the lips, maybe some copperish pink in the eyeshadow and bronzer? (NT) -- just some thoughts, 05:27:34 11/16/09 Mon
  - I'd go with "metals" too - copper/bronze on lips (NT) -- jewel shade of green on eyes., 06:25:18 11/16/09 Mon
- If you've got time, take a swatch or a good color pic of the dress to the mall, either Sephora or any one of the make-up counters in stores like Macys, Lord & Taylor, etc.- the consultants will be happy to help you & will even try colors on dd. You don't have to buy all they show you if it's really pricey(more -- suggestion, 07:41:19 11/16/09 Mon
- It was a little expensive, but when my daughter got her dress, we went to the MAC counter (with the wig, crown, etc) and worked with the makeup artist to select eyeshadows. PS I love the dark green and gold color combo, Best of luck to your daughter dancing in her new dress! (NT) -- m, 07:43:39 11/16/09 Mon
- I second the MAC counter advice!! They do a good job and they are worth the $$. They are used to "stage" makeup, too. (NT) -- none, 09:12:06 11/16/09 Mon
- My daughter wears green with yellow and we went to the mac counter and they suggested purple/lavendar eyeshadow - pink lips - it looks great! Go to MAC (NT) -- dance mom, 09:33:50 11/16/09 Mon
  - MAC " Wicked" Green (yes this is what they use to turn Eph her beautiful color) would be nice accent. (The Pink Mohawk - Green face - color is "in") (NT) -- "Defying Gravity"at Oireachtas, 19:36:09 11/17/09 Tue
- Agree- go to mac their shadows are not cheap but they stay on All day and that little container will last you FOREVER. They are always great about putting together a great look when DD the lady did something different on each eye so I could compare. Very helpful (NT) -- Amber, 10:18:46 11/16/09 Mon
- Sounds bee-yoo-tifullll!! (NT) -- lucky DD, 10:55:51 11/16/09 Mon
- use sheer gold sparkle with green liner apricot lips and cheeks take her and the (NT) -- dress to the MAC counter, 19:53:20 11/16/09 Mon
Get rid of the Pre-Oireachtas Stress -- Feis Momma, 02:52:33 11/17/09 Tue
The Boyd School of Irish Dancing in Swindon, England has an incredible web site with tons of links to just about everything Irish Dance:

http://www.boydirishdance.com/Links.htm

Check out their "Fun Stuff Page" which has some online games and fun links to include an "ID iPod" where you can preview an Irish Music/Dance album and then jump to a website to purchase.

http://www.boydirishdance.com/FunStuff.htm

And they even have a musical tribute to why we participate in all this craziness!

http://www.boydirishdance.com/FunAddicted.htm

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- Love the little stick figure jump examples. (NT) -- cute, 11:31:34 11/17/09 Tue
- Miss the feis mum who did all of this (and more) Her dancer "retired" at the age of 7 as she headed off to elementary school in the UK. Hope they're doing fine. (NT) -- Love her doll stories, 18:43:22 11/17/09 Tue
Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue -- Paul McAvinchey, 18:36:48 11/17/09 Tue
Check out the Diddlyi Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue here: http://mag.diddlyi.com/category/christmas-catalogue-2009/

We have put together a list of great gift ideas for Christmas from well known Irish dance vendors around the world. We will also be giving away loads of these gifts in the coming weeks to some lucky visitors.

Enjoy!

Paul from Diddlyi.com

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I've been looking at the Avoca Celtic Designs Dress site. The pictures in the gallery look very nice and picky daughter found quite a few she liked! yay! Does anyone have any experience with them to share, or know approximate prices on dresses? As always, we're in the market... -- thanks!, 10:42:09 11/16/09 Mon
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- My DD has a beautiful Avoca dress. She has placed many many times in her dress. Customer Service was wonderful. Received exactly what TC asked for. Many details! Will be buying from them again. (NT) -- Received dress in 3 weeks!, 11:05:21 11/16/09 Mon
- Just received ours today ... can't wipe the smile off my face, it is so beautiful. I would order from them again, they were great & this was my first time so I asked lots of ?'s and they were so patient. (NT) -- Happy mom & dancer, 12:02:36 11/16/09 Mon
- be very careful on your measuring, and if want specific colors and designs be clear about that as well, (NT) -- kl, 12:39:42 11/16/09 Mon
- the cost quote i got was 700-800 plus -- mom, 12:41:25 11/16/09 Mon
  - 800 Great Britain Pounds not US Dollar (NT) -- -, 17:20:55 11/16/09 Mon
    - what does shipping, taxes and duties run you? Just curious... (NT) -- xx, 13:34:55 11/17/09 Tue
- First time custom & Ann was great! We got exactly what we asked for! I'd send an email w/ questions & have an answer within a few hours. She was also great about emailing me with questions for clarification on what we wanted. Pretty reasonable price for a custom dress, too. It's such a kick to see dd's dress pop upon the website! (NT) -- Will go with Avoca again!, 14:28:35 11/16/09 Mon
- Just be sure the custom is a custom...one family recently bought another's returned dress that DIC (now Avoca) had promised not to sell. DiC remade the same dress for their first customer & didn't keep the promise, sold the returned dress anyway. The worst part was that the dancers are in the same state. Ann's daughter's response was "too bad"... (NT) -- not a fan, 15:22:07 11/16/09 Mon
- Thanks for all your replies!! It's been a great help! (NT) -- OP, 19:13:26 11/16/09 Mon
shameless dress plug. -- seller, 12:46:30 11/17/09 Tue
http://www.dance-again.com/X1673b.html

Pink dress worn only twice, made by Stacy Farley. Selling due to transfer. Would fit a dancer arund size 2, 5'1-5'3.

Bust- 33
Waist- 29

Very light and easy to dance in.

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What can I use to fill a hardshoe tip that's chipping? -- Thanks, 09:56:41 11/16/09 Mon
At the tip of the toe of my dd's hardshoe the fiberglass is chipping away. The hole is getting larger but we don't have time to get them repaired before the o. Any suggestions? Would super glue work?

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- put a bit of E6000 in it and paint over it with model paint or nail enamel (NT) -- HM, 10:18:30 11/16/09 Mon
- I used to keep a fiberglas repair kit (sold for boats) when I danced and fixed my chips that way - they are harder to find now, but they are around and are a nice option that lasts a bit longer (NT) -- better than some options, 10:36:31 11/16/09 Mon
  - Try "Liquid Nails" Paul Harvey used to advertise it. It comes in two tubes. One is the product, the second the actuator. When you blend the two together and put in a crack or chip I guarantee that it will be stronger than ever & dries like rock. (NT) -- good day, 14:18:50 11/16/09 Mon
    - Where would I find this at in the US. I checked Walgreens and Rite Aid but no one knows what I'm talking about (NT) -- OP, 21:07:38 11/16/09 Mon
      - I believe the nails in Liquid Nails are the hardware variety, not the finger variety. :^) Try Home Depot or Lowe's. (NT) -- A dad, 22:42:09 11/16/09 Mon
        
        Thanks so much. I guess a needed a man's expertise. (NT) -- OP, 22:58:20 11/16/09 Mon
        
        I was the one who posted about the Liquid Nails. You can get it at Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware etc. I have used it on everything from dance shoes to broken St. Francis statues. Poor old St. Francis got "beheaded" two yrs ago, used the Liquid Nails to reattach his noggin & he's kept a good head on his shoulders ever since lol. (NT) -- ;oD, 09:45:36 11/17/09 Tue
        
