Unsold Dresses From 2016 Still Available!

The following solo dresses were posted for sale here on the blog in 2016 and are still available for sale! Please click directly on the link below each photo to view the original ad and full details for that specific dress.

If you are interested in any of these lovely dresses, please contact the seller directly; all contact info is in the original ads. Go ahead and make an offer to these motivated dress sellers!

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Dress For Sale (#2016-8)

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Information about this dress from the owner:

For sale: Gold and turquoise solo dress that was designed locally and successfully worn by 2 NPIDA dancers. This is a great first solo dress. It has a lot of let out room. The designer recently inserted two panels down the sides of the bodice to accommodate growth spurts.

Would be ideally suited for a 9-12 year old. Please let me know if you have any questions, would like to try it on or would like additional photos or measurements!

Asking $500 OBO.

Please contact Stefanie at stefaniebarillaATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Halloween Movie Night Update *UPDATED*

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29

5:00PM-8:30PM

UPDATED Tuesday afternoon: Based on feedback, EBIDS has changed the movie option. Instead of Frankenweenie, Halloween Movie Night attendees can choose from the above three movies; Hotel Transylvania; ParaNorman; and Monster House. As noted below, please RSVP by tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 26!

The deadline to RSVP for the Halloween Movie Night at NPIDA has been extended an extra day to Wednesday October 26 as per this notice from EBIDS:

"We need 30 people in order to make this event happen. We have decided to extend the deadline until Wednesday as we appreciate that this was such a last minute event and everyone is so busy. Thank you! We hope that you can make it! PS - if you would rather see another movie, let me know - we have a full roster of Hallowe'en movies and are happy to show the kids whatever they want to see!"

Please RSVP directly through the link in the e-mail that was sent to all NPIDA families. We hope to see you Saturday for a fun evening!

Steve's Cairdeas Feis Photos

Lucy and Poppy

Willow

Alexandra and Eliana

Poppy

Willow and Zoe

Janice and Bridget

Thank you to Steve for submitting these photos taken last weekend at the Cairdeas Feis.

Halloween Movie Night Details! *UPDATED*

EBIDS is hosting a Halloween Movie Night on Saturday October 29! An invitation via Evite has been e-mailed to all NPIDA families; please RSVP directly through the invitation!

Movie Night Details

Where: NPIDA studio

Date: Saturday October 29

Time: 5:00 - 8:30PM

Who: NPIDA dancers, siblings and friends!

Tickets: $10; includes the movie, bingo and mummy hotdogs!

Bring: a sleeping bag or something soft to sit on for the movie

Wear: a costume; there will be costume contests!

Raffle tickets: available during movie night; $5 half arm's length, $10 full arm's length

Movie (UPDATED): Dancers choice: Hotel Transylvania; Paranorman; or Monster House

RSVP: Please reply to the EVite invitation by Tuesday Oct. 24 to confirm your attendance!

Please join  us in the fun tradition of

Halloween Movie Night at NPIDA!

More Cairdeas Feis Photos From Nora

Nora and Maire C (Cairdeas Feis Adjudicator)

Andrea J (Cairdeas Feis Adjudicator)

Merv B (Cairdeas Feis Musician)

Vic (long-time NPIDA "sound guy" volunteer)

Nora and NPIDA parent Orla

Michelle (right) with NPIDA Costume
Trophy Dance-Off participants

Jacquline and Jessica

Thank you to Nora for these additional Cairdeas Feis photos. (Images of the wonderful Cairdeas Feis Adjudicators/Musicians posted with their permission).

Nora is also pleased to confirm that Julie C has now advanced to Prelim Championships based on her results at the Cairdeas Feis. Congratulations Julie!

Julie and her mom Laura

Welcome to Prelim Julie!

Justine at the Cairdeas Feis

Justine: 1st place in the U-11
Novice/Prizewinner Treble Jig Trophy

Thank you to Kendall for submitting this photo of Justine F at the Cairdeas Feis last weekend. Congratulations Justine for advancing to Prelim Championships!

