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Subject: My daughter was one of those dancers crying coming off stage - she also cried after teams on Sunday - not because of her placement ob sour grapes but because it is her last O and it was very emotional !
Author: Stop Judging [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:30:35 11/24/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I worry that we will be going through the same thing next year, my heart goes out to you and your daughter! (NT) -- -, 12:55:23 11/24/09 Tue Thanks for pointing that out. I was not one who judged, but perhaps others will see this and understand. (NT) -- leaving ID is hard even with the bad parts, 13:13:23 11/24/09 Tue Awe, it's a very emotional time! My dd cried and cried when they called her number out as a wq and cried all during the awards, down the stairs and for hours later!! Even in the restaurant we went to to celebrate! This was her last solo year before she retired. (NT) -- it's just a reaction after reaching for a goal and finally achieving it, 14:32:59 11/24/09 Tue My dd cried her heart out because she didn't recall and I'm not apologizing for it...in fact I encouraged her to let it go since she gave her heart and soul to this event and deserved a good cry. And guess what? (NT) -- I CRIED TOO!, 14:44:20 11/24/09 Tue My dd didn't recall and sucked it up. But I made up for it with my own crying. Just couldn't help it. (NT) -- it's the age thing, 15:43:35 11/24/09 Tue Our TC told them not to cry...jeez they're mostly young girls who've been working their butts off to reach a goal, they're not Marines. So what if they shed some tears, that's not the same as being a sore loser. (NT) -- a proud dad, 15:39:10 11/24/09 Tue As a mom watching the awards ceremony I loved watching one on the teenage girls who qualified for the worlds and seeing her reaction. She fell to her knees and was just crying of joy. I was crying just watching! What an accomplishment - let her enjoy the moment. It's what makes the award ceremonies so great. (NT) -- jmo, 15:54:54 11/24/09 Tue This was also emotional for our dd because we are moving to a different region and she will miss her friends. I wouldn't bash anyone for crying... (NT) -- Everyone has their reasons, 18:31:55 11/24/09 Tue Tears of Joy, Tears of disappointmnet, does not matter. Feelings are feelings and like it or not they have them. For the last 3 months their entire focus has been on the dance. Cry its all part of being human and if you don't like it, dont go to awards. (NT) -- Tears of Joy, 20:08:29 11/24/09 Tue What do we teach our children when they can't express happiness or disappointment. The Regionals are so stressful and for anyone, no matter the placement or NOT, it's a challenging time to keep feelings in check. Stop judging others ... and the tc who told the kids not to cry should give them a break! (NT) -- Wow..., 20:29:46 11/24/09 Tue It was an emotional weekend for alot of people. I cried when soemone from my school qualified for worlds and when i got my award not because I was dissapointed or extremley happy, I just couldnt help it, (NT) -- a dancer, 09:24:56 11/25/09 Wed Heck, I cry when dancers I don't know fall, recall, don't recall, etc. And I don't even have any dancers of my own in the O! It's just an emotional day! (NT) -- Let's Give Everyone Some Slack, 09:31:05 11/25/09 Wed

Subject: The bashing needs to STOP
Author: what you didn't know [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:03:45 11/24/09 Tue Everyone is ready to jump at OSC and trash them about everything but many of you may not know that they actually gave back their medals and sashes that they had EARNED and WON because there were not enough to go around. These medals and sashes then most likely are hanging around your daughters/sons necks at the moment. So instead of bashing OSC for everything you didnt like maybe you should think about thanking them for givnig back their medals/sashes. How would you feel if your daughter/son had to give back their medal/sash that they worked very hard to get? You'd probably be upset like most of the dancers at OSC were but they did it anyway to make other people happy. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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hopefully people can see this in a different light... (NT) -- dancer, 16:09:53 11/24/09 Tue Why is pointing out that they were taking up a large space, that was a central walking area to all, bashing??? they were truly very rude and dancing sometimes 6 across and not giving up their spot when people wanted to walk by. We are bumped and pushed. My 80 y.o. grandmother and little child were scared to walk by. (NT) -- Good sports in one area, POOR sports in another, 16:22:03 11/24/09 Tue Oh grow up .... whine whine whine .... My guess is if this was your kid practicing, you wouldn't be bitching about it. I actually give them credit in seeing that their dancers were prepared for the competition. I think some of you are just jealous. (NT) -- Yep - that's it, 19:33:15 11/24/09 Tue Definately others were practicing in halls for teams, etc., difficult for TC's to watch teams downstairs, etc., But this school danced every day in the same area with 5 or more girls abreast and didn't budge when people walked by. I will certainly speak up next year or put my blanket down with my children on it in the center of them. It bet they will have something to say to me it that occurred??? (NT) -- very rude, 16:32:27 11/24/09 Tue you don't change bad behavior with more bad behavior (NT) -- let other schools set the example, 16:46:56 11/24/09 Tue Next year every time a team is practicing where they shouldn't, we should all walk v-e-r-y, v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y through their midst. Bet if we did that one at a time for ages, they'd start practicing in the designated areas. If their practice room isn't big enough then they need to rent more space next year. (NT) -- that's a fact, 16:50:09 11/24/09 Tue DANCING is the priority....dancers practicing, coaches and teachers,--should have priority.. -- not OSC--but think of this.., 06:16:09 11/25/09 Wed Also, for the record, they are not the only school who gave back medals or went without collecting them Sun evening. And the rest of us didn't practice in the center of all the action (NT) -- Senior dancer, 19:18:35 11/24/09 Tue Why did schools give back medals or not collect them? (NT) -- confused, 07:22:55 11/25/09 Wed There was a shortage of medals, so they turned theirs in or didn't take them in order to allow other dancers the joy of getting medals onsite. Eventually, everyone w/o a medal will get theirs in the mail. (NT) -- A generous act, 09:28:43 11/25/09 Wed

Subject: stop trashing schools!
Author: a different new enland school [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:05:24 11/24/09 Tue I have NEVER seen so many rude comments about O'Shea Chaplin. They are a wonderful school so STOP trashing them. There is NOTHING you can do about where they sat now so GET OVER it. they werent the only school who sat/practiced in the hall so stop it. the girls/boys there are wonderful and are very nice. Moderator please delete the rude posts about them! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I KNOW!! im not from OShea but I know ALOT of their dancers and their teachers and they do not deserve this at all!! (NT) -- GROW UP PARENTS!! you complain and your kids become no better, 11:09:22 11/24/09 Tue They are a great school I do not doubt that but they did block the hall and access to the team and trad set postings. I am not from OSC and I respect and admire them but the truth was they could have found a better place to practice or rented a large practice room (NT) -- just being honest, 11:20:14 11/24/09 Tue I agree, not trashing placements, well deserveds, but they were dancing full out all the way down in hallway, and my 6 year old got kicked in the face, and the girl kept dancing, when i went to find the TC she could not be bothered with us and just said "sorry, accident" and looked away. (NT) -- totally unnecessary, 14:49:59 11/24/09 Tue Sorry - I just don't get why OSC is the only school being called out... these events are chaotic and crowded and dancers are practicing all over... there was at least one other group in that area that blocked my way too- black dress/orange cape don't know the school. (NT) -- a little patience next time?, 17:00:02 11/24/09 Tue In Lisa's defense, my dd and I were at the venue early Friday morning- one of the first there. We sat on a couch and watched Lisa as she organized volunteers, fixed signs that were written wrong, dealt with rude pushy parents and hotel staff, and then she calmly sat down, smiled at my dd and sold us a program book. Lisa is a kind lady who put her heart and soul into this event so everything would be perfect for our dancers. I think the bashing needs to stop. (NT) -- Harney Mom, 18:17:55 11/24/09 Tue I agree with you 100% & I'm not from OSC (NT) -- Lisa's a gem, 09:27:23 11/25/09 Wed

Subject: where can you find full results of O
Author: dh [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:54:18 11/25/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They will be on the NE site (IDTANE.com) in a couple of weeks. (NT) -- a mom, 05:59:28 11/25/09 Wed

Subject: How was the used dress market this weekend?
