• believe it was Shamrock Studio's. (NT) -- ., Mon, September 21, 06:55:20pm
• Found another pot that needs (NT) -- Sitrring?, Mon, September 21, 07:03:12pm
  • Wow this place gets weirder by the minute. (NT) -- dat some strong pot..., Mon, September 21, 07:27:39pm
    • yes, it is Shamrock....ya, this place is weird...everyone is getting attacked for asking for info... (NT) -- ., Mon, September 21, 08:45:52pm
    • This board is a great source of entertainment. People jumping down each others throats. Posts turning nasty for no apparent reason. (NT) -- Too funny., Mon, September 21, 09:10:43pm
      • It's like watching a disaster though, it's rather sad to watch people need to be so miserable. I wonder if it's just a handful of people, or if it's something that becomes more pervasive as we get immersed in the insular, isolating subculture of ID. I challenge everyone to work hard to avoid that and maintain a healthy attitude towards our fellow ID families. (NT) -- pondering, Mon, September 21, 09:53:24pm
        • I don't think it has anything to do with ID at all. It's the anonymity of the internet in general. People have a bad day, and instead of facing the issues that are causing them grief head-on, they come to the message boards to blow off steam. (NT) -- That and the fact that people are just more rude these days overall., Tue, September 22, 05:04:11pm
          • Yes, you might be right. I hear it happens in figure skating, hockey etc in the same way. (NT) -- Agent 99, Wed, September 23, 02:22:51pm
            • It's like annonymous internet road rage....... (NT) -- crazy..., Wed, September 23, 03:50:48pm
• SOOOOOO does anyone know the photographer? (NT) -- enough of the drama, its ID for god sakes, Mon, September 21, 10:08:23pm
  • www.shamrockphoto.com (NT) -- here you go, Mon, September 21, 10:33:59pm
    • Is that a different company from previous years or just a different name (NT) -- to tie into ID, rather than other events?, Tue, September 22, 08:57:30am
      • From what I understand, it is run by the same person as Universal Event Photos (who has done NANS in the past) but this is their Irish Dance branch of the company (NT) -- -, Tue, September 22, 12:44:56pm

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• Very cool - thanks Ryan (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Wed, September 23, 12:31:22pm

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• It's there - click dancers - go check your entry (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Mon, September 21, 03:33:02pm
• It's there but there is hardly anyone on it.....Update soon Newmarket folks??? (NT) -- thanks, Mon, September 21, 03:39:06pm
  • The lady was in the intersection, waiting to make a lefthand turn, when out of the blue... -- Beep beep., Mon, September 21, 04:02:29pm
    • Yes, yes...patience is a virtue and all that but.... -- have a lovely day!!! :), Mon, September 21, 05:55:33pm
      • So you're going to wait until the final competitor list is out before you decide whether or not it's a "waste of money?" Guess the late fee will be (NT) -- worth it..., Mon, September 21, 07:06:11pm
    • Thanks, poster ..... I love this (NT) -- Mind if we quote it in other venues?, Mon, September 21, 07:04:38pm
      • Not at all. It's quite an old joke, actually. (NT) -- but still so true., Tue, September 22, 12:18:37pm

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• Have to point out that St. Catharines is spelled with an a, not an e. (NT) -- Pet peeve, sorry! Anyway although the QEW is under construction traffic flow generally good., Mon, September 21, 11:34:59pm

• There was no wi-fi at Syracuse (and I can't use my mobile stick in the US) so there was no blog. Thanks for your interest though. (NT) -- Steph - RincePix, Sun, September 20, 01:25:46pm
  • I should mention there will defiitely be one for Newmarket. (NT) -- Steph - RincePix, Sun, September 20, 08:07:41pm
• Re: Will there be a photo gallery for syracuse ? (NT) -- Thanks :), Mon, September 21, 05:59:37pm

• I think you need to get them through your teachers. (NT) -- Fun night, Sun, September 20, 09:26:18am
  • Re: I heard "no theme" this year. GC isn't running it. I am really disappointed. I loved their last few dinners and participate in one of the themes. Even though I didn't last year, I still loved watching those that did and loved the games. (NT) -- Hope this year's will be as good, Mon, September 21, 08:39:12am
    • don't care about a theme - just want good food for the price (NT) -- hungry mom, Mon, September 21, 03:34:35pm
• I am glad its going to be a grown up dinner dance, not a silly bridal shower type thing. (NT) -- Heard there will be no games either. YEAH! I pay the price to have a nice dinner, great entertainment, fun dancing!, Mon, September 21, 03:01:30pm

• WOOT WOOT PAIGE!!!!!!!!! congrats buddy <3 so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- love u girl, Sun, September 20, 07:00:47am
• You were beautiful today Paige! Many Congrats! (NT) -- more fans!!, Sun, September 20, 10:58:14pm
• Congratulations PAIGE DOYLE !!!!! From all your friends at Woodgate Brampton too! You made us all proud!! (NT) -- Yay Paige!!, Mon, September 21, 09:51:34am

