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| Top row: Bridget, Laura, Cara, Dawn and Erik Bottom row: Lynne, Shelley, Sylvia and Janice |
EBIDS (Eire Born Irish Dance Society) is the parent group for the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy. Below is a bit of information about your 2015-2016 EBIDS Board members, including their thoughts on what they love about Irish dance and their hopes for the upcoming EBIDS year!
Thank you to Cheryl G for these photos!
BRIDGET C (msbcoutureATgmail.com)
- EBIDS Role: Chair
- Involved with NPIDA for four years
I love watching the shows, seeing the dancing and the friendships and then going for treats after! I hope that everyone finds a way to be involved and feel a valued part of the dance community.
- EBIDS Role: Fundraising Director
- Involved with NPIDA for 10 years
I love the athleticism of the dancing!! I hope to see traditional Irish crafts at the Winter Ceili; woop woop :)
SYLVIA T
- EBIDS Role: Treasurer
- Involved with NPIDA for 3 years
I love how happy my daughters feel when they dance. I love how Irish dancing allows them to set and reach goals, learn how to support each other. and offers the, opportunities to mentor and learn from others. I would love to see all kids having lots of fun and some of the more experiences dancers taking on more leadership roles or mentoring roles.
JANICE R
- EBIDS Role: Secretary
- Involved with NPIDA for two years
I love the rhythm, the friendships and the joy on my girls faces when they dance. It has given them such confidence in themselves that has passed onto all other aspects in their lives. Watching the older girls help out with and look after the younger, newer dancers is so very special has such a positive impact on all involved. I hope to continue to support all levels of dancers and their families from the shows, First Feis to Worlds, and to have the entire membership be involved and feel a part of EBIDS.
CARA F
- EBIDS Role: Eire Born Troupe Liaison
- Involved with NPIDA for 4 years
I love the people I’ve met and the fun we’ve had traveling together. I hope we can give the dancers positive leadership opportunities and continue to have fun and build friendships within the NPIDA community.
- EBIDS Role: Cultural Liaison
- Involved with NPIDA for 8 years
I love the Ceili and Eire Born shows. I hope to incorporate more of the wider Irish community to attend and sponsor our events.
- EBIDS Role: Fundraising
- Involved with NPIDA for one year
I love the music and the dances. I hope for a successful and enjoyable year.
LYNNE B
- EBIDS Role: Member-At-Large
- Involved with NPIDA for five years
I love the level of fitness and the commitment to both Eire Born and competing. I think it's great to have friends from another aspect of life and the value of relationships with all ages. I hope we can communicate and be transparent.
DAWN W
- EBIDS Role: Member-At-Large
- Involved with NPIDA for four years
My daughter has been a member of NPIDA for approximately 4 years. I love the overall fitness level and mental stamina Irish dance brings to my daughter. In addition, the self-confidence/self-esteem and sense of sportsmanship are priceless. She has created many life-long friends at the studio. I am excited to be part of the EBIDS board and hope to bring fresh ideas for supporting the dancers and teachers in addition to continuing existing programs. The new Cairdeas Feis will certainly be a highlight of the year.
