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• Ok, these feis prices are getting TOO PRICEY! -- No name, 14:35:57 11/17/09 Tue
  Want to register for PA winterfeis.
  4 dances plus $20 family fee plus efeis fee of 1.50 is costing me 53.50! What happened to $5 per person! It is only me and dancer. Can anyone tell me how much does prelim and champ's pay? Their cap is 700, so if everyone does the minimum dances and pays 53.50, that is $37,450.00
  Can someone just explain the breakdown to me of putting on a feis?
  

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  • It's $35 for PC, plus the fees for a total of $56.50. I don't know if OC is the same price. We're not going, trying to stay close to home this year and have maybe 1-2 overnighters instead of the usual 5-6. (NT) -- an OH mom, 14:45:29 11/17/09 Tue
    • Ok, these feis prices are getting TOO PRICEY! -- No name, 00:26:35 11/20/09 Fri
  • $53.50 doesn't sound bad to me. Have you ever run a feis? It is hard and expensive. Family fee is a "family" fee, not per dancer so your figures are off. Lots to consider, nice venue, more expensive, etc. If feis doesn't have nice venue, great awards, then they get bashed on the boards. (NT) -- No name, 14:52:24 11/17/09 Tue
  • $8.00 per dance plus family fee is pretty standard across all feiseanna. Some are a bit higher. Doesn't seem out of line to me. You will pay more for a nice facility - versus a fairgrounds/school. (NT) -- Seems reasonable to me, 15:01:04 11/17/09 Tue
  • Seems in line with other feiseanna. I agree with poster above. Our school runs a feis and I assure you no one is getting rich on this. All the money received gets put right back in to paying for the venue, awards, adjudicators, etc. (NT) -- par for the course, 15:09:42 11/17/09 Tue
  • OP-as others have mentioned-you clearly have no concept of the expenses incurred in running -- a feis, 15:16:56 11/17/09 Tue
    • How rude your response is. I think the OP has "a concept" of what it takes. But when you add it all up, it is getting out of hand, period. (NT) -- ., 15:32:21 11/17/09 Tue
      • Not out of hand. The ONLY way to get back to $5/per is to go back to school halls, no computer tab, cheapest champ awards possible, find someplace free to store your wood (and what condition would it be in after years of that?), cheapy solo medals (NT) -- And everyone here would totally complain, 15:37:12 11/17/09 Tue
        • funny this is exactly the environment STILL of some of the Feises out there -- No name, 17:30:14 11/17/09 Tue
        • Feiseanna are competing for a dwindling pool of customers and add value and appeal to their events with better venues, better awards, etc. to attract more dancers. Just look at how feiseanna are bashed on this board due to perceived problems with venue, awards, etc. You can't have it both ways!!! (NT) -- No easy answer, 11:41:49 11/18/09 Wed
  • $5 per person wouldn't come CLOSE to covering venue, AD/musician travel/fees, awards, wood storage, printing, hospitality (NT) -- Join your committee & get some clarity, 15:33:52 11/17/09 Tue
  • Numbers are down. Costs are up. Most feisianna are sweating whether they will break even. (NT) -- No name, 15:35:19 11/17/09 Tue
  • I agree this is a costly feis, but remember, the family fee covers 2 days for many. Also, this feis in the past has offered music and movies to entertain competitors Saturday evening (NT) -- This is more an "event" than just a feis. Fun, too, 18:25:05 11/17/09 Tue
    • I too would like to see a breakdown of funds. It is so expensive. You can't afford to stay the night anymore. Anything under 5 hours, we drive. I priceline hotels, and never have paid over $40 for 2 1/2 - 3 star hotel. click in...... -- ready for dd to quit, 18:47:17 11/17/09 Tue
      • well you certainly do not need to do privates-cut those out and (NT) -- you'll save 100s, 00:20:53 11/18/09 Wed
      • I believe this feis committee is not for profit. -- They are not making $$ by hosting, 08:58:09 11/18/09 Wed
  • trust me they won't make anything -- it is terribly expensive to put on a feis, 18:50:44 11/17/09 Tue
  • OP here, and you are right, I have no idea in the costs, that is why I was asking for a breakdown. I'm surprised no one was able to answer question, just opinions (NT) -- No name, 07:09:27 11/18/09 Wed
    • If you want a breakdonwn of the actual numbers -- You will need to contact feis, 08:47:53 11/18/09 Wed
    • Not just OPINIONS- you have gotten (NT) -- a list of costs., 09:08:22 11/18/09 Wed
      • The only person that put a breakdown was down below this post (NT) -- No name, 11:39:29 11/18/09 Wed
  • I'm not on the committee, but here are a few cost line items just off the top of my head -- Please add to my list, 09:11:41 11/18/09 Wed
    • and...NAFC fee for hosting a feis, mailing, printing, registration and tabulation fee (i.e. Feisworx, eFeis, etc.), electricity connections, plus most hotels add a 20% "service fee" and taxes on top of all the venue costs. Even if your group is non-profit, this adds a big chunk to the costs. (NT) -- it all adds up, 09:37:54 11/18/09 Wed
  • You HAVE gotten several lists, but to clarify (without specific $$ amts). Our budget: AD/musician costs 45%; venue 28%; awards 10%; eFeis 5%; electric 3%; misc. 9%. Works out to about $48 per dancer. -- Our feis is non-profit but DOESN'T lose $$ either, 10:28:08 11/18/09 Wed
    • Yes, and vendors pay 200-400 per feis (NT) -- No name, 11:40:19 11/18/09 Wed
      • hopefully, you make that up in profit and (NT) -- then some., 11:49:20 11/18/09 Wed
        • Any well-budgeted feis uses the small amount of money left over to secure venue for following year. (NT) -- A feis budget can be in the $30-$40,000 range, 12:56:03 11/18/09 Wed
          • Yes, we need to have several thousand dollars just for deposits, ordering awards, purchasing AD airfare, etc. These costs are incurred before registration even opens or monies come in. (NT) -- Good point, 12:58:27 11/18/09 Wed
  • OP here, just wanted to thank everyone that answered my question. (NT) -- stillsearchingformoneytree:), 13:07:37 11/18/09 Wed
    • Geez - obviously you only want to hear (NT) -- they will lower the cost of entry!, 15:40:35 11/18/09 Wed
    • Instead of searching on the board. Why don't you (NT) -- ask the feis - then let us know., 15:47:55 11/18/09 Wed
      • OP, just seen your post. That was suppose to be "funny" as to the money tree reference. lolol (NT) -- No name, 10:15:19 11/19/09 Thu

