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- Growth spurt advice -- Growing DD, 06:07:15 11/09/09 Mon
DD just had another growth spurt and has starting bending over while dancing. Any advice from someone who has been there? Right before O's, ugh!!! TCRG didn't have any good specifics. Thanks!
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- Look into some pilates training if she is not too young. A few sessions with a trained professional and then she dan do the exercises to strengthen her core correctly. (NT) -- mom of 2 tall dancers, 06:15:49 11/09/09 Mon
- Stretching & ab strengthening will help the most. (NT) -- No name, 06:48:14 11/09/09 Mon
- right there with you...more -- mom of pre-teen, 07:25:55 11/09/09 Mon
- There is not anything you can do as the "bending" and slouching happens because bones grow first and then the muscles catch up. Besides the fact she is suddenly taller and some kids react by trying to be short again, the "short" muscles contribute to the slouch. Hang in there. It will change! (NT) -- kinesiologist, 07:44:15 11/09/09 Mon
- This is such a relief to me, my dd started it about six mos ago and I was blaming it on her backpack ( sure doesn't help!) but good to know they grow out of it! (NT) -- concerned mom, 10:53:27 11/09/09 Mon
- my son started walking pigeon toed (toes in). I tried not to nag and seems to have gone back to normal. It was weird though. (NT) -- ., 12:16:56 11/09/09 Mon
- Stretch, stretch, stretch. Bones grow quickly and muscles/ligaments don't necessarily keep up. Practice posture exercises (NT) -- Remind her she is beautiful, 15:29:12 11/09/09 Mon
- Just thinking out loud -- -, 17:09:25 11/08/09 Sun
Do you think there would be a market for a "blank" dress? So a dress made in the latest style with a ruffled or rah-rah skirt for example, but with no embroidery. You would then decorate the dress with stones or sequin appliques when you received it making it an individual dress. What sort of price would you pay for this kind of thing? it would still be made by hand in quality fabrics to the highest standard and not mass produced. Any thoughts?
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- I think so. I have seen a couple of lovely champ dresses lately where instead of embroidery the design was all done with crystals, very carefully placed in intricate patterns. Saw 2 of them at the Culkin feis, and have seen this previously as well. (NT) -- hth, 17:14:41 11/08/09 Sun
- If they were priced low enough, they'd probably sell, but I don't think they would appeal to the main ID market. People want whats in style, and unless a BNDM pushes a very simple style, I don't see it happening. (NT) -- my .02, 17:29:26 11/08/09 Sun
- Sounds like it could be a performance dress.. Depending on complexity of design I'd start at $500.00. (NT) -- Good luck., 11:43:30 11/09/09 Mon
- http://www.faunagilledesigns.com/gallery.htm Saw one of her dresses at a feis, probably one of my FAVORITES in the 10 years my girls (NT) -- have been dancing, 16:14:20 11/09/09 Mon
- Help please... -- Oireachras Mom, 09:22:06 11/09/09 Mon
Does anyone know who is the "Official" shirt vendor at the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Oireachtas ? The one who does the shirts with the dance schools & Competitor's names on the back...I am having a very hard time getting this information & I just want to ask them a question !
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- Translation Question! -- -, 12:12:04 11/09/09 Mon
Feel really silly for asking, but how would you say "Irish dance" in Gaelic? Would it be "rince na hEireann" or "rinci Gaelacha" ..... ?
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- TOP 10 - JUST FOR FUN -- Get Ready, 18:31:12 11/08/09 Sun
