EBIDS UPDATE: 2015 Photo Calendar, and Movie Night on October 18!

Leanne and Andrea, representing EBIDS, have submitted the following two announcements:

 

2015 CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

EBIDS is planning to produce a 2015 calendar and would like to invite NPIDA dancers to design a page! We would like to include as many photos as possible, including as many dancers as possible, within reason. Size will likely be 12"x12" - to be confirmed. We would like the pages completed within the next 3 weeks, with a goal of sending the pages to the printers by the end of October and for sale by November 1. (Perfect for holiday gifts!)

 

Dancers: if you are interested in helping to design one of the monthly calendar pages, please contact Leanne ASAP at: leanneATleannearmstrong.com (please replace AT with @).

 

The following monthly page themes have been suggested:

January - EBIDS

February - Young dancers/Beginner/Advanced Beginner

March - St. Patrick's Day

April - World Championships

May - Other Feis or Throwback photos

June - Stewart Feis

July - North American Championships

August - Steveston Docks, Lonsdale Quay, Dance camps/class photos

September - Other themes; suggestions welcome

October - NPIDA Halloween Class parties/costumes; Portland or other fall feis?

November - Oireachtas

December - Christmas Feis

 

 

MOVIE NIGHT: OCTOBER 18

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 6:00-9:00PM
WHERE: NPIDA North Van Studio
MOVIE: Despicable Me 2

- Early bird tickets at $10 each will be available until October 10th.
- After October 10th tickets are $15.
- The final day for tickets is Thursday October 16th. No tickets will be available at the door, and we will have a cap of 80 tickets.
- For tickets, please see Carrie at the NVan studio, or contact EBIDS parents Andrea C or Gillian S.
- Your ticket includes pizza, popcorn and drinks
- There will be raffle prizes, candy bags and the popular NPIDA haunted house - wear your costumes!

- Photos from Google Images.

A Few More Lonsdale Photos From Sue

Jadyn, Reese, Kassidy, Claire and Gemma C

Jayne, Jadyn, Pixie and Megan

Jadyn on her toes for the first time

Reese, Diana, Jadyn and Kassidy
Jadyn and Kassidy: co-captains
Jadyn's first time being show captain

Thank you to Sue for submitting these photos, which were taken on August 2, 16 and 23 at Lonsdale Quay.

Dress For Sale (#2014-20) *PRICE REDUCED*

 

Information about this dress from the owner:

Elegant and eye-catching sparkly copper sequin solo dress made by Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear. Will fit a tall dancer 5'10" to 6'. The dress is in very immaculate condition, made in late 2012 and only worn 5 times (dancer has now retired from competition). Worn and stored with care in a smoke-free, pet free home.

Impeccable workmanship includes gold celtic scrollwork, contrasting black detailing and a soft ivory skirt with gold and copper tulle underskirt. Lots of rhinestones! Includes black bloomers and a black rhinestone-covered headband.

PRICE REDUCED to $799.

Please contact Moira at moira.leighAThotmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-19) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:
Beautiful Gavin dress originally made for World Qualifier. Lots of room for let out.
Fits age 13 & older. Includes crown.

Measurements:
Sleeve: 24"
Length: 34.5"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 26"

PRICE REDUCED TO $700.

Please contact Jacqueline at J3cummingsATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Two Dresses For Sale (#2014-17 and #2014-18)

Dress #2014-17

Information about these two dresses from the owner (same owner for both dresses):

Dress # 2014-17
Gavin Dress- made for 2012 Oireachtas. Worn by a tall slim 12-13 year old.
Beautiful stage presence.

Asking $1000 OBO.

For more information please contact Heather at heathernicATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

Dress #2014-18

Dress #2014-18
Gavin Dress- made for 2011 Oireachtas. Worn by a tall 17-18 year old. Classic style.

Asking $750 OBO.

For more information please contact Heather at heathernicATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-16) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Size 8-10 dress, made by Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear.
Worn at Worlds 2013, and worn only four times.

PRICE REDUCED TO $800.

Please contact Sue at suejadyntylerATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-15) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Beautiful sparkly green, gold and black solo dress for sale made by Christine Bland. Worn by a very petite 13 year old, this would be suitable for 10-13 year old. Comes with bloomers and matching headband. The dress has let out/let down. The shoulders and skirt are covered in gold sequins and crystals. This dress draws the eye on stage and dancer is sad to see it go.

Please e-mail Nicole for more photos and measurements or to try it on.

PRICE REDUCED TO $1400.

Please contact Nicole at nicole.dentATicloud.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-14) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this from from the owner:

Black dress with orange, yellow, green and white trim, made by Gavin Doherty (Eire Designs). This dress stands out on stage. Light and comfortable to wear. Size 9-11 years.

PRICE REDUCED TO $400 OBO.

Please contact Lisa at lisa.bauermeisterATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-13) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Black and white dress with coloured sashes and arm guards, made by Christine Bland 2 years ago (second owner). Currently worn by a 15-year old; Ladies size 2. Available for sale mid/end of October. 

PRICE REDUCED TO $500 OBO.
 
Has 7 changeable arm guards and sashes in assorted colours.
Please contact Carolyn at cd.andersonATyahoo.com (please replace AT with @).

Take A Look At These Dresses For Sale!

The 17 second-hand solo dresses below were previously listed for sale here on the blog and are still available! Many of these dress sellers have significantly reduced their price, so now is the perfect time to take a second look if you are in the market for a gently used solo dress!

