- Hi Everyone, For the latest updates on the Fleadh Choeil Feis please like our Facebook page and click interested or attending the event. Entry forms have been sent to your teachers and will be uploaded to AIDA INC soon. https://www.facebook.com/FleadhCheoilFeis/ -- Fleadh Choeil Feis, Mon, May 21 2018, 19:50:21"
Hi Everyone, For the latest updates on the Fleadh Choeil Feis please like our Facebook page and click interested or attending the event. Entry forms have been sent to your teachers and will be uploaded to AIDA INC soon.
https://www.facebook.com/FleadhCheoilFeis/
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- NSW needs some new Adjudicators. Just got the latest entry form and it has nother judge we've danced infront of this year. Thats multiple compeitions in NSW that are using judges who have already judge in NSW this year. Do we have a judge shortage? are competitions not profitable enough to get a judge from interstate? Some new faces in the juding chair would be good. -- DM, Mon, May 21 2018, 15:11:30"
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- If you are referring to the Fleadgh Cheoil competition,our choice of Adjudicator was based on her impeccable and unquestionable history within the Australia Irish Dance community. We feel privilaged that she accepted our invitation, but if you are uncomfortable with our choice feel free to contact me at any time and I will try to address your issues .Posting your name would be a starty (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, May 21 2018, 18:10:19"
- where can I get a syllabus for this please (NT) -- vicdm, Mon, May 21 2018, 18:26:43"
- I dont know about everyone else but most of the time i enter comps for stage experience, i think its a great opportunity to get up and perform in prep for state and nationals!! -- Senior dancer (:)), Mon, May 21 2018, 18:44:53"
- More time spent practising and less time worrying about the judges would serve you well (NT) -- Focus on what you can control, Tue, May 22 2018, 8:36:22"
- How about you go interstate to compete if you're so concerned about adjudicators. Just because results don't go your way doesn't mean the adjudicators are wrong. (NT) -- I think that's what you're implying with this post. They get it right 100% of the time in a local Deus., Tue, May 22 2018, 10:06:44"
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Censorship and comments -- DM, Fri, May 18 2018, 12:12:56"
Moderator, there's too much censorship here!! Either this is a message board or a discussion board. Agree completely about personal opinions that name dancers specifically, however opinions that promote discussion, without directly naming (offending or anything derogatory) individuals and/or their schools and teachers, should be welcomed. Just my opinion!! I'm all for celebrating the beautiful dancers and dancing that we see in Australia, but comments should also reflect the diversity of opinion as viewed by dancing families. Most is overwhelmingly positive, but there should be the opportunity to discuss, respectfully, areas that need improvement, with positive suggestions.
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- Yes agreed but the comment that was removed was pulling down a school and they named the school!! (NT) -- dm, Fri, May 18 2018, 13:27:43"
- Agree but the most recently removed post named a school. We do not want to end up like the UK board, that is such an embarrassment to the ID world. Our board is great and we can discuss things without the put downs and bullying common on the other board. (NT) -- -, Fri, May 18 2018, 22:15:30"
- I'm guessing you're the mother that named the school and got censored. This post is not even needed. Any sensible parent would know how to behave on a forum without being disrepecting to others people or schools. (NT) -- If you have a beef with someone or something have the courage to face them. Don't vent it here., Sat, May 19 2018, 12:17:45"
- Miller Feis -- ., Sun, May 20 2018, 14:24:53"
Anyone have results from the Miller Feis please?
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- Any results from the Easter feis? -- ?, Sun, May 06 2018, 19:08:29"
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- 12yrs premiership, 1st Carissa Gallagher, 2nd Trinity Woelms, 3rd Jade Dacey, 4th Francesca Kyral, 5th Tara King, 6th Chelsea Lindsell, 7th Niamh Canning, 8th Ella Jacob, 10th Charlotte Broadley and Bella Masters, 11th Chiara Peluso, and 12th Jessica Derwent. (NT) -- dm, Sun, May 06 2018, 21:45:23"
- A lot of the placing in a lot of the age groups were a joke. (NT) -- Adjudicator was asleep by the end of the day, Mon, May 07 2018, 10:34:32"
- I don't think the comments above about the results were meant to be a personal attack on any of the girls mentioned. The results were all over the place yesterday and everyone there knew it. Personally I wish the results were unexpected because the adjudicator had a preference for a different style or element to the norm but the placings were so random it's hard to work out what she was looking for. While I agree with Gerry that Miss Jan is an icon and we owe her a lot there is definitely a need for her to enlist more help when she is running a feis. (NT) -- Room for improvement, Mon, May 07 2018, 15:04:00"
- I'm sorry but it is an attack on the kids. You are merely a Mum with an opinion without any dance taining let alone experience to adjudicate. You can not expect the same people to constantly win, some girls blossom late, while others win everything at a young age then never to place highly again in their teens. It has always been like this, it takes a one in a million talent to be successful at all ages throughout their competitve years. It's a new year, get use to seeing new faces on the podium. (NT) -- Go complete your ADCRG then you can have a legitimate opinion on placings., Mon, May 07 2018, 16:54:22"
- Placings -- DM, Mon, May 07 2018, 17:02:39"
- That's a harsh response to my comment. I wasn't the person who made the original comment mentioning people by name - which has now been deleted. For the record I hate the fact that the same people always win and I love to see a change in the people on the podium . My daughter was someone who actually benefitted from the judging yesterday so I don't have an axe to grind. But there was a lot more chatter than usual in the room about inconsistencies in the judging from warmup to premiership and quite significant changes in position from one to the other. (NT) -- Change at the top is good - except when it's at the expense of technique and timing, Mon, May 07 2018, 19:22:20"
- Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even "just a mum". Everyone needs to remember that the ajudicator on the day is the one that matters, but that doesn't make it right. It is subjective, different people will judge differently. (NT) -- Some days it goes your way and some days it doesn't., Mon, May 07 2018, 22:58:24"
- Why are comments being deleted on this thread and others below? (NT) -- curious, Mon, May 07 2018, 18:15:15"
- Who runs the Irish Eyes? -- dancer, Thu, May 17 2018, 15:15:02"
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- City of Sails 2018 -- L Doyle, Thu, May 17 2018, 13:17:35"
Once again a warm welcome to entries from Australia for this year's event.
All deatils on our website:
http://www.doyleacademy.co.nz/about/2015-city-of-sails-premiership/
adnd our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofsailschampionship/
All hotels within walking distance but billeting also available.
Entries now open on www.feisentry.com
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- TMRF, TCRG and ADCRG exam dates set. 1st - 4th November with application date 21st May -- ..., Thu, May 17 2018, 11:59:57"
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- Feis Lunasa 2018 -- Adrian Walker ADCRG, Wed, May 16 2018, 14:19:33"
FEIS LUNASA 2018
Bigger & Brighter for 2018!!! Join us in Brisbane for our Open Championship, Graded Feis, Ceili & Choreography sections.
This promises to be a fabulous event as we lead up to our Nationals! We hope to welcome back our ‘feis friends’ & look forward to meeting new dancers and families too.
SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2018
Moreton Bay College Girls
450 Wandall Road, Manly West 4178
Suggested Accommodation: Shangri-La Gardens – Wynnum
Adjudicators:
A: Edward Searle ADCRG USA
B: Eileen Mulcahy ADCRG VIC
C: Suzanne Cox ADCRG NSW
Musician: Stephen Carolan TCRG IRELAND
Photographers: Milton Baar & Julia Baar TCRG NSW
www.facebook.com/feislunasa/
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- Canberra feis -- Bump, Sat, May 12 2018, 19:18:42"
Any results or updates from the Canberra feis?
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- Any results from the older age groups? (NT) -- DM, Sun, May 13 2018, 14:53:34"
- Does anyone have the 15 years results? (NT) -- ., Mon, May 14 2018, 9:49:25"
- and the 14, 16 and 17 please (NT) -- DM, Mon, May 14 2018, 12:00:24"
- The Canberra Feis page has posted the results apart from these age groups. ??? (NT) -- ---, Mon, May 14 2018, 17:53:12"
- Why have they not posted the senior result? (NT) -- DN, Mon, May 14 2018, 22:33:23"
- 16 yrs 1st Hannah Walker-Kent, 2nd Molly Kingham-Convey, 3rd Holly Cividen (NT) -- dm, Tue, May 15 2018, 11:03:46"
- Canberra Feis organisers - can you please post remaining results? (NT) -- DD, Tue, May 15 2018, 12:52:05"
- We were spending Sunday with our Mum's for Mothers Day! Full set of the evening results will be up today at some stage. (NT) -- Jackie, Tue, May 15 2018, 12:54:17"
- Does anyone know when the Pacific Belt timetable will be out? -- nt, Sun, May 06 2018, 15:42:00"
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- Looking for a piece of flooring to cover some timber/MDF to reduce noise and slippery-ness. Cant afford harlequin however does anyone have any recommendations of a cheaper option? :) -- Dancer, Thu, May 10 2018, 18:19:19"
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- To the person that made reference to Miss Jan and money for late entries. In my opinion that remark gives the Public an insight ti the type of Person that you are. Miss Jan is and always will be respected within the world of Irish Dance. -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, May 07 2018, 10:39:50"
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- I agree with you Gerry. What a distasteful thing to say. (NT) -- Long time dance mum., Mon, May 07 2018, 13:21:06"
Miss Jan -- Donna Gilbert, Mon, May 07 2018, 14:06:48"
- Miss Jan -- DM, Wed, May 09 2018, 16:28:55"
- The post was rude, obnoxious and unacceptable but do agree that entries on the day which cause the feis to run so late should not be allowed. To be fair to everyone, organisers and competitors, please stop accepting entries after closing date. (NT) -- AA, Thu, May 10 2018, 11:48:37"
- Fleadh Cheoil Feis 2018 - Days Confirmation -- Fleadh Cheoil Feis, Sun, May 06 2018, 23:15:37"
Hi Everyone!
Please see below confirmation of which age groups will be on each day of the Fleadh Cheoil Feis 2018.
Saturday 30th June 2018
6, 7, 8 years
15, 16, 17 years and over
Sunday 1st July 2018
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 years
Entry forms will be coming soon!
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- Really looking forward to this Feis!!! Something new is always exciting. -- Dancer, Mon, May 07 2018, 15:33:53"
- Where is this feis please? (NT) -- -, Mon, May 07 2018, 16:26:43"
- Ambervale High School at Ambervale (NT) -- Looking forward to attending!, Mon, May 07 2018, 18:38:38"
- Looking forward to this Feis! Can’t wait (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 07 2018, 18:51:12"
- Who will be the adjudicator? (NT) -- Can’t wait, Mon, May 07 2018, 19:41:40"
- When will the entries be out for this feis? (NT) -- Dm, Wed, May 09 2018, 15:17:29"
- I can get a group booking at Maclin Lodge Campbelltown for those who are planning to attend the Feis Good prices, clean rooms and they have a lovely Chinese rest on site Just email me if any rooms are needed (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Thu, May 10 2018, 16:36:34"
- Does anyone know what age groups will be dancing on Saturday and Sunday at the INDA feis this year? -- Interested, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 21:35:03"
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- Does anyone know when the next dance show will be in Sydney? Dm -- Dm, Tue, May 08 2018, 16:10:48"
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- The Easter feis has always been a badly run feis but this year takes the cake..Runninf 3 hours behind time. Doing warm up dances after the premiership. They seem to be making up as they go along. A complete farce. -- Angry, Sun, May 06 2018, 20:12:18"
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- I agree - terrible and only allowed to do 2 steps of hard shoes - dances looked unfinished (NT) -- Idm, Sun, May 06 2018, 23:53:02"
- Easter Feis -- Dance Diva, Mon, May 07 2018, 0:01:50"
- Its really not that hard. Allow 3 minutes per round with an extra 5 minutes between sections and 10 minutes for each presentation. That would be a relaxed day of dancing. Also have the girls dance in 3's up to 14yrs and then in 2's 15 and over. Simple maths. (NT) -- Run over 2 days if required, Mon, May 07 2018, 10:14:59"
- why were there beginner dances doing the Open premierships? Light jigs up against 73 jigs?? i dont understand this at all. the entry clearly said "Open Premiership" why would you enter a beginner as a parent or teacher and why would the organisers allow this. this added to the time delays. and it wasnt just one section this happened in multiple age groups across the day. (NT) -- doesnt make sense, Mon, May 07 2018, 11:41:20"
- who was the adjudicator? (NT) -- not there, Mon, May 07 2018, 22:39:02"
- Why has the AIO Coming Soon event merchandise disappeared from the Bling Apparel website? -- Curious and want to order, Sat, May 05 2018, 18:59:05"
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- Easter Feis photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Mon, May 07 2018, 12:07:29"
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- Fleadh Cheoil Feis is being run by the Claddagh School from Campbelltown, entry forms will be out next week so I am asking for your support for the Feis that will take the place onb Fisher Ghost that was run by the Campbelltown Irish Association. This event will be held in Ambervale High School at Ambervale. on the 30TH June and 1st July.Look for us at the Claddagh Feis this weekend where we will have Hair accesories on specialD 1. -- Gerry Ellaby, Fri, Apr 27 2018, 16:01:06"
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- ‘Page not found’ when trying to access the Aida website -- ?, Fri, May 04 2018, 0:39:59"
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- I.N.D.A Annual Feis 2018 -- I.N.D.A, Tue, Apr 24 2018, 16:16:47"
The I.N.D.A Annual Feis will be held on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2018.
Venue TBC
Saturday 16th June
9,10,11,12,13 & 14 years
Sunday
6years & Under
7,8 years and 15,16,17,18,19 years & Over
The entry form will be out soon.
Thanks,
I.N.D.A
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- Tara Feis 2018 -- Tara Feis, Thu, May 03 2018, 12:20:49"
We would like to invite all local and interstate dancers to attend the 2018 Tara Feis! Our beautiful venue affords all dancers the chance to dance on a championship size stage in a theatre setting. The top three dancers in the Intermediate and Open premierships will receive sashes and all dancers will receive lovely trophies. Beginners and Primary will be held on Saturday 23rd June (2pm start time) and Intermediate and Open will be held on Sunday 24th June. The syllabus is now available on www.aidainc.com. If you have any inquiries please contact tarafeis@yahoo.com.
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- Does anyone know the syllabus for Nationals? I’ve seen it’s running from Wednesday 3rd Oct til the Sunday 7th Oct. does anyone know when the opening ceremony and new TCRG presentation will be? -- Thanks!, Sun, Apr 29 2018, 14:06:29"
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- AIDA Inc -- Does anyone know how to access registration documents for up and coming feis given AIDA Inc website is still down, Sun, Apr 29 2018, 19:48:21"
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- Boys dress shirt -- Tc, Mon, Apr 23 2018, 11:57:36"
Where to buy boys white dress shirt sleeveless for under dance jacket?
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- What shops stock rutherford hardshoes in about a size 7? -- searching, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 9:02:07"
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- What shops stock rutherford hardshoes in about a size 7? -- searching -- KD, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 13:15:23"
- www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au Based in Victoria, also has an online shop (NT) -- KD, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 13:26:43"
- I have Rutherfords size 7 hardshoes in stock in both black soles and light soles. www.darraghs.com.au (NT) -- Darragh's Danceworks - Gaye Mason, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 19:59:21"
- Shamrock do them, they are on Facebook and will post (NT) -- Idmum, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 22:13:09"
- Gerry Ellaby stocks them (NT) -- DM, Mon, Apr 23 2018, 14:58:51"
- Easter Feis -- DM, Sun, Apr 22 2018, 17:22:21"
The timetable for the Easter Feis is as follows:
9am – 9 and 10 Years
11am – 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Years
1.30pm – 11 & 12 Years
2.45pm – 13 Years and over
Could all Perpetual Trophy holders please return to Miss Jan before the relevant sections.
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- Loving the trophies for the aida feis in Queensland but ho hum same old boring cups in victoria, something new might be nice organisers -- same old same old, Sat, Apr 21 2018, 10:24:41"
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- Does anybody have any hints to remove body odour from under arms of dress. The material is black velvet. The dress is covered in crystals so I assume it can't be washed or dry cleaned. -- ------, Tue, Apr 03 2018, 19:22:40"
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- use febreze, and then hang outside to air out, not in the sun though -- db, Tue, Apr 03 2018, 20:07:07"
- Thank you, can I buy this at the supermarket? (NT) -- -----, Tue, Apr 03 2018, 21:02:42"
- After Febreeze and the material was dry, I used to put dryer sheets in the inside of the dress over the armpit seam (NT) -- Ex-DM, Wed, Apr 04 2018, 1:57:02"
- I've had fantastic results with Nature's Miracle - buy at Pet Barn (NT) -- Works really well, Thu, Apr 05 2018, 22:14:45"
- BO -- NT, Wed, Apr 11 2018, 0:36:26"
- I have used the Febreeze (extra strength), and it is a miracle worker, got rid of the smell completely. Thankyou to the person who recommended it. (NT) -- OP, Wed, Apr 11 2018, 11:20:29"
- Spray the dress with vodka and hang it in a well ventilated room to dry. Odour will be completely gone. (NT) -- :), Thu, Apr 19 2018, 21:21:38"
- AIO Grades Info? -- help?, Sat, Apr 14 2018, 16:33:14"
Does anyone know who the examiners are for the AIO Grade exams?
I need to do Grades 9 & 10, and as per rules I have to have four different examiners for grades 1-10. So far I've only had 3 different ones so I need to ensure that my next examiner is one I haven't had before otherwise it's a waste of my time and money.
Would be really helpful if more information was provided on these! They're now essential for those of us who want our TCRG but it's like getting blood out of a stone to find information.
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- QLD states -- pat, Sat, Apr 14 2018, 18:27:48"
Does anyone know when QLD states are and the days only timetable.
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- Is the Eire dance Australia chsmpionship on this year? -- Tc, Sat, Apr 14 2018, 15:46:09"
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- Embroidery -- DM, Wed, Apr 11 2018, 22:06:07"
I am thinking that I would like to make an Irish dance costume. Any suggestions for someone in Victoria who could do the embroidery to my design?
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- Good luck to any Aussie seniors competing today In Glasgow! -- Who is competing?, Sun, Apr 01 2018, 19:43:42"
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- Easter Fees -- DM, Mon, Apr 09 2018, 16:50:07"
Just a reminder that entries for the Easter Feis close on 20th April.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Penrith Gaels Club on May 6th.
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- The Pacific Belt 2018 -- The Pacific Belt Team, Sun, Apr 08 2018, 22:46:36"
The Pacific Belt is back again for 2018 and we look forward to welcoming dancers, teachers and families from across Australia to Melbourne.
Saturday, 26th May 2018 - Pacific Premierships (Beginner - Open)
Sunday, 27th May 2018 - The Pacific Belt Championships
Penola Catholic College
29 Gibson Street, Broadmeadows, Victoria
Brian Grant ADCRG - Canada
Suzanne Cox ADCRG - NSW
Rose O'Brien ADCRG - WA
Entries are open now and close 27th April 2018.
Syllabus, details and entries available from:
>> www.thepacificbelt.com <<
Share the passion with us this May at The Pacific Belt!!
Charmayne, Jared & Samarah
The Pacific Belt Team
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- Offering privates to some students but not all. -- IDM (Disappointed), Sat, Mar 17 2018, 11:58:28"
As an IDM I find it very disheartening to find out our school has been giving privates to some students and keeping it quite to others. Do other schools only offer private to some students?
