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What is the best way to improve fitness (other than dancing) ???? -- danca, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 9:22:51"

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- Swimming (NT) -- Great all round exercise, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 9:47:57"
- pilates to improve your core (NT) -- :), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 11:42:15"
- power yoga! (NT) -- love it - also helps with posture and all round circulation and suppleness :), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 12:30:29"
- Running =) (NT) -- Gold standard for aerobic activity, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 14:59:27"
  - DD found Pilates & Biking to be the best for her, although a good runner she has problem feet & the impact is too much stress on them. (NT) -- :), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 22:26:40"
- I find cross training the best i.e. swimming, cycling, running & walking good cardio and works all the muscles, and you don't get sore. (NT) -- DD, Wed, Feb 10 2010, 1:18:28"
US mom here--Looking at Mary Skotnicki's dresses--have never seen one in person. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks. Australia is a long way from here... -- It is snowing where I am., Mon, Feb 08 2010, 17:15:15"

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- Mary makes lovely dresses, beautiful fabrics and current designs. (NT) -- -, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 22:44:19"
  - OP--They look great in the photos. It is just that we had a bad experience with a smaller UK DM and I a little gun shy. (NT) -- Thank you., Mon, Feb 08 2010, 22:53:12"
- they are beautiful & very well made (NT) -- :), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 2:03:45"
- I have had 2 made by her and very happy with fit and quality. (NT) -- dancers mum, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 2:37:15"
- I am in the process of having my 5th dress made by her, she is fantastic (NT) -- Fan, Wed, Feb 10 2010, 0:24:33"
  - That is certainly a recommendation. Thank you all for the info. Looking forward to a new dress already. (NT) -- Still snowing in my part of the world., Wed, Feb 10 2010, 0:35:19"
How much are your dance classes & what duration? No dance school names please. -- Researching - thanks!, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 10:32:30"

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- $14, 1 hour (NT) -- dm, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 2:04:32"
- Re: How much are your dance classes & what duration? No dance school names please -- DD, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 2:47:30"
  - ours range from an hour to an hour and a hlaf..all are $10 a class. Rehearsals for shows and special danceouts are no charge (NT) -- keeps us going, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 4:02:57"
- $13 and 3 hrs (NT) -- ., Tue, Feb 09 2010, 6:27:18"
- $15.50 - 2 hour class (NT) -- dd, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 8:44:16"
- I think you also need to ask how much actual dancing is done in a class. I have seen classes that went for hours but dancers spent a lot of time sitting down waiting for their turn. Our classes go for 1.5 hours and we never sit down, if we arn't running through our dance, we are doing drills or working on something. It's full on, non stop training. (NT) -- -, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 9:14:47"
Is the Mcaleer feis same venue as last year? I am wanting to look for accommodation. -- many thanks, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 2:41:00"

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- There isn't much accommodation nearby. You could try Frankson but it's still a cab ride and was quite tricky to get cabs last year. (NT) -- Wish it were somewhere closer to facilities., Tue, Feb 09 2010, 8:38:09"
  - Sorry I meant Frankston. (NT) -- Still not reall close by and public transport too tricky at night., Tue, Feb 09 2010, 8:58:20"
  - I had the same problem last year. We also went to the Gold Coast Feis and it was in a more convenient location. (NT) -- Will only do one this year., Tue, Feb 09 2010, 8:58:40"
    - Would you mind saying where you stayed for the Gold Coast feis last year? (NT) -- Thanks :), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 9:06:59"
Dance Of Desire -- Christopher McSorley, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 7:16:25"
Hey guys, just to let you all know that after a successful 7 month run in Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast, Dance of Desire is about to start its regional tour of Australia and New Zealand starting with 10 days in the Theatre Royal, MLC building, Sydney. For these shows we have a limited amount of discounted tickets so if you are interested, then please email me at danceofdesirechris@hotmail.com or call me on 0414709293!!
Hope to see you all there, it is truly a different Irish dance show to what you have seen before.

Thanks, Christopher McSorley

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Hey guys if you are interested in the show "Rhythms of Ireland" the new website is up with some really cool pics from the last Australian tour. I saw the show last year at Crown in Melbourne and was amazed!!! I was so proud of all the Aussie dancers -- www.rhythmsofireland.com/, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 12:51:23"

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- still getting the coming soon page (NT) -- might be cookies though, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 4:07:48"
Tara Feis -- Lisa, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 23:37:06"
The Tara Feis entry form has just been added to the Simpson website.
http://www.simpsonacademy.com/feisentryforms.html

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- Lisa - are you or Monica able to indicate when you might have a vague idea of the timetable? My kids are still committed to Saturday morning Summer sports, so I'm hesitant to enter not knowing if they'll be able to dance. Even a rough idea of what age groups may be AM or PM would be a huge help, I understand it is impossible to provide more detail than that at this stage. (NT) -- Appreciative Mum, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 1:23:47"
  - I will see Monica this afternoon and ask her. (NT) -- Lisa, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 3:15:55"
    - Would also appreciate some indication.. St Patricks day parade and displays are on that day so I am having to either juggle the two OR choose between them :-( (NT) -- interstarer, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 8:15:31"
      - Please note, if you are in Sydney, the parade will be held on the 21st March this year, that is the Sunday AFTER St Patrick's Day - reference http://www.stpatricksday.org.au/ (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 0:03:49"
- Provisional timetable. Morning -11 &12yrs, Mid Morning - 15yrs and over, Afternoon - 9.10,13 &14yr, Finish up with the 8yrs and under. (NT) -- Monica Simpson, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 16:41:39"
  - Perfect for me! Thanks for this information Monica, it is a great help. (NT) -- Appreciative Mum, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 19:56:46"
  - I know someone has to go last but the under 8's which includes 4 and 5 year olds dancing late afternoon - after the afternoon session seems a little hard to understand. (NT) -- It will be a long wait for those dancing their first feis - it could well end up being their bedtime!!!, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 7:59:50"
    - as you said, someone has to go first and someone has to go last .. its always going to be inconvenient for some age group. I suppose in future feis schedules could be arranged by just drawing sections out of a hat... that way everyone would have to be there from start till after their or their siblings sections??? (NT) -- just sayin, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 8:14:02"
    - The feis normally finishes by 5pm. (NT) -- canberra dancer, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 8:46:44"
- Will there be results after the 15 yrs? (NT) -- BT, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 23:33:05"
- Results will follow each section. The 8yrs may be on a little earlier it will depend on interstate entries but in any case the feis is usually finished by 5.00pm. (NT) -- Monica Simpson, Tue, Feb 09 2010, 3:24:23"
Just wondering...at our school parents stand and watch the class from outside. Does this happen at other schools? -- Wondering, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 6:30:52"

