Caitlin's First at the Emerald City Feis

Last weekend at the Emerald City Feis in Seattle, Caitlin B placed 1st in a group of 8 competitors in U-10 Prelim Championships, which means she is now "half-way to Open". Caitlin has previously placed 1st in Prelim, but in a smaller group (a win only counts in Prelim if there are a minimum of 5 dancers in the group).

Caitlin placed 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance and 1st overall; she also won the U-10 Prelim Treble Reel. At the Western Canadian Oireachtas last November, Caitlin placed 3rd out of 38 dancers in the U-9 Pre-Oireachtas category; clearly she is well on her way to advancing to Open Championships. Congratulations on your accomplishments Caitlin !

Coco in Hello Canada Magazine

Former NPIDA dancer, longtime friend and current supermodel Coco is featured in the current issue of Hello Canada magazine. The editors have named her as one of their Women of the Year, in part for her well known voice in speaking out against "the fashion industry's size-zero mantra". Coco has been outspoken in the fashion world for generally promoting a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

In other news; good luck to the 24 NPIDA dancers who are headed to the Victoria Feis this weekend!

St. Pat's Photos from NVan Troupe #4

Back in mid-March we posted lots of photos from the Eire Born troupes who were performing in St. Pat's shows. We had photos from 6 troupes but didn't receive any from North Van Troupe #4. Thanks to Cathy W. for now submitting the following photos !

1. Troupe # 4 (and young guest dancers):

Back row: Samantha L, Nikki L, Kayleigh C, Tori J and Alex W.

Front row: Thea M, Alannah C, Jenny M, and Sophie R.

2. Kayleigh, Alex,Tori, Nikki, and (front) Alannah at the Red Lion Pub.
3. Alex and Kayleigh at the Red Lion.

4. Samantha, Dana, Nikki, Tori, Alex, and Chanel C at Taylor's Crossing.

Teen Prelim Dancers at the Emerald City Feis

Thanks to Cathy W for this photo, taken Sunday at the Emerald City Feis in Seattle. Left to right: Kiera S, Ellen D, and Alex W.

Congratulations to all 3 girls for placing in the U-16 and U-17 Prelim Championships as well as the U-17 Prelim Treble Reel!

Kiera: 3rd in U-16 Prelim Championships, 5th in U-17 Treble Reel.
Ellen: 1st in U-16 Prelim Championships, 2nd in U-17 Treble Reel.
Alex: 4th in U-17 Prelim Championships, 4th in U-17 Treble Reel.

Ellen's First at the Emerald City Feis

Thanks to Anne D for sending this photo of Ellen D after her 1st-place win at the Emerald City Feis on Sunday. Ellen accomplished a clean sweep in a group of 14 dancers in Prelim U-16, placing 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe and 1st in Set Dance, as well as 1st overall! She then placed 2nd in the U-7 Prelim Treble Reel.

Congratulations Ellen; we know you will soon get your second 1st and be an Open dancer!

More Emerald City Feis Photos

Thanks to Leanne for submitting these photos, taken Saturday in Seattle at the Emerald City Feis.

1. Julia M and Sarah A.

Julia placed 5th in the U-10 Novice-Prizewinner Reel and Treble Jig Trophy, and Sarah placed 3rd in the U-8 Advanced Beginner Reel Trophy.

2. Sisters Olivia A and Sarah A.

3. Olivia placed 2nd in the U-11 Novice-Prizewinner Reel and Treble Jig Trophy.

4. Sarah with her trophy.

Emerald City Feis Results: Sunday

Here are today's NPIDA feis results from the Emerald City Feis in Seattle (all ages 13+ and older).

U-14 Prelim Championships
Nicole M: 1st in Set Dance, 4th overall. 1st in Prelim U-15 Treble Reel.

U-16 Prelim Championships
Ellen D: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 1st overall; Congratulations! 2nd in U-17 Prelim Treble Reel.
Kiera S: 4th in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 3rd overall. 5th in Prelim U-17 Treble Reel.

U-18 Prelim Championships
Alex W: 1st in Set Dance, 4th overall. 4th in Prelim U-17 Treble Reel.

Hopefully some of these parents got some photos today! Please e-mail them to me at: pickettlineblogAThotmail.com. See the post directly undeneath this one for some more U-13 photos from Saturday.

Seattle photo from Google Images.