        Liquid Nails is the product to adhere mirrors to a wall, for example, in construction. (NT) -- widely used product, 12:10:12 11/17/09 Tue
- I use Gorilla glue. Fill in the hole/chip, allow it to dry, then use a dremel to smooth it out. Works like a charm. Don't use too much glue, though. It has a tendancy to "puff up" as it dries. Keep the shoe vertical and smooth the glue out occasionally as it dries. This will make it easier to smooth out at the end. (NT) -- Part time cobbler, etc., 09:47:32 11/17/09 Tue
Siopa Rinca Championship Dress for Sale -- Dance Mom, 11:33:59 11/17/09 Tue
http://www.mulhernschoolofirishdance.com/id5.html

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Will there be any Dress Makers taking measurements at the Mid Atlantic Oireachtas next week? -- Thank you, 09:58:29 11/17/09 Tue
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- I think I got an e-mail from Elevation saying they would be there and taking appointments. (NT) -- Contact them...., 11:21:32 11/17/09 Tue
Help. Dress is coming this week. I need to order stones. Main color is royal blue and white. Do I order Clear or AB??? -- tia, 16:50:36 11/15/09 Sun
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- I would recommend clear as AB tends to look best with pinks, oranges, and reds. (NT) -- Happy gluing, 16:55:46 11/15/09 Sun
- With those colors I would go with AB they give a better sparkle Depending on sizes Tami's Place and or Dreamtime creations are very good at getting them to your quickly but check with DM to make sure there are no crystals already on the dress. (NT) -- Amber, 17:01:36 11/15/09 Sun
- I vote for clear. Personal preferences, though, so you will get different opinions. (NT) -- Blue & white - clear! IMHO, 17:15:17 11/15/09 Sun
  - thank you, I talked with one mom who did her dd's in clear (had a black/pink dress) and said she liked how the clear shows up on stage. Looks like I will order clear. thank you (NT) -- op, 17:23:38 11/15/09 Sun
    - also, you might want to order a dark blue.....you may have spots on the blue or on blue embroidery that could be jazzed up.... (NT) -- just a thought, 18:13:16 11/15/09 Sun
      - I don't use the colored crystals ever, they don't have anywhere near the shine that the clear does, I only use clear (NT) -- none, 05:11:13 11/16/09 Mon
        
        Actually, I find the AB ones work well on certain colors (darker greens, for example), and sometimes work better for boys - a little more understated - (NT) -- it just depends, 05:28:57 11/16/09 Mon
      - Definately clear, and I second the coloured crystals on the same colour fabric/embroidery. (NT) -- dm, 10:00:50 11/16/09 Mon
- Our school dresses are black and royal blue, and the AB crystals look great on both. (NT) -- mp, 07:35:52 11/16/09 Mon
  - You can get an example card and a stone size card from the rhinestone guy website. Their customer service is outstanding too. (NT) -- try rhinestone guy, 10:12:27 11/17/09 Tue
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Seeks Superior Skilled Irish Dancers for 2010 Season -- Paul (Hire Dancers), 07:39:10 11/17/09 Tue
Candidates must be of Open Championship level preferably World Qualifier or equivalent standard. Previous show experience and/or a background in performing arts are highly sought.
Full length photo, headshot and documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. are required. Resume should include name, address, phone and email address, height, show experience, schools attended and summary of most notable achievements. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Please visit our web site for additional audition requirements:

http://www.talentsearchbgw.com.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Entertainment Casting Director
One Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Audition Hotline: 800-253-3302

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- youll have better luck with this after the (NT) -- Oireachtas is over....., 07:59:14 11/17/09 Tue
Does anyone have rates information for Gleaneagle and Brehon for AIs? Someone said download section of clrg site. I know bookling form is there but don't see information about rates. Looking for 2 adults plus child, if anyone knows (or knows where it's posted) and would be so kind... -- ...please?, 08:59:43 11/16/09 Mon
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- Hi I have booked, depends on age of child, Think I paid around 144 Euro for 2 adults and one child (age 10) B&B. (NT) -- Lovely hotel, worth it..., 12:11:54 11/16/09 Mon
- Forgot to say that was for the Brehon. (NT) -- ..., 12:23:47 11/16/09 Mon
  - Brehon slightly more and in this case worth it. The Gleneagle is ok if you get in the newer section but the old is old and small. Brehon is very nice you would be happier. (NT) -- jmho, 03:40:29 11/17/09 Tue
- Thanks for the replies! (NT) -- none, 07:54:57 11/17/09 Tue
North American Champs Syllabus -- dancer, 21:01:41 11/16/09 Mon
Is there a syllabus for the 2010 North Americans posted anywhere?

Thanks.

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- http://northamericanfeiscommission.org/ but the website is being updated. (NT) -- ...., 01:37:03 11/17/09 Tue
  - NAFC has nothing to do with NAN. (NT) -- -, 06:04:41 11/17/09 Tue
- No, syllabus has not been posted yet. (NT) -- -, 06:06:09 11/17/09 Tue
- Here ya go. http://www.mid-atlanticregion.com/NAN.html (NT) -- good luck, 06:54:01 11/17/09 Tue
5-panel Gavin for sale -- ann, 06:40:56 11/15/09 Sun
Beautiful Purple 5-panel Gavin for sale. $1,500 USD.
In Perfect condition.
May be altered if needed.
Bust: 33"
Waist: 28
Drop waist:about 30"
Arms: 23.5"
Skirt: 15"
Link to Dress #4 http://dancingoneire.net/UsedDresses.aspx