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  • The price has been reduced (NT) -- No name, 08:44:10 11/19/09 Thu
  • Can't believe this dress has not been snapped up yet-lovely lines (NT) -- good luck, 09:27:17 11/19/09 Thu
  • It is too small for my daughter or she'd be wearing it next week! (NT) -- No name, 09:56:00 11/19/09 Thu
  • Inside is a link to more photos -- No name, 22:24:29 11/19/09 Thu

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• Any chance of someone NOT needing their Friday night Hyatt reservation? Wasn't planning on staying Friday night, but plans had to change unexpectedly. -- Help!, 19:26:41 11/19/09 Thu
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• Sorry, I know this has already been posted, but I can't find it in the archives. Would some of you post the formula for World Qualifiers for the O? -- thanks so much, 15:42:29 11/17/09 Tue
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  • for single age groups, it's 5 for the 1st 20 plus 1 for every 10 or part of 10 after that, to a max of 15; if any WMH are in that group, they are skipped and the next person qualifies. (NT) -- No name, 15:46:08 11/17/09 Tue
  • Thanks, ok, another question. This is a new formula, right? looks like last year, many more qualified in each age, than will this year using the formula here. (NT) -- right?, 16:17:35 11/17/09 Tue
    • same formula as last year - depends on number of wmh, and rules are different for double age groups if that's what you're looking at (NT) -- No name, 17:01:40 11/17/09 Tue
      • Thanks. (NT) -- I'm getting it now, 17:16:28 11/17/09 Tue
  • So Top 21 can theoretically qualify in U13 this year! (NT) -- That is alot!, 19:13:17 11/17/09 Tue
    • Nope, it's a max of 15 that can qualify. (NT) -- No name, 19:22:41 11/17/09 Tue
      • How many WMH are in this age group? (NT) -- -, 19:41:46 11/17/09 Tue
        • five this year. Tough comp (NT) -- No name, 19:52:47 11/17/09 Tue
      • so if 5 WMH's, then the theoretical # is 20. Sorry. (NT) -- Maximum does not include WMH. still too many, 20:07:27 11/17/09 Tue
        • There will be 15 qualifiers other than the 5 WMH's, no matter what, so long as 111 dancers compete. Those 15 dancers could finish 1-15 (in theory), or 6-20 with the WMH's 1-5, or they could be mixed up in various ways. But you'll have 5 and 15 no matter how they finish. (NT) -- -, 08:18:36 11/18/09 Wed
          • well, if one of the WMH finishes below 20, then they wouldn't contribute to the total - but that's probably unlikely (NT) -- No name, 15:25:56 11/18/09 Wed
            • My point is, it doesn't matter what the total is. The WMH's are still WMH's no matter where they place. (NT) -- -, 17:03:21 11/18/09 Wed
              • so what's the answer for the U13's - 15 or 20? (NT) -- No name, 22:39:11 11/18/09 Wed
                • 20, if all WMH dance and place in the qualifying group (NT) -- No name, 07:54:24 11/19/09 Thu
  • So then if there's 29 in sr ladies and only 20 or so show, don't they all recall? But still only 7 will qualify, right? (NT) -- No name, 19:26:42 11/17/09 Tue
    • 10 or less - all recall OR 11 or more = 50% recall (NT) -- as posted, 19:46:48 11/17/09 Tue
  • What about for 169 in the U18 group? Lets say 60 dance. There are no WMH in that age this year. (NT) -- # to recall?, 19:59:43 11/17/09 Tue
    • I'm sorry, I meant 69, not 169. (NT) -- me again, 20:00:35 11/17/09 Tue
      • if 69 dance, 35 recall - wmh doesn't affect recall, straight 50%, round up if an odd number of dancers; if 69 dance and no wmh in group, number of wq is 10 (NT) -- No name, 21:32:58 11/17/09 Tue
        • So sorry, I didn't mean, how many will recall. I meant how many will Q for Ws if say 60 dance in U18. (NT) -- brain freeze, 09:33:53 11/18/09 Wed
          • I figured that's what you wanted, so I answered both - 35 recall, 10 WQ (NT) -- No name, 12:43:46 11/18/09 Wed
  • there must be some kind of percentage for comps with less than 20; my ds has had comps that end w/ 3 qualifiers (NT) -- don't know the percentage tho., 20:57:47 11/17/09 Tue
    • The formula USED TO BE: 3 for the first 10, 1 for every 10 or part of 10 thereafer, so your ds's comp would have qualified 3 for 10 or fewer dancers, and 4 for 11-20 dancers. NOW it is 5 for the first 10 and 1 for every 10 or part of 10 thereafter (so 5 for up to 10 dancers, and 6 for 11-20 dancers) (NT) -- :0, 19:19:47 11/19/09 Thu
  • why not make it easy hence level of dance would be HIGHER -- No name, 14:10:29 11/18/09 Wed

