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When do the World championships entry forms have to be in for Glasgow 2010? (Closing date) -- dancer!, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:02:35"
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- 11th January. they are accepting late entries until 18th. except you have to pay extra if it's late. go to the clrg website for the syllabus (NT) -- daaaaaaaaaaancer, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:04:12"
- thankyou anne louise :) haaaaaaaaaaa ILY! (NT) -- :), Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:06:51"
- i love you too eileeeeen!! (NT) -- <3, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:10:32"
- how embaressingggggggggggggg! :) hahaha (NT) -- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:11:02"
- haha i love how the message board is full of arguments and complaints and we just show our love :) (NT) -- ha!, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:13:59"
- woooooot sharing the love around! (NT) -- :), Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:16:37"
- now this is majorly embaressing because everyone knows who we are.. (: (NT) -- xxxx, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:17:24"
  - SO WHO IS GOING TO WORLDS? (NT) -- wondering, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 6:41:00"
    - Seems like Anne Louise and Eileen are going !! (NT) -- keep on lovin' girls, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 8:18:48"
- hahahah yeah we pretty much are :) oh and the loving will stay! (NT) -- xxxx, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 9:29:23"
- so nice to see something other than Wollongong - rant - rant - Wollongong! (NT) -- :), Tue, Nov 17 2009, 12:02:40"
- haha i agree! (NT) -- :D, Tue, Nov 17 2009, 20:58:18"
Hi I am selling my dress and some equipment if anyone is looking for next year. Pictures and info can be found at http://members.optuszoo.com.au/irish.dancer/ -- Rhi, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:00:08"
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- couldn't access the site, maybe need another address (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:22:54"
  - I've just tried the address and it opened up fine for me (NT) -- aussiemum*, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:26:50"
    - clearly, i'm just doing it wrong, i will try again (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:29:52"
- http://members.optuszoo.com.au/irish.dancer/ (NT) -- cut and paste this address:), Mon, Nov 16 2009, 20:59:44"
nationals -- EDM, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 2:40:38"
Yay Wollongong

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- Nationals 2010 -- Lily, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 2:44:32"
  - 28 Sep till 3 Oct (NT) -- ., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 3:58:09"
- YAY FOR WOLLONGONG BEST NEWS EVER.... (NT) -- WOLLONGONG GIRL, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 3:51:42"
- Is this right, & how did you find out? (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 4:01:57"
  - Yes this information is correct. (NT) -- The teacher's are at their conference in Sydney and were told this morning., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 4:56:41"
- i have been told off my teacher and also a firend from another school told me her teacher also told them (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 4:12:14"
- YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH WOLLONGONG! :D (NT) -- major fan of the decision!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 5:02:31"
- I really enjoyed the 1999 Australian ID Championships in Wollongong so this news is FANTASTIC !! (NT) -- Please don't start complaining, AIDA always come to the party and do their best for our kids!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 5:56:16"
- sigh...there goes the chance for Sydney siders to not have to get accommodation and save some money (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 6:10:04"
  - Wollongong is only an hr drive from Sydney (NT) -- If you want to save money just drive..., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 6:47:53"
    - Well it depends where you live in Sydney. Takes me about 2 hours. Can't really drive if my daughter dances at 8 or 9 in the morning (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 6:52:20"
      - Perhaps get a hotel for just the night before she dances then? (NT) -- There is always an alternative, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:23:40"
      - Are you taking a scenic tour??? (NT) -- Exaggerating just a little?, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 0:49:07"
        
        If you live on the northern beaches or upper north shore then that's hardly an exaggeration. (NT) -- Sydney is so brilliant, I don't see why we have to go to Wollongong again., Sun, Nov 15 2009, 1:27:45"
        
        Wollongong is also brilliant (NT) -- You are a pretty rude person!, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 3:04:38"
      - You could still drive, we drive to Sydney comps all the time leaving home at 4 or 5 am, did this for Winter Solstice this year and dd was on the blocks so it can be done if you really need to save some money. (NT) -- CanberraMum, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 4:31:02"
  - sigh.. that would have been the exact same situation for the wollongongs if it was in sydney! so, lets not complain! (NT) -- dancing mum, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:31:34"
    - 90% of NSW dancers are from Sydney though, so that's a whole lot more people being inconvenienced by having to pay for accom. (NT) -- Rich mans sport these days, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 12:49:28"
  - Sick of hearing city folk complain about travel, rural residents have to travel for all competitions, not just nationals. (NT) -- Get over it!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:41:17"
  - A lot Melbournians had to pay for accommodation in Geelong too..................Please some of the people some of the time (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 14:11:29"
- Where in Wollongong? (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:27:13"
  - Wollongong Entertainment Centre (NT) -- ., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:27:55"
    - Is it going to be two halls? Because I don't remember it being suitable to be a two hall venue last time we were there. (NT) -- Curious, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 5:10:27"
- SO HAPPY IT IS WOLLONGONG! :) YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY (NT) -- dancer!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:30:26"
- Okay, No one complain. Let us see if NSW can get through atleast one decision without the whinging! (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 7:44:24"
- Good news -- old timer, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 10:18:37"
- Which venue? (NT) -- Interstater, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 10:22:07"
- Bring it on - more than happy with this location (NT) -- no complaints from us!!!! Can't wait, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 11:46:57"
- Gr8 accom place is: Woolongong Surf Leisure Resort (NT) -- id mum, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 23:48:46"
  - Wollongong's great....close to so many lovely beaches. (NT) -- DM, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 0:33:41"
- there is only 317 days !! i am really really really excited :D (NT) -- can't wait !!!!!!!!!!, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 1:09:44"
- loving life with nationals at wollongong :) (NT) -- person, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 5:30:10"
- already got a countdown for nationals next yr...so excited...wollongong is the best...cant wait to show my interstate friends around my hometown...and people really need to calm down about money saving..you already will save money on things such as airfares if your from sydney..and eating in wollongong is not nearly as expensive as somewhere like darling harbour...we will be opposite the beach..i live 20mins from the WEC and im still going to get accomadation cause its all part of the fun at nationals... (NT) -- seriously people will NEVER be happy, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 9:47:22"
- I just got a weeks accomadation for the three of us with cooking facilities,it is on the oppossite corner to the centre,and all for under $900 ,woo hoo! (NT) -- Im loving this already, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 10:41:15"
  - NATIONALS -- PERTH TRAVELLER, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:12:01"
    - Nationals -- PERTH TRAVELLER, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:24:30"
  - What is the name of the place please........... (NT) -- ', Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:22:48"
    - where is this accommodation -- Perth Traveller, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:30:54"
- what accommodation is close to the venue? (NT) -- curious, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:33:17"
- names of hotels in wollongong close to the venue include,novtel, medina, quest, rydges, ibsis, belmore all suite hotel, anchorage, best western, the Normandie, park st appartments..These are ones i would reccomend. The one they are talking about that is accross the road isnt very popular...might be a bit dodgy... (NT) -- a few suggestions..will not be hard finding some where nice but affordable in wollongong, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:34:56"
- Wollongong has so much to offer...With the mall just having major renovations, the new free shuttle bus, plenty of places to eat...great night life to party hard afterwards, plenty of beaches... Irsh dancing has died down in the GONG need to get it out there.. (NT) -- so excited, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 11:38:15"
  - Nationals -- Perth Traveller, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 12:19:36"
    - Are Sky Apartments the dodgy ones? (NT) -- Very cheap, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 12:44:01"
- your teacher will have been emailed a list of accomodation (NT) -- just counted 28 different accomodation options. Ask for it!, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 13:29:26"
Ive been everywhere man Ive been everwhere Ive been to Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Camberra, Tasmania, ( Perth x 2 I live here ) and now Wollongong.........yay Ive been everywhere man. -- Perth mum....with no complaints :o) Heather, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 12:44:44"
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Just liek to thank AIDA once again for a very exciting decision! wollongong will be an amazing venue which has beaches, shopping, accomodation and more nearby. It will be an amazing amount of fun! Looking forward to THE GONG 2010! :) -- wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 9:58:39"
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- we come from Perth, having different venues means my family can see parts of Australia we would NEVER get too, ie Tasmania, Geelong and now Wollongong, we love it!! (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:19:26"
- you will love it! as a local who has lived here all my life, i can gaurantee that you will love it, and the venue is right next to the beach (NT) -- local, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:20:52"
  - so will it be as freezing as Geelong/Melbourne was? Had to buy extra beanie and scarf to get through the cold! (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:23:59"
    - no way! it was really hot here today and my family was indulging in good weather whilst i was freezing in geelong! (NT) -- local. don't worry, you'll be fine!, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:26:29"
      - well it was cold in Geelong, then we went up to Melbourne for 3 days and it was cold, but 1 month later, they have 38 degree heatwave, who could figure 'ay? (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:28:12"
  - actually we don't really care about the weather.....it's what you make of it really, isn't it? It's all fun! (NT) -- Perth Traveller, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:27:01"
Downtown Motel is available -- -, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 2:46:50"
http://www.downtownmotel.com.au/
Just got this by email regarding dates 27/9 - 4/10