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- oh no way!!but parents can attend your private lesson! (NT) -- happy mum, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 6:34:47"
  - parents are more than welcome to watch our dancers (NT) -- mum, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 7:48:55"
  - I personally think the dancers should be able to get on with their dancing without the distraction of parents watching. (NT) -- Just my opinion though., Sun, Feb 07 2010, 7:53:24"
- Both in my Daughters Irish & Ballet Classes we are outside, or we just drop off, it is too distracting to have parents in dance class especially for young dancers (NT) -- DM, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 8:00:26"
  - I actually think it's worse for the older dancers who go to class to perfect things....they don't need to be gawped at! (NT) -- I would be too busy to just stand and watch!, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 8:45:12"
- I give parents the choice to stay or go. I think they have a right to see what their child is getting taught & where their money is going. (NT) -- I also find the younger kids behave better when they are there! TC :), Sun, Feb 07 2010, 9:17:51"
  - Surely with Irish dancing parents get to see what their kids are being taught at every feis? But of course it's the TC's prerogative to let parents watch or not. It's really up to the teacher. (NT) -- A mum, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 9:34:25"
    - Remember not every child competes! (NT) -- TC again :), Mon, Feb 08 2010, 3:07:47"
      - That's true but I really don't think it's fair for top level dancers to have to be stared at by other children's parents when they are at class trying to concentrate on their dancing. We don't stare at our children at their normal school while they are trying to learn. If the parents of non competitive dancers want to watch then the teacher could probably provide a class each term that parents are invited to. (NT) -- Let the dancers get on with the dancing., Mon, Feb 08 2010, 6:29:22"
- I prefer the parents to leave as I find the children settle better without them there. I also find it distracting as most parents in my school have younger children who come along to drop off, I can only imagine the chaos if I allowed them all to stay! (NT) -- I guess it is the TC's choice, I certainly don't recommend it though!, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 11:30:30"
- If parents don't stay, can a TC give a 100%guarantee that all dancers are safe, eg if the toilets are outside the class can the TC assure parents that no strangers sneak into toilets and attack dancers whilst the TC is teaching. While this is a remote possibility, it can happen. (NT) -- I really hope that it never does., Mon, Feb 08 2010, 0:33:38"
  - I suppose the onus would be on the TC then. I make sure I get halls that have the toilets inside the building and they go in pairs. I lock the doors so they can not be opened from the outside, but can be opened from inside should we need to get out quickly. (NT) -- Even my seniors are not allowed to open doors if there is some one knocking to get in., Mon, Feb 08 2010, 1:38:09"
- just for the ist term or so after starting dancing (NT) -- mum, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 3:31:59"
Heya, Would anyone like to nominate a dancer (s) headng over to the World Championships as part of the IDM - DDU Worlds special? We are hoping for Australian content. You can nominate a friend, student, sibling, daughter/son, or yourself - I'm happy to receive information from anyone - If you have an inspiring story - or know of someone who does - then please email me today! niamhchampion@hotmail.com -- Niamh Champion for IDM, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 6:29:14"

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my family are going to ireland in a few months for a few weeks visit .Can anyone recommend a cottage or appartment for hire for family reunion somewhere in Ireland with relatives coming from England.We were thinking maybe somewhere in Dublin so the teenagers have activities to do and places to go?needs to sleep 6 people. -- family, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 3:37:28"

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- Try www.cottages4u.co.uk - they are based in the UK but have cottages throughout Ireland of various sizes., (NT) -- highly recommended, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 6:19:19"
DRESS FOR SALE!!! �750 ono -- UK DANCER, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 13:47:49"
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Waist: 29 (with room to let in and out)
Outside Sleeve: 21 inches
inside sleeve: 17.5 inches
Neck to end point of dress: 20 inches

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�750 ono, postage and packaging not included

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Thanks

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Do we finally have names of people going to wolds this year? We all want to know our team! -- id mum., Tue, Jan 12 2010, 9:51:07"

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- Don't know who is going to "wolds" but there are a few going to NAN"s!!! LOL (NT) -- Excited., Thu, Jan 14 2010, 8:38:03"
  - Aren't NAN's in July..? (NT) -- I would also love to know who's going to worlds this year, so I can cheer you on from back home!, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 8:49:49"
    - Yes Nan's are in July and already excited! (NT) -- Yay!!, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 10:24:49"
      - Wooooooo NANS BABYYYY! -- Andyvan :D, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 14:16:14"
- Conor, Chris, Laura H, Bridget, Laura C, Sophie, Jess, Zoe, Dianna, Kelsey, Brooke and Bonnie. Figure, 8 hand and Dance Drama. (NT) -- Simpson dancer, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 9:00:04"
- oh lovely! :D anybody else??????????????????/ (NT) -- curious..., Thu, Jan 14 2010, 20:56:02"
- We have 6 Rab dancers from our school going this year, we wish them all the very best of luck (NT) -- Rab mum, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 22:05:43"
  - Awesome! WHO???? (NT) -- Good luck to them all, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 0:30:45"
- why are dancers NOT going to worlds but INSTEAD going to nans? since they are on at different times I dont understand the trouble.. Can you only be entered in one? (NT) -- Confused :S, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 22:15:09"
  - If you have a money tree in the backyard, can I clip a cutting? Ours has died. (NT) -- Darn that money tree!, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 22:28:51"
  - I think as well as expense, it may just be a case of dancers wanting to try different competitions. May have already competed at Worlds a few times and are thinking of competing at NANs for a change. (NT) -- Just my 2 cents., Thu, Jan 14 2010, 22:55:20"
  - I really think it is the cost as well as the fact that some that are going to the NANs didn't qualify for the worlds. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 1:09:04"
  - or could be that NANs are at Disneyworld in Florida. Big drawcard for some. Given the choice I would go to Worlds but my dancer would go to Disney! might also be about wanting to go up against UK dancers or US dancers. Not all top dancers can go to both. (NT) -- lol, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 1:29:37"
- I know Louise & Alex La Sala are going tot he worlds (NT) -- ;-), Fri, Jan 15 2010, 1:52:50"
- nsw dancers????????????????????? (NT) -- :), Fri, Jan 15 2010, 3:16:07"
  - Have done Worlds a few times and it's really stressful....even though it's ovbiously worthwhile. Doing Nan's instead this year just for the fun and excitement. The Americans know how to do things with a bit of pomp and ceremony. The Worlds are a bit tame in comparison...although no doubt prestigious. (NT) -- A parent, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 7:50:16"
    - And please don't jump down my throat. Not knocking Worlds at all...just answering the post about why some dancers doing Nan's instead of Worlds. (NT) -- It's not a criticism., Fri, Jan 15 2010, 8:03:52"
- yes, I am also interested in NSW dancers competing this year!? (NT) -- Parent, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 22:14:59"
- Ellen , Roisin , Molly , Chloe , Amy Von, Maddy, Celia, Aidan and Liam from SAR (NT) -- Dancer, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 2:54:19"
- sorry to be the third to ask but, any nsw dancers? (NT) -- nsw parent, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 21:38:22"
  - natasia petracic is going. :) (NT) -- xx, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 21:49:39"
    - age group??? (NT) -- :), Sat, Jan 16 2010, 22:24:54"
- wow, how many simpson dancers r going to world's (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 22:58:34"
- i know some aislings are going... (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 20:42:19"
- There are 16 girls in the senior figure that are going over to the World's (NT) -- Simpson Mum, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 23:20:07"
  - There are four girls from McAleer going!!!! WOW Leanne McCall, Hayley Delaney, Chloe Lenders and Niamh Molloy. We wish them all the luck in the World!!! (NT) -- Proud McAleer, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 0:09:20"
- Kain Howden and Fiona Bright from Adel Acad are going (NT) -- Adel Acad mum, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 11:03:22"
- anybody know the dates of NANS? (NT) -- dancer, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 9:43:39"
  - Nan's are 3rd to 7th July. (NT) -- Florida bound, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 10:18:44"
- Good luck to everyone going to worlds! (NT) -- :), Fri, Jan 22 2010, 11:51:16"
  - And let's not forget those dancers heading off very soon to the All Irelands...good luck to you too!! (NT) -- Would love to be going., Fri, Jan 22 2010, 12:48:55"
    - Whos going to the All Irelands then?? (NT) -- n, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 8:34:31"
      - Siobhan Fitzpatrick? (NT) -- anyone know?, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 11:42:57"
        
