Dock Photos: The Archives Project!

 

Show captains: Kali and Hanna (2007)

 

Hanna, Natalie, Kali, Lisa, Brianna, Devon, Alex and Margaret (2007)

Shannon (2007)

Kali and Hanna (2007)

Rachel (2007)

Hanna, Courtney, Jessica and Kali (2007)

Hanna and Caitlin (2007)

Lisa and Kali (2007)

Jadyn (2008)

Camryn (2008)

Kimberly, Hanna and Kali (2008)

Mackenzie (2008)

Jadyn and Aishlin (2008)

Did you know that we have been dancing at the Steveston docks every Sunday in August since 2002?! Come on out and support our dancers this summer; the first Steveston dock shows are tomorrow, Sunday August 4th at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm! Above are a few photos from 2007 and 2008.

Today was also the first day of the summer Lonsdale Quay shows! Check back tomorrow for some of Gillian's Lonsdale photos.

More From The NPIDA Archives Project

Alannah C and Megan S: Van Eire Feis 2009

Caitlin B-T, Aishlin H and Jadyn M-T (all age 4)
Aishlin's first feis: Stewart Feis 2007

Thank you to Gillian (photo #1) and Catherine (photo #2) for submitting these photos for the NPIDA Archives Project!

Claudia's NAN's Photos

Catalina at the 2013 North American Championships

Catalina and Mikaela

Emma, Catalina and Mikaela

Thank you to Claudia for submitting these photos taken last month at the 2013 North American Championships in Anaheim.

Congratulations On Your Graduation Lauren!

Lauren: student, dancer, athlete, volunteer, graduate!
Bottom right: with her sister Amanda and cousin Julia

Many thanks to Lauren N for submitting this photo collage (above) and the information below regarding her recent high school graduation!

Lauren is a longtime dancer, assistant teacher and Eire Born member with NPIDA. She achieved Preliminary Championship level in 2012. Earlier this summer she competed at the 2013 North American Championships in Anaheim as a member of the senior 8-H Ceili team. At the 2012 NPIDA Ceili she was awarded the Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship.

Lauren graduated from École Hugh McRoberts Secondary School in Richmond with honours and a Canadian Dogwood diploma (French immersion). She received the student council scholarship award for outstanding dedication to bettering the school community, as well as the Rick Hansen certificate of recognition and McRoberts Grade 12 Athlete of the Year. Congratulations on your many wonderful achievements Lauren!

As for her future plans, Lauren says:

"I will be attending King's University College next year to study Management and Organizational Studies. King's is a side campus of the University of Western Ontario in London Ontario. There is an Irish Dance school down the road from my dorm that I have been in contact with and I hope to dance recreationally next season."

CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN; NPIDA IS PROUD OF YOU!

Lauren (photos by Cheryl and Moira)

NPIDA Archives Project: Jayne and Katelyn

Thank you to Nicole for submitting this photo, taken at Jayne's first NPIDA Ceili just before she turned 7. Katelyn is 3.

More From The NPIDA Archives Project!

Eire Born September 2004 - Edgemont Village, North Van
Kelly D, Natalie P, Kali M, Nora (pregnant with Leila!),
Lisa Y, Paige K and Hanna S

Eire Born March 2006: In a hotel bathroom "change room", Richmond
Back: Napilli S, Hanna S, Devon H, Kali M, Kelly D and Natalie P
Front: Lisa Y, Natalie L, Natalie S and Jessica H

As posted back on June 26/13, we are now officially soliciting old photos of NPIDA dancers (at a feis, NPIDA event or Eire Born show). It's a good way to share and celebrate the history of NPIDA and our dancers, and to acknowledge just how far we have come, individually and as a school!

Please submit photos that were taken at least 5 years ago or more. I will post them occasionally during "slow" days here on the blog - there is no specific deadline or schedule.

Concert-Goers

Sarah, Olivia, Jayne and Jadyn

Thank you to Sue for submitting this photo, taken last night outside Rogers Arena before the One Direction concert.

2013 Ceili DVD's Are Ready For Pick-Up

As per Cheryl's e-mail on July 22 (see below) to all families who ordered a copy of the Ceili DVD, they are now ready for pick-up. I have removed Cheryl's home phone number and address here, but if you need this information from her please contact her via e-mail at cgaldertATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

"I have the 2013 Ceili DVDs ready for pick-up. If you would like to pick-up your copy, please call me and leave a message if I am unavailable. I will call you back to confirm a time that is convenient for both of us. You may also reply by e-mail to set up a convenient time. I usually place the DVDs with your name on it, outside my front door for you to pick up at your convenience.

I also plan to attend the first Lonsdale Quay show August 3 at 11am, and the first Steveston Docks show, August 4 at 1pm. I will also try to visit the Dance Camps one day during the week.

 

If you are unable to connect with me over the summer, please let me know. I will give any remaining orders in September over to Carrie at the NV studio and Christine at the new Richmond studio".

Gillian's Dance For Life Feis Photos

Waiting for results
Jayne, Sarah, Megan, Katelyn and Kyla

Congratulations to our U-11 Open dancers!
Megan (3rd), Sarah (1st) and Kyla (2nd)

Megan with her trophy

Sisters Sarah and Olivia

Megan, Mikaela and Anna trying on high heels

Thank you to Gillian for submitting these photos from the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle last weekend.

