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• New Products available for ordering via website! -- Prodigy Performance, Sun, Oct 22 2017, 13:14:26"
  http://www.prodigyperformance.com.au/products/accessories/earrings/
  http://www.prodigyperformance.com.au/product/reel-champ-socks/
  

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• Parents who allow their dancers to be sprayed in a "tanning booth" are putting their children's health at risk. I have long wonders what the consequences will be of the children ingesting the chemical spray and getting it in their eyes. If you are at all interested in your child's health, google "Spray Tan Swallowing" by the American DHA (Drug and Health Administration) I believe there is cause for concern. -- .., Sun, Oct 22 2017, 13:05:11"
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• Congrats to our Aussie dancers who did so well over the last couple of weeks. -- Flying the Aussie flag, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 17:31:29"
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  • a couple of amazing little dancers representing oz!! -- !, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 8:42:08"
  • Yes - congrulations to all of the Aussie dancers. 3rd for Thomas Wilson Melbourne Academy Victoria in senior men section and 5th for Matthew Lambert Carroll School NSW (NT) -- in U18's. A huge achievement for both. Very difficult competition for everyone in the international arena. We are very proud of all Aussie's who competed., Thu, Oct 19 2017, 22:13:41"
  • Sinead Daly 8th, Maggie gaffney 10th and Erin Gaffney 8th. (NT) -- Did so well in those massive numbers over there., Fri, Oct 20 2017, 7:43:56"
  • Nick Meimaris 1st. Carrie Vaughey 4th. Adele McEleavey 6th. McKenzie Cox 17th. Sahara Donelan 20th. (NT) -- ., Fri, Oct 20 2017, 10:07:52"

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• Opening ceremony DVD -- Dd, Mon, Oct 16 2017, 16:53:48"
  I was wondering if anyone else has received their DVD if they ordered one of the opening ceremony? Still waiting and don't know who to contact to find out when I should expect to receive it?? Thanks
  

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  • I am waiting for mine too. I paid on the Sunday. I would have thought we would have received it by now. (NT) -- Perhaps contact AIDA?, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 9:42:45"
    • I bought one there and it doesnt play properly ! (NT) -- disappointed, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 15:36:17"
  • DVD's -- Kelli-Rai Howden, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 16:57:42"

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• Next 7 Worlds’ Locations!! -- Next 7 Worlds’ Locations!! - ‘18 Glasgow - ‘19 TBA - ‘20 Dublin - ‘21 Killarney - ‘22 Belfast - ‘23 Montreal - ‘24 Glasgow, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 6:10:38"
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• Worlds locations -- ., Tue, Oct 17 2017, 15:13:30"
  Does anyone know where Worlds are going to be in 2019/2020?
  

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  • Dublin then Belfast (NT) -- Not 100% sure its in that order though, Wed, Oct 18 2017, 6:58:05"
  • Worlds locations -- Jane, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 6:02:42"

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• Starting a school -- Dancer, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 10:08:59"
  I'm looking to start a school eventually but I'm not sure how to go about it. Are there any TCs/ADs that are able to give a brief overview of the process? Have had a look on the AIDA Inc and CLRG websites but there's not a lot of information available!
  
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  • I would suggest contacting your local AIDA Branch as am sure they will be able to guide you,always found them helpful when I first statrted (NT) -- Tc, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 11:13:33"
    • Will do! Thank you! (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 14:25:08"
  • Where abouts are you thinking of opening? (NT) -- Yay for new schools!, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 12:47:01"
    • It'll be in Sydney, just need to find the right location! (NT) -- OP, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 14:33:13"
  • will you be staying CLRG or looking at teaching within another org (NT) -- ?, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:50:21"
    • Definitely staying CLRG (NT) -- OP, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 8:43:36"
  • have you done your 12 grade exams prior to doing the TCRG exam or are you doing it (NT) -- this year?, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 15:56:56"
    • I've already passed the TC exams :) (NT) -- OP, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 6:16:54"
  • Do Irish Dance schools require an ABN (NT) -- tax evaders???, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 19:30:38"
  • Our studio does it is on our forms that teacher sends (NT) -- Yy, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 20:14:09"
  • Don't forget to talk to your accountant about business structure. (NT) -- Important to get right, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 20:42:28"
  • Ours too, it's on the invoice for fees. (NT) -- But our previous school didn't, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 20:43:36"
  • If you don’t make more than $50k pa you are not required to have an ABN (NT) -- Nor can you claim GST expenses, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 7:04:49"
    • The GST threshold was increased to $75K a few years ago. Even if you don't need to charge GST, you can still have an ABN. If you are registered as a sole trader, you can have an ABN. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 10:58:27"
      • ^^ Meant to add, you can have an ABN if you want to, but you don't have to have one if your business gross income is under $75K. Personally, I think i's a good idea to have one as it makes your business look more legit :) (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 11:02:31"
    • I thought the tax free threshold was a lot less than $50,000 (NT) -- Wouldn't mind earning $50,000 tax free., Thu, Oct 12 2017, 18:26:00"
      • That's not what we are talking about. The posts above are about the GST threshold. The amount you can make from a business without having to also charge GST to your customers. Anyone with a taxable income over $18,200 has to pay income tax. Taxable income for small business is your income after expenses have been taken out, this could include hall hire, CLRG membership costs, home office etc. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 18:36:52"
  • Correct, I have an ABN and after expenses make approx $16000 a year for a small studio with approx 50 students (NT) -- TC, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 7:55:26"
  • Costumes -- Lisa (Dullard), Tue, Oct 17 2017, 8:05:10"
    • have you put them on the school dress section on dance again? (NT) -- ??, Wed, Oct 18 2017, 9:37:28"

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• Does anyone know of Graded exams in either Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra coming up soon -- Thanks, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 20:05:37"
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  • there are some grade exams coming up in melbourne (NT) -- :), Tue, Oct 10 2017, 20:30:37"
  • Grade Exams -- Liz GregoryADCRG, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 8:05:05"
  • Can you let me know who the examiner is? need to ensure I haven't had that examiner (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 8:55:13"
  • There will be Graded Exams in Brisbane in November as well as far as I know (NT) -- DM, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 11:27:13"
  • I am hosting exams in Canberra on the 25th of November. Details on the Feis page of our website. -- Leanne McGrath, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 11:37:45"
  • Is it possible for a grade exams calendar to be created on the aindainc website the same way we have all the feisanna? (NT) -- Would be very useful for those looking to complete their grades, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 13:19:32"
    • Yes please AIDA, that would be very helpful. (NT) -- ., Tue, Oct 17 2017, 18:36:54"

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• Does anyone know if there is an offical list of World Qualifers from this years Nationals? -- Daughter maybe qualified but would like to be certain before making plans. Teacher is overseas at the moment., Tue, Oct 17 2017, 9:52:20"
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  • I would email your State secretary, they will be able to confirm for you (NT) -- JK, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 12:32:59"
    • Good idea. Many thanks (NT) -- OP, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 13:57:56"

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• Sutherland Shire Graded Feis -- Feis Organisers, Mon, Oct 16 2017, 12:04:59"
  Timetable:
  10am 9 & 10yrs
  Prizes
  11:30am 7 & 8yrs
  Prizes
  Charity reel & Lunch
  1pm 6yrs & Under
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  2:30pm 11yrs & Over
  

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• Qualifers -- Michaela (Mason), Sun, Oct 15 2017, 23:26:42"
  Just wanted to know if anyone knew about how many qualified in the girls 16yrs (U17) at nationals??
  

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• Sutherland Shire Graded Feis -- Feis Organisers, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 10:49:12"
  Sunday 22nd October 2017
  Sylvania Heights Community and Youth Club
  Adjudicator: Glen Matthews ADCRG
  Entry form can be found on AIDA inc. website and Close Saturday 14th October.
  Timetable will be released Monday Morning 16th.
  

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• Is it possible to still order photos from last year's Nationals? Can't find who the official photographer was. -- .., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 22:56:07"
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  • It was winkipop also (NT) -- dm, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 8:03:07"
  • password for this year... forgotten already (NT) -- dancer, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 12:30:07"
  • 2017 password: Waterford (NT) -- Syd mum, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 12:39:34"
  • Last year was also Winkipop. The galleries from last year's nationals are no longer accessible on their site (more inside) -- hope this helps, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 20:55:43"
    • Thanks, that's very helpful. (NT) -- ., Tue, Oct 10 2017, 22:28:29"

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• Does anyone have Dr John Cullinane's email? -- Wanting to contact him after a conversation we had at the Nationals, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 8:03:44"
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  • cullinanejohn@eircom.net (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 10 2017, 12:16:50"

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• Katie Luck Ankle length socks -- Like to try a pair, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 16:31:03"
  Do any vendors here sell Katie Luck socks? I want to try a pair but not willing to pay the USD20 her website charges to post 1 pair to Australia
  

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  • Maybe 'All Things Bling and Unusual'? (NT) -- www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 20:16:14"
  • Reel Celtic (Anile) based in Brisbane sells them. My daughter is school shoe size 8 and wears M in Katie Luck socks (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 16:58:25"
    • Thank you!!! (NT) -- &&&, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 17:52:23"
  • I have some sizes in stock mostly large but some small (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 7:34:37"

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• Good Luck Zac -- Maura McAleer, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 16:42:43"
  Wishing Zac McAleer-Cavallo the best of luck for Year 12 final exams next fortnight, a huge achievement just 8 weeks after his latest Brain Surgery.so proud!!!.Zac and I wish all Dancers completing Year 12 this year the best of luck.. Its not easy xx
  

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  • Good luck Zac, what an achievement! I have been around long enough to remember when you were born! Can't believe that you are in year 12 already! Best wishes to you :) (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 20:40:54"

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• Does anyone know how far in advance the days-only timetable will be announced for 2018 nationals? ie, which age groups will be dancing on which days. -- Thanks, Fri, Oct 06 2017, 12:40:41"
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  • Just going by when we were told by our TC for 2017 Nationals information of days only was given by early April. (NT) -- NT, Fri, Oct 06 2017, 20:24:16"
    • Thanks -- OP, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 12:47:33"
  • It's normally worked out at the convention in Jna or Feb... so sometime after then (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 08 2017, 20:18:13"

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• 2017 Nations DOC’s -- Anonymous, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 11:55:53"
  Does anyone have a video of the 2017 Dance of Champions? Thanks xx
  

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  • It's on the AIDA facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AIDAInc/ (NT) -- :), Thu, Oct 05 2017, 13:40:26"
  • AIDC2017.com (NT) -- :), Fri, Oct 06 2017, 1:07:13"
  • https://youtu.be/snYMRQkAY1g (NT) -- Dance of Champions, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 7:14:19"

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• Fabulous Job AIDA Australia and Congratulations on 50 years 😊 May the next 50 be even better! What were your highlights of the week? The Dance Of Champions was fabulous 😊 -- Feeling Blessed to have been there for at least 40 of the 50 years 😊, Sun, Oct 01 2017, 21:13:31"
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  • Another exhausting week! Nationals is an endurance event. Loved the Dance of Champions! (NT) -- See you all next year., Mon, Oct 02 2017, 7:06:40"
  • The Nationals wouldn't be such an exhausting event if they were held in one hall over 7 days. It's all the running backwards and forwards that's exhausting, worrying if you're going to miss one dancer while you watch another, then trying to find a seat when people saved rows of them while they were in the other hall. -- .., Tue, Oct 03 2017, 12:56:54"
    • This parent would rather have the 2 halls and shorter days. (NT) -- Late nights and earlier starts would make it a lot more tiring., Tue, Oct 03 2017, 13:19:27"
    • It was actually far more exhausting having one hall. Results used to be at 11pm or even as late as 1am one year!!! Much prefer two halls and shorter days. (NT) -- Old timer, Tue, Oct 03 2017, 16:19:54"
      • Totally agree! My daughter danced her set at 12am in Perth, and they had results around 1am. Very long day with just one hall -- Dance dad, Fri, Oct 06 2017, 8:24:41"
  • Click on "Hall" for more on the subject (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 03 2017, 12:59:01"

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• Marie Duffy Foundation Shoe Bank -- Kelli-Rai Howden ADCRG, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 19:53:11"
  I would just like to pass on a big THANKYOU to all the wonderful Australian Dancers, Teachers and Parents who donated to the Shoebank at the Nationals.
  I have just counted the shoes tonight and there were 50 pairs of Hardshoes donated, 33 Pairs of Softshoes, 9 pairs of Boys Shoes and a couple of Block/Jazz Shoes. Excellent Work by everyone - I am sure the dancers that receive the shoes will appreciate them .
  

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  • Is it possible for other dancers to contribute, or is it too late? (NT) -- Ta, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 20:34:25"
  • Thanks for organising that, my daughter loved writing the messages (NT) -- A, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 8:42:34"
  • Shoes -- Kelli-Rai, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 20:43:17"

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• Live Commentary/Feeds at Nationals? -- MIA for Australian Championships - Best Wishes to all at AIDA on a smooth 50th Anniversary Celebration., Mon, Sep 25 2017, 5:06:21"
  Just wondering what the options are to keep up to date with the latest, for those of us unable to attend the Australian? Will there be live feeds and/or commentary this year?
  If so - could some kind souls please inform those not in attendance. Thanks in advance of any helpful information.
  

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  • aidc2017.com (NT) -- A, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 11:03:28"
    • Thanks for the link! Would anyone know if the opening ceremony and in particular, the dance performance will be live streamed? (NT) -- Stuck at home :(, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 16:33:11"
  • Thanks 😊 I'm sure there are many hoping tonights Opening Dance Show will be recorded and streamed. Does anyone know if this is actually happening? (NT) -- Hopeful, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 16:48:26"
  • From live comm site "The Opening Ceremony is about to commence. DVDs of the event will be available for purchase". (NT) -- No name, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 21:00:13"
    • They still could have streamed it. Would have loved to see it but don't have a dancer dancing so wouldn't be inclined to buy a dvd. Oh well. (NT) -- Stuck at home, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 10:22:03"
  • Thanks for the info. Is there an actual website where the presentations will be displayed, or is it just through the tumblr app? (NT) -- ID Mum (:)), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 11:45:12"
  • I am having trouble finding the AIDC2017 site. Keeps coming up with results for 2015 and 2016 nationals when I google it. Does anyone have a link? (NT) -- Not in Adelaide (.), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 12:18:49"
    • aidc2017.com (NT) -- :), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 14:22:24"
  • Does anyone know yet where/how the DVD's for the Opening Night can be purchased? What a shame it couldn't have been streamed for those of us unable to attend. How was it for those who watched? Highlights shared would be appreciated (NT) -- Missed out big time, Tue, Sep 26 2017, 14:32:52"
    • The opening ceremony Dancing was excellent the highlight for me was Connor Simpson he is so so talented. (NT) -- Great performance., Tue, Sep 26 2017, 15:44:31"
  • Results should be a live feed through periscope app and aidc 2017 :) (NT) -- :), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 16:36:28"
    • Results videos on facebook https://www.facebook.com/AIDAInc (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 26 2017, 19:27:39"
  • Literally 2 photos posted so far today? (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 10:25:48"
    • Frustrating I know - but am sure the people organising are voluntary.... So those of us unable to attend need to grin and bare it. Sooooo wish I could be there - nothing quite like it... (NT) -- FOMO 😉, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 12:28:13"
  • If at all possible, could those running the AIDCInc link possibly post some more close up photos of the memory exhibition - for those of us unable to attend? Maybe this could happen during 'quiet' times during the days (i.e times when other posts are not happening). Just wondering if this is at all possible? (NT) -- Thanking AIDCINC in advance of any future posts, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 12:33:52"
    • The Irish Dance Magazine Instagram page has some photos. (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 12:35:43"
  • Usually the Twitter is really great posting the winner etc but this year that hasn't happened. Only one section was announced on twitter on the first day. (NT) -- _, Thu, Sep 28 2017, 10:55:26"
    • All of the winners are being announced on the commentary with loads of photos though. And the live videos on Facebook are great. (NT) -- Plus results are posted too, Thu, Sep 28 2017, 11:26:14"
  • Will the AIDC Facebook page be livestreaming the Dance of Champions after results this evening? (NT) -- Hopeful, Sun, Oct 01 2017, 16:03:03"
  • Frustrated also that we are unable to buy the DVD and music CD. (NT) -- Would love to be able to buy a copy of DVD especially., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 9:43:15"
  • Maybe AIDAInc could make the DVD and Music Cd available for purchase on their website? Especially for those who were unable to attend and for those who missed out. Hopefully it will be made available for purchase at some stage in the future? (NT) -- Hopeful, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 10:31:24"
    • I thought that was the whole idea when it said it would be available to purchase? (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 12:14:18"
      • The DVD and Music Cd were available for purchase at the venue. Bit difficult to purchase however if you weren't able to attend. I guess a friend could've been asked to purchase as a favour - but assumed it would've been made available online at some stage.... Hopefully that will be the case and I haven't made an @## of me 😉 (NT) -- Still hopeful, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 16:33:56"

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• What are the numbers like this year for Nationals? Down from previous years? -- Numbers?, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 16:13:48"
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  • How many in the senior ladies 22+? (NT) -- Senior, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 21:37:58"
    • 46 entered, 42 danced. (NT) -- ., Fri, Sep 29 2017, 23:43:53"

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• Do they have daylight saving in SA? -- Do we have to put our clocks forward an hour?, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 17:02:08"
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• Is anybody interested in a ticket to the ball tonight, bought a double but only need one now. -- Call 0412 840 611, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 16:20:16"
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• Irish Dance 50 years Exhibition -- ., Fri, Sep 29 2017, 15:10:18"
  I have seen a few photos floating around on Facebook of pop up exhibitions of 50 years of AIDA (dresses mainly)
  
  are there any other exhibitions that you can view without having a pass for Nationals?
  
  I am an ex dancer and not in Adelaide, but my Mum lives around the corner from the Nationals venue. I think it's something she might like to see. Any info will be appreciated.
  

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  • If you go to www.swoose.net and select "Nationals 2017", at the end of the photos is the complete exhibit, apart from articles in cases behind glass. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 15:53:16"
    • Milton - You are a star - thanks soooooo much. This may be the only way many of us unable to attend this year will get to see some of the exhibition. Much much appreciate 😊 (NT) -- Milton is THE best!, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 19:35:17"
    • Thanks so much Milton, I have just looked at the photos and read all of the info about the Nationals through the years and the different state branches, so interesting, really enjoyed it. Thanks to all of the teachers/AIDA members for gathering all of this information and presenting it so beautifully. (NT) -- -, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 20:00:19"
  • The display is just in the Foyer up from where the vendors are, you don't need a pass to see it if your mum wanted to take a look. Passes/armbands are just required to get into the rooms to watch the dancers. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 7:18:39"

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• AIDA is it possible to dim the lights at least for results for the audience please? There is no atmosphere like there usually is. -- dm, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 4:31:36"
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• I am trying to track down 2x Ceili tickets. If you have any available, please get in touch :) -- Christine Fuller, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 14:04:51"
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• 2017 Nationals TCRG and Cosgriff/Currie presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 13:52:33"
  Please note that as WinkiPop are the official photographers, I have no other photos available.
  

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• Do dancers get a medal for recall? (Nt) -- Thanks, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 17:09:55"
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• No Dara McAleer entered in nationals program? -- Going to miss her beautiful dancing this week, Tue, Sep 26 2017, 22:04:00"
  Thought she was back from US and danced at WA states? Why are other dancers that were OS dancing if Dara is not?
  

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  • Why not ask her? (NT) -- X, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 6:45:20"
  • Why does it matter? So nosy. (NT) -- m, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 8:13:19"
  • Not entered in time? (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 12:34:42"

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• Men's Secret Business -- Darren, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 7:54:07"
  SECRET MENS BUSINESS TONIGHT
  
  The British hotel
  Finnis Street
  North Adelaide
  
  DINNER at 6 ish followed by 8 Ball Comp to commence round
  7.30/8ish
  
  Hope to see you all there 😊
  

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• Flexi Pro hardshoes -- Can't make up my mind, Sun, Sep 24 2017, 12:00:39"
  I'm looking for opinions on the Flexi Pro hardshoe. I
  
  How do the sound compares to Fays/Rutherfords
  
  How long does the tip last or dies the shoe wear out before the tip?
  
  I recently tried a pair on and couldn't make up my mind as I like the way they fit me but the tip felt like it was in a different position than the Rutherfords I'm used to. While I like Rutherford they have changed their design somehow over the last few years and I'm finding the tips and heels are slippery and they just don't have the same sound from back in the good old days.
  

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  • I love Flexi pro because of the sound and the look on the feet. However I go through at least 2/3 pairs a year. So they're an investment! (NT) -- Dancer, Sun, Sep 24 2017, 18:35:46"

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• Further to the post recently about qualifying for Worlds -- -, Mon, Sep 18 2017, 7:21:49"
  Just saw this on the main US board....
  
  This was the wording from what was sent to teachers after the most recent meeting in Ireland: Due to wording misinterpretation of the notice sent out on the 1st of March 2017, qualifiers will be calculated in 2017 for the 2018 World Championships only in the 21-23 and over 23 ladies competitions at a ratio of 7 in first 20 and 1 in 10 after that. This applies to National qualifiers only.
  
  Regional qualifiers will be 5 in the first 20 and 1 in 10 thereafter.
  
  To be fair to all worldwide, this will apply to all national events.
  

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  • Yes this clearly states 7 for the first ten will apply to nationals only. The next sentence in the meeting minutes clearly states regionals (States) will be 5 for the first 10. (NT) -- Nationals ONLY, Wed, Sep 20 2017, 8:53:56"
    • Whoops brain not functioning 100% yet this morning. 7 for the first TWENTY at nationals. 5 for the first TWENTY at states. (NT) -- Correct myself lol, Wed, Sep 20 2017, 8:59:08"
      • So what about when there is less than 20 in an age group at States? Some of the older groups (17/18/19 years) sometimes don't even have 10 (NT) -- Curious, Thu, Sep 21 2017, 0:54:13"
        • There are 5 qualifiers even if only 5 compete. (NT) -- X, Thu, Sep 21 2017, 7:38:03"
          • How the hell is that fair? It should be a strict percentage and the same in all single age groups, with multiple age groups decided on a different percentage. (NT) -- This can't be justified, it's just lazy or sloppy or both., Fri, Sep 22 2017, 23:30:20"
            • That's why most boys who compete at states qualify for worlds. (NT) -- Current system., Sat, Sep 23 2017, 6:45:51"
  • I find the numbers at worlds way too much. How do you adjudicate 200+ competitors?? Too many good dancers get missed as only 50 dancers get place points in first 2 rounds. (NT) -- Should limit qualifiers to less than 100 in each age group., Sun, Sep 24 2017, 12:13:26"

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• Free - 1 pair of Hullachan softshoes. Unsure of size, would be a 4 or 4.5. Worn twice. Please email me if interested emily.mccredie@hotmail.com. Pickup before Monday at Thornleigh. Pickup after Monday Pennant Hills -- Retired dancer, Fri, Sep 22 2017, 19:53:18"
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  • Email sent - -- Kristie, Fri, Sep 22 2017, 21:42:50"

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• One week till Nationals! Like my Facebook page, Mary Skotnicki Irish Dance Dresses, to receive 25% off the usual price of everything on my vendor stall! Socks, buckles, dancing bears, dress bags - everything must go! Only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the first three days in Adelaide. Or book in for a dress next year at 10% discount, with only limited slots still available in before June. Thanks, and have a wonderful Nationals! -- Mary Skotnicki, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 9:32:11"
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  • . (NT) -- ., Wed, Sep 20 2017, 13:31:03"
  • Are you not going to run a stall anymore? (NT) -- Your socks are the best!, Thu, Sep 21 2017, 7:53:32"

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• Fair -- Annoyed, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 9:57:02"
  How is it fair for a male dancer to live overseas dance at feis's with another school but make it back within the deadline so they can still dance at nationals but as soon as that is over they go back to overseas? When others got screwed over?
  

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  • Don't know who you are talking about but if they are an Australian citizen then they have every right to dance at nationals. Although I always understood that you could not dance at Nationals if you didn't first dance at States, and to not dance at states you need either a medical certificate of permission directly from CLRG and a good reason why you can't dance. Who is being "screwed over" ? (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 11:06:49"
    • Others were told they could not enter unless they were living here when entries closed. (NT) -- .., Mon, Sep 04 2017, 11:40:31"
      • I have never heard that rule, could just be the teacher saying that and not an actual rule? Plenty of dancers have spent lots of time overseas and been able to come back and dance at Nationals. As long as you are here for the actual comp, I don't know why you would have to be here on the day that entries clse, that makes no sense. (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:20:00"
  • I don't understand what the problem is. He is meeting all the requirements of the rules. (NT) -- Why can't he dance at Nationals?, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 11:42:39"
  • The rule is that a dancer must be back in Australia and competing under there Australian school at the time nationals entries are due. (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:20:41"
    • *their. Sorry for the typo. (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:22:04"
    • Where is this rule? (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 04 2017, 18:10:27"
    • How does this work if you are competing at a major when entries close (NT) -- Sounds interesting, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 19:24:28"
    • No such rule, read the syllabus. As long as they are paid up AIDA dancer and the entry is submitted by the teacher in time, it doesn't matter where in the world they might be on the closing date! (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 7:43:59"
      • Seems like the rule is open to interpretation. (NT) -- should be black and white., Tue, Sep 05 2017, 8:00:07"
        • It is black and white. There is no rule anywhere that says a dancer must have their feet on Australian soil one the day that entries close. What would be the point of that anyway, this is so silly, entries close months before the actual comp, what would be the point? A dancer could just be overseas on holiday with their family, but you are saying they can't enter either? Sounds like people are just jealous that someone is dancing overseas. I say good luck to anyone who can do ths, I hope they have a fabulous time and come back and enjoy Nationals wit the rest of us. (NT) -- Don't be jealous., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 7:57:23"
  • Rule is in the Syllabus, believe he is within the rules (NT) -- ML, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 18:45:23"
  • Move on people, this topic has already been covered. If he's an Aussie then I don't see why he can't compete. Many athletes train overseas and compete overseas where the competition and trading is better in order to be the best and they still represent Australia at competitions. Also you still have to have the talent and dedication to succeed and there are just as talented teachers here in Oz. (NT) -- Stop knocking people for their achievements, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:18:49"
    • *training (NT) -- not trading, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:20:33"
  • You have to be under an Australian school when entries go in. You can't be dancing for a school overseas. (NT) -- Tc, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 8:32:18"
    • We should be encouraging dancers to go overseas not penalising them. The greater exposure to world class competition is good for all Australian dancers. (NT) -- X, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 9:36:34"
    • If you are a paid up AIDA registered dancer, then you are dancing under an Australian school. Just stop this, whoever this dancer is, beat them with yor dancing, not your rumor spreading. Plenty of Aussie dancers dance overseas, it's how we get better as dancers. (NT) -- stop., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 10:11:08"
  • Teachers and/or schools don't own dancers. Wouldn't it be good if what was best for the dancer to help them succeed was the only concern. In other sports coaches can be changed and work cooperatively without all the carryon you get in Irish dance. (NT) -- Another point, you never see a coach in any other sport up on the podium getting a prize when their athlete wins., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 9:43:56"
    • Thats true. But you can't dance for two schools at the same time. You can't enter Nationals under your Australian school and then dance at the NANs under an overseas school. (NT) -- ., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 10:25:19"
      • Where is this written please? if a dancer is Australian and is registered to an Australian school, but then travels overseas for whatever reason, school, work, holiday, training, they have no choice to join an overseas school if they wish to keep dancing. They are still Australian, still registered to a Australian school, paid their AIDA fee etc. Just get over it. If it was a problem AIDA would not permit them to enter. (NT) -- stop., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 14:35:37"
      • If when entries close you are dancing with one school then when Aus entries close you are dancing with another does it really matter. (NT) -- Happened this year. Let it go., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 20:45:50"
      • It happened this year - if that is how it falls so be it. If they are Australian and AIDA registered does it really matter. What about those dancers that families move O/S for work should the dancers be penalised? (NT) -- ., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 21:42:36"
    • Lots of sports give prizes for the coach, maybe not the Olympics or tennis but certainly nrl and afl and the Super Bowl (NT) -- why shouldn't they be part of the moment, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 11:09:56"
  • Excellent point. (NT) -- .., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 10:22:12"
  • I completely agree, The Australian Nationals is a closed competition, why is it fair on Australian kids who train in Australia with the Australian school they are registered with compete against kids that have been training overseas with another school.....- its an outright advantage and the nationals may as well be open again if its going to be allowed.... (NT) -- Just blows my mind, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 10:26:24"
    • Yes it is a closed competition. For Australian dancers. All Australian dancers. (NT) -- Where is the satisfaction in being the best Australian dancer allowed to dance. The winner of the Australian Championship should be the best Australian dancer. Compete, don't try to win by default., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 10:36:33"
      • so what do you classify an Australian dancer? Someone born in Australia or someone that dances for an Australian school? Do you need citizenship or just live in Australia when the Nationals are held? (NT) -- Interested, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 14:05:58"
        • An Australian is born here or taken up citizenship. (NT) -- It's not that complicated., Wed, Sep 06 2017, 14:54:41"
          • So someone that moves to Australia and dances with an Australian school can't compete at Nationals until they become a citizen. (NT) -- Seems a little unfair., Fri, Sep 08 2017, 12:18:43"
    • What advantage exactly? they are just like your kid, going to dance class and dancing, just because they are in a different country does not give them an advantage? Really? What about the schools who get in overseas teachers to do workshops? Should they be banned too because they have been taught by a non Australian teacher, this must give them an advantage? Better ban all of them too. Anyone else you have a problem with, ban them too so your kid can win as they are the only one left. (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 14:40:46"
    • This is a back handed insult to Australian Teachers. You are infering that Overseas Teachers are better than Australian based Teachers? Really?!!! If an Australian dancer has the chance to learn and compete overseas good luck to them. Irish dancing is global. Schools are now affiliated. Dancers have always travelled to learn and compete. (NT) -- Get over it. It's the modern world, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 15:05:37"
  • the costume rule is black and white and that gets ignored why do you think any other rules would be enfoced "All forms of dance school identification, be it by sign, shape, colour-piece, logo or symbol be banned from all solo costumes worn by any competitor in any competition" (NT) -- straight from syllabus, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 11:55:01"
    • Oh get over yourself bring stuff up to cause drama if Aida had a problem they would talk to them -- Maybe you were kicked out of that school and thats why your talking crap behind a message board, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 14:24:08"
  • One rule for some and one rule for another (NT) -- disheartening, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 15:01:04"
    • Example please. (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 15:17:50"
  • My 2 cents worth (see inside) -- ID Mum, Fri, Sep 08 2017, 11:49:28"
    • Well said! (NT) -- Absolutely agree., Fri, Sep 08 2017, 13:33:55"
  • Funny thing is this was the OP son having this opportunity their would be silence. (NT) -- Some people are so bitter, always whinging never praising, Sat, Sep 09 2017, 7:57:40"
  • That is why there is a deadline. You just answered your own question. The deadline is there to allow dancers to compete overseas and also be able to return to compete here. (NT) -- Unless they compete under their australian registered school, Thu, Sep 14 2017, 16:52:14"
  • Leave the kid alone for goodness sake (NT) -- --, Thu, Sep 14 2017, 19:12:50"
  • I think the major issue is that there are dancers that change schools in aus, and have a 6 month ban. yet there are dancers dancing overseas with other schools and no ban. yes they be affiliated schools, but if they're dancing under their affiliated school's name, then they're an international dancer. The aussie nationals are a closed nationals with only aussie dancers, not international dancers. YES it's great that they get the opportunity to dance and train overseas, but they can't have the best of both worlds and are essentially cheating a system -- just my 2 cents, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:20:14"
    • It is within the rules so is not cheating. Offensive!! (NT) -- Time to move on., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:22:57"
    • Yes please move on. As far as Irish dancing goes, there is no such category as an "International Dancer". You dance at the Nationals of the country where you were born or hold residency/citizenship. As you said it's only for Aussie dancers, a dancer who was born here or holds an Australian passport is an Aussie, end of story! I still have no idea who you are talking about but if you still have a problem with it, contact AIDA and appeal to have him excommunicated if that would make you feel better! Seriously! (NT) -- Just stop!, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 17:21:51"
    • You say its a closed National with only Aussie dancers, if he is Australian then what Nationals do you suggest he dance at? (NT) -- Jealousy is a curse, Wed, Sep 20 2017, 8:02:52"
  • I'm just curious to know who everyone is (NT) -- talking about???????, Thu, Sep 21 2017, 1:55:23"
    • Obviously that would not be a good idea to name the dancer on here. We need to mind our own business. I also have no clue who it is. (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 21 2017, 7:36:29"

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• Nationals Opening Ceremony -- IDmum, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 8:19:40"
  Will the opening ceremony be live streamed? Really unfair on the younger children competing early on Tuesday! Seems this years Nationals doesn't care about the next generation of ID'ers! They'll miss out on the opening ceremony and the Gala Ball!
  And too bad for their parents who also miss out!
  