Author: Curious [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:49:53 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Awful (NT) -- nobody was shopping, 18:32:37 11/23/09 Mon I think due to the fact that there was no designated area for dresses. I was looking and found it too much to look through dress and squeeze behind people. I did also see a sale! (NT) -- me, 18:40:03 11/23/09 Mon I agree hanging the dresses on rail was awful. However I did have a student who bought a cute little SR for a great price! (NT) -- TCRG, 18:48:48 11/23/09 Mon Dress prices seem really high to me - Elevations was willing to make my daughter's dress for less than any of the used ones her TC would agree to . (NT) -- mam, 19:13:24 11/23/09 Mon The market is tough now but those of us that bought last year can only lower so much. I am trying to sell 2 Gavins that i paid $2400 . for $900 & still heard too high. 2 Years ago i would have loved to pay $900. for a used Gavin is great condition. (NT) -- Cant please everyone, 05:40:26 11/24/09 Tue it is a buyer's market, so you either have to lower the price even more or keep the dress under the bed and get nothing for it. I think I would rather have $6-700 instead of having the dress go completely out of style while waiting for a possible sale. (NT) -- TOO many dresses to choose from to keep prices high!, 06:27:09 11/24/09 Tue Wish htose $900 dresses had fit my daughter - we didn't find a single one under $1400 - way too expensive for used IMO (NT) -- mam, 22:04:35 11/24/09 Tue Awful and they really need a room. It doesn't have to be as elaborate as the one they have at nationals, but just a safe place to hang dresses where people can actually see what's there & sellers don't have to worry about people eating a foot away from their dresses!!! (NT) -- Only complaint about this O, 19:56:01 11/23/09 Mon Yes, great venue - alot of walking which was fine by me. Liked having everything centralized. Only problem was lack of a dress area... maybe next year?? (NT) -- Hope it's in RI again., 20:36:28 11/23/09 Mon Aren'T we in RI for three years? (NT) -- mom, 05:24:47 11/24/09 Tue The dresses were diplayed great...hung, well lit, right out there, no one falling all over... -- not looking, 05:30:26 11/24/09 Tue I thought the dress display was fine. This way they could be seen without pawing through them as happens when they are on a rack. I think more dresses would have sold if sellers had priced them reasonably. I saw dresses priced at double what similar dresses by same DM are selling for. (NT) -- it's a buyer's market, 05:42:14 11/24/09 Tue I think the point was there was not enough room. Yes we hung them on the railing but there were so many they were 3 deep. Most people would only look at the top & that left the 3 layers underneath unnoticed. (NT) -- seller, 05:43:28 11/24/09 Tue I think that those looking for a dress would look three deep.. (NT) -- not a problem.., 07:09:29 11/24/09 Tue I heartily agree. (NT) -- If you're really interested, you'll spend the time., 09:21:08 11/24/09 Tue to a degree, I went hoping to find a new dress and yes, there were many to look at but with them hanging 3deep and if front of tables and families and kids sitting on the floor, was too hard. Literally had to hop over 1 boy back and forth looking at dresses. Not worth the frustration and shame on his parents for watching me trying to hop over him and not asking him to move (NT) -- disappointed dress shopper, 10:44:45 11/24/09 Tue I'm looking and sellling. Unfortunately can't buy until I sell. Stuck. I looked on Friday, but found it completely overwhelming to try and squeeze behind tables and look 3 dresses deep that I just gave up. (NT) -- Will look at Feis'.., 07:46:13 11/24/09 Tue Many of the moms looking for dresses at our school were way too overwhelmed trying to get through the people, tables, etc, to be bothered with looking. They will look at local feiseanna later this year. (NT) -- feis mom, 09:10:58 11/24/09 Tue Interesting: I was looking for a dress & LOVED the setup! The dresses were rnardly "3 deep." I could see them quite nicely & spent a long time looking at them. I loved that they were right there, easily accessible. Also thought they were safer there than in a room. The one I liked had sold by the time I got back to it w/dcr! (NT) -- Many were overpriced though, 09:18:57 11/24/09 Tue Oops, not "mardly" but "hardly 3 deep" (NT) -- ;o), 09:20:05 11/24/09 Tue I know I was selling 2 dresses & they kept ending up with 4 dress over them. I found at the far end of the floor dresses were 3 deep. Maybe not by the tables but they had other issues/ (NT) -- **, 15:50:58 11/24/09 Tue* I liked how you could see the dresses for sale as you went up and down the elevator. I think they got more exposure than a rack. Maybe move the tables elsewhere and add racks to that area. (NT) -- don't know the solution, 10:47:36 11/24/09 Tue I liked the railing. I think that they were very "available" and got great exposure due to the glass on the other side. I would, however, suggest that perhaps classifying them in very general age groups would ease the search a bit. (NT) -- an observer, 11:10:29 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Big Congrats to Elizabeth Murphy McInerney School placed 11 WQ U14!
Author: new rising star [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:50:43 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wow so happy for you I know Mary Mac is so proud of you ! Best of luck at Worlds! (NT) -- :) id, 10:49:49 11/23/09 Mon I LOVE YOUR NEW DRESS who made it? (NT) -- a huge fan, 11:29:42 11/23/09 Mon There was not a dry eye in the hall after the slide show how nice her results came soon after that. Met Mary in Phillie with Elizabeth during the team comps as they watched them. Such a wonderful person I was glad to have met and a teacher who took time out to talk to me. She was very much missed by everyone at the O this year. Elizabeth keep up the great work. Wishing you all the best. (NT) -- truly not the same without Mary McInerney may she R.I.P., 12:24:42 11/23/09 Mon that dress is GORGEOUS!!! I'm thinking it's a Gavin! (NT) -- wow!, 13:06:58 11/23/09 Mon it is a Gavin I am a friend of Lizzy so happy for her ! I wish her all the best at WORLDS keep reaching for those stars ! (NT) -- a huge fan :), 21:37:47 11/24/09 Tue Her Brothers Too Did a wonderful job. I saw them dance at the O and the Worlds in Philly. Love the family. Such nice people. Good Luck to the three of them at worlds this year!!!! Go Get em' (NT) -- McInerney Fan, 13:17:31 11/23/09 Mon don't forget Erin and Bridget. They placed very well too! (NT) -- talented family, 11:55:45 11/24/09 Tue Elizabeth works so hard and deserved this. I am so happy for her and can hardly believe it! Mary MAc would have been proud of all her dancers this year especcially our 3 World Qualifiers:Thomas, Shane and Elizabeth!!! (NT) -- McInerney Dancer, 16:29:32 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: On ebay...worn 2x Fays black suede sole hard shoes 5UK $65, gently worn Rutherford suede hard shoes 12 1/2 UK $34.99, Pacelli Boys Reels 2 UK 15.99, Ella Wig 17.99
Author: Bargains! [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:44:33 11/24/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Congratulations to O'Shea Chaplin 14 World Qualifiers, 30 Placements and 15 Team Placements. O'Shea All The Way!!!!!
