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Schools in Sydney that accept adults? -- Adult dancer, Fri, Jan 27 2023, 23:51:57"
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Derry man convicted of sexual abuse against a dancer. Taught in Ireland and did workshops in UK & USA -- DM, Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:59:32"
Brave young man for speaking out against this horrific abuse. https://www.derrydaily.net/2023/01/18/derry-man-jailed-for-six-years-over-heinous-sex-offences/

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Change -- Dance mum, Sun, Jan 08 2023, 8:12:50"
There is a lot of anticipation that the CLRG can stop the cheating. I hope they take a radical approach. I personally would like to see the following changes in Australia. Parents should have a voice too!

1. You cannot be a TCRG and a ADCRG to judge at Australian FEIS
2. The points system should change, any of the three suggested systems would be welcomed.
3. Teachers should not be allowed to interact with their dancers at the front of the hall where there judging panel can see. Interactions should be at the back of the hall. No parading your dancer in front of the judge. Since when does a teacher need to hold a 15 year olds hand to walk to marshalling and in front of the judges.
4. Judging panel should be named on the morning of major events
5. Teachers and judges should not be allowed to have “drinks” before or during an event.
6. Musicians should not be allowed to play for their own school.

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- Definitely disagree with the first - not only would it eliminate more than half the qualified teachers in the country, it would grossly discredit the work, knowledge and effort that goes in to studying, preparing and passing these exams. You obviously don’t know how this is structured or how it all works. If you did, you wouldn’t be saying this at all. (NT) -- Do your research first before jumping to such stupid ‘solutions’. Don’t punish our teachers for the faults of CLRG, Wed, Jan 11 2023, 20:46:48"
  - 1. Agree, but no need to insert the word stupid. 2. Changing how points are giving will not stop cheating. 3. Agree. 4. Makes no difference, as seen in texts people are still asked to cheat or will pass messages to AD who end up on panel. 5. Good luck with that one, will just be done in private. 6. Have never seen as Australian TC/AD play an instrument, let alone at a feis or major. (NT) -- Point is, cheaters gonna cheat, change whatever you like, they will still do it., Thu, Jan 12 2023, 6:25:56"
    - What??? Stephen Carolan is a TC/AD and played for his own students at AIO and Nationals last year. (NT) -- Definite advantage, Thu, Jan 12 2023, 6:52:51"
    - Stupid -- DM, Thu, Jan 12 2023, 9:50:23"
2023 Feiseanna can AIDA please post 2023 Feis dates so we can plan thanks -- Dance Mum, Wed, Jan 04 2023, 10:15:26"
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- Does anyone have any Queensland Feis Dates? (NT) -- DM, Mon, Jan 16 2023, 9:33:51"
CLRG - Emergency General Meeting -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Sun, Dec 04 2022, 13:15:34"
CALLING ALL TMRF's, TCRG's & ADCRG's TO SIGN PETITION TO ENSURE THAT ALL CURRENT CLRG MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO VOTE AT THE EMERGENCY GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD IN BELFAST WHETHER IN PERSON ON VIA A ZOOM CONNECTION, WITH FULL VOTING RITES, SO THAT WE CAN MOVE FORWARD AND MAKE CLRG MORE TRANSPARRANT FOR TMRF's, TCRG's, ADCRG's. OF COURSE THIS WILL BENEFIT ALL PARENTS & COMPETITORS SO I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST ALL OF THE IRISH DANCE COMMUNITY TO CONTACT THEIR TEACHER(S) TO SIGN THE PETITION SO AS A COMMUNITY WE CAN ENSURE THAT CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE SO WE CAN ALL MOVE FORWARD.
Teachers,
Please sign the petition to ensure that all current members of CLRG are entitled to a vote at the Emergency General Meeting to be held in Belfast on Saturday 10th December 2022.

Petition will close on Sunday 4th December 2022 at 9pm (21.00) Irish Time.
Link to petition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFwV8H-m_F6VgcOWnikZ51hRv1xZJtubz3kJzF1kCyb1k8qQ/viewform

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- Is this saying parents should sign a petition? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Dec 04 2022, 20:41:54"
  - No I think just teachers. I read somewhere else that CLRG has said that this meeting can only be attended in person by teachers/regional representatives, and with such late notice it would obviously be impossible for most teachers not in the UK to attend a meeting next week in Belfast, not the mention the expense. They are obviously trying to limit who can vote them out, more dodgy dealings. How are they not ashamed of their behaviour? (NT) -- -, Sun, Dec 04 2022, 21:06:27"
    - Spot on.Just shows how corrupt the clrg really are, virtually stopping 100"s from voting (NT) -- despicable behavior, Mon, Dec 05 2022, 16:27:17"
    - So the cheating continues and nothing changes, time to move to a new sport. Like most organisations those at the top should be held responsible ignoring complaints for years made against cheating and poor behaviour. Sickening all of it. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Dec 15 2022, 12:08:13"
  - parents and guardians just fit the bill but have not voice….as usual (NT) -- hierarchical bureaucracy, Wed, Dec 28 2022, 21:48:40"
    - In this case I feel like it’s the Australian (and New Zealand) teachers footing the bill (through membership fees) and not having a voice, since the request to have an online or hybrid meeting was denied. Parents and guardians at least receive a service - whether that be tuition, exam feedback or a competition in a venue with prizes. What does a teacher get in return from CLRG, other than the opportunity to enter their dancers into competitions. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jan 03 2023, 8:47:56"
      - Receiving a service? So much relies on the support of parents in this sport (NT) -- All in the name of competition to promote teachers and schools, Thu, Jan 12 2023, 17:15:18"
What's going on with prices for AIO and Nationals?!?! -- DM, Tue, Jan 10 2023, 16:27:21"
I know I should have done it last year, but now trying to book accommodation at Bankstown and Olympic Park. Why have the prices gone up so much and what are people doing? Last year Bankstown was $190 a night and now about $380 for the same room a night :-( I know it's not anything to do with AIDA but what are others doing? I can't even find anything for Nationals ....

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- Better question is why are both in Sydney??? Totally unfair for interstate dancers. Surely they could have found a different venue. (NT) -- Not impressed, Tue, Jan 10 2023, 18:53:31"
- We have booked into both venues but prices are ridiculous. Just planning to fly in and fly out for DDs section and not stay the whole event. Shame as we usually like to support other dancers. (NT) -- SA Mum, Tue, Jan 10 2023, 20:37:33"
- Don't you remember what happened with the Bankstown hotel last year? They were taken over by Mercure who increased the prices due to renovations etc but honoured the AIO bookings that were made prior to the takeover. (NT) -- Old timer, Tue, Jan 10 2023, 20:40:19"
- Has there been an announcement about the AIO? I haven't seen it anywhere and TC hadn't sent any info (normally very quick with it) (NT) -- Perplexed, Wed, Jan 11 2023, 10:01:05"
Wigs -- Lindsay, Thu, Jan 05 2023, 18:26:46"
Where does everyone source their wigs from? currently have a Camilla rose bun wig but wanting a bigger one

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New Article -- Irish Times, Sat, Dec 24 2022, 22:39:59"
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2022/12/23/high-court-hears-claims-of-competition-fixes-and-sexual-favours-in-irish-dancing/

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Irish Dance High Court -- ., Thu, Dec 22 2022, 8:35:36"
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2022/1220/1343027-irish-dance-high-court/

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Halloran Concert photos available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Tue, Dec 20 2022, 20:59:54"
And with an apology, the stage lighting exceeded my skill and camera's capability. People are, as always, most welcome to ask me for the digital originals to spend their own time improving the photos :)

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To the Worldwide Irish Dance Community, a page of information for you all to research and form your own opinions of CLRG. -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Mon, Dec 19 2022, 16:31:20"
This will allow you to suggest solutions, suggestions or maybe opinions that I am happy to forward onto to the Outreach Committee to enable all of us to move forward and correct, fix and make CLRG as robust and transparent to everyone that is either a paid member of CLRG or a parent/Guardian that enters a Feis on behalf of their family/Guardian members. Together as a community we can fix our organisation, I’m sure we do not want it to fold!!!
Link: https://www.instepfm.com/clrganewfuture.html

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Extraordinary CLRG meeting held 10/12/22 -- -, Fri, Dec 16 2022, 14:09:58"
Letter in first reply.

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- New letter from Ronan MCormack -- -, Fri, Dec 16 2022, 14:20:09"
- So what happens now? Are dancers expected to continue as thou nothing wrong -- DM (CLRG carry on as normal?), Sat, Dec 17 2022, 21:34:54"
  - Yes that's obviously what is expected, just pretend it all never happened at let them continue milking the organisation and all of it's participants for money and cheating without consequence. (NT) -- -, Sun, Dec 18 2022, 6:40:17"
Just wondering if anyone knows when the dancers are getting their sashes from the Vic ceilis please as they did announce that they would be given to all when they received them from the supplier -- Still waiting, Tue, Dec 13 2022, 18:40:16"
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Results of CLRG EGM -- -, Sun, Dec 11 2022, 7:57:24"
Letter to members part 1...

Dear Members and Registrants,
As you will be aware, an Extraordinary General Meeting of An Coimisiún le Rinci Gaelacha took place today Saturday, 10th December from 9:00am – 6:00pm.
56 Delegates of the CLRG attended the EGM, representing registrants across the world.
The following motions were passed by private ballot:
Motion 2 – The CLRG source all associated relevant professional expertise required of an independent reputable and important change management consultant firm to undertake a strategic review of CLRG, its constitution, the entire organisational structure including all share and stakeholders and financial report.
For 98%, Against 2%
The Outreach & Development Committee of CLRG will reach out to all registrants worldwide for their input into the creation of parameters to be used to identify a shortlist of independent companies for future employment with regard to the above motion. Registrants should look for a communication regarding this initiative with the aim of providing recommendations at January’s CLRG meeting.

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- Part 2... -- -, Sun, Dec 11 2022, 8:02:30"
  - Shocking that anyone would vote against any of these changes. Did any Australian reps attend this meeting? (NT) -- -, Sun, Dec 11 2022, 16:22:17"
    - No Australian representation at the meeting. (NT) -- BS, Sun, Dec 11 2022, 19:25:55"
      - Why not (NT) -- ?, Mon, Dec 12 2022, 2:07:03"
        
        Not enough notice given about the meeting in Belfast, and delegates had to attend in person. CLRG would not allow members to attend by zoom. Tell us you are dodgy without telling us you are dodgy! (NT) -- -, Mon, Dec 12 2022, 16:28:33"
- 56 delegates, what a joke, all delegates should have been able to attend a vote via zoom! The heads of this association should all stand down or be stood down and interim panel put in to fix this . Name those that have now been stood down so everyone knows who they are and give all dancers who are taught by them the ability to leave with no ban (NT) -- This is a complete farce, Sun, Dec 11 2022, 17:05:01"
The possible future of CLRG -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Mon, Dec 12 2022, 14:51:57"
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- The possible future of CLRG -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Mon, Dec 12 2022, 15:31:24"
EGM - Representation at the EGM -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Fri, Dec 09 2022, 12:25:01"

44 officially suspended -- James McCutcheon, 8/12/22 15:57:28, Thu [24]
As you are aware, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha initiated a disciplinary process into allegations of wrongdoing which have been widely reported.
Led and overseen by Mr Justice Michael Peart, a retired judge of the Court of Appeal, the independent investigation has thoroughly examined all complaints, grievances and all accompanying evidence.
This external investigation team has provided an update on its progress, and in the interests of transparency, we can confirm 44 cases have now been recommended to proceed to full disciplinary hearing. All the individuals involved have been informed and Clauses 3.2.a and 3.2.b of the Disciplinary Procedure have been invoked.
[3.2.a] Where following an investigation into any complaint, a recommendation is made that a disciplinary committee is convened, in the case of any individual elected to An Coimisiún or any of its affiliated bodies, [he/she] will be obliged to temporarily step down from any position held while the process is ongoing. (AGM 2016)
[3.2.b] Where an investigation into Gross Misconduct concludes there is sufficient evidence to invoke formal Disciplinary Procedures against any individual, that individual may not make any application to officiate at, or act in any official capacity at, any CLRG registered competition or event until formal Disciplinary Procedures have concluded.
These cases will be heard by an independent External Disciplinary Panel. Recruiting experienced, external individuals for this Panel is underway and will be finalised in due course.
We wish to reiterate that CLRG regards all allegations of wrongdoing with the utmost seriousness. We look forward to the External Disciplinary Panel commencing its work and dealing with these issues as soon as possible.
We would also like to reassure Members that we are fully dedicated to introducing positive changes as agreed and approved by your representatives at An Coimisiún. This is something we are committed to and focused on moving forward.
James McCutcheon SDCRG
Cathaoirleach

Do you have any of the 114 CLRG members in your Region that have resigned their position or may due to disciplinary procedures being invoked that are required to step down and not be able to be replaced, therefore your Region will not have full representation at the EGM, has your Region sought for these members to be replaced according to the rules of An Coimisiun as long as they are current members, in good standing, that have been accepted via the registration process and subject to the voting procedures that enable them to be elected as a valid teachers representative for their Regional Council or as an elected Teachers Representive to An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha with no ratification from the floor of An Coimisiun.

Lay Members that are elected via Regional Councils need to be ratified at an An Coimisiun meeting once all checks (Vetting & Child Protection) have been completed by the Regional Council.

Will this affect the teachers in your Region being afforded representation at the EGM?
If as a TCRG, TMRF, ADCRG, you have any questions regarding the above questions please email cathaoirleach@clrg.ie to air your concerns.

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- The 44 must be named, we are all entitled to know who they are, after spending so much time and money for feis and championships all over the world these cheats must be outed to all (NT) -- So disappointing (Angry), Sat, Dec 10 2022, 8:19:34"
Do you do medal rounds at your regional qualifiers? -- ?, Sun, Nov 20 2022, 3:13:13"
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- In QLD no we don't. (NT) -- Queenslander, Wed, Nov 23 2022, 5:35:27"
- not in SA either (NT) -- .., Wed, Nov 30 2022, 14:08:15"
Any feises planned for early 2023? -- Tc, Thu, Nov 24 2022, 12:58:43"
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- Melbourne usually has the Summer Feis at end of February - it's fairly small. Then Brisbane has their St Patrick's Feis in early March. It's definitely the bigger of the two. (NT) -- AD, Sun, Nov 27 2022, 4:57:16"
AIO dates and location -- Interested, Thu, Nov 24 2022, 15:09:29"
Any dates and location for AIO 2023 yet that people have seen?

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https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irish-dance-adjudicators-step-down -- More judges asked to step down, Sun, Nov 13 2022, 22:49:20"
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Ok, venue is out for nationals next year but nothing for AIO as yet. Is there a discount code for the accommodation at Olympic park as their prices are eye watering and family rooms seem to be next to none available -- $$$$$, Thu, Nov 10 2022, 9:02:01"
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- Priced out -- DM, Sun, Nov 13 2022, 16:11:13"
I've seen this cheating happening for years without any pre-agreement. Here's how it works, ADCRG from a top school adjudicates a state/local Feis where his/her dancers are not competing. However, students from a different school with an ADCRG teacher who regularly adjudicates many larger Feisianna are competing. Adjudicator gives higher marks to ADCRGs school than they otherwise would in the expectation that their kindness will be repaid. A pay it forward if you will. My own, average at best, dancer has been the beneficiary of such idiotic treatment. It is so obvious when it happens. -- Is this still Irish?, Tue, Oct 18 2022, 7:03:24"
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- So much this!! Agree 1000% (NT) -- It's still cheating, Tue, Oct 18 2022, 19:43:05"
- Even better when an ad is hungover at a feis and give predictable results. Credibility where it’s due?! (NT) -- Lollllllll, Sun, Nov 06 2022, 16:31:13"
How stunning was Liam Costello’s set!? Loved the traditional references too. -- Impressed, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 22:56:27"
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- LC is flawless. I have always loved watching him, he is on another level!! (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 3:24:35"
- special dancer (NT) -- Love that he gives so much time to the dancers. My DD was so excited to have a photo with him, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:15:36"
- Love the fact that even though he is a 3 times world champion he is so humble. Other world champions could certainly learn a lesson from him. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Nov 05 2022, 21:40:36"
Anyone else watch the senior ceilis on the last day and disgusted by the teams with dresses way too short and with their backsides out for all to see as the underwear component was also way too small, not sure why they were allowed to continue especially the under 18's it was totally inappropriate and no way within the rules -- Mooning, Mon, Oct 24 2022, 8:24:26"
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- Yes. It was so bad and very embarrassing to watch. I felt bad for the dancers. Not sure why this school wasn’t penalised for this. (NT) -- I have seen short team dresses but this was crossing the line., Mon, Oct 24 2022, 13:18:14"
- All blame for this is on the teacher. The dancers and parents were mortified- tried to get it changed but TCRGs would not budge (NT) -- Feel sorry for them, Mon, Oct 24 2022, 14:57:07"
- Two schools had costumes that were eye-wateringly short and very inappropriate. But it was also nice to see so many schools moving back to more natural hairstyles and simple costumes. It highlighted the lovely dancing. (NT) -- --, Mon, Oct 24 2022, 23:04:22"
- That’s because the only CLRG rules with teeth are transfer rules (NT) -- Everything else ok to break, Sat, Nov 05 2022, 0:02:07"
  - So very true! (NT) -- Bin the ban., Sat, Nov 05 2022, 19:23:47"
Statement from AIDA and IDTANA -- Any ithers?, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 18:43:32"
NATIONAL COUNCIL - AUSTRALIAN IRISH DANCING ASSOCIATION - STATEMENT

The Australian Irish Dancing Association Incorporated (AIDA Inc.) have been made aware of allegations that have been made and circulated around the world involving alleged gross misconduct linked to Irish dancing.

No members of the AIDA Inc. Executive or Council had knowledge of these allegations prior to their circulation online during the week commencing 3rd October 2022.

AIDA Inc. respects the procedures of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) in investigating any allegations made. AIDA Inc. will not make any further statements that could jeopardise any investigation, and awaits the outcomes of the investigations that have already commenced.

