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Loved some of the embroidered vests that were displayed at nationals this year. They were amazing! -- Mum, Sun, Oct 11 2009, 8:20:39"
Does anyone have any links to some of them?

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Loved some of the embroidered vests that were displayed at nationals this year. They were amazing! -- Mum, Sun, Oct 11 2009, 8:19:05"
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Does anyone know any team results for today??? -- Wanting to Know, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 9:55:19"
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- Simpson won the senior figure...WOW, amazing! congratulations to those dancers and their teacher. (NT) -- -, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 12:07:37"
- Open teams results -- Narelle Phillips, Mon, Oct 05 2009, 2:36:18"
The dance of champions was spectacular! Great work Donna and Leanne Halloran for choreographing such a wonderful exhibition of dancing. The Michael Jackson tribute was excellent. -- Appreciative spectator, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 14:34:45"
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- is there a youtube video that we can see ? (NT) -- thanks, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 15:09:19"
- WOW!! Sounds like an amazing dance, I really hope someone can put it on youtube! (NT) -- Great work Leanne and Donna :), Sun, Oct 04 2009, 22:46:26"
- Thanks to Donna, Leanne and all concerned with the step about it was fantastic. (NT) -- Proud Parent, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 23:23:54"
- The upsidedown "A" in the ABC number was a hoot. (NT) -- viewer, Mon, Oct 05 2009, 1:04:05"
- I wouldn't actually call it a tribute to Michael....it was creative Irish dancing to his music played by our fantastic musicians. (NT) -- Well done to all!, Mon, Oct 05 2009, 2:14:25"
dance of champions -- vicdancer, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 10:23:18"
I can't make it to the ceili- will anyone be filming the dance of champions?

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- saw a few video cameras. Please put it on youtube. (NT) -- mum, Mon, Oct 05 2009, 1:11:40"
- it's made it to youtube the last few years, I'm sure it will this year too, just give people some time. (NT) -- It's usually up within a week., Mon, Oct 05 2009, 1:26:32"
To the Moderator, Commentator and any other "taters" that were involved with the live commentary this week. We Nambuccrians take our umbrellas off to you (pouring with rain here at the moment) and say THANKYOU. You have done a fantastic job all week and we appreciate it so much. Milton, you are a legend and deserve a medal....what more can we say....it's a blessing to have you in the Irish dance world. -- Blessings, Ghislaine and Rod., Sun, Oct 04 2009, 2:26:14"
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- Thanks Milton for your time and effort in photographing and maintaining the Live commentary - it is just awesome of you -your photos are fantastic. Huge thanks to you for doing this every major comp! (NT) -- DD, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 23:51:51"
I am sad today here in Ireland I just saw my only son off to spend a year in brisbane. Good job my daughter dancing takes up so much of my time. please australia look after him -- dancing mom, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 19:36:36"
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- Don't worry, Australia is a great country full of wonderfully friendly people. (NT) -- He will have an experience of a lifetime!, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 21:33:23"
Lost at Nationals Saturday Afternoon/ evening. Black Hat with a red DC logo. It belongs to my son Zac and is a sentimental gift from his Dad. If anyone has seen it please email me maura_mcaleer@yahoo.com.au. -- Maura, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 11:23:59"
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Rain on my window pane in Sydney, "The Sound of Music" on Channel 7, live commentary on the computer! It doesn't get any better than this! -- Thank you so much to Milton and team for connectong all of us: Geelong, WA, Nambucca Heads, Sydney, USA and more! God Bless xox., Sun, Oct 04 2009, 5:55:22"
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- That should read "thank you so much to Milton & team for connecting all of us!" (NT) -- Modern communication at its' best!, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 6:00:32"
Well done to the Crocker school in Queensland in the under16 reel in couples one of the most entertaining routines of the night the judge couldnt even ring the bell she was laughing so hard cant wait for your figure sunday,I thought you deserved a gold medal thanks again -- vic mum, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 0:26:35"
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- Unfortunately, no Crocker figure this year (NT) -- ., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 4:51:12"
- Did Rhiannon Habermann dance solos? (NT) -- Thanks, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:15:03"
  - No, I think she may be overseas. (NT) -- DD, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:24:35"
- they are in to do a senior figure in the program is this not right? (NT) -- disappointed op, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 13:06:22"
  - Had to pull out, few injuries etc (NT) -- Well done Marlise you are AWESOME!!, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 13:30:32"
- Marlise is a legend :) (NT) -- Theresa Shaw, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 5:32:05"
Does anyone know if Allison Manual is dancing this year? -- noname, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 15:33:54"
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- Yes, she came 3rd, I'm fairly sure! (NT) -- Go Allison!, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 15:40:32"
- Yes. She came 3rd in Minor girls 9 yrs. (NT) -- ), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 15:41:05"
- Congrats Allison! you danced beautifully, i had so much fun sharing the trip with you! (NT) -- love Ellen, Sun, Oct 04 2009, 0:01:13"
Nationals Saturday PM photos now availalbe at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 16:12:11"
And after a very exciting day full of unexpected events, it is time for bed.

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congratulations to all the dancers who have competed in this years nationals. Big congrats to first timers to the 'big' stage and well done to those who placed for the first time ever. Im a proud ID mum and my daughter finally placed with her teams this year so dont give up your dream :) -- well done all, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 13:46:17"
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CONGRATULATIONS CAITLIN EHIRICH!!! YOU'RE THE TOPS!! -- BBFOAA, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 13:41:52"
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Congratulations Tara....well done indeed. -- Ghislaine and Rod Parker., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 11:54:33"
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- Yes , well done Tara and also huge congrats to Marlise (NT) -- & Kathleen such a pleasure to watch, all so elegant., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 12:30:17"
Did Ellen Bradley dance in Senior LAdies?? -- Wondering!, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 12:00:57"
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- I'm fairly sure she's in New Yokr (NT) -- --, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 12:04:41"
- thanks, just saw her name in programme and wondered if she danced or not! (NT) -- thanks for quick reply!, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 12:23:13"
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS MURPHY - 4 years running Australian champion -- Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 12:19:11"
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Daylight Savings -- -, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 11:44:14"
Don't forget to put your clocks forward everyone, you don't want to miss your team tomorrow!

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CONGRATULATIONS Julia and Milton...way to go...woo hoo. -- The Nambuccrians...., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:21:44"
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- A wonderful result. Congratulations!!! (NT) -- You can now relax and hopefully there are some chocolate crackles for you!, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 6:45:32"
- Congratulations Julia. Dad will be beaming of course... chocolate crackles and other assorted goodies including rocky road, being perfected! marshmallows and turkish delight on next weeks 'experiments'. (NT) -- tropical friends, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 6:55:14"
- Well done Julia Goolia!! (NT) -- Your Queensland buddies!! x, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 11:42:38"
Congrats to Bridie O'Neill 1st Place, 3 years running!! Well done to all the Carey girls, we had a blast. Love Jane and Niamh xx -- Jane and Niamh Mack, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 10:12:21"
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- Forgot to thank Miss Donna and Miss Sharon, I guess you had something to do with these results!! LOL :) (NT) -- Jane again x, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 10:15:01"
congrats to miss amy longstone who placed 3rd at the national you go girl -- dancer, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 9:49:04"
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- The gorgeous pink mermaid looked fab and danced beautifully. So proud! Love Jane and Niamh xx (NT) -- Junior Cheer Squad, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 10:09:23"
Congratulations to all the 14yr girls and especially to Jasmine :) 4th Place! -- old friends xo, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:13:04"
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- I really enjoyed the comments on the live commentary site about the results for this section. (NT) -- Was it the largest section at the Championships?, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:35:15"
  - It normally is... These guys were born in 1995, which is funny bc it's the year that Riverdance really took off, as did The Wiggles! I wonder if that has something to do with the large numbers (NT) -- Great to see so many still dancing, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 17:18:33"
    - Well, The Wiggles had already taken off but they were doing very well at this point, and I think it was around this time they had the dancers... could be wrong though. Somebody might know the dates. (NT) -- above poster, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 17:19:41"
- me too! Can't wait to see the pictures of these results ! (NT) -- no hurry though! lol... the days not even over!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:42:42"
- congratulations everyone. jasmine i am so happy for you (: (NT) -- mide., Thu, Oct 01 2009, 21:58:33"
- they were born in 1994 (NT) -- mum, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 9:56:25"
Nationals Saturday AM photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 7:03:01"
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14 year girls results -- dancingmum, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:47:58"
does anyone know where i can find the results from the 14 year girls?