        Yup Siobhan is going to the All Irelands. (NT) -- We leave in two weeks !!!!!!! Moira, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 5:06:56"
      - Liam from (NT) -- SAR Queensland., Thu, Jan 28 2010, 8:51:35"
- asher and rachael larnach are going to worlds :) (NT) -- friend., Sun, Jan 24 2010, 11:21:06"
- Eileen Wallace is going!!! (NT) -- :), Sun, Jan 24 2010, 12:05:10"
- some of the Rabusin school are going Sam, Louise, Maddie, Alex and Tilly are going (NT) -- Dancer, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 22:27:18"
  - Brent? Think he's going too isn't he? (NT) -- That would be the 6 mentioned above then., Fri, Jan 29 2010, 23:20:27"
- 2 waltons are going in the 19/20 yrs! (NT) -- walton, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 1:09:01"
- is shaun cameron going to worlds? (NT) -- curious, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 8:21:13"
- THIS IS A LIST I HAVE WORKED OUT SO FAR. -- some maybe and some may not., Sun, Jan 31 2010, 3:07:33"
  - *******Eileen Wallace. (NT) -- friend., Sun, Jan 31 2010, 7:00:20"
  - Anne Louise Bennett and Alistair Bennett! (NT) -- Friend :), Sun, Jan 31 2010, 7:02:02"
    - Siobhan Fitzpatrick is the 5th Aisling going. (NT) -- Go Siobhan!!!, Sun, Jan 31 2010, 8:39:34"
    - Who posted what?? About Siobhan? (NT) -- What's the problem?, Sun, Jan 31 2010, 9:56:32"
  - who posted this? (NT) -- wondering?, Sun, Jan 31 2010, 9:43:37"
    - what does it matter? (NT) -- //, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 8:51:34"
  - also celia from scoil ard rince in qld- (NT) -- there are 8 of them going., Mon, Feb 01 2010, 0:13:34"
- WISHING ALL COMPETITORS FROM AUSTRALIA HEADING OVER FOR WORLDS THE BEST OF LUCK!! YOU WILL ALL DO US PROUD NO MATTER WHAT!! IT IS AN HONOUR TO GO IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND YOUR SUPPORTERS AT HOME WILL BE THINKING OF YOU :) (NT) -- --, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 8:17:24"
- Jess Knight from the Roberts Academy in SA (NT) -- :-), Wed, Feb 03 2010, 5:55:35"
  - Countdown to All Irelands!!! Good luck Siobhan!! (NT) -- Fan xxxx, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 7:08:05"
- go team aus!!!!! (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 4:55:37"
  - Good luck to the team of Australian dancers. (NT) -- Dancer, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 13:36:07"
- whe do the all irelands start ? (NT) -- curious, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 5:31:54"
  - Next saturday, the 13th of feb. I think.. (NT) -- not 100% sure, don't quote me on that, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 5:54:56"
    - Siobhan is dancing at 8.00am on Saturday 20th....have a wonderful trip Moira and good luck Siobhan! We will be watching the commentary over here. (NT) -- Aisling friends., Sun, Feb 07 2010, 0:55:14"
      - Is that Sydney time or Ireland time? Best of luck Siobhan (NT) -- thankyou!, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 1:51:50"
        
        That is Ireland time. She will be very chilly!!! (NT) -- Friend, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 4:27:23"
- is this like a massive team of aus dancers this year? or is it just me..... (NT) -- :), Sun, Feb 07 2010, 11:42:30"
just wondering when we are going to get the dates to all the NSW feis? they must know by now -- need to plan to be off- shift woker, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 8:19:26"

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- Does anyone know who is judging the first AIDA comp in NSW? (NT) -- Thank you, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 11:03:08"
2010 NEW DANCE YEAR SPECIALS *** CLADDAGH INTERNATIONAL*** Gerry Ellaby.... Small Sized H/M Sound Blasters sizes 10.5 to 13.5 $165........ Halmores Beginners Shoes Black Suede super flexi Sizes 12.5 to 6.5 $150...... Fays Leather Large Sizes 8.5 to 10 only $165 -- Claddagh International - Gerry Ellaby -, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 10:27:28"
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- will these specials be at the AIDA (NT) -- ?, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 8:26:45"
Anyone had experience with Jess Knight? -- dress shopper, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 2:44:15"
Looking to get a new dress made this year and found Jess Knight's website. Dresses look nice, as do prices but I havn't heard much about her and I don't know anyone with one of her dresses to ask. Does anyone have any experience with her?

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- She made the entire rabusin team dresses and they are AMAZING (NT) -- FAN, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 3:11:26"
  - wow! I LOVE those dresses! Thought they were from OS. Goes to show how good our DM are here in Aus. (NT) -- =), Sat, Feb 06 2010, 6:16:25"
- Try contacting her through her website. She can probably provide you references. (NT) -- She's also a lovely girl., Wed, Jan 27 2010, 5:23:31"
- I have had nothing but good feedback and experience with this dressmaker, she listens to what the dancers want with both fabrics and design and we were constantly contacted with updates and pictures of the progress. Prices are more than reasonable and the quality is fantastic! (NT) -- I'll be a returning customer for sure! :-), Wed, Jan 27 2010, 9:02:11"
- professional in every way and as she is still a competing dancer herself she knows exactly what dancers need. (NT) -- can't recommend her highly enough!, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 12:14:10"
- What happened to the Z&B post? (NT) -- LOL, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 6:37:56"
2 PAIRS OF HARD SHOES TO SELL. 1 X 5.5 FAYS NEW $100 1 X 4.5 RUTHERFORDS NEARLY NEW $100 BOTH LADIES SIZES - Urgent sale, contact for email address -- Hopeful Perth, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 4:45:15"

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Am needning flooring my dd and wanting to do it on the cheap, do you think that lino would suffice if it is put on top of wooden flooring? -- Thanks, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 21:31:53"

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- yes i think so, we have used lino for 9 years (NT) -- :), Sat, Feb 06 2010, 23:27:07"
  - Yes we used to use lino over sprung floor boards. Was fantastic. You can just put some board over bits of foam to raise it up and then put the lino on top. By far the cheapest way to do it. (NT) -- Older mum, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 1:16:57"
- depends what's under the wood! If the wood is straight over concrete it will still be very hard on the legs - shin splints etc (more) -- old dancer, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 23:47:38"
- definately dont put the timber boards directly on concrete, you have to have timber beams between the board and the concrete to get some spring. then lay the lino on top (NT) -- :), Sun, Feb 07 2010, 1:28:41"
GOLD COAST FEIS Couldn't find GC Feis listed on AIDA site....it is on isn't it? -- Thought it was 5/6 June...is it still on?, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 23:12:38"

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- Yes it is on. It's possible the organisers have not sent AIDA the syllabus etc. (NT) -- AIDA can't put the info up if they don't have it., Sat, Feb 06 2010, 23:27:29"
Hardshoes -- -, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 22:12:29"
Would anyone care to share their likes and dislikes for the different brands of hardhoes please? DD has been using Rutherfords for several years now and likes the tips and heels, they have a great sound but we have noticed that the last 2 pairs have not been the same quality. The tips and heels are the same but the straps in particular have not lasted. The most recent pair needed the straps replacing after only a week, the leather was so thin and stretched to almost nothing in such a short time I had to have them replaced. The insoles also come loose and scrunch up under the foot. Can anyone recommend a shoe made from better quality leather that the straps will last longer than a week?