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• this is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but in fact serves as a good model: http://zandb.blogspot.com/2005/01/excused-absences-from-school-for.html (NT) -- thanks to zandb, Thu, September 17, 05:56:50pm
• Just tell them she's travelling to Scotland for an Irish Dance competition. Tell them she works hard at her dance and takes it very seriously. Tell them that it's an honour for her to be able to attend and that it's a unique opportunity for her to travel to another country. It is a learning experience that will enhance her formal schooling. Don't make apologies. (NT) -- This is also a part of her life and she should be proud of it., Thu, September 17, 06:25:40pm
  • When DD was in grade 8 and headed overseas, her teachers were very understanding and excited for her. No homework was given they just asked that she keep a journal and pictures to share. We did some fun tourist stuff visiting historic sites, pick up some info to share and she wrote in her journal...everyone was happy! (NT) -- enjoy and Good Luck!, Thu, September 17, 09:29:05pm
    • omg...hello??? High school is next yea,get your priorities straight..school FIRST, I.D. second...I.D. isn't going t2 get her in Univerisity...my dd is U14 have been going to Worlds, A.I.'s, A.S. ect...we get as much homework as we can get so dd won't fall behind...if dd is not doing well @ school...we just don't take her out...if she's doing well, then SHE will have to ballance both, with school as Top priority...ugggg, hate when parents give up things for a chance at I.D....my dd is a world and AI champ, but won't hesitate for a second to put it all to an end if her school work falls behind! (NT) -- don't be blind-sighted, Thu, September 17, 10:07:22pm
      • Why is it any of your business what decisions other parents make for their kids? High school next year -- big deal. Somehow my kids managed to make the transition AND keep up with their extracurricular activities. The idea that learning only happens in school is ridiculous. My kids learned more about Geography and History and Politics touring Ireland during Worlds and AIs than they will ever learn in a classroom. If your kid can't keep up, then it's your decision to pull her. But don't assume than everyone's kid has the same trouble keeping up. All life's experiences are valuable. (NT) -- I can't even remember what I learned in grade 8. But I'd sure remember every minute of a trip to Scotland., Thu, September 17, 10:19:18pm
      • you are rude and judgemental. The poster did not ask your opinion on weather or not to go... -- When my dd is traveling for dance (more inside), Thu, September 17, 10:27:03pm
        • All schools are different I suppose. My ds has often missed for majors. His school is incredibly supportive of his dancing. His grases are good and he works ahead before he leaves. When he returns, he works harder to catch up. We have never had any problem. -- Irishmama, Thu, September 17, 10:36:09pm
      • So while we're being all judgemental and everything... do tell us if basic literacy is going t2 get her in University? (NT) -- hope you don't help her with her homework., Thu, September 17, 10:35:16pm
        • nope, because I was an I'D Champ myselt...want dd to do ALOT better then me in SCHOOL. Whatever you do is fine, just put my own opinion;...above posters must be TC's, cause most parents want shcool to be their kids number 1 prioritiy...sorry, I.D. is great, but not going to get you to far in "real life." (NT) -- ., Thu, September 17, 10:54:51pm
          • yip...school first , I.D. will always be second for my ds...too many other dreams and ambtions to let I.D. get in the way..do as much as we can, but school is the top in my books too. Took Champ ds out of I.D. after A.I.'s,..said he can go back to I.D. in the summer...when school is over. (NT) -- me, Thu, September 17, 11:02:24pm
          • What is "real" life? It's whatever a person happens to be doing at any given time. "Real" life to you is different than "real" life to someone else. Is an accountant's or lawyer's version of "real" life any more "real" than a dancer's "real" life? Does "real" life only happen if you're rich? Or if you're stuck in the 9-to-5 grind? Tell me what "real" life is, because I haven't figured it out yet. There's only one life -- the one you're living. (NT) -- isn't that "real" enough?, Thu, September 17, 11:14:51pm
          • No...I am a school teacher...btw.."alot" is two words not one... (NT) -- "a lot", Thu, September 17, 11:21:53pm
          • No you didn't just put your opinion. You told the poster to get their priorities straight. That's not an opinion, it's a judgement that no one really asked for (NT) -- anyway, Thu, September 17, 11:23:08pm
      • Not to mention that university isn't in everyones future, for so many reasons. And for some, myself included, Irish Dance is part of the future, hopefully for thirty years to come at least! (NT) -- Ya never know, Fri, September 18, 07:48:48am
      • Most girls who are motivated to work hard at ID are also motivated to work hard at school - they take pride in their ID accomplishments & also in their school work. They are young for so short a time - if they have the opportunity to do something like this, it will be an enriching experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives - soak it up & enjoy every second. Lots of time for university in the 'big picture' - universities look for students with extracurricular activities. Why do we have to rush them to grow up? (NT) -- jmho, Fri, September 18, 03:07:03pm
• Re: Ugh! I'm terrible at writing letters....... -- NIAB, Fri, September 18, 10:04:15am
• Dear Op, I jst wanted to mention that our Son who is in HS also travels with us OSeas. Whenwe went to Belfast for the first time...he and dh took many tours learning as much about the city and the conflicts over the years. more -- ECR mom, Fri, September 18, 12:53:10pm
• As a school counselor, may I suggest the following: (see inside) -- me, Fri, September 18, 12:53:58pm
  • Re: As a school counselor, may I suggest the following: (see inside) -- NIAB, Fri, September 18, 01:20:09pm
• I'd bet your dd is more than willing to work hard to catch up before & after the trip. Other than reading, as you said, I would ask if the teacher might allow her to do an independent project on her experiences overseas - this would be great preparation for high school where Independent Study Projects are in almost every class (NT) -- just me, Fri, September 18, 03:10:09pm
• We are forcing kids to grow up before they have too. Their "real" life is being able to experience the fruits of their labor. In this case it is dancing abroad. There is so much learning that does not come from school. We as parents have to be able to show our kids that. Not every child will excel at traditional schooling. Even those that do will be all the more prepared for "real" life if they actually have "real" life experiences. (NT) -- Mom, Fri, September 18, 05:46:01pm
  • Agreed. Many of the brightest kids we know are/were homeschooled. They are eager, curious, ambitious and dilligent. Their interests are varied and travel has definitely helped. Ours go to a trad school, but I would do it differently if we had the chance. (NT) -- jmo, Sat, September 19, 09:48:34am
• My advice as a teacher - just write a letter saying your dd will be missing so many days due to her attending the All Scots. You don't actually need to go in to a big explanation. That being said, take advantage this year in gr 8 - it is a much bigger deal to miss that much school in high school. (NT) -- Good luck & Enjoy!, Fri, September 18, 11:06:18pm
• Found out yesterday I have to write a letter for my daughter IN UNIVERSITY (NT) -- Denise (Midterm Saturday she's @ Os!), Sat, September 19, 11:31:37am
  • I.D. RULES.....who cares about school!!! Go where the $$$ is....can't see any better future, then being in I.D....especially the young ones...get em used to missing school now !!!...practise, practise, practise, because with pracitice, y canp spewol;kj better aghTHAN me. (NT) -- lol..lot's of luv or laugh out load, or...live off life??, Sun, September 20, 12:11:34am
    • Ya, this whole string is a hoot! Just joined in after being off line for a few days - wow - where is Mary Poppins when you need her? "Enough is as good as a feast" "Moderation in everything" - there's got to be common sense people. Dance = fabulous + education = imperative therefore Dance = imperative! Get a job dancing! (NT) -- Logic 101, Sun, September 20, 12:49:30pm
      • You know, some people actually do get jobs dancing. And they love what they do. And they're happy at it. And people love to pay to be entertained by them. Having a Masters degree in Business Administration doesn't necesarily equate to success. There are lots of really educated graduates out there flipping burgers because they can't find "real" jobs. In my opinion, (NT) -- common sense = mind your own business and let others mind theirs, Sun, September 20, 02:47:01pm
    • Obviously, going to school didn't help you much... (NT) -- can you say "aggrandizement?", Sun, September 20, 02:43:00pm
• This is what we did early this year when we took both our girls, one was a junior in catholic h.s. and one was a 7th grader in catholic middle school to All-Ireland. More inside... -- nn, Sun, September 20, 11:47:05pm

• Re: Congratulations Elise B. and welcome to prelim! -- P, Sun, September 20, 09:55:22pm

• Yay Meg! See you in champs. (NT) -- Churchs, Sun, September 20, 10:07:03am
  • Re: Yay Meg! See you in champs. -- Meghann S, Sun, September 20, 09:24:34pm
• Re: Congrats on your win in prelim u10 at Syracuse Meghann S! We are so happy for you! -- Meghann S, Sun, September 20, 08:40:17pm

• All I know is Meg R., Greene, 4th in PC99! (NT) -- CongratsxxB, Sat, September 19, 04:59:51pm
  • All prelim and champ results are posted (NT) -- on Feisweb, Sat, September 19, 08:30:45pm
  • Congrats Meggie :) (NT) -- Linda and Steph xoxo, Sun, September 20, 09:11:08am
• Syracuse Results posted on Feisweb! (NT) -- mom, Sat, September 19, 08:31:32pm
  • Not all, missing the over 19's results (NT) -- 3dancersmom, Sat, September 19, 10:23:30pm
    • 1. Elspeth McMurray 2. Courtney Lussier 3. Jackie Piecuch (NT) -- Congrats to all!, Sun, September 20, 12:12:10am
    • thanks (NT) -- 3dancersmom, Sun, September 20, 09:02:33pm

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• Location? (NT) -- ., Sun, September 20, 10:56:33am
• Greenfire Academy in Toronto. Google them for address and phone # (NT) -- adultirishdancer, Sun, September 20, 04:48:45pm
• Quite a few dance schools offer adult lessons these days. Narrowing down your city might help us help you. (NT) -- x, Sun, September 20, 06:49:29pm
• Greenfire Academy has excellent adult beginner programs (NT) -- senior dancer, Sun, September 20, 07:31:25pm
• Goggin-Carroll has an adult class (but there is currently a wait list), Gilchrist has a class, BFOC has in the past (not sure if they currently do can someone answer that?) Bryan Taylor does. Those are the ones I have known about. (NT) -- m, Sun, September 20, 08:59:51pm