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- http://irishdancingphotography.blogspot.com/2009/10/14-years-girls-results.html (NT) -- In the archives..., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:53:38"
- thankyou so much :) (NT) -- da, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:57:25"
Is John Joyce in Melbourne? -- Haven't seen any photo's of him, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 23:40:58"
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- yep! (NT) -- xxx, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 2:19:26"
- who is he? (NT) -- sorry, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 2:22:45"
  - Mrs Joyce's son! (NT) -- Karen, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 3:00:28"
    - That's very funny. Doesn't he teach with the Walton School? (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 5:32:19"
Friday Solo photos now avaialble at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 7:03:11"
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- awesome (NT) -- :), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 7:56:25"
- thankyou milton for your outstanding work and committment to this years nationals. (NT) -- L.M, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 8:46:23"
- Milton you need an aida award for excellence or something.. your so good at what you do and all becuase you are a very loveley man (NT) -- all the id world of austrakia thanks you very very much (THANKFUL), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 10:18:00"
- TAPS Dancewear -- Terry O'Connor (TAPS Ad Irish owned bus:), Sat, Oct 03 2009, 4:30:25"
Can someone please tell me what number Siobhan White (19/20 years) is or if not where I can find the numbers for the girls in the 19/20 years please. -- Friend from Nambucca., Sat, Oct 03 2009, 1:40:08"
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- Bump (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 1:47:26"
- #29 (NT) -- Liz, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 3:02:59"
  - Thankyou. (NT) -- DM, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 4:03:14"
The junior figure's were amazing! Some were a bit boring, but 1 team was amazing- cant remeber who it was. Who won, didnt stay for results? -- dancingmum, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 1:43:59"
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- Photos of winners and place getters at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 1:45:27"
- From photos the C. Ayres school won the figure (NT) -- haven't found results listed anywhere, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 1:52:13"
- C.Ayres did win.. what colour were the dresses of the team you liked ? (NT) -- --, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 5:47:14"
  - i think it must of been the winners, they danced beautifully and their music was amazing! agreeded? (NT) -- dancingmum, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 1:43:36"
- Offical results are on the aida site (NT) -- ;0), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 6:49:34"
- 1st: Christine Ayres 2nd: Cosgriff 3rd: Creer-Harvey 4th: O'Connor 5th Adelaide Academy (NT) -- amazing section...., Fri, Oct 02 2009, 7:01:17"
We are from WA and were unable to go to the Nationals this year. I just want to say a big thank you to Milton for providing the photos and updates. I think it is extremely generous of you to give up your time to keep us up to date. Without this we would have relied on txting to get results. Thanks again. We appreciate all the work you do. -- IDM, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 16:39:59"
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- Live Commentary -- WA family, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 10:59:14"
- Gotta LOVE Milton and those red eyeglasses!! We are happy with the updates in New York as well! (NT) -- Pam, Lauren and Amy, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 11:55:39"
  - Hi Pam Lauren and Amy (NT) -- love and hugs, Lizzy xxx, Sat, Oct 03 2009, 0:23:56"
- Blog of Nationals 2009 -- EW, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 12:31:22"
Any results from the teams for yesterday? -- Lorraine, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 23:32:37"
Was there any results from the teams for yesterday as I can't see any? Thankyou from Ballarat.

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Congratulations Jeremy on your win at Nationals!!! -- Jodie and Chloe :), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 5:22:01"
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- Hey guys thank you so much. (NT) -- Jeremy, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 20:51:21"
hi looking for help My son is moving to brisbane from Ireland next week does any one know how to get a prepaid fone when he is there -- irish mom, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 18:27:51"
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- I know you can buy them at the post office, but you should also be able to buy them at the different phone stores in the city! (NT) -- Hope he likes it!, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 19:42:21"
Friday Teams photos now avaialble at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:57:26"
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just chilling around waiting for teams results. they say patience is the key to success. -- irishdancer :D, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:24:57"
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- Wow...running a bit late then? (NT) -- goodness, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:28:47"
- yes, but that is fine because the swoose team do put a lot of effort into the sites, so i dont mind to wait. (NT) -- irish dancer :D, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:37:38"
  - Oh I thought you meant the dancing was running late! I was gonna say...results were due 2 hours ago! Yeah, I'm happy to wait - let Milton have dinner first haha (NT) -- We <3 you Milton, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:48:57"
- Sorry, I don't have the teams results, but the photos will be avaialble at www.swoose.net in about 10 minutes. Perhaps someone else recorded the results in detail, or they may be on the AIDA site? (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 14:53:01"
Am absolutely loving the updates but by far my favourite is the chocolate crackle update and it of course this is the most important update! -- How is the chocolate crackle situation shaping up for tomorrow? (Urgent attention required!), Fri, Oct 02 2009, 13:56:03"
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Absolutely loving the blog Milton. It is fabulous, although some of this afternoons comments make it sound like delirium is settling in. Keep up the terrific work -- Dancer back at home, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 12:18:56"
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Congratulations to all the Aislings from today and yesterday those are some seriously impressive results!!!! So proud of you all -- Amy and Eileen, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 11:40:12"
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Lovely Elevation Dress for Sale. -- London Mum, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 9:48:17"
We will be be at the GB's in Bognor in October. Just asked Dance Again to reduce it to �600.
http://www.dance-again.com/X1143b.html