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- Have a look at these links. Dance.Net is great for things like this (NT) -- http://www.dance.net/topic/4464402/1/Irish-Hardshoe/Hard-Shoe-Reviews.html http://www.dance.net/topic/5103269/1/Irish-Hardshoe/Hardshoe-FAQ-s.html&replies=10, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 23:20:30"
  - Sorry, the punctuation of those links didn't work out as I expected, there are two URL's posted, make sure they aren't just copied and pasted as one (NT) -- x, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 23:22:04"
- We also have had Rutherford's for some years and this year we have a Halmor shoe. We found the same thing wilh the Rutherfords and hers actually split down the side, the pair is only 6 months old. Also I think they have changed the heel as this seems to slip off back. (NT) -- Trying a different brand, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 23:22:35"
  - Yes, this is the problem dd is having, heel is slipping so she is pulling the strap even tighter for a snug fit, which stretches the strap and eventually breaks it. very frustrating as we have loved this brand for ages. (NT) -- op, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 23:38:54"
    - The same thing happened to my daughter, she now wears straps around the ankle. I have noticed at a lot of competitions that girls are now doing this. Any bootmaker will put a loop at the back of the shoe and make the extra straps for you. (NT) -- This really works, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 1:16:29"
  - We tried to give Halmour a go and got a new pair at Nationals, but after just a few weeks the leather had split at the side and now we have gone to Fays ... again! (NT) -- Tired of all the constant shoe problems ... five pairs in 15 months!, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 1:38:26"
- May daughter has been using Fays for a number of years - never had any problems. I have thought of trying something new but it can be expensive if it doesn't work. (NT) -- Am sticking with what I know., Fri, Feb 05 2010, 3:22:26"
- tell me about it! spent $$$000's last year, the Rutherfords split down the back, the lining scrunched up, the heel slips. Tried a different size, all in all very disappointed. Going back to Fays. (NT) -- Problem Perth, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 0:38:00"
- Does anyone know which shoes have a strap that is re-inforced with stitching? maybe that would make them last longer? (NT) -- -, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 6:24:22"
- My daughter will only wear Rutherfords also and we have had similar problems with the straps. I took them to a bootmaker and requested a double thickness leather strap. Ask him to put as few holes in the strap as possible because the more holes, the weaker the strap.This has worked really well and we had had no more problems. I also had an ankle strap made in white to offer more support and these work really well too. Hope this helps. (NT) -- dm, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 7:07:30"
- Sorry to say but my daughter has been wearing Fays for the last 6 years and the quality of her current pair is terrible. The strap broke in the first 10 minutes of wear and then continued to break twice more after being repaired. We have had a new reinforced one put on at the end of last year which she is only just breaking in. I know of 4 more girls in her class who all wear Fays and they have all had the same problem as us with new shoes bought in 2009. The quality definitely has gone down. (NT) -- Dancers mum, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 7:39:03"
- I've heard getting the Shamrock Stitching is a good alternative to straps! (NT) -- :), Sat, Feb 06 2010, 9:51:55"
"Back to Dancing" shoe sale continues, discounts on Hard and Soft shoes at www.irishdancesupplies.com.au -- www.irishdancesupplies.com.au, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 22:29:45"

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- just ttried to order shoes and got an error after entering my details... tried several times and keep getting the same thing. (NT) -- ??, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 8:26:51"
  - Have processed several online orders today including one from NZ. Press the "Refresh" button on your computer screen and try again. (NT) -- Irish Dance Supplies, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 9:51:45"
  - you may need to clean out the cache/cookies on your computer (NT) -- that usually helps, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 19:51:02"
- For those Melbourne dancers who require a personal fitting, we are located in Sandringham. Contact details on Website. (NT) -- IDS, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 6:03:29"
Hi can anyone tell me if I can buy Hullachan Pro soft shoes in sydney? -- thanks, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 14:59:21"

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- As far as I know there's no agents selling Hullachan Pro in Sydney but anyone is free to correct me -- Mum, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 14:07:06"
  - I got ours from AusRince too. Only ones as far as I know. (NT) -- correct me if I'm wrong, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 23:23:56"
    - Also at www.irishdancesupplies.com.au (NT) -- IDS, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 0:17:05"
- Try the Hullachan website ... (NT) -- might just be cheaper getting them direct ..., Sat, Feb 06 2010, 3:18:29"
- Have for sale a size 3.5 ( W ) worn once at Nationals (NT) -- Mum, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 4:01:39"
Having just moved to Victoria, I am looking for a school in northern Melbourne but can't seem to find a listing of Vic schools online. Can anyone point me in the right direction or list the schools for me it would be much appreciated. Not after subjective opinions or anything, just the names please. -- New to Victoria, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 11:01:55"

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- Christine Portbury is AIDA Vic President and could possibly give you the information you require if you contact her. There is a link to Irish Dance Supplies at the top of the page. There is also a list of AIDA Vic members on the AIDA site but it doesn't tell you where they teach. (NT) -- I hope this is helpful., Mon, Feb 01 2010, 12:09:08"
- schools -- mum, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 13:39:47"
- Rabusin have classes in Strathmore (NT) -- DD, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 21:45:31"
- Cosgriff hold classes in Croxton/Northcote - www.cosgriffirishdance.com (NT) -- dancer, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 7:29:03"
- If you asked your old teacher they can usually recommend a new school to you. (NT) -- dd, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 10:30:30"
- schools -- idmum, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 12:12:19"
  - opps sorry didnt mean to post twice (NT) -- idmum, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 12:13:26"
Sending dresses to USA -- dancer, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 2:36:18"
How much is it to post a adult size dress to the USA these days. Haven't done it for years.

