- 2003 Nationals photos update, MkII. Dance of Champions later today, then Teams next week and solos the week after :) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Oct 01 2023, 14:34:22"
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- Feis TV still live from yesterday? -- DM (Annoyed), Sun, Oct 01 2023, 13:18:06"
Does anyone else’s Feis TV say yesterday’s Hall B is still live? My dance daughter is a TOD and we paid $50 so that we could go back and watch her dance and we still can’t ! I hope the people at Feis TV fix this ASAP or are able to reimburse us if not.
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- Open Mixed 8 Hand -- Concerned DM, Sun, Oct 01 2023, 13:12:12"
I hope that young gentleman who hurt themself during their 8 hand is OK. Very distressing to watch that happen.
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- Jonty Moore’s Nutbush -- Anonymous Dancer, Sun, Oct 01 2023, 12:44:23"
Jonty leading the Nutbush, Macarena and YMCA was the highlight of my week! What a guy!
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- Nationals photos update... Trying to load Presentation photos for Tuesday and Wednesday but hotel network is too slow, can only get 1 bar 5G on the phone... so will try tomorrow at the venue 🙂 -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 27 2023, 23:14:16"
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- 2023 Australian Irish Dancing Nationals - photo update: -- Milton Baar, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 23:19:15"
- Or simply use the link https://www.swoose.net/2023.htm and that will get you to everything available :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Sep 29 2023, 10:03:17"
- Friday presentation photos now available... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Sep 30 2023, 1:38:36"
- Saturday presentation photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Sep 30 2023, 21:13:59"
- Ceili photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Oct 01 2023, 1:32:45"
- Some of the dresses this year are ridiculous. I wish they were stricter on dress length. The bloomers hanging out is getting to be ridiculously inappropriate. -- DM, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 23:21:02"
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- Seriously can the male judge who does not sit still while judging just stop so distracting for the dancers, audience and the at home watchers, he is just ridiculous -- Not necessary, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 20:31:44"
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- Is there no live commentary of the Nationals running? Or Social Media updates? Does anyone have links if so? Seems like it was good for one year when someone seemed to take it on and has fallen off the wagon again. Consistency is key AIDA! If you want your base to maintain and grow, won’t help with lack of awareness! -- Lift the game please! So inconsistent!, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 22:01:51"
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- recall lists -- aylish (help pls lol), Thu, Sep 28 2023, 18:20:34"
anyone know where i can find recall lists? watching from home in WA. also anyone know where I can get access to a program online, happy to pay for one but it won’t let me on the AIDA website tells me to go to the box office but it’s a bit hard from my bedroom lol.
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- Last nights awards missing from FeisTv? -- Videos end after sets in both halls, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 10:29:57"
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- Nationals Results -- Dance Fan, Thu, Sep 28 2023, 6:47:28"
Is there anywhere I can find written results from Nationals or do I have to wait until it’s over when they will be posted on Aida website?
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- Obviously, the result of last year's scandal has no winning teachers on stage. Such a pity and no-one's home state mentioned either. -- .., Wed, Sep 27 2023, 19:45:49"
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- No scissors??? -- Frustrated, Wed, Sep 27 2023, 9:41:53"
No scissors in halls at Nationals. Designated place for taping!! What next?? 2 hr delays last night AIDA get your act together. Its Nationals wake up! Exhausted Adjudicators, exhausted teachers, exhausted dancers!! What is wrong with all the poor decision making.
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- lol just saw the no scissors thing, what even is that, we will confiscate your scissors, but also, here are some scissors! so funny, are the inside scissors blunt and tied down so we can't stab someone haha (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 27 2023, 10:12:35"
- Were bags really checked today? Crazy that it was fine to bring them in yesterday but not for the rest of the week. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Sep 27 2023, 18:19:10"
- FeisTV offline before sets?? -- Annoyed, Tue, Sep 26 2023, 21:26:48"
You think they’d be able to get it right by now
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- Where can you find recall lists? Watching from home -- Dancer, Tue, Sep 26 2023, 20:51:42"
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- Venue vs Feis Tv sound quality -- At home, Tue, Sep 26 2023, 18:34:13"
Those at the venue can you clearly hear the hard shoe from start to finish? Watching on feis tv at home and it inaudible unless the dancers are right at the front of the stage. Pretty disappointing
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- The amount of dancer promotion the past few weeks has been insane. I know it happens every year but this year it feels like it’s increased so much. So many schools posting photos of their dancers from the AIO…. Which was months ago….. to promote their dancers. Why not post the photos as soon as the AIO finished rather than a couple weeks out from nationals. I am all for celebrating dancer achievements, but don’t use those photos as promotion. Trophy hungry schools -- K, Mon, Sep 18 2023, 14:02:22"
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- They were all told to stop it today. So obvious from some schools. -- About Time, Tue, Sep 19 2023, 1:23:42"
- The rules don’t mater -- Dancer, Tue, Sep 19 2023, 8:15:26"
- Schools may have been told to stop but it doesn’t stop Irish dance pages that aren’t linked to schools. One in particular have been posting videos the past week of different kids from different schools. The rule doesn’t work when stuff like this can happen. (NT) -- Impossible to control, Tue, Sep 19 2023, 9:50:00"
- Plus when they include the results, e.g. “Perfect Score”, 🙄 on one post, however on the post the previous week there’s absolute radio silence on acknowledging the dancer’s placing as they were well & truly beaten. Poor sportsmanship personified (NT) -- IDD, Tue, Sep 19 2023, 16:29:18"
- They should be more concerned with cheating judges than social media posts (NT) -- DM, Wed, Sep 20 2023, 10:39:29"
- I don’t get the problem with promotion on social media, usually the ones who complain don’t have the results to promote so it’s a jealousy thing. Judges are not goi g to be scrolling through posts if they want to pull favours they will just message the TC the way they always have. Nothing there has changed. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Sep 20 2023, 10:46:02"
- I don't see an issue with social media posts, I'd rather that than teachers who encourage dancing agressively on stage with poor stage etiquette, as witnessed last weekend at QLD feis. One school in particular smiling assasins, big smiles but nearly knock you off the stage when dancing. Get yourself a good dentist if on stage with them cos they're likely to knock your teeth out! I hope next time adjudicators ring the bell or mark them down for their behaviour. Plenty room on stage for two dancers, no need for the bullying strategy. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Sep 21 2023, 10:37:42"
- Perhaps you don’t see an issue with social media promotion because a)you are the teacher doing the promoting or b)it is your child being promoted. By all means, achievements are to be celebrated. However, posting in such volume with countless collages of reaction photos, reaction videos, presentation photos, action shots etc. is not intending to merely ‘celebrate’. Smiling assassins, except for when you don’t win. Then results are buried. But then again, that is what conveniently timed throwback posts are for! (NT) -- Those ‘complaining’ about this blatant promotion often do have the results to promote but choose not to because they see the value in humble #champion., Thu, Sep 21 2023, 11:55:44"
- I am neither a teacher nor is my child promoted on social media by me or her teacher. I simply don’t have a problem with it as it doesn’t affect me or my child, I just scroll on. Barging into my child and dancing aggressively on stage however does affect my child and all the dancers who have to share a space with them. It’s poor etiquette, bullying and dangerous. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Sep 23 2023, 18:13:01"
- But this is the misconception, it does affect your child. If a child that was going to place behind your child gets extra points from back hand deals, your child does not place as well, does not qualify for Worlds or even get a recall because other dancers are being bumped up as favours. (NT) -- Affects all, Sun, Sep 24 2023, 7:22:28"
- You may scroll on, but others don't. In context, barging has nothing to do with the premise of the original post. Barging is a terrible tactic and hopefully at the time, judges see it for what it is and mark accordingly, however social media posts are a completely different beast – posted for longevity and with the purpose to give judges an unconscious bias, rather than neutrality. (NT) -- Cheating plain and simple, Sun, Sep 24 2023, 13:48:10"
- AIO 2024 -- Hopeful, Thu, Aug 17 2023, 10:57:01"
Can the organisers of AIO 2024 please post location and dates soon. You will get more NZers travelling if we can book flights early with deals etc.