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• I just added some nice dresses for sale if anyone is looking in the Chicago area ~ http://www.thevelvetcastle.com/Wardrobe.html -- for the Oreachtas, 16:30:52 11/19/09 Thu
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• What is the rule about short dresses? -- No name, 23:28:43 11/18/09 Wed
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  • I dont think there is an "Official" rule (NT) -- No name, 23:42:45 11/18/09 Wed
  • If you look like an Orangutang you might be DQ'd! (NT) -- No name, 02:59:20 11/19/09 Thu
  • if you are a podium placer, you are never penalized-anyone else may get points deducted and/or comment from -- a judge, 04:52:35 11/19/09 Thu
    • Is this a sour opinion or are you an expert ont he subject (NT) -- No name, 09:37:33 11/19/09 Thu
      • Have never seen comments at oireachtas scores (NT) -- No name, 09:38:03 11/19/09 Thu
  • No rule as of yet - should not be a problem -- unless the dress is inappropriate..., 14:31:05 11/19/09 Thu

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• Dumb question. How do you include your email so that a code must be entered to access it? Nice feature! -- I am sure my 12 year old would know but she's in school., 12:11:38 11/19/09 Thu
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  • When you're posting, put it in the box that is labeled "e-mail address (optional):" (NT) -- like this, 12:47:20 11/19/09 Thu
    • Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 13:33:19 11/19/09 Thu

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• Do the O judges have a list of levels of each competitor like PW, PC, OC? -- No name, 07:39:41 11/19/09 Thu
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  • The entry form does not contain any level information. All that matters is if they are qualified or not. (NT) -- No name, 07:43:54 11/19/09 Thu
    • On our sheet we had to put what level dancer our child was with documents of qualifications. (NT) -- No name, 08:58:55 11/19/09 Thu
  • they don't at a regular feis why would they at the O, and what does it matter what level the dancer is? (NT) -- No name, 09:11:11 11/19/09 Thu
    • At a regular feis they already know what level the dancer is in. The judge writes the comp number (ex. 514, 307, etc) at the top of their score sheet. At the O they wouldn't know or need to know. (NT) -- No name, 09:25:31 11/19/09 Thu
      • That is what I mean. Those that know what go on behind the scenes, are the judges given a list of dancer numbers and what level they are in? (NT) -- No name, 10:04:48 11/19/09 Thu
        • No (NT) -- No name, 10:06:45 11/19/09 Thu
  • The whole point of this competition is that it is NOT necessarily limited by individual level, but is across the board, per age. It is a comp to qualify for worlds, and that is what is being sought. Whether you are PC, OC or Prizwinner, it matters not, as long as you are a fabulous dancer. (NT) -- Different than a feis., 10:58:23 11/19/09 Thu

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• Does anyone know who the photographer for the O is going to be -- Thanks, 08:29:44 11/19/09 Thu
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  • Scott Harrington from Photography by Harrington (NT) -- No name, 08:30:43 11/19/09 Thu
  • Thanks! (NT) -- OP, 08:38:43 11/19/09 Thu
  • myself ='s free (NT) -- No name, 10:03:21 11/19/09 Thu

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• Good Luck to all! -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfySYRamwNw, 09:44:47 11/19/09 Thu
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• Just received this forecast from the Hyatt -- Safe travels to all, 08:50:07 11/19/09 Thu
  Forecast for: COLUMBUS, OH
  
  Wednesday 11/25
  Times of clouds and sun - High 48 / Low 27
  
  Thursday 11/26
  Mostly cloudy - High 41 / Low 26
  
  Friday 11/27
  A morning flurry; cloudy - High 41 / Low 23
  

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  • Thanks, that helps, even if I typically don't get to actually breathe any outside air the entire weekend. (NT) -- TCRG, 08:52:38 11/19/09 Thu
  • I can live with that! Safe roads. (NT) -- traveller, 09:27:46 11/19/09 Thu

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  Due to the response of the dance music timing tutorial I offered a few weeks ago, Diddlyi magazine is featuring a series on the topic! I'm addressing one tune type at a time with a timing diagram and a shortened narrative to fit the format. The first article, for which help is most frequently requested, is about understanding slip jigs. No knowledge of music reading or music time signatures is required to understand the timing. The website is www.mag.diddlyi.com. Anyone who wants the 15-page tutorial can send me an email at mark@markarringtonmusic.com
  

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• Is the 2010 Feis schedule posted anywhere? If so, what is the website? -- Thank you., 15:57:28 11/17/09 Tue
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  • http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/Schedule.html (NT) -- No name, 16:01:54 11/17/09 Tue
  • Any new feises in new cities in 2010? (NT) -- No name, 18:22:56 11/17/09 Tue
    • New feis in Southern Region: Clearwater Beach Feis on Labor Day weekend. Fly in to Tampa or even Orlando & drive. (NT) -- Feis-cation!, 07:56:04 11/18/09 Wed
    • There's a new one in Cleveland. If I'm remembering correctly, it's in February. (NT) -- No name, 09:01:18 11/18/09 Wed
      • It is the North Coast Feis. It will be held on February 20, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in Strongsville, Ohio. Cap of 400 grades, 250 champs. We hope to open within the next few weeks on Feisworx. Hope to see you there! (NT) -- Christine Leneghan, president, North Coast Feis, 10:59:15 11/18/09 Wed
        • YEAH CLEVELAND!!!! <3 (NT) -- believeland, 15:44:06 11/18/09 Wed
          • Hopefully "new" will be good. I am ready for something different. (NT) -- Hopeful, 07:03:05 11/19/09 Thu