Top 10 Reasons I didn't Recall At Oireachtas
10. I was distracted by the other dancers TC trying to land a plane in the Ballroom.
9. I had the wrong BN dress in the wrong color
8. My dance partner blocked the judge’s view of my dancing.
7. The scores were mixed up with another dancer’s, I was robbed.
6. One of the judges tanked me because they hate my TC
5. The stage was too slippery, sticky, too high, too small, too big
4. I had to dance 3 @ a time
3. I am not the TC’s favorite so I didn’t get enough practice in class or exposure with VIPs
2. I had to dance with a World Qualifier
1. I didn’t recall because of politics ( that’s what my mother told me.)
Found on another MB
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- i highly enjoyed this :) (NT) -- OH Feis Grl, 19:56:48 11/08/09 Sun
- Or "I didn't dance three at a time," or "The musician played a weird tune for me, but better tunes for the other dancers." I wonder how many outrageous excuses we could come up with. Lets have some fun! (NT) -- :), 23:19:05 11/08/09 Sun
- The ballroom was too hot, too stuffy; I was on stage was a bad dancer who didn't know how to move on stage; there was a dip on the stage and I rolled my ankle;my steps aren't as good as the other schools'; my steps dont move; my steps are too on the ground; my steps suit the other dancers in our class... (NT) -- just to name a few, 01:16:00 11/09/09 Mon
- Don't forget - "I was sick all week." (NT) -- *, 05:51:36 11/09/09 Mon
- The judges only care about dancers who can jump really high. (NT) -- how about that?, 06:26:03 11/09/09 Mon
- The judges favored blondes/redheads/short girls/ tall girls/ skinny girls/blue dresses/red dresses/etc. (NT) -- heard 'em all, 07:10:28 11/09/09 Mon
- I can't handle ALTITUDE!!! , My Mom wouldn't buy me a Gavan!! (NT) -- ;-), 07:22:04 11/09/09 Mon
- Oh, do I really need to dance slow speed dances and not my fast speed hornpipe ;-) (NT) -- n, 09:30:09 11/09/09 Mon
- They didn't get my double expresso with red bull chaser for me.... (NT) -- gkjr, 10:55:45 11/09/09 Mon
- "I had to dance alone" - heard this one this weekend from my dancer! (NT) -- ., 12:18:17 11/09/09 Mon
- Uhh...the sick one is legit..try having swine then a cold! (NT) -- The flu is NOT fun, 14:08:51 11/09/09 Mon
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Who has been in an Irish dance show? -- irishzippy, 13:17:21 11/09/09 Mon
Hello I am an eigth grader as well as an Irish dancer. For my career class, I am required to do an interview with a dancer in a professional show, as that is my ideal career. If you are/know someone who is a dancer in a show please let me know here or have them email me at irishzippy@hotmail.com
thanks!!!
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- anyone know how to contact Carole Taylor,or if she has a website -- looking at getting a dress, 07:47:49 11/09/09 Mon
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- Ordered Oscon and hoping it turns out to be a miracle fix for dd...inside -- .., 16:31:03 11/07/09 Sat
Her heel has been bothering her for some time. It is the OUTside of her left heel, not the bottom. Doc said severs but most info I find says pain is on the bottom of the heel-doesn't mention the side. Been doing the stretching and the icing (x-ray fine). Started ultrsound the other day with the whirlpool and plan is to do that 2x/week. Doc is very familiar with Irish dancing but with the Os coming up figured I'd add Oscon to the mix based on a lot of recommendations on this board. Thanks!
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- OT--Can anyone help me with the translation for Psalms 46:1? Need it Gaelic -- I appreciate it!, 18:48:03 11/08/09 Sun
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- Looking for a three tier or soft skirt dres for the O. Willing to spend up to 1800 dollars. Measurements inside. Please let me know if you have anything you are selling! -- HELP! dance in need of a dress, 07:56:31 11/04/09 Wed
in inches
chest 34
waist 27
shoulder to wrist 22.5
neck to waist 18
shoulder to shoulder 14
length 31
Really need something for the O so please let me know if you have anything!
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- help dancer in need of a dress -- marsha kennedy horton, 09:00:17 11/04/09 Wed
- Take a look at this link... Not sure if it works or not. -- good luck, 09:01:34 11/04/09 Wed
- the New England Oireachtas on Nov 19-21 (NT) -- dancer, 10:13:34 11/04/09 Wed
- email me and I'll send you a pic -- marsha, 11:03:17 11/04/09 Wed
- Try the link inside... -- ., 11:44:24 11/04/09 Wed
- I have a one year old Gavin listed on dance-again 1855B have a look (NT) -- It is a 5 panel though!!, 11:49:15 11/04/09 Wed
- I have one that is not listed. Email me for photo -- New dress arrives this week, 13:01:30 11/04/09 Wed
- marsha whats your email? (NT) -- dancer, 14:08:51 11/04/09 Wed
- See this http://s804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/GavinDresses/?newest=1 . Dress is on Dance again.1834b -- 3 tiered puffball, 17:52:38 11/04/09 Wed
- Ihave a dress that is close to your measurements, it is a soft skirt Gavin that was made for the worlds this year. It is dress#1737B on dance again. (NT) -- :), 21:11:18 11/04/09 Wed
- http://www.dance-again.com/X1856b.html (NT) -- will this work???, 04:11:52 11/05/09 Thu
- I have an emerald green, sapphire blue, gold and white dress in process. I can send you photos of the fabrics, design sketches and a picture of the unfinished bodice (NT) -- Click here for dressmaker link, 05:04:04 11/06/09 Fri
- dress for O -- PL, 20:07:21 11/07/09 Sat
- Just saw this post today. I have a black/white soft tiered dress with those measurements -- cindi, 07:56:37 11/09/09 Mon
- Dd has been told she "sits" when dancing. Any tips to help this problem? -- TIA, 18:44:46 11/08/09 Sun
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- do elevations dresses come in with rhinestones? -- what about headbands?, 12:20:17 11/07/09 Sat
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- Former dancer -- ME, 07:49:46 11/08/09 Sun
I am a retired dancer who plays piano, I want to get into some irish music classes. I live in Greenpoint, New york City, is there anyone who could point me in a direction of a teacher I could contact?
