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• Can we all be a bit positive for a while? -- Dancer, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 14:28:25"
  Hey everyone, I've been reading this message board for the last few weeks and it seems almost every post is negative, whether its about the cost of food at the Adelaide nationals or the cost of going to perth next year. I understand that Irish dancing is a financially straining sport to take part in, but I just feel that we focus on the cost way too much, especially now. I just feel that after such a successful nationals the message board should be filled with posts about how inspiring the senior ladies are or how much young talent we have in Australia etc. So for a change I just thought maybe I'd just ask everyone what their favourite and most inspirational moment was from Adelaide? I know mine was watching the INCREDIBLE Ceili Moore perform her set dance, she was beautiful! Now it's your turn :)
  

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  • Dance of champs was extremely funny! loved it, and probably one of the best I've seen (NT) -- :-), Fri, Oct 12 2012, 14:32:54"
  • I loved how there was almost no complaining on the messageboard for nearly a week! (NT) -- :-), Fri, Oct 12 2012, 14:46:27"
  • Eileen Wallace's Set Dance!!! Amazing! (NT) -- dancer, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 15:20:25"
    • Ditto! Absolute highlight of my week :) (NT) -- --, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 15:43:17"
      • Same here! Loved it! However, looked at results from this section later on in the week... She got a 7th for the set!? (NT) -- ----, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 12:51:59"
  • Just being lucky enough to be there and being part of it all. (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 15:32:28"
  • Loved watching our lovely Brianna dancing from her heart with a beautiful smile on her face the whole time she was dancing and achieve her goal of making the top ten and then exceeding it with 5th place on the blocks ! (NT) -- well done from her family, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:13:02"
  • Watching all of the effort my dd put in to her dancing all year, all the extra work, not just dance but fitness, diet, endurance. It paid off big time with a spot on the blocks. So proud of her. (NT) -- mum, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:20:46"
  • Watching my teenage daughter compete at her very first solo at Nationals, after countless hours of training and do an amazing job (just missing recalls but so happy for her friends who did) (NT) -- Proud Mum, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:34:47"
  • Teams was great fun being surrounded with friends on stage. A more relaxed but still very competitive environment (NT) -- :), Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:54:08"
  • Aussie Champ T-Shirts!!! -- DM, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 19:07:05"
  • Dancing Pandas! (NT) -- .., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 19:50:45"
    • Brilliant - too funny!! Great Nationals. -- Mum, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 19:59:35"
  • I agree Ceili (NT) -- Her rise frm 3 years ago AMAZING, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 20:39:19"
  • Definitely seeing Morgan Crammond taking out 3rd place!!! She's never even been in the top 20 before, it was inspiring to see a dancer achieve a place like this! (NT) -- She is one too watch!, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 20:43:56"
    • What age is she? I must have missed her but will definitely look out for her next year! (NT) -- :), Sat, Oct 13 2012, 0:49:44"
      • Morgan (16 years) caught my eye too. Not only did she look like a little champion she danced like one too. (NT) -- Gorgeous red head with a beautiful white and green sequin dress., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 10:00:41"
        • Her dress is amazing!!!! As was her dancing, I didn't realise who she was at first and when I found out I was shocked. She danced so well (NT) -- Stunning, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 22:36:48"
    • This was amazing, I was so shocked at her improvement! She was in tears by the top 15, so beautiful to watch! (NT) -- You deserved it Morgan!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 12:49:11"
      • I was thrilled for Morgan too. Have always admired her dancing and to see her place 3rd brought tears to my eyes. Well done Morgan. (NT) -- Your hard work and diligence has paid off, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 16:34:15"
    • Such an inspiration - there's honestly nothing better than seeing someone's hard work pay off! (NT) -- Inspired onlooker :), Mon, Oct 15 2012, 18:58:09"
  • Watching my daughter not make the recall but decided to go and support her friends!! Congratulations to everyone who placed..Well Done :) (NT) -- DM, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 21:16:45"
    • Natalie O Connors set dance was pure class. Also her dignity and humility as a champion brought tears to my eyes. (NT) -- So lovely and unassuming., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 5:24:25"
  • Watching Louise LaSala, Natalie O'Connor & Ceili Moore. Each girl so different, so precise and so lovely to watch. Keep up the great work, you are all beautiful young ladies. Seeing the rising talent of the little 7 & 8 years olds! The future talent in Australia is astounding! (NT) -- Old Mum., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 7:33:50"
    • Yes. Both Louise and Natalie are gracious young ladies who conduct themselves beautifully. (NT) -- Spectator, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 17:31:23"
  • My amazing hard working DD. She has worked so hard this year to make her dream of being on the blocks come true. (NT) -- Very proud mum, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 8:44:43"
    • Congratulations to your daughter! I love to hear success stories such as yours. (NT) -- Old Mum., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 9:56:54"
  • Thank you "Dancer" for reminding us why we love Irish dancing and why have to learn to get over the "bumps" that sometime occur (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 13:04:14"
  • I would like to thank all the mums and dads who take their kids to class, sit in car parks waiting, to brothers and sisters who have to come along, and hopefully to the dancers who appreciate all their families do for them to make their dreams come true. To dance. (NT) -- Dancers taxi, banker, massage therapist, costumer and support crew. I love it to., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 18:19:18"
  • Being there to witness one of our dancing friends recall for the first time at nationals after. 16years of dancing, (NT) -- So proud of her persistance, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 7:12:38"
    • Now THAT is a beautiful story! (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 14 2012, 8:04:29"
    • I agree! Very inspiring!! (NT) -- xx, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 14:43:28"
    • We had a dancer at our school who danced from a young girl and went the Nationals every year and recalled for the first time in senior ladies. Bought tears to our eyes when they called her number for the recall after so many years. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 6:46:54"
  • Natasia Petracic and her new dress! Wow.. such an amazing dancer. (NT) -- :), Sun, Oct 14 2012, 12:13:51"
  • I thought it was a great nationals. Venue was very open and spacious and easy to get from one hall to the other without having to run up and downstairs like last year ;-). (NT) -- DM, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 12:41:58"
    • Me too, I loved Adelaide, I hope we can go back there soon. The nice warm weather was so nice after a Canberra winter! (NT) -- ACT mum, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 14:16:29"
  • My high light was seeing Carina Young win the Senior ladies . (NT) -- Dance Mum, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 13:40:56"
    • Also very proud of my dd and her wonderful teachers - on the blocks again her hard work this year paid off.Her age group was one of the biggest and some very lovely dancers in it. (NT) -- IDM, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 15:28:29"
  • I am very proud of my 2 dancers. I am sorry to everybody, but I think they danced the best, considering we have had such a shocker of a year. They both recalled with one on the blocks. (NT) -- They are my heroes, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 16:13:57"
  • My highlight -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 16:37:13"
  • - -- ., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 16:39:51"
  • The boy from the 15 years... Jack I think his name was who danced his set dance on a broken foot! amazing.. Anyone know his full name?? (NT) -- ., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 16:40:44"
    • I think you mean Jack Kearney from Currie in NSW. Such a top bloke! (NT) -- friend, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 18:38:03"
      • This boy is my inspiration. What a wonderful achievement. Dancing on a broken foot. I look up to Jack so much, he deserves all the success in the world. I love you. From your creepy anonymous fan xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxo (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 20:13:31"
        • ^^^^ That is totally you Jack!! (NT) -- HAHA, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 22:11:59"
    • I hope he didn;t dance on the foot knowing it was broken? Not a good idea. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 22:17:48"
      • He was unaware it was broken at the time (NT) -- ., Tue, Oct 16 2012, 5:41:31"
  • Watching the lovely reaction from the Maher School to Maggie Devine's win. It was very moving to watch the excitement and emotion they all experienced. (NT) -- The highlight for me :-), Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:00:35"
    • This was my favourite moment as well! Such a supportive school and such a great moment seeing their excitement! (NT) -- all for positive moments!, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:33:44"
      • i think the reactions of both Maggie and Dakota in this section were priceless, both of them were so overcome with the reality of what they had achieved. It was especially fantastic to see the reactions of both girls teachers so excited and also to see the sportsmanship and gratituded between all the girls teachers (NT) -- impressed spectator, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 16:34:30"
  • Watching Laura Hannon's slip jig in the senior ladies. She is such a beautiful and talented dancer.......... I hope she continues dancing!!! (NT) -- DM, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 14:10:25"
    • Laura Hannon's slip jig was one of the best I have ever seen. (NT) -- Love her style, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 17:06:15"
      • Yes love the Simpson style. Always have done (NT) -- Tc, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 20:27:49"
  • jack kearney doing his dances on a broken foot, truely inspirational, seriously, hes so brave for doing it (NT) -- wipjdsfndjlv, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 17:46:44"
    • what did he place again ! (NT) -- curious, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 11:30:03"
      • He didn't place due to his injured foot. He would have been top three if he didn't have the injury! (NT) -- .., Sun, Oct 21 2012, 16:24:50"
        • Excellent dancer, shame about the foot. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 16:11:10"
  • Didnt see Emily McCredie, 15 years, dance at Nationals. Has she quit? She was quite an inspiration to my daughter this year after a not so good year last year. Hope to hear of her dancing soon (NT) -- dance mum, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 19:54:59"
    • Emily has been injured and could not compete in the Nationals (NT) -- Wishing her a speedy recovery, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 10:14:20"
  • only downside for me personally was being sick & stuck in bed unable to watch my son's 4 hand win the open age mixed oc! (NT) -- Lorraine, Sat, Oct 27 2012, 11:23:32"