We have availability on those dates you could have a twin room which has a double and one single for $125

Or the family room has 1 double and 2 singles for $155 per night.

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- This would be a great hotel for the senior dances as it is right near some of the Wollongong night clubs. Might be a bit noisy for families on some nights. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 8:42:56"
venue -- per, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 8:24:35"
google maps shows 2 different locations?

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Has anybody heard what dances we are doing next year. -- /, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 1:10:09"
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- anyone know what 19/20s and seniors are doing next year? (NT) -- dd, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 5:08:43"
  - I would also like to know, surely this was discussed at the convention along with the nationals venue (NT) -- x, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 6:05:09"
- I would also like to know what the 19/20yrs dances are pleeeeeeeease! (NT) -- dd, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 8:40:53"
  - as far as i know the 19/20 yrs are doing slip jig, jig and hornpipe set (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 9:47:56"
    - They're doing hornpipe and reel, they changed it! (NT) -- ;), Sun, Nov 15 2009, 10:34:17"
- My teacher told me the syllabus was the same as 09, except for 11 yrs girls and senior ladies :) so 19/20s do hpipe reel and jig set (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 21:41:46"
- bump (NT) -- anyone know for certain????, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 1:09:26"
- Senior Ladies = Slip Jig / Jig and Ladies 19/20's = Reel / Hornpipe (NT) -- xx, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 1:17:08"
- i was looking forward to doing slip jig and jig again! (NT) -- :(, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 8:11:35"
ok seriously its WOLLONGONG not WOOLONGONG. its like we are from an alien plant and no one has ever heard of this strange place -- proud wollongong dancer, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 0:16:05"
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- ok seriously it's PLANET not PLANT (NT) -- n/a, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 0:35:52"
- at least i wasnt spelling the name of a very popular place wrong i counted almost 7 times it was spelt wrong and that was from just glancing through...its like me spelling surfers paradise wrong of something (NT) -- ..., Mon, Nov 16 2009, 1:17:41"
- Yes, thank goodness you can spell Wollongong... Its not like planet is a useful word anyway, right? (NT) -- Wollongong is way easier to spell than planet, how silly these messageboard folk are!, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 1:48:39"
- You wollongong people are pretty touchy (NT) -- sheesh! can't wait to get there, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 1:49:42"
  - I don't think it's very fair that you generalise this one persons comment to the entire city of Wollongong (NT) -- Clearly not all people from Wollongong are "touchy", Mon, Nov 16 2009, 3:02:17"
Since it was announced that woolongong is to be the host for Nationals I have been trying to book accomodation, I think I have tried everyone in Woollongong and its all booked out.....can some one tell me where does a perth mum and dancer stay ?????? -- Is there enough accomodation in Woolongong for all of us ??, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 13:35:44"
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- I booked at the Ibis yeterday. looks to be close to the venue $993 for 7 nights for a queen+single room. Rydges was available also but was more expensive and you had to pay $10 a day parking. (NT) -- -, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 19:34:11"
- I am in the same situation, tried several of the hotels close to the venue, but was told they were all full, As the venue was only announced on Saturday, how can all this accommodation already be fully booked??? (NT) -- :(, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 21:24:52"
  - I called several hotels as soon as I got the word on Saturday morning. They weren't aware of the Nationals yet and were all available. (NT) -- If they are all booked now then it was obviously a busy day on the phones on Saturday!, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 23:21:48"
- I have been told many peolpe booked 3 weeks ago (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 22:46:09"
- I searched the venue on google maps and got directions from there to caravan parks, a few showed up. These types of caravan parks usually have lovely cottages and villas to stay in, not only caravans. With lots of kids entertainment too. -- Im more experianced with central coast to newcastle, but I'm sure they won't differ too much down south., Sun, Nov 15 2009, 22:49:56"
- The 'Official' Hotel for the 1999 Nationals in Wollongong was the Novotel, we stayed there and walked to the venue each day but caught a taxi back each night . It was a lovely 20 minute walk. (NT) -- OM, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 2:22:28"
Just booked at the Ibis for $139 per night. -- Standard queen room and not far from the entertainment centre. Very reasonable I think., Mon, Nov 16 2009, 0:39:04"
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- yes I did too, you can book online (NT) -- perth mum, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 0:56:32"
What are the dates for the nationals and what is the venue called? We weren't around in last time and I need to get organised!!! Thanks -- Zackie, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 7:41:33"
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- The dates are 28th Sept to 3rd Oct, 2010. It will be held at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre. (NT) -- dm, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 8:24:17"
- Is that the same place it was held in last time in Wollongong? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 8:27:46"
- yes! (NT) -- dm, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 9:50:17"
- Entertainment Centre! Wasn't it a baskeball stadium (NT) -- DM, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 13:25:54"
  - NO! It's an entertainment ventre. It's good enough for the likes of Pink, I think it will be good enough for us. (NT) -- Look how great Geelong turned out to be., Sun, Nov 15 2009, 21:47:43"
    - Entertainment Centre...sorry (NT) -- should spell check, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 21:49:18"
- totally agree the entertainment centre has come to be a venue for many famous international acts such as p!nk... if its good enough to host an international superstar irs good enough for us (NT) -- gong gal, Mon, Nov 16 2009, 0:13:09"
Try this link for closest accommodation -- http://www.wec.org.au/accommodation.htm, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 23:49:56"
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Booking for Nationals -- -, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 19:38:54"
If you find a good deal on accomodation for the Nationals, please don't come on here and say. I just booked a great place fpr $100 a night, lucky me!! What's the point if you aren't going to say where you booked and help out other families. If you have your booking you have nothing to lose by saying where you booked.