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• No stinking way, You're kidding me. lol (NT) -- Hilarious, Thu, September 17, 08:30:16am
  • what's funny? (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Thu, September 17, 08:42:08am
    • The world as a whole. I was expecting someone to ask about the list again but they beat us/them to the punch. That's funny. (NT) -- Funny haha, not funny weird, Thu, September 17, 09:42:19am
      • well there might be some concerned people because efeis has 305 reigistered and there are only 198 on the competitior list posted (NT) -- good thing they posted it, Thu, September 17, 10:52:22am
        • Is it because the numbers on efeis show the confirmed and unconfirmed as a combined number and the entry list on shows confirmed entries?? (NT) -- Possibility??, Thu, September 17, 11:39:43am
        • Holy Freakin' Unbelievable, Batman! Do any of you actually work for a living, or do you spend your days on the ID message boards looking for stuff to complain about? I'm wondering why anyone would bother hosting a feis at all, if all they ever get from everyone is (NT) -- grief., Thu, September 17, 03:18:27pm
          • who's complaining? (NT) -- curious, Thu, September 17, 03:41:20pm
            • Okay so technically not complaining. Maybe should have read looking for stuff to snipe about. (NT) -- should have used my dictionary..., Thu, September 17, 04:15:48pm
• I think people tend to sign up later for this one because they are waiting for fall schedules to firm up. (NT) -- ., Thu, September 17, 12:19:51pm
  • Re: I think people tend to sign up later for this one because they are waiting for fall schedules to firm up. -- NIAB, Thu, September 17, 01:34:05pm
    • lol...B.S. you are waiting to see if your dd moves up or not...lol...good idea though (NT) -- ., Thu, September 17, 10:12:46pm
      • Re: lol...B.S. you are waiting to see if your dd moves up or not...lol...good idea though -- NIAB, Fri, September 18, 09:18:16am
        • lol :) (NT) -- ., Sun, September 20, 12:15:50am

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• I have an off the rack that may suit. If you wish to see photos contact me at lewisirishdresses@rogers.com (NT) -- ml, Fri, September 11, 03:23:19pm
• Re: If you are putting your very current(perferably Gavin)gently used solo up for sale after your Oireachtas please post a picture and what you'll be asking for it. dd(U16 OC) needs dress for SR US Oireachtas. Bust 32ish, natural waist 27 -5' 6 1/2" tall. -- I have a Chantelle Dominica for sale. (if interested so inside.), Fri, September 11, 09:06:26pm
• Re: If you are putting your very current(perferably Gavin)gently used solo up for sale after your Oireachtas please post a picture and what you'll be asking for it. dd(U16 OC) needs dress for SR US Oireachtas. Bust 32ish, natural waist 27 -5' 6 1/2" tall. -- pm, Fri, September 11, 10:46:46pm
• Have just listed a Gavin with these measurements on http://feisanne-preloved-dresses.blogspot.com/ all details are available together with photos price etc. It is the bergundy and pink one on the top of the page. (NT) -- Have new dress, Sun, September 13, 10:55:42am
  • Checked out your used solo and while I think it's beautiful my daughter said it wouldn't suit her. Good luck selling it! (NT) -- OP, Sun, September 13, 11:20:41am
• Re: If you are putting your very current(perferably Gavin)gently used solo up for sale after your Oireachtas please post a picture and what you'll be asking for it. dd(U16 OC) needs dress for SR US Oireachtas. Bust 32ish, natural waist 27 -5' 6 1/2" tall. -- gently used gavin dress, Sun, September 13, 08:40:41pm
  • Re: If you are putting your very current(perferably Gavin)gently used solo up for sale after your Oireachtas please post a picture and what you'll be asking for it. dd(U16 OC) needs dress for SR US Oireachtas. Bust 32ish, natural waist 27 -5' 6 1/2" tall. -- Mandie Sacharin, Fri, September 18, 09:54:57pm
• Re: If you are putting your very current(perferably Gavin)gently used solo up for sale after your Oireachtas please post a picture and what you'll be asking for it. dd(U16 OC) needs dress for SR US Oireachtas. Bust 32ish, natural waist 27 -5' 6 1/2" tall. -- Mandie, Fri, September 18, 09:58:50pm

• Re: Melaine Murphy is from England. She doesn't do NA feises. Do you mean Camilla Rose? They now have multiple vendors in NA. (NT) -- MM will be at Great Brits however, Wed, September 16, 01:57:55pm
• Re: I thought MM had a vendor in canada, sorry my bad, will camila rose be there ? (NT) -- Ottawa-dancer, Wed, September 16, 02:46:38pm
  • dont' think so? They r normally at a few ECR Feis's...never seen them in Sryacuse??? If you want a headband, c 4irish dancers, if you want a wig, g2 Emerald Keys (Mauve wigs)..those are the wigs most Champ dancers wear (NT) -- mom of 2 Champ, Wed, September 16, 11:19:11pm
    • I'd stick with Camelia Rose...wait for the next ECR feis (NT) -- mho, Thu, September 17, 09:20:13am
    • Re: Avoid 4Irish Dancers at all costs. If you visit the MW board you will know why. They take the $ but never fill the order. They don't return emails or get your order to you, unless you are a teacher. (NT) -- Just the truth, Thu, September 17, 10:52:49am
    • And for a headband, Jeanne from Head of the World is amazing (NT) -- 3dancersmom, Thu, September 17, 01:33:21pm
  • 4Irishdancer are crooks...got screwed out of a wig and my money...how are they still open..I filed with BBB and nothing! (NT) -- ugh!, Thu, September 17, 10:52:24pm
• Re: Is there nobody else at syracuse that will be selling nice wigs ?? (NT) -- Ottawa-dancer, Fri, September 18, 09:51:48am
  • Emerald Key will be there vending - couldn't find a complete vendor list, but syracuse is listed on Emerald Key website - the Maeve Senior is the favourite wig we've ever had - bought ours at Buffalo feis (NT) -- :), Fri, September 18, 02:59:01pm
• Re: Thankss for the info :) (NT) -- Ottawa-dancer, Fri, September 18, 09:44:34pm