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• Does anyone know what the mens 19-20 years section will be dancing at worlds next year? Is it jig or a hornpipe? Do they change each year or dance the same dances 2 years in a row? -- Dancer, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 11:55:12"
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  • You can see the syllabus and proprosed time table on the downloads page at www.clrg.ie (NT) -- Also heading to Boston, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 13:35:17"
  • The same dances they just did at nationals I believe. (NT) -- That's how it is for the girls if it works the same way, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 15:15:21"
  • The syllabus isn't out yet for this section, and I do believe that the past 2 years the combined age group have done a hornpipe, although the Australian combined section did a Jig this year? (NT) -- dancer, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 20:59:31"
    • Found it.. finally! Thanks :) (NT) -- dancer, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 21:08:55"

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• Thoughts on opening up our Nationals to dancers from overseas? -- :), Thu, Oct 25 2012, 19:58:34"
  Hi Everyone,
  
  I know this has been discussed before, but I'm curious what peoples thoughts are on opening up Nationals to O.S. dancers, or maybe opening one of the other big feis's?? I think it would be an amazing opportunity for that level of competition to brought to us instead of us having to travel O.S. everywhere
  

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  • GIVE IT A REST!!! Enough is Enough (NT) -- why do u keep bringing this up??, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 20:32:33"
    • Goodness me, why so touchy? (NT) -- Perhaps OP is a new member to the board?, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 23:27:41"
  • I retired from dancing a few years ago but I have always thought the idea of an open nationals to be a good one. (NT) -- Maybe at least open it to NZ and support them and build up Irish Dancing in both Aus and NZ, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 20:34:44"
    • If you want to see OS dancers, get off your bum and go over to see them! Save the money and just go. (NT) -- Agreed, Enough is enough, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 21:01:51"
      • So... it's okay for us to go to their Nationals but not for them to come to ours? That sounds reasonable (NT) -- ...not. Think about what you're saying, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 7:11:50"
        • They can come to any number of our comps. Just not the States or Nationals. (NT) -- Plenty they can come to., Fri, Oct 26 2012, 9:42:13"
  • Moderator, please don't let this subject get out of control again (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 25 2012, 21:15:48"
  • I think it's a perfectly reasonable question, perfectly suitable for this message board! People shouldn't be so rude. I definitely think our comps should be open. As for 'getting off our bums' and going overseas, well some of us are single parents, and in no way is it possible to save up enough money to go to the other side of the world for Irish dancing! (NT) -- Definitely open up nationals to overseas competitors!, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 5:53:56"
    • I completely agree. I really badly want to go overseas, but I honestly can't afford it. I think it's a good idea to have an open comp -- --, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 6:55:40"
  • See post below this these comps are open to all lets leave it at that and save OUR national championships for us ! (NT) -- aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 6:54:08"
    • That's really great to know! :) I had no idea that they were open to anyone other than Newzelanders? -- Hope to see quite a few NZ people at these comps this year :), Fri, Oct 26 2012, 7:17:34"
      • Just FYI, you don't need to put a dot in the big box when you post a message. Just leave it blank and voy will put "NT" (no text) at the end of your message which means people know they don't need to click on it to read more. By puting a dot in the box it looks like there is more to your message inside, so people clik it to read more but thee's just a dot. Just thought you may not know this, not trying to cause trouble. (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 7:48:46"
        • Oh, sorry, thanks for letting me know :) (NT) -- --, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 8:04:07"
  • As a TC -- tc, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 8:08:55"
  • Here is a start to what TC's have to go through (NT) -- http://www.bernards.cz/gallery/file/Ar-Rinci-Foirne.pdf, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 8:34:39"
  • If I recall correctly the our Natinals were open at one stage and then closed for very good reasons. The qualifiers such as NANs are open as they are actually the North American Championships but a (wrongly?) called the NANS - correct me if I am wrong on that. Our Nationals are our secondary World qualifiers .This question is raised every year after the Nationals. (NT) -- Just sayin, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 9:27:04"
  • As a NZer, even I am sick of this topic. Open it, don't open it but leave it up to the AIDA members to discuss and decide. I am very pleased that we opened ours as it will be good for our dancers. AIDA need to do what is right for them. Time to change the record though on this topic. (NT) -- ***, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 9:48:00"
    • Did any overseas dancers end up competing at the NZ Nationals? (NT) -- ?, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 9:53:21"
      • Yes, 2 English kids (brother & sister) who live in China and dance for a school in the Netherlands. We have also heard of 2 US schools wanting to bring dancers next year so this is great. (NT) -- ***, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 10:04:26"

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• Can anyone confirm the dates for gold coast and mcAleer comps 2013 have they been set yet? -- Trying to plan thanks, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 15:43:58"
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  • 8 & 9th June (NT) -- :-), Wed, Oct 17 2012, 15:48:27"
    • Mcaleer is 7, 8 & 9 June. 3 days how exciting (NT) -- WOW!, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 7:36:31"
      • We are keen to come to this from NZ. It would be great to have what days dancers will be dancing early on so we book fares early. (NT) -- Looking forward to it., Thu, Oct 18 2012, 12:45:15"
  • sorry thats the Mcaleer (NT) -- :-), Wed, Oct 17 2012, 15:50:59"
  • Gold Coast Dates? (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 21:23:26"
    • I think I heard that there wasn't going to be a GC Feis. (NT) -- KL, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 23:15:16"
      • Contacts for Gold Coast Feis are Char Chase, Breeda Peirce, Adrian Walker and Cathy Crocker. (NT) -- hope this helps, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 19:52:07"
    • Gold Coast has usually been Fri,Sat,Sun after McAleer (NT) -- idm, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 10:00:51"
  • I think someone has taken over the organising of it. (NT) -- :-), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 7:01:06"
    • Cheryl Young also teaches on the Gold Coast. Maybe she is running it next year. (NT) -- ., Fri, Oct 19 2012, 7:09:20"
  • there is also going to be the OBrien feis in perth. Was speaking with the OBriens at nationals and they said it will be held the 4th & 5th May. (NT) -- DM, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 15:50:29"
  • Is anyone from McAleer able to confirm what days dancers will be dancing. Would love to book airfares soon. (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 4:33:01"
    • Email them direct. (NT) -- I wouldnt rely on this board for correct answers, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 9:12:39"
      • who do I email and what is the email address? Was hoping someone would confirm on here as I am sure others would like to know too. (NT) -- Thinking of coming from NZ, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 12:44:49"
        • Go onto there website www.mcaleerchampionship.com.au and go to contact us (NT) -- its a bit to far ahead thats probs why theres nothing on here, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 13:14:51"
      • McAleer is always the first weekend in June (First Monday in June is Queen's Birthday holiday) over here. Dancing starts early Saturday morning. (NT) -- Aus Idm, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 13:48:36"
  • McAleer Championship 2013 -- Fiona Holmes TCRG, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 14:05:06"
    • Great it is starting Friday as the competition is obviously growing. Hopefully it won't run too late into the evening though. Remember for us NZers we are already running 2 hours later in our clock. So dancing at 9pm is like dancing at 11pm. (NT) -- Keen to see the times and book flights., Thu, Oct 25 2012, 19:15:25"
  • Well, there you go...times are a changing...Hope my dd's are not on Friday but I would hate to put money on it!!! (NT) -- Aus Idm, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 15:18:14"
    • Winter Solstice Feis use to start on Friday night. (NT) -- Back in the good old days! Numbers much smaller in I.D. now., Thu, Oct 25 2012, 15:27:10"
      • The NSW state used to start on Friday morning. That was fun getting through peak hour traffic! (NT) -- Good ole days., Thu, Oct 25 2012, 15:45:48"
    • Good Luck travelling on the Monash Freeway on a Friday!! (NT) -- Not a good idea!, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 21:29:31"
  • The Hills Feis will be held in Sydney on June 15 & 16 (all grades - adjudicator reports for sets); The INDA Feis will be held in Sydney June 22 & 23 (premiership) (NT) -- 2013, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 16:13:28"
  • NSW state next year will probably be another 3 day event as it is too expensive to hold separate solo and chili championships these days (NT) -- In the know, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 8:38:58"

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• Time for a change of mood I think! -- -, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 12:19:44"
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Jj3VGaQ9UAA#!
  

