- Has anyone received a link for the Camp Connect Owen McAuley workout this afternoon? -- Who can we contact??, Sun, Sep 26 2021, 11:03:32"
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- Does anyone know who the judges are for the online AIO? -- Assume they're not the original Aussue judges..., Fri, Sep 24 2021, 9:34:44"
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- States and Nationals -- DM, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 21:23:58"
Has anyone heard anything about pushing out the dates of State championships and Nationals ? Only 9 weeks to Nationals and with the impact of lockdowns on classes dancers would welcome a later date I think. Action now would give plenty if time to reschedule and less stress on our dancers.
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- Agree -- Dance mum, Tue, Jul 20 2021, 8:08:58"
- Not sure it can be as dates wise it needs to be school holidays and that only leaves Xmas when gold coast accommodation is already booked and flights are more expensive. I think if not held on original dates due to lockdowns it will be cancelled. (NT) -- Doubtful it will go ahead now., Sun, Aug 01 2021, 16:10:34"
- I can’t see it going ahead (NT) -- IDMum, Sun, Aug 01 2021, 22:43:21"
- Vic states have a new date and nationals at this stage is going ahead as planned, ask your tcrg (NT) -- Fingers crossed for all, Sun, Aug 01 2021, 22:55:23"
- Irish Dancing is not that important when think of what is happening in NSW at the moment, 250 plus cases everyday, and people dying everyday. (NT) -- lockdown or severe restrictions will prevent anyone from NSW going., Sun, Aug 08 2021, 12:29:24"
- NSW will not be going we will not be allowed into the state by QLD Premierfor a long while (NT) -- DM, Sun, Aug 08 2021, 15:21:55"
- I can’t see VIC being allowed into QLD anytime soon either. (NT) -- Can’t really be called nationals with 2 states missing, Sun, Aug 08 2021, 17:29:51"
- NSW will not be out of lockdown anytime soon. If AIDA INC could provide some indication of what their plans are it would be greatly appreciated. Can’t see Queensland opening up their borders anytime soon , families need to have a plan B. (NT) -- ID Mum, Mon, Aug 09 2021, 20:30:17"
- With just on 7 weeks till nationals we really need some clarity on if it will go ahead, flights need to be booked or maybe cancelled and most families are still out of pocket from last year can we just get some solid information now please AIDA (NT) -- Need a holiday, Thu, Aug 12 2021, 20:33:29"
- Please don’t cancel, better to postpone than cancel, otherwise Irish Dancing in Australia sadly will die (NT) -- DM, Sun, Aug 15 2021, 19:45:57"
- Time to move overseas and dance as it’s now dead in Australia due to AIDA decisions. No consultation with dancers on major decisions but expect you to keep training, dancing and stay positive all year while they just keep canceling Feis’ -- DD (😡), Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:21:35"
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- What exactly would you have them do? People are dying! Thankyou AIDA for putting the health and wellbeing of their dancers first. (NT) -- Irish Dancing is not the be all and end all, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:35:57"
- This comment is really unfair. I don’t think this decision from AIDA Inc was made without a lot of discussion. As a NSW parent we cannot see how our kids would have been competitive with dancers from states who haven’t had huge lockdowns. (NT) -- I commend AIDA for keeping our families safe and taking a firm stand. It’s so sad for the kids but it’s just how it is at the moment. This pandemic is out of control., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 12:36:57"
- Bye 👋🏻 AIDA can’t run a hundred thousand dollar event with closed borders 🙄 (NT) -- Irish dancing survived many years in Ireland before major championships were a thing., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 13:01:06"
- Has nationals been officially cancelled? (NT) -- Haven't heard anything about it, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 14:35:20"
I agree it is so sad -- Upset, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:58:38"
- Dancing in Australia is dying because of this. They should have tried to reschedule or postpone the nationals, what are the kids working towards now? By December/Jan I'm sure millions more Australians will be vaccinated.... To keep your head up high and work hard time and time again, to then have everything cancelled is so crushing. (NT) -- Upset, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:59:37"
- Rescheduling the event wouldnt be easy, venues are booked way in advance and no one knows how long these restrictions will go on. There are three states in lockdown borders are shut , these events just cannot be organised overnight . Im sure Aida has done the best they could do. Lots of other winter and summer sporting events have already been cancelled. Lets just hope for next year and stay safe (NT) -- dm, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 16:21:55"
- Whoa, really rude - and you are a dancer doing the training or parent with unrealistic selfish expectations (NT) -- Grateful to call Australia my home - off you go!, Tue, Aug 17 2021, 23:23:07"
- We haven’t had an in person feis in Western Canada since Feb 2020. We keep training. Not ideal but neither is death. (NT) -- Hang in there, Wed, Aug 18 2021, 12:03:14"
- You're obviously not from NSW with hundreds of cases daily and people dying every day. (NT) -- Irish Dancing is not that important in the scheme of things., Thu, Aug 19 2021, 19:58:38"
- Time to move overseas and dance as it’s now dead in Australia due to AIDA decisions. No consultation with dancers on major decisions but expect you to keep training, dancing and stay positive all year while they just keep canceling Feis’ -- ID mum, Fri, Aug 27 2021, 21:19:42"
- Get a grip, you are not suffering by having to wait for a children's dance competition to be judged. Sure you can be annoyed, but these are not normal times, cut them some slack. (NT) -- peace, Fri, Aug 27 2021, 23:31:14"
- Because they are trying to make it an even playing field. Sounds like you just want an easy win for your child. (NT) -- 😒, Sat, Aug 28 2021, 12:09:07"
- Do you think the NSW government consulted with students and parents when they moved the HSC exams, twice? (NT) -- You want AIDA to consider you, but you clearly have no consideration for the rest of the dance community., Sun, Aug 29 2021, 12:14:51"
- the OP must be from QLD or WA with no covid or major restrictions. Yes we just need to learn to live with covid as they are doing in the UK and USA, but we need to wait until at least 70% are vaccinated. The problem is QLD and WA want to keep themselves into their own little bubble. They won't allow anyone from NSW or Vic in. So nationals will be no more. I suggest to the OP that she have a chat with her premiere. (NT) -- Blame your premier not AIDA, Tue, Aug 31 2021, 15:27:24"
- Can we keep politics off the board please? (NT) -- -, Thu, Sep 02 2021, 16:09:20"
- What States (NT) -- ???, Mon, Sep 06 2021, 16:38:11"
- What an entitled person to make a post like this. You’re treating this as though ID is the only sport that has been affected by the virus. They literally postponed the Olympics for a year. Assuming by your tone that you’re in a state not currently subject to a lockdown, maybe have some perspective of what everyone is going through rather than worrying about the next Feis. We’d all love to get back to reality, but maybe think of the bigger picture over your child getting a $2 plastic trophy. (NT) -- Ridiculous, Wed, Sep 15 2021, 7:35:34"
- So we had no option but to leave -- Former ID dance parent, Mon, Sep 20 2021, 15:14:53"
- Where is Nationals planned for in 2022? -- Is it Canberra?, Sun, Sep 12 2021, 8:58:21"
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- AIO/Nationals refunds - has anyone received a refund of their AIO, which then became Nationals, entry fee? -- Jiggy, Thu, Sep 09 2021, 18:05:59"
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- PSA - The sunshine state championships is not the QLD state championships. -- Disappointed that a local competition is being misrepresented as states., Sun, Aug 22 2021, 1:29:16"
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- Nationals Cancelled -- -, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:58:46"
Australian Irish Dancing Association Incorporated
To all in our dancing community,
It is with extreme sadness and regret that the National Council of AIDA Inc. has taken the very difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Australian Irish Dancing Championships.
This decision has not been easy but has been made in the best interests of our dancers’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. AIDA Inc.’s priority will always be the health of our membership and dancers and in the present climate with COVID-19 still circulating throughout the country running the Australian Championships would not have been in the best interests of everyone involved.
All entry monies will be refunded in due course. Please bear with us as we work through this process.
Stay tuned in the coming days and weeks for more announcements about other events, including some new and exciting online opportunities.
We thank everyone for their patience and for the support we have already received during this extremely challenging time. We all hope that all of our community continue to remain safe wherever you are.
Best wishes, and thank you to you all for your support. Stay safe and keep dancing.
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- AIO I understand extending the closing date once due to lockdowns but to keep extending it means dancers who submitted their videos first time around have now lost all interest in this Feis. Are you extending it in favour of specific schools? Please close it, judge it and post results. Tired of it dragging on now. -- DD, Mon, Aug 16 2021, 8:20:47"
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- Agreed (NT) -- I agree, it's almost forgotten now. Everyone has had ample time to submit a video whether that is in their house or somewhere else. Time to close it., Mon, Aug 16 2021, 15:52:37"
- Looking for dress seller -- Lisa - Dance Again, Tue, Aug 03 2021, 16:37:03"
Hi, hoping someone might know the seller of this dress as I am having trouble contacting her and I have a buyer interested. This is the link to the dress, located in Canberra https://www.dance-again.com/product-page/dress-731b
Thanks for any assistance.
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- Delay states and National -- Delay now to avoid major cancellations and disappointment, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 14:19:38"
I really hope AIDA do the right thing for those living in lockdown and take a proactive move to delay States and Nationals by a few months to allow for the current covid numbers to reduce and vaccination levels to increase. Even in states such as QLD should be rescheduled so that adjudicators from outside QLD can come without the risk of quarantine or unknowingly brining covid into the State. The AIO was cancelled as it was too late to reschedule. There is a window now to delay. I hope this is being considered.
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- Well done AIDA NSW and WA -- Appreciate health comes first, Thu, Jul 22 2021, 21:47:26"
- I'm sure AIDA are working tirelessly behind the scenes. It isn't always easy to reschedule an event as huge as Nationals. I'm guessing that you can't just cancel a venue without loosing a huge deposit and venues book out years in advance. (NT) -- ., Fri, Jul 23 2021, 9:23:49"
- what is going on with the Vics, it was supposed to be the weekend after next , surely its not going ahead (NT) -- worried, Wed, Jul 28 2021, 10:13:54"
- well NSW de. won't be going. (NT) -- Very likely we will still be in lockdown., Sun, Aug 01 2021, 14:49:47"
- Is AIO still going to go ahead with all the restrictions in place? -- when will we know trying to plan?, Fri, Jun 25 2021, 21:35:34"
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- There are no new restrictions in Queensland. Actually restrictions have eased further up there. Unfortunately there are restrictions on anyone from Sydney entering Queensland so sadly the Sydney dancers won't get to compete. But the event will go ahead, just as the INDA feis went ahead last weekend without the QLD dancers who'd entered. (NT) -- 123, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 6:47:30"
- How can people transit through Sydney to GC - a major is a little different to a weekend feis (NT) -- It will be interesting, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 18:14:15"
- Queensland is now going into a 3day lockdown. Will AIO now be cancelled as restrictions will still be in place by then. (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 15:13:51"
- They've just cancelled the Gold Coast marathon. (NT) -- Surely it can't go ahead now?, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 17:19:56"
- Yes AIDA needs to cancel AIO. No one in there right mind will be going from other states and if they did go who would want to risk getting stuck there or have to do 14days quarantine on returning home. Cancel please so we can get a refund (NT) -- dm, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 18:37:45"
- Fingers crossed -- Hopeful, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 9:02:47"
- Does anyone know if the AIO online will produce a program and when results may be announced or published? Thanks (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 08 2021, 19:47:36"
- Link Warning -- Moderator, Tue, Jul 20 2021, 19:46:27"
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- Has anyone heard anything about the merchandise that was preordered for the AIO -- How do we get it?, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 10:26:14"
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Original Wiggles Irish Dancers -- Siobhan, Sun, May 16 2021, 16:40:39"
Just watching the a Wiggles video on YouTube with little Miss addicted to Irish Dance age 5. Does anyone know who the Irish Dancers are in the original Wiggles Di Dicki Do Dum video?
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- How will online AIO work in terms of videos? NSW dancers only have homes to film in but dancers in other states have studios. How will this work? -- Can it be judged fairly?, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 18:13:01"
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- Maybe wait until closer to deadline of 22 July to see if NSW lockdown ends and yiou can return to studio, fingers crossed 🤞 (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 10 2021, 19:13:45"
- I can’t even see nationals happening without at least one state missing at this point (NT) -- Gonna be interesting, Wed, Jul 14 2021, 20:25:41"
- Delay to avoid canceling -- Be proactive please, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 8:19:41"
- NSW in lockdown now till 30th of July so no way of filming in the dance studio. NSW is definitely out of the competition. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Jul 19 2021, 12:01:22"
- Wondering if numbers will be through the roof at AIO & McAleer with it being the first championships since Covid - fingers crossed for well supported comp! -- Curious, Sat, May 08 2021, 23:37:33"
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- Maybe from within the host states. Hard to justify paying money for non-refundable travel to have borders close again. (NT) -- Nothing is guaranteed and insurance companies won’t cover pandemic related cancellations., Sun, May 09 2021, 10:11:08"
- Expect numbers to be down - many families struggling financially with jobs lost or impacted by COVID. Won't be able to travel as much, specially 2 x gold coast trips - not overly cheap for some areas. Plus numbers have dropped in general, specially older age groups. (NT) -- sad but true, Sun, May 09 2021, 19:29:02"
- I would love if AIDA between States could try and plan major Feis which don’t clash with other States. It would allow dancers to travel interstate (covid permitting) and compete while making new friends. (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jul 09 2021, 13:23:47"
- When they say entry refunds for AIO do they also mean the time keys to watch we bought online? -- Anyone know?, Wed, Jun 30 2021, 16:21:12"
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- How do we request a refund for the aio audience tickets? -- AS, Fri, Jul 02 2021, 10:19:56"
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- What state are you in and are you still going to the AIO? -- Interested to know..., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 21:07:49"
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- AIO -- Dance Family, Sat, Jun 05 2021, 10:06:48"
Will AIO still go ahead if VIC can’t attend?