Author: Dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:36:42 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yeah, the and thanks for taking up the whole area in the corner near the bathroom and placement posting, and in front of tee shirt vendor, could barely get by them and then given dirty looks when tired. my elderly mother actually kicked by one dancer, how utterly rude of their teachers who were there with them. i wanted to ask the hosts of the event if they had a practice room. why did they not go downstairs if no room. (NT) -- sad but rita able to get away with it, 22:27:50 11/23/09 Mon Ditto that! And their teams sitting directly in front of the doors to the ballroom so everyone had to walk around them. (NT) -- courtesy, 05:56:00 11/24/09 Tue Would appreciate it if you post your rude remarks in a seperate thread rather than taking away the congratulations these dancers deserve for their hard work. (NT) -- sad - no other school congrats got rude comments, 06:15:15 11/24/09 Tue No other school behaved in such inconsiderate manner. Teachers were there, it was w very 'in your face' move by a school that's usually classy. Very frustrating for many! Get a room! (NT) -- Rita fan, 07:36:26 11/24/09 Tue COngrats to Harper Mills...very impressed with your dancing this weekend... (NT) -- another u12. u looked awesome., 12:13:07 11/24/09 Tue everyone needs to stop being so jealous of such a great school . its pretty pathetic what people will do and say to steal the hardwork theyve put in to this oirechtas and i think that schools should mind their own buisness instead of worrying about everyone else. (NT) -- not from osc but know many dancers, 14:07:24 11/24/09 Tue listen, im actually from OSC...(more inside) -- how embarassing, sorry on behalf of OSC, 16:08:03 11/24/09 Tue That's ok, no one thought anything of it at the time (more!) -- momma, 19:41:53 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: It comes down to parenting....
Author: Dance mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:40:50 11/24/09 Tue I'd just like to say that with all the comments about certain schools at the O, people need to remember that the behavior they are commenting on, whether it be poor sportsmanship (tears for not placing better, comments about other dancers, etc) good sportsmanship (supporting your classmates that did not recall, supporting your classmates even when you did not recall, supporting friends from other schools, etc) rudeness in the hallways, inconsideration of others including the elderly, groups of kids that feel entitled to public spaces without consideration to others ... all this comes down to parenting. The way children behave in public is not so much a reflection on their dance school - though to some degree it is - but a reflection on these kids' parents. If parents are not teaching their kids to be thoughtful, considerate and caring individuals, it shows. Just one point though, our teachers did tell our kids that they should remember to respect the venue, and respect others. But if the parents can't offer a good example, you get what you get... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Well said. Did you see all the garbage in Ballroom B after awards. Made us look like pigs! Discusting. All I could think of was 'how are they going to get this cleaned up for that wonderful party that was planned???' (NT) -- grossed out, 09:43:32 11/24/09 Tue I don't think it was really the maintenance departments job to pick up our garbage off the floor as much as it's their job to empty the trash barrels that we fill with our trash. Why make their job harder? (NT) -- Let's try to remember that next year., 10:22:10 11/24/09 Tue Do they really need to bring out the bar in front of the Ballrooms? -- Dancer's Mom, 10:16:27 11/24/09 Tue well said..bt when there are teachers there and practicing their dancers in halls, in congested areas and blocking rooms it reflects poorly on their school. I agree the oor sportsmanship is a parenting issue, but again it reflects on your school -- inside, 10:19:41 11/24/09 Tue Are you talking about actual TCs or teaching assistants? (NT) -- just wondering?, 10:24:15 11/24/09 Tue there were several TCs ..most notably was the OSC TC who was right near the T shirt vendor and photographer blocking everyone and there were 3 TCs blocking our room at different times -- it was rude, 10:29:36 11/24/09 Tue I am not the above poster but our school had trouble with two actual TCs who were conducting their team practices directly in front of our practice room door, making it difficult for our school's parents and dancers to get in and out of the room. One of these two well known MA teachers (from separate schools) just glared at us when we dared to walk through what he clearly considered to be his personal hallway, though if he had a practice room it wasn't in that part of the hall. (NT) -- mom, 10:33:57 11/24/09 Tue I agree to a point. However the TC sets the tone, and it is up to them to make clear their expectations, and to have consequences for those who break the rules. Dd's TC would never permit such behavior from her dancers. (NT) -- me, 10:37:11 11/24/09 Tue practicing in the hallways -- dd mom, 10:44:59 11/24/09 Tue not from OSC but how rude to call them out like that, and it is hard to practice SENIOR teams in the small practice rooms. so learn to be patient. (NT) -- your time will come when you need to practice in the hallway as well., 10:58:14 11/24/09 Tue My intention of this post was not to bash any school. I was just trying to make a point that the most important lessons kids learn come from the examples of the parents. I was not trying to encourage bashing, just saying that we need to look at ourselves and the examples we set. - More inside... -- - OP, 11:48:22 11/24/09 Tue OK, my daughter (not from a mentioned school) was right outside the ballroom practicing with her TC -- more inside, 15:15:09 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: CONGRATS BREMER U12 4 HAND TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author: mc (aka 'judge') [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:17:04 11/24/09 Tue CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST TIME DOING TEAMS!16TH!!!!!WHOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!CONGRATS SIENA,MAIREAD,EMILY,AND BIANCA! BREMER ROX!!!!!!!!!:) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank you so much for your congratulations and enthusiasm! (NT) -- (go easy on the caps and exclamation points though) - your mum :), 18:47:04 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: correction
Author: how could i forget Tayler! [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:09:01 11/23/09 Mon Congratulations! Colleen, Emma, Saoirse, Allison, Courtney, Grace, Ellen, Melissa, Courtney H,Megan, Ally, Marykate,Shannon, Amanda, Elizabeth, Caitlin, Tayler, Patrick and 5 1st place winners- Patrick M, Melissa, Tayler, Mary-Kate and Caitlin! Congrats to all the trad set winners and team winners as well as to all the dancers who danced their hearts out this weekend! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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18 world qualifers! Well done Liam and Sally (NT) -- admirer, 09:11:50 11/23/09 Mon Well done dancers and moms too :) (NT) -- all that hard work paid off, 10:07:10 11/23/09 Mon Michaelann, Megan F, Erin, Braedan, Kaitlin, Elizabeth R, Brigid, Erin H, Jessie, Molly B, Molly M, Grace S, Maddy, Erin M, Caolinn, Kaelynn, KatieF, Anna, (NT) -- congrats on your placements!, 10:46:04 11/23/09 Mon Way to go Elizabeth G-Burns on your first-woohooo and Congrats to Nate too! (NT) -- so happy for you, 11:19:58 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to Shannon F on her first in Trad Set U9 as well!!! (NT) -- you go girl :), 11:59:28 11/23/09 Mon Thank you, and congrats to all our dancers...you are great friends. (NT) -- PROUD MOM, 14:46:03 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to Callie U8 10th place!! -- (NT), 13:03:45 11/23/09 Mon way to go Callie! You are adorable! (NT) -- so happy for you, 16:56:07 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to all Harney dancers. We miss you all! (NT) -- The Murray girls of Tampa, 21:17:37 11/23/09 Mon Happy for anyone who does well, especially when working so hard, and we all know how loud Harney cheers for their dancers and placers. Just down ask our school to sit down and be quiet with our 1 world qualifier. By not just one parent, a TC as well. Just because none of your girls qualified in that competition? How rude! It;s not always about you Harney school!!! (NT) -- Keep patting yourself on the back, 22:44:26 11/23/09 Mon Not sure I understand why you only posted on this thread-what about all of the other schools that posted congrats to kids-don't you want to scold them too? Harney cheers loud but so does Pender, Bremmer and many more. (NT) -- you are the rude one, 04:51:45 11/24/09 Tue I posted on this thread as it was Harney parents and TC that yelled to us to sit down. They had Harney jackets on and I am well aware of The Harney mother and sister. That is why it posted. I was disgusting, I wanted to keep standing up in front of them but my child made me sit. This was our Schools first WQ and and emotional day for our school. (NT) -- Dont wear your jackets if you don't want to be known, 14:56:06 11/24/09 Tue As a Harney mother, I apologize. many times this weekend, I was so annoyed by people standing in front and blocking views . Im not talking about people excited and jumping up, but rather people just walking in and standing directly in front of people. I hope you dont judge our school on this incident. We try to sit in the back so we can stand without blocking anyone, but I am sure we also did our share of blocking during exciting moments. Congratulations on your world qualifier -- more inside, 18:33:35 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: McInereney!