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- Soda pop, energy drinks, diet soda, here is some info for dancers, teachers and parents-- -- I enjoyed this video, 12:07:18 11/07/09 Sat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbh6Ru7VVM
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- New split sole soft shoes -- Curious, 07:03:49 11/06/09 Fri
DD just received her first pair of Rutherford Cavans in the mail. She has always worn the Pacelli Eclipse, but wanted to try the split sole to assist with differentiating her points, etc. She wears a 6 in the Eclipse, so we ordered both a 6 as well as a 5 1/2 as the very sweet woman from Rutherford said they need to be very snug and almost to the point where they are uncomfortable with the toes slightly curled because they will stretch a lot the first time she actually dances in them. Here is my question for anyone that has experience with the Cavans: did you purchase your shoes so that your toes were curled under at the top and if so, did they stretch considerably the first time you did dance in them? Right now, the snug pair are pretty tight and dd didn't even want to dance in them because she doubts they will stretch to the degree she needs. If we can try and get them to the point of beinf fairly comfortable, dd wants to tuck them away and not use them until the Oireachtas. Does this make sense? Thanks!!!!
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- Cavan's stretch a lot, but I'm not sure it all happens in the first wearing - more like the first month. DD wears a US7.5-8 and a UK4.5 Rutherford Hards and a UK3.5 Cavans. (NT) -- Hope this helps., 07:10:49 11/06/09 Fri
- Cavans do stretch and quickly. (NT) -- My daughter loves them., 07:11:49 11/06/09 Fri
- Yup, cavans stretch alot. Just try wearing them at home, not dancing in them to just get used to them. They will eventually stretch. Daughters love their cavans! (NT) -- momma, 08:29:05 11/06/09 Fri
- My dd wears a size 6 street shoe and buys her cavans in a 2.5 the day before the O evey year. She then saves these for competitions and uses old ones in class to keep them from stretching to much to quickly. And yes she buys them so that her toes curl under when she first puts them on, but she swears by them. (NT) -- thedoctordances, 16:18:07 11/06/09 Fri
- wear a 7.5 US shoe, size 5.5 rutherford hard shoe, bought a 5 cavan, wore them only a few times and they are too big already. Going to buy a 4.5 or 4. (NT) -- great shoes, 08:42:15 11/07/09 Sat
- SIze eight foot 4 1/2 hard shoe and 3.5 cavan! (NT) -- t, 17:28:20 11/07/09 Sat
- My dd first pair was a 4- wore them out just bought new ones 1 year later they are a size 3 bec of the stretching(reg shoe approx 8 US) (NT) -- she loves her Cavans too, 18:46:02 11/07/09 Sat
- I where a street size 7.5. Bought Celtic Choice size 3. Toes were scrunched. They fit fine now. (NT) -- Even a little loose., 06:21:18 11/08/09 Sun
- Shameless post. Brand new cupcake dress is now finished and listed. Size 6/7. Please look if interested http://www.dance.net/topic/8645932/1/Dresses-Costumes/Brand-New-Solo-Dress-Size-6-7-Cupcake-style-ruffle-skirt-LOOK.html&replies=0 -- Thanks, 18:47:45 11/06/09 Fri
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- Beautiful dress! (NT) -- love it, 19:25:00 11/06/09 Fri
- Beautiful, love the color combination and the style for a little one (NT) -- none, 19:40:23 11/06/09 Fri
- Scroll down, there was a MAID looking for a smaller dress (NT) -- She included her email, 20:32:32 11/06/09 Fri
- Just wodering...why is it a cupcake dress and why do I think Texas and pagent when I see it? (NT) -- ca mom, 22:07:56 11/06/09 Fri
- A REALLY NICE DRESS, for the uk market , but to small for my dd (NT) -- mom, 02:09:54 11/07/09 Sat
- Looks like the embroidery on the neck panel is quite lopsided? otherwise LOOKS lovely -- but wonder about quality, 09:15:20 11/07/09 Sat
- OP here. Thanks for the feedback. I re-did the bodice (must get glasses!) and posted new pics. Added crystals as well. Thanks for looking and for the kind comments. :) (NT) -- Dressmaker., 15:50:12 11/07/09 Sat
- From a friend... -- non id related, 09:43:00 11/06/09 Fri
Noah Scott Biorkman is 5 years old and a patient at Mott Children’s Hospital, was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma. He has been fighting his cancer for the last 2.5 years but will lose his battle here before Christmas. When his family asked him what his Christmas wish was, he only responded that he wanted to receive a lot of Christmas cards. Because he is not expected to live until Christmas, the family is holding his Christmas next weekend and is asking as many of us as possible to help fulfill his wish by sending him Christmas cards.
