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Congratulations Emily Palmer! 11th Place at the North American Nationals!! We are all so excited for you! Well done! -- Love Mrs Whelan, Bernadette, and Dwyer-Whelan students, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:15:52"
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- Well done Emily thats awesome!!! (NT) -- dancer, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:27:09"
- Wow! Congratulations Emily thats an amazing and well earned result. Well done. (NT) -- Lauren S, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:31:26"
- Congratulations Emily - very well deserved. Congratulations also to Bonnie - Bonnie was 30th (NT) -- Kerrie, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:35:30"
- Congratulations Emily!!!! Such an awesome result! (NT) -- Paddy xo, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:41:54"
- Well done Emily ... So proud. That is an absolutly amazing result! (NT) -- The Myers, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:01:07"
- Thank you everyone. Im so excited and i cant wait to see everyone when i get back. (NT) -- Love Emily xoxoxox, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:34:31"
- Well done Emily!! thats a great result! (NT) -- from Bonnie's dad, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:52:24"
- Well done Emily!!! That's wonderful... good work! (NT) -- Goldie, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:00:49"
- Well done Emily. Congratulations! That's such a great result, well deserved. Can't wait to see you when you get back. And congratulations to Bonnie as well.Con (NT) -- The O'Connor's, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 8:31:03"
  - Congratulations Emily!!!! That's a fantastic result- so excited for you! (NT) -- Laura and Cheryl Parr xoxoxox, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 11:12:21"
- Oh My God Emily!!! That is just sooo fantastic, Well Done!! Love Alanna xxx (NT) -- Alanna C, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 11:55:32"
- A big CONGRATS to emily! you did fantastic!!!!! love ceili xxx (NT) -- Ceili xxx, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 12:04:29"
- Congratulations Emily! What an awesome result! (NT) -- Love Hayley, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 14:06:11"
- Congratulations Emily, brilliant result. (NT) -- Donna, Holly & Alex xxx, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 1:47:52"
- congratulations Emily and Bonnie on doing sooo well at the Nans. (NT) -- Shannon (:-D), Tue, Jul 08 2008, 5:08:38"
- Congratulations Emily!! (NT) -- =), Tue, Jul 08 2008, 11:47:15"
Does the Claddagh feis have two adjudicators again this year? -- Would be great if it did!, Tue, Jul 08 2008, 8:58:32"
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Can anyone give the names/addresses of suppliers of hardshoes in SYDNEY. -- Lee in Darwin, Tue, Jul 08 2008, 2:14:44"
One of our dancers is in Sydney with her Dad for the school holidays, and he has said he will take her to get new hardshoes. So she needs he supplier to be in Sydney if he is going to take her. She will only be there for another ten days, so the sooner we get hte info the sooner she can get her new shoes.

Thanks in advance.

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- Geraldine Ellaby sells her shoes from her home in Bradbury. The details for Claddagh International are in the vendors section at the top of the page.She sells halmors and fays shoes. (NT) -- a mum, Tue, Jul 08 2008, 7:18:19"
WINTER SOLSTICE PHOTOS - I posted a CD with some piccies on it to Milton a few days ago. I'm sure when he's feeling better he will post them on his site. -- KERRIE, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 10:47:46"
Hope you're getting better Milton. We all missed you...

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- I haven't received it yet, but I expect it we arrive soon and I will have it up ASAP. However, about 10 days ago Telstra trashed our corporate Internet connection - more inside... -- Milton Baar, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 5:43:44"
- telstra -- id, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 8:53:01"
  - So anyone recommend a reliable phone company? I'm fed up with telstra too but don't know where to go. (NT) -- Mum, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 9:51:36"
    - we were with optus before we moved to telstra (big mistake). optus were very good! (NT) -- dm, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 7:56:40"
- Thanks for taking the piccies Kerrie (NT) -- look forward to seeing them, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:13:37"
- Photos courtesy of Kerrie Taylor now available on www.swoose.net (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 7:21:01"
  - Thanks Kerrie for sending you pics to Milton - you got a lovely pic of my dd on stage. (NT) -- kiwimum, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 7:39:22"
- thankyou Kerrie you got a couple of great photos of me (NT) -- much appreciated, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:20:33"
  - Thanks so much Kerrie. Your photos are great! (NT) -- Very appreciative mum., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 9:03:47"
- Glad you all like my piccies. When you have a look at all the dodgy photos you will really appreciate Miltons professionalism.. LOL -- Kerrie, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 11:19:22"
- Looks like there will be LOTs of copy cat dresses now, I have never seen so many close ups of dresses both on and OFF stage !!! (NT) -- interesting ????, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 11:45:23"
  - and where do you think the "inspiration" for these dresses came from in the 1st place -- they're all passed on trends started o/s., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:54:39"
    - "bassed" (NT) -- oops I did it again, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:55:33"
    - should have also mention that many of these dresses in actual (NT) -- fact did come from o/s, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:56:38"
- That's a bit cynical. But I guess all the dressmakers in Australia and NZ are copying overseas trends anyway. If you see a copied one please let us all know. LOL. (NT) -- Kerrie, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:18:09"
- thanks for taking the photos Kerrie! Its good to see what the latest styles are to help us decide what sort of 2nd hand dress to go for! (NT) -- appreciative mum, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:22:57"
- I've actually just been checking out the USA dresses on the live commentary from the NAN's for more inspiration. But honestly - those Kiwi dressmakers are pretty awesome. It's great to see all their creations each year at the Solstice each year. (NT) -- Kerrie again., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:30:30"
  - Kerrie I don't think the dresses on the Kiwi dancers were made in New Zealand. Most are second hand from Ireland, have seen them on top World medal winners. Some are new and made in Ireland. (NT) -- gorgeous dresses, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:58:26"
    - am a kiwi dancer and my dress was asked about and it was bought from OZ made in Oz as well (NT) -- kiwigirl, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 11:05:15"
    - That is incorrect the majority of mt school irish dresses eg siopa rince gavin doherty etc ARE ALL MADE AND DESIGNED brand new for the dancer (NT) -- nzer, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 21:36:01"
- I must be doing something wrong as I can not find the photos on Miltons site. I have refreshed and turned the computer off and on and still can not seem to find them. (NT) -- Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:34:30"
  - Please email me and I will try to help.... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:41:54"
- Hey Milton, just wondering weither your still going to put up the dancing pictures from the gold coast feis? pretty please (NT) -- i love your work., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 13:08:19"
  - I have to send some data dvds of (I kid you not) about 8,000 images, then some teacher(s) have to check which cannot be published, then I can publish those that remain. This may take the teacher(s) some time..... (NT) -- Milton Baar, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 13:22:22"
    - We will be waiting forever then if I am reading between the lines Milton. Why oh why does it have to be like this? Why do the minority have to spoil it for the rest of us? Why don't you just post the photos of the dancers whose parents and teachers won't have a problem??? (NT) -- Hope you are feeling better Milton. You were sorely missed at Solstice., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 1:21:15"
      - ask the silly clot that posted the cynical reply (NT) -- and therin lies your answer, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:47:28"
        
        Which cynical reply to what? (NT) -- Don't understand this post., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 7:05:28"
        
        bout 7th reply down, signs themself -interesting?? (NT) -- insinuating the photos are taken of dresses to copy., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 12:48:51"
        