6th October 2022

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- IDTANA Statement October 13, 2022 -- ., Fri, Oct 14 2022, 18:45:26"
- Who are they trying to fool!! -- DM (Untruthful), Sat, Oct 15 2022, 11:31:53"
  - She was probably told by the head of CLRG that it had to remain confidential. If many members of CLRG and AIDA knew about this, there is no way it would have stayed quiet for so long. The news would have got out months ago. AIDA could have easily chosen another Scottish adjudicator to take DS place. So I definitely don’t think they knew. (NT) -- My thoughts, Sat, Oct 15 2022, 18:35:48"
  - Maybe because the person you speak about is A) currently under-going treatment for cancer and may have been in-communicado an/or B) Holds no official position within AIDA - Coiste Faire states no investigation is liaised with Regional bodies until it reached disciplinary proceedings. (as much as I disagree with it, process was followed) (NT) -- Process definitely needs revision but yes, AIDA was unaware in this case, Mon, Oct 17 2022, 16:37:07"
    - Official position or not, do teachers not have consciences or a moral compass?! Holding an ‘official position’ should not be a deciding factor to withhold knowledge of such disgusting behaviours and acts!!!! (NT) -- Get real, Mon, Oct 17 2022, 19:15:04"
- But a member of AIDA did know, think you are missing the point!! (NT) -- Dm (Disappointed), Sat, Oct 15 2022, 22:17:32"
  - Do you understand how these committees work? Even if one person knew, they aren’t allowed to talk about it, in case the allegations are false. Yes, it sucks for us Australians that CLRG couldn’t move on it quicker, but AIDA were not privy to the information. (NT) -- Talk to your teacher., Sun, Oct 16 2022, 8:59:24"
    - Ha, CLRG didn't move on it at all until it was leaked! If it had not been leaked, they would have never said a word about it, just brushed it under the rug. Even now they are hoping we will all just forget about it and move on. Clrg new about it and did nothing, allowing this person to come here and most likely cheat. (NT) -- Shame on CLRG putting $$ before kids, Sun, Oct 16 2022, 9:20:09"
      - I’m sure AIDA will be asking for a please explain from CLRG asking why they didn’t inform the council of such disgusting acts confidently, ultimately devaluing the legitimacy and integrity of the National Championships, & failing to provide duty of care to the WHOLE country’s dancer base….. oh wait they haven’t. Time to grow some balls AIDA, prove to us all you’re being proactive & not just waiting for them to ‘follow procedure’ - if history is anything to go by, their accountability in actually actioning and following any procedure, officially or ethically, it’s full of sh*t (NT) -- Gutless, Mon, Oct 17 2022, 19:10:03"
- Most definitely cheat (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 16 2022, 13:23:01"
- Results in Irish Dancing has always been rigged. (NT) -- Naive to think it doesn't happen, Sun, Oct 16 2022, 22:01:25"
- The head of Coiste Faire is Australian (NT) -- So she knew long ago, Thu, Oct 20 2022, 0:39:23"
Blatant corruption was witnessed at Perth Nationals in 1998 and CLRG did nothing about it. The teacher at the time is now an adjudicator and the adjudicator involved is still adjudicating. Turns my stomach everytime I see their names. -- .., Thu, Oct 06 2022, 13:04:27"
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- Perth nationals 1998 was the impetus for AIDA closing our nationals to overseas dancers. The cheating was beyond disgusting. (NT) -- We all saw it, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 0:36:21"
- Why would this even be posted if you arent willing to share who it is? Everyone else is being outed? Exactly why all of this has gone on for so long, because people are covering things up & not wiling to come forward. (NT) -- Confused, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 14:10:17"
- Everyone who was at the 1998 Nationals knows who the culprits are, yet the teacher/adjudicator has been invited to judge in Australia since then. Go figure. (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 07 2022, 17:30:33"
- Teachers and their pupils would have no protection against being victimized by adjudicators if they were to speak out. This whole mess could be impossible to clean up without the forced sacking of dozens of ADCRG's. (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 07 2022, 17:45:15"
  - If that's the way they're going to behave, they should be sacked. So name and shame. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 21:17:41"
  - I hope all the names are published and they are never allowed to adjudicate again. They should hang their heads in shame, and that also goes for the judges off the floor at Nationals giving friends and their own State dancers higher places than deserved. (NT) -- DM, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 22:01:12"
    - If you believe the Australian judges are corrupt, you should get out now as it’s clear you will never be happy. Can’t speak for all sections, but I e looked at marks and I don’t see huge differences between placements among the judges. (More inside) -- -, Mon, Oct 17 2022, 9:51:46"
- It would be good to open the event again once this latest scandal has been sorted (NT) -- to allow our dancers to compete against the best in the world. NZ should be allowed too, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:20:02"
  - Haha this will never happen. People think the judging in Perth was off, wait till you get the international people here omg, would you be happy with not a single Australian winner? (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 12:20:00"
    - Given the low numbers of internationals who come to the AIO, I don't think that's ever going to be an issue. Either way, let's keep our nationals national. (NT) -- MB, Sat, Oct 15 2022, 9:14:04"
Idtana -- USA, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 18:49:34"
IDTANA Statement October 13, 2022

CLRG recently issued statements regarding an investigation connected to allegations of competition manipulation at major events. Such unethical behavior is a serious breach of the CLRG Code of Conduct and all allegations must be investigated to their fullest.

IDTANA supports CLRG in this investigation, the disciplinary process, and its outcome. We are pleased that the first phase of the investigation has been completed in accordance with the CLRG Disciplinary Procedure. It is imperative that the proceedings continue to be professional, transparent, and expedient.
IDTANA acknowledges that these allegations undermine confidence in Irish dancing. While it is a challenging time for teachers, dance families, and dancers, it is also an opportunity to re-examine competition procedures. To that end, IDTANA facilitated a productive discussion among the seven North American Regional Directors regarding the best practices to create a transparent competitive atmosphere. North America is proud to be at the forefront of such an important and necessary collaborative effort.

All North American regions will be strengthening their Oireachtas procedures with the goal of eliminating any opportunity for competition manipulation. In order to ensure the integrity of the process, we will not publicize the changes that will be implemented in each region.

Please be assured that we are committed to providing a fair competition environment where all dancers step on stage with equal footing.

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Report from the judge is in. No surprise, he recommends that they take disciplinary action! lol -- -, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 16:56:25"
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-dancing-scandal-former-judge-hands-in-his-report-on-allegations-of-feis-fixing-42062916.html

"It is understood that Irish dancing teachers and judges accused of cheating will not be allowed to judge or officiate any upcoming dance competitions" Bit late for that after our Nationals, what a joke.

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Associations in ID -- ., Fri, Oct 14 2022, 10:11:42"
Do you think that CLRG needs to put something in place that limits the number of schools/dancers an ADCRG can be associated with? Are we coming to a time where one single AD can wipe out hundreds of dancers from competing at a major because of school mergers and workshops? One school seems intent on some kind of ID world domination, gathering more and more schools into its fold and also travelling to other schools and countries for workshops. When that AD or any other AD associated with them gets mandated to judge Worlds, there are potentially huge numbers of dancers who would be out. I know it is the choice of each school and they go into it knowing that this can and most likely will happen, but what is the limit? When is enough enough? Soon half the schools in the world will be associated if it keeps growing at the current rate.
The likelihood of this happening also increases when there's more than one AD in a school or the merged or workshop schools also have AD's. Will the dancers in a U.S school be happy when an AD in a far off country gets called to Judge worlds and they can't dance? The tentacles of this stretch all over the world. I guess many dancers are out every year,but I feel the time is near when the stars will align and a much bigger number will be out due to a super worldwide merged school AD being called upon.
How many more schools can one super school suck up before there are real issues. I single out one school but also acknowledge that there are other AD's, not merged, who also spend many days/months each year travelling the world doing workshops, further associating more and more schools as they rake in huge cash payments, but at what cost? Again the schools go into it with full knowledge, but I still feel that in the end the dancers will suffer whilst the AD's enjoy their "fame" and ever increasing bank balances with the comfort of knowing that they are untouchable.

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- Thanks for copying and pasting my message from the worldwide board. Probably not very relevant in Australia, do we have any super schools here? I guess we do have schools linked to OS schools by association though. Still trying to change the subject? (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 16:50:31"
Main board message -- ., Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:10:22"
Cancel regionals & let each region hold a showcase where each school can do a display highlighting the beauty of our art form. Their should be no competition while the investigation is taking place. -- If a huge showcase is done instead, the kids will have a weekend of fun & have something to work towards. No wigs, costumes, tans or judges. Obviously clrg covers the costs, 12/10/22 20:43:04, Wed [67]
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- This is not relevant to Australia, our regionals have already been held and as far as I know there are no more competitions held here until next year. There's no reason feiseanna can't go ahead, we are watching and will call out unfair judging. You won't get a cent out of CLRG! (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 7:11:11"
Of course all the threads about the current scandal have been removed. Totally avoidance & trying to ignore it. Such a bad sign -- Not surprised, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 20:26:14"
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- Disgusting. Hiding it won't make it go away. (NT) -- Typical Behaviour, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 20:36:16"
- Nothing has been removed. One person who's IP address tracks to Ryde, NSW is busy commenting on every post, even old posts to bump down current posts. If it continues from now on, they will be blocked from the board. (NT) -- Moderator, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 20:48:10"
- So interesting. Thank you for clarifying Moderator. Someone trying to make it go away perhaps? (NT) -- OP, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 1:28:32"
  - I would say so, I have gone in and put the old posts back where they belong. Anyone deliberately bumping posts from ages ago will be blocked from now on. (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 14 2022, 7:06:06"
From OS Board -- Joe duffy interview on Radio 1 Ireland with Ronan McCormack ADCRG, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 13:09:17"
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/liveline/programmes/2022/1012/1328797-liveline-wednesday-12-october-2022//

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Where can we access results from nationals? -- Lisa, Wed, Sep 28 2022, 12:46:48"
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- photos are posted on aida fb page showing some results (NT) -- but would be good to have a full set somewhere, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 13:04:21"
2023 World Champs and NANs -- Anyone going to go? Or too corrupt to think about?, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:21:14"
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- Why would you bother, just go somewhere and have a nice holiday without the hassle of dragging a dress bag around with you. Save all the money you would have spent on privates, new dress etc and put it towards your holiday! (NT) -- sad but true, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 12:16:57"
Feels like Nationals isn't even happening, no news anywhere without paying. Are there no pages anywhere with some candid pics? AIDA missing a great promotional opportunity to promote Irish Dance and maybe attract new dancers. -- -, Wed, Sep 28 2022, 18:12:59"
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- I agree. Sad how little promotion there is. I have feisTV but can’t watch it at work, so I rely on dancing schools posting about their students results/recalls. With small sections and many at home, it would’ve been best for AIDA to post information on the facebook page or through the hashtags. AIDA has become too focused on the money side of things like photos and streaming but has yet to support the dancing community through this event. Years of no nationals and you can’t even feel the atmosphere anymore :/ (NT) -- … (Really unfortunate), Wed, Sep 28 2022, 20:44:55"
  - AIDA are the teachers - they are there supporting the dance community by running the championships and getting their dancers ready for the stage. I’m sure the results will be available on the AIDA website next week or so. I doubt a Tumblr page is drawing in new students. (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 14:26:07"
    - Even if it doesn't attract new dancers, it may just give current dancers who may be relatively new to competing a taste of what they can aim for/show them what nationals is, I know we had no idea when we started. (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 20:11:50"
  - No one gets paid to be there, except for adjudicators and musicians. AIDA have outsourced the role this year and that means people have to pay for the service. (NT) -- It’s unfortunate that people expect everything for free these days without considering the cost (time, flights, accommodation) to others., Thu, Sep 29 2022, 14:29:53"
    - I am sure that if AIDA had asked, there would have been someone, if not several people, who would have been glad to do updates on the AIDA facebook page. I am not expecting a full commentary, just a daily post or two, with what sections are on, how many competitors and a couple of photos from around the venue. Not asking much. (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 14:45:41"
      - Pretty sure the council has had social media 'leader' and teams previously that could help them out, they've obviously not considered it or didn't think it's important to help market Irish Dancing full stop!! (NT) -- What do 'delegates' actually do anyway?, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 18:05:48"
        
        Delegates do a lot of the organisation in the lead up to the AIO and National championships (fundraising, awards, timetabling, entries, ensuring team entries are valid, organise dancer packs etc.), they act as a go between for the state and National branches of AIDA. They also are up at all hours of the night attending CLRG meetings, doing their best to represent Australian interests. (NT) -- Again… all unpaid., Thu, Sep 29 2022, 20:19:18"
        
        They may be so called voluntary or unpaid, but there are other expenses covered for them across the year, so definitely not completely out of pocket. (NT) -- Makes up for the 'all hours at night' I'd think,, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 20:42:35"
        
        Yes, free travel and accommodation to meetings around the country, AIO and Nationals. Not saying that this isn't deserved for the work done, but there is some reward. (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 20:59:52"
- They should definitely be doing the live commentary like they have always done. It was world class and so reliable (NT) -- There is nowhere to find out actual information about this comp. Ridiculous., Wed, Sep 28 2022, 23:18:38"
- If you have Instagram, follow as many schools as you can find as many of them are posting photos. Does anyone know how big the sections are? (NT) -- --, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 14:52:00"
- FeisTV doesn't allow to purchase a pass for a single day, $40 is a bit steep if you aren't going to be using it each day, or at least more than 1! (NT) -- More options for 2023 please!!!, Thu, Sep 29 2022, 17:59:02"
- Is there anywhere to see results? (NT) -- Haven't time to watch so don't want to pay, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 9:24:27"
  - Haha nope. Non existent. (NT) -- Copy and paste, it’s not that hard., Fri, Sep 30 2022, 13:25:47"
- Really missed the live commentary this year (NT) -- FeisTV was good as a streaming service. But not as good as live comm for getting updates and a feel for the space and event, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:18:26"
Nationals -- . (.), Sat, Oct 01 2022, 22:46:32"
Where is the iconic yellow nationals banner this is giving knock off vibes

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- dance -- ., Sat, Oct 01 2022, 22:48:10"
- Backdrop looked professional this year (NT) -- I also like it when there is a digital display showing what comp is happening. Esp with 2 halls running, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:17:07"
MORAL FIBRE -- DM, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 19:36:40"
To all of the TCRG's and ADCRG's that have it, thank you. Thank you for caring enough about each and every dancer that walks into your classes or crosses that stage.

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- Here Here!! (NT) -- DD, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 22:56:49"
- we have to believe that most of them are in it for the right reasons (NT) -- they love it as much as us, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:14:01"
DS responds -- -, Mon, Oct 10 2022, 1:04:47"
https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/310488130_3316433631954313_2343907924323276791_n.pdf/Letter.pdf?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0cab14&_nc_ohc=FIG-O96QwhMAX_Lqm8K&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&oh=03_AVJnZun7dhjOO7Y0RFfVOVJkPs_DANnUMghi5SgoukvnMA&oe=63435207&dl=1

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- Not buying his excuse. The texts are pretty clear. (NT) -- BS, Mon, Oct 10 2022, 20:47:48"
- Hard to read (NT) -- same as message from ronan m, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:12:56"
Ideas for ID in the future -- Please add, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:06:22"
All wearing the same costume and hair as stipulated by organisation (similar to ballet)
Books provided in alphabetical order and numbers given out side stage
Draw for starting numbers completed when all dancers have their numbers
Judges not allowed phones on table
Combination of local, national and international judges where finances allow

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Podcast about the scandal -- -, Tue, Oct 11 2022, 7:25:14"
https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily-rigs-and-jigs-the-irish-dancing-feis-fixing-scandal-42049060.html

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- CLRG'S policy of not suspending people as soon as a complaint is received is 100% contributing to cheating. If people knew they would get suspending during any investigate, maybe it would make them think twice before cheating in the first place (NT) -- AM, Tue, Oct 11 2022, 13:46:43"
- It is interesting to listen to. SOmehting needs to be done about this. Can't carry on like this (NT) -- ., Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:48:59"
Does anybody have any results for nationals? -- Results for 19 years girls?, Sat, Oct 01 2022, 19:31:43"
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- Top 5 1. C McAleer, T Collins, M Liddle, DH Leonard, I Ashley (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 21:10:58"
- Beautiful section (NT) -- So lovely to have these dancers still competing when they finish school, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:43:41"
Why don't we try and fill this board with our favourite things about dancing? -- We all love it and that is why we do it. Let's remind ourselves of that!, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:42:10"
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Nationals 2023 -- Dance Mum, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 13:02:04"
Have the dates and venues for 2023 AIO and Nationals been confirmed? Accommodation in Sydney is very, very expensive and with NRL GF being the same time and place we need plenty of notice.