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• First time to the O. TC will not be there. When and where will they do recall announcement for solo comp? -- Pity my ignorance...., 14:40:52 11/18/09 Wed
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  • they announce the recall in the room where the recall will be danced. As soon as it is announced, they ask the first group of dancers to check in, and they start soon after that (NT) -- good luck!, 14:43:42 11/18/09 Wed
    • When will they do this? Is the time posted or something? I see the recall round starts around 12:30. (NT) -- Thanks so much., 14:46:01 11/18/09 Wed
      • They don't post a time it is to be announced :( They often do announce updates of when they plan on announcing in the recall room. (NT) -- ., 14:50:47 11/18/09 Wed
      • after round 2 is finished, everyone moves to the room where round 3 will be held - no rush, as there will be a delay while the competition is tabulated. This is a good time to have lunch or a snack. (inside) -- hope this helps, 15:17:54 11/18/09 Wed
        • Plan on arriving an hour before the recall is listed because they do occasionally interupt dancing to announce recalls & you wouldn't want to miss it. (NT) -- good luck, 20:30:42 11/18/09 Wed
  • Congratulations and good luck to you. The stage monitors will be very helpful if you need more information that day (NT) -- Get that recall!, 17:12:09 11/18/09 Wed
    • She's been off for two weeks because of flu. If she can finish with any gas at all that will be a triumph. My poor baby (NT) -- worked so hard. Thanks., 17:40:35 11/18/09 Wed
      • I think there will be a LOT of dancers in her position ... including mine. What a year :-( (NT) -- Ugghhhh, 17:42:55 11/18/09 Wed
        • Thanks. Good luck to you and yours. Mine is still coughing. Her sister is still feverish, and I am a wreck. Of course, Turkey day is here. (NT) -- Thanks, dance moms., 18:55:38 11/18/09 Wed
  • Do you have a more senior dancer or a good friend who can help her warm up? That helps my dancer a lot. I make him nervous but when someone knowledgeable can coach them on a few runs before they check in and line up it helps a lot! (NT) -- Best of luck. It's an honor to be there., 23:25:12 11/18/09 Wed
    • We hope someone will be there, even to root her on. She's the only one from our school in her age group. We may be flying solo. (NT) -- Thanks., 05:21:47 11/19/09 Thu

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• How long does it take to receive a dress from Siopa Rince once they ship it? -- will be sending via courier, 15:39:10 11/17/09 Tue
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  • We recieved ours within 4-5 business days... never got a tracking number from them so not entirely sure when it shipped but that was from the time (NT) -- I confirmed shipping address., 15:48:36 11/17/09 Tue
    • do they use dhl? Asked them, but haven't heard back yet. (NT) -- getting anxious, thanks., 11:27:12 11/18/09 Wed
      • ours arrived via FED-EX. we had a lovely experience (NT) -- hope yours is too! :), 13:34:27 11/18/09 Wed
  • Phoebe is wonderful--the day you get charged on your credit card is the day they ship-- and then figure 4 days from there--maximum--the best!- (NT) -- No name, 00:19:38 11/18/09 Wed
  • Maybe she should just bring with her when she comes to judge. Conflict of interest? (NT) -- wow, just alittle......., 01:02:16 11/19/09 Thu

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• Is there still time to improve my stamina? -- No name, 16:46:30 11/18/09 Wed
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  • YES!! In only 2 or 3 workouts, you can improve ALOT! Kick it into gear now and HURRY! You can do it!! (NT) -- but move it!, 16:53:41 11/18/09 Wed
  • Do not overdo, which can result in stress fractures, shin splints, sore muscles and other damage (NT) -- Sometimes too little too late applies, 17:10:15 11/18/09 Wed
    • Or you can die on the left foot of your second step - you choose. (NT) -- goforitsafely, 18:37:44 11/18/09 Wed
  • jump rope twice a day for 5 minutes. (NT) -- No name, 19:12:48 11/18/09 Wed
  • I disagree. 3 steps is much harder than that. (NT) -- why not practice?, 00:59:52 11/19/09 Thu

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• The Oireachtas is just a little over a week away! It is going to be an awesome weekend!!!! -- Good luck to all the MW dancers going., 23:13:20 11/18/09 Wed
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• On the Oireachtas website there is a "see venue map". I cannot find this. Is it just me? -- Thanks!, 16:46:06 11/18/09 Wed
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  • maps for the practice room not of actual convention center...but i wento their website and found one (inside) -- No name, 19:17:11 11/18/09 Wed

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• Help w/ different color wig/hair -- A mom, 13:16:20 11/17/09 Tue
  Brown haired dd needs to wear blond wig for teams. Any sugestions on best brand or type of spray in color and methods of application for best results. Only front poof and a little bit of side hairline will show. Thanks
  

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  • YES! Jerome Russell all the way, no other compares. (NT) -- have fun, 13:31:05 11/17/09 Tue
  • Where can you buy it? (NT) -- No name, 15:13:39 11/17/09 Tue
    • I googled it and found it on Walgreen's website. (NT) -- No name, 16:58:27 11/17/09 Tue
      • If you want really blond get beach blond (NT) -- No name, 19:12:59 11/18/09 Wed
  • Best way to apply for reallistic look? (NT) -- No name, 11:46:02 11/18/09 Wed

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• Stunning Irish Dancing Dress for sale age 9/10 years -- dancers mum, 13:48:10 11/18/09 Wed
  Stunning dress for sale, under 1 year old. Please link to Dance again for more information http://www.dance-again.com/X702.html
  

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• Practice Rooms -- No name, 07:44:21 11/18/09 Wed
  I see the rooms are listed, is there a map somewhere?
  Thanks,
  

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  • on the page that list practice rooms you can click on Hyatt and it gives the map. (NT) -- No name, 08:52:10 11/18/09 Wed
    • THANK YOU :) (NT) -- No name, 10:09:42 11/18/09 Wed

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• starting numbers -- No name, 11:32:23 11/17/09 Tue
  Hey, how about posting the starting numbers for the O? since the teachers got the numbers and know them, how about posting what you know?
  