• I was just wondering about that myself. lol Any news about a competitors list for Newmarket while we're at it?? (NT) -- Enquiring minds, Tue, September 15, 10:03:06am
• Syracuse Feis Stage Schedule -- Maureen, 18:51:41 09/13/09 Sun Will not likely be up until late Monday or Tuesday...hubby is out of town and he does the posting to our website! (NT) -- From main voy board, Tue, September 15, 10:39:53am
  • Re: Syracuse Feis Stage Schedule -- Maureen, 18:51:41 09/13/09 Sun Will not likely be up until late Monday or Tuesday...hubby is out of town and he does the posting to our website! -- ottawa mom, Tue, September 15, 11:34:40am
    • it's available now :) (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 04:50:04pm
      • Actually, we took it back down.....sorry! -- Maureen, Tue, September 15, 06:27:45pm
        • thanks...i was going a little crazy looking for it...glad to know I wasn't just blind...can wait a few more hours (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 06:30:00pm
        • lol (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 07:11:26pm
• Is this is a 2 round feis in Champs? Soft and set? (NT) -- ?, Tue, September 15, 08:16:30pm
  • Correct, 2 rounds -- Maureen, Tue, September 15, 09:51:36pm
• Maureen: are treble reels after lunch? (NT) -- thanks!, Tue, September 15, 10:02:09pm
  • LOL....well....in a perfect world... -- maureen, Tue, September 15, 10:31:26pm
    • Would any kind feis Mom want to take a stab at when 613 would be dancing. Calculations will be faster being a 2 round feis. (NT) -- Thanks, Wed, September 16, 08:16:52am
      • According to the peter smith website, it would take about 5 hours. Throw in a half hour for lunch. So if comp starts at 8:30, I'd say your looking at 2pm (NT) -- Feismum, Wed, September 16, 10:01:11am
        • not sure- a lot of the comps on that stage are not champ comps but solo dances (alt.hardshoes) so dont think they would take as long and boys are concurrent. was thinking it might go faster (NT) -- ., Wed, September 16, 01:51:37pm
        • When I calculate it, it comes out to about 2.5 - 3hrs hrs if they go 3 at a time up to U14 - only 2 rounds. They have said the TRs are scheduled for approx noon and it's just before 613. -- my calculations inside, Fri, September 18, 09:17:56am

• Any feis web feis I've been too, I've always picked up numbers there because paper isn't so good pinned onto a boys vest - no need to worry (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Thu, September 17, 03:29:58pm
  • Try printing it on photo paper...looks nice and crisp and is sturdy enough to hold up! (NT) -- --, Thu, September 17, 03:48:48pm
    • very good idea! thank you! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Thu, September 17, 04:01:52pm
• Yes, FeisWeb feiseanna always have a printed card available at the feis (NT) -- Maureen, Thu, September 17, 07:04:27pm
• I always just fold it, trim it down and slide it in a plastic number holder. Dd has jewelled # clip but it could be pinned on a boys vest easily. (NT) -- :>), Thu, September 17, 08:04:30pm
  • just pick up her number card at the Feis...don't worry...I've NEVER printed ours off and always get one when we arrive (NT) -- 6 time syracuse Feiser, Thu, September 17, 10:10:55pm
• Thanks to you all. I will sleep well tonight!! (NT) -- OP, Thu, September 17, 10:47:07pm

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• Please note there is a slight error on the schedule -- maureen, Wed, September 16, 05:02:54pm

• what's the website for NAN'S 2010? (NT) -- thanks, Wed, September 16, 03:53:41pm
  • Oh got it :) some kind person losted it below... (NT) -- :), Wed, September 16, 03:57:50pm

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• We've always just accepted that sometimes mistakes happen, and move on. Really, we've done so many feises through the years that they all start to blur into one after a while. Mistakes or no, we always just try to make sure we enjoy our day. It makes disappointments harder to bear that way. I know some won't agree, but (NT) -- you can't sweat the little stuff -- it'll make you crazy in the end, Tue, September 15, 12:53:26am
  • ya, it happens sometimes. My dd as well was placed first at a Feis, rec'd a trophy (was PW at the time), when I got the emailed results sent to me, it showed my dd as second place, not first. I told her TC about it, but never had the heart to tell my dd (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 07:46:33am
• Volunteers try hard, but mistakes happen. I would explain to dd that they made a mistake and that another girl was really first and that she really came second, but the feis doesn't want her to give her award back or anything. The worst was this past weekend on the OC stage, awards given on the stage, they called all the dancers who placed up onto the stage & then announced the order - in one comp they called the wrong number up on to the stage & then realized it and she had to get off the stage - dd & I felt so bad for her, but impressed with feis organizers who gave her a gift. (NT) -- happens, Tue, September 15, 07:56:48am
• it shouldn't happen - especially publically like during OC or PC awards. I can accept a lot of things going awry at a feis - I volunteer as well but NOT results. This must be accurate. (NT) -- felt for girl last wknd, Tue, September 15, 08:53:58am
  • I can guarantee you that no-one felt worse than the volunteer who made the mistake - I've done it (not with ID) & lost sleep for days beating myself up over it - felt bad for the volunteers also. (NT) -- :(, Tue, September 15, 08:58:55am
• If you were at Saturdays feis you probably saw the dancer who hadn't completed her dance and Pat King stopped playing! (NT) -- Stuff happens. We all make mistakes. The dancer was upset but got over it. Pat King felt awful! Life goes on!, Tue, September 15, 09:38:17am
• Mistakes happen, the dancer will get over it, all part and parcel of competition itself. Not so sure some of the posters here will get over it though. (NT) -- :-)), Tue, September 15, 10:03:04am
• To add to the "stories" - a happy one for my dd - at 1st in a PC comp she didn't place and then they handed at the results and a whole set of marks was missing! I brought it to the attention of the staff and they grabbed all the dancers together, then ran off to fix the error - my dd was given a 1st by the missing judge so ended up on the podium - a happy day for her, a sad one for the dancer who got bumped. To err is human, to place (NT) -- is divine!, Tue, September 15, 10:29:39am
  • An addendum...the feis gave the bumped dancer a trophy in any event which was so lovely. When they catch it at the time, every effort is made to make it right - unfortunately when all is said and done, we must live with the mistakes - for your dd, it is best for her believe she did well - for the dancer who missed the 1st, she will "know" she was truly excellent that day and that is the prize for any dancer. (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 10:33:48am
• I think it depends on her age. If she's younger, I'd just say, "that's amazing, you came first according to the people at the feis, and this other girl came first to the people on the internet (if someone points it out to her). And let it go. No need for unnecessary heartbreak. It's just AB. Save the heartbreak for PC. (NT) -- bless the little dancers, Tue, September 15, 05:24:00pm
• Be glad this happened in AB, where the second place will allow her to move up to novice (NT) -- After this, second won't count, Wed, September 16, 02:48:46pm

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• i can't get it to open - can someone walk me through it - I get a zip file (NT) -- ., Tue, September 15, 11:33:10pm
• It is posted in the newest version of word, DOCX (NT) -- You have to have MSWord 2007 to open the document: MAR please reload the file that can be supported by an older version, Tue, September 15, 11:40:10pm
• when I click on updates I get a zip file not a word file - don't know how to open a zip file (NT) -- ., Wed, September 16, 08:58:59am
• posted inside -- ., Wed, September 16, 09:03:28am

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• I believe only the seniors rotate. U20 is sj/ tj each year. (NT) -- Please correct if wrong, Tue, September 15, 07:42:00pm
• U20 is always SJ/TJ, Seniors have been rotating for the past few years, doing R/HP this year. (NT) -- Nice to have the change, Tue, September 15, 09:22:31pm

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• lol..sounds great, but if we have to pay $200 US/night or $100/person if not staying at the S&D for NANS in July, then 2 trips to Disney for I.D. is just waaaaayyyyy outta my budget :) Sounds absolutely beautiful though (NT) -- wish i could afford both :), Mon, September 14, 04:14:09pm
• Those who don't get to go to NANs won't have to worry about that! (NT) -- It should be fun!, Mon, September 14, 06:43:04pm
• read the post... this is a Feis... not NANS (NT) -- **, Tue, September 15, 02:10:27pm
  • oops sorry I misread your responses (NT) -- **, Tue, September 15, 02:11:58pm

