- Why is it that the cost for fusion fighters in Queensland is $10 less than vic seems AIDA vic is adding extra to cash in, -- Please explain, Fri, Dec 14 2018, 15:14:14"
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- Victorian venues are probably more expensive. (NT) -- -, Fri, Dec 14 2018, 20:43:57"
- Skip it, not worth the time and money anyway (NT) -- Not a good workshop, Wed, Jan 02 2019, 7:36:39"
- Fusion Fighters has NOTHING to do with AIDA Vic! The price difference is due to the venue hire (NT) -- Facts need to be straightened!, Mon, Jan 14 2019, 9:37:49"
- What are fusion fighters? (NT) -- I didn't think fighting had anything to do with Irish Dancing, Wed, Jan 16 2019, 14:52:50"
- Shoes -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jan 16 2019, 12:01:17"
I have been trying to contact Cara Britton re Cavan Pumps soft shoe that she won at the Fleadh Cheoil Feis last year. If anyone sees this and knows her can you ask her to give me a ring on 0413993415 Thank You
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- New used shoes board -- -, Sun, Jan 13 2019, 7:18:07"
https://www.voy.com/247661/
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- Huge Clearance Sale -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Jan 13 2019, 15:49:47"
With the commencement of the 2019 Irish Dancing Season upon us we are having a Clearance Sale. Items on sale are as follows,
Fays Jig Shoes Leather sole sizes, 10.5 11 11.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 5.5 Sale Price @100
Halmors Sound Blaster Light leather sole 11 11.5 11.5 suede 12 13 SalePrice $120
Patent Leather pumps,good for the Stage Sale Price, $30
T/Sirts $10
Glitter Socke Med $4 Lge $4
I wish everyone good luck for 2019
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- A post further down the wall speaks of WIDA CLRG ETC. I will Google details but thought I would ask as well but what is it all about? -- Complete Novice, Thu, Jan 10 2019, 17:26:26"
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- Can someone tell me if there are any irish dancing schools in or near Albury? -- looking for a class, Fri, Jan 11 2019, 9:01:25"
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- Just wondering how did you find out about irish dance classes/school? Was it through Facebook/flyer/friends/AIDA website? Did you know much about Irish dancing or were you specifically looking for classes? -- Interested, Thu, Jan 10 2019, 20:26:58"
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- Please consider going to the MediaImages Facebook page to complete the poll about continuing photography and LiveCommentary at feisianna. -- Milton Baar, Thu, Jan 10 2019, 20:00:09"
The poll only applies to "local" feisianna, not "majors" or State Championships.
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- Do dresses sell through the dance again website? -- wondering, Sun, Dec 30 2018, 9:50:59"
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- not for me. haven't sold one yet through there even though I have listed heaps. (NT) -- Buyer always comes from elsewhere, Sun, Dec 30 2018, 19:33:29"
- My dresses have always sold through dance-again. Make sure your photos are good and your price is fair. (NT) -- ., Wed, Jan 02 2019, 9:55:00"
- I have sold 6 dresses over the years, all through DANCE AGAIN. The market for second had dresses has collapsed - everyone seems to want "new". Maybe it's also because the styles change so fast. It also helps to be realistic with selling price. (NT) -- Long time dance mum., Thu, Jan 10 2019, 14:41:38"
- does anyone have any dates for the feisenna in ACT this year? just trying to plan ahead. -- dm, Tue, Jan 08 2019, 8:23:59"
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As the new Feis year is starting soon, pop over to FB page Aussies and Kiwis dance around the world and share all your news and reviews on all things Irish dance wherever your feising around the globe -- T.M.C, Thu, Jan 10 2019, 6:46:59"
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- What is the association between Charmaine May and Carson Kennedy? -- Interested, Thu, Jan 03 2019, 23:09:02"
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- Finally!!! 2018 Halloran Concert photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Tue, Jan 08 2019, 14:37:51"
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- Rutherford Mega Flex vs Feis Fayre Flexipro -- LF, Tue, Jan 08 2019, 13:50:32"
I’m a long time Rutherford wearer and had decided to switch to Feis Fayre this year however I just noticed a Rutherford shoe called the Mega flex.
Has anyone tried these Rutherford shoes and if so how do they compare to the Flexi pro
Looking for pros and cons of both
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- Australian Board -- DT, Wed, Dec 26 2018, 3:59:25"
The title of this board appears to be Australian Irish Dance Message Board. Is that true ? Then if so we can talk about all the other organisations that represent Irish dance around the world and in Australia.
Did you know that there are at least 10 other Irish dancing bodies? An Coimisiun is by far the largest but the others have a decent representation in their respective markets.
WIDA(www.irish.dance) is one of those bodies that is beginning (slowly) to grow in Australia and we would like to point out a few things to those whom are interested in options.
As a fee paying person who is paying someone to teach you or your child(ren) you actually have a choice. The school or academy that you are currently attending does not own you as some of the instructors appear to assume.
Not every dancer wants to be a world champion and many children and adults attend classes for fun, fitness and socialistaion.
WIDA is not An Coimisiun and neither are the the other bodies that are operating in Australia (CRN and CIDA) but they are offering something that may be of interest to those who are tired of the expense, pressure and expectation that goes along with being an Irish dancer today.
Check out their web sites and if you have a question contact them directly as I am sure they will only be too delighted to dispel some of the stories that are constantly spouted out by those who should know better.
2019 is going to be a year of change for the world and our little world of Irish dancing is not immune to the many changes that will occur. Look around and make the right choice for you whether that is An Coimisiun or any other organisation that is representing Irish dancing around the world. Happy 2019
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- If you're interested in WIDA, make sure you educate yourself on the founder and whether that's something you want for your family. Also look into the qualifications and background of the person you select to teach your child (even if it's a rec program, will they be taught in a safe manner that won't cause injury). (NT) -- Get educated, ask questions, read up, Wed, Dec 26 2018, 8:14:38"
- OP teacher -- ., Thu, Dec 27 2018, 15:19:47"
- Reply inside! -- Curious Mind, Thu, Jan 03 2019, 0:41:51"
- I just wish the moderator would change the name of this board to "CLRG Australian Irish Dance Message Board" and we'd be done with all this intrusion into our little CLRG World of Irish Dance. (NT) -- ., Tue, Jan 08 2019, 0:21:49"
- When is enough, enough? -- -, Mon, Dec 31 2018, 17:51:44"
I have just seen photos of dancers on Instagram and their bun wigs are quite literally bigger in size then their head. Bun wigs became popular as they were a simpler and more easy to manage option than full length wigs which were getting bigger, higher and longer and now we have bun wigs as big as watermelons on small childrens heads! I'm all for wigs making lives easier but this look is crazy is it not?
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- Grade Exams -- Grade Dancer, Thu, Dec 20 2018, 11:45:41"
Are there any schools holding grade exams in the New Year - especially grades 11 and 12?
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- Dance School Changes -- Dismayed Parent, Mon, Dec 10 2018, 14:55:59"
I am writing to express my disappointment in the rumours and gossip emanating from private and confidential conversations between parents and teachers, about dancers who choose to change dance schools. I have witnessed this too many times after nationals for so many years. It is time to stop.
Changing a dance school is a serious, difficult, sensitive and well thought out decision - for parents & students. These decisions are not made lightly or easily & involve many discussions, weighing up factors that go well beyond where a student places in competitions. Time, value for money, travel & other family commitments are all drivers for these decisions. These are decisions - made by a family as a collective - and as such, deserve respect, if only for that fact. A family’s very personal decision does not deserve to be the subject of gossip. They are made in the family's honest belief that it is in the best interests of their child.
Gossip (often untrue) & rumours have no place in creating a positive, mentally healthy environment for our children to dance in. We are all responsible for that environment.
It is not appropriate for a former, or any prospective teacher(s), to share that private and discreet conversation, with any other teacher (or parent or student). Parents who discuss a move from or to a school, with a teacher are entitled to their privacy. Sharing the details is wrong and it only provides fodder for negativity. It is destructive and serves to divide the Irish dance community rather than unite it. Sadly too, human nature means that what is shared is most often neither an accurate nor full account of what has transpired.
This sort of gossip, if particularly negative or untrue, can (not unreasonably) cause for those the subject of the gossip, to defend themselves from perceived untruths by responding publicly (via social media or even this platform). This would not be in any ones’ interest and would only escalate the problem. Our community can do better than that.
More importantly, it runs a very serious risk of making dancers the subject of hurtful gossip which we all know can be very damaging.
I would like to see our community respect all dancers’ privacy, their decisions, and engender a community where they are supported, encouraged and valued.
Above all, if a dancer displays the maturity & courage to change dance school it must not be maligned, no matter our personal view of their decision.
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- OMG..... could not have said it better. As family who have have moved schools , I have experienced the same negativity. Grow up people. Mind your own business. Two sides to eveey story. Ans sometimes there is no story. (NT) -- Dance mum, Mon, Dec 10 2018, 15:15:25"
- If you want to change schools then it's no one's business but yours. I don't see much nastiness when a child changes soccer club or high school, but where the are dance mums there is always drama. (NT) -- What ever school you're at there is always one bad apple., Tue, Dec 11 2018, 7:33:52"
- Some people just love to gossip and tell you things they know they shouldn't. Just this week I have been told two things about other people that the teller herself shouldn't have known, and upon knowing, should have kept it to herself, not gone along and told other completely unrelated people. These things are so personal and private, they were obviously told to the first person in confidence and that person broke that trust. Tellers of secrets like this, don't care about whom they hurt, they just love the excitement of telling something they shouldn't, thinking it somehow makes them superior. (NT) -- sad, sad people, Tue, Dec 11 2018, 7:35:56"
- If a person wants to transfer their child they should just go ahead and do it and be completely honest with their teacher why they are leaving. The most heinous thing they can do and the thing that happens many, many times is when they try to take someone else from the school with them, in order to justify their move. It always gets back to their teacher. Loyalty is sadly lacking in many parents. Winning at all cost is so obvious in many parents and teachers often pick it up very early. (NT) -- .., Wed, Dec 12 2018, 22:56:22"
- people forget the hurt they cause to teachers - lie about why they are leaving, spread lies to other parents and never thank them for getting them to where they are today and the opportunities provided. (NT) -- Teachers hurt too, Thu, Dec 13 2018, 7:05:26"
- Great post we had issues when we moved, we were very honest with our TC but unfortunately heard that we had been kicked out of the school from other parents within the school and we have told people why due to the lies coming from one teacher from within. No way should this occur, disgraceful and unprofessional (NT) -- Better off now, Thu, Dec 13 2018, 8:45:42"
- I think people move when they are unhappy with the service and treatment they are getting at their dance school. Some are treated better than others and given more oportunties. I speak from my own experience. Teachers should not be surprised that if you put one child on a pedestal the others in that section would not be happy. We are all paying the same money! treat each child with respect make each child feel important. If you can't be fair people will just keep leaving (NT) -- its as simple as that, Fri, Dec 21 2018, 9:49:13"
- See inside. -- ID, Sun, Dec 23 2018, 20:57:07"
- Then there’s the families that are demanding, succeed and still leave. (NT) -- 🙄, Fri, Dec 28 2018, 10:27:14"
- Teachers should not be giving more attentions to some and not the others I don't care how good they are. As somebody said they are all paying the same money. Having favourites never goes down well. If those with more potential want more they should pay for it with private lessons if the teacher offers them. (NT) -- Cant't stand teacher having favourites., Fri, Dec 28 2018, 16:22:04"
- It must be hard for TC's to not have favourites. Some dancers, even those with talent, can be a pain to work with especially in the teenage years! Yes, they should treat everyone equally but when you have one dancer who is happy to be in class, does what the TC says, works at home etc, I can see how a TC would give them more attention when other dancers slack off, make up reasons why they need to sit down in class when everyone else is working and rolls their eyes when told to do something again. Everyone thinks that their child is an angel in class, trust me, some are definitely not! (NT) -- senior dancer, Sun, Dec 30 2018, 14:31:58"
- Merry Christmas! -- -, Mon, Dec 24 2018, 15:23:27"
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Hope you are all able to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy a well earned break from dancing. Stay safe, drive carefully and have a very happy New year as well.
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- Are there any new TCRG or ADCRG’s in NSW? All other AIDA pages have announced??? -- DM, Tue, Dec 18 2018, 15:00:23"
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- Waterford Crystal. -- Does anyone know where I can buy waterford crystal? (Does Irish Shop still exist?), Thu, Dec 13 2018, 12:30:47"
Thank you!
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- Seeking double room at Sheraton Greensboro April 12-16 -- ms, Wed, Dec 12 2018, 3:10:46"
If anyone has a room they are looking to transfer please contact via email provided. . Thank you
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- Looking to get a portable dance floor. Any opinions on what is currently available? -- .., Fri, Dec 07 2018, 9:30:37"
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- Summer Feis? -- -, Fri, Dec 07 2018, 7:15:10"
Are there any more competitions between now and next year? Or any workshops that are open to anyone?
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- Beautiful costumes from Gavin and shauna -- Cathriona, Wed, Dec 05 2018, 19:15:57"
Fab dresses for sale from hessian school Galway
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- Thanks to the Cosgriff School for such an incredible night at their 60 year ball last night. -- The venue, food, music, dancing and entertainment was the best., Sun, Dec 02 2018, 16:22:31"
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- Is there a distributor of the Practice Pad in Australia?? -- DM, Sun, Nov 25 2018, 22:04:36"
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- Thank you once again to Bronwyn and all her wonderful parents and dancers for a wonderful Tassie Festival, our favourite Feis of the year, wonderful prizes and the best atmosphere. The friendliest Feis ever -- Tracy, Kieran & Brianna, Mon, Nov 26 2018, 7:46:29"
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- AIO -- -, Fri, Nov 23 2018, 15:50:35"
Can anyone share what the ‘special’ rate is at RACV for the Royal Pines. (Per night charges).
Thank you in advance
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- Adult classes in Canberra -- Georgina Watson TCRG, Thu, Nov 22 2018, 21:54:13"
If you are interested in adult Irish dance classes in Canberra, I will be teaching at "6th position" studios in early 2019. If you are interested, please register your interest on the studio website (link below) Look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.6thposition.com.au/2018/10/25/2019-expressions-of-interest/?fbclid=IwAR3seEMDee0b3JXsh3NpXJGmwTHSs68gjztLjQ2NgJ2MMLuSURqDqdUz1UE
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- Member accounts... --
Voyager, Thu, Nov 22 2018, 16:00:00"
G'day ladies and gentlemen,
Please test the creation of user accounts.
Report all errors to voyagersystems at gmail.
