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• What significance does it have that IDTANA has split from NAFC? -- TY, 11:13:50 11/08/20 Sun (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.204.218)
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  • IDTANA split from NAFC -- No name, 09:34:32 11/09/20 Mon (c-68-84-179-197.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.84.179.197)
    • Let's try this again. The NAFC website already disabled the Calendar and Schedule functions for feiseanna. We simply need to turn to other resources. (NT) -- No name, 13:07:07 11/09/20 Mon (c-68-84-179-197.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.84.179.197)
      • Shouldn't IDTANA provide a list then? Was supplying a list the only thing NAFC did? (NT) -- Newish & trying to understand, 19:24:59 11/10/20 Tue (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.222.143)
        • My thoughts are speculative; anyone with better information is welcome to make corrections. Hopefully, IDTANA will provide a list of feiseanna. There are other resources, but logically they also need to pull information from somewhere. I think that NAFC ensured that feiseanna were relatively balanced among the regions, and spaced out geographically and by dates so that they did not "enrich" on each other. That will now be IDTANA's job, apparently. (NT) -- No name, 14:06:55 11/11/20 Wed (c-68-84-179-197.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.84.179.197)
  • Don't quote me, but I suspect the NAFC Belt competions will be a thing of the past. Maybe the IDTANA will create their own belt competition. Other than that, maybe the IDTANA is hoping the registration revenue that went to the NAFC will now go to the IDTANA or individual regions. (NT) -- Not really in the know though, 10:02:45 11/09/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• What changes to Feis protocols should stick around after the pandemic -- No name, 11:02:14 10/27/20 Tue (ip72-213-46-60.om.om.cox.net/72.213.46.60)
  I would love people’s thoughts about what they think should stick around after the pandemic
  
  * I love the dances being grouped by age instead of dance and the aprox. start times assigned to each age grouping.... I am ok if we never go back to not having any idea when your dancer will start dancing.. such a better balance to the day
  * chairs spaced out in small groups even there is still a lot of other viruses that float around I don’t want to bring home from a feis,
  * no camping in the halls is sorta nice, less congestion (inline this one is tough if you are not staying in a hotel connected to the feis) but I have totally rethought how to bring the essentials and have a bright colored backpack (that way if my dancer needs to spot me across the way the backpack stands out) and it allows me to bring the few things we need (shoes, holding place for warm up pants ect)
  * hand sanitizer everywhere especially in winter feis season
  * exiting the stage after dancing instead of staying lining up...
  
  There are lots of things I miss and can’t wait to get back... we miss having the option to bring dad along, me miss the awards ceremony, and of course we miss having the freedom to watch our friends dance and support them!
  

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  • Start times -- No name, 11:55:06 10/27/20 Tue (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
    • As a feis organizer, I can tell you that under normal circumstances, it is extremely difficult to abide by a schedule that has "start times" or even "not before times." -- Inside, 13:16:06 10/27/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • It's all in what you're used to -- former NE mom, 16:18:52 10/27/20 Tue (NoHost/165.225.60.127)
        • Amen to that! We miss the way Feiseanna run in NE vs Ohio. So much more efficient out East! (NT) -- Boston mom, 16:45:51 10/27/20 Tue (pool-173-71-180-190.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/173.71.180.190)
  • I might be alone on this, but I really liked not having the awards presentation. (NT) -- No name, 17:24:20 10/27/20 Tue (mobile-107-77-210-99.mobile.att.net/107.77.210.99)
    • I don't think you're alone, but for the dancers who place regularly, you would be in the minority. It's exciting to be awarded for your accomplishment with your peers present! That said, I love the recall list a lot of Southern feises have. This way, if a dancer knows they didn't place, they can skip awards if they want to. (NT) -- We all have our preferences:-), 18:04:08 10/27/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Also a fan or the recall list -- No name, 16:19:33 10/29/20 Thu (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
        • Another vote for the recall list. I hope fiesanna take note. (NT) -- A nice change, 23:00:06 10/29/20 Thu (75.97.110.50.res-cmts.leh2.ptd.net/75.97.110.50)
    • You’re not in the minority! I loved not waiting around for awards. It considerably cuts down on the amount of time! (NT) -- No name, 02:13:43 10/31/20 Sat (c-76-16-38-253.hsd1.il.comcast.net/76.16.38.253)
  • I would like to see soft shoe first in Champ competitions. Saves tape, time and less stress between rounds. (NT) -- Don't like tape!, 10:27:36 10/29/20 Thu (pool-72-93-85-254.bstnma.fios.verizon.net/72.93.85.254)
    • This! I know the reasoning is that the feiseanna like to run in the order they would at the majors, but at the majors there's generally at least an hour between rounds for each dancer. Definitely like soft shoe first at feiseanna. (NT) -- Totally agree!, 13:20:27 10/29/20 Thu (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Soft shoe 1st makes sense! Local comps are not majors and do not need to run the same. (NT) -- Soft shoe 1st please, 22:57:32 10/29/20 Thu (75.97.110.50.res-cmts.leh2.ptd.net/75.97.110.50)
        • It used to be soft-shoe first, but many dancers didn't warm up properly and there were a lot of sprains and other injuries, so the teachers voted to go with hard shoe first. (NT) -- Soft first would save on tape., 23:42:22 11/02/20 Mon (bras-vprn-okvlon0102w-lp130-33-74-14-201-203.dsl.bell.ca/74.14.201.203)
          • I don't think this is an issue anymore as dancers and teachers are a lot more educated on supportive fitness training. (NT) -- Soft First!, 10:10:59 11/11/20 Wed (NoHost/64.72.221.118)

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• Where are Cincinatti feis results? -- thanks, 15:43:16 11/10/20 Tue (pool-173-73-170-64.washdc.fios.verizon.net/173.73.170.64)
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  • Quickfeis. (NT) -- Have a nice day!, 17:47:57 11/10/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Grade exams -- No name, 12:43:12 10/20/20 Tue (172-1-52-195.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net/172.1.52.195)
  I realize it’s unlikely, but are there any Grade Exams being offered in the next few months?
  

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  • in Georgia. check on ifeis.net (NT) -- No name, 00:28:01 10/21/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)
  • Grade Exams -- Mary, 23:16:13 11/08/20 Sun (047-233-043-090.res.spectrum.com/47.233.43.90)

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• Pittsburgh feis - inside -- Mom, 18:22:29 11/02/20 Mon (77.sub-174-224-140.myvzw.com/174.224.140.77)
  Kudos to the Pittsburgh feis organizers for making these events happen. However Sunday was a mess. All grades dancers there all day. Camping in holding rooms when it was only supposed to be a place to gather before dancing. Really wish the schedule had been set up like Saturday with certain groups coming in waves. DD dances 9 dances Saturday in 1.25 hrs (second chance). Sunday it look more than 3 for 5 dances. I hope for successful feiseanna from them in the future but I hope they also revisit the scheduling.
  

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  • Small champ competitions not running concurrently in un-airconditioned rooms. Dancers vomiting and nearly fainting from heat and exhaustion. There's a reason the region requires 10 minutes between dances. -- More, 23:22:46 11/02/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • I'm not sure which feis this person attended, but there was no vomiting and fainting from heat exhaustion. I had multiple dancers in that room and saw no such thing! Sour grapes! (NT) -- MW mom, 17:09:40 11/03/20 Tue (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.200.152)
      • My daughter hit the floor hard, knocking over a chair in the orocess and vomited into her bag while down there and that was 718OC. I brought the issue up with the committee long before awards, so sorry, not sour grapes. -- Additionally, 18:32:03 11/03/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • I will add, I stated heat AND exhaustion, not heat exhaustion. The first two comps one Stage 1 were very small (6 and 7 dancers) so Rounds 1,2 and 3 were bumper to bumper. (NT) -- --, 18:42:53 11/03/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • 716OC Comp. -- No name, 10:19:14 11/04/20 Wed (NoHost/64.58.253.130)
          • I hope she felt much better after eating something. My daughter made the same mistake several years ago and in hindsight, should have withdrawn from that competition. Hindsight, LOL! (NT) -- --, 16:15:25 11/04/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • People didn't listen -- it was insane, 12:30:38 11/03/20 Tue (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
  • Appreciate the effort and the opportunity for DD to perform before Oireachtas -- No name, 14:38:03 11/03/20 Tue (76-221-157-218.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/76.221.157.218)
    • This should have been run as a two day Feis. They used to do it that way. (NT) -- ----, 16:46:15 11/03/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • It was freezing in the air conditioning rooms. Stage monitors gave ample time and waited if needed. It was a lovely feis (NT) -- No name, 09:03:17 11/05/20 Thu (pool-74-98-213-102.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/74.98.213.102)
    • Our stage room wasn't air-conditioned. What stage were you at & how many were in your child's competition? Open Championship? It was sweltering where we were (NT) -- Dance Mom, 11:01:35 11/05/20 Thu (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.204.186)
      • Yes same champ comp -- No name (no vomits in the vicinity/), 15:20:46 11/05/20 Thu (pool-74-98-213-102.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/74.98.213.102)
        • Stage 1. Freezing! Lol (NT) -- No complaints and it was a 2 day feis (busted as a pot stirrer), 15:29:33 11/05/20 Thu (pool-74-98-213-102.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/74.98.213.102)
          • I am assumning she meant champs on one, grades on one (NT) -- they have done that in the past, 10:18:51 11/06/20 Fri (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
      • We are talking about a huge hotel facility. They absolutely have air conditioning. Maybe the temp setting was not to your preference, or needed to be cooler for a larger gathering, but to say the facility is not air conditioned is absolutely false -- was there, 16:44:30 11/06/20 Fri (pool-173-71-180-190.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/173.71.180.190)
        • Only the dancers &1 parent permitted in the huge room (NT) -- Plenty of room/ did I mention plenty of AC to go around (The non AC post is a lie), 09:56:35 11/07/20 Sat (pool-74-98-254-182.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/74.98.254.182)
          • We were in there too and air conditioned or not, it was quite hot in the morning. I can't comment on the number of family members on sight, because frankly, I was focused on my own child. (NT) -- Just a mom, 11:10:01 11/07/20 Sat (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.207.107)

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• Does anyone have the o19 reaults from the all Ohio championships? -- No name, 21:50:45 10/26/20 Mon (75-38-164-48.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/75.38.164.48)
  Thank you!
  