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  • There isn't really a time that's perfect for everyone, I'm sure AIDA did their best. As for the ball, I've never been to a ball where young children have attended. The ceili will be a great night for all ages. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 10:14:38"
  • If the 'Nationals', for which I presume you mean the organiser's of the National's (being AIDA members), really didn't care about the next generation, then they wouldn't be taking a week away from their own families and regular jobs, as well as forking out the huge expense, to volunteer in hosting this event for your children. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 13:30:08"
    • If the members of AIDA didn't organise the Nationals most of their students wouldn't be involved in Irish dancing and their income would be hugely reduced. (NT) -- Without states and nationals it becomes a cultural pastime. Cuts both ways., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:20:09"
      • A lot of AIDA members still also work either part-time or full-time in between taking classes, so there are definitely expenses and time off work involved as well..!! -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 17:00:39"
        • Yes of course there are expenses and time away from families and other jobs but the point is it is to promote their Irish dancing business. (NT) -- They're not doing the kids some enormous favour., Wed, Sep 20 2017, 18:55:22"
  • Seeing as the gala ball is the night before the seniors have their teams competition you can see that they have had to fit everthing in and it doesnt all work in everyones favour (NT) -- //, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 14:29:16"
  • for goodness sake, a lot of people usually miss the opening ceremony. Usually it is on the Tuesday and you only see it if your child is dancing on that day and have paid for a ticket. (NT) -- Usually the younger dancers DO get to see it and the older ones miss out., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 15:36:13"
  • The worlds ball is always on the night before senior teams and no children attend. That's how balls are... (NT) -- Lol, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:04:50"
  • This will be our first time to see the Opening Ceremony,as we always dance later in the week.We are really looking forward to it.They are excited and cannot wait to see their friends performing. (NT) -- Nt, Wed, Sep 20 2017, 21:34:34"

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• can someone please post results from southern cross feis please would love the 13 & 14 years if you have them -- thanks, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 9:25:16"
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  • 13yrs 1st. Georgie Purcell, 2nd Iva Puskarica, 3rd Aidee D, 4th Isobel C (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:51:54"
  • 14yrs 1st Sally McGavock, 2nd Mikayla White, 3rd Kaitlin Weeks, 4th Nathani Lonergan, 5th Niamh McHale (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:55:28"
  • 13-14yrs boys 1st Liam Costello, 2nd Ethan Costello (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:57:05"
  • Would anyone have 11 and 12 years results. -- DM, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 19:25:24"
    • 11 yrs 1st Rachel French, 2nd Chelsea Lindsell, 3rd Ella Walters, 4th Bella Masters, 5th Jade Dacey not sure of the other places. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 21:41:42"

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• Does any one know what day the vendors open at the nationals I need a few things. -- NT, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 12:46:46"
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  • Pretty sure the venue is open from the Monday to get tickets so i would assume the vendors would al be ther too (NT) -- :), Tue, Sep 19 2017, 14:33:57"
    • Thank you (NT) -- Nt, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 15:15:38"

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• Anyone know the dates for Nationals next year in Cairns? -- Has anyone booked accommodation yet?, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 11:02:17"
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  • Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 October 2018 (NT) -- TCRG, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 17:44:39"
    • Thank you 👍🏻 (NT) -- OP, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 18:53:57"
    • is this correct, starting wednesday as this will be one day less than usual (NT) -- dm, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 7:38:22"
      • Yes, it's correct -- .-., Sun, Sep 17 2017, 20:49:11"
  • where in Cairns is Nationals being held? (NT) -- IDM, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 10:28:09"
    • The Convention Centre (NT) -- Nt, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 11:07:57"

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• Southern Cross Feis -- DM, Sun, Sep 10 2017, 13:12:49"
  A reminder that the Southern Cross Feis is at Concord RSL Club.
  
  Could all perpetual Trophy holders please return them to the Fees on Sunday, before the section is to be danced.
  
  The timetable is as follows:
  Sunday 17th September :
  8.30am – 11 & 12 Years Girls Graded and Premierships (Boys will be later in the day)
  10.30am – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Years Graded and Premierships (Boys and Girls)
  1pm – 9 & 10 Years Graded and Premierships (Boys and Girls)
  Under 10 and Under 12 Teams
  4pm – 11 and 12 Years Boys Graded and Premierships
  13 Years and Over All Sections
  5.30pm - Under 15, Under 18 and Open Teams
  

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  • that is a very long day for people in the 12 years (NT) -- DM, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 11:17:02"
    • Agreed 12 year olds dance under 15 teams as they can not dance under 12 teams (NT) -- Long day indeed!, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 12:49:42"
  • Hope your 12 year old isn't dNcing at Nationals. How on earth will they cope?! (NT) -- DM, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 12:54:39"
  • i think you expect long days at nationals when the sections are much bigger and you are swapping halls etc. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 12 2017, 8:30:08"
  • What time will we be able to get into the club on Sunday morning? (NT) -- Travelling and wondering, Wed, Sep 13 2017, 18:18:19"
    • Yes it would be good to know as its only two days away. Can we get in at 8am? Thanks. (NT) -- dm, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 18:37:20"
  • bump. (NT) -- dm, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 12:22:41"
  • ring the club and ask, not too difficult (NT) -- dm, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 19:46:15"
    • I rang but the club has no answer, they couldnt tell me (NT) -- ., Sat, Sep 16 2017, 21:04:26"
  • Badly organised feis and nowhere near enough seating. Although I've met mostly wonderful people in the Irish Dancing community I can't believe the rudeness of some. After waiting 2 hours to find a seat, some seats became available just before our daughter was due to dance. We were told by others at the table you can't have those, they were saving them for people that weren't even there yet. (NT) -- For the expensive venue feis charged for this event, there should be enough seats to be able to sit for some of the time and watch the dancing., Mon, Sep 18 2017, 8:35:08"
    • Just be thankful that you didn't have a 12year old daughter who was competing. We were there from 8am until after 9pm last night as the comp ran nearly 3 hours over time. (NT) -- Exhausted DM, Mon, Sep 18 2017, 15:43:34"
  • I realise that, that's while we waited 2 hours after we arrived for her to start dancing. Bad timetable an d not enough time allowed for each section. (NT) -- This comp. used to run over 2 days, you can't fit teams and all ages solo in one day., Mon, Sep 18 2017, 16:15:06"
  • Are there results anywhere? (NT) -- ?, Mon, Sep 18 2017, 20:32:57"

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• Misplaced small yellow and pink cape at the Southern Cross Feis today, of anyone finds it please contact Spreagadh Na Rince! -- Pippa, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 20:31:23"
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• Why is it so hard to find an Irish dancing dress that actually looks Irish? -- ???, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 16:23:37"
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  • What are you looking for? Size? Colours etc? (NT) -- -, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 17:25:33"
    • Thanks for asking. I'm looking for anything that doesnt look like My Little Ponies have gone through a blender or drag queenish or anything that looks like an Indian tailor made it picked up in Mumbai (I like Indian style, just not for Irish dancing, little ponies im fond of too, drag queens what can I have one in my family and he/she is not to be mistaken for the Irish dancer in our family....or vice versa) (NT) -- ???, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 22:07:40"
      • Just order a dress and specify what you want on it? (NT) -- Not really very hard!, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 7:58:38"
  • Had to laugh. The other day a person posted on FB buy and sell irish dance page a photo of their daughters dress and one a dressmaker was selling saying that the dress maker copied it. I like the dressmakers dress better as it looked more Irish than the 'original' and less Asian. I love Asian trad fashion, but what is it with the Irish dancing dresses these days, some of the patterns and styles look Chinesey or South East Asian/Malayish. Or just dont look like dresses as at all! peiole are paying thousands for them. i dont get it at all. They all look the same eyesores anyway. (NT) -- so it 'tis., Fri, Sep 15 2017, 18:11:13"
  • Because fashions change and move on. (NT) -- Are you saying evrything has to stay the same all the time?, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 18:58:32"
    • Fashion? I don't thnk any anyone is writing about fashion. Fashion and Irish dance dresses are not synonymous. Okay, I've seen the occassional dress that wasn't made to look like a colourful parrot. (NT) -- I agree. When did the crystal craze start I wonder, once they lost the Asian market? Look at Scottish dancing, now they are dancing costumes to be proud off., Fri, Sep 15 2017, 20:15:14"
      • The post is talking about fashions in Irish dance costumes and yes they are always changing. If you don't like them then don't have one. (NT) -- Nobody saying you have to follow the current trend. Always someone whinging about something., Sat, Sep 16 2017, 15:03:40"
  • Are you new to Irish Dancing? I don't think you get it. (NT) -- ---, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 15:27:52"
    • Not new at all. And no I don't get why the designers rarely make a dress that isn't as described all above. All the dance mums I know they all say the same. Maybe the designers just run out of ideas and do whatever knowing people will buy them anyway. My daughter's dress was damaged (beyond repair....someone left new pup in the kitchen with dress) and trying to find a new one for Nationals without much luck....we have a spare though just in case. (NT) -- ???, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 23:02:41"
      • So why not answer the first question properly, what are you looking for, size, colour, budget etc, maybe someone reading this has the perfect dress and hasn't listed it for sale anywhere yet and will be able to help you. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 7:31:48"
      • Dress for sale -- DM, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 15:09:33"

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• Secret Men's Business -- Darren Marschall, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:03:58"
  Mens Secret Business 8 Ball comp...
  The British Pub
  58 Finniss Street
  North Adelaide
  
  5 Mins out of the CBD....
  Dinner to start at 6pm of those interested!! I've booked a small table but need to know numbers, the menu prices are very reasonable! Give it a google worth having a look....
  
  Please SMS me on 0413022752 with your name and how many coming...
  
  looking forward to seeing all the Dads, partners, finances and Granddads!!!
  
  8 BALL COMP WILL START ONCE TEA IS OVER APPROX 7.30/8ISH......
  

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  • MENS SECRET BUSINESS nite in Adelaide -- DARREN MARSCHALL, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:20:51"
  • I'M IN! (NT) -- Craig, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 17:48:36"
  • This is the day and time the 50th anniversary event is on at the venue (NT) -- Clashes, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 20:05:15"
    • The 50th aniversary ball is on the Saturday? There's nothing on the AIDA site about an event on Monday? (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 7:38:25"
  • As the dancing starts Tuesday the Men's nite has always been on Monday ! Hard to plan around all events (NT) -- Darren, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 20:28:47"
    • the opening ceremony is on the Monday night and is from 7pm it is a free event and it will be a huge celebration with all states showcased (NT) -- cant wait, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 8:12:36"
      • This is the first I have heard of this, how is anyone supposed to know? Nothing on the AIDA site or facebook page. (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 8:40:56"
        • It is on the Aida Nationals page under social events. (NT) -- NT, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 12:26:42"
      • Are you sure it starts at 7pm? Where can I find the information for this. The little ones dance the following day, surely they would have thought of that and start it earlier. (NT) -- Anyone with more info?, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:09:06"
  • The opening ceremony is Monday night, free entry starts around 7pm or 7.30pm. TC send us the info. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:20:34"
  • 50 Years of Australian Irish Dance Championships 17 August at 23:05 · Opening Ceremony Monday 25 September at 7.30pm Free entry Includes memories of the past 50 years with a display of dancing from each state depicting the different eras and link to facebook page ...https://www.facebook.com/50yearsaidc/. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 10:44:35"
    • Thanks for the link, even though I follow that page, I had not seen that post. Wish this event was mid week, many not there on the Monday if dancing later in the week and young ones who are there can't stay up so late to watch it. Know it's hard to fit everything else in though, wish we could see it, it sounds like it is going to be wonderful to watch. (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 14:26:01"
  • I don't think you could hold the "opening ceremony" later in the week. I do agree an earlier start would be good. (NT) -- Dm, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 14:54:59"
  • The 50th Celebration Event is listed on the timetable - Monday 25th Sept at 7.30pm including a link for more info, Looking forward to watching it! (NT) -- ID Mum, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 21:42:46"
  • Men's nite is still on Monday 25th unfortunately it can't be helped so for those who want to attend please send me a text! Thanks so much (NT) -- Darren, Wed, Sep 06 2017, 19:22:00"
  • Thanks for organising it Darren. (NT) -- Looking forward to it., Sun, Sep 10 2017, 11:16:42"
  • Like the dads are going to go to the opening ceremony anyway so why does it matter that it clashes? (NT) -- .., Thu, Sep 14 2017, 16:47:26"
    • They would want to watch their dancer surely? (NT) -- .-., Thu, Sep 14 2017, 22:45:23"
      • I guess if their daughter was dancing, but there are only a couple of dancers selected from each school. (NT) -- Only 2 girls performing from our school., Fri, Sep 15 2017, 7:21:44"
      • Obviously if their child is dancing but that doesnt mean the rest of the dad's who's kids arent should miss out (NT) -- .., Fri, Sep 15 2017, 13:43:29"
        • They're not missing out, most of the Dads at our school have no interest in seeing it, myself included. (NT) -- I'm sure it would be good though, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 7:26:56"

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• Nationals Gala Ball - this may be a silly question...but is this a 'black-tie' event? I understand the dress code is formal, but this could be open to interpretation I guess haha! Thanks! -- ., Thu, Sep 07 2017, 9:32:36"
  This may be a silly question...but is this a 'black-tie' event? I understand the dress code is formal, but this could be open to interpretation I guess haha! Just want to make sure ;) Thanks!
  

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  • I'd say formal gown, floor length or below knee, and suit and tie for men! Based on overseas balls, everyone will be very dressed up (NT) -- Excited!, Thu, Sep 07 2017, 15:45:58"
  • "Wedding attire" is what I interpret it to be. Definitely a tie for men. I don't think a floor length gown is necessary. Just nice and dressy. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Sep 07 2017, 17:46:53"
  • Just to add that at the Worlds Ball the majority of ladies wore "cocktail" dresses. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Sep 07 2017, 17:49:02"
    • I don't know if I'd want to pay $155 for a cocktail party...? Eek! -- ., Wed, Sep 13 2017, 13:04:35"
      • Its not a cocktail party it's a 3 course meal and drinks :) (NT) -- Excited, Wed, Sep 13 2017, 15:24:44"
  • Most of the younger dances wore floor length dresses to the Worlds Ball (NT) -- Because after all it is a "Ball'', Thu, Sep 14 2017, 16:49:21"

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• Feis Lunasa - all presentation photos now available on www.swoos.net, dancing photos during the week. -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 16:18:45"
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  • Sunday dancing photos now on www.swoose.net, Saturday dancing photos later today! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Sep 14 2017, 12:32:53"
  • Sunday dancing photos now on www.swoose.net, these are the final free dancing photos for 2017 as WinkiPop are the Official Photographers at Nationals in Adelaide; you will be able to purchase all your dancing and presentation photos from them. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Sep 14 2017, 16:19:46"

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• will there be pensioner discounts on entry tickets at the nationals , nothing on the online shop -- ?????, Thu, Sep 14 2017, 9:17:54"
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  • I think you have to buy them on the day to show your pensioner card first. (NT) -- .., Thu, Sep 14 2017, 10:01:44"

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• Genuine question, if a dancer stops during their set dance and the judge allows them to re dance do they get marked on the first attempt or the second? witnessed a dancer on the weekend, stop, was allowed to redance, she went on to win the section. she was a lovely dancer, i was just a little suprised to see her after she clearly stopped and was unable to finish the dance. -- dm, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 9:47:48"
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  • Usually that dance is marked zero. Redancing as far as I'm aware is more for dancers confidence. (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 12:12:52"
  • We saw that too (NT) -- and thought it was a bit odd, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 12:30:08"
  • If they re-dance, they are marked on the second dance. (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 20:45:15"
  • That sounds a bit unfair if they just stop (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 11 2017, 22:40:56"
    • It may happen to your dancer one day, you won't think it's unfair then :) If the dancers are young, the AD's often let them re-dance, what's the harm? It's just dancing, not the end of the world if they get another try, if they made it through the second time, they obviously know the dance. Can we stop with all the this is unfair and that is unfair posts now? (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 7:32:25"
      • I think while it is at the adjudicators discretion it will always seem unfair. I agree with younger dancers and lower grades they should be given another chance but at some point which should be defined in the rules there should be no second chance. (NT) -- Have seen it happen in 17 years which I think is unfair., Tue, Sep 12 2017, 10:06:18"
      • It has happened to my dancer and they weren't given the same opportunity (NT) -- I don't think it's fair., Tue, Sep 12 2017, 15:45:59"
  • please do not misunderstand my post. i am not bejurdging this dancer her placing, as i mentioned above she was a lovely dancer. i was simply asking as i was unware how it worked. if my dancer stopped during their set dance i would assume they would go straight to the bottom of the section and that is what i would hve told my child if it happened to us. so i was interested to see this not being the case on the weekend. i do think its unfair, good luck to her, i was trying to educate myself for the future. ive since asked out TC and it seems its "Judges discression" and it can go either way. (NT) -- OP, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 8:26:16"
    • Sorry should read i do NOT** think its unfair - sorry. (NT) -- OP, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 8:27:47"
  • It is hard to make a comment as there could have been a number of different things that happened eg: wrong music played, wrong speed played etc (NT) -- DF, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 11:12:57"
  • Happened at WA State champs too (NT) -- No penalty, not fair in my opinion, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 11:57:58"
    • Not acceptable at State Championships at all in my opinion. If something like that happened in our section there would be murder! It's extremely competitive in NSW for all age groups, the dancing is of such a high standard and results are often so close. I've seen it happen at small feis' quite s few times but never at a major like States, not sure if you are doing the dancer any favors cause there's no second chances at Nationals. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 17:49:46"
      • It happened at Nationals last year. A dancer stopped mid set and ran off stage. She was allowed to redance and finished on the podium. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 19:30:26"

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• Trinity Feis results? -- thanks, Sun, Sep 10 2017, 14:20:53"
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  • Does anyone have the 14yrs? (NT) -- interested., Sun, Sep 10 2017, 22:12:51"
  • Sally McGavock, Gregory won the 14 years, Brianna Ross, Spreagadh won the 12 years, Mia Teserero, Halloran won the 9&10 years, Kaliah Castillo, FGMA won the 8 years & Under (NT) -- all ive got, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 9:54:25"
  • Does anyone have the results for the 11 years please? (NT) -- DM, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 16:56:20"
  • 13 years please (NT) -- 😁, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 22:04:03"

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• South Australian state championship dance of champions 2016: https://youtu.be/WmmdmHMRPY0 -- :), Mon, Sep 11 2017, 14:23:50"
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• McGrath feis results for the 11 years int/open anyone? I don't see them on the Facebook page -- DM, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 17:01:31"
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  • Posted now. Apologies for the delay. (NT) -- Leanne, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 17:20:31"

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• Tarkett Rolls x2 for Free - 6m x 2m each roll. Left over from former dance studio, perfect for practice. Free, pickup Thornleigh. Email: kodiak1948@hotmail.com -- Retired dancer, Sun, Sep 10 2017, 16:14:05"
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  • Have sent email- very interested -- DM, Sun, Sep 10 2017, 21:54:22"

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• O'Connor feis results?? -- ., Sun, Sep 10 2017, 16:38:34"
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• Any news when the Southern Cross Feis timetable will be available? -- ?, Sat, Sep 09 2017, 12:02:04"
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  Hi All, I have been made aware that some people have been trying to contact me via the "Contact Forum Admin" link at the top of the board. I have not received any messages at all so I just wanted to make sure that people knew that there is another step you need to take when you submit an admin message, or your message will not go through... After you enter the usual Captcha code and click "send", you will be taken to another confirmation screen where you must click the "confirm and send message" button. If you don't click that button, your message will not come through to me. I have just sent myself a test message and it came through very quickly. Hope that helps.
  

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• Worlds 2018 Glasgow -- James B, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 20:19:12"
  I can't find any info whatsoever on the worlds taking place in March in Glasgow,, I've searched and searched but no avail, Can anyone please put me in the right direction, I believe it's in the Royal concert Hall, dates not 100% think last week of March??
  Any help would be appreciated
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  • The info will be on the clrg website, but they don't seem to have updated it yet. https://www.clrg.ie/index.php/en/championships/world-championships.html (NT) -- =, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 8:34:43"
  • Last day will be Sunday 1 April, will start on Tuesday prior to that date (NT) -- DM, Sun, Sep 03 2017, 21:12:10"
    • Usually starts on palm Sunday and runs through Easter Sunday. (NT) -- Mum, Sat, Sep 09 2017, 9:38:00"

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• Just wondering when the Trinity Feis timetable will be available? -- Trying to plan, Sun, Sep 03 2017, 19:41:17"
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  • Anyone seen it yet? (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 04 2017, 19:58:18"
  • Seriously 5 days out how is there not a timetable yet, come on organisers people have other children and need to plan. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 8:10:34"
  • A 4th interested party. If i knew who was ruining it, I would ask directly. (NT) -- Please help, we are all busy and understand the burdens of organizing a Feis, but we also need to plan our days., Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:42:13"
  • Timetable up on Aida NSW Facebook page - posted 5 mins ago (NT) -- Mum, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 11:14:52"
  • Feis Information -- DM, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 12:34:54"
  • Organisers and schools are saying that dancer numbers are down and their feis's are not well attended. Can I suggest that you be more accessible and provide information as you have it, in particular when people contact you directly. We've been to feis's in our own State and also in 3 other States and Territories this year and some organisers are fantastic - above and beyond with their communication. Others don't even reply to emails listed on their entry forms !! Why bother then ?? And you wonder why people won't show up next year .... (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 13:00:28"

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• Parade of Champions videos -- Curious, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 11:55:22"
  Are any of this years state champion parade of champion videos online anywhere? I can't find any but I'd love to watch them. Thanks
  

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  • NSW and QLD may be found at https://www.facebook.com/MediaImages-Irish-Dancing-Photography-340605675234/publishing_tools/?section=VIDEOS&sort[0]=created_time_descending, there are probably more available on YouTube or other locations, and better quality too :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 12:29:54"
  • Victorian dance of champions is on the AIDA Vic Facebook page and on multiple Victorian school pages (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 23:50:53"
  • NSW Dance of Champions can be found on youtube (NT) -- just search for it, Tue, Sep 05 2017, 9:23:28"

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• Where can I find the official Grading up/ out rules? -- Confused mother, Sun, Sep 03 2017, 12:08:17"
  A few of the dancers in my daughters age group seem to win a number of intermediate dances but never actually seem to grade out, where can I find the official rules of grading. Many thanks
  

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  • See Dancing in Sydney Competitions After Beginners Intermediate: You can stay in this level until you win a section wth eight or more competitors and then you will be promoted to open. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 03 2017, 22:08:01"
    • I always thought it was in a section of five or more dancers. Some sections in some states don't even have eight dancers in them, a dancer would never be able to upgrade. Does it vary between states? (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 7:59:11"
      • Yes! (NT) -- K, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 10:05:47"
    • The steps are the same for Intermediate and Open and in smaller competitions the often combine these levels. (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 04 2017, 8:35:11"

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• Could someone clarify if the WQ for Senior Ladies 021 / O22 is first five if 20 actual dancers compete or is it 7 as stated on AIDA inc? Thanks -- CG, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 10:13:42"
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  • its seven and was not annouced properly at the vics on saturday they only annouced five but im sure the ladies involved would now know they are niw qualified (NT) -- vicdm, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 22:02:29"
    • I think it has been changed this year to only 5. (NT) -- Can anyone confirm?, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 22:25:38"
  • As age group was split in two sections its only top 5 are world qualifiers. (NT) -- Dance mum who asked TCRG, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 23:35:59"
  • Rules copied from AIDA site! -- vicdm, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 7:29:09"
    • Yes for Worlds 2017 not 2018. (NT) -- It has changed., Tue, Aug 29 2017, 10:02:19"
  • I think Australia should not announce world qualifiers full stop until they can get their act together. No one wants to see a repeat of the stuff up that happened at NSW states. (NT) -- They can let the qualifiers know later after they have double checked the results and rules., Tue, Aug 29 2017, 12:21:02"
    • I don't agree. I do agree they need to get it right first. It is a fantastic achievement which they have worked so hard for. Most of them won't get to go but they can stilll have their achievement in qualifying recognized. (NT) -- Just my thoughts., Tue, Aug 29 2017, 12:29:34"
      • I agree but only if they can get their act together and not make mistakes (NT) -- Let down dancer, Sat, Sep 02 2017, 12:02:31"
    • I agree, they just don't need to announce it. My dd danced for many years and we never had the qualifiers called out. Most kids, especially the younger ones, don't even know there is a world championships. (NT) -- -, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 7:43:12"
      • I can tell you all the younger dancers at our school know about the worlds and look up to the dancers who have qualified, its a big deal and something to strive for, please keep announcing them it is lovely to see all the reactions from all the age groups when this is read out (NT) -- love it, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 12:14:58"
    • As a dancer not from australia, i was shocked and disappointed that during results becoming a world qualifier wasn't made a big deal of. There were no huge cheers of screams when they realised they'd qualified as I've seen from other qualifiers in UK and US. They should be recognised and rewarded for their achievements even if they dont end up travelling to the worlds. -- d, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 20:30:28"
      • It's hard to explain, it's just not that big of a deal to us. If we know we can't actually go and compete at Worlds, it's more of a downer than something to get excited about. Imagine you got told you had won the lottery but just because of where you lived and the time of year, you would not be given the prize. You would hardly be juming up and down with excitement about your prize would you. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 6:48:19"
        • Please don't speak for all Australians. It is a very big deal for a lot of us. It is a great achievement and something to be very proud of. Being able to go is an added bonus not the main prize. (NT) -- We should celebrate the achievement. We all know how much hard work has gone into it., Thu, Aug 31 2017, 8:39:25"
          • It sure is my daughter qualified as a next in line dancer one year and the document she was given to tell her this is still proudly displayed even though she didnt go ,its one of her proudest achievements from her time in dance (NT) -- it is a big deal!, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 11:21:18"
            • Oh well, she is lucky she got something I guess. We never had it announced, nor were we ever given any kind of certificate, so it just wasn't a huge deal, especially when it's so easy for our dancers to qualify compared with how hard it is for overseas dancers. I know you can only compete against who is there on the day, but I always found it almost embarrassing that ...inside... -- jmo, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 12:21:00"
              • Perhaps what you see is coloured by your attitude. There are sections where the dancers really fight for qualifying positions. It is offensive when you lessen their achievement. (NT) -- Qualifiers be proud!, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 12:39:37"
                • In some sections the dancer has achieved that extra half a mark and gained a two point differential on the next potential qualifier. At the top it means a lot to a dancer to WQ because they know they put the work in week after week. (NT) -- World Qualifiers be proud., Sun, Sep 03 2017, 7:30:53"
              • Yes there are sections where so many deserve to qualify, but there are also sections and even some States where ithe qualifying standard is not up to it. (NT) -- Not the dancers fault, just how the system works, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 7:26:11"
                • Exactly, thankyou. (NT) -- -, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 7:49:42"
  • WQ approach seems to be inconsistent across the states. Could someone please explain what next in line means and does everyone receive a letter to say they have qualified ? (NT) -- Interested, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 21:13:56"
    • Next in line means that at the State Championships, if you have a dancer who is a World Medal Holder from the previous worlds, they are not counted when working out the number of qualifiers. So for example, if there was going to be 5 qualifying places in a section and one of the top 5 dancers was a WMH from the previous worlds, then 5 dancers plus the WMH qualify for worlds, so 6 dancers qualify as the WMH is skipped over in the calculations as they are technically already qualified. Hope that makes sense. (NT) -- -, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 8:39:01"
  • The letter may be just one thing that each State does (NT) -- TC, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 8:43:36"
    • Next in line was for a qualified dancer who could not attend due to her teacher adjudicating so the next dancer placed gets her spot and the other dancer gets her qualified place the following year (NT) -- dm, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 9:09:51"

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• Why would a dance school post a photo of their figure dance with blue ribbons on when they actually placed second -- ?????, Sat, Sep 02 2017, 9:14:12"
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• QLD Spring Feis Timetable, 13-15yrs, triple ages, beg to open all scheduled for 9am. If you could be more specific with times it would greatly assist given the travel to Gold Coast. To travel to Coast by 8am, older open dancers may not dance for hours it would greatly appreciated if it could be more time specific. -- DM, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 8:32:20"
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• Feis Lunasa LiveCam of presentations at 1040 (just missed it), 1350, 1410 (Dance of Champions), 1800 and 1830 (Dance of Champions) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Sep 02 2017, 9:55:16"
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• Time spent practicing?? -- DD, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 22:53:58"
  What is the average amount of class time your dancer does each week?
  