Let's flood his mailbox with love! Mail to:
Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon, MI 48178 USA
See more of Noah on the following websites and can also see it is true on snopes....
http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/11/05/christmas-cards-for-a-five-year-old-boy-meet-noah-biorkman/
http://aggman.vox.com/library/post/turning-bad-news-into-good.html
http://siouxfalls.momslikeme.com/members/JournalActions.aspx?g=504043&m=8351233
www.carepages.com/carepages/noahscottbiorkman
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- I'm mailing one now. (NT) -- kk, 10:08:28 11/06/09 Fri
- Heartbreaking. Proves that children know instictively what matters. (NT) -- God Bless, 10:34:47 11/06/09 Fri
- just dropped mine in the mail (NT) -- none, 10:36:47 11/06/09 Fri
- Just mailed (NT) -- :-(, 11:21:47 11/06/09 Fri
- I just mailed one to Noah (NT) -- God Bless, 11:36:46 11/06/09 Fri
- so many of these stories are untrue, but good news, this one is real. Here is the snopes.com link inside -- doubting Thomas, 11:41:06 11/06/09 Fri
- The children in my 8th grader's class are all sending him cards. We will do it as a family as well. (NT) -- ., 12:28:14 11/06/09 Fri
- How tragic. I'm sending a card tomorrow and i pray it will arrive in time for him. (NT) -- UK Mum, 12:52:13 11/06/09 Fri
- My dd's religion class at school all made and sent cards today. (NT) -- now I will send mine, 16:33:12 11/06/09 Fri
- please also check your local children's hospitals. There are many wishes that need filling and those children in your community can also use your support. (NT) -- ., 00:15:52 11/07/09 Sat
- Mine is ready to be mailed. Poor little guy. Breaks your heart. (NT) -- hugging my kids tonight, 19:09:17 11/07/09 Sat
- Any idea who is judging the Southern USA next December? -- Just curious, 21:53:59 11/06/09 Fri
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Adult performance dress $185.00 -- Link inside, 09:20:49 11/07/09 Sat
This is a medium stretch velvet dress with black lace sleeves, and a gold satin soft cape. The front is shorter than the back, and it flares out on turns. Email with any questions! www.thevelvetcastle.com/DrawingRoom
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- Is there a Musicians Board? -- Flute player, 04:58:21 11/07/09 Sat
My daughter wants to enter some music/flute competitions at feisianna. Unfortunatly, we cannot find the right music. Can someone direct me to a musicians board and maybe they can help us? Thanks!
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- My dd has a new to her dress that could use a little extra body in the skirt. I was thinking a tutu/pettiskirt could do the trick. Could you share where you've had success purchasing these? -- TIA, 07:11:45 11/06/09 Fri
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- Looking for dress for 11 y old, chest 28, length 28, waist 26. Newer style. Will be at Coyle and Davis Feis (MAR). Any colors other than Pink and Orange. Neede for O. Thank you. -- BL, 15:43:28 11/05/09 Thu
Law919@aol.com
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- Found this gorgeous TRADITIONAL dress on Ebay, gutted it is to small for my DD, but for anyone looking for a bargain.... -- link inside, 01:06:11 11/05/09 Thu
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Irish-dancing-Celtic-Gaelic_W0QQitemZ220503319198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ladies_Dancewear_LE?hash=item335705a29e
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- Are you serious?? The skirt looks HUGE!!! (NT) -- ., 02:46:48 11/05/09 Thu
- I miss those beautiful costumes. People used to stop us and ask about all the symbolizm etc. (NT) -- HM, 06:38:37 11/05/09 Thu
- With all the hip kids going '80's retro in their street clothes, maybe someone will start a new trend of retro solo dresses. Just imagine how cool it would be. Would definitely cause the dancer to stand out! I know there are some "free spirits" out there who would really have some fun with this. (NT) -- Visionary, 08:35:57 11/05/09 Thu
- Aw this makes me miss my first series of dresses. I kinda miss the velvet ones, (all 200 pounds of them ha) (NT) -- u19 dancer, 12:48:50 11/05/09 Thu
- looks like a Threads of Green dress from around 1997 or so, using a Seven Gates design. I LOVE that design actually. My first solo dress had the same one. The skirt is of a different proportion than skirts now, but when it was made it was totally instyle. The waist sits at the natural waist, and the skirt will go to just a few inches above the knee (NT) -- great dress!, 12:52:15 11/05/09 Thu
- This dress reminds me of my first solo costume - -- More Inside - LOVE YOU MUM XXX, 17:05:32 11/05/09 Thu
- Has anyone used spray tan booths? -- ?, 17:23:33 11/05/09 Thu
We have one near us and we were thinking of doing the spray tan for the oireachtas. It costs $23.00 and lasts up to a week but they suggest tanning the day before the event. Anyone have any experiences with this?