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  • Thats a cracker our girls have been irish dancing to this as well and I have a great clip of my daughter warming up to this at Adelaide! (NT) -- GSM, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 13:38:49"
  • Brilliant!!!!! (NT) -- dancer, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 15:51:03"
  • I love it!! (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 25 2012, 17:23:48"
  • Thanks for posting that, looks like they all had lots of fun doing it! (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 26 2012, 7:57:02"

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• Anyone know what dances senior ladies will be doing next year? -- Dancer, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 16:50:47"
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  • Hornpipe and Reel (NT) -- Senior lady, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 7:33:29"
    • Not necessarily. The dances will be decided at the convention. (NT) -- G, Thu, Oct 25 2012, 11:14:35"

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• Tanning for Primary dancer -- Jan, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 22:45:34"
  I know that tanning is allowed for a Primary dancer over 13 year old, but is it appropriate? My DD is a very fair blond & her legs look terribly white on stage. Any thoughts? Thanks.
  

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  • Is she desperate to tan? If she has been in primary awhile you could encourage her to work hard by saying tanning, wig etc come at elementary. (NT) -- 13 is probably ok but I'd leave it unless SHE is desperate! :), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 9:23:30"
  • ` -- :), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 13:33:01"
  • just put the lightest of light colours on nd maje sure it looks natural just to give her a lively looks...tinted moisturiser may also work if your too scared to tan (NT) -- hope it helps, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 11:37:29"
    • At the feis, I used Sally Hanson's leg makeup in the lightest colour. It looked very natural & she only looked about as dark as the girls with their natural tan. Thanks for your help. (NT) -- :), Wed, Oct 24 2012, 13:20:33"
      • Did it rub off on her socks? (NT) -- Glad you found something that worked!, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 18:21:21"
        • It rubbed off a little but no more than some of the girls that use tan. (NT) -- :), Wed, Oct 24 2012, 20:20:26"

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• Are there any dancing schools near Newcastle, NSW? -- ., Wed, Oct 24 2012, 10:04:54"
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  • There is a the 'voyage of irish dance' (non CLRG school) and there are the Newcastle Irish Set Dancers I believe too. Depends what you are looking for. Voyage has a really lovely teacher, classes around Newcastle, but if you are wanting a CLRG school I travel down each sat to sydney on the train to go to my classes. (NT) -- Novacastrian who loves my syd school :), Wed, Oct 24 2012, 10:32:05"
  • KA Academy is Gosford, I know some from newcastle way got there..search it see what you find (NT) -- --, Wed, Oct 24 2012, 11:30:06"
  • newcastle -- ;-], Wed, Oct 24 2012, 12:00:55"

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• ♫ TradPac - all 7 traditional set dances for $5! ♫ -- Mark Arrington, Tue, Oct 23 2012, 23:34:54"
  I'm offering all the traditional set dances at the current speeds for $5 until the first week of December. You can order the TradPac from the Order Music page on my site www.markarringtonmusic.com. I also have all the ceili dances on iTunes for 99 cents. They're extra long in case you need them for an actual ceili, not just a competition. If you're looking for my version of The Three Tunes you have to search iTunes for "3 Tunes 113" or just search on me and click on "All Songs". If you want Humors of Bandon make sure you get the one at 115 from Feis Favorites, not the contemporary set dance version on Kick It Up A Notch.
  
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• Just wanted to applaud Bron Kelly's school Scoil Rince Ni Kelly for their outstanding choreographies. They performed beautifully, even with two girls from a different state! Well Done! -- spectator, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 17:04:16"
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  • Looking forward to their feis in Hobart soon! (NT) -- :), Tue, Oct 09 2012, 18:07:37"
  • Yes, well done!! Is there a timetable and age groupings yet? (NT) -- Idm, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 20:55:46"
  • yes any times yet, comming from far and need to organise (NT) -- It would be a great help, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 20:04:10"
  • any idea when a timetable will be out (NT) -- need to organise things, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 20:22:22"
  • Thank you for the lovely post, I'm working on the timetable and hope to have it ready for next week, thank you for being patient with me and I'm really looking forward to the Festival! (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 20:37:21"
  • Did they have overseas choreo or Australian made? (NT) -- Just curious they were great to watch., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 7:35:03"
  • I choreograph all my work, solo and teams, it takes a bit of work, but very rewarding. (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 7:41:33"
  • really looking forward to it Bron!!! (NT) -- Looks like you have had a great response to your feis, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 10:50:32"
  • If that is your own choreo that is fabulous - (NT) -- Just Curious, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:30:10"
  • Any update on timetable please Bronwyn (NT) -- Idm, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 10:45:23"
  • Hoping to get a timetable soon so as to make travel arrangements (NT) -- Idm, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 12:27:30"
  • bump :) (NT) -- please and thankyou, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:19:30"
  • To be sure, to be sure, pleasae and thank you (NT) -- Idm, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:34:35"
    • oops! please (NT) -- Idm, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:36:00"
  • I'm sorry for the delay with the timetable, it's nearly done, just shuffling a few things around. Teams are in the morning with solo starting 11am both days, results approx 4.30-5pm if that helps, Thanks (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:36:27"
    • Approx 11am I should say! (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:37:36"
      • Really looking forward to Tassie! Love the atmosphere at the comp :) (waiting patiently for the timetable to organise travel times) (NT) -- DD mum, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 9:57:02"
    • So I guess we need to be there by 10..am? (NT) -- Idm, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 9:29:22"
    • Also it's a long time till results for young ones to stay dressed!(and have lunch) (NT) -- Idm, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 9:32:54"
      • I would not kep my dd in her dress, she dances and takes her dress of straight away, changes into her normal clothes and only puts the dress back on right before results. Helps keep the costume spic and span. (NT) -- mum, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 9:40:44"
        • Not quite as simple with a little boy = Vest, Tie Shirt etc (NT) -- Dsm, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 10:45:00"
          • Don't quite understand what you are saying, the boys at our school change out of their costumes after dancing just like the girls do. They just change into t-shirt and shorts or trackies if it's cold. (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 16:52:32"
  • Just wondering if your age categories are the same as Nationals or how the Victorians are different (ie as the Mcaleer) (NT) -- Getting anxious and excited, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 12:38:42"
  • Bump? (NT) -- Idm, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 8:38:53"
  • More anxious and more excited.....not much time left to organise rest or the family's arrangements (NT) -- Idm, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 15:25:27"
  • Here is some ROUGH times to help you with travel arrangements: Over 13 Saturday teams 9.30-11am. Results. Hard shoes single sections 11.45-1pm Light shoe solo sections 1.30-2.45pm. Premierships 2.45-4.45pm. Results. Under 13 Sunday, Teams 9-10am. Results. Single light shoe sections Beginner/Primary 10.30-12.15. Dance to the Music 12.15, 12.45 Intermediate/Open Light shoes single sections, Hard shoes single sections, 2.30pm Premierships All levels, 5pm Results. The final timetable will be finished this weekend. Thanks for your patience and look forward to seeing everyone. (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 21:47:43"
    • do you put a program up on line or do we purchase it there? (NT) -- Idm, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 9:56:49"
  • Getting to be a bit of a stretch from the original finishing time quoted around 3pm....don't know if we can stay till 5pm+ (NT) -- mum, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 9:49:00"
  • Programs will be available on the day. Finish times are approximate and are the same as last year. If anyone needs to discuss this with me', please email: hobartirishdancing@yahoo.com.au, thanks. See you all in 2 weeks! (NT) -- Bronwyn Kelly ADCRG, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 11:26:33"
  • are there many in the older sections going down for this comp? (NT) -- :), Tue, Oct 23 2012, 18:17:48"
    • In the past this great comp has been really well supported by older dancers. A great comp and a great feel. Enjoy!! (NT) -- Done it and loved it!, Tue, Oct 23 2012, 20:11:55"