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• THE ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM FOR THE OFFICIAL TANNERS FOR THE 2017 AUSTRALIAN IRISH DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN -- The Preparation Station & Pointe Perfect, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 10:01:17"
  Spots are limited this year, so book in early to avoid disappointment!!
  
  https://www.pointeperfect.net.au/services-book-now
  

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• Is anyone on here taking the TCRG exam in Adelaide in November? Looking for a study buddy. -- ., Sun, Aug 27 2017, 22:29:13"
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    • Unfortunately actually in NZ and haven't. Even able to track down anyone here doing it. Was more looking for someone to communicate with online to help each other with Ceilli questions . (NT) -- OP, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 21:44:36"
  • If you leave your email ill email you directly. id like someone to dicuss ceili questions etc with - but i dont want to leave my name on the board (NT) -- AD candidate, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 11:29:16"
    • I totally understand that. (NT) -- Email, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 17:20:10"

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• Red velvet Gavin Doherty dress for sale -- Laureen (Laureen), Wed, Aug 30 2017, 3:03:49"
  https://www.usedsolodresses.com/ad/stunning-red-velvet.html
  

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• Teacher-in-Training CD -- Dealgan Music, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 9:42:56"
  • Pat King`s Teacher-in-Training CD has been released to iTunes and all other online stores:
  This is, and has been for years, the definitive study CD for the prospective T.C.R.G. and A.D.C.R.G. where there is a vocal introduction to each set dance stating the Name, Time Signature and the number of bars in the Step and Set.
  
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• ChaosCentral will be at the NSW State Ceili Championships tomorrow, LiveCam of presentations on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MediaImages-Irish-Dancing-Photography-340605675234/) around 1030, 1200, 1415 and 1645, and photos late in the evening on www.swoose.net Presentations may be earlier or later, it is Irish Dancing :) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 26 2017, 16:19:27"
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  • And results are on http://livecommentary.swoose.net now :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 11:00:43"
  • All Ceili photos now available on www.swoose.net, home page slightly broken though... :( (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 19:47:37"
    • Thanks Milton - so appreciative of all your hard work over many years. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 8:52:32"

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• Well, now I know why children are leaving Irish dancing in droves. It's because their parents aren't stupid.. -- .., Sat, Aug 19 2017, 20:53:30"
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  • Would never stop my dancer from doing something she loves and is passionate about. (NT) -- Good luck and good bye, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 21:13:02"
  • Is it just me, or did I miss something? (NT) -- ??, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 22:19:34"
  • Where are they leaving in droves??? Not my dancers school. (NT) -- Please explain yourself, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 22:46:00"
  • think someone has been hitting the sherry tonight (NT) -- WTH, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 23:44:11"
  • Don't know exactly where this comment is coming from but numbers are a lot less then when my daughter started dancing. (NT) -- To expensive for the average family, has become an exclusive sport., Sun, Aug 20 2017, 20:19:35"
    • Yes it has become too expensive for some. It's sad as I'm sure there are girls out there with talent and determination to do well but can't afford to so. (NT) -- Especially for those with more than one daughter, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 8:09:21"
  • Original writer. Now that the championships are over I can admit I was venting about the adjudicating. When constant winners dance beautifully and are placed way down the ranks, parents feel almost insulted that they pay so much money for their children's lessons and costumes only to have the standard of adjudicating abysmal. Parents can recognise a dancer who never places at a normal comp being on the blocks in the states as being really dodgy adjudicating. (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 22 2017, 16:21:39"
    • Or perhaps different judges look for different things? (NT) -- Just because a dancer has won before doesn't mean they always will. Plenty of dancers score poorly with Australian judges and better with OS judges, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 20:36:47"
    • Which State Championships are you referring too. (NT) -- NT, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 19:31:30"
  • Or maybe those who made it to the blocks have been practising really hard, and just danced better than your daughter on the day. (NT) -- Your daughter didn't do as well as you thought she would, get over it., Wed, Aug 23 2017, 9:22:17"
  • This is about certain teachers networking and you all know it goes on. (NT) -- LOL, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 11:28:29"
  • I didn't have a daughter dancing. I simply enjoy watching from the audience and following the progress of many dancers. But I do have to agree that there was obvious signs of teacher networking (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 23 2017, 12:15:06"
    • What exactly do you mean by 'teacher networking'? Perhaps I'm oblivious? (NT) -- Lost, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 14:03:49"
  • Sure there's the political aspect, but my goodness the dresses and wigs have gotten completely out of control. Even as a spectator one becomes obsessed with the 'look' before the actual quality of dancing. It's one thing for your child to look confident and happy on stage, but it's another to fall into the trap of what dancers look like today (NT) -- dm, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 21:34:28"
  • promoting dancers by age group and in costume just before states on instagram by a school in vic at the moment doesnt seem right, a full picture of all with a good luck message may be a better idea (NT) -- why?, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 6:58:04"
    • Not all teachers have ulterior motives! Wishes the kids good luck and acknowledging their hard work and making them feel special is the right thing to do. (NT) -- Stop reading into things, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 10:39:43"
      • Which is how our school does it on their private page, it just protects their integrity and also the dancers themselves and stops anyone pointing the finger whether innocent or not (NT) -- easy, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 12:04:57"
    • Why would you be looking at another schools FB page? (NT) -- Mind your own business., Thu, Aug 24 2017, 16:33:25"
      • You're kidding right? Do you think only people from a school follow them on facebook or Instagram? Our small school has over 700 people following on Facebook, even people from overseas. You don't even need to follow a school to see their posts, all it takes is for one of your friends to like or comment and it will appear in your newsfeed. You can mind your own business as much as the next person and you will still see their posts. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 18:42:42"
        • Just because it comes up in your feed doesn't mean you have to look at it. (NT) -- Flick through most of it., Thu, Aug 24 2017, 19:08:35"
    • Also extended family members and friends can see it that are not on a private page. (NT) -- Some people just love to whinge., Thu, Aug 24 2017, 16:44:21"
  • It's 2017 people, we live in a world of social media, FB, IG, Snapchat. Nothing wrong with promoting and being proud of your school and your students. The kids and their relatives love it, they can comment their support from the other side of the world. Stop being old cynical dinosaurs and embrace it because it's not going away no matter how much you whinge. (NT) -- Digital age, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 8:09:35"
    • Well said..... And I am no spring chicken. I love the digital age. I get to keep up with my Grandchildren through the ID School's website and also follow the results through Twitter and Facebook. I adore that schools promote or congratulate their dancers on social media. It's the modern world - embrace it. (NT) -- From an old dinosaur, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 14:43:28"

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• why do peopke state the reason they are selling a solo dress is because of a school transfer? -- Just wondering. (NT), Sat, Aug 26 2017, 15:25:28"
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  • Some schools specify what solo dress their dancers have to wear - or so I have heard. If that's true, then I guess the old dress may not be suitable. (NT) -- True Story, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 13:50:07"

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• Mens secret business nite in Adelaide -- Darren Marschall, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 20:18:11"
  Hiya all just seeing if anyone is going to organise the Mens secret business Night in Adelaide i am happy to do it as i did the last one here in Adeladie....
  Please let me know ASAP... Thanks so much
  

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  • Men's Nite -- Craig, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 20:40:07"
  • Darren go ahead and organise it mate. You're the local so book a place and let us know and we'll spread the word. (NT) -- Anh Pham, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 9:27:43"
  • Somewhere with a decent selection of beer if possible, some craft ales would be nice. (NT) -- Bryans Mate, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 13:47:24"

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• Does anyone know where I can watch the south Australian states step about -- Dancer, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 8:56:09"
  Thankyou
  

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  • They haven't posted it. (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 11:33:19"

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• Where is Worlds in 2019 ? -- Dance mum, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 10:52:57"
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  • I think it's back in Dublin (NT) -- Correct me if I'm wrong, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 9:31:05"

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• Souther Cross Feis -- DM, Sun, Aug 27 2017, 9:33:45"
  A reminder that the Southern Cross Feis is on Sunday 17th September at Concord RSL Club.
  The closing date for entries has been extended to Friday 8th September.
  

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• Does any one know if AIDA NSW be publishing a program for the ceili championships on the weekend -- IDM, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 16:45:47"
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  • Yes, our TC passed it on this morning (NT) -- Program, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 17:47:36"
    • Can someone advise how to get a copy (NT) -- IDM, Sat, Aug 26 2017, 9:12:10"
  • Ask your tc (NT) -- Ds, Sat, Aug 26 2017, 21:56:52"

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• One certain school in NSW wearing the same dress but in different colours how is this aloud? -- A parent whos sick of politics, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 14:32:34"
  Like how is this allowed?
  

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  • They were all wearing exactly the same tiara as well. (NT) -- Have a bit of individuality! Each dancer should wear what suits them., Fri, Aug 25 2017, 15:13:07"
  • Yes! -- DM, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 16:13:52"
    • Style is your issue not Politics -- dm, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 17:23:47"
    • Ever thought about keady Upton's all have the same dresses and hair, Mulvanna school with the straight hair and hats, Hallerons with the side quiffs and bows for the younger ones. Not just the one school you named. You obviously are jealous because all there dancers are extremely talented. Everyone always has a problem when people do something different. But then again the usually copy the trend somehow.... (NT) -- Sick of unsupportive australians, Sat, Aug 26 2017, 13:55:59"
  • They did this last year. Their sneaky way of getting around the rules (NT) -- So the adjudicators know they are, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 17:41:04"
    • Get a life people, the number of dancers in Oz is so small that even I know most of the dancers without having to wear identical dresses. You are also implying that adjudicators have no morals and cheat. Some of your daughter's teachers are adjudicators, I suggest you take them out of dancing so they don't corrupt your daughter's morals as well. (NT) -- Seriously stop with the nonsense, Sat, Aug 26 2017, 9:18:10"

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• Will the Vic States have any live streaming for results today? -- Thanks, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 9:29:54"
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  • There will be regular updates on the AIDA Vic Facebook page (NT) -- --, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 10:46:54"
  • All the morning results are up on the Facebook page now -- Dancer, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 12:25:11"
    • Fantastic Aida Victoria keep up the good work... (NT) -- NT, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 12:35:16"

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• McGrath Feis Entries close at the end of the week. 9th and 10th of September, Calwell High Performing Arts Theatre. Live musician. -- Www.mcgrathirishdance.com.au, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 9:05:59"
  Nt
  

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  • What vendors are going to be there? (NT) -- K, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 7:54:25"

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• Any results from the WA State Championships? -- Please TIA, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 12:08:42"
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  • Full list of champion enclosed -- WA, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 2:09:32"
  • Thank you (NT) -- NT, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 8:45:16"
  • Any results other than just the champions? (NT) -- -, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 9:29:02"
  • Places for WA Championships -- .., Tue, Aug 22 2017, 16:13:04"
  • Shaunagh McCollum (16 years) was actually in =2nd. (NT) -- WA, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 18:04:42"
  • Oops, Sorry Shaunagh (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 22 2017, 20:10:14"

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• Just saying good luck to all teams competing in the NSW Teams this weekend. Brought back some lovely jewellery from Ireland come and have a look. Milton, thanks heaps for keeping me all up to date on the State via Swoose. -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Aug 22 2017, 17:35:19"
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• Can someone clarify the number of dancers that can qualify at states. I understood that it was 5 in the first 20 and then 1 in every 10 or part thereof. However at NSW states 6 were qualifying in sections of less than 20. -- Have the rules changed., Sat, Aug 12 2017, 21:54:41"
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  • There may be world medal holders in the section. If a WMH is in a qualifying position, their qualifying spot is passed down. (NT) -- -, Sat, Aug 12 2017, 23:10:55"
    • Top 5, then one in every ten i believe and i thought medal holders wete only skipped at the national titles (NT) -- ???, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 7:53:44"
      • update up to 20 competitors, 5 qualifiers then if more than 20 its one for every 10 if a world medal holder is in that there will be an extra spot and its not on entries they must dance so for the 13 years girls yesterday at the nsw states there was a world medal holder wirh 19 dancers so qualifiers to 6th only apparently they said after that it was the top seven but that is incorrect and would need to be amended according to the rules on the aida site (NT) -- reread the rules, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 14:34:07"
  • World Qualifers -- Parent, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 15:59:26"
  • AIDA have stuffed up big time (NT) -- unforgivable, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 20:31:03"
    • It is unforgivable! Can't imagine the disappointment of those 2 girls. (NT) -- There should be a process to working out qualifiers as part of marks, which is double checked before announcing. It is not that complicated., Sun, Aug 13 2017, 20:50:04"
    • Please remember that when you say AIDA you are talking about our dance teachers, the same one's who gave up their weekend to host the championships. If there was a mistake, then yes, it will be disappointing for the dancers. However, please show some grace to the teachers involved. They are our teachers, not some elusive group of bureaucrats. How we respond as adults sets the standard for how our young people will react. Let's not encourage them to be victims. (NT) -- -, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 21:08:47"
      • Pointing out a mistake has been made, acknowledging the very understandable disappointment of the children affected and suggesting a way to avoid it happening again. (NT) -- Is this an inappropriate response?, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 21:17:34"
      • I think it is a mature response, particularly when you are offering a solution to ensure other dancers don't face the same disappointment next time. Very different to saying it's disgusting and unforgivable. (NT) -- -, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 21:52:47"
  • There are more than 2 girls affected (NT) -- And teacher should know the rules, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 21:19:26"
  • There are at least 6 age groups affected, so many more than 2 girls (NT) -- Disgusting, shame on you AIDA, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 21:42:32"
  • Firstly, the disappointment has't been acknowledged. Secondly what do you suggest as a solution, sit down the announcers who made the mistake and teach them the qualifying rules. (NT) -- Rules they should know if they are going to be involved in organising the states which are the primary qualifiers for worlds., Sun, Aug 13 2017, 23:25:27"
    • The decision about who qualifies shouldn't be coming from the announcers, it should come from the tabulators - they should be the ones who mark on the results sheets for the announcers who has qualified (NT) -- Why are the announcers getting the blame?, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 1:18:04"
  • What age group was this? (NT) -- NT, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:00:14"
  • In the 15 years they awarded 6 places and only 11 danced - how does that work (NT) -- Confused, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:18:40"
    • it maybe that, that group has a world medal holder they get skipped over so that means their spot is skipped over, si in the 13 years there is a medal holder so with 19 dancers there are 5 qualifiers but the top 6 qualify (NT) -- its easy to work out!, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 13:04:55"
  • Personally I think the number of qualifiers for the amount of dancers in some age groups is too many. Some States don't have as strong dancers as other States and for 5 to automatically get through makes the system unfair, weakens the World Championships and makes the numbers too large. Some age groups had around 200 competitors at the Worlds, how can one adjudicate on such a large number of competitors. The deserving ones will get missed. (NT) -- JMO, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 11:07:19"
    • The percentage of dancers who qualify for Worlds at States and Nationals is the same wordwide. It's not the dancers fault that they have so few competitors. Think of the overseas dancers who have 10 times the dancers in their sections and still only qualify the same percentage. Imagine how they would feel if they knew that some regions in Australia can have 100% of dancers WQ just because there are 5 or less dancers in the section so they WQ by default..more.. -- -, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 19:47:32"
  • It is easy to work out, that's why it's hard to understand how they could get it so wrong. It happened in the 13yrs when they said the top 6 plus one recalled. Happened in many other age groups as well. (NT) -- Announced with great fanfare at the championships, then disappointment later for so many children.., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 16:44:10"
  • Are you saying they announced kids as qualifiers then said they weren't afterwards. Those poor kids. (NT) -- Is this true, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 21:06:07"
  • Mistakes can be made, Im sure they feel bad for what has happened also to the dancers (NT) -- dd, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 21:25:25"
    • There is no excuse for mistakes like this.this. Yes mistakes are made but when the same mistake is made in several sections it shows a lack of propere procedure. (NT) -- It is State Championships, it should be done properly., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 21:42:59"
  • For all the complaining I would like to know how many realistically were going to worlds. It is a huge financial commitment. Please don't be so quick to criticize these wonderful teachers they are human. BTW AIDA Fantastic job running the NSW State Championships (NT) -- dm, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 11:37:26"
    • It doesn't matter how many were going. It is the achievement of qualifying that counts. There was a problem and it needs to be addressed so it doesn't happen again. There is no need to be so defensive. (NT) -- Are we not supposed to say anything at all. Just let it happen again and again?, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 15:14:48"
      • The ability to anonymously, via an internet forum, make comments and hand out judgments against others, many of whom are merely trying their best to teach some culture and respect to our children, is a such an essential skill to learn in life. (NT) -- Adulting - harder to learn than most people think, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 16:24:13"
        • Thanks for demonstrating your point. (NT) -- XXXX, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 16:59:02"
      • affected dancer -- ..., Wed, Aug 16 2017, 11:02:05"
  • Also affected -- More inside., Thu, Aug 17 2017, 10:58:45"
    • Reading these 2 posts from affected dancers above is INFURIATING. One dancer performed Saturday and was told of her mistake on the SUNDAY. Another dancer performed on Sunday and the error was made AGAIN?!! So then this dancer wasn't informed until Monday. How is it possible that an error was realised and then continued? (NT) -- Absolute disgrace, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 19:02:07"
  • annoyed dancer -- B, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 4:32:42"
    • What changed rule? (NT) -- -, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 7:21:53"
    • The rules are on the AIDA website so what you have just said is ridiculous. Yes AIDA ran a great championships but this mistake should never have happened. Perhaps acknowledging their mistake and taking steps to prevent it happening again would be a better response. (NT) -- The only rule change is to bring senior age group in line with rest., Fri, Aug 18 2017, 7:52:46"
      • Its true what they said happened, dont claim to be an expert (NT) -- DM, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 10:30:12"
        • I don't claim to be an expert but I can read the rules on the AIDA website. (NT) -- How exactly do you know that what "they said" is true?, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 20:21:38"
      • So if that's the only rule change, which I was aware of, I thought there must be somethng new, how were mistakes made in the younger age groups? The rules for those ages have not changed. If they got it right last year, why the confusion this year? (NT) -- -, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 8:17:44"
  • I know for a fact that they will never reply on here let alone read this as hardly any AIDA members read this old voy anymore (NT) -- Mj, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 8:13:34"
    • Of course they won't reply on here, which doesn't matter, or anywhere else which is the problem. (NT) -- Wow you "know for a fact" no member of AIDA ever reads voy. That's impressive!, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 8:24:40"
      • AIDA has been deafeningly silent on this issue. No official statement or apology to the affected dancers. They have to be accountable for this. (NT) -- Sounds like they just want to sweep it under the carpet., Tue, Aug 22 2017, 17:18:11"
  • Well actually I do know as a fact that some of them do read this board. (NT) -- Your statement is ridiculous., Fri, Aug 18 2017, 10:22:15"
  • I love this board. People get too defensive, the whole idea of a forum is to be open and promote discussion and share opinions. Whether someone is right or wrong doesn't matter one hoot, the main thing is that it's a way to get issues aired and listened too. Stop being so precious everyone and discuss NOT defend. (NT) -- All is fair in love and war, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 14:53:02"

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• Looking for advice on best way to pack and send dress to USA. How did you protect dress? -- Any idea of costs?, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 21:53:38"
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  • There's pictures and instructions here ( http://www.dance-again.com/dresspacking.html ) and you can use the Australia Post calculator to get the cost of posting it. trt to keep the weight of the packed dress under 2kg. I usually do whatever is the cheapest cost but still includes tracking. (NT) -- hth, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 6:41:23"
  • this is how I do it,......... inside -- tmc, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 8:07:11"
  • Instructions on Dance Again website worked perfectly for me (see inside for link) -- Sent to Canada, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 11:39:47"
  • Thank you so much everyone. Exactly what I needed. (NT) -- OP, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 12:07:18"

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• NSW State Championships, ChaosCentral setup and ready to go, LiveCam for presentations on Facebook live on MediaImages page 🙂. Check program for expected times... -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 9:49:51"
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  • Results on LiveCommentary, internet here so rubbish that I can't stream presentations, but I am recording them to upload later. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 14:20:44"
    • Thank you! (NT) -- ., Fri, Aug 11 2017, 17:13:22"
  • Friday presentations available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 23:11:16"
  • Who are the adjudicators for the championships please (NT) -- Love the live cam!, Sat, Aug 12 2017, 19:43:36"
  • Saturday presentations available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 12 2017, 21:51:48"
  • Sunday presentations now available on www.swoose.net, dancing photos later in the week, and Dance of Champions tomorrow! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 23:37:46"
  • 6 Years & Under, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Years plus new Sunday presentation photos and new Dance of Champions photos now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 14:13:17"
  • 11 Years & 19 Years now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 18:03:19"
  • Thank you Milton. Much appreciated!!! (NT) -- NT, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 20:47:19"
  • 12 Years now available... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 22:27:42"
  • Anyone else having trouble with the link for 6 years? All others work for me. Milton & julia your photos are stunning as always, thank you x (NT) -- Is it just me, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 13:07:18"
    • I can see the problem and will fix it later today; to access the photos, use the link from the home page in "News" :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 14:00:11"
  • 13 Years now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 21:02:58"
  • 14, 15, 17, 18 Years now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 21:24:43"
  • 20 & 21 Years, and 22 Years and Over now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 21:13:02"
  • 16 Years, the last of the dancing photos, now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 14:13:38"

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• Kickpants -- Dancer, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 8:08:16"
  Any vendors sell kickpants?
  

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  • Made to order -- Prodigy, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 8:29:46"

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• Brand New CD Available Now #DoubleTrouble -- Darren & Sean, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 6:34:07"
  Darren Checkley and Sean Mortalo
  
  Are delighted to bring you a brand new Irish dancing CD called #DoubleTrouble
  
  Over 2 hours 38 mins of top class music to dance to and just in time for all the classes to start back,
  
  5 long sets of Reels
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  1 Single Jig and Light jig
  1 Amazing Presentation track
  
  Tonight it is Live on iTunes and will be available on all streaming websites and downloading sites throughout the next few days,
  
  We thank you in advance for your support and we hope this brings you many hours of practising.
  
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• Is the Moran Kelly feis on this year? -- Wondering, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 7:49:48"
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    • Thanks didn't realised it was renamed. (NT) -- ., Thu, Aug 17 2017, 9:35:53"
  • There is no Moran Kelly dance school. (NT) -- NT, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 18:00:01"
    • Maybe no Moran Kelly school but for the last couple of years in Victoria there has been a Moran Kelly feis (NT) -- ., Thu, Aug 17 2017, 9:34:49"
      • Yes but as above the Feis has changed its name WINTER FEIS. (NT) -- NT, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 16:08:27"

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• Did anyone film the SA dance of champions, if so could you please share. Thanks -- DQ, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 17:48:31"
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  • Did anyone film it? (NT) -- DM, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 16:06:39"

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• Mia Robinson, Liam costello and Keiran Bryant were amazing at the NSW States who was your favourites to watch? -- Positive posts should be posted more often, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 14:17:43"
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  • The 20-21 years was brilliant to watch, top 4 ladies were all incredible (NT) -- Sh, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 17:34:10"
  • Loved seeing Mia Robinson back on stage -- DM, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 20:58:14"
  • Niamh Marsden . She just has that X Factor, a pleasure to watch. (NT) -- AA+, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 19:29:58"
  • Morgan Crammond, Ciara Leigh Carey, Jonty Moore and Niamh McDonagh - just outstanding (NT) -- Amazed, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 10:45:00"
  • Ciara Leigh Carey, Ella Kennedy , Danah Pham, Siobhan Lo, Jonty Moore, and some of those little 6's and 7's girls were just beautiful (NT) -- Impressed, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 10:58:55"
  • Trinity, Brianna and Cadence Woelms - three amazing champions. Talented family! (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 17:06:48"
  • Jade Dacey in the 11 years such a beautiful dancer to watch, one of my favourites along with Trinity Woelms and Kahli Gilchrist. (NT) -- --, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 17:57:28"
  • Definitely want to acknowledge the Woelms sisters. Just amazing for one family. Congratulations! (NT) -- DM, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 22:22:16"
  • Whilst the dancing was fabulous, my heart was warmed by some wonderful displays of kindness and good sportsmanship. As a parent, these displays were just as important as the dancing. (NT) -- Syd Mum, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 13:18:33"

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• Does anyone know if the Parade of Champions from NSW State Championships was videoed by Milton or any kind parent who will be willing to post to You Tube please? -- ___, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 12:03:01"
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  • Milton posted it to his facebook page on sunday :) -- Dancer, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 12:54:28"
  • Thank you! (NT) -- __, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 13:06:31"
  • On the MediaImages Facebook page :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 13:47:32"
  • It was streamed live so music and steps out of sync. (NT) -- DD, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 16:30:58"
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ektLCQqTjmI (NT) -- Anh, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 22:17:20"
  • bump (NT) -- dm, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 23:28:29"

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• I know NSW State solos are on at the moment so AIDA NSW are otherwise occupied but is someone able to let us know the timetable or at least the running order for NSW Teams which is on in 2 weeks? Needing to organise other parts of our family's lives apart from Irish dancing! -- DM, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 13:29:08"
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  • Entry forms due back today I guess once know numbers they will put out timetable -- DM, Wed, Aug 16 2017, 8:04:56"

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• Nationals Ball but no Ceili? So the timetable is out for Nationals and I noticed that the ticket only over 16 yrs ball is on but no mention of a Ceili for the younger kids? Did I miss something? Surely there is a party for the younger kids? -- dm, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 16:24:37"
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  • There is a ceili on Sunday night at 7:30pm. It's on the timetable. (NT) -- ., Tue, Aug 15 2017, 16:30:50"

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• Why have the number of places vs championship awards been changed at NSW Championships? -- X, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 9:09:03"
  Significantly fewer places and significantly more championship awards. Is it just someone's whim? Hard for children to understand how they can be ranked higher than last year when they placed and then not place. Changes like this should be announced well before hand so kids are prepared. Often seems descision makers completely forget the children involved.
  