Dress For Sale (#2013-17) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Dress for sale, made by Christine Bland, size 12-14. Includes headband and bloomers.

PRICE REDUCED TO $250. 

Please contact Carolyn at cd.andersonATyahoo.com (please replace AT with @).

A Few More Dance For Life Feis Photos

Congratulations Sage!
1st place in U-10 Prelim Championships

Mckenna congratulating Sage

Mckenna and Sage placed 5th in the Sock Hop Fundraiser dance
Krista says "Yes Mckenna danced with her crutches!
She hasn't worn her dance shoes in 6 months and
it was nice for her to perform and compete again
even if it was just for 30 seconds"

Open Championship dancers Jayne, Olivia and Anna

Thank you to Krista (photos #1-3) and Jennifer (photo #4) for submitting these photos taken last weekend at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle.

Eire Born at Ceili's South Surrey Grand Opening

Eire Born at Ceili's Pub grand opening in Surrey
Anna, Jadyn, Catharine, Camryn, Thea,
Grant (Ceili's Manager), Mikaela, Laurel and Mackenzie

On July 18th the Eire Born dancers performed at the grand opening of the new Ceili's South Surrey location. Above is a photo of Grant S (Ceili's Regional Manager) with our dancers who performed that evening. Thank you to Christina for submitting this photo.

Thank you to Grant, the Ceili's team, sound crew Vic and Diana, and all the dancers who performed at Ceili's on July 18!

Dance For Life Feis Results: Sunday *UPDATED

Prizewinner dancers Reese and Alexis
Reese won 1st place in the U-15 Prizewinner Treble Reel

Congratulations Esme! 2nd place in U-16 Prelim

Thank you to Lynne (photo #1) and Irene (photo #2) for these photos taken today at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle. Today the competitions included all dancers in Preliminary Championships age 12+, and all Pre-Beginner to Prizewinner dancers age 12+. Here are the NPIDA results from today:

PRELIM CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-14
Emma Hib: 6th overall

U-16
Esme M: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 2nd overall

TROPHY DANCES

PRIZEWINNER TREBLE REEL
U-15
Reese F: 1st!

Mikaela at the Dance For Life Feis

Mikaela: 3rd place in U-16 Open

Thank you to Diana for submitting these photos of Mikaela at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle yesterday. Check back later tonight for today's results!

Dance For Life Feis Results: Saturday

Megan: 3rd in U-11 Open
Sarah: 1st in U-11 Open and 1st in U-12 Open Treble Reel
Kyla: 2nd in U-11 Open and 1st in U-10 Open Treble Reel

U-15 Open dancers Anna and Olivia





Anna: 2nd in U-15 Open
Olivia: 3rd in U-15 Open and 1st in U-15 Open Treble Reel

Many thanks to Leanne for the above photos. This weekend we have 23 dancers competing at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle. Today the competitions include all ages of Open Championships; Preliminary Championships up to age U-12; and Pre-Beginner to Prizewinner competitions up to age U-12. Here are the results from today:

PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-10
Sage L: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall!
Katelyn D: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 2nd overall

U-11
Sydney B: 1st in Hard Shoe

PRELIM TREBLE REEL
U-8
Sage L: 1st! (sole competitor)

U-10
Katelyn D: 2nd

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-11
Sarah A: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall!
Kyla F: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 2nd overall
Megan S: 1st in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 3rd overall

U-15
Anna M: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 2nd overall
Olivia A: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 3rd overall

U-16
Mikaela P: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 3rd overall

OPEN TREBLE REEL
U-10
Kyla F: 1st! (sole competitor)

U-12
Sarah A: 1st!

U-15
Olivia A: 1st!

PRE-BEGINNER TO PRIZEWINNER TROPHY DANCES

NOVICE REEL TROPHY
U-8
Avery F: 3rd

PRIZEWINNER TREBLE REEL
U-8
Avery F: 2nd

U-12
Lauren G: 6th
Amalie W: 7th

Gillian's NAN's Photos

Waiting for recalls: Megan, Thea and Catalina

Left: Megan recalls! (with Halle and Gemma)
Right: Megan and Sarah getting last minute advice
from Courtney before their Set Dance round

Left: Christina, Thea and Megan
Right: Megan, Mackenzie and Camryn

Megan after the awards ceremony with Nora and Courtney
Congratulations Megan! 32nd in U-11 Girls

Left: Kyla and Megan. Right: Jessie and Megan

Katelyn and Megan

U-11 Ceili team

U-11 Ceili team partners

U-11 Ceili team with their recall medals

U-11 Ceili team with Nora and Courtney
Back: Pixie, Sarah, Megan and Sabine
Front: Katelyn, Kyla, Jadyn and Leila

Sarah, Megan, Thea and Kyla

Mother and daughter: Leila and Nora

Thank you to Gillian for submitting these photos from the 2013 North American Championships.

Good luck to the 23 NPIDA dancers who are competing at the Dance For Life Feis in Seattle this weekend!