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- We love a spray tan, but you might want to do one now and then again the day before. Just to be sure. (NT) -- pageant mom, 19:25:45 11/05/09 Thu
- My daughter hated being the enclsoed tiny booth & not being able to get out until spray stopped! (NT) -- scared her to death @13, 03:26:16 11/06/09 Fri
- ours lasted a day. total waste of money. plus it stinks. (NT) -- wipes rule!, 04:43:16 11/06/09 Fri
- I just bought Jergens express tan for my dd and it's already working (needs it for Sunday). $8.99 is a good deal, too! (NT) -- hth, 04:45:25 11/06/09 Fri
- Yes it is uncomfortable, it stinks and it peels off unevenly -- leaving a Tales from the Crypt, 05:21:07 11/06/09 Fri
- I was spray tanned, by a professional. Wasn't trapped in a booth, came out really nice and evenly. Lasted almost a week, but yes it does peel off quite unevenly. Looked a little ridiculous, wore pants and long sleeves for a while! (NT) -- u19 dancer, 07:36:22 11/06/09 Fri
- A good tanning place will usually have a room that isn't too claustrophobic and it is sprayed on by a real person not a machine. If it peels or becomes patchy, either you didn't exfoliate properly prior or the sprayer did it wrong. (NT) -- BTDT, 09:53:39 11/06/09 Fri
- I have had it done and loved it! It lasted really well for about 3 days and then it faded very randomly, although I expected it to. (NT) -- Worth my $$, 11:18:46 11/06/09 Fri
- I'm very surprised more people don't use AIR BRUSH TANNING. We did this twice for DD, it dries quick, goes on more even, doesn't drip and looked amazing. I think it was $45 severl years ago. Way better than sloppy risky spray tans I've seen. (NT) -- watch around mouth, 19:23:44 11/06/09 Fri
- My daughter got a spray tan for homecoming dance. It looked great, lasted about a week. -- more, 04:08:46 11/07/09 Sat
- Not sure where you who have had bad experiences have been going, but I called around til I found a local tanning salon whose booth had adjustable sprayers. Dd wanted only her legs done so they set it to spray from just below hips down. It came out beautifully, did not smell at all, and lasted about 5 days, gradually fading away. (NT) -- doing it again this year, 05:11:05 11/07/09 Sat
- Big Company Shows -- Coming to Town, 04:34:07 11/05/09 Thu
Do you attend RD and LOD evey time they come to your city?
Does it inspire you/your dancer?
Share your thoughts
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- Wish we could, but it costs a bloody fortune! Happy to have been able to give both shows as a "birthday present" but won't be able to go again any time soon. (NT) -- Inspiring for DD? Absolutely!, 04:56:47 11/05/09 Thu
- They rarely make it to our city so when they do we go. (NT) -- I find them inspiring, 05:00:45 11/05/09 Thu
- I LOVE LORD OF THE DANCE the best time was when i saw it at newcastle arena -- JJ, 05:18:45 11/05/09 Thu
- We used to but now my daughter is bored with it. She sits there and says, I can do that. Those steps are so easy. . . etc. Is it becasue she has seen it at least 3 times live or that she is an open champ? (NT) -- we don't go anymore, 05:55:38 11/05/09 Thu
- My girls just saw LOD and found it very entertaining. Thought the dancers did less difficult steps and just a lot of trebles. But fun to watch! (NT) -- Beth, 05:58:50 11/05/09 Thu
- Haven't gone in a few years...ready again! -- mom, 06:41:14 11/05/09 Thu
- The last time I saw LD (about 5 years ago), it was terrible. -- mp, 11:18:47 11/05/09 Thu
- Saw RD and LOD when they first toured--dds were young and really enjoyed the shows. Saw LOD last year -- srmom, 13:23:33 11/05/09 Thu
- both are playing in denver and around at venues 30 to 60 miles away, riverdance right across st fr Oireachtas (NT) -- fg, 14:22:31 11/05/09 Thu
- We saw LOD for the 2nd time a few weeks ago & loved it! Comparing show dancing to competition dancing, is like comparing swan lake to ballet exams. The performance is directed at a wider audience The troupe I saw was full of fabulous dancers - past & present world champs & medalists, NAFC belt champs, top placers at majors, who we've (NT) -- seen at majors over the years, 02:49:17 11/07/09 Sat
- General interest question -- is there written rule?, 02:10:20 11/06/09 Fri
if an adjudicator has a sibling who is a TC-can that adjudicator judge those students?