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- I just booked at Part Street Apartments. $ 115 for two bedroom apartment. They still had family apartments that were two bedroom and one bedroom apartments left. The one bedroom were $99 and the family ones $135. Hope that helps. (NT) -- A mum, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 20:57:39"
  - These are all full now. (NT) -- -, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 23:25:13"
- The Ibis is still available http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6377-ibis-wollongong/index.shtml (NT) -- -, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 23:27:49"
5-panel Gavin $1500.USD -- ann, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 14:45:56"
Beautiful purple 5-panel Gavin for sale.
Bust: 33"
Waist: 28"
Drop waist: about 30"
Arms: 23.5" Skirt: 15"
link to dress #4
http://dancingoneire.net/UsedDresses.aspx

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http://maps.google.com.au/ search for accommodation woollongong and a map will pop up showing you exactly where hotels etc are to the entertainment centre, just used it to book online, -- good luck from perth mum who just found accomodation :o), Sun, Nov 15 2009, 14:38:30"
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GONG -- Perth Traveller, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 12:18:00"
well i'm looking forward to the trip

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Does anybody know what date the HSC is next year? -- i.e. The HSC in NSW. Just trying to get a bit organised ahead of time. Also, when are the trials? (Thank you!!!), Sun, Nov 15 2009, 5:34:13"
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- The HSC always starts close to the first week of term 4. Trials are diffrent for each school, they are in-school assessments, not board of studies ones. (NT) -- http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ will have all information whenever it becomes available, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 6:03:18"
- At our school trials were from 10th August (NT) -- :-), Sun, Nov 15 2009, 7:05:06"
- Have you tried looking on the NSW department of education site/HSC (NT) -- they should have dates there for you, Sun, Nov 15 2009, 10:43:04"
My accommodation for Wollongong has been booked. Only costing me $100 per night. -- very happy, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:14:37"
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- Forgot to say with full cooking facilities (NT) -- happy, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:15:45"
  - please email me where you are staying if you don't mind (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:30:02"
- Aren't you jumping the gun a bit? (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:46:30"
- The place I just rang was completely booked out for the Nationals week, 2 weeks ago (NT) -- Oh well, there are lots of other options., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:51:28"
  - How can this be if it's only been unofficially 'announced' today? (NT) -- Its not fair if others knew before everyone else!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:55:26"
    - Welcome to the real world. Of course people knew before the official announcement...and guess which people that would have been. (NT) -- Amused, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 9:02:07"
  - Which place was that? (NT) -- AIDA must have booked for Members, Ad's ETC., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 9:13:06"
- So what is the point of your post? why boast about it but not tell where you booked? (NT) -- -, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 9:46:44"
- but we don't know if there has been an official announcement, this is still heresay! (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 9:46:59"
  - My teacher told me it is in Wollongong. They have known for a while. (NT) -- /, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 10:32:44"
    - Im sorry, you have your facts wrong. My mum is a teacher and she didnt know where the nationals were going to be held. We only found out wjen we saw the message board this afternoon. AIDA were considering a few locations and the teachers were voting at the convention.. so no one knew where nationals were going to be. (NT) -- far out, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 13:01:41"
    - Agree, I just asked our teacher yesterday and she had no idea, so I guess if your teacher was part of the decision making process you may have been told before everyone esle, but we certainly weren't. I guess that's how so many of the hotels and apartments are already booked out. (NT) -- not in the know., Sun, Nov 15 2009, 4:33:28"
  - Yes there has. It was announced at the teachers conference today. (NT) -- Most teachers have passed the information on to their students and the accommodation is starting to fill up already., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 10:54:08"
- guys its defs in wollongong, evryone needs to chill. (NT) -- excited!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 10:51:33"
After a Christmas gift idea, all CD's will be forwarded free of postage up until Christmas 2009. Just place your order at www.irishdancesupplies.com.au and we will deduct the postage. -- www.irishdancesupplies.com.au, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 23:01:19"
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http://www.dance-again.com/X527.html stunning year old green and white siopa rince dress for sale -- deborahmccann34@gmail.com, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 8:09:22"
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Has anyone suggestions to help my DD to keep her arms back whilst practicing dancing? Thanks! -- IDMum, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 4:09:31"
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- Tie toilet paper around her arms until she can dance without breaking it> (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 4:34:26"
- i don't think this is the most environmentally friendly suggestion (NT) -- .., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:11:50"
  - hehehe... oh you're right, but that did make me laugh for the day (NT) -- thanks!, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:49:03"
- and you'd rather her use a plastic bag?? toilet paper is a very good suggestion (NT) -- .00., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:40:43"
  - say it takes her 3 months to get her arms fixed, practicing half an hour a day. every time she rips the toilet paper you have to get a new lot. this is extremely wasteful especially since after practicing you are unlikely to reuse the sweaty dirty toilet paper. not very environmentally friendly, we should be trying to reduce paper waste and save our trees (NT) -- .., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 10:16:38"
    - a plastic bag may be more suitable at least she could reuse that (NT) -- ., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 10:18:47"
    - but if you use kleenex 3 ply, then you can absorb more sweat and thus reducing the number of toilet paper being used. (NT) -- .00., Thu, Nov 12 2009, 3:06:43"
- Or put a piece of A4 peper under her arm pits... (NT) -- she will have to hold it against her sides and not let it drop, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:43:35"
- Now I didn't necessarily mean recycle your toilet paper. I know irish dancing is costly but you can buy 16 rolls on special at a time.Tied around the forearms makes your dancer keep her wrists in. The A4 sheet is okay but dancer will hunch shoulders forward if paper starts to slip out and wrists will flare out. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 6:50:02"
- bump (NT) -- dm, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 8:15:29"
- If you cant afford a bit of toilet paper - then you really can't afford the costs associated with Irish Dancing. (NT) -- wasting toilet paper - oh please. Thought the toilet paper suggestion was a great idea., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 23:49:32"
  - its not about the cost its about the waste of our natural resources (NT) -- did you even read my post?, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 6:14:42"
- Oh Dear, I have no hope for World Peace. (NT) -- ; ), Tue, Nov 10 2009, 2:40:19"
  - Now that's just silly. World Peace is a serious matter and you are comparing it to the above discussion. (NT) -- Perspective please., Tue, Nov 10 2009, 2:52:20"
    - Oh dear... (NT) -- : ]), Tue, Nov 10 2009, 7:23:23"
- Hi, my daughter had the same problem and we used a large elastic band, not too loose. (NT) -- Dance Mum, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 3:08:36"
- Has anybody any thoughts on using a piece of dowel? (NT) -- IDMum, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 7:22:08"
- Geez, would love to go out for a drink and laugh with the hippy, tree hugger. Great sense of humour, NOT! Lighten up, I might use the toilet paper idea myself, in fact, smear the word around LOL. -- Jane, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 9:01:12"
  - Ditto!!! (NT) -- Obviously a kin soul to 'Jane' (: [)), Tue, Nov 10 2009, 9:34:29"
- A great way that my brother and I used a ruler... or a stick about a metre long... this is always a good way!! Hope this helps your DD (NT) -- KT, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 11:30:31"
- Those stretchy pieces of rubber-like fabric that the physiotherapists use are good (NT) -- parent, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 21:10:45"
  - theraband (NT) -- dancer, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 22:15:10"
  - cheap alternative to therabands, and easily found are 'ocky straps' that you can pick up from car parts places, service stations, coles etc. Strong enough to keep their arms in, but allows them to move arms if they fell and needed to stop themselves. (NT) -- and you can re-use them around the home, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 0:26:25"
    - meant to say, ocky strap goes round the whole body to hold arms in , not just hands/wrists behind the back. That way keeps arms in correct position and can still move arms in a falling emergency (NT) -- safety first, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 0:31:37"
- Do be careful using something that restricts the arms too much. If they are doing jumps or kicks and slip, they need to be able to free their hands to catch themselves. -- Toilet paper a great safe idea, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 21:33:02"
  - A book under each arm. Been used for beginners at our school. (NT) -- DD, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 22:26:41"
- Pencil, pen or similar under each armpit.... (NT) -- dzr, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 6:14:10"
- How about just letting your dancer dance to the best of his/her ability in his/her own time? Most things "click" in the end. (NT) -- Vicarious, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 11:55:48"
  - If you leave these problems to continue it will get worse. She needs to work on fixing it now before it becomes a bad habit. (NT) -- speaking from experience, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 20:41:28"
    - Presumably, that's why she has an Irish dance teacher (NT) -- - who isn't you., Thu, Nov 12 2009, 8:41:31"
      - what got up your nose. (NT) -- chill, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 11:42:37"
  - She's been dancing for four years, it isn't resolving itself unfortunately. (NT) -- IDMum, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 23:32:48"
- tell her to squeeze her arms into her body & then you try & pull them out (she has to resist) (NT) -- it will show her what muscles to use to hold them in! don't forget shoulders stay back., Wed, Nov 11 2009, 20:45:45"
- I found using a tea towel worked wonders for me, just by holding it behind my back and learning not to pull it ie: keeping it relaxed (NT) -- hope that makes sense :), Thu, Nov 12 2009, 2:48:28"
- go to www.dance.net/irish ... look through the forums, there are a few good posts about arms/posture (NT) -- Helpful!, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 22:03:34"
  - Thank you! Will do. (NT) -- IDMum ((n/a)), Thu, Nov 12 2009, 23:35:42"
- THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE OFFERED ADVICE. IT IS WELL APPRECIATED! (NT) -- IDMUM, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 23:38:40"
- a piece of dowel works as well (NT) -- good luck, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:15:38"
- my mum used to put a strip of tape longwyas down my elbows at lessons. when i bent them i could tell i was doing it! worked for me:) (NT) -- id, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 2:00:49"
  - great idea! i was at a workshop once & the teacher taped chopsticks to our arms so if we bent our elbows, we'd get a 'stab' (NT) -- :), Sat, Nov 14 2009, 2:58:47"
    - That is a terrible thing to do. Imagine what could happen if you slipped and fell. Hope the teacher was very skilled in first aid and the dancers all had ambulance cover. (NT) -- Crazy!!!, Sat, Nov 14 2009, 4:30:30"
      - this was years ago, before all the crazy insurances started (NT) -- :), Sat, Nov 14 2009, 5:17:35"
Does anyone know what has happen to Rhiannon Habberman in qld? I heard from someone in her school that she has not been at class for months. Has she retired because she is going into 2nd year law at uni next year or is she already overseas again -- anyone?, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 9:33:36"
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- She would be very young to be doing second year law (NT) -- amazing, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 11:08:22"
- Okay. Wouldn't the 'someone in her class ' know what she was doing and let you know? This post is very suggestive of a 'troll' trying to stir up trouble. (NT) -- Irrespective of what she may be doing, is it really our business?, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 11:59:51"
  - Alright message board police, please tell us what we can and what we can't ask in future (NT) -- a lot of the things on here aren't anybody's business, lets remove all of the happy birthday and get well soon messages while we're at it?, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:11:56"
  - How is it that almost every message on this board ends up with some form of nastiness? (NT) -- i bet if we had to have usernames to post it wouldn't be so volatile, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:13:57"
    - I find it much more entertaining than television, though! However, it definitely seems to get out of hand.. (NT) -- Happy ID Mum, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:47:37"
      - Sadly, sometimes the questions are asked when answers are already known to the OP (NT) -- ! !, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:54:08"
- rhiannon is just completing the end of her first year of law, so yes she will be in second year law next year. perhaps you should talk to the person you've been talking to to get the rest of the story, or ask rhi herself. (NT) -- i know you're just asking, but it could probably be done elsewhere., Sat, Nov 14 2009, 3:56:06"
Flora Lynagh Medals QLD -- Spectator, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:19:39"
Congratulations to all the winners of the Flora Lynagh Medals. Well Done!