• If you read Ryan's blog (I read it an hour ago) it sounds like it is still on ....they are doing just the traditional set and not the reel for this year. Sounds like a great idea. (NT) -- the blog address is further down, Fri, September 11, 10:17:07pm
• Thank you ! Will read it... (NT) -- OP, Sat, September 12, 09:37:24am
• It should be cancelled! No consideration has been given to those who have to drive to Montreal and Ottawa after Ceili's! This delays the day, which means leaving much later in the day for those in Ceili's!!! (NT) -- Tired Driver, Sat, September 12, 08:55:03pm
  • spoiled driver by the sounds of it....some girls would give the WORLD to be dancing solo at the O but aren't given the opportunity if not for this..if you don't want your dd or ds to do it, just tell you TC that your not interested...the rest of us won't mind you leaving at all....we really don't. (NT) -- safe driving, Sat, September 12, 11:09:09pm
    • NEWS FLASH Our girls have worked their talis off to be allowed to do solos. if your daughter isn't good enough. wait until next year perhaps. this is a world qualifying event. Let's give some consideration to girls travelling from outside the GTA. All for this event, but not before ceilis. (NT) -- paid our dues., Sun, September 13, 12:03:25am
      • WCAN runs at entire mini-feis, not to take anything away from those going to the O that have "paid their dues" but to give the others youngers sisters etc a chance to compete. Granted we dont have as many regular feisanna but for those travelling a great distance it adds to the event does not take anything from anyone except those with a long drive and that may mean an extra nights stay.... (NT) -- WCAN mom, Mon, September 14, 09:42:32am
        • I agree with the mini feis thing. BUT.. it should be held AFTER ceilis. (NT) -- me, Tue, September 15, 12:09:34pm
  • Agree Agree Agree !! thak you for mputting it into words if I knew how to spell hallelujui I would !!!!! (NT) -- yeah!!1, Sat, September 12, 11:56:01pm
    • orry this was meant in response to "it shoudl be cancelled' (NT) -- me, Sat, September 12, 11:58:00pm
    • Hallelujah (הללויה) -means praise in Hebrew (NT) -- here you go, Sun, September 13, 12:23:37am
  • And when it's in OTTAWA next year we'll be staying on the SUNDAY night to avoid any driving issues - stay another night (NT) -- we are, Sun, September 13, 10:24:35am
  • Then do not particpate in theceili's (NT) -- you will be home much sooner, Sun, September 13, 04:08:28pm
• Spoiled? Don't think so! Try driving 8 hours then tell me Spoiled!!! (NT) -- Spoiled Ontario maybe?, Sat, September 12, 11:17:45pm
• why dont you take into condiseration that the O is going to be in your area for the next few years - dont be selfish - our region consists of many areas and obvi not all can be within the same distance (NT) -- ecr, Sun, September 13, 01:42:01am
  • Fellow Readers: An incredible amount of thought went into the decision to run the Mini-Feis and approval of my plan was sought from teachers who live furthest away from Niagara Falls. Please e-mail me with your concerns and I will be happy to discuss them. (NT) -- Ryan C, Sun, September 13, 03:06:16am
    • Re: There are a lot of children to participate in the O for just one team. That's a long way to go for one team regardless of where you live. Smaller schools don't always have enough for a ceili or multiple teams. Consider them when putting the trad sets down. How about the fact that many didn't use the host hotel last year so the assoc was left with huge bill to cover at the end of the weekend with the hotel. New revenue from trad sets might help keep them out of the red. (NT) -- Many regions do it. Great idea, Sun, September 13, 06:21:14am
  • I do realize some people do have to travel in order to attend the O -- but the majority of dancers DO live in the GTA, perhaps that is why it so often is held there (more), Sun, September 13, 04:14:18pm
• Just for your Ontario area people, I am NOT from Montreal area, I have no problem with the Trad. Sets. However you must consider how Montreal & Ottawa ALWAYS attend in large groups considering how far they always have to drive. A lot of Ontario families are spoiled and if they drive more than 3 hours they complain. (NT) -- Just a bunch of spoiled brats (not all of them), Sun, September 13, 09:42:11am
  • So we can complain when we have to drive to Ottawa next year? Yes they attend in large numbers but stay the Sunday night too. If I'm not mistaken those from that area arrive by BUS and don't all drive so sleep on the bus. (NT) -- a mom, Sun, September 13, 10:27:56am
• we come on buses and in large groups to curb the expenses, it also means we stay for the whole weekend and not just when our dancers dance, and stay in the hotel to support our region financially, giving up a few days of school, and fyi we only get in late at night already as it is (sometimes 2-3 am) (NT) -- tell me again how often the O's in Ottawa/Montreal or further east??, Sun, September 13, 11:22:33am
  • next year (NT) -- 2010, Sun, September 13, 03:08:13pm
    • Possibly for the two years after and the mini-feis will still be going on (NT) -- and we'll stay Sunday night, Sun, September 13, 08:46:40pm
  • I am from the GTA and we also stay for the whole weekend and not just when our dancers dance, and stay in the hotel to support our region financially, giving up a few days of school, and we stay Sunday night so we are not rushing back in all the Sunday night traffic. I think the mini-feis is a great idea as my other children that have not quite reached the level to dance at the O will have a chance to dance. (NT) -- ecrmom, Sun, September 13, 05:30:58pm
• Good grief, people, can we stop all this "east-west" bickering? It's really unbecoming, and all of this constant complaining is beyond ludicrous. Everyone has to bend just a little every once in a while in their lives. Sometimes things go "our" way, sometimes they don't. Pick your battles. There really are more important things in life to worry about other than which part of the region hosts the Oireachtas more than the other. Gawd, if only all of life's troubles could be so (NT) -- trivial, Sun, September 13, 04:54:19pm
  • I agree with you, but bickering and complaining appears to be the face of the Irish dance community lately (NT) -- It's a pity, Mon, September 14, 03:38:53pm

• No one has seen anything like I have described? Please respond if you have. (NT) -- The dress is about 3 years old so it will be hard to replace the piece., Mon, September 14, 09:42:00am
  • Re: No one has seen anything like I have described? Please respond if you have. (NT) -- Please feis volunteers? Did you see it possibly? If so, which feis?, Mon, September 14, 09:43:31am
    • I was the last person out of the building at the Oakville Feis and I didn't find a shawl (NT) -- sorry, Mon, September 14, 11:47:55am
• Post your email. I have loads of fabrics and will try to make a matching one for you. (NT) -- so you can sell it, Mon, September 14, 01:00:50pm
  • Thanks after looking at a photo of the dress I realized its not so small. (NT) -- I hope someone finds it as I have emailed all the feis we have been at but may need your help., Mon, September 14, 02:07:17pm
    • Re: Thanks after looking at a photo of the dress I realized its not so small. (NT) -- Dance mom, Mon, September 14, 02:08:40pm
• Found it!! (NT) -- Thanks., Tue, September 15, 09:39:37am
  • Glad to hear that! (NT) -- Oakville Feis volunteer, Tue, September 15, 10:38:30am