        But what's that got to do with the post about Milton's action photos? (NT) -- I don't get it., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 13:08:24"
        i think the original poster was only getting to the fact that some of these photos were taken of dancers off stage without their knowledge (NT) -- --, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 4:25:30"
- Love pics on all dress designs. Love all close ups of all the new design features. Ta. Thanks for the great ideas!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Gettin a new dress now!!!!!!!!!!!, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:04:20"
  - Sorry what do the teachers have to do with deciding whether OUR KIDS pictures are posted. It should be up to the parents. (NT) -- ???, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 8:01:19"
    - some teachers ont want their dancers to be seen on the net. and due to the ammount of dancers, there would be many parents to consider, if parents just told their teachers -- i'm sure this would be a quicker process., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 8:14:46"
      - So ALL teacher get to see ALL dancers from other schools. Say a dancer has a foot wrong lands funny. Then every teacher gets to see what is not a flaw but a bad landing. Sorry if the teachers did not want their dancers photographed then they should have said so. I don't think its right that all the teacher will get to see bad landings or mid flight that makes a dancer look awkward.As a parent I object to my daughters pictures being sent to other teachers I don't mind them on the net because I can get to see them and know that if there is a bad position Milton will remove it. (NT) -- But handed to teachers from other studios. This I think is wrong Just my opinion., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 9:06:49"
        
        Actually, now that you mention it..I totally agree with you. I have asked Milton in the past to remove a photo and it has been done immediately without fuss. How do we know what happens to these photos once in the hands of the teachers? This is yet another example of parents having no say. I absolutely don't want photos of my daughter sent to other teachers. (NT) -- NSW parent., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 9:59:25"
        
        I maybe misunderstood, but I think the reason the teachers need to check the photos is because they are action shots, and the teachers probably don't want their choreography copied (NT) -- Correct me if I'm wrong, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:17:11"
        
        That's prob the excuse they use but really you can't get steps from photos! (NT) -- Really it should be up to the parents or dancers if they want their pics up but you can always email whoever has them posted and I'm sure they will remove the pics if you wish, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:20:44"
        
        No way can you tell choreography from still shots!! The argument still stands that teachers should not be sent action shots taken at a comp without parents' permission. It's crazy that Milton has had to do this. It might appease the teachers but it 's not doing the right thing by parents who don't want their children's action shots sent around the country. (NT) -- None of this is good., Sun, Jul 06 2008, 10:55:52"
        
        Also, which teachers received these images? Every teacher in Australia or only certain teachers? (NT) -- Wondering., Sun, Jul 06 2008, 13:28:18"
        
        If you so worried about teachers seeing you photos. Spare a thought for the dancers who don't have computer access and don't know there are bad photos of them on the internet (NT) -- Your building your own argument to have photos banned, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 15:50:57"
        
        Milton doesn't publish bad photos. (NT) -- He checks them all meticulously., Sun, Jul 06 2008, 23:17:02"
        
        Action shots are not allowed under normal circumstances, so perhaps this is why the teachers want to check them (NT) -- ., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:22:45"
        
        That is a load of RUBBISH !!! Do the teachers ask to check every action shot taken by the Official photographer at an AIDA event !!! NO -- If said teacher was so concerned she she have asked Milton not to photograph her dancers., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 10:02:30"
  - Its my understanding that a few teachers check the images to make sure there are no revealing photos published. With the very short dresses that are worn these days and the number of high kicks and spins in many dances, there is a definite probability that some of the photos taken may not be particularly glamourous or flattering. A few teachers checking these images means that no photos are posted on to the web that should not be. I am sure Milton would rather check this than get people jumping all over him for publishing offensive photos (NT) -- Dancer, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 22:57:45"
    - Thank you .That at least makes sense. I am a huge fan of Milton and it makes me angry when I think that things are being made difficult for him. Your explanation however of a few teachers checking the shots is a very reasonable one. (NT) -- Milton fan, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 0:00:42"
      - Regardless unless its my daughters teacher I DO NOT want any other teacher looking at her shots. My RIGHT as a parent to decide who views pictures of my daughter! (NT) -- Not negoitable on this issue. I am the parent, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:42:00"
        
        But it would be okay for people you don't know to view them on the website.....you just don't want other teachers looking? (NT) -- Not sure I understand., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 5:33:24"
        
        Your missing the point. We are the parents of these children young adults just because they dance does stop us as parents having a say. Teachers are sorry teachers we are parents. We are the ones that should decide what we deem as acceptable for out child. If there is an issue with the length of the dress then this is where the teachers step in and measure the dress if its to short then it can not be worn. As for anything else to do with my child I am the parent and I will not apologise for not wanting to give up my duty as a parent to someone else (NT) -- These are our children young adults at the end of the day its our decision as parents. I like the photo's but who gets to decide what my child looks like. Buck stops with me not a stranger., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 5:59:36"
        
        um, please get over yourself. the teachers would be glancing over the pics for whatever reason (whether it be to do with 'flashing' bloomers or maybe there are kids whose parents do not want their pics on the net for privacy issues). (NT) -- your post is very hostile & its a wonder Milton even bothers to continue with his great work with ppl like you complaining., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:05:55"
        could a TCRG or Milton please verify WHY the teachers must look at the photos first just to clear it up for everyone? (NT) -- PP, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:07:38"
        
        as mentioned in above post...it is so the teacher can remove any pupil that has been requested by the parent not to be included in any photography,the parents have the final say not tcrg's. (NT) -- tcrg (some clarity!), Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:43:42"
        A teacher has requested that no dancing photos be published until they have the opportunity of reviewing them. There may be all sorts of reasons that they may want to, ranging from poor angle of capture (my fault), through to dancing style issues. Whatever the reasons may be, that is the request that has been made and hence the delay. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:53:14"
        
        So Milton...here is a direct question. Are you saying that ONE teacher is responsible for this delay?? Maybe she could get a wriggle on ? (NT) -- Very selfish of which ever teacher it is., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 10:19:20"
        
        The issue is not yet the teacher's - I am going through the images myself to remove any that may be inappropriate because of camera angles. As I was unwell for two weeks, I haven't yet sent the remaining images to for approval. (NT) -- Milton Baar, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 11:34:09"
        
        Wow this particular teacher must be very powerful. (NT) -- Hope you are feeling better Milton. Sorry you have been so unwell., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 11:44:18"
        
        I'm sure your daughter has a myspace/facebook with pictures on it, and if she doesn't then her friends probably do with pictures of her on it. You can't really decide who sees pictures of your daughter in that sense, so a couple of teachers wont make a difference. I'm ure they are only checking the pictures to make sure they are acceptale rather than focusing on your child (NT) -- ., Mon, Jul 07 2008, 5:54:07"
        
        wow this has got REALLY BIG! (NT) -- @@@, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 12:51:26"
        
