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Wondering when the next teachers' meeting is? Do we as parents have a voice at the meeting? Will there be any discussion about the ethics involved with teachers who have children competing? The issue was raised on this board after the Nationals and it would be good if it could be discussed at the next teachers' meeting. -- A parent., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 12:42:36"

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- unless you are a teacher then you can't attend. You need to speak to your own TC and see if they will rasise or discuss your concerns. (NT) -- another parent, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 12:59:39"
I am going to the Qld Premierships tomorrow, does anybody know if there is a train station near the venue? -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 9:16:43"

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- Its at Bulimba-no train stations that I know of? can you catch a bus? (NT) -- Qld mother, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 9:57:16"
- thanks for that. I am disappointed that therre is no train station near the venue but I will try the bus. I am also looking to buy some dancing shoes, are there any stalls at the venue?? I need a soft shoe size 13???? (NT) -- dancing gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:08:53"
- all depends on what brand your teacher likes, there are stalls at the venue. (NT) -- Hope this helps, Qld mother, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:21:10"
- yes i will be catching the train there too. (NT) -- haha., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:31:06"
- thank you I will check with my tc tomorrow. I had a spraytan done even though I am not dancing yet but I am so excited to watch! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:34:59"
- also does anyone know of a place that sells just one soft shoe as i have a very irresponsible daughter one size 13 and a half hullicen soft shoe for the right foot anyone? (NT) -- .., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:35:32"
- dont talk to me about irresponsible children. my ds lost a hard shoe at solstice and she is never going to live that one down!!!! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:40:03"
- dont you hate it when your kids loose shoes!!! with all the single shoes i have i could have my own store!! what shoe did your child loose. i might have one of it in my lost shoe pile!!! (NT) -- .., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:51:01"
- My sister lost a size 7 ladies hard shoe with black tape on the toes at the solstice. She named the left foot but not the right foot! yes, I know, we have called her a certain name since then.!! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:57:39"
THANKYOU!!! -- Catherine Lea TCRG, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 23:07:14"
I would like to thank everyone who sponsored me in the recent "Walk to help find a cure for Juvenille Diabetes". Donations finish today & my total amount raised to date is $750-00.
In case you are interested.... it took me 45 minures to do the 5klm walk... quite an easy walk except for dodging slower walkers, prams & dogs!! It was lots of fun & hope to do the walk again next year, perhaps organising a group walk ... "Irish Dancers walking to help find a cure"
One again Thanyou!!

Cathy Lea

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- Sorry for the slight typos.. (NT) -- Cathy, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 23:09:17"
- Thanks for posting that - I wondered how you went - and Congratulations! (NT) -- Sponsor, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 1:57:02"
- New total $800... (NT) -- Cathy, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 2:16:05"
- It's a great cause. -- ID Mum, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 6:04:10"
- Well done Cathy. that was a fast walk, must be all the irish dancing ! (NT) -- Moira, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 21:06:40"
- I was at the walk also, and Cathy and I recognised each other from our posts here and had a bit of a chat before the day begun. It was a good fun day and I'm glad we all raised so much money! (more inside) -- Type 1 diabetic dancer., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 8:05:39"
Heard that the feis this weekend in SA has been condensed to 1 day. If so does anyone have any idea which day at times?? -- timetable would be handy! does anyone have one. Thanks, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 3:58:36"