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- Yes, obviously. So will nationals. Just the same as Worlds will go ahead next year even thogh Australians won't be able to attend. (NT) -- ..., Sat, Jun 05 2021, 10:55:07"
- I'd be surprised if it was cancelled again, just because Victorians couldn't attend. Aren't most who fill out the sections usually from Queensland and NSW? (NT) -- Unsure, Sat, Jun 05 2021, 15:35:07"
- The majority of the judges listed were from Victoria for AIO (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 05 2021, 21:02:26"
- Now looks all good for the Victorian dancers but not too sure about greater Sydney now and this could be bad for anyone who was at the Inda Feis this weekend also as there was dancers from Vic and the ACT in attendance , fingers crossed for all (NT) -- Covid is 💩, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 14:32:42"
- How do you fly out of Sydney to the GC when the airport is in a red zone? (NT) -- Interesting times, Wed, Jun 23 2021, 14:56:57"
- The hysterical over reaction of the QLD premier has shut the border to al of Sydney plus surrounds (NT) -- Most people no where near the hot spots, Fri, Jun 25 2021, 13:27:37"
- People aren't dying, don't be so melodramatic. (NT) -- a mild illness for most people especially if vaccinated, Sat, Jun 26 2021, 21:25:21"
- Is AIDA going to make any announcement as to if it is happening or not? (NT) -- Wondering, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 13:04:20"
- Ironic given the title of this post that now it looks like Victoria will be one of the only States able to attend... (NT) -- ,, Sun, Jun 27 2021, 17:55:48"
- Officially still going ahead according to the latest AIDA social media post. I'm slightly surprised by that. (NT) -- :-/, Mon, Jun 28 2021, 8:51:25"
- If it goes ahead, probably won’t be a qualifier (NT) -- Int’l Observer, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 3:28:57"
- It has never been a qualifier. State and Nationals are the only qualifiers in Australia. (NT) -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 4:56:50"
- So it’s basically a big feis??? (NT) -- Curious, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 7:42:27"
- Yes. Big feis with beginners through to opens championships with no teams. Because Australian Nationals is closed to international competitors, this was created as a chance for overseas dancers to come to Australia. (NT) -- But only a few internationals come each year., Tue, Jun 29 2021, 9:42:22"
- Yes. But keep in mind, our Nationals are closed to international competitors, so this competition (which draws dancers from Australia, New Zealand and Asia) gives us all a chance to compete against each other in a top class facility. The fact that it isn’t a qualifier doesn’t really make a difference given that International entrants wouldn’t be eligible to qualify anyway. Participation rates are usually quite high from within Australia too as dancers make the most of every opportunity with big competitions since we are fairly isolated down here. -- -, Tue, Jun 29 2021, 9:59:24"
- Looking forward to the INDA this weekend :) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Jun 18 2021, 16:20:45"
After what seems an eternity, ChaosCentral will be at the INDA Feis this weekend. There will be the full suite of (free) services including LiveCommentary, around-the-feis photos, and results at livecommentary.swoose.net, and each night, presentation and quite possibly some dancing photos at www.swoose.net
This year's dance calendar is a little bare, I don't know if I will be at the QLD State Championships as nobody has responded to my messages... but the slot is reserved anyway :)
I will also try to get to some ACT competitions as long as they don't clash with other commitments. I won't be at the AIO or Nationals for the usual reasons...
See you this weekend (physically or virtually) at the INDA :)
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- Thanks Milton (NT) -- You are very much appreciated, Sat, Jun 19 2021, 1:32:47"
- I hope you come to QlD -- Supporter, Sat, Jun 19 2021, 16:27:21"
- INDA Saturday presentations and some dancing photos (15 Years & Over set dances and all Dance of Champions) now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 0:01:45"
- Surely you're coming to Qld?! My dancer's photos weren't exactly great last year. The photographer doesn't have an eye for ID like you (NT) -- Click, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 2:53:38"
- INDA Sunday photos now online (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 20 2021, 22:44:14"
- Musician -- Confused, Mon, Apr 26 2021, 16:14:54"
I note in the entry info for Nationals there is only one musician named. How will this work? Will there be one room playing music via Feis App and one room with a live musician?
Surely they cannot be thinking one musician for two stages as I have heard rumoured.
Anyone know.
For a $100 plus entry fee I would like to see two musicians.
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- Haven't seen the entry or know any facts, but I would assume that if there are no other feis musicians resident in Australia, then we make do with what we have. Being a musician is not the same as an experienced feis musician and we can't bring anyone in from overseas. (NT) -- -, Tue, Apr 27 2021, 8:11:26"
- At least two -- Support Young talent, Wed, Apr 28 2021, 16:26:00"
- 2 stages -- DM, Sun, May 09 2021, 15:57:59"
- Is anyone else concerned about restrictions lasting longer in Melbourne therefore McAleer could be postponed? -- Dance family, Fri, May 28 2021, 10:52:57"
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- What about Pacific premiership next weekend? (NT) -- Info please, Sat, May 29 2021, 10:50:32"
- Incredibly difficult time for all Victorians. I would hope McAleer organisers would make a decision more than 7 days prior to the comp, allowing interstate travelers time to cancel/reschedule their bookings. (NT) -- Supporters of McAleer, Mon, May 31 2021, 15:02:15"
- Cancelled https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1837781623045834&id=245465222277490 (NT) -- -, Wed, Jun 02 2021, 18:04:22"
- Canberra feis results? -- Dm, Sun, May 23 2021, 15:03:36"
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- Very disappointed to see that AIDA is once again using an overseas company for their merchandise at the AIO this year, surely in these times they could have sourced an Australian company for this even if it meant paying a little more I'm sure the majority would prefer to support Australian made in this day and age -- Aussie 🇦🇺, Sun, May 23 2021, 11:11:23"
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- Liz and myself will be vending at the ACT Comp on Saturday. I would like to say thank you to Liz Gregory for giving us the opportunity to attend. I will have my Pandora’s Irish charms on a 50% discount so if you have a Birthday or just want to give a gift to someone special now is the time to get a great deal. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. -- Gerry. Ellaby, Thu, May 20 2021, 13:52:03"
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- Adjudicators -- Siting on the fence, Fri, Apr 02 2021, 14:53:43"
With the National judging panel likely to be all Australian Adjudicators, what are people thoughts on adjudicators judging students that used to dance under them but are now at a new school. Is it possible to judge neutral?
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- It would be nice to believe that they would be neutral, but I think human nature would at least make them look a bit longer/harder and perhaps be a bit more critical. Maybe not though, no way to tell unless their marks are considerably different to the rest of the panel. (NT) -- Good luck, Fri, Apr 02 2021, 16:19:40"
- I think you just have to go and dance and what will be will be. Hopefully there will be enough Ad's who don't take out whole schools if they judge and hopefully the borders will be open so we can all go. (NT) -- :), Sat, Apr 03 2021, 19:43:01"
- As much as a teacher espouses they are impartial towards their former dancers, there are some (not all) teachers who have neither the required maturity or grace to move on. When a dancer transfers schools the root cause is mostly due to the teacher. You can't tell me that a former teacher acting as an adjudicator will consciously be unprejudiced when they have been heard stating "No one improves when they leave me" - they are acutely aware of their former dancers’ weaknesses and will more than likely focus on them, and not the actual dancing as a whole (see more inside). -- Sceptical, Fri, Apr 09 2021, 17:38:38"
- Reading all these comments confirms my reasons for taking my daughter out of dancing (NT) -- Previous dance mum, Sun, Apr 18 2021, 21:25:22"
- Seeing the panel, several of the AD's listed haven't taught actively for years so previous students are not an issue. Given some are barely involved at all, I'm more concerned about off the wall results from out of touch old timers who are still judging based on what they liked 30 years ago (NT) -- Gonna be some whacky marks, Tue, Apr 27 2021, 16:45:08"
- It’s a worry that these judges don’t actually teach. (NT) -- Might be out of date with dancing, Mon, May 17 2021, 23:34:54"
- Just wondering why the rules of wearing tights in 14 and over in blackout is not being regulated in Victoria, so many at the Feis yesterday not following this rule and wasn't enforced by the members.This was not fair on the few who did follow this rule -- Why?, Sun, May 16 2021, 11:24:49"
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- Canberra Feis entry form is available now ... https://www.gregoryacademyirishdance.com/canberra-feis -- Linda, Sun, Apr 25 2021, 13:12:30"
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- The Gregory Academy Canberra Feis will be held this year on Saturday the 22nd of May. If you are holding a perpetual trophy from the last Feis (2019) can you please return the trophy prior to the date of competition, or the morning of the Feis. Thank you :-) Linda -- Linda, Thu, Apr 08 2021, 18:06:27"
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Any dates for any Feis in any state as yet, desperate to get on stage again -- Rating to go, Tue, Jan 19 2021, 19:28:20"
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- Anyone? (NT) -- Tc, Thu, Jan 21 2021, 19:45:10"
- They've announced Feis Lunasa dates for September in Brisbane (NT) -- ..., Sun, Jan 24 2021, 6:33:37"
- There's a feis in Brisbane on March 6th and 7th. Just been announced (NT) -- ,, Thu, Jan 28 2021, 20:02:54"
- Announcement on AIDA facebook page for Oireachtas and Nationals https://www.facebook.com/AIDAInc/posts/4003680966341786 (NT) -- -, Tue, Feb 16 2021, 21:11:45"
- Any idea how the timetables will run? (NT) -- Tc, Mon, Feb 22 2021, 9:20:55"
- good luck booking - its already booked out (NT) -- DM, Wed, Feb 24 2021, 9:46:42"
- Can States please post what comps they are running, keen to travel and compete but nobody seems to be advertising what Feis’ are running other than AIO and Nationals (NT) -- DM, Wed, Mar 24 2021, 9:47:55"
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does anyone have info on the Hall School feis please have not seen a syllabus or any other info regarding this feis please, who is adjudicating? -- missed this one, Mon, Mar 15 2021, 8:12:34"
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- Are the results from the NSW AIDA feis anywhere -- Interested, Sat, Mar 27 2021, 20:51:52"
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- McGrath Irish Dance Feis entries are now open. Visit www.mcgrathirishdance.com.au -- Leanne (McGrath), Sun, Mar 21 2021, 9:04:09"
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- On the main Irish voy board there is some talk on dances for next year staying at what each age group has done this year due to world's being in July (maybe) has anyone else been told this or can any TC's enlighten us on this please -- Sounds good, Thu, Dec 17 2020, 6:39:25"
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- I don’t think Worlds will go ahead next year with this new strain reaping havoc across Europe at the moment. (NT) -- I’ll probably be end of 2021 before things get under control IMO, Mon, Dec 28 2020, 7:51:00"
- I can't see worlds going ahead in July or any time this year. Even the politicians are saying it probably won't be until 2022 that people can travel internationally. (NT) -- Even the state borders still have closures, Tue, Jan 19 2021, 14:13:18"
- Worlds postponed to April 2022 (NT) -- 💯, Sun, Feb 28 2021, 6:16:01"
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- I have the following sizes in Fays leather sale 2.5 3 3.5 5 5.5 selling for $100 also a selection of smaller sizes My Jewelery is reduced by 30/50% also t-shirts only $10 Practise socks for $5 Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Comp in March which hopefully the Vendors are allowed to attend Everyone have a safe and happy St Patricks Day -- G Ellaby, Fri, Feb 26 2021, 13:10:47"
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- Our Dancing Year begins again, what does the future hold? I still have somehard shoes at sale price but they are limited to small sizes with a few scattered sizes of 3,4,5and 6 I can be contacted by email or contact me on 0413993415 ,6 -- G Ellaby, Sun, Jan 17 2021, 18:34:20"
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- Practice space in Perth available -- CF, Sun, Jan 03 2021, 17:14:10"
I'm not sure if anyone from Perth even reads the voy boards anymore but I thought I'd put my offer out on here as a starting point. I'm studying traditional sets and ceilis for both CRN and CIDA (Celtic and Irish Dance association based in Australia) and hire a hall in the Applecross area every second Saturday from 0830-0930. If anyone would like to use the space for their own exam study or solo practice you are more than welcome to join me at no charge. I have already paid for the year in advance but its getting lonely practicing and studying on my own and I would welcome anyone who wouldn't mind spending some of the hour dancing ceilis with me and my imaginary friends.
I haven't danced competitively in over 20 years so this isn't a class and I don't have insurance except for my own personal health insurance. It is simply a practice place and hopefully to make some new study buddies/friends.
If you are interested in getting up early every second Saturday morning please contact me in the email address in this message and I can give you further information.
Genuine enquiries only please
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- NSW State Championships -- Milton Baar, Wed, Nov 18 2020, 7:45:06"
I will be taking dancing and presentation photos and they will, as usual, be available for free download on www.swoose.net
Results will be available on livecommentary.swoose.net
Anh Pham will be videoing the set dances which will be available to purchase through AIDA NSW, please contact your teacher for further details.