        Why? because you all need something else to do! (NT) -- JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING!, Tue, Jul 08 2008, 3:53:37"
does anyone know of dressmakers that are based in victoria (apart from jillian howard)? -- dancer, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 8:27:12"
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- bump (NT) -- anyone?, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 9:49:13"
- I know a couple of dancers who have had their dress's made by Karen Foley. They were all very pleased with the results, reasonable priced as well. (NT) -- Melbourne Mum, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 10:49:12"
  - are there any links to some of the dresses she has made? (NT) -- op, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:33:59"
- I will try and see if I can find any (NT) -- MM, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:46:38"
- thanks. if anyone else has links can you please post them asap! (NT) -- op, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 0:46:33"
- links anyone? (NT) -- please?, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 2:52:54"
- bumpity (NT) -- bump, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 7:54:40"
- have you found the links yet melbourne mum? not to be pushy or anything but i would like to see some of her creations asap! (NT) -- thnks-op, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 13:13:57"
  - Karen has made three dresses for me and they were all beautiful and very well made. As far as I know she doesn't have a website, I'm not even sure she is still making dresses but I'm sure your teacher would be able to find out some details for you. (NT) -- **, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 16:25:01"
    - thanks for that! :) would you be able to send me photos of the dresses she made you? if its not too much trouble. (NT) -- op, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 2:33:17"
- do u still have the photos? if not can anyone else please send me links to dresses of hers? (NT) -- asap, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 5:22:17"
- im guessing you dont have any photos? i would like to see sme of karen's dresses as we are deciding on a dressmaker now. (NT) -- op, Tue, Jul 08 2008, 2:09:27"
Did Laura and Jacqueline dance at the NANs? -- Cbr Mum, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 0:37:19"
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- BUMP!! (NT) -- =), Mon, Jul 07 2008, 1:02:14"
  - pretty certain they did!! (NT) -- id, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 1:40:47"
    - How did they go? (NT) -- OP, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 1:56:19"
- I can't see them in the recall list, looked in U 17 and U18 as I wasn't sure which one they were. Hoping I missed them! (NT) -- P, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:16:01"
  - Jaci and Laura didn't recall (NT) -- NAN's watcher, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 16:36:24"
- Jaci is in U17A and Laura in U17B but I didn't see their names either...I'm sure they danced beautifully! (NT) -- Caitlin, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:22:09"
  - Thanks for the info. I am sure they danced beautifully also. (NT) -- OP, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 4:08:55"
- I am sure all the extra practice that they did before the Nans will be beneficial to them as they prepare for tha australians! (NT) -- id, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 11:11:47"
Is Leanne McGarth dancing in Australia anymore... -- or has she moved to the US?, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 12:48:07"
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- So sorry about spelling Leanne's last name wrong (NT) -- McGrath, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 12:52:41"
- Leanne and Ellen are having a year in America and are both dancing with Petri and will be back after the worlds next year. (NT) -- -, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 16:08:42"
- Leanne placed 11th and Ellen came 25th. Awesome work Leanne on first big comp after the mirror - proud of you (NT) -- P, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 3:17:57"
- Thanks for the reply! (NT) -- Well done to Leanne and Ellen, plus all the other Aussies that have competed xx, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 8:08:17"
Accommodation Hobart- see inside -- DanceMum, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:23:13"
I have just cancelled my accommodation in Tas as we are no longer able to attend. The accommodation is at Bellerive on the other side of the river in a self contained 2 bedroom cabin. Price is great, have spoken to hosts David and Lynn, they are both just lovely. The property is called Ashwood Park and they can be reached on 03 6244 4278.

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I would like to find results from the beginners comp held in Brisbane on Saturday. Can anyone help? -- DD, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 0:50:44"
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- Does Qld have a message board I can look at? (NT) -- DD, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 5:06:31"
- go to top of this msg board & you will find a link there (NT) -- :D, Mon, Jul 07 2008, 7:08:53"
Great work Allison and Lauren that is a amzing result miss you heaps and sad that I couldn't be their for you! -- Kayla, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 23:35:49"
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Way to Go Faran 16th - Go Crocker -- Rhiannon, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:04:29"
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- Faran greta to hear you did so well. we are all so proud of you. thanks for the regular updates, i was so excited when i got a text saying you were in top 20. have lots and lots of fun baby! (NT) -- lrigpissog, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:08:04"
  - meant to say great* (NT) -- --, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:09:12"
- Well done Faran, that's really good. Have a good time over there! (NT) -- Marigold, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:13:33"
- HOUZZA FAZZA! Well done Faran. =D (NT) -- ...xx, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 4:13:52"
- GO FAZZA -- Britt, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 4:29:09"
- WOW Faran that is BRILLIANT news. You must be so thrilled. A place well earned, good luck for the rest of the year. (NT) -- Contrats to Ceri too!, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 9:18:27"
- Great news, well done. (NT) -- well done, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 9:46:40"
- Congratulations to Faran, Ceri, Cathy Crocker and Annemarie. (NT) -- great result, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 9:58:15"
Just found out Simpson school 2nd in the Dance Drama at NANs -- Congrats guys - Peta, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:24:05"
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- Sorry, just scrolled a whole lot further down the page and saw that it was already posted - oops (NT) -- OP, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 6:26:20"
Way to go Faran!! Congrats on your recall, waiting on results........ -- Jadey :) & Jackie xxx, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 1:26:56"
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- Just got the Result for faran........16th...high five fazza! I knew you would be awesome....hehe (NT) -- jadeykins xx, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 3:08:08"
Good Luck to Chelsea, Sarah, Kelsey, Jaci and Laura for NANS on the weekend. Missing you all so much! =) And also good luck to every1 for the 'Dance Drama' love you all... -- Rach :), Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:59:28"
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- Yes, good luck guys. Thinking of you and wishing you the best. Wish I was there. (NT) -- Rebekah, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 6:33:33"
- YAY! Good luck guys! Wish I could be there to see the dance drama! I'm sure you'll all be FANTASTIC!! Congrats for all your awesome results so far! (NT) -- Caitlin xo, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 14:11:55"
- Good luck for today to everyone!! (NT) -- You will be great! . . .Maurice, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 17:58:35"
- Goodluck guys i know you will do great... HAVE FUN!!! (NT) -- Brooke, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 1:43:49"
To Kathy and Rebekah -- Kate, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 3:07:55"
Hi Kathy and Rebekah, how are you all doing? Did you move to Queensland? If so, how is your new lifestyle? Wishing you both all the best. Miss you at the comps.

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- Hi, We moved to the blue mountains. We are missing the dancing heaps and can not wait to start again. So hopefully we will see you at the comps next yr. Yeahhhh. kathy and Rebekah (NT) -- Kathy and Rebekah, Sun, Jul 06 2008, 0:15:05"
NSW State Parent Acceptence Form -- dancer, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 12:25:27"
I'm a recently-turned eighteen year old.
I was just filling in this form, to return to my teacher As i am over the age of eighteen, do i sign it myself, or do my parents still sign on my behalf?

I could ask my teacher, but i figured i'd get a quicker response here.

thankyou

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- With the Aussie ones I sing them myself (NT) -- so I guess that would be the same for states..., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 12:56:48"
  - sorry (NT) -- meant to say sign, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 12:58:02"
- thanks, ill do that then (NT) -- OP, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 13:11:08"
permission to use Natalie's photograph -- Berniece Ryan-Charles, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 22:45:46"
I am trying to reach Natalie O'Connor and have been directed to this message board. I have never used a message board before so hope to do it correctly. I am editor of a small magazine put out quarterly by Clan Ryan Queensland, which provides Irish cultural aspects and geneological information to the clan members (to date approx. 80 members). The Sept. issue is covering Irish Dance and I wish to obtain Natalie's permission to use a photograph of her on our front cover.