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To the Moderator at the Nationals, please keep up the wonderful commentary, it's cracking us up here in sunny Nambucca Heads....lol. -- DM, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 1:13:22"
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- Yes, You are doing a great job. Makes one feel like they are part of the event. I can't wait til I get there tomorrow for a long weekend of Irish dance. (NT) -- Dancer's Mum, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 1:47:20"
- Am making chocolate crackles this afternoon and bringing them to Geelong tomorrow. Who shall I give them to?!? (NT) -- Melbournerian, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 2:58:59"
  - Me please :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 3:54:22"
  - Thank you for looking after our Milton. Iknow he loves chocolate crackles and good coffee! (NT) -- Enjoying the live commentary from my armchair at home!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 9:05:46"
  - Are they the chocolate crackles that we saw on Masterchef? (NT) -- Michelle of Masterchef?, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 4:46:49"
- Thanks so much for the commentary, makes not being able to get there a little more bearable! (NT) -- Very very very very very much appreciated, keep up the amazing work., Thu, Oct 01 2009, 3:01:21"
- I agree. Thank you so much Milton and team. It is really appreciated. (NT) -- Relative in Sydney, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 6:28:52"
- thanks milton for the photos and commentary, we are waiting with baited breath for the results of each section and am enjoying seeing all the dresses and dancers! see you friday for the teams!!! (NT) -- ID melbourne mum, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 7:22:43"
- thankyou so much! (NT) -- Dancer, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 7:51:59"
  - We love you Milton! (NT) -- Milton Fan Club!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 8:27:26"
    - I think we should form an I ♥ Milton FB group!! (NT) -- grateful dancer stuck at home!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 8:48:03"
    - Thanks, but it is not just me - yesterday it was Colleen and today it was Amanda. I couldn't do this without their work making serious comments about dancing and recording and transcribing results. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:00:00"
      - Thanks very much to everyone who makes the live commentary possible. (NT) -- It means so much to those of us who are at home!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:18:59"
- Thanks so very very much for the blog and the pics! Really wish I was back home in Geelong - the one time the Nationals are in my town and I am away in London!!! Good luck to all the dancers and a big shout out to all my friends visiting G-town this week. I couldn't be more jealous! (NT) -- Chris Carswell in London, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:16:27"
Can you still access all the photos from last years nationals on winkipop media? they dont seem to be there anymore, and has the password for this years nationals been realised yet? -- (:, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:20:54"
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- I think these photos expired after about 30 days...don't quote me on that though (NT) -- Not sure of a password yet, prob not til the end of the comp though, Fri, Oct 02 2009, 1:52:33"
I've noticed that Scoil Ard Rince in Qld have done well, very consistently this year. Who is the teacher in that school? -- I'm actually familiar with NSW schools and also Victorian schools I don't know very much about schools up north! Congratulations to al schools in Australia on their wonderful achievements!!! (A proud nation of dancers!), Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:12:54"
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- What does Scoil Ard Rince mean? (NT) -- Thanks!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:16:59"
  - Scoil Rince means dancing school and ard means high or tall. (NT) -- ;0), Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:30:16"
    - Thanks so much! (NT) -- The school can certainly stand tall and proud this week, it lives up to it's name!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:32:17"
- Breeda Pierce is the Principal of that school. (NT) -- :), Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:32:31"
  - Thank you and congatulations Breeda! (NT) -- A southerner!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:35:10"
- Massive congrats to everyone at SAR especially maddy who placed 2nd!!!!!! Keep up the great work and bring home some more trophies :) (NT) -- r, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 23:14:34"
WOW DRESSES -- -, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 12:25:47"
Who makes the dresses we see on the blog with the great rhinestone work? They are so lovely.

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- wow dresses -- dancing mum, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 23:10:42"
Irish Dancing in the bad economy -- Jane Y., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 19:23:20"
"Since the 1990s, and especially after "Riverdance" Irish stepdance has grown wildly popular. But it has also become hugely costly, and in this downturn it is suffering.

Enrolment is low at schools across the country this fall as parents who have lost their jobs struggle to pay for lessons. Parents who have money are doing their best to hold onto it, signing their kids up for fewer classes."

http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/irish_dance/US-economy-deals-a-harsh-blow-to-Irish-dancing-62851217.html

Unfortuantely seems to ring true these days. i don't really know how me and my friends can support their kids through this.

Well at least how much longer?

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- Not just the cost but the politics is turning people away from what was once a wonderful activity (NT) -- costs need to come down and the politics needs to be cleaned up like they did in diving and gymnastics, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 22:21:50"
- We will see just how strong the politics are next year when some of the incredibly short dresses have to to measured. It seems like anything goes and the frillier the better. More Spanish or ballet than Irish. (NT) -- DM, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:40:12"
  - I too would love to see Irish dancing scored the way diving is. I did have to wonder when looking at all the dresses if we were getting a little too Ballet style like....it's interesting the way things change. (NT) -- Interested observer., Thu, Oct 01 2009, 0:23:37"
- yes i would love to see what happens when a top 5 dancer is disqualified because her dress is too short. If there are going to be rules, then it should apply to everyone. (NT) -- ,, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 7:36:59"
  - I would not hold my breathe a top 10 being disqualified. It will be case by case political decision on who's dress is measure. I have seen girls stop wait 1/2 a step or more fall etc and still win. (NT) -- I will place money on that, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 9:55:22"
  - From what I have heard, dancers will get 3 written warnings before penalties apply (NT) -- I will stand corrected though!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:33:48"
- Surely that would never be acceptable. A dancer could do the WS, states and Nationals and get away with it. They would see the smaller comps as not that important. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 14:29:30"
  - but the ruling starts in January & they would do comps before then (NT) -- !, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 22:42:29"
Dressmaker rules -- thanks, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 7:16:14"
Does anyone know where I can access the rules (guidelines?) about dress lengths, covered collarbones, necklines, sleeves, materials used etc? Thanks

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- clrg website ? or was it irish dancer.uk.co (NT) -- I know its out there in print, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 16:03:02"
- They are on the aida website under rules (NT) -- --, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 22:13:59"
Nationals - Thursday Solo photos now available at www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 11:28:36"
Teams photos around midnight!

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- No worries Milton, we can wait. (NT) -- Don't forget your beauty sleep!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:22:07"
  - Thanks for getting Thursday solo photos up so quickly! (NT) -- Still our HERO!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:24:01"
- Thursday PM - teams - photos now available at www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 14:10:44"
- Milton for PM!! (NT) -- can we bribe you with choccie crackles??, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 15:59:34"
Congratulations Natalie and Christina, sorry I couldn't be there to see you dance, but I am sure you were both beautiful! Well done girls, I know how hard you both worked for this! See you on Friday :) -- Love your big sister Claire xxxxx, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 15:13:31"
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As individuals and as a community, we have experienced many blessings. Please remember those in Samoa and Sumatra who are currently experiencing intense suffering. -- Please pray for these people as we remember people less fortunate than ourselves., Thu, Oct 01 2009, 14:08:34"
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Sub Minor boys results -- congrats, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:38:55"
1 William Limbrey, Carroll NSW
2 Daniel Brennan, Walton NSW
3 Jonathon Shaw, Crocker QLD
4 Daryl Bailey, Simpson Academy ACT
5 Lachlan Forster, McAleer VIC
6 Jack Meimaris, Crocker QLD
7 Liam Fitzgerald, Halloran NSW
8 Sam Lees, Bilton Academy VIC

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- Congratulations Gen on your wonderful results. Willhave a drink to celebrate tonight. (NT) -- Leanne Ney, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:49:37"
- Congratulations!!!! Gen woo hoo , Will you done good to. (NT) -- Allana Hancock, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:04:15"
- CONGRATS DANIEL!!! (NT) -- walton dancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:45:42"
  - Great to see such strong representstion from the boys! (NT) -- From a variety of schools too!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 13:27:00"
APOLOGY: I am unable to upload images to my site for Wednesday, I will keep trying during the day -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 21:00:22"
The reason is the 3 Mobile Broadband Service has been unable to sustain a connection long enough for me to upload successfully. Therefore, I recommend that people SHOULD NOT USE 3 MOBILE BROADBAND as it is completely unsuitable as a business tool.