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- You are both amazing!! Thank you for giving up your time to capture so many precious moments of your kids. So appreciative of everything you do. (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Nov 18 2020, 9:24:42"
- 2020 NSW State Championships presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Nov 23 2020, 10:50:22"
- All Saturday dancing photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Nov 25 2020, 14:38:08"
- All Sunday dancing photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Nov 26 2020, 22:03:55"
- Thinking of you Miss Jan -- -, Mon, Nov 23 2020, 8:20:46"
I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences to Miss Jan and family for the loss of their beloved husband and father.
Mr Bob will be so sadly missed by everyone in the Irish dance community not only in Sydney but throughout Australia. For many of us, he has always been there across our whole dancing life. We can hopefully find some comfort in knowing he will now be forever watching over us and cheering us on.
Miss Jan, we send you much love and please know that we are thinking of you at this saddest time in your life. We hope you can find some strength in knowing that we all grieve with you and hope that even a small amount of your pain can be healed by the love that the whole of the Australian Irish dance community feels for you.
Bless Mr Bob and may he rest in eternal peace.
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- Enjoying watching the results of the NSW State championships but can't help having a chuckle. The blocks were spaced far apart but then they're hugging each other afterwards. Are they dancing 1 at a time on stage and 2 on stage for the little ones? -- Covid comedy, Sun, Nov 22 2020, 9:23:42"
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- Is anyone planning a private Feis in January? I know we'd happily travel anywhere in Australia for the chance to compete again! -- Ready to dance, Sat, Nov 14 2020, 17:38:34"
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- Nothing on the ACT AIDA FB page about the championships last weekend -- Any news?, Sat, Nov 14 2020, 12:14:53"
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- AIDA VIC, WE ARE FREE!!! -- Dance mum, Fri, Nov 13 2020, 11:24:25"
AIDA VIC Please, please, let our kids dance. Teach them through the school holidays so they can dance States in February, we have until last week in February! Teachers be courageous and brave. No dancer will be up to scratch after what they have been through. Vic kids have been under lockdown for months and months, let them dance! Every 2019 WQ has a pass to World's already, who cares if not quite ready for STATES in February! Who knows they may surprise us! a child who has worked for years just might have their 1st and only taste of Worlds. What a privilege, double the Aussies at World's! This would be no negative reflection on our WQ's. (Yes, my child is a WQ already) I've taught my kids to roll with the punches, have courage and work hard to get back up there.
Teachers, you have all worked so hard to keep schools open. We are proud of you all and the effort made not only online dancing (it is not the same) but the many hours spent encouraging them to keep dancing, caring for their mental health behind the scenes as well. No other State in Australia suffered what the Vic Kids did. (Not taking away from their stress that they experienced as they suffered too)
TEACHERS our kids can't dance without you, help them see they can get back, it will take time and effort. YOU are their role model's. Be Strong, Be Brave and bring the Smiles and laughter back. A Worldwide change has occurred we need to move with it and adjust the way we do things now in all aspects of life. Our kids need to see your innovative ideas and strength as these changes come about. Forget the old and work together and we Aussie's will win this!! We love you all, please be courageous and strong.
Australian Irish Dancers, teachers and parents, WE GOT THIS ♡♡♡
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- Congratulations Vic dance people! How wonderful to be finally out of lockdown. I don't think you can say that 2019 WQ have a pass to Worlds, my understanding is that if States is held, all WQ's must dance to maintain the qualification so you won't get double the number of qualifiers? Is that right? It would still be great if you could have States though, as a celebration. With the increasing numbers of Covid cases overseas, Worlds probably won't happen either sadly, or we won't be able to travel either. (NT) -- -, Fri, Nov 13 2020, 21:49:51"
- The Australian Government has repeatedly said Europe and USA are some of the last places we will travel to (NT) -- Worlds is not going to be an option for Australians next year, Sun, Nov 15 2020, 0:01:20"
Regardless of world's going ahead or not I totally agree with this post, finally back to dance and we need to keep it going just a short break over Xmas and straight back to it, forget states though let's start new dances for next year now and then have a nice early new year state premierships for them to just have a Feis and to have something to work for. Put it out there right now and give them a chance to get fit and get motivated to work hard to compete again. Come on. AIDA VIC let's do this (NT) -- DM too, Sun, Nov 15 2020, 5:40:28"
- NSW State Championship is on the 21/22 November , at present there will be no Vendors in attendance. I am taking orders for such items as Laces, Glue and Socks, these will be delivered to your Teacher or if you would prefer to you. I have booked a room for the weekend so if you have forgotten anything I will have stock with me, just contact me on 0413993415. There is still time for the numbers allowed in the Venue to be increased if not I want to wish everybody good luck. -- G Ellaby, Thu, Oct 29 2020, 17:39:39"
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- I forgot to say that I will have the Irish Dancing costumes which fits the American doll, hope I have that right. The package includes Costume,Socks, Shoes and Tiara, for those that have not seen this Doll displayed go to my Facebook page for Claddagh International, orders will be taken if ou require a different colour (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Oct 30 2020, 13:24:09"
NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS -- Liz Deans, Mon, Nov 09 2020, 21:19:46"
- LOOKING FOR HARD SHOES -- ANN, Tue, Nov 03 2020, 22:23:53"
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY HALLMORE HARD SHOES TO SELL SIZE 4 or 4.5 WITH A LEATHER SOLE. NEED SOME ASAP THANKS
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- AIDA Victoria, with nothing for our dancers here at all now this year will you at least acknowledge their requalification for world's 2021 at the very least perhaps send them out new certificates, all other states present them with sashes also! It is disheartening to see that our president has taken off to Queensland without a thought for what that shows to the dancers here and attended their championships as well thumbing his nose at us here in Melbourne, nothing on the Vic FB page at all and seriously no support 😠 -- Disappointed, Fri, Oct 23 2020, 8:31:32"
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- We have never been given certificates in ACT. Sashes only for top 5, not qualifiers if that's what you mean. How did someone from VIC get into QLD? (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 23 2020, 14:23:35"
- QLD don't have WQ sashes or certificates (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 23 2020, 17:16:22"
- Worlds 2021 I don’t think will go ahead either. Ireland just went into another 6 week National lockdown. (NT) -- Hopefully VIC can States 2021 to qualify for worlds 2022, Sat, Oct 24 2020, 9:49:21"
- QLD may have had a States but huge drop in competitor numbers (NT) -- Unfortunately not the usual level of top end competitors so everyone being affected, Tue, Oct 27 2020, 22:24:42"
- How were numbers at the other state championships? Did the numbers drop there too? (NT) -- ?, Thu, Oct 29 2020, 16:39:34"
- Yes agree, interesting results but good for those who don’t normally place (NT) -- The lucky state, Fri, Oct 30 2020, 21:03:49"
- I just added up the numbers in the programs. In 2018 there were 242 solo competitors, in 2019 there were 214 and this year 166. (NT) -- Qld, Sat, Oct 31 2020, 7:33:12"
- My crew have retired, too much emphasis on solo placing, how one looks on stage, dancer and family financial and time commitments (NT) -- Sign of the times?, Mon, Nov 02 2020, 8:57:50"
- Perhaps every other VIC dancer could be sent out a participation award. (NT) -- Just kidding!, Wed, Oct 28 2020, 0:25:27"
- With the Western Australian government declaring their border closed to everyone till at least April should Aida consider having the nationals elsewhere next year, it sounds like they may have a big issue letting a big influx of people in from the eastern states even in October 🤔 -- Quarantined forever, Fri, Oct 09 2020, 17:28:26"
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- Agreed. Let’s hope nationals will go ahead in Perth next year. (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Oct 09 2020, 21:05:18"
- It must be a total nightmare for the organisers, who knows what the state by state restrictions will be in 12 months time. Unless the number of people allowed to gather at an indoor event changes, no state will be able to hold them. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 10 2020, 15:43:36"
- Also the cost to travel for a lot of people who are currently out of work or working less may cut the numbers drastically for the eastern states to head over may be completely out of reach for a lot of people I think. (NT) -- Op, Sat, Oct 10 2020, 16:51:33"
- So you suggest nationals get moved to another city. What happens if there is an outbreak in that city and they go into lockdown. No point moving it. Also how are the international adjudicators going to set foot in Australia? (NT) -- Too many what ifs at the moment. Wait until the new year., Mon, Oct 12 2020, 23:38:32"
- Maybe they need to hold it in Canberra as planned for 2021 originally. They have not been affected there as much as other states. (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Oct 28 2020, 11:09:09"
- Is anyone entering the CRN Feis in November? -- Entries close today?, Sun, Oct 25 2020, 20:33:05"
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- Maybe this is a good chance for the nationals to be moved to a time that's closer to the world's so that we can be at our peak leading into Worlds instead of 6 months before! Nationals in mid January perhaps? -- Just a thought..., Sat, Oct 24 2020, 14:52:12"
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- Any results from the Queensland States this weekend? -- Dm, Sun, Oct 18 2020, 18:02:13"
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- Due to the COVID restrictions I am unsure if the Vendors will be allowed to trade but I am hopeful that the restrictions will be eased. If this is not the case I will do a drop off service. I will probably stay at the Hotel where the orders can be pickled up from or I can deliver them to your teacher. Will have the necessary items with me ex Shoes Socks Glue and laces etc. Contact number. 0413993415. Good luck to everyone competing and hope to see you all soon.. -- Gerry. Ellaby, Mon, Oct 12 2020, 15:38:48"
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- So Nationals should have been starting today. -- -, Wed, Sep 30 2020, 8:59:12"
Let's have some fun! When was your first Nationals and what is your favourite Nationals memory?
Our first Nationals was Melbourne, can't even remember the year! 2003?
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- I think Melbourne was 2002. Perth was 2003. (NT) -- My first - Perth 98, Wed, Sep 30 2020, 10:30:28"
- Our families first Nationals was Perth 2007 and have been every year since (NT) -- Vic lockdowners, Wed, Sep 30 2020, 21:28:47"
- Broadmeadows Town Hall - 1993! (NT) -- I'm old., Wed, Sep 30 2020, 23:03:15"
- Melbourne 1985 (NT) -- Even older, Thu, Oct 01 2020, 16:18:56"
- Sydney 2004....Feel Old!! (NT) -- DM, Fri, Oct 02 2020, 16:47:33"
- Sydney 2004. We won the junior figure, followed up by Gold coast 2005 where we won again. (NT) -- Irish Mum, Mon, Oct 05 2020, 12:49:12"
- Nationals -- DM, Wed, Oct 07 2020, 18:08:29"
- Are there any results videos for Feis Lunasa? -- Tc, Sun, Sep 06 2020, 10:40:19"
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- Not likely, I was there and didn't see anybody do one. Normally Milton does it but he couldn't attend because of the closed border. (NT) -- ., Mon, Sep 07 2020, 21:59:20"
- There was a photographer there taking presentation shots, I'm not sure if they are available yet. No videos unless individuals recorded their sections (NT) -- --, Tue, Sep 08 2020, 11:47:22"
- Perhaps go on Feis Lùnasa’s Facebook page and ask...? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Sep 13 2020, 23:06:05"
- World 2021 qualifications. It seems every other region have announced their U11 WQ from 2019 results. Posts on other voys it seems this is a blanket CLRG decision? So if worlds is to go ahead (I myself doubt it will) and we don’t get to have our state championships (again I highly doubt that will happen) when will we find out if our children have qualified? I have a disappointed dancer seeing all her OS friends and the hype of them qualifying on social media! I think we need a bit of communication from our association as to what is happening! Give the children something to work towards! -- DM, Tue, Aug 18 2020, 9:47:49"
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- Work towards what? You yourself agree that there will be no States or Worlds next year. I actually think telling your childen they have qualified for something that won't happen is a bit cruel. What OS friends does a 10 year old have anyway? 10 year olds shouldn't be on social media. (NT) -- jmo, Tue, Aug 18 2020, 14:27:49"
- With all the new restrictions in place for school formals, graduations and weekend sport I don’t think they could run the State championships in NSW , maybe qualifiers will be announced. (NT) -- Dd, Tue, Aug 18 2020, 17:42:06"
- Worlds 2021 won't go ahead. We'll be lucky if all the state borders are open by then, let alone the international borders. (NT) -- ., Tue, Aug 18 2020, 19:36:28"
- No solo state championships for Victoria, they are now officially cancelled😭 (NT) -- So sad for all, Wed, Aug 26 2020, 20:38:36"
- if 1 state cant do their qualifier then they should all be cancelled. So unfair for the Victorians who have also worked hard this year (NT) -- equity, Thu, Aug 27 2020, 9:38:56"
- So because one state has heart broken kids the only fair thing to do is break the hearts of every other kid in the country? I dont think so. Yes this is terrible for the Victorian kids but there’s no reason other states cannot proceed. Give all the other kids in Australia who are able to a chance to compete and do what they love and what they’ve worked hard for. (NT) -- Dm, Thu, Aug 27 2020, 15:00:16"
- Are short sleeves a thing now? Had a post on my FB group from overseas, dress had short sleeves. -- Lorraine (bemused), Wed, Sep 09 2020, 15:05:42"
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- Tara Feis entries close tonight! -- Monica, Mon, Jul 13 2020, 19:18:09"
The feis will be held in the newly renovated ‘Great Room’ at the Canberra Rex Hotel. We will have lots of room to enjoy the first competition for 2020 and also stay safe and practice social distancing.
