More information about "How the Oireachtas works" for our first time dancers and parents;
Make sure to pick up a program when you arrive at the Oireachtas. Unlike a feis, where every dancer has an individual competitor number, the competitors in each Oireachtas age group are listed in random order and numbered from 1 to however many dancers are in their group. For example: last year in Ladies 20+, there were 24 dancers numbered 1-24; Kali was competitor #15. In Girls U-17 there were 39 dancers numbered 1-39; Hanna was also competitor #15.
Once you have your program, find your age category and see what your competitor number is. Then find the “Start Numbers” chart. Dancers will dance in a random and pre-determined order, which is different for all 3 rounds (Hard, Soft, and Set Dance). For example: let’s say you are competitor #8 in your group of 40 dancers. The Start Numbers chart might indicate that for Hard Shoe, the first dancer will be competitor #26; the first dancer for Soft Shoe is competitor #10, and the first dancer for Set Dance is competitor #37. This will give you an approximate idea of when you will dance within your group. At the Oireachtas, the 1st round is always Hard Shoe; the 2nd round is Soft Shoe.
Unlike a feis, dancers will not be given their competitor number when they arrive at the Oireachtas. Dancers (not parents) must pick up their number 30-45 minutes before the start of their first round. Usually there are several announcements made in this regard; make sure you do not miss picking up your number!
Photo: Our 2008 U-12 recallers; Nicole, Mackenzie and Emma.
Make sure to pick up a program when you arrive at the Oireachtas. Unlike a feis, where every dancer has an individual competitor number, the competitors in each Oireachtas age group are listed in random order and numbered from 1 to however many dancers are in their group. For example: last year in Ladies 20+, there were 24 dancers numbered 1-24; Kali was competitor #15. In Girls U-17 there were 39 dancers numbered 1-39; Hanna was also competitor #15.
Once you have your program, find your age category and see what your competitor number is. Then find the “Start Numbers” chart. Dancers will dance in a random and pre-determined order, which is different for all 3 rounds (Hard, Soft, and Set Dance). For example: let’s say you are competitor #8 in your group of 40 dancers. The Start Numbers chart might indicate that for Hard Shoe, the first dancer will be competitor #26; the first dancer for Soft Shoe is competitor #10, and the first dancer for Set Dance is competitor #37. This will give you an approximate idea of when you will dance within your group. At the Oireachtas, the 1st round is always Hard Shoe; the 2nd round is Soft Shoe.
Unlike a feis, dancers will not be given their competitor number when they arrive at the Oireachtas. Dancers (not parents) must pick up their number 30-45 minutes before the start of their first round. Usually there are several announcements made in this regard; make sure you do not miss picking up your number!
Photo: Our 2008 U-12 recallers; Nicole, Mackenzie and Emma.
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