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• Lovely elevation dress for sale to suit teen dancer, was for sale on racks at the nationals and have reduced the price for a quick sale ! Link is http://www.dance.net/topic/10023011/1/Dresses-Costumes/Lovely-Elevation-dress-priced-to-sell-suit-teen-to-senior-dancer.html&replies=0 -- one dress sold one to go!, Tue, Oct 23 2012, 13:54:12"
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• Great Britains 2012!! -- ., Sun, Oct 14 2012, 14:02:54"
  Best of luck to all Australians competing in the GB's, I'm sure you will all do us very proud !
  
  Marigold cousens - Dwyer-Whelan
  Christine Fuller - Eire rabusin
  Brent Pace - Eire rabusin
  Connor Hoy - Roberts
  Jess Roberts - Roberts
  
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  • Gr8 to hear of Aussie dancers heading overseas, does any bogy knoe when the GB's start ? (NT) -- Dance Mum, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 17:30:19"
  • Whoops meant "any body know" (NT) -- Dance Mum, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 17:32:21"
  • Good luck! go Aussies :) (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 14 2012, 17:59:52"
  • They go from Friday 19th - Monday 21st October it says on the website, Was wondering why they only go for four days but I read that they will have 3 stages going on at once! (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 14 2012, 18:04:27"
    • There isn't actually any dancing on Friday. Comps run Saturday - Monday. They also have far fewer teams sections, no four hands or choreos. (NT) -- :), Mon, Oct 15 2012, 0:37:09"
  • How is Jess' foot going? hope she is well on the way to recovering to compete again (NT) -- Best of luck!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 21:26:00"
  • I don't think Jess is competing after her big fall at nationals the other week. (NT) -- Don't quote me on that though... Wishing her a speedy recovery!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 21:39:54"
  • jess and her moonboot sadly will not be competing, but hopefully she will be back up soon! (NT) -- fingers crossed!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 23:17:02"
  • Good luck to all of our Aussie friends. Is the GB's like a kind of Nationals for the UK? (NT) -- =, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 6:48:29"
  • last i heard Jess was competing but I don't think she should given her injury! and yeah GB's is the second oldest major championships apparently, wonder when it started?? (NT) -- ., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 8:53:56"
    • Thankyou for your concern, though it is somewhat unfounded.. Not sure where you heard that i was going to dance given that I decided within minutes of doIng the injury that I wouldn't be dancing this side of Xmas, let alone the GBs!! Given that I Am still largely reliant on a moonboot just to walk, dancing is out of the question and will be for some time. I do however intend to have a darn good holiday!!! (NT) -- Jess Roberts, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 15:42:31"
  • Best of Luck to Brent Pace and Christine Fuller from Eire Rabusin Studios (NT) -- GB's, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 10:45:19"
    • Good Luck To The 4 Aussies Dancing This Weekend At The GB'S. : - ) G B'S (NT) -- vic mum, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 15:27:39"
  • Any updates or results? Or somewhere possible to keep updated (NT) -- Dd, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 16:57:56"
    • Brent Pace is dancers tonight in the mens 20+. Marigold Cousens dancing tomrrow night in the grils under 18 and Christine fuller is also tomorrow night in the ladies under 20. connor Hoy is on monday night dancing the under 15 Boys. (NT) -- dm, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 17:37:33"
      • Good Luck to Brent Pace for tonight. (NT) -- Eire Rabusin Mum, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 17:44:08"
    • the website for the championships is http://www.gbchamps.com/ and it has links to livecom for all the days (NT) -- :), Sat, Oct 20 2012, 18:59:19"
  • Senior men's is programmed to start at 11.30am. Current time here is 10.20am. Brent is 116, with 16 in the section. (NT) -- GB info, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 19:26:33"
  • Just an update.. Johnathan Daddo is also dancing, under a UK school. (NT) -- GB updates, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 21:03:03"
    • Thanks for updates, you are doing great. -- Interested, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 21:26:42"
  • Onto the Men's Reels! Great standard of dancing over here, very inspiring to watch. (NT) -- GBs update, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 22:17:21"
    • How did Brent go? -- Fan, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 2:09:17"
      • Brent didn't recall (NT) -- GB news, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 2:20:59"
        • Oh dear, sorry Brent, great ambassador for Australia. Enjoy the GB experience. -- Fan, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 2:42:12"
  • Does anyone know how johnathan went? (NT) -- Dt, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 9:55:36"
    • Neither Brent or Johnathan recalled unfortunately. (NT) -- GB updates, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 10:45:37"
      • Good luck Christine Fuller & marigold Cousens today at the GBS.:-) (NT) -- Fan of both grils., Sun, Oct 21 2012, 16:38:28"
        • I like grills too but I'll be cheering for our Aussie girls (NT) -- LOL, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 18:11:44"
  • Marigold has recalled! Dirst round for Christine's section has started, she will be one of the last up (NT) -- GB updates, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 22:47:38"
    • Christine Fuller has just got recalled.gratulations Chris on a amazing year of dancing . (NT) -- Christine fan, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 1:05:58"
      • Ment to say congratulations. (NT) -- Chris fan, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 1:10:48"
      • Woo Hoo way to go Christine lots of love (NT) -- Brianna & Amber. xx, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 6:20:39"
        • So proud of you Christine, coming 10th. Enjoy the rest of your holiday! (NT) -- Little sister, Michellle, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 6:44:06"
  • Marigold called out for top 10! (NT) -- GB updates, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 1:40:38"
    • 6thnplace for Goldy :-) (NT) -- GB updates, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 1:43:25"
      • Well done Marigold what a fantastic result. :-) (NT) -- Big Fan, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 2:30:59"
        • Congratulations Marigold. Only two points off 5th place in a very strong field. (NT) -- Spectator, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 2:45:28"
          • All the hard work and training in the past weeks have paid off. Well done Marigold. (NT) -- So happy for you, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 21:10:12"
    • 4th at our Nationals. This section I believe, is one of the hardest sections - the girls points were very close indeed. Not a lot between the Top 10 and then The Top 20. Lots sitting on even marks - i.e. 8 on same points from one Adj (NT) -- Liking the numbers, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 12:53:31"
  • Good luck to Connor, due to start shortly! (NT) -- GB updates, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 20:29:59"
  • Well done Marigold, we gave you a cheer at dancing tonight. Love Mrs Whelan,Bernadette and D/W gang x (NT) -- D/W, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 21:30:15"

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• Great Britain Championships -- Dancer, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 13:02:03"
  I've always assumed the section sizes in Australia were small compared to other National Championships. I've noticed the GB's sections seem to be comparable to ours though. E.g. Senior Ladies section had 61 and the U19s had 37. Are the GBs usually this size? Is this a major? What are the majors?
  Please excuse my naivety.
  