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- How are you running this with ‘hotspots’ in Sydney? (NT) -- Interesting??, Wed, Jul 15 2020, 8:48:08"
- Anyone travelling to the ACT from Victoria or a Sydney hotspot has to self-isolate for 14 days. They also have to notify ACT Health. More inside... -- --, Sun, Jul 19 2020, 10:19:04"
- No one will be travelling from Victoria (NT) -- The border is closed, Mon, Jul 20 2020, 16:06:33"
- And NSW residents have been advised against non essential travel. (NT) -- Stay home, Mon, Jul 20 2020, 19:42:42"
- Really don’t think it is a good idea at this point of time (NT) -- Too much risk, Mon, Jul 20 2020, 22:37:56"
- How is this going ahead? So much happening in NSW at the moment. (NT) -- ., Wed, Jul 29 2020, 23:02:54"
- Is this essential travel? Canberrans advised not to travel to Sydney or regional areas but hey lets have out of Canberra people go to a feis in Canberra (NT) -- I dont understand, Fri, Jul 31 2020, 15:25:41"
- If you would like to discuss our covid safety plan and protocols for the Tara Feis, please email me at tarafeis@yahoo.com (NT) -- Monica Simpson, Fri, Jul 31 2020, 20:50:04"
- Please be thankful that you have the opportunity to attend this feis and are at dance class, nothing for us here in melbourne and have only had one week of face to face classes since March.We do have awesome zoom classes ! You are so very lucky that this has been organised and all the safety rules are in place. Have a wonderful feis and chookas to you all (NT) -- wish we were there, Sat, Aug 01 2020, 10:56:21"
- Be interested to know any results from this feis (NT) -- ..., Sat, Aug 01 2020, 23:47:42"
- We are having a clearance sale this month so Fays Celtic Choice reel shoe sizes 9 to 3.5 normallly retail for $90 now on sale for $65. Fays and Halmores leather sole Jig shoes normally priced at $200 now $90. Our collection of Irish Jewelerry has been reduced by 50% so if you have someone special that you would like to give a piece of Jewellery now is the time to buy. Lay Buys accepted. contact phone number 0413993415were s I -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Sep 02 2020, 13:00:15"
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- Who is the best Swarovski crystal company to use in Australia to order packs, individually and Gemtac. I need an email address and in Australia please. Thank you. -- DM, Fri, Aug 21 2020, 12:12:33"
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- Looking for school recommendations -- Cathy, Tue, Aug 11 2020, 10:38:34"
Hi, Army family here. We are being posted to Canberra at the end of the year and have a choice of housing, but not sure if they are close to dance schools. More may come up, but at the moment we can choose between Moncrieff and Googong, there may also be a house in Kambah. Can anyone tell me if there are dance school locations near any of these suburbs please? Have 11 year old dancer who would like to continue. Happy to drive for good school. Thanks!
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- https://www.aidainc.com/australian-capital-territory (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 11 2020, 19:43:21"
- Gregory for northern Canberra and Simpson for south. Have a look at Nationals results. (NT) -- Welcome to Canberra!, Tue, Aug 11 2020, 21:47:30"
- Another Army family here but we aren't in Canberra. Hope you find a good school that fits with you and your daughter. Its certainly not an easy dance style to do with our lifestyle with all the bans and new steps every time we move. (NT) -- :), Tue, Aug 11 2020, 22:08:40"
- Really depends on the dance school environment you are after (NT) -- There are options, Wed, Aug 12 2020, 14:35:58"
- Canberra Schools -- DM, Wed, Aug 12 2020, 18:44:59"
- It depends what you want in a school. I would also consider McGrath and Tir an Oir. (NT) -- No where very far in Canberra., Wed, Aug 12 2020, 20:34:20"
- Thanks everyone, very helpful, will look into these schools, we have a few months to decide before we get there. (NT) -- Cathy, Thu, Aug 13 2020, 12:58:02"
- McGrath and Tir an Oir are both lovely schools (NT) -- DD, Fri, Aug 21 2020, 19:22:54"
- States -- -, Mon, Jul 06 2020, 14:23:06"
Are all State Championships cancelled as of now? Does anyone know if any have been given new dates yet?
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- According to AIDA Qld site their States are now planned for October 17 and 18 (originally in August). (NT) -- ., Mon, Jul 06 2020, 20:18:22"
- With borders closing for who knows how long, even getting Aust. ADCRGS to judge is going to be a nightmare (NT) -- Feis free 2020, Tue, Jul 07 2020, 23:07:27"
- NSW States scheduled for November (NT) -- Still on at the moment., Fri, Jul 10 2020, 11:45:13"
- WA planning States for end of September (NT) -- ., Thu, Aug 06 2020, 4:03:25"
- Tara Feis -- DM, Mon, Aug 03 2020, 10:05:29"
I just want to say what a fantastic feis Monica and the Simpson team ran on the weekend. It was a COVID safe event and all protocols were strictly adhered to.There was great communication before and during the feis. It felt safer than going to the shops or a restaurant (which we didn’t do because we felt so comfortable in our lovely room at the Rex Hotel.... enjoyed local restaurants via Uber eats.) I want to say a massive thank you for holding a safe and well run event. Perfect example how to do it. Hopefully we can all have our state championships run like this country wide.
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- Any Tara Feis results -- DM, Sun, Aug 02 2020, 12:54:16"
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- Off topic but would appreciate help with a questionnaire for thesis. Link https://surveyhero.com/c/63c26e08 -- Grateful ID Mom; last minute annie, Sun, Jul 26 2020, 10:18:01"
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- It’s so disappointing that the Blackbird Feis has had to cancel. Thank goodness the Tara Feis is on, my daughter is so excited to wear her new dress and compete. -- DMum., Sun, Jul 12 2020, 10:24:34"
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- Updated 2020 dancing photography schedule loaded to www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jul 05 2020, 11:41:02"
Pleased to be able to do a couple of State Championships and other great competitions.
Of course, this will include dancing photos at the usual low cost of... free
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- NANS JUMPER -- Michaela (Sad), Wed, Jul 22 2020, 12:12:56"
I lost m y NANS jumper at a comp I am just wondering if anyone has found it?
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- What is best glue for gems on silk/satin fabric? Looking for something I can buy locally in Australia. -- New dance mum, Fri, Jun 26 2020, 19:27:48"
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- I always use Gemtac, you may need to order online this is an example https://www.mmdancesupplies.com.au/product/beacon-gem-tac/ (NT) -- -, Fri, Jun 26 2020, 22:39:54"
- e600 is the best to use on all fabrics using a syringe and glue tips, its the best (NT) -- only way to go, Sat, Jun 27 2020, 16:08:06"
- I’ve used both Gemtac and E6000. I way prefer Gemtac. I haven’t had crystals fall off and it doesn’t smell. E6000 has an extremely strong smell. (NT) -- ., Sat, Jun 27 2020, 20:55:27"
- e6000 - have glued thousands of crystals and never had any come off (NT) -- Good luck with your glueing!, Tue, Jul 14 2020, 16:31:55"
- Tara Feis 2020 -- Monica Simpson, Mon, Jun 29 2020, 11:04:40"
We are please to announce that the Tara Feis will be held at the Rex Hotel in Canberra on the 1st August.
The syllabus is available on www.aidainc.com. Entry numbers will be capped so please enter early to avoid disappointment. The syllabus has changed to suit the time of the year and to allow dancers to prepare for their State Championships.
If you entered the feis in March and would like to enter again, please fill out a new entry form. If your entry fee is less than the March entry you will receive a refund, if it is more then you will need to add to the balance. If you cannot attend in August, please email us for a refund.
We will be taking Covid safe precautions for the safety of all dancers and their families.
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- Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA -- BGW, Fri, Jun 12 2020, 0:17:36"
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=697750337692785
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- ‘A New Beginning’ Very cryptic post on AIDA INC FaceBook page! Any speculation what this may be? -- DM, Tue, May 26 2020, 11:22:41"
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- Saw that too, are some states going back to class on the weekend? Didn't think dance class was included in the new rules. (NT) -- -, Tue, May 26 2020, 15:14:09"
- Act Government just now "Low-contact indoor and outdoor sports can resume, including dance." from midnight Friday. (NT) -- -, Tue, May 26 2020, 16:04:29"
- WA and TaS are already back and every state besides NSW has a date for return! I. Was hoping maybe an online Feis or new dates for state qualifiers (NT) -- DM, Tue, May 26 2020, 17:19:26"
- More cryptic messages about 2014? Can someone please explain what this means? (NT) -- dm, Tue, May 26 2020, 21:27:54"
- They will announce a "rebirth" that AIDA is leaving CLRG to join a new organisation. (NT) -- -, Wed, May 27 2020, 8:32:18"
- this weekend would be the anniverary of the first AIO in 2014 - its probably about that (NT) -- dm, Wed, May 27 2020, 12:30:31"
- Oh wow… all that hype for Some photos. How anticlimactic. Bless their hearts (NT) -- Cute, Sat, May 30 2020, 11:09:14"
- I am thinking all we really want to know is if and when our state championships will be ??? (NT) -- I D Parent, Sat, May 30 2020, 21:58:56"
- Maybe term 4, it would have to be when the government says we can have gatherings of at least 100 or more and then it would still be difficult to hold if social distancing is still in place, like only one section at a time allowed in the actual hall etc (NT) -- -, Sun, May 31 2020, 8:24:51"
- Hopefully the earlier the better. Term 4 (november) has summer sports, HSC, school formals etc. They may have to limit the number of spectators to make it by the rules. Im sure there would be some tentative dates as venues would need to be booked in advance (NT) -- DM, Sun, May 31 2020, 10:43:45"
- Why do we need to have state championships? Those who qualified last time still hold their place for 2021 worlds (NT) -- Just enjoy dancing and don’t bother with feis until 2021, Sun, May 31 2020, 11:45:20"
- Because States is not just for the few qualifiers -- More inside, Sun, May 31 2020, 15:30:48"
- Couldn’t agree more - wish I had that much time on my hands to worry about it (NT) -- Enjoy dance for what it is as that’s what we envisage in our own children hopefully!, Tue, Jun 02 2020, 22:59:46"
- If your family is not interested in participating in the state championships this year, then don’t. But I don’t see why your preference to step back from competing should mean that everyone else should miss out too. If AIDA branches organise a championship it gives people the option to participate. If some families see summer sports or other end of year activities as more important, that’s okay. But for some families, Irish dancing is their only sport. Why should they miss out because your family isn’t interested? (NT) -- AIDA will do the best they can for their dancers., Wed, Jun 03 2020, 9:25:49"
- Zero infections in NSW for a week now. If numbers stay like this I don’t see why the Government wouldn’t allow mass gatherings by Spring. Wish everyone would download the Covid app, we’ll get restrictions lifted much faster if the majority of Australians have it. Contact tracing would be much easier for them in a hall of 100 people. (NT) -- Kids sports back in July so that’s a good sign., Thu, Jun 04 2020, 9:08:17"
- Need to amend our accommodation and flights for Perth this year to next year very soon, do we have dates yet please -- VDM, Sun, May 31 2020, 13:49:17"
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- When does it look like the different states and territories can start classes again? In QLD it looks like after 12 June (20 people max) -- .., Mon, May 11 2020, 20:34:57"
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- Dresses for sale -- Laura (Tsolakides), Fri, May 15 2020, 16:18:44"
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- We are really enjoying all the wonderful compilations of irish music and dance on Facebook. So motivating for all the dancers across the world. They know their time will come again to put on the wigs and tans. Keep dancing. -- .., Sat, May 09 2020, 18:07:31"
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- Since Nationals is cancelled do we now have any new dates for NSW state Championships ? -- DM, Tue, May 12 2020, 10:22:47"
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- Questionnaire for research report -- Bridget, Fri, May 08 2020, 12:36:01"
Hello! Admin please delete this if it is not appropriate.
I am sorry to hear the cancellation of the Australian national championships, but understand the implications of the coronavirus during this time.
I am currently studying psychology and am part of a research group who is investigating the impact that the coronavirus has had on sporting related athletes (such as Irish dancers!) amongst other areas.
It would really help out our research if you could take the time to complete our survey, it involves a questionnaire and some interactive games.
Here is information on research being conducted at Victoria University for my fourth year psychology thesis. If you are interested and would like more information please copy this link into your browser (https://vuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pEW3QeOpoYlfKJ), or email admin.cogpart@vu.edu.au to discuss with a member of the research team.
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- Reporting a post/problem on this board. -- Moderator, Wed, May 06 2020, 16:50:51"
Hello everyone, There has recently been some inappropriate posts on this board and I just wanted to assure you that they are spam posts from Russia and not from anyone in Australia. These spammers post on almost every board, almost daily and I usually spot them quickly and remove them before anyone sees them. If you do spot one before I remove it, please contact me via the "Contact Forum Admin" blue link at the top right of the board. This is the quickest way to let me know. By contacting others first, it just delays the message eventually getting to me.
Please know that I report every one to Voy, but there's not a lot they can do. I block the offending IP, but of course they just get a new one and continue posting. They attack all of the boards, not just ours.
Thanks for your help, I do appreciate everyone keeping the board safe! Hope you are all going well with your isolation, working and dancing from home. Best wishes.
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- Nationals Cancelled -- -, Sun, May 03 2020, 15:04:57"
From AIDAinc Facebook page...
It is with a heavy heart that we advise that a decision has been made by the AIDA Inc. Council to cancel the 2020 Australian Championships that was scheduled to be held in Perth in September/October.