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- How do we get this message loud and clear to all Feis organisers? We need notice to get deals on flights and accommodation! (NT) -- Budget mum, Thu, Aug 17 2023, 22:52:02"
- dates would be good. People need to book their leave well in advance now that everyone is travelling again (NT) -- Would be nice to take advantage of flight specials if on the GC, Fri, Aug 25 2023, 11:05:52"
- I would have to agree. We need advance notice to book accommodation and flights. (NT) -- DanceMum, Fri, Aug 25 2023, 12:56:35"
- Any word on AIO? (NT) -- Inthedark, Thu, Aug 31 2023, 18:23:53"
- Can anyone confirm scoring system for Nationals? I believe it’s like Worlds. 5 adjudicators for first two rounds, 5 for Set. Two from the floor. Top and bottom dropped. Is this correct? -- ID, Mon, Sep 18 2023, 9:54:46"
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- Is this a new form of dancer identification. -- DM, Sun, Jul 30 2023, 8:41:20"
I’ve noticed more and more TCRG are dressing in colours to match their champion dancer. In the current environment of the cheating scandal, I can’t help wonder if this is just another way to communicate to the judges “this is my dancer”? Just wondered if anyone else is seeing this trend and whether you think it could really make a difference?
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- Why does ACT have it's own state Champs? The region is so small. -- Shouldn't it be combined?, Sun, Aug 27 2023, 15:44:35"
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- Easier to qualify for Worlds. (NT) -- They should be combined with NSW., Fri, Sep 01 2023, 9:02:50"
- Historically there were many more in the comp?? Maybe this is why?? Might be time to combine like NT, SA and TAS. (NT) -- Dancer, Fri, Sep 01 2023, 9:28:40"
- Not short on talent though and some sections have the same number as other states in sections (NT) -- Numbers dropped everywhere, Fri, Sep 01 2023, 19:13:21"
- I’d like to see it combined with NSW. Numbers have dropped Australia wide so would make sense financially. Would also be great for competition - some strong dancers in both states. (NT) -- -, Sat, Sep 02 2023, 11:55:48"
- My daughter danced in ACT in the early 2000's and there was talk back then of combining with NSW, I don;t think it would happen unless the ACT TC's pushed for it, which they won't for obvious reasons. (NT) -- No name, Sun, Sep 03 2023, 9:00:48"
- Because it’s a state and it’s the STATE championships? If you combine two states it’s not state championships… what would it be? (NT) -- This is a stupid question, Wed, Sep 06 2023, 1:16:18"
- It is not a stupid question when many section at the ACT's have less than 5 dancers and some only 1 or 2 so every dancer is a world qualifier. Nothing can be done, it is what it is, but not a stupid question at all, choose your words more kindly. (NT) -- No name, Wed, Sep 06 2023, 7:38:47"
- SA, NT and TAS are combine in one regional already. And they call it their "Regional Oireachtas" - exactly the same term that is used in other countries where regions are comprised of multiple States or provinces/territories. (NT) -- NOT a stupid question, Wed, Sep 06 2023, 13:47:02"
- Plus ACT is not a state, it's a Territory, so you are incorrect. As said above, other countries have multiple states in each region with thousands of dancers and their "state" championships are as big as out nationals and then we have regions with less than 100 dancers at "states" lol. (NT) -- No name, Thu, Sep 07 2023, 8:17:29"
- The name says it all -- DM, Sun, Sep 10 2023, 19:45:08"
- Qualify for Worlds. -- TCRG, Tue, Sep 12 2023, 21:17:58"
- Is there a tanning vendor for nationals this year ???? -- Tanme, Fri, Sep 15 2023, 11:16:08"
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- Donna Halloran Irish Dance Dress -- Ex Dancer now residing in the UK, Wed, Sep 06 2023, 1:15:14"
Hello!
This may sound odd, but I'm looking for a Halloran Irish Dance dress from the 90s/early 00s.
I always loved Donna's designs and I'd like to have one framed for my home (therefore the smaller the dress the better).
Does anyone still have any for sale? If so can you please leave contact details and I will reach out.
Many thanks
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- Does anyone know how early you can see the program for nationals? Just curious as to how many dancers will be in my section, rather than the order of dancing. When do they send out digital programs? -- Thank you!, Sun, Sep 03 2023, 11:36:31"
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- Has Nationals 2024 being confirmed that they are in Bendigo yet? & if so, have dates? Doubt it but just thought I would ask :) -- Heard accommodation is hard to get!, Tue, Aug 29 2023, 0:25:52"
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- Cost of dresses -- No name, Mon, Aug 07 2023, 9:11:14"
Just reading a post on the UK board about dress prices and am shocked! Someone saying they paid €3,000 for a COS dress and another £2,500 for Doire. Both of these are basically $AUD5,000. No wonder people are dropping out of Irish dance, add in import duty and gst if bringing in the dress to Australia and most families are priced out of the game. How do these dressmakers justify these costs? Is it the crystas added that increase the price so much? How do other Aussies afford a brand new dress, what are Aussie dressmakers charging? Yes there is used, but not every body type suits a used dress.