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  • GB is one of the British secondary qualifiers - it alternates between GB, BN and All Scots (although all sctos didn't happen this year). For 2012 the secondary qualifier was the BN. The GB is usually the biggest entry of the three events regardless, but when it's the qualifier the numbers are much, much larger. (NT) -- ., Sun, Oct 21 2012, 19:56:30"
    • There were about 60 in the under 18s. It's the oldest Irish Dancing Feis in the world and very prestigious. The standard is very high. (NT) -- Dancer, Mon, Oct 22 2012, 5:07:17"

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• I know nationals just finished and everyone is relaxing, but does anybody have any tips on building stamina ? -- Dancer, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 9:52:03"
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  • Cross training, walking, gym, cardio workouts, dancing 6 whole thing through each dance :) (NT) -- Ex National and State Champion, Sun, Oct 21 2012, 20:43:13"

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• Can a kind person give me the link to get into the senior ladies photos taken on Friday at Nationals, I've lost the link. -- Thanks so much., Sat, Oct 20 2012, 14:12:22"
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  • http://client.motionphoto.com.au/2012aidanationals (NT) -- idm, Sat, Oct 20 2012, 16:35:51"
  • Thankyou very much. (NT) -- :-), Sun, Oct 21 2012, 7:33:09"

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• Any idea what the preferred venue for Perth accomodation is? -- xx, Fri, Oct 19 2012, 14:46:05"
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• I've been trying to get in touch with Mulcahy-Hayes for a couple of weeks, as I want to go there next year while I'm at uni. However, I haven't got anything back. Does anybody have any other way that I'd be able to contact them? -- Corinne (tired), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 22:13:35"
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    • Thanks. (NT) -- Corinne (relieved), Fri, Oct 19 2012, 16:42:04"

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• We are thinkingof moving interstate to Geelong. Are there any ID schools nearby? What would travel times be? -- Thanks, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 9:21:56"
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  • the Dempsey school is in Geelong (NT) -- ., Thu, Oct 18 2012, 11:01:36"
    • Dempsey School is right in Geelong no need to trave! (NT) -- :), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 15:15:29"
  • we travel from Geelong to Eire Rabusin 3 time a week and are willing to give other dancers a lift if interested (NT) -- ER Mum, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 11:06:41"
    • Thank you. How long is that drive? (NT) -- :-), Thu, Oct 18 2012, 11:31:15"
      • We live outside Geelong and it takes us about an hour and 15 minutes as we are 20 minutes from town (NT) -- op, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 13:18:38"
  • Visit the AIDA inc website for details of Victorian classes and contact information for the teachers - www.aidainc.com (NT) -- Vic TCRG, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 21:05:57"

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  • Is there an email address? (NT) -- Thank you, Thu, Oct 18 2012, 19:14:58"

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• Couple of valid points came from the debate further down about opening up Australian Nationals -- curious george, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 18:52:38"
  It is not up to us as mere dancers or parents to make the decisions on whether or not Nationals should be opened or closed, but some other points were raised that I would like to see more conversation on.
  
  NOTE: I said conversation not name calling.
  
  1: IF and its a big IF, we open it up and OS dancers come, we are exposing our dancers to OS levels of competition WITHOUT having to travel there ourselves. This could be a good thing for many dancers whose families simply do not have the money to send their dancers OS in the first instance.
  
  2: 'Australasian Championships' is not a silly idea. That way we can have our cake and eat it too. Keep Nationals closed and open this to everyone.
  
  3: If we were to have Australasian Championships, could it not be during December or January, giving everyone a chance to be ready? But would it also be a World Qualifying event?
  
  Interesting questions to ponder.
  

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  • Loving the Australasian Championships idea!!!!! (NT) -- yes should be world qualifying if we get enough competing in it, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 19:05:57"
  • Each country can only have 2 qualifying events per year, for us this is States and Nationals, you can't just add another one. An Australiasian Championships is a good idea but who would organise it? It could potentially be bigger than Nationals and would be a huge undertaking. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 21:11:11"
    • When you say States, would I be correct in thinking that means the States for each State, just as USA has several different regions? I agree though, who would organise an Australasian Championship? Anyone putting their hands up? (NT) -- ., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 22:43:41"
      • Obviously the AIDA (NT) -- !, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 23:15:01"
  • I assume it would be a collaboration between AiDA and the NZ board, love the idea (NT) -- Australian and NZ champions go head to head, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 5:00:18"
  • My 2 cents worth: (inside) -- ....thankyou if you read :-), Tue, Oct 16 2012, 8:03:29"
    • Agree, there was enough shenanigans at this years Nationals with people from overseas shall we say "influencing" results. It was very obvious which dancers had been targeted and which dancers had been given an advantage. If we open up our Nationals, it will only get worse and was the reason they were closed in the first place. It's amazing what some people will do to get dancers placed higher at Nationals. If local people are willing to stoop low, imagine the temptation of OS TC/AD's to call in favours in order for them to add another (Australian) title to their belt. (NT) -- -, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 8:17:59"
  • Don't know much about the McAleer feis in Melbourne as we have never been but it seemed like a really big feis watching it on live Cam, why not tirn it into the Australasian championships -- DM, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 8:48:34"
    • I have always felt the McAleer and Gold Coast feis's stepped up and took the place of the Solstice after Geraldine stopped running it (which was like an australasian since so many NZers came over for it) I think as those feis grow and grow, one will assume that mantle. (NT) -- my 2c, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 9:20:14"
  • So far this has all been pretty civil and there are some interesting opinions - I am impressed ! Personally I like the idea of an Australasian Championship. What I don't like is that our major feis are all in a really close time frame already. So it would need to be moved away from them. -- x, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 9:49:54"
    • There are no competitions in March here mostly because we have just come back from our summer break and dancers are still learning new steps so March is too early. Unfortunately our feis season is so opposite to OS that no time would be great for everyone. OS people would probably prefer to come here in summer, but we are basically closed in summer for feising, if we hold it early it clashes with Worlds, mid year when they are on summer break, it clashes with Nan's. After our Nationals it clashes with the O's and majors like GB's etc. There's no time that would guarantee a large OS turn out. (NT) -- -, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 10:20:45"
  • My dd trains during the summer anyway but I would prefer a December or January for an australiasian champs (NT) -- Why not start feis season early?, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 12:35:14"
    • I agree. Something in December to finish out the year for us , or early to start the year off. After all its aimed at Aus and NZ dancers, and anyone else who wanted to come from OS would make it happen if they really wanted to. Aircon is available in most venues these days, so summer heat is not an excuse. (NT) -- x, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 14:58:27"
  • What about early November, not to close to christmas and end of year events (NT) -- DM, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 15:25:05"
  • I know! How about people just patronise the feis's we already have instead of sitting them out all the time. How many comps this past year had less than 10, sometimes less than 5 dancers in a section? Why the heck would anyone come from overseas for that? We already have the McAleer, Gold Coast and another large comp in Adelaide ( sorry can't remember the name). overseas dancers are all welcome to go to these and many from New Zealand to come over. Why make another comp that does what these three excellent comps already offer? (NT) -- -, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 16:40:34"
    • Could it be City of Adelaide you are thinking of, or Miller Feis? These are all great feis and I have attended them all at various times, problem being they are all so close together. Miller is late May, two weeks later is McAleer, week after is Gold Coast, then three weeks later is City of Adelaide. Many families cannot afford to take a month (or more) off work and school to attend them all - plus accommodation and flights and car hire etc in between. They have to pick one over another, so they pick the one they think they will have the best chance at. (NT) -- If 'major feis' were spread out a bit more, people might actually be able to travel to them and keep the numbers up. Travel from NZ, NT or WA is not just a $50-100 flight like many on the east coast., Wed, Oct 17 2012, 12:33:53"
      • Agree, we just chose McAleer this year as it was closest and we could drive rather than fly. I guess they share some of the OS adjudicators which is why they are close together to save money. can't blame them it must cost a fortune to bring them from OS. (NT) -- ACT mum, Wed, Oct 17 2012, 16:59:56"

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• Nationals -- Dancer., Tue, Oct 16 2012, 17:29:19"
  I'd just like to say that I noticed Hannah hayes at nationals this year!
  She scored a 93 in get jig! That is absolutely amazing!! I am extremely proud of this girl. Not only am I proud because of her amazing dancing and improvement but also at the fact that she is so nice to everyone at all the comps and never rude to anyone. It seems that more and more girls these days are becoming too competitive and getting a little bit nasty behind people's backs. This is why I am so proud Hannah hayes who danced in the 16years this year. She is just beautiful in every way and it is such a pleasure to watch her!
  