Nora's Cairdeas Feis Photos

Congratulations Willow on placing 1st

in U-9 Prelim!

Welcome to Prelim Ashley!

Welcome to Prelim Justine! (in hamburger costume).

Nora, Justine. Poppy, Lucy, Malia and Naomi

Welcome to Open Reese!

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos from the Cairdeas Feis, which was held on October 15 in West Vancouver. Nora is also pleased to confirm the following dancer advancements based on their results at the Cairdeas Feis:

Ashley C and Justine F have advanced to Prelim Championships.
Reese T has advanced to Open Championships.

Congratulations Ashley, Justine and Reese!

Nora says:
"A huge team effort from all sides of NPIDA and Sionnaine made our 2nd annual Cairdeas Feis a huge success this year! Great fun, amazing dancing, hilarious costumes and lots of happiness all around! I'd like to say a great big thank you to all our volunteers!"

Jessica, Zoe and Willow.
Congratulations on winning the
Halloween Costume Dance-Off Trophy!

Nora and Ashley

Zoe, Willow, Tess, Nora and Josie

Cheryl; NPIDA Studio Manager and photographer

Cairdeas Feis co-organizers

Michelle and Nora

Dress For Sale (#2016-7)

Information about this dress from the owner:

Flying Colours by Hannah Peters solo dress. Coral lace with sparkly gunmetal sequins and black velvet highlights. Worn by very tall 10-12 year old. One owner – purchased new spring 2014. 

Stored flat in non-smoking home; no stains; always worn with liner. All alterations done by dressmaker Hannah Peters.

Measurements:

Chest: 31”

Waist approx.: 29”

Dropped waist approx.: 35”

Sleeve length from shoulder to hem: 25”

Skirt length from waist seam to hem: 9”

Front full length-center neck to hem: 29.5”

Back length from top of zip to hem: 32”

Price: $600

Please contact Laura at lambrozicATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

Cairdeas Feis Results: Saturday October 15

Here are NPIDA's results from the Cairdeas Feis today. Congratulations to all the dancers !

PRELIM CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-9
Willow T: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall!
Jessica J: 2nd in Hard Shoe, 4th in Set Dance, 4th overall
Zoe C: 4th in Hard Shoe
Malia K: 4th in Soft Shoe

U-10
Reese T: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 1st overall!

U-11
Lucy F: 4th in Hard Shoe

U-12
Poppy T: 1st in Soft Shoe
Claire A: 4th in Set Dance

U-17
Aki H: 3rd in Set Dance

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-11
Holly R: 1st in Soft Shoe, 4th in Set Dance, 3rd overall

U-13
Eloise C: 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall!
Tess M: 4th in Hard Shoe, 4th overall
Josie S: 4th in Soft Shoe

PRELIM HORNPIPE TROPHY (All Ages)
Aki H: 5th

PRELIM TREBLE REEL TROPHY
U-10
Malia K: 2nd
Jessica J: 3rd

U-12
Claire A: 3rd

OPEN SLIP JIG TROPHY (All Ages)
Holly R: 4th

NON-CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY DANCES

PRE-BEGINNER REEL TROPHY
U-7
Taya A: 1st!
Izabelle R: 2nd
Avery S: 4th
Malaia T: 4th
Kimberley U: 5th

7+
Jacqline T: 1st!

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER REEL TROPHY
11+
Jessica Z: 4th

NOVICE/PRIZEWINNER SLIP JIG TROPHY
U-10
Lindsay A: 4th
Ashley C: 6th

14+
Julie C: 3rd
Nadine T: 5th

NOVICE/PRIZEWINNER TREBLE JIG TROPHY
U-9
Ashley C: 1st!

U-11
Justine F: 1st!
Teresa J: 3rd

Still awaiting results from the Halloween Costume Trophy competitions (Canadian Cancer Society charity).