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- Try contacting her teachers, Maureen and Bernadette Whelan. (NT) -- -, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:39:01"
  - Thank you -- Berniece Ryan-Charles, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 3:29:07"
- Why not a queensland dancer? (NT) -- ...., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 6:09:38"
  - Could it be becauseNatalie is currently ranked 9th in the World and also her parents are Irish?? She has also won every competition she has entered this year as well as being reigning Australian champion. (NT) -- Quite a special little dancer., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 7:24:49"
    - I'm a QLDer the O'Connor girls are lovely dancers. There are some lovely dancers in Qld that have Irish Blood may not have the name still but have the bloodline. BUT the O'connor girls are wonderful beautiful dancers. (NT) -- nice pick Qld Dancer, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 9:09:18"
Does anyone know how Jacqueline Gregorys knee is? -- DM, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 0:38:53"
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- Bump (NT) -- DM, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 7:38:32"
NANS - Good Luck Faran,Kelsey,Sarah & Chelsea -- dance up a storm!! (Oz time-11pm Sat), Sat, Jul 05 2008, 7:06:03"
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Simpson Academy came 2nd in the Dance Drama!!!!!! It was so exciting!!! Well done boys and girls!!!!!!! -- Lisa., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 21:50:50"
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- Congratulations, what a fabulous achievement. A great result for Simpson and Australia. (NT) -- TB and CB, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 22:45:09"
- Gooooooooooooo Simpson! (NT) -- Soph K, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 23:25:31"
- Thanks guys!!! All the other dance dramas were amazing and had really great props we weren't even expecting a place!!! Better get to bed, Sarah, Chels and I have solo tomorrow :) (NT) -- Kelsey xx, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 0:17:06"
- wow, that is soooo good. The excitment must of been fantastic waiting for the results. Well done and enjoy the rest of the comp. You guys are doing so well. ..Kathy and Rebekah (NT) -- Kathy and Rebekah, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 0:22:56"
- CONGRATULATIONS Monica and team....how fantastic, we are really happy for you all. Cheers, (NT) -- Ghislaine, Rod and Tahleasin., Sat, Jul 05 2008, 0:37:06"
- Fantastic!!! Well done to Monica and all the dancers . . and also good work to the Costume Crew behind the scenes!! (NT) -- Would have been wonderful to see . . Maurice, Sat, Jul 05 2008, 4:53:48"
- Congrats every1 thats SO good. missing you all - enjoy the rest of your holiday. Good luck for the remaining solos... :) (NT) -- rach .. x x x =], Sat, Jul 05 2008, 6:26:37"
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Bonnie Parfitt 30th, Sophie Parfitt 38th, Jessica Manuel 38th and Elizabeth Feint 67th at the NAN's . . Fantastic results!! -- Awesome! And a special congrats to Bonnie and Sophie -I'm very proud, xoxo Dad, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:00:51"
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- Sammy Symons - 47th! WELL DONE!! (NT) -- go SA!, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:02:49"
  - Well done Samara! Great result (NT) -- Sophie's dad : ), Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:21:41"
  - well done samarah ! and to all the other australians as well! (NT) -- meeee, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 8:30:05"
- Well done guys thats so good :) cant wait till you get back to Oz... =) (NT) -- Rach ,, x", Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:10:55"
- CONGRATULATIONS Monica, Bonnie, Sophie, Jessica and Elizabeth, a fantastic result. Cheers, Ghislaine, Rod and Tahleasin. (NT) -- Ghislaine, Rod and Tahleasin., Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:30:23"
- Congrats Sammy you would have danced amazing cant wait to catch up (NT) -- Rhiannon <3, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 11:16:08"
- Congratulation Bonnie!! That is a fantastic result. Love Alanna xx (NT) -- Alanna C, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 11:57:31"
- congratulations sammy for getting your recall, u danced soo well!!!! (NT) -- your usa friends, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 14:44:57"
- Change to results above . .Elizabeth Feint 61st! . not 67th (NT) -- Sorry Elizabeth, I think a typo in msg I received : ), Fri, Jul 04 2008, 19:37:04"
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CONGRATULATIONS Monica, Chris, Ellen, Sarah, Leanne and Connor, fantastic results. Congratulations to Jacqueline. -- Cheers, Ghislaine, Rod and Tahleasin., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 5:54:19"
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- Also to Liz and Edmund!! Well done to all the Aussies that danced. (NT) -- Cbr Mum, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:55:59"
  - well done -- Anna, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:14:11"
- Any pictures of them up on the live commentary? (NT) -- -, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:22:54"
- There's a picture of Jacqueline doing her set dance and there is also a picture of Connor during his results on Wednesdays live comentary. (NT) -- --, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:29:45"
  - Conor and Jacq look fantastic!! (NT) -- Any of the lovely Sarah??, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:49:37"
    - Is Jacqui ok? In the pictures of the results she is on a crutch with her leg all bandaged up! (NT) -- Any news?, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 13:03:38"
NANS Live Commentary - Text / Photos -- photos up from Teachers Reception Tuesday, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 14:09:02"
www.nanationals.net/live_commentary.htm

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- NANS live commentary -- nice pics up including some with our Aussie lasses, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 1:22:52"
- just in case you haven't discovered them yet -- www.nanationals.net, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 4:53:35"
Aussie Dancers at NANs - who's competing in Nashville? -- see some Simspons dancers listed below, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 9:13:41"
who from Oz is currently in Nashville for the NANS. Would like to keep an eye out for them in results / or on o/s boards etc. Sounds as though they won't even have to venture out of the amazing venue - unless they want to of course lol! Good luck to all.