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- These dresses all seem a bit overpriced to me. You might sell them if you lowered the prices. (NT) -- Just a thought, 11:07:39 11/16/09 Mon
  - Is it in Australian dollars? I believe they are located there, although the listing doesn't specify that. (NT) -- could explain higher price, 06:17:58 11/17/09 Tue
Does anyone know the name of the vender that was selling and making head bands at Nationals in Nashville this past summer? -- Dance Mum, 15:38:52 11/16/09 Mon
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- I was. if you'd like to order, please send me an email...there is still plenty of time before the Oireachtas (NT) -- jeanne / head for the world, 17:24:21 11/16/09 Mon
- There were 2 if I remember correctly. Head for the World & Tillie's Tiaras. We got one from Tillie's Tiaras and were very pleased. (NT) -- No name, 17:43:48 11/16/09 Mon
  - Don't know how the other vendor was for headbands but I bought two from Head for the Worlds and loved them both. Searched everywhere before Nationals to find matching velvet but no luck. Over the moon when Jeanne had 2 different colours of headbands that matched my dd's dress perfectly. -- Good prices too!, 18:22:07 11/16/09 Mon
  - there was only 1 vendor making headbands and that was head for the world, sharon was working at the table for a couple of days.. (NT) -- in the know, 04:24:19 11/17/09 Tue
- Sharon from Tillies Tiaras was working with Jeanne (NT) -- they were a tag team!, 19:03:46 11/16/09 Mon
  - This is it....Thank you!!!! (NT) -- Dance Mum, 19:59:59 11/16/09 Mon
Dean Crouch would like to wish all the competitors at the up and coming Oireachthas the very best of luck and thank them for their support with his website over the last 12 months -- www.deancrouch.co.uk, 03:09:04 11/17/09 Tue
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Where would you get one of those wig boxes ( hat box)? -- ID MOM, 15:42:36 11/15/09 Sun
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- found ours at TJ max, someitme catalogs, lillian vernon, or christmas tree shop (NT) -- good luck, 15:52:42 11/15/09 Sun
- Marshalls. (NT) -- cheap!, 15:53:08 11/15/09 Sun
- Ours from Burlington Coat Factory. (NT) -- kk, 16:06:59 11/15/09 Sun
- Tuesday Morning had some nice hat boxes in our store the other day...most inventory is similar at all their stores, so check. (NT) -- :-), 17:18:55 11/15/09 Sun
- Christmas Tree Shops! (NT) -- New England mom, 14:17:06 11/16/09 Mon
- Kelso has them! and can be personalized too. (NT) -- www.kelsocover.com, 20:35:07 11/16/09 Mon
- I Heart That Dance just came out with a new wig bag, satin lined to keep the frizzies down (more) -- happy, 20:38:34 11/16/09 Mon
Getting ready for the Big Oireachtas?! Enter code oir09 and recive 20% off tracks at FeisDanceMusic.com until Sunday 11/22. Custom speed sets, Feis dance tracks, Tempo tracks, & Long tracks. -- Brian Glynn, 19:25:27 11/16/09 Mon
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DD has no stamina and never had. Always been her main problem. Technically very good but goes to pieces towards the end. Very slight in build, would this be hindering her dancing? What can she do to improve stamina? -- Thanks!, 08:53:58 11/15/09 Sun
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- my dd was the same way until she started track in school. helped with dance so much. jsut a thought. (NT) -- xx, 08:55:55 11/15/09 Sun
  - Ditto that. DDs best O placements were when she also played soccer. Running running running. Improved stamina was the biggest factor in any success she had. Prior to that, her adj. feedback always centered around "weak ending" type of comments. (NT) -- ., 10:24:04 11/15/09 Sun
- Stamina -- best way to do it i reckon, 09:07:29 11/15/09 Sun
- My DD swims and it has worked wonders for (NT) -- her stamina, 09:53:15 11/15/09 Sun
- Check out her breathing while dancing. That's HUGE when it comes to stamina. Also, check out nutrition & amt. of sleep. (more inside) -- Mom of tiny dancer, 09:53:39 11/15/09 Sun
  - Thanks for the "breathing lessons." Really helpful info to share with my DD - also tiny, also with stamina issues. (NT) -- little dancer's mom, 21:08:45 11/15/09 Sun
- cross training will help with endurance but the only way to build stamina in your steps is to do steps over and over. -- advice, 09:56:08 11/15/09 Sun
  - Weight training. (NT) -- ., 10:26:30 11/15/09 Sun
- try getting her to do ful dances in the house (NT) -- dd, 10:56:39 11/15/09 Sun
- Try "staminas": Entire dance, followed immediately by another lead. THEN take 8 bars break ONLY, and do one more step. Take a short breather. Repeat. Repeat. Finally, do whole thing twice in a row with ONLY 8 bars in between. That is 3 steps, walk back to place, 3 more steps. Don't sit down, don't stop moving during these "staminas" (NT) -- it will make a difference!, 12:23:03 11/15/09 Sun
  - Agreed. Have a stamina problem also, and while we hate these exercises, they work wonders :). (NT) -- u15-er, 13:54:06 11/15/09 Sun
- Feel for you....my dd has (had) same problem but it has improved a lot recently..... -- ecr mom off U11 dd, 16:17:27 11/15/09 Sun
- More protein, cut out junk food. More water, cut out caffeine -- hth, 18:17:08 11/15/09 Sun
  - Go to Weston Price Foundation for nutrition ideas (westonaprice.org) -- more, 18:20:14 11/15/09 Sun
  - this is great for overall health, but will not improve stamina. more stamina for dance=more dancing. only increased *anaerobic* activity will help for dance. (NT) -- scientific proof, 21:01:50 11/15/09 Sun
    - Sorry, but your "scientific proof" is inaccurate. Dd just did a paper on this. Aerobic activity increases lung capacity. While you may be pulling from a different energy source your overall lung capcity will help. X training is very important-running, swimming, will all help. (NT) -- dds xc helped tremendously, 06:01:51 11/16/09 Mon
      - Would not sound nutition boost overall health, thereby making it possible to achieve greater stamina -- ?, 06:47:14 11/16/09 Mon
- "An Army Marches on Its Stomach" (NT) -- Napoleon, 06:48:34 11/16/09 Mon
- To increase stamina, do intervals. If you are dancing, go as strong as you can for as long as you can; rest; again. The point is to push yourself and so you build more muscle. -- ., 09:14:42 11/16/09 Mon
  - And throw in some weight training to build muscle. (NT) -- ., 16:49:34 11/16/09 Mon
DD has several outdoor shows coming up & has been told to get "skater" tights for warmth. -- Me, 12:38:14 11/15/09 Sun
Can anyone recommend a brand and style? We are looking for the warmest tights possible. Hopefully something we can order from Discount Dance Supply. Thanks!

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- "Skater" tights are not particularly warm. I used to skate and compete-MORE INSIDE -- Skater tights are not warm! :), 14:30:55 11/15/09 Sun
- Smart Wool is making tights. I love their socks. May they would be warm? I haven't tried them but I am always cold and swear by their socks. -- sk, 17:07:19 11/15/09 Sun
- I always get mine at Danskin ~ http://www.danskin.com/women-legwear-skate-tight1.html#danskin (NT) -- MK, 17:16:03 11/15/09 Sun
- my dd gets the thickest capezio opaque flesh colored thights and then wears pink or tan cotton tights under. you can not see the under tights because the dance tights are thick. (NT) -- stay warm, 17:34:33 11/15/09 Sun
- Just run along behind her yelling, "MOVE those legs! What's the MATTER with you? Faster! FASTER!" Get that blood flowing, and she'll be warm! (NT) -- No $$ needed!, 19:57:27 11/15/09 Sun
  - Heh, heh...'cept for therapy bills! (NT) -- :), 03:40:07 11/16/09 Mon
- I would think if it is really cold and outdoors, maybe considering not wearing dresses and instead wear black jazz pants and some top instead. But that is a teacher call, but (NT) -- I would suggest it!, 05:31:05 11/16/09 Mon
  - Wouldn't tights and dress be warmer than jazz pants and a top? My dds both take jazz and those pants are not much thickder than a thick pair of tights-an ID dress is way warmer than a "top". (NT) -- .., 15:53:36 11/16/09 Mon
Southern Oireachtas -- Kathleen, 08:20:28 11/12/09 Thu
Does anyone know how many boys are in the Under 13 competition at the Southern Oireachtas in Dallas, TX? Thank you!

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- There were 13 in the U12 group last year. (NT) -- mom, 08:34:01 11/12/09 Thu
  - Is there any way to know the number of competitors in a competition ahead of time? (NT) -- we would like to know, too., 13:31:15 11/12/09 Thu
    - I think best bet is to look at numbers for the same group last year. Twenty bucks says it falls within 10 dancers. (NT) -- Really only 1 competitor-self, 16:32:41 11/12/09 Thu
      - Oh, good. Then I'll be a world-qualifier. (NT) -- -, 17:47:45 11/12/09 Thu
        
        A legend in your own mind, eh? (NT) -- Me too, me too!, 04:06:22 11/13/09 Fri
        
        No, but if I'm the only competitor.... (NT) -- -, 06:02:23 11/13/09 Fri
        
        She was the best of dancers, she was the worst of dancers... (NT) -- :), 13:37:49 11/13/09 Fri
- speaking of being the only competitor....when dd did her first treble reel she was u9 and the only dancer. she got on stage looked to her left and right realized she was alone, looked over at me and said "yes, first place"! (NT) -- wonderful memory, 19:18:26 11/13/09 Fri
  - so cute! love moments like that : ) (NT) -- wish i could go back, 19:42:13 11/13/09 Fri
- The SRO blog says Six (NT) -- --, 09:42:16 11/16/09 Mon
Dress just listed on dance again -- Gavin D puffball, link inside, 06:18:21 11/16/09 Mon
http://www.dance-again.com/X515b.html