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- Normally the info is out out by now (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 18:53:26"
- Nationals I believe is Sydney Olympic Park not sure about AIO (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 21:12:32"
  - Please not Sydney Olympic Park it is ridiculously expensive for accomadation we need to look at costs for everything and make sure that we have a full international panel as well (NT) -- Canberra maybe?, Tue, Oct 04 2022, 10:42:16"
    - It’s said to be in canberra in 2024. They lost a lot of money in Sydney and after losing money the last two years and a lot this year, it would be smart to have it in Canberra next year where they can remake some money. (NT) -- NSW, Tue, Oct 04 2022, 10:55:05"
- I believe the AIO and the Nationals are in Sydney in 2023 (NT) -- It would be good to know so we can get planning and booking as needed, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:19:41"
Cheating scandal link inside -- For real, Tue, Oct 04 2022, 22:42:21"
https://we.tl/t-usgrwykuUj

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- David Smith judged the nationals - and on these texts he's trading results for sex - disgusting in a children's hobby! (NT) -- Mum, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 0:17:18"
  - Wonder who had their a** in the air for the 100's in Perth? Absolutely disgusting. We all knew the pre-determined points were a thing, but to see so many of them doing it, makes all results questionable. (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 9:09:34"
    - Have a look on the Irish forums - very obvious who it was (NT) -- L, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 19:01:36"
    - These were all texts sent to Kevin Broesler as shared with Megan McGough (NT) -- So KB’s ass!, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:18:40"
- HJO has been taken off of the All Scotland's panel because he is implicated in the scandal. Question is why wasn't DS taken off ours? AIDA Inc members are on the Costa Faire and they were sent pages of screen shots of his back in July! (NT) -- Disgusted!, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 10:02:35"
  - CLRG knew in July he was under investigation. So he shouldn't have been allowed to judge. And if anyone in AIDA also knew, that's very disappointing. (NT) -- BT, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 13:21:46"
- Cannot believe he was allowed to judge our nationals with this information out therw (NT) -- 100% disgusting!, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 10:19:24"
  - Hiary is a "she", (NT) -- not a "he", Wed, Oct 05 2022, 20:56:03"
    - Was talking about David (NT) -- ….., Wed, Oct 05 2022, 21:45:54"
- Why did AIDA sit on this information since July and not act on it? References to underage boys being good looking by DS? This is shocking (NT) -- Very concerning, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 18:40:18"
- This news is just about as bad as it can get. AIDA Inc need to explain their actions to all the parents who put so much money into these championships and should expect to have the best adjudicators available, not just people who became ADCRG's years ago and don't get asked to judge because they're too old. (NT) -- .., Wed, Oct 05 2022, 18:55:27"
- you have to ask yourselves, who wanted him there and who benefited from his judging (NT) -- its in the results, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 21:05:27"
  - Yes, there was another name mentioned in one of the screen shots, there is a connection, so it does make you wonder. If it is being done in every other country, no reason it's not happening here as well. (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 21:52:14"
- AIDA needs to publish a statement including a timeline of who knew what, when as well as outlining it's reasons for feeling it was appropriate to keep D.S as a judge. It's the least they can do for us as parents and wider community if we are to retain our confidence in them. (NT) -- There may be an explanation... but the current silence won't cut it., Wed, Oct 05 2022, 23:18:26"
  - If they knew he was being investigated, and still permitted him to judge when judges under investigation aren't permitted to adjudicate, then are any of his results even valid? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 23:34:18"
    - If these were sent to someone, who is a part of the senior executive of AIDA, as indicated at the end of July on those docs, and the org STILL allowed the same adj’s to panel, there goes the integrity and honesty of the org. The negligence in the duty of care they have to their young dancers and families is beyond comprehension. I would hate to think this was swept under the rug to save money in finding a new adj and cancelling/reissuing flights & accom (NT) -- Brings the whole nationals into disrepute and the organisation as a whole now. Going to be hard to come back from this., Thu, Oct 06 2022, 11:16:44"
- This is so shocking. Why are we not hearing anything from AIDA about this? I for one would like to see all Australian members categorically deny any involvement in such a thing, and I hope they can do so with a straight face (NT) -- CD, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 2:13:48"
- How can people boast on social media about their wins when they are associated with these AD's? Names in the screen shots are associated with Australian schools who had dancers on the blocks and in 1st place. We have to therefore expect that the winning points were paid for in one way or another. (NT) -- Shame on these AD's and teachers, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 7:51:09"
  - Which schools are associated with which AD’s? We have some new champions and we don’t want to stain their results just because of these complaints at the moment. (NT) -- We don’t know if it happened at Nationals, but I admit it’s not a good look to bring out someone under investigation, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 10:14:52"
  - https://www.voy.com/219460/457339.html (NT) -- bt, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 10:22:12"
- Maybe time now for CLRG to enforce the ban on identifying marks on solo costumes. It's just another way to assist the cheats. (NT) -- FB, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 12:34:48"
  - I'm pretty sure this rule was removed a few years ago, hence whole schools with the exact same feature on their solo dresses. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 12:57:16"
    - Time to bring it back then (NT) -- DM, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 13:26:16"
  - No reason AIDA can't ban them in Australia (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 06 2022, 19:51:36"
- This sort of behaviour is not an isolated incident. Anyone involved in Australian Irish Dance knows how long it has been going on for and swept under the rug. When a school paints beauty spots on their dancers, at a nationals not so long ago, to allow easy recognition, it should have prompted an investigation. As it also happens, there is an entire thread on Mid America Voy regarding these identifiable costumes. (NT) -- Ropeable, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 13:31:18"
  - The school that painted the beauty spots is taught by one of the teachers named in a screenshot (NT) -- This is going to hit the dance world har, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 17:42:51"
    - Can you name the school? The other boards have no shame in naming the schools in this scandal. They should all be named and shamed (NT) -- Disgrace, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 18:00:14"
      - Not going to name them until I see definitive proof of them being involved. Their overseas sister school might be involved, but nothing to show the Aussie branch is -- Moderator will probably delete this thread soon anyway, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 18:06:17"
- You don't have to have identifying costumes, although one school did. Teacher and Adjudicator just need to meet in the bar, as was seen at the Convention Centre, to discuss the upcoming sections. (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 06 2022, 13:35:10"
  - Not just at the bar. Side stage also works well for talking to adjudicators, as seen at the Nationals. (NT) -- keyboard warrior, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 14:03:02"
- Australia definitely not immune. Big dance schools stacking panels, pulling favours for their kids, and judges with grudges dumping others. (NT) -- BD, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 13:39:11"
  - Yes, posting pics of your dd and celebrating her amazing placing when your best friend is an AD. It all falls into place now, will never look at Irish dance the same again, not worth all the money it costs when results are decided before you even leave for the venue. Don't boast about your wins when they are fixed. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 15:07:14"
- https://www.reddit.com/r/CLRGSCANDAL?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share (NT) -- https://www.reddit.com/r/CLRGSCANDAL?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 17:31:10"
- https://instagram.com/irish.dance_truths?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (NT) -- Instagram @irish.dance_truths, Thu, Oct 06 2022, 17:37:32"
- Statement from AIDA on their website now, what a joke. (NT) -- Calling BS., Fri, Oct 07 2022, 18:39:37"
  - Yes if CLRG knew in July how is AIDA only finding out now (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 07 2022, 19:22:48"
- Especially when the person it was sent to is an Australian TCRG? (NT) -- wtf!?, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 23:17:57"
  - Point above RE: exec (NT) -- Sweeping under rug & wiping hands clean., Sat, Oct 08 2022, 0:00:17"
  - All the more disappointing and no doubt now that it happens here too. (NT) -- Sad, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 1:25:48"
    - Of course it happens here. Favours for friends is the norm. The big schools get more votes when picking picking panels. They're hardly going to choose someone who won't scratch their backs. (NT) -- Over It, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 10:22:38"
      - Voting for the judging panel has got to stop. TCs should have no involvement in who is on the panel. (NT) -- Stop the corruption, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 11:23:04"
        
        Three judges from Vic to judge Vics a few years back. Total joke! (NT) -- Rigged, Mon, Oct 10 2022, 21:04:12"
        
        And judges off the floor same State for both rounds so there’s 200 to their state dancer before they even step on stage and WA judges at AIO same deal. It’s so wrong. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Oct 12 2022, 14:31:06"
      - Everyone knows who everyone is here anyway though. The only way you could stop it would be to have independent judges & that will never be allowed to happen -- ..., Sat, Oct 08 2022, 12:15:37"
- A lot has been said about punishing the Adjudicators but what about the teachers who obviously go along with the corruption. Why are they not being mentioned. There would be no corruption without their approval. (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 08 2022, 12:16:09"
Did any one watch the figure dance performances on the last day of nationals? It was our first time watching and I have to say my daughter absolutely loved it! Do these happen every year? Would love to see more -- Dance Mammy, Tue, Oct 04 2022, 0:50:17"
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- These do happen every year with hours and hours of work going into them (NT) -- There are three different sections. Junior, Intermediate and Senior and the winning senior figure dance always redances again which is such a joy to be able to watch it twice!, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:03:15"
Australian Championships, the most corrupt nationals I’ve ever attended, no wonder numbers are dropping, the judging was such a Rort. -- DM, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 5:01:13"
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- Absolutely appalling results in some age groups! Isn’t there a rule that an adjudicator cannot judge more than one major in a calendar year? I would think that our Australian Nationals and State championship’s would qualify as majors? How can teacher/adjudicators be pulled from the floor to adjudicate fairly (NT) -- ID, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 9:37:20"
- Nationals disgrace -- DM, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 11:43:08"
  - I would hardly call the international judges impartial….. (NT) -- *, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 12:08:59"
    - Honestly shocked that certain international adjudicators were still allowed to judge given the “revelations” that CLRG was made aware of back in July. (NT) -- Corrupt doesn’t even cut it, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 18:08:13"
  - May I ask which states you felt benefitted from the adjudicating? I’m only seeing bits and pieces from results on Instagram (NT) -- It’s important that WA have their turn to host the championships but it probably wasn’t the best choice straight after Covid., Sun, Oct 02 2022, 13:27:46"
- What on earth did it have to do with the Nationals being held in Perth? Which state would have been less inclined to have corruption? It's AIDA Inc who decided they couldn't afford five international adjudicators. If this was the case, they should have put up the entry fee to $105. This would have covered two more international adjudicators. After paying $2,000 plus for a dress, who wouldn't pay an extra $20 entry? (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 02 2022, 20:22:37"
  - I agree this would have been a better option, rather than having the adjudicators pulled from the floor each day. Do we know if Aida inc will make that decision again? Perhaps numbers were just lower this year due to covid .. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 11:27:59"
  - Do you not realize that entry fees were increased to $150 in order to cover the expense of the 3 international judges? How much more are you expecting dancers to pay? (NT) -- Check your facts before posting your slander, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 1:28:18"
- Hopefully they will not select judges from the floor ever again. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 3:29:47"
- 18 years results from a particular judge was disgusting. (NT) -- NSW DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 11:20:36"
  - They certainly were interesting to say the least (NT) -- Glasses on please, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 13:38:14"
- What a joke looks like anything goes so unfair -- What a waste of money when its all fixed (AIDA WHAT ARE YOU THINKING), Sat, Oct 08 2022, 15:37:55"
  - Watch the numbers drop even more now next year. If they were worried about it already this year… boy oh boy (NT) -- Take accountability early, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 19:14:18"
    - Numbers were low because families weren’t prepared/couldn’t afford to pay the high costs of a Perth nationals. There were plenty of east coast dancers that didn’t travel over. About 50% of the dancers in the four youngest age groups were from WA, I don’t believe this was the case for the AIO. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 08 2022, 21:02:31"
      - Meant overall, not just related to Nationals. Agree with you otherwise! (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 09 2022, 8:30:44"
        
        Contracts not signed for Sydney so still time to change it, but seriously there should be no adjudicators from Australia bring them in from New Zealand they just used three Aussies ! (NT) -- Not that hard, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 14:09:13"
- Reply -- MM, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 13:54:51"
  - We found accommodation 600m away from the venue the same price as Perth (NT) -- What are you on about?!, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 16:26:20"
  - How please? No dates yet? No definite venue? AIO was a nightmare. (NT) -- Dance parent, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 21:05:05"
- Unfortunately I think AIDA Inc has forgotten where their money comes from and are only intent on getting a cheap venue regardless of how much it will cost parents. Like Cairns. Maybe AIDA Inc needs to cut back on how much is spent on their executive airfares and accommodation (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 09 2022, 22:25:56"
  - I have no idea of the costs, but I wouldn't think Sydney was a cheap venue. All venues large enough must cost a fortune and then there is finding availability for the exact week we need it. Although agree that Sydney on grand final weekend is not the best situation! School holiday hotels are always going to be expensive, can't really hold it mid term for a week either. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 10 2022, 8:02:10"
- I loved that we were all back in Perth again (NT) -- Especially after the last two years. It was so good to be at a competition!, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 8:54:36"
Can someone please post the recall numbers for 18 years and 19 years ladies today? -- Thank you!!, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 14:02:56"
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- I’m quite annoyed they haven’t been posting the recall numbers anywhere. Hard for dancers to know whether or not they have recalled if they aren’t in the hall the moment it’s being announced. Wish it was uploaded somewhere. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 14:10:29"
- Results were a joke!! All over the place. Politics at play again!! (NT) -- DD, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 18:38:54"
  - Agreed - interesting results (NT) -- Indeed, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 11:52:54"
    - In 18 years ladies one of the judges for the set had points all over the place , terrible judging from her, affected the whole section and should be scrutinized (NT) -- Should be all internationals, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 19:38:55"
      - Also 2 adjudicators named in texts were judging this section!! Shameful to be allowed to be here (NT) -- Disgusted, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 21:21:19"
- yes your right! -- what do you expect! It’s Irish dancing, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 19:22:15"
- What happened to LH in this section. Did she dance? (NT) -- DM, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 22:29:39"
- Disappointing results -- IDMum, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 22:43:29"
- What were the results? Anyone have the 20 or 21 years too? (NT) -- Why were they bad?, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 23:09:44"
  - Corruption at it’s finest, results very varied. Judges in bar with TC’s and their dancers getting random 100 next day. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 0:36:03"
    - Very random 100 in set round of 18 years and the 75 also, that adjudicator should be looked at, way off the mark as was the other Aust judge in the first two rounds, several dancers in this section marked down who had very good scores from the international judges who don't know the dancers ????? (NT) -- Lots of sections this way, Wed, Oct 12 2022, 20:17:20"
- 1. N Gaffney 2 E McGing 3 R McHale 4. M Mason 5. C OConnor 6. H Cividin 7. C Carr 8. K Smith (NT) -- DM, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 13:42:40"
  - Almost the same top 8 as the AIO. (NT) -- What was so terrible about the results?, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 16:12:37"
Sex Abuse Settlement -- ., Mon, Oct 10 2022, 0:57:16"
https://extra.ie/2022/10/09/news/irish-news/judge-linked-to-feis-fixing-was-subject-to-sex-abuse-settlement

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Wow -- DD, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 1:33:30"
Anyone hearing the rumours an innuendo?

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- hardly rumours and innuendo when there is evidence that has been made available! What is sickening is that even though this was made known July 28th DS was still allowed to adj our national championships!! Total disgrace from clrg and the Australian Organising committee if they had known leading up to it! Pulling adj from the floor was bad enough but to subject our children to such a vile adj is sickening. (NT) -- Sickened, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 7:45:22"
Is C Halloran a daughter of one of the teachers? Her dancing is beautiful. -- Lovely to watch, Tue, Oct 04 2022, 11:59:42"
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- Niece (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 04 2022, 16:30:22"
Can admin please contact me thanks -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 8:40:02"
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- There is no email or contact number for the admin to contact you… (NT) -- helping out, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 23:48:10"
There are only 4 ADCRG listed in program but 6 judging right now. Who are the 2 that aren’t listed in the program? -- Watching on feis tv, Tue, Sep 27 2022, 12:29:22"
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- Great to have live music again. Has been a long time. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 27 2022, 18:33:18"
- 2 were pulled off the floor for each section - ADCRG who were already attending (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 01 2022, 1:51:30"
  - Was it like an emergency situation? Like original AD's woke up sick so had to scramble last minute? But maybe not if only 4 in the program? So did they do this every day? Why? (NT) -- -, Sun, Oct 02 2022, 8:37:16"
    - ADCRG nominate themselves for a section to judge and they were told the night before what they were judging. Terrible -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 0:43:06"
Will there be a tumblr or twitter update page like previous years for the AIO and nationals? -- DM, Tue, Sep 27 2022, 10:34:57"
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- There should be. It is missing this year and this whole feis is lacking with communication. (NT) -- It used to be the only way to find out anything. Come on AIDA. Not that hard to get this right. You’ve been doing it right for years. So disappointing that it’s not there. Bring it back please., Wed, Sep 28 2022, 23:24:04"
- The twitter/blog relies on teachers volunteering to do the updates. I assume the information would be available via the Feis TV subscription now. So not worth allocating a member to that when there are so many other roles that need doing. (NT) -- Not only are teachers there for their dancers, they are also encouraged to volunteer their time to run the championships., Thu, Sep 29 2022, 14:14:57"
Does anyone know how you can see the nationals program if you’re not attending nationals? Staying home this year and would love to see it! -- Mum QLD (Sad we can’t attend), Mon, Sep 26 2022, 21:24:00"
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- They’re for sale digitally through the Aidc website (NT) -- Retired Dancer, Mon, Sep 26 2022, 22:07:36"
  - Where do I buy the digital Nationals program (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 27 2022, 17:24:20"
  - Where on the web site? I can't see it. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 27 2022, 17:31:07"
    - Go to AIDA’s facebook. there’s a link there. The website is www.irishdancing.org.au from memory (NT) -- DD, Tue, Sep 27 2022, 21:03:21"
Any results for the cox championship this weekend? -- DM, Sun, Sep 18 2022, 15:36:35"
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Feis Ready by Shannon Kenned is the official tanning vendor for the upcoming Australian Championships. To book or if you have any queries, please jump onto our website feisready.com -- Shannon Kennedy xx, Tue, Sep 13 2022, 19:44:40"
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Looking for ideas of things to do in Perth with Teenagers - any suggestions? -- NSW DM, Wed, Aug 17 2022, 10:59:43"
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- Lots of ideas here https://www.destinationperth.com.au/page/things-do-perth-kids (NT) -- -, Mon, Aug 22 2022, 8:23:38"
- Supa Golf in the Swan Valley is brilliant fun for teenagers. Larger club heads and larger balls make it easy to hit the balls (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 24 2022, 19:12:19"
- They can also ride the zipline across the Swan River. (NT) -- .., Thu, Sep 08 2022, 22:25:35"
- Perth Royal Show - It's on from 24 Sept to 1 October (NT) -- https://perthroyalshow.com.au/, Tue, Sep 13 2022, 12:37:01"
NSW State Ceili dancing and presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sun, Sep 11 2022, 17:35:37"
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Nationals Makeup -- Parent, Sat, Aug 27 2022, 23:32:04"
Anyone doing solo makeup for nationals in Perth?