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- Faran Ward (Crocker School) Qld is in Nashville. Dances (NT) -- Sat 5th July 9am(nashville time. Good Luck Fazza!!!, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:01:21"
- Congrats to Charmayne Dulley - recalled Ladies U20A (NT) -- ;) D, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:26:04"
- Bump...sorry - sick of whinging post (NT) -- re boys dancing against girls. hope it moves 2 archives soon, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 1:18:19"
- are the other Aussies yet to compete Friday onwards -- would like to keep an eye out for all, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:49:26"
  - oops..."are there...." (NT) -- so much for proof reading!, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 3:50:58"
Good Luck Jackie and Edmund!!! -- cuz, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 1:51:38"
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- Wishing you both all the best (NT) -- supporter, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 11:27:49"
- Well done guys. I'm sure you both danced beautifully. (NT) -- dancer, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 23:39:33"
- well done guys -- Anna, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 0:36:21"
- Well done guys. Enjoy the rest of your time and have a safe trip home. (NT) -- Lauren, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 2:14:33"
Did Jacqueline Gregory recall ? -- DM, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:09:33"
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- It looks like her at 5:15pm in the live commentary suggecting she is the last to dance the recall (NT) -- looks good, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:12:48"
- Did Edmund recall? (NT) -- Cbr Mum, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:42:15"
- dance -- Anna, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 0:41:13"
Bonnie, Sophie, Jess and Elizabeth all recalled!!! -- Fantastic news! Woo Hoo!!, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 22:16:13"
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- Samarah recalled. Well done Sammy! We are all so very proud of you. Miss Jackie and the Miller gang!!! (NT) -- Jackie Miller TCRG, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 23:19:46"
- Well done !!!! cheering you all on from here. Can't wait to see your places. Go Simpson. Love Kathy and Rebekah (NT) -- Kathy and Rebekah, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 0:26:49"
Good Luck at the NANS Bonnie, Sophie, Emily & Lauren. xxx -- love Donna, Holly & Alex, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:36:26"
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- Yeah, all the best to the simpson crew!!! (NT) -- S. danca, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 9:45:47"
  - Wishing all the Simpson dancers all the best at the NANS!!! (NT) -- : ) Maurice, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:23:23"
- is that Bonnie Parfait and the Palmer girls? (NT) -- ?, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 11:19:57"
- yes. (NT) -- Donna, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 13:30:09"
- "Parfitt" that should read (NT) -- :), Mon, Jun 30 2008, 13:31:21"
- Good luck to Emily and Lauren (NT) -- The Parfitt Family, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:20:03"
- Good Luck Faran! (NT) -- Mwa mwa, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:24:49"
- Thanks Donna (NT) -- Thanks Donna, Holly and Alex (from Maurice), Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:25:50"
- all the best aussie luck and spirit to emily ,lauren sophie and bonnie.you will all do yourselves,your parents ,your country and your school proud. (NT) -- the o'connors........, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:29:06"
- A very special Good Luck and Best Wishes to Sophie and Bonnie!! . . Dance Great! . and have fun!! (NT) -- Thinking of you . . Luv Dad xx, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 14:35:33"
- Thanks everyone. See you all when we get back!! (NT) -- Love Emily and Lauren, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 5:05:09"
- Wishing everyone good luck for today (NT) -- : ), Thu, Jul 03 2008, 13:22:15"
- Good luck Lauren in America. You are so lucky to be there. Have fun dancing and see you when you get back. (NT) -- Holly Gibson, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 23:30:01"
- Emily recalled!! Congrats girlie! (NT) -- friend, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 0:08:41"
- Goodluck Sammy missing you (NT) -- x, Fri, Jul 04 2008, 0:24:28"
Good luck and best wishes to Conor, Sarah, Leanne, Ellen and Chris at the NAN's!!! . . they are all dancing the 1st day of comp (late tonight/tomoorow our time) -- Maurice . . : ) (wish I was there), Wed, Jul 02 2008, 2:47:11"
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- Yes, good luck guys and all our wishes for you. Wish we were there to cheer you on.....love Kathy and Rebekah (NT) -- Kathy and Rebekah, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:15:16"
- Hi Maurice! All Simpsons are now in Nashville, your girls are fine! Opryland is amazing! It's late Tuesday night here now and the dancing starts tomorrow. We will keep you updated with how everyone goes. (NT) -- Lisa, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:15:28"
  - Hi Lisa, thanks for that, talk soon (NT) -- Maurice : ), Wed, Jul 02 2008, 7:13:04"
- Good luck to everyone dancing at NANs! Do your best. (NT) -- Dancer, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:45:00"
  - Anyone know what time these photos are located at? (NT) -- -, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 1:53:21"
- Thanks everyone for your well wishes. We are all having a brilliant time and we haven't even managed to loose Bonnie. I'm just waiting for Sarah to arrive to go to the hall, Conor is still snoring as he doesn't dance till 11.00am. Like all mums and yeachers I amm feeling a few butterflies but I know all the kids will dance their best. Fingers crossed! (NT) -- Monica, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 12:51:42"
  - Just as long as you can find her tomorrow Monica! (NT) -- Maurice : ), Wed, Jul 02 2008, 15:39:57"
- Go the yeachers! (NT) -- Sorry, I should have previewed, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 12:53:44"
- Good luck Monica. Have a great time. (NT) -- Margie and Mollie B, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 13:49:49"
- And Good Luck to Kathleen as well!! (NT) -- Sorry Kathleen, I didn't realise you were dancing today too! . . : ) Maurice, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 15:37:54"
- Good news! Sarah, Conor and Chris as well as Ellen and Leanne all recalled. Kathleen didn't dance. No results yet, it's 5.30pm now so at least two hours before results. (NT) -- Lisa, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 23:20:47"
  - That's fantastic! Way to go guys! (NT) -- Maurice, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:21:43"
  - Woo!! That's so exciting! Congratulations guys!! I can't wait to hear how you all go!! (NT) -- Love Caitlin, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:42:12"
- There's a couple of pictures on the live commentary with Sarah and Leanne in them. (NT) -- Any results yet?, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 23:42:06"
- Latest news,..,Sarah Heausler 13th, Edmund Hallisey 11th, Conor Simpson 2nd !!!!!!! awards are still going, will post more asap. (NT) -- Lisa, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 2:38:51"
  - Wow!! thats fantastic! well done to all. Especially to Conor!! (NT) -- Go the Aussies . . Maurice, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 2:45:28"
  - Those are amazing results guys! Well done and congratulations. (NT) -- Dancer, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 2:45:55"
- Jacqueline Gregory 45th, Ellen Bradley 25th, Leanne McGrath 11th and Chris Murphy 6th. That's all for tonight! (NT) -- Lisa, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 3:20:34"
  - Great results!! Well done to all! (NT) -- Thanks for keeping us posted Lisa : ) maurice, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 4:00:06"
- well done Katherine Travers, 31st in Senior ladies!!!! (NT) -- trinity school, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 3:35:06"
- 37th- Charmayne Dulley- ladies 19 and Under 20A (NT) -- Well done, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 3:35:12"
  - Congrats Charmayne!! Well Done!! (NT) -- From your fans the McNeilsxoxoxo, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 4:38:26"
- awesome results -- Leanne, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 4:34:30"
- Simpson Dancers -- Shanks Family, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 5:40:15"
- Fantastic results guys - so excited for all of you. Congratulations Monica. (NT) -- Peta :), Thu, Jul 03 2008, 10:16:59"
- Congrats Monica and team (and congrats Peta too ;)) (NT) -- Catherine, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 16:52:04"
I would just like to wish everyone goodluck at the NAN's especially Bonnie, Sophie, Jessica, Elizabeth and Samarah !!!GOODLUCK!! -- Alicia Dunne =), Thu, Jul 03 2008, 7:57:06"
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- Me too!!! (NT) -- thanks Alicia . . . how r u? Maurice, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:48:51"
- Wishing you all the best for today!! (NT) -- Go the Aussies!, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 13:18:13"
Can people please post the Aussies results from the NANs here? -- So they are all together. Goodluck, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 12:54:16"
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NANS -- meg and family, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 11:06:00"
Good luck today Samarah. Enjoy!