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- if this was a facebook status update, i would like it. (NT) -- haha, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 21:53:16"
- Strong words Milton. Most people reading this board would only be using their systems for personal use. Maybe you should have invested in a commercial broadband service and paid commercial rates for it like any business entity. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:48:54"
  - Funny, that is EXACTLY the service from 3 that I am using! That is how they market it, they have a personal product and a business product and the business product is unstable, hence my problems. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 10:57:24"
  - Sorry DM you are an idiot, strong words I know! The last time I looked Milton did this for free so how about you let him say whatever the heck he wants! (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 12:49:37"
congratulations to all MAHER dancers so far. All the hard work is paying off. Goodluck for those who still have solos to come. Also a big thankyou to MARIA, for all her commitment and support to the school. we love you -- lauren (:, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 12:35:06"
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Go Daniel McNamara - great work to recall in the 14yrs boys. You should be very proud. We all are! -- All the dancers and parents at WIDA, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 9:43:27"
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- daniel! -- lauren from maher., Thu, Oct 01 2009, 11:54:03"
minor boys 9 years -- congrats, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:45:51"
1 Callum McGregor, Cosgriff VIC
2 Declan Carr, Scoil ARd Rince QLD
3 Luke Chaumont, Walton NSW
4 Tighe Champion, Walton NSW
5 Oisin Braddock-Hanratty, Riley NSW
6 Jason Druiskat, Delany WA
7 Jacob Stals, Liz Gregory Academy ACT

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- GO CALLUM! Congratulations! So Proud! (NT) -- Cosgriff Dancer!, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:07:57"
- Hooray!!!! Go Callum! So proud of you! Congratulations to the whole family! Wish I was there! (NT) -- Anthony, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:11:42"
- congrats walton boys xo (NT) -- walton dancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:43:23"
- Wow Well done Callum luv frm your friends maura & zac :) (NT) -- Zac, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 9:29:17"
Are Julia Baar and Shaun Higgins related? -- They look like they could be cousins!, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 2:47:26"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zTLmeJC5kGc/SsQGUVdDfRI/AAAAAAAADzY/CmO8UYh-6Og/s1600-h/IMG_0131.JPG

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- Don't think so.. but I see your point! (NT) -- dancer, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 2:55:43"
- It would be a surprise to me!! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 3:34:09"
Congrats!!!!!! -- Chelsea and all WK FRIENDS from USA, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 1:39:43"
CONGRATULATIONS CARRINGTON ON 13th AT NATIONALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOTS OF LOVE CHELSEA

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Is anyone else having trouble viewing the Wed PM Nats photos? Not sure if it is my computer or the website -- Stuck at home, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:38:31"
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- The site isn't completely reloaded yet - wait until about 0900, then refresh your browsers when on the site (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:41:47"
- Good to go now!! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Oct 01 2009, 0:06:55"
Can someone tell me what the penalty is for going outside the dance area, saw one girl go outside the area 3 times in one dance and actually danced outside for several seconds on Wednesday, also did it in her second dance yet still recalled??? -- interested observer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:14:32"
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- No penalty. The lines are only there to tell a dancer where the edge of the stage area is. (NT) -- TC, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:33:24"
- thanks for that by the gasps on the day I thought she was in trouble (NT) -- op, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:59:23"
We would just like to congratulate all our Irish friends who have danced and "Good Luck" to everyone still to dance. The photo's are fabulous and it looks like everyone is having lots of fun!!! Congrats especially to Izzy, Bridie, Jade, Allison M., Jordan, Keiran, Maddison G., Liam, Jenica,Mikaela G, Gemma,Rosie O, Sarah R., Jayde M., Brianna G., Roisin, Ebony, Danae, Jonty, Alex & Holly M., Emelia, Tara, Hayley, and all of our other friends that are dancing. All of your new dresses are beautiful and we are so very happy for you all!!!! Cheers -- Holly & Tonya Gibson, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:49:16"
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Congrats Shaun Cameron 13 Years Australian Champion!!! -- Love from all the Maher dancers x, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:43:18"
All your hard work has paid off. We're all very proud of you!!

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- what were the other placings in this section please??? (NT) -- Cannot attend, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:48:56"
- Congratulation Shaun Cameron 13 years champion. Bet your� as happy as Larry. Maher Mums (NT) -- Maher Mums, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:02:33"
- Congratulations Shaun (NT) -- Love from more Maher Mums, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:25:23"
- Well done Shaun - so happy for you! See you on the w/e (NT) -- Elise xx, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 23:06:06"
13 year girls results? -- vicdancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:27:00"
does anyone have the results of the 13 year girls?
i am very eager to find out
thanks

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- Can some please post the full results for 13 here (NT) -- I can't find them on the live site, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 22:18:08"
  - Go to the live site, then towards the bottom on the right, click on September and they will come up! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 22:57:59"
- 13 yr girls inside... -- dancer :), Wed, Sep 30 2009, 22:56:11"
I haven't had an update since yesterday afternoon?? -- DM, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 19:09:18"
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8Yrs Results - Would be keen to hear -- Kate, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:28:02"
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- 8 Years being entered on live commentary site now (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:22:31"
  - THANK YOU Milton - appreciate it as we are home now. You do a fantastic job. So appreciated. (NT) -- Kate, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:53:51"
- Well done Ella & Elsa (Miller SA) (NT) -- M, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 14:15:00"
Congartulations to Eileen Wallace - 6th 13yrs girls. We are all so very proud of you. You have worked so hard for this result. Enjoy the rest of the week. -- Everyone from the Wollongong Academy, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:53:51"
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- congrats eileen..you were amazing today so proud of you u there....we have to spa soon lol (NT) -- love kirstie and siobhan, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:39:37"
has the blog/live commentary stopped working? eager for 13 years and subminor 8 years results :) -- DM, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:00:40"
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- bump (NT) -- bump, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:43:53"
- I think so (NT) -- :(, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:50:47"
- Hasn't stopped working, just that I can't do photos, results and the live commentary at the same time :) (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:54:07"
  - Milton, you are human after all!!!! (NT) -- However you're a saint to all of us at home who wish we were there with you! (YOU ARE OUR HERO!!!), Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:01:48"
  - Sorry for the delay, but I am going out for dinner, so full results and photos will be much later. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:11:17"
    - No worries Milton, thanks for letting us know, we'll check back later! (NT) -- We hope you have lota of chocolate crackles and some yummy cappucinoes!!! (May St. Patrick bless you!), Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:31:46"
      - Meant to say "lots of chocolate crackles!" (NT) -- You deserve them!, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:35:31"
- Darn you - you're not allowed to EAT... sheesh!! (NT) -- Lightbulb thief ;-), Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:41:17"
- When -- jay, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 11:32:13"
  - Hi Jay, please calm down, your posts yesterday and today are almost impossible to read, you seem very agitated and impatient! (NT) -- Milton and his helpers are doing their best, so please just hang in there., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:35:46"
- results? -- irishdancer123, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:19:31"
- All today's results are now on the live commentary site, photos being uploaded now but will not be available until after midnight, at the earliest. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:38:50"
Any results from the 13yrs and 8yrs ? :) -- impatient but eager ! lol, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:30:07"
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- me too! (NT) -- eager, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:40:04"
- 8 yr boys winner - Harry Elkin-Purser from WA Academy!! (NT) -- go Harry!!!!, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:43:15"
- 13yrs girls - 1st Holly Makin, 2nd Amy Von G, 3rd Emilia Halias, 4th Brianna Gardoni (I think), 5th ? 6th Eileen Wallace (NT) -- Dancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:56:25"
  - 4th was Megan Palmer, Gregory (NT) -- --, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:46:47"
- 8yrs 1st -Roisin Bolwell (NT) -- d, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 9:58:49"
- thanks :) (NT) -- op, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 10:11:56"
- Congratulations Holly thats awesome!!! also congratulations to chelsea 18th is fantastic! (NT) -- Amy and Eileen xoxo, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 12:56:36"
- 13 Years now on live commentary site (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 13:19:58"
Lovely Venue -- /, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 8:57:32"
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Results - Junior Girls 11 Years -- DD, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:04:40"
1 Chloe Pierce, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
2 Sarah Robinson, Aisling NSW
3 Jennica Curtis, Halloran NSW
4 Taylor Pymm, WA Academy WA
5 Jade Mason, Halloran NSW
6 Ashleigh Blake, Simpson Academy ACT
7 Mikaela Gardoni, Halloran NSW
8 Rosie O'Niell, Carey Academy NSW
9 Sophia Ward, Crocker QLD
10 Dara McAleer, Scoil Rince Ni Ceide/Upton WA
11 Erinn Young, Simpson Academy ACT
12 Zoe Toland, Miller SA
13 Carrington Fisher, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
14 Emily Powick, Cosgriff VIC
15 Naoise Doyle-Brooks, Oxenham QLD
16 Dominique Uthmann, Watkins Academy QLD
17 Sharnae Harris, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
18 Madeline Byrne, Creer Harvey NSW
19 Isabella Nelson, Rabusin VIC
20 Stephanie Wu, Creer Harvey NSW
21 Roisin Ward, Scoil Rince Aisling NSW
22 Gemma Johnson, Halloran NSW
23 Chloe Van Dyck, Halloran NSW
24 Anneliese McKay, QIA Dancers QLD
25 Isobel Wyatt, Kick Dance Studio QLD
26 Siobhan Hamilton, Maher NSW
27 Katherina Argue, Miller SA
28 Thea Ross, Scoil Rince Asiling NSW
29 Shannon Gore, Christine Ayres VIC
30 Claire Musarra, McAleer VIC
31 Melissa Ratcliffe, McAleer VIC
32 Audrey Tatge, Cosgriff VIC
33 Bridget Leahy, McAleer VIC
34 Caitlin Diggins, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
35 Stephanie Wiley, WA Academy WA
36 Brittany Mendez, Dempsey VIC
37 Lauren Burley, Kick Dance Studio QLD
38 Alexandra Bremmer, Sullivan ACT