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- Feis Ready - Shannon Kennedy (NT) -- .., Fri, Sep 02 2022, 12:17:01"
- Oops. Shannon only does tanning. (NT) -- Deirdre (McGorry), Fri, Sep 02 2022, 12:23:27"
- Beauty by ClaudiaB has opened her website for bookings for solo makeup. Fully qualified MUA and did makeup at the AIO. Website address: beautybyclaudiab.com.au (NT) -- Aussie Mum, Tue, Sep 06 2022, 13:46:54"
QLD State Championships, great venue, atmosphere, lovely dancing, ran on time and great audiences, a really successful weekend. -- Dance Mum, Thu, Sep 01 2022, 19:55:50"
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- Were we at the same venue? Unless you were in the front row you couldn't see the dancing as the venue wasn't tiered and you couldn't get tickets to see any other sections except your own child!!! (NT) -- Please never again for a States!, Fri, Sep 02 2022, 17:48:02"
All ACT State Championship dancing photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Sep 02 2022, 16:35:07"
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All remaining dancing photos from NSW State Championships now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Thu, Sep 01 2022, 18:16:16"
For photos of great dancing that I can't publish, please contact your teacher and they can ask me to send the photos. I will need the Age Group and Competitor number to identify the photos.

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ACT State Championships Presentations and Dance of Champions photos now available on www.swoose.net Dancing photos coming online after I complete NSW State Championships dancing photos :) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 28 2022, 18:32:48"
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Who are the judges for each State Championship pls? -- DM, Sat, Aug 20 2022, 14:50:40"
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- Just look at the syllabus for each event on the AIDA feis page. (NT) -- Judges are listed., Sun, Aug 21 2022, 8:45:18"
  - Not for all States, only a few 🥰 (NT) -- DM, Thu, Aug 25 2022, 19:46:49"
Is there a new rule with World Qualifiers from 18years onwards having 6 qualifiers now instead of 5? Seen at NSW States for the ladies and wondered if anyone can confirm this new rule?? -- dm, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 18:11:56"
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- Same rules, just a few WMH in those sections which adds an additional qualifying spot. (NT) -- 🏅, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 19:40:57"
  - That explains it. Thank you. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 21:05:45"
Happy to announce that I will be photographing the ACT State Championships in Canberra Saturday 27-AUG-2022. -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 17:33:04"
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Blackbird Feis photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 21 2022, 23:10:00"
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All NSW State Championship Presentation and Dance of Champions and ALL Boys/Men Dancing photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Wed, Aug 17 2022, 15:35:13"
The remaining dancing photos will come online as I sort out those not suitable for publication.

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photos -- Newbie, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 23:13:38"
can someone please tell me where i can find the photos from the weekend

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- They will start appearing on www.swoose.net from tomorrow, they are free to download and keep (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 23:20:04"
Victorian States -- -, Sat, Aug 06 2022, 21:29:46"
Looking at presentation pictures from the Victorian States, the sections seem quite small. Has there been a big drop due to Covid or have sections always been this small? Congratulations to all who trained and competed - Victoria has a very high standard of dancing.

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- In the older sections there has been a big drop in numbers, most retired after covid and and some unfortunately are missing due to flu and covid at the moment the younger sections are growing again (NT) -- Vic dm, Mon, Aug 08 2022, 23:45:19"
To have your shoes painted both soft and hard contact Gerry on 0413993415 to make a booking Good Luck to everyone next weekend -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, Aug 07 2022, 13:50:02"
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Looking to order a new dress for my DD. Has anyone ordered from overseas recently? How long did shipping take? And how much will I be needing to allow for the bling? -- -, Tue, Apr 05 2022, 23:53:19"
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- From Canada and bought from US -- Marge, Fri, Jul 15 2022, 10:00:25"
- Normally they will ask you if you have a bling budget, ranging anywhere from $400-$1000+ so speak to the dress maker about what your budget is. Shipping normally quick but the dress can often sit in customs for a while then you pay a fee for it to come out. Ask the dress maker if it can be sent as a 'gift' which can usually avoid customs. Tell them the date you need it for and it should arrive by then (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jul 19 2022, 13:31:37"
  - The gift thing is not accurate. Any goods received by post into Australia with a declared value of $AUD1,000 or more is subject to import duty, it does not matter what it is. From the Australian Border Force website inside... -- -, Tue, Jul 19 2022, 19:50:46"
  - Most professional dressmakers won’t do this anyway, unless they’re into dodgy business practices! (NT) -- :), Thu, Aug 04 2022, 23:41:35"
Melbourne festival championships, lovely venue and wonderful adjudicators but seriously it's a championship, how about some decent prizes, sashs for top five not just the winner and the small medals in a plastic container are a joke. This should be a major event as it's only a few weeks before the start of the state championships but for the dancers that came all the way from WA it was a joke. Sashes use to be given for top five at this event and the medals have had their day , let's make this a great event in 2023 and get more interstate competitors over -- Build it and they will come, Wed, Jul 27 2022, 17:16:22"
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- I'm a parent from SA that seriously thought about going but was glad I didn't when I saw that only the winner got a sash. (NT) -- We didn't go because of timing so close to AIO., Wed, Jul 27 2022, 17:26:02"
- The sash along with medals just collect dust and take up space at home. Happy for my daughter just to compete. I know we pay a lot to enter but it also costs a lot to run a championship. (NT) -- Personally I prefer prizes just for top 3. Can’t think of any sport that rewards top 5, Thu, Jul 28 2022, 9:06:32"
- While you are allowed to be disappointed, I think it is a bit much to expect a sash/big trophy just because people choose to travel from interstate. I think one big Championship per state works best, as you are more likely to get all the interstate dancers at that competition, rather than spread over a couple of events. E.g. if I were travelling to Melbourne for a competition, it’d be the McAleer as I know there’ll be dancers from all over Australia. -- -, Fri, Jul 29 2022, 15:40:09"
  - Pacific Belt competition would be my choice. Interstate competitors, amazing big wave shaped trophies for top 3, coloured wave glass/crystal insert medals amazingly run beautiful competition. Beats the rest hands down. (NT) -- Dance family, Fri, Jul 29 2022, 17:55:41"
    - Definitely. I can’t believe I forgot that one 😱 Excellent competition as there are combined age groups. (NT) -- Wonderful experience., Fri, Jul 29 2022, 19:24:21"
  - Now that AIO no longer in QLD, what is considered to be their biggest private run championship? (NT) -- Are Feis Lunasa or Sunshine State with going to? Do they have any other big ones up there?, Sat, Jul 30 2022, 7:07:53"
- I have to say as someone who danced in the late 90s and early 00's this is disappointing. Sashes used to only be given to top three at states and nationals - To get a sash was a HUGE achievement - now looks like every feis is handing them out. In regards to medals - this was your prize - again back in the day the medal was your prize... in a premiership again only top 5 would get trophies. It's sad we now feel we need to over award - what do our children aspire to? I remember working for YEARS for a solo sash and it was such an award! (NT) -- Dancer now in UK, Tue, Aug 02 2022, 19:17:59"
  - It’s not just Irish Dancing it’s happens in all sports nowadays. In my opinion it reduces the drive to do better and as you say work harder. (NT) -- Happens so often now it comes as an expectation to get something., Thu, Aug 04 2022, 9:08:05"
For nationals will there be a dance of champions at the end of each day, or on the final day only? -- TS, Tue, Jul 19 2022, 9:37:13"
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- It is always on the final day with all of the champions together. (NT) -- Look on YouTube, Wed, Jul 20 2022, 7:02:50"
- I wonder should this be done on a daily basis so dancers who have to travel home early don't miss out (NT) -- It works at the AIO, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 10:08:10"
AIO results? Don’t seem to be on the AIO site yet -- J, Sat, Jul 16 2022, 1:15:55"
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- AIDA FB page live results can still be viewed specific results not published yet (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jul 17 2022, 23:19:52"
  - Sad news regarding the sad death of GAry Healey RIP (NT) -- Ded (Ahern), Mon, Jul 18 2022, 23:00:50"
Has anyone had their accomadation for Travelodge bankstown fixed as yet, emailed twice now with no reply -- Stressed, Fri, Jun 24 2022, 10:22:53"
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- No, not heard back from them yet. I only know of one family that has recieved an email from accor. (NT) -- It's a ridiculous situation., Sat, Jun 25 2022, 2:55:05"
  - It's a worry as I looked at booking elsewhere but it requires prepayment and no refunds so not doing that (NT) -- Op, Sat, Jun 25 2022, 9:29:55"
- I replied originally and have now heard back with confirmation. How you have too! (NT) -- ., Tue, Jun 28 2022, 10:22:13"
  - Finally got ours yesterday, very relieved (NT) -- Op, Wed, Jun 29 2022, 20:23:05"
- Aio accomodation -- dance mum, Mon, Jul 11 2022, 19:04:51"
  - HB975@accor.com (NT) -- ., Mon, Jul 11 2022, 20:54:02"
- Does anyone have a phone number? The one on their website isn't valid. I've emailed but no response. -- DM, Tue, Jul 12 2022, 11:25:10"
  - 61 (2) 97930000 (NT) -- ., Tue, Jul 12 2022, 18:16:21"
Can we sell second hand dresses at the aio? -- Tc, Sat, Jul 09 2022, 21:59:38"
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- Yes, but it will cost you $15 as must be done via a vendor. (NT) -- Exciting week ahead, Sat, Jul 09 2022, 22:08:33"
  - Which vendors? (NT) -- Tc, Sun, Jul 10 2022, 9:05:04"
    - My Celtc Harp and Prodigy are two that I know of who've advertised that they will be allowing people to display 2nd hand dresses for a fee. (NT) -- Good luck., Sun, Jul 10 2022, 14:29:23"
2023 -- Dancer12345, Thu, Jun 30 2022, 22:05:49"
Will AIO be back on the Gold Coast in 2023? Any ideas on where Nationals 2023 will be?

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- Have heard Nationals will be in Canberra, but don't take it as gospel. Be surprised if AIO isn't back on the Gold Coast next year. They just couldn't get the venue this year. (NT) -- ., Fri, Jul 01 2022, 9:47:26"
  - Let’s hope they’ve secured the venue already for next year as these places need booked well in advance (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 06 2022, 7:59:57"
- Would be nice to see it rotate like nationals, give each state a chance to compete without having to travel too far, particularly for the Bun/Tus sections. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jul 07 2022, 5:29:28"
NSW locals advice! -- Dancer242, Mon, Jul 04 2022, 19:17:12"
Can someone tell me the best (affordable) way to travel from the airport to Bankstown venue?

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- Probably train from the airport to Bankstown station and then taxi or Uber, or looks like you can do bus all the way as the cheapest but would possibly take a lot longer depending on traffic. You can see all the train/bus routes here https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Sydney-Airport-SYD/Bankstown Might be easier to get an uber if you don't know the area. (NT) -- -, Mon, Jul 04 2022, 20:28:26"
- It's only around $55 for an uber so that's what we're doing. (NT) -- Queenslander, Mon, Jul 04 2022, 21:31:36"
Any recommendations for a good Wash off tan? -- DM, Wed, Jun 22 2022, 11:44:26"
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- Wouldn't use it, wash off tan comes off with water ie sweat. You will get tan all over your socks and dress. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 23 2022, 10:28:56"
- Bondi Sands Tan Eraser!! -- Senior Irish Dancer, Thu, Jul 14 2022, 20:44:53"
- Ella bache have a good mousse (NT) -- Washes off evenly after a few days, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 13:08:01"
AIO -- Mum, Wed, Jun 29 2022, 19:15:56"
Does anyone know how much entry fees for spectators will be at AIO this year? There seems to be very little information.

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- No, not heard a word about it yet. (NT) -- Waiting., Thu, Jun 30 2022, 10:22:39"
- Link inside -- -, Thu, Jun 30 2022, 13:03:20"
World's. pretty sad that a child has been made to suffer due to incompetent and corrupt judges. If you don't know the rules, you should be dismissed, if you do and you ignore them, you should also be dismissed. Very sad for an 11yr old child and the child who was 6th robbed of her podium place. -- DM, Wed, Apr 13 2022, 21:30:21"
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- They have overturned the result. The girl who was 3rd is now 25th and the American girl who was 6th is now 5th and gets a globe. (NT) -- Deb, Wed, Apr 13 2022, 21:33:45"
- please explain? (NT) -- background info? thanks, Wed, Apr 13 2022, 22:36:50"
  - A dancer in the U12 started slightly late in her set dance, which by the rulebook, means a 0, however some judges gave her 75's and 100's, placing her 3rd in the overall competition. A day later, CLRG posted 'updated' results, changing her score to 0, putting her 23rd overall. Quite sad, she is just a child (NT) -- ., Wed, Apr 13 2022, 23:56:16"
    - After a seven hour investigation (NT) -- Deb (Sad), Thu, Apr 14 2022, 2:45:05"
      - not sure how this makes the judges corrupt, its been amended and mistakes happen (NT) -- they are human afterall, Fri, Apr 15 2022, 11:18:53"
- False started -- DU, Thu, Apr 21 2022, 23:13:21"
50th Easter Feis Timetable -- Miss Jan, Mon, May 16 2022, 19:54:36"
My apologies for the delay.
please find timetable for Sunday's 50th Easter Feis

9:00am 7 & 8 year olds
10:45am 6 yers and under
12:00pm 11 & 12 year olds
1:30pm 9 & 10 year olds
2:45pm 13 & 14 year olds
3:30pm 15 years & over

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Any results from this weekend? Mid year feis or tir an oir? -- JM, Mon, Jun 20 2022, 19:57:12"
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- Mid year feis. Senior ladies was Tyler Watkins 1st and Mackenzie Cox 2nd. What other section do you want to know? (NT) -- Was there for most of it., Mon, Jun 20 2022, 21:48:16"
Does anyone have the results of the Australians who have dance so far? -- .., Sat, Apr 16 2022, 19:24:34"
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- Girls 11-12: Clodagh Canning (Brosnan Academy NSW) - 67th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:03:34"
- Girls 13-14: Niamh McDonagh (Halloran Studio NSW) - 36th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:09:13"
- Boys 14-15: Isaac Bartlett (Brosnan Academy MSW) - 10th Place (WMH) (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:13:04"
- Girls 15-16: Maeve Wilkinson (O’Connor Vic) - 29th Place, Mia Robinson (Halloran NSW) - 50th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:17:12"
- Girls 16-17: Trinity Woelms (Walton NSW) - 35th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:20:49"
- Boys 16-17: Ethan Hewitt (O’Connor Vic) - 13th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:23:05"
- Ladies 17-18: Sinead Daly (The Academy WA) - 45th Place (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:25:44"
- Ladies 18-19: Ailie Russell (McBrearty NSW) - 13th Place (WMH), Olivia Maljevac (Dwyer-Whelan NSW) - Day 2 Recall (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:29:28"
- Ladies 19-20: Niamh Leahy (O’Hare WA) - Recalled to Day 2 (NT) -- -, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:33:09"
- Mens 19-20: Liam Costello (McGahan Lees Creer NSW) - 1st Place (WMH) (NT) -- 🌍, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 5:35:55"
- Mens 20-21: Will Limbrey (Brosnan Academy NSW) - 5th Place (WMH), Elliot Sutton (Walton NSW) - 8th Place (NT) -- 🌍, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 9:08:06"
- Mens 21 & Over: Luke Chaumont (Walton NSW) - 4th Place (WMH) (NT) -- 🌍, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 9:09:20"
- Thank you so much. (NT) -- .., Sun, Apr 17 2022, 13:36:18"
- Ladies 20-21: Christina O’Connor (Cox NSW) - Recalled to Day 2, Holly Cividen (Brosnan NSW) - Recalled to Day 2 -- -, Mon, Apr 18 2022, 4:35:01"
- Ladies 21-23: Roisin McHale (Cox NSW) - 11th Place (WMH), Emer McGing (Kilmurray Vic) - 16th Place (WMH), Annie Devine (Brosnan NSW) - Recalled to Day 2, Kirrilly Dowsett (O’Connor Vic) - Recalled to Day 2 (NT) -- -, Mon, Apr 18 2022, 4:40:45"
- Ladies 23 & Over: Dara McAleer (The Academy WA) - 5th Place (WMH), Sarah Robinson (McBrearty NSW) - 11th Place (WMH), Nicole Robinson (McBrearty NSW) - 23rd Place, Lauren Dowsett (O’Connor Vic) - 26th Place, Alana Chaumont (Walton NSW) - 28th Place, Ciara Stobbe (The Academy WA) - 29th Place, Shannon Kennedy (Kavanagh WA) - 34th Place, Chloe Pierce (Scoil Ard Rince Qld) - 36th Place, Sian Fitzgerald-Cain (Trinity WA) - Recalled to Day 2 (NT) -- 🌍, Mon, Apr 18 2022, 4:50:20"
- Extra congratulations to the female dancers who had to compete twice over 2 days. Getting psyched for one day at Worlds is bad enough, but getting up on the second day to do it all again is a fabulous effort, well done. (NT) -- -, Mon, Apr 18 2022, 9:26:00"
50th Anniversary Easter Feis results appearing on LiveCommentary.swoose.net with presentation photos later tonight :) -- Milton Baar, Sun, May 22 2022, 12:29:29"
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- Photos available on www.swoose.net :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, May 23 2022, 13:09:58"
Who is travelling over to Belfast from Australia? Would love to know to ensure we try & watch as many Aussies as possible! Just under 10 travelling from WA -- Shannon, Mon, Mar 21 2022, 18:15:37"
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- Enjoy the experience. Good luck to you all (NT) -- .., Mon, Mar 21 2022, 20:38:37"
- Only 2 travelling from QLD this year. Both senior ladies. (NT) -- ., Tue, Mar 22 2022, 21:20:20"
  - Who are the dancers from QLD? I only know of Chloe Pierce. Best of luck ladies (NT) -- DM, Sun, Mar 27 2022, 0:28:27"
- If anyone is there and can post Australian dancers and results that would be awesome. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Mar 26 2022, 13:03:29"
- Best of luck to all Aussies dancing at the worlds! Show them what you've got! (NT) -- ., Mon, Mar 28 2022, 23:45:11"
- Can anyone confirm how much dancing do you get to see if you purchase the feistv worlds, thanks (NT) -- DM, Mon, Apr 04 2022, 22:53:12"
  - All of it! (NT) -- They did the same for American Nationals last year and you could watch the whole competition. Loved it!, Tue, Apr 05 2022, 15:52:54"
  - I have contacted them to ask if the live dancing is saved so that people in different time zones can watch it later. They have not replied yet. (NT) -- -, Wed, Apr 06 2022, 8:10:26"
    - I am pretty sure I read that all dancing is available until a few days after the event finishes. I know with the American Nationals all sections were available to watch whenever you got around to watching them (NT) -- I really enjoyed it., Wed, Apr 06 2022, 12:15:05"
Perth Nationals -- ID mum, Wed, Jun 15 2022, 17:33:29"
It seems AIDA didn’t consider the east coast families in the plan to hold nationals in Perth!
A family of 4’s flights from Sydney approx $3k add in accommodation and it’s out of reach for many that endured the harshest job losses and lockdowns compared to the west!
Are any east coast families not going due to cost?