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  • definately come great kids coming out of piper :) (NT) -- dm, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 20:36:48"

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• Does anybody know where its possible to watch or download the big jig episodes! -- dd, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 14:06:20"
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    • bump (NT) -- really want to watch it!, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 13:08:00"
  • cant find it any where so devooo (NT) -- =), Sat, Oct 13 2012, 23:00:08"
  • It's not the full show, but an article and a 1 minute clip - http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/TLCs-The-Big-Jig-chronicles-American-Irish-dancers-competing-at-World-Championships---VIDEO-169153166.html (NT) -- :), Sun, Oct 14 2012, 21:20:36"
    • http://blogs.discovery.com/tlc-new-now/2012/09/meet-the-kids-of-tlcs-the-big-jig.html Its got 5 clips 1 being intro of show and others meeting the families being followed WATCH ITS AMAZING (NT) -- not full show but give BIG INSIGHT, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 19:10:24"
  • see if any of your US friends might be able to record and send it to you (NT) -- ., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 18:37:49"
  • Watching the videos just makes me depressed cause I really wanna see more!! (NT) -- Sad panda, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 21:24:06"

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• Grade Exams -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 16:53:14"
  Just reading on an overseas board that in a few years anyone who wishes to do the TCRG exam must have completed all 12 grades of the "grade exams". I know it is up to teachers to organise the exams, so please don't tell me to go ask my teacher because I have and nothing happens. So my question is, if teachers don't organise exams and then in a few years time, the rule changes and none of our dancers have done the exams and therefore cannot do the TCRG exam, what then?
  A dancer can't do all 12 grade exams at once, they can only do 3 grades at a time, so it takes a while to do all 12 grades, possibly years if no-one ever organises them! I think it would be great if some kind of system could be put in place now where exams were possibly organised by AIDA or someone appointed by AIDA so our dancers can be ready when the rule changes. Anyone wishing to do the TCRG exam from ( I think) 2018 onwards, must have completed all 12 grades.
  

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  • unfortunately it seems many TCRGS are of the opinion that grade exams are not important. -- .., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 18:34:09"
    • They will have to take notice now. The big problem for Australians is that the same examiner can only do four grades so states like WA will have to pay to fly in an examiner, adding to the cost of the already over the top cost of the grade exams (NT) -- .., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 20:05:38"
    • This is exactly what I mean, there needs to be a more centralised approach so more people can get together and make it more affordable. Maybe some larger feis's could offer exams perhaps? DD wants to be a TCRG so we would be willing to travel to do the exams as well. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 21:08:02"
    • At the moment you need to get 70%+ in grades 6-12 to be exempt from taking the dance component of the tcrg exams. However, I read on the clrg website that the exemption is going to be removed. :( (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 21:14:21"
      • The exemption is being removed but from1st January 2018 each TCRG candidate must have already competed all 12 grades to be eligable to sit for the TCRG exam.. Inside copy and paste from CLRG website.. -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 21:48:05"
        • Cont..so in the next 5 years, anyone wishing to sit the TCRG exam from January 2018 must have done all 12 grades. (NT) -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 21:49:29"
          • That is correct. (NT) -- ADCRG/EXAMINER, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 23:26:00"
  • I understood it that the same examiner cannot actually conduct the grade exams twice in the first four grades. (inside) -- z, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 22:39:40"
    • As a dancer who has done many of my grades I wouldn't want to be taking them on the same weekend as the state or national championships. I do agree that a more centralised approach would be advantageous for teachers, especially the smaller schools. (NT) -- -, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 5:59:07"
  • Just curious, at an exam, are all grade exams offered. What I mean is, if dancer A has done no exams and needs to start at grade 1 and dancer B has done several and needs to take Grade 7 for example, is that what happens? So any dancer can do the next level that they are up to, even if they are the only one up to that grade? Does that make sense? (NT) -- -, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 6:41:20"
    • Dancers are grouped together according to the grades that they are doing. Very relaxing as kids are in their school training uniform. Receive a lovely certificate & fab advice from the Adj. Dancers are given a time slot, went 1/2 hr before to warm up, all done in an hour. Runs just like a feis minus wigs, tans, dresses etc. Dancers appeared a lot more relaxed! (NT) -- Mum, Tue, Oct 16 2012, 7:52:23"

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• Whats everyones opinion on daughters going to worlds whilst doing yr 12 when they have qualified by far?? -- desperate, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 14:04:44"
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  • I think that if your daughter has worked hard and qualified for worlds (especially if its for the first time) then she would be fine to train and to compete. Most of the training occurs before school starts and if she is good at time management then she'll be fine, (NT) -- And you only have to be overseas for one week if you really want to., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 14:25:51"
  • My daughter went in year 12 and is her second year of Uni now. We wrote to the school and she provided letters for all her teachers. As I recall she was able to fit assessments in around her travel dates. It wasn't easy, but she is glad she did it!! (NT) -- :), Mon, Oct 15 2012, 14:27:47"
  • I did the same thing. As long as she is organised, and her teachers are okay with it, she should be fine. She can always take some work with her as well... I always take homework when I travel for dancing. (NT) -- I still got good scores and am planning to go next year in my last year of uni., Mon, Oct 15 2012, 14:48:50"
  • My daughter did it in 2011 and managed fine. She was able to fit in all her assessments and training. She only missed about 3 days of school. (NT) -- ID Mum, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 14:50:02"
  • I went to Worlds in my second year of studying Law at Uni and was away for 3 weeks of classes and 2 weeks of holidays. As soon as I found out due dates for assignments in the first week i emailed all my lecturers and tutors and asked if I could hand things up early/have extensions. All were pretty understanding thankfully (NT) -- You just need to be organised! Once you're away you realise it's worth it, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 17:11:53"

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• Congratulations to Marigold who just came 3rd at the Ceim Oir feis in London!! Good luck for next week! -- -, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 7:08:17"
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  • just had a look at the pictures on Feispix, she looks gorgeous! and was a fairly decent sized section too, about 15 in it I think, and a double age group! (NT) -- fangirl, Mon, Oct 15 2012, 13:02:19"

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  one word --PROTOGRAPHY
  

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  • Cheers to David, amazing photographer....miss you and your camera (NT) -- Jennie, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 16:09:56"
  • With Nationals being in Perth next year, will the official photographer be David? (NT) -- ????, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 17:54:48"
  • Oh I hope so! David has been the best yet. Everyone else seems to hit the button a second too early or late. (NT) -- Photography fan, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 20:24:13"
  • Couldn't agree more, they were the best photos of all. Why did AIDA stop using them? (NT) -- id mum, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 19:13:50"
  • Another point. I always received the correct photo's from David. Since then, my orders have not been 100% correct. (NT) -- -, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 7:36:38"
  • bring protography back....see above message regarding dissatisfaction of current photographer (NT) -- unhappy customer, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 15:26:55"
  • This years photographer was from Perth so we will probably have them at next years Nationals too (NT) -- Perth dancer, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 15:20:49"
  • Thats OK though, at least they will be able to draw on resources more easily. (NT) -- Having said that though no one matches Protography for their professionalism., Sun, Oct 14 2012, 16:20:03"

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• Who made Bridie O' Neils dress? Her whole new look at the Nationals was fabulous... -- Dm, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 20:03:43"
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  • Bump (NT) -- I totally agree, she looked gorgeous!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 7:23:11"
  • Love to see. Could you put a link to a photo? (NT) -- DM, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 11:28:11"
    • http://www.swoose.net/IrishDancing/2012/Nationals2012TuesdayAM/target559.html (NT) -- agree, she looked lovely, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 11:41:10"
  • It was a gavin. I agree! (NT) -- Absolutely love the new look!, Sun, Oct 14 2012, 11:56:29"
  • Bridie's dress is a Gavin (NT) -- :), Sun, Oct 14 2012, 12:04:53"