• No, this is not confirmed but Ottawa has put in a strong bid and is seriously being considered for one or possibly two years. A formal announcement will be made when we are ready. Good luck! (NT) -- Ryan C, Sun, September 13, 07:23:37pm
  • Oh Claps from the rafters! Loved the O at Ottawa!!! And it's a bit closer draw to the rest of the ECR (NT) -- A bit tired of the Falls, Sun, September 13, 11:07:39pm
    • Rest of ECR except London and Windsor! (NT) -- I think people forget there are dancers there, Mon, September 14, 06:58:32am
      • It'll never be down our way (NT) -- you can count on that, Mon, September 14, 12:27:23pm
        • Poor Windsor! You so deserve to have an "O" there - and what a boon to your town if you could pull it off... (NT) -- ., Mon, September 14, 01:56:29pm
          • I wish that the PTB would agree with you - would love to have one here - a lot of work but up for the challenge (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Mon, September 14, 02:41:57pm
        • there was a bid for a venue in windsor this year! was definitely being considered by the PTB (NT) -- ecr, Mon, September 14, 02:58:11pm
• Re: Just reading the post about the mini-feis and there is mention that the O will be in Ottawa next year, is this confirmed? -- dancer, Sun, September 13, 10:03:41pm
• I live 10 minutes from the falls and wish they'd move it elsewhere. It is expensive and not staying at the hotel we feel out of the loop. (NT) -- Saves money I don't have but.... Looking forward to an O away from home., Mon, September 14, 09:39:45am
• Love Niagara Falls but a little sick of it after 2 in the bag and a third on it's way. Time for a change. Ottawa, Windsor, Montreal, Halifax, Moncton, Tim Buc To. (NT) -- Want to see the world, Mon, September 14, 03:56:41pm
• Yes Tim Buc To would be awesome, Never been. (NT) -- Would also love to travel (lol), Mon, September 14, 04:08:39pm
  • Tim Buc To?? (NT) -- Oh my..., Tue, September 15, 12:48:12am

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• Re: Lost - Glasses and Hullachan Pros soft shoes -- Mary Kennedy Flynn, Mon, September 14, 07:44:42pm

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• Re: Was a lovely feis and I always think its a feis where many schools do very well regardless of who is hosting. You can't always say that about many feises. My only complaint was the slippery surface on the OC stage. Some pretty bad falls including M Hinds in her comp and M Wade in the dance off. (NT) -- Hard falls. Hope they are OK, Mon, September 14, 08:42:23am
• It was a good feis but too bad sets couldn't have been moved to other stages as they didn't have musician available who knew sets (NT) -- Maybe next year that could be rectified. Otherwise, quick as possible. Very friendly staff especially on Champ Stage., Mon, September 14, 02:13:13pm

• Always Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (NT) -- Tell the Easter bunny your hotel room number :D, Mon, September 14, 09:36:15am
• http://www.clrg.ie/english/feature14.htm (NT) -- -, Mon, September 14, 11:44:45am

• what's the company name and info? Original ad's not there. (NT) -- BFD, Tue, August 25, 05:03:48pm
  • irishdancewallstickers.com (NT) -- dtddt, Wed, August 26, 07:45:25am
• Got them. Definitely worth the $22 bucks ($19.95 plus exchange) postage included. Will be putting them up in the dance room in the basement. Received them 1 week after ordering. Very fast. (NT) -- Great purchase., Mon, September 14, 08:23:03am

• Here are some morning winners. Kylie P u-11, Sophie M u-12, Laura P u-14. (NT) -- me, Sat, September 12, 03:17:54pm
• Re: Any June Butler Memorial Feis results yet? (NT) -- U12 1.S.Macllelan 2. A.DellaMora 3. A.McNair 4. A.Magolin 5. A.Kearney, Sat, September 12, 03:30:54pm
• Any results for U16B or U18? (NT) -- please?, Sat, September 12, 04:20:08pm
• U 18 - 7th Naomi Marsh 6th Mark Brenyo 5th Ben Fraser 4th Kaitlin Lewis 3rd Shaunessy Sinnett 2nd Ashley Davidson 1st Sarah Jamstee (NT) -- results, Sat, September 12, 05:34:38pm
• Any prelims? (NT) -- Thanks, Sat, September 12, 06:02:52pm
• Way to Go Kayla Littlejohn - 1st. in U14 Prelim. We are all very proud of you!!! (NT) -- Your Friends at SFH, Sat, September 12, 06:24:33pm
• nice fast results, thanks; downside is stages were slippery (NT) -- :), Sat, September 12, 06:54:57pm
  • I noticed they were mopped down quite a bit, which was good. In any case, DD did not find the stage slippery and had a great result today. Yay! (NT) -- :-), Sat, September 12, 08:13:29pm
  • yes, they were very slippery....U9/10 PC was stopped twice due to dancers falling...on of the AD's put pop on the floor but was still slippery and dancers were stopped again....AD's stopped it til stage was safe...but was scary for awhile. (NT) -- ., Sat, September 12, 11:01:56pm
• prelims under 15? (NT) -- please!, Sat, September 12, 07:07:32pm
• was this an indoor or outdoor feis? (NT) -- wanted to go, but was too late, Sat, September 12, 07:19:48pm
  • Indoor feis- great venue with tiered seating in a gallery above. (NT) -- Denise, Sat, September 12, 08:24:22pm
• What about OC o. 18years results (NT) -- Interested, Sun, September 13, 12:38:05am
• Congrats to Katrina BM of WS. 1st time out in Prelim. 2nd. Place!! (NT) -- We knew you could do it!!, Sun, September 13, 05:29:07pm

• June Butler Resuls are now on their website (NT) -- xxx, Sun, September 13, 06:24:10am
• Erinn Brown 1st, Corinne Gallibois 2nd, Lorcan Balfe 3rd (NT) -- top 3, Sun, September 13, 07:58:36am
• June Butler Grade Results are post on their website -- appreciated, Sun, September 13, 03:34:09pm

• oh no!?!?!?! was not at feis and have no idea what you could possible have hapened but truly hop she is ok! (NT) -- qu, Sun, September 13, 01:31:47am
• She took a hard fall on stage & had to withdraw from competition but she is fine - nothing serious. Spent the rest of the day at the feis even though she wasn't competing. (NT) -- Pleased to see she was ok!, Sun, September 13, 09:55:51am
  • thanks for the update...I do am glad she is ok. (NT) -- ., Sun, September 13, 12:29:51pm

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• To answer the question for a second time: yes they do. Your patience (NT) -- will be rewarded, Sun, September 13, 10:56:58am
  • didn't see it before and 1st time I've asked, thank you (NT) -- OP, Sun, September 13, 11:12:32am

• what blog? (NT) -- Do you have an address?, Fri, September 11, 05:38:35pm
• http://2009-ecro.blogspot.com/ (NT) -- thanks for keeping us up to date, Fri, September 11, 06:08:43pm
• Thanks for the site info. (NT) -- I am not sure how we are supposed to know where to find these site addresses without this board?, Fri, September 11, 07:44:31pm
  • We are lucky that we have such a great Eastern Canadian Region board. It's been the same site for years. All the great information you need is on this site, including a link to the blog. Add it to your favourites. (NT) -- http://www.irishdancecanada.com/, Fri, September 11, 10:34:37pm
    • Not Canadian so my ds wont be dancing there, but I have to comment on the blog. I think that the blog is quite informative and I am impressed by the fact that explanations are given regarding room and venue costs. This is a nice service, allows all of you to be kept well informed. (NT) -- Irishmama, Sat, September 12, 07:54:21am
      • Off topic: we see you and B around the ECR so much I thought you were Canadian. Only realized you're not at this year's nationals. . (NT) -- My DS has always looked up to yours (and his fashion sense) :), Sat, September 12, 08:42:12am
      • I always considered you and B "Honourary Canadians" (NT) -- hbfb, Sat, September 12, 06:51:10pm
        • And we graciously accept that title. We love feising in and visiting your lovely country. (NT) -- Irishmama and B, Sat, September 12, 09:02:43pm
          • so teach our region how to do the wonderful feis's you's do in the U.S.!!! Buffalo, Falls, Syracuse, Ohio, only ones i've been to, but soooo well organized...love Feis-n is the US of A (NT) -- GO HIGHER LOONEY, Sat, September 12, 11:13:56pm
            • There will be a new MW feis next year-the North Coast Feis, held in Strongsville Oh (near Cleveland) on Feb 20, 2010. Unfortunately the same weekend as Mary Woodgate. I think it will be a great one! (NT) -- Irishmama (Entry Secy), Sun, September 13, 12:39:10am
              • Oh I saw it on the mid-west board & was hoping for two in February - I think we'll have to head to yours as it's closer for us. Let us know when you get info up! (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Sun, September 13, 10:34:51am

