Good Luck at the NAFC Championships!

Mackenzie, Mikaela, Jessie and Thea

Later next week four NPIDA dancers are travelling to Phoenix Arizona with Nora to attend the 2015 NAFC Championships on February 7: Mackenzie, Mikaela, Jessie and Thea. Any Open Championship dancer who has won 1st place in Open Championships at a feis in the prior year is eligible to compete at this event.

There are three main competitions:
- Senior Belt (Age 17+)
- Junior Trophy (Age 13 to U-17)
- Minor Trophy (Age U-13)

Each competitor competes in three dances: Soft Shoe, Hard Shoe and Set (contrasting). Male and female dancers compete together. Only one winner is announced; no results or scores are given for 2nd, 3rd etc.

There are also three additional separate "Step Down The Line" competitions: Soft Shoe (Reel), Hard Shoe (Treble Jig), and Traditional Set. In these competitions, the top 3 are placed.

This is Mackenzie's second NAFC Championships; last February she travelled with Nora to Orlando for the 2014 NAFC Championships. This year is the first time for Mikaela, Jessie and Thea.

Good luck in Phoenix !