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- I'm East coast and only a handful from our school going. But I don't blame AIDA at all. WA families have this huge expense every year and shouldn't always have to pay out big to attend Nationals. (NT) -- And length of lockdowns have nothing to do with it., Thu, Jun 16 2022, 4:24:50"
- Perth Nationals -- Dancer, Sat, Jun 18 2022, 11:59:02"
  - Nationals was in Perth in 2013. Since then it has been, Canberra, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Cairns and Canberra again. (NT) -- Parent, Sun, Jun 19 2022, 21:21:41"
Were numbers at the McAleer up or down compared to 2019? -- Just wondering, Sun, Jun 12 2022, 20:32:57"
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- Numbers -- Attendee, Sun, Jun 19 2022, 21:13:59"
Mirror For Sale -- Joanne, Thu, Jun 16 2022, 18:19:04"
MirrorFor Sale $300 Black edged, suitable for home dance studio 2.4mx1m Great condition

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- Might be worth adding your rough location so you don't get enquiries from all over the country :) (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 16 2022, 19:39:36"
Any senior ladies results from Mcaleer? Seems to be the only older age group with now post on their page yet. -- Thanks, Sun, Jun 12 2022, 21:11:33"
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- Top 6 places -- ., Tue, Jun 14 2022, 14:50:18"
Has anyone competed in New Zealand? Wondering what it is like, is there a NZ message board? -- Thanks, Sun, May 08 2022, 8:49:39"
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- Would love to have Aussies over this year. Quite a few have come over for City of Sails over the years. (NT) -- ***, Sun, May 08 2022, 12:59:08"
  - What about comps such as Wellington feis, Christchurch etc? Are they just 'small local' ones? Some Australian ones are like that, or are they championships? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jun 01 2022, 12:39:02"
- They have a voy, but no-one seems to post to it https://www.voy.com/248940/ (NT) -- -, Mon, May 09 2022, 10:19:36"
- City of Sails -- DM, Wed, May 18 2022, 11:11:46"
Will anyone be offering professional makeup for AIO? -- Flights booked, Tue, May 24 2022, 1:48:36"
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Vic state championships, can anyone tell me the adjudicators please -- Please let's have some fresh faces 👍, Sun, May 22 2022, 18:58:21"
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Grade Exams - I know its a bit far out, but does anyone know of any grade exams being run in August in any state? Willing to travel! -- TCRG in progress .., Thu, May 12 2022, 14:15:43"
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- Don't know if any in August, but they usually run them at the AIO in July. (NT) -- ., Thu, May 12 2022, 17:07:56"
- Grade Exams -- Kelli-Rai Howden (Howden), Thu, May 19 2022, 18:16:40"
Feis Dates Victoria- Any other Feis in VIC other than McAleer? Very few Feis dates on AIDA Inc and FB pages thanks for any info -- DM, Tue, May 03 2022, 18:00:20"
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- All grades Feis May 14/15, pacific belt may 28/29, Melbourne feistival july 23/24 (NT) -- Melbournian, Sat, May 07 2022, 20:19:58"
  - Melbourne Festival, can you please tell me who to contact it where I find information for this feis (NT) -- DM, Mon, May 09 2022, 21:41:02"
    - Go to the AIDA website. Full syllabus containing all relevant contact details are listed now. (NT) -- Melbournian, Tue, May 10 2022, 6:38:22"
Canberra Feis 21 May -- Cath King, Wed, May 04 2022, 21:04:34"
Hi All,
Just a quick note inviting any vendors who would like to attend the Canberra Feis to please be in touch. I have sent messages to our usual vendors, but didn't want to assume others further afield didn't want to come. We are supporting Motor Neurone Disease Research this year, so instead of a raffle donation, we are asking for a monetary donation to MND research.
So nice to be back dancing again! Thanks.

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- Claddagh will be there (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Sun, May 08 2022, 11:26:05"
Huge congrats to the choreographers (Donna and Leanne Halloran) and performers for the Aus/NZ presentation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the world's. Absolutely brilliant- brought tears to my eyes -- https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcV_ZT6gXim/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=, Fri, Apr 15 2022, 17:52:24"
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- Is there a full copy of this anywhere? Would love to see it (NT) -- ,, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:53:59"
Pacific Belt -- Dm, Wed, Apr 13 2022, 13:29:19"
Yay! Pacific Belt syllabus is out. Can't wait.

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Timetable for each day and competitors lists will be posted each day on the Facebook group Aussies and Kiwis dance around the world -- Tracy 🍀🇦🇺, Sun, Apr 10 2022, 19:30:46"
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A bit of fun -- Aus Mum (Old Timer), Wed, Mar 09 2022, 23:37:04"
Just thought it would be fun to see who everyone's favourite dancers from back in the day?

My favourites:
Girls:
Cassandra Halloran (Halloran)
Kiran Rajguru (Aisling)
Andrea Perry (Dwyer - Whelan)
Catherine Cunningham (Aisling)
Elizabeth Claro (Halloran)
Talicia Williams (Halloran)
Marlese Newell (Crocker?)

Boys:
Gareth Chow (Dwyer - Whelan)
Shaun Higgins (Aisling)
Craig Ashurst (Mulcahy)

What does everyone else think?

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- Can confirm Marlise Newell went to Crocker. Amazing school that closed under sad circumstances. My fave dancer from back in the day was Joanne Cook who danced for Trish Williams. Won Senior Ladies at Nationals in 86 and 87 I think and just blew me away with her soft shoe. (NT) -- Beautiful dancer., Sun, Mar 13 2022, 6:50:48"
  - What happened to the Crocker school? (NT) -- My favourite was Elizabeth Claro, Wed, Mar 16 2022, 7:35:02"
    - Not sure exactly what went on, but I heard all of their open dancers were poached by another school and most left. (NT) -- Happened after 2020 States., Thu, Mar 17 2022, 5:31:17"
      - That is so untrue and sounds malicious, are you trying to stir up trouble? Faceless keyboard warriors. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Mar 17 2022, 21:39:02"
      - Untrue and pure gossip - gripe to pay? (NT) -- Can someone please remove the gossiper?, Fri, Mar 25 2022, 20:33:24"
      - Not poaching in the traditional way. It was unscrupulous marketing both on and off social media and impressionable minds mixed in with trophy hunting dancers. All very sad. (NT) -- .., Sat, Mar 26 2022, 10:02:24"
        
        ahhh yes, glory over allegiance (NT) -- all for one, one for all, I’m the one, agree very sad, Sat, Mar 26 2022, 22:58:14"
- Love all your choices - I also loved watching Alison Hadjuk and Nicole Zepcevski both from Aisling. Also Louise La Sala from Rabusin (NT) -- Oldtime, Thu, Mar 17 2022, 16:30:24"
- Leanne Simpson! (NT) -- ., Thu, Mar 17 2022, 17:46:14"
- It seems transfers often get bad names - but from all the people listed here - Kiran R, Lily Claro, Shaun H, Craig A, Nicole Z and Louises La Sala - All were transfers (NT) -- OP, Sat, Apr 02 2022, 0:54:53"
  - Lord why are people continuing to talk transfers (NT) -- Move on - stop trying to push your point, Sun, Apr 03 2022, 18:35:12"
Eire Bubbles Dance Socks for sale - cheap! -- Jeff Wallis, Mon, Mar 28 2022, 15:58:12"
It is a LONG time since I posted here, but in doing so, I sincerely hope that all you fabulous dancers have been able to keep your spirits high and your feet working. Some of you older dancers and teachers may recall Celtic Soles, which used to sell shoes and socks at mostly Victorian competitions up until about 15 years ago, when a sad family accident saw me needing to fold the business - and badly let down many customers. But I am posting here to let one and all know that I still have a good number of Large (2-8) and Medium (13 -2) bubble socks stored away, but looking for new owners.
They are $6.00 a pair - but keep in mind that you pay postage and postage is pricey these days - it may pay to buy 3 or more pair in the one hit. My email address should be here with this post, so please write if you are looking for great quality Australian made dance socks. Jeff Wallis.

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Transfers -- -, Sun, Mar 27 2022, 8:12:36"
Reading the post below about "glory over allegiance" got me thinking. I don't know the story described below but this negativity over dancers changing schools always fascinated me.

People change who they do business with all the time and yet in dancing, it is considered a crime. Any student can change schools for better results, not dancing schools, but every day school. I took my own child out of their daily school because I wasn't happy with it, so what? We moved on, no-one posted about it on social media, putting me down for wanting something different and hopefully better for my child.

It's a free country to do as people see best for themselves and their child. Who cares if someone leaves? If they are not happy, would you force them to stay? Yes, I know all of the excuses about a teacher taking a child from beginner to opens etc but still, a 5 year old is not the same person at 15 or 16, do you still go to all of the same businesses your mother took you as a 5 year old? Same hairdresser, same dentist/doctor/plumber? Are you still best friends with your classmates from kindergarten? Most likely no, so what's the problem? Stop the negativity please and let people make the best choices for themselves, choices that don't even affect you, yet you feel you have a right to post about them on a public board. Schools don't own dancers, dancers pay for a service and can move if they want to and their reason doesn't matter, end of story.

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- If this relates specifically to the school mentioned in the below post, then yeah there is a lot more to the story, the way in which people leave and the timing in which people leave is in question here, not the fact that a choice has been made to leave (NT) -- The point is this post is public and open to opinion, there is context here and impacts on those left behind, Sun, Mar 27 2022, 16:14:33"
  - No it doesn't relate to the school below, I don't know the story. I also wasn't trying to continue the sentiment below, just trying to say that no matter the reason or the timing, people move on and we all just have to get on with it. It doesn't need to be like this. I know it is emotional when someone leaves, and feelings get hurt, but still it's the leavers choice and shouldn't still be a topic of contention years later. (NT) -- op, Sun, Mar 27 2022, 19:23:24"
    - Not all is black and white, sometimes there is grey and you are missing context here (NT) -- You have one perspective, when you post a separate thread on the back of a similar theme you will have differing experiences and opinions., Mon, Mar 28 2022, 9:44:00"
St Patrick's Day parade photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sun, Mar 20 2022, 22:14:15"
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On AIDA Facebook page. Guess we are hoping for no more snap border closures? -- -, Sat, Feb 26 2022, 13:04:01"
Australian Irish Dancing Championships
Perth Convention Centre
Perth, Western Australia
27 September - 1 October 2022

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- I'm not booking flights until the month before. Too risky. Thankfully hotels take deposit free bookings that can be cancelled. (NT) -- We will see..., Sat, Feb 26 2022, 19:20:52"
  - Cant see how there could be border closures now that Covid is everywhere. (NT) -- Hopeful, Sat, Feb 26 2022, 20:20:11"
- Just need to be triple vaxxed to get into WA (NT) -- 3xjab, Tue, Mar 01 2022, 9:21:23"
- Well that will lock a few people out (NT) -- anti vaxers, Mon, Mar 07 2022, 20:00:26"
- Do we have a Days Only timetable yet for Nationals? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Mar 16 2022, 14:00:18"
Is the NSW St Patrick’s day feis entry form going to be posted on the Aida Inc website? -- ?, Sun, Feb 27 2022, 12:15:06"
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Travelling across to Belfast for the Worlds from Perth & am wanting to book flights. I wonder when an announcement will be made in relation to dancers being able to spectate outside of their dance day? -- Wondering .., Fri, Feb 18 2022, 15:50:36"
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- It said something along the lines of the venue having strict numbers allowed to enter and only if that number wasn't exceeded, extra people would be allowed in, So I would say it would be only decided each day depending on how many people attend. Unless Ireland changes its Covid restrictions, this probably won't change. (NT) -- -, Sat, Feb 19 2022, 6:51:42"
  - This is my understanding as well. You won’t know until the day if there is extra space. (NT) -- Worth a try, Sun, Feb 20 2022, 11:55:40"
What happened to the Coleman school? They set up classes in Sydney in 2019, have they closed?? -- Interested, Wed, Feb 02 2022, 19:20:18"
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- Closed and moved back to Ireland (NT) -- -, Sat, Feb 05 2022, 21:08:57"
Any chance that there are dates for next years AIO's on the gold coast, cheap flights advertised for that time on the sales today -- fingers crossed, Sun, Dec 26 2021, 15:19:43"
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- Presumably same time as every other year - last 3 days of QLD winter holidays. So July 8,9 & 10 (NT) -- ., Mon, Dec 27 2021, 16:10:55"
  - cant presume at all it may not even be held on the gold coast next year ! (NT) -- :), Mon, Dec 27 2021, 20:38:06"
Don’t see presentations for Girls 14 Years — anyone have top 5 results? -- Abroad, Sat, Dec 18 2021, 15:44:46"
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NSW State Championship -- Mmm, Thu, Nov 11 2021, 6:15:25"
Extremely grateful that we are able to hold the championships but reviewing the covid safety plan (csp) on the entry forms it seems the csp is not in line with current restrictions and what will be come the weekend of the championship.
The 4sq meter rule, one accompanying person per dancer, no vaccination status, QR check in etc...
Is it just a copy and paste from last years entry and an oversight?
I really hope so!

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- the covid plan was inline with restrictions when it was issued. I am sure if they are able to they will loosen it, within what the venue will allow. (NT) -- Dm, Thu, Nov 11 2021, 6:41:02"
- Vaccination status wasn’t meant to be a requirement after Dec 1st but QR check-ins are still required everywhere. All this will be determined by the club, not AIDA. (NT) -- -, Thu, Nov 11 2021, 22:01:32"
- The venue has lifted restrictions to all patrons. Does this mean AIDA restrictions are also lifted, are we all allowed in the venue now ? (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Dec 08 2021, 12:44:24"
  - Where are you getting this information? I thought venues were still subject to the 2 square metre rule. (NT) -- ?, Fri, Dec 10 2021, 7:41:47"
- Any vendors? (NT) -- ?, Sun, Dec 12 2021, 11:16:23"
- Yes the Vendors will be trading in the Foyer outside the Auditorium a special thanks to Sarah for following up on this. I spoke with the Club re accomodation as some are having difficulties awith the dates booked. I was informed that noone will be allowed entry into the Hotel and Club without having the relevant paperwork re. COVID restrictions (NT) -- G Ellaby, Tue, Dec 14 2021, 18:07:10"
- I will *not* be photographing the NSW State Championships on Friday/Saturday -- Milton Baar, Thu, Dec 16 2021, 12:40:58"
  - Is there any where that we can see a written version of the results? -- Sorry that I can't be there!, Fri, Dec 17 2021, 16:21:23"
    - Sorry, usually I do that but as I'm not there...perhaps AIDA NSW will p-ut them on Facebook or the AIDA NSW web site later? (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Dec 17 2021, 16:40:44"
      - Thanks for that, Milton. Usually I follow the live commentary which is great! I'll look on the AIDA website & facebook a little later. (NT) -- Thank you!, Sat, Dec 18 2021, 7:09:17"
- Not seeing results anywhere. ??? (NT) -- Not there, Sat, Dec 18 2021, 11:44:53"
thank you to all the Victorian AIDA members, our TCRG'S and the dancers and families on a wonderful weekend of dancing. It was so good to be back with our dancing families and the dancers were amazing after all they have endured the dancing was awesome, congratulations -- So happy, Mon, Dec 13 2021, 15:59:29"
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Souther Cross/ Provinces Timetable -- Miss Jan, Sun, Nov 28 2021, 10:06:12"
please find the timetable for the Southern Cross/ 4 Provinces Feis next Sunday 5th December. If all Perpetual trophies from previous years could be returned that would be appreciated. Miss Jan
TIMETABLE
9.00am 6 & Under
10:45am 7 & 8 Years
12.00pm 11 & 12 years
1:30pm 9 & 10 years
2:45pm 13 & 14 years
3.45pm 15 & Over