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- Aussie dress makers I know are half the cost of overseas. Typically $2500 new. (NT) -- Buy local I guess., Tue, Aug 08 2023, 22:55:45"
- One of the main reasons we gave up Irish Dancing was the cost. A shame and we do miss the ID community. -- Former ID parent, Wed, Aug 09 2023, 11:28:13"
- I don't know any Ausie dressmakers who charge $2,500 for new, $4000 is the expected price for new. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Aug 10 2023, 11:51:37"
- Irish Dancing has become a sport only for the rich (NT) -- Shame, Mon, Aug 14 2023, 20:37:30"
- My daughter was a National champion I would love to have her dance in a blackout costume, I was confident enough in her talent to do well or even win it without a $4500 dress but I know her teacher would never allow it. (NT) -- It could have started something and make people realise it should only be about the dancing., Mon, Aug 21 2023, 8:41:53"
- Custom costumes -- Prodigy, Wed, Aug 23 2023, 9:24:24"
- There are less costly Aussie options!.... -- Mary Skotnicki Irish Dance Dresses, Sat, Aug 26 2023, 11:19:47"
- Celtic Fyre - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Now accepting auditions from Irish dancers worldwide for the 2024 season. February to August 2024. Audition details: https://seaworldauditions.com/auditions/08142023-2024-irish-dancer-submissions/ -- BGW, Thu, Aug 24 2023, 22:36:33"
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- Nice to see where our support for AIO ends up. Not our AIDA fault. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/worst-nsw-pubs-cluns-for-money-laundering/102764384 -- Parent, Wed, Aug 23 2023, 14:58:18"
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- ACT State Championship presentation photos now available on www.swoose.net, dancing photos available over the next few days. -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 20 2023, 11:06:57"
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- Can anyone explain why there were 6 world qualifiers in the 14years age group at NSW State Championships today with only 13 competitors? -- dm, Sun, Aug 13 2023, 22:28:27"
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- If one is a World Medal Holder (top % of placed dancers at worlds), then an extra qualifying position is added. Didn’t think there were any medal holders in that section though. (NT) -- -, Sun, Aug 13 2023, 23:06:19"
- Yes that is correct but no WMH in that section. Did they make a mistake or do other sections have a 6th world qualifier that was not awarded? (NT) -- dm, Mon, Aug 14 2023, 10:44:13"
- Can anyone from AIDA confirm this please? (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Aug 16 2023, 8:26:40"
- All qualifying events must now have their results posted online (new rule) so this should tell you why (NT) -- ***, Thu, Aug 17 2023, 9:55:09"
- If less than 20 competitors dance, there should be 5 qualifers. (NT) -- No name, Fri, Aug 18 2023, 8:30:05"
- Personally I think it should be top 3 only in each age group. Seems too easy to qualify for worlds in Australia compare to US or UK. If there’s only 4 dancers then they all qualify wether they’re of Worlds standard or not. (NT) -- It would also keep numbers down at Worlds and have only the top dancers competing., Sat, Aug 19 2023, 9:49:18"
- I was also wondering why there was 6 world qualifiers for this age. (NT) -- ???, Sun, Aug 20 2023, 9:27:57"
- Buy and sell used dance shoes -- cc, Fri, Aug 18 2023, 8:37:23"
Just a reminder that we have a used shoe buy/sell voy board just for Australians. Haven't had any posts there for ages, if you have any shoes to sell/give away, please post them. If no posts for a while I will delete the board so I don't have to keep checking it for spam posts.
https://www.voy.com/247661/
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- NSW State Championship Saturday presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net, dancing photos next week :) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 12 2023, 23:17:44"
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- Sunday presentation photos now available :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 13 2023, 23:27:49"
- All Men's age groups, 6 Years & Under, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Years now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 14 2023, 17:41:51"
- Oops... forgot to post here :( ALL dancing photos now online :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Aug 17 2023, 9:57:03"
- Would like to just say well done to AIDA QUEENSLAND for the magnificent trophies given out at your states this weekend, so fitting for a regional championship, I just hope Victoria looks at this, as yet again dished out the crappy medals in a plastic case for the Melbourne festival today, not befitting of a championship and only sashes for first place. Seriously lift your game, this was a championship and could have drawn people from interstate wanting a hitout before their states but this has been crap now for years -- Ho hum, Sun, Jul 30 2023, 22:34:51"
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- AIDA QLD did a very good job. The venue is not idea for viewing but everything else was fabulous. It ran to the timetable, lovely prizes and a few extra trinkets for the 50th anniversary. (NT) -- Mum, Tue, Aug 01 2023, 7:01:54"
- My daughter was lucky enough to recieve a large cup and we were so impressed by it. Well done to Trish Williams for sourcing them. (NT) -- Hope she got a good deal!, Wed, Aug 02 2023, 5:34:35"
- I agree, the sashes, black sashes & winners teddies all looked lovely. Didn't love the venue due to seating, but everything else was good. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Aug 10 2023, 12:04:32"
- Is there a detailed timetable available for nationals? -- Tm, Thu, Aug 10 2023, 10:19:52"
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- Blackbird Feis -- Jennifer Bird, Thu, Aug 10 2023, 8:56:53"
If you have a perpetual trophy I will be at NSW championship on the weekend for collection.