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Hi. Where can I find photos of 2009 Worlds by competition? Thanks! -- searcher, 10:03:57 11/15/09 Sun
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- wasn't it www.scott-photography.com or harrington photos? Feispix was there too but only at one location. (NT) -- good luck, 05:41:16 11/16/09 Mon
All Irelands. Just booked Aer Lingus Flight for $189.00 each way. Special offer to be be booked by Nov. 19. Not on line yet. Have to call 1-800 Irish Air to book -- Good Luck, 17:16:27 11/13/09 Fri
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- Saw this too. Where are you flying from, and what was the total with all taxes and fees? (NT) -- enticing!, 17:29:39 11/13/09 Fri
  - $465 with taxes and fees (NT) -- Best price for now, 19:01:27 11/14/09 Sat
- Yes, where is that flying from? (NT) -- =-), 18:02:36 11/13/09 Fri
- New York, Boston & Chicago (NT) -- Wish we were going now!, 20:49:51 11/13/09 Fri
- Are there any special offers from the West Coast? (NT) -- thx, 23:42:29 11/13/09 Fri
  - no i'm in ny and i got an email yesterday (NT) -- dt, 05:57:44 11/14/09 Sat
  - Yes there are some special offers from most destinations in the US at the moment with Aer Lingus, just priced from Portland Oregon flight out Saturday 13th Feb, arrive Dublin 14th Feb and returning on Sunday 21st Feb price was $686.20 - great price for anyone who wants to travel over to the All Irelands (NT) -- Dance Mum, 04:10:00 11/16/09 Mon
- That is the problem with living on the West Coast -or even in Austrailia (NT) -- Way too expensive for us, 14:01:03 11/14/09 Sat
  - Agree! we are looking at flights for Glasgow, some families have already booked with each fare costing around $1,800 AUD per person. it's times like this I wish we lived close to the UK! (NT) -- Aussie Mum, 20:37:05 11/14/09 Sat
River Dance, LOTD? -- Thank you, 18:15:37 11/15/09 Sun
I'm having fun going through youtube and looking at RD and LOTD numbers.

For example, do a Bing or google search on Eurovision contest river dance and watch that one! You will enjoy it and it will bring back memories

What is the name of the piece (in RD or LOTD) where they do a reel sort of like an 8 hand or 16 hand and they are in very, very bright colors?

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- It's called Siamsa, or Siasma. Something like that! (NT) -- /, 19:16:30 11/15/09 Sun
- Thank you! Found it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtUC8UFWVkA (NT) -- op, 19:25:15 11/15/09 Sun
- There's two - Siamsa in LOTD. And then in the FOF Hyde Park there's also Dance Above the Rainbow (NT) -- :-), 23:03:14 11/15/09 Sun
Has anybody been able to find decent rates of flights to Glasgow?? I have not found the rates to be getting any lower. Dont know if I should wait, or buy now, in case they get even higher??? -- Irishmama, 14:25:32 11/14/09 Sat
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- I've been watching them too - they're not getting any better for us, either. I'm waiting for now... (NT) -- hard to know, 05:52:49 11/15/09 Sun
- ikes and the dollar dropping (NT) -- glasgow will be $$$, 14:11:55 11/15/09 Sun
- My dd qualified the first time two years ago. We came home from the O and immediately began searching for airfares. We ended up buying in January, and they were MUCH cheaper then. (NT) -- our experience, anyway, 20:43:30 11/15/09 Sun
New \ -- feis chair, 13:30:56 11/13/09 Fri
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and want to wish all the dancers the best of luck! We greatly apologize for the inconvenience that we cannot post the stage schedule on our own website (it is in lockdown at the host server) however, we have provided a temporary location where you can obtain the stage schedule: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzesraa3/ . Also, please note that due to occupancy and safety issues, there is to be NO camping in the upstairs gymnasium. Bringing a chair to change shoes is perfectly fine, but people camping out will be asked to move. The school is large enough to accommodate everyone. Lastly, please remind your dancers, no hard shoes on the school's hallways and gym floors. Thank you for your cooperation.

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- This is for New Jersey State Feis (NT) -- if you're wondering, 13:56:54 11/13/09 Fri
- I do wish noone camped in the upstairs gym. There was a family of 3 eating a full lunch in the middle of the floor. My daughter couldn't even change her shoes in the middle of her competition. They were sitting on her little stool AND her shoes. (NT) -- No regard for others., 16:17:46 11/15/09 Sun
- Upstairs Gym - There were 2 women talking very loudly during an entire competition right in the front. Wouldn't let other Moms see their children. (NT) -- Selfish behaviour., 16:19:54 11/15/09 Sun
Beautiful solo dress for sale! Approx age 6-8 -- mcdadeschool@hotmail.com, 13:32:50 11/14/09 Sat
Sadly daughter has outgrown the dress...
http://www.dance.net/topic/8662481/1/Dresses-Costumes/BEAUTIFUL-Solo-Dress-For-Sale.html&replies=0

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- a fantastic little dress the measurements are usefull!! -- mom, 13:51:02 11/14/09 Sat
  - carol taylor, didnt she ? (NT) -- not OP, 15:03:19 11/14/09 Sat
- could you send me the measurements as well? shipping from where? -- beautiful dress, 16:06:41 11/15/09 Sun
Anyone know the difference between the Caitlin wig and the Kaitlyn wig that is made in China? I've seen both with vendors. -- mom, 09:36:31 11/15/09 Sun
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- i got news for you. wigs are manufactured in either china,thailand, or india. -- *, 12:30:40 11/15/09 Sun
any Open U16 results from davis today? -- thanks, 15:15:20 11/14/09 Sat
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- Results link posted on the MAtR board. (NT) -- hth, 09:54:18 11/15/09 Sun
Where can I see results and photos of the Canadian Oireachtas please -- ?, 18:50:33 11/09/09 Mon
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- ecr is not until this weekend check out rincepix.com (NT) -- asd, 19:07:14 11/09/09 Mon
- WCR was this past weekend, sorry don't know were to look for pic's (NT) -- :), 19:23:14 11/09/09 Mon
- The Western Canadian Oireachtas results from this past weekend are on www.feisworx.com (NT) -- no idea about photos, 19:56:36 11/09/09 Mon
- The ECR starts Nov 13, RincePix will have a blog going. Good luck to all regions. (NT) -- Can't wait., 19:58:20 11/09/09 Mon
- Does your school make t-shirts for their Oireachtas dancers? I was at the Western Canadian Oireachtas last weekend and saw a few clever ones. Nora Pickett school had 'Don't Cross The Pickett Line' and Brady-Ard Na Griene had 'BANG!' Last year Mairead O'Brien dancers had 'Dance MOB'. School t-shirts seem like a cute idea for a team builder. (NT) -- wordsmith, 22:19:28 11/09/09 Mon
  - Penk-O'Donnell has shirt that say "I'mPOD". A cute take off on "ipod" (NT) -- lots of clever ideas!, 23:01:20 11/09/09 Mon
    - Ha, I've seen those shirts and read them as "I'm Pissed Off." Glad to know I misinterpreted them. (NT) -- another WR resident, 06:34:59 11/10/09 Tue
      - Yeah, I wonder who came up with that one. Stupid idea. You'd think they'd realize what P'od means (NT) -- ., 22:38:11 11/10/09 Tue
        
        It's not P'od - it's POD. How offensive for you to call it 'stupid'. Take your cattiness elsewhere please. I applaud ALL these schools who made the effort to develop team t-shirts! Good for them! (NT) -- don't be rude, 09:09:05 11/11/09 Wed
        
        Well, at least two posters thought it meant PO'd, and there are surely others who thought that as well. I agree using the word "stupid" seems inflammatory. (NT) -- peace, OK?, 09:43:02 11/11/09 Wed
        