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- If privates can not be offered to all students they should not be offered at all. -- IDM, Sat, Mar 17 2018, 12:01:48"
- This happens in all schools. Fav students get favourite one on one classes only. (NT) -- IDMum, Sat, Mar 17 2018, 16:41:49"
- I would steer clear of a school that did this. There are many schools that offer equal time to all students. This school obviously does not have good values. (NT) -- I would transfer your daughter to a fair and decent school, Sat, Mar 17 2018, 23:00:00"
- Have encountered this before and they were blatant about it. (NT) -- IDM, Sun, Mar 18 2018, 12:05:58"
- I actually sent my daughters to another school because of this. Teachers should be only offering lessons if they can be offered equally to all students. Teachers get caught up focusing on students they want to do well (to make themselves look better) at the expense of other students. (NT) -- IDM, Mon, Mar 19 2018, 12:28:19"
- There are always favorites in dance schools (and not necessarily the ones that actually win) that always receive special attention and on the quiet one-on-one lessons. It happens in Irish dance and it happens in other dance forms (NT) -- IDM, Tue, Mar 20 2018, 8:33:21"
- Leave your child always deserves the best (NT) -- Fair, Tue, Mar 20 2018, 13:52:31"
- It’s not always easy to just leave. If they are the best dance school and you specifically went there so your child would do better. You don’t know about all their politics and unfairness until you go. You also don’t want to be moving schools again and having another ban. You just have to sometimes suck it up (NT) -- IDMum, Wed, Mar 21 2018, 12:55:09"
- I agree, it is not always easy to leave particularly at this point in the year but sucking it up should not be an option it is morally wrong when all students enter a school equally. On the other hand how do parents approach their teacher without themselves and their child being outcasted even more? -- IDM, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 11:33:07"
- I disagree move if your child isn't happy (NT) -- now better then later, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 13:31:02"
- I'm sorry, but I have yet to see a dance school (of any genre, but particularly Irish dance) treat all their students equally. There are always students that have more natural talent, are willing to work harder etc but there are always favorites. It is unfair but it is also how life works. How it is dealt with depends on such a large range of variables. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 13:34:33"
- I’ve found in the past when I have said something to the teachers around unfair treatment of my child they then pick on her and say stuff that I may have called them on. My child is happy dancing where she is but it’s me as a parent that sees the unfairness that goes on. If your a better dancer you get Privates lessons. It’s the way they run the school. (NT) -- Idmum, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 2:31:12"
- Why don't you play dumb as ask. " I notice xx is getting private lessons, can I also pay for my daughter to get privates?" (NT) -- You might embarass them into giving everyone fair go., Thu, Mar 22 2018, 11:35:15"
- Have you actually told the teacher that you would like your child to have privates? You can't assume that she knows. (NT) -- ., Thu, Mar 22 2018, 14:19:12"
- Privates -- Diddly-dee, Sat, Mar 24 2018, 21:58:31"
- Looking at this from a different perspective: if some dancers are being invited to private lessons where the parent pays extra to the teacher, this is markedly better than the teacher giving over most of the general lesson times to one or two 'special' dancers. Not nice to realise your child and most of the class are there merely to subsidise lessons for one or two others. (NT) -- IME 'Private lessons' like 'performance team' invitations are proven dance industry methods for getting starry eyed mummies to spend more with the dance teacher's business., Mon, Mar 26 2018, 19:28:01"
- I think it's more the fact that the private hasn't been offered to particular students, parents may be willing to spend the money. Also if its purely about making money to the dance teacher wouldn't she get more out of it by offering it to all the students? Just at least offer them to everyone and if you don't have the means don't give any. This just sounds like poor form from the dance teacher. (NT) -- IDM, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 0:24:31"
- There are not enough hours in the week to run school with several classes per week and also give privates to all students. If a teacher has say three spare hours a week, she can then obviously only offer hour long privates to three students. OP have you even asked your TC if your dancer can have a private? Would you even want to pay for a private ever week? can you.... -- 0), Tue, Mar 27 2018, 9:23:24"
- But thats the thing if the TC can only offer three privates when there are more students its not fair to those who become excluded. Yes if those parents don't want to pay and go thats fine but I'm doubtful that there would be absolutely no more parents willing to pay. I just can't understand why a TC would only offer it if they cannot be fair. I think in this OP's particular case the problem is that the TC has hidden it by "keeping it quite" so obviously there is some guilt and knowledge that what he/she has done is wrong. (NT) -- IDM, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 11:15:56"
- How does the teacher also select which students get the private? low blow to a child's self esteem if you ask me or belittling to parents who can't afford. (NT) -- IDM, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 11:19:23"
- Business is business, why should a teacher not do privates just because she can only offer 3? Any business owner should make money from their business if there is an opportunity, they would be silly not to. It's life, not everyone can be selected for everything they ever want to do in life and that's that. If a TC wants to do 3 privates and wants to offer them to dancers who they know will work hard and who have dependable parents then that's what they should do. OP has not said that they have even asked their TC so for all she knows the tc would be happy to do privates if they just asked. (NT) -- -, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 14:11:23"
- The thing that’s upsetting me about this discussion is how many parents spell FAVOURITE the American way!! (NT) -- --, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 21:19:27"
- Sign of Poor Character -- IDM - Diddly Dee 2 (Very Disappointing), Wed, Mar 28 2018, 15:22:13"
- Did Maggie and Annie divine dance at the worlds? -- Saw Caitlin’s under Mulvenna but not sure about the others, Thu, Apr 05 2018, 11:55:44"
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- Does anyone know if any schools in Sydney accept transgender students? -- I just want to dance, Sun, Mar 18 2018, 18:16:53"
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- I'm sure many many schools would I know ours would! (NT) -- for sure!, Sun, Mar 18 2018, 18:25:57"
- All schools would. (NT) -- Your gender is irrelevant, Mon, Mar 19 2018, 8:56:04"
- If anyone has any names of schools could you please let me know? Thanks (NT) -- I want to dance, Mon, Mar 19 2018, 14:44:31"
- thanks for all of ur replies. Im contacting schools directly but was more wondering if anyone has actually heard of/know of schools who do. Im in the inner west and im an experienced dancer (NT) -- Thanks :), Mon, Mar 19 2018, 18:46:43"
- Curious, what are the rules of competing as a transgender dancer? (NT) -- ;., Mon, Mar 19 2018, 19:26:42"
- Looking at rules with regards to competing there is no information about transgenders. I do think it would be unfair though if a male wearing a dress competes with girls. (NT) -- Just my opinion, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 12:08:28"
- Is this a genuine post or someone just peddling an ideological agenda and looking to find something to be ‘offended’ by in the responses. Posts and faux outrage by the OP almost word for word on the other voy ID boards over the past few months. (NT) -- Exercise caution when engaging,, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 20:37:55"
- Canberra Feis 2018 -- Gregory Academy, Tue, Apr 03 2018, 17:14:29"
The Canberra Feis 2018 will be held on Saturday 12th May 2018 at the Canberra Rex Hotel.
Entry form and additional information are available via https://www.theirisheyes.com/feis-calendar/gregory-academy-canberra-feis/ and https://aidainc.com/2018-registered-feiseanna
Should you have any queries, please contact us via the email address supplied.
We look forward to welcoming all dancers and their families to Canberra in May!
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- Holy cow this is amazing two Aussie male World Champs in the one year!!! Jonty Moore and Liam Costello both World Champions!! Has Australia ever had two World Champa before?? -- Yesssssss!!, Sat, Mar 31 2018, 3:41:01"
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- Irish Dancing in Resumes/Job Applications -- Senior Lady, Sat, Mar 24 2018, 12:29:17"
Hi all, wondering what peoples experiences are with putting Irish Dancing on their resume and in job applications? I am always try and put something down, even if it is just in hobbies/interests on my resume. I figure it's something different and may help me stand out.
Has anyone used it to answer a selection criteria question? Such as, "write about a time you showed persistence/determination/motivation etc."
Keen to know people's approaches/stories :)
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- I would always use a professional example for selection criteria, or a school example if you don't have enough professional experience. Never a hobby/sport example. Irish dancing is for a final line in your CV, the "wow, she does all that too!" after a convincing professional case for winning the job. Under heading "interests". Keep it short, note your highest competitive achievement in layman's language (e.g. "Irish Dancer for 10 years - Top 20 national ranking") Don't overplay dance at risk of appearing that you would prioritise dance over your career. (NT) -- Do consider if you could highlight leadership/mentorship skills if you assistant teach with your school., Sat, Mar 24 2018, 14:55:43"
- I did! In my earlier job applications before I had a lot of professional experience I would use my experience in dance for exactly the types of questions you mentioned! Depending on the job, some selection panels will like it - I know our graduate recruitment team used to look for example from outside the workplace to find well rounded applicants (NT) -- If it is more relevant and a stronger example than your professional background then use it!, Mon, Mar 26 2018, 22:28:36"
- I was in Riverdance and still have it on my CV (I'm 33 now and not been touring for over a decade). It still comes up in every interview, and I've been told the only reason I got the interview was my CV stood out. (NT) -- I've always got the job I interview for so it definitely is worth putting down, Thu, Mar 29 2018, 6:07:37"
- I was told that it shows you have commitment and persitance and it means you are able to take on constructive critisim which is all any boss wants in an employee really. (NT) -- its also a good ice breaker, Thu, Mar 29 2018, 10:44:03"
- Huge congratulations Liam Costello! World Champion! Congratulations to Katrina, Suzanne, Elena and Cathy too! -- Creer mum, Wed, Mar 28 2018, 6:15:59"
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- Liam McW and Caoimhe McG recalls today so far. Congrats! -- A, Tue, Mar 27 2018, 3:02:24"
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- Who are the Australian dancers competing at Worlds. -- Does anyone know who is going?, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 11:59:13"
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- Caitlin Devine , Kieren Bryant , Olivia Devlin , Sally mgavok , Mia Robinson, jonty Moore -- Not sure of any others, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 12:14:41"
- McKenzie Cox (NT) -- IDM, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 12:23:02"
- Caitlin Devine , Olivia Kennedy , Sally McGavok , Liam Costello , Adele , tom Hugh’s all competing but as an overseas school -- Doesn’t mean they aren’t Aussie’s, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 12:45:11"
- Alex LaSala, (NT) -- .., Thu, Mar 22 2018, 12:48:25"
- West Aussies: Kavanagh Studio: Brigid Lydon, Maeghan Oldfield. Keady Upton School: Ciara Stobbie, Jeremiah Oliveri, Caitlin Bone, Ciara-Mae Crone, Ruby Driscoll, Caoimhe McAleer, Keely McGuigan, Medbh Flanagan, Sinead Daly, Caoimhe McGuigan, Josh Johnston. O’Brien Academy: Dakota Courtney, Cassandra Perkins. Trinity Studio: Isobel Ashley, Stella Ashley. WA Academy: Taylor Pymm, Brittany Tyson, Aimee Chanter, Brittany Pymm, Adam Robinson (NT) -- 22 dancers!, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 17:11:39"
- Sarah Robinson, Kyra Atherton, Ailie Russell, Sophie Dart (NT) -- DM, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 0:20:06"
- Niamh Marsden Sydney Academy (NT) -- Excited, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 8:35:30"
- Brianna Travers - Senior Ladies (NT) -- ., Fri, Mar 23 2018, 9:54:27"
- Hannah Eve and Luke Chaumont from Walton (NT) -- NSW, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 11:53:31"
- The little Gaffney sisters (NT) -- Lm, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 19:31:53"
- Naomi Mason & Michaela Mason (NT) -- .., Fri, Mar 23 2018, 23:18:30"
- Alexandra La Sala, Shauna Olsen, Erin McArthur (NT) -- G, Sat, Mar 24 2018, 6:35:47"
- Maggie Devine, Annie Devine, Isaac Bartlett, Cameron Purcell -- ., Sat, Mar 24 2018, 9:40:07"
- Results for Aussies first day please? (NT) -- Dancer, Sun, Mar 25 2018, 8:47:07"
- Is Morgan Crammond competing at the worlds this year? (NT) -- Enjoyed following her progress, Mon, Mar 26 2018, 16:21:55"
- I just saw the timetable for the AIO and Nationals I thought that there was a Senior Ladies 23 and over age group. Is that not the case now as it states 22 and over. Think it might be time to retire 😢 -- SL, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 17:20:09"
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- I should add the the All Ireland’s and Worlds have O 23 age group. Why doesn’t Australia? (NT) -- SL, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 17:56:18"
- I thought once you were over 21, you competed as over 21s. I know people in their late twenties who competed in this section. (NT) -- When did the age categories change?, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 17:59:52"
- WIDA have adult sections, including under 35s. Now that more adults are dancing, I wonder if something like this will ever be introduced at Worlds. (NT) -- Curious, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 18:41:15"
- We qualify as 22 and over so to compete at the following majors as 23 and over (NT) -- It's how we need to qualify, Sat, Mar 24 2018, 10:23:53"
- It has always been 20-21 and then 22 and over at the AIO since the beginning (NT) -- senior dancer, Mon, Mar 26 2018, 13:37:12"
- Australians dancing today -- From program, Sun, Mar 25 2018, 21:02:31"
Maggie Gaffney
Josh Johnston
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- Congratulations to Erin Gaffney. 7th place. -- you were gorgeous today, Sun, Mar 25 2018, 12:12:42"
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- Does anyone know where Australian Nationals are going to be in 2019 and 2020 ? -- IDmum, Sat, Mar 24 2018, 14:55:46"
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- Does anyone know how to get a Conor o Sullivan design dress? Or of any aussies who have one that I could contact -- Please, Tue, Mar 06 2018, 12:26:24"
Looking to buy one
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- Contacted them one week ago - they are not taking any orders until at least 2019. (NT) -- Another Aussie Wanting One, Tue, Mar 06 2018, 12:50:53"
- Do any aussies even have one -- ?, Wed, Mar 21 2018, 4:54:33"
- Only IA has one doesn’t she? Connor workshops that school in perth -- Lucky if u get one, Wed, Mar 21 2018, 11:36:34"
- Is she the only one? Does anyone know how to get in contact with her or any otther aussies as really wanting one -- Thank u, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 8:46:07"
- But not forever he’s not? -- Surely you can book for a couple years timd, Fri, Mar 23 2018, 10:33:38"
- frustrating -- I dont understand it, Thu, Mar 22 2018, 19:22:09"
Do schools exist where one parent isn't ruining it for the rest of us? It has made our dance school unbearable. Parent is always complaining over someone or something. Parent is nasty to kids and teacher, it is making it stressful for everyone involved? The teacher has spoken to the mum but now she's just ruder to us and nice to her face. What can we do???
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- Anybody have tips for picking up steps my dd is struggling and can never seem to remember them? -- I dont know why?, Tue, Mar 20 2018, 13:57:32"
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- Big shout out to Prodigy Performance! Always ready to go the extra mile! Thanks Kerrie. -- ID Mum, Fri, Mar 16 2018, 10:20:07"
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- any results from hall school yesyerday please -- dm, Mon, Mar 19 2018, 8:03:30"
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- Any word on how the McAleer feis will run this year? will there be the extra comps like last year or back to normal? -- nothing on their website or aida , so hopeing for word of mouth, Fri, Mar 16 2018, 18:47:29"
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- St Patrick’s Day (Saturday) - Sydney -- Irish Mammy, Thu, Mar 15 2018, 12:21:52"
Could people please post events and parade details please for this Saturday in Sydney. What are you all attending? Any great Irish pubs with dancing, food and music to enjoy?? Thanks so much
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- Do we know what days the exams will run at the AIO this year? Need to book flights as school starts back on the Monday following the AIO. -- Dancer doing 9 and 10 exam Snr Lady, Thu, Mar 15 2018, 10:50:42"
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- Happy 16th Birthday Message Board :) -- New Mod, Sun, Mar 11 2018, 23:55:46"
When changing the setting on the board this week, I came across the original board info showing that it was started on 12th March 2002 ! I was then able to find some posts from the early days and thought they might be fun to look back on to see what everyone was talking about back then. It was also interesting to see posts from vendors who are no longer around and some who are still in business....
From 22/6/02: My friend came back from the Worlds and said she saw dresses for sale for $2000 US dollars and people were snapping them up -- what next?
Replies: Yes we were there, off the rack dresses for as much as 2000 pounds, I wouldn't say they were walking out the door, but there were an awful lot of enquiries. I think most people would still be reluctant to spend that much. Don't panic, we wont be spending that much on our dresses here for quite a long time, long after our girls retire, or we can all learn to sew,jump on the bandwagon and make a killing. (Mod: hands up who has since paid more than $2,000!!)
From 22/6/02: Only one week till the Winter Solstice....... -- ahhhhh.... can't wait to catch up with every1 ! (Mod: Who remembers Winter Solstice?)
From 17/10/02: photos -- photo freak,
Are there any sites apart from Irish dancing in Sydney with photos up from the Australian nationals? (Mod: was there really life before Swoose? Thanks Milton!)
From 12/2/03: Riverdance in Canberra
With clouds and rain threatening us all day, there were lots of worried people in Canberra yesterday! but the sky cleared and the stadium was fantastic! Even the people in the back row were still so close with only 5000 seats sold. The show was brilliant and the dancing stunning. We got to meet some of the dancers after the show and it was great to chat to some of the Aussie dancers. Also thanks to Riverdance for their donation of almost $10,000 to the Canberra bushfire appeal! (Mod: Riverdance, please come back to Australia!!!)
From 11/10/04: Does anyone in Australia have a Gavin Doherty dress? I want to see one to see what all the fuss is about.
Replies: I don't think anyone in Australia has a real one. Mon, Oct 11 2004. (Mod: How things have changed!)
Please share any great memories you have over the last 16 years. I was thinking of products that are no longer around. Who remembers scented practice socks from Jeff at Celtic Soles?
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- Jeff from Celtic Soles was one of the nicest people in Irish dancing (NT) -- I think of him often, Mon, Mar 12 2018, 13:07:48"
- Who was that lovely couple who followed the Nationals around Australia to do the scrutineering? I remember them in Perth in 1998 (NT) -- .., Mon, Mar 12 2018, 14:35:24"
- I remember when we first starting hearing about Gavin over here. I remember clearly thinking they were strange dresses with these weird shapes. Then I went to Worlds in Ennis and saw one on stage for the first time, wow, it was a simple design and looked amazing. Gavin just knew how to get the proportions of a dress spot on and design someting that maybe close up was not what you would expect but would be a stand out on stage. (NT) -- Real talent right there., Mon, Mar 12 2018, 14:48:12"
- Very glad the Board is back! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Mar 13 2018, 2:53:41"
- I remember the Winter Solstice Feis very well. One of my favourite comps. There always seemed to be controvercy with this comp as it was considered to tough and not enough prizes given. What year did that stop? (NT) -- Lots of fond memories, Tue, Mar 13 2018, 9:00:05"
- I remember scented socks! and coloured practice socks. I remember the first wigs and first time we started to put crystals on dresses. I can remember going to Worlds and seeing the first underskirt made of patterned fabric! True! The dancer kicked up her leg and the whole crowd gasped when we saw the flashy pattern underneath, up until then only plain had been seen. The scandal! All of this in the last 15 years or so. (NT) -- mum, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 12:27:06"
- So many different trends that have caome and gone in ID. I remember the days of double wigs. The curls were so thick and long - they bounced like crazy when the dancers jumped. Huge hair on young dancers it looked bizarre. (NT) -- Must admit the bun wigs look so much better and neater these days, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 14:38:33"
- Remember the puffball skirts, the cupcake skirts, and best of all - seemed almost scandalous at the time - the dropped waist? (NT) -- !, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 16:49:53"
- St. Patrick's Day in Melbourne -- Senior Lady, Fri, Feb 23 2018, 10:09:51"
Hi all, I will be in Melbourne for St. Patrick's Day this year. I am not familiar with Irish Bars in Melbourne, would like to go to one with some dancing. Where will schools be performing this year?