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- Around $80. You go to www.australiapost.com.au and use the postage calculator. (NT) -- -, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 3:12:35"
Any dates yet for the Claddagh Feis, Fisher's Ghost, Maher Hamilton, Canberra Feis? -- Thanks., Fri, Feb 05 2010, 3:08:09"

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Dance of Desire, I just saw it at Jupiter's Casino, and it's an excellent show. Even my taxi driver back to the airport, had told me, that he had seen it twice! -- It should be a hit in Sydney!, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 22:21:30"

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- did they have a DVD of the show in their merchandise? No chance of getting to the show so would love to see it (NT) -- have the music - want to see it, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 0:32:50"
- It seems that you can order the cd/dvd's straight from their website! (NT) -- it's worth getting if you cannot attend the show!, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 1:19:36"
  - check out their website irishdanceshow.com, (NT) -- its good!, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 14:57:49"
- I found their television commercial that is going to air next week. www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=208696394676 (NT) -- it is exciting!, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 21:50:17"
Looking for dance schools in Belfast -- family, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 2:24:41"
We are going to visit family in Ireland in late June for a month .Would like to visit a dance school around Belfast area whilst there which has some classes at that time {that being their holiday period}.Anybody have any contacts or advice?Thanks

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- You had better check with your TC as there are rules that pertain to other dancers attending another dance class. This could put AD's (if any in the class) out of adjudicating certain feis (NT) -- TC, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 2:45:14"
- You can't go an visit a dancing school without first asking your teacher and have them set it up. It's pretty political I know. But that if you dance at another school it stops that new teacher from judging your section for 2 years I think. So if they wanted to judge the Aussie Championships they wouldn't be allowed to (NT) -- -, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 6:46:30"
  - Unless you find a teacher in Belfast who is a TCRG and who doesn't participate in any workshops. (NT) -- Good luck. - try Sinead Green in Belfast., Fri, Jan 29 2010, 7:21:42"
    - Still may not be accepted, it depends if the Australian school has associations, the Irish TCRG will not want to be associated with their associations! what a crazy rule! (NT) -- -, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 21:51:15"
    - Sinead isn't available already has connection with Aussie school (NT) -- ***, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 0:46:27"
- Check with your teacher. Some don't like their students going to different schools, some will want to consider "style" and will only allow you to go to a particular school. Also, some schools don't like to take guest students. (NT) -- Your TC knows best., Fri, Jan 29 2010, 8:23:10"
- It may also implicate your teachers oppoutunities to judge overseas (NT) -- So best to check with your teacher. They will know the right connections if it is possible, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 1:07:19"
- We were really just thinking of going to have a look and say hello rather than being a student in class ? (NT) -- family, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 22:37:30"
- Regardless of what you are going there for you would be best to ask your TC they are in the best position to advise about this. (NT) -- If you are just wanting to watch dancing maybe try to get to a feis., Wed, Feb 03 2010, 23:59:49"
  - This will be summer hols. Hope you get something! (NT) -- Good luck., Thu, Feb 04 2010, 0:36:32"
- unless you want to contact a school from the cogal association. surely there wouldnt be any connection with commision and cogal (NT) -- ==, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 20:09:27"
Non Dancing Related -- Support for Women with Endometriosis, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 11:34:52"
Hi everyone. I know this is our Irish Dancing forum, but I'd just like to take a quick minute to talk about a non Irish Dancing related topic, but a topic that many women and young teenage girls are dealing with everyday of their life - possibly some of which are involved in our ID community. That topic is Endometriosis.

This extremely painful, debilitating, chronic and incurable disease affects 10% of Australian women and upon my own research and feedback from professionals, it has become clear that there is very limited awareness and support for Australian women suffering this disease.

Having Endometriosis myself, I would like to see something done about this, so I am starting small by creating a group on Face Book. We are a large and well connected community who show support to one another not just in Irish Dancing but other facets of life. So if you or someone you know would like to show support for women with Endo, please join this group...

"Supporting Women with Endometriosis"

Thank you
:-)

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- That's actually "Support for Women with Endometriosis" ! (NT) -- Thanks again - OP, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 11:48:44"
Second Hand Costume and Shoes sale - Druids Hall Corner of Cassie Street and North East Road Collinswood SA. 1.30pm - 3.30pm -- Jackie Miller, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 21:05:56"

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- What day? (NT) -- Thanks, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 21:19:14"
  - This Saturday (NT) -- 6th Feb., Wed, Feb 03 2010, 10:10:34"
Second Hand Dresses -- Declan, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 19:19:17"
There is a great new site for second hand Irish dance wear.

http://www.secondchancedance.biz

They have free listings untill Monday 01/02/2010

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- i cant get my dress to go through is this site working? (NT) -- ann, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 18:48:47"
- I tried too is not working : ( (NT) -- MUMMY, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 20:07:11"
- I had no trouble (NT) -- R, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 22:59:57"
Stunning 5-panel gavin $1300.00 -- ann@dancingoneire.net, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 19:06:16"
Stunning 5 panel purple gavin. Only 1 year old!In near-perfect condition! No stains or tears. Very sparkly on stage. Had been taken out but can be brought back in.

Bust:33"
Waist:28"
Drop waist: about 29-30"
Arms:23.5"
Skirt:15"

$ 1300+ shipping

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Looking for up to date Liz Davis dress for champ dancer age petite 13 year old -- From USA, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 15:15:53"

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- Post measurements and someone may be able to help you. Also, Sew Irish has a couple of Liz Davis designed dresses for sale, check Jill's website. (NT) -- http://www.sewirish.com, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 21:03:57"
- I know of a couple that are available. Email me... (NT) -- Karen, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 23:28:15"
- I have a few available, please leave your email for me to contact you privately. (NT) -- Dance Mum, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 5:52:47"
- I have one available that might suit your needs, please leave your email address and I will send photo and details (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 6:11:39"
- my email is mrstkennedy at comcast dot net (NT) -- Bust 30 length 28-29, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 13:00:13"
- what is the website for Liz, LOVE her dresses and want to get one made. (NT) -- US Mom, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 13:20:03"
  - irishdancedress.com or on facebook search for elizabeth davis irish dance dress designs (NT) -- Kate, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 21:44:16"
Secondhand Shoe and Costume Sale - Scoil Ard Rince - Saturday Feb 6th, 11am to 2pm. Address 7/34 Baynes St, Margate. -- Breeda Peirce, Sun, Jan 31 2010, 23:46:08"

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Happy 18th Birthday Xander for yesterday! Hope you had a great day! -- Miss Cathy & all your friends at KA..., Sat, Jan 30 2010, 23:53:30"

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Just wondering. Does any one no where the nationals are next year? -- HOPE GOLD COASTTTTT :), Tue, Jan 19 2010, 1:19:34"

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- a tiny bit early? (NT) -- but also keen on the gc. (:, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 2:02:53"
- Hi sorry to dissappoint you but it is held at Wollongong (NT) -- --Dancer, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 3:07:40"
- sorry that is this year (NT) -- -- dancer, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 3:08:40"
- rumour has it - and you know what rumours are like - that Adelaide could be a contender, also Timbuktoo. We will know when we know and not before. (NT) -- no need with it being +18mths away, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 4:03:38"
  - Nice attitude. The poster was just asking a question (NT) -- =, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 6:54:26"
    - geese, I was joking. It appears some can't take a joke either. AIDA will tell us when they're ready to, or have we all forgotton the amount of whinging about Geelong when everyone knew way in advance? Then it turned out fine. Many hotels and airlines will not take bookings that far in advance anyway, so why the need to know now? (NT) -- we would all 'like' to know, but do we 'need' to know?, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 7:27:26"
- I think it is a reasonable question, on the clrg site you can find out where the Worlds and All Irelands will be held for the next three years. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 6:49:23"
  - far more people to organise Worlds and even NANs seeing as I know someone will bring that up too. AIDA is a small group with limited time and also limited funds no doubt. They work hard to get us the best they can. They will tell us as soon as they have it worked out. (NT) -- Why can't we enjoy this year first before worrying about next year or the year after, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 7:30:55"
    - Maybe people want to know so that they can book accommodation in advance. Some schools seems to block book everything far in advance. (NT) -- Just a thought., Tue, Jan 19 2010, 9:29:24"
      - Yes it would be nice if we all found out at the same time rather then certain groups finding out first and blocking all the accom and then the rest of us scramle for the leftovers. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 21:05:37"
        