Author: dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:32:11 11/23/09 Mon Huge congrats to all the McInerney dancers this weekend! Everyone did great, 3 world qualifiers and more National qualifiers and recallers. Mary's presence was with everyone of us and will continue you to be. She would have been so proud, Great job everyone! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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i only thought they ended with 1 WQ, spoke with a parent from school? Congrats if more. your TC should be proud (NT) -- best of luck, 22:30:46 11/23/09 Mon results -- Amy, 07:10:54 11/24/09 Tue No. Both Shane and Thomas Murphy qualified. It was announced during resutls. (NT) -- :}}}, 08:57:49 11/24/09 Tue Mary Mac! -- Big Fan, 09:18:25 11/24/09 Tue oh yeah, the boys might qualify even if they don't place, they announced the WQ at awards. (NT) -- congrats!, 14:51:35 11/24/09 Tue Congratulations to all the McInerney competitors! I imagine that many of you had a roller coaster of emotions at this O. (NT) -- Thinking of you, 17:36:58 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: How did Aideen Smith do in the U12 age goup?
Author: curious [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:43:14 11/24/09 Tue Just wondering if Aideen looked well. I have seen a lot of comments about other dancers in her age group. We know the name from local feises! Hope she did well! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Aideen qualified for WORLDS and took 11th place. we are all so proud of her she did amazing ! (NT) -- OSC dancer, 16:05:00 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Qualifying for Nationals
Author: Have the rules changed? [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:35:18 11/23/09 Mon In past years NE dancers have qualified for Nationals either at the Oireachtas or by being in Open Championships. Has that changed? Do Open dancers automatically qualify? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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yes (NT) -- All OC qualify every year, 18:33:57 11/23/09 Mon It's been that way for years. You can go to NANs if you are OC or if you NQ at the O. You also need your TC's permission of course. Dd's TC doesn't let dancers go just because they reach OC. They have to be placing in OC too. (NT) -- TC is smart, 19:44:45 11/23/09 Mon My my, I wonder who this is???? (NT) -- Walk a mile honey - walk a mile!, 11:43:48 11/24/09 Tue How on earth can you tell who this is and what exactly are you trying to say? Perhaps, if you actually know who "this" is, they may know who you are as well. A little awkward next time you see each other I'll bet! (NT) -- : ), 14:41:42 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Congrats to all Griffith Dancers. You all rock!
Author: Fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:14:11 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I would love to know some placements, if possible. (NT) -- thanks!, 16:37:42 11/23/09 Mon I agree!!! Congrats to ALL Griffith dancers. You make us proud! (NT) -- Griffith Mom, 19:01:17 11/23/09 Mon I agree "congrats to all", but I would still like to know placements if anyone has them. I enjoy following the progress of the kids who were the "little ones" when my daughter was at Griffith! (NT) -- ; ), 19:10:25 11/23/09 Mon Hanna A, Theresa O, Kelsey L, Alexis, Holly B, Colleen M,Shannon J, Julia C, Bridget Oei, Molly O, Grace G, Collin, Kelly I know there more so please fill in the rest. To all who have worked so hard and didn't recall you placed in heart for your graciousness and support of the others who did. You are all amazing. (NT) -- Griff mom, 19:22:04 11/23/09 Mon Cassidy too! (NT) -- me, 20:35:50 11/23/09 Mon A lot of traditional set dancers from Griffith also placed. Not just the prelim/open dancers. (NT) -- --, 05:30:24 11/24/09 Tue So write their names in! Ellie W. Colleen O Shaela C,(Oh I know I killed your name sorry!) Briggete, 3 older girls don't have their names, that;s all I know - please add on.... (NT) -- ??, 06:44:45 11/24/09 Tue More Traditional Sets - Shannon O - 1st in, Cameron R - 7th, Julia G - 5th Shealyn F - 10th, Briley B, Alyssa P, (NT) -- mom, 07:02:49 11/24/09 Tue I know for traditional sets U11 it was Julia G 5th, Shealyn F 10th, Alyssa P 13th and Briley B 15th. For U12 I know that Megan W, Claire C, Brigette J, Gregory S, Brigette A all placed but not sure where. I'm sure I'm forgetting TONS of people. Regardless, all of the Griffith dancers did awesome!!!! (NT) -- Another Griff Mom, 08:34:02 11/24/09 Tue Does Colin D. still dance? (NT) -- ??, 14:09:40 11/24/09 Tue Won 1st again :-) (NT) -- -, 14:25:19 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: suggestions for the future
Author: dancers mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:48:58 11/23/09 Mon Loved the new venue, lots of room to be had though not everyone took advantage. Still had to climb over groups either sitting on the floor, practicing in the hallways either doing solos and almost getting kicked or through groups practicing and getting looks as if "I disturbed them" because I needed to pass. Rows of seats being held by bags or shoes during competitions and awards leaving many and some elderly to stand in doorway or not see their own kids up on stage. Both young and old standing infront of stage during awards so noone could see and being told to sit or kneel down so everyone could see-but yet continue standing. Coming off stage crying because you didn't place higher than expected, what kind of message does that give the little ones. I've told my little ones it's a priveledge to be able to dance whether win or lose and that's how i would want my child to act during awards. Yes, it is a disappointment after working so hard but not the end of the world. For most, there's next year. Life is too short [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I agree...there were schools practicing in the halls and it was crazy, especially the ones that had practice rooms. Our school shared a practice room and our dancers used it. We got dirty looks trying to get in or out of the room by other schools blocking us...use your practice room or go to a less congested area -- inside, 21:55:57 11/23/09 Mon I stood at the back against theback wall. A team of girls came in & stood right in front of me. I asked them nicely to move but they were clueless. But then there was the teacher that stood up darning the comp & blocked everyone behind her too. Rude people will be rude. (NT) -- mom, 05:22:32 11/24/09 Tue Not all crying was due to placement, there were many tears of joy for just being on the stage (NT) -- mom, 06:16:17 11/24/09 Tue We've been there too - so excited to podium that she couldn't stop crying. I found myself having to defend my daughter but eventually gave up. (NT) -- Some people