Any other events that will be happening throughout the day?
Appreciate any info :)
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- P J O'BRIENS Southbank is a great venue. (NT) -- NT, Fri, Feb 23 2018, 17:25:49"
- Irish pub Melbourne -- DM, Mon, Feb 26 2018, 14:39:28"
- St Patrick's Day in Melbourne -- DM, Thu, Mar 01 2018, 11:25:43"
- Jimmy O'Neills, a new pub in St Kilda, will have live music and dancing all weekend :) (NT) -- And great food! :), Tue, Mar 13 2018, 21:36:21"
- So enjoyed the "BlackOut Feis" in Perth yesterday. What a pleasure to see (nearly) all the dancers without wigs and wearing plain black. No advantage gained by wearing expensive costumes, they were simply judged on their dancing. Pity the poor judge though. He really had his work cut out and did a grand job. Parents were discussing whether to ask their teachers if this could be done twice a year. Very successful -- .., Mon, Mar 12 2018, 14:43:44"
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- McAleer championships had a blackout comp last year and it was fantastic, back to the basics of dance without the pageantry. (NT) -- NT, Tue, Mar 13 2018, 15:04:35"
- Any results? (NT) -- DM, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 2:02:47"
- ... -- dmum, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 12:55:39"
- Message Board Closed -- New Mod, Sat, Mar 10 2018, 17:53:40"
On Friday 2nd March a post from a spammer appeared on this board, it was visible for just over one hour before it was discovered and removed.
On Wednesday 7th March the old Mod received a phone call from the police, an AIDA member had reported her and she was threatened with being charged with distributing child pornography if "she posted anything like that again". The police also said "pictures like this can't be posted" there were no pictures, just text, and it was a small amount of text, no pornographic words, only "Boys & Girls" and three links which I don't think any of us would have been stupid enough to click on. As was clearly stated on Friday 2nd March, this post came from an overseas spammer so we are truly stunned that this ADCRG would resort to this measure when the post was removed so quickly, almost no-one saw it.
We are gutted and completely sick with the stress this has caused us. On Monday it will be 16 years since this message board was started. 16 years of unfailing service, on what is probably the best maintained voy board in the world. If you are a visitor to any of the overseas boards, you will know what I mean. I (New Mod) was planning on posting some original posts to celebrate, to see how much things have changed. Now we are over it. I do not want to risk my every day job with the possibility of this person pulling favours from the police whenever they don't like something on the board.
This board is not run by or for AIDA, how dare they think they can defame someone for a post made by someone else. Shame on you AIDA member. So that's it, you are on your own, this board is closed. Thanks for reading.
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- So very sorry for the stress and upset this has caused you, old and new Mods. You do such a brilliant job, and it is such a shame that someone would jump to ridiculously insulting and offensive conclusions before even bothering to find out who was responsible. (NT) -- I hope they are ashamed and at least apologise., Sat, Mar 10 2018, 18:44:35"
- Thank you. Please note, I have just seen that someone has posted a link to a new Australian voy board on one of the other boards. Whoever has done this is calling themself "New Mod" and have copy and pasted the introduction from this board. I do not know who this is, beware that this could be an AIDA member and whoever it is can see your IP address and location. Post with this in mind. (NT) -- New Mod (of only this board), Sat, Mar 10 2018, 20:54:12"
- How can they not know that it is spam, especially the police. I have seen many times on other boards inappropriate posts with inappropriate links which are swiftly removed. These types of attacks happens on Facebook and Instagram if your account is not private. It's the sick new tech world we live in. (NT) -- Only way to prevent this to have posters register and get verified, Sat, Mar 10 2018, 21:07:25"
- hhmmm interesting, a friend reported someone to the police (for a real, ongoing crime) in October and it has still not been dealt with. Strange how this trivial non crime was reported and action taken in a few days..... How would that happen I wonder? (NT) -- -, Sat, Mar 10 2018, 22:06:34"
- Disappointed -- Long Term IDM, Wed, Mar 14 2018, 10:52:21"
- OMG this is just awful, you poor things having to defend yourselves against such false and vile accusations. This ADCRG must have a lot of power -- DM, Sat, Mar 10 2018, 23:13:55"
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- Re: Mesage Board Closed -- New Mod, Sun, Mar 11 2018, 10:12:21"
Thank you all so much for the many messages of support that we have received. I have been stewing on this since Wednesday and was just going to leave it but just had to say something as it was seriously giving me heart palpitations and keeping me awake at night. I am still considering what to do and may re-open the board tomorrow with a few small changes to make it clear how the board will be run from now on.
Thank you all for allowing me to get this off my chest, I feel much better now and hopefully I will be able to laugh at how ridiculous it all is in a few days.
You can still submit posts, they will just need to be approved by me before appearing on the board. This is only temporary. I do not intend this to be a feature going forward as it takes too much time to have to approve each and every post and also ruins the flow of the board.
Until tomorrow, hope you all have a nice weekend.
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- Seems like this was staged so that someone could have their own board. Spam hits message boards regularly. -- No name, Sun, Mar 11 2018, 1:32:12"
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- St Mary's Area? -- Mary, Tue, Mar 06 2018, 17:17:28"
Do you have a list of dance options outside of school time? Thanks.
Mary.
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- Employment -- Connor Walsh, Tue, Feb 06 2018, 13:22:23"
Hello everyone, I am writing this post to express my interest in becoming employed by an Australian Irish dance school and hope to start working in an industry that has played a huge part of my life. I am 24 years old and originally from Nottingham in the UK, however, I moved to Sydney in 2016 on a working holiday visa and would love to stay permanently. I have had a very successful career in Irish dance winning every major championship including 4 world championship titles under An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha. After competing to the age of 16, in 2010 I joined Michael Flatley’s production, Lord of the Dance, where I toured globally. Since 2013 I have taken workshops in Boston, USA. During these workshops I choreographed new material for dancers competing at major competitions. I am now looking to work with a dance school that could offer sponsorship and have found the following positions under the skills list on the Australian Government Immigration website; ANZSCO 211112 Dancer or Choreographer ANZSCO 249212 Dancer Teacher (Private Tuition). If sponsorship isn’t an option I would be more than happy to carry out workshops as I am still passionate about continuing my career in Irish dance by helping other dancers. If anyone could help me I would be extremely grateful and I can send any additional information if required.
Connor Walsh
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- Come to NZ (NT) -- ., Tue, Feb 06 2018, 13:27:31"
- Employment -- Connor Walsh, Tue, Feb 06 2018, 17:10:37"
- Have you had a look at the official website, you know that the 457 visa is about to be scrapped ? Also you didn't move to Australia, you are on a WHV which is very temporary. Your best option would be to marry an Australian. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/457- (NT) -- Good Luck, Mon, Feb 12 2018, 10:46:34"
- I have to agree, its not easy to get a Permanent Resident visa for Australia these days. Unless you qualify for a skilled visa or spouse visa, the chances of getting in based on being a dance teacher is slim at best. Someone posted a link to British Expats - there are some very helpful people on that forum , worth posting for there ! (NT) -- Wishing you luck, Mon, Feb 12 2018, 12:03:27"
- It's difficult and unlikely, not impossible. Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) is an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations and can be sponsored by 457 (for now). The reforms are not eliminating skilled visas, just making it more difficult by requiring more industry experience, stricter English requirements, reducing visa length etc. I highly recommend the poster to consult an immigration lawyer though. -- ., Fri, Feb 16 2018, 18:11:05"
- http://britishexpats.com/forum/immigration-visas-citizenship-australia-32/ (NT) -- worth a look, Mon, Feb 12 2018, 10:51:21"
- Job available here http://www.dance.net/topic/10248939/1/Teaching-Jobs/Teach-Dance-in-Australia.html&replies=0 (NT) -- worth a try, Tue, Mar 06 2018, 8:48:12"
- Pacific Belt -- DM, Mon, Mar 05 2018, 20:48:04"
Great that Pacific Belt changed days so Championship on Sunday. Allows for earlier finish for Interstate flights home for work and school. Great job guys ☺
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- NSW AIDA Graded Competition and St Patrick's Day Premiership LiveCommentary available at http://http://livecommentary.swoose.net/ and photos, later tonight, at https://www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Mar 03 2018, 9:46:52"
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- Looking at the results, numbers seemed quite low this year. (NT) -- ?, Sat, Mar 03 2018, 19:01:57"
- Saturday photos now online...experimenting with a new tool for display...let me know what you think :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sat, Mar 03 2018, 20:00:38"
- Love the Photos . Easy to navigate -- DM, Sun, Mar 04 2018, 13:58:09"
- Sunday photos now available (NT) -- Milton Baar, Sun, Mar 04 2018, 16:42:57"
- Numbers may have seemed low but this year is the year of transfer. Lots of dancers still on ban. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Mar 05 2018, 9:48:46"
- Any results out of QLD? -- Dancer, Sun, Mar 04 2018, 20:15:47"
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- Does anyone know the days only timetables for nsw state and for nationals this year? -- Just the days each age group will dance, Thu, Mar 01 2018, 13:43:14"
Thanks
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- Nationals in Cairns 2018 days only timetable Wed - 7,8,10, 11 years solo Thurs - 9, 12,13, 14 years solo Fri - U10 ceili, 20 and 21 ladies, 20 and over men, U12 ceili, 22 years and over ladies Sat - 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 years solo and U15 ceili Sun - U18 ceili, open age ceili, figures, 2 hands -- DB, Thu, Mar 01 2018, 15:33:50"
- Removing Posts -- (New) Moderator, Fri, Mar 02 2018, 13:17:47"
Firstly, my apologies for the unsavoury post that appeared on the board earlier today. It came from a German IP address that has now been blocked.
Please note: As with everything on this board. There is no way to stop this kind of post, it can only be removed and blocked once posted. The best way to report any post that should not be here is to use the "Contact forum admin" link at the top of the board. You MUST make sure to not only click the send button on a report, you must also click the "confirm and send message" link on the next page. If you do not click this button, your message will not be sent.
Please!! Do not send me abuse via that link. I have no control over what other people post. I also do not spend every waking moment checking the board for nasty posts. I check before work, morning tea, lunch and several times when I get home so most posts are removed within a couple of hours. Thanks for your attention, let's get back to dancing!
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- Who are the AIO judges? -- When will the syllabus for both this and nationals be released please?, Fri, Mar 02 2018, 10:39:05"
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- Looking forward to the 1st comp of the yearand catching up with everyone. If you intend to buy shoes from us at the ring comp just ring 0413993415 or email claddagh_international@yahoo.com.au stating size and brand , this will give us an idea what stock we need to bring. Dont forget we now stock Rutherfords hard shoe all sizes in stock. See you soonsThanksy -- Gerry Ellaby, Thu, Mar 01 2018, 11:14:01"
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- Who does makeup at small Feis's? how Long does it take and what is the price -- And where can we book?, Wed, Feb 28 2018, 11:57:59"
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- The Academy dresses -- Gail, Sat, Feb 24 2018, 19:52:52"
Would anyone know and could please tell me who makes the dresses for The Academy school in USA? Thank you.
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- Gorgeous Gavin dress for sale -- -, Wed, Feb 21 2018, 7:37:47"
Beautiful Gavin dress, only 600. http://www.dance-again.com/X955b.html
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- Questions -- DM (curious), Sat, Feb 17 2018, 15:59:35"
Hi all! I have a few general questions and just wondering if anyone could answer them for me :)
- Does anyone know which age groups are dancing on which dates at AIO
- ^^ same for nationals and QLD states
- Does anyone know of a good wash off tan (her school dosent allow fake fake tan and she gets made fun of!) that dosent look dirty? The Le Tan one looks like my daughter rolled in mud!
- does anyone know around the price of getting a dress made by Conor O’Sullivan, Gavin Doherty, Elevation, Shauna Sheils or Prodigy??
thank you in advance x
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- I’m not sure about the days.... you won’t find a wash off tan good enough ? You are best to explain to the school -- You are best off getting a Shauna Shiels for price or elevation and you won’t get in with Conor o Sullivan, Sun, Feb 18 2018, 22:38:29"
- The price of a dress is subjective - what is expensive to one person may not be to another. There are many different variables to the cost of a new dress - for example, is the design elaborate, do you want embroidery, and crystals, how many crystals. (NT) -- Enquire with each dress maker - they will be happy to guide you., Tue, Feb 20 2018, 15:22:28"
- Bondi Sands does a "tan eraser" which works really well! (NT) -- Pasty gal, Tue, Feb 20 2018, 16:32:31"
- Don't use a wash off tan as when you/your dd sweats it will "wash off" all over your dress. (NT) -- -, Wed, Feb 21 2018, 6:59:17"
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Elite Dance Design have given us a voucher worth £1000.00 towards a brand new dance costume.
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- All Ireland Results -- Apologies if any dancers have been missed., Sat, Feb 17 2018, 8:56:03"
Ladies 21-23
1st Carrie Vaughey
4th Adele McEleavey
Ladies 20-21
=7th Dara McAleer
16th Sarah Robinson
17th Chloe Pierce
23rd Aine Fitzpatrick
Ladies 19-20
4th Dakota Courtney
Girls 9-10
41st Cinta Devlin
Men 19-20
1st Jonty Moore
Men 18-19
6th Matthew Lambert
Boys 15-16
1st Liam Costello
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- Amazing. Well done to you all 🇦🇺 (NT) -- Dm, Sat, Feb 17 2018, 21:00:42"
- Who is carrie vaughey? Which state does she dance in? (NT) -- Ar, Sat, Feb 17 2018, 21:30:41"
- Ladies 23 & Over - 7th Hannah Eve, 21st Lauren Dowsett (NT) -- -, Sun, Feb 18 2018, 7:18:30"
- Men 20-21 - 6th Nick Meimaris. Men 20 & Over - 7th Tom Hughes, 10th Jack Kearney (NT) -- -, Sun, Feb 18 2018, 7:20:45"
- Hannah was amazing yesterday! Would have had her a few places higher (NT) -- Congrats, Mon, Feb 19 2018, 5:08:41"
- Interested in purchasing the Irish dancing practice pad - does anyone sell them here? Or any reviews? -- --, Thu, Jan 11 2018, 11:29:49"
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- Anyone? -- DM, Sun, Feb 04 2018, 15:44:54"
- If you're talking about the round portable flooring then my daughter has one. Dot2Dance bought from US. (NT) -- Sounds are good, but only good for on the spot practice or warm ups., Tue, Feb 06 2018, 7:59:42"
- Irish Dancing Practice Pad -- DM, Tue, Feb 06 2018, 12:17:12"
- Practice Pad -- Sara Hatten-Masterson (Sara Hatten-Masterson), Sun, Feb 18 2018, 22:43:17"
- Can the active kids voucher be used to pay for Irish dancing classes? Can aida please advise. -- Having trouble finding information., Sun, Feb 18 2018, 18:02:37"
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- Dakota Courtney 4th and Carrie Vaughy 1st. Well done ladies! -- Dm, Sat, Feb 17 2018, 7:18:08"
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- Any Australians going over to the All Irelands? -- wondering, Sat, Feb 03 2018, 21:00:09"
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- Jonny Moore, Hanna eve, Caitlin Devine , Olivia Kennedy ,Liam Costello , sally mcgavick -- Not 100% but they are all of there, Tue, Feb 06 2018, 7:28:54"
- Chloe Peirce (NT) -- ,.,, Tue, Feb 06 2018, 9:32:50"
- Do we know of any dancers competing? (NT) -- -, Fri, Feb 16 2018, 19:15:49"
- Congratulations Liam Costello - All Ireland Champion! So glad the hard work has paid off! -- Creer DM, Thu, Feb 15 2018, 11:00:04"
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- Would anyone be willing to run a comp in February? -- Tc, Thu, Dec 21 2017, 11:23:01"
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- Comps -- Susan, Fri, Jan 12 2018, 22:54:25"
- I agree that Australia needs comps in February. Delaying AIO until July also is also frustrating. (NT) -- May was so much better as it got the kids moving and training harder at the beginning of the year. It’s too close to States now., Mon, Jan 15 2018, 16:38:12"
- Irish Dancing feising isn't only for those going to worlds. (NT) -- They are only a small percentage of competing Irish dancers in Australia, Mon, Jan 15 2018, 23:03:53"
- To have a feis in February means you have to start classes in the Summer holidays to learn your steps for 2018. Who's willing to do that. (NT) -- Certainly not me or most teachers I guess, Wed, Feb 14 2018, 7:45:20"
- The rest of the world don't stop for six weeks, they have 2 weeks off and and get back into it. I don't stop over the holidays, classes stop but I keep on going, training, core strength, drills - stop and you drop. You cannot win if you don't put the effort in. (NT) -- Dedicated, Wed, Feb 14 2018, 11:37:11"
- They don't have 35+ degree heat either. (NT) -- Most have a longer break over their summer., Wed, Feb 14 2018, 15:29:36"
- Some US schools do stop, but it is during their summer break (July) after nationals. Regionals aren't until Nov/Dec, so they can still get 3-4 weeks off and have 4 months to prepare for their primary qualifier,. The difference is that they work through from Nov-Mar/Apr for worlds and Jul for their secondary qualifier. Our Summer makes it harder but the truly determined dancers will press on despite heat and schools going on break. (NT) -- For the majority of dancers who aren't going to worlds, a break is quite healthy., Fri, Feb 16 2018, 19:12:33"
- Not according to social media! A lot of schools have been back from early January doing workshops and classes. No rest for the wicked! (NT) -- 💪🏼, Wed, Feb 14 2018, 9:21:00"
- JONTY MOORE ALL IRELAND CHAMPION!!!!! -- ., Fri, Feb 16 2018, 9:52:58"
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- Aussies heading to American nationals, how long before the comp do you arrive? Not sure when to head over and when’s best to avoid jet lag/heavey legs -- First timer, Tue, Feb 13 2018, 11:52:35"
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- Worlds 2018. Looking for timetable and Wig, Tanning, Make-up vendors. With thanks -- DM, Mon, Feb 12 2018, 12:43:29"
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- Is the March Feis in Brisbane only open to Qld dancers? -- .., Mon, Feb 05 2018, 0:00:04"
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- Active kids NSW state gov $100 voucher -- Sharon (Interested), Sat, Jan 20 2018, 18:01:38"
I was wondering if any NSW Dance schools are registering as providers so that parents can benefit from the $100 active kids voucher initiative to assist parents in the cost of registrations that the state government has intiatated ?