        Totally agree with this. So unfair when there is so limited accomodation in the place that AIDA chooses. At least at the Gold Coast there is a vast range of accommodation available. (NT) -- .., Tue, Jan 19 2010, 21:10:33"
- We were told 2010 is Wollongong and 2011 is Gold Coast. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 22:20:14"
  - It was announced recently at an AIDA event that Adelaide has it in 2012 (NT) -- :-), Tue, Jan 19 2010, 23:14:42"
    - I thought Adelaide pulled out of the rotation? (NT) -- Oldie, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 9:21:52"
      - Well according to AIDA SA at a government reception late last year that Adelaide have re-entered the rotation and will be holding it in 2012. (NT) -- Youngie, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 9:31:19"
        
        AIDA SA pulled out of the rotation when state AIDA brances hosted the Nationals. It is run differently now that Nationals are hosted by AIDA Inc. (NT) -- -, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 11:40:30"
        
        I was at the government event when it was announced that adelaide will be hosting in 2012 as well.. (NT) -- adelaide, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 0:23:56"
        
        I hope its not in SA. I didnt like either of the nationals that i attended in Adelaide. (NT) -- jmo, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 11:49:59"
        
        That's not very nice. I would love to go to Adelaide. We have had the opportunity to visit so many cities that we may never have gone to because of Nationals and would love to have an excuse to go to Adelaide for the first time :) (NT) -- -, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 11:51:43"
- If Nationals is in the Gold Coast in 2011, is there any possibility of it being held in the week of holidays when ALL states are broken up? According to the National term dates for 2011, Qld breaks up the week before NSW, and it's incredibly tough to be made to choose between competing at Nationals and attending my Year 12 Graduation. (NT) -- If AIDA could just think about it I'm sure many 2011 year 12 students would greatly appreciate it, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 5:03:21"
  - Really? I would have never missed my graduation for Nationals. There are always other years to compete and graduation is a once off experience with your friends and family. If you're hoping to do well that year aim for winning states or going to the Worlds or Nans (NT) -- I know this is an Irish dancing board but Irish dancing is not the be all and end all of life., Sun, Jan 24 2010, 6:14:00"
    - I think regardless of what grade dancers are in, it would be great if it could be held in a week when everyone was on holidays so that no-one had to miss school. If that was possible. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 6:55:18"
    - I think it depends on how important your dancing is to you. If you are in the middle ranks and do it for just fun then missing a Nationals would not be a big deal. If on the other hand you are a National champion and spend most of your time training, then missing Nationals is a really big deal. No one should have to choose between the two. It's not fair. (NT) -- Just my opinion, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 7:53:50"
  - Remeber that Tassie dancers will never have it in school holidays as they have three terms not four. NT dancers only have one week not two. Will take some planning and choices will have to be made by dancers. (NT) -- Joys of un -unified school systems, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 7:16:23"
- I missed my year 12 graduation a couple of years ago for Nationals, and I haven't regretted it once. Sure, life shouldn't stop for Irish dancing, but school shouldn't be the be all and end all either. I think it depends on the person; some people would feel horrible about missing graduation, but for me personally I was happy to go to the Nationals. (NT) -- ex-dancer, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 7:28:26"
- You guys cannot be serious. you're already arguing where it is and we have JUST found out where this years will be!! Give everyone a break from your pointless arguing!! (NT) -- :|, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 3:13:51"
  - Who is arguing??? (NT) -- People are just chatting., Sat, Jan 30 2010, 3:41:19"
- my dance teacher told me QLD 2011 & SA 2012 :) (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 5:46:20"
when will the feis timetable for 2010 be posted? -- robin, Wed, Dec 30 2009, 6:28:06"

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- I second that! Heading over for worlds and would really like to do a feis or 2 here before I head over... but need to know when & where so I can plan work & finances (NT) -- golden oldie, Wed, Dec 30 2009, 6:36:02"
- yeah, my roster is up to mid march already!! (NT) -- registered nurse, Fri, Jan 01 2010, 12:06:43"
- Feis Rego didn't/doesn't close til January. (NT) -- Be Patient ... let everyone have a break over the holidays., Fri, Jan 01 2010, 13:41:21"
  - yes people need a break...not going to disagree with you on that, however for our dancers that are wanting to compete on an international level and are trying to improve their dancing we need to change our mindset and they need to be competition ready (NT) -- can't compete at same level as international dancers who have class/comps all year round, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 1:19:05"
  - however the early comps (in feb etc) must be booked with venues etc, at least have the first couple months up so those of us who are going overseas and/or have jobs can plan so they can attend. (NT) -- frustrating, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 9:17:43"
- booking up to September here. ITs a pity we can't get the first half of each year up before hte end of the prior year. (NT) -- that would be nice, Fri, Jan 01 2010, 13:43:06"
  - The problem is that for example the Feis in Vines..by the time the date was announced last year..every single bit of accommodation had gone. So the feis ran with hardly any competitors. (NT) -- Just silly., Fri, Jan 01 2010, 22:35:28"
  - I agree, it would be great if teachers could get together in term 4 rather than term 1 and book things in for the following year. Sites in the UK and USA have 2010 dates set for their feisanna so I don;t see why we can't do that as well in order to take advantage of airfare specials. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jan 01 2010, 23:40:52"
    - I totally agree. Last year there were competitors heading off to Worlds who had basically no one to compete against at Feis in the Vines. Just a waste of time. I tried hard to find accommodation but failed and other people had to stay miles away. Also the airfares have been so cheap lately to Gold Coast and Melbourne but as no one has given us dates we can't take advantage of them. No wonder numbers are down at comps. (NT) -- Come on AIDA..please help us out., Sat, Jan 02 2010, 0:36:04"
      - The dates for the Gold Coast Feis and McAleer have been advised. -- inside, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 11:12:59"
        