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  • Yeah I was thinking that too, I thought it use to be 2 thirds place but this year it was closer to half (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:13:33"
  • Given that many regions OS and our nationals require dancers to recall before doing their set, I would say it is fair to place half the dancers and give the other half CA. (NT) -- But read them out in numeric order!, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 12:55:29"
  • The teachers must have agreed to the prize ratio. (NT) -- Da, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 14:54:10"
  • it always has been half plus one or two , numbers in some sections were down so places are limited (NT) -- dm, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 15:48:00"
    • Check the results from last year and you will see that is not true. (NT) -- Easy to check., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 17:25:47"
    • 2016 breakdown: 9s 30 places 11CA, 10s 21 places 10 CA, 12s 19 places 6 CA, 13s 21 places 4CA. (NT) -- 15s and above every dancer placed, no CA, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 18:45:49"
  • So who's decision was it cause our TCRG knew nothing about a reduction in placings (NT) -- At, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 19:35:40"

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• Competitor numbers at NSW States very low in all sections compared to previous years. -- Is ID just getting too expensive? Or are there are other reasons?, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 16:40:46"
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  • I would say expense has a lot to do with it (NT) -- Parent, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 20:50:13"
    • I was unable to attend the Championships. (NT) -- How many dancers were in each section?, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 22:12:33"
      • Numbers inside -- X, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 23:09:33"
        • Thank you so much! (NT) -- Much appreciated., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 11:26:09"
        • Only 19 danced in the 13 years, do you have numbers that actually danced for these sections as well please (NT) -- numbers down, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 15:46:45"
  • this is not the correct dancers this is what is in the programme. alot less danced most due to injury (NT) -- so I heard, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 19:20:28"

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• Would anyone be able to post results of ACT championships? Thanks :) -- TIA, Sat, Aug 12 2017, 18:47:31"
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  • Any results for 14 yr Girls please. (NT) -- TIA, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 16:17:09"
  • Champions -- ., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 6:43:20"
  • List above is missing Jackie Gregory - her final State Championships! (NT) -- ., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:28:21"
    • She is on the list, it's just not in age order. (NT) -- ., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:36:25"
  • Does anyone have the rest of the placings for the 20 years ladies and senior ladies? (NT) -- TIA, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 11:21:59"
    • Natasha, ceridwen, Megan p, ashlyn. 22+ Jackie g, keely m. -- ., Mon, Aug 14 2017, 16:55:59"

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• Not meaning to rush Milton just wondering where the action shots from the NSW States will be posted? Thankyou so much Milton and Julia for the time effort you put in to make sure we can save our memories thank you!!! -- Grateful dm, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 14:15:25"
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  • Read Milton's post a few down. It will be later in the week. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 14:47:12"
  • Hi...due to some work commitments, and rebuilding the server...the photos will be up at the end of the week. However, I will get them online as I do them, rather than waiting for all to be completed. The first ones will start appearing tomorrow. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 15:03:44"

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• Service update: One of the ChaosCentral trusty Mac servers is dying, after six years non-stop running. Unfortunately, this means that www.swoose.net will vanish from time to time, until I notice and do a hard restart. I won't be able to replace the server at the moment (cash flow!), but I will try to organise something stable as a temporary arrangement. -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 8:31:39"
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  • Please donate if you intend to use any photos from last weekends QLD and this weekends NSW State Championships. I think it would be nice to return the kindness offered for such treasured moments. (NT) -- Appreciative parents, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 11:14:42"
  • The backup server was commissioned around midnight so at least photos are available...but the internet link is very slow. NBN soon! NSW dancing photos available later in the week. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 12:26:31"
    • Thank you for all your hard work, Milton. Rest assured that it does not go unnoticed and your efforts are greatly appreciated. (NT) -- Appreciative parents, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 12:45:10"

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• Will there be a mention of Joy Ransley and Dawn Ransley? They taught so many dancers, produced over 30 solo national titles, 62 teams national titles, 2 World championship teams, 1 Solo World Champion. They also taught half of the teachers that teach today like the hallorans, Fiona-Gaye Snowden, etc.And they should be recognised. -- Older dancer, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:18:17"
  Will there be a mention of Joy Ransley and Dawn Ransley? They taught so many dancers, produced over 30 solo national titles, 62 teams national titles, 2 World championship teams, 1 Solo World Champion. They also taught half of the teachers that teach today like the hallorans, Fiona-Gaye Snowden, etc.And they should be recognised. Just being honest
  

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  • Is this regarding the 50th Year Anniversary? (NT) -- //, Mon, Aug 14 2017, 10:49:18"

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• Is it correct that the nationals next year are from 3/10/18 to 7/.10/18 as this is one day less than usual -- trying to prepare, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 11:59:21"
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  • Thats correct its only a 5 day championships. Sydney did this in 2015 as well. (NT) -- TH, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 12:55:08"
  • Isnt it usually the week earliet? (NT) -- Are these dates confirmed?, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 13:21:23"
    • Our school holidays are all a week later than usual. (NT) -- Still in first week of holidays for NSW. Early Easter affected everything., Wed, Aug 09 2017, 16:51:40"
  • I wouldn't be locking in anything just for the moment. I'd wait until AIDA announce something. There will be something in the 2017 nats program. Think it changes every year. (NT) -- Lovin' life, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 10:09:10"
  • My daughters TC told us those were the dates (NT) -- Dance mum, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 15:30:28"
  • Those are the dates (NT) -- Told by our teacher too, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 19:16:06"
  • Where are the 2018 Nationals being held? (NT) -- I would like to know the venue location if it is available please., Sun, Aug 13 2017, 9:19:46"
    • Cairns Convention Centre (NT) -- NT, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:27:49"

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• Any parade of champions videos out there? -- m, Sun, Aug 13 2017, 4:29:51"
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• Any results from the Winter feis, in Melbourne today. Senior ladies, 19 years depending on age groups. TIA -- CG, Sat, Aug 12 2017, 19:00:15"
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• State Championships - State Championships time has arrived already. Congratulation to AIDA QLD and all their dancers. NSW this weekend. Good Luck to all and thank you to AIDA. Lots of work goes into these events year in year out and we are all looking forward to it. Appreciative DM -- DM, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 12:43:03"
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  • Is the NSW timetable available online somewhere for this weekend?? (NT) -- Thank you in advance :) - Bystander, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 9:45:16"
    • AIDA NSW Facebook page (NT) -- DD, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 10:08:27"

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• ChaosCentral setup and ready to go, LiveCam for presentations on Facebook live on MediaImages page 🙂. Check program for expected times... -- Milton Baar, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 10:10:41"
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  • QLD State Championships photos now online...homepage not updated, but go to http://www.swoose.net/2017.htm :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 06 2017, 6:55:50"
  • Sunday presentations and Dance of Champions now available on www.swoose.net and the homepage is updated :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 07 2017, 0:14:07"
  • Can not believe your turn around times Milton. Fantastic!! (NT) -- DM, Mon, Aug 07 2017, 8:38:01"
  • ALL QLD State Championship photos now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 19:12:23"

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• TCRG Exam -- ., Tue, Aug 08 2017, 8:59:20"
  Have been told TCRG Exam this year is November 2nd - 5th (Thursday to Sunday)
  
  Ideally I'd like to fly home on the Sunday afternoon/night, but don't want to skip any parts of the exam.
  
  Does anyone know how late they would go on the Sunday?
  
  Is it possible to request to go first so you finish earlier?
  
  Any advice will be great, thank you :)
  

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  • Good question, also - what order do you sit the exam in? I heard it's written exams first. Would that be done on the Thursday? (NT) -- ., Tue, Aug 08 2017, 9:10:14"
  • Traditionally, the Sunday is reserved for the 'mini Feis' which the ADCRG candidates judge as part of their exam. From my experience, it was TCRG's doing their written paper and music test on the Thursday, then followed by dancing on Friday and Saturday. Some people had their teaching component and own personal dancing assessment on the Friday, but the majority had one on the Friday and one on the Saturday. (NT) -- I hope this helps - best to check with AIDA directly though. Good luck!, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 20:27:15"
  • You can request to have your dancing and teaching exams earlier if you need to :) Just email Claire about it. (NT) -- TC, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 9:09:49"

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• CANCELLED NATIONAL ACCOMMODATION - Just letting people know that we have had to withdraw from Nationals this year due to injury and we have just cancelled our accommodation in Adelaide. We had booked a small house with off street parking that slept 9. It is really close to the venue (ie within a few minutes). We had it booked for the week of Nationals and the week after. I have told the owner that we are cancelling. If you are interested in booking this, the link is on stayz as follows: https://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/sa/adelaide/adelaide-city/143397 -- DM, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 19:42:14"
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  • I did cancel it but I haven't heard back from the owner yet. I will send through another email. I would recommend you make an enquiry from the site as well. (NT) -- OP, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 19:39:53"

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• Is there anywhere in Australia I can buy an rince ceili? -- Student, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 21:00:13"
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  • I have an extra exam pack (book, DVD and CD of set music) which I purchased from CLRG for about $100. It is included in the cost when you pay your exam fee, but having it ahead of time gives you extra time to study. (NT) -- If you leave your email I'll contact you., Tue, Aug 08 2017, 21:36:45"
  • Otherwise you can purchase it directly from CLRG. Link inside. -- -, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 21:41:19"

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• Price of second hand dresses? Ludicrous? Acceptable? I see so many dresses that over time have their priced dropped by hundreds...(NT) -- Wish it was more about the dancing than the 'dresses'...if it were they would be simple and elegant., Sun, Jul 23 2017, 20:37:57"
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  • Sadly when someone starts a trend others follow or have to out do that person, from super blinged outfits to taping shoes to exorbitant crowns. A champion dancer will almost always win no matter what she wears. The majority of adjudicators will mark on the dancing, parents and teachers are the ones that feel the need to keep up with the 'Joneses" (NT) -- My view, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 8:08:50"
    • In my experience, it is usually the teachers who choose the 'look'. I know my daughter would be happy with natural hair and a simpler dress, however this would not fly with her teachers, unfortunately. The costs of dresses, accessories etc are getting out of hand and making it unaffordable for the 'average joe'. (NT) -- Very sad when access to a sport becomes unattainable for some., Mon, Jul 24 2017, 11:30:22"
      • Yes, ceazy prices for accessories that could be bought at an asian market for a dollar or two!! (NT) -- They dont even look Irish!, Tue, Jul 25 2017, 18:25:08"
  • Irish dancing is definately more expensive than other forms of dancing. (NT) -- Ive decided this year I am no longer forking out $$$s or $$$$s. It has got ridiculous. Add up ten years worth....a lot more skill worthy pursuits to spent it on. NT, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 12:27:03"
    • Ballroom dancing is pretty costly. A dancer needs multiple costumes. (NT) -- parent, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 7:49:49"
    • At a high level, ballet is far more expensive than Irish (new pointe shoes couple of weeks!). Ballroom is extremely expensive and over the top. Ice skating is incredibly expensive. (NT) -- ., Sun, Jul 30 2017, 14:38:49"
      • Maybe it is the skates, because I have been looking at dresses and havent seen any over $350 for girls. Many are between 60-150 (NT) -- No need for the stone ladden parrot dresses in ID!, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 23:50:57"
  • maybe you need a different TC.our TC never insists on us doing anything. everything is parents choice, only spend what YOU want to spend. you dont have to do every comp and get a new dress every year, if your TC is insisting on it - get a better TC. goods TC's get kids to the top without the need to spend ridiculous $ (NT) -- NSW mum, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 13:10:04"
    • Plenty of good TC's around that can get their students to the top without spending large amount of money, but once you're at the top the pressure to look the part becomes expensive. If your daughter was National champion I think even you wouldn't put her in a 5 yo second hand dress to save $$$ (NT) -- Only those at the very top can change this, but won't, Tue, Jul 25 2017, 7:14:46"
      • I think dancers get to the top when they love dancing, have natural talent, work incredibly hard on practicing steps and fitness, have fantastic support from parents and have a teacher who takes an interest in them. (NT) -- Let's give credit where it's due., Sun, Jul 30 2017, 14:32:42"
        • Agree with you 100%, but the topic here is exorbitantly expensive dresses and do we really need it. (NT) -- Always giving credit, Mon, Jul 31 2017, 8:02:04"
          • Responding to the comment about "good TCs get their dancers to the top" (NT) -- So much more to it than the TC or the dress., Mon, Jul 31 2017, 8:21:29"
        • I agree with your sentiments. Without the love, passion, determination and support - no dress will make up for that. (NT) -- IDM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 9:35:13"
  • See so many Ready to Wear dresses from various designers that are cheaper than second hand dresses by same designers! (NT) -- Hmmmm..., Wed, Aug 02 2017, 20:30:02"
    • That's bcause ready to wear dresses take a quarter of the time to make and usually using left over fabrics and sometimes repeated designs with only slight changes to make them different. No back and forth contact with the buyer, no frequent changes that take time to change design etc. Dressmaker can just whip up whatever he/she wants with no worry of pleasing a customer with a custom order. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 9:39:37"
      • I realise that. But of course a buyer if they find a ready to wear dress that fits are going to buy that if its the same price as secind gand dresses that most likely have wear and tear (no mstter what the owner says). I've seen two secind hand dresses for sale that ready to wear - and they have put prices on them than are much more than what they paid. (NT) -- Personally I think anyone is crazy to pay over $900 for a second hand dress. Like a new car, once it leaves the show room the value drops immensely., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 12:17:05"
        • A buyer will only pay what they feel is fair, but if they price a second hand dress to high, they won't sell it and it will sit unsold forever. $900 might be fine for a dress that was only $1200 of so to start with, but many dresses cost a lot more than that, especially when crystals, OS shipping, possibly import duty is taken into acccount. If someone has paid over 2.5K for a dress, there's no way you are getting it for $900 if it's still fairly new. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 12:31:33"
          • Sellers need to understand that how much the dress cost them is irrelevant to the buyer. (NT) -- As they say it is is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 16:53:18"
            • And buyers have to realise that there is a huge price range from home made, smaller DM's to big time overseas DM's. They have to realise that they are not going to be able to buy a dress that cost 2.5K only a few months ago for $900. Now a dress that cost only $1400 or a dress that is a couple of years old, sure thing $900 is appropriate. It's horses for courses, someone looking for an OS big time dress will be happy to pay a higher asking price. It's the old high waisted 3 panel dresses with asking prices of $600 - $900 that always make me wonder if they really want to sell. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 19:39:11"
  • I have sold all 5 of my daughters previous dresses, and most of them didn't sell until I dropped the price to just over half what I paid. (for dresses 12-18 months old). (NT) -- Seen 2nd hand dresses on sale for months, even years, and they won't sell until they drop the price., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 23:03:43"
  • If someone paid $1200 for a dress id be expecting it for less than $900. Ive sold a lot of things in my time, while you dont want to give things away but price so it sells quickly the longer it stays its gets stale and less likely to sell. A dress is just a dress no matter whocthw designer is or how many crystals it has on it and buyers dont care how much YOU were foolish to pay for it:) (NT) -- A second hand dress is still a SECONDHAND DRESS no matter what it cost, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 9:57:38"

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• Results from SA States? -- ., Tue, Aug 08 2017, 8:56:37"
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• INDA dancing photos now online at www.swoose.net Many thanks to the Maljevac family who took the photos and consequently own the copyright. -- Milton Baar, Mon, Aug 07 2017, 15:44:03"
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• QLD States results? -- dm, Sat, Aug 05 2017, 10:20:05"
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  • AIDAqld fb page (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sat, Aug 05 2017, 19:19:35"
  • Was there a parade of champions? (NT) -- Hoping for a video, Sun, Aug 06 2017, 11:30:02"
    • Video is on the MediaImages Facebook page, as are all the presentations. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Aug 06 2017, 14:31:53"
  • Senior ladies -- senior lady, Sun, Aug 06 2017, 15:13:17"
  • Does anyone have the FULL senior ladies results? (NT) -- Senior dancer, Sun, Aug 06 2017, 15:18:19"

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• Swarovski Crystals -- Thanks, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 11:32:06"
  What is the name of the company that were selling diamantes/crystals at the AIO this year?
  

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  • Bump (NT) -- ., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 19:24:14"
  • Crystal -- DM, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 19:50:33"
  • Crystals of Auz, based on the Gold Coast. (NT) -- https://crystalsofauz.com.au/, Sat, Aug 05 2017, 7:50:00"
    • Thank you! (NT) -- ., Sat, Aug 05 2017, 13:42:22"

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• We will be changing dance schools next month, does anyone have any advise based on their own experience? -- CM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 10:11:37"
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  • What city/state? Depends what you are looking for. (NT) -- -, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 12:56:28"
    • We are in NSW. Interested in others personal experiences of changing, feels like a big deal....? (NT) -- CM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 14:31:32"
      • My thoughts inside... -- -, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 19:02:07"
        • Thank you for taking the time to offer advice, totally agree with your points, there is nothing malicious about our move it's just about finding somewhere that suits better. (NT) -- CM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 20:24:40"
  • Depending on age of dancer remember different TCRG's have different techniques/teach differently. It can take a dancer some time to change to a new style/technique so remember to consider dancer could take time to change styles. (NT) -- NT, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 10:42:10"
  • I would suggest being observant during the State Championships. If you have a school in mind, have a look at how the dancers interact with each other, how do they interact with the teacher, does he/she seem approachable, does he/she warm up the dancers, run them through their dances etc and if it is important to you, how do they do in the results. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 12:24:02"
  • Thinking about this and I would actually recommend going to a local feis - more inside -- MOT, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 8:33:34"
    • What school are you with now? obviously you would recommend them? (NT) -- CM, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 11:16:28"
  • Watch their dancers for choreography. There is a school in NSW who has beautiful choreography but there is a huge click in the school. Only favorite dancers do well. (NT) -- NT, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 13:21:11"
    • And you know this for sure do you? Nothing to do with the dancers dedication or hard work? So only the favourites get the good choreography? is that what you mean? (NT) -- Seriously. Wake up and stop being so negative, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 15:27:02"
  • Maybe look at schools that have several TCRG. Those schools seem to do better than schools with only one TCRG (NT) -- dm, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 13:23:43"
  • McBrearty has only one TCRG and they do really well. (NT) -- WW, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 18:26:19"

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• I would like to wish everyone good luck in the NSW Stateon the 11/August. This will be the first state that I have missed in Thirty years but I will be watching Swoose and getting all the info from Milton.Sue will look after our stall if anybody needs to contact her please phone 0413993415 or just pick up orders at the Venue -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 12:39:54"
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  • OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Gerry - We will miss you....and your cheeky commentary.... (NT) -- IDM from way back...., Tue, Aug 01 2017, 15:02:42"
  • Hope everything is ok Gerry. We will miss you! (NT) -- DM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 8:52:14"
  • You will be so missed Gerry x (NT) -- DM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 12:46:23"

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• Sorry this is off topic. We are heading to Sydney to shop for my daughter's year 12 formal dress. I'd be grateful for advice on the best and affordable places to shop in Sydney. Many thanks -- Canberra Mum, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 18:57:46"
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  • bump ... please help (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Mon, Jul 31 2017, 13:09:37"
  • There are a few nice boutiques in Paddington, and the biggest range of shops would probably be in the Sydney City Westfield. (NT) -- Hope you find what you're after!, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 7:34:10"
  • Thank you (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 12:08:45"

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• Any results from the Melbourne Festival? -- Dm, Sat, Jul 29 2017, 21:15:06"
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  • Results Inside (16-20+ years girls and 15+ boys) -- --, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 8:13:28"
  • Any results yet for 14 years? (NT) -- dm, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 17:24:49"
    • 1st Louise Hewitt 2nd Caitlin Hanley-Smith =3rd Alexandra Gibbs and ? 5th Dominique Hanley-Leonard (NT) -- ---, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 22:42:36"
      • Thanks (NT) -- dm, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 22:58:48"
  • Were there only 5 dancers in 20+ age group and 16 years also? Small sections 😳 (NT) -- CG, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 19:02:55"
    • Were 20 in 20+ years and 6 in 16 years (NT) -- --, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 22:34:59"
      • Could someone please post the rest of the results for 20 years+ Ladies, was unable to be there 😢 (NT) -- CG, Mon, Jul 31 2017, 17:42:51"
        • Inside -- ---, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 9:13:04"
          • Thanks 😀 (NT) -- CG, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 9:23:42"
  • 12 years? (NT) -- Thanks!, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 21:11:20"
    • 1st Clodagh McMahon 2nd Megan Westerling 3rd Zoe Elliot 4th Sabina Eyre-Walker 5th ? (NT) -- --, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 22:53:49"

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• Can someone please post the SA state and Western Australian dance f champions. Thanks -- DD, Sun, Jul 30 2017, 20:45:24"
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• Any results from the Perth Championship? -- Dancer, Sat, Jul 29 2017, 21:31:59"
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• We are relocating from Adelaide to Newcastle with my o/h work later this year, can anyone receommend a good Irish Dance school in the area. I had a look on the AIDA website but couldn't find anything. -- Angela Ford, Fri, Jul 28 2017, 11:16:15"
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  • My friend moved there but no CLRG schools but There are a couple of Open Platform schools there (NT) -- My friends now attend Siobhan's school (I'm not sure of the name) & they love it, Fri, Jul 28 2017, 21:41:44"
  • No CLRG schools north of Hornsby, ( the Siobhan is Siobhan Murphy in the Port stephens area) (NT) -- Ex Central Coast Dancer, Sat, Jul 29 2017, 17:45:04"

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• Thank you to the Carey Academy for putting on another excellent Camden Country Feis! Excellent competition. Will be back again next year!! -- DM, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 13:31:53"
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  • Yes lovely Feis, but please rethink charging parents full price to attend both days of the Feis. (NT) -- Seems very unfair., Tue, Jul 25 2017, 14:44:02"
  • Charging for both days - that's not right! (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 26 2017, 13:33:47"
    • I prefer when the venue entry is included on the entry form. One suggestion I would like to make is that all open sections dance 2 at a time. The stage was small and oddly shaped - difficult for the 9 year olds to have enough space to do their steps properly with 3 dancers trying to use the space. (NT) -- :), Wed, Jul 26 2017, 15:08:40"
      • Yes in an ideal world, but most comps already run over time as is so unless we want midnight presentations we need 3 at a time. (NT) -- time constraints, Thu, Jul 27 2017, 8:05:51"
  • No dance comp have 9 years old dancing 2 at a time, it would take much longer if they did it this way. stage was big enough i thought seen smaller at other venues . (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 26 2017, 15:34:29"
    • The stage was very small and had a cut-away for the steps, a few dancers almost fell head over heels down them. (NT) -- Safety First, Fri, Jul 28 2017, 11:08:21"

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• Tickets for the Nationals Ball? -- Dancer, Fri, Jul 21 2017, 10:33:48"
  The website says that tickets can be found through the online but there isn't anything there to purchase the tickets through. Does this mean that they're all sold out ?
  

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  • They were definitely there the other day when I looked, but not now, so maybe you are right and they are sold out. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jul 21 2017, 11:51:50"
  • The page is still available, but it isn't linked to the online shop. See inside -- -, Sat, Jul 22 2017, 22:37:07"
    • I don't see that page on the AIDA site though. When I go to the Nationals link and to Social Events, I do not get the page in your link, just the flyer that says tickets are available in our online shop. When I click the online shop link, there is no link to buy tickets. So how are people finding the page in your link? (NT) -- confusing, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 8:45:35"
      • I came across it by clicking on a random 'x' at the bottom of the 'Rules' tab. -- Very random!, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 17:37:46"
    • link for Ball tickets https://aidainc.com/golden-gala-ball (NT) -- Nt, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 19:32:32"
      • Can AIDA confirm this please? The page in the link above is not anywhere on the website. It clearly says tickets are to be purchased through the online shop. The online shop had the ticket link there last week and now it is gone. I would hesitate to buy tickets from an unlinked page incase the sale goes nowhere or is maybe meant only for teachers or it is a removed page as the ball is sold out. (NT) -- Please advise!, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 8:07:21"
  • "Please upload your completed registration form *" are you doing this? (NT) -- I had no trouble, Thu, Jul 27 2017, 22:49:39"

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• Was Milton at the Camden Country Feis? -- dd, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 16:46:38"
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  • Sadly not today but we are very appreciative of when he can be there 💕 (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 21:33:14"
  • Sorry, I was in Hobart and unable to make it back in time :( (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 23 2017, 21:47:08"

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• Do we know what days the different ages are dancing on for Vic states? -- Dance mum in the dark, Wed, Jul 19 2017, 12:40:49"
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  • desperate for the timetable also so I can make work and school arrangements (NT) -- like to be prepared, Wed, Jul 19 2017, 13:40:45"
  • Ask your TC we were given the days that ages were dancing but no timetable yet. (NT) -- Nt, Wed, Jul 19 2017, 22:24:36"
  • Timetable is out on the Aida Vic Feisanna page. -- :), Thu, Jul 20 2017, 9:43:11"
  • Where on the facebook page? can only see the melbourne festival timetable not states? (NT) -- ., Sat, Jul 22 2017, 18:24:40"
    • Its not on FB page its on the AIDA Victoria page http://vic.aidainc.com/2017-feiseanna (NT) -- Nt, Sat, Jul 22 2017, 22:38:12"

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• Would anyone from Adelaide care to share some fun things to do in your beautiful city that are kids friendly? -- SH, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 9:22:28"
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  • Adelaide Activities -- LJ, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 10:35:26"
  • Adelaide Fun -- Sterri, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 12:03:58"
  • Thanks for all that info, will look into all of them (NT) -- Adelaide, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 14:46:49"
  • Found this on facebook -- Dancer, Fri, Jul 21 2017, 10:26:16"

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• Reilly Feis Saturday photos now available at www.swoose.net, early photos are badly out of focus, taken with the damaged camera and lens... :( -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 22:23:35"
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  • Sunday photos now available! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 16 2017, 19:22:21"
    • Milton, the Sunday hyperlink on your calendar page is broken (has a typo) (NT) -- Thanks for the Pics, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 8:55:22"
      • Thanks - fixed now :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Jul 19 2017, 16:02:11"
  • Thank you so much Milton!! (NT) -- :), Sun, Jul 16 2017, 22:12:01"
  • Reilly feis food, amazing, it just get better every year (NT) -- Thanks Reilly Studio, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 0:49:41"
  • Where are the sunday photos available. I cannot see them on swoose. thanks (NT) -- --, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 18:45:30"
    • http://www.mediaimages.com.au/IrishDancing/2017/2017ReillyFeisSunday/index.html (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 20:26:45"

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• If anyone involved in the Riley Feis this weekend is looking here, please can you get the venue to turn on the stage lights ? -- Dancing in the dark., Sat, Jul 15 2017, 8:42:14"
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  • There are a few on, but I agree with you. These girls have spent hours at lessons and at home perfecting their dances. Parents have spent thousands on dresses,and paid to see their children dance. The least we should expect is good stage lighting if its available, and music we can all hear. (NT) -- Long time dance mum, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 9:16:36"
  • If you are at the venue, go and ask! (NT) -- -, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 10:15:34"
  • The stage lights "blew a fuse" this morning, school support was called but they can't find the fault and the lights keep tripping. The feis has hired some temporary lighting that us at the front of stage. Not much else can be done is the school tech support can't fix the problem :( (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 12:39:29"
  • Thanks for followng it up Milton. I have been to a couple of feis this year with bad lighting, at one I mentioned it to the marshalling lady, but she wasnt interested and didnt offer a solution. Some people dont see it as an issue, or just dont care. Of course if its a tech issue, it cannot be helped. (NT) -- We Appreciate your help, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 13:12:42"
  • Parents should make a note of when it happens and avoid that competition. Parents spend far too much money in this sport! Dance Dad (NT) -- DD, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 15:46:39"
    • Don't be silly, something out of their control happens and you make such a stupid remark. If you are spending far to much money on your daughter's hobby then just find a cheaper activity for them. (NT) -- Dad, Sun, Jul 16 2017, 7:08:37"
  • And the lights are now working, thanks to a lot of behind the scenes effort! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 16:19:25"
  • Would anyone happen to have the results from the 7 and 8 years open premierships? (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 19:47:15"
    • Once they are emailed to me, I will put them on LiveCommentary and let people know :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 20:05:04"
    • Saturday results, courtesy of the Reilly School, now on livecommentary.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 20:25:25"
  • The lights were all working Friday night, overnight a fuse went and we could not get it fixed asap, one of our dads then went and bought lights and spent the time working out the issue. We apologise, unfortunately things happen and we did our best to resolve the problem. (NT) -- Donna Reilly -Cannon ADCRG, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 20:48:16"
  • Lovely feis Donna, thank you and all of your great crew. Xx (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 15 2017, 23:04:56"
  • Click here for my opinion -- Thanks for reading, Sun, Jul 16 2017, 7:56:51"
  • LEFT BEHIND: I left my Apple charger and cable, possibly near the piano. If anyone picked it up, please let me know and I will collect it or organise postage :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 16 2017, 18:44:30"
  • Did anyone notice the lighting at the NANs - there was none - doesn't just happen locally! (NT) -- Focus on the dancers and don't worry about the lighting!, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:02:20"
    • If we cant see them properly, the judges can't either. Put a dollar in the meter, flick the switch, and put the lights on already. (NT) -- Thats why we pay the entry fee, for a good show., Tue, Jul 18 2017, 15:58:51"
  • Lighting -- Dance Dad, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 12:57:58"
    • Good thing one dad did something about the lighting instead of jumping on this site to complain, (NT) -- Came and went plenty of times, parking was fine, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 17:38:35"
  • Parking was fine for our family, lighting was working well also. Thank you to all the people who gave up so much of their time this weekend. I did ask my wife why they played the same music over and over again, it got on my nerves a bit. Sat in the car and read the paper instead. A good comp, lovely weather! (NT) -- I.D.D., Tue, Jul 18 2017, 15:43:12"
    • I think its great that you went along to support your daughter. Most dads stay home or go to the footy with their mates. (NT) -- Good on you !, Tue, Jul 18 2017, 18:52:22"

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• does anyone know how we buy tickets for the nationals ball? i thought i read somewhere they went on sale on 1sy July -- cant see them on the AIDA page, Fri, Jul 07 2017, 13:53:42"
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  • I'm guessing you mean the Ceili? The online shop on AIDA inc will have them available but its a little early yet. Just keep checking the site. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jul 07 2017, 14:05:57"
    • There is going to be a ball this year on the Saturday night. (NT) -- ., Fri, Jul 07 2017, 15:42:26"
  • No, I meant the over 18s ball on the Saturday night. It was advertised on the Aida fb page I think. (NT) -- Excited, Fri, Jul 07 2017, 16:50:07"
  • Oh yes there is for the 50th Celebrations, my apologies. So will there be a Ceili for the under 18s this year? (NT) -- NT, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 6:48:34"
  • Considering we're just over 2 months out, it would be good even to have just a date so plane tickets and accommodation can be booked. (NT) -- Information is being released very slowly, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 16:01:21"
    • If you are referring to the date of the 50th anniversary Ball it is on Saturday 30th Sept. (NT) -- Nt, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 21:18:48"
      • Thank you - is this information posted anywhere? Have looked on the Facebook page and AIDA website and there is no information. (NT) -- :), Mon, Jul 10 2017, 23:42:55"
        • TC had a flyer said tickets on sale from AIDA online shop 1st July. The venue is the Adelaide Convention Centre tickets $155 per person or table of 10 discount of $100. (NT) -- nt, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 0:10:45"
  • Over 16's only -- DM, Sun, Jul 16 2017, 20:45:21"
  • Tickets for Nationals Ball -- From Adelaide, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:05:54"
    • will there still be something for us poor folks with under 16 kids wanting a social night as well (NT) -- broke!, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:18:15"
      • Yes I hope there is something for families with children under 16 and the many families unable to pay ticket price. (NT) -- Cost of attending nationals already a stretch for lots of families., Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:33:13"
  • We would love to attend as a family but the tickets are just too costly for us. We are lucky to even be at Nationals. Are there many other families in the same boat or am I being ridiculous? (NT) -- nt, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 14:21:31"
    • Way to costly for us and we have an under age who cant go so would have to get someone to be with her as well, really disappointed and hope there is a ceili (NT) -- $$$$$$$, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 16:57:19"
  • I'm sure there are many other families in the same boat. Irish dancing is ridiculously expensive. (NT) -- DD, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 22:10:27"
  • There will be a Sunday Ceili / Extravaganza as per usual and that's for everyone and is usually around $10? (NT) -- The ball is a special celebration of the 50 years, there's lots happening this year to make this one special :), Tue, Jul 18 2017, 11:43:00"