We're starting very limited, so this is exclusive to this board:
https://www.voyager.com/members/?invite=76900
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- Will there be accomodation deals through Aida for 2019 nationals? If so, when will these be posted on the Aida website? -- ., Thu, Nov 22 2018, 11:43:41"
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New Irish Dance Novel Published -- Christie Sever (Happy), Thu, Nov 22 2018, 10:16:54"
I am excited to tell you that I just published "Sound the Warning." This is an historical fiction book about the Penal Laws in Ireland during the 18th century. The target audience is 8-14 year olds, but older kids like it too. I don't know about you, but in all my history courses here in the USA, I never even heard of the Penal Laws. It wasn't until my daughter became an Irish dancer that I learned of them. I thought that children today need to hear about this historical period, so I did something about it! My characters are USA twins (one of whom is an Irish dancer) who time travel to Ireland and have all sorts of adventures there, so it's a fun read for children. They come away from the book having learned a lot of Irish culture and history. If interested, the book just went live on Amazon. Below is the link.
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Warning-Children-World-Book-ebook/dp/B07JPLQRS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542198224&sr=8-1&keywords=books+christie+sever
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- The Irish Dance Diary is now available for pre-sale! -- The Irish Dance Diary, Wed, Nov 21 2018, 7:53:54"
Filled with stories of inspiration & wisdom from Ciara Sexton, Brogan McCay, Chloey Turner, Angela Mohan & Shaanika Marguccio along with photos, goal setting, major feis dates and motivational quotes, it's the perfect Christmas gift and a must have for every Irish dancer in 2019!
Pre-order today, for December delivery. 🍀💚
www.theirishdancediary.com
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- WQ but some have a dash. -- ., Tue, Nov 13 2018, 17:49:57"
Why do 2 dancers have a "dash" instead of WQ?
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- City of Sails is back for 2019 - 3rd a& 4th August. Keep an eye on our facebook page for details. -- City of Sails Committee, Tue, Nov 13 2018, 6:11:25"
https://www.facebook.com/cityofsailschampionship/
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- Does anyone know the 2019 dates for the Mcaleer championships? -- interested, Mon, Nov 12 2018, 15:19:46"
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- Does anyone know a Katie Wright -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Nov 09 2018, 16:24:18"
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- End of year sale on all Jewellery reduced by 40% Great ideas for Christmas presents,or just a special gift for someone that loves all things Irish. -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Nov 09 2018, 13:58:53"
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- Just looking to see if anyone has any old dresses they are looking to sell. Our maximum budget is $70 per dress (includes postage). Size does not matter, dresses are to be used for HSC Design and Technology major work for an Austistic student -- with learning difficulties who is obsessed with Irish Dancing :). We have one already but need another 3 or 4. Many thanks in advance. XX, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 14:13:29"
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- Hi I may have one available Where are you located (NT) -- Vic mum, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 14:28:17"
- I have some old style dresses cut out & unmade if they are any use? All I’d ask is that you cover te postage (NT) -- Lkk, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 15:39:54"
- OP's email address (NT) -- Thank you., Mon, Oct 08 2018, 21:05:58"
- just following up if you received my e-mail / still need any more dresses. i am moving house and away from sydney next week so would love the dresses to go to good use and it would lessen the load i need to take with me (NT) -- happy to drive them to you if you would like them :), Wed, Oct 17 2018, 16:58:34"
- can we have the email address please (NT) -- interestd, Sun, Oct 28 2018, 8:34:43"
- when will all the results be on the AIDA site, as they didnt announce the world qualifiers i would like to see who has qualified -- WQ?, Wed, Oct 17 2018, 8:22:00"
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- When will 2019 nationals details, accomodation deals etc be released? -- ., Thu, Oct 18 2018, 12:43:33"
- Bumping this up as still no results on the AIDA page and need to know the WQ as they were not announced (NT) -- op, Sat, Oct 27 2018, 11:55:50"
- Bump (NT) -- Dgm, Wed, Oct 31 2018, 22:43:22"
- why do WQ need to be posted? (NT) -- __, Thu, Nov 01 2018, 15:10:23"
- It would be nice to acknowledge their achievement, particularly as so many won't be able to go. (NT) -- Congratulations to all qualifiers!, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 10:58:43"
- Nosey mother thats what it is. (NT) -- —, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 14:56:36"
- Why is it necessary for this rude comment, actually I would like to know as a dancer, they changed the formula and it's a great achievement that should be announced at presentations at nationals so everyone can cheer for them (NT) -- 🌏🏆🍀, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 15:00:50"
- Why is it nosey to ask after WQ's but ok to ask for feis results? No difference really, at least WQ's have achieved something major, whereas dancers may not want their feis results posted if they didn't do so well, but no one has a problem with that or considers it nosey. (NT) -- No need for rudeness, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 16:38:35"
- Because everyone knows who it is. All over social media like a rash. Daughter just qualified and we will never hear the end of it. Biggest gossip. (NT) -- ——, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 18:47:23"
- Wow, you are one nasty piece of work, this was a simple question, why do you have a problem with this (NT) -- So sad for you, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 20:39:45"
- Sorry, I have no idea who you are talking about, maybe you need to step away from social media for a while. (NT) -- Be kind, Fri, Nov 02 2018, 21:51:45"
- The results are on the AIDA website now (NT) -- .., Sun, Nov 04 2018, 21:32:23"
- Hahah. So funny yes we all know who it is!!! Thank god they changed the formula So sick of hearing about it glad to see I’m not the only one who is sick of this freak!!! (NT) -- Living through her daughter!, Mon, Nov 05 2018, 9:11:16"
- Just goes to show you do not know me!!! I blocked her (YOU) along time ago best decision I ever made!!! People still tell me everything she posts as they all laugh behind her back! (NT) -- Not as popular as you think!, Mon, Nov 05 2018, 9:34:20"
- .......and yet you are hiding behind an anononyous post??? (NT) -- LOL, Mon, Nov 05 2018, 16:32:32"
- I would say that the majority of dancers who qualified at Nationals would have qualified at State level anyway. (NT) -- Dm, Tue, Nov 06 2018, 11:29:34"
- why did some dancers not qualify, i.e. have WQ next to their names when those around them on your results have? (NT) -- overseas, Tue, Nov 06 2018, 14:23:03"
- Ney School of Irish dancing?? Is this a new school? Just read this school on the Nsw Aida inc pages says classes in Mittagong -- Dance (Interested), Sun, Nov 04 2018, 0:43:28"
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- Irish Dancing Expenses/Other Options -- Open Platform Representative, Thu, Nov 01 2018, 16:00:18"
In relation to the posts concerning the costs and over the top expenses of having your child involved in Irish Dancing ,there are other options in Australia that don't require parents to spend an obscene amount of money on dresses etc. You may consider giving An Cohmnall,C.R.N or C.I.D.A. a look or choose an independent teacher whose pupils are eligible to participate in feis events run by the mentioned organisations. In Australia there is room for us all,big doesn't necessarily always mean better for everyone.
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- why do teachers put up videos of dancers and naming them the week before nationals? -- let the dancing do the talking on the day., Sat, Sep 29 2018, 19:30:48"
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- Not this again, why do people always post this a week out from Nationals. (NT) -- Get over it, we live in an age of social media., Sun, Sep 30 2018, 12:08:47"
- I'm actually interested to see what other schools are doing, what their dancers are up to. Nothing wedding with acknowledging a dancers hard work and showing off their talents. (NT) -- .., Sun, Sep 30 2018, 12:14:00"
- Probably for the same reason National Adjudicators invite particular teachers to their birthday parties. Who to watch for and who to ignore!!!! (NT) -- .., Sun, Sep 30 2018, 15:10:36"
- And promoting the same dancer in their new dress over and over and over! It’s getting old (NT) -- Yawn, Sun, Sep 30 2018, 18:37:31"
- *And cue conspiracy and cheating theories for 2018* (NT) -- Getspopcorn :), Sun, Sep 30 2018, 23:23:34"
- So if 2 childhood friends grow up and both become Adjudicators they can no longer be friends??? All comments above are pathetic and exude envy & jealousy! (NT) -- Name (required):, Sun, Oct 07 2018, 17:37:00"
- well it was a great idea!!! it paid off (NT) -- Best results EVER, Sun, Oct 14 2018, 5:02:02"
- Oh no they don’t or they wouldn’t bother doing it (NT) -- We aren’t blind!!!!!!, Thu, Oct 18 2018, 9:10:10"
- Dropping numbers -- -, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 8:42:57"
I was really surprised by the very small sections this year, 14 recalls in one girls section! So that's only 28 competitors? Only a very few years ago it was unheard of to have less than 100 dancers in a section, and always 50 recalls. I know you can only dance against who is there but, wow, those dancers who got onto the blocks in a section of over 100 dancers really deserve some congratulations, so much harder to even recall when there's 150 in your section, can't imagine there being so few.
What can be done to get more kids involved before there's no-one left to compete?
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- Actually easier to recall in bigger section. Numbers are down because Irish dancing is just too expensive. The ridiculous cost of dresses, wigs etc plus charging $35 per day for family members to watch. Not many families can afford it. (NT) -- Reduce costs or numbers will continue to drop., Mon, Oct 08 2018, 9:19:12"
- Largest section was 91 dancers (NT) -- ,,, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 10:14:12"
- You have to think of how expensive it was to get to Cairns also. It wasnt the cheapest nationals this year. (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 09 2018, 17:02:52"
- Nationals is always on the 2nd week for the Vic dancers. Means they miss out on the first day back to school every year term 4. (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Oct 10 2018, 19:00:45"
- Adelaide kids had to take time off school in 2017 as Nationals was in the last week of term. Dates are often set when the majority of States are on holidays. The HSC is also the reason the 16/17/18 years are on the weekend - so they don't miss school. (NT) -- viewpoint, Thu, Oct 11 2018, 16:19:28"
- Simple answer is its too expensive. $2-3000+ every year on a new dress, plus accessories, lessons and travel costs. You’re looking at over $10k every year. (NT) -- You tell that to anyone outside of Irish Dancing and they'll think you're crazy., Fri, Oct 12 2018, 10:12:53"
- Precisely. Unfortunately, ID is no longer a viable sporting option for the every day family, and the numbers seem to be reflecting this. Feis fees, spectator fees, classes, dresses, wigs, tan, accessories, travel costs, accommodation: the list is endless. ID is now an exclusive sport in every sense of the word. It is sad to think just how many are missing out due to the costs involved. (NT) -- Banish the bling and get back to basics, Fri, Oct 12 2018, 23:07:58"
- It's not so much the bling though, we spend way more on extras in addition to our normal class fees. There's privates, workshops, extra classes before feis, before nationals and states, extra team classes on top of that, ever changing school shirts, tracksuits etc etc. You can't just do your two or three classes a week in t-shirt and shorts any more. It seems not a week goes by without an extra unexpected cost being sprung on us. (NT) -- Can't keep up with the Jonses', Fri, Oct 12 2018, 23:35:46"
- Numbers have certainly dropped. Cairns was my daughters 7th Nationals and while it is normal for numbers to drop as they get older the numbers in the younger age groups are a lot smaller than when my daughter danced in those age groups. The only thing I can think of is the cost. A beginner parent at my daughters school recently asked me how much I paid for my daughters dress. When I told him $2400 he was visibly shocked. I neglected to tell him that they often cost much more than that. (NT) -- I think these parents may reconsider whether their daughter continues dancing., Wed, Oct 17 2018, 12:55:53"
- What is AIDA going to do about this (NT) -- to stop dropping numbers, Tue, Oct 23 2018, 11:29:04"
- Its the cost of the competitions too - even the local ones are getting up near $100 per child as well. Id say more will drop out as the sport is becoming far too cost prohibitive for most families (NT) -- broke, Wed, Oct 24 2018, 14:29:03"
- Trophies should only be for first place in a premiership, and only 50% of then should place (NT) -- Dance mum, Fri, Oct 26 2018, 9:56:52"
- We are all different - My kids go for the trophys the bigger the better!!! lets be honest!!! and if there is a sash involved even better! (NT) -- I would not enter just for a medal, Fri, Oct 26 2018, 22:09:20"
- Competing for the wrong reason?? I really don’t have to answer to anybody or justify my reasons for competing and YES from me I LOVE THE BLING and the dresses tiaras makeup wigs and leg tan!!!! I love the whole package I knew what I was getting into and Live it all!! (NT) -- Let’s be Honest if you don’t like it don’t do it!!! No whinging from me!!, Sat, Oct 27 2018, 16:46:47"
- I feel sorry for the above posters children and the message she is sending them. They are competing for the wrong reasons if all they they want is to get a sash and trophies for participation. They need to to learn to lose and win with grace, they need to learn to work harder for the next comp. They need to learn about good sportsmanship, they need to learn to go and congratulate the winner regardless of their place, the winners need to learn humility and not look down on those who place lower than them. These are what children's sport, I Irish dancing included, should be all about. (NT) -- Dance mum of a daughter who wins some but loses more, Sun, Oct 28 2018, 12:29:50"
- The "wigs and tiaras, make up and leg tan should only be for the State and nationals, or only for open dancer's. Give the girls something to work for. Some mums are obviously living their lives through their children (NT) -- ..., Sun, Oct 28 2018, 12:46:07"
- How is it possible for someone to dance under a Dublin school yet l yet live and compete in NZ -- Do many do this ?, Thu, Oct 04 2018, 18:17:32"
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- you may get answers if you ask that question on a NZ message board? (NT) -- ., Thu, Oct 04 2018, 21:22:47"
- The school might have an association with their NZ school. (NT) -- There is a couple of schools in Oz like that., Sat, Oct 06 2018, 9:53:48"
- Not assiocated (NT) -- %%%....., Sat, Oct 06 2018, 18:45:36"
- If it was cleared by CLRG then who are we to say when it's obviously all above board. An Australian dancer danced at an English Oireachtas when they weren't in Australia for States, in order to keep their World qualifying place, so a precedent was set. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 27 2018, 23:16:58"
- Grade 11 and 12 Exams.... do we need to fill an application form ?? Say on AIDA page we need to but link doesn't work. -- Dancer, Thu, Oct 25 2018, 10:45:50"
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- Would anyone have a dress that might fit a broad shoulder 14 year old (sorry i dont have measurements) we are looking to hire it for a performance on the weekend. if you think you might be able to help please email us on the below. -- Sarah, Thu, Oct 25 2018, 11:41:05"
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- Historical venues of Australian Championships. -- We can't remember them! :( (forgetful), Sun, Oct 07 2018, 9:43:43"
Can anyone list the Australian Championship venues for the past 30 to 50 years?