        Have the venues been confirmed for these 2 comps? (NT) -- Kiwimum, Sun, Jan 03 2010, 6:00:09"
- NZ Competitions listed on www.irishdancenz.co.nz if any Aussies are interested. We would love to have you over and happy to billet. (NT) -- NZ dancer, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 3:01:53"
  - Thank you! That's so kind of you. (NT) -- Might come to NZ and forget the Oz comps!, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 4:20:35"
- The Tara Feis ( Canberra) will be held on either the 13th or 14th of March, I have to wait till school goes back to get the exact date. This is a great feis for those going to the Worlds as you have a chance to do your set. I am sure that many of my parents would help with pick up from the airport, the venue is not far away. (NT) -- Monica Simpson, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 19:12:19"
  - We went to the Tara Feis pre Worlds last year and had a ball!! It's a lovely comp with a friendly atmosphere and it was wonderful to be able to do several dances plus the set. Lots of affordable accommodation in Canberra as well. (NT) -- Thanks Monica!, Sat, Jan 02 2010, 22:54:20"
  - Does anyone know the venue for the Tara Feis? Wanting to do a feis before Worlds - thanks! (NT) -- Vic dancer, Tue, Jan 12 2010, 23:27:33"
    - St Edmunds College (NT) -- hth, Wed, Jan 13 2010, 12:32:33"
- what happened to Feis in the Vines this year?? Its a great comp, such a relaxed atmosphere. Would love to do it again! (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Jan 10 2010, 22:37:39"
  - Haven't you read the bieginning of this thread? The Feis in the Vines had hardly any competitors because no one knew the dates until it was too late to get accommodation. And we STILL don't know the dates for this year and there won't be any accommodation again. No point winning a feis if there are only a handful of competitors in mixed age groups. (NT) -- Come on AIDA. It's always difficult to get accomm in the Hunter., Mon, Jan 11 2010, 7:53:30"
    - Woops typo..."beginning" not bieginning!! (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Jan 11 2010, 7:55:27"
    - If there's no point winning a feis, try losing one and see how you go. (NT) -- Jeesh! LOL, Mon, Jan 11 2010, 12:03:10"
      - Sorry I didn't mean my post to read like it did. What I meant was that if competitors and parents go to all the trouble of travelling to and getting ready for a feis....then at least if there is a decent number of competitors you feel that it was worth it. If you are heading for Worlds you need to dance with the top kids there so that you can work out how you are going. I meant no offence. Sorry. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Jan 11 2010, 20:24:44"
        
        I think even though you may not have many competitors, the stage practice is beneficial to those going to worlds (NT) -- So not a complete waste of time, Tue, Jan 12 2010, 1:29:01"
        
        Yes of course stage practice is beneficial but this post is about knowing in advance about comps! It's not helping the cause to say that just having stage practice is useful. We need to know in advance about the comps so that enough competitors turn up!! (NT) -- Frustrated., Wed, Jan 13 2010, 9:49:49"
        
        And it's a bit difficult to get to the comps to get the stage practice you need to know where they are and when in order to book time off work, flights, accommodation etc (NT) -- can't plan without info, Wed, Jan 13 2010, 11:11:16"
        
        oops, bit tired. Meant to say "and it's a bit difficult to get to the comps to get the stage practice you need if you don;t know when they are! need to know where the are and when to book time off work, flights, accommodation etc. (NT) -- oopsie!, Wed, Jan 13 2010, 11:12:52"
        
        We wasted our money last year because we paid to enter the feis in the vines and then couldn't find anywhere to stay! Didn't ask for a refund of course. I guess we saved on the accommodation though! It was also an early start for all competitors... because there were so few...so people couldn't easily drive there on the day....and there were also huge storms. (NT) -- Not bothering this year., Wed, Jan 13 2010, 11:53:30"
        Oh my goodness you seriously need a chill pill (NT) -- Calm down, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 1:21:14"
        
        No one needs calming down. This is just a discussion. That's what this board is supposed to be for but every time someone says something vaguely critical certain people say take a chill pill! (NT) -- Sheesh!, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 4:09:03"
- if any one is looking for a feis prior to worlds -- the connolly school is holding one in auckland on feb 13, Mon, Jan 11 2010, 21:12:15"
  - I would love to go to this, but with the cost of travelling to Glasgow, there is no way I could afford it. Would love to do a feis in NZ one day though. (NT) -- ., Fri, Jan 22 2010, 11:54:22"
I have two dresses on dance-again for sale and I am willing to consider reasonable offers. please have a look suit age 8-10 & 11-13yrs. (dresses 6) 8-10yrs #626 & (dresses 13a) - 12-13yrs #1327A -- donna, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 23:30:50"

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- Those are lovely dresses! (NT) -- Worth a look., Fri, Jan 29 2010, 7:33:53"
- Second Hand dress -- Declan, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 19:16:37"
Anyone see Michael Flattelys tribute on superstars of dance to the American people ? -- mum, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 2:18:55"

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- yep - its out of Celtic Tiger. (NT) -- .., Fri, Jan 29 2010, 5:02:42"
Looking forward to the dancing year ahead....free of politics and net working. Let's make is a really happy year. -- For the love of the dancing., Thu, Jan 28 2010, 7:32:49"

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- networking is a good thing in my book. .. to me it means meeting people fom everywhere and making us a great big happy ID family....what is networking to you? (NT) -- you seem so negative about it, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 1:09:21"
Teacher Wanted -- Bec (Desperate), Thu, Jan 28 2010, 22:54:23"
We are a well established dance school in hills area (sydney)...we have offered recreational Irish dancing for many years....(no competition). We recently had our long term teacher leave we desperatly need a teacher to take a few classes a week to start next week....any one interested please phone 0414 416 620 or email beccaohh@hotmail.com

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- Where exactly are you located? (NT) -- I may be interested. (I look forward to your reply.), Fri, Jan 29 2010, 0:37:14"
New music tutorial on Diddlyi � Listening for phrases in Irish music. -- Mark Arrington, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 14:02:42"
Understanding phrases in dance tunes can help dancers with starting and anticipating moves, help listeners get more enjoyment out of the music, and help musicians learn tunes quickly. It�s on line at <b>www.mag.diddlyi.com</b>.
If you�d like the entire tutorial, send me an email: mark@markarringtonmusic.com

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Facebook group- "Irish Dancing is better than any sport in the world" -- JOIN IT, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 11:10:18"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-dancing-is-better-than-any-other-sport-in-the-world/272604303464?ref=mf

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Hello people was wondering if you could take like 2 mins to vote for me not exactly irish dancing i know but i thought you good people would get behind fellow irish dancers haha -- Andrew, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 13:25:46"

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- sorry the link is http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/photos/kia/ thanks heaps!! (NT) -- andrew, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 13:27:00"
- Just making sure I am voting for the right person! " Andrew Van Nievherk Australia" Is that you? (NT) -- yes I'll vote, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 2:54:02"
  - OK I just searched 2009 results and saw your name so I have voted for you. (NT) -- GOOD LUCK!, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 3:31:40"
- haha yes andrew van nieukerk:) cept they spelt my name wrong :( thanks heaps:) (NT) -- andrew, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 7:34:19"
just wondering if an aussie has ever won the nans? -- interested dancer, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 6:18:59"

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- i don't think so , highest i have heard was conor simpson from simpson who was 2nd last year. (NT) -- //, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 7:25:11"
- I remember Cassie Halloran won it (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 7:41:27"
- You're right - Cassie won it in 2004, Nicole won it in 2005 and Craig Ashurst won it in 2002, although he was dancing for Doherty in England at the time. (NT) -- So it has been done!, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 7:44:07"
- hasnt conor simpson? (NT) -- ., Wed, Jan 27 2010, 14:54:42"
  - He placed 2nd at the 2007 and 2008 NANs. (NT) -- ,, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 22:07:56"
    - Sorry, I meant the 08 and 09 NANs. (NT) -- ., Wed, Jan 27 2010, 22:36:18"
Siopa Rince dress for sale -- Colleen, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 4:38:48"
Lovely dress for sale on dance-again

Please take a look at this dress for a 12-13 year old PC or OC dancer. I will take offers.

http://www.dance-again.com/X1326.html

Email me at totustuus2k@hotmail.com for more pictures.