like to start trouble., 06:38:58 11/24/09 Tue I never begrudge the kids on the podium who are crying or the ones who realize for the first time they qualified for the NANs, it is the ones who are sobbing becase they are mad and I have seen those a lot. Last year a girl in an older group got the last placement and sulked on stage and nearly cried the whole time. and it was disgraceful. -- there is a difference, 10:27:10 11/24/09 Tue We loved this venue. Having said that, the camping right in front of the ballroom doors is not only inconsiderate to everyone trying to amke their way through the crowds (hard enough without worrying about stepping on a kid on the ground), but i also think it's a terrible safely hazard if, God forbid, there was ever a an emergency in a ballroom and it had to be evacuated. I'm actually surprised the convention center security allows it. (NT) -- --, 07:03:59 11/24/09 Tue Ballroom Doors -- Mom, 08:48:25 11/24/09 Tue ballroom doors -- mom, 09:36:16 11/24/09 Tue Going downstairs for more room?.....r u kidding me?.....and risk not being seen by ALL? Some schools and teachers will NEVER change! (NT) -- mom, 09:38:28 11/24/09 Tue I agree Great Venue but Ballroom doors? -- Please do not stand in the ballroom doorway!!!!, 09:43:06 11/24/09 Tue My dd barely placed, but was just so happy to have recieved an award...no tears from disappointment here. (NT) -- Tears of joy!, 09:22:27 11/24/09 Tue One school's TC was running an 8-hand through a practice at the top of the escalator in a major area of congestion (NT) -- totally inconsiderate and unnecessary, 09:40:16 11/24/09 Tue people get in the way sometimes but im 100% sure that all of your daughters have been in one of these groups at one time...maybe you should ask your TC why they had to do it.. when my sister recalled she had only a short time to run her set before running back in line, she didnt have time to run down two flights of escalators.. im not one of the major schools but i know that these teachers want to see their dancers so they take quick moments to run things and then they were back watching... (NT) -- sorry people i just feel this might be a necessary evil..., 11:06:38 11/24/09 Tue I appreciate you brought up another point of view but while you may be 100% sure, you are not 100% correct. Our dancers do not do this. Our TC has rules about danicng in the halls, public areas and we all respect that rule. (NT) -- the other 5%, 11:46:55 11/24/09 Tue I find it works best if I don't judge anything I see...more -- mom o'1, 13:52:20 11/24/09 Tue I agree - and in general the great venue eased a lot of these stresses so while it might have been annoying, it was not unbearable the way it would have been in CT -- :-), 14:07:27 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: A big congratulations to Molly Cahill, Maggie Ryan, Michaela O'Toole and Christine McVarish from Haley School for great placements this weekend!!!!
Author: a big fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:24:02 11/22/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations, girls! Good job! (NT) -- another Haley fan, 04:47:25 11/23/09 Mon are they solos or trad sets? (NT) -- `, 05:57:55 11/23/09 Mon trad sets (NT) -- not op, 10:34:25 11/23/09 Mon all very sweet and hard working girls!!! Nice job ladies (NT) -- Haley Fan, 21:48:57 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to Maggie Ryan (and the others!). We look forward to seeing you in solos next year!!! (NT) -- your VT friends, 13:39:52 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: The tinted hair color spray (jerome russell & others) was flaking onto forehead. What am I doing wrong?
Author: Can anyone help with this? [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:30:19 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Possibly spraying it from too close or not shaking it well. (NT) -- --, 08:13:39 11/23/09 Mon trying to change you color is wrong! -- jane (wear your natural color!!!), 09:23:41 11/23/09 Mon Dear (Plain) Jane--Your response is wrong! Either help out or move on. No one's asking you to do it. My daughter has to spray her hair to a different shade of what is indeed her natural color, by direct request (order!) of her TC. Don't appreciate people who feel the need to pass judgement. And by the way, people change their haircolor all the time. If you're not old enough to be grey, you'll soon enough know what I mean! (NT) -- Old Mom, 10:45:55 11/23/09 Mon My dd has to spray her hair for the team competition. Black hair, but whole team wears blonde wigs. Amazing how people will jump all over you for something they have no clue about. (NT) -- if u can't be nice. Please don't comment., 13:30:57 11/24/09 Tue To answer OP's question, if you use any product on the hair first (spray or gel, etc.) that might be your problem. Apply color to clean hair, THEN spray to hold in place. (NT) -- hth, 10:07:48 11/23/09 Mon thanks for the helpful replies....no further responses necessary. (NT) -- :), 10:39:09 11/23/09 Mon What is wrong with "natural" hair color???? (NT) -- mmm, 10:59:15 11/23/09 Mon Honeslty with $2-3K dresses and huge curly wigs, who cares if a dancer changes their hair color? Seems pretty tame in light of everything else. ID involves a lot of dress up and costuming and we've bought into it or wouldn't be doing it. No harm, no foul (NT) -- is what it is, 11:06:45 11/23/09 Mon But it was NEVER like this. This is not Irish Dancing, this is pageantry at it's worst. If I wanted that I'd watch Toddlers and Tiaras (NT) -- X, 12:49:58 11/23/09 Mon Ok bc Toddlers and Tiaras show such an amazing amount of skill, artistry and athleticism (NT) -- its exactly the same-NOT, 16:59:39 11/23/09 Mon You were a fool to use it in the first place. This is rediculous! (NT) -- Natural is Best!, 12:48:04 11/23/09 Mon But fake tan is OK? (NT) -- where to draw the line?, 13:17:55 11/23/09 Mon TANNING is NOT OK either! -- WISH PEOPLE WOULD SAY NO!, 21:22:11 11/23/09 Mon Maybe some people don't want to say no. Personally, when I get up in front of hundreds of people and perform, I like to be tan and have make-up on. It's a confidence thing. (NT) -- Do your own thing and leave others alone., 21:58:43 11/23/09 Mon If you feel this strongly about it, and I assume you do since you are using all caps which is equivalent to shouting, then you can just have your child go out there with no wig, no makeup, and no tanner. It's your choice. But don't presume to tell the rest of us what to do. (NT) -- can't stand bossy people, 05:46:16 11/24/09 Tue my advice - (NT) -- learn to spell..., 17:00:42 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: congratulations Melissa....AWSOME! and all the other dancers well done
Author: The Fergusons [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:05:14 11/25/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Boys Competitions.