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• NZ Nationals - I heard that Australians are now able to compete at NZ NAtionals, does anyone know if this is true? thanks -- DM, Mon, Oct 08 2012, 14:36:30"
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  • We were told it was to be an 'Open' Nationals (as in open to international dancers, like NANs or All Irelands etc) but with the differance that only countries who's Nationals are Also 'open', so if that is correct, Australian's can not enter. (NT) -- senior dancer, Mon, Oct 08 2012, 16:04:25"
  • I believe that is correct so unless we open our nationals we can't attend theirs (NT) -- ..., Mon, Oct 08 2012, 18:24:12"
    • that's correct (NT) -- nz dancers, Mon, Oct 08 2012, 18:46:34"
    • Also if an international dancer is in the olaces that qualify they can't and their spot goes to the next placed NZ dancer (NT) -- Idm, Mon, Oct 08 2012, 18:54:35"
  • Will we ever open our nationals? (NT) -- Would love international competitors ((-:), Mon, Oct 08 2012, 20:23:51"
  • hope so we would love to be part of such a great event (NT) -- please open it to the rest of the World, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 9:38:38"
  • Not interested in opening it up!! how can you be an Australian Champion if your not Australian (NT) -- AUSIE AUSIE AUSIE, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 10:09:04"
    • Thats stupid.. Its just like saying how can you be the All Irelands champion if your not irish, or the north america champion of your not american. We are way to soft on our dancers here in Australia opening up our nationals would do Irish dancing in Australia good! (NT) -- Australian Dancer, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 21:00:12"
    • I can't really take you seriously if you misspell Aussie. And I agree, it would only benefit us to be exposed to some amazing overseas dancers. Plus, how many of them would really come? (NT) -- That's a short-sighted view, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 22:38:48"
      • How many of them would come? All of them. Australia is one of the worlds biggest tourist destinations with a billion dollar industry. For the overseas dancers to be able to come and compete at our nationals and get a holiday out of it, would make it very popular. (NT) -- Dancer not willing to kiss goodbye a placing I've worked very hard to achieve., Wed, Oct 10 2012, 7:10:06"
        • I don't think all of them would come since they only go back to school in September, it would mean taking time off and I know for Americans, this isn't easy. It's also right before all of their Oireachtas and majors. Don't know how many would take a couple of weeks off training. Opening would be good but we would need to prepare oursleves that if only the big names come, they will win,sad but true, would we be happy with most sections having a winner from overseas? (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 7:44:41"
        • Excuse me but if you want to keep your placing WORK FOR IT, what you just said it ridiculous and selfish. If you don't want dancers taking your places work harder.. SIMPLE!!! Seriously the amount of ridiculous excuses as to why our nationals should not open is hilarious. OPEN UP NATIONALS AIDA!!!!! (NT) -- Aussie Dancer, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 11:14:45"
          • wish there was a like button I could click for this and some other voices of reason (NT) -- DF, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 13:07:11"
  • We would travel to Aussie for nationals! Please open it (NT) -- Uk mother, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 11:07:02"
    • I would have it open. Unfortunately, it's not up to the dancers. (NT) -- ..., Tue, Oct 09 2012, 18:22:11"
  • AIDA OPEN UP THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS! (NT) -- DANCER, Tue, Oct 09 2012, 21:02:11"
  • I AGREE OPEN THE NATIONALS AIDA!!!!!! (NT) -- Imagine how much fun that would be, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 11:00:54"
  • I think that only dancers from countries that open their competitions to NZ dancers are allowed to compete at NZ Nationals. At least thats what I have heard could be wrong :) -- Aussie Dancer (:)), Wed, Oct 10 2012, 11:12:26"
  • Maybe there could be a compromise and open the Nationals every other year? (NT) -- Just a thought, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 11:35:31"
  • I think its extremely unfair to the rest of the world that they can't compete at our nationals but we can compete at theres? I travel to compete overseas and I am a much better dancer and take more in from watching and meeting OS dancers then I ever would just competing and dancing within Australia.. THUMBS UP TO OPENING THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS :) (NT) -- You learn a lot!, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 11:46:02"
  • If you want to compete against oveseas dancers (NT) -- GO OVERSEAS!!! - SIMPLE KEEP IT CLOSED!!!, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:10:42"
    • Do you realise how much OS travel cost for us Australians, its not just possible for some dancers to go every year or even go at all! We are so separated from the rest of the irish dance world open it up so 1. we can improve our quality of dancing and grow and 2. give those dancers who wish to compete with OS dancers the opportunity. Its so selfish when people say they want it closed cause they don't want there place taken, work for your place, if you can't handle being beaten why are you even taking part in a COMPETITIVE sport like irish dancing! (NT) -- OPEN THEM UP!!! SIMPLE!!!!!!!, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:17:58"
      • I Couldn't agree more. I travel overseas every year and do it because thats what i have to do to improve internationally, but it costs us a fortune. We would improve our standards so much if we were to have overseas competitors! We should be looking up to them and working to be as good as them by competing against them rather then blocking them out. Id rather be beaten by international kids and improve as a dancer! (NT) -- OPEN THE NATIONALS PLEASE!, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:28:07"
  • EVERY country's nationals should be JUST THAT - the country's own nationals with competitiors from that country only (NT) -- Having a seperate competition open to all would be great, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:33:15"
    • No it shouldn't. I would only separate and do no good for the irish dancing community! (NT) -- OPEN THEM, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 14:03:07"
  • I think that the overwhelming majority of dancers would prefer an open nationals, ONLY top dancers would prefer to keep it closed to stay on top (NT) -- From a TOP DANCER., Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:35:06"
    • I don't agree, the top dancers whilst they may not stay at the absolute top will still be at the top, it's the lower down dancers who may no longer get a recall who would be more worried. Yes it would be good to open the Nationals but then we open ourselves to all of the politcal rubbish that goes on overseas. Take note that the Irish nationals began this year and was closed to all outside dancers. The Americans don't technically have a nationals as even though we call it the NAN's it's actual name is the North American Championships. (NT) -- -, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:45:33"
      • the policitial rubbish goes on here however in a much smaller way (NT) -- don't think it doesn't, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 13:09:53"
    • LOL are you serious, the TOP DANCERS want them OPEN!!!!!! Every competition is political, some of the results at this years nationals were questionable!! If you want a recall work for it stop having a sook cause there are better dancer then you, they are better cause they put in the hard work! (NT) -- omg, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 14:17:06"
    • I am a top dancer and most certainly want them to be open! (NT) -- Please open them, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 9:20:10"
  • How about expanding our horizons? And our numbers? There is going to be politics either way (NT) -- OPEN THE NATIONALS, you can always close it again, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 13:51:04"
    • I believe that our nationals use to be open but was closed due to some really bad issues with a range of things. Please keep them closed and maybe create an Australian championships that is open to all, after all our Australian national championships should be for Australian dancers only. How would it be if the state championships were open to all of the country then you may have dancers who are champions in each state! (NT) -- aussieddm, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 15:07:59"
    • Open them up and you can kiss goodbye to dancers and titles for the Aussie kids!!!!! (NT) -- enough corrution here already!!, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 15:08:56"
      • What.. do you really think that we will be stampeded with OS and that they will take all our top spots, lest be realistic, our nationals will never be like the NANs or All Irelands, we are far too distant from the rest of the world. If our nationals were open we would it will benefit us more then keeping it closed would, we are cutting ourselves off from the rest of the world and it is affecting our standard of dancing. You work for your 1st place, you're not just given it because you are Australian. (NT) -- OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN!!!!!, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 10:15:53"
  • Do you really think people are going to come? The GB's are in October. School has only just gone back in the northern hemisphere. Does that mean our Nationals will be moved to accommodate OS dancers. I hope Nationals stay the way it is. Don't open it up. (NT) -- Leave it closed, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 10:57:07"
    • You may find you are cutting off your nose to spite your face, there already seems to be a backlash. NZ didn't close theirs to Aussie for a year or two after Aussie closed to them. Now they are open to everyone but Aussie, they may be small fish but just hope the other countries don't follow suit. (NT) -- ., Thu, Oct 11 2012, 13:26:58"
    • That was the worst argument on this entire feed. Good on you for looking stupid. (NT) -- seriously, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 14:32:13"
      • Seriously are you stupid? They are right. NZ has has opened to everyone but to Aussie how long before everyone else does? Do you want to keep going to NANs and AI's? (NT) -- Why expect special conditions?, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 14:44:17"
      • How incredibly rude of you! They are right and have a valid point! (NT) -- I don't know where people get off being so rude just because this is an anonymous forum., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 6:51:36"
  • The last time the Australians were open in 1998 there were 30 overseas entries. Image how many there would be now and how many championships wouldn't be won by Australians. AIDA will never open the nationals because the teachers don't want the competition. (NT) -- .., Thu, Oct 11 2012, 15:07:17"
    • That is completely true. I know of many teachers who want the competition because it will improve their kids! (NT) -- !, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 16:50:58"
    • Irish dancing was ALOT bigger in terms of numbers back then, and seriously 30 competitors speared across all of the sections won't have a great impact on the thousand dancers we already have competing. (NT) -- Your argument was pointless! OPENNNNNN, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:44:22"
  • keep it CLOSED!!! Save and go overseas if you want (NT) -- THAT SIMPLE, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 20:20:34"
  • The only international competitors we would get are kiwis anyway. Why don't we just have an australiasian championship? (NT) -- That would make every happy, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:21:12"
    • Not true........when championships were open we had competitors from NZ, US, Canada, UK & Ireland. (NT) -- Pros & cons for open/closed., Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:37:33"
  • YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS! ITS THE PARENTS OF THE DANCER WHO DONT WANT THERE CHILDRENS PLACES TAKEN! MOST DANCERS WOULD LIKE THE CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN!!!!! SELLLLLFIISSSSHHHHHH!!!!!! (NT) -- LET THE WORLD IN!!!!, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:46:08"
    • Stop shouting and learn how to spell! (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 7:38:14"
      • "Like" (NT) -- Giggled a little., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 9:01:51"
  • Yes I agree (NT) -- go get an education!!!!!!!, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 10:24:25"
  • The world is not comming in - SO why don't you go out to the WORLD (NT) -- and leave us selfish people alone!!! hahahahah, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 10:26:34"
  • It's called the AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS for a reason. And you people that want it open must not know the high standard overseas competitors have! (NT) -- CLOSED, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 14:37:59"
    • Excuse me but it is the majority of the dancers who are aware of the high standards that want it open, they understand how Australia is being left behind, and understand why it is important that we become more apart of the global culture of Irish Dancing. All you people that want it close clearly don't have all your facts, I agree with the above poster, selfish. (NT) -- Its time for a change, let the world in!!!, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 20:51:49"
      • oh I have all my facts thanks. and you want the world best to come in and gain the top places. than after that this message board will be full of complaining people 'because its not fair'. (NT) -- You can have your opinion but respect mine, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 13:16:58"
  • We have this same conversation every year... (NT) -- DD, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 16:33:00"
  • The difference this year is NZ DID open their nationals this year. (NT) -- Are we the only closed competition left?, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 17:01:43"
  • i dont think it opened This year, i think it opens next year (NT) -- there were no internationals listed in results at all that i could see, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 21:04:46"
    • It opened in NZ this year and yes there were 2 dancers from the Netherlands and at least one of them placed in top half of their age groups. (NT) -- NZ Dancer, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 10:36:31"
  • Why not wait and see how NZ works out for a few years? (NT) -- could make discussion more interesting, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 21:09:40"
  • New Zealand opened their Nationals to build up their numbers. Australia doesn't have to so that. (NT) -- .., Sat, Oct 13 2012, 17:01:16"
    • Are you joking? There was 32 competitors in the 19 Years Ladies. The numbers in nearly all the age groups are very sad considering its our Nationals Championships. (NT) -- :-(, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 17:27:53"
  • We opened NZ nationals to give our dancers opportunity and exposure to the rest of the world, and as members of a world wide organization wanted to extend the same invitation that was offered to NZ dancers when we travel and participate at international events. Yes we may face challenges going forward but our dancers will benefit and grow from international competition just like USA did many years ago. (NT) -- Might not be as bad as you think, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 17:30:46"
    • How many overseas dancers ended up attending though? (NT) -- Did any actually come?, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 18:57:31"
      • Two international dancers attended - they were from the Netherlands. (NT) -- :), Sat, Oct 13 2012, 20:08:42"
  • Something I just read "Progress is impossible without change, and those that cannot change their minds cannot change anything". (NT) -- George Bernard Shaw, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 21:04:03"