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GOOD LUCK to samarah for your dancing tonight (our time) at the NANs! -- south australian, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 10:19:49"
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I do not understand why at the WS boys dance against the girls. It is a fore gone conclusion who will win in the majority of cases. The boys are physically stronger than the girls and therefore, place higher 99% of the time. It isn't fair to either sex and doesn't give a true result of their dancing ability. It's not done at Nationals etc so why is it done at the WS ? -- ??, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 12:40:29"
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- poor boys. they dance against the girls & everyone gets upset. Then they dance in their own (much smaller) groups & everyone whinges that they get it easy. (NT) -- get over it please! boys DO NOT always win against the girls, they are being judged on their dancing & their technique!!! dancing is universal!, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 12:58:11"
- Yes get over it. If a boys wins it MUST be that they have a great technique. When will BOYS be given the credit they deserve. It is not purely because you think they are STRONG as in many sections there are plenty of strong competitive girls! (NT) -- Parent, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 13:21:07"
- The boys in NZ dance against the girls in all local comps and then at regionals (like your states) and the nationals they dance in double age groups and might lucky to have more than 2 in the group. when these boys go to the WS they get a chance to see how they 'stack up' and it keeps them motivated for nationals. we have had some really awesome boy dancers in nz over the years but they give up along the way with so few opps bar the worlds to be inspired to develop and improve throughout the whole year. (NT) -- ***, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 21:48:30"
- I don't need to "get over it" as I wasn't under it in the first place....no need to be rude, we are all entitled to our say. And I think if you do your maths, in the majority of cases, the boys DO win over the girls. I wasn't having a go at the boys in any way, as I said, if you had read the post correctly, I don't think it's fair to EITHER the boys or the girls. I was only asking why it is done at the WS which is in a way a 'mini' Nationals. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 23:07:08"
  - sounds like sour grapes to me! In ballet, tap & jazz competitions, the boys and girls are against each other & I don't hear many parents of those dance forms complaining!! (NT) -- maybe we can have some points of view from the dancers? do they like dancing against the opposite sex & why/why not?, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 23:29:04"
    - I always liked to compete against the opposite sex. For a long time I was the only male dancer my age in my state... so there was nobody else to compare my dancing to... except at local feis and competitions like the WS where i got to dance against the girls and dancers from O/S. It really pushed me to try harder. Oh... and i DIDN'T always win... there are some VERY talented and hard working girls out there! (NT) -- Davydd :o), Thu, Jun 26 2008, 23:47:33"
      - I do believe that for some reason a good boy beats a good girl, this isn't sour grapes, just my observations. Maybe it is their power, maybe its because we all love to see a good boy dancer with so few boys out there? It just seems to be. (NT) -- ?, Thu, Jun 26 2008, 23:51:45"
      - keeps us girls on our toes!! ;) (NT) -- siobhan :), Mon, Jun 30 2008, 15:31:22"
    - I love dancing against boys, especially in the reel. I do think its a little more of a challenge, and since I perceive it as such, I try harder, and I do feel I dance better. (Plus it makes my softshoe look a little more feminine in comparison =P ) (NT) -- i don't have a problem with it at all, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 0:03:02"
- Watching those five senior(ish) agegroups won by boys on sunday, i have to say that those boys were fantastic. However, as far as I can remember, each of those ages has been won by a girl in the past, at least once that i can think of. I don't remember if the boys who won this year danced in those years or not, but if the girls can dance better than them, well then there's a challenge for them that they may not have had otherwise. And it works both ways; i think that most female dancers I know won't just settle for second because first is a boy - they'll come back next year and try harder. (NT) -- i don't think you have a very valid point, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 0:00:04"
- So there you go OP, if you ask actual dancers opinions you find that 99% of the dancers actually love the challenge of dancing against the opposite sex, its a good way to test strength and a nice change within the section. (NT) -- You have your opinion but i think in this instance, the opposing opinion outweighs yours, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 0:15:08"
  - well.. to be honest, only two dancers have replied so far, and while both have been in favour of mixed competitions, perhaps a larger sampling pool would be appropriate :P i know a lot of girls are intimidated by boys who are generally more aggressive. (NT) -- (i am one of the dancers who replied above btw), Fri, Jun 27 2008, 0:29:34"
- In my opinion I believe that boys and girls ( irish dancing ) are very different and for them to compete together i really dont know how the judges judge them, It dosent bother me at all that they do compete in the same group but I dont think they should unless they are doing the same types of steps >>>>>>>> (NT) -- mum of male dancer, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 0:48:51"
  - Most of the steps/moves are the same. The only thing i never did that the girls did were overtoes... everything else required the same amount of timing/technique etc. (NT) -- Davydd :o), Fri, Jun 27 2008, 1:15:26"
    - .. (NT) -- ., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 7:54:32"
  - I do agree somewhat, but only with regards to softshoe dancing. I think for hardshoe there is very little difference between boys and girls dances (asides from toe-stands), and a competition would not be too hard to judge, but i do think a boys reel and a girls reel are very different. (NT) -- .., Fri, Jun 27 2008, 1:26:10"
    - well in demi-character sections in ballet, each dance has a different 'theme' & with some tap solos, kids can do waltz, foxtrot, regular tapping ... (NT) -- how are they judged? Universally on technique, timing & rhythm, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 8:46:49"
    - girls and boys set dances are also very different.. the type of movements differ.. not sure as much for hardshoe round though but def agree about the softshoe (NT) -- --, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 10:53:51"
- Hi, does any body have the stepabout results for the 9 & 12 yrs groups? (NT) -- Many thanks, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 1:50:53"
  - Sorry this message should have been posted in the thread below,- WS Results. (NT) -- Thks, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 1:53:07"
- I cannot think of any sports where girls compete against boys, certainly not swimming, athletics, gymnastics. Boys and girls have their own sections, they are judged against each other. Sounds fair to me. (NT) -- dd, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 8:06:34"
  - except in those sports mentioned, there is a good number of competitors of each sex! (NT) -- KI, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 8:48:00"
  - Thankyou.... (NT) -- D, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 8:50:58"
  - Equestrian is one sport where males and females compete against each other, even at the Olympic Games. (NT) -- M, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 14:06:19"
    - But other than dressage it is based on first past the post system as is swimming, athletics etc, however dancing & gymnastics (we have very few boy gymnasts in my area, friends son is fab but gets mocked) is subjective and apart from everything else this is where the trouble starts (NT) -- ?, Fri, Jun 27 2008, 22:02:30"
- Wonder how thet get on when they go to school and get asked how they did. Great i was the only boy and I bet the girls!!! No wonder they get so much stick..12yrs girls at ws had ten recalls 5 were boys 27 in the group think one boy missed the recall but so did 16girls, When thereis a good umber of boys they should be in there own group. (NT) -- NT, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 0:30:56"
- As another dancer, I always enjoyed competing against the boys. (NT) -- So now thats 3 dancers in favour of mixed comps :), Sat, Jun 28 2008, 9:07:55"
  - I like dancing against the boys too! (NT) -- Espically if you do a reel with them, lol, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 9:16:03"
- It is hardly a for gone conclusion as to which sex will win...the fact that the OP thinks that the reason why the boys win is due to their physical strength is slightly concerning. And where did this statistic come from 99% of the time. The number of boys dancing at nationals is significantly greater than that at WS and therefore the sections can be separated also the WS is one weekend the nationals is usually a week long. I am fairly certain that the ajudicators from OS were able to judge both the girls and the boys more than likely on more than their physical strength. (NT) -- a little offended as a female dancer., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 3:40:31"
- Girls! eyes off the lads and practice!..boys have to put up with y'all whingeing,and y'all love 'em really=) (NT) -- boyzone., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 6:34:29"
  - hahaha hilarious post :) (NT) -- ...(:, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 15:36:45"
- As a boy who used to dance against girls, I know for certain it wasn't about strength- i know a lot of girls who had stronger legs than I did, but its about rhythm, technique, posture. (NT) -- me, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 7:21:15"
- i also noticed that the boys who continue to dance are quite good, hence why they do do well against the girls. (NT) -- wow, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 7:22:44"
  - That's right, the boys that were winning their sections have recalled and/or placed at the worlds! The standard of boys in Australia is excellent. (NT) -- Love watching the boys dance!, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 7:32:54"
- If its not one thing it is another; people whinge constantly about why they didn't do well at a comp. I have heard all manner of rubbish - they only recalled the girls in blonde wigs, they only recalled the goirls in the black wigs, they only recalled certain schools the list goes on and on. Now its the boys who are getting picked on. It is hard enough for a boy to continue dancing in a female dominated sport without the very people who are suppose to be supporting them having a go as well!! (NT) -- Sometimes you do well at a comp, other times it is some elses day to shine. Be happy for them and try and bring positver thoughts into the world not negative!!!, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 0:40:22"
- can we all stop whinging about this. in some sections there are so few boys a "first" is rather a hollow victory. competing against girls at least makes the win a little more meaningful. its not only the ws where sections are mixed but this seems to be the comp everyone goes on about. (NT) -- ws fan, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:16:46"
  - Looking back at the OP, I don't think they were whinging....just wondering why it was done at a major comp. It also said they didn't think if was fair for either the boys or the girls.. They said that when the boys dance against the girls in the majority of cases the boys seem to win, but I couldn't see any whinging in it at all and I couldn't see how the boys were being picked on either. (NT) -- D., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:24:26"
    - the OP was not whinging but certainly other people have been carrying on in such a way one gets the impression they are whinging. given the imbalance between boys and girls in ID I don't think this will ever be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. My point is that other comps don't generate this amount of comment when boys and girls compete in the same section (NT) -- ws fan, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 8:37:45"
Anyone know what's happening with The Rhythms of Ireland? Website down.......is the show still going? More tours? -- Interested., Wed, Jul 02 2008, 13:51:59"
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- not sure but I know that a number of the dancers from the show are in another show in Spain at the moment... (NT) -- ..., Thu, Jul 03 2008, 4:36:52"
Please keep us updated with the NANs results as soon as you know them. Thankyou. -- DM Canberra., Wed, Jul 02 2008, 23:38:08"
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- Bump #2 (NT) -- sorry, Thu, Jul 03 2008, 1:19:21"
Winter Solstice -- Dancer, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 12:57:44"
does anyone know the results for the 14yrs in the winter solstice the other weekend?