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- Up to the past 30 and 50 if you know them. (NT) -- op, Sun, Oct 07 2018, 9:45:02"
- Last 20 Years -- -, Sun, Oct 07 2018, 10:17:49"
- 1998 was first Nationals in Perth at the Rendevous Observation City in Scarborough. (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 11 2018, 18:35:41"
- Wow almost 10 years since Victoria hosted a Nationals and still no indication of any future Nationals there. (NT) -- I wonder why that is? No suitable venues?, Fri, Oct 12 2018, 10:04:36"
- With it not being in Melbourne, it is my understanding the many of the venues need confirmation of booking 2 to 3 years in advance which is something that AIDA Inc can't facilitate (NT) -- //, Wed, Oct 17 2018, 14:30:44"
- There is a big difference in booking a venue and being pencilled in. Even as first pencil the booking can be vacated if the venue gets a longer more profitable booking. Confirming a booking 2 or 3 years in advance isn't even considered. How would a manager explain losing a three week show booking because they had confirmed Irish Dancing for six days. Never going to happen. The AIDA Inc "VOLUNTEERS" do a sterling job keeping everyone happy. Well, nearly everyone (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 20 2018, 21:14:20"
- Does anyone know the dates for NSW State Champs for next year? -- 😊, Sun, Oct 21 2018, 10:51:22"
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- Cairns 2018 -- Mum of 2, Sun, Oct 07 2018, 17:45:15"
Just home from Cairns and I must say this would have been our favourite Australian Championships so far. The venue was superb, accommodation lovely, weather GLORIOUS, running of Championship -definitely the best to date. We loved the atmosphere of all the results at the end of the day and getting finished in time to catch restaurants and food outlets still open! Thankyou AIDA and thank you CAIRNS!
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- Agree venue was excellent and well organised. Disappointing practice area, woefully inadequate when 200+ competitors are trying to warm up. Hassle with wrist bands was just annoying. Unaccepatable if ticket holders are refused entry to ceili tonight. (NT) -- X, Sun, Oct 07 2018, 18:38:38"
- Well this was my worst. Saturday ran late so the started presentations before teams finished in hall 2 and when I got there the one I wanted to see was over and anyway I couldn’t get in the door. Sunday the office obviously closed early and didn’t post any of the recalls on Tumblr and they were read out in the hall too quickly to get them (NT) -- Dgm, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 9:12:06"
- I loved Nationals this year, it was a perfect location and venue. However the Ceili didn’t have the great family fun atmosphere that it usually does, it felt like a nightclub and not appropriate for kids, also there was no dance floor!! (NT) -- ., Mon, Oct 08 2018, 9:21:33"
- Not sure the announcement around too many tickets was made. The venue said they had capacity and were expecting 1300 last night. Loads of room. (NT) -- dD, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 12:04:57"
- It doesn't make sense AIDA issued refunds. It's not like they made money. (NT) -- DD, Tue, Oct 09 2018, 13:05:14"
- How can you not like the weather and ample activities for non dancing siblings. (NT) -- Hope it comes round again next time QLD is due., Wed, Oct 10 2018, 1:37:48"
- Didn't like venue at all. Not fond of the seating theatre style, was so steep and dancers required to walk up the stairs after their dances when they are so tired. I prefer flat floor venue. They also only allowed a few vendors and wouldn't open venue early for hair and makeup thus requiring us to go to dingy apartment blocks to do this. I enjoyed Canberra venue years ago and hope its the same one next year as its easy to move between halls and plenty of space to sit and walk around, similar to Adelaide venue.... -- DM, Sun, Oct 14 2018, 3:13:15"
- I thought Cairns was a great location for the event. The venue was really great. The dancing was great and I thought the dancing was very fairly judged. With different judges on the first two rounds and a separate panel on the set round it meant dancers were judged on each round and I thought for the most part it was judged very accurately. Well done AIDA on hosting a great Nationals in Northern Queensland. (NT) -- Dm, Sun, Oct 14 2018, 12:24:17"
- Well you were obviously not there on the Saturday, My daughter and I arrived at 7.45 for 8.30am start, didn't get out until after 8pm. Some days finnished at a reasonable time while others had to much crammed into the one day. Timetabling was very bad. (NT) -- Who ever did the timetable should be shot., Tue, Oct 16 2018, 14:48:40"
- Probably needed that extra day to spread things out. Apart from that it was wonderful. (NT) -- Maybe venue hire rates jump dramatically for 6 days hire., Wed, Oct 17 2018, 9:02:09"
- I agree the timetable was terrible we danced on the same day 8.30 start and to finish so late then back the following day for teams was ridiculous.I don't understand why the first few days of competing they finished so early results were all around 5pm they should have added another small section instead of cramming so much into the weekend. (NT) -- Tired Teens, Wed, Oct 17 2018, 21:56:03"
- Saturday was definitely draining. My daughter was up for hair and make up at 6am and did not finish till after 8pm. Then up for teams the next day at 6,30 am. (NT) -- Not really ideal for the the 15 yr girls, who have been first on for solos every year since 2010, Sat, Oct 20 2018, 0:51:20"
- It's how it's always been, I don't think my daughter ever got an afternoon or late morning start at Nationals. Always early morning and up at 5 or 6 am and then late finish. When she was very young, about 8, at the Sydney Darling Harbour Nationals, we were up at the crack of dawn and didn't get results until around 9pm, Everything was closed when we came out, we just caught the photographer before he packed up, thankfully he waited as dd was on the blocks for the first time so the long hours didn't have any adverse affects!I (NT) -- mum, Sat, Oct 20 2018, 8:41:16"
- We had a great time in Cairns - It was great not a big fan of the seating but not too bad! I was really dissapointed as to why the Australian championsip banner was not up on stage??? photo background looks a bit boring. Also disapointed that I could not buy a 3 day pass - ridiculous!! I felt very sorry for the oldies who had to line up everyday to get their pensioner tickets. Family could not purchase on their behalf surely they can look after the oldies a bit better than having to line up every day??? (NT) -- lets have some better ticket deals, Sun, Oct 21 2018, 6:42:12"
- Do any vendors in NSW sell dress bags? Or does anybody have a used but in good condition dress bag they no longer need and are willing to sell? -- Carolyn (Weeks), Thu, Oct 18 2018, 13:08:08"
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- Can someone explain why the Nationals Finishes on Sunday rather than Saturday teenagers need to be back at school on Monday. -- High school is important, Tue, Oct 09 2018, 23:31:24"
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- I totally agree. I’m a teacher and I have to be teaching on the Monday too. (NT) -- No flying out on Monday for me and my daughter dances teams on the Sunday., Wed, Oct 10 2018, 0:40:28"
- Normally Nationals start on the first week of the school holidays, but NSW kids were still having classes when the other States started their holidays. (NT) -- School holidays just didn't line up between the States this year. NSW kids still have another 5 days, Wed, Oct 10 2018, 1:31:07"
- I just cannot understand why this year the championship ran from Wednesday to Sunday (5) days why do they need to run for 6 days next year .It just dosn't add up, especially as numbers are dropping. (NT) -- NT, Wed, Oct 10 2018, 21:33:55"
- Canberra is easier and cheaper/driveable for many more people, I think numbers will be higher. I do think though that if it means children need to be back at school on the Monday, there is no reason why Nationals can't run from Tuesday to Saturday. From memory, the first time it was in Canberra it was the last week of term and kids had to take days off school to dance. Hobart was the same. (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 10 2018, 23:19:03"
- 6 days timetable works better. Under 15's teams ran over 2 days in Cairns, which is not ideal. (NT) -- Especially when you have more than one child involved., Thu, Oct 11 2018, 0:59:51"
- Why not run Nationals from Monday to Saturday and then have Sunday to travel home. (NT) -- Back to school on Monday. It makes sense for all those driving., Fri, Oct 12 2018, 19:29:26"
- Imagine the cost for the staging/lightin/av/venue staff to work on a Sunday for set up and take down?? These people aren't volunteers (NT) -- isn't it about keeping costs down?, Sat, Oct 13 2018, 14:02:33"
- Nationals 2019 & 2020: Have the locations been confirmed? -- Planning ahead, Sat, Oct 06 2018, 19:10:10"
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- 2019 Canberra dates -- Shelly, Mon, Oct 08 2018, 13:01:53"
Just wondering if someone can tell me what the dates are for next years nationals in Canberra? TIA
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- Live Coverage? -- -, Mon, Oct 01 2018, 23:26:54"
Are there any kind of live updates for nationals this year?
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- aidc2018.com (NT) -- :), Tue, Oct 02 2018, 3:19:51"
- Have there been any results yet? Or are they at the end of the day, live streamed ? (NT) -- Hopeful !, Wed, Oct 03 2018, 18:37:15"
- I saw it all through the AIDA Inc Facebook site. Fabulous (NT) -- .., Wed, Oct 03 2018, 19:35:28"
- Thank you AIDA for such a wonderful coverage! (NT) -- Really appreciated, Thu, Oct 04 2018, 21:24:01"
- Good luck to everyone at the Nationals starting tomorrow I am in Canada at the moment so I am depending on all my friends to keep me updated via this message board any results will be appreciated. -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Oct 01 2018, 10:27:48"
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- Wondering if AIDA will let you know if/what time they need you regarding specific allocated volunteer time for Nationals? -- Thanks for the advice, Wed, Sep 26 2018, 11:13:27"
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- At Nationals from what age group do they start dancing 2 at a time on stage. -- nt, Mon, Sep 24 2018, 1:54:37"
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- Hair and Makeup nationals -- dancer, Sun, Sep 23 2018, 15:22:35"
Anyone doing hair and makeup at nationals?
cheers
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- Irish dance auditions 2019. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. The World’s Number 1 Theme Park show, Celtic Fyre, celebrates it’s 10th anniversary. Looking for male and female Irish dancers for the 2019 season. Must be available early March to late August 2019. Please see the link for audition information: https://buschgardensauditions.com/en/busch-gardens-williamsburg/entertainment-opportunities/irish-dancers -- BGWadmin, Wed, Sep 26 2018, 10:10:13"
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- Jigs to Jacobites -- Jeanette Mollenhauer, Tue, Sep 18 2018, 17:41:11"
"Jigs to Jacobites" is a new book written by Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain ADCRG who also lectures at the Irish World Academy for Music and Dance at The University of Limerick. She gives the history of 40 set dances and it is beautifully illustrated by Irish musician Mick McCabe. It is available from their website www.trad.dance and costs 35 Euros which includes shipping to Australia.
If you have ever wondered about the history of the dances, this book will tell you.
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- Men’s Night Cairns -- Fathers want to lnow, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 13:41:35"
Hi all, just wondering if there is going to be a men’s night on the Monday like previous years for the fathers?
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- ISO second hand size 3 Rutherford in good condition located in Sydney -- DM, Sun, Sep 23 2018, 14:49:39"
ISO a pair of size 3 regular Rutherford black sole super Flexi with tips still in good condition located in Sydney.
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- Just wondering if anyone has heard back about auditions for Taste of Ireland? My daughter put an application in but hasnt heard anything yet. not sure if she missed out or info hasnt been sent out yet. I'd like to plan our Cairns activities around the audition but no idea when it would be on or if she has one yet, so just wondering if anyone else had heard anything yet? -- PDM, Thu, Sep 20 2018, 16:09:38"
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- 2018 Feis Lúnasa Saturday and Sunday presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 22:25:55"
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- Any results anywhere for the NSW Southern Cross feis today? -- DM, Sun, Sep 16 2018, 19:48:48"
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- Which age group? (NT) -- dm, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 11:20:20"
- 15 years results? (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 17 2018, 13:14:42"
- 1st niamh McDonagh Halloran, 2nd Alexia Cusbert Creer, 3rd Allexis Hanley Halloran, 4th Tabitha Barwick Spreagadh, 5th Lucy Middleton Rince le Nor, 6th Tara Fague McGrath, 7th Cassidy Grima Sydney Academy, 8th April Rose Hockley Spreagadh (NT) -- dm, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 13:16:36"
- 16 yrs (NT) -- DD, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 17:06:29"
- Any Seniors results? 18yrs + (NT) -- DM, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 21:37:23"
- 15 years (NT) -- please, Tue, Sep 18 2018, 0:20:37"
- Just letting anyone know that the closes COLES to the convention centre in Cairns is a 14min walk. Its at the Cairn Central Shopping Centre, they don't have late night shopping and the address is1/21 McLeod St, Cairns City QLD 4870 -- MOM, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 16:53:22"
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- Nationals Wristbands - Only 5 days wristbands available at the online shop this year? In previous years we have been able to pre-order 3 or 4 days. The older age groups are not there for the whole week. -- DM, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 16:58:01"
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- Yes I just had a look,also there are no program only sales. (NT) -- Whats going on, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 18:33:04"
- This is rubbish you should have single days and multiple available with programs as well and I'm shocked to see a full week is $150 I really think $100 for the full week is plenty, $300 for both parents on top of $25 for program, dancers entry fee, accomadation and plane fares make this nationals extremely expensive (NT) -- need to rob a bank, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 22:01:18"
- Same happened at AIO where only three day passes were available online and single day passes had to be purchased on the day at the venue. Need to have more choices online so we don't have to line up. (NT) -- dm, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 23:57:40"
- And they wonder why the numbers in Irish Dancing are dropping. (NT) -- Parent, Sat, Sep 15 2018, 13:30:46"
- Are there really only three vendors this year? (NT) -- ., Sun, Sep 16 2018, 14:12:13"
- AIDA this will cause long lines with people having to buy on a daily basis. (NT) -- DD, Sun, Sep 16 2018, 14:34:51"
- How much is a one day pass? Can’t remember??? (NT) -- WM, Sun, Sep 16 2018, 19:09:42"
- Will they put up a price list for the other tickets including none dancing kids and pensioner prices. (NT) -- Nt, Sun, Sep 16 2018, 22:19:38"
- There are usually ticket sales the day before nationals starts where you can purchase the 3 day and single day tickets. (NT) -- prices change every year depending on the venue and how much it's costing AIDA., Mon, Sep 17 2018, 18:49:00"
- Found shoes -- Sharon, Mon, Sep 17 2018, 0:30:16"
If you left a pair of shoes at the southern cross feis please contact me.
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- Seeing lots of Conor design dresses around Australia and on Aussies overseas ? How are people getting them?!? -- Dance mum, Thu, Aug 23 2018, 11:37:17"
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- Call them, place an order, agree a design, pay the money, have it shipped or picked up and brought back in luggage. Same as other dress makers. (NT) -- sorry did I misunderstand the question ?, Thu, Aug 23 2018, 13:51:59"
- Well you need to know someone who is good friends with Conor I assume or be a top dancer or just move there I assume (NT) -- Quite unfair i think people jumping the que, Thu, Aug 23 2018, 18:24:39"
- What Australians have them? (NT) -- Curious, Fri, Aug 24 2018, 20:35:42"
- Just like any other business it's free publicity for them if a top dancer is wearing their dresses. Of course they would try to get their dresses on them first. (NT) -- Fair or unfair it makes their dresses more appealing, Sat, Aug 25 2018, 10:18:46"
- To be honest this was exactly the same with Gavin dresses when he first hit the market (NT) -- UK Mum, Sat, Sep 15 2018, 3:25:38"
- Any results from the Spring Feis -- Dancer, Mon, Sep 10 2018, 12:20:33"
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- come on AIDA with two weeks before nationals and Cairns being super expensive both to get to and for accommodation can we please be told what the costs will be for entry each day and will there be prepaid tickets that we can just pick up, or are we going to endure massive lines to purchase entry and programs and then the line up again for dancers packs! -- in the dark, Fri, Sep 14 2018, 10:49:07"
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- Timetable southern cross -- DM, Mon, Sep 10 2018, 20:55:45"
Does anyone know where I can find the southern cross timetable?