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- Any results please (NT) -- Dance deprived, Sun, Dec 05 2021, 21:42:40"
Any results from the Melbourne Festival this weekend? -- Dm, Sun, Nov 28 2021, 20:47:37"
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Nationals 2022, can we get dates and venue please, need to book asap to use airline credits, also dates for AIO too please -- Need to be organised, Tue, Oct 19 2021, 17:49:59"
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- Maybe there is a need to give AIDA some time to catch their breathe? (NT) -- Be present in the here and now, Thu, Oct 21 2021, 21:28:03"
  - catch their breathe, why? Its not like there is anything happening at the moment and these things need to be booked well ahead of time! Its always organised by now and we book for the next year while at the present nationals (NT) -- ?????, Sat, Oct 23 2021, 10:26:40"
    - Because we’re coming out of a pandemic? Because the AIDA council is made up of dance teachers who are navigating reopening studios in a Covid safe way? (NT) -- You do realise that no one is paid for the time spent organising these events?, Sat, Oct 23 2021, 18:28:45"
      - Well said! (NT) -- Maybe this person could volunteer their time and help AIDA, Sun, Oct 24 2021, 23:41:51"
- Will there be a NSW State championships ? (NT) -- IDMum, Sat, Oct 23 2021, 22:03:58"
- Is this the same person whinging about ID being dead in AUS? (NT) -- Talk to you teacher and ID school rather then whinging on this forum, Sun, Oct 24 2021, 23:38:50"
  - Can't see any whinging on this post just asking for information and aida do not have anyone volunteer , parents use to help at nationals but hasn't happened now for years 🙄 (NT) -- Judging much ?, Mon, Nov 01 2021, 23:46:57"
    - sorry not judging your demanding tone (NT) -- God forbid you not have time to plan for an Irish dance comp in 2022 lol, Tue, Nov 02 2021, 19:18:18"
      - Not demanding or whinging, just a question for information, why do you find the need to be nasty and rude. (NT) -- If you don't know the answer maybe scroll on by !, Wed, Nov 03 2021, 20:47:21"
Did anyone video the Senior Ladies 22 & over situation in the final round? It brought tears to my eyes & was such a beautiful moment amidst the year we have had. -- Audience Member, Tue, Oct 26 2021, 20:54:35"
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- Can you explain what happened? (NT) -- No idea what you're talking about, Thu, Oct 28 2021, 6:35:42"
Where is Nationals planned for in 2022? -- Is it Canberra?, Sun, Sep 12 2021, 8:58:21"
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- There won't be any more nationals. Australia is a divided country with each state having their own agenda.. Can't see nationals happening in the next couple of years (NT) -- Far to early to ask that question anyway., Sun, Sep 12 2021, 13:29:25"
- Perth (NT) -- DM, Sun, Sep 12 2021, 20:07:32"
  - I doubt it will be perth now as they still wont open even for xmas and the double vaxxed. (NT) -- Dates and venue please, Wed, Oct 20 2021, 9:14:24"
- Doubt it will be Perth. their premier has said he won't allow anyone from Vic or NSW in for an indefinite period. (NT) -- Would be a small Nationals with 2 states missing, Mon, Oct 25 2021, 18:24:07"
WA States, does anyone have results of 19yr Over please? Is there a Dance of Champions? -- DM, Mon, Oct 25 2021, 16:38:06"
Many thanks 😊

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AIO results anyone? -- Dance mum, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 10:05:07"
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- would absolutely love to see the results if anyone could post them! (NT) -- dancer, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 10:15:34"
- 13 years top 3: 1st Emily O'Grady from Simpson, 2nd Zoe Cahoon from Kavanagh, 3rd Olivia Charlotte Devlin from Oxenham. (NT) -- I will post more later if I have time, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 11:26:20"
- do we have 17yrs results? (NT) -- dance daughter, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 12:57:16"
  - 1st. Ella Gimachelli CM Dance. 2nd Willow Goldie Watkins. 3rd Lauren Bye Celtic (NT) -- Only 3 places, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 22:22:51"
- Did all dancers place? (NT) -- Sections appear super small., Wed, Oct 06 2021, 13:04:32"
  - No. I thinkonly half placed based on the few dancers I know who didn't place (NT) -- Though maybe in some really small sections (like 3) they placed everyone, Wed, Oct 06 2021, 22:01:22"
    - There weren’t any girls sections (championship) with only 3 dancers. It looks like they placed 15-20+ dancers in each section. (NT) -- ., Wed, Oct 06 2021, 22:04:52"
      - Where are you seeing this? I can only see 3 dancers placed in the 17 years girls championships. Looking at the results now. Are they just the public results? Are there more somewhere? Would like to know how many in my child's section. (NT) -- Looking..., Wed, Oct 06 2021, 22:26:24"
        
        My mistake, I must have been scrolling too fast and missed the 17yrs. You are correct, there were 3 dancers. I had a proper look and a few sections placed 12 dancers. (NT) -- ., Wed, Oct 06 2021, 22:39:30"
        
        I wrote the comment above and I see more competitors on my login than are shown on the results posted on Facebook. (NT) -- Not sure why, Thu, Oct 07 2021, 0:04:28"
        
        where on facebook are the results? (NT) -- dance mum, Thu, Oct 07 2021, 1:44:15"
        
        FB Dance schools have all posted on their own school results if that helps, and a list of champion for each open section posted below. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 09 2021, 11:47:37"
- 22 Over Chloe Peirce, QLD, 20-21yrs Elisha Thornton QLD, 19yrs Caitlin Carr QLD, 18yrs Isobel Ashley WA, 17yrs Ella Giamachelli QLD, 16yrs Jessica Smith QLD, 15yrs Phoebe Hogue, O’Hare, 14yrs Regan Walsh NZ, 13yrs Emily O’Grady Act, 12yrs Tara Fox 3 Crowns, 11yrs Georgia Western WA, 10yrs Sasha Brown,’O’Hare, 9yrs Ruby Stanton QLD, 8yrs Indyana Vort-Roland SA, 7yrs Ruby Masters, Higgins School Hare, (NT) -- Dance Mum, Sat, Oct 09 2021, 11:32:15"
So great to see all the positive posts from dance schools Aust wide, it's been a disappointing year again for all. Can we please have the venue and dates for next year AIDA so we can plan with hope and fingers crossed for 2022, it's usually in the program now -- Stay positive, Sat, Oct 02 2021, 23:29:38"
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Does anyone know who the judges are for the online AIO? -- Assume they're not the original Aussue judges..., Fri, Sep 24 2021, 9:34:44"
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- AIDA Inc have posted the judges on social media -- dance mum, Fri, Sep 24 2021, 14:29:29"
  - its a pity they were not announced sooner as we might have entered seeing them now (NT) -- hard to do this in a garage, Sat, Sep 25 2021, 18:33:12"
    - We did it in the garage but saw kids in other states got to do it in halls with their teachers. How can ity possibly be judged fairly? (NT) -- Puts the garage kids at a huge disadvantage, Sun, Sep 26 2021, 8:08:52"
- Nothing about this online comp was equitable (NT) -- Dm, Sun, Sep 26 2021, 11:29:25"
  - I agree, pushing out the deadline dates several times and comparing dancers via video isn’t ideal. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 28 2021, 14:54:10"
- How will the prizes work? I know originally they were supposed to be given out at nationals but what now? Will they be posted to dancers or teachers? (NT) -- I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, Mon, Sep 27 2021, 21:30:35"
  - I think results are being sent to teachers then published online but I’m not 100% sure. The constant extensions and dancers in garages makes it a very unfair competition, especially considering the entry fees. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 28 2021, 14:40:45"
    - This was the most dodgy feis ever. Obviously only held to try and recoup costs. (NT) -- I want to know when results will be posted and how kids will recieve prizes., Tue, Sep 28 2021, 18:36:17"
- Does anyone know when the results will be published. (NT) -- Kids are sick of waiting!, Thu, Sep 30 2021, 21:06:22"
  - Agree -- DM, Fri, Oct 01 2021, 8:21:25"
    - The problem with adjudication is, it often changes after you have registered and paid. Having ADCRG from same State as judges isn’t ideal, or judges who haven’t judges in decades, if at all. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 02 2021, 16:18:41"
  - Came here to ask the same thing. (NT) -- Still waiting, Fri, Oct 01 2021, 12:27:32"
Has anyone received a link for the Camp Connect Owen McAuley workout this afternoon? -- Who can we contact??, Sun, Sep 26 2021, 11:03:32"
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States and Nationals -- DM, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 21:23:58"
Has anyone heard anything about pushing out the dates of State championships and Nationals ? Only 9 weeks to Nationals and with the impact of lockdowns on classes dancers would welcome a later date I think. Action now would give plenty if time to reschedule and less stress on our dancers.

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- Agree -- Dance mum, Tue, Jul 20 2021, 8:08:58"
- Not sure it can be as dates wise it needs to be school holidays and that only leaves Xmas when gold coast accommodation is already booked and flights are more expensive. I think if not held on original dates due to lockdowns it will be cancelled. (NT) -- Doubtful it will go ahead now., Sun, Aug 01 2021, 16:10:34"
  - Why not Jan 2021 -- Dance mum, Sun, Aug 01 2021, 18:17:40"
    - Because families already have summer holidays booked. Whether these go ahead is another story but summer bookings are made months in advance. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Aug 02 2021, 10:40:55"
- I can’t see it going ahead (NT) -- IDMum, Sun, Aug 01 2021, 22:43:21"
- Vic states have a new date and nationals at this stage is going ahead as planned, ask your tcrg (NT) -- Fingers crossed for all, Sun, Aug 01 2021, 22:55:23"
  - With NSW locked down until the 28th of August at the earliest….. having a Nationals is hardly equal in regards to the preparation time they ‘might’ get. (NT) -- Hard call to make!, Mon, Aug 02 2021, 19:07:56"
- Irish Dancing is not that important when think of what is happening in NSW at the moment, 250 plus cases everyday, and people dying everyday. (NT) -- lockdown or severe restrictions will prevent anyone from NSW going., Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:29:24"
- NSW will not be going we will not be allowed into the state by QLD Premierfor a long while (NT) -- DM, Sun, Aug 08 2021, 15:21:55"
- I can’t see VIC being allowed into QLD anytime soon either. (NT) -- Can’t really be called nationals with 2 states missing, Sun, Aug 08 2021, 17:29:51"
- NSW will not be out of lockdown anytime soon. If AIDA INC could provide some indication of what their plans are it would be greatly appreciated. Can’t see Queensland opening up their borders anytime soon , families need to have a plan B. (NT) -- ID Mum, Mon, Aug 09 2021, 20:30:17"
  - Totally agree. We need clarification so we can make plans. There's obviously no way it can go ahead with all states in attendance. (NT) -- Hurry up AIDA, Wed, Aug 11 2021, 3:01:14"
    - NSW lockdown , now till Nov just announced ! Hang in there NSW we can do this ! (NT) -- Keep dancing !, Wed, Aug 11 2021, 19:59:33"
- With just on 7 weeks till nationals we really need some clarity on if it will go ahead, flights need to be booked or maybe cancelled and most families are still out of pocket from last year can we just get some solid information now please AIDA (NT) -- Need a holiday, Thu, Aug 12 2021, 20:33:29"
- Please don’t cancel, better to postpone than cancel, otherwise Irish Dancing in Australia sadly will die (NT) -- DM, Sun, Aug 15 2021, 19:45:57"
  - Pity Nationals was cancelled rather than try to postpone until Jan when more people and States will be vaccinated (NT) -- DM, Sat, Sep 25 2021, 11:47:36"
    - Even in January some States will still have borders closed and some will require you to isolate on return. Also finding a free venue and rules on numbers in those venue, too difficult to plan without definitive answers. It’s already hard just to get State comps up and running. (NT) -- Unless you’re flush with money like AFL or NRL then not possible with a volunteer organisation., Sat, Sep 25 2021, 12:10:01"
AIO/Nationals refunds - has anyone received a refund of their AIO, which then became Nationals, entry fee? -- Jiggy, Thu, Sep 09 2021, 18:05:59"
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- Yes recieved last week via Teacher. (NT) -- .., Sat, Sep 11 2021, 23:13:42"
PSA - The sunshine state championships is not the QLD state championships. -- Disappointed that a local competition is being misrepresented as states., Sun, Aug 22 2021, 1:29:16"
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- Anything goes -- DM, Sun, Aug 22 2021, 11:46:12"
- I think it's wonderful that an opportunity is offered for dancers to perform on stage, and dancers and parents the chance to socialise and catch up with their friends. So many others unable to do this. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Sep 10 2021, 12:17:50"
Nationals Cancelled -- -, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:58:46"
Australian Irish Dancing Association Incorporated

To all in our dancing community,
It is with extreme sadness and regret that the National Council of AIDA Inc. has taken the very difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Australian Irish Dancing Championships.
This decision has not been easy but has been made in the best interests of our dancers’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. AIDA Inc.’s priority will always be the health of our membership and dancers and in the present climate with COVID-19 still circulating throughout the country running the Australian Championships would not have been in the best interests of everyone involved.
All entry monies will be refunded in due course. Please bear with us as we work through this process.
Stay tuned in the coming days and weeks for more announcements about other events, including some new and exciting online opportunities.
We thank everyone for their patience and for the support we have already received during this extremely challenging time. We all hope that all of our community continue to remain safe wherever you are.
Best wishes, and thank you to you all for your support. Stay safe and keep dancing.

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AIO I understand extending the closing date once due to lockdowns but to keep extending it means dancers who submitted their videos first time around have now lost all interest in this Feis. Are you extending it in favour of specific schools? Please close it, judge it and post results. Tired of it dragging on now. -- DD, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 8:20:47"
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- Agreed (NT) -- I agree, it's almost forgotten now. Everyone has had ample time to submit a video whether that is in their house or somewhere else. Time to close it., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:52:37"
Looking for dress seller -- Lisa - Dance Again, Tue, Aug 03 2021, 16:37:03"
Hi, hoping someone might know the seller of this dress as I am having trouble contacting her and I have a buyer interested. This is the link to the dress, located in Canberra https://www.dance-again.com/product-page/dress-731b
Thanks for any assistance.

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- Thanks everyone, I have heard back from the seller. (NT) -- Lisa, Thu, Aug 05 2021, 11:38:29"
Link Warning -- Moderator, Tue, Jul 20 2021, 19:46:27"
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Has anyone heard anything about the merchandise that was preordered for the AIO -- How do we get it?, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 10:26:14"
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- I think it is being sent. We received ours yesterday. (NT) -- NSW, Tue, Jul 20 2021, 18:30:12"
AIDAinc Website. Could we please have Feiseanna and schools updated on the website to reflect 2022 whenever info becomes available. Many thanks 😊 -- DM, Thu, Dec 30 2021, 19:01:36"
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- Some sad updates need to be made to the Qld page. Charlotte Sweeney has passed away, Charmaine Chase has left CLRG for another organisation and the Crocker School has closed. (NT) -- ., Sun, Jan 02 2022, 13:50:39"
- Lack of communication. -- DM organised, Sun, Jan 02 2022, 14:56:44"
- Any Feis dates for 2022 yet? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jan 09 2022, 12:29:10"
  - South Australia has announced theirs on Facebook. (NT) -- Only state so far., Tue, Jan 11 2022, 21:31:47"
  - QLD feis dates for 2022 now on their FB page. (NT) -- Qld dancer, Mon, Jan 17 2022, 18:16:25"
- VIC and NSW would be awesome to see Feis Dates please while flights are cheap, so we can try and book ahead. Many thanks :) (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jan 19 2022, 10:22:06"
- And AIO's and nationals please (NT) -- Dates and venue please, Sun, Jan 23 2022, 8:17:15"
  - AIO is still being organised. RACV not available so alternatives are being investigated. I thought Nationals was meant to be in Perth but I wouldn’t be forking out money for flights with the border likely to still be closed. Hopefully AIDA reconsider the location and move it to a state that is open. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jan 23 2022, 12:25:30"
    - Hopefully they choose new dates for AIO and keep it at Royal Pines. Anywhere else wouldn't be the same. I agree re Perth, too risky going to WA as border could close at any given time. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Jan 24 2022, 18:45:47"
      - Have heard AIO will be in Sydney - same dates. Not heard anything at all about Nationals yet. (NT) -- Waiting, Wed, Jan 26 2022, 19:58:11"
        
        AIO and Nationals -- Dancer, Mon, Feb 14 2022, 13:49:00"
- AIO and Nationals info now published. AIO Bankstown, NSW 14-17 July. Nationals Perth WA (NT) -- DM, Sat, Feb 26 2022, 14:06:50"
- Are VIC able to publish their dates please? Good flight prices for travelling Interstate. (NT) -- DM (Thank you 😊), Thu, Mar 17 2022, 22:07:26"
  - VIC Feis Dates please would be awesome (NT) -- DM, Thu, Mar 17 2022, 22:08:43"
  - Thanks for posting days only for McAleer. Is it possible to know the proposed running order on the Sunday as flights need to be booked to return home Sunday night as it’s not. Pub hol in all States? And judges too would be awesome (NT) -- DM, Tue, Apr 05 2022, 18:14:22"
- Any 2023 dates available yet? Please update when possible (NT) -- ., Thu, Oct 13 2022, 18:10:45"
How was a girl from England able to compete at the NSW states this weekend? Was shocked to hear her school name and realise it’s not an Australian school, let alone a NSW one. Is this allowed? -- ex dancer, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 9:01:16"
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- We were shocked, watched the results and can't believe this has been allowed it's completely against the clrg rules , dont you have to be registered with the association with an Australian school and serve a six month dance ban (NT) -- Rules apply to all, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 10:09:07"
- Happens all the time in the US. Dancers usually compete in the region where they reside for college. (NT) -- -, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 10:41:53"
- You qualify where you reside - I would imagine approval was sought and gained in advance (NT) -- seen this situation a few years back, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 13:32:41"
- I think it is a crazy rule that allows them to enter if they say they live in the area so the dancers maintain an address in both locations to suit their agenda. They do this so they can compete in the easier area to qualify for worlds. I think the dancers should be ashamed of doing this and potentially robbing another girl of a world qualifier position. CLRG needs to revise this rule as well as silly bans for changing schools. Bans only punishes the dancer (NT) -- dancer, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 14:16:04"
- My two cents -- Not a jealous troll, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 15:58:22"
- .from clrg website -- ???, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 19:47:08"
  - Those are just the usual transfer rules. This dancer didn't appear to have transferred. (NT) -- Has the overseas school got an association with a NSW school?, Tue, Aug 16 2022, 21:56:42"
- What agegroup was this? (NT) -- ., Sun, Aug 21 2022, 20:00:09"
  - 18 years I believe (NT) -- Don’t know how it was allowed, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 9:58:02"
    - Are the full results posted anywhere? Can only see winners in each section (NT) -- Curious, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 20:19:32"
      - Results all on AIDA NSW Facebook page. -- Full 18 years results inside..., Tue, Aug 23 2022, 20:45:09"
    - Have you asked your teacher? I am sure they would explain it. The same thing happened a few years ago, but in reverse. An Australian dancer competed in an English qualifier because she was overseas at the time and unable to compete at NSW States. Permission from CLRG makes it ok, so I'm sure that's what mostly likely happened here. It's all out in the open, not like anyone is trying to hide it. (NT) -- -, Tue, Aug 23 2022, 23:08:13"
      - Why didn’t she compete at the English qualifying? (NT) -- ?? Not a problem just curious, Tue, Aug 30 2022, 22:37:08"
        
        No idea, I don't even live in NSW. But maybe she is living here for the year studying or who knows. When you have a World medal more.... -- -, Wed, Aug 31 2022, 8:46:55"
        