This has not been an easy decision as it will be the first time in 53 years that the Australian Irish Dancing Championships will not go ahead. The Federal Government restrictions on mass gatherings and social distancing, gave the Council no alternative but to make the decision to cancel the event for the health and welfare of our community.
We can advise that the AIDA Council is working with the Perth Convention Centre to secure dates for the 2021 Australian Irish Dancing Championship event and as soon as these dates have been secured a notification will be sent to the membership.
Keep well and safe and hopefully it will not be too long before restrictions start to be lifted.
Regards,
Christine Portbury SDCRG
National President
Australian Irish Dancing Association
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- Is anyone in Australia selling a practise pad? -- SH, Wed, Apr 29 2020, 14:19:12"
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- How is everyone? -- -, Mon, Apr 13 2020, 8:44:16"
Hi all, just wondering how everyone is going? Are you dancing at home or just having a break? I'm wondering how we will go this year if states have to be cancelled and possibly Nationals. Hope everyone is managing in isolation, stay safe as that's the main thing. Best wishes.
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- Nationals won’t happen. I’m in WA and doubt the premier will open our border by then. (NT) -- Perthite, Wed, Apr 15 2020, 22:33:33"
- Agree, And I think they could only hold the states if dancers have been able to have enough class time. It's just a waiting game (NT) -- .., Thu, Apr 16 2020, 13:49:23"
- They could probably push state back to a later date in the year if venues are available (NT) -- Dm, Thu, Apr 16 2020, 14:15:15"
- I wouldn't even be booking anything for Worlds 2021 until the last minute, even if social distancing rules are relaxed domestically, who knows how long it will be before they start letting people in and out internationally. It could be the Ruby Princess all over again, it only takes one infected person. (NT) -- Not good, Thu, Apr 16 2020, 22:55:17"
- I don’t think Nationals will happen and there have been suggestions for NSW States to move to November. Not much dancing happening (NT) -- but staying fit and active, Tue, Apr 21 2020, 11:56:21"
- A photographic lookback on World Championships gone by -- John & Noreen FeisPix, Wed, Apr 01 2020, 23:20:34"
Are you in lockdown at home just like us, without visits from family or friends? We plan to keep busy over the lonely weeks or months ahead. We are going to upload thousands of pics from world championships in previous years to our website, feispix.com. A start has been made with Worlds 2012 in Belfast with much more to come. We hope this will cheer up those at home similarly housebound by covid-19. Keep safe, keep well.
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- How long is the ban for mass gatherings in Australia? Could this affect the AIO? -- ., Sun, Mar 15 2020, 9:19:14"
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- I think we need to prepare ourselves for the fact that even Nationals may be cancelled. The chief minister is on ABC radio right now talking about the possibility of things being "very, very grim for many, many months". As he said, shutting things for 14 days is not a cure all, it will just slow it down so we aren't all sick at once, overwhelming the health system. (NT) -- -, Mon, Mar 16 2020, 9:11:00"
- Chief Minister "The message I want to convey is that this is not one or two weeks, it will be for the rest of the year. Decisions we undertake now will impact us for the rest of the year. I want to reassure everyone that decisions the National Cabinet is taking are based on consensus and the best possible advice to slow the spread of the virus.” (NT) -- -, Mon, Mar 16 2020, 9:57:51"
- The next few months will be very interesting!! I wonder if our Australian and branches have contingency plans in place in case state championships and nationals need to be postponed or cancelled! What State is first for their qualifiers this year? Normally they are in July, I can’t see mass gatherings returning before then! (NT) -- DM, Thu, Mar 19 2020, 17:32:54"
- I don't think this is a short term measure and will probably last till October -- DM, Thu, Mar 19 2020, 18:47:48"
- It will be interesting to see if the Nationals can go ahead, if dancers haven't been able to compete in their states. We all know competition spurs on training. Hopefully our children will be able to train with the same enthusiasm knowing there may not be any states ot nationals. Fingers crossed I'm wrong and both championships can be held this year. (NT) -- .., Sat, Mar 21 2020, 13:37:54"
- Any ideas how people will qualify for next years worlds if State and Nationals have to be cancelled? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Mar 22 2020, 10:56:57"
- Unfortunately this is bigger than Irish dancing comps at the moment (NT) -- Day at a time - do what we can, Sun, Mar 22 2020, 12:38:36"
- Ask your TCRG. Our's had an email from CLRG giving the information you asked about. (NT) -- .., Sun, Mar 22 2020, 13:59:20"
- Aio cancelled Tc just advised (NT) -- Adm, Fri, Mar 27 2020, 15:22:12"
- And the McAleers (NT) -- .., Fri, Mar 27 2020, 15:41:18"
- Floriade cancelled in Canberra, same time of year as Nationals. (NT) -- -, Wed, Apr 01 2020, 10:56:44"
- Ifeisonline.com -- Admin, Mon, Mar 30 2020, 7:58:28"
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- Anyone know if the Tara Feis is on this weekend? -- Noticed others have cancelled, Tue, Mar 17 2020, 17:55:25"
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- Easter Feis -- DM, Sun, Mar 22 2020, 11:36:00"
Due to the current situation, unfortunately it has been decided to postpone the Easter Feis at Penrith Gaels Club on May 3rd. It is hoped that the Feis will be rescheduled later on in the year.
Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
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- So the government has announced a level 4 travel warning for overseas travel saying not to travel. Does anyone know if this means the flights won’t run and will our airfares be refunded by the airlines? -- Worlds mum, Wed, Mar 18 2020, 10:21:08"
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- You need to check with your airline. It looks like most are giving a full credit even if you bought a non refundable fare. I think you would only get a refund if you bought a refundable fare to start with. The airlines have the info on their websites. (NT) -- -, Wed, Mar 18 2020, 12:43:51"
- It looks like our travel insurance is useless under these circumstances -- ., Wed, Mar 18 2020, 15:41:16"
- Airfares won’t be refunded unless flights are cancelled and at the moment our Qantas flights still going ahead. Our insurance won’t cover us either unless flights are cancelled. Fine print says they would not pay if you change your mind even with government warnings. (NT) -- Hoping Ireland bans incoming visitors so they are forced to cancel our flight, Thu, Mar 19 2020, 7:23:54"
- Flights -- DM, Thu, Mar 19 2020, 20:56:03"
- Wondering if AIDA are making any representation to (or with CLRG) to Keynote for refunds due to families that booked in good faith to go to the Worlds. Outright theft. -- Anyone know?, Thu, Mar 19 2020, 11:44:26"
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- Worlds V Corona Virus? -- -, Sun, Mar 01 2020, 19:38:43"
Anyone else getting worried that Worlds may be cancelled last minute as it was back it 2001?
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- It looks that way sadly , such a big event with the huge possibility of mass infection, I don't think the government will risk it (NT) -- Will affect a lot of upcoming events, Sun, Mar 01 2020, 21:58:27"
- Yes, it’s a possibility but I honestly don’t think it will be cancelled. Millions of people (NT) -- Still travelling daily., Wed, Mar 04 2020, 3:17:13"
- Follow this thread -- Dance, Thu, Mar 05 2020, 21:16:25"
- https://www.voy.com/219460/ (NT) -- dd, Thu, Mar 05 2020, 22:01:41"
- USA has stopped all flights between USA and Europe for next 30 days. No chance of worlds going ahead now. (NT) -- Spend your money in OZ and help our economy and tourism industry, Thu, Mar 12 2020, 13:47:28"
- https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/11/homeland-security-acting-secretary-chad-f-wolf-s-statement-presidential-proclamation (NT) -- ., Thu, Mar 12 2020, 14:15:42"
- The travel ban doesn't include the UK and Ireland. Keep waiting (NT) -- .., Thu, Mar 12 2020, 22:16:20"
- For anyone who was flying Qantas to Worlds, I have just seen on their facebook page that if you cancel by March 31, they will give you a credit for the full cost of your flights to use at a later date. (NT) -- hth, Sun, Mar 15 2020, 22:03:47"
- A useless credit that must be used within 12 months of the initial booking. We booked 8 months ago! (NT) -- Where can you possibly go in the next 4 months?, Wed, Mar 18 2020, 8:04:17"
- My understanding is that it is 12 months to use it from now. (NT) -- Not so?, Wed, Mar 18 2020, 8:05:57"
- OK on the Qantas site is this information, you can re-book for any date, so could use it for Worlds next year. "The flight credit can be redeemed up until 30 September 2020 or within 12 months of the date that the original ticket was issued, whichever date is later. The change fee will be waived. Flight credits can be used for travel on any domestic or international flights, for any travel dates available at the time of redemption." (NT) -- Any travel date, Wed, Mar 18 2020, 8:11:27"
- Such a sad St Patricks Day instead of one that is usually so happy -- .., Tue, Mar 17 2020, 12:51:31"
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- Would AIDA consider opening up the nationals to international entries? -- --, Sat, Mar 14 2020, 17:40:55"
With the world's and NANS likely cancelled, I wonder if it is too late to open up the Australian nationals to overseas entries? Overseas competitors might be looking for a big Comp and what a great opportunity for our Aus competitors who don't get the chance to compete internationally.
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- Overseas and interested! (NT) -- NAIDC won’t be cancelled 😊, Sun, Mar 15 2020, 4:51:48"
- ** -- ADM, Sun, Mar 15 2020, 7:51:33"
- NAIDC still months away, but I can see it being in trouble as well, flights,etc. booked now a wait and see (NT) -- 😢😢😢, Sun, Mar 15 2020, 9:12:54"
- We have the AIO for overseas competitors. No need to open up our Nationals. (NT) -- ., Sun, Mar 15 2020, 9:24:08"
- It depends on where we are at with Covid19. -- DP, Sun, Mar 15 2020, 20:27:56"
- Will The St Patricks Day parade still be going ahead this weekend due to Corona Virus -- DM, Thu, Mar 12 2020, 11:21:26"
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- Australian school who offer workshops to other schools -- Usa, Wed, Mar 11 2020, 16:32:54"
Looking for insight about schools in Australia who might offer workshops to a school in the USA. Looking for a competitive school with innovative choreography and respectable teacher(s).
We are a small school in the USA mainly looking for choreography help and a fresh set of eyes on our dancing.
What is everyone's recommendations on a potential workshop teacher?
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- NSW AIDA Graded Competition & St Patrick's Day Feis LiveCommentary and results now available at livecommentary.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Mar 07 2020, 9:10:28"
Photos online at www.swoose.net later this evening :)
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- What is with all the schools posting videos of their dancers who are preparing for worlds, they are everywhere atm. -- Dm, Fri, Jan 31 2020, 19:35:19"
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- What's wrong with that? It's great they are proud of their dancers and school. Well done to any dancer working hard for worlds in this ridiculous heat we are having! (NT) -- #riseup, Sat, Feb 01 2020, 6:37:45"
- It’s called social media and that’s how the world communicates, the teachers post, the kids post, other accounts repost the posts. Wait till they perform well at worlds, then they’ll be more posts. We get to follow the life of these talented kids as they prepare and perform and get to see their results instantly. (NT) -- How wonderful is that., Tue, Feb 25 2020, 7:03:04"
- Especially the ones who can stay out of school for three months and travel around Ireland to all the Feis's. Talk about pushing the boundaries of a "hobby" (NT) -- .., Wed, Mar 04 2020, 15:47:31"
- Do we know where nationals will be held in 2021 yet? -- DM, Mon, Dec 09 2019, 22:24:18"
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- It’s back in Canberra (NT) -- DD, Tue, Dec 10 2019, 8:20:42"
- They could do Canberra every second year and alternate with other Cities. If you lived in Perth Canberra would be quite an expensive trip. (NT) -- It’s already expensive even without the trips., Mon, Dec 16 2019, 6:38:42"
- i understand the previous poster. We can't afford Nationals and a holiday. Sohaving the holiday in Canberra all the time is a bit of a drag. The solution, leave Irish dancing and save yourself a heap of money, (ID is for the rich only), then go on holiday wherever you choose. (NT) -- That's what we'll be doing, Wed, Dec 18 2019, 8:32:49"
- Haha so true, since leaving Irish dance I now have 30K in the bank. Still like to keep up on the happenings but sure do appreciate the nest egg I have been able to build whilst not paying for dancing :) (NT) -- -, Wed, Dec 18 2019, 11:46:55"
- Such a shame, you can have a child with so much potential to never have the opportunity to become a champion dancer due to costs. I know a lot say the memories, experience and friendships are priceless, but could we have built better memories, experiences and friendships with the tens of thousands of dollars we would have saved doing something else? (NT) -- Scared to add up what I have spent in the last 10 yrs doing this!, Thu, Dec 19 2019, 9:15:05"
- I would like to see a return to Goldcoast in 2021 if its not to late to change, accommodation is cheap I've just been checking rooms today i'm sorry but it's just an idea, and my kids love the Goldcoast -- D.M., Thu, Jan 09 2020, 6:28:31"
- Is anyone having trouble completing the AIDA registration for their dancer? Particularly urgent if you have dancers competing overseas in the next few weeks. -- Worried parent, Tue, Feb 04 2020, 13:34:29"
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- The Fleadh Cheoil Feis is being run over 2 weekends this year. The first weekend being held on the 19th April will be for Beginners, Primary and Elementary dancers only. The entry form is available on line. A further Feis will be held for the Open and intermediate dancers later in the year. If you have perpetual trophies for any of the beginners, primary or elementary sections please return these to your teacher or Gerry from Claddagh International at the next AIDA Feis. We wish you the best of luck for this year in your dancing journey. -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Feb 25 2020, 17:06:57"
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- AIO syllabus is out with adjudicators listed, and yet again we have an Australian on the list but this time it is a current TCRG from very big school, this sadly puts her students out and why can we not have all outside judges it seems very strange -- WTH, Mon, Feb 03 2020, 16:48:37"
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- Feis app -- Help, Sun, Feb 09 2020, 13:09:38"
Does anyone else have trouble getting the Feis App to work properly? I’m finding it really frustrating..