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- congratulations chloe! (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:08:26"
- Congratulations Sarah thats a fantastic result!!! congratulations to Roisin and Thea too!!! (NT) -- Amy, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:14:49"
- well done zoe toland and katerina argue from sa (NT) -- carol, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 22:05:08"
- Well done Zoe & Kat, would loved to have been there to see you dance (NT) -- C, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 1:39:46"
- What happen to the girl that got third? She is sitting down on the blocks and crying. Did she fall while getting on the blocks? Is she okay? (NT) -- Hope all is well., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 2:23:24"
  - sorry I mean second place (NT) -- Looks like maybe she hurt herself., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 2:25:08"
  - She slipped as she was getting on the blocks and hurt her leg and hit the back of her head on the blocks as she fell. She was very brave to come back for the photos, and today is at the hotel resting, extensive bruising on her leg and back of her head. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 2:33:53"
    - Thanks for the update. I could tell in the picture she was not well. (NT) -- Best wishes to her!!, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 6:07:18"
    - What terrible luck! Sending best wishes to her...how very brave of her to stay for the presentation. (NT) -- Hope she is ok for the rest of the week., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 7:38:19"
      - poor thing. (NT) -- Get well soon xxx, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 7:50:49"
- Well done -- Jess, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 8:49:14"
Minor girls under 9 -- congrats, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:59:19"
1= Bridie O'Neill, Carey NSW
1= Isabella Fitzpatrick, Halloran NSW
3 Casey Reilly, Reilly NSW
4 Sophie Kelly, Simpson Academy ACT
5 Brianna Rafferty, Watkins QLD
6 Michelle Fuller, McAleer VIC
7 Caitlin Bone, Scoil Rince Ne Ceide/Upton WA
8 Grace Kelly, Kick Dance Studio QLD
9 Leah Town, Simpson Academy ACT
10 Brittany Pimm, WA Academy WA
11 Abby Spajic, Halloran NSW
12 Stephanie Forrester, Adelaide Academy SA
13 Lauren Andrews, McAleer VIC
14 Tara McMahon, QIA Dancers QLD
15 Emma Sansone, Adelaide Academy SA
16= Erin A'Hearn, Cosgriff VIC
16= Kelanney Davy, Simpson Academy ACT
16= Tia Crofton, Dempsey VIC
16= Ciara-Mae Crone, Scoil Rince Ni Ceide/Upton WA
20 Meghan Hughes, Fenagh NSW
21 Caitlin Kersivien, Maher NSW
22 Louise Griffin, Adelaide Academy SA
23 Kristy-Lee Carbone, Kick Dance Studio QLD
24 Clare Brown, O'Connor VIC
25 Jasmine Merison, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
26 Naoise Champion, Walton NSW
27 Prudence Sterling, Kick Dance Studio QLD
28 Anastasia Stinten, Maher NSW
29 Clarisse Koroneos, Christine Ayres VIC

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- CONGRATULATIONS IZZY :) i am so very prud of you..wish i was there to have watched you and to celebrate.. hopefully next year anyway!! im sooo happy for you! :) (NT) -- Erin Trevena, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:05:46"
- Is the third placing in this section correct? i thought Casey Reilly was in the 10 yrs but could be wrong. (NT) -- Dancer, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:14:55"
- 3rd was Allison Manuel from Simpson. There was two #1's in the program (NT) -- In Geelong, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:21:02"
  - Did Jade McMartin from Halloran dance? (NT) -- Dancer at home, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:25:54"
    - ! -- !, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:42:49"
    - Jade didnt recall -- Dancer, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:45:13"
- Sorry, have corrected it on the live commentary site (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:33:18"
- Congrats, Izzy! Very very proud of you, you've worked so hard this year. :) (NT) -- Xuan, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 10:03:08"
- Congrats Bridie! I bet you danced great! (NT) -- Ellie B, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:33:31"
  - Thanx Ellie (NT) -- Luv Bridie, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 13:24:10"
- Congrats Bridie -- Jessica Denford, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 8:46:13"
RHYTHMS OF IRELAND - WED 23 SEP 8PM- I have 4 tickets for sale @ $50 each. Would anybody like them? -- Two seats are front row and two row K. We can't make it. Please email me if interested. (Moira), Thu, Sep 17 2009, 14:03:19"
Unfortunately we wont be able to attend. It was a fabulous show last time we saw ROI, the music was brilliant. You should recognise some of the dancers which will make it more exciting.
email is encl.