        It's the use of 'I'm' in conjunction with Pod, of course people will read it as I'm p'od. It's a far stretch from ipod, sorry. Just not your brightest moment. (NT) -- ., 12:17:28 11/11/09 Wed
        
        why didn't you just go with ipod?? THAT would have been clever. you should let the kids have input on designs, they would have filled you in on what "I'm p'od" means ; ) (NT) -- ,, 12:22:15 11/11/09 Wed
        Lots of times kids come up with the designs and sometimes they even make the shirts themselves - lots of creativity and team spirit. (NT) -- :-), 12:33:50 11/11/09 Wed
        And maybe there is jealousy involved when making rude statements like that because they had the most WQ in Western Canada. Take your (NT) -- rudeness elsewhere please, 13:11:08 11/11/09 Wed
        
        NO WAY!! everyone respects Deirdre and her teaching. How ridiculous. I think we all know SHE didn't come up with that. She'd be mortified to realize how people are reading it that way (NT) -- ., 13:25:54 11/11/09 Wed
        
        I think it is more of a problem of the 'readers'. I certainly did not read it that way -- and, 17:28:35 11/11/09 Wed
        
        well, that's probably because you originated it, lol (NT) -- ,, 18:05:56 11/11/09 Wed
        Neither did I. Guess I've gotta get out more. (NT) -- classy??, 21:56:28 11/11/09 Wed
        You DO have reading comprehension problems-as I clearly stated-I am not from your region (NT) -- mw mom, 04:58:27 11/12/09 Thu
        
        And how do you know she didn't come up with the idea? Seriously, how do you know? It could very well be her idea. She obviously approves of the saying. (NT) -- Don't assume., 23:03:33 11/11/09 Wed
        
        It was probably some parent, unaware of current lingo. Strong parent run school. Great tc. Lame idea. (NT) -- /, 21:02:33 11/12/09 Thu
        
        Assuming again, eh? And it's jylo (just your lame opinion). Or (NT) -- PMS =), 22:49:43 11/12/09 Thu
        
        oh wow.... peace out dude. just sayin how we're reading it. you are WAY too defensive. Thanks for letting us know about your PMS, LOL (NT) -- ., 14:28:24 11/13/09 Fri
        
        I just thought I would respond rudely as you have! LOL! You just keep going on about it. Hope you're having fun =) I thought you would get a kick out of the PMS! Are those your initials btw? (NT) -- DUDE, 17:38:00 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Since you're PMSing, by your admission I'll be gracious with you and remind you that there are at least 3 or more people responding to the I'm Pod shirts. We've all been wondering what that was all about. (NT) -- try some MIDOL, ok, 18:00:02 11/13/09 Fri
        
        WOW! You are so good at making assumptions! My hats off to you. By my admission. Hee hee! (NT) -- You're good! ;), 21:39:16 11/13/09 Fri
        Oh, and I don't mean to spoil your "fun", but I've never had PMS. Neither has my Mum. My sisters on the other hand, oh boy, yes! One not too bad, but the other one, let's just say you don't want to be around her during that time. (NT) -- How about you?, 23:55:03 11/13/09 Fri
        
        I agree. There's no apostrophe in POD! And that school often is called POD for short. (NT) -- I think it's clever!, 13:05:18 11/11/09 Wed
        
        sorry.... no, probably only clever to the originator, you maybe?? (NT) -- ,, 13:24:23 11/11/09 Wed
        
        Nope, sorry I can't take the credit. But I do think it is quite clever though. (NT) -- as are the others above!, 23:00:32 11/11/09 Wed
        
        Lol, credit??? ahhhh---ok, if you want to be perceived as being PO'D. Not your biggest hit (NT) -- ., 21:05:38 11/12/09 Thu
        
        again, jylo (NT) -- =), 22:51:31 11/12/09 Thu
        
        Definitely. We all have our opinions, but most businesses would want the feedback from potential customers, but it's probably not your business anyway right?? (NT) -- ., 14:30:44 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Businesses? Customers? Wow! Yes, a dance school would love to have feedback on their t-shirts from potential students. (NT) -- talk about Lame-o!, 17:41:56 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Look, you're obviously not Deirdre [wonder if she knows her students are making fools of themselves on here] and don't get that anything related to her business reflects on her good reputation. Of course we all know every school has it's dead weight and you're obviously hers. Hope you dance better than you communicate. (NT) -- Peace Out, 17:57:47 11/13/09 Fri
        
        No, I'm the TC of POD, though I admire that school very much and have friends there. You obviously know her though. And I'm sure if she knew you were bashing her school gear, I don't think she would appreciate you so very much. You respect, yet bash. (NT) -- U don't know how to peace out., 21:57:24 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Oops! Should have proof read! "No, I'm not in that school but I think highly of the TC of POD" I think I changed how I was going to word it in mid thought! (NT) -- =), 22:00:15 11/13/09 Fri
        
        I have an idea. Why don't you contact the TC and let her know how you "read the shirt" and tell her what you think of it, especially since you think she would be "mortified" and you so highly respect her. (NT) -- Good solution!, 22:09:02 11/13/09 Fri
        
        you really do suit your saying because CLEARLY, you are P'OD, lol. FYI, most adults that run businesses would actually appreciate the input and if you knew your tc at all you'd know she's able to handle feedback from regional observers, but good try at getting a good idea. (NT) -- ., 02:04:33 11/14/09 Sat
        
        But YOU are the only one in a frenzy about this (as a linguist I can tell by your patterns)-the rest oif us thinkl it is clever. I even asked my 16 year old dd -- inside, 05:53:22 11/14/09 Sat
        
        The saying is foolish, but whatever - it certainly suits you ; ) ENJOY (NT) -- ., 15:11:02 11/14/09 Sat
        
        Sorry for your dd (NT) -- =(, 21:23:41 11/14/09 Sat
        
        But shouldn't there be since it is in O'Donnell? Then it WOULD be PO'D. (NT) -- ?, 13:48:31 11/11/09 Wed
        
        oh wow... that's even worse, lol. just can't win with that one (NT) -- ,, 14:14:29 11/11/09 Wed
      - That's what I read too! (NT) -- -, 14:48:23 11/11/09 Wed
  - wow, what creative ideas (NT) -- neat, 05:18:55 11/10/09 Tue
    - Pickett did really well this year. I was surprised at the level they're dancing at this year. Big improvement. (NT) -- Good Job Picketts, 22:42:50 11/10/09 Tue
      - Yes! Congrats and good job! (NT) -- =), 13:12:16 11/11/09 Wed
      - Its' all in the numbers.... -- WR Mum, 12:42:27 11/13/09 Fri
      - The difference - Courtenay is teaching the majority of the classes (NT) -- WCR, 12:43:45 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Yeah, she's stepped up her own dancing so much. Looking really great! (NT) -- ., 14:32:32 11/13/09 Fri
        According to feisworx numbers: if you aren't counting the Pre-O age group where NPIDA had 7 dancers in the top 10, they had 34 other dancers and 4 were WQ. Congratulations to NPIDA and POD and all the other WCAN schools! It was a pleasure to watch. (NT) -- WCAN supporter, 14:39:04 11/13/09 Fri
        
        For the record, NPIDA has 5 WQ's. (NT) -- congratulations!, 20:15:16 11/13/09 Fri
        