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- aio 2023 -- dm, Wed, Aug 09 2023, 0:41:46"
Anyone know if AIO is going ahead next year and when? Went this year and want to go again
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- Maureen Whelan Memorial Feis Saturday photos now available on www.swoose.net, AIO 11/12/13 Years next :) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 29 2023, 22:10:14"
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- Sunday photos now available... AIO 11/12/13 Years online too :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 30 2023, 21:19:12"
- AIO 22 & Over plus Candid/People photos now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jul 31 2023, 10:31:13"
- AIO 17 & 18 Years now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 04 2023, 17:20:55"
- 14, 16, 19 and 20 & 21 Years now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 06 2023, 18:27:06"
- All AIO Bus, Mean, Tus, and Priomh Comortas Adult A & B dancing photos now available on www.swoose.net, other photos being worked-on :) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 22 2023, 17:05:19"
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- AIO in Bankstown, never again! Accommodation has been a shitshow and expensive one rate for Thursday then double the next night rooms not ready when they were suppose to be and then no texts, rooms not correct, lifts not working, escalators not working and the competitions running so over time, couple that with no lovely glass trophies anymore just plastic cups , results mucked up in a few sections and it's been a very disappointing championships this year -- Time to change, Sat, Jul 15 2023, 9:28:05"
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- Is this the same place the 2023 Nationals are being held? (NT) -- .., Sat, Jul 15 2023, 13:34:28"
- Nationals will be in Olympic Park. Run by the same people (AIDA National Council) (NT) -- -, Sat, Jul 15 2023, 16:34:19"
- Oh I agree. We came from interstate and decided never again. (NT) -- No text about room being ready as promised either., Sat, Jul 15 2023, 19:15:21"
- I don’t quite get the concept of running an “International” competition when it barely draws or attracts 1 international competitor? Those that do attend are either from NZ or are of a teacher associated by a school in someway? You are not going to get more competitor entries when you hold it in a venue like Bankstown, let alone get repeat international entries. There’s no attraction whatsoever. It might be just another good interstate feis that anyone can enter, but the fad has well and truly died and it’s definitely not a viable and sustainable competition the way it’s going. (NT) -- Sorry someone needed to say it, Sat, Jul 15 2023, 20:16:49"
- Bankstown is not suitable for a number of reasons. It is totally unappealing for anything other than gambling. Surely there are suitable venues elsewhere that could be utilised. I think it would be reasonable to have either Oireactas or Nationals in Sydney but never both. Alternate each one. Surely out of Brisbane, Canberra, Melb, Perth, Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide there are other venues that could be booked. (NT) -- Totally agree, Sat, Jul 15 2023, 21:34:22"
- I just don't think the numbers are there anymore to sustain a major venue. (NT) -- This is the best we can expect until numbers pick up again., Sat, Jul 15 2023, 22:15:57"
- It will never attract international dancers when it is held only a week or so after Nans. Australia is too expensive to travel to at the best of times and especially if someone has just travelled to the USA. Also the number of dancers is less than that of a weekend feis in the USA, why would they bother with the extra expense of coming here? (NT) -- No name, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 8:56:00"
- A few of the Aussies that competed at NANS this year are missing from the AIO too. Very quick turn around when NANS finished Saturday and AIO started Thursday. (NT) -- Can be done if you don’t want to holiday afterwards, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 9:40:22"
- There is no suitable time to hold it which would suit both locals and international entries. (NT) -- Unfortunate but true. It needs to be rethought., Sun, Jul 16 2023, 9:53:48"
- Why can't AIDA go to Canberra for one of the events? (NT) -- .., Sun, Jul 16 2023, 15:03:26"
- Venue is out of the control of the committee. Great weekend catching.up with old friends and a big thank you to Jenny who did such a marvellous job in your new role, very approachable , kind and always ready to help with any problem that needs attention . Not everything goes to plan but if you have any complaints can you please put your name on the post so we can contact you if needed (NT) -- G Elkaby, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 17:25:29"
- I agree. $930 for 3 nights, prior to AIO it was $157 night to stay in Travelodge, such a rip off. Couple that with queues for coffee, food, & the main bar, which closed before results finished on Thursday, alternative option were bars for 18+ no children allowed. No bar open in the hall, we at least had that last year. Drilling and hammering all day at reception. Just move it back to Gold Coast and change the dates. (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 19:49:12"
- It was a I believe $198 on for the Irish dancers but if you failed like my friend it cost them $324. Just need to be aware of all this info beforehand. (NT) -- G Ellaby, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 21:12:03"
- We travelled from interstate and will never go back to Bankstown again. (NT) -- Huge expense for a sub par experience., Sun, Jul 16 2023, 22:37:01"
- Appt there was a code that AIDA was to share with families. Does anyone know where this code was shared? I paid full price. (NT) -- Dance mum, Mon, Jul 17 2023, 13:53:12"
- Gerry, how did you know it was $198 per night where did you receive that rate from? I never received it as a parent? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 19 2023, 18:55:35"
- I think AIO was very well run and want to thank Jenny and all involved. I do agree though with someone above who said itt won't attract international competitors at the time it's on. I have a friend in the US who wants to come to AIO but she'd rather come to Sydney in summer and not right after NANS. And I'd assume others feel similarly. So I'd say, if AIO was moved to a weekend in one of the warmer months we might get more interest. (NT) -- But I had a great time at AIO, Tue, Jul 18 2023, 18:41:38"
- Is there any discounts for the hotels in Sydney park for the nationals, we are booked but so expensive if staying onsite -- Come on aida, Sat, Jun 24 2023, 16:04:59"
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- nationals -- dm, Mon, Jul 17 2023, 16:03:57"
nationals net year, is it always the first week of the school hols? TIA
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- 2023 AIO Presentations and Freestyle dancing photos, including those from the fabulous Vince Mortimer from NZ, now available at https://www.swoose.net Dancing photos will start appearing during the week :) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jul 17 2023, 11:16:23"
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- Queensland States - Disappointing ticket situation -- Parent, Mon, Jul 10 2023, 16:46:59"
Disappointed to say the least that we have to pay to go and watch our children compete at States. Having already paid a substantial entry fee, plus a venue fee, we now have to also pay to watch each dancer, each section, with maximum of 3 guests. At that rate you can't even watch other children in the dance school if they are not in the same section as your child, due to limited tickets. There are plenty of venues in QLD which don't have this ticketing system, and ones where the hall is much bigger and has theatre seating. No wonder people are leaving this hobby in droves. Paying for family members to come and watch two children solos and teams at this States is incredibly expensive.