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- Congrats to all the dancers (NT) -- Can someone post them? Its a great achievement, I'd love to know who they are for 09, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 10:51:53"
- J.M. Anika, Brianna Rafferty, Ellen Rafferty, Chloe Pierce, Adele McAleavey, Amy Von Gneisenau, Maddy Burke, Theresa Shaw, Ashleigh smith, Rhys Ryan, Marlise Newell, David Folan (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 11:13:00"
  - Flora Lynagh winners -- Irish Mum, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 11:16:09"
  - Congrats Tessy Shaw ! (NT) -- are Brianna and Ellen Rafferty sisters?, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 12:34:05"
- No, Brianna & Ellen are not related (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 20:55:18"
- Gold medal - Chloe Pierce (NT) -- Irish Mum, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 21:23:26"
- Gold Medal Winner. -- QLD Dancer. (Wow!), Mon, Nov 09 2009, 10:31:10"
  - Congrats Chloe for winning the Gold! :) What an achievement to receive this two years in a row. You obviously work hard all year round, and it's wonderful that your efforts are recognised. Good on you hun, keep up your fabulous work!! (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 10:33:21"
- what are the Flora Lynagh Medals rewarded for?? (NT) -- interested, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 11:12:57"
- See detailed explanation inside message. -- Brissie Dancer, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 16:19:56"
  - Basically if you turn up at ALL locals then you are in the running if you miss ONE local you really can't win as points are awarded per dance (3 per feis) and place. So if you miss a feis you really can't win. (NT) -- Not taking it away from the winners but some dancers missed a local due to their attendance at Worlds this year., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:06:16"
    - surely they would count the worlds? representing qld/aus is a big achievement :) (NT) -- :), Tue, Nov 10 2009, 4:21:36"
      - yes but you don't get points for interstae or overseas Feisanna's only LOCAL QLD wons (NT) -- therefore if a feis falls on the weekend you need to be at worlds you are disadvantaged, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 5:08:59"
        
