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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"
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"
- 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"
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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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"
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"
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"
Changes to the World Champs -- Anon (Just curious :)), Sun, Apr 17 2022, 23:19:08"
Hi everyone. Just wondering when did things change with the Worlds - eg. there used to be 7 judges and now there’s 5? And was it always the case to recall for day two, then do the opposite dances (for example day 1 was reel and horn pipe, day two is slip jig and jig), then get recalled again for the set dance?

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- It changed in 2019. Previously everyone did rounds 1 and 2 and the recallers did set - all in 1 day. Now a 2 day format with day 1 results only getting you through to 2nd day but then they get wiped clean. Also now different judges for every round so final results based on 15 judges with high and lowest scores not counting. (NT) -- Dance mum, Mon, Apr 18 2022, 11:56:22"
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"
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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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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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"
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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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"
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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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"
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"
Delay states and National -- Delay now to avoid major cancellations and disappointment, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 14:19:38"
I really hope AIDA do the right thing for those living in lockdown and take a proactive move to delay States and Nationals by a few months to allow for the current covid numbers to reduce and vaccination levels to increase. Even in states such as QLD should be rescheduled so that adjudicators from outside QLD can come without the risk of quarantine or unknowingly brining covid into the State. The AIO was cancelled as it was too late to reschedule. There is a window now to delay. I hope this is being considered.

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- Well done AIDA NSW and WA -- Appreciate health comes first, Thu, Jul 22 2021, 21:47:26"
- I'm sure AIDA are working tirelessly behind the scenes. It isn't always easy to reschedule an event as huge as Nationals. I'm guessing that you can't just cancel a venue without loosing a huge deposit and venues book out years in advance. (NT) -- ., Fri, Jul 23 2021, 9:23:49"
- what is going on with the Vics, it was supposed to be the weekend after next , surely its not going ahead (NT) -- worried, Wed, Jul 28 2021, 10:13:54"
  - delay would be better than adjudicators from within the state -- dance mum, Wed, Jul 28 2021, 13:06:50"
    - definately, some way out scores at the pacific championships by one adjudicator (NT) -- just out ther, Fri, Jul 30 2021, 10:53:25"
- well NSW de. won't be going. (NT) -- Very likely we will still be in lockdown., Sun, Aug 01 2021, 14:49:47"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
- PHARMACY GRADE - Buy Painkillers , Anti Anxiety pills and Stimulants (Adderall) -- Adderall-Oxycodone-Xanax, Mon, Mar 15 2021, 0:03:05"
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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