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- The timetable suggests that 13s, 14s, 15s,16s, 17s, 18,s and over are all between 3.30pm and 5pm - is that correct ? (NT) -- I would hate to be late., Thu, Sep 13 2018, 11:33:30"
- Wouldn't trust any timetable, for this feis. You won't be late, you'll most likely be early and have to wait around for hours like last year. (NT) -- Refuse to go this year., Fri, Sep 14 2018, 12:07:36"
- All Jewelery will be discounted this weekend at the Southern Cross as I wont be attending the Nationals so grab a Bargin some great ideas for Xmass -- Gerry Ellaby, Thu, Sep 13 2018, 12:44:39"
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- Looking for tour ideas for Cairns ... has anyone booked reef trips for families? Any other ideas? -- XXX, Tue, Sep 11 2018, 18:02:11"
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- Have done quite a few to all different spots and all have been amazing. Very hard to pick a favourite. (NT) -- Cairns lover, Tue, Sep 11 2018, 22:42:37"
- There is a list of tours on the Australian Irish Dance Nationals page (NT) -- NT, Wed, Sep 12 2018, 1:43:40"
- Family white water rafting is great - it's entry level so good for young kids that can swim. Give it a go. (NT) -- WooHoo, Wed, Sep 12 2018, 10:49:44"
- Steam Train, Cable Car, Daintree River, Port Douglas or just enjoy the City Beach etc Great place for a holiday. (NT) -- Have fun, Wed, Sep 12 2018, 12:44:23"
- Heaps of good ones to choose from. Will depend on what you want to see and where you want to spend your time. Everyone will have an option on what's best but ultimately it's up to personal preference. Also don't forget if you are going snorkelling to have an underwater camera you will not regret it. There is a place on the main drag that hires them but it isn't cheap and can be cheaper to buy your own. (NT) -- Cairns local, Wed, Sep 12 2018, 19:26:32"
- Wig or accessory orders for Nationals. -- liz Deans (excited), Wed, Sep 12 2018, 1:47:24"
Hi Liz here from Liz's Hair Stop.To avoid disappointment I want to make sure, if you need anything in particular from the lovely Camelia Rose range that I have it with me. There is a wide range of styles to chose from. Just message me on 0400429141,email on liz.deanslhs@gmail.com or message me on Facebook. Look out for our great promotions to be announced. very soon. Looking forward to seeing you all in Cairns.
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- Does anyone have results from O’Connor feis, 19 years and seniors please? Unwell and couldn’t.attend 😢 -- Dancer 💃, Sat, Sep 08 2018, 17:42:16"
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- 20 yrs and over 1 Alex La Sala 2 Chloe Lenders 3 Meaghan A’Hearne (NT) -- 18 and 19 yrs 1Alex King 2 Erin A’Hearn 3 Brigid Hanley Leonard, Sun, Sep 09 2018, 1:28:06"
- Can someone please post 14 years results thanks (NT) -- Dd, Sun, Sep 09 2018, 9:37:29"
- 14 years -- DM, Sun, Sep 09 2018, 21:18:06"
- Any 15 year old results please (NT) -- Mom, Tue, Sep 11 2018, 11:07:59"
- Does anyone know the dates for the AIO in 2019? -- ., Mon, Sep 10 2018, 16:29:31"
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- Hi I was wondering who makes up Scoil Rince Kilmurrays cheography? Is it their own, or do they employ an overseas cheographer? -- Fan., Tue, Sep 04 2018, 23:02:04"
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- McGrath Feis any results for 14 and 15 years -- Interested, Sat, Sep 08 2018, 23:01:13"
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- TANNING - NATIONALS Liz & I have a Spray Tanning contact in Cairns for anybody needing tanning at this years Nationals 💖. Please message or comment below and we will point you in the right direction. Tonya Gibson - 0414 654 612 -- Liz & Tonya - Liz’s Hair Stop, Fri, Sep 07 2018, 16:54:22"
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- Does anybody know if there is going to be a Ceili at Nationals? I know if happens every year, but it wasn’t said as to what time it would be held on the timetable and it makes me think maybe there won’t be one? -- DD, Mon, Sep 03 2018, 15:20:00"
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- Can anyone recommend a really dark tan. The tan my daughter uses is too light and won’t be dark enough for Nationals. -- Many thanks DM, Wed, Aug 29 2018, 21:48:40"
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- Iconic. nice dark tan dries quick easy to use sold by Prodigiy or All Things Bling and Unusual.You may be able to buy it at the Nationals from Vendors (NT) -- nt, Thu, Aug 30 2018, 0:50:05"
- Iconic Tan available for purchase (NT) -- Prodigy, Thu, Aug 30 2018, 2:11:52"
- What is better to get with Iconic. The instant or gradual tan (NT) -- OP, Thu, Aug 30 2018, 2:27:06"
- Bondi Sands (NT) -- good stuff, Thu, Aug 30 2018, 9:39:22"
- Tan differences -- Prodigy, Thu, Aug 30 2018, 11:00:22"
- Ultimate Dark Tan versus Gradual Fade -- Prodigy, Fri, Aug 31 2018, 16:03:27"
- Just wondering is there anyone doing hair and make up for Nationals and if so how do we book.Thank you in advance -- DM, Fri, Aug 31 2018, 10:34:53"
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- Hair and Make Up at Nationals -- Issy Chambers, Fri, Aug 31 2018, 20:14:19"
- Yes We (Liz & Tonya) will be providing Hair & Makeup (with Izzy as one of our fantastic artists) at Nationals. Please email or message our Facebook page -- Tonya & Liz, Tue, Sep 04 2018, 4:14:36"
- email: tonyagibson@live.com.au. Facebook: Tonya & Liz’s Feis Hair & Make up. Spots are extremely limited and we have other wonderful Artists working for us as well. Izzy Chambers & Claudia Balogh, wonderful Makeup artists and other Hairdressers also available. Please contact us ASAP thanks so much 💖💖 (NT) -- tonyagibson@live.com.au, Tue, Sep 04 2018, 4:20:43"
- Nationals Tanning -- DM, Wed, Aug 15 2018, 17:58:38"
Does anyone know if there will be a spray tanning vendor at Cairns Nationals and how do we book please?
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- Entries close Thursday 30th -- Jennifer Bird TCRG, Wed, Aug 29 2018, 16:36:43"
Entries for the Blacbird feis close tomorrow.
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- Does anyone have an idea of when the online shop will open to purchase passes and programs for Nationals? -- Trying to get organised :), Wed, Aug 29 2018, 15:49:46"
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- When will nationals timetable be available? -- Please, Wed, Aug 15 2018, 1:45:18"
:)
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- Would also like to know... (NT) -- NT, Wed, Aug 15 2018, 11:38:36"
- Says timetable will be published after close of entries and this was now a month ago, would like it asap also ! (NT) -- sdm, Thu, Aug 16 2018, 16:45:39"
- The timetable is out now.15yr girls 8.30 start and 6.45pm results. (NT) -- crazy, Sat, Aug 18 2018, 0:25:39"
- Happens EVERY SINGLE YEAR for this age group, 8.30am start and have to wait until the end of the day for the results. Sick of it. (NT) -- I think AIDA has something against this age group., Sat, Aug 18 2018, 1:53:56"
- Where is the timetable? (NT) -- Sh, Sat, Aug 18 2018, 21:40:37"
- Same -- Dm, Sun, Aug 19 2018, 0:21:53"
- Sunday, OMG what the hell,why are under 15 teams on still this day also, I have one who is dancing up in open and this is going to be nuts!!!! (NT) -- WTH, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 9:24:25"
- dance -- dance (annoyed), Mon, Aug 20 2018, 13:08:50"
- Every age group gets a turn at being first you think. The current 15 years age group have been first thing in the morning for the past six years since they were in the 9yrs, this will be their seventh year of being on first. that is not just having their turn of being on first. I also believe that overseas they stopped starting any feis at 8.30am moving them back to 9am. (NT) -- You obviously aren't in this age group or have a daughter in this age group., Tue, Aug 21 2018, 0:32:57"
- For what it's worth teachers don't have to be at their best at 8am in the morning having gotten up at 5am to be ready in time. not everybody is a morning person, and it is scientifically proven that teenagers are not their best in the morning which is why this early start should be shared around. (NT) -- But then Irish dancing has never been fair has it?, Sun, Aug 26 2018, 20:38:15"
- No. But teachers are there, every day, running between halls. It’s ONE DAY of the competitive year. If you can’t handle it, don’t compete at a national level. 80% of sections start at 8/9am. Same at worlds. I’m sure you wouldn’t be complaining if it was Worlds. (NT) -- -, Mon, Aug 27 2018, 0:14:07"
- Is this a dancer, or the mother doing all the complaining here? My daughter at 15 yrs was able to dress herself, put on her own wig, do her own makeup, warm herself up etc. so I had very little to do other than be there for support - certainly nothing to complain about for one day of the year! If the dancer is whinging, don't go to Cairns, simple! If mother, suck it up and make the most of it for the few years you will still be doing this! (NT) -- Soon your daughter will have flown the nest!, Mon, Aug 27 2018, 9:05:24"
- OMG I can't believe you're still going on about this. Deal with it and move on or don't go. (NT) -- Simple, Mon, Aug 27 2018, 9:56:51"
- Ceili -- DM, Tue, Aug 28 2018, 1:49:59"
- does anyone have accomodation for Nationals that is no longer needer -- mine just cancelled and now have to look elsewhere, Tue, Aug 28 2018, 12:21:43"
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- Great Britain Championships - 12th to 14th October 2018 - Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR -- Des Silke, Tue, Aug 28 2018, 23:05:28"
Just a polite reminder that the closing date for entries is Monday 3rd September 2018.
Syllabus and entry pack can be downloaded from http://www.instepfm.com/gb2018.html
Email your entry to desilke@instepfm.com and if you wish to pay direct to bank account Des will give you a reference number and bank details once your entry has been received.
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- Timetable Southern Cross Feis -- DM, Tue, Aug 28 2018, 22:16:14"
Tentative timetable for Southern Cross Feis
Will be confirmed once all entries are received.
Sunday 16th September
8.30am - 9 and 10 Years Graded and Premierships
10.30am – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Years Graded and Premierships
1pm – 11 and 12 Years Graded and Premierships
Under 10 and Under 12 Teams
3pm – 13 Years and Over – all sections
4.30pm – Under 15, Under 18 and Open Teams
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- Loved how the NSW AIDA members acknowledged their world champions from this year and then included Ceili and Fiona as past champions, what a pity that on this past weekend at the vic state ceili championships that they did not do this for the world champions from this state given that they were in attendance and once again won the senior figure! Congrats to these wonderful dancers and their school! -- Simply awesome, Tue, Aug 28 2018, 13:56:10"
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- NSW State Championships 2018. -- Missing the live commentary!, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 13:46:18"
Are the results of the NSW State Championships listed anywhere in print? The old fashioned way! Thank you in advance for any help!
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- All the results were listed on the AIDA FB page in print and also on the live stream video. (NT) -- TA, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 14:43:16"
- The results from Sunday's age groups are not listed on the fb page. Friday and Saturday's results are listed (NT) -- dm, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 17:03:13"
- Thank you for your help. -- Next question!, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 19:28:52"
- Can someone please explain how the preliminary championship works? (NT) -- Once again, thank you!, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 19:30:41"
- The preliminary championship was run in conjunction with the main championship. Dancers who were eligible (graded as Elementary/Intermediate) could enter by ticking a box and paying extra. A second set of awards were given to these dancers. Not sure if it was only based on rounds 1 & 2 or of round 3 was also included. (NT) -- Gives those dancers a chance to be recognised against their own grade/level, Thu, Aug 23 2018, 8:59:31"
- In theory this was a great idea - however there were some Open dancers allowed to dance in these new sections which defeat the purpose. (NT) -- Fairs fair., Thu, Aug 23 2018, 10:14:55"
- If you are aware of any open dancers that competed, I would discuss with your teacher. I assume TCs would be checking at time of entry. (NT) -- Dancers were meant to be Intermediate or below and not ever won an open championship/premiership, Thu, Aug 23 2018, 11:43:23"
- Is it really a good idea? Shouldn't state champs really only reward the best dancers? (NT) -- All other comps recognise dancers at lower levels competing against their peers., Fri, Aug 24 2018, 12:10:14"
- $$$ (NT) -- -, Fri, Aug 24 2018, 14:18:37"
- I think they are trying to increase numbers. Over the last few years contestants have diminished, some intermediate dancers don't enter States as they don't think they have a hope of placing. (NT) -- Times change, Fri, Aug 24 2018, 16:40:40"
- I agree (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 28 2018, 0:20:45"
- Does anyone have the names of the people that won the Raffel prizes I thought that they would have been placed on the Board for everyone to seeo (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 19:48:58"
- NSW Ceili Championships photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 26 2018, 19:33:11"
Feis Lúnasa will be the last photography gig this year. You will be able to purchase presentation and dancing photos at Nationals from the Official Photographer, WinkiPop.
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- BLACKBIRD feis tentative timetable -- Jennifer Bird TCRG, Mon, Aug 27 2018, 13:56:34"
Time table will be confirmed
Asap
Tentative timetable is as follows
9.am -12 &13 yrs elementary/inter/open
10.30am-All beginners and Primary all ages
11.30 - results
12.00- 6/7/8/9/10&11yrs elementary/inter&open
2pm - results
2.30pm 14/15/16/17/18&over
Elementary/inter/open
4.30pm results
This is tentative might change mildly due to number of entries
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- Can anyone confirm if the Sutherland Shire Graded Feis (NSW) is going run this year in October? My dancers have always liked this late season feis and have not had many feising opportunities of late as they are not open level dancers. -- Keen Grade Level Dancers, Mon, Aug 27 2018, 8:43:41"
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- Southern Cross Feis -- DM, Fri, Aug 24 2018, 22:02:36"
A reminder that Southern Cross Feis is on Sunday 16th September at Concord RSL club. Entries close on August 31st.
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- Who does Bronagh Kelly teach with? -- ??, Fri, Aug 17 2018, 0:05:40"
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Dressmaker -- Ina, Fri, Aug 24 2018, 15:30:43"
Trying to find contact details for Vicky Bennett, thanks, re: dressmaking!