Good Luck at the Cairdeas Feis!

Good luck to ALL the dancers competing today at the 2nd annual Cairdeas Feis in West Vancouver! Huge thanks to all of the volunteers from NPIDA and Sionnaine who are making this feis possible!

Dress For Sale (2016-6) **SOLD**

THIS DRESS HAS SOLD!

Information about this dress from the owner:

Beautiful modern dress with traditional, Celtic embroidery and covered in Swarovski AB crystals. Made in January 2016, worn only 5 times and in pristine condition. Sadly selling due to growth spurt.

Chest 26"

Waist 24"

Drop Waist 28"

Sleeve length 20"

Skirt 8"

Full length front 23.5"

Full Length Back 24"

Asking $1300 CAD.

Please contact janicerukavinaATyahoo.ca (please replace AT with @) for any additional information.   

NPIDA at Run For The Cure 2016, and Eire Born Wedding Performance

Nora, Malia and Sophie

Team Jacqueline

Team Jacqueline

Leila (left) and Malia and Marcel (back right)

Malia

Malia, Nora, Marcel and Leila

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos, taken last weekend at the 2016 Run For The Cure race. Members of NPIDA were out running in memory of Jaqueline C and Garlene Pickett.

Thank you also to Nora for submitting this photo, taken on October 1 when Eire Born performed at a wedding in West Vancouver.

Eire Born with the bride, October 1

Cairdeas Feis Reminders!

The Cairdeas Feis is coming up on Saturday October 15! A couple of important reminders for all NPIDA families:

1. Have you signed up yet to volunteer ? Please click HERE to view the volunteer positions available and to sign up - it's quick and easy! There are many volunteer roles still to be filled, including various set-up tasks on Friday afternoon/evening; backstage helpers, marks runners, hospitality room helpers, stage take-down helpers and more on Saturday.

Please take a look and see if you can lend a hand to help make the 2nd Cairdeas Feis a success!

2. EBIDS will be having a fundraising raffle during the feis and would like to collect a donation of $2 from each NPIDA family. (A "bucket" is available in the studio). The funds will be used to purchase a few quality raffle items. Proceeds from the raffle will help EBIDS purchase such items as sashes and trophies. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Welcome NPIDA Pre-Beginners!

Kassidy and four of  NPIDA's newest dancers

Nora and Kassidy with new Pre-Beginners

Thank you to Nora for submitting these photos of a few of NPIDA's newest Pre-Beginners. Welcome to NPIDA!

Volunteers Needed for the Cairdeas Feis!

Please note the following request for volunteers for the Cairdeas Feis, which will take place on Saturday October 15 in West Vancouver. This 2nd annual feis is being co-hosted by NPIDA and Sionnaine.

Please click the link below
and sign up for a volunteer position!

Dear NPIDA and SIDA Families,

We are now just three weeks away from our Feis!

Our planning is well under way, and now we are appealing to you and our dancers to help us make this feis a success.

As you know, we decided to make the Cairdeas Feis a one-day event. It's going to take a big group effort to pull it off.

Our volunteer sign up is now online here. 

There are a lot of positions to fill. Not all jobs happen on the day of the Feis. We need volunteers on Friday night to set up the venue and stage. On Saturday after the feis, the stage needs to be taken apart and stacked.

Please go online and see if there is something you can be doing the day of the feis to help out. The jobs aren't hard, but they are essential for making the day run smoothly for our dancers.

Many thanks for your support!

Nora and Michelle

Dress For Sale (#2016-5)

Information about this dress from the owner:

Beautiful, sparkly and fun 4-year old dress for sale as dancer has outgrown it! Worn by dancer age 11-13. Dressmaker: Doire Designs/Shauna Shiels Belfast.

Length of dress: from shoulder to front hem is 30 inches.

In good condition. Bloomers included.

Asking Price: $650

Please contact Lisa at lisa.bauermeisterATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).