        It really shows in the littlies doesn't it? which tc can take credit for the advancement. Seems a shame for Courtenay to be teaching under someone elses name when she's so good at it. When does she get her TCRG? (NT) -- ., 15:13:10 11/14/09 Sat
- We loved the BANG t-shirts! Very cute idea! -- Feis mom, 07:51:25 11/10/09 Tue
  - I love BANG and Dance MOB... VERY CLEVER (NT) -- ., 12:20:12 11/11/09 Wed
    - . (NT) -- ., 08:26:54 11/15/09 Sun
Can anyone suggest how to remove glue stains from a dress urgently needed!!! -- thank you!, 16:40:01 11/14/09 Sat
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- look for the celtic flame dress maker board they might be able to help (NT) -- good luck, 17:26:12 11/14/09 Sat
- maybe try goo=gone? (NT) -- best of luck, 17:31:37 11/14/09 Sat
- Stand back ten feet and decide if you can see it. Some things look problematic close up, but from a distance, not so much. (NT) -- good luck, 17:57:01 11/14/09 Sat
  - What type of glue did you use-I use gemtac because it does not leave marks (NT) -- --E6000 does, 18:42:11 11/14/09 Sat
    - Try rubbing alcohol-test a small area first to make sure it will not remove color- (NT) -- Good Luck, 18:48:54 11/14/09 Sat
- You can cover the stains with additional stones, on black I recommend black diamond. (NT) -- :), 19:37:09 11/14/09 Sat
  - Yes, this is my favorite solution too :o) My motto for fixing mistakes? "When in doubt, bling it out." (NT) -- Good luck!, 08:04:51 11/15/09 Sun
Question regarding practice time -- New prelim mom, 17:07:46 11/09/09 Mon
My daughter is new to prelim and doing her first Os. She has been practicing hard and hopes to recall. We were talking the other night and were just wondering - how much do the top dancers at the Os practice ?

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- My dd dances 2-3 hours a day. One day off a week. (NT) -- ., 17:11:43 11/09/09 Mon
- 6 days a week - 3 to 4 hours a night (NT) -- wants to stay on top, 17:32:50 11/09/09 Mon
  - OMG this is why i will never be at the very top (NT) -- ecr, 18:07:24 11/09/09 Mon
  - Wow ! How does she dance that much without overuse injuries or aches and pains in feet ? My dd can only handle 1-2 hrs/3x week but would like more. (NT) -- Good for her !!, 18:09:43 11/09/09 Mon
    - i was thinking the same thing.... that schedule is not for everyone. if you're getting in one hour of quality practice a night it could be just as helpful (NT) -- had tons of overuse injuries, 19:24:19 11/09/09 Mon
  - How long do her shoes last her with that much practice ? (NT) -- Good luck !, 18:11:09 11/09/09 Mon
    - My DD dances about the same ammount of hours, ghillies last 6 weeks before she wears holes thru them, -- ......, 20:50:14 11/09/09 Mon
  - When does she do homework??? (NT) -- ., 06:05:27 11/10/09 Tue
    - In the car, during the 1 1/2 hour drive (each way!) to dance class!! (NT) -- 3 or 4 days a week., 11:23:40 11/11/09 Wed
      - Waaaaiiiit a minute. You are saying she practices 6 days a week plus drives that far to class 3-4 days a week? -- Fish tale!, 13:36:46 11/11/09 Wed
        
        My good friend used to get up early and do 1/2 hours a practice before school. Then she'd make the commute to class (1 hour for her), and practice another hour or so before bed. She was a machine! She quit ID for volleyball and did the same kind of schedule. Got a scholarship to university for it. She was very focused and pushed herself. (NT) -- A great student as well, 14:28:27 11/11/09 Wed
        Not a fish tale. Girl is in my school. Works very hard at dance and her school work. (NT) -- A friend, 09:03:28 11/12/09 Thu
        
        Well in that case, I hope she wins. She certainly deserves it. I had no idea anyone would work so hard to win. (NT) -- wow!, 10:06:22 11/12/09 Thu
      - Gee and I thought we were the only ones who do this. Except dd added in sports at school, too. She makes it work and gets up to do pilates and crunches (with 'gentle' nudging). (NT) -- it can be done, 18:55:41 11/12/09 Thu
- 3 or 4 classes a week, practices at least an hour on non-class days. (NT) -- Plus teams classes, 18:16:25 11/09/09 Mon
- Four two hour classes per week and 1 hour private lesson. Practices at home one of the other 2 days for maybe an hour. (NT) -- wr mom, 19:09:05 11/09/09 Mon
- Right now...5 classes a week ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours. At home, no practice at all, but she does other things. She works with a personal trainer 2 days a week and does a lot of cardio and strength training. (NT) -- ..., 19:26:44 11/09/09 Mon
- My daughter practices every day she doesn't have class-Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday- for about 2 hours each day. She also streches for 30 minutes and does 100 crunches for core work and 25 push-ups. Plus ankle rolls, and leg lifts. Loves to practice and I love the injury prevention work. (NT) -- no name, 19:41:23 11/09/09 Mon
- Is this for real? I don't know ANY kids that practice this much at our school. Most of them don't practice at all outside of class. PLenty of them recall, and some even qualify for worlds. Sorry. I'm skeptical. (more) -- x, 21:05:41 11/09/09 Mon
  - I agree with you! Please 3 hours a night. My daughter has medaled at the Worlds, won the O many times and has class only 3 times a week and practices on her own two other days. And she works very hard at it, not like some people who can ready in 2 weeks for a major and still recall. (NT) -- skeptical too, 21:15:35 11/09/09 Mon
  - And, how do they fit in homework, studying for tests, travel to/from dance school, and, oh yeah, sleep? (NT) -- Education comes first, 21:18:54 11/09/09 Mon
  - Agree!!! Neither dd nor the girls in our carpool practice much outside of class. I feel sorry for the kids who are forced to practice. For the ones who are self motivated, more power to 'em. (NT) -- True confessions., 13:06:26 11/11/09 Wed
- If my daughter practiced 3-4 hours a day I would be dialing the psychiatrist out of concern for severe OCD. Plus, she'd be flunking out of her IB courses. (NT) -- Ridiculous!, 08:57:05 11/10/09 Tue
  - Yes, important to get in the 'IB courses mention...!(NT) (NT) -- Talky (Clever!), 21:05:36 11/10/09 Tue
    - Wow, sensitive are we? The point being all high school courses are not equal. My dd has friends who have nights of "no homework" while she has work that demands 4-5 hours per night.. (NT) -- You're ridiculous, too!, 08:45:27 11/12/09 Thu
      - Not sensitive. Astute. To IB or not to IB... Who cares? (NT) -- Who will ridicule whom?, 22:14:02 11/12/09 Thu
        
        ....'The point,' it seemed, was to report practice schedules... (NT) -- Careful Reader, 22:15:50 11/12/09 Thu
        I'm sure you are very intelligent but for whatever reason you are not in IB. No big deal. However, comments like this make you sound jealous and low self esteem. That's why you attacked. (NT) -- It shows, 04:07:15 11/13/09 Fri
        
        Okay, I'll bite - what are IB courses? Never heard of it in NY area (is it like AP courses?) (NT) -- curious, 08:40:42 11/13/09 Fri
        
