NPIDA Nationals Dancers at the Docks

Sarah, Caitlin, Jadyn, Macaela, Morgan, Jessie, Julia, Olivia, Shannon, Jessi, Alex, Cara and Catalina

Caitlin and Macaela

Jessi and Cara

Catalina

Jessie and Macaela

Olivia and Shannon

Cara, Jessi and Catalina

Sarah and Morgan

Jadyn and Olivia

Sarah, Caitlin, Macaela and Morgan

Cara, Julia, Jadyn and Morgan

Morgan (back) and Jessie; Yee-haw!

Jessie and Jessi

Shannon

Shannon, Jessi, Alex, Cara and Catalina

Jessie, Jessi, Olivia and Julia

Olivia and Shannon

Riverdance on the docks

13 of our North American qualifiers performed 3 fundraising shows under sunny skies at the Steveston docks this afternoon. They are raising funds for their travel expenses to Nashville in July. Dancers were: Alex W, Jessi B, Catalina G (team captain), Cara J, Shannon G, Olivia A, Macaela B, Jessie H, Julia M, Morgan G, Jadyn M, Caitlin B and Sarah A. Thanks to Connie on sound, and all of the parents who helped with set-up and take-down of the floor and dancers' tent.

NPIDA and EBIDS Awards and Scholarships

Nora announcing awards and scholarships

Rebecca and Courtney assisting with awards

Pixie, Mikaela, Sage and Bridget (see below for their awards)

Garlene Pickett Scholarship winners: Shannon, Cara and Mackenzie

Garlene Pickett Scholarship Runners-Up: Alexey, Mckenna, Esme, Thea, Catharine, Sophie and Mary

Courtney and Nora award Olivia her scholarship

Olivia 

Garlene Pickett Scholarship runners-up: Anna, Megan, Julia, Raven, Tomas, Jessie, Sarah, Stephanie and Morgan

Runners-up Anna and Megan

Runners-up Tomas, Jessie, Sarah and Stephanie

Runners-up Stephanie, Morgan, Jadyn and Kyla

Eire Born Participation winners: Jadyn, Morgan, Anna and Shannon (not in photo: Mackenzie)

Pat presents a scholarship to Emma and Shannon

Co-Winners Emma and Shannon

Laurel and Rachel (see below)

Sage and Bridget check out their medals

The annual NPIDA and EBIDS Awards and Scholarships were announced at the NPIDA Celtic Celebration performance on Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up!

Most Promising Beginner Dancers: Sage L and Bridget K
Most Improved Effort: Emma B-T
Most Improved Work Ethic: Mikaela P
Most Improved Attitude: Pixie K

Garlene Pickett Memorial Trophy (NPIDA)
"For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance"
Winner ($100): Shannon G
Winners ($75): Mackenzie C and Cara J
Runners-Up: Catharine A, Alexey K, Mckenna L, Esme M, Thea M, Mary M and Sophie R

Garlene Pickett Memorial Trophy (EBIDS)
"For outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance"
Winner ($100): Olivia A
Winners ($50): Sarah A, Caitlin B, Kyla F, Morgan G, Raven G, Jessie H, Julia M, Anna M, Stephanie M, Tomas M, Jadyn M and Megan S.

Eire Born Participation Scholarship
1st ($125): Jadyn M - 67 shows
2nd ($75): Morgan G - 52 shows
3rd ($50): Mackenzie C, Shannon G and Anna M (50 shows each)

Pat M and Vic S Award
"For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born; committed, reliable and dedicated performer, problem solver, able to 'think on his/her feet to the max', positive, supportive and goal-oriented with a constant team approach".
Co-winners ($100 each): Emma B and Shannon G

Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship from Hannah P
"For 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".
Winner ($100): Rachel Samuel

Nora also added an additional award on Saturday, for "Incredible teamwork, courage and determination while being faced with illness and injury”. Winner: Laurel S.

Even More Photos from the Show

Jessica in "Firework"

Natalie, Stephanie, Jessica, Catalina, Hanna and Michael in "Firework"

North Van dancers in "Lord of the Dance"

North Van beginners in "Celtic Butterflies"

North Van dancers in "Don't Stop Believing"

Aishlin, Emma, Shelby, Lauren, Halle and Catharine in "Hornpipe Medley"

Aishlin, Urvee, Emma and Tomas in "Hornpipe Medley"

Jessie doing a step in the Richmond Eire Born Treble Reel

Paula, Emma, Mackenzie, Rebecca, Rachel, Kiera and Samantha in "We No Speak Americano"

North Van dancers in "Celtic Celebration"

Anna, Jayne, Alannah, Sarah, Thea (back) and Gemma in "Thriller"

Anna in "Riverdance"

Michael in "Riverdance"

Richmond dancers in "Shona's Reels and Jigs"

Gemma in "Cotton Eyed Joe"

Kyla, Tomas, Mckenna and Catharine in "Siamsa"

Michael and Mackenzie in the Teachers' Treble Reel

Sophie C, Anna and Sophie R in "500 Miles"

Camryn, Laurel and Alex in "Tell My Ma"

Mhairi, Katerina and Alison in "Celtic Kitty"

Ellen in the North American/World/AI Qualifiers step-about

Rebecca, Catalina, Michael, Hanna, Mackenzie and Ellen

Leila is excited about the flowers Nora received from EBIDS!

Thank you very much for the nice feedback about the performance photos! Coming tomorrow: photos from the scholarship and award presentations.