Christine's August 1 Dock Photos

Many thanks to Christine B for submitting all these photos from the dock shows yesterday. If anyone else has more dock photos, please forward them to me!

More Dock Photos: August 1 Shows

Here are 4 more photos taken at the Steveston docks yesterday by Lucy S, submitted by Rachel S. Thank you! Check back later tonight or tomorrow for more dock photos from Christine B.

At The Docks: August 1

It was Day 1 at the Steveston Docks today and Eire Born dancers and parents had a most enjoyable day. Big thanks to all the wonderful parents who helped Pat with the sound and the set-up and take-down of the floor today; we greatly appreciate you!

Dancer Lauren N submitted the above photos - great job Lauren, thanks for these!

1. Gemma K and Lauren N

2. Emma B and Mckenna L stretching on the Eire Born floor

3. Mckenna L and Emma B

4. Mikaela P and Caitlin B

5. Backstage in the dancers tent.

Eire Born in Point Roberts

Nine Eire Born dancers and parents crossed the USA border today to head down to the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival, continuing the tradition of Eire Born performances at this outdoor festival for the past several years. Thanks to all the dancers and parents and the Sound Crew (Aileen!) All photos submitted by Christine B - thank you!

Dancers (in first photo):

Back row: Gemma K, Maya B, Laurel S and Emma B.

Front row: Mckenna L, Leila J, Emma B, Caitlin B, and Macaela B.

As can be seen in the last few photos, the dancers had some little siblings join them on stage at the end of the show: Mckenna's sister Sage (in the turquoise t-shirt) and Leila's twin sisters Tessa and Makenna (in the pink dresses).

Eire Born at Kitsilano Showboat

We had 11 Eire Born dancers performing on the outdoor stage at Kitsilano Showboat last night, in perfect summer weather in front of a large appreciative crowd. Thanks to the dancers, parents and Sound Guys for making this show happen! All photos submitted by Nicole D - thank you. (Click any photo to enlarge).

Dancers (first photo):

Back Row: Emma B, Laurel S, Maria M, Rachel S, Mackenzie C, Maya B.

Front Row: Jayne D, Catharine A, Jadyn M, Camryn C, Gemma K.

First 2010 Dock Show: Sunday!

Hey Eire Born dancers and parents; this Sunday August 1 is the first weekend for the annual Dock Shows in Steveston! This marks the 9th consecutive summer that Eire Born dancers have performed on the docks every Sunday during August, beginning way back in 2002 during the Tall Ships Festival. It's a great way to reconnect with your NPIDA dance friends and have some summer fun (and get back in shape!) in August. It's also a wonderful way for our younger dancers to gain some Eire Born show experience in a casual setting.

We could still use more dancers for the shows this Sunday (1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00). As well, we have an ongoing need for parents to assist with the set-up and take down of the floors every Sunday in August. Please contact Aileen if you are able to help and have not already signed up.

See you at the Steveston docks!

Photo: Kali and Hanna, summer of 2007.

U-15 Prelim Treble Reel Winners

Last weekend at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle, NPIDA girls swept 3 trophies in the U-15 Prelim Treble Reel. Congratulations to Nicole M (3rd place), Laurel S (4th place), and Emma B (5th place)!

Photos submitted by Aileen B.

New Red Dress Girls

NPIDA has two happy new red dress qualifiers following the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle last weekend. Congratulations to Mckenna L (top photo) and Megan S (bottom photo, with Nora). We know you are going to look great in those new red dresses!

Photos submitted by moms Krista L and Gillian S - thank you.

NPIDA's Newest Prelim Dancer

Congratulations to Nikki L, age 16, who has now advanced to Preliminary Championships based on her results last weekend at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle!

Congratulations Nikki, and good luck in Prelim!

Photo submitted by Marilyn L.

Andrea's NAN's Photos

Thanks to Andrea C for submitting these photos from the North American Championships earlier this month in Orlando. This was a family trip for Andrea and David, with both daughters (Mackenzie and Camryn) competing. Thanks for sharing these photos!

1. Camryn C, Macaela B, Jayne D and Jessie H

2. Camryn with her recall medal - she placed 25th in Girls U-10A

3. Mackenzie on stage

4. Sisters by the fountain - Mackenzie and Camryn

5. Jayne, Camryn and Mackenzie

6. Pool pals: Stephanie, Mackenzie, Camryn and Shannon

7. Family photo at Harry Potter park: Mackenzie, David, Andrea and Camryn.

Dance For Life Feis: Rachel's Results

Rachel S danced in the 19+ Prelim group at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle on Sunday, but solo results were not posted at the feis before she left. For some reason the solo results for this group were also not posted on feisworx until late tonight. So, our belated congratulations to Rachel:

4th in Soft Shoe, 4th in Hard Shoe, and 2nd in Set Dance. Rachel also placed 3rd out of 15 dancers in the 15+ Prelim Treble Reel. Nice job Rachel!

Photo: Rachel at the 2009 Oireachtas