Please click directly on the hyperlinks below which will take you to the original individual dress ads (blog posts), with full details about the dress, price, and contact info for the dress seller. Make an offer; these sellers are motivated!

 

Left: #2014-5
Middle: #2014-12
Right: #2014-11

Left: #2013-7
Right: #2014-3

  

Left: #2014-10
Right: #2013-20

Left: #2014-9
Right: #2013-3

Left: #2013-24
Right: #2013-17

Left: #2014-8
Right: #2013-22

Left: #2013-8
Right: #2013-14

Left: #2012-3
Right: #2012-4

Championship Workshops with Dr Alan Goldberg

 

NPIDA PEAK PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Internationally Known Sports/Performance Psychologist

Dr. Alan Goldberg (click for his website)     

Saturday, September 27th, 2014 – 9am-4:30pm

At NPIDA North Vancouver Studio

Sponsored in Part by The Eire Born Irish Dance Society

 

Please refer to a pending e-mail from Carrie with lots more details and a registration form! These workshops are open to preparatory Preliminary Championship dancers (those who have 4 or more dances at the Prizewinner level), Preliminary and Open dancers, and their parents. 

Pre-registration is required by Friday September 26^th 

All registration fees must be made payable to EBIDS. 

 

The purpose of this day long mental training program is to help dancers bring their performance to the next level and dance to their full potential when it counts the most. In addition, the program will teach parents and coaches the very best ways to facilitate peak performance in their dancers. The workshops will include teaching stories, demonstrations, exercises and humor to teach practical mental toughness techniques that can be immediately applied to both practice and competition.

 

There will be four separate 1-1/2 hour workshops (each concluding with a 15-minute Question and Answer session) as follows:
1. Preparatory Prelim dancers/Prelim dancers/Open dancers
2. World Qualifiers
3. Parents
4. NPIDA coaches

DANCERS
Do you perform better in practice than competition? Are you flooded by last minute nervousness and negative thinking?
This workshop will teach you to:
• Mentally prepare for upcoming major competitions
• Stay calm and composed under pressure
• Develop championship concentration
• Manage last minute negative thinking and self-doubts
• Perform to your best potential and get more out of daily training

After superb teaching, countless hours practicing and conditioning, what separates the very best dancers from all the rest are their mental skills. Your ability to stay calm under pressure, rebound quickly from mistakes and effectively manage last minute negative thinking and doubts are necessary for Peak Performance. You must also concentrate on what is important, let go of distractions and mentally prepare for major competitions. These key things will determine your ultimate success as an Irish Dancer.

PARENTS
Would you like to know exactly what to say to your child to help them feel good about themselves and perform to their potential?
This workshop will teach you to:
• Understand why your child may have problems with pressure and learn what you can do to help
• Know how to handle your child’s struggles with low self-confidence and disappointment
• Learn the principles of peak performance and how to use them to help your child perform at their best
• Know what to say (and NOT say!) before and after competitions

Your role on the dancer/parent/teacher “team” is absolutely critical to your child's ultimate success as a dancer. This program will help you understand this role and the principles of peak performance, and educate you as to what you need to do to help your child go as far as possible.

- Photo from Google Images

Worlds 2015 "Day Schedule" Update

The 2015 World Championships will take place in Montreal March 29-April 5/15. Thank you to Nora for providing this update: the 2015 Worlds Day Schedule has now been released by CLRG "in order to avail of very reasonably priced flights to Montreal". Please click here for a direct link to the 2015 Worlds Day Schedule as posted on the CLRG website.

Please also note the following information from CLRG:

"Please note that a facility fee of $100CAD per person per day will apply to those guests staying outside the contracted hotel block in Montreal. In order to avoid this fee, attendees are asked to book accommodation at the contracted hotels AFTER the official booking date is agreed. This will be announced closer to the event.

It has been brought to the attention of An Coimisiun that some dancing schools/dancing families MAY have already reserved accommodation in some of the contracted hotels in Montréal. Please note that the official room block has NOT yet opened for booking and the above reservations, if any, will be cancelled. These hotels will be making contact shortly with the relevant people".

Dress For Sale (#2014-3) *PRICE REDUCED*

This dress for sale was originally posted on March 21/14; the owner has reduced the price as follows:

Information about this dress from the owner:

Dress was made for 2012 Worlds, it is in excellent condition. Dressmaker is Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear.

No tanner stains, no rips or tears, no missing stones. Includes matching bloomers. Comes from a non-smoking home and has been stored flat. Size 10/12 and was worn by a tall, slim 11 year old.

It has several inches of let-down room in the bodice, arms and skirt. It can also be let out in the bodice by at least 5 inches. Great stage presence and lots of sparkle!

PRICE REDUCED TO $750.
 

Please contact Josee at mjbayersAThotmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Before the Plaza of Nations Performance

Thank you to Jennifer for submitting this photo, which was taken before the Eire Born show at the Plaza of Nations on Saturday night.

Eire Born at the Plaza of Nations

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos taken last night at an Eire Born show at the Plaza of Nations. Nora says "20 Eire Born dancers set the stage on fire tonight at the Plaza of Nations! Congrats girls! You did an amazing job under some very adventurous circumstances!"

More Lonsdale Photos: August 23

Claire

Claire, Gemma C, Jadyn and Reese

Kassidy and Jadyn

Claire, Gemma, Jadyn and Reese

Reese and Gemma

 

Jadyn

Gemma, Jadyn, Kassidy, Reese and Claire

Thank you to Sue for submitting these photos taken at Lonsdale Quay on August 23. Regarding photo #6, Sue says "This little boy thought he was filming the girls dancing for the whole show!"