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- It would be nice if they did, but wouldn't AIDA first have to convince the government that Irish Dancing is classed as a sport ? I am not sure it covers dance. (NT) -- I hope so., Wed, Jan 24 2018, 12:56:24"
- Dancing is approved for the Active Kids rebate See sport.nsw.gov.au/activelikids (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jan 31 2018, 11:40:24"
- Thanks Gerry (NT) -- DM, Thu, Feb 01 2018, 16:24:16"
- Who is running The Cheoil Feis -- Is this replacing the Camden country Feis, Tue, Jan 30 2018, 15:13:58"
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- What are your thoughts on 5 dances at Worlds beginning 2019. Two qualifying dances, followed by two new dances then recall for set. -- I like it if it means the numbers of competitors drop., Wed, Jan 24 2018, 7:06:52"
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- There's a big post about this already below.... It's actually not 5 dances, the same two dances will be done in round one and two if you get through, and then set dance, so still three dances, but the first two done twice. (NT) -- -, Wed, Jan 24 2018, 7:36:43"
- It was but after feedback it is now same dances all the way through. (NT) -- ***, Wed, Jan 24 2018, 8:46:20"
- It also gives the dancers more opportunity to recieve awards. As a dancer I thin it's a brilliant idea! and even though it's over 2 days thats better than 1 12 hour day i think (NT) -- Dancer, Thu, Jan 25 2018, 13:59:04"
- Think it's a great opportunity for there to be a chance to dance more than once at the worlds! (NT) -- :, Tue, Jan 30 2018, 16:37:35"
- Looking for a modern dress for small 7 year old. Sleeves - 18-19" Length 20-22" Waist - 23" Chest - 25" -- Dance Mum - Australia, Fri, Jan 19 2018, 21:11:49"
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- Nationals 2010 -- idm, Fri, Jan 19 2018, 13:15:09"
Just wondering where Nationals is being held 2019 and 2020 if its know yet.
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- New Worlds process -- -, Wed, Jan 10 2018, 7:36:43"
Anyone know if it's true that dancing and recalling at Worlds etc is in for a big shake up?
Talk is that dancers will dance 1st two rounds (heavy & light), recall, then into 2 more rounds (opposite dances from 1st heavy & light) and then recall into set which must be the opposite set you danced at states.
Seems like this would take ages and Worlds will go for 2 weeks!
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- My understanding is that it is being voted on soon. Nothing has changed yet. There would be a lot to take into consideration though if CLRG did want to make this change. (NT) -- ., Wed, Jan 10 2018, 9:48:37"
- Wow, so our Qualifiers will need to go with 5 dances perfected instead of 3, and right after a 6 week school holiday break. Maybe AIDA can assist by encouraging schools to cut down the break ? (NT) -- Lets take it up a notch, Wed, Jan 10 2018, 11:04:30"
- Each section will dance across two days. The first round is a qualifier to then go into the second day with two new dances and a set. (NT) -- Very interesting, Wed, Jan 10 2018, 19:13:00"
- Shooting themselves in the foot. Will take longer with less competitors/entry fees, to cover higher costs. (NT) -- Aussies numbers will drop right off., Wed, Jan 10 2018, 20:03:23"
- I understand why they are doing it, but it will be like you need to decide that you are going to worlds and learn/perfect 6 dances even before you have qualified for Worlds. So every dancer now has to perfect 2 hard shoe, 2 soft shoe and 2 contrasting sets even though they may or may not go to Worlds. Just seems like all it will do is cost parents more to achieve the same outcome of 50 dancers in the fnal recall. (NT) -- crazy, Wed, Jan 10 2018, 22:34:58"
- You will only need one set dance. (NT) -- ., Thu, Jan 11 2018, 0:33:44"
- I read that you will do a set at your qualifiers and then must do a contrasting set at Worlds, so in the end you will either need to learn and perfect 2 sets or after states learn a new set. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jan 11 2018, 7:16:20"
- I don't think so. Makes no sense. If you do your qualifying round as HP/Reel as you qualified, you would have a Jig set. So then, if you get through, you'd need to do Jig/Slip Jig so you would need a HP set. Why would you be allowed to do a Jig Set instead of a HP set? You need to demonstrate the different rythms. (NT) -- Just another knee jerk from the Commission - it'll last as long as the dress length rules! Unfortunately, somebody's last chance will be caught up in this., Mon, Jan 15 2018, 0:40:05"
- You don't need the opposite syllabus until worlds itself, so no you don't need to learn them all from before you even qualify! Learn the qualifying (states nationals and worlds day 1) dances at the start of the year. Focus on perfecting them first as you need them first. If you qualify and intend to go, you then focus you efforts on MAINTAINING the first combo of dances, then learn and perfect the day 2 dances ready. And it's not a case of working on dances you might not needs because you're essentially then giving yourself a head start on the following years syllabus! (NT) -- Perspective, Thu, Jan 11 2018, 10:24:28"
- Too much......more classes, more on parents. These kids do have homework, studies and HSC. Thoughts? (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jan 18 2018, 9:33:42"
- Clearance Special - Hullachan Boys' Reels -- Darragh's Danceworks - Gaye Mason, Wed, Jan 17 2018, 23:19:48"
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- Will anyone be holding grade exams including grade 12 in April or May this year in any state? -- Thanks in advance, Tue, Dec 26 2017, 12:25:23"
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- AIDA SA has plans to run Grade Exams in April. We have dancers doing Grades 11&12 (NT) -- Cathy Seidel, Sun, Dec 31 2017, 12:10:01"
- Any chance AIDA can put an "Examination Calendar" on the AIDA web site. Similar to the Feis calendar if that makes sense. (NT) -- Due to Uni exams I've had trouble attending exams in my own state. (I'd be willing to travel), Sun, Dec 31 2017, 23:38:15"
- I'll second that! Specially now the "must have all grades to take TCRG" rule is in effect! My state only offers grades once a year, would definitely consider interstate if the dates worked out, specially if it ran the same weekend as a feis! Are the AIO offering exams again this year? (NT) -- Senior dancer, Sat, Jan 06 2018, 17:56:15"
- SPECIAL ***Hullachan Pro 3 for $85 per pair THIS WEEK*** -- Prodigy Performance, Mon, Jan 08 2018, 23:17:28"
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- Does anyone have any idea of the days only timetable for AIO ? -- ID Mum, Sat, Jan 06 2018, 21:27:27"
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- Any news on the syllabus for next year? Particularly senior ladies? -- Dancer, Wed, Dec 13 2017, 15:23:00"
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- Merry Christmas everyone, -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Dec 25 2017, 7:53:15"
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- World Championships 2019 - any idea of location yet?? -- planning, Mon, Dec 18 2017, 10:27:40"
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- Any comps between now and worlds? -- Tc, Wed, Nov 22 2017, 11:17:44"
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- One every week in the UK and USA, no wonder our dancers struggle at Worlds. (NT) -- Allison W, Wed, Dec 06 2017, 12:43:03"
- Yes it's a shame the competitions stop for 3 or 4 months in Australia. Our dancers certainly have a lot of catching up to do in February. I guess some would travel overseas to compete if budget allows during the summer holidays. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Dec 11 2017, 12:25:56"
- Or...they can just enjoy their childhood summer holidays a little bit... (NT) -- Maybe., Tue, Dec 12 2017, 19:56:32"
- I totally agree! We already spend thousand$ for dresses and travel, countless hours training for maybe a high placing at the world's, but in the end even winning it does not help you academically or enhance your career prospects. (NT) -- Just enjoy what we have and not worry about what's going on elsewhere 😃, Wed, Dec 13 2017, 8:13:07"
- But World Champions don't take six weeks off dancing to relax. If they did, they wouldn't be World Champions. I bet Thorpy didn't stop training for six weeks when he was in his prime. (NT) -- He who dares wins., Thu, Dec 14 2017, 7:25:44"
- Oh please, you're comparing the Olympics to a hobby your child does. Outside of Irish Dancing no one knows it even exists as a competition. (NT) -- It's not even a sport., Thu, Dec 14 2017, 8:01:57"
- Sadly that way of thinking is not going to end up with a world title. As a dancer myself who spends at least 3 hours every day practicing and who's goal is to place at Worlds, I am up against girls overseas who live and breath it. If I sat on my butt for six weeks , my chances of even a recall at Worlds would be zero. (NT) -- My goal is to WIN, Thu, Dec 14 2017, 12:24:42"
- I admire your dedication, hard work and dream to be successful, but I'm just thinking from a parent's nt's point of view. Being world champion is not going to bring you academic success or help you with your professional career. This is just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt and don't let it stop you from achieving your dream. (NT) -- Im sure you have great support., Fri, Dec 15 2017, 8:21:09"
- I agree with the dancer. If you are making the financial commitment to get to Worlds, you need to do the training to back it up or you should not be going. Young dancers should enjoy their summer break, but if they are going to Worlds they can't do nothing for 6-7 weeks. If you aren't going to train hard, you should re-think going at all as you are setting yourself up for disappointment. (NT) -- it's hard work., Fri, Dec 15 2017, 10:46:11"
- There is no reason you can't be a world champion and a top student. The senior men's speech at nationals was very inspiring. (NT) -- ., Fri, Dec 15 2017, 13:50:00"
- I beg to differ! May I use our lovely Erin McArthur as an example! 2nd at the World Champships and now a fully qualified Physiotherapist with top Academic Honors. Ceili Moore TCRG World Champion and also accepted into University, a challenge which I am sure she will achieve one day. (NT) -- another Mum, Sun, Dec 17 2017, 10:32:57"
- Not everything in life, particularly a child's life, has to be about academic success or furthering your professional career. Life is about new experiences and challenging yourself and having fun. If competing at worlds is something a child wants to achieve, then go for it. And give it all you have. (NT) -- X, Sat, Dec 16 2017, 16:29:37"
- - -- -, Fri, Dec 15 2017, 16:21:30"
- along with the Senior Ladies speech - there are some extremely talented world class dancers that are both talented irish dancers along with academic excellence, don't underestimate these young people. their barriers are only as big as they set for themselves and they can achieve what they aim to do in both areas. (NT) -- .., Fri, Dec 15 2017, 17:00:30"
- How was the halloran concert -- Bridget (Opinions on the concert?!), Wed, Dec 13 2017, 15:18:09"
How was it?
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- Opening ceremony dvd -- CL, Thu, Nov 23 2017, 23:07:50"
When will we receive our DVD of the opening ceremony?
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- Glad to know I'm not the only one waiting - I was starting to worry.... -- **, Mon, Nov 27 2017, 12:08:26"
- Yep still waiting here as well, and paid for it in October online.. says online that payment has gone through but that was my last update and haven’t heard anything since... getting impatient now... (NT) -- :/, Tue, Nov 28 2017, 16:15:46"
- Glad Iam not the only one waiting (NT) -- Lack of communication, Thu, Nov 30 2017, 6:41:02"
- Who do we contact to follow this up? I haven't been actively involved in ID for years but bought the DVD as I collect Dance memorabilia (NT) -- OP, Thu, Nov 30 2017, 10:30:59"
- DVD'S -- Kelli-Rai Howden ADCRG, Mon, Dec 04 2017, 15:14:53"
- Is it true that next year foreign dancers will be able to dance at Aus Mationals? -- Tx, Sun, Dec 03 2017, 14:46:02"
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- Congrats to all of the new Australian TCRGs!!! -- dm, Tue, Dec 12 2017, 22:42:34"
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- Does anyone know when the. Tara Feis will be next year in Canberra? -- ., Mon, Nov 20 2017, 16:53:49"
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- AIDA NSW super organised. -- 😊, Tue, Dec 05 2017, 10:15:54"
Many 2018 comp dates already posted on FB. Makes it so much easier to plan. Great job!
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- I must agree, the major NSW and national Feisanna are all there and it makes planning lodging, plane tickets, other holidays away so much easier. Please keep the info coming as early and often as possible. (NT) -- Planner, Tue, Dec 05 2017, 14:50:41"
- Good, but it would be even better of they update their website with the dates, so far only three on there. Facebook is OK for temporary messages, but not designed as a database and in a few weeks the posts will become history. (NT) -- Facebook, Wed, Dec 06 2017, 12:50:17"
- Fundraisers - I attended my Grandaughters Studio concert recently and after paying what I felt was a lot to see my granddaughter dance. I asked my daughter what the funds went towards. They have been told it's a fundraiser for the school but nobody seems to know where it goes. Does any other school know where the Christmas Concert fundraising funds go? -- Dm, Mon, Nov 27 2017, 12:27:02"
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- The annual concert at our school would run at a loss, the costs are enormous. (NT) -- Costumes, lighting, music, theatre hire, staff etc not covered by ticket prices., Mon, Nov 27 2017, 21:38:29"
- OP. Im talking a community hall, basic leotard and skirts and byo food and drink. Ridiculous. (NT) -- dm, Mon, Nov 27 2017, 22:40:32"
- Fundraising for our school goes towards team costumes and also towards costs for dancers for nationals & worlds it would also be used for new floor mats if needed at our dance hall (NT) -- dm, Tue, Nov 28 2017, 7:46:19"
- Can't help but think that many schools are run as profitable businesses and providing a business service so how far does fundraising go? Why are we fundraising for the things that should be provided within the service (mirrors, flooring, fans, heaters). Understandable for a club that run as non-for-profit but a solely owned school, fundraising can seem to go astray as a means to keep a business running. (NT) -- //, Tue, Nov 28 2017, 15:35:45"
- Dm -- Dancer, Wed, Nov 29 2017, 16:51:42"
- I wouldn't mind the fundraising so much if it was TRANSPARENT as to where the money is being spent. This is money raised by the parents, families and students and I believe there should be annual reports of money going in and out. I am talking strictly a fundraising account not the schools financial accounts. There has to be some sort of accountability to the thousands that have been raised over the years. (NT) -- Concerned DM, Wed, Nov 29 2017, 20:54:52"
- Most Irish dance schools are small and run by teachers who are not init to make a profit. Most do it because they love it and its their passion. Once halls, work shops and all other extras are paid, I'm sure the teachers walk away with very little (NT) -- So quick to judge!!!!, Fri, Dec 01 2017, 22:33:22"
- To the OP. How much did you pay, was there a concession for grandparents? (NT) -- dd, Fri, Dec 01 2017, 22:58:29"
- Would anyone have the results from the senior ladies at this years QLD States? -- now retired dancer, Wed, Nov 29 2017, 9:23:38"
Would anyone have the results from the senior ladies at this years QLD states?
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- Hi all, does anyone have a timetable for Tasmanian festival yet -- readytogo, Wed, Nov 08 2017, 9:05:58"
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- Which age group? (NT) -- TD, Sun, Nov 19 2017, 14:37:36"
- Does anyone know what the numbers are like this year? (NT) -- ?, Tue, Nov 21 2017, 20:04:14"
timetable...... -- your welcome, Wed, Nov 22 2017, 7:01:36"
- Will definitely be back to this feis! -- DM, Wed, Nov 29 2017, 8:25:35"
- Halloran concert -- Dancing mum (Is the halloran concert good?), Mon, Nov 27 2017, 23:49:44"
Wanting to go see the concert heard it is amazing!! Could someone please tell me whether it’s worth the money?
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- Spectacular production, very entertaining and so much talent for such young ages. (NT) -- Worth every penny in my opinion., Tue, Nov 28 2017, 8:07:39"
- 100% worth the money (NT) -- We go every year. Amazing, Tue, Nov 28 2017, 8:09:48"
- THE event of the year! (NT) -- Must not miss event!, Tue, Nov 28 2017, 12:59:15"
- Now available in time for Christmas: "Rinci Foirne Caillte Volume I: Thirty Lost Figure Dances." -- Amazon Books, Mon, Nov 27 2017, 6:28:48"
From the pages of history come 30 ‘lost’ figure dances, some of which have not been performed in over 100 years! By James Mueller, ADCRG with foreword by Dr. John Cullinane, SDCRG. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble – links at www.jamesmueller.org/books.
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- City of Sails 2018 Date confirmed -- Leeann, Tue, Nov 21 2017, 14:25:18"
4th & 5th August
Raye Freedman Performing Arts Centre, Epsom, Auckland, NZ
Saturday 4th August all Open Sections (single age groups) 3 international judges.
Sunday 4th August Novice and intermediate sections with 2 international judges followed by team sections with 1 international judge.
Entries will open 30th April and close 1st June on feisentry.com
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- Just a quick message to let everyone know that I now stock Rutherford H/S most sizes in stock now -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Nov 15 2017, 17:35:20"
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- World qualify -- ----, Wed, Nov 15 2017, 9:25:03"
How do you know if you have qualified for worlds?
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- MediaImages and Swoose are now connected to a high-speed internet connection...this means finding and downloading photos from www.swoose.net should be much faster :) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Nov 09 2017, 15:47:27"
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- Softshoes -- Unsure, Fri, Nov 10 2017, 11:44:54"
What are the best brand of soft shoes to get? My dancer struggles with arch cramps does. anyone have good tips to get rid of them?