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- At which venue please (NT) -- - may be interested depending where it is, Fri, Sep 18 2009, 1:08:17"
- ROI is at star city that date in sydney (NT) -- dancer, Fri, Sep 18 2009, 3:32:12"
- Lyric Theatre, Star City, Pyrmont, Sydney. -- Come on guys, someone must be looking for a fabulous treat before Nationals. Someone who hasn't got training on the Wed!!, Fri, Sep 18 2009, 6:06:45"
- saw it in melbourne and it was terrific. would certainly recommend. (NT) -- :), Fri, Sep 18 2009, 6:06:55"
- Damn, If I'd seen this message earlier I would have taken them for sure... I just paid full price for 4 tickets on the thursday night (NT) -- Ah well, too late now., Fri, Sep 18 2009, 7:19:34"
- Please ask around, it would be a pity to waste the seats to such a fabulous show. (NT) -- Moira, Fri, Sep 18 2009, 9:48:55"
- TWO FRONT ROW SEATS, $25 each. (NT) -- Any offers? Phone number is inside after 3rd response., Mon, Sep 21 2009, 23:04:30"
- Thank you for replies. Tickets now sold (NT) -- Have a great night. Moira, Tue, Sep 22 2009, 10:49:19"
- Saw this show last night - it was great! Really innovative and creative choreography and lovely dancing. It's wonderful to see some local faces on stage - they has such a fabulous troupe of males dancers. Really entertaining! It's a shame about the taped taps on some of the numbers, it sounded so unrealistic - but they didn't used taped taps throughout the whole show which was good! (NT) -- Carlie, Thu, Sep 24 2009, 3:35:51"
  - It is quite common to have taped taps in Irish productions- simply recorded by dancers to enhance sound in such large venues. You could tell that dancers were certainly performing. Great show and wonderful dancers. (NT) -- Loved it, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 12:32:07"
    - With all the modern technology we have in the world now, surely there would be a better way of microphoning the shoes or the stage in a better manner so that these dancing productions don't have to use pre-recorded taped taps. The sound of the taped taps was so loud that it blasted the audiences ears in the Star City venue. It sounded fake. This does not take way from the dancer's performance and technique, they were wonderful and deserve all the accolades. (NT) -- A bit disappointed, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 20:52:30"
- I saw it last night too and I agree about the taped taps, but I still enjoyed it :-) Erin Travena danced beautifully and the musician was fabulous so talented ! (NT) -- Lisa (:)), Thu, Sep 24 2009, 4:11:16"
  - A group of us saw it too. We really enjoyed it, they are all so talented and take Irish Dancing to another level. (NT) -- Paula, Thu, Sep 24 2009, 10:55:39"
  - I thought the taps were taped too - also a little disappointed, but the technique by the dancers was superb. Great evening, loved the glow-in-the-dark bit!! (NT) -- L, Sat, Sep 26 2009, 3:29:33"
- Saw it last night as well was great! which one was Erin Travenna? (NT) -- iddmum, Thu, Sep 24 2009, 14:12:16"
  - Erin now has long dark hair and she was the solo dancer at the front in the glow in the dark number. Her reel is still amazing!!!!!! (NT) -- Well done Erin, Haylea and any other Aussies... YOU ROCK!, Fri, Sep 25 2009, 0:17:37"
    - What age group would Erin be if she was still competing? Or is she still a competitive dancer, just taking time out to have fun with the show? (NT) -- ::, Fri, Sep 25 2009, 7:41:00"
      - She would be in the 17 years this year (NT) -- She has won her fair share of NSW states and Aussie nationals over the last few years, Fri, Sep 25 2009, 8:33:44"
- Erin sadly isn't competing anymore but is apparently looking to join show overseas... Goodluck to her... :) I also saw the show last Thursday and thought the standard of Male dancers from overseas was incredible... :D (NT) -- ROI Fan, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 12:11:21"
  - Not all the male dancers were from overseas. Brent Pace was on stage. (NT) -- :), Tue, Sep 29 2009, 21:40:24"
- isnt peta anderson in this? (NT) -- .., Wed, Sep 30 2009, 8:22:39"
Not at Nationals this year :o( in the programe where are Nationals next year ???? -- Thank you, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 10:27:35"
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- Help please (NT) -- mum, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:28:02"
  - Sorry it doesn't say, guess it's still a mystery! (NT) -- -, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 13:28:58"
- nationals 2010 -- dancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 6:28:47"
- I hope its in Sydney :) (NT) -- but anywhere AIDA can find an appropriate/affordable venue sounds good!, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 7:13:00"
- Yes our TC has been told it is Sydney but apparently the exact location is top secret. Usually it is in the program, but maybe they will announce it at the end of this week. guess we just have to wait until they think we can handle the truth! (NT) -- -, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 7:16:33"
Results - Minor Girls 10 Years -- --, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 6:56:25"
1 Jordan Walter, Halloran NSW
2 Ellen Rafferty, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
3 Matilda Finchett, Rabusin VIC
4 Alex Makin, Scoil Rince Aisling NSW
5 Ashlyn Stevens, WA Academy WA
6 Maggie Devine, Maher NSW
7 Niamh Molloy, McAleer VIC
8 Isabella Richards, Kick Dance School QLD
9 Catherine Back, Simpson Academy ACT
10 Taillah McLoughlin, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
11 Catherine Lynch, Carey Academy NSW
12 Loren Blundell, Creer-Harvey NSW
13 Ruby Garrett, Howe SA
14 Caitlin Pellizzon, Maher NSW
15 Casey Reilly, Reilly NSW
16 Stephanie-Jane Phillips, Cosgriff VIC
17= Zoe Swan, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
17= Sinead Podesta, Maher NSW
19 Alexandra King, Cosgriff VIC
20 Kiriana McKay, QIA Dancers QLD
21 Tahlia Berry, McAleer VIC
22 Emmah McKeown, Creer-Harvey NSW
23 Stephanie Dimattina, Cosgriff VIC
24 Grace Randall, Hearn QLD
25= Aoife Hegarty, Scoil Rince Ni Ceide/Upton WA
25= Aishia Xavier, Watkins Academy QLD
27 Keiva Young, WA Academy WA
28 Hayley Lowe, O'Connor VIC
29 Gabriella Hinz, Kick Dance Studio QLD
30 Natasha Edwards, Kick Dance Studio QLD
31 Emily Harmon, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
32 Tory Burgess, Scoil Ard Rince QLD

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Results Sub Minor Girls 7 Years -- DD, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:49:15"
1 Danae Moore, Aisling NSW
2 Millicent Saddlier, Cosgriff VIC
3 Ashling Munro, Halloran NSW
4 Sophie Barnwell, Miller SA
5 Bridey Lobb, Rabusin VIC
6 Christina O'Connor, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
7 Kyra Atherton, Fenagh NSW
8 Madeline Osbon, Fenagh NSW
9 Jordan McCawley, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
10= Serene Kim, Liz Gregory ACT
10= Eve Sheehey, Oxenham QLD
12 Keira Donoaghy, Walkeer School QLD
13 Georgie Sofronoff, Scoil Rince Carroll-Carey QLD
14= Ashley Hughes, Fenagh NSW
14= Geneview Shaw, Crocker QLD
16 Matilda Ruiz, McAleer VIC
17 Veronica Lynch, Carey Academy NSW
18 Caitlin Carr, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
19 Angelique Shaw, Crocker QLD
20 Hannah Walker Kent, Simpson Academy ACT