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• can someone please post the 13 years results from the mid year feis in queensland -- thanks, Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:21:05"
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• Well done Dara McAleer. 1st place at NAN's ladies u20's -- Go girl..., Wed, Jul 05 2017, 11:28:13"
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  • Brilliant!! any other aussie results? (NT) -- mp, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 11:34:18"
  • Morgan Crammond 3rd in the under 22's (NT) -- Well done..., Wed, Jul 05 2017, 12:06:53"
  • Well done ladies!! (NT) -- :), Wed, Jul 05 2017, 12:18:20"
  • Wow, that's awesome, well done! (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 13:16:42"
  • Congratulations to our wonderful Seniors! That's just awesome. Can I ask did these dancers train overseas or with their Australian TCRG's. Proud to be Aussie!! (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 15:28:23"
    • Morgan and Thommy both with Australian teachers. Dara and Adele with their overseas schools. (NT) -- Great results for all, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 21:50:27"
  • Thommy Wilson 2nd, Adelle McElvey 6th (NT) -- X, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 19:35:52"
  • Well done to all dancers and a special mention to the Australian TCRG's. Good job!! (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 06 2017, 10:02:38"
  • Will Limbrey 5th, Angus Limbrey 8th, Kieran Bryant 4th, Ebony McMartin 66th -- bt, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 1:19:52"
  • I would also like to congratulate the Australians who have been trained by their local teachers. It's a very uneven playing surface when these children who have spent most of the year in America etc then come home and claim the State and National trophies from the hardworking dancers whose parents can't afford for them to be trained overseas. It makes a mockery of the Australian Nationals being closed when so many local winners have trained OS. (NT) -- .., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 13:42:36"
    • If they have been living overseas and competing under that schools name, they are not eligible to dance in our states and nationals. (NT) -- ., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 14:59:03"
    • Just looking at last year's champions I don't see your so many OS trained winners. If they're Australian does it matter where they train. It's like saying it's unfair that a lot of champions have mothers that are also teachers. Life in general is not balanced, so good on them if parents can afford to get the best out of their children. You still need the same talent and dedication to get to the top. A mediocre child will never get there even if you send them to the best school with the best teachers. (NT) -- Just be happy for others, it's a nice trait to have :), Sun, Jul 09 2017, 15:07:53"
    • Typical reaction. Is it so hard to recognise the amazin achievements of these kids? All of our dancers benefit from being exposed to higher level competition. (NT) -- It only improves the standard of our Nationals. The modern Australian way: bring everything down to the lowest common denominator., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 22:56:24"
  • Overseas teachers are not any better than Aus teachers. My daughter trained OS because she wanted to experience life and dancing elsewhere. It's the best thing she's ever done at least for her confidence if nothing else. I'm sick of people trying to take away other's achievements by saying they got there because of the OS opportunity. My daughter has teachers here and on the other side of the world who work together to help her be the best dancer she can be. (NT) -- II, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 17:30:55"
  • Why would an overseas TCRG be any better than an Australian TCRG. It'a ridiculous concept. Plenty of Australian TCRG's have outstanding results. (NT) -- NT, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 14:30:36"
    • Agree, one reason dancers seem to do better after they have been OS for a while is because they have so many more opportunities to compete. They can do a feis every single weekend in some places and not ony that, compete against world champions at every feis. You are bound to lift your game in those circumstances. It's just a shame that we are so remote and don't have the same exposure/competition for all dancers. (NT) -- -, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 15:37:13"
  • I have to agree I dont understand how it is fair to train overseas with overseas teachers and then come back and claim to train under the australian school (NT) -- two bites at the cherry!, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 19:27:32"
    • Personally I think you should be able to train with whatever school or whomever you like. This been locked to one school is a ridiculous rule. (NT) -- JMO, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 7:19:54"
    • So if a dancer goes to live/study overseas, they should just stop dancing? I really don't see why it is a problem, then when they return home to Australia, they go back to their original school. A teacher is a teacher, it really makes no difference what is written in the program under what school they attend. At least they are being open about it, they are associated with that school now and may even suffer under the association rule because of it in the future. (NT) -- No big deal., Wed, Jul 12 2017, 7:39:11"
  • Congratulations to Niamh McDonagh from Halloran 5th place in the U9's and Ella Kennedy from McBrearty 35th place U11's (NT) -- Fm, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 23:34:37"
  • Unfortunately teachers are not able to travel internationally to be at every event with their students. Sometimes they work in cooperation with another school which allows young dancers to compete at a world class level. These dancers for the most part live, dance and train in Australia but do attend classes overseas of competing internationally. (NT) -- 888, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 23:34:37"
    • Gives the kids a fantastic opportunity! (NT) -- Well done!!!!, Thu, Jul 13 2017, 2:27:07"
  • If families are paying out to take dancers overseas shouldn't the teacher be there? Dancer has competed at many international comps and placed but ALL her Australian TCRGs attend (NT) -- NT, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 20:49:24"
    • TCRG's generally try to attend Worlds or NANs when they have dancers competing but expecting teachers to be at every overseas major is extremely unrealistic due to the cost and time away from full time jobs etc. (NT) -- ., Wed, Jul 12 2017, 23:08:37"
    • If you're paying. (NT) -- Have to be kidding., Thu, Jul 13 2017, 2:20:15"
    • If teachers cannot attend overseas competitions it's understandable, when teachers are not attending Nationals and AIOs is when questions should be raised. If your dancer and your family are that committed to the sport, at a very minimum you expect the same commitment from teachers. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 13 2017, 8:09:52"

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• Would anyone please be able to give any information on the history of Irish dancing in Australia please? Info on things like first school in Australia, how it spread through the country etc. Thanks -- Daughter is doing a school project and wants to know about the history, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 9:57:48"
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  • Geraldine Ryan (O'Shea Ryan School) was the first qualified teacher in Australia. She taught many of our current senior TCRGs & ADCRGs. Geraldine still teaches in many rural areas of Victoria and must be in her late 80s (guesstimate). Geraldine is no longer a member of AIDA, but is still a member of CLRG. Her dancers participate in festivals and sit grade exams. (NT) -- Google her name for more info., Tue, Jul 11 2017, 11:47:32"
  • There are books on the subject available to purchase - your teacher may have a copy https://www.antoniopacelli.com/irish-dance-shop/product-list/category/books (NT) -- Dancing History, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 16:20:04"
  • Irish Dancing book Australia -- Spectator, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 17:15:46"
  • If you are in Sydney, I have all of Dr Cullinane's books and would be happy to lend them to you. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 17:47:37"

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• Feis Lunasa Brisbane 2017 -- Adrian Walker, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 10:41:10"
  Entries closing soon for Feis Lunasa Brisbane 2017
  2/3 September
  Open Championships, Intermediate Title, Graded sections, Ceili/choreography events
  All information can be found www.facebook.com/feislunasa/
  Thanks all!
  

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• Feile Tir an Oir Timetable -- Kathryn, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 9:28:14"
  Saturday 29th August
  2.00pm 13 & 14 Inter & Open
  4.30pm 15 & over Inter & Open
  Sunday 30th July
  10.00am All Beginners
  11.00am All Primary
  12noon 9 & under Inter & Open
  2.00pm 10, 11 & 12 Inter & Open
  

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  • JULY! not August! (NT) -- Kathryn, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 9:29:46"

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• Congratulations LIAM COSTELLO - U15 Boys NAIDC Champion 2017!!! -- Proud Aussie, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 11:29:13"
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  • Congrats Liam -- TCRG, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 16:34:18"
    • If you really are a TCRG I think you would understand this common situation. But perhaps this is a passive aggressive post to take credit away from his Australian school? (NT) -- ADCRG (see, anyone can put what they like lol), Sun, Jul 09 2017, 8:21:01"
      • It is a valid question and not a common situation! (NT) -- Another TCRG, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 13:39:53"
    • Many Aussies have danced with overseas schools and then come back to Australia and danced back at their old school. Why would a real TCRG put such a question on the message board and not just ask the teacher or other teachers or AIDA if it's a problem? (NT) -- -, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 21:08:43"
    • Obviously confused. (NT) -- Well done Liam! A fantastic achievement!! Congratulations to Liam and his teachers., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 22:39:02"
  • Really not appropriate to be putting these comments under a Congratulations for a dancer. (NT) -- NT, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 22:04:47"

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• Does anyone know if there were technical issues in SA? Haven't seen any results all day Sunday -- Interested DM, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 19:18:13"
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  • I was wondering the same no results and just a few photos earlier today. (NT) -- curious., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 20:08:13"

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• Prodigy now stocking 'Kathleen's Sassy Socks' by Reel Champ -- Prodigy, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 8:34:18"
  Will be added to website soon. Plain $9 Diamonte $23
  

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• Best glue to use for crystals on buckles -- Dancer, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 8:59:47"
  I want to put crystals on my buckles. Is there a specific glue I should use or is superglue fine?
  

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  • E6000 (NT) -- I think that's what it's called, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 15:12:55"
  • Definitely E6000. Make sure you clean buckles first with metho (NT) -- Glued buckles before with E6000, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 23:27:36"

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• Any news on when the Reilly Feis timetable will be available? -- Trying to plan. Thx, Fri, Jul 07 2017, 20:24:12"
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  • Its on the Reilly feis facebook page. Just out tonight I think. (NT) -- dm, Fri, Jul 07 2017, 20:28:03"
    • Thx found it! (NT) -- ., Fri, Jul 07 2017, 21:00:33"

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• TCRG Workshop -- ., Thu, Jul 06 2017, 18:55:23"
  Have any TCRG candidates heard about a TCRG workshop happening in Sydney in late July? I got an email from my TC with details and was told to contact the Reilly studio email. Emailed a few days ago and have not heard back. Understand people are busy etc. Any info would be appreciated :)
  

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• I.N.D.A -- Bernadette, Thu, Jun 15 2017, 23:45:04"
  Unfortunately Milton is unable to make the I.N.D.A on the weekend. We will do our best to keep you updated with photos and results via our Facebook page. Joe Maljevac will be taking photos all weekend and will be added to Swoose. Good luck to all competitors!
  

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  • It looks like the chap they get to turn tbe stage lights on couldnt make it either. (NT) -- Dancing in the earl, Sun, Jun 18 2017, 11:44:22"
    • So you waited until midday to make an anonymous complaint. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jun 18 2017, 11:48:43"
  • Swoose -- DM, Sun, Jun 18 2017, 14:20:10"
    • Sorry, I wasn't at the feis...but when photos are sent to me, I will put them on the site with photo credits to the owners. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 18 2017, 16:17:52"
  • Do you have the photos Milton from the INDA feis yet? (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 9:16:17"
    • I received them on Saturday and will have them up by tomorrow :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 10:19:37"
  • INDA photos, courtesy of the Maljevac's, are now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 15:33:35"
  • Thank you for the photos. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 17:32:38"
  • Lost Jacket -- Jane Mack, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 10:48:15"

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• Just a reminder that I will be at the McAleer Championships this weekend with all your feis needs! Use coupon code MCALEER in checkout when ordering online to pick up at the McAleer Championship this weekend and avoid postage fees -- Julie Westerling, Thu, Jun 08 2017, 13:36:18"
  https://www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au
  

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  • Where you the lady who was also at the PAcific Belt please? I took a card but left it in hotel room :( (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 22:01:40"
    • Hi! Yes I was at both competitions. If you need to contact me just click on my name at the end of the message to email me or you can order online - https://www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au/ (NT) -- Julie - All things bling, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 9:24:59"

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• Lisa from Dance Again! The Eastern board is not being moderated and should be disabled. Child porn spam is on it! -- Thank you!, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 1:08:55"
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  • Thanks, I have disabled the link and added the link to the new board. (NT) -- Lisa, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 7:59:51"
    • It seems to be working still! (NT) -- :-/, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 8:22:16"
      • Refresh your page, its not working on mine. (NT) -- hth, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 9:29:24"
        • Thank you, Lisa! (NT) -- :-), Mon, Jul 03 2017, 19:22:42"

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• I have been put in charge of ordering T-Shirts for our studio - any good suggestions for companies to use -- Thanks, Sat, Jul 01 2017, 18:17:03"
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  • What state are you in? A local company can be best as it's easier to consult with them. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jul 02 2017, 7:58:04"
  • nsw (NT) -- Thanks, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 9:52:46"
  • Where abouts in NSW? It's a big place - would be helpful if you narrowed your location (NT) -- I have done the ordering previously and can offer suggestions, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 13:30:09"
  • Hornsby (NT) -- Thanks, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 13:33:17"
  • PROMOMANIA at Hornsby - (02) 9482 9888 - they even let me take samples of every size for everyone to try on. (NT) -- Very helpful and fast service - good quality, good prices, Mon, Jul 03 2017, 15:42:13"

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• Feile Tir an Oir -- Entries close on Saturday 1/7/17, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 13:03:30"
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  • Separate Intermediate and Open Premierships (NT) -- Perpetuals in all sections and vouchers for senior dancers., Fri, Jun 30 2017, 10:50:58"
  • Thank you for the reminder. We love your feis! (NT) -- Syd mum, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 14:28:27"
  • Entries received before the end of Monday will not be charged the late fee. (NT) -- Kathryn, Sun, Jul 02 2017, 10:17:47"

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• A question for those who have sold second hand dresses to an overseas buyer, (ie in the US), how would you recommend receiving payment? -- Dm, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 12:29:12"
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  • ie, Selling from Australia to the U.S. (NT) -- OP, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 12:34:47"
    • I have used PayPal and have sold dresses to U.K. and US. Never had a problem (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 12:38:13"
  • Direct deposit. Only prob with paypal is they can do a charge back by saying not as described. Direct deopsit is the safest and they can't reverse it. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 17:06:51"
    • Do they organise a direct deposit with their bank? (NT) -- OP, Sat, Jul 01 2017, 12:11:46"
      • Yes they can do it via their bank branch or internet banking. You need to give them your account number, the name the account is held in, the address of your bank branch and your banks SWIFT code. This is the banks international BSB number, you can sometimes find it on the bank website, just type 'SWIFT code' into their search field, if not, call your bank and ask them, they will know what you mean. More... -- -, Sat, Jul 01 2017, 20:16:25"
        • Thankyou! (NT) -- Op, Sun, Jul 02 2017, 9:14:37"

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• Photos on Facebook from The Pacific Belt Feis show little children looking like Marge Simpson. What in the name of God are they doing with great wads of hair built up on their heads. This obviously started with little bun wigs not being conspicuous enough on stage. The huge head pieces are ridiculous on little ones as well. Parents, don't get sucked in. They look stupid. -- .., Sat, May 27 2017, 20:21:17"
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  • Yep the bun wigs are getting taller and taller and the dresses are getting shorter and shorter. I hope the cost is coming down down. (NT) -- Nt, Sat, May 27 2017, 22:40:36"
    • Completely agree regarding length of dresses. Are dress length rules simply disregarded or do they no longer apply? (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 18:52:50"
  • Irish dancing is becoming more and more modernised as the year ago on and frankly if you don't like it there are plenty of other organisations that are taking the more "traditional" approach. If you don't like it join a different organisation instead of complaining about CLRG dancers and how they CHOOSE to look. (NT) -- DM (Get over it), Mon, May 29 2017, 11:27:05"
    • You cannot mordenise Irish Dancing it is a Traditional Irish Dance form danced to Traditional Irish music that has been around for hundreds of years due to this fact not in spite of this. When was the last time you saw Sean O'Brien at a comp with a synthesia and electric guitar? If you want your child to wear short dresses go do Ice Skating or Ballroom dancing even Ballet dancers wear tights unfortunately these very short dresses are not flattering for everyone. (NT) -- DM, Mon, May 29 2017, 14:48:32"
      • maybe they dont flatter everyone, so wear what flatters you and dont worry about others, my dds dress is extremely short but she has shot up several inchs and now it needs to be adjusted but thats our problem not anyone elses (NT) -- needs a brick on her head, Mon, May 29 2017, 22:03:01"
      • Of course it can be modernised and has been and will continue to be. The world progresses and things change, not a lot you can do about it. The steps are continually evolving along with costumes. (NT) -- Things that don't progress die out., Wed, May 31 2017, 17:23:31"
      • Don't know about you guys but I'd love to see what Sean O'Brien with a synthesizer and an electric guitar... (NT) -- ., Fri, Jun 02 2017, 18:34:33"
  • Have though since at least last year or so that the Marge Simpson look was alive & well. (NT) -- Irish Mum, Mon, May 29 2017, 20:25:39"
  • Hair -- LL, Wed, May 31 2017, 10:29:36"
  • For people who go on about modernising Irish dancing... -- Just sayin', Mon, Jun 19 2017, 21:45:33"
  • Why then do the parents love the "Blackout" Feis and want to have it twice a year. And I also love our Christmas Concert which is absolutely huge and no-one wears a wig, apart from little bun wigs. These extreme hair fashions are totally unnecessary (NT) -- .., Tue, Jun 20 2017, 12:02:38"
    • You need to press on the comment to see what is written they are against not for the wigs etc.The McAleer comp had a blackout premiership and it was fantastic. (NT) -- love the idea of blackout, Tue, Jun 20 2017, 13:43:51"
    • What is blackout? (nt) (NT) -- question-, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 3:10:30"
      • Dancers wear black long sleeve leotard and skirt, judged on dancing without being influenced by costume. Shows how much a well designed costume can hide flaws. (NT) -- Can change opinion of dancers quite drastically. Great to watch., Thu, Jun 22 2017, 10:06:25"
        • Thank you, where and when are these blackouts held?. thanks.(nt) (NT) -- (nt), Fri, Jun 23 2017, 17:41:21"
          • Claddagh feis in NSW had one last year. (NT) -- Hope it becomes more common, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 18:06:58"
  • I thought they were super cute and it's the current style these days so lets embrace it :) (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 22:18:33"

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• Any results from Eire Dance Championships, please? -- Particularly interested in 17/18/19/20+, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 18:22:55"
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  • It's like watching a raffle announcement!!! (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 18:33:19"
    • What do you mean? (NT) -- -, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 22:20:21"
  • I will have them on LiveCommentary Sunday morning :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 21:21:54"
    • All Premiership results on the Eire Dance Championships Facebook page, and livecommentary.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 25 2017, 17:21:28"
  • yes i thought the annoucements were like that too, not many competitors in any of the sections today either (NT) -- 🤔, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 23:49:48"
  • Can we buy results from this feis if attended? (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 21:52:45"
  • It was very tricky trying to follow results announced they way they were, and some places announced did not reflect the marks/points visible on screen. One set of results on Sat took forever to be announced as it was announced there was an "issue" and judges "deliberated" in the other room. It doesn't leave you feeling confident. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 22:15:34"

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• IRISH DANCE PHYSICAL FITNESS - Looking for feedback on their workshops. Has anyone previously done this and was it worthwhile? What did you get out of it? -- TIA, Thu, Jun 08 2017, 8:18:43"
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  • My dancer found it very worthwhile. More inside. -- X, Thu, Jun 08 2017, 9:39:15"
  • My daughter found it to be motivating on the day of the workshop, but it took a while for feedback to come through from the trainers and your daughter would need to be very motivated to keep up the program :) (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 22:03:44"

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• Looking for large second hand hard shoes size 10 or close to. Also boys soft shoes same size. -- Leanne Mcgrath, Fri, Jun 16 2017, 8:16:47"
  Thank you
  

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  • Can you ring me on 0413993415 or email me at claddagh_international@yahoo.com.au (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Jun 16 2017, 9:01:45"
  • I have some boys shoes that size Leanne (NT) -- :), Sat, Jun 17 2017, 12:50:38"
    • Great! Could you please email me? -- Leanne, Sat, Jun 17 2017, 21:35:07"
  • I have boys soft shoe size 9-10 also, 2nd hand, $40, coming to Nationals if that sutis (NT) -- DM QLD, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 21:30:13"

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• Do judges not look for timing and rhythm and execution of steps anymore? I saw so many dancers in several age groups badly out of time and missing clicks, yet they were placed in some instances on the podium. Just curious -- CG, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 12:08:00"
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  • I agree. Unfortunately I have seen this way too many times. One in particular dancer always forgets her steps or out of time and shuffles along, yet still continually places. It's so noticeable for everyone in the audience that it is embarrassing. Hmmmmm.....(NT) (NT) -- Starting to wonder why bother!, Mon, Jun 19 2017, 21:35:58"
  • I just love how you instantly become an expert after a few years in Irish Dancing with daughter whilst these judges spend their whole childhood dancing, adulthood teaching then having to pass and adjudicating exam, seem to get it wrong. (NT) -- You're only guessing., Tue, Jun 20 2017, 8:09:35"
    • How do you know not a judge in a former life...or not daughter-son! (NT) -- You're the one guessing, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 3:14:50"
      • If you were one you'll state it to back up your comments. It's a shame when it's not the usuals on the blocks, it becomes bad adjudicating or politics. Give these kids a fair go, maybe they danced better on the day. (NT) -- WD, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 8:02:56"
    • To you're only guessing, I was posing the question because I saw many dancers off time and in quite a few sections who were podium placers , who executed their steps with no flow or grace. There's been much discussion about Ad's dining with teachers of said podium placers , so one has to wonder 😜 (NT) -- OP, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 15:33:10"
  • Been in the game a long time and have to say the results at the INDA were all over the place. Some shocking results. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jun 20 2017, 10:05:23"
  • its starting to be a real joke how can adj be friends on FB With parents and go out and dine together (NT) -- lots of networking going on, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 19:28:36"
    • Are you serious? As a parent of a dancer I have friends as adjudicators, teachers from other schools, parents from other schools and dancing kids from other schools. I love how this hobby of my daughter's has given me this opportunity to have these probably life long friends. Stop being so cynical and start being more social. It's a small community of Irish dancers here in Oz and if we were all to avoid each other where is the fun left for our kids. Remind yourselves its just a hobby, not the Olympics. (NT) -- Live life and don't worry about what others think., Tue, Jun 27 2017, 8:12:01"
      • Don't be so obtuse. (NT) -- Blind Freddy could see the point being made., Wed, Jun 28 2017, 12:52:12"
    • Agree, why do parents need to be FB friends with adjudicators who live in another state? and FB friends with OS adjudicators who are friends with their intserstate AD "friends". (NT) -- - crazy, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 23:56:58"
      • Are you telling me you don't have FB friends from interstate or OS? Just because they are an adjudicators you cannot be their friend?? Do you think all these adjudicators have no morals? (NT) -- Not everyone has no code of ethics, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 8:08:41"
        • Of course I do, the difference is that all of my FB friends are my actual friends, people I know and have met. Not random OS AD's. I think many AD's have morals and many unfortunately don't. (NT) -- -, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 14:26:00"
  • Very well said. Totally agree. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 9:42:02"
  • That's fine. But when there judging your daughter.......well yeah (NT) -- Friends with benefits it's OBVIOUS, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 15:07:06"
  • Yes I can see where it's all headed. Make friends with as many people as you can and your dancer gets bumped up (NT) -- Seeing it a lot. We are not blind nor studios!, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 13:12:05"
    • Agreed. Can you imagine in other 'sports' if this happened....there would be an uproar. It's all so subjective. At least with other sports it's 100% based on skill. (NT) (NT) -- Skill?, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 20:56:22"
      • Does anyone know if the numbers our down for Nationals this year? I've noticed they have been down in a lot of the comps lately? (NT) -- I wonder., Wed, Jun 28 2017, 20:57:53"
  • An observation re the priginal question. I thought it was interesting to see the feis recently where the AD had their back turned and only judged on what they could hear. It was very interesting to watch the video and see how badly some danced, out of time, missed clicks, muffled trebbles etc and dancers not placing at the top where the are used to being. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 7:38:30"
    • Two of these blind treble reel comps had top dancers winning.....both from the same family. (NT) -- very talented kids will always rise to the top, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 9:12:48"
    • These dancers made up the dance on the spot no rehearsals it was just a bit of fun for charity. (NT) -- Why are people so judgemental., Thu, Jun 29 2017, 21:15:58"
  • Are you guys telling me you spend 10-15 years in dancing and not have developed any good friends. If your daughter one day becomes an adjudicator does that mean she has to de-friend any FB friends with dancing children. (NT) -- You guys are so distrustful of human integrity, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 8:06:14"
    • You are missing the point, no-one is saying you can't make friends, it's those who are only "friends with benefits" with OS adjudicators. Why do people need to be facebook friends with people overseas whom they have never met and have no relationship with other than that person happens to be judging the next OS major they are attending? (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 9:40:15"
      • How do you know that they have never meet them? You should never assume anything, we have travelled a lot now with dancing and have been introduced to a lot of people involved in dancing and are now friends with a lot of them through social media and chat quite often, these do include other dancers,parents, teachers and adjudicators and I love how we have a worldwide network of friends through dance (NT) -- love the social side of our sport, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 16:35:39"

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• 2017 Eire Dance Championships photo update -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 21:59:25"
  All presentations plus Sunday Graded dancing photos will be online at www.swoose.net later tonight.
  
  Unlike other photographers, we have to spend more time removing photos that some may consider to be inappropriate; these same types of photos are published by paid photographers for the CLRG Worlds, the NANs, the Australian Nationals and others.
  
  It takes some time to go through them all to remove those that are out of focus, or that show a spectacular leap or kick, but where some bloomers or shorts can be seen. Removing the latter types of photos removes about 75% of the "spectacular" photos of dancers at their most athletic and graceful...which is why there are so few of those amazing photos on our site...
  
  The lights on stage at the EDA were playing up so we have to try to colour correct and enhance the remaining photos, just so that something usable is there!
  
  Consequently, it will be Tuesday night, at the earliest, when the photos are online. We trust you understand both our frustration at having to destroy so many amazing photos, and the extra time it takes to get the photos edited. When published, there will be approximately 10,500 photos for your viewing pleasure.
  