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• Congrats to all. Great job, Laura! (NT) -- Irishmama, Sat, September 12, 09:09:22pm
• what's a dance off? was not at feis, nor from this region (NT) -- thanks, Sat, September 12, 11:04:19pm
  • top 2 dancer from the respective groups in PC and champ are asked to dance a contrasting set of their choice in a dance off. Just one place given at the end of the comp. (NT) -- me, Sun, September 13, 08:00:24am

• U15 - 1st #584 K. Gorman, McCarthy- 2nd K. Hennessy WS, 3rd E.Gaynor NFOC, 4th G. Bastien D-W, 5th D. Sinnett Corrigan, 6th S. Girard GC, 7th D. Morris-Johnston WS, 8th E. Keane GC, 9th E. Pich WS - 20 danced - Congrats dancers (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Sat, September 12, 09:05:23pm
  • Got results at 5:00pm and still had to dance sets... (NT) -- long day, Sat, September 12, 09:06:39pm
• PC10 Bella Simms won. (NT) -- ., Sat, September 12, 09:37:52pm

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• I've never seen one posted (NT) -- old timer, Fri, September 11, 04:15:48pm
  • Anyone from the ECR going? (NT) -- OP, Fri, September 11, 08:10:54pm
    • yep! (NT) -- Good luck !!!, Sat, September 12, 03:34:20pm

• Good luck to those who are off to university for their first year! (NT) -- Any retirees because of this?, Tue, September 08, 12:54:58pm
  • Well, I kind of fit into this category. I graduated with my undergrad this past May, and was able to dance through those four years, but I'm now in a professional program (Education) that requires me to be doing schoolwork from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed....so no dancing for me this year unfortunately! :( But I'll be back after graduation for sure! :) (NT) -- Hannah, Tue, September 08, 04:48:50pm
• I'm sure there are several. Numbers for U18 at the O always drop way off. They have other interests, other volunteer activities for resume, jobs, move away for school, etc. (NT) -- the way it is, Tue, September 08, 04:48:52pm
  • Kudos to those who have all the above going on (that you mentioned) and still manage to dance. Many dance at "host" schools while away at school. Love watching them compete. (NT) -- Inspiring! :o), Thu, September 10, 09:11:30pm
    • Re: Unfortunately because of the "affiliation" rule, dancers can't dance at a school unless they join. A dancer at our school had to stop attending the school they practiced in because it meant the two school were now "affiliated" under the commisiun rules and caused judging issues. (NT) -- Stupid rule, needs to be thrown out, Fri, September 11, 08:58:14am
      • a lot of dancers still do dance at affiliated schools in the MW. Works for them somehow. (NT) -- ,, Sat, September 12, 11:32:21am