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- CONGRATULATIONS DANAE!!!! that's a fantastic result!!! :D (NT) -- lots of love Moira and Siobhan xoxox, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:06:14"
  - and congrats to Christina O'Connor :) 6th at your first nationals! amazing :) (NT) -- see you guys soon! Moira and Siobhan xx, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:12:03"
- Congratulations to Eve and Danae. We love you and wish we were there with you! Love Jess and Catherine xxx (NT) -- Jess and Miss Catheirne, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 9:07:41"
- congratulations Sophie Barnwell (Miller) - wonderful result. (NT) -- well deserved, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 10:02:19"
- Results Sub Minor Girls 7 Years -- CH, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:04:56"
  - Well done Sophie Barnwell, great job (NT) -- C, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:09:11"
- woooo goooooooooooo danae congratulations hunny (NT) -- Amy and Eileen xoxo, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:30:21"
- Hi Sophie!!! Well done. Im sure you danced lovely!!! Talk to ya soon!!! (NT) -- S & L, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 16:48:58"
- Fantastic Result Sophie, well done (NT) -- M, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 5:33:39"
Results - Minor Boys 10 Years -- DD, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 5:17:11"
1 Jonty Moore, Scoil Rince Aisling NSW
2 Brendan Henderson, Christine Ayres VIC
3 Keiran Bryant, Halloran NSW
4 Liam Clark, Watkins QLD
5 Calum Jordan, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
6 Ben Blake, Dempsey VIC
7 Kieran Attwell-Gill, Scoil Rince Ni Murchu SA
8 Aidan Plunkett, Bilton Academy VIC

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Set dance stage -- in Geelong, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 4:32:58"
It is such a shame that the set dance stage is completely dead as far as sound goes. There must be carpet under the tarquet as there is not a sound coming from that floor. I feel sorry for the hard working recallers who can not be heard and for the AD's who have to try and judge silent dancing.
Having the set dance hall next the the practice room only separated by a food area and curatins is also not working with dancers in the pratice room being told they can not practice hard shoe as it is disturbing the recall hall!

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Results - Junior Boys 12 Years -- DD, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:07:10"
1 Thomas Wilson, Christine Ayres VIC
2 Cameron Henderson, Christine Ayres VIC
3 Jordan Fisher, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
4 Simeon Aloneftis, Cosgriff VIC
5 Rodney Bailey, Simpson Academy ACT
6 Lachlan Holliday, Cosgriff VIC
7 Jack Kearney, Currie-Henderson NSW

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- Congratulations to Tommy and Cameron!!!! (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:34:24"
- Congratulations Simeon and Lachlan!!!! I hope you are happy with the results! Wish I was there! (NT) -- Anthony, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:13:05"
- Big Congrats Thommy and Cameron!!! So excited for you! :) (NT) -- dancer, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 0:12:30"
  - So excited! -- Liam, Wed, Sep 30 2009, 4:27:36"
11 Years Boys -- Lorraine, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:25:49"
Just wondering if Brendan Henderson was dancing yesterday?

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- Does any one have the results for the11 boys -- jason, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:32:00"
  - A few entries down on this page, and also on the Live COmmentary site. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:33:06"
- Results inside -- DD, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:41:51"
- bredan dances today :) (NT) -- ss, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 23:45:46"
Good Luck to all the Halloran's dancing at nationals this week and especially to all the 15 years dancers. Wish i was dancing. I know you will do NSW proud :) Mum says she hopes it will be stress free for all the mum's and if not have a drink for her. :P -- Andrea and Colette O'Connor, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:58:31"
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- Thanks Andy. We will miss you but I know your mum can do without the stress right now! (NT) -- Debbie and Eilish, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 3:30:30"
- haha, goodluck allll!, missing yous heaps (: (NT) -- midee, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 19:14:04"
Thankyou Milton and Moderator for giving us such up to date results and pics from the Australian Championships. -- Us watching up here at Nambucca Heads., Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:18:44"
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- My apologies, I don't have the results for the Junior Boys 11 Years, if someone can post them here I will also put them on the live commentary site. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:21:50"
- Thanks Milton any chance you have 11 year Boys Results (NT) -- Not there Mum, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:26:16"
  - Please don't think I am being snarky, but did you read the message directly above yours? (NT) -- oh dear, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:52:53"
    - actually by the time my post was refreshed Milton had placed his!!!! (NT) -- .., Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:56:29"
- 11 years boys - 1st Sean McKenna, Halloran. 2nd Connor Costello, Simpson. 3rd Liam Bennet, Adelaide Academy. 4th Huw Radcliffe, Gregory. 5th Ronald Rice, Aisling. 6th Daniel MacMahon, QIA. (NT) -- RAID, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 14:11:38"
GOODLUCK AT THE NATIONALS -- CRACKNELL FAMILY, Sat, Sep 26 2009, 14:18:43"
Goodluck to Christine Ayres School Of Irish Dance in the Australians, go get them!!!!

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- Good luck goes out as well from the US....to all our dear Aus friends!!! (NT) -- Pam, Lauren and Amy xoxo, Sat, Sep 26 2009, 14:38:36"
- Hi Pam, thanks for your good wishes, good to see you still keep an eye on us!!! (NT) -- Is the Harley still available for a ride? M&S, Sat, Sep 26 2009, 22:58:25"
  - any time!! xoxo (NT) -- Pam, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 1:50:31"
- Go Christine Ayres!!! (NT) -- :D :D :D, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 3:19:23"
- GO ALL CA DANCERS! -- M. (happy), Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:28:18"
- Congrats to Tommy - 1st and Cameron - 2nd. Well done Anniw and Shannon. (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:37:14"
- opps meant Annie... also well done Clarisse (NT) -- DM, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:48:10"
- Meant Thommy and Annie, well done Clarrise. Great start to Nationals!! (NT) -- Poor spelling DM, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:55:41"
Results - Junior Girls 12 Years -- dd, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:18:05"
1 Natalie O'Connor, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
2 Bonnie Parfitt, Simpson Academy ACT
3 Chloe Lenders, McAleer VIC
4 Brittany McBride, McAleer VIC
5 Alexandra LaSala, Rabusin VIC
6 Kelsey Tonkin, Adelaide Academy SA
7 Adele McEleavey, Crocker QLD
8 Emily McCredie, Scoil Rince Aisling NSW
9 Emily Palmer, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
10 Alanna Chaumont, Walton NSW
11 Harriet Ogilvie, Fenagh NSW
12 Natasha Singh, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
13 Nessa Salvador, Halloran NSW
14 Lauren Hurst, Fenagh NSW
15 Brittany Gore, WA Academy WA
16 Elyse McDonough, Creer-Harvey NSW
17 Abby Harders, Rabusin VIC
18 Carrie Vaughey, Crocker QLD
19 Lauren Stals, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
20 Melanie Heidke, Scoil Rince Ni Ceide/Upton WA
21 Juliet Pritchard, Lahl TAS
22 Sarah Powick, Cosgriff VIC
23 Tyler Watkins, Watkins Academy QLD
24= Caitlin Bilogrevic, Dempsey VIC
24= Maddison Lowe, O'Connor VIC
26 Saphire McBride, Roberts Academy SA
27= Maggie Hawkins, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
27= Orlagh Whelan, Cosgriff VIC
29 Rachael McConochie, Munro QLD
30 Courtney Reid, Hearn QLD
31 Casey Cahlin, Creer-Harvey NSW
32 Bronte Sadlier, Cosgriff VIC
33 Annie Donnelly, Christine Ayres VIC
34 Hannah Wass, Walker School QLD
35 Saoirse Ward, Scoil Rince Aisling NSW
36 Jenaya Little, Ku-Ring-Gai Academy NSW
37 Isobel Fetherstone, Creer-Harvey NSW
38 Xartiese Holdsworth, Crocker QLD
39 Alanna Dair, Walker School QLD
40 Georgie Rose Robinson, McAleer VIC
41= Siobhan Murphy, McAleer VIC
41= Michayla O'Malley, Rabusin VIC
43 Brianna Feather-Wood, Ku-Ring-Gai NSW
44 Rachael Clements, Hall VIC
45 Nora Bakalla, Fenagh NSW