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  • Yes -- Inside, 22:33:57 10/26/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • ^^It was actually O17, so there were U18 and U19 dancers, as well. 12 in all. (NT) -- FYI, 13:28:56 10/27/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Where can I find results for this feis? - Or can anyone post U12 & U16? (NT) -- *, 14:11:40 10/27/20 Tue (184-167-153-112.res.spectrum.com/184.167.153.112)
    • They aren't posted anywhere. Because this wasn't a traditional feis, registration and tabulation weren't through any of the common tabulation providers. Can only provide results for Sundays comps because were were there. (NT) -- Sorry!, 15:18:44 10/27/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • U17 Championship: -- Inside, 18:00:27 10/27/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Could someone share u15 results please and thank you! (NT) -- No name, 04:09:29 11/05/20 Thu (c-76-16-38-253.hsd1.il.comcast.net/76.16.38.253)

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• Grade Exams 1-10 in St. Louis -- Clarkson School, 22:41:08 11/04/20 Wed (024-171-001-207.res.spectrum.com/24.171.1.207)
  The Clarkson School of Irish Dance will host Grade Exams 1-10 on Sunday, December 6 from 8:00am - 4:00pm at our main studio in St. Louis County, Missouri - Clarkson School Studio, 14353 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63011.
  
  Examiner is Catherine Leneghan, ADCRG
  
  Entry forms & check payments are due by mail - must be postmarked by Nov. 16:
  
  Clarkson School of Irish Dance
  14353 Manchester Rd.
  St. Louis, MO 63011
  
  For applications & information, contact:
  Mary Clarkson, TCRG
  Email: mary_g_clarkson@hotmail.com
  

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• Does anyone know how champs will run at the Pittsburgh Feiseanna on 10/31 and 11/1? -- TIA, 11:05:24 10/24/20 Sat (mobile-107-77-208-236.mobile.att.net/107.77.208.236)
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  • There is a FB page... looks like all comps 2 at a time (NT) -- Nothing mentioned about timed entry, 12:04:30 10/26/20 Mon (253.sub-174-198-205.myvzw.com/174.198.205.253)
  • Plans are on their Facebook page for Saturday, Sunday coming soon. -- No name, 06:12:54 10/30/20 Fri (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)

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• Well done Kinsella, Cream City ran great today. Thanks for giving the kids the opportunity! -- No name, 21:01:07 10/24/20 Sat (cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
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  • I agree! Was a great & very well run feis. (NT) -- No name, 13:24:08 10/26/20 Mon (c-24-12-119-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/24.12.119.115)
  • Amazing job -- No name, 10:57:47 10/27/20 Tue (ip72-213-46-60.om.om.cox.net/72.213.46.60)
  • Fantastic-grateful to Kinsellla -- DM, 19:42:35 10/27/20 Tue (75-25-60-201.lightspeed.arlhil.sbcglobal.net/75.25.60.201)

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• HI! Just curious if anyone knows whether the Pittsburgh Winter Feis is proceeding? It is listed on NAFC so thought this would be a good place to ask!! thank you!! -- Planning Christmas, 09:25:43 10/15/20 Thu (pool-72-93-85-254.bstnma.fios.verizon.net/72.93.85.254)
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  • Probably depends on the Halloween weekend feiseanna & how they do. (NT) -- Guessing, 16:12:25 10/15/20 Thu (cpe-98-10-97-45.rochester.res.rr.com/98.10.97.45)
    • Speaking of, anyone know if the Sunday Feis will be solo dress or blackout? Considering just putting her in blackout to minimize what we have to take and deal with due to Covid concerns. (NT) -- Mum, 11:08:33 10/18/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • syllabus states (more inside) -- No name, 10:15:31 10/20/20 Tue (pool-100-6-100-155.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/100.6.100.155)
        • Saturday is Halloween and costumes are also acceptable. Both of my champ dancers are wearing costumes Saturday. (NT) -- No name, 14:26:40 10/25/20 Sun (pool-71-182-224-74.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/71.182.224.74)
          • not according to syllabus (more inside) -- No name, 08:39:55 10/26/20 Mon (pool-100-6-100-155.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/100.6.100.155)
            • Not to mention that it could be embarrassing for the children if they came in Halloween costume and were the only ones. Not sure why they didn't move the Halloween Feis to Saturday and the West Virginia Feis to the date the Halloween Feis was. I'm sure it was a hassle, but it could have been done. (NT) -- Stange year for all, 13:14:25 10/26/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Will Rutherford be a vendor at the Pittsburgh feiseanna? -- TIA, 20:58:59 10/23/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • Yes (NT) -- No name, 07:16:01 10/24/20 Sat (cpe-74-67-132-197.rochester.res.rr.com/74.67.132.197)
    • Thank you! (NT) -- --, 11:18:56 10/24/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Does anyone know how to get in touch with Nicole from Luxe Embellishments? -- Looking for a new headpiece, 16:53:41 10/21/20 Wed (NoHost/172.58.143.62)
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  • Custom Hair Bling -- No name, 18:35:16 10/21/20 Wed (cpc159257-shef19-2-0-cust42.17-1.cable.virginm.net/86.9.176.43)
  • I have two amazing custom crowns for sale, both made by Nicole! One is red and the other is rose gold. Email me for more details (NT) -- email, 20:31:26 10/23/20 Fri (c-98-220-236-109.hsd1.il.comcast.net/98.220.236.109)

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• Current Surge in Indiana Coronavirus Cases -- No name, 10:58:11 10/20/20 Tue (c-73-154-198-248.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.154.198.248)
  With the current rise in Covid-19 cases in Indiana and surrounding states, has there been any discussion on postponing the Oireachtas? Indiana is now on several states' quarantine lists making travel very difficult to and from the state. With the event a little over five weeks to go, there are a lot of decisions, planning and investments that need to be considered by the dancers and their families. Will there be any communication in the very near future giving us some guidance or direction on if this event is going forward as planned or if alternatives are being reviewed?
  

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  • Indiana is one of the lowest in our region right now. Still there is a lot of planning and money involved for each family and the organization. Maybe a weekly update on their webpage would be helpful at this point. (NT) -- No name, 00:32:11 10/21/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)
  • https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ sorry I just checked here for more accurate info. . Looks like Indiana is 7th highest out of our 14 state region as of today. So right in the middle. (NT) -- No name, 01:07:42 10/21/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)
  • I think we can assume the event is going forward. You need to make the decision for your family as to whether travelling is manageable or not. -- No name, 14:22:36 10/21/20 Wed (cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
    • We are the same way. Husband usually joins us, but will stay home with the pets. I feel totally confident that the precautions planned. (NT) -- We are going., 18:17:31 10/21/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • I just saw there is a travel advisory for Marion County -- No name, 08:57:50 10/22/20 Thu (c-73-154-198-248.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.154.198.248)
    • As of 10/16/20 these are the states that require a quarantine upon entering Marion County: -- I put * by MAR states, 09:13:00 10/22/20 Thu (mobile-107-77-210-98.mobile.att.net/107.77.210.98)
      • Per the Marion county page, “ A list of states for which travel triggers this recommendation is provided below.” Is it required or recommend? Tying to find the correct language. (NT) -- No name, 09:33:54 10/22/20 Thu (104-183-61-117.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/104.183.61.117)
        • The wording is RECOMMENDED (NT) -- No name, 10:56:07 10/22/20 Thu (c-73-111-10-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.111.10.115)
          • Right! (NT) -- No name, 11:19:41 10/22/20 Thu (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)
      • MARION COUNTY Travel Status: Watch 10/19/2020 07:19 AM -- No name, 10:13:52 10/22/20 Thu (c-73-154-198-248.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.154.198.248)
        • has nothing to do with Covid. some sort of unsafe situation happening. (NT) -- No name, 10:52:32 10/22/20 Thu (c-73-111-10-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.111.10.115)
  • They have dropped in cases (16% down to 10% infection rate and dropped from Ohio's Travel Advisory) (NT) -- They are trying to do right, 16:36:30 10/22/20 Thu (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• This is pure idle curiosity, but there seem to be people here in the know. Are O registrations higher, lower, or about the same as last year? -- No name, 15:05:23 10/14/20 Wed (97-127-65-11.mpls.qwest.net/97.127.65.11)
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  • Why do you think the people here are in the know? Other than how the Oireachtas is being run, we don't have a clue. We certainly wouldn't know the Oireachtas numbers. (NT) -- At this point, 15:10:03 10/14/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • I apologize for asking. (NT) -- No name, 15:15:59 10/14/20 Wed (97-127-65-11.mpls.qwest.net/97.127.65.11)
      • Oh don’t apologize! They’re just grumpy and have nothing better than to berate a stranger in the Internet (NT) -- People are nasty, 16:09:28 10/14/20 Wed (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
        • I wasn't t being nasty. There hasn,'t been any indication here that anyone was "in the know.". I asked a legitimate question. (NT) -- We're grown-ups aren't we?, 17:39:42 10/14/20 Wed (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.206.192)
          • Chances are someone is “in the know” whether they post or not is another thing. TCs may have a friend/ be on committee. TCs talk some TCs even talk to the parents .... -- *, 12:24:16 10/15/20 Thu (d99-199-133-74.bchsia.telus.net/99.199.133.74)
  • Do preople really think this Oireachtas is going to happen? (NT) -- Asking for a friend... LOL, 00:07:46 10/19/20 Mon (19.186-available-ethint-fratm-cc.sccoast.net/66.153.186.19)
    • Well bless your heart for “asking for a friend” - go troll your own regions board (NT) -- No name, 10:45:10 10/19/20 Mon (mobile-107-77-206-118.mobile.att.net/107.77.206.118)
  • I thought they were $110 last year for solos ($60 solo+$50 family fee) and this year $135. Not a bad jump with all the $ lost with no trad sets or teams. We are lucky to be having it at all. (NT) -- No name, 00:37:27 10/21/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)
    • The fee also includes the online program. For those who aren't aware, the Oireachtas depends on the revenue from the program sales, which include sponsored pages from schools and vendors. (NT) -- I think OP meant competition #s though, 10:53:32 10/21/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Fee this year. Program was extra last year, so not really a big jump in price at all. (NT) -- AP again., 10:55:25 10/21/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Can anyone tell me how many are registered in U13 PC at Tessie Burke feis -- Curious mom, 21:20:18 10/06/20 Tue (097-092-247-060.res.spectrum.com/97.92.247.60)
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  • Did I quick scan on my cell. Looks like 11 dancers. (NT) -- Hth, 22:52:47 10/06/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Would anyone be able to tell me how many in the oldest PC group please? (NT) -- ., 23:20:10 10/06/20 Tue (71-50-38-180.crls.centurylink.net/71.50.38.180)
    • There are six registered so far. (NT) -- HTH, 09:49:54 10/07/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Thank you so much for your help! :) (NT) -- ., 13:02:56 10/07/20 Wed (c-71-58-167-46.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/71.58.167.46)
        • Your welcome (NT) -- No name, 00:06:37 10/19/20 Mon (19.186-available-ethint-fratm-cc.sccoast.net/66.153.186.19)
          • You are having too much fun on this board. (NT) -- How are things in South Carolina?, 11:33:21 10/19/20 Mon (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.207.6)