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- She must stretch after dancing, both her feet and her calves. The muscles run down the back of the leg, under the heel and foot, to the big toe. That whole area needs stretching, but only once warm. A good one is to stand on a step and hang the heel off the edge to stretch that whole area. Google heel stretches and also make sure that she doesn't tie her soft shoes laces under her arch as this can cut of circulation to the arch of the foot and cause injury. (NT) -- -, Fri, Nov 10 2017, 13:03:52"
- Rolling your foot gently over a golf ball or a spiky ball really helps too. The main cause is tying your softshoes around your arches because it puts too much pressure on them. If they really become an issue and are effecting her dancing I would suggest going to a physio as they can massage out the arches and calves for her (NT) -- coming from years of experience with arch pain, Fri, Nov 10 2017, 13:58:16"
- Parents who allow their dancers to be sprayed in a "tanning booth" are putting their children's health at risk. I have long wonders what the consequences will be of the children ingesting the chemical spray and getting it in their eyes. If you are at all interested in your child's health, google "Spray Tan Swallowing" by the American DHA (Drug and Health Administration) I believe there is cause for concern. -- .., Sun, Oct 22 2017, 15:05:11"
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- I agree, especially with our young sub-minor and minor dancers. The act of spraying allows absorption of chemicals via their eyes and mouth by inhaling it. There is a reason why some States in the US are banning spray tanning for children. (NT) -- If you feel the need to tan, use a rub on tan., Mon, Oct 23 2017, 18:24:15"
- chemicals -- TCRG, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 2:24:37"
- Yes, that's the spirit! Let's not learn from science and bring back smoking inside public venues at the same time, apparently smoking is good for you and kills the germs in your lungs. Let's all light up inside the next feis and see how that works for everyone. (NT) -- live and learn!, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 8:28:31"
- Not all chemicals are classed as carcinogens. I don’t understand if you can avoid it why you wouldn’t. It annoys me that all teachers what this pageant queen look which has nothing to do with Irish dancing. (NT) -- Its easy for a teacher to say tan her leg or buy this dress when it’s not their child or money., Fri, Oct 27 2017, 8:40:33"
- I don't think it will be the stupid who's left... (NT) -- Ya know., Mon, Oct 30 2017, 0:32:44"
- It's not "all" teachers. My grandchild's TCRG is perfectly happy with the cream on her legs and dark makeup. She looks far nicer on the stage than a child who has had two or three layers of chemicals and look green or orange. Common sense has to prevail and parents need to be more concerned with their children safety. (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 27 2017, 13:50:29"
- As a senior dancer I used the tanning mousse more than the spray and personally it looks so much better anyway (NT) -- I havenever heard of a teacher saying you have to have a ''spray'' you just need to have the tan, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 14:23:16"
- It is such a comical look. Not at all Irish to have flaky charcoal legs ha (NT) -- NT, Sat, Oct 28 2017, 19:33:38"
- My original post didn't say don't use tan. It said don't use spray tan. It's just the parents who don't care that will be the ones suing everyone when their child gets cancer. Seriously. (NT) -- .., Mon, Oct 30 2017, 18:34:26"
- The problem is when they are inhaling it directly into their lungs and the mist is settling on their eyes. You don't get this with cream. (NT) -- .., Fri, Nov 03 2017, 21:44:28"
- Spoke to my doctor and he said cream was far less invasive than spray. He would like to see spray banned the same as tanning beds are now banned, especially for children. (NT) -- .., Fri, Nov 10 2017, 12:35:41"
- instagram accounts doing questions on dancers at the moment seem to be a big thing, but this is not on mentioning other dancers and your opinion of them. aussieirishdancingblog is just one of them but there seem to be 3 and seem to be run by one person . If your going to speak about others name yourself but when asked age and state would not answer -- sad, Mon, Nov 06 2017, 8:09:05"
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- One account confessed who they were -- Can’t rememver who, Mon, Nov 06 2017, 12:34:01"
- Is there any way to find out who exactly are asking for opinions on these teen girls.I would hope its not a parent. (NT) -- Nt, Tue, Nov 07 2017, 1:28:18"
- These accounts are run by other dancers, my daughter knows 2 of them, one 13 and the other 17. Questions I've read all seem to be harmless fun and all positive, no putting down of any person or schools. (NT) -- If only adults can behave the same on this forum., Tue, Nov 07 2017, 8:09:19"
- My daughter has showed me these messages and there is no slating or bad mouthing dancers. (NT) -- Harmless fun, Tue, Nov 07 2017, 12:45:07"
- questions are asked by other people, up to the discretion of the account how to answer them, haven't seen anything negative on these things, maybe you are taking things out of context (NT) -- d, Tue, Nov 07 2017, 17:38:34"
- all messages I've seen are positive reinforcements of dancers, stop trying to make a fuss out of something fun (NT) -- DM, Tue, Nov 07 2017, 18:05:12"
- I have seen this as my DD has shown me and I didn’t have a problem with it. (NT) -- Just a bit of fun., Tue, Nov 07 2017, 21:29:50"
- don't see how a child wanting to have some privacy is 'sad' give them a break, honestly (NT) -- mum, Wed, Nov 08 2017, 0:49:10"
- One account that you mention only posts photos of winners. Why can't they post photos of other dancers not just winners?? (NT) -- dm, Wed, Nov 08 2017, 22:34:22"
- Does anyone know the dates for the State Champs next year? Thanks! -- Curious dancer, Sat, Nov 04 2017, 22:58:35"
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- Which State ? (NT) -- ??, Sun, Nov 05 2017, 0:09:52"
- bump (NT) -- dm, Wed, Nov 08 2017, 22:40:14"
- The week after this year, it rotates (NT) -- Hope that helps, Thu, Nov 09 2017, 6:57:57"
- Is Vic State Championships over 2 weekends next year, one for solo and one for ceili? -- Thanks, Wed, Nov 08 2017, 6:54:11"
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- FÉISTASTIC 3 - OUT NOW! -- Tina Jordan Rees, Tue, Nov 07 2017, 2:25:44"
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- Cleaning a dress - -- Any advice?, Mon, Nov 06 2017, 19:04:34"
I have never needed to have my daughter's dresses cleaned before however for some reason this dress seems to have attracted the dirt. It is a modern style, new in 2016. Are these dresses able to be dry-cleaned? What experiences have others had? Any words of wisdom or advice?
The dry cleaner thought the crystals may come off but was confident they wouldn't lose any (I would just have to reglue them - not something that worries me as I have blinged before)
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- Has there been any word on whether senior ladies 23&O will dance slip jig or reel next year? Wondering if they will do reel again so the 22s havent done slip three years in a row? -- senior, Fri, Nov 03 2017, 23:32:07"
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- What are shin splints? My daughter has been told not to dance on concrete or she will get shin splints. Is this an Irish dancing term or a proper medical condition. -- Mum, Sat, Oct 28 2017, 13:36:54"
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- Post on the UK board details a mother taking CLRG to the high court for enforcing the 6 month ban after the daughter had "been expelled from the school". -- The posts that follow mention something similar in Queensland, could someone fill me in?, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 11:03:55"
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- I'm pretty sure the only times that a 6 month ban doesnt occur is when you move to a different state or a school closes. (NT) -- or under special circumstances, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 13:22:37"
- I believe it's been done away with in Queensland. Is that right? (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 27 2017, 13:36:58"
- People who i know that have been asked to leave schools have had to serve the 6 month ban. (NT) -- There are rules for a reason, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 13:44:01"
- Link to the article... -- Rules for a reason, Fri, Oct 27 2017, 16:26:42"
- Next 7 Worlds’ Locations!! -- Next 7 Worlds’ Locations!! - ‘18 Glasgow - ‘19 TBA - ‘20 Dublin - ‘21 Killarney - ‘22 Belfast - ‘23 Montreal - ‘24 Glasgow, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 8:10:38"
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- TCRG Exams -- - - (Good Luck!), Thu, Oct 26 2017, 14:11:20"
One week to go until lots of Aussies are sitting their TCRG Exams in Adelaide. Best of luck to everyone in the final stages of preparation!!
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- Starting a school -- Dancer, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 12:08:59"
I'm looking to start a school eventually but I'm not sure how to go about it. Are there any TCs/ADs that are able to give a brief overview of the process? Have had a look on the AIDA Inc and CLRG websites but there's not a lot of information available!
Thanks in advance :)
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- I would suggest contacting your local AIDA Branch as am sure they will be able to guide you,always found them helpful when I first statrted (NT) -- Tc, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 13:13:33"
- Where abouts are you thinking of opening? (NT) -- Yay for new schools!, Mon, Oct 02 2017, 14:47:01"
- will you be staying CLRG or looking at teaching within another org (NT) -- ?, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 8:50:21"
- have you done your 12 grade exams prior to doing the TCRG exam or are you doing it (NT) -- this year?, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 17:56:56"
- Do Irish Dance schools require an ABN (NT) -- tax evaders???, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 21:30:38"
- Our studio does it is on our forms that teacher sends (NT) -- Yy, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 22:14:09"
- Don't forget to talk to your accountant about business structure. (NT) -- Important to get right, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 22:42:28"
- Ours too, it's on the invoice for fees. (NT) -- But our previous school didn't, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 22:43:36"
- If you don’t make more than $50k pa you are not required to have an ABN (NT) -- Nor can you claim GST expenses, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 9:04:49"
- The GST threshold was increased to $75K a few years ago. Even if you don't need to charge GST, you can still have an ABN. If you are registered as a sole trader, you can have an ABN. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 12 2017, 12:58:27"
- I thought the tax free threshold was a lot less than $50,000 (NT) -- Wouldn't mind earning $50,000 tax free., Thu, Oct 12 2017, 20:26:00"
- Correct, I have an ABN and after expenses make approx $16000 a year for a small studio with approx 50 students (NT) -- TC, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 9:55:26"
- Costumes -- Lisa (Dullard), Tue, Oct 17 2017, 10:05:10"
- Split -- NN, Mon, Oct 23 2017, 22:24:07"
- New Products available for ordering via website! -- Prodigy Performance, Sun, Oct 22 2017, 15:14:26"
http://www.prodigyperformance.com.au/products/accessories/earrings/
http://www.prodigyperformance.com.au/product/reel-champ-socks/
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- Congrats to our Aussie dancers who did so well over the last couple of weeks. -- Flying the Aussie flag, Tue, Oct 17 2017, 19:31:29"
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- a couple of amazing little dancers representing oz!! -- !, Thu, Oct 19 2017, 10:42:08"
- Yes - congrulations to all of the Aussie dancers. 3rd for Thomas Wilson Melbourne Academy Victoria in senior men section and 5th for Matthew Lambert Carroll School NSW (NT) -- in U18's. A huge achievement for both. Very difficult competition for everyone in the international arena. We are very proud of all Aussie's who competed., Fri, Oct 20 2017, 0:13:41"
- Sinead Daly 8th, Maggie gaffney 10th and Erin Gaffney 8th. (NT) -- Did so well in those massive numbers over there., Fri, Oct 20 2017, 9:43:56"
- Nick Meimaris 1st. Carrie Vaughey 4th. Adele McEleavey 6th. McKenzie Cox 17th. Sahara Donelan 20th. (NT) -- ., Fri, Oct 20 2017, 12:07:52"
- Opening ceremony DVD -- Dd, Mon, Oct 16 2017, 18:53:48"
I was wondering if anyone else has received their DVD if they ordered one of the opening ceremony? Still waiting and don't know who to contact to find out when I should expect to receive it?? Thanks
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- Worlds locations -- ., Tue, Oct 17 2017, 17:13:30"
Does anyone know where Worlds are going to be in 2019/2020?
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- Does anyone know of Graded exams in either Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra coming up soon -- Thanks, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 22:05:37"
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- there are some grade exams coming up in melbourne (NT) -- :), Tue, Oct 10 2017, 22:30:37"
- Grade Exams -- Liz GregoryADCRG, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 10:05:05"
- Can you let me know who the examiner is? need to ensure I haven't had that examiner (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Oct 11 2017, 10:55:13"
- There will be Graded Exams in Brisbane in November as well as far as I know (NT) -- DM, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 13:27:13"
- I am hosting exams in Canberra on the 25th of November. Details on the Feis page of our website. -- Leanne McGrath, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 13:37:45"
- Is it possible for a grade exams calendar to be created on the aindainc website the same way we have all the feisanna? (NT) -- Would be very useful for those looking to complete their grades, Fri, Oct 13 2017, 15:19:32"
- Does anyone know if there is an offical list of World Qualifers from this years Nationals? -- Daughter maybe qualified but would like to be certain before making plans. Teacher is overseas at the moment., Tue, Oct 17 2017, 11:52:20"
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- Sutherland Shire Graded Feis -- Feis Organisers, Mon, Oct 16 2017, 14:04:59"
Timetable:
10am 9 & 10yrs
Prizes
11:30am 7 & 8yrs
Prizes
Charity reel & Lunch
1pm 6yrs & Under
Prizes
2:30pm 11yrs & Over
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- Is it possible to still order photos from last year's Nationals? Can't find who the official photographer was. -- .., Thu, Oct 05 2017, 0:56:07"
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- It was winkipop also (NT) -- dm, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 10:03:07"
- password for this year... forgotten already (NT) -- dancer, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 14:30:07"
- 2017 password: Waterford (NT) -- Syd mum, Mon, Oct 09 2017, 14:39:34"
- Last year was also Winkipop. The galleries from last year's nationals are no longer accessible on their site (more inside) -- hope this helps, Tue, Oct 10 2017, 22:55:43"
- Katie Luck Ankle length socks -- Like to try a pair, Sun, Oct 08 2017, 18:31:03"
Do any vendors here sell Katie Luck socks? I want to try a pair but not willing to pay the USD20 her website charges to post 1 pair to Australia
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- Does anyone know how far in advance the days-only timetable will be announced for 2018 nationals? ie, which age groups will be dancing on which days. -- Thanks, Fri, Oct 06 2017, 14:40:41"
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- Fabulous Job AIDA Australia and Congratulations on 50 years 😊 May the next 50 be even better! What were your highlights of the week? The Dance Of Champions was fabulous 😊 -- Feeling Blessed to have been there for at least 40 of the 50 years 😊, Sun, Oct 01 2017, 23:13:31"
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- Another exhausting week! Nationals is an endurance event. Loved the Dance of Champions! (NT) -- See you all next year., Mon, Oct 02 2017, 9:06:40"
- The Nationals wouldn't be such an exhausting event if they were held in one hall over 7 days. It's all the running backwards and forwards that's exhausting, worrying if you're going to miss one dancer while you watch another, then trying to find a seat when people saved rows of them while they were in the other hall. -- .., Tue, Oct 03 2017, 14:56:54"
- Click on "Hall" for more on the subject (NT) -- .., Tue, Oct 03 2017, 14:59:01"
- Marie Duffy Foundation Shoe Bank -- Kelli-Rai Howden ADCRG, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 21:53:11"
I would just like to pass on a big THANKYOU to all the wonderful Australian Dancers, Teachers and Parents who donated to the Shoebank at the Nationals.
I have just counted the shoes tonight and there were 50 pairs of Hardshoes donated, 33 Pairs of Softshoes, 9 pairs of Boys Shoes and a couple of Block/Jazz Shoes. Excellent Work by everyone - I am sure the dancers that receive the shoes will appreciate them .
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- Is it possible for other dancers to contribute, or is it too late? (NT) -- Ta, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 22:34:25"
- Thanks for organising that, my daughter loved writing the messages (NT) -- A, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 10:42:34"
- Shoes -- Kelli-Rai, Thu, Oct 05 2017, 22:43:17"
- Results -- Michelle, Tue, Oct 03 2017, 23:59:42"
I have been attending the Australian Irish dancing national championships for the past 15 years. This years results have got me so confused as for what what the adjudicators are looking for. Some excellent results but some mind boggling ones as well. Starting with the 13 years the results were all over the place. Ashleigh Kelly 19th Connie Sutton and Brianna Coyle also much further down the line than normal. Isabella Fitzpatrick 4th???? And in the senior sections much like the 13 year olds the top couple were spot on but the rest were all over the place....
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- It's subjective, which means the results will always lend themselves to a mixture of opinions - and everyone's opinions are unique, whether popular or not. (NT) -- Sometimes though opinions can be influenced by other people, but it's almost impossible to prove :(, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 0:04:20"
- Winge -- Not a winge, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 0:16:41"
- Nearly every comp isclike this. It is subjective and as has been said opinions can be swayed even subconsciously. It is interesting to see how the results for particular dancers differed from last year. Different judges focus on different things and know differebt people and IMO this does subconsciously make a difference, different city...I have seen dancers who forget the steps and shuffle stand in a place at many a fies.... (NT) -- Dancing isnt like team sport with goals and a clear cut winner., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 8:58:46"
- Results from previous years have absolutely nothing to do with results this year. Dancers improve, dancers have bad days, different judges have different opinions. Are you suggesting that the results every year should repeat the previous year? Maybe they should judge the 7 year olds and not worry about competing after that as the results will always be the same. (NT) -- Seriously?, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 9:51:52"
- Well, it's obvious which 13 yrs parent has written this. Get over yourself. (NT) -- Your daughter is not.as.good as you think she is., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 11:20:20"
- Once again I call for five adjudicators. As they do in gymnastics, skating and many other subjective sports, they drop off the top and bottom scores to give a more level result. They do it at the Worlds, why not at our National Championship. (NT) -- .., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 13:47:20"
- Agree with above message about dropping highs/lows. Saw dancers dropped with atrocious scores by one or two judges. Clear mark downs. 20-21 ladies all over the place. (NT) -- Only way a subjective sport can ever work !, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 14:25:03"
- I think it is very wrong to name children on here but having reviewed the results of the children named the only noticeable thing is that all 4 judges in first 2 rounds had very similar opinions. Same in third round. (NT) -- Dropping highs and lows would have made no difference in this case. Not to say it isn't a good idea., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 15:22:18"
- There were many new winners this year which I thought was absolutely fantastic. Judging is subjective and those who dropped could have simply had a bad day or the others were just better. Very harsh to call the judging all over the place, especially for those who improved or placed well. (NT) -- Like the idea of dropping highs and lows, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 17:53:59"
- Live Commentary/Feeds at Nationals? -- MIA for Australian Championships - Best Wishes to all at AIDA on a smooth 50th Anniversary Celebration., Mon, Sep 25 2017, 7:06:21"
Just wondering what the options are to keep up to date with the latest, for those of us unable to attend the Australian? Will there be live feeds and/or commentary this year?
If so - could some kind souls please inform those not in attendance. Thanks in advance of any helpful information.
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- aidc2017.com (NT) -- A, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 13:03:28"
- Thanks 😊 I'm sure there are many hoping tonights Opening Dance Show will be recorded and streamed. Does anyone know if this is actually happening? (NT) -- Hopeful, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 18:48:26"
- From live comm site "The Opening Ceremony is about to commence. DVDs of the event will be available for purchase". (NT) -- No name, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 23:00:13"
- Thanks for the info. Is there an actual website where the presentations will be displayed, or is it just through the tumblr app? (NT) -- ID Mum (:)), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 13:45:12"
- I am having trouble finding the AIDC2017 site. Keeps coming up with results for 2015 and 2016 nationals when I google it. Does anyone have a link? (NT) -- Not in Adelaide (.), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 14:18:49"
- Does anyone know yet where/how the DVD's for the Opening Night can be purchased? What a shame it couldn't have been streamed for those of us unable to attend. How was it for those who watched? Highlights shared would be appreciated (NT) -- Missed out big time, Tue, Sep 26 2017, 16:32:52"
- Results should be a live feed through periscope app and aidc 2017 :) (NT) -- :), Tue, Sep 26 2017, 18:36:28"
- Literally 2 photos posted so far today? (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 12:25:48"
- If at all possible, could those running the AIDCInc link possibly post some more close up photos of the memory exhibition - for those of us unable to attend? Maybe this could happen during 'quiet' times during the days (i.e times when other posts are not happening). Just wondering if this is at all possible? (NT) -- Thanking AIDCINC in advance of any future posts, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 14:33:52"
- Usually the Twitter is really great posting the winner etc but this year that hasn't happened. Only one section was announced on twitter on the first day. (NT) -- _, Thu, Sep 28 2017, 12:55:26"
- Will the AIDC Facebook page be livestreaming the Dance of Champions after results this evening? (NT) -- Hopeful, Sun, Oct 01 2017, 18:03:03"
- Frustrated also that we are unable to buy the DVD and music CD. (NT) -- Would love to be able to buy a copy of DVD especially., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 11:43:15"
- Maybe AIDAInc could make the DVD and Music Cd available for purchase on their website? Especially for those who were unable to attend and for those who missed out. Hopefully it will be made available for purchase at some stage in the future? (NT) -- Hopeful, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 12:31:24"
- What are the numbers like this year for Nationals? Down from previous years? -- Numbers?, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 18:13:48"
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- Do they have daylight saving in SA? -- Do we have to put our clocks forward an hour?, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 19:02:08"
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- Irish Dance 50 years Exhibition -- ., Fri, Sep 29 2017, 17:10:18"
I have seen a few photos floating around on Facebook of pop up exhibitions of 50 years of AIDA (dresses mainly)
are there any other exhibitions that you can view without having a pass for Nationals?
I am an ex dancer and not in Adelaide, but my Mum lives around the corner from the Nationals venue. I think it's something she might like to see. Any info will be appreciated.
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- AIDA is it possible to dim the lights at least for results for the audience please? There is no atmosphere like there usually is. -- dm, Sat, Sep 30 2017, 6:31:36"
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- 2017 Nationals TCRG and Cosgriff/Currie presentation photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Sep 29 2017, 15:52:33"
Please note that as WinkiPop are the official photographers, I have no other photos available.
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- Do dancers get a medal for recall? (Nt) -- Thanks, Wed, Sep 27 2017, 19:09:55"
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- Men's Secret Business -- Darren, Mon, Sep 25 2017, 9:54:07"
SECRET MENS BUSINESS TONIGHT
The British hotel
Finnis Street
North Adelaide
DINNER at 6 ish followed by 8 Ball Comp to commence round
7.30/8ish
Hope to see you all there 😊
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- Flexi Pro hardshoes -- Can't make up my mind, Sun, Sep 24 2017, 14:00:39"
I'm looking for opinions on the Flexi Pro hardshoe. I
How do the sound compares to Fays/Rutherfords
How long does the tip last or dies the shoe wear out before the tip?