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• Ours isn't extremely active so I can't give too many points. However, when it was more active it was also very cliquey and "elite". Could be a potential problem but hopefully it doesn't happen all the time. (NT) -- -, Wed, September 02, 12:16:05pm
  • What is your definition of cliquey and "elite"? (NT) -- curious, Wed, September 02, 02:32:16pm
    • ^ not from the OP Definitions are not necessary. Just want opinions. (NT) -- Curious OP, Wed, September 02, 03:00:10pm
      • didn't realize I used your name - I should have re read it , sorry (NT) -- curious about definition, Wed, September 02, 03:06:11pm
        • sorry for appearing testy, not looking for definitions of things like cliques and elitist, want to stick to the discussion. (NT) -- Original Curious lol, Wed, September 02, 07:17:00pm
• I think they're great if they work hand in hand with the teachers - if there's a common "vision". It also depends on how actively involved the teacher is. (NT) -- ., Wed, September 02, 12:50:11pm
  • You have to remember that this is the teacher's business and that the parents' organization can't tell the teacher how to run the business (NT) -- keep clear distinctions, Wed, September 02, 12:53:21pm
    • Sometimes the parent orgainizations are viewed as clicky and elite, but -- Just an opinion, Wed, September 02, 03:39:46pm
• OP has it right, same 20% will always step up& do work (NT) -- which others view as elite, Wed, September 02, 04:32:47pm
• At our school we have a martyr who takes over everything and won't let anyone else do anything - she likes to take all the credit and make herself look good. No one else would be able to help even if they wanted to. And the TC's eat it up. (NT) -- it's annoying, Wed, September 02, 06:22:23pm
  • LOL...we had one of those too!!! Thankfully, she's now switched schools...we all work nicely together now that she's gone...wonder if it's her at your school now? lol (NT) -- ., Fri, September 04, 04:06:21pm
    • No, she's an original at our school. Has never transferred. As for the poster below who thinks they are "strong words", unfortunately it is reality. She is overbearing and bossy. Others used to do the work until she barged her way into being "in charge". We actually do not have an official parent association. Would probably be good if we did. (NT) -- a mom, Fri, September 04, 06:46:18pm
      • Okay, now I'm a little confused here. You don't have a parents association, yet this person does everything. Am I missing something?? Would you be helping if it wasn't for this person?? Do you want a parents association and would you have the time to commit as it appears this person ("Miss Bossy Boots" I believe) does? (NT) -- Wondering, Mon, September 07, 06:46:11am
        • Would like to have a parent's assoc. and would love to help but TCs seem reluctant to agree to it because of potential cliques and potential loss of control for them. Bossy boots jumps in to do jobs that could be done by an assoc. but will not let anyone else help. So everything is done the way she wants it, not always done well either. (NT) -- ,, Tue, September 08, 09:45:39am
  • OMG I'm sure I know exactly who you are talking about. I think if we had a parents assoc. where duties were divided by those who want to help would be so much better than Miss Bossy Boots who's a real know-it-all. (NT) -- ., Sun, September 06, 12:19:34am
    • Well then, do tell and kindly reveal your identity also. The idea of the original post was to discuss pro's and con's, not to anonymously slag someone. At least this person is doing something. All you're doing is slagging. (NT) -- Go Bossy Boots!!! You rock!!, Tue, September 08, 12:47:04pm
      • Bossy Boots Know-it-all does not "rock". What she does is to the detriment of the entire school morale. There are lots of willing volunteers who get no credit at all and have no say. (NT) -- you clearly know nothing or - you ARE Bossy Boots, Wed, September 09, 08:33:20am
        • This is completely uncalled for. The original post was to discuss parents associations, pros and cons, not to bash anyone as you've done. You appear to be a very bitter person and I would suggest that any school/PA would be better off without a jealous, childish person such as yourself. (NT) -- Grow Up, Wed, September 09, 12:31:30pm
          • Op asked for cons - just telling you the cons of the "one-person" "committee" at our school (NT) -- sorry you don't like hearing it, Wed, September 09, 12:48:56pm
            • Veiled attacks are unnecessary. You used your anonymity to attack figuring the person you were attacking would know who they were and perhaps they do. Shame on you. I strongly doubt you've ever had the nerve to say it to their face. It's just wrong no matter how you try to justify it. Beware the jealous fool, their house is built out of cards. (NT) -- CM, Wed, September 09, 03:03:39pm
            • See, here's the thing. The OP asked if PA's were necessary and what the pro's and con's were. The question of how come there isn't a PA was not asked. So I agree with the assertion that this is meant to bad mouth someone. Regardless, PA's are a good thing if the TC's and the committee are on the same page, there are no hidden agenda's and everyone keeps in mind that they are doing it for all the kids in the school not the school, the teacher, their kid or themselves. Whew, mouthful but I'm done. (NT) -- Have a great day., Wed, September 09, 03:25:19pm
        • Wow, you're testy. Must see yourself in the know-it-all. Our Bossy Boots is the jealous, childish one. She complains constantly that some select dancers get all the attention from the TCs, bad-mouths them all, and said she's trying to do everything she can to help the TCs so they notice her kids more, which seems to be working. I think a PA would be good to take some control away from her. (NT) -- ., Wed, September 09, 08:00:19pm
          • and put the control in your hands?? Yah, right. Your infantile personality would be worse for the school. Pout away. Bottom line, if you don't like how things operate at your school, change it or leave. There might be a school out there that needs your special whiny, childish talents, but I doubt it. (NT) -- CM, Thu, September 10, 06:11:41am
    • I guarantee you that this could be any number of people from various schools/regions. I am not from this region and you describe the nightmare that splinters our otherwise amicable school. TC gives this person all the power because of laziness. (NT) -- outofregionmom, Wed, September 09, 06:53:23pm
• Those are some strong words. Parent's Associations or any associations end up being run by the same handful of people with others complaining but not actually doing anything.. (NT) -- --, Wed, September 02, 06:30:07pm
• OP here again -- OP (inside), Wed, September 02, 07:15:10pm
• As a TC I think a parents committee is a must. For me it's just not possible to do everything that needs to get done AND teach dance all the time too. Although there may be some who think the head of the committee is a glory hog or overbearing, the only reason is because there are 1 or 2 who step up to do the work and are willing to put the time in. I find that usually the ones who complain do not step up to do the work (NT) -- just a thought, Wed, September 02, 09:00:29pm
  • As a PARENT, I also have a full time job, then taking my kids to dance, hockey, soccer, little outings, etc, and sometimes I really do need that hour of "me" time. These sports costs alot of money and TC should not think parents have all this extra time on their hands to put towards dance...parents also have lives. (NT) -- a parent, Sat, September 05, 01:09:16pm
• I was the first poster who commented on parent groups being cliquey and elite. My further explanation and tips for the OP inside. -- -, Wed, September 02, 09:31:25pm
• OP again. Thank you all for your very valuable comments and insights. I appreciate your frankness and time. (NT) -- Informed (formerly curious) (Cheers all), Thu, September 03, 07:55:35am
  • As with any organization, you must keep everyone informed of decisions and opportunities for input. Keeping minutes (and distributing) of meetings and financials is extremely important. (NT) -- :), Thu, September 03, 09:03:34am
  • Re: OP again. Thank you all for your very valuable comments and insights. I appreciate your frankness and time. -- curious, Thu, September 03, 11:28:27am
    • Re: OP again. Thank you all for your very valuable comments and insights. I appreciate your frankness and time. -- KIAB (oops "curious" was taken), Thu, September 03, 03:47:50pm
      • Parent commitee's yes, are suppose to co-ordinate fundraisers, bus trips, events, ect..inside -- ., Fri, September 04, 04:19:43pm
        • at our school, the problem is people talk about a parent commity, but then "most" parents don't want to attend them..when there is them our TC's are "too busy" to attend and we can't really do much without their input/approval...so, we normally do nothing..then people complain that nothing is happening. (NT) -- sigh........, Sat, September 05, 01:02:54pm
          • Well, I guess it depends on what you want? Me, personally, I don't want to be involved in any extra's...I contribute to the best I can, and complain as little as possible, if ever...I prefer to stay out of the "social" I.D. world and just concentrate on my family. (NT) -- ., Sat, September 05, 01:17:53pm
• OP here. Holy cow people, lighten up. I'm now sorry I threw this topic out there. Mod, please delete all postings related to this subject. This is crazy. Don't know who you are "Bossy Boots" but I'm sorry. This wasn't meant to be used as it has. (NT) -- Curious no more. Sad now., Wed, September 09, 03:07:24pm
• OMG. Chill out people. Way too much drama. OP, no offence but you opened a can worms here. You must be very inexperinced on the MB to not know that. And just so you know, if you want something removed, you must email the mod. If no names have been named and it is really not clear who is being discussed, then stating opinions anonomously is not a crime. (NT) -- last word....maybe!!, Wed, September 09, 04:20:01pm
  • OP here. Apologies to all. Was looking for friendly discussion. It is unfortunate that hidden civility ends up a casualty to anonymity. There were some excellent comments prior to the mudslinging from parents and TC's and to those people I say thank you. (NT) -- All the best to everyone., Thu, September 10, 09:25:46am
    • Re: OP here. Apologies to all. Was looking for friendly discussion. It is unfortunate that hidden civility ends up a casualty to anonymity. There were some excellent comments prior to the mudslinging from parents and TC's and to those people I say thank you. -- KIAB, Fri, September 11, 03:35:09pm
      • All good points. Thanks. (NT) -- OP signing off., Fri, September 11, 04:12:31pm

• Slip jig & treble jig (NT) -- 3dancersmom, Fri, September 04, 09:37:05am
  • that is for girls. not sure about the boys, do they do opposite hard shoe? (NT) -- 3dancersmom, Sat, September 05, 12:44:38pm
    • Boys are for whatever reason opposite hardshoe from the girls of the same age -u13 rl/hp (NT) -- ecr mom to ds & dd, Sat, September 05, 05:13:31pm
• Any idea when the syllabus is coming out? Wondering about (NT) -- Sr. Ladies, Fri, September 04, 04:57:06pm
  • RHP for ladies and RTJ for men (NT) -- intheknow, Fri, September 04, 09:32:39pm
• Under 13s have ALWAYS been sj/tj. I am almost positive they are this year. It wouldn't make sense for them to be r/hp. And boys I'm pretty sure are tj as well (NT) -- dancer, Sun, September 06, 01:24:45pm
  • boys are always opposite - so U13 boys are HP (NT) -- ., Mon, September 07, 03:25:46pm
  • looks like poster above was referring to Sr. Ladies with R/HP Yes U13 girls are def SJ/TJ (NT) -- see ya there, Wed, September 09, 08:30:47am
• Definitie schedule has been posted to the blog for this year. -- Link inside, Fri, September 11, 08:04:04am

• there are sets mixed in on the PC stage so I'm guessing my ds will start at noonish & he's U15 cuz of the sets but have to be there for dd -- ecr mom to a ds & dd, Thu, September 10, 10:18:13am
• I'm figuring about 5 hrs after start if everyone shows up & they go 3 at a time to U14 -- My feis math inside, Fri, September 11, 07:50:36am
  • Also should qualify - and IF they don't move competitions to other stages (NT) -- me again, Fri, September 11, 07:51:39am

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