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  • It's not important to know this far in advance. (NT) -- relax, 12:55:02 11/17/09 Tue
  • This is our first O, why are the numbers so important? Why does it matter what number you are, along as you dance well. I would think that is the most important. (NT) -- No name, 13:16:03 11/17/09 Tue
    • For each comp. they pull a number at random and that is the first dancer. Ex. if there are 120 dancers and they pull #75, then that dancer goes first and #74 goes last (NT) -- hope this helps., 13:23:09 11/17/09 Tue
      • Also, each round has a different starting number. (NT) -- good luck first timer, 13:32:28 11/17/09 Tue
  • Why does it matter who goes first? They all eventually dance, right? Do you think judges place dancers based on when they dance? (NT) -- No name, 13:31:37 11/17/09 Tue
    • It can affect a dancer's ranking in a round by a few places. If someone REALLY good dances early in the round, the judges may not rank that person as their #1. They may save it to see if someone else better comes along later in the round. -- No name, 13:35:02 11/17/09 Tue
      • Too political if you ask me! I really don't think judges would do that. Let's give them more credit than that. If the first dancer is great, then so be it. If the last dancer is great than so be it too! (NT) -- No name, 13:50:38 11/17/09 Tue
        • Dream on. dream on (NT) -- not a prefect world, 14:26:31 11/17/09 Tue
  • All I received were the numbers. No starting numbers in my packet. Typically they are in the book. (NT) -- TC, 14:00:25 11/17/09 Tue
  • You sweat the start numbers because you don't want to go first, common sense. (NT) -- No name, 15:38:04 11/17/09 Tue
    • its always difficult to be paired up with last years champions (NT) -- enn there and didn't get a glance, 15:41:15 11/17/09 Tue
      • what would happen if two past champions were paired up? (NT) -- No name, 15:53:18 11/17/09 Tue
        • you'll see some awesome dancing!! I love it when 2 champs go together, it's so much better than a champ and a hopeful. (NT) -- No name, 19:25:41 11/17/09 Tue
      • My dd seems to place better when she dances with better dancers. Not sure why. (NT) -- No name, 09:47:25 11/18/09 Wed

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• Go Graham and especially Dierdra & Reagan at your upcoming O. Love Ally & Julie -- Ally & Julie, 09:02:13 11/18/09 Wed
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• Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue -- Paul McAvinchey, 22:33:58 11/17/09 Tue
  Check out the Diddlyi Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue here: http://mag.diddlyi.com/category/christmas-catalogue-2009/
  
  We have put together a list of great gift ideas for Christmas from well known Irish dance vendors around the world. We will also be giving away loads of these gifts in the coming weeks to some lucky visitors.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Paul from Diddlyi.com
  

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• What time does the Pittsburgh Winter feis usually end on Saturday for Open/Prizewinner? Wondering if we could catch a 5 p.m. plane on Saturday...(cheap tix for that flight) -- No name, 18:03:39 11/17/09 Tue
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  • Pitt Winterfeis -- JG, 22:25:35 11/17/09 Tue

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• Siopa Rinca Championship Dress for Sale -- No name, 14:25:50 11/17/09 Tue
  http://www.mulhernschoolofirishdance.com/id5.html
  

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  • Pretty dress - is it a solid front panel? (NT) -- where is it located?, 18:46:09 11/17/09 Tue
    • Located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Dress has 5 separate panels. (NT) -- No name, 20:19:57 11/17/09 Tue

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• just curious - wouldn't it be a lot less stressful to read numbers from an overhead than to wait with a nervous stomach (more inside) -- just a thought, 10:33:44 11/17/09 Tue
  to hear if your number is called? A screen would allow you to focus only on the number(s) you care about and, if you missed the beginning, it would be easier to get the numbers you missed.
  

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  • no (NT) -- no, 10:56:36 11/17/09 Tue
  • I think that's a great idea. (NT) -- No name, 12:18:58 11/17/09 Tue
  • I think it would be nice to post the numbers after they are read. You could choose to listen or read the recalls. (NT) -- Helpful if you come in late also., 12:23:28 11/17/09 Tue
    • I agree, it'd be very helpful to post them after being read. We missed the recall reading at my dd's first O. Would've helped then. (NT) -- No name, 12:25:53 11/17/09 Tue
  • Reading them out loud is awesome!! but, I agree they should be posted after that. Circle or no circle around your number.... it's exciting! (NT) -- had both, 12:57:06 11/17/09 Tue
    • Well, I would think it is only exciting IF you recall, if not, then not too much. (NT) -- No name, 14:20:12 11/17/09 Tue
      • I agree. For 50% of the kids, reading them out loud is awesome; for the other 50% of the kids, it's not so awesome! (NT) -- No name, 14:48:38 11/17/09 Tue
        • how about when the screaming drowns out the next number being called (NT) -- a screen would help, 15:45:05 11/17/09 Tue
          • Agreed. Do both. (NT) -- No name, 16:05:44 11/17/09 Tue
    • It's not so exciting when you don't circle your number. 5 Oireachtases, no recall. But we keep doing this (NT) -- no name., 16:55:35 11/17/09 Tue
      • Good for you!! When it does come (hope it's this year), it will mean so much more!!! Good luck to your dancer----I sure hope that number gets cirlced this year! (NT) -- No name, 19:05:06 11/17/09 Tue