        She didn’t have a WQ spot already. (NT) -- She danced to qualify, Wed, Aug 31 2022, 10:02:16"
        She didn't recall at worlds this year, so she doesn't have a world medal. Unfortunately, her dancing at the NSW states has taken a NSW school dancer out of the running to qualify for worlds. After the many long and strict lockdowns that NSW endured, being unable to travel etc, I find it to be ridiculously unfair to the dancers that their chance to travel and dance could be taken away. she was seen at the AIO which is an international event, but didn't compete, so why blindside all other dancers and compete at a state championships that isn't your own. -- ---- (Upsetting), Wed, Aug 31 2022, 11:15:16"
        
        Ah well no idea, as I said, I don't live in NSW so was just guessing. Someone affected by this would need to ask their teacher for an explanation. (NT) -- -, Wed, Aug 31 2022, 17:59:35"
        She is originally from NSW (NT) -- has she moved back, Thu, Sep 01 2022, 1:23:13"
- Are any Aus dancers spending time os next year with this mess happening -- Some in our state have planned this for a long time, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 18:05:27"
Is AIO still going to go ahead with all the restrictions in place? -- when will we know trying to plan?, Fri, Jun 25 2021, 21:35:34"
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- There are no new restrictions in Queensland. Actually restrictions have eased further up there. Unfortunately there are restrictions on anyone from Sydney entering Queensland so sadly the Sydney dancers won't get to compete. But the event will go ahead, just as the INDA feis went ahead last weekend without the QLD dancers who'd entered. (NT) -- 123, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 6:47:30"
- How can people transit through Sydney to GC - a major is a little different to a weekend feis (NT) -- It will be interesting, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 18:14:15"
- Queensland is now going into a 3day lockdown. Will AIO now be cancelled as restrictions will still be in place by then. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 15:13:51"
  - Not to mention Victoria has just designated the Gold Coast as a red zone, so they won't be able to get home easily. (NT) -- Surely it's time for AIDA to be realistic and cancel., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 16:04:55"
- They've just cancelled the Gold Coast marathon. (NT) -- Surely it can't go ahead now?, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 17:19:56"
- Yes AIDA needs to cancel AIO. No one in there right mind will be going from other states and if they did go who would want to risk getting stuck there or have to do 14days quarantine on returning home. Cancel please so we can get a refund (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 18:37:45"
  - I’m guessing that if AIDA cancel it, at best - bookings (including accommodation) will be transferred to another year, at worst - deposits are lost. So it may be best to see if RACV cancel it first. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 22:12:02"
    - I think you're right from reading between the lines of the latest AIDA social media post. (NT) -- What next?, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 8:55:28"
- Fingers crossed -- Hopeful, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 9:02:47"
  - I'm hopeful it would be postponed until early December. Give everyone something to look forward to. (NT) -- Not an AIO if only Queenslanders can go, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 10:38:59"
    - That would be awesome for us kiwis too (NT) -- ***, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 14:30:46"
      - AIO now officially cancelled (NT) -- Bring on 2022, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 15:53:56"
- Does anyone know if the AIO online will produce a program and when results may be announced or published? Thanks (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 08 2021, 19:47:36"
  - Very much doubt it will be an online feis. Way too much work involved in organising something like that so quickly. More likely to be something much less involved. But I could be wrong. (NT) -- Big mystery, Thu, Jul 08 2021, 23:51:51"
  - AIO online Feis is going ahead I just wondered when results would be as that wasn’t made clear. Presentations will be held at Nationals, very excited dancers get to compete albeit via video. Lots of work for AIDA Inc so thank you for allowing this to go ahead. -- DM, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 13:17:38"
    - I wonder how many entries they'll get compared to a live event. Could go either way. Guessing for Sydney dancers it will be a wonderful thing, but other states have live feis coming up. (NT) -- Curious mum, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 17:29:45"
      - It seems to be a way of keeping our entry fee, $105 to enter this and how and who is judging, will the videos be kept, steps for all to be recorded? (NT) -- mmmmmmm, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 17:48:58"
        
        Seems like they are trying to recoup funds and get rid of all the 2021 trophies and sashes. (NT) -- Not sure what we'll do, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 19:49:28"
        Once judges have viewed the videos, they have a cut off date/time and videos are then discarded.. can upload videos between 9-22 July, judging 23-26 July, results 26-30 July. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 10 2021, 19:10:35"
      - Not a great thing for NSW as we have no space to film in other than our homes with current lockdown rules. (NT) -- Not sure how it is equal, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 19:01:49"
    - How is the cost justifiable? No venue to pay for. No judge travel to pay for etc. (NT) -- Exoensive for what it is, Sat, Jul 10 2021, 9:02:55"
      - I’d say that’s up to the individual to justify. If you feel it’s too much, then don’t participate. (NT) -- Others may feel it’s justifiable given they don’t have to fork out additional costs for flights, accommodation, hire cars etc., Sat, Jul 10 2021, 16:11:16"
Time to move overseas and dance as it’s now dead in Australia due to AIDA decisions. No consultation with dancers on major decisions but expect you to keep training, dancing and stay positive all year while they just keep canceling Feis’ -- DD (😡), Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:21:35"
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- What exactly would you have them do? People are dying! Thankyou AIDA for putting the health and wellbeing of their dancers first. (NT) -- Irish Dancing is not the be all and end all, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:35:57"
  - Please!!! This virus will be around for a long time, we need to get vaccinated and live with it. My comment relates to no consultation about postponing the event, let’s just cancel. AIO and Nationals x 2. (NT) -- DD, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:32:45"
    - Consultation with who? So if some random dance parent says it should go ahead, you think they will just say, oh ok, we will go against health regulations and hold AIO because IDKaren says it's fine? (NT) -- Get real, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:36:03"
- This comment is really unfair. I don’t think this decision from AIDA Inc was made without a lot of discussion. As a NSW parent we cannot see how our kids would have been competitive with dancers from states who haven’t had huge lockdowns. (NT) -- I commend AIDA for keeping our families safe and taking a firm stand. It’s so sad for the kids but it’s just how it is at the moment. This pandemic is out of control., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:36:57"
  - Would be nice then if AIDA could explain their reasons behind it instead of just making a blanket decision (NT) -- DD, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:35:26"
    - Are you serious or just trolling? Explain their reasons? So the reason of "Due to a pandemic that is killing people and even if we held it no-one could come due to border closures" is not explanation enough? What else would you like them to say? (NT) -- weird comment, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:41:48"
    - AIDA don’t need to justify anything. We are all living it. We all understand without the bullet point list of reasons. (NT) -- Let’s hope now that the individual States follow so we can motivate the kids with new dances for next year., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:51:10"
- Bye 👋🏻 AIDA can’t run a hundred thousand dollar event with closed borders 🙄 (NT) -- Irish dancing survived many years in Ireland before major championships were a thing., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 13:01:06"
- Has nationals been officially cancelled? (NT) -- Haven't heard anything about it, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:35:20"
  - Yes (NT) -- DD, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:36:15"
    - Where was it announced? (NT) -- Don't see anything on the AIDA pages yet, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:42:45"
- I agree it is so sad -- Upset, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:58:38"
- Dancing in Australia is dying because of this. They should have tried to reschedule or postpone the nationals, what are the kids working towards now? By December/Jan I'm sure millions more Australians will be vaccinated.... To keep your head up high and work hard time and time again, to then have everything cancelled is so crushing. (NT) -- Upset, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:59:37"
  - This is the problem with the current generation of dancers and parents. You are so focused on the competitions and results, that you don’t dance purely for the love of it anymore. The focus has completely shifted and it’s sad. It’s disappointing that nationals have been cancelled but that doesn’t mean Irish dancing will die. Irish dancing was strong back in the day when we barely had any competitions. Use this time to focus on dancing for enjoyment, not just competition. (NT) -- ., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 23:53:46"
    - Absolutely - Amen to that! (NT) -- Reason why we left - way too much focus on all things comps, money, placings, can’t say this, can’t do that…absolute rubbish, Tue, Aug 17 2021, 23:14:48"
    - Some people enjoy competitions. (NT) -- No goals=no progress, Wed, Feb 16 2022, 1:32:59"
  - the problem of "Dancing for the love of it" is the teachers. If you go to classes but just want to dance and not compete, the teachers won't be interested in you. In the 2 schools my daughter has been to classes all revolved around preparing for the next feis. My daughter still loves Irish dancing but doesn't want to compete anymore. but there is no place for this in AIDA schools. (NT) -- We had no option but to leave, Fri, Sep 24 2021, 12:41:12"
- Rescheduling the event wouldnt be easy, venues are booked way in advance and no one knows how long these restrictions will go on. There are three states in lockdown borders are shut , these events just cannot be organised overnight . Im sure Aida has done the best they could do. Lots of other winter and summer sporting events have already been cancelled. Lets just hope for next year and stay safe (NT) -- dm, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 16:21:55"
- Whoa, really rude - and you are a dancer doing the training or parent with unrealistic selfish expectations (NT) -- Grateful to call Australia my home - off you go!, Tue, Aug 17 2021, 23:23:07"
- We haven’t had an in person feis in Western Canada since Feb 2020. We keep training. Not ideal but neither is death. (NT) -- Hang in there, Wed, Aug 18 2021, 12:03:14"
- You're obviously not from NSW with hundreds of cases daily and people dying every day. (NT) -- Irish Dancing is not that important in the scheme of things., Thu, Aug 19 2021, 19:58:38"
  - Try living in the UK Thousands of cases per day vaccination rate 59%+, they are just getting on with living with COVID. Irish dance is alive there! (NT) -- ID mum, Thu, Aug 26 2021, 23:11:23"
    - wish Australia was like that too - so devastating for our dancers :( (NT) -- upset, Fri, Aug 27 2021, 19:20:34"
- Time to move overseas and dance as it’s now dead in Australia due to AIDA decisions. No consultation with dancers on major decisions but expect you to keep training, dancing and stay positive all year while they just keep canceling Feis’ -- ID mum, Fri, Aug 27 2021, 21:19:42"
  - Get a grip, you are not suffering by having to wait for a children's dance competition to be judged. Sure you can be annoyed, but these are not normal times, cut them some slack. (NT) -- peace, Fri, Aug 27 2021, 23:31:14"
  - Because they are trying to make it an even playing field. Sounds like you just want an easy win for your child. (NT) -- 😒, Sat, Aug 28 2021, 12:09:07"
  - Do you think the NSW government consulted with students and parents when they moved the HSC exams, twice? (NT) -- You want AIDA to consider you, but you clearly have no consideration for the rest of the dance community., Sun, Aug 29 2021, 12:14:51"
- the OP must be from QLD or WA with no covid or major restrictions. Yes we just need to learn to live with covid as they are doing in the UK and USA, but we need to wait until at least 70% are vaccinated. The problem is QLD and WA want to keep themselves into their own little bubble. They won't allow anyone from NSW or Vic in. So nationals will be no more. I suggest to the OP that she have a chat with her premiere. (NT) -- Blame your premier not AIDA, Tue, Aug 31 2021, 15:27:24"
  - Yes, I’m pretty sure I know who started this thread (NT) -- ID mum who coaches from sideline while they’re children on stage, Wed, Sep 01 2021, 19:59:20"
  - Don’t try to act like QLD and WA are the problem when the NSW premier is the one who caused this mess. (NT) -- Gotta love liberals, Wed, Sep 01 2021, 20:06:15"
    - Lol. Because if it were up to the labour premiers, there’d be no international arrivals and the whole economy would be dead due to closed borders (which is exactly what the OP was complaining about). Anna slams the border shut as soon as someone sneezes but then asks for more handouts for the tourism industry that she has crippled, then she takes herself off to Japan. Hypocritical. At least the Liberals try to strike a balance between financial, mental and physical health. (NT) -- Gladys did what had previously worked, but the delta strain is far more transmissible. If they were dealing with last years strain numbers would be much different., Thu, Sep 02 2021, 8:53:36"
      - Yeah and how did striking a balance work out for the NSW government? (NT) -- Enjoy your three month minimum lockdown., Thu, Sep 02 2021, 11:08:10"
- Can we keep politics off the board please? (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 02 2021, 16:09:20"
  - and can we take the ticker countdown to the nationals off the board it seems unnecessary now (NT) -- fingers crossed for all the states soon, Thu, Sep 02 2021, 17:57:43"
- What States (NT) -- ???, Mon, Sep 06 2021, 16:38:11"
- What an entitled person to make a post like this. You’re treating this as though ID is the only sport that has been affected by the virus. They literally postponed the Olympics for a year. Assuming by your tone that you’re in a state not currently subject to a lockdown, maybe have some perspective of what everyone is going through rather than worrying about the next Feis. We’d all love to get back to reality, but maybe think of the bigger picture over your child getting a $2 plastic trophy. (NT) -- Ridiculous, Wed, Sep 15 2021, 7:35:34"
  - absolutely agree! The selfishness of this author is astounding (NT) -- Wish there was less focus on comps for this very reason, Wed, Sep 15 2021, 18:27:32"
  - Could not agree more. Having a mindset that competitions are everything will set your kids up to fail. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 19 2021, 14:41:28"
- So we had no option but to leave -- Former ID dance parent, Mon, Sep 20 2021, 15:14:53"
- AIDA actually looking ok at the moment (NT) -- Especially compared to CLRG. Maybe we should have our own association here - ANZAC, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 13:14:40"
AIO -- Dance Family, Sat, Jun 05 2021, 10:06:48"
Will AIO still go ahead if VIC can’t attend?

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- Yes, obviously. So will nationals. Just the same as Worlds will go ahead next year even thogh Australians won't be able to attend. (NT) -- ..., Sat, Jun 05 2021, 10:55:07"
  - And you know this how? (NT) -- Facts please, Sat, Jun 05 2021, 13:22:30"
- I'd be surprised if it was cancelled again, just because Victorians couldn't attend. Aren't most who fill out the sections usually from Queensland and NSW? (NT) -- Unsure, Sat, Jun 05 2021, 15:35:07"
  - I think you would find that Victoria has the most dancers in all the states (NT) -- 🤔, Sun, Jun 06 2021, 0:53:16"
- The majority of the judges listed were from Victoria for AIO (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 05 2021, 21:02:26"
- Now looks all good for the Victorian dancers but not too sure about greater Sydney now and this could be bad for anyone who was at the Inda Feis this weekend also as there was dancers from Vic and the ACT in attendance , fingers crossed for all (NT) -- Covid is 💩, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 14:32:42"
- How do you fly out of Sydney to the GC when the airport is in a red zone? (NT) -- Interesting times, Wed, Jun 23 2021, 14:56:57"
  - Still 2 weeks to go? Hopefully all will be ok by then. Doesn't help all of the Sydney people dashing out interstate before the deadline, many of them probs on the way to QLD so virus spread will probably happen. (NT) -- -, Wed, Jun 23 2021, 22:37:47"
    - You still need a border pass for Qld and at least three days before travel so I'm not sure that they would be able to do this, good luck to all of sydney (NT) -- Stay home stay safe, Thu, Jun 24 2021, 9:01:44"
      - Showed on the news last night everyone making a mad dash before the restrictions kicked in at 1am this morning. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 24 2021, 12:08:55"
- The hysterical over reaction of the QLD premier has shut the border to al of Sydney plus surrounds (NT) -- Most people no where near the hot spots, Fri, Jun 25 2021, 13:27:37"
  - If people start dying you won’t say it’s an over reaction (NT) -- Irish Dance comp is nothing in the big scheme of things, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 14:18:34"
    - Totally agree - health and safety first (NT) -- Be thankful the concern is only about a comp being cancelled, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 19:07:24"
- People aren't dying, don't be so melodramatic. (NT) -- a mild illness for most people especially if vaccinated, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 21:25:21"
  - Virtually nobody in Australia in the age groups attending the AIO has been vaccinated. (NT) -- but sure let’s just wait and see how grandma fares when she catches it, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 12:51:20"
- Is AIDA going to make any announcement as to if it is happening or not? (NT) -- Wondering, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 13:04:20"
  - They will only make an announcement if they are NOT going ahead. So until you see that, presume that it's still on. (NT) -- Interesting times, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 16:04:56"
    - And Queensland has just announced some new restrictions to come in from 6pm tomorrow, along with lockdowns in NT and now Perth also things are looking worse every every hour today (NT) -- Fingers crossed, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 16:31:20"
      - SA just closed its border to QLD so residents will have to quarantine upon returning. I honestly think it will probably be cancelled now. Too many states are impacted. (NT) -- Getting worried, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 17:41:05"
        