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- Flying to Cairns. Qantas quoted me over $3,000 for my daughter and I to fly from Sydney - My fault for leaving it late. Anyway, I booked with Virgin via Brisbane for less than half that price. For anyone who hasn't booked yet, consider flying via Brisbane - more options and cheaper. -- Expensive trip, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 10:13:32"
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- Why are there Facebook videos of state solo dancers on stage when videoing is prohibited. Interesting, especially as the dancer is a teacher's child. One rule for them and one for us??? -- .., Tue, Aug 21 2018, 23:37:05"
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- Who would be stupid enough to put a video up of their daughter up on FB? Especially being a teacher. (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 1:30:13"
- Here we go again more conspiracy theories. It's like there is a million dollar prize for coming first so win at all costs. This is just a hobby your child does, not the Olympics. (NT) -- I post pictures of my child in costume all over FB, does that mean I'm giving the he judges a heads up?, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 9:51:05"
- I've only seen one video on facebook this week that was taken at states, but was not taken in competition, it was a display of world champions. No idea who else you must be talking about but maybe only follow people who are your actual friends so you don't have to see things like this. (NT) -- hth, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 13:11:19"
- Same dancer's set dance at World Championships was put on Youtube. So it was filmed while he was competing!!! (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 22 2018, 14:44:37"
- NSW States -- Prep for Nationals needs a decent sized stage., Thu, Aug 23 2018, 12:13:26"
Very well run comp but stage was not up to standard. Way too small and very poorly lit. Great venue in all other respects but surely the stage is most important.
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- Can someone please explain what is the advantage/benefit for a school to take on the name of their OS workshop TC example McGahan Lees Creer and The Academy Keady/Upton. -- just curious, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 15:07:58"
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- Maybe its the only way they can compete overseas and overcome rules and Association politics ? Maybe the teachers at Creer can answer in detail - one of their students has just gone to the UK to compete there. (NT) -- Interesting Question, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 16:43:56"
- I think it means that when a dancer is a winner, teachers from both schools can go on stage. If a Keady dancer won, both the Keady teachers and the Academy men can go on stage. Just a thought!! (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 22 2018, 14:46:51"
- Also means that dancers can go between countries and still compete in all competitions. Don't have to worry about what school they are registered with as they are with both. (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 22 2018, 16:55:34"
- Nationals 2019 -- Brownie, Fri, Jun 15 2018, 22:00:14"
Just curious if any one knows where Nationals are going to be held 2019 Australia??
Thanks
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- Rumour is Canberra (NT) -- Can anyone confirm?, Fri, Jun 15 2018, 22:08:07"
- Canberra -- T, Fri, Jul 06 2018, 15:12:45"
- Love Canberra! Any idea about Nationals 2020? (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jul 06 2018, 21:53:37"
- Canberra for the next 3 years! (NT) -- ., Sat, Jul 07 2018, 4:46:26"
- Dates -- Interested, Tue, Aug 14 2018, 13:02:48"
- Love Hobart can we go back there? Best Nationals! (NT) -- —, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 23:24:28"
- 2020 is Perth (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 21 2018, 18:49:17"
- Wagga? If that's true Perth then Wagga they are two good options. I hope that's the case. So Canberra 2019, Perth 2020 then Wagga is that correct? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Aug 22 2018, 12:11:21"
- Can someone upload the NSW Irish dance of Champions 2018 please. -- DM (Thanks), Tue, Aug 21 2018, 14:48:50"
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- It’s up on the Aida NSW Facebook page (NT) -- TA, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 14:51:26"
- I know, but it’s out of timing (NT) -- DM, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 15:07:57"
- https://youtu.be/iv_OwcadKHk (NT) -- Anh, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 22:34:15"
- Thanks so much (NT) -- DM, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 23:11:51"
- NSW State Championships photo update: -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 10:29:21"
Sunday presentation photos and Dance of Champions will be online this morning. However, dancing photos will take a few days...
For those of you who attended, you may have noticed the stage lighting was quite challenging and if you took photos, you will also have seen the unusual colours and contrast in your images. The dancing photos have all those problems, and others...
The centre of the stage was "hot", making light/brightly coloured dresses "flare"; the sides, where all the interesting steps and kicks happen, was almost pitch black, meaning photos were almost impossible to get.
For those interested, we were shooting 1/250 at f2.8 and auto ISO up to ISO3200, with either full or partial evaluative metering. No single setting solved the problem of hot/cold and bright/dark moving at high speed, so it was a very challenging experience.
It will take some time to give you usable photos :(
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- Photography -- Oapmum, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 10:48:07"
- Sunday presentation photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 11:46:34"
- Milton, and Julia, you are invaluable to world of Irish dancers. (NT) -- We offer our appreciation and thanks for your time and effort for your photos. THANK YOU, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 11:55:38"
- All presentation, Dance of Champions and Friday dancing photos now online, as well as Sunday Boys, Traditional Set Dance and 6 & Under sections. All Saturday and the remainder of Sunday dancing photos in the next few days :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 22:08:48"
- Milton my camera struggled with the brightly lit centre and dark surrounds. Action shots would have been near impossible. Lucky my camera has twin card slots which I always use the second slot for back up in RAW. I was able to make the photos usable, but obviously you can't be sitting there editing thousands of RAW images. (NT) -- Anh, Tue, Aug 21 2018, 20:13:07"
- Does anyone need accommodation for Cairns? -- Qld mum, Thu, Aug 16 2018, 20:42:41"
I have 4 nights available at the Hilton Cairns.
Message me on jemwilkinson@yahoo.com.au
If interested or need more info.
From 3 oct to 7 oct.
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- Trinity Feis Perpetuals -- Jennifer Bird TCRG, Mon, Aug 20 2018, 10:57:03"
Could all Trinity Feis perpetual trophy holders return the trophies either to their teachers or myself. I will be attending the NSW celi Championships next Sunday.Thank you Jen
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- Any results from ACT states yesterday? -- ?, Sun, Aug 19 2018, 10:20:44"
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- Is there any live cam for this weekends NSW State Championships -- Started today, Fri, Aug 17 2018, 16:59:59"
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- NSW State Championships Friday presentation photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 17 2018, 21:59:15"
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- QLD State Championship details -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 1:01:37"
QLD State Championship presentation videos may be found at https://www.facebook.com/pg/MediaImages-Irish-Dancing-Photography-340605675234/videos/?ref=page_internal but not Friday AM as I wasn't ready :(
Friday photos now available at www.swoose.net, dancing photos during the week...
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- Thanks Milton! (NT) -- AJ, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 9:21:30"
- Friday Presentation Photos -- Danielle, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 23:14:11"
- I didn't realise any were missing...I will check... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 23:20:29"
- I checked and there should be 518 photos...I can see them all, can you let me know which you thing are missing please? (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 23:32:49"
- Friday photos reloaded, and Saturday photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 0:19:06"
- Found the missing ones and they are being uploaded now :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 8:43:50"
- Sunday photos are now available on www.swoose.net, Monday will see Dance of Champions and Sunday dancing, Tuesday will have Friday and Saturday dancing online (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 1:26:12"
- Thanks so much Milton the photos are exceptional! (NT) -- love to see them, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 13:57:57"
- Sunday Dancing and Dance of Champions now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 17:40:48"
- Friday dancing photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 14 2018, 15:57:57"
- Saturday photos now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Aug 15 2018, 16:40:48"
- Established and respected schools in Qld that teach traditional ID please. WQ possible relocation from another state. Recommendations. Any area. -- DM, Fri, Aug 10 2018, 11:16:27"
Established and respected schools in Qld that teach traditional ID please. WQ from another state possible relocation. Recommendations. Any area. Thank you.
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- It's a huge state, where are you relocating to? Brisbane, Cairns in between? (NT) -- -, Fri, Aug 10 2018, 13:24:19"
- We're undecided, but unlikely north of Bundaberg. Happy to travel but must be realistic. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Aug 10 2018, 14:00:43"
- Bundaberg is 4hrs from Brisbane so atill a big distance and depending on what side of Brisbane will depend on what schools as there are quite a few good ones. Best to lock down a suburb you will be in and go from there. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 11:26:03"
- South of Sunshine Coast. School more important than location for us. -- DM, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 12:11:38"
- Brisbane has multiple schools. Not many options outside. Will also depend on how much travel you are able to do. Some schools with multiple outlets require more travel than may seem apparent at first glance. (NT) -- ..., Mon, Aug 13 2018, 17:31:56"
- Thanks for your insight. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 17:48:07"
- If you contact AIDA QLD via their FB or the AIDA website, they would be able to give you a list of schools & locations (NT) -- TC, Wed, Aug 15 2018, 9:15:03"
- Any nsw vendor stock Feis Fayre socks please? -- States this week, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 8:49:54"
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- Best place to buy socks online in time for NSW state? -- Dancer, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 16:33:13"
Best place to buy socks online in time for NSW state?
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- PRODIGY SOLO DRESS OR WAISTCOAT RAFFLE -- Rochester Academy Irish Dance Parent Association, Mon, Aug 13 2018, 11:40:34"
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- Is Australia not allowing anyone from outside of Australia to win any of their Championships? Have noticed in the last 2 years really no one outside of Australia has won the AIO.Saw some o/s dancers this year and thought they should've done better - not won but better than their placements.....is this why not many overeas come to Australia to compete?? -- Don't we need the competition?, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 19:34:45"
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- The fact that we’re on the other side of the world is the reason why we don’t get many OS dancers. AIO is not big enough for dancers to spend thousand$ for feis. (NT) -- Unless they’re already here for holidays, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 23:35:51"
- Also, if you remember Simone Loysen (USA) won the 13yo a couple of years ago. (NT) -- I though their placements were correct., Sat, Aug 11 2018, 23:45:18"
- All overseas adjudicators who judged this year and I thought they were pretty good actually not sure how they could make sure that the overseas dancers didn't place well as I'm sure they judged on the dancing on the day (NT) -- Happy, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 0:18:09"
- Overseas dancers obviously just not up to the standard of some of our Australian dancers. How is beating them a bad thing? (NT) -- Confused, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 11:10:47"
- Are you saying overseas dancers should be winning to encourage more overseas dancers? (NT) -- 🤔, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 12:24:18"
- There have been several overseas winners. But since the aio has been moved to July all the quality Dancers are at NANs. (NT) -- Its the wrong time of year for them, Sun, Aug 12 2018, 14:15:09"
- Does anyone know when we will see the action pics taken at the Pacific Belt this year. There was a photographer taking photos on the day my daughter danced. -- Interested Mum, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 18:46:10"
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- Timetable for nationals yet? Need asap please -- Idm, Sat, Aug 11 2018, 10:00:30"
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- Who are the South Australian State Adjudicator's ? -- DM, Sat, Aug 04 2018, 15:16:33"
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- Prodigy now official distributor for Paula's Wigs & Bling - Australia/NZ -- Prodigy Performance, Wed, Aug 08 2018, 10:49:24"
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- Tir an oir - anyone know where I can find the results please? :-) -- Dancer, Sun, Aug 05 2018, 13:38:15"
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- Where can I find the names of City Of Sales adjudicators. -- Nt, Tue, Jul 31 2018, 20:46:14"
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- Does anyone know what happened to the Claddagh Feis -- doesnt seem to be running anymore?, Sun, Aug 05 2018, 6:24:17"
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- NSW State Championships Hair & Makeup appointments now available from “Tonya & Liz’’s Feis Hair & Makeup” -- tonyagibson@live.com.au, Mon, Jul 30 2018, 23:44:39"
Please email or message our Facebook page. Appointments are filling up fast. We don’t want our lovely clients to miss out.
Cheers Tonya & Liz.
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- Victorian State Championships -- DM, Mon, Jul 30 2018, 11:27:47"
Congratulations to all the Victorian dancers at The State Championship held over the weekend.You all did an amazing job.
Awesome job all place getters and World Qualifiers.
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- Lovely venue , lots of parking and a great canteen, just one thing, the trophies last year were awesome but sadly back to plastic trophies again, rather cheap looking for the state championships (NT) -- Dm2, Tue, Jul 31 2018, 0:13:06"
- Great Venue and fantastic live coverage and photos (NT) -- Thanks, Tue, Jul 31 2018, 13:00:46"
- How/who chooses the adjudicators. (NT) -- Curious how the process works, Wed, Aug 01 2018, 16:33:41"
- The LiveComm was just fantastic! Thank you so much for organising this, made it so exciting to watch the results at home! (NT) -- :), Wed, Aug 01 2018, 18:49:11"
- Ballot process completed by all registered teachers in Victoria (NT) -- Adjudicator Selection, Fri, Aug 03 2018, 10:30:10"
- Well that's unfortunate... -- .., Sun, Jul 15 2018, 23:18:35"
From the Winkipop website:
Hello All,
The photos for the AIO won’t be online til Wednesday.
Long story short, we got screwed over by Jetstar on Thursday night with my flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast which they cancelled at 630pm citing bad weather(which was rubbish, given that other airlines were operating without a problem). They then lost our bags (which was extraordinary given that the plane never took off) for 2hrs and then by 10pm when we got served at the counter to re-book our flights we were told that all the Friday flights to Brisbane and the Gold Coast were full and that my earliest flight up was early afternoon Saturday!
Anyway, I arranged for a couple of QLD based photographers to cover the Fri/Sat/Sun. They’ll be express posting a hard drive to me and I should get it Tuesday afternoon and I’ll be publishing the photos then.