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  • Thanks Milton, you and Julia do an amazing job (NT) -- Amanda, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 6:54:40"
  • Excellent Photos! Your Photos have made our efforts to get to this Feis truly worth it! (NT) -- Milton and Julia are the Best!, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 9:58:57"
  • All dancing photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 17:02:35"
  • Thank you Milton and Julia, you are both greatly appreciated :) (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 21:04:12"

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• Mrs Maureen O'Connor will be turning 90 in August -- DM, Tue, May 30 2017, 10:35:52"
  Maureen recently told me she as a lot of photos taken with her but rarely gets a copy. I would like to make a photo book for her birthday of her memories on the Feis scene.
  If you would like to include your photos please give them to Liz Deans and I will get them from her. Please include your name and date photo taken. Also if your photo is on Milton's site please advise him of Date/comp and photo number so he can produce high res photo. Please don't mention this to her as I would like it to be a surprise
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  • Bump (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 16:57:50"

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• Is the Spring Feis on this year please? -- DM, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 17:21:24"
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  • No, not this year. (NT) -- Kathleen, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 11:10:58"

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• Where can I find the City Of Adelaide Championship timetable. -- Please, Sun, Jun 25 2017, 20:52:21"
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  • Yes i would like timetable also (NT) -- Dancer, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 8:58:08"
    • It has been posted on their FB page looking forward to this comp. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 12:43:31"

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• Tara Feis Timetable -- Monica, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 14:46:56"
  Please see below the timetable for the Tara Feis 2017. The doors will open at 1:30pm on Saturday and 8:20am on Sunday. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
  
  Saturday 24th June
  
  2:00pm – 4:00pm – Beginners
  
  4:00 – 5:30pm – Primary
  
  
  Sunday 25th June
  
  9:00am – 12:00pm – 11yrs and under Intermediate and Open
  
  12:00pm – 2:30pm – 12yrs and 13yrs Intermediate and 12yrs, 13yrs and 14yrs Open
  
  2:30pm – 5:00pm – 14yrs and over Intermediate and 15yrs and over Open
  

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  • bump (NT) -- ., Fri, Jun 23 2017, 10:13:49"
  • Can someone please post results (NT) -- Thanks, Sun, Jun 25 2017, 18:52:50"
  • can someone please post open 13 years results (NT) -- thanks, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 8:37:16"
  • could someone please post the 11 years open results. Thanks. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 9:12:26"
  • 14 years results please anyone? (NT) -- ..with thanks, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 9:34:31"
  • Photos are now up on the Tara Feis Facebook page. (NT) -- Tara Feis, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 16:50:25"
  • https://www.facebook.com/Tara-Feis-250525672057139/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED (NT) -- -, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 19:08:55"

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• A very interesting read from the main voy board. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/irish-dancing-teacher-rejects-claims-she-coerced-adjudicator-into-awarding-unfavourable-marks-to-competitors-35852326.html -- nt, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 14:47:24"
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  • A very corrupt sport (NT) -- Leaving, Sat, Jun 24 2017, 19:07:04"
    • Doesn't surprise me....(NT) (NT) -- Who would have thought!*roll of the eyes*, Sun, Jun 25 2017, 8:51:15"
  • This confirms my suspicions that this happens. I am sure that most teachers do the right thing. It is unfortunate that a few think that this is okay. They give Irish dancing a bad name. (NT) -- Often it can be worked out who they are., Sun, Jun 25 2017, 23:28:35"

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• Can anyone recommend accommodation in Adelaide for Nationals this year. Some place close to the Showgrounds and reasonably priced also ? -- Dance mum, Wed, Jun 21 2017, 8:48:17"
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  • There is no accommodation near the show ground. You will need to hire a car as all accommodation is a fair distance from the venue and public transport isn't an option (NT) -- ., Wed, Jun 21 2017, 16:53:27"
    • There is a list of accommodation on the Adelaide Show Ground site try this link http://www.adelaideshowground.com.au/home/your-visit/location/ (NT) -- nt, Wed, Jun 21 2017, 21:01:11"
      • Thank you 😊 (NT) -- Dance mum, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 8:53:48"
  • Doesn't the tram go out that way? (NT) -- -, Wed, Jun 21 2017, 21:13:51"
    • Tram stop is approx a 5min walk. The Adelaide ShowGrounds website has lots of helpful information like this http://www.adelaideshowground.com.au/home/your-visit/how-to-get-here/ (NT) -- nt, Wed, Jun 21 2017, 22:27:08"
      • Thanks (NT) -- Dance mum, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 8:57:10"
  • If you look on Stayz and put your search for Wayville & Goodwood something close should come up. Also, tram stop very close if staying in the city of near Glenelg (NT) -- ideas, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 11:22:33"
  • I may have something coming up as my dancer is now injured. Just need to do a final check with someone who was interested to see if they still want it. I will post on this Board this week if it is still available. (NT) -- Private rental sleeps 9 close to venue, Sun, Jun 25 2017, 18:28:21"

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• Is there anywhere apart from AIO2017.com to see results for the AIO. The 17 year girls are incorrect on AIO2017.com so just wondering if there is an official place to find correct results. -- Appreciate any help finding them., Fri, Jun 09 2017, 14:41:12"
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  • Reporting Anomaly in aio2017.com results -- Anomaly Chaser, Sat, Jun 10 2017, 11:19:02"
  • Info for you to work through with AIDA -- Anomaly Chaser, Sun, Jun 11 2017, 13:10:57"
    • Correction -- Anomaly Chaser, Sun, Jun 11 2017, 13:18:28"
  • Thanks - appreciate having the correct results. (NT) -- ., Sun, Jun 11 2017, 19:53:21"
  • aio2017.com Results Junior Ladies 17 Years now correct (NT) -- :), Thu, Jun 15 2017, 0:58:23"
  • Thank you (NT) -- Much appreciated., Thu, Jun 15 2017, 10:37:59"
  • These results are all now on the Aidainc page under Oireachtas/rresultsIDM (NT) -- IDM, Mon, Jun 19 2017, 15:27:35"
    • AIDA Please Note Junior Ladies 17 Years are incorrect and as listed reflect the original erratum list which is the subject of the abnomaly chase. Correction Required. (NT) -- Abnomally Chaser, Mon, Jun 19 2017, 17:24:21"
    • Yes, it would be great to have correct results as some names are missing off the list that is there. (NT) -- OP, Tue, Jun 20 2017, 12:59:41"
    • AIO2017.com & AIDAInc.com OIREACHTAS 2017 Results Junior Ladies 17 Years now agree with the presentations to the dancers at the event. -- ~~AC, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 10:15:38"
  • aidainc.com OIREACHTAS Results2017 Girls Results Minor Girls10 Years shows placings at end of rounds 1 and 2 [Recall placings]. Needs correction to reflect finals points after set dance points have been included. (NT) -- Anomaly Chaser, Thu, Jun 22 2017, 16:52:28"
    • AIDAinc.com OIREACHTAS Results 2017 Girls Results Minor Girls 10 Years now shows placings as at completion of all rounds and final place points thank you AIDA for your prompt attention, (NT) -- ~~AC, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 0:01:13"
  • does anyone have the full list of 22 years & over for senior ladies, that they could email to me? (NT) -- SH, Fri, Jun 23 2017, 9:21:38"

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• 50th anniversary -- DM, Mon, May 22 2017, 9:24:32"
  Since it is the 50th anniversary this year lets spread some positivity and love by commenting your favourite Aussie dancers. My favourite dancers are Fiona-gave Moore, Lily Claro, Nicole Zepcevski, Connor Hayes, Shaun Higgins, Natalie O'connor, Olivia Ciciulla, Matilda Finchett, Liam Costello and lastly Derot Doyle
  

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  • Wow, those names are a blast from the past. All fabulous dancers!! (NT) -- parent, Mon, May 22 2017, 10:15:48"
  • Tara Dunn & Natasia Petracic for me (NT) -- //, Mon, May 22 2017, 12:19:05"
  • Conor Simpson & Eileen Wallace (NT) -- Sh, Mon, May 22 2017, 14:28:59"
  • Natasia Petracic, Kristen Knox, Angela Perry, Morgan Crammond (NT) -- Lovely to watch..., Mon, May 22 2017, 15:22:35"
  • Natalie O'Connor. So great what she's accomplished! (NT) -- Loved watching her progression over the years, Mon, May 22 2017, 22:28:57"
  • More memorable names -- Oldy, Tue, May 23 2017, 11:31:46"
  • Awesome post, love Louise La Sala, James McEnvoy, Jasmine Moriaty ( lovely slip jig, classical), Sarah Wallace, Emer McGing, Brianna Coyle, Alanna Curran, Marigold Cousens, and so many more it would take all day to list them all, we have some lovely dancers hope i spelt all these right (NT) -- lovely post, Tue, May 23 2017, 12:53:28"
  • Louise & Alex La Sala, Marigold Cousens (NT) -- My favorites, Tue, May 23 2017, 14:57:54"
  • Aussie Dancers -- Dm, Tue, May 23 2017, 16:44:02"
    • How is there so much talent in these families? (NT) -- Talent plus hard work, Thu, May 25 2017, 18:48:05"
  • Nicole Zepcevski, Elizabeth Claro, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Danielle Caulfield, Amy Longstone, Julia Baar (NT) -- So many great dancers over the years, Thu, May 25 2017, 13:44:51"
  • Conor Simpson, Alison Hajduk, Gareth Chow, Kristen Knox and Nicole Zepcevski. (NT) -- :), Thu, May 25 2017, 14:44:32"
  • Erin Gaffney, Conor Simpson, Liam costello (NT) -- They amaze me, Thu, May 25 2017, 16:47:32"
  • Catherine Cunningham, Shaun Higgins, Angela Perry, Cassandra Halloran, Craig Ashurst, Lily Claro. (NT) -- Old Timer, Fri, May 26 2017, 0:58:49"
  • Jessica and Cassandra Halloran both were magical to watch, Leanne McGrath, Jeremy Heggie (NT) -- A great thread, Fri, May 26 2017, 15:12:39"
  • So many amazing Aussies out there some to mention : Morgan Crammond, Erin Trevena, Brent Pace, Jeremy Heggie, Liam Costello, Ceili Moore, Isabella Fitzpatrick,Conor Simpson, Kristen Knox and Olivia kennedy -- So many more too!, Sat, May 27 2017, 19:07:25"
  • Some thoughts... -- Milton Baar, Sun, May 28 2017, 15:12:28"
  • Holly Makin, Harriet Ogilvy, Rebekah Roma, Samantha Murphy, Emma Henshaw, Ellen Bradley, Paddy Jessing..... To name a few. Going back a few years (NT) -- Old Timer.... Such talent in Australia, Sun, May 28 2017, 19:33:53"
  • Always love Danae Moore, Meg Toland, Natalie O'Conner and Allie Russel's rounds they are always is so entertaining and passionate dancers. (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 29 2017, 9:01:42"
  • always love to watch Bridey Lobb (NT) -- dm, Mon, May 29 2017, 10:54:52"
  • I remember seeing Matilda Finchett compete in Canberra in 2006 and being amazed that this tiny little person could dance like an adult. She was magical to watch (and still is) I stayed for the results and she won the national that year. I think she was 7... (NT) -- An old timer... Fond memories, Mon, May 29 2017, 15:02:54"
  • Absolutely love the Halloran's! Some to name are - Isabella Fitzpatrick, Morgan Crammond,Chelsey Priadko,Kieren Bryan't , Olivia kennedy,Liam Fitzgerald ,niamh mcDonagh and some of the older ones - Natasia petracic, Erin Trevena, Lilly Claro, William Bryan't and Emma Ryan -- Amazing talent, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 15:46:19"
  • Alison Hadjuk, Marlise Newell, Leanne McGrath, Lara Upton, Kristen Knox, Tanya Cunningham, Cassie Halloran (NT) -- Back in the day :), Fri, Jun 02 2017, 22:14:15"
    • No one mentioned Raymond Ayres yet, or a lot further back, I'm told Maureen Whelan and John Porter were an awesome 2 hand (NT) -- Oldie, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 16:09:39"
    • My fav, Anthony Capon, lily Claro, Angela Perry , Nicole Z, (NT) -- My first nationals was Melb 1996, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 7:28:39"
  • Kerry Hanrahan, Anton Cronin, Fiona Powell, Scott Porter, Kristen Knox, Holly McGlinchey, Majella Lennon, Michelle Williams, Jodie Hollis, Connor Hayes, Lara Upton, Leanne McGrath, Cassandra Halloran, Tanya Cunningham, Niamh Champion, Angela Perry, Brenda Doran, Nicole Zepcevski, Sean Higgins, Anthony Capon, Jason Oremus, Dermont Doyle (NT) -- I'm sure I'll think of more, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 10:22:50"
  • Samara Symons -- Old timer, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 18:53:09"
  • 70's and 80'S Dancers plus a few extra notables -- Old timer (Those were the days.), Thu, Jun 22 2017, 6:46:07"

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• NSW State Solos -- Sharon, Fri, Jun 16 2017, 23:03:39"
  Has anyone seen a programme for the NSW State Solos coming up in August ?
  

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  • Who are the judges and what is the timetable? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jun 18 2017, 21:29:17"
  • would at least like to know what ages are dancing on what days? (NT) -- Please, Mon, Jun 19 2017, 22:03:54"

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• Is the Open Claddagh feis going ahead this year? -- If so, where is the venue?, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 14:00:26"
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  • The open Claddagh has sadly been cancelled for this year. We will be back in 2018 (NT) -- Kate Halloran, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 18:28:11"
    • :'( (NT) -- sorry to hear, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 21:47:43"
    • That's a shame. (NT) -- Come back next year!, Thu, Jun 15 2017, 10:56:52"
  • We have just run into a lot of unexpected issues and we decided to take the year to try and sort it all out rather than rush into something that isn't right. We will be back :-) (NT) -- Kate H, Thu, Jun 15 2017, 23:31:52"

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• Was there an error in the results of the 6 years at the McAleer -- Says there was a tie, Sat, Jun 10 2017, 19:00:22"
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• SOUTHERN CROSS FEIS -- jANICE cURRIE hENDERSON, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 12:02:43"
  THE SOUTHERN CROSS FEIS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER AT CONCORD RSL CLUB NARRENDA ST. CONCORD WEST ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE SOON. Mias Jan
  

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• Yes. Wrong places were announced -- They were made an honest mistake and tried to fix it, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 10:00:38"
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  • wrong places in regards to which feis? (NT) -- ID Mum, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 11:33:09"
    • I think this is for McAleer under 6 as they had 1st and 2nd places then changed to = 1st. (NT) -- dm, Wed, Jun 14 2017, 11:50:06"

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• Due to the unexpected death of a close family friend, I won't be at the INDA this weekend :( -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jun 12 2017, 20:21:56"
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  • Sorry to hear about the death of your friend. (NT) -- Dance mum, Tue, Jun 13 2017, 16:49:55"
  • Very sorry to hear, Milton. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. (NT) -- Sydney mum, Tue, Jun 13 2017, 18:13:00"

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• I Am hoping McAleer will publish the rest of the results on their Facebook because I can't find them -- Idgm, Mon, Jun 12 2017, 18:24:17"
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  • Thank you for your support and patience. After a massive weekend of dancing, the remaining Sunday results are now on Facebook. (NT) -- McAleer Open Championship, Tue, Jun 13 2017, 10:42:52"

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• City of Sails entries close today. -- L Doyle, Mon, Jun 12 2017, 7:24:44"
  Thank you to those who have already entered, we are looking forward to having you!
  

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• Which way did the 100's go at the AIO for over 22 ladies? -- V Interested - thank you!, Thu, Jun 08 2017, 14:12:21"
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  • Has anyone got these results please? (NT) -- NG, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 16:26:56"
    • Round 1&2 , Sarah Cornell-Farrow 2x100, Erin McArthur 1x100., Set dance 1x100 to Sarah Cornell-Farrow 1x100 to Erin McArthur and 1x100 to Fiona McGing (NT) -- dance mum, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 19:54:28"

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• I.N.D.A. Championships Timetable -- Bernadette, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 17:18:38"
  The I.N.D.A Championships will be held at Santa Sabina College 90 The Boulevard, Strathfield. 17 & 18th June 2017.
  
  Timetable:
  
  Saturday
  
  9am - 9 & 10yrs
  Presentation and Lunch
  1pm - 11 & 12yrs
  Presentation
  3:30pm - 13 & 14yrs
  Presentation
  Approx Finish 6:30pm
  
  Sunday
  
  9am - 7 & 8yrs
  Presentation
  11:30am - 6yrs & Under
  Presentation and Lunch
  2pm - 15yrs & Over
  
  
  Looking forward to seeing you all there.
  

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• Is there a live stream or any where I can stay updated with whats happening at AIO? -- Dance Mum, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 9:06:26"
  Is swoose or AIDA live streaming?
  

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  • http://www.aio2017.com/ use this link (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 10:08:39"
  • Small sections (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 12:21:45"
  • will results be live streamed? I'm checking the site regularly (NT) -- Thanks, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 16:34:21"
  • Question for anyone at the AIO is next years AIO advertised in the program? (NT) -- Not able to attend this year TIA, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 23:52:27"
    • There is an ad that says the Oireachtas will return in 2018, dates and venue to be confirmed (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 03 2017, 6:11:47"
      • Thank you for your reply (NT) -- NT, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 8:50:17"
        • Don't forget the Commonwealth Games are on in QLD at this time next year. (NT) -- So likely to change date at least, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 10:56:04"
          • Commonwealth Games are on 4th Apr. 2018 – 15th Apr. 2018 (NT) -- ., Fri, Jun 09 2017, 16:03:08"
  • Are the full results up anywhere? Still nothing on their "updates" website. (NT) -- Watching from home, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 8:37:15"
    • Some results just went up, the rest will be coming shortly. (NT) -- Thanks for your patience, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 12:29:32"
  • Can't sign up to Tumblr cause it keeps stalling at verification is required please try again. has anyone any ideas or suggestions how to move past this. Have tried several email addresses and passwords. Missed daughters results last night but would really like to see other results tonight (NT) -- Thanks, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 13:00:08"
    • You don't need a tumblr account to access the live commentary. You go to AIO2017.com to view photos and updates, and a link will come up for each of the live streams of results. You can also watch the live streams at twitter.com/AIO_2017 (NT) -- Hope that helps, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 13:18:58"
  • That's a great help. (NT) -- Thank you so much., Sat, Jun 03 2017, 14:23:53"
  • My goodness dresses are obscenely short. Rules out the window. We were made to lengthen our dress are supposed complaint. All rubbish one is to assume now. (NT) -- Dance mum, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 23:46:38"
    • Obscene? Hardly. I just looked through all of the photos and they all look fine. (NT) -- :), Sun, Jun 04 2017, 13:21:41"
      • I agree with the first poster. Some of the dresses are ridiculously short, and it can't be blamed on a 'growth spurt' when the dress is brand new. Interesting that it is noted in the recent New South Wales AIDA competition rules that "the minimum skirt length is not more than four inches above knee level". Double that and that's what many of them are like at present. It seems that rules are made to be broken.... (NT) -- Disappointing, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 18:59:14"
        • The 4" rule has been gone for years. (NT) -- dm, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 22:29:04"
          • and our dress is brand new and our DD has had a massive growth spurt, 2 inchs in length and sleeve length and bust area, just at that age I guess but it does happen (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 23:32:42"
      • Some of them were most definitely obscenely short. (NT) -- Not a nice look on young girls., Mon, Jun 05 2017, 14:08:15"
        • this is just not true as even the very short dresses still covered everything, and even the longest dresses when kicking up show the girls bloomers which are worn just for that purpose, saying they were obscene is really horrible (NT) -- not nice, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 19:56:47"
          • Sorry to have offended you but I do think some of the dresses were way too short. (NT) -- It is not about being able to see the bloomers, it's about what is seemly and appropriate on young girls. Not meaning all short dresses just a few which were in my opinion unacceptably short., Tue, Jun 06 2017, 17:05:55"
            • seemly and appropriate, are you joking this is not the dark ages and young girls wear far less on the beach, on the streets and in gymnastics and ballet!! (NT) -- it is 2017, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 8:50:48"
              • Because it is appropriate to wear far less in those situations. (NT) -- Some standards still apply today (for most people), and children are children not small adults., Wed, Jun 07 2017, 16:16:56"
  • Not really keen on how these live updates are done. Maybe it's just my computer, but I find if I click on a small photo to get a better look, it doesn't take me to that photo and if I click "back" it takes me to the latest post, not to the page I was on, so I have to start scrolling through again to find where I was up to. I don't know if a facebook page with live stream would work any bettter? I like how facebook gives you a notification when a live stream starts. having said that, I do really apreciate the work that goes into the feed that we have, so thanks very much. (NT) -- jmo, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 15:31:19"
  • Where can we find details from Fridays competition? There are no results for 6,7's or 8's and all of the presentations and results have disappeared??? (NT) -- Info please???, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 18:34:14"
    • Bring back Milton! (NT) -- Old timet, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 22:36:30"
    • does anyone have a copy of the 11 years presentation from AIO on Friday? as it is now gone from periscope and family members would now like to watch it. Anyone able to help please. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 18:11:46"
  • I second that, that Milton is brought back, his work is perfection and site is always brought up to date every day, come back Milton we need you,e (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 18:34:27"
  • full list of results also appears to have errors in it for this year and last year..... (NT) -- ***, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 10:58:49"
  • I third bringing Milton back. When taking action shots he has learned the exact right time to shoot to get a good photo, because he knows a bit about the steps. The guy from winkipops has no idea.There was only one decent action shot of my daughter. (NT) -- $110 for one action shot a a couple of presentation photo's, I don't think so., Tue, Jun 06 2017, 14:46:42"
    • Not only that but winkipop takes no reaction shots at all. -- dm, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 11:11:07"

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• 2017 City of Sails -- L Doyle, Thu, Nov 24 2016, 6:33:40"
  Now a Championship!
  22nd and 23rd July - before all your states championships.
  Same great venue as 2016 with accommodation within walking distance - billeting also available.
  Syllabus out before end of Jan 2017.
  

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  • Thanks for the advance dates. This will definitely help with planning for next year. (NT) -- :), Sat, Dec 03 2016, 20:39:21"
  • Does anyone know dates of Mid Year Feis QLD please? Just checking if it clashes with City of Sails..... many thanks (NT) -- DM, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 16:43:33"
    • 15 & 16 July (NT) -- _"_, Mon, Jan 02 2017, 12:03:06"
  • Looking forward to this event in 2017 (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jan 03 2017, 22:05:30"
  • Great competition (NT) -- DM, Mon, Jan 16 2017, 18:51:47"
  • One more hour to enter our share comp on facebook to be in the chance to win free entry. Link inside. -- L Doyle, Tue, Jan 31 2017, 12:01:09"
  • All 3 judges confirmed - just finalising the syllabus at the moment, thanks for your patience. (NT) -- L Doyle, Wed, Feb 08 2017, 9:54:02"
  • Does this clash with the AIDA NSW Feis ? I would love tp go but I believe if we dont go to AIDA we can't dance Nationals ? ? (NT) -- Concerned mum, Wed, Feb 08 2017, 10:38:54"
    • There is no clash. The AIDA NSW Feis is at the end of May, while this competition is towards the end of July. (NT) -- ., Sun, Mar 12 2017, 10:08:19"
  • No, you are thinking of the Pacific Belt - it clashes with AIDA. (NT) -- should be good to go., Wed, Feb 08 2017, 12:03:09"
  • I still have a few sizes of Fays leather soles hard shoes for sale, mostly small sizes,are really good for beginnersas he price is right going for $100 . Please contact me or email me (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Feb 10 2017, 7:10:40"
  • Syllabus now available, link inside. -- L Doyle, Thu, Mar 02 2017, 9:41:40"
  • Dancing at Nationals - you can always dance at Nationals even if you miss an AIDA feis. (NT) -- Dance Mum, Thu, Mar 09 2017, 17:19:43"
  • ENTRIES OPEN until 12th June. Thank you to those who have already entered. (NT) -- L Doyle, Mon, May 15 2017, 8:45:01"
  • Q. Re Sunday times -- -.-, Wed, May 17 2017, 14:34:34"
    • We plan for Sunday to finsih earlier than Saturday. Domestic travellers have booked 7pm flights but they only have a 30 mins check in. We would like to think awards will be around 5pm. (NT) -- Hope this helps, L Doyle, Thu, May 18 2017, 12:09:10"
  • Hi everyone, entries close on Monday. Please see your teacher who can enter you. Thank you to those who have entered already. (NT) -- L Doyle, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 10:50:17"

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• Alterations -- Dm, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 10:04:40"
  Hi I'm looking for someone to alter a dress for me please in Sydney . It's not a big job . If anyone had some contacts that would be great . Thanks in advance
  

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• I heard at the AIO on the weekend that the 2018 Nationals are being held in Cairns QLD. Is this true or is it just a rumour? -- Answer from TC please., Thu, Jun 08 2017, 20:43:23"
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  • I'm not a TC but it's true, Cairns then Canberra 2019 (NT) -- Tropics, Fri, Jun 09 2017, 8:08:07"

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• Australian vendors. -- -, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 10:08:50"
  Hi, just wondering which Aussie vendors have a website that I could look at please? I don't feis very often so would like to shop online but prefer to not order from overseas. Thanks.
  

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  • I believe that all the Vendors have a web page, I have one that you could look at . I am presently having it updated but you can always contact me on 0413993415 or by email at claddagh_international@yahoo.com.au Always willing to help even if I dont stock the product you want I will point you in the right direction. (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 17:14:19"
    • Thanks Gerry, do you have a website link yet please? (NT) -- op, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 19:29:44"
  • I can't recommend more highly than Julie from All Things Bling & Unusual! She replies promptly and always comes through with whatever I have asked for. Her website is: https://www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au/ and has her email and phone number on it :) (NT) -- Very Happy Customer, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 17:34:29"
    • Thanks very much, I have not heard of this vendor, much appreciated. (NT) -- op, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 19:30:32"
  • My web site is Claddagh International as I said it is beening updated (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 17:08:44"
  • Prodigy Performance -- Kerrie (Secure online shopping), Thu, Jun 08 2017, 0:03:00"

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• No more entries will be accepted after Friday the 9th June for I.N.D.A. Great venue, prizes, sashes for all grades, 3 adjudicators and a live musician. We look forward to seeing you all soon, thanks for your support! -- Bernadette, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 22:16:54"
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• Just wondering when the NSW INDA timetable will be out -- Interstater trying to plan, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 18:55:39"
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  • It will be released Friday morning,, email me and I can give you estimated time, bernie_whelan@hotmail.com (NT) -- Bernadette, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 22:03:35"

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• Hi all, I went to print the 14 years girls result this morning but it seems to be missing from the list does any either know why or where it is or have a copy they could post Thanks in advance -- idgm, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 10:52:45"
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  • I have a copy. If you give me an e-mail address, I'm more than happy to e-mail it to you (NT) -- ID Mum, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 12:10:55"
  • there is so many sets of results missing - some were even posted incorrectly.. plus all videos of presentations seem to have expired already too. (NT) -- Not happy., Mon, Jun 05 2017, 13:09:32"
    • This is a free service run by volunteers (NT) -- Maybe you could be grateful than coming on here to complain, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 12:09:17"
      • It doesn't feel much like a free service to me. I paid out lots to the organisers of this competition including money for results which are totally different to what is on their official page. There is no explanation for this even though I see someone has asked about it on their facebook page. (NT) -- not impressed., Wed, Jun 07 2017, 9:31:56"
  • This service is provided by AIDA Inc, the results really should be correct.... (NT) -- ****, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 12:25:40"
  • Anyone kind enough to post 14 years please? Have not seen them at all. -- DM, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 11:44:19"
    • They are now up on aio2017.com. The 17 years are totally different to what was announced on the day. (NT) -- Would be good to have it fixed, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 11:59:50"

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• Tara Feis Closing Date -- Monica, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 7:50:54"
  We hope everyone had a brilliant weekend at the AIO. As it's been such a busy time for families we have extended the closing date to Thursday 8th June. The feis is shaping up to be amazing and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the Tara Feis!
  

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• Just letting everyone know that I will be attending the Mc Aleer Feis this wekend so look out for what is on Sale for the weekend,also view our new range of Tiaras -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 17:30:43"
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• AIO Saturday A pair if size 5 black Capezio dance boots were left behind on Saturday night, just hoping someone may have seen them , hotel reception contacted yet to be handed in -- Feeling hopeful, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 18:39:21"
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  • Lost shoes -- :), Tue, Jun 06 2017, 15:07:53"
  • Thank you so much to the kind person who posted . The shoes are now on their way back to NSW love our ID Community. (NT) -- Thankful Colette Marsden xxx, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 15:56:43"

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• Parade of Champions Day 1 -- cb, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 20:19:13"
  Agree with bringing back Milton... Does anyone have a recording of the Day 1 parade of champions and would be willing to post? Thanks
  

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• Melbourne school -- DM, Mon, May 22 2017, 22:35:52"
  So I have just found out that a school in Melbourne is
  Boycotting the AIO , why? And is this true??
  