        Restriction is only for a week. (NT) -- .., Sun, Jun 27 2021, 17:57:34"
- Ironic given the title of this post that now it looks like Victoria will be one of the only States able to attend... (NT) -- ,, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 17:55:48"
- Officially still going ahead according to the latest AIDA social media post. I'm slightly surprised by that. (NT) -- :-/, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 8:51:25"
  - Not many can go without quarantining on return (NT) -- It will be QLD states at this rate, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 11:21:28"
  - Surprised its not cancelled as no one from NSW going so it will just be a Queensland competition. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 11:52:43"
    - Victoria, Tassie and Qld can all still go but the others states have border restrictions to go into Qld and greater Sydney and surrounds are locked out by Qld (NT) -- ???, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 19:14:33"
      - I think ACT can still go too, if on a direct flight. Our only restrictions so far are going into Sydney. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 8:22:43"
  - There are now locations on the Gold Coast where a positive case has visited. (NT) -- Honestly can't see it going ahead now., Mon, Jun 28 2021, 22:30:39"
- If it goes ahead, probably won’t be a qualifier (NT) -- Int’l Observer, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 3:28:57"
  - It has never been a qualifier. State and Nationals are the only qualifiers in Australia. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 4:56:50"
    - So it’s basically a big feis??? (NT) -- Curious, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 7:42:27"
      - Yes. Big feis with beginners through to opens championships with no teams. Because Australian Nationals is closed to international competitors, this was created as a chance for overseas dancers to come to Australia. (NT) -- But only a few internationals come each year., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 9:42:22"
      - Yes. But keep in mind, our Nationals are closed to international competitors, so this competition (which draws dancers from Australia, New Zealand and Asia) gives us all a chance to compete against each other in a top class facility. The fact that it isn’t a qualifier doesn’t really make a difference given that International entrants wouldn’t be eligible to qualify anyway. Participation rates are usually quite high from within Australia too as dancers make the most of every opportunity with big competitions since we are fairly isolated down here. -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 9:59:24"
- Dates of AIO 2023? (NT) -- Anyone know, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 13:12:56"
How will online AIO work in terms of videos? NSW dancers only have homes to film in but dancers in other states have studios. How will this work? -- Can it be judged fairly?, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 18:13:01"
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- Maybe wait until closer to deadline of 22 July to see if NSW lockdown ends and yiou can return to studio, fingers crossed 🤞 (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 10 2021, 19:13:45"
  - Not a chance in Hades of that happening. Lockdown is going to last for months. (NT) -- Sakoohc, Sun, Jul 11 2021, 5:32:30"
- I can’t even see nationals happening without at least one state missing at this point (NT) -- Gonna be interesting, Wed, Jul 14 2021, 20:25:41"
  - I hope AIDA are already out there finding a venue for the summer holidays to have nationals. There is no way this is happening in 9 weeks time.Hopefully Stage 2 will be in effect by Christmas. (NT) -- Reschedule now while you can!, Thu, Jul 15 2021, 6:37:17"
- Delay to avoid canceling -- Be proactive please, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 8:19:41"
- NSW in lockdown now till 30th of July so no way of filming in the dance studio. NSW is definitely out of the competition. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 12:01:22"
Wondering if numbers will be through the roof at AIO & McAleer with it being the first championships since Covid - fingers crossed for well supported comp! -- Curious, Sat, May 08 2021, 23:37:33"
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- Maybe from within the host states. Hard to justify paying money for non-refundable travel to have borders close again. (NT) -- Nothing is guaranteed and insurance companies won’t cover pandemic related cancellations., Sun, May 09 2021, 10:11:08"
  - We are going to both. Airlines will give credit for flights cancelled by closed borders if needed. Hopefully can get home first. Maybe get train home and use credit for Nationals!! (NT) -- Hopeful, Sun, May 09 2021, 16:06:49"
- Expect numbers to be down - many families struggling financially with jobs lost or impacted by COVID. Won't be able to travel as much, specially 2 x gold coast trips - not overly cheap for some areas. Plus numbers have dropped in general, specially older age groups. (NT) -- sad but true, Sun, May 09 2021, 19:29:02"
- I would love if AIDA between States could try and plan major Feis which don’t clash with other States. It would allow dancers to travel interstate (covid permitting) and compete while making new friends. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 13:23:47"
When they say entry refunds for AIO do they also mean the time keys to watch we bought online? -- Anyone know?, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 16:21:12"
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- I found the wording of that interesting too. Because the tickets were issued through a third party maybe you have to seek a refund through them instead. (NT) -- dm, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 17:28:19"
- Yes both entries and seat tickets are being refunded. Entries won’t be refunded if you decided to proceed with the online AIO competition offered. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 08 2021, 19:29:00"
How do we request a refund for the aio audience tickets? -- AS, Fri, Jul 02 2021, 10:19:56"
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- AIDA has refunded all of the ticket and program sales, it’s coming back but by bit. There’s probably so much to sort out! AIDA are doing a great job at sorting it all out under some awful circumstances! (NT) -- Difficult times!, Sun, Jul 04 2021, 20:47:36"
What state are you in and are you still going to the AIO? -- Interested to know..., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 21:07:49"
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- In QLD and still planning to go if it's on. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 21:50:19"
- We want to go. But Gladys says “no” (NT) -- Watching from lockdown., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 23:06:17"
- Have you seen the number of contact locations listed in QLD? (NT) -- Too greater risk unfortunately, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 0:33:29"
Looking forward to the INDA this weekend :) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Jun 18 2021, 16:20:45"
After what seems an eternity, ChaosCentral will be at the INDA Feis this weekend. There will be the full suite of (free) services including LiveCommentary, around-the-feis photos, and results at livecommentary.swoose.net, and each night, presentation and quite possibly some dancing photos at www.swoose.net

This year's dance calendar is a little bare, I don't know if I will be at the QLD State Championships as nobody has responded to my messages... but the slot is reserved anyway :)

I will also try to get to some ACT competitions as long as they don't clash with other commitments. I won't be at the AIO or Nationals for the usual reasons...

See you this weekend (physically or virtually) at the INDA :)

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- Thanks Milton (NT) -- You are very much appreciated, Sat, Jun 19 2021, 1:32:47"
- I hope you come to QlD -- Supporter, Sat, Jun 19 2021, 16:27:21"
- INDA Saturday presentations and some dancing photos (15 Years & Over set dances and all Dance of Champions) now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 0:01:45"
- Surely you're coming to Qld?! My dancer's photos weren't exactly great last year. The photographer doesn't have an eye for ID like you (NT) -- Click, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 2:53:38"
- INDA Sunday photos now online (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 22:44:14"
Musician -- Confused, Mon, Apr 26 2021, 16:14:54"
I note in the entry info for Nationals there is only one musician named. How will this work? Will there be one room playing music via Feis App and one room with a live musician?

Surely they cannot be thinking one musician for two stages as I have heard rumoured.

Anyone know.

For a $100 plus entry fee I would like to see two musicians.

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- Haven't seen the entry or know any facts, but I would assume that if there are no other feis musicians resident in Australia, then we make do with what we have. Being a musician is not the same as an experienced feis musician and we can't bring anyone in from overseas. (NT) -- -, Tue, Apr 27 2021, 8:11:26"
  - Exactly - under current circumstances we can't bring in international musicians. To my knowledge there is only one experienced feis musician resident in Australia. While there IS some up and coming talent, those younger developing musicians need a bit more feis experience before they're ready to be providing the service at Nationals. (NT) -- ..., Tue, Apr 27 2021, 16:38:30"
    - You’re not answering the question of how one musician will work for two stages. You’re just touting yourself. Please explain the logistics of only one musician and two stages. (NT) -- Bambozzled, Thu, Apr 29 2021, 12:21:40"
    - Two stages, set up side by side with their own panel of adjudicators. Sections with Hornpipes scheduled at the same time, and so on. Own choice danced one section at a time. (NT) -- Done overseas, Thu, Apr 29 2021, 14:24:55"
      - Ridiculous. What happens if a dancer falls on one stage and the adjudicators ring the belll? If the stages are “side by side” they’re within close proximity to one another and a dancer could very well mistake the bell being rung for their stage (when it’s not) and mistakenly stop dancing! Just use two different rooms with recorded music! (NT) -- ..., Fri, Apr 30 2021, 3:33:54"
      - At Irish Nationals, 3 stages dance side by side (it's 1 really large stage divided in 3) to one musician. It works fine. (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 12 2021, 19:47:06"
- At least two -- Support Young talent, Wed, Apr 28 2021, 16:26:00"
  - Completely agree! There’s plenty of Feis’ between now and the AIO and Nationals for the young ones to “gain experience”. One musician shouldn’t be monopolising the opportunity to play (NT) -- SMH, Fri, Apr 30 2021, 15:42:46"
    - It's surely hardly the musicians fault if AIDA only want to hire one person. (NT) -- -, Sat, May 01 2021, 8:46:32"
- 2 stages -- DM, Sun, May 09 2021, 15:57:59"
  - Irish nats has 3 stages to 1 musician. If someone falls, every stage stops and all redance. It's 1 massively wide stage divided into 3. (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 12 2021, 21:55:18"
    - Don't the Irish Nationals also run very late into the night as well? Children still dancing after midnight etc (NT) -- -, Sun, Jun 13 2021, 8:49:53"
    - Probably because they fit it into 3 days. Our Nationals run over 5-6 days. (NT) -- No comparison., Mon, Jun 14 2021, 14:50:36"
What has been your favourite Nationals venue and why? -- NSW dancer, Sun, Apr 17 2022, 13:44:33"
Exhibition Park in Canberra and Adelaide Showground are my favourites. Plenty of space, easy to move around, food isn’t too bad.

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- Gold Coast exhibition centre next to the Casino on Broadbeach was awesome (NT) -- lets do that one again, Sun, Apr 24 2022, 13:57:40"
- Hobart (NT) -- :), Fri, Apr 29 2022, 11:30:32"
- Loved Burswood in Perth and Gold Coast (NT) -- Warm weather helps!, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:32:54"
Original Wiggles Irish Dancers -- Siobhan, Sun, May 16 2021, 16:40:39"
Just watching the a Wiggles video on YouTube with little Miss addicted to Irish Dance age 5. Does anyone know who the Irish Dancers are in the original Wiggles Di Dicki Do Dum video?

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- They were all Halloran dancers from Sydney. (NT) -- IDMum, Mon, Jun 07 2021, 20:53:07"
- The Halloran girls (Jessica etc), maybe Daisy Cousens and Alison Hadjuck? They were around that age (1988 And older) (NT) -- Oldie, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 14:30:09"
- Love the Wiggles (NT) -- And grateful that Emma talked about irish so much, Thu, Oct 13 2022, 9:30:08"
Is anyone else concerned about restrictions lasting longer in Melbourne therefore McAleer could be postponed? -- Dance family, Fri, May 28 2021, 10:52:57"
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- What about Pacific premiership next weekend? (NT) -- Info please, Sat, May 29 2021, 10:50:32"
  - Their web site advisers it is postponed to Term 3. (NT) -- -, Sat, May 29 2021, 20:59:56"
- Incredibly difficult time for all Victorians. I would hope McAleer organisers would make a decision more than 7 days prior to the comp, allowing interstate travelers time to cancel/reschedule their bookings. (NT) -- Supporters of McAleer, Mon, May 31 2021, 15:02:15"
- Cancelled https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1837781623045834&id=245465222277490 (NT) -- -, Wed, Jun 02 2021, 18:04:22"
Canberra feis results? -- Dm, Sun, May 23 2021, 15:03:36"
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Very disappointed to see that AIDA is once again using an overseas company for their merchandise at the AIO this year, surely in these times they could have sourced an Australian company for this even if it meant paying a little more I'm sure the majority would prefer to support Australian made in this day and age -- Aussie 🇦🇺, Sun, May 23 2021, 11:11:23"
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- Good point but very hard to find local companies who provide a huge range of sublimated gear at that price - if you know of a local company, please forward to your teacher who can share with the organisers. (NT) -- ***, Sun, May 23 2021, 14:50:48"
Liz and myself will be vending at the ACT Comp on Saturday. I would like to say thank you to Liz Gregory for giving us the opportunity to attend. I will have my Pandora’s Irish charms on a 50% discount so if you have a Birthday or just want to give a gift to someone special now is the time to get a great deal. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. -- Gerry. Ellaby, Thu, May 20 2021, 13:52:03"
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Adjudicators -- Siting on the fence, Fri, Apr 02 2021, 14:53:43"
With the National judging panel likely to be all Australian Adjudicators, what are people thoughts on adjudicators judging students that used to dance under them but are now at a new school. Is it possible to judge neutral?

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- It would be nice to believe that they would be neutral, but I think human nature would at least make them look a bit longer/harder and perhaps be a bit more critical. Maybe not though, no way to tell unless their marks are considerably different to the rest of the panel. (NT) -- Good luck, Fri, Apr 02 2021, 16:19:40"
- I think you just have to go and dance and what will be will be. Hopefully there will be enough Ad's who don't take out whole schools if they judge and hopefully the borders will be open so we can all go. (NT) -- :), Sat, Apr 03 2021, 19:43:01"
- As much as a teacher espouses they are impartial towards their former dancers, there are some (not all) teachers who have neither the required maturity or grace to move on. When a dancer transfers schools the root cause is mostly due to the teacher. You can't tell me that a former teacher acting as an adjudicator will consciously be unprejudiced when they have been heard stating "No one improves when they leave me" - they are acutely aware of their former dancers’ weaknesses and will more than likely focus on them, and not the actual dancing as a whole (see more inside). -- Sceptical, Fri, Apr 09 2021, 17:38:38"
  - Ooops - I meant Irish Dancing cannot be judged OBJECTIVELY in the “see more inside”. It is completely subjective, therefore bias definitely comes into play (NT) -- Sceptical, Fri, Apr 09 2021, 21:16:20"
  - yes totally agree - so many guidelines for dancers and parents...what about for these sorts of behaviours and attitudes? (NT) -- Post COVID I believe many choose not to tolerate these attitudes anymore, Sun, Apr 11 2021, 22:22:30"
- Reading all these comments confirms my reasons for taking my daughter out of dancing (NT) -- Previous dance mum, Sun, Apr 18 2021, 21:25:22"
  - Us too - not to mention the cost and expectations on parents (NT) -- Good at the time but world of other sporting opportunities awaits, Wed, Apr 28 2021, 21:04:20"
    - Then why are you hanging around on an Irish dance message board? Go focus on your new activity instead of clutching onto the past (NT) -- lol, Sun, May 02 2021, 23:40:07"
      - Judgemental - You don’t know my individual situation (NT) -- You have you past so you can move forward with the future lol, Mon, May 03 2021, 18:24:19"
- Seeing the panel, several of the AD's listed haven't taught actively for years so previous students are not an issue. Given some are barely involved at all, I'm more concerned about off the wall results from out of touch old timers who are still judging based on what they liked 30 years ago (NT) -- Gonna be some whacky marks, Tue, Apr 27 2021, 16:45:08"
- It’s a worry that these judges don’t actually teach. (NT) -- Might be out of date with dancing, Mon, May 17 2021, 23:34:54"
  - I think it will be a good thing, maybe they will be on the lookout for actual dancing, not just 2 minutes of high kicks and running around the stage without actually doing any substantial steps. (NT) -- -, Thu, May 20 2021, 9:07:23"
Just wondering why the rules of wearing tights in 14 and over in blackout is not being regulated in Victoria, so many at the Feis yesterday not following this rule and wasn't enforced by the members.This was not fair on the few who did follow this rule -- Why?, Sun, May 16 2021, 11:24:49"
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- Noticed that too.. needs to be the same rule for all. Sometimes I think some adjudicators don't even know the rules themselves (NT) -- consistency needed, Mon, May 17 2021, 17:22:06"
Canberra Feis entry form is available now ... https://www.gregoryacademyirishdance.com/canberra-feis -- Linda, Sun, Apr 25 2021, 13:12:30"
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The Gregory Academy Canberra Feis will be held this year on Saturday the 22nd of May. If you are holding a perpetual trophy from the last Feis (2019) can you please return the trophy prior to the date of competition, or the morning of the Feis. Thank you :-) Linda -- Linda, Thu, Apr 08 2021, 18:06:27"
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- Where can we get an entry form for this (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Apr 09 2021, 14:49:19"
- Entries will be available online shortly www.gregoryacademyirishdance.com/canberra-feis (NT) -- Linda, Sun, Apr 11 2021, 11:35:04"
does anyone have info on the Hall School feis please have not seen a syllabus or any other info regarding this feis please, who is adjudicating? -- missed this one, Mon, Mar 15 2021, 8:12:34"
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- Details of this feis are on AIDAinc website (NT) -- DM (:)), Fri, Mar 26 2021, 16:01:53"
  - yes details went up way after entries were closed (NT) -- :(, Sun, Mar 28 2021, 8:21:39"
Are the results from the NSW AIDA feis anywhere -- Interested, Sat, Mar 27 2021, 20:51:52"
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McGrath Irish Dance Feis entries are now open. Visit www.mcgrathirishdance.com.au -- Leanne (McGrath), Sun, Mar 21 2021, 9:04:09"
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On the main Irish voy board there is some talk on dances for next year staying at what each age group has done this year due to world's being in July (maybe) has anyone else been told this or can any TC's enlighten us on this please -- Sounds good, Thu, Dec 17 2020, 6:39:25"
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- I don’t think Worlds will go ahead next year with this new strain reaping havoc across Europe at the moment. (NT) -- I’ll probably be end of 2021 before things get under control IMO, Mon, Dec 28 2020, 7:51:00"
- I can't see worlds going ahead in July or any time this year. Even the politicians are saying it probably won't be until 2022 that people can travel internationally. (NT) -- Even the state borders still have closures, Tue, Jan 19 2021, 14:13:18"
- Worlds postponed to April 2022 (NT) -- 💯, Sun, Feb 28 2021, 6:16:01"
  - Good decision by CLRG, no point dragging it out when everyone knew it would not be able to go ahead. Onwards and upwards to 2022! (NT) -- -, Sun, Feb 28 2021, 8:35:02"
I have the following sizes in Fays leather sale 2.5 3 3.5 5 5.5 selling for $100 also a selection of smaller sizes My Jewelery is reduced by 30/50% also t-shirts only $10 Practise socks for $5 Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Comp in March which hopefully the Vendors are allowed to attend Everyone have a safe and happy St Patricks Day -- G Ellaby, Fri, Feb 26 2021, 13:10:47"
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Our Dancing Year begins again, what does the future hold? I still have somehard shoes at sale price but they are limited to small sizes with a few scattered sizes of 3,4,5and 6 I can be contacted by email or contact me on 0413993415 ,6 -- G Ellaby, Sun, Jan 17 2021, 18:34:20"
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Practice space in Perth available -- CF, Sun, Jan 03 2021, 17:14:10"
I'm not sure if anyone from Perth even reads the voy boards anymore but I thought I'd put my offer out on here as a starting point. I'm studying traditional sets and ceilis for both CRN and CIDA (Celtic and Irish Dance association based in Australia) and hire a hall in the Applecross area every second Saturday from 0830-0930. If anyone would like to use the space for their own exam study or solo practice you are more than welcome to join me at no charge. I have already paid for the year in advance but its getting lonely practicing and studying on my own and I would welcome anyone who wouldn't mind spending some of the hour dancing ceilis with me and my imaginary friends.

I haven't danced competitively in over 20 years so this isn't a class and I don't have insurance except for my own personal health insurance. It is simply a practice place and hopefully to make some new study buddies/friends.

If you are interested in getting up early every second Saturday morning please contact me in the email address in this message and I can give you further information.

Genuine enquiries only please

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