I recently tried a pair on and couldn't make up my mind as I like the way they fit me but the tip felt like it was in a different position than the Rutherfords I'm used to. While I like Rutherford they have changed their design somehow over the last few years and I'm finding the tips and heels are slippery and they just don't have the same sound from back in the good old days.
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- Further to the post recently about qualifying for Worlds -- -, Mon, Sep 18 2017, 9:21:49"
Just saw this on the main US board....
This was the wording from what was sent to teachers after the most recent meeting in Ireland: Due to wording misinterpretation of the notice sent out on the 1st of March 2017, qualifiers will be calculated in 2017 for the 2018 World Championships only in the 21-23 and over 23 ladies competitions at a ratio of 7 in first 20 and 1 in 10 after that. This applies to National qualifiers only.
Regional qualifiers will be 5 in the first 20 and 1 in 10 thereafter.
To be fair to all worldwide, this will apply to all national events.
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- Nationals Opening Ceremony -- IDmum, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 10:19:40"
Will the opening ceremony be live streamed? Really unfair on the younger children competing early on Tuesday! Seems this years Nationals doesn't care about the next generation of ID'ers! They'll miss out on the opening ceremony and the Gala Ball!
And too bad for their parents who also miss out!
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- There isn't really a time that's perfect for everyone, I'm sure AIDA did their best. As for the ball, I've never been to a ball where young children have attended. The ceili will be a great night for all ages. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 12:14:38"
- If the 'Nationals', for which I presume you mean the organiser's of the National's (being AIDA members), really didn't care about the next generation, then they wouldn't be taking a week away from their own families and regular jobs, as well as forking out the huge expense, to volunteer in hosting this event for your children. (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 15:30:08"
- Seeing as the gala ball is the night before the seniors have their teams competition you can see that they have had to fit everthing in and it doesnt all work in everyones favour (NT) -- //, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 16:29:16"
- for goodness sake, a lot of people usually miss the opening ceremony. Usually it is on the Tuesday and you only see it if your child is dancing on that day and have paid for a ticket. (NT) -- Usually the younger dancers DO get to see it and the older ones miss out., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 17:36:13"
- The worlds ball is always on the night before senior teams and no children attend. That's how balls are... (NT) -- Lol, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 18:04:50"
- This will be our first time to see the Opening Ceremony,as we always dance later in the week.We are really looking forward to it.They are excited and cannot wait to see their friends performing. (NT) -- Nt, Wed, Sep 20 2017, 23:34:34"
- can someone please post results from southern cross feis please would love the 13 & 14 years if you have them -- thanks, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 11:25:16"
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- 13yrs 1st. Georgie Purcell, 2nd Iva Puskarica, 3rd Aidee D, 4th Isobel C (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 18:51:54"
- 14yrs 1st Sally McGavock, 2nd Mikayla White, 3rd Kaitlin Weeks, 4th Nathani Lonergan, 5th Niamh McHale (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 18:55:28"
- 13-14yrs boys 1st Liam Costello, 2nd Ethan Costello (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 19 2017, 18:57:05"
- Would anyone have 11 and 12 years results. -- DM, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 21:25:24"
- Does any one know what day the vendors open at the nationals I need a few things. -- NT, Tue, Sep 19 2017, 14:46:46"
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- Anyone know the dates for Nationals next year in Cairns? -- Has anyone booked accommodation yet?, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 13:02:17"
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- Why is it so hard to find an Irish dancing dress that actually looks Irish? -- ???, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 18:23:37"
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- What are you looking for? Size? Colours etc? (NT) -- -, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 19:25:33"
- Had to laugh. The other day a person posted on FB buy and sell irish dance page a photo of their daughters dress and one a dressmaker was selling saying that the dress maker copied it. I like the dressmakers dress better as it looked more Irish than the 'original' and less Asian. I love Asian trad fashion, but what is it with the Irish dancing dresses these days, some of the patterns and styles look Chinesey or South East Asian/Malayish. Or just dont look like dresses as at all! peiole are paying thousands for them. i dont get it at all. They all look the same eyesores anyway. (NT) -- so it 'tis., Fri, Sep 15 2017, 20:11:13"
- Because fashions change and move on. (NT) -- Are you saying evrything has to stay the same all the time?, Fri, Sep 15 2017, 20:58:32"
- Are you new to Irish Dancing? I don't think you get it. (NT) -- ---, Sat, Sep 16 2017, 17:27:52"
- Not new at all. And no I don't get why the designers rarely make a dress that isn't as described all above. All the dance mums I know they all say the same. Maybe the designers just run out of ideas and do whatever knowing people will buy them anyway. My daughter's dress was damaged (beyond repair....someone left new pup in the kitchen with dress) and trying to find a new one for Nationals without much luck....we have a spare though just in case. (NT) -- ???, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 1:02:41"
- So why not answer the first question properly, what are you looking for, size, colour, budget etc, maybe someone reading this has the perfect dress and hasn't listed it for sale anywhere yet and will be able to help you. (NT) -- -, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 9:31:48"
- Dress for sale -- DM, Sun, Sep 17 2017, 17:09:33"
- Genuine question, if a dancer stops during their set dance and the judge allows them to re dance do they get marked on the first attempt or the second? witnessed a dancer on the weekend, stop, was allowed to redance, she went on to win the section. she was a lovely dancer, i was just a little suprised to see her after she clearly stopped and was unable to finish the dance. -- dm, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 11:47:48"
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- Usually that dance is marked zero. Redancing as far as I'm aware is more for dancers confidence. (NT) -- Dm, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 14:12:52"
- We saw that too (NT) -- and thought it was a bit odd, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 14:30:08"
- If they re-dance, they are marked on the second dance. (NT) -- -, Mon, Sep 11 2017, 22:45:15"
- That sounds a bit unfair if they just stop (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 12 2017, 0:40:56"
- please do not misunderstand my post. i am not bejurdging this dancer her placing, as i mentioned above she was a lovely dancer. i was simply asking as i was unware how it worked. if my dancer stopped during their set dance i would assume they would go straight to the bottom of the section and that is what i would hve told my child if it happened to us. so i was interested to see this not being the case on the weekend. i do think its unfair, good luck to her, i was trying to educate myself for the future. ive since asked out TC and it seems its "Judges discression" and it can go either way. (NT) -- OP, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 10:26:16"
- It is hard to make a comment as there could have been a number of different things that happened eg: wrong music played, wrong speed played etc (NT) -- DF, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 13:12:57"
- Happened at WA State champs too (NT) -- No penalty, not fair in my opinion, Tue, Sep 12 2017, 13:57:58"
- Where can I find the official Grading up/ out rules? -- Confused mother, Sun, Sep 03 2017, 14:08:17"
A few of the dancers in my daughters age group seem to win a number of intermediate dances but never actually seem to grade out, where can I find the official rules of grading. Many thanks
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- Could someone clarify if the WQ for Senior Ladies 021 / O22 is first five if 20 actual dancers compete or is it 7 as stated on AIDA inc? Thanks -- CG, Mon, Aug 28 2017, 12:13:42"
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- its seven and was not annouced properly at the vics on saturday they only annouced five but im sure the ladies involved would now know they are niw qualified (NT) -- vicdm, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 0:02:29"
- As age group was split in two sections its only top 5 are world qualifiers. (NT) -- Dance mum who asked TCRG, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 1:35:59"
- Rules copied from AIDA site! -- vicdm, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 9:29:09"
- I think Australia should not announce world qualifiers full stop until they can get their act together. No one wants to see a repeat of the stuff up that happened at NSW states. (NT) -- They can let the qualifiers know later after they have double checked the results and rules., Tue, Aug 29 2017, 14:21:02"
- I don't agree. I do agree they need to get it right first. It is a fantastic achievement which they have worked so hard for. Most of them won't get to go but they can stilll have their achievement in qualifying recognized. (NT) -- Just my thoughts., Tue, Aug 29 2017, 14:29:34"
- I agree, they just don't need to announce it. My dd danced for many years and we never had the qualifiers called out. Most kids, especially the younger ones, don't even know there is a world championships. (NT) -- -, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 9:43:12"
- As a dancer not from australia, i was shocked and disappointed that during results becoming a world qualifier wasn't made a big deal of. There were no huge cheers of screams when they realised they'd qualified as I've seen from other qualifiers in UK and US. They should be recognised and rewarded for their achievements even if they dont end up travelling to the worlds. -- d, Wed, Aug 30 2017, 22:30:28"
- WQ approach seems to be inconsistent across the states. Could someone please explain what next in line means and does everyone receive a letter to say they have qualified ? (NT) -- Interested, Thu, Aug 31 2017, 23:13:56"
- The letter may be just one thing that each State does (NT) -- TC, Fri, Sep 01 2017, 10:43:36"
- Time spent practicing?? -- DD, Sat, Sep 02 2017, 0:53:58"
What is the average amount of class time your dancer does each week?
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- Teacher-in-Training CD -- Dealgan Music, Tue, Aug 29 2017, 11:42:56"
• Pat King`s Teacher-in-Training CD has been released to iTunes and all other online stores:
This is, and has been for years, the definitive study CD for the prospective T.C.R.G. and A.D.C.R.G. where there is a vocal introduction to each set dance stating the Name, Time Signature and the number of bars in the Step and Set.
Good luck to all taking their exam this and every other year.
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- Well, now I know why children are leaving Irish dancing in droves. It's because their parents aren't stupid.. -- .., Sat, Aug 19 2017, 22:53:30"
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- Would never stop my dancer from doing something she loves and is passionate about. (NT) -- Good luck and good bye, Sat, Aug 19 2017, 23:13:02"
- Is it just me, or did I miss something? (NT) -- ??, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 0:19:34"
- Where are they leaving in droves??? Not my dancers school. (NT) -- Please explain yourself, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 0:46:00"
- think someone has been hitting the sherry tonight (NT) -- WTH, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 1:44:11"
- Don't know exactly where this comment is coming from but numbers are a lot less then when my daughter started dancing. (NT) -- To expensive for the average family, has become an exclusive sport., Sun, Aug 20 2017, 22:19:35"
- Original writer. Now that the championships are over I can admit I was venting about the adjudicating. When constant winners dance beautifully and are placed way down the ranks, parents feel almost insulted that they pay so much money for their children's lessons and costumes only to have the standard of adjudicating abysmal. Parents can recognise a dancer who never places at a normal comp being on the blocks in the states as being really dodgy adjudicating. (NT) -- .., Tue, Aug 22 2017, 18:21:39"
- Or maybe those who made it to the blocks have been practising really hard, and just danced better than your daughter on the day. (NT) -- Your daughter didn't do as well as you thought she would, get over it., Wed, Aug 23 2017, 11:22:17"
- This is about certain teachers networking and you all know it goes on. (NT) -- LOL, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 13:28:29"
- I didn't have a daughter dancing. I simply enjoy watching from the audience and following the progress of many dancers. But I do have to agree that there was obvious signs of teacher networking (NT) -- .., Wed, Aug 23 2017, 14:15:06"
- Sure there's the political aspect, but my goodness the dresses and wigs have gotten completely out of control. Even as a spectator one becomes obsessed with the 'look' before the actual quality of dancing. It's one thing for your child to look confident and happy on stage, but it's another to fall into the trap of what dancers look like today (NT) -- dm, Wed, Aug 23 2017, 23:34:28"
- promoting dancers by age group and in costume just before states on instagram by a school in vic at the moment doesnt seem right, a full picture of all with a good luck message may be a better idea (NT) -- why?, Thu, Aug 24 2017, 8:58:04"
- It's 2017 people, we live in a world of social media, FB, IG, Snapchat. Nothing wrong with promoting and being proud of your school and your students. The kids and their relatives love it, they can comment their support from the other side of the world. Stop being old cynical dinosaurs and embrace it because it's not going away no matter how much you whinge. (NT) -- Digital age, Fri, Aug 25 2017, 10:09:35"
- why do peopke state the reason they are selling a solo dress is because of a school transfer? -- Just wondering. (NT), Sat, Aug 26 2017, 17:25:28"
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- Looking for advice on best way to pack and send dress to USA. How did you protect dress? -- Any idea of costs?, Sun, Aug 20 2017, 23:53:38"
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- There's pictures and instructions here ( http://www.dance-again.com/dresspacking.html ) and you can use the Australia Post calculator to get the cost of posting it. trt to keep the weight of the packed dress under 2kg. I usually do whatever is the cheapest cost but still includes tracking. (NT) -- hth, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 8:41:23"
- this is how I do it,......... inside -- tmc, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 10:07:11"
- Instructions on Dance Again website worked perfectly for me (see inside for link) -- Sent to Canada, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 13:39:47"
- Thank you so much everyone. Exactly what I needed. (NT) -- OP, Mon, Aug 21 2017, 14:07:18"
- Kickpants -- Dancer, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 10:08:16"
Any vendors sell kickpants?
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- Brand New CD Available Now #DoubleTrouble -- Darren & Sean, Fri, Aug 18 2017, 8:34:07"
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- Does anyone know if the Parade of Champions from NSW State Championships was videoed by Milton or any kind parent who will be willing to post to You Tube please? -- ___, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 14:03:01"
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- Milton posted it to his facebook page on sunday :) -- Dancer, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 14:54:28"
- Thank you! (NT) -- __, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 15:06:31"
- On the MediaImages Facebook page :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 15:47:32"
- It was streamed live so music and steps out of sync. (NT) -- DD, Tue, Aug 15 2017, 18:30:58"
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ektLCQqTjmI (NT) -- Anh, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 0:17:20"
- bump (NT) -- dm, Thu, Aug 17 2017, 1:28:29"
- Is it correct that the nationals next year are from 3/10/18 to 7/.10/18 as this is one day less than usual -- trying to prepare, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 13:59:21"
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- Thats correct its only a 5 day championships. Sydney did this in 2015 as well. (NT) -- TH, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 14:55:08"
- Isnt it usually the week earliet? (NT) -- Are these dates confirmed?, Wed, Aug 09 2017, 15:21:23"
- I wouldn't be locking in anything just for the moment. I'd wait until AIDA announce something. There will be something in the 2017 nats program. Think it changes every year. (NT) -- Lovin' life, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 12:09:10"
- My daughters TC told us those were the dates (NT) -- Dance mum, Thu, Aug 10 2017, 17:30:28"
- Those are the dates (NT) -- Told by our teacher too, Fri, Aug 11 2017, 21:16:06"
- Where are the 2018 Nationals being held? (NT) -- I would like to know the venue location if it is available please., Sun, Aug 13 2017, 11:19:46"
- Is there anywhere in Australia I can buy an rince ceili? -- Student, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 23:00:13"
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- Price of second hand dresses? Ludicrous? Acceptable? I see so many dresses that over time have their priced dropped by hundreds...(NT) -- Wish it was more about the dancing than the 'dresses'...if it were they would be simple and elegant., Sun, Jul 23 2017, 22:37:57"
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- Sadly when someone starts a trend others follow or have to out do that person, from super blinged outfits to taping shoes to exorbitant crowns. A champion dancer will almost always win no matter what she wears. The majority of adjudicators will mark on the dancing, parents and teachers are the ones that feel the need to keep up with the 'Joneses" (NT) -- My view, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 10:08:50"
- Irish dancing is definately more expensive than other forms of dancing. (NT) -- Ive decided this year I am no longer forking out $$$s or $$$$s. It has got ridiculous. Add up ten years worth....a lot more skill worthy pursuits to spent it on. NT, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 14:27:03"
- maybe you need a different TC.our TC never insists on us doing anything. everything is parents choice, only spend what YOU want to spend. you dont have to do every comp and get a new dress every year, if your TC is insisting on it - get a better TC. goods TC's get kids to the top without the need to spend ridiculous $ (NT) -- NSW mum, Mon, Jul 24 2017, 15:10:04"
- See so many Ready to Wear dresses from various designers that are cheaper than second hand dresses by same designers! (NT) -- Hmmmm..., Wed, Aug 02 2017, 22:30:02"
- That's bcause ready to wear dresses take a quarter of the time to make and usually using left over fabrics and sometimes repeated designs with only slight changes to make them different. No back and forth contact with the buyer, no frequent changes that take time to change design etc. Dressmaker can just whip up whatever he/she wants with no worry of pleasing a customer with a custom order. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 11:39:37"
- I realise that. But of course a buyer if they find a ready to wear dress that fits are going to buy that if its the same price as secind gand dresses that most likely have wear and tear (no mstter what the owner says). I've seen two secind hand dresses for sale that ready to wear - and they have put prices on them than are much more than what they paid. (NT) -- Personally I think anyone is crazy to pay over $900 for a second hand dress. Like a new car, once it leaves the show room the value drops immensely., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 14:17:05"
- A buyer will only pay what they feel is fair, but if they price a second hand dress to high, they won't sell it and it will sit unsold forever. $900 might be fine for a dress that was only $1200 of so to start with, but many dresses cost a lot more than that, especially when crystals, OS shipping, possibly import duty is taken into acccount. If someone has paid over 2.5K for a dress, there's no way you are getting it for $900 if it's still fairly new. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 14:31:33"
- I have sold all 5 of my daughters previous dresses, and most of them didn't sell until I dropped the price to just over half what I paid. (for dresses 12-18 months old). (NT) -- Seen 2nd hand dresses on sale for months, even years, and they won't sell until they drop the price., Fri, Aug 04 2017, 1:03:43"
- If someone paid $1200 for a dress id be expecting it for less than $900. Ive sold a lot of things in my time, while you dont want to give things away but price so it sells quickly the longer it stays its gets stale and less likely to sell. A dress is just a dress no matter whocthw designer is or how many crystals it has on it and buyers dont care how much YOU were foolish to pay for it:) (NT) -- A second hand dress is still a SECONDHAND DRESS no matter what it cost, Tue, Aug 08 2017, 11:57:38"
- Swarovski Crystals -- Thanks, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 13:32:06"
What is the name of the company that were selling diamantes/crystals at the AIO this year?