Thanks for looking, Colleen

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can someone please tell me the date of the first comp in Melbounre, thanks -- traveller, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 2:27:49"

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- bump (NT) -- ..., Mon, Jan 25 2010, 1:36:53"
- The first comp of the year is the Hall School Easter Feis (NT) -- Sat 20th and Sun 21st March. Don't know what the age groups are for each day., Tue, Jan 26 2010, 11:31:27"
- thank you (NT) -- !, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 2:06:24"
Does anyone know if/when the Debutante Ball will be this year ? -- Lisa, Fri, Jan 15 2010, 22:50:29"

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- not sure of the exact date but it always seems to be the saturday beofre mothers day,in May (NT) -- ., Fri, Jan 15 2010, 23:00:28"
  - Looking forward to the deb...already looking at dresses! (NT) -- A mum, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 7:57:18"
    - I have a deb dress for sale also, feel free to email me (NT) -- xxxxx, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 10:57:39"
- I have four Deb dresses for sale if your interested email me (NT) -- Marg, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 9:56:39"
- how old do you hace to be and who do you take, please tell me all the details!! (NT) -- never been told., Sat, Jan 16 2010, 21:40:28"
  - You have to dance in the 15's and up age groups (NT) -- /, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 22:05:42"
    - I don't think that's right is it? I think you just have to be 15. That means you could still be dancing in the 14s. Please correct me if I'm wrong though. (NT) -- Deb mum, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 22:14:11"
      - I'm pretty sure it's the 15 years age group. So you could be 15 turning 16 that year and do it (NT) -- former deb, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 1:13:47"
        
        Deb's run through school usually happen in year 11, so thats mostly 15 turning 16 year olds (NT) -- x, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 2:34:36"
        I have been to the past 3 deb balls and none of the girls have been in the 14's and under age group. I even asked my teacher 2 years ago and she said you have to be in the 15's or over. (NT) -- /, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 3:23:46"
        
        debs that I have been to are all 16-18year olds. Never seen a 15 year old let alone a 14 year old. Isn't it meant to be your debut to society - in earlier times, that was putting you out there for consideration to be courted for marriage. (NT) -- 14/15 too young imho, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 0:52:27"
        
        There were 15 year olds who did their debut same year as me (NT) -- -, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 1:08:14"
        
        Exactly. There were several girls in the 14s age group who did the deb the same year that my daughter did it. Why do people make statements when they don't know the facts?? (NT) -- 2006 several debs were in the 14s, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 7:40:49"
        
        Or maybe they had only just turned 15. Perhaps a teacher could clarify. (NT) -- Many thanks., Mon, Jan 18 2010, 8:32:54"
- Thanks everyone I got the date from our teacher its 8th May Bankstown Sports Club. (NT) -- Lisa, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 8:53:28"
- you have to be fifteen before the day of the deb ball. So you can be in the fourteens if you have an early birthday!!! (NT) -- hope that helps, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 7:47:14"
- with the dress does it have to be all white?? (NT) -- interested dancer :), Fri, Jan 22 2010, 12:02:53"
  - That is the tradition. Have a look at the photos on Swoose of the Deb. The girls and their partners look fantastic. (NT) -- Looking forward to it so much, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 12:23:06"
    - Traditionallt white but I do remember Clare McDonagh (now 23) wearing a pale pink dress (NT) -- go for it, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 0:38:30"
      - The organisers would probably let you know what they want you to wear. It's not just a formal...it's a debutante ball...and the traditional colour for debutantes is white. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 1:03:14"
        
        You wear white or off-white, something similar. And you have to wear white gloves also so it would look strange if you wore say a bright yellow dress with those white gloves =P (NT) -- Ex Deb, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 1:22:16"
        
        Its traditional to wear white. (NT) -- I wouldnt wear a colour, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 8:36:02"
        
        They also take official photos of the whole group of debutantes. A coloured dress would stick out like a sore thumb! (NT) -- Love the sense of occasion., Tue, Jan 26 2010, 11:10:44"
        
        You have to wear a white dress it is not an option (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 12:34:32"
Does anyone know when and where Lynagh dance school has their classes? Also now that Brighid Cox has her TCRG will she be taking classes as well? -- dancer, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 11:09:31"

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- Yes I will be teaching this year with the Lynagh studio. Classes currently at carindale (NT) -- Brighid, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 1:15:33"
  - Thanks Brighid, what days and times are your classes? (NT) -- dancer, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 4:31:17"
    - You can email the studio for this information if you like. Email address inside thanks. -- Brighid, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 11:20:25"
Have a great Australia Day, everyone. -- Peace, love and BBQ. :), Tue, Jan 26 2010, 0:24:40"

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- ditto ! Enjoy your day everyone ... be proud to be Australian (NT) -- Aussie by choice, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 0:31:17"
Back to Dancing Shoe Sale now on, discounts on Hard and Soft shoes at www.irishdancesupplies.com.au -- www.irishdancesupplies.com.au, Mon, Jan 11 2010, 7:04:08"

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- Free postage within Australia for all orders over $300-00. (NT) -- www.irishdancesupplies.com.au, Wed, Jan 13 2010, 2:01:10"
  - For those Australian purchasers $300- or above, we will deduct the postage from your order. (NT) -- www.irishdancesupplies.com.au, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 22:57:17"
Happy Australia Day everyone! -- -, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 22:32:26"

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HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY AINSLEY DAVIDSON ! -- May all your dreams come true. x x x x, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 11:57:01"

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- Happy birthday Ainsley. Hope you have lots of fun xxx (NT) -- Lesley and Amy, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 12:08:59"
- Thank you Lesley & Amy. I got my L's!!! See you in class. (NT) -- Ainsley X, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 12:13:20"
- Happy Birthday Ainsley - (NT) -- Best wishes for today and always., Thu, Jan 21 2010, 2:25:48"
- Hope you had the best day! Love and miss you :) (NT) -- Eileen and Vicky, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 3:21:10"
- Thank you, I had a great day and I am off to Bendalong for a few days camping. (NT) -- Ainsley X, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 5:04:39"
- Happy belated Birthday, hope your day was special !! (NT) -- xx Lisa & Erin, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 11:03:21"
- Happy Belated Birthday! Hope u had a great day (NT) -- Siobhan, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 12:08:04"
- happy belated birthday, hope you had a great day!! (NT) -- the Robinsons xx, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 2:39:27"
- Thank you all! I had a great day.GOT MY L's -ya! Just got back from Bendalong and can't wait for Australia day. (NT) -- Ainsley X, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 11:01:14"
Class costumes for sale -- Stacey, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 8:47:01"
Lovely class costumes for sale, all sizes. UK school. Only worn a couple of times. Black, pink, white and gold, 3 panel.Including dress bag. �250 ONO plus P+P.

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