Emerald City Feis Photos (Saturday)

Thanks to Nicole, Christine, Connie and Claudia for submitting these photos, taken in Seattle yesterday at the Emerald City Feis!

1. Jayne D with two experienced little feis sibling-supporters: Katelyn D and Emma B.

2. Jayne won 4th place in the Prelim MS Special Trophy Dance.

3. Gemma K, Anna M, Mary M, Catharine A, Leila J, Catalina G, Shannon G, and Morgan G.

4. Macaela B, Shannon G, Jayne D, Jayden M, and Caitlin B.

5. Leila and family.

6. Jayne, Caitlin, Jayden, Catalina, Shannon, Catharine, Macaela, and Morgan.

7. Macaela, Shannon, Catalina, Caitlin, Catharine, and Morgan.

8. Catalina and Shannon.

9. Caitlin, Catalina, Macaela, and Shannon.

10. Mary, Shannon, Gemma, Morgan, and Anna.

11. Catalina: 1st place in the Treble Reel.

12. Shannon and Catalina.

13. Catalina and Caitlin: They both won their Treble Reel and Caitlin also won her Prelim competition.

14. Macaela and Catalina.

15. Claudia and Catalina.

16. Macaela, Catalina and Shannon.

17. Macaela and Caitlin.

Emerald City Feis Results: Saturday

We have 23 dancers in downtown Seattle this weekend, competing at the Emerald City Feis. Today, all ages up to U-13 competed, as well as all ages of Open. Here are the results for NPIDA dancers:

U-10 Prelim Championships

Caitlin B: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall: Congratulations! 1st in Prelim U-10 Treble Reel.

Jayne D: 4th in Soft Shoe, 3rd in Hard Shoe. 4th in Prelim U-13 MS Special Trophy.

U-12 Prelim Championships

Shannon G: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 4th overall.

U-12 Open Championships

Macaela B: 1st in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 2nd overall.

U-14 Open Championships

Catalina G: 3rd in Set Dance. 1st in Open U-14 Treble Reel.

Non-Championship Trophy Dances:

Leila J: 3rd in U-8 Beginner Reel Special.

Sarah A: 3rd in U-8 Advanced Beginner Reel Special.

Julia M: 5th in U-10 Novice-Prizewinner Reel & Treble Jig Trophy.

Olivia A: 2nd in U-11 Novice-Prizewinner Reel & Treble Jig Trophy.

Check back tomorrow night for all the Sunday results (age 13+). Parents, please send some high-resolution feis photos after you return from Seattle!

Photo from Google Images.

Final Ceili Photos and Award Winners

Below are the additional scholarship and award winners as announced at the Ceili last Sunday. See yesterday's post for a list of winners of the Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship.

Most Promising Beginner Dancer: Kyla F and Cara B

Most Improved Effort: Sarah A

Most Improved Work Ethic: Camryn C

Most Improved Attitude: Mikaela P

Eire Born Participation Scholarships:

1st (3-way tie, $125 each): Nicole M, Lauren M, and Jadyn M (57 shows)

2nd ($75): Maria M (48 shows)

3rd ($50): Jessie H (47 shows)

Patrick McAndless and Victor Smyth Award

"For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born; committed, reliable and dedicated performer, problem solver, able to 'think on her feet to the max', positive, supportive and goal-oriented with a constant team approach". Nicole M and Rachel S ($100 each)

Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship from Hannah P

"For outstanding long-term service as an Eire Born dancer. This award is given to a dancer who is not a serious competitive dancer but has consistently been a strong team leader and regular performer with Eire Born". Margaret E ($200).

Congratulations to all the 2010 award winners! Good luck this weekend to the 23 NPIDA dancers who are heading to Seattle to compete in the Emerald City Feis !

Still More Ceili Photos + Scholarship Winners

Here are the 2010 Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship and Trophy winners as presented at the Ceili. Some of the scholarships are sponsored by NPIDA and some are sponsored by EBIDS.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (NPIDA)

"For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Mackenzie C

Winners ($75 each): Stephanie M and Shannon G

Runners-Up: Jadyn M, Alannah C, Cameron I, Mary M, Jayne D, Jessie H, and Macaela B.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (EBIDS)

"For outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Alex M

Winners ($50 each): Cara J, Catharine A, Sophie C, Morgan G, Sara H, Gemma K, Lauren N, and Anna M.

Check back here tomorrow for a final set of Ceili photos and all other 2010 Scholarship and Award winners!

And More Ceili Photos

Here's another batch of Ceili photos - enjoy!