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• Suggestions please our very thin and tall prelim dd is having stability/arms problems. She is practicing all the time. TC has no suggestions. By the way, she is very stubborn. Only believed there was a problem when I taped her. TC said she would recall if it weren't for her arms. -- mom, 08:34:23 11/17/09 Tue
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  • My dd is very thin but short, never had arm problems until she started developing up top. Don't know if this could be the problem, but if it is a very supportive sports bra will help (dd wore three at a time), but she probably won't gain total control until she is done developing. (NT) -- my experience, 08:45:06 11/17/09 Tue
    • DD is very thin and very small and has tons of arm/body issues----I see other small, thin dancers without these issues---I have no clue! (NT) -- No name, 09:41:10 11/17/09 Tue
  • Arm problems -- No name, 10:11:25 11/17/09 Tue
  • remind her that they need to be controlled through the shoulder blades and upper arms, more than just pulling the lower arms in. many dancers don't realize the control is needed up higher in your arms, shoulders and back, not down in your forearms. (NT) -- video helps them see it too, 10:41:55 11/17/09 Tue
  • Keep video taping. There is no better proof than for them to see with their own eyes. By the time they are in Prelims they know what to look for. They see it in their teammates at practice it is just hard for them to self correct unless they see with their own eyes how they dance. GOOD LUCK! (NT) -- No name, 11:40:51 11/17/09 Tue
  • My young dd had issues, especially when growing. Often the problem was the muscles along the rib cage & arms were not working properly and she could not physically hold the arms in. Found help with Muscle Activation Technique - see website. (NT) -- no promotional fee paid. Kmaid, 12:05:31 11/17/09 Tue
  • Core! Core! Core strength! (NT) -- Did I mention core????, 13:24:06 11/17/09 Tue
    • Core strength is the answer! The arms are moving as she does not have the stability the skinnier and taller the more this becomes a problem. GOOD LUCK! (NT) -- No name, 17:13:15 11/17/09 Tue

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• my dancer's confidence seems to be wavering since she has been dancing very well, but doesn't seem to get the recognition from the judges that she deserves. poor rankings yet comments like nice set, pretty reel, etc... dress, wig all new- any advice on what else to look for or consider? -- need a dear abby, 15:57:46 11/15/09 Sun
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  • My advice inside...... -- good luck, 16:24:04 11/15/09 Sun
  • Does your TC (or any of the more advanced dancers at the school) have any advice? She just may have a tough age group to compete against. Try some feiseanna not in your region. Getting different ADs and different competition may yield more information (NT) -- if not better results, 17:07:52 11/15/09 Sun
  • realities of subjective scoring have officially set in-it is not always a bed of roses-until she fully comprehends this fact-she may continue to -- experience disappointment, 05:11:29 11/16/09 Mon
  • How old is she? At what level does she compete? Could be you are getting way ahead of yourself. Be kind to her, support her, encourage her to work on steps, stamina, basics, core strength. You will ultimately prevail. (NT) -- Don't blame the ADs. Don't see what they like, thats all., 10:44:01 11/16/09 Mon
  • in three yrs, no one will remember who won what so........... -- been there, 19:55:46 11/16/09 Mon
    • Amen, Sister!!!! (NT) -- No name, 11:46:10 11/17/09 Tue
      • My dd is 17 now & one win away from Opens. Her health issues (asthma, bad back) have caught up to her. The reality is that she may never get to Opens & we have reconciled ourselves to that. In 10 yrs no one will remember who won her age group at Worlds. It's just a hobby after all (NT) -- olderwisermom, 13:18:49 11/17/09 Tue
        • we are in the same situation. Its sad, as OC has always been her dream, with the stress of finishing highschool and starting college its too much. (NT) -- No name, 15:34:56 11/17/09 Tue
          • My dd is also 17, just began dancing in OC over the summer for a few feises. Would love to go back to prelim, but had to move up (2 PC firsts occuring in different years). Really grass is not greener is OC; she is at the bottom of the pack among so many WQ's. (NT) -- our experience, 16:52:01 11/17/09 Tue

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• Anyone know what these individual judges look for/like? -- No name, 13:59:16 11/13/09 Fri
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  • A little more information needed............ (NT) -- LOL, 20:12:03 11/13/09 Fri
  • any specifics about the judges judging the oireachtas (NT) -- No name, 23:19:10 11/13/09 Fri
  • It's hard to say, considering that you don't know which judges will be judging you. I think the most important thing is just to perfect those things that your TC tells you, and realize that the rest is out of your hands. (NT) -- You just never know., 23:29:02 11/13/09 Fri
  • Brian Grant looks for turn out. (NT) -- Our experience., 07:29:37 11/14/09 Sat
    • Well, then my dancer is hosed! (NT) -- No name, 12:37:51 11/14/09 Sat
      • We went to feis where he judged this spring and the other two ADs liked what they saw but Brian Grant gave dd the thumbs down. TO TO TO he wrote. (NT) -- DD needs more ADs who like that not so turned out style ..., 13:34:40 11/14/09 Sat
        • Ha, My ds gets "please, please TO" (NT) -- Where are those straight foot judges?, 22:56:59 11/14/09 Sat
    • Good turn out trumps everything else, our experience, (NT) -- unfortunately for my dd., 23:42:17 11/14/09 Sat
  • the look for perfection and begin deducting points from there (NT) -- simple really, 12:50:40 11/14/09 Sat
    • "they".. oopsy (NT) -- practicepratice, 12:51:21 11/14/09 Sat
  • Best TO & X will tank if they off time and don't finish as strong as they started -- ENDURANCE (NT) -- No name, 11:03:10 11/15/09 Sun
  • My DD used to get a lot of TO comments. She worked a lot on that. Now she gets "attack" comments. (NT) -- mom, 11:19:40 11/15/09 Sun
    • I think it is hard to work on TO and be agressive (or attack) your steps. When you are trying to be precise with feet/legs, it is hard to push hard to be perky and jump and hop high. (NT) -- I guess practice, practice. JMO, 10:38:55 11/16/09 Mon
  • Respect -- No name, 19:58:59 11/16/09 Mon
    • Maybe true in life, but not in a competition. No way to adjudicate for respect! (NT) -- No name, 14:34:16 11/17/09 Tue