Thanks for your patience. Regards, Shaun
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- I did not see a single photag in the Marquis room all weekend. (NT) -- PLEASE BRING BACK MILTON!, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 8:31:00"
- does anyone have the password to view the photos... (NT) -- im not sure there was even a photographer in the room, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 11:40:30"
- Milton used to have his daughter Julia in one room and he in the other. (NT) -- AGREE, BRING BACK MILTON, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 13:02:00"
- Anyone seen the pictures yet? (NT) -- Curious, Wed, Jul 18 2018, 21:30:19"
- There were no photos taken for the U11 or U12 presentations. Extremely dissapointing. I was going to reply on the photographer and purchase a few pics, as I've done before. Previously they have been fine with a few to choose from, but looking at these images they are not that impressive and my daughter was well placed in her section, so I was expecting some nice images to view. Now, nothing to show which is very annoying. -- DM, Wed, Jul 18 2018, 23:24:51"
- All the photos from the photographer at the AIO are now on their website. I was looking forward to seeing and purchasing some photos but what I've seen is very dissapointing. I know it wasn't their usual photographer taking the pics but really, not good images. An event like this should have been better serviced with regards to professional photo services. Such a shame :-( -- DM, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 11:38:28"
- well we all need to express the dislike and boycott purchasing these photos (NT) -- maybe they will realise that we need Milton back, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 13:07:09"
- EXACTLY, he is a better photographer and he has been around Irish long enough to know when to get the best shots. He also seemed to be much more organised than this lot. (NT) -- BRING BACK MILTON, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 14:42:34"
- Milton's photos are amazing. Would happily pay him but will not be purchasing any of these ones they are not worth half the cost they are charging. (NT) -- Disgusted, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 18:34:24"
- When you check the FB page you can see the photographer was photographing elsewhere all that weekend and on the visitor posts you can see a rather rude comment towards a paying client. Certainly won't be purchasing as the photos are not good and the attitude of the person seems even worse. (NT) -- Lost for words, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 21:58:28"
- These photos are absolutely terrible! If this is a professional photographer at work I'm astounded. Should be beautiful action shots capturing Irish Dancing, not this. Terrible!! -- DM, Fri, Jul 20 2018, 10:25:17"
- My daughter's photos were excellent. (NT) -- Not all negative, Sat, Jul 21 2018, 18:50:25"
- Aio photo's -- Disappointed again!!, Sun, Jul 22 2018, 19:04:04"
- If Winkipop is the photographer at Nationals I would like to see AIDA try and stop me taking presentation photos with my supposedly illegal camera. (NT) -- If AIDA cannot ensure that every group will have presentation photo's taken they cannot stop parents taking them instead., Wed, Jul 25 2018, 11:16:31"
- Asking all parents and dancers to boycott Winkipop photo's so that it is not financially viable for them to continue taking photo's for Nationals and AIO. Then if AIDA asks nicely, Milton may come back. (NT) -- Bring back Milton., Mon, Jul 30 2018, 18:58:47"
- AIDA should be paying Milton to take the photo's, not asking him to pay them. It's a strange word we live in. (NT) -- Go Milton !, Thu, Aug 02 2018, 9:44:40"
- Considering how expensive it is to be involved in Irish Dancing, it would be nice to get something back for free. (NT) -- Photos are precious memories, Thu, Aug 02 2018, 9:56:52"
- Why? AIDA isn't a charity. It costs them money to run the event. (NT) -- I don't understand your logic., Thu, Aug 02 2018, 13:41:52"
- Should dressmakers give out free dresses? teachers give free classes? Every time you get something for free, someone else loses out. Should I come to your work place and tell your boss I will do your job for free so he can fire you and "get something back for free" ? (NT) -- No, Thu, Aug 02 2018, 14:15:52"
- Calm down will ya, what I meant was Milton doesn't charge for his photos, ie they're free. (NT) -- You must work with AIDA, Fri, Aug 03 2018, 9:37:17"
- Did anyone happen to find a pair of Size 8 Rutherford’s left at the Camden Country Feis on Saturday? -- b, Wed, Aug 01 2018, 22:39:06"
Dancer has lost them! :|
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- The deadline for State Merchandise has been extended for one more day! Today is the last chance to secure your AIDA NSW State Championship Merchandise. Items are only available online and will not be for sale at the championships www.aidanswmerchandise.com -- AIDA NSW State Championships Merchandise, Wed, Aug 01 2018, 12:13:15"
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- When will NSW State Timetable be released? -- Please, Tue, Jul 24 2018, 12:14:55"
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- Would anyone have any information about the ACT state championships please? date and venue? Thanks -- old dancer, Tue, Jul 31 2018, 9:22:07"
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- wa -- rita, Tue, Jul 31 2018, 14:32:01"
wa premierships timetbable??
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- Camden Country Feis LiveCommentary now available -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 28 2018, 11:42:22"
LiveCam of presentations will be on the feis Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pg/Camden-Country-Feis-255757208132785/videos/?ref=page_internal
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- Does anyone know when the dancers marks from AIO from the Sunday will be emailed to the teachers? -- Interested....and still waiting, Mon, Jul 23 2018, 11:25:38"
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- This wekend at the Camden Country Feis we have lots of items discounted Hard Shoes small sizes discounted by 50% Tara Jewelery by 30% T/Shirt now selling for $10 and lots more. Wishing everybody Good Luck -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Jul 27 2018, 12:54:54"
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- Did everyone that didn't get their T Shirt at the Pacific Belt receive theirs yet? -- Still waiting.., Thu, Jul 26 2018, 18:11:35"
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- O’Connor feis - does anyone know if/ when this feis is being held? Can’t find any info anywhere 😳 -- Dancer 💃, Sun, Jul 22 2018, 14:34:52"
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- Feis Lunasa 2018 -- Adrian Walker, Tue, Jul 24 2018, 9:27:39"
We welcome Ronan Morgan ADCRG to Feis Lunasa, Brisbane, 2018!!
Unfortunately Edward Searle has had to withdraw from judging Feis Lunasa 2018 (he has accepted a contract judging a major championship overseas).
We have been able to secure Ronan Morgan ADCRG - who is looking forward to his judging debut in Australia.
We are now extending our entries until next Saturday 28th July, and payment will be due 9th August. This promises to be a fabulous event as we lead up to our Nationals! We hope to welcome back our ‘feis friends’ & look forward to meeting new dancers and families too.
SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2018
Moreton Bay College Girls
450 Wandall Road, Manly West 4178
Suggested Accommodation: Shangri-La Gardens – Wynnum
Adjudicators:
A: Ronan Morgan ADCRG TAWIAN
B: Eileen Mulcahy ADCRG VIC
C: Suzanne Cox ADCRG NSW
https://www.facebook.com/feislunasa/
https://www.aidainc.com/sites/default/files/Lunasa%20%20Feis%20syllabus%20%202018.pdf
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- Grade Exams -- Grade Dancer, Sat, Jul 21 2018, 17:47:14"
Are there any schools in Australia holding grade exams including grades 11 and 12 in October/November?
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- Second hand forum -- Curious mum, Sat, Jul 21 2018, 8:16:43"
Does anyone ever clean up the second hand page? I've gotten some good things there before. But now it's just spam.
Alternatively, where do people sell wigs?
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- Just wondering when the Camden Feis Timetable will be posted? -- Thanks, Wed, Jul 18 2018, 17:57:52"
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- Who won u17 at qualifiers -- ? Few missing ?, Thu, Jul 19 2018, 19:36:56"
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- The late Mrs Maureen O'Conner's funeral arrangments -- Liz Deans (sad), Thu, Jul 19 2018, 14:08:28"
It"s with sadness that we heard about the passing of the most wonderful lady MRS Maureen O"Conner. I would like to let you all know that the service for a funeral mass will be held at St Pauls Catholic Church Camden at 11 am. Graveside burial is scheduled for 1.30 pm at Richmond cemetery followed by her wake at The Richmond Golf Club. Could you please Email me at liz.deans@live.co.uk or message me on 0400429141 if you will be attending the wake as the family would like to get an idea of numbers for catering.Thank you for all your kind messages .If anyone has a special photo let me know. I know I am going to miss her so much.
Thank you Liz Deans
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- NSW State Championships Merchandise now available! -- AIDA NSW State Championships Merchandise, Wed, Jul 18 2018, 17:54:50"
Check out our Facebook page for Giveaway's, Products & more!
https://www.facebook.com/AIDA-NSW-State-Championships-Merchandise-656472658029452/
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- British National Championships – 31st August to 2nd September 2018 – Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ. -- Des Silke, Wed, Jul 18 2018, 9:44:07"
Syllabus link: http://www.instepfm.com/images/2018_BN_Syllabus.pdf
Timetable link: http://www.instepfm.com/images/BN2018_FINAL_TIMETABLE.pdf
Important information link: http://www.instepfm.com/images/BN2018_IMPORTANT_INFORMATION.pdf
Ann Ash,
Chairperson, North West Teachers & Adjudicators Association
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- Where can I find the AIO results (i.e. the written results not the videos)? -- thanks, Sat, Jul 14 2018, 11:33:46"
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- agree - out of state (NT) -- thanks again (hopeful), Sat, Jul 14 2018, 14:00:49"
- This site https://aio2018.com/ will post all the results they just have not done it yet they are posted under the heading results Girls/Boys (NT) -- nt, Sat, Jul 14 2018, 14:44:41"
- Thanks for your patience as we slowly get the results up. We are having some formatting issues and need to type a lot of results by hand, and we are doing our best to get them up quickly for you. (NT) -- AIO site team, Sat, Jul 14 2018, 14:50:09"
- Can someone post Senior Ladies O22 results please? (NT) -- Ev, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 0:42:28"
- where can I find pictures from Sunday presentations and champions? can't seem to find it on the live stream. (NT) -- thanks!, Tue, Jul 17 2018, 15:40:40"
- Have numbers dropped? Looking at results in AIO, have numbers significantly fallen? And why do you think this has happened? -- Boys numbers tiny., Mon, Jul 16 2018, 22:55:17"
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- Was unable to go to the AIO this year but enjoyed watching the results from home. Can someone please explain what the preliminary championships are? -- CRM, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 19:53:09"
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- AIO Special on Camelia Rose Socks -- Liz Deans, Fri, Jul 13 2018, 10:58:39"
AIO special on Camelia Rose Socks
ONLY $40 FOR TWO PAIRS
Only available at Liz’s Hair Stop stall at AIO.
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- Can someone from AIDA please explain why Milton is now not allowed at either the AIO or National championships He used to go and was a much better photographer than any other they have had since. -- No other photographers needed., Sun, Jul 15 2018, 1:27:09"
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- I think it's because the photographer pays a fee to be there then makes that back by selling the photos. Milton doesn't charge for his pics so can't afford to be there. I would be happy to pay for Milton and Julia's pics as they get great action shots (NT) -- .., Sun, Jul 15 2018, 9:21:27"
- I am quite sure that it has nothing to with Miltons finances but that question will never be answered (NT) -- Maggie, Sun, Jul 15 2018, 10:17:33"
- Vendor fee. I guess he wouldn't want to pay that if he's doing it for free. His photos are more meaningful to us he knows Irish Dancing better than anyone having his two girls who use to dance. (NT) -- I'm surprised there's money in this for the paid professionals., Sun, Jul 15 2018, 11:10:19"
- I would like to know what the cost would be to secure the photo rights to Milton for 2019. I am positive the ID community would be able to raise the money with an online community effort such as GoFundMe or something similar. (NT) -- Let's do this, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 8:35:58"
- All Milton used to ask for was his flights, accommodation and meals paid for. It was optional if you wanted to donate money towards his equipment otherwise the photo's were free. I'm sure dancers and their families would pay a little more on entry fees to cover his costs. (NT) -- He is a better photographer., Mon, Jul 16 2018, 13:08:56"
- CRN Australia Feis, Dancer's Workshop and TeacherTraining Workshop -- CRN, Mon, Jul 16 2018, 1:44:39"
11th & 12th August in NSW. See our Facebook Page for more info
https://www.facebook.com/CRNCumannRinceNaisiunta/
Or email us for details on our training programme, competitions and online modules for teacher training candidates.
Please note that CRN is an Open Platform Organisation.
CLRG Australia (AIDA) schools and dancer's while welcome need to check with their Governing Body before expressing interest, as attendance could be in breach of AIDA rules and we don't wish to cause upset for any dancer or school.
Yours in dance
CRN
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- The 16 yr girls section looks very small at the AIO. It was such a competitive section. Have all the others left? Danae, Meg, Kyra,Asling, Sophie -- Dancer, Sat, Jul 14 2018, 19:59:15"
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- Check out the Raffel at the Claddagh stall at AIO. 2 Liverpool strips. &1 per Ticke t also a 50 cent Raffe l for aDoll package. Good luck to everyone Getting very exciting here -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Jul 13 2018, 11:35:23"
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- Will there be any live commentary from the AIO? Will results be live on any site? -- Aa, Fri, Jul 13 2018, 3:05:32"
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- Just letting everyone know that Maureen O Conor passed away this morning. I ask everybody to remember her in their prayers. -- G Ellaby, Thu, Jul 12 2018, 21:29:08"
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- Such a lovely woman and and a friend to so many of of the young dancers; she will be missed :( (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Jul 12 2018, 21:34:48"
- :( -- Jonty Moore, Thu, Jul 12 2018, 23:45:11"
- Such sad news. She was always there to support me at competitions during my career and never struggled to put a smile on my face before and after dancing. You will be missed Maureen. RIP. (NT) -- Jonty Moore, Thu, Jul 12 2018, 23:45:59"
- Maureen O'Connor -- Joseph O'Connor, Fri, Jul 13 2018, 0:30:56"
- AIO -- Jetstar 4pm, Thu, Jul 12 2018, 1:34:12"
Just wondering if any body is on the Jetstar 4pm from Melbourne and would like to share a cab to Royal Pines ?
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- AIO airport transfers -- Fiona Williams, Wed, Jul 11 2018, 19:31:51"
If you need transport from the airport to your hotel, contact Clifford from Cheap as Transfers on 0403 893 000. Group bookings welcome. Good rates and friendly service. Liz Deans
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- Is anyone going to the Riverdance Summer school this year ? -- Dublin or Boston ?, Wed, Jul 11 2018, 15:51:21"
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- AIO -- :), Mon, Jul 09 2018, 14:17:11"
Who’s excited for the AIO 2018!!!