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- Pretty sure they used to cover the full venue cost in dancer entry fees. I’d say this has become more difficult with much lower numbers. (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Jul 10 2023, 21:47:49"
- I would be happy to pay double the entry fee if we could have tiered seating and a non ticketed event. Last year didn't feel like States at all. (NT) -- Can't it be done in 2 days now?, Wed, Jul 12 2023, 8:06:34"
- Constructive feedback not a whinge - theatre seating, a good dance floor and decent food options. That’s it!! Ticketing for seats causes much frustration as well as chaos in the hallway each session. There are so many more venues which could have been chosen and ones where parents did not have to fork out even more money to BUY a seat to watch your child. What are the organisers thinking. (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 19:57:44"
- Saturday results - which are correct? The places in the live stream or the ones posted to the live commentary? 17 years has several differences. -- -, Sun, Jul 16 2023, 0:21:01"
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- As we approach the AIO, I am reposting this from 2019 :) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jul 10 2023, 11:48:13"
10 tips for Irish Dancers from your friendly feis photographers
1. You dance amazing steps, sometimes three at a time on the stage. If there is only one photographer, they won’t get your most amazing tricks or lifts as they are trying to get photos of every dancer.
2. If your knickers or bloomers are visible from the back when you are standing still, most photos of you will include them.
3. If the stage lighting has been set so there are patches of light and dark on stage, many of your photos will be either too bright or too dark.
4. If you wear black and dance against a black backdrop, your photos will be few… and dark; this is worse for men/boys who often dance in black without any colour at all.
5. You have been practising your amazing choreography for months and expect the photographer to capture all the best bits; the photographer is seeing your choreography for the first time ever and will have to learn your best bits during the first step you dance.
6. Your choreography probably sounds amazing; it may photograph badly if there are no lifts, jumps, over-two-threes, birds etc. and every photo will look the same.
7. Your dancing energy is captured by the photographer; if you are flat, the photos will be too.
8. Dancers dance to the music, photographers rely on the music to capture the perfect shot; if you are out of time, the photos will be too.
9. Sometimes, almost every photo of you dancing has your eyes closed; that is exactly how you were for that 1/320th of a second.
10. Smiling during presentations, even when you didn’t achieve the place you wanted, makes you look amazing in the photos.
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- Any results from the mid year feis in Brisbane? -- Tm, Mon, Jun 19 2023, 10:35:11"
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- What age groups are you interested in? (NT) -- JJ, Mon, Jun 19 2023, 20:17:18"
- Any 15yr or 16yr results? (NT) -- Dm, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 0:01:13"
- 16 Years, 1st Aaliyah Taylor, 2nd Ella Ross, 3rd Anika Grant (NT) -- Sid, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 6:33:31"
- 15 Years was 1st Elliette Simpson 2nd Olivia Devlin 3rd Piper McNally (NT) -- Dancer, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 6:36:33"
- 19-20 Years 1st Ella Giammichele 2nd Melina Liddle 3rd Willow Goldie (NT) -- Fan, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 14:03:57"
- 6 years - 1st Victoria (Eireann), 2nd Erin (SAR), 3rd Avery (Lynagh) (NT) -- 4th was Leila from Carolan, Wed, Jun 21 2023, 6:59:10"
- 8 years - 1st Audrey (Carolan), 2nd Camille (Oxenham), 3rd Hannah (Watkins) (NT) -- Hannah also got the 7 years perpetual trophy, Wed, Jun 21 2023, 7:00:51"
- 9 years - 1st Joshua (Watkins), 2nd Anika (Eireann), 3rd Isla (Watkins) (NT) -- Kiera from McNeil won the intermediate title, Wed, Jun 21 2023, 7:02:55"
- 10 years - 1st Jamiee (Carolan), 2nd Eve (Eireann), 3rd Sadie (Oxenham) (NT) -- 4th was Peyton from SAR, Wed, Jun 21 2023, 7:06:26"
- 11 years won by Ruby (Carolan), 12 years winner Ruby (Lynagh), 13 years winner Ava (SAR) (NT) -- 14 years winner Brooke (Watkins), 17 years winner Caitlin (SAR), Wed, Jun 21 2023, 7:10:47"
- 18 years 1st Ella (Watkins), 2nd Sahara (Carolan), 3rd Alice (Watkins) (NT) -- Senior Champion Hannah from Oxenham, Wed, Jun 21 2023, 7:12:36"
- Fingers crossed some of these top place-getters are in the Top 3 at AIO this coming weekend! (NT) -- Dancer, Thu, Jul 13 2023, 10:49:36"
- Any word on the dropping of top and bottom marks in big comps? -- MD, Sat, Jul 08 2023, 20:19:15"
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- No, but wouldn’t surprise me if it’s introduced sooner than later. Even seeing the results at NANs and the discrepancies between judges, even between certain Aus judges there, something’s gotta give soon! (NT) -- No ‘politics’ of course, but we all know the power of networking and friendships within that space, Sun, Jul 09 2023, 3:13:20"
- AIDA won't be able to drop the top and bottom scores without bringing in at least two extra judges. That costs a lot of money so entry fees would have to be increased considerably. to cover it. (NT) -- .., Sun, Jul 09 2023, 18:07:02"
- With AIO numbers so low will this be its last year? -- Dance Lover, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 21:08:53"
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- AIO - In light of all the cheating scandal surrounding ID, do you think numbers will be down for AIO? -- DM, Tue, Apr 25 2023, 19:45:38"
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- No, I know things have gone on in the past, but for the most part we are quite removed from it here. (NT) -- -, Wed, Apr 26 2023, 20:07:06"
- Rotating adjudicators are a joke!! Open forum for cheats. Perth classic example. Steer clear of rotating adjudicators, not for us!! (NT) -- Once bitten twice shy, Sat, Apr 29 2023, 16:10:05"
- Why? I would have thought the opposite. (NT) -- -, Mon, May 01 2023, 15:09:59"
- I agree, especially when ADCRG knows Sat before which section they’re judging, let the texts begin, it’s so unfair. AIO last year favoured WA dancers also based on judging by a particular male judge from same State. (NT) -- DM, Sun, May 07 2023, 0:31:51"
- *Day before* (NT) -- DM, Sun, May 07 2023, 0:37:32"
- Then surely rotating AD's is better, if you are going to get unfair judging from a particular AD, at least it's only for one round. (NT) -- -, Sun, May 07 2023, 8:41:17"