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• So apparently the New England Region has had to cancel their oireachtas. Feeling sad for their dancers & hopeful that ours will be able happen. By all accounts, our leaders have been moving heaven & earth to make ours a safe, doable event. Fingers crossed. -- ....& thinking about our N.E. friends., 10:15:11 10/12/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • It is sad. I’m grateful our O committee was willing to go through hassle of moving O to another state and that there was a state to which it could be moved. (NT) -- Don’t think NE had any good options, 09:46:17 10/14/20 Wed (ip-108-119-151-74.chcgil.spcsdns.net/108.119.151.74)
    • Agreed -- No name, 09:59:16 10/14/20 Wed (024-171-001-207.res.spectrum.com/24.171.1.207)

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• Not advancing -- GIDGirl, 12:32:30 10/05/20 Mon (mobile-107-77-192-93.mobile.att.net/107.77.192.93)
  If a dancer does not advance in January, even though they have won first places in grades, is there anything another dancer can/should do? This has allowed placement for my daughter and several other dancers.
  

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  • This frustrates a lot of dancers (and their parents) -- Inside, 13:57:27 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • FeisNot Responsible -- No name, 15:39:53 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-72-128-110-57.wi.res.rr.com/72.128.110.57)
      • An executive board member for the feis absolutely can enforce the rules if there is evidence. Stage monitors are often simply parents helping out because their schools require it & don't feel comfortable dealing with complaints like this. However, the feis chair or another executive board member can do something. Been on the board for a feis for years. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. But thank you. (NT) -- Feis Can, 16:11:41 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • * -- No name, 19:47:26 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-72-128-110-57.wi.res.rr.com/72.128.110.57)
  • It is very frustrating! It isn't always the dancer though, there are several schools that keep their dancers in grades or PC after they have qualified to move up. (NT) -- No name, 15:08:55 10/05/20 Mon (c-24-12-119-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/24.12.119.115)
    • Their Own Rules -- No name, 15:36:44 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-72-128-110-57.wi.res.rr.com/72.128.110.57)
      • They don’t have to move up until January for OC. As for PW, Indidnt even know it was a thing -- Dm, 14:16:34 10/13/20 Tue (ool-68f60a38.dyn.optonline.net/104.246.10.56)
  • You can always take complaints like this to a feis chair. They will look into it and move the dancer if need be. However, it is important to note that there are rules on when dancers are required to move. The one that I know frustrates some is that a dancer never has to move out of prizewinner to PC. And you can stay in PC with multiple firsts as long as they have been gotten in the same year. It does suck but those are allowed. (NT) -- No name, 18:26:33 10/05/20 Mon (107-217-45-230.lightspeed.milwwi.sbcglobal.net/107.217.45.230)
  • Unless it was a dancer with the hosting school, I’d bring it up to the feis chair. -- So tired of the lack of good sportsmanship by the adults. (More inside), 20:18:04 10/05/20 Mon (ip-70-13-73-191.chcgil.spcsdns.net/70.13.73.191)
    • That's on the parents too. If the dancer is winning every competition, they clearly don't need to feis as often. The parents should have been more considerate than that! (NT) -- Parent, 23:09:00 10/05/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • This happened in our area as well with several dancers (NT) -- No name, 13:12:34 10/06/20 Tue (121.sub-174-224-139.myvzw.com/174.224.139.121)
        • This happened to us recently, I just try to view it as a poor parenting example -- No name, 22:12:13 10/06/20 Tue (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
          • For Grades dancers (and some in PC) -- ., 09:50:25 10/07/20 Wed (173-162-252-30-NewEngland.hfc.comcastbusiness.net/173.162.252.30)
            • If a school doesn'r advance them in January or parent holds them back, that is an issue. -- No name, 21:05:49 10/07/20 Wed (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)

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• OIREACHTAS Tan and Makeup appointments open! picktime.com/lunaboutique -then choose Oireachtas 2020 -- Molly, 11:12:00 10/08/20 Thu (mobile-107-77-194-86.mobile.att.net/107.77.194.86)
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• I think Cincinnati Feis broke a record this morning! -- Wow!, 12:36:38 10/03/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • Didn't they cap in less than five minutes? Granted the host school registered a day early, so there's that. May still be a record. We got in! (NT) -- Mid-America Momma, 13:30:53 10/03/20 Sat (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.204.171)
    • Yes, LOL! It was something like four minutes! I guess we're hungry to feis in these parts. Most of the dancers haven't feised in months! (NT) -- Yay for a feis. Finally!, 18:00:41 10/03/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Well Done Mid-America -- No name (Grateful), 21:29:22 09/30/20 Wed (75-11-17-253.lightspeed.milwwi.sbcglobal.net/75.11.17.253)
  Well Done Mid-America! Thank you for the easy room selection process and for working so hard to help make this championship major happen. It means so much to so many!! Certainly, there is a great deal of work far beyond normal.
  Thank you!
  

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  • I agree. So grateful for a smooth process & so many affordable room options in the block, all connected to the hotel. This means a lot since this will be the first year DH isn't coming (due to the one in-person spectator limit). Usually he drops us off at the door of the venue & finds parking while we get her to a place where she can warm up before an early comp. (NT) -- Thank you IDTAMA, 09:07:36 10/01/20 Thu (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• O 2021 qualifying time line -- No name, 23:45:33 09/27/20 Sun (ip72-213-46-60.om.om.cox.net/72.213.46.60)
  Since the deadline for O 2020 moved up.. does O 2021 qualifying timeline start early. Feis that took place this weekend does that count to qualify for 2021
  

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  • TC said it starts October1st (NT) -- No name, 08:15:50 09/28/20 Mon (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
  • It may not make a difference. Covid doesn't seem to be going away, so qualification may be teacher's discretion again next year. (NT) -- If that helps, 13:34:12 09/28/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • Had that been decided? For all ages? (NT) -- No name, 09:12:09 09/29/20 Tue (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
      • Nothing has been decided, AFAIK. (NT) -- AP, 09:43:38 09/29/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Our TC said it is stil October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 to qualify for the Oireachtas. (NT) -- No name, 02:37:22 09/30/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)
    • It makes sense (if they do decide to require dancers to qualify). This year it was discretion only, so it didn't really matter that registration was a month early & there's no need to give dancers an extra month to qualify for next year. 12 months is plenty of time. (NT) -- IMO, 08:38:06 09/30/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Earrings -- No name, 16:03:02 09/27/20 Sun (48.sub-174-229-8.myvzw.com/174.229.8.48)
  Any suggestions for feis type earrings for very sensitive pierced ears?
  

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  • We buy all of DD's feis earrings at Kohl's. They have plenty of large crystal earrings with hypo-allergenic settings. (NT) -- HTH, 18:06:16 09/27/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Sally Beauty online -- No name, 14:47:36 09/29/20 Tue (024-171-001-207.res.spectrum.com/24.171.1.207)

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• Please Explain -- No name, 13:48:55 09/27/20 Sun (NoHost/172.56.11.119)
  Can you please tell me why the PRESIDENT OF THE NAFC, an organization who’s job it is to protect our dancers, can run a feis where children are dancing in concrete?????
  