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- Hi - AIO question - can we buy passes on the day at the venue? -- Apologies if this has already been asked, Wed, Jul 11 2018, 10:54:57"
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- Does anyone know if there is a shuttle bus from Gold Coast Airport to the Royal Pines? -- Have caught it before but can't remember the name, Wed, Jul 11 2018, 0:18:27"
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- For the upcoming AIO will we be able to purchase two day passes, programs and child tickets soon on the AIDA online shop as its getting close now only two weeks from this Friday?? Thanks. -- dm, Wed, Jun 27 2018, 22:07:48"
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- bump. (NT) -- dm, Thu, Jun 28 2018, 19:48:44"
- Tickets are available now on the AIDA website, I believe. (NT) -- DF, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 1:13:32"
- Only 3 day passes available. Can we buy single days on line? (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 12:29:54"
- bump (NT) -- Need to know, Tue, Jul 10 2018, 23:14:41"
- AIO Hair & Make-up. We have some limited appointments available for Hair on Saturday and Hair & Makeup for Sunday. Please email to tonyagibson@live.com.au -- Liz & Tonya, Tue, Jul 10 2018, 19:41:04"
Please send dancers name, age group and time on stage and we will be more than happy to reply. Looking forward to a wonderful weekend
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- Reilly Feis Saturday photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 07 2018, 23:09:58"
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- I have 2 pr of size 10.5 and one 9.5 Hard shoes but they have no Bubble Heel just the straight Heel. Great for practicing, just pay for postage only or they are going in the Bin -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Jul 08 2018, 21:42:14"
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- Congratulations Morgan Crammond on your brilliant result. So deserved for all the hard work you put in. Just brilliant. -- Proud Aussie Supporter, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 9:11:03"
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- simply amazing!! and beating the World Champ too!! Morgan is pure class. Congratulations!! (NT) -- proud to be aussie!, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 10:37:48"
- Congrats to all the Aussie dancers who attended these championships you did yourselves, your parents, teachers and your country proud such a big deal just to dance there! (NT) -- Go Aussies, Fri, Jul 06 2018, 17:11:59"
- Congratulations. Another amazing achievement for the Aussies (NT) -- Yay!, Sun, Jul 08 2018, 8:50:41"
- If anyone would still like to enter Feile Tir an Oir, you may enter before Wednesday without paying the late fee. -- Kathryn, Sat, Jul 07 2018, 16:07:18"
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- 2018 Reilly Feis LiveCommentary now available at https://livecommentary.swoose.net/, photos later tonight! -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 07 2018, 14:38:52"
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- Congratulations to the organisers of the first Fleadh Cheoil, a relaxed, friendly feis. Hope it comes back next year. -- Dance mum, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 11:13:15"
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- Feile Tir an Oir -- Entries close this Saturday., Wed, Jul 04 2018, 10:13:41"
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- Can someone please let me know how I can obtain the results fron the Nans -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Jul 03 2018, 11:42:54"
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- Dies anyone have this afternoons results fro fleadh please -- Idm, Sat, Jun 30 2018, 23:54:30"
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- Sorry...just found on FB (NT) -- IDM, Sat, Jun 30 2018, 23:59:59"
- For latest updates follow us on Facebook :) https://www.facebook.com/FleadhCheoilFeis/ -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis, Sun, Jul 01 2018, 0:02:26"
- Didnt get to make the Feis , heard it was great!! Well done ! -- IDM, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 11:25:46"
- I found a Pandora charm Passport just contact me if you know who owns it Thanks to everyone that suppported our Feis at the weekend (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Jul 02 2018, 16:32:35"
- 2018 Fleadh Cheoil LiveCommentary now available at https://livecommentary.swoose.net/, photos later tonight! -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 30 2018, 11:14:40"
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- All Saturday results now posted, but photos won't be until tonight...as I was still marking exam papers... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 01 2018, 11:35:25"
- Saturday photos are now available at this link: https://www.swoose.net/IrishDancing/2018/2018FleadhCheoilSaturday/index.html (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 01 2018, 14:11:12"
- Sunday photos are now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 01 2018, 21:25:10"
- Adult classes -- Senior lady, Sat, Jun 30 2018, 16:11:58"
Hi everyone, does anyone know of schools in Sydney that do adult classes, in particular close to the CBD? Thanks!
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- Boys Suit Jackets -- DM, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 16:52:15"
Just wondering if anyone had any recommendation for somewhere where i can purchase a Boys Jacket for dancing in Sydney area. Thanks in Advance
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- We bought our last one at Politix menswear but it will depend how big he is?? (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 18:58:47"
- Have lunch in Cabramatta and check out the shops there. Lots of kids formal wear options. (NT) -- Train works great, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 23:44:55"
- Depends we’re you live but we use Tony Macri, Italian tailor in Hornsby (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jun 30 2018, 12:43:48"
- Does the new rule about postage mean all overseas dresses will be charged 10% GST on entering Australia now? Even those under $1000? -- Used and new dresses and other purchases?, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 13:01:29"
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- As far as I can see, as with Australian retailers, GST is only charged by "Businesses with sales of AUD75,000 or more to consumers in Australia within a 12 month period". So used dresses sold by individuals will not attract gst if under $1,000 as well as businesses who sell less than 75K to solely Australian customers. The new low value import gst will be charged by the business at the point of sale, not when it enters Australia. Import duty on goods over $1000 will still be charged on entry to Australia as normal. Link inside.. -- hth, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 23:13:30"
- Short answer is yes for items under $1000 and rules remain unchanged for items over $1k or GST and import duties collected at the border. (NT) -- Seller applies GST at time or purchase., Sat, Jun 30 2018, 10:29:08"
- Fleadh Cheoil Feis Canteen Menu! -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 12:44:54"
Hot food
Vegetarian curry with rice
Chicken soup
Lasagna
Nachos
Toasted sandwiches with your choice of ham, cheese and tomato
Sausage rolls
BBQ Bacon and eggs
Sausage sandwich
Snacks, cakes and slices
Banana bread
Donuts
Irish Scones
Assorted slices
Assorted chips
Drinks
Tea/coffee
Bottled water
Variety of soft drink cans
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- Workshops -- Connor Walsh, Fri, Jun 29 2018, 2:43:40"
Workshops 2017 - 2018
July/August/September - Australia
September/October/November/December/January/February/March - New Zealand
4x World Champion/ All Ireland/American National/ British National/ Great Britain/ All Scotland/ Regional champion
Lord of the Dance
Connor Walsh
connorpwalsh@hotmail.com
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- Bulk socks? -- thanks, Thu, Jun 28 2018, 0:44:10"
Are there any vendors that do bulk discounts for schools buying socks (e.g. for teams)
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- All Scotlands -- Michaela, Thu, Jun 28 2018, 13:36:44"
Does anyone know the rules about Aussies competing in 'All Scotlands' ?
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- Anyone know when the City Of Adelaide Championships Timetables comes out? -- nt, Tue, Jun 19 2018, 0:54:02"
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- Who is the third adjudicator for Melbourne Festival please -- Dm, Thu, Jun 07 2018, 21:13:34"
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- Also like to know the venue. (NT) -- ????, Fri, Jun 08 2018, 21:17:04"
- Venue -- Dm, Sat, Jun 09 2018, 4:27:54"
- Do we know yet who the third adjudicator is. (NT) -- going tomorrow, Sat, Jun 23 2018, 22:54:15"
- Where can I find results? (NT) -- ., Mon, Jun 25 2018, 0:16:32"
- Any results for the 15 yrs? (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Jun 25 2018, 20:12:43"
- Tara feis results anyone? -- :), Sun, Jun 24 2018, 23:26:58"
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- Any open results for mid year feis? -- Me, Sun, Jun 24 2018, 8:52:06"
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- The Fleadh Cheoil Feis Organisers would like to thank everyone for their support and entries. The timetable will be posted on our facebook page tomorrow afternoon :) . -- The Fleadh Cheoil Feis (:)), Sat, Jun 23 2018, 15:46:45"
The Fleadh Cheoil Feis
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- Dancing times for the Fleadh Cheoil is as follows. Saturday 30th June Doors will open at 9am The Competition will start 9.30am with the following age Groupes,4 yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7ysr and 8y. Presentation will be at 1.15pm Afternoon session wil commence at 2pm with the 17yrs 18yrs 19yrs 20yrs and over 21yrs Sunday Comp will start at 9.30 the 9yrs 10yrs 11yrs and 12yrs, Presentation will be at 1pm Afternoon session will commence at 1.3pm for the 13yrs 14yrs 15yrs 16yrs I apoligise to everyone for the delay (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Jun 24 2018, 19:30:06"
- just a quick reminder for all dances to bring their own Choreography music with them behind stage. (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Jun 24 2018, 19:34:31"
- Just a small error I should have had the 15yrs and the 16yrs dancing on the Saturday Afternoon and not on the Sunday My apoligies (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Jun 24 2018, 21:24:39"
- Thanks Gerry, looking forward to taking part in the first of many Fleadh Cheoil Feisanna! (NT) -- Dancer, Sun, Jun 24 2018, 23:27:51"
- AIO Hair & Make-up. Liz & Tonya (along with other Artists) will be offering Hair & Make-Up services for the AIO this year. Liz’s Hair Stop will have her fantastic stall at the venue as well. Please email us at tonyagibson@live.com.au or liz.deans@live.co.uk to arrange your bookings. Please let us know your child’s name, age group and day/times they are dancing. Thanks so much and we can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful weekend of Irish Dancing and see all of our old friends and make many new friendships. Cheers Liz & Tonya -- Tonya Gibson, Fri, Jun 22 2018, 18:09:48"
Please email to request an Appointment and we will be in touch to make the bookings.
We have Claudia Balogh (along with other Artists) available for Makeup services that we will let you all know about very soon.
Claudia can be contacted via us or her email address
Looking forward to a wonderful weekend of Irish Dancing 🍀
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- For our Feis next weekend as part of the Raiffel we have 2 Liverpoohl FC strip that would fit a 10/12 and 14/16 we also have 2 GAA strip that would fit 8/10 and 12 I know that not everyone follows these sport but if there is anyone out there that would be interested in them just contact me on 0413993416 -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jun 20 2018, 18:22:40"
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- Fleadh Cheoil Feis is excited to announce we are now connected on Instagram. For regular updates follow our page!☘️ -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis (Excited!), Mon, Jun 04 2018, 0:47:49"
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- Just a reminder that the entries for our Feis close on the 18th June, this date enables us to finalise the number of Trophies needed and also assist our Mums to ensure we have enough food for the Canteen, This year in the Cantees we will be trying out some Irish dishes which I hope everyone will enjoy (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Jun 12 2018, 19:05:12"
- Just reminding everyone that if they need to stay overnight at Campbelltown just let me know as we have a great deal for group bookings (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Jun 15 2018, 15:33:57"
- A Big Thank You to those who have already supported our Fleadh Cheoil Feis. We are exending our closing date for entries until Friday. We invite as many as possible to join us in what I think will be an enjoyable comp. We have Waterford Crystal prizes for the Senior dancers and an array of gifts for the Juniors dancers This is our first comp and we would like to make it a memorable one (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jun 20 2018, 11:08:09"
- INDA Feis -- Z, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 10:06:25"
What a well run feis, very pleasant and helpful organisers and volunteers, fantastic warmup/practice floor. Just one suggestion: Sunday afternoon was a very long session, would have been so much better split into 15-17 and 18s and over so dancers don't have to be there for 6 hours.
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- How about next time you have a boys section instead of putting them together with the girls, especially 14 years and over. (NT) -- Great Venue !, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 13:17:25"
- Thank you Bernadette for a wonderful comp this weekend The Canteen was just superb. Thank you promoting our Fleadh Cheoil which will take place on th 30th June and 1st July. We are introducing some new ideas into our Feis which I hope everyone will give us their feedback good or bad (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 15:16:07"
- Here here! Thank you Bernie it was the best comp we have ever attended, your attention to every little detail did not go unnoticed. The dancers and the mums want to thank you for the enormous amount of hard work and effort you put in. Thank you x DM (NT) -- DM, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 16:30:35"
- Agree, a very well run feis and it was obvious that a lot of work had gone into organising it. (NT) -- So, thank you to the organisers., Mon, Jun 18 2018, 16:36:18"
- Totally agree - thank you so much for a Fantastic Feis. Absolutely loved it. Warm inside, plenty of space. Great practice floor. Great canteen! (NT) -- WELL DONE EVERYONE!, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 18:38:39"
- Absolutely loved this feis, everything in it was so well run and organised! Only thing was the stage size and small buckle in the flooring, otherwise this competition is absolutely innovative! (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 21:41:00"
- There seems to be no competitors at this years feises for the new Brosnan school. Is that because all their students have been poached or transferred from other schools? -- I don't believe their all beginners not ready to dance yet., Sun, Jun 17 2018, 0:18:15"
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- Where is this school? (NT) -- Not heard of it..., Sun, Jun 17 2018, 1:51:25"
- As a new school with or without transfers it’s an extremely hard time! These two work very hard to show a standard to represent themselves.... obviously you are on this page as part of the Irish dance community so for a new school what they would they would really need from the community would be a bit of support!! (NT) -- Haylea Jaye, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 3:29:20"
- What a strange post, what does it matter? Not everyone wants to compete. It's no business of yours what other people do. So what if they have transfers? Mind your own business, they will feis when they want to. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 10:45:14"
- It may seem strange to you, but what I find strange is how a brand new school can attract so many transfers, and the best students from other schools. (NT) -- They can't compete because they are on the 6 month ban., Sun, Jun 17 2018, 23:11:08"
- They’re ready to dance when they think they're ready to dance, not when you think they are ready. (NT) -- New school let them set up. They might not even want to compete this year., Mon, Jun 18 2018, 9:53:41"
- We are happy to announce the senior sections in the Fleadh Cheoil Feis will be receiving Waterford crystal prizes, generously donated by our sponsor Tara Forklift Services.... it's not too late to get your entries in! We are accepting late entries up until Friday 22nd June 2018. -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis 2018, Tue, Jun 19 2018, 21:28:46"
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- City of Sails 2018 -- L Doyle, Thu, May 17 2018, 13:17:35"
Once again a warm welcome to entries from Australia for this year's event.
All deatils on our website:
http://www.doyleacademy.co.nz/about/2015-city-of-sails-premiership/
adnd our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofsailschampionship/
All hotels within walking distance but billeting also available.
Entries now open on www.feisentry.com
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- Just wondering who is tanning this year at the AIO? -- DM, Tue, Jun 19 2018, 14:35:20"
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- Hi there... Just wondering if anyone knows the rules about how long an Aussie dancer can compete overseas and still be eligible for Nationals? -- Curious, Sun, Jun 10 2018, 19:37:28"
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- Every Australian should be elgible to compete at Nationals. What a ridiculous idea that any Australian wouldn't be eligible to compete at their own Nationals. Which Nationals should they compete at? (NT) -- Beat them on the stage!, Sun, Jun 10 2018, 20:52:42"
- Need to be registered with a AIDA at close of entries. So you'd have to be dancing in Australia at that time. (NT) -- Not sure how associations would impact on this. I.e. if your school has a formal association with OS school., Mon, Jun 11 2018, 0:26:58"
- If they can’t compete then that’s just stupid. If you are Australian why can’t you compete at Nationals. Don’t use the excuse that’s its unfair as every other sporting athlete train overseas where there are better facilities and competition. Sometimes people are forced to move OS due to circumstances, so why should the be restricted. (NT) -- Training OS doesnt necessarily make champions, you still have to have the talent and dedication, Mon, Jun 11 2018, 13:02:47"
- Although some do not move OS due to their own choosing, you would be blind if you did not recognise that it has lately become a 'trend' to train OS for the experience, opportunities etc. Many make the decision to train OS, rather than in aus, so there should be no complaining about being unable to compete in aus championships. Besides, there are an extremely large amount of feises and championships OS so you would hardly be missing out on chances to compete. People from other countries cannot compete at aus nationals, so if you are training OS, you should be unable too. (NT) -- Disagree all you like., Tue, Jun 12 2018, 20:15:52"
- Just another stupid CLRG rule. If you have an Australian passport than you should be able to compete at your Nationals, shouldn't matter what school you're at. Those who say they shouldn't be allowed are usually the first one's to cry when their daughter is given such an opportunity to live and train overseas. (NT) -- The more Aussies at Nationals the better the competition, Wed, Jun 13 2018, 10:06:42"
- What aussies won’t make it back for the nationals -- Just curious, Thu, Jun 14 2018, 20:12:08"
- So what if a dancer lives here but their teacher lives overseas? (NT) -- Xxx, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 9:21:48"
- Dancers have to qualify in their country of residence , according to clrg. Not country of their teacher. (NT) -- Sbc, Mon, Jun 18 2018, 21:18:33"
- 2018 INDA LiveCommentary now available at https://livecommentary.swoose.net/, photos later tonight! -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 16 2018, 12:05:52"
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- Saturday photos now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 16 2018, 22:56:47"
- Thanks Milton. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 1:10:13"
- Milton please don't move the live commentary site onto Facebook if you can help it! I don't have a Facebook page and love the live commentary (NT) -- I appreciate your efforts!, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 19:00:44"
- I'm getting 403 error as well, just for 2018 photos. (NT) -- Thanks Milton, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 21:05:10"
- Sunday photos and practice dancing photos of senior dancers now available at www,swoose,net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 23:59:11"
- Is the syllabus for NSW state out yet? -- ?, Sun, Jun 17 2018, 14:21:18"
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- Feis Lunasa, Brisbane, 2018 -- Adrian Walker ADCRG, Thu, Jun 14 2018, 13:20:35"
Feis Lunasa 2018 - 15 & 16 September - Brisbane
Looking for a final showcase before Nationals?