Author: Dancer's parent [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:24:35 11/23/09 Mon I had a question, how come they dont give trophies or crystal to all boys? There are only a few in each comp and i hate to see that they go home without somnething with such few in each competition. My daughter said something to me of that effect and i did not know the answer. Just wondering if anyone knew? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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50% place - that's pretty much the standard. I think the only way they all place is if there are 4 or less. Even if 5 they only place 3. (NT) -- they still qualify for NANs w/o placing!, 13:41:11 11/23/09 Mon and most qualify for Worlds too. (NT) -- !, 13:55:09 11/23/09 Mon Yes but i noticed they have extras after the O? would it hurt to give the other boys a trophy? (NT) -- dancer, 14:03:53 11/23/09 Mon A trophy for coming in last in the competition? 50% is correct in these small competitions. (NT) -- wait until they earn it, 15:11:16 11/23/09 Mon Well, then would it hurt to give all of the girls who didn't place a piece of crystal? There really needs to be limits set or everyone will expect something. (NT) -- --, 15:11:20 11/23/09 Mon Wait until they earn it? I know of a younger boy who has worked hard every O. Yet hasnt placed. His comp is too competitive for him to place. Look at the other view. What if your that kid who is one away every year? (NT) -- dancer, 15:26:16 11/23/09 Mon Agree with above poster. It is harder to place in a small, very competitive group, than in a huge group comprised of dancers of varied abilities. (NT) -- Boys groups are small, but strong., 16:00:42 11/23/09 Mon Than it would be unfair to all the solos girls who didnt place and didn't get a trophy (NT) -- dancer, 15:10:34 11/23/09 Mon 74 girls and 4 boys? hahaha dont get me wrong giving every girl a trophy is too much, but every other region gives trophies and places the boys. Where there is such few and they have to do their set anyways. Why not give one or two more? (NT) -- just a thought, 15:23:32 11/23/09 Mon It seemed like the younger age groups recalled all and the older ones only 50%. Was that the case/ (NT) -- mom, 16:38:08 11/23/09 Mon In all age groups with fewer than 20 competitors, all the dancers "recall" and dance their set yet still only 50% place unless there are less than 5 competitors and then all place (NT) -- :-), 20:15:41 11/23/09 Mon I believe we're the only region that does this though... In other regions, if they have five sashes and crystals, and five boys, they give them all out. One of the above posters is correct--boys groups are tiny, but packed full of talent. The small numbers become prohibitive of placing, even though sometimes, the "non-placing" dancers place high in national and world competitions as well. (NT) -- Leaving just two without anything is a bit harsh, 20:50:13 11/23/09 Mon I agree about it being tough on the boys. But also remember senior girls often have the same dilemna. Those that continue to dance are typically the very best and even a top-notch girl dancer has a hard time placing. Seen many talented girl seniors do well at feises and at nationals but miss placement at Os. (NT) -- where do you draw the line?, 11:53:19 11/24/09 Tue Watching a young champion boy from our school I've realized how difficult it can be to be a boy in Irish Dance. Although he's been very successful, he often is told by his peers that his placement or even win isn't as good as a girl's in a bigger competition. Although true, this is out of his control. Not sure what the solution is but this may be one of the reasons why all the boys aren't placed in smaller comps. It's great to get a piece of crystal but not if it's not valued. (NT) -- fan of boy irish dancers, 10:54:54 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Congradulations to the McFadden Academy on a wonderful showing at this years Oireachtas. Cudos to Erin Brady 8th place senior ladies, Sean Downing 3rd place boys u15, Girls 4 hand over 15..13th place and all the traditional set placements!!!
Author: Go McFadden Academy [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:29:10 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Beth Anne has done an amazing job with her new school. Vermont is lucky to have her. (NT) -- best wishes., 13:59:10 11/23/09 Mon Where in VT?? DD is considering UVM next year. (NT) -- --, 09:19:38 11/24/09 Tue The main studio is in South Burlington, about 10 minutes from UVM campus -- contact for Beth Anne inside, 10:08:13 11/24/09 Tue congrats to all the traditional set placers: Tommy, Gwen, Maeve and Danielle. And to ALL the dancers who competed and worked so hard to earn the priviledge of going! (NT) -- proud mom, 19:59:06 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Photographer
Author: Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:56:30 11/24/09 Tue What was the name of the photo company that was at the O's this weekend? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Harrington photography - http://www.photographybyharrington.com/ (NT) -- dancer, 08:29:17 11/24/09 Tue Bear in mind that they told everyone they won't have the photos up for a few weeks. They are doing the photography at the feis in Ohio this weekend. (NT) -- mom, 08:49:08 11/24/09 Tue photographer -- mom, 10:01:29 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Huge congrats to Sean Downing from the McFadden Academy, 3rd place in Boys U15. We're so proud of you Sean!!
Author: fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:51:18 11/22/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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YAY Sean! Congratulations! You blew it up! (NT) -- team flame, 13:52:27 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to you and to Beth-Anne! (NT) -- L.I. mom, 07:51:04 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Exhausted
Author: ? [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:53:42 11/23/09 Mon Any other Moms feel exhusted today? I only had one daughter who only danced trad sets and it was a long day. waiting to dance, waiting for placement list, waiting for awards. My hats off to those of you who had multiple dancers, multiple days. Maybe an adrenelin let down, who knows. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Lots of coffee consumption today! (NT) -- --, 15:59:05 11/23/09 Mon Ha ha, Trad Sets are the easy years. Your child dances for 2 minutes and you can be in and out of the Oireachtas in a matter of hours. When they move up to Solos it's much more intense. 3 rounds, each with 3 judges, and the final round is danced alone. Add in teams and you have a multi-day commitment. I was there for 3 days and I only have one dancer. I know people who have 5 and 6 kids dancing. I'm in awe of those moms (NT) -- mom of one dd, 16:20:11 11/23/09 Mon Jeez..... the day my daughter danced her traditional set six years ago was as intense as it was for her solos for the following five years. OP.....I agree. I am exhausted today! (NT) -- Tired and old mom, 17:09:40 11/23/09 Mon We're all in the same venue - it feels like quite a lot when it's your child going up there. Your hopes nad wishes for them are just as intense. In their dance worlds at this stage of their dance this is the big time. We're in awe of you, just starting out on the innocent fun road. I wish we just starting instead of hitting the end. I envy you! (NT) -- Take a nap - only 364 days till the next one!, 18:23:45 11/23/09 Mon I agree all levels are exhausting. Add to that dancing on an adult ceili team and I need a spa vacation (NT) -- Mom and dancer, 07:41:32 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: For the U16ers who recalled, does anyone know who was in prelim?