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  • Why don’t you ask the president of the NAFC instead of trying to start drama here. I don’t believe there is any rule prohibiting using concrete for stages and I suspect the feis committee is just tying to do the best they can. (NT) -- Tell me about the feiseanna you run., 14:44:28 09/27/20 Sun (65-128-160-53.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.160.53)
  • was wondering the same - rule for sure, pg 16 of the NAFC Feis handbook (NT) -- --, 16:01:30 09/27/20 Sun (bras-base-toroon0411w-grc-40-184-147-246-72.dsl.bell.ca/184.147.246.72)
    • reply -- No name, 16:35:23 09/27/20 Sun (104-9-243-25.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/104.9.243.25)
      • please clarify -- No name, 09:41:56 09/28/20 Mon (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
  • I am not sure where you saw children dancing on concrete other than maybe to warm up. All 5 stages were built up wood stages with Marley covering. Was there both days. (NT) -- perplexed, 17:32:37 09/27/20 Sun (pool-173-71-180-190.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/173.71.180.190)
    • I'm guessing it's the same complainer from yesterday. The stages were all fine and most definitely compliant. If a dancer wanted to warm up on concrete, that's up to the dancer and his/her parents. This is not a "president of the NAFC" issue. This is such a petty complaint, especially given they are fortunate a committee was able to make TWO feises happen after no feises since February/March! (NT) -- Sour grapes maybe?, 18:21:25 09/27/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • The stages were all wood stages built on wood framework and covered with marley. They are identical to the ones you find at indoor feises. If your dancer was warming up on concrete, that's on you & it's nervy of you to blame the chair! These Feises had to be held outdoors or not at all and were typical outdoor feises. You should be GRATEFUL your child got to do a Feis this weekend after MONTHS of zero opportunities! (NT) -- Some people!, 20:09:43 09/27/20 Sun (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.203.114)
  • You do realize hotel ballrooms are usually concrete with carpet on top? -- No name, 21:04:34 09/27/20 Sun (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
  • Can you explain which stage was cement? Was there yeserday, maybe I missed something? (NT) -- No name, 10:25:28 09/28/20 Mon (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)
    • None of them were. The OP is complaining because their dancer warmed up on cement which really shouldn't be an issue. Every. Stage. Was. Compliant. (NT) -- Karens will be Karens, 11:34:52 09/28/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • That's what I thougth too! I knw I didn't see any, but really wondered what she saw! lol (NT) -- No name, 11:54:09 09/28/20 Mon (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)
  • Stages were fine but judges are a different story... -- No name, 13:49:12 09/28/20 Mon (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
    • Alas, some judges provide comments and some don't. The judges aren't required to provide comments, but it sure is nice when they do. Which judge appeared to be dozing off? If that was happening, the chairs should know. (NT) -- Definitely let them know, 17:10:51 09/28/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • I'd report the dozing off to the feis committee. As for comments, I've been told that older judges tend not to do them. (NT) -- No name, 23:27:38 09/28/20 Mon (65-128-160-53.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.160.53)
  • All stages were wood with marley or shower pan liner on them . of course the floor under the stage was concrete but so are the hotel ballroom floors. A practice stage could have been set up but some would complain it was a social distancing issue that prevented that from happening. Very well run. Lots of much appreciated hard work to the crew. (NT) -- No name, 10:04:20 09/29/20 Tue (dynamic-acs-24-101-225-176.zoominternet.net/24.101.225.176)
    • A practice stage wouldn't have been practical. Someone would have had to have been posted to ensure only one or two dancers at a time and the Karens would have been complaining their dancers weren't able to get a turn on the stage. These people will always find something to complain about, but never offer any praise for the things that were done right. These were well run feises. Kuddos to the team that made them happen. (NT) -- Thank you Pittsburgh Feis Committee!, 13:22:50 09/29/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Pittsburgh Fall Feis -- No name, 19:44:37 09/26/20 Sat (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
  Halloween costumes tomorrow too? or strictly blackout?
  

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  • Today was the Halloween (costume) feis. Tomorrow is strictly blackout. (NT) -- HTH, 21:58:23 09/26/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • Not strickly according to their syllabus. Sundays allow for variety. (NT) -- No name, 10:37:39 09/28/20 Mon (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)

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• Quickfeis - would you please post the remaining older open champ comps. Stops at U15. -- Congratulations on your feis, 18:31:46 09/26/20 Sat (c-73-128-136-133.hsd1.va.comcast.net/73.128.136.133)
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  • Some are posted out of sequence. Scroll to the bottom of the drop diwn (NT) -- Hth, 20:55:00 09/26/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Pittsburgh grades results poorly handled -- No name, 13:56:07 09/26/20 Sat (mobile-107-77-226-96.mobile.att.net/107.77.226.96)
  5 stages, with results for all 5 stages released at a single card table. Kids were crammed together waiting for results, and almost no parking in the area the results were given out.
  

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  • Do you not realize this feis had to go through tremendous hoops to even be able to HOST a feis during this Covid crisis? This isn't the normal set up for this committee which usually runs like a fine-tuned machine at the HYATT REGENCY, which wasn't an option if this feis was going to happen! I assure you they are doing their best. There is another feis tomorrow & if you expect any improvement, you're going to have to be an adult & speak to them directly.... (NT) -- ..instead of lurking here, 14:24:23 09/26/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • What is your problem,? You should be happy your dancer got to compete today and you are complaining about the size of the awards table? (NT) -- So Karen of you☹️, 14:42:44 09/26/20 Sat (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.204.183)
  • Try to say this another way - learning gratitude instead of entitlement -- No name, 15:37:11 09/26/20 Sat (pool-72-77-95-127.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/72.77.95.127)
  • Social distancing safety issue, not being a Karen, thanks -- No name, 15:45:04 09/26/20 Sat (mobile-107-77-226-96.mobile.att.net/107.77.226.96)
    • Not the person who came up with the Karen remark, but to be honest, complaining over the awards table when you should be grateful for the first feis in the area since FEBRUARY makes you sound an awful lot like one. If you really have such a big issue with the table, discuss it with the chair or co-chair unstead of passive aggressively complaining on an anonymous board they aren't likely going to look at until the feis weekend is over. (NT) -- Enact change, not strife, 17:48:31 09/26/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Social distancing is your responsibility in an outdoor space -- No name, 17:16:52 09/26/20 Sat (h50.43.138.40.static.ip.windstream.net/40.138.43.50)
  • Amazing job, Pgh. Feis! -- No name, 18:01:54 09/26/20 Sat (pool-98-111-220-89.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/98.111.220.89)
  • Probably reassessing for tomorrow -- No name, 19:42:51 09/26/20 Sat (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)

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• Is it true that the Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance is closing its doors? -- ?, 12:30:09 09/26/20 Sat (mobile-107-77-210-4.mobile.att.net/107.77.210.4)
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• Costume rule -- No name, 11:22:33 09/25/20 Fri (pool-108-40-120-116.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net/108.40.120.116)
  Hello! For a Halloween feis, can a costume skirt be made of a mesh/tulle material? I wasn’t sure of the rule of it needed to be totally opaque or not. She is 6 if it matters. Thank you!
  

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  • Yes, the traditional competition costuming rules don't apply for a Halloween feis. You'll see sleeveless outfits, tulle skirts, you name it. As long as the judges can see her arm, leg and foot placement, she will e OK. (NT) -- She will have a blast!, 14:05:45 09/25/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Pittsburgh feisanna next weekend -- No name, 18:05:20 09/19/20 Sat (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
  There are at least a dozen dancers just in PC and OC competing at Drake this weekend in Atlanta that are also on the registration list for Pittsburgh next weekend. Georgia is on the 2 week quarantine advisory currently in Pennsylvania and the dancers and families will not have time to complete that quarantine restriction. How will this be handled?
  