        If the award is for the participation in and encouragement of Irish Dance in QLD, it makes sense to give it to someone who has shown dedication to their own state (NT) -- I doubt 'disadvantaged' is the best way to put it... Its an award for your dedication to Irish Dancing in QLD. Going/not going to the Worlds is your choice and you may still win it anyway, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 22:41:12"
      - are points given for attending World (NT) -- ?, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:16:46"
    - i didnt do every comp, and i didnt win all the others i attended. (NT) -- David Folan, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 7:06:47"
  - what an excellent idea. Wonder if it could be done for lower grades as well to encourage the younger ones to get to Open. (NT) -- lovely concept, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 0:33:47"
- Ellen Rafferty attended the worlds and still managed to win the bronze for her age group. To win you have to be successful at each comp as well as attending (NT) -- dancer, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 22:39:36"
Would any kind soul have a video of the presentation of the 14 years girls at Nationals? We would so love a copy. -- Many thanks., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 10:46:13"
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- Hi I was wondering if this is Suzie, if so this is Liz, i promise i have'nt forgotten you. My memory and my video recorder don't seem to work together at the moment, so i will endevour to sort something for you and send it on. Sorry for the wait. (NT) -- Cheers Lizzie, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 20:14:59"
  - Does it then follow that if the OP isn't Suzie, then you aren't Lizzie? Just having some fun at this time of year! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:20:00"
    - Ha ha Milton (NT) -- dancers mum, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:25:38"
      - Milton...you need to keep taking your medication!! LOL (NT) -- Ha ha, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 5:55:36"
  - Thank you lovely Lizzie!! I didn't want to keep bugging you but if you have the time my family up north would love to see the tape. (NT) -- Many many thanks., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:20:03"
- Any one have senior ladies presentation too? (NT) -- Dancer, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 3:47:18"
- would also love to get hold of a copy if available (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 23:12:43"
- did anyone get the 13's (NT) -- :), Fri, Nov 13 2009, 14:25:18"
new dress added to dance agian... http://www.dance-again.com/X527.html -- seller, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 13:39:41"
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If any TC's or AD's who are going to this weekends convention are reading this, would you please take along a message from parents that we desparately need to know what's happening next year and AIDA have kept us waiting long enough for some information about next year's Nationals. Don't forget it's our money that's allowing them to have their championships. -- DM, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 4:35:53"
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- I'm pretty sure this will be one of the big topics discussed at the meeting. From what I've heard AIDA are doing their absolute best to sort it out and get the information out to parents. (NT) -- Patience is a virtue!!, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 4:40:01"
- "allowing them to have their championships" I hate to be a nark but "they" do it for our children you know! (NT) -- Mum, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 6:22:38"
- Yes, I know they do it for our children - but not without our money. And I'm not being a "nark". Every other year we have known well in advance where the next Nationals are going to be and if AIDA sets a precedence this year by taking so long to get a venue booked, how is it going to be in the future? We don't even know yet what state it's going to be in next year and that's never happened before. This is a forum for having an opinion and I respectfully suggest that I should be able to voice an opinion without being called names. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 7:04:35"
  - You are right DM . I have always had my accommodation booked by this time in the past. I book straight after the Nationals and we don't even have a STATE yet!!! It's OK for the teachers because they always have the pick of the accommodation as well as teachers' rates. It's simply arrogant to not let us know what's what when we all have to budget and book well in advance. Also perhaps they might discuss the use of the teachers' ONLY seating area this year!!! (NT) -- We DO pay you know., Thu, Nov 12 2009, 12:54:41"
    - Seriosusly! The teachers don't know - otherwise we would know. Do you think they are actually gaining from not telling us? If anything, they are probably losing some of their team dancers! "Allowing them to have this championship" what kind of tripe is that? Are you suggesting that us dancers are just pawns in this game? While my dance teacher loves to see her dancers (and other teachers' dancers) do well, there is a lot of nerves, stress and money that she puts into the championships - she's doing it for us because she loves Irish Dancing. (NT) -- come on guys - no teacher goes in to Irish Dancing to succeed in business., Thu, Nov 12 2009, 22:41:42"
- Sorry. You weren't calling me a nark!!! (NT) -- DM, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 7:25:26"
  - that is OK... I was being the nark! (NT) -- sorry, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 12:14:02"
Did anyone happen to know who the older gentleman was at the QLD Premierships taking photographs? -- IDM, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 8:44:13"
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- yes would be good as we might like some copies of my daughter (NT) -- Dancing Dad - NOT! - just the dad of my dancing girl!, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 12:00:41"
  - are QLD cloning now? lol... (NT) -- I know you meant copies of photos, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 0:27:56"
    - Actually..theres an idea - could probably triple the amount of Feis' you can get to. And then ther's housework.....I'm loving the idea!! (NT) -- 'QLD - the Smart State!!!' (; ]) ), Thu, Nov 12 2009, 23:30:51"
- I think I will move to Qld (NT) -- :), Fri, Nov 13 2009, 0:19:15"
  - You'll be welcome! (NT) -- !, Fri, Nov 13 2009, 0:30:59"
�Champtrax� � a new CD from Mark Arrington. This has some unique features: -- Mark Arrington, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 21:32:13"
-The first 12 tracks are An Coimisiun championship length tunes played once, twice, and three times through, so a prelim/open dancer can practice their steps up to three times without stopping and still have a definite ending. If dancing in succession, the tunes change or end when the steps end. The last four tracks are �standard� long tracks of tunes like most feis CDs.
-It�s very traditional, as in The Chieftains, Bothy Band, Altan, De Danann etc.
-I play all the instruments except for the squeaky chair and the bark (see below).
-I didn�t realize until the final mix that my dog Merry (bichon frise), makes an appearance in one of the tunes! The first person to find Merry will receive a free copy of my set dance CD �Kick It Up A Notch!�

- Until the end of the year, you also get one free set dance when you order Champtrax!

It�s available on my site www.markarringtonmusic.com. In a month or so it will be on iTunes.