Offering a championship, graded sections, ceili/choreography/figure and the new block champion section!
3 judges (one international, championship sized stage, live musician, beautiful prizes, great atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/feislunasa
Syllabus and entry form now available from www.aidainc.com
https://www.aidainc.com/sites/default/files/Lunasa%20%20Feis%20syllabus%20%202018.pdf
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- I.N.D.A - **NEW SECTION** Dance To The Music -- I.N.D.A, Fri, May 25 2018, 12:18:53"
We are introducing a new section this year - Dance To The Music! This section is for dancers who are not quite ready for competition but would like to gain some experience performing on the stage.
Enter on the day - $5
This section will be on Sunday 17th June.
I.N.D.A
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- Would anyone know how much entry to INDA will be - have family coming and would like to pay for their entry at the door -- Thank you, Fri, Jun 15 2018, 11:13:42"
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- https://www.facebook.com/groups/246248792592441/ Please join my new group if you are interested in discussing forward thinking ideas of how to improve equality in irish dancing. -- Adam Magee., Sat, Jun 16 2018, 2:19:40"
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- 29th British National Championships – 31st August 2018 to 2nd September 2018 - Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 ODZ -- Des Silke, Fri, Jun 15 2018, 22:12:51"
Adjudicators: Anthony Costello – Brian Geraghty, Dara O’Shea-Delap, Dermot Cullen, Edward Searle, Elaine Kavanagh, Gavin Doherty, Michelle Higgins-Wyse & Peter Boylan
Musicians: Brian O’Sullivan, Dean Crouch, Francis Ward, Gerry Conlon, Martin Daly & Seamus O’Sullivan
Syllabus link: http://www.instepfm.com/images/2018_BN_Syllabus.pdf
Entry pack link: http://www.instepfm.com/images/2018_BN_ENTRY_PACK.xls
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS MONDAY 25th JUNE 2018
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- The AIDA NSW website has announced an accommodation package available for the State championships. This information is useless if we don't know what days to book. I understand the actual timetable may not be available until entries have been received but can we please have a days only timetable. This is necessary for work committments as well. If it can be done for the AIO and national championships I don't see why it can't be done for states. -- Dance mum who can only afford to pay for one nights accomodation., Fri, Jun 08 2018, 13:22:51"
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- Can we please have this information. As we live at least 2 hours drive from the venue, we have decided to stay the night before. I am sure there are others in the same boat who would like this info. (NT) -- OP, Tue, Jun 12 2018, 13:13:45"
- AIDA has just posted days/age groups on their facebook page if that helps (NT) -- IDM, Wed, Jun 13 2018, 16:23:37"
- I've found it, Thanks (NT) -- OP, Thu, Jun 14 2018, 21:46:02"
- Does anyone know who stocks Ryan O Donnell soft shoes in Australia thank you -- DM, Thu, Jun 14 2018, 12:24:54"
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- Tara Feis Timetable -- Kathleen, Wed, Jun 13 2018, 16:29:53"
Please see below the timetable for the Tara Feis 2018. The doors will open at 1:30pm on Saturday and 8:00am on Sunday. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Saturday 23rd June
2:00pm-5:00pm - Beginners and Primary
Sunday 24th June
8:30am-11:15am - 10yrs and under Intermediate and Open
11:15am-2:30pm - 11, 12, 13 and 14yrs Intermediate and Open
2:30pm-5:30pm - 15yrs and over Intermediate and Open
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- Wondering if Liz or Gerry will be at INDA? -- Thanks so much!, Tue, Jun 12 2018, 13:41:22"
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- Anyone doing hair and/or make up services for AIO thanks -- DM, Thu, Jun 07 2018, 11:40:22"
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- Ask Caragh Hayes, Roisin Hayes sister, she is outstanding! Don’t have contact for her but ask around (NT) -- D.M, Fri, Jun 08 2018, 18:05:38"
- Liz hair stop, camellia rose (NT) -- Dm, Sat, Jun 09 2018, 0:33:05"
- Make up service at AIO -- Kylie Balogh, Tue, Jun 12 2018, 11:51:08"
- Who is judging the Reilly Feis NSW please? -- ?, Mon, Jun 11 2018, 16:24:09"
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- Alleged ‘Re-styling’ Ban -- Curious, Tue, May 29 2018, 2:11:18"
Can anyone explain the difference between the 6 month so called ‘restyling’ ban for dancers changing schools (therefore unable to compete etc etc) against there being no ‘restyling’ ban on dancers when a school closes or splits?
Surely if it’s a supposed ‘restyling’ reason it shouldn’t matter if the dancer leaves a school of their own accord or the school closes. It seems somewhat one sided.
Asking for a friend.
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- Haha yes, they can spin it however they like by giving it a passive name, but we all know that it is a ban designed solely to discourage people from moving schools and a punishment when you do. We had no ban in ACT the whole time my dd danced and I believe there was no ban in QLD either and it worked fine, never a problem and the TC gave to go ahead to feis when they thought a dancer was ready. TC can do whatever they like with the knowledge that no matter how badly they treat you, if you leave it's you who suffers, not them. It's a punishment and (NT) -- nothing more, Tue, May 29 2018, 9:41:12"
- Though isn't it if you move a far enough distance away, there is no ban? (NT) -- Only local? Or did I dream that?, Tue, May 29 2018, 10:29:24"
- There was a "significant distance" rule that meant no ban if you moved far enough away, not sure if that's still a rule or not. As the OP said, it is ridiculous that if your school closes and you get a free transfer to a new school, there is no ban, so how do those dancers not need "restyling" but others who move schools do? So silly. (NT) -- -, Tue, May 29 2018, 13:01:23"
- Rules state over 50kms no ban is to be imposed but they still impose a ban even if you do and we know this for a fact. (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 29 2018, 19:56:37"
- Regardless of the name, dancers who change schools out of choice know the rules and have transferred anyway. (NT) -- If you leave at the end of nationals, you won't miss any Australian comps., Tue, May 29 2018, 15:05:16"
- My daughter's school closed down so she had no choice but to change schools, so why should she be penalised. In other circumstances you have a choice. (NT) -- Mum, Tue, May 29 2018, 15:38:01"
- You don't always have a choice, schools change, different people arrive, TC attitude changes, kids get bullied by other dancers, class timetable changes making it impossible to attend, should those dancers be punished? No, your daughter should not be penalised because her school closed down, no dancer should be penalised because they want to go to a different school. Where else in life are you penalised for changing a service provider? Imagine if you wanted to change from Telstra to Optus but the penalty was changing ISP means you have to go 6 months on dial up speed.. ridiculous, yes? (NT) -- -, Tue, May 29 2018, 16:02:41"
- If her school closed down then you should have been notified of a one month free transfer to a new school without penalty (NT) -- Check with your state head if that's the case, Wed, May 30 2018, 1:55:50"
- Explain why Trad Sets can't be danced - no restyling needed there. What kind of black hearted souls punish small children for their parents' consumer choices? (NT) -- Oh wait, they would be the same black hearted souls that enjoy using this ban as leverage over chiildren who just want to keep going to the feis..., Wed, May 30 2018, 1:44:19"
- Does a ban help to prevent poaching? (NT) -- Another perspective, Wed, May 30 2018, 1:58:37"
- Its Irish Dancing, not professional football or the like! (NT) -- And even then...no ban!, Wed, May 30 2018, 2:20:16"
- And once again, why should a child be punished for this? If anyone should be punished it should be the person doing the poaching. When there was no ban in ACT there were almost no transfers between schools, I can think of three, maybe four in 15 years. People don't take transferring lightly, there has to be something seriously wrong for this to happen so why would a TC want to keep a seriously unhappy family in their school anyway? is it not better for everyone, family and TC, if they move on? It's just spiteful to punish the child stuck in the middle. (NT) -- -, Wed, May 30 2018, 8:59:19"
- Outdated and archaic practices for what is essentially and predominantly a children's sport. One which is meant to be fun for them but is filled with more politicos than many other sports and dance forms. Change needs to occur but it won't as those that can change it don't want to as it covers and protects their own ar*es and ultimately that is all they care about. (NT) -- DM, Wed, May 30 2018, 12:27:28"
- I am a dancer and requested my parents allow me to transfer. My previous tcrg was clearly not interested in me. She had a champion. She thought we were stupid enough to think she cared. She clearly did not. I was glad of the restyling period. It gave me time to settle, focus on new teaching styles and new material. I have the most beautiful relationship with my new tcrg and I am a different dancer. Can not wait for the next part of this journey. (NT) -- Happy Dancer!, Wed, May 30 2018, 13:28:59"
- It's to discourage studio hopping; however, it's a welcome period as it gives the dancer time to settle in, learn new steps, make friends and become part of their new school. (NT) -- long timer, Thu, May 31 2018, 11:47:20"
- The down side is that schools are stuck with families who are no longer committed to the school and causing havoc but won't leave because they don't want to miss state/nationals. (NT) -- wud be best for everyone if they cud just go, Thu, May 31 2018, 12:28:46"
- I don’t think many go that. People don’t stay when they are not happy with the service or whatever is making them leave. Nott just to do Nationals. There is an appropriate time to leave and nit be affected. (NT) -- DM, Thu, May 31 2018, 15:58:24"
- One Senior dancer just moves states instead of schools THREE TIMES (NT) -- that is committment, Thu, May 31 2018, 21:07:34"
- I think the senior dancer you may be referring to moved states due to life / work circumstances, not to avoid a re-styling ban. (NT) -- Parent., Mon, Jun 04 2018, 18:54:28"
- Pacific Belt...Would someone be kind enough to post the results of the Minor Belt...the others are on their FB page but not this one . Thanks in advance -- DM, Sun, May 27 2018, 22:10:32"
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- Really disappointed with the prizes for this year, medals were tiny and no indication what they were for unlike the ones in the past and no wave trophies just a piece of painted tin for the belt sections, we have competed every year since it began but never again for the price of this competition this was sad (NT) -- Dd&dm, Sun, May 27 2018, 22:37:09"
- Anyone have the intermediate belt results? -- Thanks, Mon, May 28 2018, 2:59:27"
- they probably couldn't afford the wave trohies again and had to downside (NT) -- very costly for an event of this size, Mon, May 28 2018, 12:00:23"
- Intermediate Belt results please? (NT) -- ., Mon, May 28 2018, 12:43:02"
- The fact that they made huge mistakes with the first 2 sections results was ridiculous most of these dancers had left the venue when they changed the results. (NT) -- Rushing, Mon, May 28 2018, 15:04:04"
- Can you please update your facebook page with the results from the final section of the day (NT) -- Thanks! great comp will be back next year, Tue, May 29 2018, 12:15:47"
- I think the replies from Jared just show how feis organisers really do try to get it all right. Most mistakes are human error which we are all capable of. To the Irish dancing community let’s try and be a bit more understanding with each other this year. (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 29 2018, 14:57:31"
- As a parent of a competitor a bit unfair that you are emailing who ever requests the results when we paid for them! Just post the placings on social media like you have for every other age group! (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 29 2018, 20:45:39"
- Great feis -- Parent, Wed, May 30 2018, 8:48:13"
- EXCELLENT CHAMPIONSHIP! Thank you to Charmaine, Jared, Samarah and Pacific Irish Dance for another great year at the Pacific Belt. Please ignore these negative comments, they clearly have no idea of the hours and hours of unpaid work it takes to organise such a huge event. I have competed every year at Pac Belt and it has been more than excellent every year. (NT) -- Thank you for providing such a great Championship. Keep up the great work and don't listen to the negativity., Mon, Jun 04 2018, 19:02:20"
- Aussie suppliers of Camelia Rose wigs? -- Would like to support an Aussie vendor if possible, Tue, May 29 2018, 22:23:33"
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- Looking for a piece of flooring to cover some timber/MDF to reduce noise and slippery-ness. Cant afford harlequin however does anyone have any recommendations of a cheaper option? :) -- Dancer, Thu, May 10 2018, 18:19:19"
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- I.N.D.A Entries close tomorrow - 1st June! -- I.N.D.A, Thu, May 31 2018, 18:21:56"
Just a reminder that entries for the annual I.N.D.A Championshsips close tomorrow (1st June). Thank you to all our local and interstate dancers who have entered so far! We look forward to welcoming you all to our wonderful new venue with all the usual I.N.D.A treats plus a few added extras!
The lovely Milton from Swoose will be there to capture it all!
Don’t forget to get your entries in!
I.N.D.A
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- Tara Feis 2018 -- Tara Feis, Mon, May 28 2018, 14:24:29"
Don't miss out on the chance to dance at the Tara Feis 2018! We have extended the entry closing date to Thursday 31st May.
* Fantastic theatre venue.
* Champ size stage with great sound.
* Bright stage lights.
* Sashes for top 3 intermediate and open.
* Great warm up area.
* Lots of parking available at the venue.
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- INTRODUCING... LITTLE JIGGERS! -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis (Excited!), Mon, May 28 2018, 23:11:33"
Fleadh Cheoil Presents:
A section for your little one to join in the fun!
Novice dancers under 4 years will have the opportunity to dance on stage to "reelly" good music and gain some on-stage experience.
Registration is available on entry forms and on the day!
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- NSW AIDA Reserve -- Z, Mon, May 28 2018, 7:29:22"
Very disappointing there was no warm up/practice area for this comp. To perform at their best and avoid injuries dancers need to warm up properly. Aren't there any decent venues at affordable prices in Sydney?
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- I left my Jacket behind in the Club yesterday, did anyone happen to pick it up. It had Claddagh Academy written on the back. -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, May 28 2018, 10:43:11"
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I have too! (NT) -- Irish Mum, Wed, Jan 02 2019, 12:07:39"
MEEE, what room is the big one? -- I love ID, Mon, Jul 09 2018, 14:23:39"