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- Is the schedule for Coyle floating around out there anywhere...not on their site yet? -- Nana (wants to come), 13:38:59 11/06/09 Fri
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- Help with hard shoes ??? -- Thanks for input !, 19:45:06 11/05/09 Thu
My 12 year old daughter has had her hard shoes for 1 1/2 years. They are getting really tight, but she does not want to break in a new pair right before the Os. Unfortunately, we just noticed that they are starting to rip or separate at the seam between the arch and the tip (probably due to increased use and starting "holds" in Sept.) It is small but we don't want it to get bigger. I know she needs new shoes but we just need these to last 3 more weeks. Any suggestions ? Has anyone had this happen to them ? Would wrapping electrical tape around the shoe while she dances work? Could a cobbler fix this (without making the shoe stiff which would affect her holds as she is new to them) ? Thank you, thank you for responses !!
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- I feel completely shallow posting this "problem" after hearing about Noah -- thanks, 12:26:45 11/06/09 Fri
local beauty supply place did not have the spray color (for matching bangs or poof) for dd's auburn wig. any other suggestions on where to find this?
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- IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship -- IDTANA, 19:18:54 11/03/09 Tue
Since the inception of the Cyril McNiff Scholarship, the IDTANA has proudly awarded over $140,000 to dancers through out North America. The Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North America is proud of the accomplishments of all dancers - not only competitively and artistically - but also academically.
To recognize the accomplishments of these dancers who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio, the IDTANA is proud to offer scholarships totaling $20,000 in 2010 for high school senior students, and those students who are already attending college.
Applications for 2010 are now available at www.idtana.org.
Please note that the application process for 2010 has changed and we ask that you carefully review the information in the application packet for more information.
The Scholarships will be announced in early June, 2010 and a presentation of the scholarship winners will be held at the North American Irish Dance Championships.
Michael Mullane ADCRG, President, IDTANA
Russell Beaton ADCRG, Scholarship Chairman
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- Broesler Feis January 23,2010 -- Feis Chair, 04:24:04 11/06/09 Fri
The syllabus for the Broesler Feis on January 23rd is now available at Broesler.com. Please consider participating in the Charity Treble Reel competition to benefit The September 11th Families Association. We will also be collecting gently worn coats for the NYCares coat drive.
Hope to see you there!
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- Rhinestone/velvet headbands for sale -- on ebay, 15:59:53 11/05/09 Thu
Emerald Green
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110454377165
Sky blue
http://tinyurl.com/ycywqln
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- I love looking at individual dresses on mess boards, my only request is to please put the age of the dancer. I don't like taking the time to look at a dress that's for a 7 yr old when dd is 20, so I've stopped unless an age is listed. Just a thought, please add the dancer's age & I do think you'll get more of the right ppl looking. -- me, 04:55:34 11/04/09 Wed
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- Problem with that is: my dd is 5'7", well developed and only 13. Her dresses would fit older dancers better than most 13 year olds. So, putting her age will limit who looks at it. (NT) -- just sayin', 05:12:42 11/04/09 Wed
- While that is a good suggestion, I'd prefer to see an objective measure of size, such as length, listed. Avoids problem of very different sized dancers being the same age. (NT) -- Mom, 05:12:59 11/04/09 Wed
- Maybe add something like this, "Worn by a 13yo, suitable for 12-16 yo." (NT) -- That might help, 06:08:30 11/04/09 Wed
- I listed the total dress length, not the age since my dancer is a very petite older dancer. Her dress would fit a 13 year old with the bust taken in. If I list the age, many parents of younger dancers would scroll by (NT) -- agree with first poster, 06:32:30 11/04/09 Wed
- Or at least the height of the dancer! I'm 5'9, and have been having the hardest time finding a dress, since the majority of dancers are smaller than I am. (NT) -- U19er, 06:44:34 11/04/09 Wed