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Can someone please tell me how long it has taken to receive their photos from Winkipop once ordered? -- Eastern states, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 6:45:13"
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- as long as a peice of string (NT) -- .00., Thu, Nov 12 2009, 14:04:31"
- I think it probably took 3-4 weeks. (NT) -- ACT Mum, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 19:07:47"
- same (NT) -- sa danca, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 20:06:27"
- I ordered mine onto disc and I received them two days later. Very fast service! (NT) -- dm, Thu, Nov 12 2009, 20:26:22"
Fast pass, fast pass, fast pass. -- Its the only way at any Disney, Wed, Nov 11 2009, 2:59:37"
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Is there an email address to contact Milton Baar? Thankyou. -- Dancing mum, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 22:04:28"
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- have a lool on swoose (NT) -- his website, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 23:07:22"
- milton dot baar at swoose dot com dot au (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 23:35:16"
Wondering when the next teachers' meeting is? Do we as parents have a voice at the meeting? Will there be any discussion about the ethics involved with teachers who have children competing? The issue was raised on this board after the Nationals and it would be good if it could be discussed at the next teachers' meeting. -- A parent., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 12:42:36"
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- unless you are a teacher then you can't attend. You need to speak to your own TC and see if they will rasise or discuss your concerns. (NT) -- another parent, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 12:59:39"
- if the teachers are not judging their children I don't see there is an issue (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 0:55:02"
- there are many issues- teachers coaching from the audience, teachers wearing the same colour as their child who is dancing..... (NT) -- concerned, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 2:09:52"
  - surely it is not worth a teacher's reputation to be caught doing such things and probably having the child disqualified. It think the problem (if there is one) is over-rated. Other dancers' could lodge a "protest" like they do in sailing. (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 3:37:06"
  - Oh come on! What colour can a teacher were then? we have pretty much every colour covered by the dresses in our school. How would an adjudictor know that the dancer in the red dress belongs to the teacher dressed in red, oh but wait, there's another dancer in red, oh and another, oh dear which one should I give my 100 to? and I am sure that most dancers don;t really pay that much attention to someone waving there arms around in the audience. if judges are going to be crooked, it's all sorted before the teacher chooses her clothes for the day! and that's a whole nother ball game. (NT) -- -, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 3:54:35"
  - perhaps TCs should attend wearing no clothes ... their arms would be too busy covering themselves to coach anyone ... (NT) -- ??, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 11:22:34"
  - my teacher often wears the same colour as their champion dancers. (NT) -- They are not a parent but sometimes does this if the pupil is dancing well and there is a chance they will win. It just looks nice for the photos. Nothing sinister!!!, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 0:34:22"
    - gavin often does this and looks gorgeous up there with his champions but you can't deny that they are extremely talented and deserve to win (NT) -- ., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:13:00"
      - excatly!!!!!! We all need to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful dancing we see at the competitions (NT) -- We should all stop reading into things and stop making big deals about things that are innocent, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 5:40:47"
      - Yeah, and when the new rainbow theme dresses came out he wore rainbow plaid trousers, ewwwww! (NT) -- I thought that was taking it too far lol!!, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 4:07:11"
        
        I thought it was great! lol. I always look forward to seeing what Gavin will wear!! (NT) -- :D, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 6:08:12"
- It happened at Nationals. (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 4:19:32"
  - really? or was the teachers child just talented - a lot of teachers were champions themselves, so it's in the genes (NT) -- gosh!, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:58:14"
- everyone needs to stop winging. In every sport there are politics and you give the judges less credit then they deserve. The winner is the best person on the day not the person that is wearing the right colour dress that someone told them to pick. We dance cause we love it. Its not all about winning. (NT) -- unless teachers pull there kids out of dancing people are always going to winge. Grow up!, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 4:31:34"
  - Hang on a minute...no one is whingeing. Also no one is saying that the judges are crooked. That is irrelevant. It's the behaviour of a small minority of teachers that is in question...not the end result as to whether or not the judges are crooked. The behaviour simply shouldn't happen as it's a bad example to everyone. As for saying "grow up" what does that mean? This is a serious issue that many parents,dancers and other teachers are fed up with. The question asked was whether or not the subject would be discussed at the next meeting. (NT) -- Think before you post please., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:10:57"
    - What happened at Nationals? (NT) -- Another parent., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:15:39"
      - I attended Nationals every single day and watched every single awards ceremony and I can't recall one time when a teacher was wearing the same colour as their winner or flaunting a child or coaching from the side lines. (NT) -- Maybe I'm just blind but can someone please name the teachers who were doing this as I can't stand all this accusing without proof., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:22:39"
- At Nationals, two teachers were seen coaching from the audience. Two different teachers were seen to be wearing the same colour as their child on the day they danced. This was seen by many people. (NT) -- Parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:23:36"
  - My Mum used to always wear the same colour as me on my solo day, and she wore our team colours on ceili day. You sometimes forget that the TCs are parents too. (NT) -- I have seen foul play from TCs, but I don't think wearing 'colours' is the problem here, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:28:08"
  - were u watching the dancing or were u stalking people? (NT) -- strange..., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:59:52"
- This is not the place to name the teachers, but the issue does need to be discussed. (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:26:27"
  - I agree...wearing the same colour isn't the issue at all. There are bigger issues than that. (NT) -- It was discussed on this board after Nationals., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 7:43:08"
- I agree, don't name the teachers concerned. Next time you see a teacher coaching a dancer who is on stage, video them doing it, not the dancer, and upload it to youtube. Then you will have evidence that the teacher is coaching and they will be shamed, and hopefully, they won't do it again. (NT) -- :(, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:10:50"
  - This thread has rather gone off the track....the original post talks about the ethics involved when teachers have their own children competing. (NT) -- Disappointed ., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:24:33"
  - what is meant by "coaching a dancer who is on stage"? (NT) -- ??, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 9:22:03"
    - Teachers at the worlds and the NANs do this all the time. It doesnt help the dancers, but i think its hard for teachers to just sit and watch. They have alot of nervous energy too! (NT) -- jmo, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 9:47:15"
      - If a child needs coaching while he/she is on the stage dancing they can't be particularly good! (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 20:47:25"
- Problem solved - Irish Dancing teachers can't have their own children competing. Theres no other option to keep you all happy. In ballet, ballroom, jazz, highland, gymnastics the teachers have their children competing. I even know of a ballroom teacher who judged her own pupils! I also know of irish dancing teachers who won't have their own children involved because of all this judgemental nastiness. Don't like the way it's run - find a hobby for your child that you can control. By the way, teachers wear the same colour as their pupils for no other reason than good luck. Get over it!!! (NT) -- DM, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 9:05:54"
  - I agree!! I couldnt have said this any better! (NT) -- thank you, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 9:18:52"
    - as an oldie ...and an ex- champion dancer,I would like to know how you think coaching from the side helps??? I was concentrating so hard that I would come off stage and never remembered seeing anything,let alone getting advice from my teacher?????Im curious did the people writing these posts ever dance??? as for the teachers and children thing...that was also around 20 odd years ago to ....funny how the fashion changes ...the steps change ....but the competitve rumours and gossip are still the same ..... (NT) -- oldie, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 20:55:17"
      - Totally agree with you about the coaching. As a dancer I would not have noticed anything from the audience or side stagem too busy concentrating on what I was doing. Coaching may help the teacher cope with the situation, but does nothing for the dancer. (NT) -- Anther oldie., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 1:39:22"
- Conditions of entry printed in the front of the program clearly state, no coaching is permitted. It is a rule just like no videos, no artificial carriage aids. (NT) -- parent, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 22:17:58"
- No cameras, no videoing, no short dresses. Give me a break!!! (NT) -- DM, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 23:27:27"
  - I saw ALOT of videoing going on at nationals. I had to stop 3 people from videoing, two in the sets hall and one in the main hall. I bet there was alot of other videoing going on that i didnt see. As for the short dresses, I didnt see any that were too short or indecent. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 08 2009, 23:51:05"
    - Meant to say that one of the people i stoped from videoing had 3 others with her also videoing the sets. (NT) -- ., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 23:53:28"
- maybe we should be more worried aout the fact that alcohol is being served at a chidren's sporting event. (NT) -- mum, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 0:07:02"
  - Oh please, being deliberatey served to children? Or just being avialable in the same room as children? What next, we ban wine at restaurants because children might be there too? (NT) -- bring your kids up to respect alcohol not abuse it, then its not an 'issue', Mon, Nov 09 2009, 0:28:59"
- When I said "No cameras, no videoing, no short dresses" I was being facetious. Rules are a myth and fantasy in Irish Dancing. Go to the worlds and see all the audience videoing with their mobiles. Not just two or three, but dozens. And all as open as you like. Where do you think all the clips come from that are on you-tube. Just check out the stage back-drops. And the short dresses - depended on who your teacher was!!! I repeat - if you can't cope with not being able to control irish dancing you're better off out of it. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 2:01:47"
  - The argument that if you "can't control things then leave" is not a very considered one. Does that mean we should never try to change things for the better? Parading of children and dropping hints in judges ears is just NOT right ...even if the judges are innocent of wrong doing. There are those of us who would like things to be better and we have a right to speak up without being ridiculed for wanting things to change. (NT) -- Another parent., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 7:09:30"
- I'm not ridiculing you. I'm just pointing out that you've got buckleys of changing anything in irish dancing if you're not "in the right political circles". And parents haven't got a hope. I've always had the feeling it's "pay up and shut up". That's why it's very hard to stay in irish dancing if you haven't got a sense of humour. Or another hobby to keep you occupied and keep your mind of the iniquities of AIDA and An Comisiun rules (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 7:18:00"
  - To say "get over it" isn't really helpful and that's what you said in an earlier post. If as you imply, parents have no rights then it is surely up to other teachers to speak up. It can't be in their best interests to have their fellow TCRG's doing the wrong thing. (NT) -- And the teachers' meeting is possibly the place for it to be discussed., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 7:45:48"
- I'm sorry but how much "help" do you want. No matter how much this discussion goes around in circles I can tell you you'll never get a hearing from AIDA. TCRG's do defend each other and in the fifty years I've been involved in irish dancing it's never changed. Parents have no say, will never have a say and might just as well accept it if they are ever going to have any enjoyment from dancing. AIDA is a clone of An Coimisiun and they are beyond criticism. It's such a pity because there are some absolutely gorgeous teachers out there who are tarred with the same brush as the dictators. (NT) -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 9:32:55"
  - Well said and very true! And may I add, there are far more good teachers than bad. Thank heavens for us parents the bad teachers are a minority. I have also met some nutty Irish Dance parents. (NT) -- This happens in every sport and activity., Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:04:44"
    - At least we have public message boards now and innappropriate behaviour can be commented on. That might stop the networking that goes on maybe. (NT) -- Hopeful, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 6:22:43"
      - Spelling police...not two"ns" in inappropriate. Sorry! (NT) -- LOL, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 6:36:31"
Watkins Academy end of year concert - Just [Irish] Dance 2:30pm 22nd Nov, tickets on sale now at the Ipswich Civic Centre box office by phone or go to www.ipswichcivichall.com.au -- Lorraine, Tue, Nov 10 2009, 3:59:02"
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does anyone know if u are staying at a room in disneyworld for the NANS is it free entry into the theme park for as many days as what u want ... -- curious, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:04:48"
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- No free entry onto the Disney parks. (NT) -- ., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:27:47"
- Nothing is free at Disneyworld! (NT) -- check out www.disneyworld.com for ticket prices, although they will probably go up next year., Sun, Nov 08 2009, 23:22:52"
- Free - Disneyworld??? -- DM, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:44:56"
  - I don' think you pay for fast pass. Been to all the other disneys and you don't pay for it. (NT) -- dancers mum, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:46:41"
- It's cheaper to buy multi-day pass that gets you into all parks. Staying at the Swan allows for extra hours available at some parks. Make sure you do your homework on the rides - some have HUGE waiting lines. So use the Fast Pass system when you can. (NT) -- Love Disneyworld, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 21:56:03"
WOO TO CHLOE PEIRCE BEING A CHAMP WITH A 2 YEAR IN A ROW FLORA LYNAGH GOLD MEDAL WINNER -- NO.1 Fan, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 12:29:04"
your a little ninja chloe keep up the good work!