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  • Wouldn't be surprised. Certain schools like a bit of drama (NT) -- Dm, Mon, May 22 2017, 22:50:27"
  • Speaking of schools being out, are there any schools out by association this year? (NT) -- Curious, Mon, May 22 2017, 23:56:12"
    • is EDA out as Brent danced with Aaron Crosbie ? (NT) -- ?????, Tue, May 23 2017, 12:40:02"
      • Crocker maybe? Dont they have dancers currently with AC??? (NT) -- D.M., Tue, May 23 2017, 14:30:05"
  • perhaps if you have heard that you would know who and maybe people just cant afford to go, there are two championships in melbourne before and after the AIO so they may just be doing them! (NT) -- melb. dm, Tue, May 23 2017, 11:36:11"
    • No! I heard they are boycotting! Bit different to can't afford to go , big difference. (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 23 2017, 22:17:35"
      • This is gossip, trying to generate more gossip. If you really need to know, contact the teacher of the school directly and ask them why. (NT) -- Just my thoughts, Tue, May 23 2017, 22:54:43"
        • We shall see, when we get to the AIO! When a whole school is missing!! (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 23 2017, 23:16:45"
      • well if you know who why not state it instead of stirring the pot, if they dont wish to attend its no ones business but theirs ! (NT) -- vicdm, Wed, May 24 2017, 8:50:14"
  • Why does it matter? If they don't participate, they don't participate. Their loss. (NT) -- -, Wed, May 24 2017, 8:52:13"
  • Why would PARENTS Boycott a comp that's just ridiculous because its the Parents that pay for the comps not the TC Parents have their own minds, surely parents decide what comps they enter their children in not the TC.If your silly enough to do everything a Tc tells you too then your Silly. (NT) -- Enough, Wed, May 24 2017, 21:56:36"
  • So just because a whole school from Perth isn't there, they're boycotting the AIO? Don't be ridiculous. Unless parents have a bottomless pit of money, Irish dancing is their child's "hobby" and attendance or not is nobody else's business. Some people need to get a life and stop trouble making in their children's past time. (NT) -- .., Fri, May 26 2017, 21:46:50"
  • Very few of the families I know can afford to fly somwhere different every week for a feis. Looking at the calendar, there is the Pacific Belt and McAleer right before/after the AIO. If I had.... -- -, Sat, May 27 2017, 8:01:50"
    • Very well said! (NT) -- ., Sat, May 27 2017, 20:21:20"
  • Don't know about Melbourne schools. (NT) -- But there was a Sydney school that was noticably absent, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 20:55:38"
    • Yeah? Which one? Walton, D/W, Halloran, FGMA, Maher and CareySW were all there as well as a number of the newer schools. (NT) -- Not everyone can afford to compete interstate., Sun, Jun 04 2017, 21:28:16"
    • Families aren't made of money. Before you criticize please be mindful there are other reasons behind not attending interstate championships. (NT) -- Feeling the squeeze., Sun, Jun 04 2017, 22:29:08"

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• Dress left at venue -- Fiona williams, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 18:36:50"
  If you were competitor 111 today at AIO, you have left your dress beside Liz's Hair Stop stall. I have left the dress at reception at Royal Pacific Pines. Thanks Fiona
  

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• For the attention of the Australian and New Zealand Open Platform Irish Dance Community -- CRN Cumann Rince Náisiúnta, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 2:01:38"
  CRN are very excited to launch the syllabus for our very first Feis in Australia. Our Australian event will be held on Sunday 9th of July in NSW, Australia. We would love to welcome current and former CRN dancers to the event and those OP dancers in Australia/New Zealand who may be attending their first CRN event.
  Grade Examinations, workshops, and Information Seminars on CRN, our philosophy, Child Protection policy, competitive structure and teacher and adjudicator training will be provided in conjunction with the Feis. Details on our syllabus are available on our Facebook Page or contact us for further info #crnoz 🇦🇺
  

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  • Really looking forward to it (NT) -- Perth Irish Dance, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 14:29:38"

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• Looking for a Brisbane-based dressmaker to alter length of ID dress. Shoulder to hip measurement too long for DD. -- K, Wed, May 31 2017, 21:05:16"
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  • You cannot usually shorten the bodice length except by shortening the whole dress. (NT) -- Is the dress too long?, Thu, Jun 01 2017, 17:51:26"

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• Does anyone know if the Gaffney girls are still dancing? Haven't seen them in any results since last year, they are some talented girls! -- :), Wed, May 31 2017, 20:22:23"
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  • gaffneys from US are not dancing (NT) -- good luck to all!, Thu, Jun 01 2017, 8:07:56"
  • Sorry still dancing, not attending AIO. (NT) -- clarify!, Thu, Jun 01 2017, 8:16:13"
  • I'm sure they are (NT) -- know they do lots of things, Thu, Jun 01 2017, 14:58:32"

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• Last minute cancellation at Royal Pines! I have just had to cancel our Mountain View Room with 2 Double Beds - checking in on Thursday 1st June, checking out Monday 5th June. Please post here if you are interested, and we will switch our booking to you. -- Thank you!, Sun, May 28 2017, 9:42:32"
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  • We're seeking accommodation for Friday and saturday nights. If you don't have any other offer, we'll take those 2 if you don't have any other offers and risk losing what you paid for 4 nights. (NT) -- Let me know., Tue, May 30 2017, 15:24:17"
  • Thanks for your post. The room has been taken over for the duration of the booking. (NT) -- Sorry I couldn't help you., Wed, May 31 2017, 14:02:13"
    • No worries :) I'm pleased you got it all covered and have recouped your costs. We're looking to get a cheap last minute deal close to the beach but thought we'd support (NT) -- our Irish dancing family if we could. See you there., Wed, May 31 2017, 17:31:39"
      • Thank you! (NT) -- OP, Wed, May 31 2017, 20:15:20"

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• Tara Feis 2017 -- Monica, Wed, May 31 2017, 19:36:22"
  Don't forget to get your entries in for the Tara Feis! Entries close on Monday 5th of June.
  The Tara Feis will be held at the Tim Murray Theatre on the 24th and 25th of June. Our feis gives all dancers the chance to dance on a championship size stage in a beautiful theatre. We will have gorgeous sashes and trophies for all premiership dancers! Beginners and Primary will be held on Saturday with Intermediate and Open on the Sunday. The syllabus is available on aidainc.com/feisanna. If you have any inquiries please contact tarafeis@yahoo.com
  

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• Any senior cup & set dance results from pacific belt at all? Not on Facebook yet -- Thankyou, Sun, May 28 2017, 22:44:18"
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  • Thanks to the school and organisers for a lovely competition; we really enjoyed it with a super auditorium and facilities, good food and lovely friendly atmosphere! (NT) -- See you again next year, Mon, May 29 2017, 8:50:14"
  • Bump? Still no results from yesterday arvo posted (NT) -- Thanks, Mon, May 29 2017, 12:39:41"
  • Saturday timetabling needs a serious over-haul. Would definitely rather a later Saturday than Sunday - parents have work and kids have school the next day. (NT) -- Great for the Belt dancers., Mon, May 29 2017, 13:42:29"
    • Agreed. very unbalanced timetable and Sunday ended up running late.. not good for any older interstate dancers needing to be home for school/uni/work on Monday. Long long day for judges too. (NT) -- Otherwise it's a great feis, Mon, May 29 2017, 14:28:44"
  • I don't think they intended for so many Champion dancers that easily meet the criteria for the Championships to participate in the Premiership comps but looking at the photos that is what has happened. (NT) -- NT, Mon, May 29 2017, 14:28:49"
    • I love the Pacific Belt comp, I think the problem is not having to qualify but the fact that the age groups are combined (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 30 2017, 19:28:15"
  • Time table had been advertised and pac belt has run belts sat and premierships sunday. Was too late to change. (NT) -- dance mum, Mon, May 29 2017, 15:21:03"
  • SURELY someone has the senior premiership and cup section please?! (NT) -- Thankyou, Mon, May 29 2017, 17:31:46"
    • Top Ten Results: -- Happy to help :), Tue, May 30 2017, 11:41:23"

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• Does anyone know if Donna is still trading? Has she attended any of the Comps this year? -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, May 30 2017, 13:39:39"
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  • Does anyone know how to contact her please? (NT) -- Not responding to emails or phone, Tue, May 30 2017, 15:55:49"

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• Any results from AIDA Reserve? -- dm, Sat, May 27 2017, 17:33:55"
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  • Any 14 years graded results? (NT) -- .., Sat, May 27 2017, 23:13:02"
    • Jig 1st Liam Costello 2nd Niamh Narsden 3rd Katlin Weeks 4th Roisin Hayes 5th Lucy Mc Laughlin . Sliip Jig 1st Niamh Marsden 2nd Kaitlin Weeks 3rd Lucy Mclaughlin (NT) -- 14 years graded, Sun, May 28 2017, 14:18:43"
  • Or 16 years premiership results? (NT) -- DM, Sat, May 27 2017, 23:54:09"
  • Bump (NT) -- .., Sun, May 28 2017, 8:13:22"
  • Any seniors please? (NT) -- AS, Sun, May 28 2017, 16:59:16"
  • Where was everybody on the weekend, Was it just my imagination or were numbers down this year. (NT) -- Always remember the AIDA reserve as a busy feis., Sun, May 28 2017, 18:47:34"
  • 14 years Premiership results anyone (NT) -- Idgm, Sun, May 28 2017, 19:27:20"
  • 17years premiership- 1st Tanya Ojala 2nd Stephanie Baker 3rd Sarah Neasy 4th Benjamin Seal 5th Daniel kross (NT) -- DM, Mon, May 29 2017, 11:21:24"
  • 20 Years and Over Premiership results inside ... -- ., Mon, May 29 2017, 15:20:36"
  • 14 years premiership:- Equal first, Kaitlin Weeks and Roisin Hayes, 3rd Lucy Hopkins, 4th Lucy McLaughlin, 5th Niamh McHale, 6th Caitlyn Minney, 7th Georgia Herbert. (NT) -- 12 Competitors in total, Mon, May 29 2017, 20:50:17"
  • 13 years please (NT) -- dm, Mon, May 29 2017, 21:56:50"
    • 1st Connie Sutton, 2nd Ellie Stoubidis, 3rd Isobel Chambers, 4th Mitchell Carroll, 5th Aidee Doyle, 6th Grace McGrimpsey, 7th Danielle Fairall, 8th Lauren Frawley, 9th Hannah ? that's all I remember sorry (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 30 2017, 13:17:03"

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• My daughter and I are staying at Royal pies for the first time this year. What are the best food options? -- Mum, Mon, May 29 2017, 21:54:57"
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  • AIO food -- AIO regular, Tue, May 30 2017, 4:55:35"

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• Is anything open on Thursday night before the AIO? (Vendors, registration, etc.) -- L, Mon, May 29 2017, 1:18:59"
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• Whats the best way to get from Airport to Royal Pines - previous years we have hired a car but not this year. is there a shuttle or just get a cab? -- nsw dm, Fri, May 26 2017, 12:28:04"
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  • Shuttles -- DM, Fri, May 26 2017, 14:16:13"
  • Is the airport well marked for us to find the shuttle. Do they run at like 8pm? Does anyone know the cost or where I could find more info (NT) -- Op, Fri, May 26 2017, 16:05:59"
    • Try this link it will give you options and prices https://www.expedia.com.au/ground-transfers?location=Coolangatta,%20Australia&pickUpDate=2017-05-26&srp=true&rfrr=LX.IS.OtherThings (NT) -- Nt, Fri, May 26 2017, 17:51:12"
  • Airport transfers to Royal Pines -- Liz Deans, Sun, May 28 2017, 23:16:39"

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• Question for the vendors.... Do any of you sell red bloomers? -- DM, Tue, May 23 2017, 15:06:29"
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    • For Prodigy -- DGM, Fri, May 26 2017, 11:36:43"
      • Bump (NT) -- Dgm, Sun, May 28 2017, 19:25:55"
  • What size do you need? I have two pairs I no longer need in adult sizes, made from red Lycra. if you're interest pls leave your email (NT) -- :), Sun, May 28 2017, 21:52:12"

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• Missing ipad mini at Aida reserve feis sunday 28th may. -- Rebecca canning, Sun, May 28 2017, 18:05:15"
  An ipad mini has been misplaced or stolen at the aida reserve feis on sunday . We would appreciate it's return.sebtimental and family photos are on this ipad. Please let me know if it has been taken by mistake. Rebecca Canning
  

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  • ipad -- Rebecca, Sun, May 28 2017, 20:16:38"

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• Majors locations - does anyone know where the World Championships, NANS and Australian Nationals will be held in 2019? -- travel dreams, Thu, May 25 2017, 10:08:30"
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  • Rumour has it that Dublin will have worlds again in 2019, NANS will be in Western Canada and undecided in Aust. (NT) -- Great trip if you can do all., Thu, May 25 2017, 20:44:09"
  • I've heard on the grapevine that 2019 Nationals will be in Canberra. Can anyone from AIDA confirm? (NT) -- Thanks?, Fri, May 26 2017, 7:18:29"
  • Where are the 2018 nationals? (NT) -- Interested mum., Fri, May 26 2017, 9:01:28"
    • Cairns -- -, Fri, May 26 2017, 9:12:31"
  • Worlds Belfast 2019 NANS Vancover NAC Canberra (NT) -- TCRG, Sat, May 27 2017, 20:02:53"

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• Is it true that the Royal Pines charged for tan left on sheets at the Royal Pines last year? -- dm, Mon, May 15 2017, 12:50:46"
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  • I've been to a Worlds in the past where the venue also charged for tan stains on towels (NT) -- Just a warning to take care!, Tue, May 16 2017, 9:18:40"
  • That's ridiculous, it washes off in the normal wash at home. (NT) -- Won't be staying there again., Tue, May 16 2017, 12:35:43"
  • Royal Pines are not as friendly as they were initially. Is AIO being moved next year? (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 16 2017, 12:54:13"
  • I love Royal Pines. So much space. I've found the staff friendly and helpful. (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 16 2017, 21:11:56"
  • Will there be an AIO next year (NT) -- Rumour that AIDA will not be running AIO anyone heard anything?, Wed, May 17 2017, 6:57:27"
  • Will there be professional tanning again at the venue? (NT) -- want to book, Thu, May 25 2017, 10:05:40"
    • contact pointe perfect they helped with a tan for us (NT) -- dm, Thu, May 25 2017, 16:35:19"
  • Tan on sheets -- DM, Fri, May 26 2017, 18:52:05"
    • Couldn't you just take a spare sheet or towel with you? (NT) -- No cost!, Fri, May 26 2017, 19:51:29"

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• PAC Belt, Can anyone please tell me if DFO Essendon has a Coles/Woolies and Bottle Shop please :) Thanks -- DM, Wed, May 24 2017, 19:13:08"
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  • There is a Dan Murphy's at DFO but nearest supermarkets are a 2 min drive to Essendon Fields where there is a Coles & LaManna (highly recommend the food at LaManna) :) (NT) -- DM, Wed, May 24 2017, 19:58:46"
    • Thank you so much :) (NT) -- DM, Wed, May 24 2017, 21:34:06"
  • Essendon fields has a coles supermarket. (NT) -- Dance mum, Fri, May 26 2017, 15:35:33"

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• There are two NSW schools who are blatantly ignoring costume rules. Correct me if I am wrong, but in solo competition you are not allowed to wear any thing that identifies you with a particular school?? One school last year had identical solo costumes the only difference being the colour. It is obvioous they are all from the same school and everybody knows which school. This year another school has had made identical frilly black skirt and black top costumes. Again it is obvious that they are from the same school, and not to hard to work out which schoool. -- Adjudicators could also identify which school these dancers are from., Tue, May 23 2017, 16:16:22"
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  • Complain to AIDA -- Dm, Tue, May 23 2017, 16:50:26"
  • if you mean the halloran black frilled dresses, I am pretty sure those girls are just wearing team/performances dresses as they are without or between solo costumes... all schools use team dresses for these occassions. (NT) -- :) but I know what you mean, Tue, May 23 2017, 19:27:03"
  • You are not supposed to wear team dresses in solo competitions. If you are waiting for a new dress to be made etc you are to wear plain black leotard and skirt., nothing which identifies you with your school, except for beginner/primary dancers. (NT) -- ..., Wed, May 24 2017, 13:15:40"
    • That's not how the rule is worded. It says nothing can be added to a solo dress that identifies a school. It does not say that a class costume cannot be worn in solo competition. (NT) -- -, Wed, May 24 2017, 22:36:02"
  • Isn't that what they are wearing plain black??? (NT) -- get real. Sore losers, Wed, May 24 2017, 19:32:19"
  • No they have a little frill on the skirt which identifies them as Halloran dancers. Read the rules again, you are to wear NOTHING which identifies you with a particular school. Halloran are just being sneaky trying to get around the rules.I am not a sore loser, my daughter didn't lose, it is just an observation I have made, and this is a discussion board. (NT) -- no need to be nasty., Thu, May 25 2017, 10:32:40"
    • Our comps are so small and are repeatedly judged by such a small group of judges that in open grade everyone knows who everyone is regardless of dresses worn. It is common practice to wear a team costume in small comps when solo dress is not available. (NT) -- Not a problem., Thu, May 25 2017, 11:17:16"
  • I completely agree - unless you put a bag over all the dancers heads and makes them wear black - everyone knows who everyone is. Stop "wiggling" your fingers and and making out people are cheating. (NT) -- Disappointed at this attitude., Thu, May 25 2017, 11:48:27"
  • Response -- Donna, Leanne and Kate Halloran, Thu, May 25 2017, 13:20:08"
  • Maybe the OP is new to Irish dance and hasn't seen that dancers wear their school dress all the time in solo competitions. It is not against the rules, infact some overseas school don't even allow a dancer to have a solo dress until they get into the Open grade, until they do, they must wear their school costume. (NT) -- Nothing wrong with it, Thu, May 25 2017, 13:28:41"

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• McAleer Open Championship 2017 - timetable -- McAleer Championship, Fri, May 19 2017, 20:48:00"
  The timetable has arrived! Please visit the website (www.mcaleerchampionship.com) to download. If you have any questions, please email us at mcaleerchampionship@gmail.com
  

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  • Thank you. Do dancers usually wear wigs for the blackout comps or would neat, natural hair be okay? (NT) -- -, Fri, May 19 2017, 21:09:09"
    • Would also like to know what to do with hair. (NT) -- 1st blackout comp, Fri, May 19 2017, 23:06:54"
    • I think you can either wear a wig or have your hair natural. (NT) -- Going by pics I have seen from black out comp overseas, Mon, May 22 2017, 22:53:03"
    • On the syllabus it says no wigs. (NT) -- ., Tue, May 23 2017, 7:47:37"
  • Will there be anywhere to hang 2nd hand dresses at the McAleer Championships? (NT) -- Any one know, Mon, May 22 2017, 18:25:56"
  • Thank you for your messages regarding the BlackOut competitions. We can confirm you can wear a wig or natural hair. Also regarding second hand dresses, there will be no where to display these dresses. All available space is used for the championship. There will be vendors at the event so you may be able to ask them. A list of vendors will be on the Facebook page & website once all confirmed. Thank you for your support again in 2017 and we look forward to a very busy weekend of dancing! (NT) -- McAleer Championship, Tue, May 23 2017, 7:49:31"
    • Thank you. Can you wear a coloured flower/bow for the black out competition? Or does head piece have to be black as well? (NT) -- Thanks, Tue, May 23 2017, 13:16:14"

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• Hills Feis - we have had some enquiries about late entries - these will be accepted until Sunday May 14. Many thanks -- Organisers, Fri, May 12 2017, 9:45:51"
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  • Do you have a final timetable? (NT) -- Please, Tue, May 16 2017, 12:51:38"
  • From their Facebook page -- DM, Tue, May 16 2017, 13:19:28"
  • Will there be any vendors at the Feis? (NT) -- Thanks in advance, Thu, May 18 2017, 13:47:07"
  • Have always enjoyed this feis and take my daughter every year. (NT) -- Bit of a hide though charging $3 for a piece of paper with results., Mon, May 22 2017, 15:52:36"
    • Most competitions charge $5 which I think is fair. If you're not happy with that, don't buy them! (NT) -- ., Mon, May 22 2017, 16:27:10"
    • You are not paying for a piece of paper. You are paying for a complicated calculation performed by a computer program to work out the results from 2 judges combined. (NT) -- 😊, Tue, May 23 2017, 8:40:10"
  • No, most competitions only charge $2. Only the major championships charge more. (NT) -- Money grabbers., Mon, May 22 2017, 17:05:00"
    • In Canberra I'm fairly sure comps charge $5. (NT) -- ., Mon, May 22 2017, 18:49:09"
    • Most comps with only 1 judge (NT) -- X, Tue, May 23 2017, 8:43:16"

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• NSW States 2018 -- dancer, Mon, May 22 2017, 19:21:53"
  I know this is REALLY early, but is there any way of knowing approximate dates for the 2018 NSW States?
  

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  • It's a rotation system, so whatever weekend it is this year it will be the following weekend next year. So if its2nd weekend in aug 2017, 2018 it'll be the 3rd weekend (NT) -- Rotation July through August, Mon, May 22 2017, 20:00:10"

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• 2017 Hills Feis LiveCommentary now online at http://livecommentary.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, May 20 2017, 12:38:55"
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  • Saturday photos now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, May 20 2017, 19:42:40"
    • Thank you Milton! (NT) -- :), Sun, May 21 2017, 9:16:52"
  • Sunday photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, May 21 2017, 18:26:22"
  • Thank you Thank you Milton... Always appreciate your generous time (NT) -- Forever appreciative parent, Mon, May 22 2017, 10:16:49"
  • thanks -- DM, Mon, May 22 2017, 12:25:54"

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• Looking for a room for NANs at Riverside Hilton. Please email Kerrie on: kgb762@hotmail.com -- Kerrie, Fri, May 19 2017, 19:38:31"
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• Great Britain Championships Syllabus and Provisional Days now on http://www.instepfm.com/gb2017.html -- Des Silke, Thu, May 18 2017, 9:07:13"
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• Looking for room @ AIO's for Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights. -- Last Minute Booker!, Wed, May 03 2017, 17:18:44"
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  • Yes, it's import duty. You're importing a new product (NT) -- .., Tue, May 16 2017, 19:25:20"
  • Sorry wrong answer (NT) -- .., Wed, May 17 2017, 12:33:41"

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• Does anyone know the dates for Reilly Feis 2017 please? -- DM, Mon, May 15 2017, 12:48:58"
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  • Saturday 15 July 2017 and Sunday 16 July 2017. Teams will be held on the Sunday. The entry form is available from the AIDAInc website on the Feiseanna page. (NT) -- ~, Mon, May 15 2017, 19:01:14"
  • Thank you. (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 16 2017, 12:51:00"

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• Eire Dance Championships 2017 -- June 24th & 25th, Mon, May 08 2017, 10:33:38"
  Entries are open for this year's Eire Dance Championships.
  Located at the Surfair & Ramada Marcoola Beach on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queeensland.
  
  Adjudicators
  Anthony Murnane, Florida USA
  Cathy O'Neill, Christchurch, NZ
  Leanne McGrath, Canberra, AUS
  
  Live Musician
  Brian O'Sullivan, Glasgow, UK
  
  Photography & Live Comm
  Milton & Julia Baar
  
  Open Championships, Intermediate Premierships, Primary & Beginner Sections, Ceili & Choreography, Charity Treble Reel
  
  Scoreboard Results Poolside only minutes from the Airport
  
  Syllabus & Entries
  www.jigstep.com
  
  Entries Close
  Friday 19th May
  

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  • timetable -- wondering, Fri, May 12 2017, 16:46:00"
    • Provisional days timetable is on the facebook page. Sat 24th 11 yrs and over (NT) -- -.-, Fri, May 12 2017, 19:22:46"

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• McAleer entry -- Fed up DM, Thu, May 04 2017, 17:59:12"
  Trying to pay for McAleer entry but no link to pay!! Do not want PayPal. Is anyone else having problems! Sick to death of online complicated processes that don't work!!
  

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  • Try contact McAleer via the McAleer Championship Facebook page,they also have a contact tab on the Championship site http://www.mcaleerchampionship.com/index.html (NT) -- Nt, Thu, May 04 2017, 21:05:19"
  • I think you're going to get the help you need from the McAleer Championship organiser's directly, not on this board! They're very helpful so I am sure they'll assist you through your difficulties. (NT) -- Online entries are becoming increasingly common. A sign of the times..., Sat, May 06 2017, 1:02:34"
  • I hope you were able to get your entry completed last day today...... (NT) -- NT, Fri, May 12 2017, 11:56:54"

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• Can anyone tell me approx how much prodigy charge for a solo dress? -- DM, Mon, May 01 2017, 11:07:25"
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  • Prodigy can (NT) -- Just enquire - all dresses are different, Tue, May 02 2017, 12:26:14"
  • Feel free to contact us -- Kerrie, Wed, May 10 2017, 23:43:48"

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• Have a room available at the Embassy Suites in New Orleans from 7/6 - 7/10. King bed with pull out couch. Please email if interested. -- Meg, Wed, May 10 2017, 22:23:10"
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• AIO HAIR AND MAKEUP booking link now available. Book now to avoid disappointment. https://www.pointeperfect.net.au/services-book-now -- Pointe Perfect, Tue, May 09 2017, 9:50:58"
  Email us for any questions or enquiries.
  

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• Any info re Camden county feis? -- Tc, Sat, May 06 2017, 15:10:18"
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  • Facebook and Instagram page have up to date info. Entries out soon! (NT) -- Carey Academy, Mon, May 08 2017, 11:44:31"

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• Is there any info re: Aida reserve available? -- DM, Sat, May 06 2017, 15:17:21"
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  • We got the entry form from my DDs teacher about a week ago. (NT) -- Entries close on 10th March., Sun, May 07 2017, 10:16:42"
  • Apologies, entries close 19th May. (NT) -- ..., Sun, May 07 2017, 20:42:33"

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• Any results from the Easter Feis? -- Wondering, Sun, May 07 2017, 18:12:47"
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• Could some kind soul please put up results for the Canberra Feis. Thanking you kind people in advance xxx -- Too sick to travel, Sat, May 06 2017, 17:43:08"
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  • I'm also looking for them..would be much appreciated! :) (NT) -- Dance parent, Sun, May 07 2017, 10:02:57"
  • Closing date for entries is May 19th. Teacher's submit the entries once they have all their dancers entry forms from parents :) (NT) -- Dance parent, Sun, May 07 2017, 13:12:35"
  • Saw results posted on Canberra Feis fb page. (NT) -- Dancer, Sun, May 07 2017, 17:02:56"

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• AIO -- Christine, Sun, May 07 2017, 10:05:22"
  Have room at AIO ROYAL PINES would anyone like to share, or would anybody be willing to share with 1 adult
  

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• NSW Easter Feis - I am unable to attend and take photos, please bring your cameras and enjoy one of NSW's longest running competitions :) -- Milton Baar, Sat, May 06 2017, 17:50:35"
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• Hi I'm currently expecting a dress from Eire designs, i have just received a message from fedex asking for over $300 so the dress can be cleared by Australian customs.. Has anyone had this happen to you? -- dm, Fri, May 05 2017, 16:49:22"
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  • Yes, it's import duty and GST, you have to pay it before they will release the dress to you. (NT) -- -, Fri, May 05 2017, 17:45:01"

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• Im waiting on my gavin dress to be delivered and I have just received an E-mail from fedex asking for over $300 so the dress can be cleared from customs is this Normal -- dm, Fri, May 05 2017, 16:43:07"
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• Now that CLRG have allowed the recording of set dances at the worlds does that mean we will be able to get set dances recorded at the Nationals? -- NT, Wed, May 03 2017, 14:23:47"
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• Looking for dress seller -- Lisa-Dance Again, Thu, Apr 27 2017, 16:55:36"
  Hi everyone, I am trying to contact Beth, the owner of this dress http://www.dance-again.com/X1409c.html . If anyone knows Beth, please ask her to contact me as emails to the address I have are bouncing back and I have an interested buyer. Thanks!
  

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  • Thanks, I have made contact with Beth. (NT) -- Lisa-Dance Again, Fri, Apr 28 2017, 20:43:13"

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• Easter Feis Timetable -- DM, Fri, Apr 28 2017, 19:10:33"
  Timetable
  
  9am - 9 & 10 Years
  11am - 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Years
  1.30pm - 11 & 12 Years
  2.45pm - 13 Years and Over
  

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• Easter Feis -- DM, Wed, Mar 08 2017, 7:36:22"
  The Easter Feis is on Sunday 7th May at the Penrith Gaels Club.
  Entry form is available on the AIDA website.
  

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  • Will there be Traditional Set sections? (NT) -- thank you, Wed, Mar 08 2017, 14:08:28"
  • Are we able to pay entry via direct deposit? If so, could you please provide the details, or perhaps an e-mail address where I can contact the organisers to get the details. Thank you (NT) -- ID Mum, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 8:12:10"
  • Hopefully a timetable will be out soon. When it is can it be more specific than last year? Last year the 10-13yrs were listed as the last section of the day. My DD was in the 13yrs an we arrived at the correct time. The feis was running way over time due to late entries being accepted. Then they ran the 10s and 11s through in their entirety before they even started with the 11s and 12s. Those dancers had to hang around for hour and hours to start. (NT) -- To add insult to injury it was so crowded there wasn't even a spot to put your bags down let alone sit., Fri, Apr 28 2017, 18:08:52"
  • sorry, should read before they even started the 12-13yrs (NT) -- ..., Fri, Apr 28 2017, 19:08:53"

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• Just noticed in the Recalls Dara McAleer danced under the Academy USA did Caoimhe McAleer dance under the Academy too? -- curious, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 23:38:50"
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  • Worlds 2017 -- Helen, Thu, Apr 20 2017, 18:18:23"
    • -- -- ., Fri, Apr 28 2017, 4:12:17"
  • If an Aussie dancer trains and competes under another school (USA or UK) are the still able to compete at their States and Nationals? I think its a wonderful experience! (NT) -- Not sure of the rules, Thu, Apr 20 2017, 18:31:10"
    • Of course, if they live in Australia normally and are an AIDA registered dancer, then they dance here as usual. Short stays overseas is just that, visiting, although I guess the two schools would then be associated? Not sure about that. (NT) -- -, Thu, Apr 20 2017, 21:52:17"
      • They would need to be careful of the Adjudicators and their associations etc. if dancing at Nationals...Particularly if the adjudicators provide choreography or workshops for other schools, which some do. (NT) -- Overseas training is a fantastic opportunity, Thu, Apr 27 2017, 7:45:21"
  • Associations wont be an issue, judges are only placed oj the list once all associations are noted (NT) -- TC, Fri, Apr 28 2017, 9:18:03"

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• CANBERRA FEIS CLOSES MONDAY 8PM. No further late entries accepted after this time as the progam is being finalised and trophies will be ordered. Please send any last minute entries to canberrafeis@outlook.com. Thanks to all our entrants for supporting the Canberra Feis. Hoping our phenomenal weather of late will hold on long enough! -- Canberra Feis Administrator, Mon, Apr 24 2017, 0:43:14"
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• Lots of specials for the Claddagh Feis tomorrow Patent leather pumps for $40, T/Shirts from $10, Halmors shoes starting from $70 and still some of the Fays leathers soles for $100, and Head Bands ffrom $10. -- Gerry Ellaby, Sat, Apr 22 2017, 10:44:38"
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• Regarding the Hills Feis on the 20/21 May - will there be an entry form going up on the AIDA website soon? If I google Hills Feis 2017 the link comes up, but is broken and is saying the "page cannot be found" any assistance would be most appreciated :) -- ID Mum, Tue, Apr 18 2017, 12:11:29"
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  • Entry form has been sent to AIDA Inc and should be available shortly. It is available on Facebook - we will add a google link tomorrow. Look for Hills Feis 2017. Preliminary timetable is also available. Many thanks (NT) -- Organisers, Tue, Apr 18 2017, 22:14:32"
  • Entry form has been sent to AIDA Inc and should be available shortly. You can also find it on Facebook at Hills Feis 2017. Preliminary timetable is also available. Many thanks (NT) -- Organisers, Tue, Apr 18 2017, 22:16:46"

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• Thank you!! Would just like to say a big thank you to Tracy for all the updates, very much appreciated :) -- Aus, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 21:31:43"
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  • Agree, for taking the time to update us EVERY DAY. (NT) -- . (Grateful), Sat, Apr 15 2017, 22:17:37"
    • Thanks guys we are off to the easter parade in dublin today, then watch the figures this afternoon before packing for the long trip home, all our aussie dancers were awesome and we are very proud of you all, special shoutout to our Brianna who was simply beautiful (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 16:25:23"
      • Thanks Tracy for your updates, have a great day and a safe trip home! (NT) -- -, Mon, Apr 17 2017, 8:12:58"
        • Senior ceili 6th place - cosgriff school Victoria. Amazing result! (NT) -- Observer., Tue, Apr 18 2017, 4:23:13"

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• todays aussies inside -- Tracy, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 18:14:37"
  Boys 16-17: 108 Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke, 139 Liam Thorns. 50 in section. Ladies 17-18: 102 Holly Gibson, 103 Caitlin Bone, 104 Ruby Noble, 114 Eliza Bulloch, 124 Erin O'Hearn, 143 Caitlin Kersivien, 151 Lizzie Meimaris, 182 Tanya Ojala, 216 Jasmine Merison, 221 Ciara-Mae Crone, 156 in section. Ladies 18-19: 101 Alexandra King, 132 Catherine Back, 142 Stephanie Dimattina, 163 Jessica Cathcart, 165 Emily Harmon, 170 Keiva Young, 180 Jordan Walker, 184 Brigid Hanley-Leonard, 194 Kristin Barnwell, 196 Tahnee Snelleksz, 203 Dakota Courtney, 204 Lucy McCormack, 209 Bryanee Jarrett, 211 Madeline Fitzgerald. 123 in section. Men 17-18: 120 Benjamin Seal, 127 Ethan Kesby, 135 Callum McGregor, 139 Matthew Lambert. 40 in section. Kick butt guys 😘🍀🏆
  

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  • dancers competing -- dd, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 22:55:44"
    • Maggie is listed under an Irish school not an Aussie school. (NT) -- Nt, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 0:01:43"
  • Still an Aussie (NT) -- and placed 13th, awesome result, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 12:02:26"
    • Other 18's (NT) -- Dakota Courtney 12, Catherine Back 32. Well done all, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 12:21:44"
    • I listed dancers if they were listed as dancing for Australian schools and im sorry if i missed anyone (NT) -- Tracy, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 19:47:22"
      • Great results. Has she moved permanently or in Ireland for study (NT) -- Etc., Sat, Apr 15 2017, 15:55:03"
    • Has she moved permanently (NT) -- Or is it a temporary move, Mon, Apr 17 2017, 5:18:44"

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• Sun -- Results, Mon, Apr 17 2017, 4:56:27"
  Senior Ladies 8's
  Cosgriff 6
  Scoil Ard Rince 23
  

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• Full list of World Champions 2017 -- Dance mum, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 9:25:20"
  Can anyone tell me where a list of the WINNERS from this years World Championships in Dublin can be found? Cant seem to find a list of each age groups World Champs
  

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  • Feisresults.com (NT) -- Dance mom, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 13:45:16"

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• Sat -- Results, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 7:09:24"
  Senior Men
  Conor Simpson 3
  Tom Hughes 17
  Senior Women
  Sarah Cornell-Farrow 14
  Elizabeth Lynch 41
  20 yrs
  Natalie O'Connor 4
  Alexandra La Sala 19
  Xartiese Holdsworth 25
  Alanna Chaumont 28
  Fantastic results!
  