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- Fleadh -- Margaret Atkinson ADCRG, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 13:00:32"
- any results from yesterday,Interested in open sections esp u 17 and u16 y please. (NT) -- heard one dancer badly injured - hope she is ok, Sat, Oct 31 2009, 20:27:39"
  - Yes, unfortunatley. fell during two hands and ended up being strapped up & taken to hospital for xrays etc. Hope you're ok Em. Have most results in program. Will post opens & canalso post grades if wanted (NT) -- :-), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:01:07"
    - U13 Open Reel - 1st Georgia O'Neil, AAID. 2nd, Amy James, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Zoe Toland, Miller. 2nd - Kennadie Haigh, Miller. 3rd - Georgia O'Neill, AAID. 4th - Olivia Seidel - Doyle. Hornpipe - 1st ? (name not in program) 2nd - Zoe Toland, Miller. 3rd Olivia Seidel, Doyle. 4th - Sapphire McBride, RAID. O/C Set Trophy - 1st, Zoe Toland, MIller. 2nd Mary Frances Darmody, Newry. 3rd -Katherina Argue, Miller. 4th - Sapphire McBride, RAID (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:16:27"
    - U15 Open. Reel - 1st Megg Mayger, Newry. 2nd - Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 3rd - Conor Barkway, Howe. 4th - Chelsea Beencke, Cashel. 5th, Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Chloe Skrlj, RAID. 3rd, Meg Beaty, Miller. 4th - Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. 5th - Evangeline Metz, Miller. Jig - 1st Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Conor Barkway, Howe. Hornpipe - 1st Conor Barkway, Howe. 2nd Megg Mayger, Newry. 3rd - Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. 4th Georgina Ross, Newry. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:22:01"
      - O/C Set Trophy - 1st Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Chloe Skrlj, RAID. 3rd Conor Barkway, Howe. 4th - Megg Mayger, Newry. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:22:10"
- yes please, this would be appreciated. (NT) -- julie, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:03:06"
- U17 Open. Reel 1st Edwina Henderson, Howe. 2nd Emily Erickson, Newry. Slip Jig - 1st Emily Erickson, Newry. 2nd Emilie Helbig, Newry . Jig - 1st Emily Helbig, Newry. 2nd Carina Baker, Cashel. Hornpipe - 1st Emily Erickson, Newry. 2nd Megan McKellar, AAID. O/C Set Trophy - 1st Emilie Helbig, Newry, 2nd emily Erickson, Newry. 3rd Megan McKellar, AAID. 4th Louise Bitar, Newry (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:26:20"
- O17 Open. Reel - 1st Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Jessie Knight, RAID, 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 3rd Shawnee Mepham, AAID. Jig - 1st Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 2nd Shawnee Mepham, AAID. Hornpipe - 1st Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. O/C Set Trophy - 1st, Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 3rd, Shawnee Mepham, AAID. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:29:05"
  - how many in these sections? (NT) -- ??, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:11:03"
- congratulations to Kimberley Anastasiou - loveley dancer and well deserved, keep up the great work (NT) -- danca, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 6:23:33"
  - Did she do Nationals? (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 7:54:39"
    - yes, danced beautifully but didn't recall unfortunately. Was a BIG and amazingly tough section at nationals (NT) -- well done for the weekend!, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 9:06:52"
- Well done everyone. Is there full results anywhere? Would love to know who was in each section. (NT) -- ..., Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:14:23"
  - everyone placed is listed. In smaller groups they wereplacing all, above 3 dancers in a section they then started placing a certain number only. A lot of no-shows and pull outs also so not everyone in program danced (NT) -- think some opted for the pool isntead!, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 12:32:49"
- who was the adjudicator? (NT) -- danca, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 22:37:59"
- Gabrielle Hall :) Great feis, even in the heat we enjoyed ourselves!! Well organised and well run x (NT) -- See you all in 2011, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 23:32:24"
- timing of this feis is a problem for those doing year 12 exams, for dancers straight after nationals and also the weather was not ideal in a hot hall (NT) -- lots of reasons dancers didn't enter- can this feis be rescheduled to earlier in the year??, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 18:54:34"
- Alot of dancers dont even go to classes after nationals but still a fun feis to enter and not take too seriously. Good to have another comp for beg/prim to be involved in (NT) -- good to catch up with dancers after nationals in a relaxed type feis, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 22:14:47"
  - so whats the point of training then? If dancers don't go to class how do they expect to be ready for majors such as Ais, Worlds etc. If anything, I would think our Nationals should be the beginning of your intense training schedule in the run up to Worlds. (NT) -- OS dancers are revving up now, not slowing down, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:09:54"
    - Not everyone goes to Worlds and AIs (NT) -- In fact, very few do, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:15:19"
      - exactly. Feis at any time has got to be a good time for dancers at all levels, but for those who do go OS competitions keeping in step with their OS counterparts would be a good thing. Its bad enough for fitness etc that we all have such a large 'break' over Christmas, so not feising from October till Feb?march/April must make it near impossible for Open dancers. (NT) -- we have few enough feis in Aus as it is - we should at least try to support them all or they will just shut down, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 1:39:21"
- I think 'alot of dancers' were the key words. Very few from SA go to Worlds etc and the majority do slow down after nats and then restart in the new year. Any dancers from SA who are intending on going would just be starting but due to lack of open dancers on the weekend I dont see the issue (NT) -- good to still have this feis for other levels of dancers and not just open. :), Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:34:08"
- This is a fun feis where all the beginners and primarys who havent had a comp in a long time (due to nationals, etc) get to show of their talents! There are also open / intermediate sections for those who want to go to the worlds, etc which is a great help for them. All round, nice time to have a fun feis with little pressure and opportunity to be creative. (NT) -- I enjoy the day (although fans would be great haha), Fri, Nov 06 2009, 4:26:44"
Has anyone every heard of Travel Bug Holidays? -- Please share your experience with this company, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 7:55:19"