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Could we please have a photo of our State Champions on the NSW Home page? -- Proud mother of a State Champion !! Thanks, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 21:49:11"
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- Done. (NT) -- A, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 7:36:30"
Does your school do a Christmas concert or a Christmas Party? -- looking forward to ours in December :), Sun, Nov 08 2009, 3:26:41"
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- Our school does a concert. Cant wait!! (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:28:52"
- combination of the two. we alternate, one year is a show includes dinner, the next is recital includes party (NT) -- feed everyone either way, Mon, Nov 09 2009, 0:31:32"
Heard that the feis this weekend in SA has been condensed to 1 day. If so does anyone have any idea which day at times?? -- timetable would be handy! does anyone have one. Thanks, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 3:58:36"
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- Fleadh -- Margaret Atkinson ADCRG, Mon, Oct 26 2009, 13:00:32"
- any results from yesterday,Interested in open sections esp u 17 and u16 y please. (NT) -- heard one dancer badly injured - hope she is ok, Sat, Oct 31 2009, 20:27:39"
  - Yes, unfortunatley. fell during two hands and ended up being strapped up & taken to hospital for xrays etc. Hope you're ok Em. Have most results in program. Will post opens & canalso post grades if wanted (NT) -- :-), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:01:07"
    - U13 Open Reel - 1st Georgia O'Neil, AAID. 2nd, Amy James, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Zoe Toland, Miller. 2nd - Kennadie Haigh, Miller. 3rd - Georgia O'Neill, AAID. 4th - Olivia Seidel - Doyle. Hornpipe - 1st ? (name not in program) 2nd - Zoe Toland, Miller. 3rd Olivia Seidel, Doyle. 4th - Sapphire McBride, RAID. O/C Set Trophy - 1st, Zoe Toland, MIller. 2nd Mary Frances Darmody, Newry. 3rd -Katherina Argue, Miller. 4th - Sapphire McBride, RAID (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:16:27"
    - U15 Open. Reel - 1st Megg Mayger, Newry. 2nd - Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 3rd - Conor Barkway, Howe. 4th - Chelsea Beencke, Cashel. 5th, Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Chloe Skrlj, RAID. 3rd, Meg Beaty, Miller. 4th - Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. 5th - Evangeline Metz, Miller. Jig - 1st Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Conor Barkway, Howe. Hornpipe - 1st Conor Barkway, Howe. 2nd Megg Mayger, Newry. 3rd - Nicole Cunningham, Cashel. 4th Georgina Ross, Newry. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:22:01"
      - O/C Set Trophy - 1st Kimberly Anastasiou, Newry. 2nd Chloe Skrlj, RAID. 3rd Conor Barkway, Howe. 4th - Megg Mayger, Newry. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:22:10"
- yes please, this would be appreciated. (NT) -- julie, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:03:06"
- U17 Open. Reel 1st Edwina Henderson, Howe. 2nd Emily Erickson, Newry. Slip Jig - 1st Emily Erickson, Newry. 2nd Emilie Helbig, Newry . Jig - 1st Emily Helbig, Newry. 2nd Carina Baker, Cashel. Hornpipe - 1st Emily Erickson, Newry. 2nd Megan McKellar, AAID. O/C Set Trophy - 1st Emilie Helbig, Newry, 2nd emily Erickson, Newry. 3rd Megan McKellar, AAID. 4th Louise Bitar, Newry (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:26:20"
- O17 Open. Reel - 1st Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. Slip Jig - 1st, Jessie Knight, RAID, 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 3rd Shawnee Mepham, AAID. Jig - 1st Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 2nd Shawnee Mepham, AAID. Hornpipe - 1st Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. O/C Set Trophy - 1st, Jessie Knight, RAID. 2nd Nikkita Jeffery, Cashel. 3rd, Shawnee Mepham, AAID. (NT) -- :), Sun, Nov 01 2009, 0:29:05"
  - how many in these sections? (NT) -- ??, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:11:03"
- congratulations to Kimberley Anastasiou - loveley dancer and well deserved, keep up the great work (NT) -- danca, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 6:23:33"
  - Did she do Nationals? (NT) -- dancer, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 7:54:39"
    - yes, danced beautifully but didn't recall unfortunately. Was a BIG and amazingly tough section at nationals (NT) -- well done for the weekend!, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 9:06:52"
- Well done everyone. Is there full results anywhere? Would love to know who was in each section. (NT) -- ..., Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:14:23"
  - everyone placed is listed. In smaller groups they wereplacing all, above 3 dancers in a section they then started placing a certain number only. A lot of no-shows and pull outs also so not everyone in program danced (NT) -- think some opted for the pool isntead!, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 12:32:49"
- who was the adjudicator? (NT) -- danca, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 22:37:59"
- Gabrielle Hall :) Great feis, even in the heat we enjoyed ourselves!! Well organised and well run x (NT) -- See you all in 2011, Sun, Nov 01 2009, 23:32:24"
- timing of this feis is a problem for those doing year 12 exams, for dancers straight after nationals and also the weather was not ideal in a hot hall (NT) -- lots of reasons dancers didn't enter- can this feis be rescheduled to earlier in the year??, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 18:54:34"
- Alot of dancers dont even go to classes after nationals but still a fun feis to enter and not take too seriously. Good to have another comp for beg/prim to be involved in (NT) -- good to catch up with dancers after nationals in a relaxed type feis, Tue, Nov 03 2009, 22:14:47"
  - so whats the point of training then? If dancers don't go to class how do they expect to be ready for majors such as Ais, Worlds etc. If anything, I would think our Nationals should be the beginning of your intense training schedule in the run up to Worlds. (NT) -- OS dancers are revving up now, not slowing down, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:09:54"
    - Not everyone goes to Worlds and AIs (NT) -- In fact, very few do, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:15:19"
      - exactly. Feis at any time has got to be a good time for dancers at all levels, but for those who do go OS competitions keeping in step with their OS counterparts would be a good thing. Its bad enough for fitness etc that we all have such a large 'break' over Christmas, so not feising from October till Feb?march/April must make it near impossible for Open dancers. (NT) -- we have few enough feis in Aus as it is - we should at least try to support them all or they will just shut down, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 1:39:21"
  - Why would dancers stop going to class after nationals?? That is just strange to me. (NT) -- ?, Sun, Nov 08 2009, 8:30:28"
- I think 'alot of dancers' were the key words. Very few from SA go to Worlds etc and the majority do slow down after nats and then restart in the new year. Any dancers from SA who are intending on going would just be starting but due to lack of open dancers on the weekend I dont see the issue (NT) -- good to still have this feis for other levels of dancers and not just open. :), Wed, Nov 04 2009, 22:34:08"
- This is a fun feis where all the beginners and primarys who havent had a comp in a long time (due to nationals, etc) get to show of their talents! There are also open / intermediate sections for those who want to go to the worlds, etc which is a great help for them. All round, nice time to have a fun feis with little pressure and opportunity to be creative. (NT) -- I enjoy the day (although fans would be great haha), Fri, Nov 06 2009, 4:26:44"
I am going to the Qld Premierships tomorrow, does anybody know if there is a train station near the venue? -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 9:16:43"
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- Its at Bulimba-no train stations that I know of? can you catch a bus? (NT) -- Qld mother, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 9:57:16"
- thanks for that. I am disappointed that therre is no train station near the venue but I will try the bus. I am also looking to buy some dancing shoes, are there any stalls at the venue?? I need a soft shoe size 13???? (NT) -- dancing gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:08:53"
- all depends on what brand your teacher likes, there are stalls at the venue. (NT) -- Hope this helps, Qld mother, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:21:10"
- yes i will be catching the train there too. (NT) -- haha., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:31:06"
- thank you I will check with my tc tomorrow. I had a spraytan done even though I am not dancing yet but I am so excited to watch! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:34:59"
- also does anyone know of a place that sells just one soft shoe as i have a very irresponsible daughter one size 13 and a half hullicen soft shoe for the right foot anyone? (NT) -- .., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:35:32"
- dont talk to me about irresponsible children. my ds lost a hard shoe at solstice and she is never going to live that one down!!!! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:40:03"
- dont you hate it when your kids loose shoes!!! with all the single shoes i have i could have my own store!! what shoe did your child loose. i might have one of it in my lost shoe pile!!! (NT) -- .., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:51:01"
- My sister lost a size 7 ladies hard shoe with black tape on the toes at the solstice. She named the left foot but not the right foot! yes, I know, we have called her a certain name since then.!! (NT) -- dancin' gal, Sat, Nov 07 2009, 10:57:39"
THANKYOU!!! -- Catherine Lea TCRG, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 23:07:14"
I would like to thank everyone who sponsored me in the recent "Walk to help find a cure for Juvenille Diabetes". Donations finish today & my total amount raised to date is $750-00.
In case you are interested.... it took me 45 minures to do the 5klm walk... quite an easy walk except for dodging slower walkers, prams & dogs!! It was lots of fun & hope to do the walk again next year, perhaps organising a group walk ... "Irish Dancers walking to help find a cure"
One again Thanyou!!

