Eire Born Floor and Van Moves to North Van

Andrew, Sophie, Erik, Chris, Vic,

Bridget, Janice, Laura and Kendall.

Photo taken by Stefanie

For the past 14 years - since summer 2002 - the NPIDA portable dance floor has been stored in Richmond. Pat and Vic originally built it for the Eire Born shows during the 2002 Tall Ships Festival on the Steveston docks. The Eire Born van has also been stored in Richmond since it was generously donated to NPIDA several years ago.

It's now time to relocate the floor and the van to North Vancouver! Recently Pat and Vic relabelled all 25 of the floor pieces and created written instructions and a diagram for assembling the floor. Vic transported the van and floor to North Vancouver yesterday, and also held a brief instructional session for several NPIDA parents.

Thank you parents! And thank you Pat and Vic for building and caretaking the floor for the past 14 years!

Interview with Jessie, 2015 PMAE Winner

Interview with NPIDA dancer Jessie H, who was the top ($2000) winner of the 2015 PMAE. Interview and video by Kali McA.

NPIDA dancers: have YOU entered the 2016 PMAE yet? Please click HERE for full details! Your reference request forms are due by this upcoming Sunday May 1; completed applications are due May 15.

EBIDS Car Wash: Saturday May 7

The EBIDS Board has submitted the following announcement:

Hello NPIDA dancers, Dads, and Moms;

WHAT: EBIDS Fundraiser: Mother's Day Car Wash!!
WHEN: Not on Mother's Day but Saturday May 7th from 12:00PM-4:00PM.
WHERE: Superstore, North Vancouver
HOW: Sign up for a 2-hour shift on the poster in the studio or by e-mailing Cheryl. Shifts are 12PM-2PM or 2PM-4PM.
BRING: A bucket and a sponge/cloth, and a parent (preferably Dads as Mother's Day is on Sunday).
AFTER: Everyone is invited to the Raven in Deep Cove for pizza after the second shift; approximately 4:30-6:30PM.

Clip art from Google Images.

PMAE: Have You Applied Yet?

The PMAE deadline is May 15; reference requests must be submitted by May 1. You have two weeks left to submit your reference requests and four weeks to complete your application; have you applied yet? Check out the PMAE website HERE for full details!

Everyone Has An Opportunity To Be A PMAE Winner

PMAE trophy

The PMAE recognizes dancers with NPIDA who demonstrate the highest qualities of passion, work ethic, dedication, persistence and leadership in pursuit of excellence in Irish dance, academics and voluntary community service. The PMAE is available as a $5000 donation that is divided into six awards for excellence:

      * 4 recipients each receive $500

* 1 recipient receives $1000

* 1 recipient receives $2000

To apply for the PMAE, applicants must be:
* a registered dancer with the NPIDA
* 10 years of age or older
* currently enrolled in elementary, secondary or post secondary school

For further information about the PMAE

and to apply, please click HERE.

Please note:

Reference Request forms must be submitted by May 1, 2016.

Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2016

Eire Born at Ceili in the Cove

Eire Born backstage tonight

Eire Born at Ceili in the Cove

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos, taken at the Ceili in the Cove in Deep Cove tonight. Nora says "Amazing group of talented Eire Born dancers performed tonight at the Ceili in the Cove. Congratulations girls!"

Your EBIDS Board for 2016

EBIDS held their AGM last Sunday April 3 and are pleased to confirm the EBIDS Board members for this upcoming year as follows:

Bridget C: Chair
Janice R: Secretary
Sylvia T: Treasurer
Dawn W: Member-At-Large
Cara F: Show Attendance
Stefanie B: Show Booking and Marketing
Sophie M: Show Booking and Marketing
Shelley M: Fundraising

For inquiries regarding EBIDS matters please contact Bridget at msbcoutureATgmail.com.

Thank you to this dedicated group of parents for their service to all NPIDA families and EBIDS members!

St. Pat's: Thank You and Attendance Sheets

On behalf of EBIDS, Bridget has submitted the following message:

Thank you to all the amazing Eire Born dancers, guests and sound teams who gave their time and talent to help make the St. Patrick's Day season a huge success! A special thanks to our dedicated troupe captains. We appreciate your enthusiasm and leadership. 

Go raibh maith agaibh (thank you in Irish!)

Attention St. Pat's troupe captains:

Cara (Reese's mum) will now be collecting show attendance sheets. Please complete these sheets noting the attendance of each dancer in your troupe. There is a folder at the studio where you can put your attendance sheets. Thank you!

Dress For Sale (#2016-3) **SOLD**

THIS DRESS HAS SOLD!

Information about this dress from the owner:

10 month old Celtic Star dress for sale.  Dress has maximum bling and is a stunner on stage. Would suit 12-14 year old.

Measurements:
Chest 28.75"
Waist: 26"
Dropped Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 31.5
Arm Length: 21.5"
Skirt: 8"
Full length: 26.5"

Asking $2500 OBO.

Please contact Leanne at leanneATleannearmstrong.com (please replace AT with @).