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- there is a post down below 24th June with all the results that some wonderful person collated for us. (NT) -- ;), Wed, Jul 02 2008, 14:53:23"
is the timetable for nsw states out yet -- mrs need to know, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 11:22:30"
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Could someone please tell me where and how to go about getting a pattern for an Irish dance dress that is easy to follow for a beginner dressmaker. Preferably one with 5 pleats and a frilly underskirt. Thanks. -- DM., Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:04:56"
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- feissdress, just google this (NT) -- IDD, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:13:21"
  - Thankyou. (NT) -- DM., Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:53:11"
- ps. you will have to modify for 5 panels etc! (NT) -- IDD, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 4:14:30"
Any results from the Perth Championships? -- *, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 9:13:47"
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- Anyone? (NT) -- Thanks!, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 10:52:36"
- 9yrs/10yrs - under 11s 1st Dara Mcleer 10yrs (ceide) 2nd Ashlyn Stevens 9yrs(Obriens) 3rd Taylor Pymm10yrs(WA Academy) 4th Dakota Courtney9yrs(Obriens) 5th Jessica Peters 10yrs(WA Academy) 6th Ciara Stobbie 10yrs(Ceide) 7th Stephanie Wylie 10yrs(WA academy) 8th Keiva Young 9yrs(WA Academy) 9th Susanna Neumayr9yrs (Trinity) 10th Cara Flynn 10yrs(O'Hare) 11th Aoife Hegarty 9yrs(Ceide) (NT) -- --, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 11:19:22"
- thank you :-) (NT) -- Perth Mum who couldn't be there, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 11:20:33"
- Under 9 years anyone? (NT) -- Thanks!, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 14:44:03"
- Under 9yrs results -- Mum, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 0:06:21"
  - Under 9 results again, on front page this time! 1st Brittany Pymm (WA Acadmey), 2nd Nessa Flynn (O'Hare), 3rd Eimear Doherty (Ceide), 4th Kaylin O'Neill (Delany, Equal 5th Caitlin Bone (Ceide), Ciara-Mae Crone (Ceide), Tiah Courtney (O'Brien),8th Luke Hanson (WA Academy) (NT) -- trying again!, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 0:46:28"
    - what children are 7yrs and 8yrs in this age group? (NT) -- ., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 3:41:43"
      - I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think any of them are 7yrs, I think they are all in the 8yrs section. (NT) -- I'm sure that all of them normally dance in my daughter's section which is 8yrs, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 5:54:33"
        
        Actualy Tiah Courtney from O'Brien is in the younger age group (NT) -- parent, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 12:59:33"
        As is Eimear Doherty in 7yrs (NT) -- .., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 15:03:47"
- Under 13 Championship results - 1st Elleanor Purser (WA Academy), 2nd Brittany Gore (WA Acadmey), 3rd Shelby Aylett (Ceide), 4th Melanie Heidke (Ceide), Equal 5th Bridie Flynn (O'Hare) and Leonita Krol (O'Brien), 7th Jane McCormack (Trinity), 8th Riana O'Neill (Delany), 9th Ciaran Courtney (O'Brien), 10th Caitlin Di Stefano (Trinity), 11th Sophie Steele (Ceide) (NT) -- This was a mixed age group, 11, 12 and 13 year olds., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 5:58:24"
  - and sorry, I don't know which kids are which age (NT) -- just that they ranged from 11 to 13. Maybe someone else will know., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 6:00:40"
- Under 15 Years - 1st Liam Ayres (WA Academy) - 2nd Sarsha Tombides (WA Academy) - 3rd Shannen Krupa (WA Academy) - 4th Fiona Thomas (Kavanagh) - 5th Sinead McGuire (Ceide) - 6th Stephanie Howard (WA Academy) - 7th Roisin Colgan (Ceide) - 8th Ashling Delaney (Ceide) - 10th Courtney McGowan (WA Academy) - 11th Natasha Wylie (WA Academy) - 12th Samantha Casey (Kavanagh) - 13th Kelsey Leipold (Delany) - 14th Aysha Grogan (Kavanagh) - 15th Sarah Cmapion (Ceide) - 16th Sarah Brown (WA Acdemy) - 17th Jessica Oliver (Kavanagh) (NT) -- 50% placed, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:47:30"
- what about the 15 year age group (NT) -- cheers, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 16:14:05"
  - 15yr Girls - 1st Natas Forrester (Rabusin)2nd Gabrielle Aitken(Crocker) 3rd Hayley Delaney (McAleer) 4th Jacinta McKenzie (Howe) 5thLauren Spear (Howe) (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:03:15"
- Under 17 Years Championship - 1st Jodie Smith (WA Academy) - 2nd Mia Donatelli (Kavanagh) - 3rd Madelyn Glover (Ceide) - 4th Justine Callaghan (WA Academy) - 5th Danielle Bigwood (Trinity) (NT) -- 10 danced, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 2:23:07"
  - well done to sarsha! you danced fantastically:) (NT) -- dancer., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 3:03:24"
- Senior results please.. (NT) -- .., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:44:48"
- U19 - 1st: Dylan Uchtman (Ceide), 2nd: Elizabeth Howard (WA), 3rd: Shelley Smith (WA), 4th: Siobhan Collis (Trinity), 5th: Jade Elkin (WA); Over 19 - 1st: Laura Wawryk (Crocker), 2nd: Alison Johnson (Ceide), 3rd: Dhana White (Ceide), 4th: Emma Woods (WA) (NT) -- Perth Champ results, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 2:39:46"
Any results from Adelaide? -- Please post if you know., Sat, Jun 28 2008, 7:15:20"
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- Does anyone know when the results are out??? (NT) -- :), Sat, Jun 28 2008, 9:14:53"
  - anyone???? (NT) -- lol, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 9:43:48"
- Bump ! (NT) -- Me too, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 10:50:54"
  - any results?does anyone which days age groups dancing? (NT) -- dancer, Sat, Jun 28 2008, 15:41:50"
- I can only remember one section off the top of my head. 14 year girls: 1. Samantha Murphy (Rabusin), 2. Sarah Cornell-Farrow (Miller), 3. Madeleine Walsh (Crocker), 4. Edwina Henderson (Howe), 5. Emily Erikson (Newry), 6 & 7 were interstate girls.. sorry I haven't got a program but they were lovely (NT) -- I can't remember any more... older groups all today, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 6:31:18"
  - Any Hallorans in the 14 years (NT) -- ?, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 10:18:56"
    - no hallorans came down for this comp (NT) -- glad to watch some lovely dancers, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:03:48"
      - woops the above message may be read wrong. all dancers were lovely whatever school they came from (NT) -- great feis, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:05:58"
        