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  • So none atl dancers? Hmm interesting question -- No name, 20:32:30 09/19/20 Sat (NoHost/185.195.237.196)
  • easy: they will produce a negative Covid test result (NT) -- easy peasy, 21:14:23 09/19/20 Sat (pool-100-0-60-128.bstnma.fios.verizon.net/100.0.60.128)
    • Testing negative won’t suffice -- No name, 21:56:11 09/19/20 Sat (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
      • Yes a negative test will suffice as it's an advisory not mandated. Why are people concerning themselves with this? If you are sick stay home. If you are wearing a mask, following protocol while at Feis and have produced a negative test result whose business is it? (NT) -- Feis on, 12:52:55 09/20/20 Sun (pool-100-0-60-128.bstnma.fios.verizon.net/100.0.60.128)
    • Those dancers and their parents have a responsibility to everyone they will come in contact with in Pennsylvania, whether they test negative or not. I hope they are already in PA and quarantining... (NT) -- Just Sayin', 06:57:10 09/20/20 Sun (99-54-98-69.lightspeed.cnwioh.sbcglobal.net/99.54.98.69)
      • Social media posts show they are GA as of yesterday -- No name, 08:53:26 09/20/20 Sun (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
  • Where did you find the registration list? N/T (NT) -- No name, 22:24:14 09/19/20 Sat (d60-65-149-214.col.wideopenwest.com/65.60.214.149)
    • On Quickfeis -- No name, 22:49:04 09/19/20 Sat (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
      • Quick feis doesn’t show names. (NT) -- Mom, 08:16:08 09/20/20 Sun (cpe-74-67-132-197.rochester.res.rr.com/74.67.132.197)
        • If you are registered you can see the list (NT) -- No name, 08:51:07 09/20/20 Sun (ec2-35-177-98-47.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/35.177.98.47)
          • I’m registered but don’t see a competitor list. (NT) -- Mom, 12:29:59 09/20/20 Sun (cpe-74-67-132-197.rochester.res.rr.com/74.67.132.197)
            • Go to your registration and then under the select feis option you can see the names (NT) -- No name, 12:56:14 09/20/20 Sun (ec2-3-8-177-145.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/3.8.177.145)
          • Only names are listed, not schools. That's a lot of research to go throuh that entire list and find kids who recently competed. Who has that kind of time? (NT) -- No name, 10:31:02 09/22/20 Tue (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)
  • This is a travel advisory. (NT) -- No name, 08:35:04 09/20/20 Sun (cpe-104-231-238-47.new.res.rr.com/104.231.238.47)
  • Not from either of those areas, so honest question here. Is the quarantine mandatory or just advisory? (NT) -- Thanks!, 10:53:27 09/20/20 Sun (99-26-212-108.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net/99.26.212.108)
    • Recommended is the language (NT) -- No name, 11:00:45 09/20/20 Sun (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
      • But in more than one post on their FB page, the feis has told people living in or that have traveled to one of those states, not to register and not to attend. (NT) -- ., 20:57:34 09/20/20 Sun (71-50-44-71.crls.centurylink.net/71.50.44.71)
        • Exactly, clearly stated on their page (NT) -- No name, 22:56:23 09/20/20 Sun (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
  • People will try to get in regardless so feis needs to be proactive but -- No name, 07:37:50 09/21/20 Mon (ec2-35-183-142-176.ca-central-1.compute.amazonaws.com/35.183.142.176)
  • PA -- Mk, 08:45:33 09/21/20 Mon (cpe-98-31-29-38.columbus.res.rr.com/98.31.29.38)
    • Well said. (NT) -- No name, 18:53:01 09/21/20 Mon (024-171-001-207.res.spectrum.com/24.171.1.207)
    • Yes. This is all. (NT) -- —, 15:12:17 09/23/20 Wed (mobile-107-77-197-67.mobile.att.net/107.77.197.67)
  • not surprised, considering... -- No name, 13:11:25 09/21/20 Mon (cpe-98-31-53-97.columbus.res.rr.com/98.31.53.97)
    • What Facebook page? -- No name, 17:30:53 09/22/20 Tue (NoHost/8.48.224.68)
      • Pittsburgh Feiseanna (NT) -- ., 18:23:32 09/22/20 Tue (193.sub-174-198-209.myvzw.com/174.198.209.193)
  • So you’re attacking one school even though when inquiries were made, nobody was told they could not register. it was strictly a recommendation to review by PA as well as the possibility that as we got closer it could become a requirement which of course it didn’t happen since the numbers came down. There are other schools that were there as well as dancers who are actually from those regions that are attending as well (NT) -- No name, 13:30:22 09/21/20 Mon (cpe-98-31-29-38.columbus.res.rr.com/98.31.29.38)
    • It was said on the feis fb page from before entries opened that if you lived in one of those states or were going to be in one of the states you were asked not to register. I'm not sure where the confusion is. It makes no difference if it's a state "rule" or just a "recommendation." The feis asked people in these situations not to register, plain and simple. (NT) -- ., 19:08:26 09/21/20 Mon (71-50-44-71.crls.centurylink.net/71.50.44.71)
      • I guess the confusion would come from if you’re not on FB. (NT) -- No name, 08:11:47 09/22/20 Tue (104-183-61-117.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/104.183.61.117)
        • Exactly. It seems pretty unfair a few days before and those same people who aren’t on Facebook are probably going to show up anyway which is unfair to those of us who are now going to eat the registration cost and stay at home due to a request based on a recommendation/guideline. It would be really nice if they offered a credit towards a future Feis or a registration fee returned to those who fit into that category (NT) -- No name, 13:01:15 09/22/20 Tue (cpe-98-31-29-38.columbus.res.rr.com/98.31.29.38)
          • Contact the feis -- No name, 23:07:40 09/22/20 Tue (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
        • It is clearly stated in the syllabus and on the waiver you sign -- No name, 13:21:04 09/22/20 Tue (cpe-173-88-107-81.columbus.res.rr.com/173.88.107.81)
      • Correct, on their facebook page, but was not conveyed that way on the syllabus or quickfeis. I'm wondering what people who aren't on facebook will assume? (NT) -- No name, 10:19:34 09/22/20 Tue (76-223-240-187.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/76.223.240.187)
  • C'mon, everybody! We're better than this! -- No name, 20:08:45 09/21/20 Mon (99-26-212-108.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net/99.26.212.108)
  • 1000 people coming to this feis... -- No name, 13:18:14 09/22/20 Tue (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
  • Canadiens? Maybe been in the US the whole time? Or is just the driving border closed? (NT) -- ?, 14:49:12 09/22/20 Tue (45.sub-174-229-5.myvzw.com/174.229.5.45)
    • Canadians can come to the US. US residents are not permitted in Canada. Depending on where they live in Canada, Canadians may or may not serve a quarantine on return. (NT) -- Hope that clarifies, 20:14:08 09/24/20 Thu (cpe-76-188-123-125.neo.res.rr.com/76.188.123.125)

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• Oireachtas day-schedule to be released early 9/30 with room blocks opening at noon the same day. -- Heads up!, 15:24:11 09/23/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • Are we required to stay in the block? (NT) -- No name, 16:34:13 09/23/20 Wed (65-128-160-53.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.160.53)
    • It is my understanding that they need us to stay in the block this year. However, all the block hotels will be connected to or just across the street from the venue. (NT) -- We'll know more by 9/30, 18:06:56 09/23/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• So the MidAtlantic and Western US Regions have both rescheduled their Oireachtas to January. Makes one wonder if ours will be able to move ahead to November. -- Interesting., 09:21:24 09/14/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • "in November" not "To November". Need coffee (NT) -- AP, 09:22:08 09/14/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • I think the plan is go ahead in November. I have no special knowledge other than what TC has said. -- No name, 12:21:51 09/14/20 Mon (75-168-201-143.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.201.143)
    • I agree. Our school has been communicating with us, but judging from earlier posts, not all the teachers in our region have been updating their familes. The region really should update their web page and other social media. It does bother me that two regions are being allowed to move to January instead of looking for new venues. It doesn't seem fair to the other regions. Their dancers, especially the college students will be much better prepared with an extra two months and Christmas break. (NT) -- But that's just me., 12:54:04 09/14/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • All Mid-America dancers have the same amount of time to prepare -- No name, 15:29:58 09/14/20 Mon (c-24-35-62-109.customer.broadstripe.net/24.35.62.109)
        • I actually understand their point. My kids are in college and it's really hard to find time for class, much less practice so having Christmas break to catch up would be helpful. Last year my college freshman daughter competed against students in high school and she saw a brutal drop in placement. For the younger dancers, no big deal. For the older dancers, a few extra weeks would be tremendous! (NT) -- I actually get it, 16:50:20 09/14/20 Mon (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.203.11)
          • Overseas qualifiers have also been postponed and just so you know in Canada Christmas’break’ is 2 weeks only if that. College kids have exams throughout Dec so with dance school closed for 2 weeks at Christmas it’s worse to postpone (NT) -- WCAN, 01:05:23 09/15/20 Tue (d173-180-248-244.bchsia.telus.net/173.180.248.244)
      • Adding a voice of support for more information from IDTAMA -- No name, 09:25:04 09/15/20 Tue (097-095-081-038.res.spectrum.com/97.95.81.38)
        • I'm with you there! Even if just to say "We're still working on it" and posting a tentative plan. The silence isn't helpful. Hoping they can somehow use the snow globe logo, but without the Chicago landmarks. (NT) -- Waiting, 14:39:51 09/15/20 Tue (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.204.99)
          • I completely agree. Continuing to show Schaumburg on all of the websites does not inspire confidence. It isn't easy for any event planners these days, but at lease deleting information known to be outdated should not be too much to ask. (NT) -- No name, 18:19:45 09/17/20 Thu (c-68-84-179-197.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.84.179.197)
            • Indiana is catching up with Ohio in new Covid cases with new cases being reported at a higher rate. Wondering if this is the reason for the crickets we are hearing.... (NT) -- Good weekend all, 21:05:03 09/18/20 Fri (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.206.148)
              • Well the FB page has been updated and they are using the snowglobe logo! (NT) -- FYI, 09:44:50 09/19/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
                • They're going to still be able to use the snow globe logo! This will make my kiddo happy! (NT) -- Smiles😀, 14:00:27 09/19/20 Sat (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.203.73)
  • Tentative schedule would be nice -- No name, 11:36:44 09/22/20 Tue (ip72-213-46-60.om.om.cox.net/72.213.46.60)
    • it will be released on wednesday 9/30 in the morning (NT) -- No name, 07:17:41 09/23/20 Wed (NoHost/150.134.234.148)

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• Anyone know if Cincinnati Feis will happen? -- Hopeful!, 16:06:49 09/12/20 Sat (75-168-201-143.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.201.143)
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  • I doubt it, not with the number of Covid cases in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (NT) -- Also hopeful, but very doubtful, 17:38:00 09/12/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Feis FB page says it's happening (NT) -- No name, 00:27:40 09/22/20 Tue (ip-99-203-28-211.pools.cgn.spcsdns.net/99.203.28.211)

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• Pittsburgh-When will the stage schedules be posted on quick feis? -- Coming both days trying to plan (getting anxious), 19:52:20 09/20/20 Sun (pool-96-236-226-20.pitbpa.fios.verizon.net/96.236.226.20)
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• Clean solo dress -- No name, 13:08:36 09/17/20 Thu (ip-99-203-97-165.pools.spcsdns.net/99.203.97.165)
  Has anyone ever had a solo dress dry cleaned...or have tips on cleaning..
  It is a lighter color (satin) and when we took it out you can see what I think is some tanner marks from where original seam was
  

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  • If you have it cleaned, do so at a cleaner that specializes in bridal dresses or theatrical costumes. Then be prepared to replace (or re-glue) all the crystals. You will have to ask the cleaner to gather them up for you, as they will fall off. (NT) -- No name, 15:01:11 09/17/20 Thu (99-54-98-69.lightspeed.cnwioh.sbcglobal.net/99.54.98.69)
  • Try Dryel wipes. Works for us on our satin dresses. (NT) -- No name, 12:51:24 09/18/20 Fri (NoHost/104.225.178.104)

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• Why does Mid-America not recognize results in other regions other than Mid-Atlantic? -- No name, 22:56:41 09/10/20 Thu (c-73-22-71-237.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.22.71.237)
  I’ve always wondered why the Mid-American region only recognizes feis results from Mid-America and Mid-Atlantic but no other regions. Anyone know?
  