When I go to play music it seems to take a long time to load & start playing. Can’t use it in a class as it plays one track then freezes for ages before the next track plays.. I usually have to hit pause and play or next track to make it work.
I’ve tried downloading tracks, hoping if it was downloaded it wouldn’t take so long to load, but that doesn’t help either.
It doesn’t seem to be my data connection as I can use other music streaming apps with no issue or lag time at all and all other media loads quickly. It’s only Feis.
Just wondering if anyone has experiences this and been able to fix it? A setting maybe?b
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- 2019 Nationals Results -- ., Sat, Jan 25 2020, 8:34:44"
Just wondering when AIDA will be posting 2019 Nationals results on the aidainc.com web site?
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- Results have been posted since the week after the Championships (NT) -- TCRG, Sun, Jan 26 2020, 19:31:33"
- Hi, you can find them by going to the Nationals link at the top of the home page and then selecting "results" on the right. This is the link to solo, they have the ceili results there also. https://www.aidainc.com/sites/default/files/2019%20Australian%20Championships%20Solo%20Results.pdf (NT) -- hth, Mon, Jan 27 2020, 6:56:48"
- All results are also on https://aidalivecommentary.com/ (NT) -- ..., Mon, Jan 27 2020, 8:38:10"
- Where can I buy a box to post a costume in Sydney. Unable to find appropriate size -- DM, Mon, Jan 20 2020, 11:51:58"
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- You are actually better off using two pieces of thick cardboard. Fold dress over, wrap in plastic/garbage bag and tape up, sandwich between cardboard and tape up, lots of tape! Cut the cardboard only slightly larger than folded dress to keep the size and weight down = less postage costs. You can also buy flat picture packing boxes at storage places, just make sure to tape dress to inside of box so it doesn't move around in transit. (NT) -- hth, Mon, Jan 20 2020, 14:26:31"
- Thanks so much (NT) -- dm (Dm), Mon, Jan 20 2020, 20:41:44"
- Does anyone know of any Grade Exams taking place early in 2020 anywhere around Australia? -- Keen to do a few more, Wed, Jan 08 2020, 15:15:28"
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- Does anyone know if there are any traditional Irish dancing teachers in Australia? -- Question., Fri, Sep 27 2019, 15:53:16"
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- What do you mean by traditional ? There are quite a few out there. (NT) -- If you narrow it down i can direct you to the right fit, Fri, Sep 27 2019, 16:32:12"
- There is Sean No's dancing in Perth every Thursday night at the Irish Club (NT) -- .., Fri, Sep 27 2019, 23:32:04"
- If you are based in SA, the Celtic and Irish Dance Associatin are very traditional (NT) -- Hope that helps, Sun, Sep 29 2019, 13:00:42"
- Op post your location so people can help you. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 29 2019, 21:52:43"
- If you are in Sydney - Margaret Winnett teaches traditional Irish Dancing in Bexley She is a lovely teacher and they do a bit of performance work as well. Old fashioned stylled Irish Dancing. She learnt from traditional Dance Masters in Ireland. (NT) -- http://sydneyirishceilidancers.com.au/, Tue, Oct 01 2019, 8:49:58"
- A little fact... it was actually the Ransley school (pre Halloran school), that started the idea of high kicks that now are a part of Irish dancing... amazing that Australia has that sort of history in our sport (NT) -- UK Mum, Tue, Oct 29 2019, 2:08:07"
- 10 Month Old Gavin Dress for Sale! -- DM, Mon, Jan 13 2020, 13:42:53"
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- nationals photos -- anonymous, Fri, Jan 03 2020, 21:29:46"
who was the photographer for nationals? trying to find photos of my kids reaction of them during results. thanks in advance
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- Great Britain's 2020 - does anyone know dates? -- Dancer, Sat, Dec 28 2019, 20:02:51"
Does anyone know the dates of the 2020 GB's? Thank you in advance :)
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- AIDA NSW state championship dates? -- Seamus, Thu, Nov 28 2019, 7:33:42"
Does anyone know what dates the AIDA NSW State championships will be held in 2020?
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- At that time again where we are throwing around whether to move dance schools, love where we are but would like more in DD's solo dances and feel like they are getting left behind in their section. Suggestions on schools within Melbourne please -- Do we or don't we, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 7:02:30"
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- We have many that left our school last year for the same reason and results have not improved this year, some even sliding backwards. It’s tough as sometimes more girls come through pushing your child further behind, but one day it could be your child that rises only time will tell. If you like the school I suggest just stay. (NT) -- Only my observation, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 12:47:52"
- I think sometimes a change is good . It is a risk but if you are not happy why stay , you could be saying the same thing next year (NT) -- Dm, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 14:21:35"
- Schools -- Dancer, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 17:25:54"
- The only thing bad about moving is the competing ban you are placed on. Sadly many leave dancing all together as a result of being unhappy at a school and then being punished for moving. Has anyone heard of this happening in other sports? It only helps dance schools and no one else. Time for bans to go and dance schools to lift their game (NT) -- DM, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 21:37:11"
- Just read this post and couldn't believe what I was reading. 99% of childen transfer because their parents aren't satisfied. Ask the dancer. It's not teachers but parents whose behavious is inappropriate. No I'm not a teacher but have seen some dispicable behaviour by parents just because their over indulged child will never be a dancer. Most times it's not the teacher, it's the parent. Helicopter parenting is rife in Irish dancing. (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 20 2019, 18:00:55"
- I disagree to a point, yes in some cases, but for us it was because when we started Irish dance we had no idea about anything. The school we joined is a good school, but the teacher was disorganised. TC was lovely, but constantly late for class and I can't tell you how many time we showed up for class to find the carpark dark and empty because she forgot to let us know the class was cancelled. In the end we... -- -, Mon, Oct 21 2019, 7:07:32"
- Lol we pay the bill not our children - Irish dancing promotes indulgence $$ - last school promoted false hope lol -- Our dancer/s ready to move before we were and we don’t helicopter or over indulge our children (comical), Mon, Oct 21 2019, 22:48:00"
- CHANGING SCHOOLS -- Penny Edgerton, Fri, Oct 25 2019, 12:23:48"
- Just wanted to offer a different opinion. there is alot of people in support of changing dance schools, for us it was the worst decision we made. Grass isnt always greener and we wished we had stayed. i found out the hard way that our original TC was way more invested in my DD than anyone else has been. its disppointing. in our case moving was a mistake. -- DM, Fri, Oct 25 2019, 15:54:07"
- If your happy stay -- Learnt the lesson, Tue, Oct 29 2019, 13:52:27"
- What if the teacher wasn't particularly supportive? (NT) -- You are fortunate if you had a supportive teacher, Wed, Oct 30 2019, 15:52:11"
- RECYCLING TROPHIES: Does anyone know of any organisation that accepts trophies to recycle/reuse/remake? Alternatively is anyone running a charity feis? The trophies (estimated over 100) could be replated. -- Melbourne based suggestions please., Fri, Dec 27 2019, 12:10:19"
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- Did you parents or grandparents immigrate from Ireland in the 1950's.? -- Deirdre McGorry, Sun, Dec 22 2019, 18:59:39"
If so, I'm sure they will enjoy the story of my husband, Peter, and his orphaned siblings being sent to New Zealand in 1952. It is available online at www.austinmacauley.com/book/roses-children
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- Does anyone know the date of the NSW AIDA St Patricks day feis for 2020 -- Just planning travel etc, Fri, Nov 15 2019, 13:29:59"
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- New Children of the World book is out -- Christie Sever (Sever), Sat, Dec 07 2019, 10:40:49"
Just a quick message for all of you who read my first book, "Sound the Warning," about the time-traveling kids who visit 18th-century Ireland. Book 2 is now out and available on Amazon.com. The title is "The Magic March." More information is available on my website childrenoftheworldbooks.wordpress.com. Enjoy!
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- Looking for Irish dance schools and locations in Melbourne -- Thanks :), Sun, Nov 24 2019, 3:29:46"
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- Massive wig sale on selected stock -- Prodigy Performance, Mon, Nov 11 2019, 20:15:01"
See website for details.
www.prodigyperformance.com.au
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- Has anyone heard if they were selected for the Re Orga performance at Worlds 2020? daughter audtitioned but havent heard anything yet. -- waiting, Mon, Oct 21 2019, 15:22:34"
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- I think they are waiting for this Worlds mess to get sorted out before sending out details. (NT) -- CLRG meeting last week, Wed, Oct 23 2019, 9:23:24"
- We received an email advising updates would be received by 8 Nov (NT) -- IDMum, Sun, Nov 03 2019, 10:54:34"
- We have received an email saying our daughter has been accepted. (NT) -- dm, Fri, Nov 08 2019, 6:29:46"
- Audition Worlds -- Dance family, Sun, Nov 10 2019, 18:09:32"
- New Website -- EID, Thu, Nov 07 2019, 21:50:33"
Please check out our new website www.everythingirishdance.com
We also have a facebook page www.facebook.com/everythingirishdance/?view_public_for=361992254459219
If you know of any other Australia based Irish dance schools who are not on our list please let us know via the contact page.
We are also very interested to form a list of dress makers, accessories, wigs, shoes, Irish dance make-up artists who may like to be listed on the site. This page is still in progress so is still showing as blank.
Thank you :)
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Our DD auditioned for taste of Ireland in Canberra and is watching all the announcements and is waiting for her email, We have tried to get her prepared to not get this but she is checking morning and night for an email which I'm sure is not coming, maybe those not successful should be let know as well with a thank you but not this time -- Lovethisshow, Sat, Nov 02 2019, 8:57:00"
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- Custom Made Hair Pieces -- Custom Hair bling, Sun, Nov 03 2019, 4:29:50"
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- Grade exams -- Thanks, Mon, Oct 21 2019, 11:47:27"
Are any schools or state branches running Grade Exams (including 11 & 12) in the near future?
Willing to travel interstate to get mine completed but struggling to find info on any.
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- Sydney school required for a display at a wedding -- Dee Geraghty, Sat, Oct 19 2019, 8:47:04"
I’d like to organise a dancing display at a wedding in Sydney on 15 December at Kirribilli Club, lavender bay. The bride and venue have both said yes so was wondering if anyone knew the contact details of a local school who maybe available.
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- The Currie Henderson own choreography 4 hand was the highlight of my week -- DM, Mon, Oct 07 2019, 23:01:40"
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- Fantastic...well done guys in a very long week it was so much fun! (NT) -- DM, Tue, Oct 08 2019, 8:36:43"
- I have to agree, it was brilliant made my day. Thank you to who ever put this together, we were still laughing the next day. (NT) -- NT, Tue, Oct 08 2019, 12:55:45"
- So entertaining (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 08 2019, 23:08:17"
- I hope they post it online, it was just hilarious (NT) -- Winners, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 6:57:14"
- As an expat Kiwi I would love to see the Day Munster Beat The All Blacks. It was brilliant (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 18 2019, 18:48:02"
- Another Nationals over! Well done AIDA. I thought the Step down the line and little medals for non recallers was a lovely idea. -- DP, Mon, Oct 07 2019, 14:29:49"
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- It was a wonderful idea and the girls really seemed to want to do it and have a go. (NT) -- IDM, Mon, Oct 07 2019, 14:55:43"
- Yes I very much agree! I didn't recall and really loved the opportunity to dance and receive a medal - it made it feel worth making the trip down and I didn't leave sad and empty handed! Thanks AIDA, I hope this becomes tradition :) (NT) -- non-recaller, Mon, Oct 07 2019, 15:08:02"
- Great Nationals - love the venue - easy to get around (NT) -- .., Mon, Oct 07 2019, 20:30:40"
- Also love the step down the line, I would like to see that stay for future Nationals. I also really liked the venue. The easiest venue for parking, seating, getting from hall to hall, tanning, vendors. I was there everyday and found there was never a queue for any kiosk, coffee, toilet, box office. 10 out of 10 Canberra. I hope the rumours are true that the Nationals are back in. Canberra the year after next (Perth) (NT) -- dm, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 21:52:20"
- I cannot resist although I know I'm going to get shouted down. Perth to Gold Coast $750, Perth to Canberra $750. I know it's in Perth next year but that's after 7 years of travelling and considering that WA had 6 solo champions plus teams it's only fair that families who can't afford to travel, get to see their dancers in the Nationals. If Canberra is their best venue, how come so many teachers missed their pupils dancing at the same time because the two halls were so far apart. Adelaide was better and much cheaper for Perth dancers to reach (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 12 2019, 14:14:21"
- In Adelaide a teacher could literally stand in the doorway in between the halls (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 12 2019, 18:16:46"
- A rotation with Canberra every second year? And rotate other years between Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Cairns. (Sydney/Melbourne venues are too expensive) (NT) -- Just a suggestion!, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 19:24:28"
- Holy smoke. Do you have any idea how much it costs from Perth to Cairns and Hobart? Anyway didn't Cairns run at a huge lose. That's what our TC said. (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 12 2019, 20:28:36"
- Don’t have any idea as I live in NSW but was considering other families who have to travel long distances (Nth Qld, Tasmania, SA, WA). There are other locations that have huge travel costs to consider too, not just WA dancers. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 20:48:12"
- Do you know how much money AIDA loses when Nationals is held in Perth, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne etc? It's a shameful amount of money, ask your teacher. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 21:25:05"
- Don't understand why in Canberra the vendors were at the back of the smaller room? Better location for the practice area this time, but why not put the vendors at the back of the bigger hall? (NT) -- ???, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 18:41:29"
- The problem with melbourne is that its the same week as the afl grand final (NT) -- other things might be cheaper but the flights would be almost double because its now a long weekend, Mon, Oct 14 2019, 15:12:04"
- Nationals Photos -- Confused, Sun, Oct 06 2019, 15:27:11"
Will the photos from nationals be available to look at online anytime soon? Do you have to purchase a pack to view them?