- That one round in Perth put one dancer up from 8th to 4th in her set, one AD from the rotating panel gave her the 100 which was a joke ahead of at least 4 others who were very highly scored by the other two including the overseas AD who knows no one here 😡 (NT) -- Should only be O/S judges, Sun, May 07 2023, 9:24:31"
- This is why the high and low needs to be dropped, knocks out the favours. (NT) -- -, Sun, May 07 2023, 13:42:50"
- What age group did this happen in -- Curious, Tue, May 09 2023, 1:57:57"
- Judges have particular preferences and set dances can often bump dancers up or down. It really isn’t the big deal you make it out to be. (NT) -- -, Tue, May 09 2023, 7:29:23"
- it was actually, as it was so blatant when the other two adjudicators had her way down (NT) -- definately favours done, Wed, May 10 2023, 18:02:26"
- Do you understand what subjective means? Some judges favour timing and rhythm, others execution and carriage. (NT) -- -, Thu, May 11 2023, 7:46:18"
- Not the above poster but there is subjective and then there is cheating. You notice it more at comps like Worlds that announce all scores, when all but one AD gives very high scores like high 80's to 90's and then one gives 28. That is not personal taste, that is deliberate tanking of a dancer, and vice versa all low scores and one 100 is a favour without doubt. (NT) -- No name, Thu, May 11 2023, 21:11:20"
- I agree -- DM, Fri, May 12 2023, 8:44:32"
- So sorry that this happened to your DD. This is why it should be mandatory to drop the high and low scores at majors. It won't stop the cheating, but in your case would have saved your DD's obviously deserved top 10 place. (NT) -- No name, Fri, May 12 2023, 21:29:07"
- I'm sorry you feel that the judging was unjust. Did you look at the variation in places that other dancers received? I looked over the results after the "outcry" last year, I saw some 100s that brought some kids up in places, but all the "lower" set scores were in line with the other judges marks, I didn't see any that would have tanked a dancer. (NT) -- -, Sat, May 13 2023, 14:48:43"
- Who was it? -- Curious, Mon, Jul 03 2023, 3:28:03"
- This can still result in several judges from same State judging a section over all 3 rounds. See inside -- DM, Mon, May 08 2023, 23:22:58"
- I have lost all faith in the competitive side of Irish dance. I do not see why anyone would spend the large amounts of money it takes to travel for "majors" anymore. Don't get...more.. -- -, Tue, May 09 2023, 8:18:24"
- Wondering if there are any fellow Aussies going to NANS with spare Wristbands? We didn't get in the block. -- KB, Sat, Jul 01 2023, 10:56:32"
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- Any results from senior sections at Mrs. McGowan Memorial Feis this weekend? -- cheers, Tue, Jun 27 2023, 12:21:39"
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- Large size heavy shoes: men’s shoe size 11: where to buy? -- UN, Sat, Jun 24 2023, 10:35:41"
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- Any ideas of fun things to do in Bankstown? -- JS, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 7:15:15"
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- Unfortunately Bankstown is not a very nice area, there is nothing fun to do anywhere in or near it. (NT) -- No name, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 19:57:58"
- If you have a car: Outlet Shopping - DFO Homebush or Fashion Spree at Liverpool. Parklands - Auburn Botanic Gardens, Blaxland Riverside Park at Newington, Como Pleasuregrounds. Western Sydney Parklands (Calmsley Hill City Farm, Treetops High Ropes and Ziplines), (NT) -- Onsite - Turbo climb, Monkey Mania, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 20:25:04"
- Not much in Bankstown but you can get on the train and head into the city. (NT) -- Shopping and sightseeing, Sat, Jun 24 2023, 9:54:19"
- Bring on Nationals -- Drunken Blackthorn, Tue, Jun 20 2023, 13:45:38"
It’s always “interesting” to see a teacher start losing their composure when results aren’t in their favour. Blatant unsportsmanlike behaviour is so unbecoming. Just appreciate the dancing for what it is and that all dancers are vying for top positions - they’re all working hard, and as this is a straight out subjective sport, you can’t always bank on the so-called “norm” i.e. bias, and the old “well they always win” mentality. Celebrate the dancing for what it is, and acknowledge the dancers who are now really “bringing it” and mixing up results. I for one love seeing “new” dancers on top of the podium.
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- INDA Feis LiveCommentary now online -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 17 2023, 10:29:38"
LiveCommentary at https://LiveCommentary.swoose.net
Presentation photos tonight at https://www.swoose.net
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- Who is going to McAleer this weekend? -- JJ, Tue, Jun 06 2023, 22:29:34"
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- Camden Country Feis... -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 03 2023, 19:05:47"
LiveCommentary available at https://livecommentary.swoose.net
Photos at https://www.swoose.net
Saturday photos available now
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- Camden Country Feis - will parents be emailed a program so we can print before the Feis? -- DM, Fri, Jun 02 2023, 8:08:29"
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- AIO entries close in a week but I can't seem to download the syllabus or see who's adjudicating, is anyone else having this problem -- Frustrating, Wed, May 17 2023, 10:13:31"
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- Sunshine State Championship Results -- Results curious, Mon, May 15 2023, 9:45:43"
Just wondering what the results were for the sunshine state championships held over the weekend? Lots of pics but no results posted
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- What age groups are you wanting to know? (NT) -- MM, Mon, May 15 2023, 23:12:30"
- 11 & 12 Years - 1st Ruby Stanton, 2nd Ruby Simpson, 3rd Indigo Hawkins (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 15 2023, 23:18:39"
- 13 & 14 Years - 1st Niamh McDonagh, 2nd Kerry Stanton, 3rd Ava Galligan (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 15 2023, 23:23:06"
- 15 & 16 Years - 1st Olivia Devlin, 2nd Elliette Simpson, 3rd Mia Robinson (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 15 2023, 23:24:51"
- AIO Entries closed? -- Mel, Wed, Apr 12 2023, 17:59:05"
Hi, are the AIO entries now closed? Can't see anything on feisentry.