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  • I assume you mean for Oireachtas qualification. -- Inside, 11:39:32 09/11/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • True Answer: The teachers in Mid-America felt the standard in the other regions was not the same (lower) than the standard in the Mid-America or Mid-Atlantic. That is the real reason. They thought it would be easy to meet the qualifications in the Southern Region or Western Region and they didn't want that to happen -- More inside, 14:57:56 09/11/20 Fri (NoHost/12.234.85.10)
    • That's what I used to be told by other parents when my DD was in grades, but was told otherwise by TCRG. When you think about it, that reason doesn't hold water. Our regions are competitive, but there are "easy" feises in these two regions as well as others and there are tough feises in all regions. The other regions seem to be getting more and more competitive. The parents have been floating this "reason" around for years, but it isn't the reason. (NT) -- Dance Mom, 15:40:32 09/11/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • I’m with you. I’ve always been told the same thing, but the geography reason makes more sense. (NT) -- But, people will believe what they want, 21:40:40 09/11/20 Fri (75-168-201-143.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.201.143)
        • You are so right. People can believe what they want. The fact is, our region limits qualifications to be from two regions. There are so many to choose from, so for most, shouldn't be an issue. I think it would be nice for the region to have an exception for the folks in the far Western states in our region where there are less opportunities. Maybe allow West US feiseanna. (NT) -- But it's not up to me, alas, 14:39:28 09/12/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Yes. It’s the reason. Of course, this rule has been around for years, and things change. But the original vote was based on this. (NT) -- ., 21:03:57 09/16/20 Wed (NoHost/172.58.59.243)
    • I would believe this—all levels of WR feisanna (In Utah for example) are often much smaller and usually don’t have many dancers from out of state (mostly UT, some ID or WY, few CO) and the more competitive schools/top region dancers don’t usually attend. (NT) -- Utah dancer, 02:50:00 09/14/20 Mon (NoHost/136.36.34.147)
  • I thought it was because PA was split into two regions? More inside -- No name, 12:00:19 09/14/20 Mon (dynamic-acs-24-101-120-55.zoominternet.net/24.101.120.55)
    • That's the BS reason that TCRGs want to fall back on - but the real reason was that they felt the Mid-America and Mid-Atlantic Region were superior to the other regions and they didn't want to use qualifications from an "easy" Feis to move up. (NT) -- Short-sighted but true., 15:19:24 09/14/20 Mon (d47-69-47-72.try.wideopenwest.com/69.47.72.47)
      • I understood it that they can use other regions to move up levels but to qualify for Oireachtas, it must be in MidAm or MidAtl. (NT) -- No name, 21:31:54 09/14/20 Mon (99-117-170-28.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/99.117.170.28)
        • You are correct. People fly all over looking for easy or small feis to move up. But to qualify for O’s it has to be in MidAm or MidAltantic. (NT) -- No name, 11:16:06 09/15/20 Tue (mobile-107-77-208-149.mobile.att.net/107.77.208.149)

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• Are any of the Chicagoland feiseanna scheduled for the fall going to happen? On the main ID board some are saying they are looking to move the O out of Illinois due to COVID restrictions. Wondering if any feiseanna can happen in Illinois right now. -- No name, 11:12:04 08/31/20 Mon (ip-184-215-32-199.chcgil.spcsdns.net/184.215.32.199)
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  • Windy City, Pat Roche and Black and White Feis are all canceled. Guessing MG Halloween Feis will be. (NT) -- HTH, 09:51:40 09/02/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Os are now in Indy, don’t think any feiseanna will happen in IL in 2020. Sure hope 2021 will be better, can’t be worse, right? (NT) -- No name, 19:24:59 09/02/20 Wed (mobile-107-77-210-85.mobile.att.net/107.77.210.85)
    • Are they for certain? I was under the impression the teachers were still voting on whether or not to have the Oireachtas in Indy. (NT) -- Dance Mom, 19:28:20 09/02/20 Wed (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • How are dancers supposed to be prepared if they haven't been able to do a feis in MONTHS? (NT) -- Sad and frustrated mom, 17:52:20 09/03/20 Thu (c-71-194-173-248.hsd1.il.comcast.net/71.194.173.248)
      • There haven't been feises in the entire region for months. Everyone will be in the same boat. It's OK. (NT) -- Hopefully next year will be back to normal, 20:38:58 09/03/20 Thu (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • You are right! We had a girl who did not feis all year because she was in high school sports. She got fifth at the O. Practiced a whole lot, just did not feis. (NT) -- No name, 00:57:12 09/05/20 Sat (dynamic-acs-24-101-239-118.zoominternet.net/24.101.239.118)
      • By practicing at the studio and at home like everyone else? (NT) -- chill out mom., 10:49:52 09/04/20 Fri (pool-173-63-53-197.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net/173.63.53.197)
      • Just like everyone else, or just don’t go. Simple (NT) -- Tired of complainers, 16:43:19 09/04/20 Fri (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
      • Answers inside -- N, 03:42:21 09/09/20 Wed (108-197-235-158.lightspeed.sntcca.sbcglobal.net/108.197.235.158)
  • Indy? -- No name, 12:06:08 09/04/20 Fri (75-25-60-201.lightspeed.arlhil.sbcglobal.net/75.25.60.201)
    • There is a provision: -- Inside, 12:27:12 09/04/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • I'm not a teacher, BTW. I just realized I might have made it sound like I was. I don't want to missrepresent myself! (NT) -- Just a Mom, 12:28:54 09/04/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • Asking out of curiosity, if they have Oireachtas in Indy this year, does that mean 3 of the upcoming 4 Oireachtas will be in Indy? Not a complaint. Looking forward to a new city as we were just in Schaumburg in 2016/2017. (NT) -- A parent, 13:10:54 09/04/20 Fri (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.206.198)
  • Has anyone been updated by TCRG if we are doing the Oireachtas in Indy or cancaling? (NT) -- Crickets on this end...., 15:45:40 09/06/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • Cancelling, not 'cancaling.' (NT) -- Thanks!, 15:46:27 09/06/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • Our school has informed dancers Oireachtas has been moved to Indy. (NT) -- hth, 20:47:05 09/06/20 Sun (cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
      • So has DD's. Just got the e-mail an hour ago. Officially Indy this November. (NT) -- Fingers crossed it will be able to happen!, 20:53:05 09/06/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Anyone else find it interesting the region has moved the deadline to register for the Oireachtas to 9/1 instead of 10/1, when it is likely the event won't even happen? Given we still haven't received a refund for our fee for Worlds, I'm thinking there wouldn't be a refund for Regionals either. Seems like registrations should be LATER, not a month earlier. -- https://midamericaregion.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/2020-mao-syllabus-aug-01.pdf, 19:55:46 08/07/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
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  • How are they going to address the current Suburban Cook County, which includes Schaumburg, emergency travel order that includes 5 Mid Am states? -- 14 day quarantine, 21:00:23 08/07/20 Fri (adsl-99-30-144-8.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net/99.30.144.8)
    • That only applies to the city of Chicago. Suburban Cook has no play in that. (NT) -- No name, 11:31:29 08/08/20 Sat (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
      • “14-day quarantine recommended for persons entering suburban Cook County, Illinois, from states with high incidence of COVID-19 infections ”: https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-travel-guidance/ (NT) -- No name, 11:37:15 08/08/20 Sat (adsl-99-30-144-8.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net/99.30.144.8)
        • Key word..recommended!! Not a requirement as of today. And that would excludes many counties within Illinois. No way to regulate (NT) -- No name, 15:30:35 08/08/20 Sat (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
  • Where is information on registration? Are dance dates published?! -- No name, 22:35:05 08/07/20 Fri (cpe-104-231-238-47.new.res.rr.com/104.231.238.47)
    • So would we all. Not much info provided, which makes the rushed registration deadline all the more puzzling (NT) -- Scratching my head🤔, 23:03:33 08/07/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Midamericaregion.com -- DM, 11:46:02 08/08/20 Sat (h30.177.140.67.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/67.140.177.30)
    • Days only schedule to be release October 1 and hotels open shortly thereafter (NT) -- No name, 00:03:27 08/09/20 Sun (dynamic-acs-24-101-239-118.zoominternet.net/24.101.239.118)
  • Worlds Refund -- No name, 23:32:06 08/08/20 Sat (c-24-14-213-152.hsd1.il.comcast.net/24.14.213.152)
  • Did you notice the syllabus doesn’t include qualifications? (NT) -- No name, 09:04:09 08/09/20 Sun (c-68-56-56-150.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.56.56.150)
    • I noticed that. DD is OC, so it doesn't matter, but for the grades/PC dancers, I assume it's teacher's discretion. No feises to qualify with, so no way to qualify otherwise. (NT) -- Strange Year in Midamerica, 12:02:22 08/09/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
      • Qualified or O -- No name, 11:10:18 08/14/20 Fri (ev1-dsl-66-42-135-152.fuse.net/66.42.135.152)
        • This makes the most sense. This has been an unprecedented year with very few opportunities to "feis." Other regions are "teacher's discretion" anyway. (NT) -- Dance Mum, 17:01:27 08/14/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • Because it’s not going to be a qualifier. Just a big feis. (NT) -- Nt, 15:57:41 08/09/20 Sun (c-98-207-53-33.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/98.207.53.33)
      • Where is that written? Heard nothing to this effect. (NT) -- ???, 17:41:52 08/09/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
        • Because TCs were told if any qual had to be cancelled none would be a qualifier.At least one is cancelled and the U9s were already notified they qualified based on (NT) -- Last year, 18:23:01 08/09/20 Sun (c-98-207-53-33.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/98.207.53.33)
          • Which qualifier was cancelled? Rumors about N. England are unsubstantiated (venue cancelled, not Oireachtas). Haven't heard of any others. (NT) -- ?, 19:31:20 08/09/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
            • New Zealand, it’s not just USA that has to be considered (NT) -- *, 20:03:59 08/09/20 Sun (d173-180-248-244.bchsia.telus.net/173.180.248.244)
              • That makes more sense. I wish the CLRG would put it in writing on their website. Personally, I'd just as soon not register my DD for the Oireachtas with all the uncertainty, but she is a WQ & I don't know if she still has to dance the O if it's just a "feis." She is a college student, so it would be nice to stay home in November so she can study. (NT) -- Dance Mum, 20:48:12 08/09/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
                • that was the initial announcement but that's no longer the case. NZ doesn't affect other regions/countries anymore (NT) -- Shirley, 15:26:10 08/10/20 Mon (okvlon0102w-lp140-02-184-147-159-18.dsl.bell.ca/184.147.159.18)
                  • Australia has cancelled their qualifiers, as well. I really wish the CLRG and our region would communicate on their websites what is going on. Not all teachers communicate with their dancers, unfortunately. (NT) -- Dance Mum, 16:01:30 08/10/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
                    • This is making my heard hurt! Is this or is this not going to be a non-qualifier? I've been group chatting with other studio moms about this thread. We are so confused! (NT) -- Anyone have anything in writing?, 16:47:34 08/10/20 Mon (ue.tmodns.net/172.58.203.106)
      • That is definitely NOT what the syllabus indicates. Not even close. (NT) -- Sounds like an unsubstantiated rumor., 17:47:57 08/09/20 Sun (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Because there's absolutely no way Oireachtas will happen!! (NT) -- 2020's a wash, let's focus on stopping the virus so there can be events in 2021., 17:37:44 08/09/20 Sun (c-73-51-80-44.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.51.80.44)
  • A little kindness could go a long way . . . -- No name, 19:07:26 08/10/20 Mon (75-25-60-201.lightspeed.arlhil.sbcglobal.net/75.25.60.201)
  • Illinois' governor has mandated that dance competitions cannot take place, so unless we're moving to another state, I don't see how it can even happen. (NT) -- IL mom, 15:05:51 08/11/20 Tue (c-71-194-173-248.hsd1.il.comcast.net/71.194.173.248)
    • This refers to Group competitions, not solos. (NT) -- No name, 21:20:56 08/13/20 Thu (c-73-111-10-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.111.10.115)
      • Would feiseanna and Oireachtas consider doing what other solo dance competitions do and only allow one dancer on the stage at a time, including not lining up the next dancer until the current performer is off stage? Otherwise, it probably doesn't count as solo in this situation. (NT) -- ID competitions aren't solo in the same sense that ballet or other dance competitions are, 20:22:28 08/15/20 Sat (cpe-98-30-149-144.columbus.res.rr.com/98.30.149.144)
  • Timing? -- No name, 08:24:37 08/14/20 Fri (104-183-61-117.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net/104.183.61.117)
    • You're probably right. I was surprised when I saw the syllabus. No team comps listed, early deadline, etc. So many rumors flying. But I think you are right. They are going to have to take extra precautions to socially distance everyone, so they need extra time to plan. (NT) -- Dance Mum, 17:05:22 08/14/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • I think so too. No ceili's or Trad set - strictly solo comps spread across the 3 days to allow for more distancing & safety. (NT) -- No name, 13:46:52 08/20/20 Thu (c-24-12-119-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/24.12.119.115)
      • It’s actual 4 days of solos (NT) -- No name, 16:49:31 08/20/20 Thu (75-25-60-201.lightspeed.arlhil.sbcglobal.net/75.25.60.201)
        • Three. The room block is open for four days/nights. The Oireachtas is three days. (NT) -- FYI, 20:10:27 08/20/20 Thu (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
          • The syllabus states Nov 26-29. That’s 4 days. (In 2019, it was Nov 29-Dec 1, 3 days.) (NT) -- No name, 21:02:21 08/20/20 Thu (adsl-99-30-144-8.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net/99.30.144.8)
            • Correct-Comps are Thurs - Sunday (NT) -- No name, 21:40:54 08/20/20 Thu (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
              • My bad. Sorry! (NT) -- (Blushing), 18:12:06 08/25/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • just not in chicago, in Indianapolis! (NT) -- No name, 00:53:27 09/05/20 Sat (dynamic-acs-24-101-239-118.zoominternet.net/24.101.239.118)