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- I would like to know when I will be able to view my dancer’s photos. When will we receive the link? (NT) -- Thank you, Mon, Oct 07 2019, 10:02:36"
- Photos -- TJB (not happy), Mon, Oct 14 2019, 18:07:35"
- There are people that received 50-70 photos. For the price of $70 that was real cheap. I am not sure what deals are available for after the event. (NT) -- DD, Tue, Oct 15 2019, 1:36:20"
- The problem with preorders, even though much cheaper, is that you don’t know what you’re going to get in your set. You could get no good photos at all or you could get a few, just depends where your child is on stage, what steps they’re doing and if the camera is pointed at them. (NT) -- Personally I’d prefer to look at the photos first before purchasing, even though it could cost me more., Tue, Oct 15 2019, 7:54:36"
- What is the pw? -- Dancer, Tue, Oct 15 2019, 8:10:06"
- Has the Coleman School in Sydney started classes? -- wondering, Fri, Oct 11 2019, 9:14:59"
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- Results -- Dance Dad, Wed, Oct 09 2019, 7:25:08"
What's with the tiny print dancer results sheet!! Absolute disgrace A.I.D.A $5 for unreadable results.
More cost cutting at the expense of parents!!
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- Agree - I couldnt read it (NT) -- Even with glasses on, Wed, Oct 09 2019, 8:17:32"
- Results -- Mary, Wed, Oct 09 2019, 9:12:36"
- Agree, Iwas comparing last years results which were 3 pages long. This year all squashed onto 1 page,(similar no. of dancers). Highway robbery to charge $5 for this. (NT) -- Needed glasses to read it., Fri, Oct 11 2019, 12:56:07"
- An additional 5 bucks on top of the hotel, travel and entry fees is not going to bankrupt you (NT) -- Quit bitching and move on with your life like a reasonable adult, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 0:37:36"
- Talk about first world problems. (NT) -- LOL, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 9:03:38"
- Would you be happier to $20 for readable results. Such a ridiculous complaint after paying $3,000 for a dress!!! (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 12 2019, 14:16:36"
- The point is that if you charge money for something, it has to be fit for purpose, if you are not going to give readable results, then either don't offer them or charge more for them if it costs more than $5 to produce. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 21:30:33"
- You can buy a whole ream of paper for $5 (NT) -- That is the point, Sat, Oct 12 2019, 22:01:58"
- Ink is ridiculously expensive. I could buy an entire new printer that comes with ink cheaper than I can buy a set of new inks! (NT) -- -, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 8:07:08"
- I think you’re also forgetting this whole event is run by volunteers who have to raise money to pay for everything, hall hire, adjudicators, musicians, security, cleaners, trophies, sashes and even that $5 ream of paper you’re talking about. The logistics and cost of running such a huge event Is enormous, so please excuse them for not handing 1200 competitors a laminated, laser printed A3 size score sheets. Don’t forget being Nationals there are more competitors to print per age group than a local feis. (NT) -- So the font might not be as large as you like, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 8:30:44"
- I have never, and never will pay $3000 for a dress. For the 10 cents it would cost to produce these results, we are just staying that $5 is a bit steep. (NT) -- Keep your nasty opinions to yourself, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 22:34:21"
- Sorry. This is all such nonsnse. I'm 73 years old and read it fine. (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 13 2019, 14:24:52"
- Let’s take it easy Nana’s and children. Some have trouble reading it and others don’t. I quite like small font and often get harassed at work when people need to look at my screen. What they should have done is printed them 1 page up per sheet rather than 2 pages per sheet. I get why they did it, some sections were so large it would have meant 3 pages for a section which would then require collating and stapling. If it’s too much an issue, you can enlarge it to A3 at the newsagency or local library. Happy number crunching all. (NT) -- dm, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 23:43:26"
- How can we view the photos from Nationals? -- before purchasing?, Tue, Oct 08 2019, 8:36:59"
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- Good question. Where are the photos? (NT) -- ., Tue, Oct 08 2019, 9:09:31"
- I emailed and had an reply saying a link will be sent out within 2 weeks (prepurchased) (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 08 2019, 12:15:16"
- Does anyone know if a gallery will be available online? (NT) -- Would be good., Tue, Oct 08 2019, 17:56:46"
- It says on their Facebook book that all who preordered or ordered at the event with receive a link within 7 days. After all those oder are fulfilled an online gallery will be put up for those wishing to preview before purchasing. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Oct 08 2019, 20:44:22"
- I dont understand how those that have paid dont get to look at the photos but those that havent paid can view the gallery first? (NT) -- They just have to wait a bit longer? one way to ensure income I suppose, Wed, Oct 09 2019, 14:14:48"
- I've been told that if you didn't purchase before dancer actually danced there isn't as many photos and they are poor quality as the priority and main focus went to those prepurchased. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Oct 09 2019, 16:32:25"
- Completely annoyed with the photographers. They happily took our money for solo pics and no details on when we would get them. I sent them an email and they said they are editing and will have them done by Sunday. What are they editing???? I want all the pics available of my daughter. I didn’t get to view the gallery but purchased as they said the price goes up after comp finishes. They are just terrible, I hope their photos are better than their poor behaviour. Previous photographers were able to put pics up within days. I hope AIDA knows how disappointed parents are. (NT) -- Dm, Thu, Oct 10 2019, 21:31:22"
- Well said. Happens every year. This is a tough gig. Cant please everyone. Can only do you best. People want it now. Be patient. I had great service and communication from them. (NT) -- Waiting happily., Fri, Oct 11 2019, 7:54:29"
- It will be interesting to see how many photos people who purchased early get. Its good that they are editing them all before putting them out there. (NT) -- DD, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 19:32:13"
- Has anyone received their pre purchased photos yet? (NT) -- ?, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 20:09:42"
- Just wish Milton could do our nationals, he is so quick. Feis photo was good at AIO but they were booked by All Scott’s this year which was running at same time, Feisphoto have their pics done already. Still waiting on ours. (NT) -- dm, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 20:22:11"
- I got mine on Friday (preorder) I got 52 photos (NT) -- DM, Sun, Oct 13 2019, 20:26:38"
- Throwbacks -- Confused, Mon, Aug 05 2019, 14:29:07"
As we head into the State championships I have noticed some school are over the top with their social media “throw backs” constantly profiling past winners. Is this to get them in front of the judges. Why is this necessary?
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- I guess it's necessary if you believe that your dancer is not good enough to place well on his/her own. Or you believe that the adjudicators will be dishonest and take note or your dancer and give them more points because of past wins or who they dance for, rather than their dancing on the day. If a school wants to just give a good luck message, they could post a photo of all dancers together in class just wearing their shorts and t-shirts. (NT) -- Truth hurts., Mon, Aug 05 2019, 15:24:57"
- Throwbacks -- Ditzy Dancer, Tue, Aug 06 2019, 13:07:20"
- LOL this topic comes up at every States & Nationals. Do you seriously think the adjudicators scroll through every schools social media account to help them judge? My daughter does throwbacks of last year's States as she gets very excited at this time of the year and I'm guessing all schools do as well. If I owned a school and had a number of State/National/World Champions I would be using them at every opportunity to promote my dance school, not to promote any kind of dishonesty. Social media is a free marketing tool that can target the required audience in large numbers. (NT) -- No amount of proof will satisfy the conspiracy theorist., Tue, Aug 06 2019, 13:20:22"
- However, no way should a judge from the same state judge at that states championships. Seen this at the vics last weekend and very interesting placings by this adj some placings way different from the other two adj ????? (NT) -- Please explain!, Thu, Aug 08 2019, 8:47:41"
- Agree. That should NEVER happen (NT) -- .., Thu, Aug 08 2019, 13:23:25"
- Every year this topic arises and the same people defend it under the guise of 'my kids get excited, the school wants to update families' etc. The reality is, the saturation of social media with promotional posts is an attempt to influence judging. What other purpose is there to posting 5 plus 'throwbacks' of a tiny competition a dancer won, all conveniently in the week before states. It wreaks of desperation. Importantly, when states are judged by domestic adjudicators who are active on social media, privately or via schools pages, there is a huge ability to influence their decisions. (NT) -- Its a CROCK of rubbish, Fri, Aug 09 2019, 22:59:42"
- Influence judging? Give me a break. my daughter has been dancing for 10 years now and the adjudicators seem to get the top 5 right at all majors we’ve been to. When someone works hard and improves dramatically with their results it’s automatically assumed rigged. (NT) -- Give some credit to the adjudicators morals., Sat, Aug 10 2019, 9:19:16"
- NAILED IT! (NT) -- .., Sat, Aug 10 2019, 20:14:18"
- Remove this comment -- Inadvertently referencing school - breach, Mon, Sep 16 2019, 13:46:03"
- Who is the author? -- One guess, Sun, Sep 29 2019, 13:54:52"
- The author is a crock themselves -- Bitter and twisted, Sun, Oct 06 2019, 22:40:09"
- Author is a crock themselves - #timetoselfreflect -- Don’t worry be happy, Sun, Oct 06 2019, 22:43:57"
- Social Media is also a way to promote the school by highlighting their success. I think it’s a positive thing to celebrate their students, given the hard work teachers and dancers put in. I’d rather see that than teachers hanging around the bar with adjudicators. Let’s remain positive and enjoy and celebrate the success of all schools and their dancers (NT) -- ID (😊), Sat, Aug 10 2019, 22:51:46"
- Totally agree! Too many cynical people in ID, 1 post or 100 posts, just delete your social media accounts and you won’t have to worry what others do. (NT) -- Just enjoy the dancing & social aspects of the sport, Sun, Aug 11 2019, 10:59:06"
- Yes PROMOTE, you've got that correct! By all means, celebrate your achievements but perhaps there is a better way of doing so than 75 photos in 14 days before states as one QLD school has. If keeping your TCRG away from the bar is your logic behind saturating social media, there are bigger issues at play. (NT) -- ''Excited for states, throwback Thursday, just found these old photos", Sun, Aug 11 2019, 11:23:36"
- that QLD school makes me want to "throw" myself off a cliff (NT) -- ID Mum, Sun, Aug 11 2019, 20:35:17"
- Throwbacks -- ID Mum, Mon, Aug 12 2019, 20:18:29"
- Agree. (NT) -- .., Mon, Aug 12 2019, 23:00:08"
- Social media (NT) -- it is very clear in the CLRG rules that social media promotion prior to a major is a breach., Fri, Aug 16 2019, 9:53:25"
- Remove this thread -- Happyplace, Sun, Sep 15 2019, 16:43:24"
- Why was my message removed? -- Someone in the know?, Mon, Sep 16 2019, 13:35:35"
- Do none of you nasty people, whilst writing your nasty comments ever consider the emotional and mental toll your social media bullying may be having on someone? The comments on here are disgraceful and you should be ashamed of yourselves. If these comments ever caused someone to feel so low to be suicidal, don't forget police will trace your comments back to your computer! Stop being a faceless warrior and be kind! (NT) -- DM (:(), Fri, Oct 11 2019, 18:56:20"
- Wow....not even allowed to take your own presentation photos this year -- Dpm, Thu, Oct 03 2019, 18:04:05"
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- I saw plenty of people taking presentation photos yesterday. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 03 2019, 22:26:54"
- How come some parents are taking photos and putting them on social media?? (NT) -- Is it only the champs parrents allowed, Fri, Oct 04 2019, 10:38:28"
- No one is being stopped from taking photos? (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 04 2019, 21:33:35"
- You can't take photos while dancers are dancing, but you can take presentation photos as long as you have a camera with a lens less than 70mm. -- Anh, Sat, Oct 05 2019, 12:16:51"
- You can't take photos while dancers are dancing, but you can take presentation photos as long as you have a camera with a lens less than 70mm. Photography rules are all stated in the syllabus. I highly recommend parents take photos at every opportunity when they can of their children, especially at such a prestigious event like Nationals. It's memories they will cherish once they stop dancing. -- Anh, Sat, Oct 05 2019, 12:20:18"
- They only asked that people taking private photos didn't stand in front of the official photographer - which is understandable and common curtesy (NT) -- .., Wed, Oct 09 2019, 20:50:00"
- Will there be a screen set up tonight at the Ceili in a seperate area to watch the nrl grand final -- Dd, Sun, Oct 06 2019, 9:31:49"
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- 15 days to Nationals! -- Canberra Mum, Mon, Sep 16 2019, 18:08:51"
So excited to be having the Nationals in Canberra again. If anyone has any questions about our city, please ask here! Welcome everyone, we hope you have a wonderful time!
