Eire Born in Point Roberts

Nine Eire Born dancers and parents crossed the USA border today to head down to the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival, continuing the tradition of Eire Born performances at this outdoor festival for the past several years. Thanks to all the dancers and parents and the Sound Crew (Aileen!) All photos submitted by Christine B - thank you!

Dancers (in first photo):

Back row: Gemma K, Maya B, Laurel S and Emma B.

Front row: Mckenna L, Leila J, Emma B, Caitlin B, and Macaela B.

As can be seen in the last few photos, the dancers had some little siblings join them on stage at the end of the show: Mckenna's sister Sage (in the turquoise t-shirt) and Leila's twin sisters Tessa and Makenna (in the pink dresses).

Eire Born at Kitsilano Showboat

We had 11 Eire Born dancers performing on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Showboat last night, in perfect summer weather in front of a large appreciative crowd. Thanks to the dancers, parents and Sound Guys for making this show happen! All photos submitted by Nicole D - thank you. (Click any photo to enlarge).

Dancers (first photo):

Back Row: Emma B, Laurel S, Maria M, Rachel S, Mackenzie C, Maya B.

Front Row: Jayne D, Catharine A, Jadyn M, Camryn C, Gemma K.

First 2010 Dock Show: Sunday!

Hey Eire Born dancers and parents; this Sunday August 1 is the first weekend for the annual Dock Shows in Steveston! This marks the 9th consecutive summer that Eire Born dancers have performed on the docks every Sunday during August, beginning way back in 2002 during the Tall Ships Festival. It's a great way to reconnect with your NPIDA dance friends and have some summer fun (and get back in shape!) in August. It's also a wonderful way for our younger dancers to gain some Eire Born show experience in a casual setting.

We could still use more dancers for the shows this Sunday (1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00). As well, we have an ongoing need for parents to assist with the set-up and take down of the floors every Sunday in August. Please contact Aileen if you are able to help and have not already signed up.

See you at the Steveston docks!

Photo: Kali and Hanna, summer of 2007.

U-15 Prelim Treble Reel Winners

Last weekend at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle, NPIDA girls swept 3 trophies in the U-15 Prelim Treble Reel. Congratulations to Nicole M (3rd place), Laurel S (4th place), and Emma B (5th place)!

Photos submitted by Aileen B.

New Red Dress Girls

NPIDA has two happy new red dress qualifiers following the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle last weekend. Congratulations to Mckenna L (top photo) and Megan S (bottom photo, with Nora). We know you are going to look great in those new red dresses!

Photos submitted by moms Krista L and Gillian S - thank you.

NPIDA's Newest Prelim Dancer

Congratulations to Nikki L, age 16, who has now advanced to Preliminary Championships based on her results last weekend at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle!

Congratulations Nikki, and good luck in Prelim!

Photo submitted by Marilyn L.

Andrea's NAN's Photos

Thanks to Andrea C for submitting these photos from the North American Championships earlier this month in Orlando. This was a family trip for Andrea and David, with both daughters (Mackenzie and Camryn) competing. Thanks for sharing these photos!

1. Camryn C, Macaela B, Jayne D and Jessie H

2. Camryn with her recall medal - she placed 25th in Girls U-10A

3. Mackenzie on stage

4. Sisters by the fountain - Mackenzie and Camryn

5. Jayne, Camryn and Mackenzie

6. Pool pals: Stephanie, Mackenzie, Camryn and Shannon

7. Family photo at Harry Potter park: Mackenzie, David, Andrea and Camryn.

Dance For Life Feis: Rachel's Results

Rachel S danced in the 19+ Prelim group at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle on Sunday, but solo results were not posted at the feis before she left. For some reason the solo results for this group were also not posted on feisworx until late tonight. So, our belated congratulations to Rachel:

4th in Soft Shoe, 4th in Hard Shoe, and 2nd in Set Dance. Rachel also placed 3rd out of 15 dancers in the 15+ Prelim Treble Reel. Nice job Rachel!

Photo: Rachel at the 2009 Oireachtas

More Dance For Life Feis Photos

Thanks to Nora (photos #1-6) and Sue M (photos #7-13) for submitting these photos from the Seattle Dance For Life Feis. This was a special weekend for Nora and family, with daughter Leila competing in her first feis!

1. Nora and daughter Leila K

2. Leila with her trophy and medals; she placed 3rd in the U-9 Pre-Beginner Reel Trophy

3. Leila with her grandmother Marlise (Marcel's mother)

4. Leila and Marcel

5. Family portrait: Marcel (holding Malia) with Leila (center front) and Marcel's cousins Chantal and Valerie and his mother Marlise, all visiting from Switzerland.

6. Marcel and his girls in the pool

7. Jadyn, Leila J, Anna and Lauren with their trophies and medals

8. Nora with Jadyn, who placed 1st in the U-9 Prelim Treble Reel

9. Lauren, Gemma, Shaun, Jadyn, Pixie and Mckenna

10. Jessica and Jadyn

11. Anna with her 4th-place U-11 Prelim Treble Reel trophy

12. Leila J and Mckenna. Leila placed 1st in the U-9 Novice Trophy Dance, and Mckenna placed 4th in the U-9 Advanced Beginner Trophy Dance.

13. Jadyn and Lauren with their trophies. Lauren placed 4th in U-12 Open Championships and 3rd in the U-11 Open Treble Reel.

Treble Reel Girls

Thanks to Jennifer R for submitting this photo of Jadyn M and Anna M, taken at the Seattle Dance For Life Feis on Saturday. Jadyn won 1st place in the U-9 Prelim Treble Reel, and Anna won 4th place in the U-11 Prelim Treble Reel. Congratulations girls!

Dance For Life Results: Sunday

Feiswox has posted results this afternoon from today's competitions (ages 13 and over) at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle. Congratulations to all of our NPIDA dancers! See the prior 2 posts, below, for results and photos from Saturday; up to age U-13 and all ages of Open Championships.

U-14 Prelim Championships
Nicole M: 2nd in Set Dance, 3rd overall

U-15 Prelim Treble Reel Trophy
Nicole M: 3rd
Laurel S: 4th
Emma B: 5th

U-17 Prelim Championships
Alex W: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 4th overall

15+ Prelim Treble Reel Trophy
Rachel S: 3rd

(No results posted yet for oldest Prelim Championships)