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• CHICAGO PAT ROCHE FEIS - has this been cancelled? -- No name, 14:04:58 08/31/20 Mon (c-73-180-119-28.hsd1.sc.comcast.net/73.180.119.28)
  Would like to block out this weekend if there is still a chance it is happening.
  

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  • I doubt it, considering the State of Illinois won't allow the Oireachtas to happen near Chicago. Not sure why the feis committee isn't communicating their plans. (NT) -- Highly unlikely, 18:29:48 09/01/20 Tue (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • when did they say O won’t be allowed in or near chicago? -- No name, 13:13:58 09/04/20 Fri (162-226-182-228.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/162.226.182.228)
      • Confirmed. You should probably contact your TCRG if they haven't communicated about this. -- Inside, 15:27:03 09/04/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
  • Both Chicago Pat Roche and Windy City feiseanna are canceled. It was on Feisworx today. (NT) -- No name, 21:37:17 09/01/20 Tue (75-168-201-82.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.201.82)

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• Suggestions for dress seamstress near Chicago (South/SW or West Suburbs but willing to travel for great seamstress!) -- No name, 13:39:45 08/28/20 Fri (c-98-223-253-236.hsd1.il.comcast.net/98.223.253.236)
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• What number will Saint Paul Autumn Feis split OC comps? -- No name, 10:08:38 08/24/20 Mon (mobile-107-77-209-63.mobile.att.net/107.77.209.63)
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  • I would message the feis chair with this question. I don’t know that they have ever had so many OC registrations that they needed to think about splitting. (NT) -- No name, 13:06:46 08/24/20 Mon (65-128-141-50.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.141.50)

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• It seems there are a lot of questions about how qualifiers will work this year. I saw this post--https://www.voy.com/60473/345994.html--over on the Main ID board about Worlds qualifications and thought people might find it interesting. I have cut and pasted the message into the text of this post. -- No name, 14:47:56 08/23/20 Sun (65-128-141-50.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.141.50)
  Date Posted: 14:04:39 08/07/20 Fri
  Author: dm
  Subject: NAIDC & Worlds inside
  In reply to: * 's message, "With NA regionals on the verge of being cancelled what happens with NAIDC? Does 2019 qualification carry over ?" on 13:20:03 08/06/20 Thu
  
  I think when they cancelled NAIDC they said that 2019 qualifications for 2020 would carry over to 2021.
  
  As for Worlds, when people were talking about last year's U9s being told they qualified for 2021 Worlds based on results for last year's (2019) Os, I dug around a little on the FB pages of schools in our region who would have a qualifier. Sure enough, found one school congratulating its dancers (and rightly so; the dancers were amazing!) and someone asked what the deal was.
  
  In response, the school posted an image of what appear to be guidelines for 2021 Worlds qualifications. I can't cut and paste and I don't want to link to the school because I fear Voy trolls, so I'll copy it as best I can.
  
  (I make no claim to authenticity; but as a school posted it in response to a question about U9 qualifiers to a parent at it's own school, it seems it would be legitimate.)
  
  NEW FOR 2021:
  
  Significant Changes to the 2021 qualifying criteria:
  
  a. Where the 2020 Regional Primary Qualifying proceeds:
  
  * Qualifying requirements and ratios remain unchanged. In addition, any dancer that qualified in 2019 and does not qualify at the 2020 event, can use their 2019 qualification to attend Worlds as they enter and compete at their 2020 Primary Oireachtas.
  
  * Where on medical grounds, including explicit Covid19 restrictions imposed on a dancer or a dancer's immediate family, a dancer is unable to attend the 2020 Regional Oireachtas, the normal medical appeal should be submitted within the appropriate timelines. Such appeals will only be considered where a dancer has entered the Oireachtas.
  
  * It should be noted that World Medalists from 2019 were already "stepped" over at primary and secondary qualifying events in 2019 and they should not be "stepped" over at the 2020 Regional Oireachtas as this would lead to their place being filled three times.
  
  * Please note that where a 2020 Regional Oireachtas proceeds, there is not substitution of 2019 qualifiers unable to attend Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2021.
  
  b. Where the 2020 Primary Qualifying does not proceed:
  
  * Any dancer that was entitled to dance Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2020 will be entitled to dance at Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2021.
  
  * In addition, in recognition of the delay between qualifying and the actual World Championships, and to allow full representation at Regional level, qualifiers may be substituted ONCE where the original qualifier is unable to attend Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2021.
  
  * It should be noted that where a substitution occurs, then the place can only be cascaded to the first next in line dancer. Should this dancer also be unable to attend then the place cannot be cascaded down any further.
  
  c. Recognition of Qualification status for Dancers born in 2010
  
  * Although this year group was not recognised as having qualifed in 2019 as they were only Under 9, the same provision outlined in (a) and (b) above apply. Rankings and qualifying places from 2019 have been received and verified.
  
  * Regional directors/chairpeople will be able to share this information with teachers from within their region.
  