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• Dingle Bay Dance socks and Celtic Soles socks -- WA Dancer, Sat, Oct 13 2012, 10:36:10"
  Does anyone know if there is still an Irish Store in Sydney city? I remember years ago, the first time nationals were in Wollongong we went to Sydney and the Irish Shop and they had a brand of socks called Dingle Bay. I LOVED these socks and bought several pairs and if ever family or friends went to Sydney I would get them to buy me a few pairs. I could never find them anywhere else.
  
  Then along came Celtic Soles and I switched because I liked them as well and it was just easy to order over the internet.
  
  What I liked about both these socks is that they were thinner than the other brands you get as I have wide feet and find shoes hard to fit let alone adding thick socks to the equation.
  
  Now that I'm starting teaching I was hoping to try to find out if anyone has any stocks of either of these brands to sell to my own students.
  
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• Selling new hard shoes -- Karen Mortimer, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 17:49:26"
  Cleaning out daughters room who now resides overseas and danced quite a few years ago-came across brand new pair of rutherfords hard shoes size 5 that we had purchased from Pauline Henshaw. never worn-but must add they are NOT flexi-soles-strong leather soles. Wanting to sell if anyone interested-happy to sell at a good price-no point letting them gather dust for a few more years.
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  • I was only just thinking of your daughter the other day and wondering what she was up to. I saw through her facebook page that she has had a few shows here and OS. Well done to her :) (NT) -- ., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 23:44:03"

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• What would everyone think if Nationals were in Darwin one year? -- We've never been there and would love to go!, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 16:42:30"
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  • I'd love that but wouldn't it be too hot? (NT) -- Dancer, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 19:04:29"
  • Pretty certain they have air conditioned venues (NT) -- Yellow hat, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 19:40:04"
  • I've always been a fan of this ever since I saw the great new convention centre they have up there now with on site apartment accomodation and safe man made beach right there. Saw it on Getaway a few years ago. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:06:07"
  • It wouldn't cost anymore than going to Perth from the east or for people from Perth families travelling east! (NT) -- Can we tempt AIDA!, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:14:59"
  • It's mighty humid and hot in Darwin in September. Unless we changed Nationals to July or August it would kill half of us! (NT) -- but Darwin is beautiful in winter :), Fri, Oct 12 2012, 6:53:07"
  • AIDA has already booked the venue and are in the process of finalising accommodation deals.... I don't think they're interested in changing the host state.... (NT) -- ---, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 6:57:34"
    • Not talking about next year silly!!! Or the year after! Just planting an idea for future years! And Darwin isn't too humid in September/early October! (NT) -- OP., Fri, Oct 12 2012, 7:11:27"
    • I thought someone said there were no accomodation deals? (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 7:32:40"
      • I was under the impression there were some deals.. (NT) -- My bad if not!, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 9:00:41"
        • I may not be remembering this correctly, but one Perth teacher said she had contacted some hotels about deals but then yesterday said the hotels wanted her to pay a deposit on any discounted rooms which she obviously couldn't. There hasn't been anything posted by AIDA about deals, so maybe they will come but will be a bit late as alot of people have already booked. (NT) -- -, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 9:33:09"
  • Wouldn't flights be very expensive? Also, it may be hard to organise a nationals in a state where there aren't any AIDA members on the ground to do anything beforehand (NT) -- Would be interesting though, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 15:37:26"

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• Hi Milton, did you get a photo of our Panda logo for nationals? -- Dancer, Wed, Oct 10 2012, 16:08:17"
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    • In Live Commentary - Under Tuesdays Adjudicators Draw (NT) -- Idm, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 11:52:58"
  • Milton I don't seem able to access Four Provinces Entry Form (NT) -- Idm, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 12:31:22"
    • Fixed!! (NT) -- Milton Baar, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 14:08:18"
      • Thanks (NT) -- Idm, Fri, Oct 12 2012, 15:27:14"

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  • This gentlemen gave a fantastic deal in a lovely accommodation only 15 mins walk to the Perth Concert Hall. Thanx Andrew (NT) -- Excited already 2013, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 15:23:50"
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  • Just checked and for me it was cheaper to book directly with the hotel. This is their website maybe others work out better http://www.austcorporate.com.au/ (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 15:49:30"
  • Andrew has been able to get accommodation $30 - $50 cheaper per night than what I could get directly from ringing. Yes it is a business but I'm all for saving money. I encouraged him to put his ad on the message board to assist people who were having trouble getting accommodation. Check it out or don't - your choice. (NT) -- ID MUM with secured reasonable accommodation now, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 17:00:23"
    • Yes the deal was good at my hotel if it was 2 people in the room, it was the extra charge for the third person that made it a tad more. But if anyone is just parent and dancer, the deal was definitely better through Andrew. (NT) -- -, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 21:08:04"
  • Yep, Andrew was awesome, got me a great deal ten minutes from the concert hall. Very happy. Thanks Andrew!! (NT) -- Sarah, Thu, Oct 11 2012, 19:08:20"

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