Thank you
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- Have you sent in your Parent/Dancer Feedback survey yet? -- Teamwork, 10:10:49 04/21/23 Fri Has your teacher sent you the link to the survey yet? If not- here it is: https://sia-partners.typeform.com/to/xArmiUgy I know many talking points I’d like included in my feedback, but wondered if anyone else wanted to share what they’re planning on giving as ideas and constructive criticism. Here is hoping SIA hears our voices overwhelmingly and advises CLRG to actually make changes, not just empty platitudes and damage control. -- copied from overseas board, Sat, Apr 22 2023, 16:06:55"
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- Does anyone know of any tiny tots dance classes in Sydney held during the day, midweek? Can be Irish or ballet. Looking for little dancer not quite 2 years old. Not looking for weekend or after school hours. Something to do during the day. South west Sydney. -- Thanks., Tue, Apr 18 2023, 17:21:19"
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- It’s a pity that not every state can acknowledge the dancers success at Worlds -- On their social pages, Sat, Apr 15 2023, 10:31:11"
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- Massive congratulations to all the Australian dancers who have done so incredibly well, particularly Liam and Dara, winning Mr Flatley's freestyle event. New system of numbering seemed to be very effective. Congratulations to all Aussie competitors. You represent your country brilliantly. -- .., Mon, Apr 10 2023, 14:08:10"
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- The amount of Aussies this year at the worlds is amazing. So many in each section. Guidebook shows that the 19-20 years have 9 Aussies!! So happy to see everyone representing Australia so well! -- Mum, Fri, Apr 07 2023, 1:06:55"
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- Do we know where the 2024 Nationals are being held? -- .., Sat, Mar 04 2023, 13:51:08"
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- yes your teachers know, sorry we have been asked not to share (NT) -- ?????, Wed, Mar 08 2023, 16:41:54"
- Probably Sydney again - AIDA NSW has a stranglehold on majors at the moment. (NT) -- Unfair, Tue, Mar 14 2023, 7:23:44"
- AIDA Inc run AIO & Nationals. Has nothing to do with the States they just get told its their turn to host. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Mar 14 2023, 11:32:32"
- We have been in Irish Dancing for 11 years and not one Major in Victoria. Plenty of Venues!! (NT) -- DM, Sat, Apr 01 2023, 21:52:23"
- Ballarat or Bendigo (NT) -- .., Sun, Apr 02 2023, 14:41:23"
- ACT -- DM, Tue, Apr 04 2023, 21:36:53"
- Observation after watching too much Feis TV this past year -- abcde, Fri, Mar 31 2023, 19:36:11"
After spending a lot of money watching many competitions on Feis TV the last 12 months I've noticed that in Australia we spend a lot of time during announcements spelling out each persons qualifications. Eg every Adjudicator on the panel is announced including ADCRG after their name even though its obvious to everyone in the room they wouldnt be on that panel if they weren't the holder of an ADCRG qualification. Likewise every prize donation if donated by either a current or former member will include their TCRG/ADCRG in the announcement of their name. And then during presentations the winning teachers are all announced including their qualifications.
Why is this only done in Australia?
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- Any results from he Hall Feis in Melbourne today? -- DM, Sun, Mar 26 2023, 23:37:02"
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- McAleer Championships do we have judges and days only timetable please so we can plan? Seniors on Sunday night not ideal as we have to be at Uni/Work Monday am and not all States have PH -- SD, Fri, Mar 17 2023, 16:57:09"
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- McAleer Championships do we have judges and days only timetable please so we can plan? Seniors on Sunday night not ideal as we have to be at Uni/Work Monday am and not all States have PH -- SD, Wed, Mar 15 2023, 14:44:41"
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- 2-dancer rotation petition + optional opinion form -- Follow @irishdancerforum on IG, Tue, Mar 07 2023, 5:13:15"
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- Ridiculous that the AIO timetable has the 19 years and the 20-21 years on Friday when this age group have uni and are not on a break and some of the age groups on Saturday will be on school holidays 😳 Not much thought put into this 😡 -- Seriously, Mon, Feb 13 2023, 17:36:12"
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- Totally agree. Don’t they usually have the younger age groups on Thursday and Friday. And only a few age groups on Sunday as well (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Feb 13 2023, 21:58:43"
- If you are in 17, 18, 14 or 16 your mean premiership is also your championship day too. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Feb 14 2023, 7:43:55"
- How can you have 6 ages groups one day and 2 age groups on another? (NT) -- Beth, Tue, Feb 14 2023, 7:50:32"
- Victorian dancers are not on school holidays. They will have just returned to school on the Monday before. (NT) -- Mm, Tue, Feb 14 2023, 10:43:46"
- They don’t support older ages -- DM, Tue, Feb 14 2023, 11:11:00"
- While I understand where you are coming from, final exams are one year of your life. Having a state/nationals in December when there are end of year presentations/concerts, school presentation evenings, Christmas parties and everything else that happens is really tough on families, particularly if there are siblings involved in other activities. (NT) -- -, Tue, Feb 14 2023, 22:12:55"
- Short sighted -- DM, Wed, Feb 15 2023, 8:19:04"
- You’re putting final exams in the same category as Christmas parties and concerts?! Are you that materialistic? Can see where your priorities are! (NT) -- Obvs in your own little world. Wake up!!, Sun, Mar 05 2023, 18:46:44"
- Are you saying that you are more important than someone else? Why is your exam more important than someone's graduation? Why is you going to a feis more important than someone else's anything? Skip one year, it won't kill you. (NT) -- -, Mon, Mar 06 2023, 7:09:06"
- Not at all. What I am saying is that each year there will be a small group of dancers that will have important exams. For some, they will prioritise exams and not dance that year. On the other hand, every family involved in dancing will have end of year social events (presentations, concerts etc.) Many will have other children involved in activities with their own end of year presentations. Missing a Christmas party one year isn’t significant. But having to miss out every year has an impact. We have just come through Covid - we know the importance of communities and social interactions. (NT) -- The question I ask is - should the majority of competitors be inconvenienced by the needs of a few?, Mon, Mar 06 2023, 13:43:55"
- The older age groups should be on the weekend especially for those travelling from interstate. Friday really is not a good day for Uni students to take off as they are not on school holidays. (NT) -- Means they will need to be in Sydney on Thursday night at the latest., Thu, Feb 16 2023, 16:06:59"
- Why is the AIO not back in the holidays for most States? It was always the week before when it was in QLD. This allowed for majority of kids/students to be on holidays. Younger kids dancing during the week means parents need to take time off. 4 days for AIO means that families with more than one dancer have more days to be there. Sydney for both majors this year is not fair at all. (NT) -- Mm, Fri, Feb 17 2023, 20:16:06"
- What day are the boys 17 and over dancing? (NT) -- Tm, Wed, Feb 22 2023, 2:56:24"
- AIO Organisers please put in back to QLD next year, Bankstown is not a great venue (NT) -- DM, Thu, Feb 23 2023, 12:06:59"
- 2023 AIDA NSW St Patrick’s Day Graded & Premiership LiveCommentary and results now available at livecommentary.swoose.net, photos available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Mar 04 2023, 20:03:54"
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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"
- I think it’s laughable that you believe having your teacher play the music at a Feis will somehow make it easier for their pupil to win. What exactly can a musician do that wouldn’t be obvious to the audience/other Teachers? If there is an error with the music being played (apart from speed in a set dance, which must be picked up by the dancer prior to beginning their dancing) then those affected would be permitted to redance. -- -, Fri, Jan 13 2023, 7:24:48"
- But how is this different to a TC selecting the music to be played off an iPod at a Feis? (NT) -- I find it disappointing that you have so little faith in the integrity of Australian teachers., Fri, Jan 13 2023, 16:12:00"