- The height is a great idea, Fit perfect when dancer was 5' 2" or would fit a dancer 5' to 5' 2" (NT) -- that would work, 07:21:48 11/04/09 Wed
- If I were to list my daughter's dress right now, along with the measurements I would add, "Currently worn by a 13 yr old who is 5'8 with an atheltic build." That way you would know she is not tall and slender, but not heavy either. (NT) -- ..., 07:35:31 11/04/09 Wed
- I don't think height would help. I'm 5'6, but have a long torso and short legs...whereas a friend is 5'6" with long legs and an average torso. We tried a dress swap once...didn't work so well. Sellers: post accurate measurements & buyers: know the measurements of yourself/DD. (NT) -- SRgirl, 07:49:01 11/04/09 Wed
- Height would help for me. Might not be the right measurements in the end, but it does help sort through. (NT) -- My thought, 08:10:49 11/04/09 Wed
- i list the height for mine. i've been over 5'8" since i was 10 years old. so for the past ten years ive been about the same size. (NT) -- OH Feis Grl, 12:41:18 11/04/09 Wed
- and my 13 yr old is probably more like a 9-10 year old - I would much rather have the objective sizes, with perhaps a "worn by small 13 yr old, but likely appropriate for 9-11 yr old" or something like that. (NT) -- Too much variance just w/ age, 17:39:08 11/04/09 Wed
- WHAT SORT OF DRESS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ? I HAVE 2 FOR A 7 YR OLD ? (NT) -- JJ, 01:17:25 11/05/09 Thu
- jeweling advice -- newbie, 10:31:35 11/04/09 Wed
I need to order crystals today. I was going to order three different sizes is a gross of each enough, too much? I appreciate all suggestions.
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- Not enough. (NT) -- probably 3 times as many., 10:45:22 11/04/09 Wed
- I would say that a gross of each is enough, but it very much depends on what you are planning - subtle, patterned, following edges along panels/neckline? You need to plan before you buy. (NT) -- there's no easy rule, 10:53:46 11/04/09 Wed
- If there are NO crystals already on the dress I would say a gross is not enough...my dm put on 1 1/2 gross, I've added 1/2 gross and just ordered from dreamtime creations today 2 more gross in 3 diff sizes (though won't use them all on this dress) (NT) -- le, 11:02:55 11/04/09 Wed
- actionfabrics.com ask for gloria (NT) -- bling queen, 11:06:17 11/04/09 Wed
- Depends on the design - on my DD there are over 2000 crystals two different sizes.... (NT) -- Sparkles, 11:10:05 11/04/09 Wed
- 4 gross of one size and 2 gross of the smaller size. Dancer is about 5'7". Really depends on style and size of dress (NT) -- late, 11:12:50 11/04/09 Wed
- thank youall very much! Im so glad I asked before I ordered. I'd rather have too many than not enough. (NT) -- newbie, 11:22:37 11/04/09 Wed
- OP, what I did when dd's new dress arrived this summer was order a few different sizes of crystals from Hot Fix Queen. They don't charge for shipping, so I got one gross of each, then decided how many more gross I'd need. It didn't cost me any extra to do it this way since shipping is free, and it saved me from ending up with too many. (NT) -- hth, 17:06:26 11/04/09 Wed
- Remember that crystals add weight to the dress....We added 2 gross to a dress that had already been nicely decked out but needed a little bling around collar and waist. (NT) -- Good luck!, 22:48:34 11/04/09 Wed
- I am a dissenting voice. I added one gross of 34 ABs and it is lovely and tasteful. (NT) -- less is more sometimes, 06:10:44 11/05/09 Thu
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I am trying to find out who to attribute the oh-so-important quote at the head of this board - "Chase your Dreams - Not the Competition" Does anyone know "who said it first"? -- A good reminder right now!, 08:12:48 11/05/09 Thu
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- Caution---booked flights for Irelands a month ago on Aer Lingus. Just received word they cancelled our flight-not flying that day. Now 4 wks ltr, just rebooked on American for $115 more. Aerlingus said-- sorry-- did nothing about the increased fares on AA! Then-- they said it would take 10 days to process the refund!! Be careful of Aerlingus! -- Irritated and Annoyed, 14:03:30 11/04/09 Wed
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- 33rd Wolverhampton Feis 14th and 15th November 2009 -- Organsier, 10:49:54 11/05/09 Thu
Pendeford Business and Enterprise College
Marsh Lane
Wolverhampton
WV10 6SE
There will be Open and Preliminary Championships giving a greater opportunity for more dancers to practice for their regional qualifiers.
As always the dancers will be competing for a splendid array of Silver Cups, specially commissioned enamel medals, belts and tiaras.
We will also be awarding sashes for top 5 in Championships.