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  • I think it's important to note that the Oireachtas is not going to just be a "big feis" if any other regions cancel, as some people rumored. Each Oireachtas is an independent qualifier, separate from the others. (NT) -- To lay that to rest., 11:19:55 08/24/20 Mon (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Oireachtas in IL - needs to be in Phase 5? -- No name, 22:09:32 06/10/20 Wed (adsl-99-30-144-8.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net/99.30.144.8)
  I was looking at the phased reopening plan for IL since the Oireachtas is in Schaumburg, IL. It looks like large gatherings can’t occur until Phase 5 and it’s the same phase they expect a vaccine. Could Oireachtas occur if IL hasn’t reached Phase 5? Maybe each city has its own rules? Maybe the phased reopening has been overturned? Anyone from IL have any insight?
  

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  • Great questions! Thanks for asking what many are wondering. Unprecedented times. (NT) -- No name, 08:24:31 06/11/20 Thu (cheater-ext.mpi.com/63.244.5.1)
  • Million dollar question....I hope that an alternate venue in a less restrictive state can be found (NT) -- No name, 13:17:30 06/11/20 Thu (ip-99-203-49-54.pools.cgn.spcsdns.net/99.203.49.54)
  • Based on Pritzker and his hard line...no way it will happen! Best to try to move (NT) -- No name, 15:58:24 06/11/20 Thu (NoHost/99.31.72.55)
  • I think Milwaukee would be a fantastic alternative! (NT) -- No name, 18:38:00 06/13/20 Sat (c-73-111-10-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/73.111.10.115)
  • Let's move it up north then to Wisconsin. (NT) -- No name, 09:56:33 06/15/20 Mon (cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
  • North and South Dakota are flat! (NT) -- No name, 23:17:09 06/15/20 Mon (c-67-162-30-150.hsd1.il.comcast.net/67.162.30.150)
  • Phase 5 can also be “ or with the elimination of any new cases over a sustained period“ (NT) -- Hopeful, 22:26:59 06/17/20 Wed (mobile-107-77-207-23.mobile.att.net/107.77.207.23)
  • Why not have Oireachtas in a neighboring state with no restrictions like Iowa? (NT) -- No name, 12:12:02 06/18/20 Thu (cpe-76-189-195-11.neo.res.rr.com/76.189.195.11)
  • Looks like Indiana is planning on being in stage 5 by 4th of July (NT) -- Conventions, etc allowed then, 23:47:57 06/20/20 Sat (047-132-115-077.res.spectrum.com/47.132.115.77)
    • how do you know that won't backfire and Indiana will get inundated with cases and revert to stage 2? just because things are looking good now isn't a reason to move the O to where it's never been before (NT) -- don't jump the ship, 23:59:42 06/20/20 Sat (okvlon0102w-lp130-02-184-147-155-107.dsl.bell.ca/184.147.155.107)
  • Grand Rapids would also be fantastic and easy. I think they were great last time. (NT) -- No name, 16:02:00 07/17/20 Fri (d4-50-97-164.col.wideopenwest.com/50.4.164.97)
    • Agreed. (NT) -- No name, 16:10:52 07/20/20 Mon (d47-69-47-72.try.wideopenwest.com/69.47.72.47)
    • My happiest oireachtas memories were at Grand Rapids. DD didn't recall in solos, but the venue and area were just lovely. We loved Minneapolis too, although that just wouldn't be a good idea for now. (NT) -- Fingers crossed Schaumburg will work out., 17:07:41 08/14/20 Fri (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)

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• Dance floor -- No name, 10:39:09 08/06/20 Thu (c-68-84-176-255.hsd1.mi.comcast.net/68.84.176.255)
  Hi we are looking at building a practice floor as we just moved. We did plywood & shower pan liner before. Looking at dance floor tiles as we don’t have as much space here-any recommendations? I gave an Irish dancer and a ballet dancer
  

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• Kansas City PC Splits -- No name (Nt), 21:20:18 07/11/20 Sat (c-73-71-68-152.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/73.71.68.152)
  How many competitors before they split in Kansas. Coming from out of region. Thanks.
  

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  • They don’t say in the syllabus. Looking at past years’ results, it looks like they have split at around 20, but splits seem to be rare. I would message the feis via FB. They seem really responsive. (NT) -- No name, 23:17:15 07/11/20 Sat (65-128-143-62.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.143.62)
  • Because with everything going on in the world ... splits are important. (NT) -- OMG, 21:28:39 07/12/20 Sun (NoHost/12.226.40.121)
    • Really? That is your response to her legitimate question? If you don’t have a constructive answer, you don’t need to belittle the OP. With everything going on in the world a little kindness goes a long way. (NT) -- No name, 09:09:55 07/13/20 Mon (mobile-107-77-210-9.mobile.att.net/107.77.210.9)
    • With everything going on in the world, why are you wasting time making snarky “With everything going on in the world” responses to questions about Irish dance on an Irish dance message board? (NT) -- No name, 12:08:23 07/13/20 Mon (65-128-143-62.mpls.qwest.net/65.128.143.62)
    • My, aren't you a breath of sunshine? Why in the world are you on a board for people interested in Irish dance, including ID events when you have no respect for people interested in those events? Please feel free to find another board. (NT) -- Just WOW!, 09:58:56 07/18/20 Sat (cpe-65-189-55-125.cinci.res.rr.com/65.189.55.125)
    • go away. That's not an answer. (NT) -- ~~, 12:44:01 08/01/20 Sat (ip98-168-147-135.ok.ok.cox.net/98.168.147.135)
  • Feis Organizers Replied That They are Not Sure How or If They Will Handle Splits -- No name, 20:59:08 07/31/20 Fri (107-198-98-176.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net/107.198.98.176)

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• Need Flexi Pros?? -- Feis Fayre Western Region dba Feis Style, 11:44:43 07/21/20 Tue (c-71-205-83-141.hsd1.co.comcast.net/71.205.83.141)
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  We have tried to keep our stock of hard shoes and soft shoes as plentiful as possible.
  
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  Last day to vote for Celtic Fyre Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We appreciate your support.
  
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• Can anyone tell me the registration numbers the U9 and U11 PC comps for the Kansas City and Heart of America Feiseanna? -- Trying to decide!, 10:19:03 07/02/20 Thu (75-146-160-9-Minnesota.hfc.comcastbusiness.net/75.146.160.9)
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  • Another poster. Do you have u10 and u12 pc? -- Nt, 17:58:45 07/04/20 Sat (c-73-71-68-152.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/73.71.68.152)
    • PC610 has 3 paid competitors for both comps on Saturday and 2 paid competitors for Sunday. There is one additional unpaid competitor for the first comp only on both days. (NT) -- No name, 22:56:20 07/04/20 Sat (75-168-193-216.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.193.216)
      • In case it isn’t clear, there are 2 paid for both competitions on Sunday. (NT) -- No name, 22:57:51 07/04/20 Sat (75-168-193-216.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.193.216)
  • How can you be trying to decide? I tried to register and it told me it was full. (NT) -- No name, 21:04:25 07/05/20 Sun (cpe-98-144-8-45.wi.res.rr.com/98.144.8.45)
    • They closed registrations when they hit the cap based on paid and unpaid registrations due to payment processing issues. I would expect at some point they will open it back up if the cap isn’t reached with paid registrations. (NT) -- Many register without paying right away and then decide not to go., 14:26:00 07/06/20 Mon (69-174-226-166.crosslake.net/69.174.226.166)
    • And they have opened up champ registration again for both days. (NT) -- No name, 19:57:21 07/07/20 Tue (69-174-226-166.crosslake.net/69.174.226.166)

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• Is Tessie Burke happening in July? -- Anyone hear?, 11:59:21 06/11/20 Thu (NoHost/69.200.248.51)
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  • Sorry ... Tessie Burke has been happening for over 60 years ... she is a legend. (NT) -- LOL, 13:22:22 06/11/20 Thu (d47-69-36-248.try.wideopenwest.com/69.47.248.36)
    • That is funny! (NT) -- Thank you, 19:17:41 06/12/20 Fri (75-168-198-141.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.198.141)
    • Best. Response. Ever. (NT) -- dance mom, 07:09:11 06/25/20 Thu (c-98-226-189-157.hsd1.il.comcast.net/98.226.189.157)
  • Fingers crossed for TB feisanna -- No name (Hopeful), 23:35:47 06/11/20 Thu (d4-50-169-34.try.wideopenwest.com/50.4.34.169)
  • NAFC calendar shows them moved to Labor Day weekend. (NT) -- ., 22:58:59 06/30/20 Tue (71-50-54-213.crls.centurylink.net/71.50.54.213)

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• Does anyone know of any feiseanna in the Mid-America region that are planning on being held this year? -- No name, 11:01:14 06/09/20 Tue (c-24-12-119-115.hsd1.il.comcast.net/24.12.119.115)
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  • Not sure about feisenna in the eastern part of MidAm but it appears the first feiseanna west of Chicago will be the Kansas City Feis/Heart of America Feis on Labor Day weekend. I have heard that the Minnesota State Championship Feis/St. Paul Autumn Feis in September will likely happen. Feisworx shows Chicago Pat Roche and Windy City Feisenna as "coming soon." (NT) -- No name, 16:48:15 06/24/20 Wed (75-168-193-216.mpls.qwest.net/75.168.193.216)

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• Memory Lane photo archives -- John & Noreen, 08:57:26 06/19/20 Fri (88-109-194-75.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com/88.109.194.75)
  Did you dance at World Championships 2002-2014? Were you at the Highland Ball, Glasgow 2002 or the Titanic Ball, Belfast 2004? Did you graduate TCRG in one of those years? Did your ceili/figure team pose in front of the Armadillo - Scotland's Sydney Opera House? Did our cameras capture the younger you with your younger family and friends? Take a stroll down Memory Lane and visit feispix.com.
  

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• Virtual Video - Celtic Fyre Busch Gardens -- BGW, 09:19:05 06/11/20 Thu (86-41-200-73-dynamic.agg2.dsn.bdt-fng.eircom.net/86.41.200.73)
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