        International bacalaureate. NY schools (some) have it , at least here on LI (NT) -- But not Catholic school, 13:19:48 11/14/09 Sat
        
        sorry - Baccalaureate. (NT) -- typo tessie, 13:20:48 11/14/09 Sat
        It is a program that is offered throughout the US and abroad for advanced studies in High School. It is akin to AP; however, to some extent this program does have additional requirements. It is offered through some public and private schools depending on qualifications and other course offerings (NT) -- thought to help define, 08:02:41 11/15/09 Sun
- I practice two hours a night five days a week. The other two days are taken up either with a 3-4 hour class or a rest day. (NT) -- OC placer, 14:57:45 11/10/09 Tue
- DD dances four hours of regular ID class, and half hour private every week. She practices at home varies according to her homework load: 1-3 hours max. She also takes other dances classes 5-6 hours per week, which help with core strength, flexibility, turnout and stamina. She is successful OC who has recalled at both O and Nationals. (NT) -- Every child is different, 06:38:16 11/11/09 Wed
  - Meant to say, "Her practice at home varies according . . . (NT) -- Sorry, 06:40:50 11/11/09 Wed
- My child is a podium placer at Worlds for last 3 years & has won the O 3 times. 3x 2 hour classes and 2 practices for 1 hr each week which is increased to 1 1/2 hours 3 times a week the last 2 weeks before a major. There is such a thing as overpractice. Good focus and the right practice does not have to mean ridiculous hrs of practice (NT) -- our home, 07:09:30 11/11/09 Wed
- Dd takes two 1.5 hr classes per week, one 1.5 hour ceili class and practices at home about 30 mins/week. She occassionally places in Open and usually gets 28-40 at the O. Doesn't want to put in any (NT) -- more time., 11:41:51 11/11/09 Wed
- My dd has qualified for World's 5 times, usually top 3 at O and has two 3 hour classes a week and almost never practices at home. (NT) -- Enough for her., 21:49:24 11/11/09 Wed
- My beautiful DD, whom I am very proud of has placed on the podium the last 4 years in All Ire's. She attend two 1.5hr classes per week. She practices 3 nights at home for 1hr each night and she takes 2 days rest. Its not about how long you practice, its the quality of your practice when you do it. (NT) -- irish mum, 02:41:56 11/12/09 Thu
- Time doesn't matter. It's the quality of practice you DD puts in. A laze 4 hrs is not as good as an intensive 1 hr. (NT) -- Mom, 03:59:12 11/12/09 Thu
- dd's shoes last 4 months - dances 12 hrs a week at class plus home practise. (NT) -- sore? yep dances anyways, 05:14:29 11/12/09 Thu
- My Open U11 DD has three 2-hour classes + 1 team practice weekly leading up to the O. Feis every other week and approx. 4 privates in Oct/Nov. Little to no practice at home due to time constaints (just not enough hours in each day). Danced at Worlds in April & placing better in Open this year - less pressure/stress seems to help. (NT) -- Each child different, 07:27:26 11/12/09 Thu
- . -- . (.), 19:44:22 11/12/09 Thu
- Blog at irishdanceteacher.wordpress.com (NT) -- on practicing, 20:07:07 11/12/09 Thu
I have a six month old gavin soft skirt pollar box red with white and black really stunning on stage would fit slim sixteen year daughter is 5ft 6 -- irish mum, 11:24:09 11/14/09 Sat
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- should read pillar box red velvet (NT) -- irish mum, 11:25:11 11/14/09 Sat
- Where are you, and can we see it? (NT) -- love red, 12:28:38 11/14/09 Sat
- In donegal Ireland can email pictures (NT) -- irish mum, 12:33:50 11/14/09 Sat
- What style, what price, where are photos? (NT) -- Please?, 12:49:37 11/14/09 Sat
- Would love to see it. Please post a picture (or link to one). (NT) -- Last minute mom., 13:23:55 11/14/09 Sat
- If you email me I will send photos tomorrow no reader on lap top (NT) -- irish mum, 13:26:50 11/14/09 Sat
  - Where should we send the e-mail? (NT) -- Would love to see it!, 18:47:13 11/14/09 Sat
    - Click on "irish mum" in bold print right above your last post. That's a link that takes you to her email address. (NT) -- hth, 07:15:47 11/15/09 Sun
5-panel Gavin for sale -- ann, 06:39:00 11/15/09 Sun
Beautiful Purple 5-panel Gavin for sale.
In Perfect condition. May be altered if needed.
Bust: 33"
Waist: 28
Drop waist:about 30"
Arms: 23.5"
Skirt: 15"
Link to Dress #4 http://dancingoneire.net/UsedDresses.aspx

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Another Great Show -- =, 03:57:11 11/15/09 Sun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5W3HB0Chcc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGdct8mIbCc
www.dancingthrutheages.com

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New gavins -- -, 22:37:14 11/10/09 Tue
I am just curious, if you are just receiving a new Gavin now, what is the main fabric used on the dress. Did you get velvet, sequins, silk etc? Thanks.

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- Velvet (NT) -- love it!!, 23:11:02 11/10/09 Tue
- silk, no velvet in it at all. (NT) -- hth, 06:53:15 11/11/09 Wed
  - I hope the silk wears better than the silk dresses we had years ago (NT) -- beautiful colours, though, 10:12:38 11/11/09 Wed
- We got 20% velvet, 50% organza and 30% satin - quite a mix and stunning. (NT) -- If I say so myself:), 08:14:14 11/11/09 Wed
- velvet and satin mixed (NT) -- our new one, 10:17:36 11/11/09 Wed
- New Gavin came last week, ALL sequins. Boy, were we surprised! (NT) -- SR Mom, 11:13:37 11/11/09 Wed
- Just a question, maybe I'm dumb but do you get a choice in fabrics/colors from Gavin or is it a surprise? (NT) -- ?, 11:48:54 11/11/09 Wed
  - We picked the colors and he will pick the fabric. Ours is on it's way so we will see what he selected soon. (NT) -- yah, 12:11:00 11/11/09 Wed
  - Oh SR Mom...what age group is your daughter? Would love to see that at the O!! (NT) -- fun, 12:12:41 11/11/09 Wed
    - U12! Can't miss it. Its all sequins, and bright red!! (NT) -- SR Mom, 17:32:08 11/11/09 Wed
      - Funny, Last year I got an all sequin and velvet Gavin. It was different. :-) Wasn't expecting it but pleasantly (NT) -- surprised., 23:23:53 11/14/09 Sat
- Ours is all satin with iridescent overlay. Applique is velvet. (NT) -- New Gavin, 20:16:46 11/11/09 Wed
- Is anyone else having a problem with all the sequins coming from Gavin? I really don't like it. Love the velvets & rich fabrics but sequins to me are tacky. (NT) -- Specify "no sequins", 08:48:53 11/12/09 Thu
  - FYI - I DID specify no sequins. It came in made entirely of sequins anyways. You never know what you're going to get, with Gavin! (NT) -- SR Mom, 12:04:13 11/12/09 Thu
- I love squins, glad to see them back in. They look wonderful onstage. (NT) -- Dolly, 09:22:20 11/12/09 Thu
  - To each her own, I guess! Sequins to me are Las Vegas tacky. Hated to show our old sequin dress to friends who expected a traditional look. (NT) -- justMHO, 09:29:37 11/12/09 Thu
- There is a vast difference in stage trendy look vs traditional look. The traditional look should be adhered too-even though I'm the sequin lover- American audiences outside of ID dance don't get the whole competition look. Performance for non Irish audiences is difficult and the culture gets lost unlike other ethnicities who keep traditional garb. (NT) -- love both, 11:26:53 11/12/09 Thu
- Double bubble - reminds me of a Oompah-Loompa (NT) -- looks fine, 13:27:24 11/13/09 Fri
- Velvet bodice, satin 4-tiered ruffle skirt. Fits absolutely perfectly. (NT) -- LOVE IT!, 21:59:32 11/13/09 Fri
One of my favorite inspirational poems - Best wishes to all O dancers -- from the cartoon "Frazz", 21:26:43 11/14/09 Sat
The race goes to the swift, I s'pose. Or else the slow and steady. Or else the passionate or those who bothered to get ready. Or ones who coached themselves, or those meticulously mentored. But every single time it goes to somebody who entered.