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- What state are they in? I always book everything myself online, it saces lots of money if you shop around. (NT) -- -, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 11:37:54"
  - sorry, should read it "saves" lots of money. (NT) -- -, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 11:39:36"
does anyone know what dances the 19/20yrs ladies and the senior ladies are dancing this year? -- thanks, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 4:10:41"

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- apparently its the slip jig, jig and hornpipe set, but i dont think this is definate until some big meeting held soon... (NT) -- dont quote me though!, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 9:05:57"
- I was also lead to believe that it will be decided on at the teachers convention which I believe is later this month. (NT) -- x, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 9:17:30"
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- Will you take an offer (NT) -- ?, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 19:33:46"
  - Yes (NT) -- please email me, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 0:56:54"
What is the going rate these days for Irish dance classes & how long do the classes go for? Advanced & beginner classes? -- Please do not name dance schools., Sun, Nov 01 2009, 9:44:19"

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- we have hour long classes. $10 a class. Discounts available. (NT) -- Works for us, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:16:16"
- Beginners 1 hour, Advanced 2 hours (NT) -- about $10 per hour I think., Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:47:23"
- It costs me less than $30 per week for 2 children for up to 4 (2 hour) classes each. (NT) -- very lucky, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 1:15:31"
  - I can't believe that any teacher would charge $3.75 for a 2 hour class. This kind of fee would barely cover hall hire for 2 hours. How many kids in each class? (NT) -- -, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 2:35:37"
    - I dont believe it either. (NT) -- no way, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 2:47:18"
      - me three. Hall hire in our city costs minimum of $40 an hour. (NT) -- Must be HUGE class sizes, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 23:22:32"
        
        I don't mind if you don't believe me. I'm justing answering a question with how it is for us. There is never more than 8 in a class and often under 5. We use school halls and our teacher is brilliant. (NT) -- Happy mum, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 0:40:12"
        
        Do you mind giving us a hint as to which city you live in? (NT) -- PLEASE, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:06:14"
        
        my hall hire is $10 per hour, but I don't live in a capital city (NT) -- TC, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 11:24:25"
- I guess she does it for love. Less than 8 in each class. We have told her she should put the rate up as she personally doesn't take any money from it. (NT) -- Happy with my teacher., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 3:53:27"
- $15 per class.......... (NT) -- for an hour and a half., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 3:55:25"
- What about the cost for private lessons? (NT) -- OP, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 5:05:43"
- $280 a term for three x 2hour classes a week (NT) -- plus teams for the term leading up to sstate and nationals, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 10:07:43"
- Our Teachers charge $8 for beginners and &10 for open and if there is 3 dancers in one family there is a discount. most of our classes go for 2 hours (NT) -- paying Dancer, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 6:33:57"
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I am curious about teacher etiquette when dealing with transfers. Does the teacher who is approached for the transfer contact the other teacher out of politeness and discuss the matter or do they just lodge the transfer through AIDA? -- Is it an awkward situation or just considered as you win some and lose some?, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 8:38:59"