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- Bump (NT) -- ., Thu, Aug 03 2017, 21:24:14"
- Crystal -- DM, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 21:50:33"
- Crystals of Auz, based on the Gold Coast. (NT) -- https://crystalsofauz.com.au/, Sat, Aug 05 2017, 9:50:00"
- We will be changing dance schools next month, does anyone have any advise based on their own experience? -- CM, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 12:11:37"
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- What city/state? Depends what you are looking for. (NT) -- -, Wed, Aug 02 2017, 14:56:28"
- Depending on age of dancer remember different TCRG's have different techniques/teach differently. It can take a dancer some time to change to a new style/technique so remember to consider dancer could take time to change styles. (NT) -- NT, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 12:42:10"
- I would suggest being observant during the State Championships. If you have a school in mind, have a look at how the dancers interact with each other, how do they interact with the teacher, does he/she seem approachable, does he/she warm up the dancers, run them through their dances etc and if it is important to you, how do they do in the results. (NT) -- -, Thu, Aug 03 2017, 14:24:02"
- Thinking about this and I would actually recommend going to a local feis - more inside -- MOT, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 10:33:34"
- Watch their dancers for choreography. There is a school in NSW who has beautiful choreography but there is a huge click in the school. Only favorite dancers do well. (NT) -- NT, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 15:21:11"
- Maybe look at schools that have several TCRG. Those schools seem to do better than schools with only one TCRG (NT) -- dm, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 15:23:43"
- McBrearty has only one TCRG and they do really well. (NT) -- WW, Fri, Aug 04 2017, 20:26:19"
- I would like to wish everyone good luck in the NSW Stateon the 11/August. This will be the first state that I have missed in Thirty years but I will be watching Swoose and getting all the info from Milton.Sue will look after our stall if anybody needs to contact her please phone 0413993415 or just pick up orders at the Venue -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Aug 01 2017, 14:39:54"
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- We are relocating from Adelaide to Newcastle with my o/h work later this year, can anyone receommend a good Irish Dance school in the area. I had a look on the AIDA website but couldn't find anything. -- Angela Ford, Fri, Jul 28 2017, 13:16:15"
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- Well done Dara McAleer. 1st place at NAN's ladies u20's -- Go girl..., Wed, Jul 05 2017, 13:28:13"
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- Brilliant!! any other aussie results? (NT) -- mp, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 13:34:18"
- Morgan Crammond 3rd in the under 22's (NT) -- Well done..., Wed, Jul 05 2017, 14:06:53"
- Well done ladies!! (NT) -- :), Wed, Jul 05 2017, 14:18:20"
- Wow, that's awesome, well done! (NT) -- Canberra Mum, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 15:16:42"
- Congratulations to our wonderful Seniors! That's just awesome. Can I ask did these dancers train overseas or with their Australian TCRG's. Proud to be Aussie!! (NT) -- DM, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 17:28:23"
- Thommy Wilson 2nd, Adelle McElvey 6th (NT) -- X, Wed, Jul 05 2017, 21:35:52"
- Well done to all dancers and a special mention to the Australian TCRG's. Good job!! (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 06 2017, 12:02:38"
- Will Limbrey 5th, Angus Limbrey 8th, Kieran Bryant 4th, Ebony McMartin 66th -- bt, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 3:19:52"
- I would also like to congratulate the Australians who have been trained by their local teachers. It's a very uneven playing surface when these children who have spent most of the year in America etc then come home and claim the State and National trophies from the hardworking dancers whose parents can't afford for them to be trained overseas. It makes a mockery of the Australian Nationals being closed when so many local winners have trained OS. (NT) -- .., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 15:42:36"
- If they have been living overseas and competing under that schools name, they are not eligible to dance in our states and nationals. (NT) -- ., Sun, Jul 09 2017, 16:59:03"
- Just looking at last year's champions I don't see your so many OS trained winners. If they're Australian does it matter where they train. It's like saying it's unfair that a lot of champions have mothers that are also teachers. Life in general is not balanced, so good on them if parents can afford to get the best out of their children. You still need the same talent and dedication to get to the top. A mediocre child will never get there even if you send them to the best school with the best teachers. (NT) -- Just be happy for others, it's a nice trait to have :), Sun, Jul 09 2017, 17:07:53"
- Typical reaction. Is it so hard to recognise the amazin achievements of these kids? All of our dancers benefit from being exposed to higher level competition. (NT) -- It only improves the standard of our Nationals. The modern Australian way: bring everything down to the lowest common denominator., Mon, Jul 10 2017, 0:56:24"
- Overseas teachers are not any better than Aus teachers. My daughter trained OS because she wanted to experience life and dancing elsewhere. It's the best thing she's ever done at least for her confidence if nothing else. I'm sick of people trying to take away other's achievements by saying they got there because of the OS opportunity. My daughter has teachers here and on the other side of the world who work together to help her be the best dancer she can be. (NT) -- II, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 19:30:55"
- Why would an overseas TCRG be any better than an Australian TCRG. It'a ridiculous concept. Plenty of Australian TCRG's have outstanding results. (NT) -- NT, Mon, Jul 10 2017, 16:30:36"
- I have to agree I dont understand how it is fair to train overseas with overseas teachers and then come back and claim to train under the australian school (NT) -- two bites at the cherry!, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 21:27:32"
- Personally I think you should be able to train with whatever school or whomever you like. This been locked to one school is a ridiculous rule. (NT) -- JMO, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 9:19:54"
- So if a dancer goes to live/study overseas, they should just stop dancing? I really don't see why it is a problem, then when they return home to Australia, they go back to their original school. A teacher is a teacher, it really makes no difference what is written in the program under what school they attend. At least they are being open about it, they are associated with that school now and may even suffer under the association rule because of it in the future. (NT) -- No big deal., Wed, Jul 12 2017, 9:39:11"
- Congratulations to Niamh McDonagh from Halloran 5th place in the U9's and Ella Kennedy from McBrearty 35th place U11's (NT) -- Fm, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 1:34:37"
- Unfortunately teachers are not able to travel internationally to be at every event with their students. Sometimes they work in cooperation with another school which allows young dancers to compete at a world class level. These dancers for the most part live, dance and train in Australia but do attend classes overseas of competing internationally. (NT) -- 888, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 1:34:37"
- If families are paying out to take dancers overseas shouldn't the teacher be there? Dancer has competed at many international comps and placed but ALL her Australian TCRGs attend (NT) -- NT, Wed, Jul 12 2017, 22:49:24"
- TCRG's generally try to attend Worlds or NANs when they have dancers competing but expecting teachers to be at every overseas major is extremely unrealistic due to the cost and time away from full time jobs etc. (NT) -- ., Thu, Jul 13 2017, 1:08:37"
- If you're paying. (NT) -- Have to be kidding., Thu, Jul 13 2017, 4:20:15"
- If teachers cannot attend overseas competitions it's understandable, when teachers are not attending Nationals and AIOs is when questions should be raised. If your dancer and your family are that committed to the sport, at a very minimum you expect the same commitment from teachers. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jul 13 2017, 10:09:52"
- Would anyone please be able to give any information on the history of Irish dancing in Australia please? Info on things like first school in Australia, how it spread through the country etc. Thanks -- Daughter is doing a school project and wants to know about the history, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 11:57:48"
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- Geraldine Ryan (O'Shea Ryan School) was the first qualified teacher in Australia. She taught many of our current senior TCRGs & ADCRGs. Geraldine still teaches in many rural areas of Victoria and must be in her late 80s (guesstimate). Geraldine is no longer a member of AIDA, but is still a member of CLRG. Her dancers participate in festivals and sit grade exams. (NT) -- Google her name for more info., Tue, Jul 11 2017, 13:47:32"
- There are books on the subject available to purchase - your teacher may have a copy https://www.antoniopacelli.com/irish-dance-shop/product-list/category/books (NT) -- Dancing History, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 18:20:04"
- Irish Dancing book Australia -- Spectator, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 19:15:46"
- If you are in Sydney, I have all of Dr Cullinane's books and would be happy to lend them to you. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Jul 11 2017, 19:47:37"
- Prodigy now stocking 'Kathleen's Sassy Socks' by Reel Champ -- Prodigy, Sun, Jul 09 2017, 10:34:18"
Will be added to website soon. Plain $9 Diamonte $23
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- Best glue to use for crystals on buckles -- Dancer, Sat, Jul 08 2017, 10:59:47"
I want to put crystals on my buckles. Is there a specific glue I should use or is superglue fine?
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- A question for those who have sold second hand dresses to an overseas buyer, (ie in the US), how would you recommend receiving payment? -- Dm, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 14:29:12"
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- ie, Selling from Australia to the U.S. (NT) -- OP, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 14:34:47"
- Direct deposit. Only prob with paypal is they can do a charge back by saying not as described. Direct deopsit is the safest and they can't reverse it. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 19:06:51"
- Do they organise a direct deposit with their bank? (NT) -- OP, Sat, Jul 01 2017, 14:11:46"
- Yes they can do it via their bank branch or internet banking. You need to give them your account number, the name the account is held in, the address of your bank branch and your banks SWIFT code. This is the banks international BSB number, you can sometimes find it on the bank website, just type 'SWIFT code' into their search field, if not, call your bank and ask them, they will know what you mean. More... -- -, Sat, Jul 01 2017, 22:16:25"
- Photos on Facebook from The Pacific Belt Feis show little children looking like Marge Simpson. What in the name of God are they doing with great wads of hair built up on their heads. This obviously started with little bun wigs not being conspicuous enough on stage. The huge head pieces are ridiculous on little ones as well. Parents, don't get sucked in. They look stupid. -- .., Sat, May 27 2017, 22:21:17"
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- Yep the bun wigs are getting taller and taller and the dresses are getting shorter and shorter. I hope the cost is coming down down. (NT) -- Nt, Sun, May 28 2017, 0:40:36"
- Irish dancing is becoming more and more modernised as the year ago on and frankly if you don't like it there are plenty of other organisations that are taking the more "traditional" approach. If you don't like it join a different organisation instead of complaining about CLRG dancers and how they CHOOSE to look. (NT) -- DM (Get over it), Mon, May 29 2017, 13:27:05"
- You cannot mordenise Irish Dancing it is a Traditional Irish Dance form danced to Traditional Irish music that has been around for hundreds of years due to this fact not in spite of this. When was the last time you saw Sean O'Brien at a comp with a synthesia and electric guitar? If you want your child to wear short dresses go do Ice Skating or Ballroom dancing even Ballet dancers wear tights unfortunately these very short dresses are not flattering for everyone. (NT) -- DM, Mon, May 29 2017, 16:48:32"
- maybe they dont flatter everyone, so wear what flatters you and dont worry about others, my dds dress is extremely short but she has shot up several inchs and now it needs to be adjusted but thats our problem not anyone elses (NT) -- needs a brick on her head, Tue, May 30 2017, 0:03:01"
- Of course it can be modernised and has been and will continue to be. The world progresses and things change, not a lot you can do about it. The steps are continually evolving along with costumes. (NT) -- Things that don't progress die out., Wed, May 31 2017, 19:23:31"
- Don't know about you guys but I'd love to see what Sean O'Brien with a synthesizer and an electric guitar... (NT) -- ., Fri, Jun 02 2017, 20:34:33"
- Have though since at least last year or so that the Marge Simpson look was alive & well. (NT) -- Irish Mum, Mon, May 29 2017, 22:25:39"
- Hair -- LL, Wed, May 31 2017, 12:29:36"
- For people who go on about modernising Irish dancing... -- Just sayin', Mon, Jun 19 2017, 23:45:33"
- Why then do the parents love the "Blackout" Feis and want to have it twice a year. And I also love our Christmas Concert which is absolutely huge and no-one wears a wig, apart from little bun wigs. These extreme hair fashions are totally unnecessary (NT) -- .., Tue, Jun 20 2017, 14:02:38"
- I thought they were super cute and it's the current style these days so lets embrace it :) (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jun 30 2017, 0:18:33"
- IRISH DANCE PHYSICAL FITNESS - Looking for feedback on their workshops. Has anyone previously done this and was it worthwhile? What did you get out of it? -- TIA, Thu, Jun 08 2017, 10:18:43"
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- Do judges not look for timing and rhythm and execution of steps anymore? I saw so many dancers in several age groups badly out of time and missing clicks, yet they were placed in some instances on the podium. Just curious -- CG, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 14:08:00"
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- I agree. Unfortunately I have seen this way too many times. One in particular dancer always forgets her steps or out of time and shuffles along, yet still continually places. It's so noticeable for everyone in the audience that it is embarrassing. Hmmmmm.....(NT) (NT) -- Starting to wonder why bother!, Mon, Jun 19 2017, 23:35:58"
- I just love how you instantly become an expert after a few years in Irish Dancing with daughter whilst these judges spend their whole childhood dancing, adulthood teaching then having to pass and adjudicating exam, seem to get it wrong. (NT) -- You're only guessing., Tue, Jun 20 2017, 10:09:35"
- Been in the game a long time and have to say the results at the INDA were all over the place. Some shocking results. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jun 20 2017, 12:05:23"
- its starting to be a real joke how can adj be friends on FB With parents and go out and dine together (NT) -- lots of networking going on, Mon, Jun 26 2017, 21:28:36"
- Are you serious? As a parent of a dancer I have friends as adjudicators, teachers from other schools, parents from other schools and dancing kids from other schools. I love how this hobby of my daughter's has given me this opportunity to have these probably life long friends. Stop being so cynical and start being more social. It's a small community of Irish dancers here in Oz and if we were all to avoid each other where is the fun left for our kids. Remind yourselves its just a hobby, not the Olympics. (NT) -- Live life and don't worry about what others think., Tue, Jun 27 2017, 10:12:01"
- Agree, why do parents need to be FB friends with adjudicators who live in another state? and FB friends with OS adjudicators who are friends with their intserstate AD "friends". (NT) -- - crazy, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 1:56:58"
- Very well said. Totally agree. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 11:42:02"
- That's fine. But when there judging your daughter.......well yeah (NT) -- Friends with benefits it's OBVIOUS, Tue, Jun 27 2017, 17:07:06"
- Yes I can see where it's all headed. Make friends with as many people as you can and your dancer gets bumped up (NT) -- Seeing it a lot. We are not blind nor studios!, Wed, Jun 28 2017, 15:12:05"
- An observation re the priginal question. I thought it was interesting to see the feis recently where the AD had their back turned and only judged on what they could hear. It was very interesting to watch the video and see how badly some danced, out of time, missed clicks, muffled trebbles etc and dancers not placing at the top where the are used to being. (NT) -- -, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 9:38:30"
- Are you guys telling me you spend 10-15 years in dancing and not have developed any good friends. If your daughter one day becomes an adjudicator does that mean she has to de-friend any FB friends with dancing children. (NT) -- You guys are so distrustful of human integrity, Thu, Jun 29 2017, 10:06:14"
- Mrs Maureen O'Connor will be turning 90 in August -- DM, Tue, May 30 2017, 12:35:52"
Maureen recently told me she as a lot of photos taken with her but rarely gets a copy. I would like to make a photo book for her birthday of her memories on the Feis scene.
If you would like to include your photos please give them to Liz Deans and I will get them from her. Please include your name and date photo taken. Also if your photo is on Milton's site please advise him of Date/comp and photo number so he can produce high res photo. Please don't mention this to her as I would like it to be a surprise
thanks
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- 50th anniversary -- DM, Mon, May 22 2017, 11:24:32"
Since it is the 50th anniversary this year lets spread some positivity and love by commenting your favourite Aussie dancers. My favourite dancers are Fiona-gave Moore, Lily Claro, Nicole Zepcevski, Connor Hayes, Shaun Higgins, Natalie O'connor, Olivia Ciciulla, Matilda Finchett, Liam Costello and lastly Derot Doyle
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- Wow, those names are a blast from the past. All fabulous dancers!! (NT) -- parent, Mon, May 22 2017, 12:15:48"
- Tara Dunn & Natasia Petracic for me (NT) -- //, Mon, May 22 2017, 14:19:05"
- Conor Simpson & Eileen Wallace (NT) -- Sh, Mon, May 22 2017, 16:28:59"
- Natasia Petracic, Kristen Knox, Angela Perry, Morgan Crammond (NT) -- Lovely to watch..., Mon, May 22 2017, 17:22:35"
- Natalie O'Connor. So great what she's accomplished! (NT) -- Loved watching her progression over the years, Tue, May 23 2017, 0:28:57"
- More memorable names -- Oldy, Tue, May 23 2017, 13:31:46"
- Awesome post, love Louise La Sala, James McEnvoy, Jasmine Moriaty ( lovely slip jig, classical), Sarah Wallace, Emer McGing, Brianna Coyle, Alanna Curran, Marigold Cousens, and so many more it would take all day to list them all, we have some lovely dancers hope i spelt all these right (NT) -- lovely post, Tue, May 23 2017, 14:53:28"
- Louise & Alex La Sala, Marigold Cousens (NT) -- My favorites, Tue, May 23 2017, 16:57:54"
- Aussie Dancers -- Dm, Tue, May 23 2017, 18:44:02"
- Nicole Zepcevski, Elizabeth Claro, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Danielle Caulfield, Amy Longstone, Julia Baar (NT) -- So many great dancers over the years, Thu, May 25 2017, 15:44:51"
- Conor Simpson, Alison Hajduk, Gareth Chow, Kristen Knox and Nicole Zepcevski. (NT) -- :), Thu, May 25 2017, 16:44:32"
- Erin Gaffney, Conor Simpson, Liam costello (NT) -- They amaze me, Thu, May 25 2017, 18:47:32"
- Catherine Cunningham, Shaun Higgins, Angela Perry, Cassandra Halloran, Craig Ashurst, Lily Claro. (NT) -- Old Timer, Fri, May 26 2017, 2:58:49"
- Jessica and Cassandra Halloran both were magical to watch, Leanne McGrath, Jeremy Heggie (NT) -- A great thread, Fri, May 26 2017, 17:12:39"
- So many amazing Aussies out there some to mention : Morgan Crammond, Erin Trevena, Brent Pace, Jeremy Heggie, Liam Costello, Ceili Moore, Isabella Fitzpatrick,Conor Simpson, Kristen Knox and Olivia kennedy -- So many more too!, Sat, May 27 2017, 21:07:25"
- Some thoughts... -- Milton Baar, Sun, May 28 2017, 17:12:28"
- Holly Makin, Harriet Ogilvy, Rebekah Roma, Samantha Murphy, Emma Henshaw, Ellen Bradley, Paddy Jessing..... To name a few. Going back a few years (NT) -- Old Timer.... Such talent in Australia, Sun, May 28 2017, 21:33:53"
- Always love Danae Moore, Meg Toland, Natalie O'Conner and Allie Russel's rounds they are always is so entertaining and passionate dancers. (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, May 29 2017, 11:01:42"
- always love to watch Bridey Lobb (NT) -- dm, Mon, May 29 2017, 12:54:52"
- I remember seeing Matilda Finchett compete in Canberra in 2006 and being amazed that this tiny little person could dance like an adult. She was magical to watch (and still is) I stayed for the results and she won the national that year. I think she was 7... (NT) -- An old timer... Fond memories, Mon, May 29 2017, 17:02:54"
- Absolutely love the Halloran's! Some to name are - Isabella Fitzpatrick, Morgan Crammond,Chelsey Priadko,Kieren Bryan't , Olivia kennedy,Liam Fitzgerald ,niamh mcDonagh and some of the older ones - Natasia petracic, Erin Trevena, Lilly Claro, William Bryan't and Emma Ryan -- Amazing talent, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 17:46:19"
- Alison Hadjuk, Marlise Newell, Leanne McGrath, Lara Upton, Kristen Knox, Tanya Cunningham, Cassie Halloran (NT) -- Back in the day :), Sat, Jun 03 2017, 0:14:15"
- No one mentioned Raymond Ayres yet, or a lot further back, I'm told Maureen Whelan and John Porter were an awesome 2 hand (NT) -- Oldie, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 18:09:39"
- My fav, Anthony Capon, lily Claro, Angela Perry , Nicole Z, (NT) -- My first nationals was Melb 1996, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 9:28:39"
- Kerry Hanrahan, Anton Cronin, Fiona Powell, Scott Porter, Kristen Knox, Holly McGlinchey, Majella Lennon, Michelle Williams, Jodie Hollis, Connor Hayes, Lara Upton, Leanne McGrath, Cassandra Halloran, Tanya Cunningham, Niamh Champion, Angela Perry, Brenda Doran, Nicole Zepcevski, Sean Higgins, Anthony Capon, Jason Oremus, Dermont Doyle (NT) -- I'm sure I'll think of more, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 12:22:50"
- Samara Symons -- Old timer, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 20:53:09"
70's and 80'S Dancers plus a few extra notables -- Old timer (Those were the days.), Thu, Jun 22 2017, 8:46:07"
- Is there a live stream or any where I can stay updated with whats happening at AIO? -- Dance Mum, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 11:06:26"
Is swoose or AIDA live streaming?