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• SHIN SPLINTS :( :( :( HELP -- No name, 21:25:51 11/15/09 Sun
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  • ICE ICE ICE (inside . . .) -- Depending on the severity, this may only be a few days., 21:34:12 11/15/09 Sun
  • bioskins.com-get the shin/calf compression sleeve-rec'd by dd's spoorts doc for her (NT) -- worked wonders, 21:46:58 11/15/09 Sun
  • I agree with the ICE ICE ICE! (NT) -- been there, 22:33:57 11/15/09 Sun
  • Shin Splints can be cased by lack of support to the arch you might want to uses some athletic tape around the arches for support (NT) -- mom, 23:14:31 11/15/09 Sun
  • dd had same problem-ignored for a while-then additional pain started in leg -- went to doc....., 05:08:39 11/16/09 Mon
  • My daughter has the same problem and we use shin wraps. I have a supplier for them and they are $19.95 each plus shipping. You can e-mail me for more information. link inside -- Connie, 09:47:29 11/16/09 Mon
  • http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/shin-splints -- No name, 11:55:10 11/16/09 Mon
  • See a physio. My daughter's shin splints were helped with physio and accupunture. (NT) -- Aussie Mum, 14:19:39 11/17/09 Tue

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• Busch Gardens Williamsburg Seeks Superior Skilled Irish Dancers for 2010 Season -- Paul Russell (Hire Dancers), 10:47:25 11/17/09 Tue
  Candidates must be of Open Championship level preferably World Qualifier or equivalent standard. Previous show experience and/or a background in performing arts are highly sought. Full length photo, headshot and documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. are required. Resume should include name, address, phone and email address, height, show experience, schools attended and summary of most notable achievements. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Please visit our web site for additional audition requirements:
  
  http://www.talentsearchbgw.com.
  Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  Entertainment Casting Director
  One Busch Gardens Blvd.
  Williamsburg, VA 23187
  Audition Hotline: 800-253-3302
  

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  • Looks like alot of fun! One of our 20 something dancers did this for a while. (NT) -- not sure of the pay, 14:12:07 11/17/09 Tue

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• Gavin Doherty dress listed on Dance Again -- No name, 03:44:57 11/17/09 Tue
  http://www.dance-again.com/X515b.html
  

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  • Very pretty dress. Wish my dd was that size again! (NT) -- No name, 14:07:35 11/17/09 Tue

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• Transfer? I have an OC dancer. Considering a school change post-O. If you transferred, how did you contact the new school? Did you ask them to be discreet while you decided? Was it a done deal before you told your TC? Have tried to talk to current TC a couple times but didn't hear back. -- Please no names. Just seeking info on how to do this right., 10:50:42 11/16/09 Mon
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  • We spoke to the new TC quietly before the O so our change could happened immediately following the O. Everything was in place to dance in the new schools class within two days after the O. (NT) -- Informed Old teacher after 1st class, 11:08:54 11/16/09 Mon
    • We did it similarly, except that new TC wanted us to inform old TC before 1st class, which is what we did. So yes, it was a done deal before we told our old TC. (NT) -- right move for us, 12:04:42 11/16/09 Mon
  • Contacted them by email and asked general questions using our first names only -- inisde, 11:28:44 11/16/09 Mon
  • Contacted new TC via email with basic questions. Offered for us to observe a class or two and we did so. Liked what we saw and made the arrangements before informing old TC. FYI. Our old TC was not very friendly (NT) -- no name, 16:46:18 11/16/09 Mon
  • We are having these same thoughts and I am having nightmares about dealing with out current TC. (NT) -- not a good situation, 08:39:17 11/17/09 Tue
    • Same thoughts here. Been at school for 10+ years. It is "the devil we know" situation. Dd in OC in January and is in HS. Not sure what to do! (NT) -- No name, 10:46:57 11/17/09 Tue
      • We have very limited choices as to schools. Frustrated where we are but transfer means more diriving and lots of changes. (NT) -- ?, 11:02:03 11/17/09 Tue
      • Will there be a lot of friends that she'd miss? Does she know anyone from the other school? These all come into play. There are actually quite a few older kids that switch, once everything is considered. (NT) -- No name, 11:37:12 11/17/09 Tue
        • Those are all issues to consider, of course. Concern is that school has only produced one OC in many years at location. (NT) -- Don't know if it can be done., 13:29:27 11/17/09 Tue

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• Dean Crouch would like to wish all the competitors the very best of luck at their Oireachtas and thank them for their support with his website over the last 12 months -- www.deancrouch.co.uk, 06:12:00 11/17/09 Tue
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• Sore balls of feet! Not muscular, just blistered. Can't remember the name of a liquid blister preventative. Any suggestions or remedies? -- Thanks!, 08:37:36 11/17/09 Tue
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• What time will the vendors be set up on Thursday? -- ?, 14:16:40 11/16/09 Mon
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  • ready for sales at 5:00 (NT) -- to 10:00 PM, 22:50:06 11/16/09 Mon
  • Will there be a cost to get in on Th or it starts Fri or vendor area is always free but watching competitions cost? (NT) -- 1sttimer, 08:02:12 11/17/09 Tue
    • There wasn't a cost to get in on Thursday last year, but, if it is set up the same way, you will definitely have to pay to get to the vendors Friday-Sunday. (NT) -- shop early, 08:51:37 11/17/09 Tue

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• Sore hamstrings! Help! Thanks! -- No name, 09:39:02 11/16/09 Mon
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  • stretch, stretch, stretch and ice (NT) -- No name, 10:23:12 11/16/09 Mon
  • You have to release the lactic acid (Directions inside) -- No name, 11:44:36 11/16/09 Mon
  • Often you need to stretch your calves, glutes, and lower back as well. They are all connected. Yoga is fabulous for this, but make sure you are warm first. (NT) -- No name, 08:06:43 11/17/09 Tue