We now have the light rail running through the city so traffic conditions have changed for anyone driving https://www.transport.act.gov.au/about-us/public-transport-options/light-rail/using-light-rail
Also if driving, please note there are several static speed cameras along Northbourne, so watch your speed, it's mostly 60 along there. Most public parking around the city is pay parking, so don't forget to pay before leaving your car. I would hate for anyone to get a ticket, the parking inspectors are very vigilant!
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- 15 days to Nationals -- Janine, Wed, Sep 18 2019, 12:10:12"
- I need to catch the train to Canberra from the Sydney airport. What is the best way to do this? Thanks (NT) -- Sandgroper, Sat, Sep 21 2019, 12:58:30"
- Thank you so much (NT) -- .., Sat, Sep 21 2019, 22:07:05"
- Is the light rail stn at EPIC close to the actual venue? (NT) -- Considering that as an option, Sun, Sep 22 2019, 10:10:10"
- Do you have Uber in Canberra? (NT) -- .., Mon, Sep 23 2019, 16:30:41"
- Thanks (NT) -- .., Mon, Sep 23 2019, 20:09:45"
- If anyone is looking for family things to do whilst in Canberra if you have a spare day and a car, I highly recommend Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, about 40-50 minutes drive from the city. It's their open day on Sunday if you are here early, free entry or any other day only $13.50 per car. Link inside to open day event page and a video if you are curious.. -- Canberra Mum, Wed, Sep 25 2019, 12:30:00"
- Any suggestions for great restaurants please (NT) -- dm, Fri, Sep 27 2019, 12:31:27"
- Don't forget to visit Floriade whilst in Canberra, it's right in the city and free entry. If you have a car and love looking at gardens, even better (so they say) than Floriade is Tulip Top Gardens, it's just north of Canberra, 21.8km from the city centre, people driving from Sydney will drive past it. Absolutely stunning gardens, $18 adults and children under 16 free. (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Sun, Sep 29 2019, 7:48:07"
- There's also Floriade Night Fest from 3-6 October, you have to buy tickets for this, info here https://floriadeaustralia.com/nightfest/ (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Sun, Sep 29 2019, 21:56:00"
- Where can I find results for Canberra? -- Are the results written down anywhere? (Old fashioned!), Wed, Oct 02 2019, 1:26:34"
Thank you in advance!
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- I know photos of results are on the AIDA Facebook page, but no full results written or posted anywhere. Would be good to see it all properly! (NT) -- ., Wed, Oct 02 2019, 11:01:54"
- Full results are posted daily on aidalivecommentary.com up the top (NT) -- thanks to the live comm team, Wed, Oct 02 2019, 14:06:25"
- I wish they would upload the results already.... Its been a couple of days since they have been updated. (NT) -- Patiently waiting...., Fri, Oct 04 2019, 21:53:19"
- Can anyone at nationals with a program tell me dates for Perth 2039 -- Not there and planning for next year, Thu, Oct 03 2019, 19:13:08"
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- Genuinely seeking advice. I can't ask anyone at the school as I don't want to start up the rumour mill. Teacher has spoken to my dancer and another dancer by starting the initial conversation with "Excuse my language" and then proceeded to name two other dancers at the school saying they are, and I quote, "f***ing sh*t" plus other negative statements about them. All dancers involved are not even at teenage age yet (More inside) -- Had Enough!, Sun, Aug 25 2019, 14:35:01"
My dancer was upset, but mostly disappointed with the conversation because the teacher spoke about students in a derogatory manner. Teacher is unapproachable & will either deny or become very defensive with excuses (which aren't acceptable anyway). Don't forget, this is an adult vs children conversation. Do I tell the other parents and let them take control and decide if they want to pursue it or should I take it further and make an official complaint to AIDA?? I don't want to stand by and allow this inexcusable behaviour but I know if I do take it further, then it's likely my dancer will suffer repercussions. I want to transfer my dancer anyway, so should I wait for that? This isn't a one off incident either. It seems to be systemic with the teacher, but it's hitting a new level now. These are children for goodness sake!
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- No you don't discuss it with other parents. If you can't speak to the teacher, you need to speak to AIDA. This is not an acceptable way for an adult to talk to children, it' needs to be handled by those in charge. This teacher sounds like they need help, they may be suffering in some way and taking it out on the children without really meaning harm, but causing it anyway. They need help. (NT) -- -, Sun, Aug 25 2019, 21:48:27"
- Check that your AIDA branch is strong enough to take on this teacher. I know of one that wasn't and the teacher continued abusing the children until they left or transferred. I was most distressed at the number of parents who know their children are being abused and tolerate it because their children are winning.. (NT) -- .., Sun, Aug 25 2019, 22:29:13"
- If I was the parent I would want to know and I would get out now the children prob feel it (NT) -- I wouldn’t want to waste my money at a school like that, Sun, Aug 25 2019, 22:34:23"
- I’d leave this toxic environment immediately. If other parents ask then I’ll explained why but wouldn’t bring up the subject with other parents. (NT) -- The teacher will never change., Mon, Aug 26 2019, 8:56:39"
- A Dance TC like this with no morals or ethics is toxic for the mental health of a child and should be reported to AIDA in writing so they cannot deny it. Your child should not have to sit a ban due to this TC unacceptable offensive language. I would also be telling the parents of the children that the TC has denigrated and let them decide how they want to handle it. (NT) -- Don't accept low standards for your child., Tue, Aug 27 2019, 14:44:58"
- Please name this school so that others know not to go there (NT) -- Parent thinking about a transfer, Tue, Aug 27 2019, 22:51:20"
- This is a breach of the teachers Code of Conduct (NT) -- AIDA needs to address this, Wed, Aug 28 2019, 20:54:05"
- Can you let us know whether or not it is in NSW, don't want to transfer to this school (NT) -- ..., Fri, Aug 30 2019, 21:15:37"
- I assumed it was WA (NT) -- .., Mon, Sep 02 2019, 21:00:23"
- I have been in the position where my child was abused and bullied by the teacher. In my experience just leave. There is no point, they deny all and they are too powerful. Move some where else and let your child move on (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Sep 06 2019, 3:13:10"
- What's the point of having a teachers Code of Conduct if no one is made accountable for inappropriate behaviour (NT) -- So dissapointing, Tue, Sep 10 2019, 9:56:55"
- You should just go to your local authorities and make a complaint of child endangerment- imagine if this was a school teacher! (NT) -- It would never be acceptable!, Sun, Sep 22 2019, 3:07:38"
- complaints@aidainc.com -- COMPLAINT HANDLING, Thu, Sep 26 2019, 19:35:02"
- Just leave -- Mary, Tue, Oct 01 2019, 23:25:14"
- New Website -- EID, Tue, Oct 01 2019, 19:10:24"
We are in the process of putting together a new website to link the world of Irish Dance. We will have links to regional and national competitions, Oireachtas', results, costume makers, accessories, dance schools, adjudicators, grades, vendors, makeup artists, the list goes on! Please take a look and if there is any information you think we should add please email us on the email address listed on the site or via the contact form.
Also, if any feis organisers would like a link to their feis' please email us and if you have any results we would like to put a link to these too. This also applies to makeup artists, photographers, costume makers, stockists, etc!
The website address is www.everythingirishdance.com
We also have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/everythingirishdance/?view_public_for=361992254459219
Many thanks!
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- Is Nationals in Perth next year? Also, where is it in 2021? -- ., Sun, Sep 22 2019, 16:11:35"
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- Makeup at Nationals -- DM, Sun, Sep 15 2019, 10:16:01"
Are there any makeup artists doing makeup for Nationals .Thank You
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- The post on the AIDA facebook page about vendors says Aislinn's Beauty Bar is a vendor, but no contact details to book as yet. (NT) -- hth, Mon, Sep 16 2019, 14:00:14"
- I know Feisready is doing tanning but they may do make up as well. Call Shannon on 0435004207 (NT) -- .., Mon, Sep 16 2019, 14:40:59"
- RE: Aislinn's Beauty Bar :) -- Bec, Mon, Sep 23 2019, 10:19:09"
- AIDA really should update their vendor page with details and contacts for all vendors, they are paying a lot to be vendors, I am sure info would be helpful for them, especially those needing to take bookings. (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 23 2019, 11:31:28"
- Secret Men's Business 2019 at Nationals -- Details inside, Mon, Sep 16 2019, 17:43:32"
This year's dancing Dads night out will be held at the Civic Pub. All Dads, Grandads, Brothers, Uncles & friends are welcome and encourage to attend as it is always a great Craic.
The Civic Pub
8 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT
Tuesday 1st October
7pm-late
Any questions or more details check out:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrishDancingDads/
Hope to see some new faces there.
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- Wow. Have just seen on Facebook where TC's are complaining about the cost of hotels in Dublin for next year. And so they should. I have stayed in several of the hotels listed and they have inflated the prices. We were going to go from Australia because we have friends in Dublin to stay with but now we're not because TC's have to stay in one of the nominated hotels or pay a daily entrance fee. Disgusting. And the fact that the complainants have to be anonymous means they're too scared to complain to CLRG for fear of their dancers being victimised in the future. -- .., Sat, Sep 21 2019, 13:25:41"
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- It's not just the teachers who have to pay extra if not in the hotel block, it's everyone who does not live in Ireland. I looked at one hotel and the triple room was 330 Euros per night, which is about $525 per night, what a joke! It would be way cheaper to stay with family and then just the dancer and one parent go on the day they dance and pay the extra fee, you would be well in front. It's just money grabbing, especially since now you have to stay longer because of the heat system of recalling. (NT) -- -, Sat, Sep 21 2019, 14:20:21"
- One way to keep the numbers down. As if Irish dancing is not already expensive enough. (NT) -- Hobby for the rich, Sat, Sep 21 2019, 15:10:32"
- OFFICIAL TANNING VENDOR - Feis Ready is the official tanning vendor for the 2019 Australian Championships. For all booking enquiries visit feisready.com.au text 0435 004 207 or email feisready@outlook.com We can't wait to tan you all! xx -- Feis Ready by Shannon Kennedy, Wed, Sep 04 2019, 12:49:09"
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- Available accommodation Canberra Nationals 2019 -- WV, Fri, Sep 13 2019, 21:06:47"
Due to injury my daughter will not be participating in the National Championships 2019 in Canberra . I have paid for 4 nights accommodation at the Mantra MacArthur Hotel on 219 Northbourne Ave Turner. Total cost $1153. Accommodates 4 people. Please msg 0402612319 if interested in purchasing the accommodation from me. Receipts held.
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- Any Rule Experts? -- Concerned, Sat, Sep 07 2019, 13:05:43"
Is it possible to register with AIDA if you do not reside in Australia? Then register with Australian school and train OS with no TC competing both in Australia and abroad?
Can not find any clear rules on Aida or clrg websites.
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- In order to compete in AIDA sanctioned competitions, a dancer needs to be registered with a teacher who is registered with AIDA Inc and their state branch. You would be able to compete in Australia and abroad as can any other Australian dancer. However, you wouldn’t be able to compete in restricted competitions e.g. primary qualifiers in the US and Irish Nationals. (NT) -- There are also stipulations about being in the country at the time of entry for Nationals (and maybe states?), Sat, Sep 07 2019, 13:19:02"
- I believe dancer is registered with AIDA and Australian School but isn’t an Australia citizen or resident. (NT) -- Concerned, Sat, Sep 07 2019, 15:55:36"
- Ok, so what is your concern, what are you worried they are going to do? (NT) -- -, Sat, Sep 07 2019, 16:11:57"
- Dancers won’t do this lightly. There is anew transfer rule in place where ALL dancers who transfer, regardless of reason e.g. moving overseas, will have a six month restyling period. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 08 2019, 8:13:27"
- So how is it possible that an overseas dancer that doesn't live here be registered with an Australian TC. You would assume that you would have to be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident with appropriate visa's. (NT) -- AIDA needs to investigate. Im sure we couldn't just pop over to Ireland and register with a school there., Mon, Sep 09 2019, 10:13:10"
- Why on earth would anyone go to such lengths just to compete here? (NT) -- Sounds fanciful, Tue, Sep 10 2019, 8:42:31"
- a couple of dancers have left and moved overseas but still have family here. Probably want to come back and dance at Nationals. (NT) -- _____, Wed, Sep 11 2019, 9:16:33"
- Fanciful - yep -- ..., Wed, Sep 11 2019, 13:22:27"
- If you are worried about Nationals, they must provide proof of Australian residency asper this rule from Nationals Syllabus "It is the responsibility of the teacher to check that any overseas dancers fall within the Rules of Entry for the Australian Irish Dancing Championships. In the case of a non-permanent Australian resident, the teacher must provide proof of residency issued by the Australian Department of Immigration and provide copy of same to AIDA Inc. by the official closing date." (NT) -- hth, Wed, Sep 11 2019, 15:08:34"
- We had a couple of years where dancers came from Scotland and danced in our states after the teacher reckoned they'd been here for a few months. Then they qualified for the worlds by placing in our states and disappearing off back to Scotland. The next time we saw them they were dancing in the Worlds for their Scottish teacher (NT) -- .., Thu, Sep 12 2019, 17:42:31"
- Does anyone have a timetable as yet for Southern Stars, seriously it's only three days till the weekend and desperate for times -- Stressing, Wed, Sep 11 2019, 0:18:44"
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