Author: Just curious where I stacked up in the mix =] [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:26:55 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Taylor Laffey, Merideth Swan, Mallory Silliere, Erin Williams, possible others (NT) -- i believe a couple have qualified for open in 2010, 17:04:45 11/23/09 Mon Nope, Meridith Swan is in open. Just got up there. (NT) -- =, 18:19:30 11/23/09 Mon Meghan Young and Colleen McCluskey. (NT) -- I think that's it, 18:41:45 11/23/09 Mon Colleen Mccluskey is now an in Opens won 2nd 1st at horgan congrats to her.. (NT) -- op, 19:10:07 11/23/09 Mon Meghan Young is also in Opens as of January. (NT) -- dd, 19:22:33 11/23/09 Mon OP asks which competitors are Prelims. These girls are still Prelim until they move up. They become OC January 1st or when they compete as OC, which ever comes first. (NT) -- just saying, 20:03:57 11/23/09 Mon 6 in prelim--4 of them are Open qualified and will move Jan '10. Semantics. (NT) -- eyeroll, 05:51:43 11/24/09 Tue Erin Williams also Open as of January (NT) -- friend, 21:50:22 11/23/09 Mon As has been the case with this group for the 3 years dd has been in it, almost all of the placers are currently OC with a few Prelims in the mix. Being OC does not guarantee a recall. (NT) -- observer, 07:21:06 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Under 12 results?
Author: had to leave early [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:41:18 11/22/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Anna Sulger - Pender Keady - 1st (NT) -- was there, 20:22:14 11/22/09 Sun any others? (NT) -- Congrats Anna, great job!, 20:40:36 11/22/09 Sun 2nd H.Campbell,3rd Teeking,4th A.Ford (NT) -- dd, 20:43:03 11/22/09 Sun 2nd Harper Mills, Hannah Campell 5th, Mareid Doughtery 6th Allison Crawford 12th. Other world qualifiers were Hailey P, Delia D, Farrel G, Aideen, and a few others (NT) -- cant remember exact places, 20:46:07 11/22/09 Sun 3rd caitlin teeking (NT) -- was there, 20:47:29 11/22/09 Sun Way to go, Harper!! (NT) -- fan base, 08:01:05 11/23/09 Mon She really was amazing...loved her hard shoe (NT) -- U12 mom, 12:56:47 11/23/09 Mon Harper you're a beautiful dancer!!!!! (NT) -- U12 friend from CT, 06:25:55 11/24/09 Tue Results for U12 -- CT Mom, 11:59:53 11/23/09 Mon CONGRATS HAILEY P!! THATS AWESOME <3 -- ciara s from crc (<3 <3 <3 <3 :) :) :) :) :)), 13:06:50 11/23/09 Mon Congrats Farrell Granath! You were awesome! (NT) -- Watch out Glasgow!, 15:06:05 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: U14
Author: Grace K. [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:27:21 11/23/09 Mon Congratulations to all my Under 14 friends this weekend! You all danced amazing!! Wish I could've been dancing with you :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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We wish you could have danced too! Thanks to you and your dad for cheering us on! (NT) -- Get healthy! xxoo, 06:23:30 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Congrats to all the dancers! We thought NEO 2009 was fabulous. Loved the new venue, the worlds party, the Sunday mass, and applauding our teachers at the end of the day Sunday. What a great region!!!! :) Go New England!
Author: XOXO [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:00:09 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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How was the World's Party? Did AS and SD perform? Anyone have a video? - really wanted to go but was sick (NT) -- :-), 13:13:02 11/23/09 Mon They did perform a very nicely choreographed treble reel - so cute! They both gave a little speech and their teachers gave very inspiring speeches. Many young dancers in the crowd, it was very exciting for them (NT) -- dd loved it!, 13:46:10 11/23/09 Mon Another viewpoint inside -- JMO, 05:57:59 11/24/09 Tue Really wanted to go to the mass, but dancers starting at 9:30 no time to prepare them and didn't want them distraught before they danced (NT) -- We love you Mary and hope yor kids made you proud this weekend!!!, 21:55:51 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: My daughter is missing a black "sport sack" backpack with her soft shoes in it. She had it in the Newport room on Saturday after the competition. I already checked the convention lost and found and hotel lost and found. Must have been picked up by accident as she was on the stage practicing in her hard shoes and came back to find her bag gone. Please post if anyone has found!!!
Author: CT mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:47:09 11/24/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: how many danced in U14?
Author: tired mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:25:34 11/23/09 Mon I am just wondering how many danced in U14 the comp took forever. This has always been a BIG group. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There were 89 listed (NT) -- at 2 no shows, 16:27:31 11/23/09 Mon 8 did not dance. (NT) -- ---, 17:36:43 11/23/09 Mon get a life and go to midatlantic region then you can complain! (NT) -- tired of tired whining moms, 19:04:21 11/23/09 Mon After your unnecessarily rude remark I think I'll stay in New England! (NT) -- xx, 19:19:14 11/23/09 Mon must be wrong thread they were only asking the number of dancers (NT) -- ???, 05:27:32 11/24/09 Tue Carrie, wish you could have danced with us!! We missed you, and can't wait for your foot to get better so you can dance with us at Nationals!! (NT) -- U14 Harney friends!!, 19:59:18 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: ANNA SULGER 9 100'S!
Author: Dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:16:49 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to everyone in that competition! Glasgow here we come! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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ANNA SULGER 9 100'S! -- slowfeet, 13:26:44 11/23/09 Mon Wow that is awesome! She is truly lovely to watch! (NT) -- Congrats, 13:44:52 11/23/09 Mon Wicked good Anna! (NT) -- woo hoo, 15:42:55 11/23/09 Mon Really lovely dancer. (NT) -- enjoyed watching them all, 04:45:59 11/24/09 Tue

Subject: Adult Ladies 4-hand full results
Author: HappyDancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:39:36 11/23/09 Mon Did anyone get the results from the Adult ladies 4-hand (for all 7 teams)? We were unable to stay to get results. Congratulations to everyone who competed! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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No, the results will be e-mailed to your teacher. We only got the placements, Harney, Bremer, O'Dwyer, Harney (NT) -- Congtats, Ladies, 21:52:37 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Amazing weekend LYNN!
Author: Eilish [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:58:41 11/22/09 Sun Ashley T 1st U17 Hannah C 2nd U14 Gina C 4th U15 Abby C 5th U11 Lily S 9th U11 Elizabeth C 18th U17 Katelyn L 21st U13 Kristin T 30th U15 Allie T 32nd U14 Ciere C 37th [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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do you have full u14 results? (NT) -- thanks, 18:05:03 11/22/09 Sun Congrats girls, you did amazing!!!!! (NT) -- Alyssa B (Lynn NJ), 08:41:25 11/23/09 Mon GOOD JOB!!!!! i really wish i could have been there. (NT) -- Lindsey Hill, 13:26:01 11/23/09 Mon Heard all 10 solos recalled with 5 world qualifiers and four top 5 (NT) -- We'resmallbutgood!!, 21:43:24 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Anyone know if there is an Oireachtas lost & found? -Lost three children's fleece jackets somewhere at Conv. Ctr.
Author: careless [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:04:20 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: u17 results?
Author: injured dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:16:24 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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1st Ashley Tuccinardi (Lynn), 2nd Rachel Murphy (PKA), 3rd Michaela Summa (Bremer) (NT) -- qqq, 17:20:35 11/23/09 Mon 5. Ellen O'Leary (Dunleavy Shaffer) 6. Stephanie Armstrong (Bremer) (NT) -- :), 18:39:07 11/23/09 Mon 7. Mary Slowey (Smith-Houlihan) 8. Catherine Ternes (Bremer) 9. Jillian Galofaro (O'Dwyer) 10. Kerry Fleming (OSC) 11. Kristen Grant (Clifden) (NT) -- all i remember, 18:57:34 11/23/09 Mon So did all of those WQ? Top 11 or 12 is what I remember? (NT) -- anyone?, 19:32:51 11/23/09 Mon anyone have total list of U17 placements? (NT) -- kris, 20:21:01 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Ashley Ford 4th Girls U12- YOU GO GIRL!!!!