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• Is there any way to take public transportation to any of the Colombus malls from the convention center? -- No name, 08:24:23 11/16/09 Mon
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  • not the best - just take a taxi, e.g., to Easton - not all that expensive, and easy (NT) -- No name, 08:31:13 11/16/09 Mon
    • How far is easton? What is there? (NT) -- No name, 09:41:24 11/16/09 Mon
  • Here are the websites for the malls in columbus-www.polarisfashionplace.com, www.eastontowncenter.com (NT) -- No name, 10:40:09 11/16/09 Mon
  • Thanks for the information. It seems like the convention center is not in the best of areas. i had hoped that a local would be able to say this is a good mall about five miles away or something similiar! (NT) -- No name, 12:28:30 11/16/09 Mon
    • it's in a perfectly good area overall, just not for mall shopping. It's close to the "Short North" area which has lots of galleries and boutiques and restaurants. But no mall. (NT) -- No name, 13:51:52 11/16/09 Mon
    • Sorry - not for malls. Small shops in Short North -- you can look at COTA in Columbus, 13:56:11 11/16/09 Mon
    • We love Columbus! So many walkable restaurants and boutique shopping! (NT) -- it's called the Arena district and Short North area, 14:10:53 11/16/09 Mon
    • If you must have a "mall", google Easton Town Center. Major mall featuring Nordstrom, Macy's, etc. Hotel will be able to give you directions. (NT) -- no name, 14:19:57 11/16/09 Mon
      • Did easton last year and its outdoors. Great if its nice, but very cold last time. Cheaper to rent a car for the day then to cab it. I booked car for $35 for day. (NT) -- Way cheaper than a cab, 14:29:21 11/16/09 Mon
        • Yes, as I said above, your hotel will be able to give you directions (NT) -- for you to drive yourself., 14:49:17 11/16/09 Mon
          • Again, we are not driving nor do we have access to a car. Thank you for all the nice posts! Boutiques are great! (NT) -- No name, 14:52:55 11/16/09 Mon
            • You could taxi to Polaris (NT) -- has a Macy's, Saks 5th.and more, 21:40:40 11/16/09 Mon
              • Easton would be a better choice--so much closer to the Convention Center than Polaris (NT) -- a local., 22:00:23 11/16/09 Mon
                • Unless you are worried about being cold (NT) -- columbus resident, 06:14:34 11/17/09 Tue
  • here's the Short North website: http://www.shortnorth.org/ The North Market is across the street from the Convention Center. Here's a map of the area around the Convention Center: http://www.columbusconventions.com/maps.aspx (NT) -- hope this helps, 18:36:11 11/16/09 Mon

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• Does anyone know if the Hyatt serves Butterball or Perdue? -- Curious!, 20:50:07 11/16/09 Mon
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  • This is a joke,right? (NT) -- No name, 21:03:00 11/16/09 Mon
  • You're such a turkey!!! (NT) -- No name, 21:31:44 11/16/09 Mon
  • Last year was definitely Butterball! (NT) -- Hope it is again!, 21:46:13 11/16/09 Mon
  • Go Boilermakers! (NT) -- Purdue all the way, 23:49:58 11/16/09 Mon

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• How far is the nearest mall from the convention center in Colombus? -- No name, 06:49:53 11/15/09 Sun
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  • There used to be a mall right downtown, but it is closed and being demolished for a park - so you have to go to Easton Town Center (out towards airport), and I think there are Eastland and Westland malls a little closer (NT) -- all are a drive, 09:13:19 11/15/09 Sun
    • there is nothing at Westland and Eastland (NT) -- is dangerous., 19:14:50 11/15/09 Sun
  • Is there any quality shopping near the convention ceter? (NT) -- No name, 09:41:08 11/15/09 Sun
  • If you are driving in from the north, Polaris Mall is on your way (NT) -- No name, 11:49:00 11/15/09 Sun
  • We are flying. We won't have acess to a car. I was hoping that there wassomething nearby, or a short cab ride away. (NT) -- No name, 12:35:55 11/15/09 Sun
    • nope..not a short cab ride. there are small (NT) -- shops and such in the short north, 19:13:43 11/15/09 Sun
    • I am sure there is some shopping around downtown, but a local would have to fill in. the downtown mall is closed now, so for malls you are going to have to go (NT) -- 10-15 miles, 20:13:20 11/15/09 Sun
      • Not mall type shopping if that is what you want. -- Downtown is mostly gov. offices, restaurants, 07:49:55 11/16/09 Mon
  • Would not recommand Westland Mall, not much is there Easton or Polaris are the best choices. (NT) -- No name, 19:18:27 11/15/09 Sun
  • How far away from the convention center are these malls? 5-10 miles? more? (NT) -- No name, 19:57:44 11/15/09 Sun
    • Easton is prob about 5 miles like a 10 min drive from the hyatt (NT) -- columbus dancer, 23:09:58 11/16/09 Mon

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• Does anyone know what the name of the vender that was selling and making headbands at the Nationals in Nashville this summer? The man was selling items and the women was making headbands behind him -- Dance Mum, 18:46:26 11/16/09 Mon
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  • Sounds like Head for the World - Jeanne and Michael Farrell - they were there (NT) -- No name, 19:14:01 11/16/09 Mon
    • Head for the World and Tillie's Tiaras were both there. (NT) -- No name, 22:57:51 11/16/09 Mon
  • do they have a web site or email address? (NT) -- No name, 19:16:22 11/16/09 Mon
    • http://www.headfortheworld.com/ (NT) -- No name, 21:50:08 11/16/09 Mon

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