Cathy Lea

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- Sorry for the slight typos.. (NT) -- Cathy, Thu, Nov 05 2009, 23:09:17"
- Thanks for posting that - I wondered how you went - and Congratulations! (NT) -- Sponsor, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 1:57:02"
- New total $800... (NT) -- Cathy, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 2:16:05"
- It's a great cause. -- ID Mum, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 6:04:10"
- Well done Cathy. that was a fast walk, must be all the irish dancing ! (NT) -- Moira, Fri, Nov 06 2009, 21:06:40"
- I was at the walk also, and Cathy and I recognised each other from our posts here and had a bit of a chat before the day begun. It was a good fun day and I'm glad we all raised so much money! (more inside) -- Type 1 diabetic dancer., Sat, Nov 07 2009, 8:05:39"
Has anyone every heard of Travel Bug Holidays? -- Please share your experience with this company, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 7:55:19"
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- What state are they in? I always book everything myself online, it saces lots of money if you shop around. (NT) -- -, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 11:37:54"
  - sorry, should read it "saves" lots of money. (NT) -- -, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 11:39:36"
does anyone know what dances the 19/20yrs ladies and the senior ladies are dancing this year? -- thanks, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 4:10:41"
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- apparently its the slip jig, jig and hornpipe set, but i dont think this is definate until some big meeting held soon... (NT) -- dont quote me though!, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 9:05:57"
- I was also lead to believe that it will be decided on at the teachers convention which I believe is later this month. (NT) -- x, Wed, Nov 04 2009, 9:17:30"
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- Will you take an offer (NT) -- ?, Mon, Nov 02 2009, 19:33:46"
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