- OK I stand corrected, didn't know that. (NT) -- Thanks., Fri, Jan 13 2023, 18:32:43"
- Advantage I’d be more concerned with is judges off the floor at Nationals line last year. Cheating galore all texting and sharing who’s judging which section and pulling favours for each other. That was blatant cheating. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jan 18 2023, 22:47:53"
- Stupid -- DM, Thu, Jan 12 2023, 9:50:23"
- All identifiers must be removed from costumes, including names, headpieces, beauty marks, school names , world medals and globes! It is enabling the cheating as well, they are getting rid of programs with numbers before the comps and this must go as well (NT) -- Changeitnow, Sat, Feb 04 2023, 7:42:36"
- Exactly, cheating AD's don't need names, they just learn what costume to give the points to. Ridiculous that CLRG went back to allowing names on dresses and now we see solo dresses with school name on too, in addition to dancer name and school identifiers, such as belts, flames, same headpiece/cape and school initials. If CLRG want parents to trust them that things are being done, this needs to be stopped. (NT) -- -, Sat, Feb 04 2023, 15:59:50"
- Saw the name Mia on a dress for sale recently (NT) -- What a joke, Mon, Feb 06 2023, 22:29:34"
- I think it's (only just) ok to have dancer's first name on a dress, although I don't know why you would, as it gives the impression of cheating so why would you want that? But teamed with school identifiers like patches with school initials or a specific design area on a dress, cape or headpiece, it is there for a reason and that reason is cheating and those that do it need to be called out and stopped. (NT) -- -, Thu, Feb 09 2023, 6:18:34"
- A new dress being shown off made by an overseas dressmaker. i thought that was against the rules with the name "scarlet emblazoned across the Kite (NT) -- Blatant cheating,, Wed, Feb 22 2023, 21:31:00"
- Change I would love to see is NO judges off the floor at majors, and if you do have to do this, only tell them just before section starts and not day before. Last year judges off floor sharing with teachers that they are judging "their" dancers section. Blatant favour pulling. As well as several judges from same State on one panel favouring that State's dancers. Please give the dancers the respect they deserve with fair judging! (NT) -- DM, Thu, Feb 23 2023, 12:03:27"
- New account to provide a platform for dancers and other members of the CLRG community to have a voice in making positive changes to CLRG! https://instagram.com/irishdancerforum?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -- Follow @irishdancerforum, Sat, Feb 25 2023, 8:49:04"
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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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- The possible future of CLRG -- Des Silke, ADCRG, Mon, Dec 12 2022, 14:51:57"
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- 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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- Do you do medal rounds at your regional qualifiers? -- ?, Sun, Nov 20 2022, 3:13:13"
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- Any feises planned for early 2023? -- Tc, Thu, Nov 24 2022, 12:58:43"
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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- But a member of AIDA did know, think you are missing the point!! (NT) -- Dm (Disappointed), Sat, Oct 15 2022, 22:17:32"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- Cannot believe he was allowed to judge our nationals with this information out therw (NT) -- 100% disgusting!, Wed, Oct 05 2022, 10:19:24"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Especially when the person it was sent to is an Australian TCRG? (NT) -- wtf!?, Fri, Oct 07 2022, 23:17:57"
- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Reply -- MM, Sun, Oct 09 2022, 13:54:51"
- 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 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"
- 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"
- Don't believe she did! (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Sep 30 2022, 22:44:23"
- She got disqualified. Ridiculous. Judges should be ashamed. (NT) -- ADM, Sat, Oct 01 2022, 12:39:54"
- Totally agree. Absolutely wrong decision made. The girl slipped and the bell should have been rung. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 01 2022, 16:17:04"
- Except on Tuesday when a dancer ran off the stage mid dance after slipping, no bell rung, dancer allowed to re dance, recalled and placed top 10. Where’s the consistency??? (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 02 2022, 20:45:43"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- 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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- Can admin please contact me thanks -- DM, Mon, Oct 03 2022, 8:40:02"
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- AIO results? Don’t seem to be on the AIO site yet -- J, Sat, Jul 16 2022, 1:15:55"
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- 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"
- I replied originally and have now heard back with confirmation. How you have too! (NT) -- ., Tue, Jun 28 2022, 10:22:13"
- Aio accomodation -- dance mum, Mon, Jul 11 2022, 19:04:51"
- 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"
- Can we sell second hand dresses at the aio? -- Tc, Sat, Jul 09 2022, 21:59:38"
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- Were numbers at the McAleer up or down compared to 2019? -- Just wondering, Sun, Jun 12 2022, 20:32:57"
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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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 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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- 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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- Where is Nationals planned for in 2022? -- Is it Canberra?, Sun, Sep 12 2021, 8:58:21"
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- 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"
- Did all dancers place? (NT) -- Sections appear super small., Wed, Oct 06 2021, 13:04:32"
- 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"
- Nothing about this online comp was equitable (NT) -- Dm, Sun, Sep 26 2021, 11:29:25"
- 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"
- Does anyone know when the results will be published. (NT) -- Kids are sick of waiting!, Thu, Sep 30 2021, 21:06:22"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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"
- 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 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Fingers crossed -- Hopeful, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 9:02:47"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
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"
- 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"
- Can we keep politics off the board please? (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 02 2021, 16:09:20"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- Is AIDA going to make any announcement as to if it is happening or not? (NT) -- Wondering, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 13:04:20"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- How do we request a refund for the aio audience tickets? -- AS, Fri, Jul 02 2021, 10:19:56"
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- 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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- 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"
- At least two -- Support Young talent, Wed, Apr 28 2021, 16:26:00"
- 2 stages -- DM, Sun, May 09 2021, 15:57:59"
- 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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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"
- 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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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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- 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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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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- 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 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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Love this championship but was quite shocked tonight to see them posting on Instagram showing all their dancers with the musician doing their sets etc. (NT) -- Ummm wtf, Fri, Jun 09 2023, 1:07:56"
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"