Emerald City Feis Photos (Saturday)

Thanks to Nicole, Christine, Connie and Claudia for submitting these photos, taken in Seattle yesterday at the Emerald City Feis!

1. Jayne D with two experienced little feis sibling-supporters: Katelyn D and Emma B.

2. Jayne won 4th place in the Prelim MS Special Trophy Dance.

3. Gemma K, Anna M, Mary M, Catharine A, Leila J, Catalina G, Shannon G, and Morgan G.

4. Macaela B, Shannon G, Jayne D, Jayden M, and Caitlin B.

5. Leila and family.

6. Jayne, Caitlin, Jayden, Catalina, Shannon, Catharine, Macaela, and Morgan.

7. Macaela, Shannon, Catalina, Caitlin, Catharine, and Morgan.

8. Catalina and Shannon.

9. Caitlin, Catalina, Macaela, and Shannon.

10. Mary, Shannon, Gemma, Morgan, and Anna.

11. Catalina: 1st place in the Treble Reel.

12. Shannon and Catalina.

13. Catalina and Caitlin: They both won their Treble Reel and Caitlin also won her Prelim competition.

14. Macaela and Catalina.

15. Claudia and Catalina.

16. Macaela, Catalina and Shannon.

17. Macaela and Caitlin.

Emerald City Feis Results: Saturday

We have 23 dancers in downtown Seattle this weekend, competing at the Emerald City Feis. Today, all ages up to U-13 competed, as well as all ages of Open. Here are the results for NPIDA dancers:

U-10 Prelim Championships

Caitlin B: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall: Congratulations! 1st in Prelim U-10 Treble Reel.

Jayne D: 4th in Soft Shoe, 3rd in Hard Shoe. 4th in Prelim U-13 MS Special Trophy.

U-12 Prelim Championships

Shannon G: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 4th overall.

U-12 Open Championships

Macaela B: 1st in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 2nd overall.

U-14 Open Championships

Catalina G: 3rd in Set Dance. 1st in Open U-14 Treble Reel.

Non-Championship Trophy Dances:

Leila J: 3rd in U-8 Beginner Reel Special.

Sarah A: 3rd in U-8 Advanced Beginner Reel Special.

Julia M: 5th in U-10 Novice-Prizewinner Reel & Treble Jig Trophy.

Olivia A: 2nd in U-11 Novice-Prizewinner Reel & Treble Jig Trophy.

Check back tomorrow night for all the Sunday results (age 13+). Parents, please send some high-resolution feis photos after you return from Seattle!

Photo from Google Images.

Final Ceili Photos and Award Winners

Below are the additional scholarship and award winners as announced at the Ceili last Sunday. See yesterday's post for a list of winners of the Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship.

Most Promising Beginner Dancer: Kyla F and Cara B

Most Improved Effort: Sarah A

Most Improved Work Ethic: Camryn C

Most Improved Attitude: Mikaela P

Eire Born Participation Scholarships:

1st (3-way tie, $125 each): Nicole M, Lauren M, and Jadyn M (57 shows)

2nd ($75): Maria M (48 shows)

3rd ($50): Jessie H (47 shows)

Patrick McAndless and Victor Smyth Award

"For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born; committed, reliable and dedicated performer, problem solver, able to 'think on her feet to the max', positive, supportive and goal-oriented with a constant team approach". Nicole M and Rachel S ($100 each)

Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship from Hannah P

"For outstanding long-term service as an Eire Born dancer. This award is given to a dancer who is not a serious competitive dancer but has consistently been a strong team leader and regular performer with Eire Born". Margaret E ($200).

Congratulations to all the 2010 award winners! Good luck this weekend to the 23 NPIDA dancers who are heading to Seattle to compete in the Emerald City Feis !

Still More Ceili Photos + Scholarship Winners

Here are the 2010 Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship and Trophy winners as presented at the Ceili. Some of the scholarships are sponsored by NPIDA and some are sponsored by EBIDS.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (NPIDA)

"For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Mackenzie C

Winners ($75 each): Stephanie M and Shannon G

Runners-Up: Jadyn M, Alannah C, Cameron I, Mary M, Jayne D, Jessie H, and Macaela B.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (EBIDS)

"For outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Alex M

Winners ($50 each): Cara J, Catharine A, Sophie C, Morgan G, Sara H, Gemma K, Lauren N, and Anna M.

Check back here tomorrow for a final set of Ceili photos and all other 2010 Scholarship and Award winners!