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- http://www.aio2017.com/ use this link (NT) -- DM, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 12:08:39"
- Small sections (NT) -- Dm, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 14:21:45"
- will results be live streamed? I'm checking the site regularly (NT) -- Thanks, Fri, Jun 02 2017, 18:34:21"
- Question for anyone at the AIO is next years AIO advertised in the program? (NT) -- Not able to attend this year TIA, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 1:52:27"
- Are the full results up anywhere? Still nothing on their "updates" website. (NT) -- Watching from home, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 10:37:15"
- Can't sign up to Tumblr cause it keeps stalling at verification is required please try again. has anyone any ideas or suggestions how to move past this. Have tried several email addresses and passwords. Missed daughters results last night but would really like to see other results tonight (NT) -- Thanks, Sat, Jun 03 2017, 15:00:08"
- That's a great help. (NT) -- Thank you so much., Sat, Jun 03 2017, 16:23:53"
- My goodness dresses are obscenely short. Rules out the window. We were made to lengthen our dress are supposed complaint. All rubbish one is to assume now. (NT) -- Dance mum, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 1:46:38"
- Not really keen on how these live updates are done. Maybe it's just my computer, but I find if I click on a small photo to get a better look, it doesn't take me to that photo and if I click "back" it takes me to the latest post, not to the page I was on, so I have to start scrolling through again to find where I was up to. I don't know if a facebook page with live stream would work any bettter? I like how facebook gives you a notification when a live stream starts. having said that, I do really apreciate the work that goes into the feed that we have, so thanks very much. (NT) -- jmo, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 17:31:19"
- Where can we find details from Fridays competition? There are no results for 6,7's or 8's and all of the presentations and results have disappeared??? (NT) -- Info please???, Sun, Jun 04 2017, 20:34:14"
- I second that, that Milton is brought back, his work is perfection and site is always brought up to date every day, come back Milton we need you,e (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Mon, Jun 05 2017, 20:34:27"
- full list of results also appears to have errors in it for this year and last year..... (NT) -- ***, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 12:58:49"
- I third bringing Milton back. When taking action shots he has learned the exact right time to shoot to get a good photo, because he knows a bit about the steps. The guy from winkipops has no idea.There was only one decent action shot of my daughter. (NT) -- $110 for one action shot a a couple of presentation photo's, I don't think so., Tue, Jun 06 2017, 16:46:42"
- Australian vendors. -- -, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 12:08:50"
Hi, just wondering which Aussie vendors have a website that I could look at please? I don't feis very often so would like to shop online but prefer to not order from overseas. Thanks.
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- I believe that all the Vendors have a web page, I have one that you could look at . I am presently having it updated but you can always contact me on 0413993415 or by email at claddagh_international@yahoo.com.au Always willing to help even if I dont stock the product you want I will point you in the right direction. (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 19:14:19"
- I can't recommend more highly than Julie from All Things Bling & Unusual! She replies promptly and always comes through with whatever I have asked for. Her website is: https://www.allthingsblingandunusual.com.au/ and has her email and phone number on it :) (NT) -- Very Happy Customer, Tue, Jun 06 2017, 19:34:29"
- My web site is Claddagh International as I said it is beening updated (NT) -- Gerry Ellaby, Wed, Jun 07 2017, 19:08:44"
- Prodigy Performance -- Kerrie (Secure online shopping), Thu, Jun 08 2017, 2:03:00"
- Thank you!! Would just like to say a big thank you to Tracy for all the updates, very much appreciated :) -- Aus, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 23:31:43"
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- todays aussies inside -- Tracy, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 20:14:37"
Boys 16-17: 108 Nicholas Bakopoulos-Cooke, 139 Liam Thorns. 50 in section. Ladies 17-18: 102 Holly Gibson, 103 Caitlin Bone, 104 Ruby Noble, 114 Eliza Bulloch, 124 Erin O'Hearn, 143 Caitlin Kersivien, 151 Lizzie Meimaris, 182 Tanya Ojala, 216 Jasmine Merison, 221 Ciara-Mae Crone, 156 in section. Ladies 18-19: 101 Alexandra King, 132 Catherine Back, 142 Stephanie Dimattina, 163 Jessica Cathcart, 165 Emily Harmon, 170 Keiva Young, 180 Jordan Walker, 184 Brigid Hanley-Leonard, 194 Kristin Barnwell, 196 Tahnee Snelleksz, 203 Dakota Courtney, 204 Lucy McCormack, 209 Bryanee Jarrett, 211 Madeline Fitzgerald. 123 in section. Men 17-18: 120 Benjamin Seal, 127 Ethan Kesby, 135 Callum McGregor, 139 Matthew Lambert. 40 in section. Kick butt guys 😘🍀🏆
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- dancers competing -- dd, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 0:55:44"
- Still an Aussie (NT) -- and placed 13th, awesome result, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 14:02:26"
- Other 18's (NT) -- Dakota Courtney 12, Catherine Back 32. Well done all, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 14:21:44"
- I listed dancers if they were listed as dancing for Australian schools and im sorry if i missed anyone (NT) -- Tracy, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 21:47:22"
- Has she moved permanently (NT) -- Or is it a temporary move, Mon, Apr 17 2017, 7:18:44"
- Sun -- Results, Mon, Apr 17 2017, 6:56:27"
Senior Ladies 8's
Cosgriff 6
Scoil Ard Rince 23
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- Sat -- Results, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 9:09:24"
Senior Men
Conor Simpson 3
Tom Hughes 17
Senior Women
Sarah Cornell-Farrow 14
Elizabeth Lynch 41
20 yrs
Natalie O'Connor 4
Alexandra La Sala 19
Xartiese Holdsworth 25
Alanna Chaumont 28
Fantastic results!
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- Last day for solos: -- Tracy, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 8:54:11"
And our final solo day tomorrow, Ladies 20-21: 117 Emily Palmer, 120 Tyler Watkins, 132 Alex La Sala, 133 Zoe Thornthwaite, 136 Hannah Wass, 143 Alanna Chaumont, 146 Natasha Singh, 161 Natalie O'Connor, 182 Xartiese Holdsworth, 183 Chloe Tabone. 189 in section. Senior Ladies: 101 Sarah Cornell-Farrow, 109 Blaze Montgomery, 116 Sian Fitzgerald, 134 Jacqueline Gregory, 162 Laura Dudley, 173 Megan Palmer, 196 Elizabeth Lynch, 200 Shaelli Kelly, 206 Kate McCormack, 223 Megan Carrington, 224 Ceridwen Radcliffe, 227 Moira Neasy, 230 Shannon Kennedy, 243 Georgia MacDonald, 270 Hannah Eve, 272 Theresa May-Shaw, 287 Emilie Helbig. 197 in section and our final group Senior Men: 126 Conor Simpson. 39 in section. Have a great day everyone 😁🍀🏆
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- Tom Hughes from sydney competing under Carson Kennedy school. He was also in their winning dance drama (NT) -- X, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 21:22:48"
- Any recalls yet? :) (NT) -- --, Sun, Apr 16 2017, 1:38:11"
- Tom & Conor recalled in Senior Mens. Sarah Cornell-Farrow and Elizabeth Lynch in Senior Ladies. (NT) -- :), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 3:00:53"
- 20-21 Ladies - Alex La Sala, Alanna Chaumont, Natalie O'Connor, Xartiese Holdsworth, Adele McEleavey, Carrie Vaughey all recalled (NT) -- :), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 3:02:51"
- NATALIE OCONNOR 4TH -- Dd (Excited), Sun, Apr 16 2017, 4:32:39"
- Results -- Friday, Sat, Apr 15 2017, 6:15:24"
16 - 19 8 hand
Cosgriff 23
19 yrs
Sarah Robinson 13
Chloe Peirce 26
McKenzie Cox 46
Nick Meimaris 6
18 yrs
Jonty Moore 6
Kieran Bryant 9
Jeremiah Oliveri 12
20 yrs
Keiran Ayres 6
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Ladies 19-20: 103 Zoe Toland, 109 McKenzie Cox, 121 Taylor Pymm, 126 Kyra Webb, 135 Aine Fitzpatrick, 151 Shannon Gore, 154 Sarah Robinson, 161 Trinity Schabe, 171 Madeline Yeaman, 173 Megan O'Hearn, 176 Sophia Ward,196 Sarah Leach, 198 Chloe Pierce, 204 Sarah Watson. 207 in section. Mens 18-19: 114 Jonny Moore, 119 Benjamin Wright, 131 Jeremiah Oliveri, 142 Kieran Bryant. 32 in section. Men's 19-20: 104 Nick Meimaris, 107 Marcus McEleavey, 131 Deccan Walker Kent. 31 in section. Men's 20-21: 112 Kieran Ayres. 16 in section. Chookas to all our ladies and gents tomorrow.👍🍀🌟 -- Tracy, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 8:58:11"
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- Results -- Today, Fri, Apr 14 2017, 8:00:56"
17 yrs
Luke Chaumont 9
Callum McGregor 10
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- Results -- Today, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 10:29:21"
14yrs
Liam Costello 2
Jonathan Shaw 26
15yrs
Elliot Sutton 26
Meg Toland 17
Danae Moore 48
No Australian recallers in girls 16yrs.
Congrats to all dancers today.
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- Liam Costello 2nd in World!!! -- Congratulations Liam!!, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 6:59:01"
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- Huge congrats congrats Liam. Alison & Stewart!! We're all so proud of you Liam, what a superstar!! Love Michelle, Erin, Marcus, Ethan & Max xxxxxooooo (NT) -- -, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 7:08:51"
- Congratulations Liam - and to mum, dad and Miss Katrina too! Yaaaayyyyyy! Love Jen & Gabi (NT) -- DM, Thu, Apr 13 2017, 9:56:08"
- 13years -- Results, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 9:05:48"
Alana Curran-Jones 18
Bridey Lobb 40
Lachlan Ball 26
Liam McWeeney. 29
Isaac Loxley 30
Congratulations to all dancers today.
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- Our girls and boys today in the 14-15: 115 Isabella Chui, 118 Saskia Mulligan, 123 Isabella Page, 125 Angelique Shaw, 132 Annabelle Noble, 171 Isobel Ashley, 194 Louise Hewitt, 202 Sally McGavock, 204 Caoimhe McAleer, 206 Grace Reid, 221 Alexandra Heming, 240 Caitlin Hanley-Smith, 245 Roisin Hayes, 263 Kali Gilchrist, 290 Dominique Hanley-Leonard. 206 in section. 107 Bowen Walker, 120 Liam Costello, 148 Jonathon Shaw. 52 in section. -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 20:08:38"
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- Girls and Boys 15-16: 127 Colette Blake, 133 Rachel Bella, 155 Meg Roland, 165 Gabrielle Hanley-Leonard, 183 Kailah Han naford, 194 Sophie Laing, 221 Katie Kelly-Vaccaro, 238 Jade McLaughlin, 250 Christina O'Connor, 251 Sophie Barnwell, 269 Hannah Walker Kent, 275 Danae Moore, 289 Abigail Loxley. 190 in section. 130 Samuel Barnes, 136 Elliot Sutton . 51 in section -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 20:10:22"
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- Girls 16-17: 101 Aelish Kelly, 120 Trisha Hedges, 146 Madeline Howe, 209 Emer McGing, 214 Roisin McHale, 241 Sophie Roughsedge, 252 Taylah Attwell-Gill, 276 Rachel White. 189 in section -- Tracy, Wed, Apr 12 2017, 20:11:21"
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- Does anyone have a list of commpetitors in 14-15 years. -- Eagerly awaiting info at home., Wed, Apr 12 2017, 15:34:44"
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- Results -- Mon, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 8:44:46"
Sinead Daly 36
Jade Ryan 37
Conor Haigh 14
Dante Holdsworth 26
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- Aussie's on Monday....Girls 12-13... 121 Breana O'Toole, 134 Clodagh McMahon, 141 Caoimhe McGuigan, 174 Anabel Bailey, 177 Chloe Dyde, 188 Zoe Elliot, 190 Sinead Daly, 206 Matilda Goldie, 211 Brianna Ross, 218 Stella Ashley, 251 Ruby McGavock, 252 Danah Pham, 255 Bethany Fleet, 266 Evelyn Vincin-Walker, 271 Tara O'Connell, 275 Imogen Ryan, 277 Charlotte Hannaford, 278 Jade Aideen Curran Boys 12-13... 120 Conor Haigh, 126 Thomas Kavanagh, 135 Dante Holdsworth, Girls 200, Boys 57. Kick butt everyone. 😘🍀🏆 -- Tracy, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 9:07:39"
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- And Aussie's on Tuesday as I'll be a bit busy tomorrow ... Girls 13-14...126 Ellie Stoubidis, 148 Brianna Coyle, 171 Ciana O'Neill, 184 Olivia Kennedy, 187 Niamh Roland, 197 Ashleigh Kelly, 200 Bridey Lobb, 215 Niamh Glynn, 250 Erin Stanton, 290 Alana Curran-Jones, 296 Ella Giammichele, 309 Connie Sutton. Boys 13-14...106 Lachlan Ball, 130 Liam Fitzgerald, 133 Isaac Loxley, 136 Lachlan Stedman, 145 Liam McWeeney, 150 Flynn Wilkinson. These two sections are the largest for the week with 213 in the girls and 60 in the boys......WOW go get them guys! xxx special chookas to my nannynas 😘 (NT) -- Tracy, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 9:10:26"
- And Mila Dowling 135 dancing Monday. (NT) -- Good luck to all Aussie dancers, Tue, Apr 11 2017, 0:37:35"
- Aussie Worlds Results Day 1 -- Interested Aussie (Hopeful), Mon, Apr 10 2017, 8:05:53"
Any results yet for Day 1 Aussies? I've joined visionmixer site but my phone internet won't allow me to watch 😯
Girls 10 - 11: 127 Gia Choi, 133 Freya Jones, 194 Ciera Hanson, 206 Darcy Teese, 227 Maeve Wilkinson.
Girls 11 - 12: 126 Sienna Castillo, 159 Gabrielle Clinton, 169 Rachel French, 207 Roisin Carey, 211 Keava Brennan, 217 Trinity Woelms, 270 Nikita Van Heerden.
Boys 10 - 11: 105 Cillian Kelly, 118 Zac Elliot. Boys 11 - 12: 124 Ethan Hewitt, 124 Thomas Doherty, 130 Corbin Walker,
Any updates are much appreciated 😀 Thanks
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- So we are looking at changing schools at the end of this year, and considering which school may work for us. We live in the Richmond area and are considering how far is acceptable to travel regularly for lessons. Our IDD is 13 so we have to consider school homework etc. How far do you travel to dance class, what do you think is reasonable ? -- Interested to hear what other think., Wed, Mar 15 2017, 9:14:24"
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- Key factors are what works for you and your family (siblings) your work, ability to transport your IDD without rushing, fit in homework etc. Number of dance classes per week etc. Only you can decide what will work for your family. (NT) -- Best of luck with the new school, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 12:17:42"
- We travel half hour but some kids in the class travel for an hour we live in the outer subs though and do not have lots of choice in schools. (NT) -- dm, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 13:43:32"
- There are two kids at our school that travel 1.5hrs each way, twice a week. I guess you do what you have to do. (NT) -- Crazy Irish, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 11:37:08"
- We travel up to 1.5 hour to get to training, worth it though I've got a child that is very happy and getting the best training and the support she deserves (NT) -- D.M, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 9:16:39"
- Maybe also contact schools for class times. If classes end at 6pm and you have to travel over an hour home, it may be manageable, but if class ends at 9pm might make it too late if that makes sense. Even class start times will affect you if they start before you are able to get there in time. (NT) -- -, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 12:12:57"
- Out travel time to class varies between 1.5hrs and 2 hrs depending upon traffic, but getting home is a lot quicker, just over an hour in off peak traffic. Thank goodness its only twice a week. We leave home at 4pm and don't get home until just after 10. (NT) -- Not enough hours in the day., Mon, Mar 20 2017, 14:37:19"
- Some people burn their bridges with all the schools in the local area. we'e got dancers at our school who travel almost two hours cause they left the quit all 3 of the schools closest to them. (NT) -- do what works for you, Tue, Mar 21 2017, 12:17:32"
- What ever suits your lifestyle -- NA, Wed, Mar 22 2017, 1:56:25"
- One of the dancers in our school in Sydneys west travels down from the other side of Newcastle, must take her 2.5hrs at least each way (NT) -- Dedication, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 14:00:24"
- Does anyone have a list of Aussies dancing at the World Championships? -- Would love to cheer them on from here in Australia., Wed, Mar 29 2017, 17:29:39"
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i will post all aussies and numbers for each day on my FB page, aussies and kiwis dance around the world as soon as i get our program for everyone back home (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 02 2017, 17:03:41"
- Just join the FB group.... (NT) -- Dm, Wed, Apr 05 2017, 21:06:19"
- What if dancers don't want their name and result posted. Isn't that putting more pressure on the dancers that may not recall? (NT) -- DM, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 11:33:19"
- Understand last comment and yes agree the dancers that have qualified it is amazing but still feel for dancers who see their names up for discusdion. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 14:57:00"
- Copied from my page for all, Girls 10 - 11: 127 Gia Choi, 133 Freya Jones, 194 Ciera Hanson, 206 Darcy Teese, 227 Maeve Wilkinson. Girls 11 - 12: 126 Sienna Castillo, 159 Gabrielle Clinton, 169 Rachel French, 207 Roisin Carey, 211 Keava Brennan, 217 Trinity Woelms, 270 Nikita Van Heerden. Boys 10 - 11: 105 Cillian Kelly, 118 Zac Elliot. Boys 11 - 12: 124 Ethan Hewitt, 124 Thomas Doherty, 130 Corbin Walker, That's all of our Aussie's for tomorrow, Chookas to you all 😘🍀🏆 (NT) -- Tracy, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 17:48:17"
- Thanks Tracy this is much appreciated for ppl who dont use facebook (NT) -- 😊, Mon, Apr 10 2017, 1:35:57"
- Best Dress bag -- Newtoirish, Sat, Apr 08 2017, 21:11:47"
Hello. My daughter has got her first solo dress. Looking for advice on which dress bag to get to carry to competitions etc. A bag which fits 2 dresses carefully in would be great. Which ones do you love? Thanks
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- Hi just wondering where do people get the long sleeved black leotards that cover collar bone from? I can only find ones that have a scoop round neck. -- TIA, Fri, Mar 31 2017, 12:55:03"
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this is really rude, and the poster says her name, so if you know so much please share your wisdom by naming said person and put your name to the post as well . (NT) -- mum of a 13 girl too, Wed, Oct 04 2017, 18:12:35"
Not happy that B.C. has been named, she has been under injury for the past 4 months and while she has dropped we are amazed that with not a lot of training in the past 4 months she still placed quite well. But I must admit this section was all over the place in results, but well done to all the girls this age group are amazing dancers and one of the toughest sections here in Aust. (NT) -- TMC., Wed, Oct 04 2017, 18:02:58"
Recommend Doyle's (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sun, Apr 09 2017, 15:36:16"