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• Last day for solos: -- Tracy, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 6:54:11"
  And our final solo day tomorrow, Ladies 20-21: 117 Emily Palmer, 120 Tyler Watkins, 132 Alex La Sala, 133 Zoe Thornthwaite, 136 Hannah Wass, 143 Alanna Chaumont, 146 Natasha Singh, 161 Natalie O'Connor, 182 Xartiese Holdsworth, 183 Chloe Tabone. 189 in section. Senior Ladies: 101 Sarah Cornell-Farrow, 109 Blaze Montgomery, 116 Sian Fitzgerald, 134 Jacqueline Gregory, 162 Laura Dudley, 173 Megan Palmer, 196 Elizabeth Lynch, 200 Shaelli Kelly, 206 Kate McCormack, 223 Megan Carrington, 224 Ceridwen Radcliffe, 227 Moira Neasy, 230 Shannon Kennedy, 243 Georgia MacDonald, 270 Hannah Eve, 272 Theresa May-Shaw, 287 Emilie Helbig. 197 in section and our final group Senior Men: 126 Conor Simpson. 39 in section. Have a great day everyone 😁🍀🏆
  

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  • Tom Hughes from sydney competing under Carson Kennedy school. He was also in their winning dance drama (NT) -- X, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 19:22:48"
  • Any recalls yet? :) (NT) -- --, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 23:38:11"
  • Tom & Conor recalled in Senior Mens. Sarah Cornell-Farrow and Elizabeth Lynch in Senior Ladies. (NT) -- :), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 1:00:53"
  • 20-21 Ladies - Alex La Sala, Alanna Chaumont, Natalie O'Connor, Xartiese Holdsworth, Adele McEleavey, Carrie Vaughey all recalled (NT) -- :), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 1:02:51"
  • NATALIE OCONNOR 4TH -- Dd (Excited), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 2:32:39"

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• Results -- Friday, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 4:15:24"
  16 - 19 8 hand
  Cosgriff 23
  19 yrs
  Sarah Robinson 13
  Chloe Peirce 26
  McKenzie Cox 46
  Nick Meimaris 6
  18 yrs
  Jonty Moore 6
  Kieran Bryant 9
  Jeremiah Oliveri 12
  20 yrs
  Keiran Ayres 6
  

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  • Zoe Roland 9th -- :), Sat, Apr 15 2017, 7:29:13"
    • Sorry missed Zoe Toland 9th (NT) -- Fantastic result!, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 8:19:53"

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• What vendors will be at the Claddagh Feis on the 23rd April? Looking for someone who has wide width softshoes in stock on the day -- Thanks!, Tue, Mar 28 2017, 20:48:37"
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  • BUMP (NT) -- OP, Sun, Apr 02 2017, 10:21:53"
  • I'd like to know too (NT) -- Need Shoes, Tue, Apr 04 2017, 19:10:59"
    • Claddagh international will be there (NT) -- Gerry ellaby, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 12:13:34"
      • will you have wide softshoes available on the day? (NT) -- OP, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 18:26:34"
  • Just a reminder that the Claddagh Feis is now being held at Cranebrook High School. (NT) -- Kate Halloran, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 20:51:31"
  • Vending -- Gaye Mason, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 21:25:53"

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• Ladies 19-20: 103 Zoe Toland, 109 McKenzie Cox, 121 Taylor Pymm, 126 Kyra Webb, 135 Aine Fitzpatrick, 151 Shannon Gore, 154 Sarah Robinson, 161 Trinity Schabe, 171 Madeline Yeaman, 173 Megan O'Hearn, 176 Sophia Ward,196 Sarah Leach, 198 Chloe Pierce, 204 Sarah Watson. 207 in section. Mens 18-19: 114 Jonny Moore, 119 Benjamin Wright, 131 Jeremiah Oliveri, 142 Kieran Bryant. 32 in section. Men's 19-20: 104 Nick Meimaris, 107 Marcus McEleavey, 131 Deccan Walker Kent. 31 in section. Men's 20-21: 112 Kieran Ayres. 16 in section. Chookas to all our ladies and gents tomorrow.👍🍀🌟 -- Tracy, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 6:58:11"
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• Results -- Today, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 6:00:56"
  17 yrs
  Luke Chaumont 9
  Callum McGregor 10
  

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• Canberra Feis 2017 Updated Entry form available from https://www.dropbox.com/s/yhlvvcjlm9pxm8s/Canberra%20Feis%20Entry%20Form%20%28revised%20as%20of%2027032017%29.pdf?dl=0 and syllabus from https://www.dropbox.com/s/kpnsgn405zuqp2d/2017%20Canberra%20Feis%20Syllabus.pdf?dl=0 Early entries are greatly appreciated. 3 weeks before entries close. Looking forward to welcoming you all to Canberra on 6-7 May! -- Canberra Feis Administrator, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 19:59:11"
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  • Quick reminder that today is the last day for Canberra Feis entries. All entries received after tonight will attract a late payment fee. Please send entries to canberrafeis@outlook.com.Thanks. Enjoy your Easter break all and super congratulations to all our dancers overseas this week! (NT) -- Canberra Feis Administrator, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 1:14:36"

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• Results -- Today, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 8:29:21"
  14yrs
  Liam Costello 2
  Jonathan Shaw 26
  
  15yrs
  Elliot Sutton 26
  Meg Toland 17
  Danae Moore 48
  
  No Australian recallers in girls 16yrs.
  Congrats to all dancers today.
  

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• Liam Costello 2nd in World!!! -- Congratulations Liam!!, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 4:59:01"
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  • Huge congrats congrats Liam. Alison & Stewart!! We're all so proud of you Liam, what a superstar!! Love Michelle, Erin, Marcus, Ethan & Max xxxxxooooo (NT) -- -, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 5:08:51"
  • Congratulations Liam - and to mum, dad and Miss Katrina too! Yaaaayyyyyy! Love Jen & Gabi (NT) -- DM, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 7:56:08"

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• 13years -- Results, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 7:05:48"
  Alana Curran-Jones 18
  Bridey Lobb 40
  Lachlan Ball 26
  Liam McWeeney. 29
  Isaac Loxley 30
  Congratulations to all dancers today.
  

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  • Did Alana get a world medal? (NT) -- Well done everyone., Wed, Apr 12 2017, 12:25:01"
    • Yes she did :-) (NT) -- Well done to all!, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 21:49:36"
      • Congratulations Alana! Fantastic result for a beautiful dancer! (NT) -- Well done!, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 22:25:29"
  • Great dancing 13 year -- Kathy Roma (Excited), Wed, Apr 12 2017, 12:56:21"

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• Our girls and boys today in the 14-15: 115 Isabella Chui, 118 Saskia Mulligan, 123 Isabella Page, 125 Angelique Shaw, 132 Annabelle Noble, 171 Isobel Ashley, 194 Louise Hewitt, 202 Sally McGavock, 204 Caoimhe McAleer, 206 Grace Reid, 221 Alexandra Heming, 240 Caitlin Hanley-Smith, 245 Roisin Hayes, 263 Kali Gilchrist, 290 Dominique Hanley-Leonard. 206 in section. 107 Bowen Walker, 120 Liam Costello, 148 Jonathon Shaw. 52 in section. -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 18:08:38"
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  • Thank you Tracy. (NT) -- Goodluck everyone, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 21:58:05"

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• Girls and Boys 15-16: 127 Colette Blake, 133 Rachel Bella, 155 Meg Roland, 165 Gabrielle Hanley-Leonard, 183 Kailah Han naford, 194 Sophie Laing, 221 Katie Kelly-Vaccaro, 238 Jade McLaughlin, 250 Christina O'Connor, 251 Sophie Barnwell, 269 Hannah Walker Kent, 275 Danae Moore, 289 Abigail Loxley. 190 in section. 130 Samuel Barnes, 136 Elliot Sutton . 51 in section -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 18:10:22"
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  • Meg Toland 155 (NT) -- Not Roland :), Wed, Apr 12 2017, 18:56:46"
    • sorry hard to do on the phone just a typo (NT) -- op, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 19:41:51"

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• Girls 16-17: 101 Aelish Kelly, 120 Trisha Hedges, 146 Madeline Howe, 209 Emer McGing, 214 Roisin McHale, 241 Sophie Roughsedge, 252 Taylah Attwell-Gill, 276 Rachel White. 189 in section -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 18:11:21"
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• Does anyone have a list of commpetitors in 14-15 years. -- Eagerly awaiting info at home., Wed, Apr 12 2017, 13:34:44"
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  • will put them up soon just getting up after a very long day and late night (NT) -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 16:49:31"
  • Can some very kind person post the numbers and names for today u15 comp. (NT) -- Would love to cheer them on., Wed, Apr 12 2017, 16:53:45"

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• Results -- Mon, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 6:44:46"
  Sinead Daly 36
  Jade Ryan 37
  Conor Haigh 14
  Dante Holdsworth 26
  

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  • Any more results. R they the only Aussies that recalled (NT) -- P, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 8:11:33"
    • Congratulations to those who placed and Congratulations to the others who did not recall but are still are great champions xxxx (NT) -- Proud Aussie, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 8:20:27"
    • Yes only recallers. Well done to all competitors. (NT) -- D, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 8:34:16"

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• Aussie's on Monday....Girls 12-13... 121 Breana O'Toole, 134 Clodagh McMahon, 141 Caoimhe McGuigan, 174 Anabel Bailey, 177 Chloe Dyde, 188 Zoe Elliot, 190 Sinead Daly, 206 Matilda Goldie, 211 Brianna Ross, 218 Stella Ashley, 251 Ruby McGavock, 252 Danah Pham, 255 Bethany Fleet, 266 Evelyn Vincin-Walker, 271 Tara O'Connell, 275 Imogen Ryan, 277 Charlotte Hannaford, 278 Jade Aideen Curran Boys 12-13... 120 Conor Haigh, 126 Thomas Kavanagh, 135 Dante Holdsworth, Girls 200, Boys 57. Kick butt everyone. 😘🍀🏆 -- Tracy, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 7:07:39"
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  • And Aussie's on Tuesday as I'll be a bit busy tomorrow ... Girls 13-14...126 Ellie Stoubidis, 148 Brianna Coyle, 171 Ciana O'Neill, 184 Olivia Kennedy, 187 Niamh Roland, 197 Ashleigh Kelly, 200 Bridey Lobb, 215 Niamh Glynn, 250 Erin Stanton, 290 Alana Curran-Jones, 296 Ella Giammichele, 309 Connie Sutton. Boys 13-14...106 Lachlan Ball, 130 Liam Fitzgerald, 133 Isaac Loxley, 136 Lachlan Stedman, 145 Liam McWeeney, 150 Flynn Wilkinson. These two sections are the largest for the week with 213 in the girls and 60 in the boys......WOW go get them guys! xxx special chookas to my nannynas 😘 (NT) -- Tracy, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 7:10:26"
  • And Mila Dowling 135 dancing Monday. (NT) -- Good luck to all Aussie dancers, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 22:37:35"

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• Aussie Worlds Results Day 1 -- Interested Aussie (Hopeful), Mon, Apr 10 2017, 6:05:53"
  Any results yet for Day 1 Aussies? I've joined visionmixer site but my phone internet won't allow me to watch 😯
  Girls 10 - 11: 127 Gia Choi, 133 Freya Jones, 194 Ciera Hanson, 206 Darcy Teese, 227 Maeve Wilkinson.
  Girls 11 - 12: 126 Sienna Castillo, 159 Gabrielle Clinton, 169 Rachel French, 207 Roisin Carey, 211 Keava Brennan, 217 Trinity Woelms, 270 Nikita Van Heerden.
  Boys 10 - 11: 105 Cillian Kelly, 118 Zac Elliot. Boys 11 - 12: 124 Ethan Hewitt, 124 Thomas Doherty, 130 Corbin Walker, 
  Any updates are much appreciated 😀 Thanks
  

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  • If you use instagram.....irish.dancing.updates. is great..results are on that..a few aussies recalled and it has their placrs too (NT) -- ., Mon, Apr 10 2017, 6:56:49"
  • Snapchat irishdanceblogg also good. (NT) -- -, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 7:44:29"
  • Aussie Results -- Fan, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 8:27:32"

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• So we are looking at changing schools at the end of this year, and considering which school may work for us. We live in the Richmond area and are considering how far is acceptable to travel regularly for lessons. Our IDD is 13 so we have to consider school homework etc. How far do you travel to dance class, what do you think is reasonable ? -- Interested to hear what other think., Wed, Mar 15 2017, 7:14:24"
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  • Key factors are what works for you and your family (siblings) your work, ability to transport your IDD without rushing, fit in homework etc. Number of dance classes per week etc. Only you can decide what will work for your family. (NT) -- Best of luck with the new school, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 10:17:42"
  • We travel half hour but some kids in the class travel for an hour we live in the outer subs though and do not have lots of choice in schools. (NT) -- dm, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 11:43:32"
  • There are two kids at our school that travel 1.5hrs each way, twice a week. I guess you do what you have to do. (NT) -- Crazy Irish, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 9:37:08"
  • We travel up to 1.5 hour to get to training, worth it though I've got a child that is very happy and getting the best training and the support she deserves (NT) -- D.M, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 7:16:39"
  • Maybe also contact schools for class times. If classes end at 6pm and you have to travel over an hour home, it may be manageable, but if class ends at 9pm might make it too late if that makes sense. Even class start times will affect you if they start before you are able to get there in time. (NT) -- -, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 10:12:57"
  • Out travel time to class varies between 1.5hrs and 2 hrs depending upon traffic, but getting home is a lot quicker, just over an hour in off peak traffic. Thank goodness its only twice a week. We leave home at 4pm and don't get home until just after 10. (NT) -- Not enough hours in the day., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 12:37:19"
    • I had no idea that people actually travelled so far and so long to get to classes. That's just crazy, what about homework and getting to bed at a reasonable time , especially for young ones. (NT) -- I wouldn't do it, not for all the tea in China., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 13:45:44"
  • Some people burn their bridges with all the schools in the local area. we'e got dancers at our school who travel almost two hours cause they left the quit all 3 of the schools closest to them. (NT) -- do what works for you, Tue, Mar 21 2017, 10:17:32"
    • Really and you know this for sure. Judgemental much. -- Dance mum, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 0:17:12"
  • What ever suits your lifestyle -- NA, Tue, Mar 21 2017, 23:56:25"
  • One of the dancers in our school in Sydneys west travels down from the other side of Newcastle, must take her 2.5hrs at least each way (NT) -- Dedication, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 12:00:24"
    • You do realise there are no schools north of Hornsby since Nationals last year ... (NT) -- You do realise there are and there was only one then based in Newecastle, so Cebntral Coast dancers had to travel either to Newcastle or Hornsby/Wahroongah/Pennant Hills, Sat, Mar 25 2017, 22:14:22"
      • No I didn't know that, thought there were a couple up there. AIDA website lists one in Long Jetty.( I think it was Coscem) and Champion academy also ? (NT) -- That's a shame, Tue, Mar 28 2017, 10:26:45"
        • only other is Holly Makin (rince na chroi) but she is not a TCRG (NT) -- Cosceim closed after Sydney Nationals, Champion after Hobart Nationals , (believe she moved to Adelaide), Wed, Mar 29 2017, 10:30:17"

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• Does anyone have a list of Aussies dancing at the World Championships? -- Would love to cheer them on from here in Australia., Wed, Mar 29 2017, 15:29:39"
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  • i will post all aussies and numbers for each day on my FB page, aussies and kiwis dance around the world as soon as i get our program for everyone back home (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 02 2017, 15:03:41"
    • Thats a closed FB group, is some kind person willing to post which dancers are dancing on the day and their numbers so we can see if we get any recalls. (NT) -- Hopeful, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 13:03:41"
  • Just join the FB group.... (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 19:06:19"
    • please join the group, it is a big job going thriugh the program and getting all our dancers fb group is closed to keep the weirdos out as we post lots of info on there and i do vet people if i dont know them before accepting (NT) -- chookas ti all, Tracy, Thu, Apr 06 2017, 15:27:35"
  • What if dancers don't want their name and result posted. Isn't that putting more pressure on the dancers that may not recall? (NT) -- DM, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 9:33:19"
    • I'm sure you could PM Tracey and let her know if this is the case. I understand you may feel that way but from this side of the world we are proud of the hours of effort put in to qualify and compete at a world level. (NT) -- Congrats on getting to worlds!, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 10:20:37"
  • Understand last comment and yes agree the dancers that have qualified it is amazing but still feel for dancers who see their names up for discusdion. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 12:57:00"
    • i only put the lists up of the dancers and their numbers who are dancing each day, and then recall numbers and final results if i get them otherwise you will need to follow the live com, if anyone does not want their name and number listed please pm me via FB and i will leave you off, good luck to all our dancers, kick butt aussies (NT) -- Tracy, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 16:15:57"
      • sorry missed 103 Brigid Burston in the girls 10-11 (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 17:23:33"
  • Copied from my page for all, Girls 10 - 11: 127 Gia Choi, 133 Freya Jones, 194 Ciera Hanson, 206 Darcy Teese, 227 Maeve Wilkinson. Girls 11 - 12: 126 Sienna Castillo, 159 Gabrielle Clinton, 169 Rachel French, 207 Roisin Carey, 211 Keava Brennan, 217 Trinity Woelms, 270 Nikita Van Heerden. Boys 10 - 11: 105 Cillian Kelly, 118 Zac Elliot. Boys 11 - 12: 124 Ethan Hewitt, 124 Thomas Doherty, 130 Corbin Walker, That's all of our Aussie's for tomorrow, Chookas to you all 😘🍀🏆 (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 15:48:17"
  • Thanks Tracy this is much appreciated for ppl who dont use facebook (NT) -- 😊, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 23:35:57"

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• Best Dress bag -- Newtoirish, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 19:11:47"
  Hello. My daughter has got her first solo dress. Looking for advice on which dress bag to get to carry to competitions etc. A bag which fits 2 dresses carefully in would be great. Which ones do you love? Thanks
  

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  • Recommend Doyle's (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 13:36:16"
  • I have one for sale if you need it. I have packed 3 dresses in it plus my son's dancing clothes in it also (NT) -- :), Sun, Apr 09 2017, 17:39:32"
  • Thanks -- Newtoirish, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 19:49:57"

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• Claddagh Feis - Beginners, Primary and Elementary Graded Feis -- Kate Halloran, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 13:51:56"
  Please find below the Claddagh Feis Timetable being held on the 23rd of April 2017 at Cranebrook High School (Hosking Street)
  
  9:15am - Doors open
  10:00 - 6yrs and Under (Results 11:15 approx)
  11:45 - 7 & 8yrs (Results 1:45 approx)
  2:30 - 9yrs & Over (Results 4:45 approx)
  5:15pm - Finish
  
  As the timetable has been set, no more entries can be accepted.
  
  We look forward to a great day of dancing :-)
  
  Kate
  

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• Do any Australian vendors stock replacement white straps for hard shoes?, and what is the price please. -- Dance mum, Mon, Apr 03 2017, 16:16:45"
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  • Hard shoe straps -- DM, Tue, Apr 04 2017, 11:57:50"
  • I have some straps available cont numb 0413993415 (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Apr 04 2017, 13:50:32"
  • White and black strap kits available for $17 and $15 each (NT) -- Prodigy Performance, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 22:17:04"

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• Does anyone in Australia sell Rutherford Hard Shoes? -- Keen to get some, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 17:10:14"
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  • Darraghs Danceworks......and the service is fantastic! -- DM, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 20:25:01"

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• Is anyone else having trouble registering for Pacific Belt? Link wont open on feisflow? -- Mother, Tue, Apr 04 2017, 10:42:51"
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• Hi just wondering where do people get the long sleeved black leotards that cover collar bone from? I can only find ones that have a scoop round neck. -- TIA, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 10:55:03"
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    • Great Thank you (NT) -- OP, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 19:11:43"

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• McAleer Open Championship - 10th & 11th June 2017 -- McAleer Championship, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 12:34:47"
  We are pleased to advise the syllabus for our event is available for download from www.mcaleerchampionship.com.
  
  This is our 20th Year and we have some new and exciting competitions available!
  
  Also available for download is the Quest Frankston Serviced Apartments Early Bird Specials for 2017. Just click on the ‘Accomodation’ tab.
  
  For any other queries, please email us at mcaleerchampionship@gmail.com.
  
  Looking forward to seeing you in June!
  

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• AIO -- dancer, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 20:26:08"
  Was wondering if anyone was looking to sell a room they were planning to cancel for AIO, preferably for the Saturday and the Sunday night? Or know of anyone planning to do so? Thanks!
  

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  • Booking.com shows 1 room available both nights, total $700 (NT) -- -.-, Sat, Mar 18 2017, 13:25:43"
  • Are you still looking? We'll give you ours! Leave your email and I'll get in touch! (NT) -- HE, Wed, Mar 22 2017, 9:15:33"
    • AIO room -- dancer, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 14:29:21"
  • I have a superior twin room available. 2 adults for 3rd-5th June. If you're interested, please email me at sonia@leahyart.com.au (NT) -- Sonia Leahy, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 12:19:40"

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• Anyone needing a room I have one at Citywest Dublin that I have paid a deposit on. Please let me know -- Jackie Miller, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 16:07:28"
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  • what days please (NT) -- dm, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 17:11:17"
    • can you please reply to my question as to days leaving tomorrow thanks (NT) -- dm again, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 23:05:13"
      • room in Dublin -- J Miller, Tue, Mar 28 2017, 22:34:21"
  • Citywest Hotel Room -- Rebecca, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 19:39:55"

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• I will be attending the compition in ACT on Sunday [weather permitting} and I was just wondering if anyone would like me to bring my range of beginners hard shoe. I just dont want to transport them if there is no need to. You can contact me on 0413993415 to pre order beginners shoes. Prices really range from $80 to $100. -- Gerry Ellaby, Thu, Mar 23 2017, 16:23:47"
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  • I'd love some dress bags... (NT) -- .., Thu, Mar 23 2017, 19:17:08"
  • Will any wig vendors be there? I need blonde spray. (NT) -- Thanks, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 8:26:06"
    • Blonde spray -- Fiona, Mon, Mar 27 2017, 9:06:37"

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• Any results from the AIDA ACT feis? -- Thanks heaps, Sun, Mar 26 2017, 12:50:14"
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• Has the timetable for Aida Vic comp next weekend been released. -- Nt, Sat, Mar 25 2017, 13:14:15"
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  • any results?? (NT) -- would love the 14yrs thanks in advance, Sat, Mar 25 2017, 18:56:41"

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• Claddagh Feis - Beginners, Primary and Elementary -- Kate Halloran, Sat, Mar 25 2017, 14:31:08"
  This is just a reminder that the entries for this feis close this Wednesday (29.3.17)
  
  The entry form can be downloaded from the Aida Inc website. Online entries are accepted. Just send it to claddaghfeis@hotmail.com
  
  The venue listed on the form will be changing due to the fact that is has just been shut down. The rain we have had over the past two weeks has caused significant damage and we are no longer able to use this venue. Once the confirmation of the new venue occurs I will let you all know.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Kate Halloran
  

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• Is there a set price for class lessons and private lessons or do TC just charge according to venue hire etc.Award Rates? -- Curious, Thu, Mar 23 2017, 7:06:15"
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  • I don't understand what you would mean here, dance classes are -- Nm, Thu, Mar 23 2017, 14:39:36"
  • No set price. Depends on class size, how many teachers in the class, venues, area etc. (NT) -- ., Fri, Mar 24 2017, 8:28:50"
  • They can charge what ever they want. (NT) -- Its up to you whether you want to pay it, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 11:57:53"

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• Any results from the Queensland Feis over the weekend? -- Dm, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 22:13:54"
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  • What age groups were you after results for, I only have a few (NT) -- DM, Wed, Mar 22 2017, 13:31:24"
    • Any 14 yr results please? (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Mar 22 2017, 17:30:27"

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• Does anyone have results from the hall feis in Melbourne? -- Dm, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 14:50:59"
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  • Some of the girls dresses were way too short today. (NT) -- ummmm, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 22:29:20"
    • Maybe the girls are in the process of having new dresses made (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Mar 20 2017, 11:23:57"
      • As far as I know, these were new dresses that were keeping up with the overseas trend of very short dresses .... (NT) -- Not impressed DM, Mon, Mar 20 2017, 11:32:46"
  • Does it really matter ? Gymnasts, swimmers, ice skaters all wear apparel which shows off their physique and highlights their fitness and ability to perform well. So long as they have sufficient underwear to keep their modesty I don't think it's an issue. (NT) -- Its 2017 not 1967., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 12:32:15"
    • I agree. Mostly dance family's attend these competitions and so are well aware and very used to seeing dancers getting changed, practising in leotards etc.etc. On stage they are wearing expensive, custom made dresses designed to show off the dance technique and ( oh my word ) their legs. Ballerinas wear a lot less but you don't hear complaints about their tutu's being too short, do you ? (NT) -- Keep your pants on !, Mon, Mar 20 2017, 12:45:43"
  • I worry about the dress fitting later on the year. Sometimes dresses cannot be altered. (NT) -- Can't afford a new dress every year for my daughter, Mon, Mar 20 2017, 13:23:20"
    • This is the problem the dresses are so short that there is no room for growth. I would be interested to see if any of these dancers got a mark next to costume as in lost points or got a warning. (NT) -- We are just not use to it., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 13:29:13"
  • Any results? (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Mar 20 2017, 14:32:11"
  • Dresses I saw were fine, in fact some of the new ones were amazing and I only saw one that was probably too short for the dancer and it was a pink and white one and may have just been borrowed for the day. And you know what its not my concern about the length its theirs! Couple of new Sew Irish dresses were just stunning, well done Jillian (NT) -- Love to see the latest creations., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 20:34:38"

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• Where can we view the syllabus for EDA CHampionships? Thinking about doing that instead of AIO. -- AM, Fri, Mar 17 2017, 9:22:19"
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  • Website says syllabus coming soon: https://www.eiredancechampionships.com/ (NT) -- .-., Fri, Mar 17 2017, 19:20:38"
  • ?? (NT) -- MM, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 9:36:38"

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• STUNNING GAVIN FOR SALE - $500 -- CaraW, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 8:36:30"
  Stunning, eye catching orange gavin dress for sale. Looking for $500, still in fabulous condition. Suitable for ages 13 and above.
  
  Link to image of dress:
  http://www.mediaimages.com.au/IrishDancing/2013/2013NSWStateSaturday/target271.html
  
  Please contact me for further pictures and more measurements.
  Located in the Sydney area :)
  

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  • LINK TO DRESS -- Author, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 8:45:24"

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• Has the AIDA Canberra Feis been released yet? Could somebody please post? -- Thanks, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 17:35:19"
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  • Dates for all of the Canberra competitions are on the Aida website. (NT) -- ., Thu, Mar 16 2017, 9:57:51"
  • Sorry I was looking for the timetable for next weekend. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 10:00:52"
  • Bump. There must be a timetable by now. Feis is 7 days away! Does anybody have it? (NT) -- DM, Sat, Mar 18 2017, 16:01:18"
    • I'm sure all of the teachers have been run off their feet with St Patrick's Day preparations and will get the timetable out asap now that it's over. (NT) -- :), Sat, Mar 18 2017, 17:52:47"
  • Timetable found -- DM, Sat, Mar 18 2017, 17:53:28"
    • Thank you so much (NT) -- Dm, Sat, Mar 18 2017, 23:34:11"

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• Will there be grade exams at Nationals this year, like at the AIO? -- :), Fri, Mar 17 2017, 21:08:03"
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• Feis Fayre -- Dancer, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 17:04:05"
  Any Australian vendors sell the FeisFayre hard shoes?
  

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  • We stock Feis Fayre Flexi Pros and some sizes in the Atlantic Brogs -- Prodigy Performance, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 21:48:53"

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