        Sorry we couldn't go this year due to heavy ballet commitments. Many of the older girls have their ballet exams on at the moment. Hope you had a great comp - we have always enjoyed it! (NT) -- We might get there next year - Halloran mum, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 15:51:06"
  - What about Erin, Fiona, Teagan, Dylan, Rhiannon, Amy L. Chelsea, Gianna, Caitlin O'Connor. Did any of these girls dance? (NT) -- Or if they did dance where did they place please 14 years, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 20:05:43"
    - None of the above girls danced in the comp (NT) -- danca, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 22:04:14"
      - . (NT) -- ., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 7:59:25"
  - I don't know 6th but 7th was Lauren Dowsett /from O'Connor (Vic) -- vic dancer, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 9:26:13"
  - How about Stephanie Harders, Hannah O'Connor, Alexandria Smith, Sally-Ann Ryan? (NT) -- Did these lovely girls dance?, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 12:05:42"
    - No, none of them danced. (NT) -- How kind to ask :), Tue, Jul 01 2008, 4:37:03"
- any results from younger age groups, mainly 7yrs and 9yrs thanks? (NT) -- ., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 9:54:31"
  - Any results from Adelaide? -- HWR, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 7:10:52"
- bumpety (NT) -- bump, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 10:54:51"
- Hi, I would be grateful if some body could post the 11 and 12yrs old girls sections. (NT) -- MM, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 11:09:34"
  - 11 Years Chloe Lenders, McAleer - 1st, Brittany McBride, McAleer - 2nd. 12 Years - Shaelli Kelly, McAleer - 1st (NT) -- all I know, sorry., Sun, Jun 29 2008, 12:58:05"
- Bumpity (NT) -- Bump, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 12:44:37"
- any 15 years results? (NT) -- xx, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 14:47:48"
- adelaide results -- **, Sun, Jun 29 2008, 15:53:25"
- 15 years results please !!! (NT) -- ..., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 2:08:02"
- Hi does anybody have the 9,10 & 15yrs old girls groups? (NT) -- Many, many thanks, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 2:21:54"
  - any under 17 results from adelaide? would be appreciated (NT) -- perth dancer., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 3:06:36"
    - yes please if anyone has them (NT) -- thanx, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 5:31:13"
      - 17 and 18 years results -- dancer's mum, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 5:05:38"
  - Under 9 results -- HWR, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 9:08:28"
- 15yr Girls - 1st Natasha Forrester (Rabusin)2nd Gabrielle Aitken(Crocker) 3rd Hayley Delaney (McAleer) 4th Jacinta McKenzie (Howe) 5thLauren Spear (Howe) (NT) -- id Mum, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:06:44"
- 16yrs result: 1st James Mcevoy 2nd Adele Hay 3rd Jaymie Stead 4th Caroline Watson...17yrs 1st Fiona Bright 2nd Laura Downie (vic) 3rd Lauren Idema 4th Lisa Gascoigne 5th Genna Osbourne (NT) -- :), Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:20:43"
- Hi,thanks to all the people who have taken the time to list the results. I was wondering if any body had the results from the 9 & 10yrs girls sections? (NT) -- Once again thanks, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 8:54:41"
- any 18 years results (NT) -- ., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 9:12:42"
  - City of Adelaide Feis 18 years -- Spectator, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 12:44:42"
- Bumpity (NT) -- Bump, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 11:34:57"
- any results for the 19/20yrs age group?? (NT) -- would love to know, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 0:54:15"
  - 19/20 results -- dancer's mum, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 4:58:03"
    - Sorry, I need to correct that! Sarah did not place. Fifth place went to Kylie McSorley, SRM (NT) -- Anne, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 12:50:18"
  - 19/20s -- Anne, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 12:52:36"
- was there a 13 yold section? results if you have them pls (NT) -- thnaks, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 10:18:47"
  - 13 yrs 1st Emma Reid 2nd Shannan White 3rd Chelsea Tabone 4th Katelyn McSorley 5th Rebecca Meimaris 6th Meg Beaty (NT) -- only 6 recalled, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 10:40:44"
    - thank you very much...well done to those girls and all the other age sections too (NT) -- :), Tue, Jul 01 2008, 14:55:50"
- Over 21: 1st Aisling O'Brien 2nd Lauren McSorley 3rd Melissa Watson 4th Bianca Nicholls (NT) -- -, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 10:56:40"
- Hi, please please can some body post the results from the 9 & 10yrs old girls section. (NT) -- Many thanks, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 12:36:51"
- Hi, found the 9yrs listed further up the thread but would still like to now the 10yrs? (NT) -- Many thanks, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 14:30:30"
- Apparently there was a dancer disqualified?? What happened?? Why?? (NT) -- From SA board, Wed, Jul 02 2008, 1:07:18"
I have just tried to find the forms for the southern Cross feis. I know there was a change of date.when is the new date and the days the different age groups are on and when will the forms be available and who will be the adjudicator -- thanks, Mon, Jun 30 2008, 11:54:49"
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- Southern Cross Feis -- ID Mum, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 9:43:24"
- thanks for that. got it (NT) -- ., Tue, Jul 01 2008, 11:58:57"
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- It is absolutely gorgeous, but with more than one child that does extra curricular activies, price of petrol, groceries etc. this dress is completely out of most people's price range. (NT) -- Good luck - I hope you are able to sell it., Mon, Jun 30 2008, 0:14:00"
- it's a stunning dress - someone's going to be beautiful! (NT) -- =), Mon, Jun 30 2008, 13:36:15"
- verrrry nice dress. at least for a 17yold she shouldnt grow too much so would get abit of use. however tis over my price range. im also not a huge fan of the BN dressmakers but this one is nice (NT) -- goodlcuk, Tue, Jul 01 2008, 10:21:58"

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