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- Congratulations Emily and Saoirse!!! (NT) -- Amy, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 12:28:50"
Any results from the 11 and 12 yr dancers yet? :) -- Eager to know! lol, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 11:25:15"
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can kind person tell me how many teams in the 4 hand and 8 hand in the 16 and under girls on friday? -- thanks a million, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 10:28:59"
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Nationals photos now available on www.swoose.net -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 7:46:10"
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Live commentary for Australian Nationals now available at http://irishdancingphotography.blogspot.com/ -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 22:56:31"
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- loving the lil mini blog on the Roberts Academy website for the SA dancers! :-) (NT) -- Go SA, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 7:22:42"
Restaurants in Geelong - is Packington Street the place to eat? -- Hungry Dancer, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 6:32:02"
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- I believe there are a few resturants on Pakington street but there's a few near Westfield - (NT) -- i think, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 7:43:23"
  - where is westfield? (NT) -- dm, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 11:07:45"
- Waterfront Geelong Near Geelong CBD - Le Parisien - upmarket , Wharf Shed is bistro type and nice food , Sailors Rest, Fishermans Pier - fabulous seafood. reaturanet @ Sheraton nice also. Lots of cafe's in Malop st near Myer Mexican Graffiti in Yarra st around the corner is good also (NT) -- Geelongite, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 8:05:46"
- thanks for the ideas..not that there will be much spare time (NT) -- hungry dancer, Sun, Sep 27 2009, 11:06:15"
- yeah go packington street. its in walking distance from town. It has a good and really quick italian place. you can be in and out of there in 30 minutes. also a good pub called 'the barking dog' there. they also have good food but a bit more expensive. Around the middle of town near westfeild are a fair few sushi places, noodle box, and a few indian places. and for bars if you're looking for them, you're best to stay in the middle of town. (NT) -- goodluck this week everyone!, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 1:08:43"
- theres a few good places in Geelong. Bended elbow does some good meals too, if your looking for a pub type meal (NT) -- Dancer, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:37:27"
Is there an online program, so I can follow the progress on the live blog? -- DD, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:21:49"
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Congrats to Donna Reilly on your studio's results this morning. You must be so proud :) -- Alanna West, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 6:02:16"
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Sub minor girls results -- congrats, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:42:09"
1 Danae Moore, Aisling NSW
2 Millicent Saddlier, Cosgriff VIC
3 Ashling Munro, Halloran NSW
4 Sophie Barnwell, Miller SA
5 Bridey Lobb, Rabusin VIC
6 Christina O'Connor, Dwyer-Whelan NSW
7 Kyra Atherton, Fenagh NSW
8 Madeline Osbon, Fenagh NSW
9 Jordan McCawley, Liz Gregory Academy ACT
10= Serene Kim, Liz Gregory ACT
10= Eve Sheehey, Oxenham QLD
12 Keira Donoaghy, Walkeer School QLD
13 Georgie Sofronoff, Scoil Rince Carroll-Carey QLD
14= Ashley Hughes, Fenagh NSW
14= Geneview Shaw, Crocker QLD
16 Matilda Ruiz, McAleer VIC
17 Veronica Lynch, Carey Academy NSW
18 Caitlin Carr, Scoil Ard Rince QLD
19 Angelique Shaw, Crocker QLD
20 Hannah Walker Kent, Simpson Academy ACT

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- Congratulations Danae!!! Your mumma must be so super proud of you. (NT) -- What a champion! xx, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:44:34"
Hi Milton, will you be photographing the presentations and will they be on your site , thank you in advance -- stuck in Canberra with no dancer competing this year, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:04:14"
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- I am photographing them and they will be on www.swoose.net tonight - after I get back to the hotel!! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 5:42:06"
GOOD LUCK AISLING !!!! GO DANAE MOORE first up for Aisling. -- Aisling friends not there yet !!!!! Very excited !!!!, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 22:53:31"
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- GO THE A TEAM!!!!!!! (NT) -- ., Tue, Sep 29 2009, 4:23:52"
I realize nationals are being held at the arena geelong, but is this the geelong indoor sports arena or the geelong arena, there are 2. -- dancersfriend, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 3:41:44"
a address would be really helpful,
thanks a heap :)

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- It is described as The Arena, and I can assure you that it is all indoors!! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 3:44:47"
- Sorry, just reread and saw you needed an address - 110 Victoria St, North Geelong (NT) -- Milton Baar, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 4:13:02"
Nationals Live Commentary - test posts now available at http://irishdancingphotography.blogspot.com/ -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 2:59:31"
Irregular updates today, more updates tonight from the Simpson's Dancing Dads Secret Mens' Business - all fathers welcome!

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- Some photos of the venue now published (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 6:15:48"
- What does the recall hall look like>? (NT) -- Curious George, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 6:25:41"
  - It is on the blog site, the recall hall is located next to the vendors and the food area, the stage is *very* large and built-for-purpose. There is seating for around 200 people, I think. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 6:34:12"
- thanks for pics of Geelong, venue looks nice although a couple of photos aren't opening. This service you offer will be fantastic for those who aren't able to get to Geelong (NT) -- Someone getting excited for Geelong, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:27:55"
  - Sorry about those photos, I hope the rest are OK (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:49:55"
- Enjoy your Dad's night out before the competition begins and you are needed for serious support to your families (NT) -- dm, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:33:33"
- Secret Mens' Business photos now avaialble on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 14:12:56"
  - Scuse me for being in need of a Tuesday morning coffee - but I can't find a link to these photo's on the Swoose.net website? It may just be me though - it's too early to be thinking!!! (NT) -- Time for coffee, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 21:38:16"
    - Top left under news - each new item on the site is dated and entered there, as well as on the page for the year, eg 2009 (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 22:46:00"
- Thank you for the awesome live commentary! (NT) -- =], Tue, Sep 29 2009, 1:55:04"
Is results on?? -- jay, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 0:23:55"
Me agian are results on and go crocker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- No jay - not till 1.30 - check the AIDA website for timetables and also the live commentary (NT) -- Non nats dancer, Tue, Sep 29 2009, 0:42:35"
How is every thing going -- jay, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 22:45:09"
Hi i was just wondering if any one can tell me if the have done results and if not well when they are on can some one tell me the 7 years boys???

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- The dancing is only about an hour in so far...keep an eye on irishdancingphotography.blogspot.com for updates and results! (NT) -- :), Mon, Sep 28 2009, 23:44:59"
Entry Numbers -- Could some kind and very generous soul please put up the number of competitors in each section. I will be very greatful! (Senior Dancer), Mon, Sep 28 2009, 7:05:03"
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- inside -- mum, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:42:25"
  - thank you very much for that. Much appreciated. (NT) -- senior dancer, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 8:53:40"
- really low numbers compared to previous years where 14 /15 where 120-150 bracket (NT) -- sign of the times I suspect, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 9:00:05"
  - There are 3 more than last year in my dd section and other sections are also larger! (NT) -- idmum, Mon, Sep 28 2009, 23:14:16"
Good luck at Nationals Jeremy - we will be thinking of you and watching for updates -- Jodie and Chloe :), Mon, Sep 28 2009, 14:44:51"
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