** All Championships will run as mixed competitions, however, '2 Champions' (open) will be crowned in each age group with the highest placed boy and highest placed girl BOTH recieving a silver cup, crown/belt **
As well as the final championship result, also included in the price is a seperate solo result for each of the first two rounds of the championship.
We look forward to seeing you there at what will be a fabulous weekend of competition.
Thank you for your continued support.
Please download the syllabus at www.instepfm.com
**PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY**
Danny Doherty and Marie Connell
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- IDer Christmas Ornaments -- Help!, 04:37:04 11/04/09 Wed
Looking for a new dancer ornament for dd
have all the "green" dancer ornaments
Has anyone seen any thing new?
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- Not sure if these are new, but here is a link to quite a few... http://www.thefind.com/gifts/info-irish-dancer-ornament (NT) -- ., 05:37:11 11/04/09 Wed
- I found Belleek ornaments in a department store in Dublin. You can google Belleek ornaments to see similar ones. There are celtic crosses, castles, doors with wreaths. (NT) -- no dancers though, 09:26:28 11/04/09 Wed
- I have two different Irish Dancer Christmas Ornaments -- good gran, 18:40:10 11/04/09 Wed
- Waterford had an Irish Dancer series the last 5 years... -- dcdancer, 18:58:37 11/04/09 Wed
- Check out Poodlesox.net (NT) -- One of a kind, 07:18:38 11/05/09 Thu
- Go to google type in Irish dance Christmas Ornaments, many sites (NT) -- surfer, 09:18:33 11/05/09 Thu
- Looking for videos -- ..., 15:48:31 11/03/09 Tue
I couple of years ago, I ran across a short, online video of how to have correct posture, and one for how to allign the foot for a correct toe stand. I think I found these on Dance.net. I have looked over there but can't find them. They were made by a mom who I think did both ballet and ID. (I could be wrong).
If I remember correctly, I think she had these up on a personal website. If I anyone knows what I am talking about, and could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
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- Ok folks, our Gavin is on the way and we have decided to take a loss on our current dress to get it sold this week. Our loss your gain. Beautiful soft skirt solo dress for 16+. Listed on ebay for starting bid of $395.00 or buy it now $695. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380174742914 -- email w/ questions, 18:20:40 11/04/09 Wed
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- Sock Glue - Lowest Price Around -- ID, 03:24:06 11/03/09 Tue
Get Sock Glue On Ebay At The Link Below
Best Price Around - High Quality - Fast Delivery - Get Stocked Up For Championships
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- New web site for dresses -- Chris, 10:20:59 11/03/09 Tue
For those who might be interested, FeisAgain.com is a new web site that focuses on helping you sell your Irish Dance dress. It just launched on Nov 1st and highlights only one dress each day - right on the home page. Stop by http://www.FeisAgain.com and take a look. Thanks.
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- NICE IF IT HAD MORE THAN ONE DRESS ,WHY NOT LET PEOPLE PLACE ADDS FOR FREE IN NOVEMBER !!!! (NT) -- MOM, 10:32:25 11/03/09 Tue
- You need to have a place for archived dresses and give the seller an option to have the dress archived as well. It needs to be organized by "age" or "size" or at the very least a clickable tab for the date so those can go and look back at past dresses for sale. (NT) -- not user/seller friendly, 10:38:09 11/03/09 Tue
- $6 for a one day listing seems high too. I can list my dress indefinitely for free on dance.net or for a fee (less than $20) on dance-again and irishdancingexchange, so how is this beneficial? (NT) -- K, 10:45:17 11/03/09 Tue
- You say you've been up since Nov 1st but all can find is today's dress and yesterdays. This will not work for anyone if you don't have an organized archive. (NT) -- certainly not worth $6, 11:14:52 11/03/09 Tue
- Soooo, you need to ck everyday to find the right sz & colors, and saying that you do, you have a max of 2 days to make a decision? Not practical IMO (NT) -- Debra, 17:30:20 11/03/09 Tue
- UPDATE from FeisAgain owner -- Chris, 17:47:26 11/03/09 Tue
- So this is like apy version of what Mcgahanlees used to have (NT) -- ??, 20:20:16 11/03/09 Tue
- You can post dresses for FREE on IrishDanceDressShop.com too and not have to pay! (NT) -- they stay up and don't go away, 10:30:25 11/04/09 Wed
- I took a look and I like the site. The only thing I would change would be to put a little more size info in the description of past dresses so I would know (NT) -- if I should click, 14:50:35 11/04/09 Wed
- Does anyone know this dressmaker, go to www.irishads.ie type in tailoring and dressmaking in the search. Some lovely work so can anyone tell me who she is ? -- Interested, 11:52:42 11/02/09 Mon
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