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- It is not a rule but the teacher who is approached for the transfer should contact the other teacher out of politeness and discuss the matter. (NT) -- It is also a good idea for the family to discuss the move with the original teacher as well. Saves uncomfortable situations later plus it is a respectful thing to do., Sun, Nov 01 2009, 8:50:16"
- New teacher notifies a nominated state AIDA member of the transfer. AIDA then notify new teacher of ban completion date. Old teacher will find out via AIDA, but it is considered good ettiquette for the dancer to notify old teacher themselves that they are leaving & transferring rather than letting them find out "through the grapevine" (NT) -- hope that helps, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 9:05:33"
- I think it is the dancers responsibility to contact the old teacher to let her know of the transfer. I dont think the new teacher should have to contact the old teacher. I dont think it should be the new teachers responsibility. (NT) -- jmo, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:05:17"
  - It would be pretty gutless not to personally tell the old teacher. Just my opinion though (NT) -- Only manners really, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 11:13:12"
- We told old tc - after being with tc for many many years - didn't even look at me. Might as well not bothered and let new tc inform her (NT) -- mum, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 17:29:38"
- As you say she taught you for years. This could be quite an emotional time for teacher and possibly if she looked at you she could burst into tears. It might of come as a shock. Teachers have feelings too and are allowed to be disappointed. (NT) -- I see both sides., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 0:06:35"
  - maybe emotional. She didn't even say anything to daughter. She had to know it was coming after 2 years of ignoring dd at class (NT) -- mum, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 2:18:34"
- It's a great shock and very embarrassing for a teacher to be at an AIDA meeting and hear a transfer read out that she knows nothing about. I have seen it happen several times to unsuspecting teachers and it's not pleasant. Even if a teacher is a real problem she deserves to be told whats happening. On the other side, she can't throw your child out of class without an explanation. And yes, you could get a blank reaction just from surprise and embarrassment, especially if the teacher is in the middle of a class and has to keep her composure.. (NT) -- TC, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 5:12:54"
  - So should the new teacher make contact prior to the meeting or should that be entirely left up to the dancer? (NT) -- Either way, I believe the dancer should notify old teacher., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 7:49:11"
- No, I believe it is a courtesy that should be the responsibility of the dancer/parent, regardless of the reaction they receive. In the cases I witnessed the new teacher presumed the old teacher knew. (NT) -- TC, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 8:17:36"
  - From my experience, even when the old teacher is told well before a new school is chosen the old teacher does not respond favourably to the move. This has happened to us twice and on both occasions the move was done "correctly". In one case in particular the teachers reaction was most unprofessional and it certainly was no fault of the dancer or the dancers family. (NT) -- Been there., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 22:07:09"
- I understand that it is differnti nAus to US, but in US you have to get transfer paperwork from old Tc and new TC. So might as well tell the old TC you are going. MAybe not when you are looking though, unless it is an interstate move. (NT) -- common courtesy rules, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 23:20:58"
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Winner? -- -, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 1:24:49"
Just wondering if a winner has been announced for the Elevations dress competition from the nationals?

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- HI, closing date isn't until 31 October. Good luck but hope it me !!!!!!!! (NT) -- DM, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 3:00:40"
  - where do u enter? (NT) -- dancer, Tue, Oct 27 2009, 13:02:10"
- NAH!!!!!!!!! it gonna be me!!!!!!!!!!!! I can feel it!!!!!!! (NT) -- hopeful!!, Tue, Oct 27 2009, 11:34:39"
  - But it's going to be me.......I'm sure of it..... (NT) -- how can it be you???? lol....., Wed, Oct 28 2009, 23:22:36"
    - No me !! I can feel it in me bones! (NT) -- Lucky Star!, Thu, Oct 29 2009, 7:10:45"
      - yeah, but I can feel it in my water..... (NT) -- which is stronger bones or water??? lol, Fri, Oct 30 2009, 4:09:13"
- Sorry ladies but with only a day to go I know it 's me. A passing gypsy read my tea leaves and she foretold that the beautiful new dress is Melbourne bound !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Optimistic Mum, Fri, Oct 30 2009, 12:10:52"
- Ha!!! You are all wrong - I am going to win it, and then I can finally get a nice dress for the elephant! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 30 2009, 12:31:17"
- Ha! Good one, Milton!!!!! (NT) -- Irish Mum, Fri, Oct 30 2009, 23:32:25"
  - hahahaaaa HILARIOUS (NT) -- Milton WINS !!, Sat, Oct 31 2009, 1:15:40"
- It is now the 31st October in Ireland! Is there a winner yet? (NT) -- SERIOUSLY ?, Sat, Oct 31 2009, 9:41:11"
- Yes there is - has been annouced got the email this morning (NT) -- and no wasn't me, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 17:31:04"
- Got the email too and it wasn't me. Someone from Halloran school. Won't say the name just in case she hasn't read her email yet. (NT) -- Congrats you lucky thing, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 18:51:35"
  - Guess my waters were wrong! LOL (NT) -- oh well, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 0:32:06"
    - and my bones lied ! (NT) -- Congratulations to the Halloran dancer., Mon, Nov 02 2009, 6:37:42"
      - And my elephant will have to dance in a netball skirt - images of Fantasia come to mind (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 8:59:08"
        
        Images of Kath and Kim for me. (NT) -- :-), Mon, Nov 02 2009, 9:09:06"
  - Thank you, yes we are the lucky winners, very excited! Ellen Parker dances with Hallorans. (NT) -- Dancer's mum, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 9:09:01"
    - woooooo hoooooo Congrats Ellen. (NT) -- AWESOME ! ! ! ! !, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 13:13:37"
- omg ellen parker hahaha congratulations!!, missing you (NT) -- midee, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 15:53:30"

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