Author: YOU KNOW WHO from CT [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:46:09 11/23/09 Mon Ashley you were great - so proud of you! Can hardly wait for Worlds - we'll have such a good time-Have a Happy Thanksgiving and will send photos of you from awards this week. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: YEAH HARPER and all OSC!!!!!
Author: big fan [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:04:39 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Harper, we LOVE your new dress. (NT) -- fandom, 16:03:00 11/23/09 Mon YOU WERE AWSOME!!!! -- CT friend, 18:55:42 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Question....My daughter danced in Trad Set U11 on Sunday at the O. Something happened and not everyone got a certificate. Anyone know if the ones who didn't get one will be receiving it? If so, how?
Author: Thanks! [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:42:28 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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They made an announcement in that room that they would be given to your teacher. Look for it when you return to class. (NT) -- mom, 16:36:26 11/23/09 Mon Thank you so much....it was so hectic for me that I never heard the announcement. This was my daughter's first O and wanted to make sure we didn't miss something. (NT) -- OP, 18:54:33 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Samantha C...How did it feel to hold that trophy ?? Fabulous dancing.
Author: Your team !!! xoxo [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:05:11 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congrats Sammi !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Hard work does pay off!!!!!!!!!!!!, 12:54:02 11/23/09 Mon Sammi did sooo awsome!!!!! congrats!!!!! (NT) -- mom, 18:34:00 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: GOOOD JOB THOMAS MURPHY AND SHANE MURPHY!!!!
Author: FANS!! [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:30:24 11/23/09 Mon I just wanted to congradulate Shane and Thomas!! You guys did AMAZING!!! As you will do in Worlds!! Such a great thing for you guys!! P.S McInerney School you guys are all great people!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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wait did Thomas qualify for Worlds too? Saw he didn't place but (NT) -- fingers crossed!, 13:32:19 11/23/09 Mon Yess i think he qualified!! (NT) -- :) bffl, 14:00:31 11/23/09 Mon WOOOOOHOOO!!! Nice job Shane you danced awesome!! Congrats (NT) -- dd, 14:15:04 11/23/09 Mon congratss tom.. you danced greatt !! (NT) -- cant wait for disneyy !!, 18:29:54 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: results U13
Author: Ann Marie (mom) [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:31:34 11/23/09 Mon wondering if we could get U13 results, they were not available last night after waiting for a long time in line. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wonder why they weren't available/ (NT) -- Does anyone know? Did they run out?, 09:32:20 11/23/09 Mon They did not run out (NT) -- Nobody got them, 09:55:26 11/23/09 Mon results U13 -- Ann Marie, 09:33:52 11/23/09 Mon No I think there was a problem in running the reports--something was wrong with u14 too so I think they decided not to release ours. (NT) -- mom of u13, 09:58:51 11/23/09 Mon Makes you wonder, (NT) -- Why?, 10:49:11 11/23/09 Mon i was talking to the people handing them out and the scores were printed for the U13 group but when they looked at the papers the computer sent the recall list to b printed instead by the time they went back and tried to fix it the printer wouldnt work... theyll be sending the scores within the week, this does suck but we have to remember that things happen that nobody can control sometimes (NT) -- dancer, 11:19:09 11/23/09 Mon Who will they send them to? My dd didn't place but I'd like to see them all the same. (NT) -- Is there contact info somwhere?, 11:36:18 11/23/09 Mon My understanding is that they are sending the marks to the teachers (NT) -- xx, 15:33:37 11/23/09 Mon They should sent them to each girl directly we paid for them with our entry fee, trying to ask a busy teacher is not fair. (NT) -- Dying to see the marks!!, 17:01:40 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Your passion?
Author: mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:45:22 11/23/09 Mon Did anyone notice the name tags on the staff at the Westin? I saw one that said "humor" and another "my son." So . . . what is your passion? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Irish Dance (NT) -- Actually, my family, 17:01:27 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: U12 results from the O please!
Author: u15 [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:42:02 11/23/09 Mon thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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nevermind i found them (NT) -- _, 16:47:48 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Congrats to Meghan Young and Meghan O'Toole
Author: haley fan! (<333) [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:47:00 11/23/09 Mon Great job girls on your placesment at O's!!!!! Loved both of your new dresses!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations to both Meghans! Lovely dancers and very nice girls. (NT) -- me, 16:25:28 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Go Pender Keady
Author: slowfeet [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:43:34 11/23/09 Mon Congrats to all the PKA dancers. Taylor Smith 1st, Anna Sulger 1st, Rachel Murphy 2nd, Caroline Leeber 3rd. Glasgow watch out! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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NEO -- PKA dancer, 13:49:19 11/23/09 Mon Pender Keady is Awesome! 4 Firsts: Anna Sulger, Shannon Cspilla, Taylor Smyth, and Meghan Lucey! 18 WQ: Caroline Leeber, Aislinn Bevill, Anna Sulger, Farrell Granath, Kellyn Berrigan, Kelsey Parry, Kelly Niesen, Shannon Cspilla, Lauren Beadle, Emma Gruber, Jenna Giffard, Taylor Smyth, Rachel Murphy, Catherine Becker, Alexa Petersen, Virginia VanIngen, Meghan Lucey and Caitlin Falla (NT) -- Way to go PKA!, 14:57:17 11/23/09 Mon very impressive (NT) -- me, 16:05:03 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Is Irish Heritage Feis closed
Author: DM [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:01:56 11/23/09 Mon The entry got lost in the shuffle of O's....am I too late??? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: McFadden School
Author: ? [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:19:16 11/23/09 Mon Is this a new school? My daughter danced with one of the dancers from this school and said she was very nice. Just wondering... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes, the school opened in Vermont about a year and half ago. Great school and great TC!!! (NT) -- ID, 15:24:03 11/23/09 Mon ancer said, they were from Vermont. Nice. (NT) -- ., 15:50:27 11/23/09 Mon

Subject: Congratulations to Pender-Keady on a wonderful weekend! 17 world qualifiers and four first place girl champions....well done!
Author: friend [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:58:24 11/23/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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ooooops forgot one 18 World qualifiers. (NT) -- me, 15:02:33 11/23/09 Mon Way 2 Go PKA (NT) -- ct mom (You danced beautifully!), 15:04:30 11/23/09 Mon Way to Go Farrell Granath! (NT) -- --, 15:11:55 11/23/09 Mon Congratulations to Virginia VanIngen! (NT) -- Wow!, 15:13:59 11/23/09 Mon Wow!!! Way to go PKA!!!! (NT) -- Friend, 15:23:49 11/23/09 Mon Way to go Anna Sulger, Farrell Granath, Shannon Cspilla, Megan Lucey, and all the PKA dancers! Awesome job! (NT) -- friend, 15:45:17 11/23/09 Mon

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