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Beautiful Shamrock Stitchery dress sz 7-9 y.o. Available Nov. 28 -- Jola, 19:20:17 11/14/09 Sat
http://www.dance.net/topic/8662858/1/Dresses-Costumes/Beautiful-Shamrock-Stitchery-dress-for-7-9-y-o.html&replies=0

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Does anyone know how to get in touch with the company, the regheaded dancer? They do not respond to emails and voicemail is full. -- MW Mom, 13:25:28 11/11/09 Wed
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- oops, the redheaded dancer. (NT) -- MW Mom, 13:26:50 11/11/09 Wed
- They are an absolute nightmare, I have emailed twice (NT) -- they do not ever respond, 14:12:03 11/13/09 Fri
- I called them, and got through. They answered all of my questions, I ordered online, and got my order within 7 days. (NT) -- no problem 2 weeks ago, 18:25:20 11/14/09 Sat
I'm a vendor and don't carry wigs. One of my customers just asked where she could find a supplier of long, loose curl wigs. And someone reliable who ships quickly! -- Thanks!, 19:52:07 11/13/09 Fri
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- Check Emerald Key (NT) -- Chris is Great, 20:01:07 11/13/09 Fri
  - I checked their site, but it's closed. They're "on the road." I agree, Chris is the greatest, but my customer needs it asap. (NT) -- Thanks anyway :-), 20:19:34 11/13/09 Fri
    - Probably packing up for the WR O. Any chance your customer is a WR dancer? (NT) -- could work, 20:24:42 11/13/09 Fri
      - No, she's in Virginia. Their O's are in early December. (NT) -- WR Vendor, 21:11:54 11/13/09 Fri
- Check with Irish Butterfly in CO. (NT) -- great service, 20:31:28 11/13/09 Fri
- What color do you need, I have a auburn / red Melaine gammage Sarah wig worn x 1 can ship soon $60 (NT) -- seller, 21:13:38 11/13/09 Fri
  - I don't know the color, but I'll let her know (NT) -- OP, 23:02:10 11/13/09 Fri
- Try the Morgan II wig from http://www.irishstepdancingwigs.com/ -- sdmom, 21:39:10 11/13/09 Fri
- Check ebay- type in irish dance wig -- feismom, 05:02:53 11/14/09 Sat
- Head for the World--melanie murphy and camelia rose wigs (NT) -- happy, 06:16:59 11/14/09 Sat
- Karen at CelticCurls is great! Very helpful, fast service. (NT) -- srmom, 08:14:38 11/14/09 Sat
- i live in Dc area and have a dark brown #10 Melaine Gammage Sarah bought a Worlds a while back and worn maybe 3 times at most. Would sell for $50 if they are interested. (NT) -- dc area, 09:35:15 11/14/09 Sat
- In my experience Melaine Gammage has shipped quickly to USA. I'd give her a telephone call. She got wig to us in a few days once in USA. (NT) -- unless you find it in states, 18:24:00 11/14/09 Sat
Dance sneakers -- Sneakery, 11:35:38 11/13/09 Fri
Friends, I'm a canvas Capezio dance sneaker wearer who tried the fancier Capezio/Bloch dance sneakers but found they made my arches ache. Really weird that the simple canvas dance sneaks don't :) Before I get a new pair of canvas sneaks, I was wondering if anyone had tried the Frontline dance sneakers? They look really sturdy. I had foot surgery for two fractured sesamoids a few years back and am now prone to stress fractures so I'm looking for a dance sneaker that has ample squoosh like a real sneaker but has some slide like a dance sneaker. Thanks for any suggestions!

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- blocks hurt our dd's feet. we are looking at frontline T1s now (NT) -- haven't bought yet though, 09:53:23 11/14/09 Sat
Elizabeth Davis/Siopa Gindi Championship Costume for sale - pink and white -- Kate, 04:02:01 11/12/09 Thu
Of course it's beautiful, gorgeous, stunning. LOL

Dress would suit early teen and older, current owner is 5'2".

Trying not to clutter up the board too much (but I would like you to look), details, pictures and measurements are at http://idstuff4sale.wordpress.com/details/

You can email me directly via the website.

Thank you for reading. =D

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- What's the origin of her business name? I googled it and found this entry. I surely hope it means something else. -- Is it Gaelic?, 12:05:21 11/12/09 Thu
  - Siopa Gindi is a group of dressmakers that are, yes, based in Tarragindi in Brisbane, Qld. Not one of whom, to my knowledge, is a bogan or skank. May I respectfully suggest that you are unlikely to find anything sensible or flattering about anything on urbandictionary? I would prefer to use the time I have to answer questions more productively. (NT) -- Thank you for your interest, 12:59:14 11/12/09 Thu
  - That is heartbreaking! How can anyone define an area where one lives in such a horrible way , Urban Dictionary allows anyone to define a meaning for a word without taking any responsibiity for it. We can only hope that the general public will not take Urban Dictionary meanings seriously! (NT) -- -, 13:13:47 11/12/09 Thu
    - I just had a very brief look on Urban Dictionary. I would not take anything on the site to be at all close to the truth. Looks to be a site filled with utter rubbish and crudity. -- (more), 13:40:00 11/12/09 Thu
      - Remember, urban slang is going to be more rough than mainstream slang. If you don't live or interact in an urban area it's going to seem more "in your face" and extreme. To steal from Oldsmobile - It's not your father's dictionary. Don't try to make it conform to something it isn't. From dictionary. com (inside) -- Words evolve and change, 07:46:05 11/13/09 Fri
    - So does this mean that the "locals" use that word to refer to that area? And it is just a harmless Australian slang word? I had never heard it before and was curious. (NT) -- ., 15:23:25 11/12/09 Thu
      - I'm not from that area but I can tell you that us Aussies shorten most things, so it would just be a shortened version of the area name. I have never heard the word before as described in some of the posts above. (NT) -- Aussie Mum, 17:26:08 11/12/09 Thu
      - No, it't definitely not a local term. Just some rubbish of a questionable web site. (NT) -- ., 21:23:57 11/12/09 Thu
    - I don't know, take a look at the #3 definition of "Irish Dance" on urbandictionary. Sounds pretty accurate to me, hahaha. (NT) -- !, 12:00:09 11/13/09 Fri
- Tarragindi is quite the opposite of what is described on urbandictionary. The entry is made by "gindi-hater", who probably then had his or her friends vote it up. Perhaps gindi-hater suffered a blighted childhood from lack of Irish dance. Now if I could just get back to selling a dress... (NT) -- Kate, 12:41:38 11/13/09 Fri
  - lovely dress! good luck with your sale. (NT) -- --, 09:21:49 11/14/09 Sat
- SO DOES ANYBODY AT ALL LIKE THE DRESS??? (NT) -- jeesh!, 05:43:11 11/14/09 Sat
Whats the newer formula for qualifiers at Regionals for senior ladies? -- thx, 05:17:45 11/14/09 Sat
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- 7 for first 20 dancers, 1 for every 5 or part of 5 above 20. The old way was 5 for first 10 and 1 for every 5 above 10. (NT) -- -, 05:42:56 11/14/09 Sat
Extra dress for dance-outs/shows $200 -- dresskeeper, 05:12:32 11/14/09 Sat
I have several dresses that are 3 to 4 years old. They would be perfect for shows and danceouts when a costume is required. I am selling them for 200 dollars each.

With the expence of costumes these days, why not have an extra costume that can take the abuse of a heavy duty St. Patrick's season?

Put away your $3000 costume and use one of these.

One costume would suit a 9 to 11 year old.
Another would suiut a 12 to 14 year and the last one would suit a 13 to 15 year old.

If you have an interest, I will supply photos and measurements.

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- I will be at the Davis feis (NT) -- dresskeeper, 05:34:35 11/14/09 Sat