Do You Have Your Movie Night Tickets?

MOVIE NIGHT!

Saturday, October 18th

6:00-9:00PM

At the NPIDA North Van Studio
MOVIE: Despicable Me 2

EBIDS would like to remind you that early-bird ticket sales have now ended but you can still buy tickets today and tomorrow! Please join us for this fun annual event!

The final day for tickets is tomorrow, Thursday October 16th.

Tickets will not be available at the door.

 - For tickets, please see Carrie at the NVan studio, or contact EBIDS parents Andrea C or Gillian S.
- Your $15 ticket includes pizza, popcorn and drinks. There will be raffle prizes, candy bags and the very popular NPIDA haunted house - wear your costumes!

More Weekend Feis Photos: Calgary and Portland

Morgan in Calgary

Stephanie, Anna and Mikaela in Portland

Amalie

Megan, Jadyn, Sydney, Thea and Olivia

Stephanie: 1st in Open 20+
Mikaela: 2nd in Open U-17
Anna: 4th in Open U-15

Thank you to Connie for submitting this photo (#1) of Morgan, who competed in U-14 Open Championships at Feis an Fhomhair in Calgary this past weekend. The other photos (#2-5) were all submitted by Jennifer; these photos were taken on her camera at the Portland Feis by Diana, Christina and Anna.

More Portland Feis Photos

Zoe: 6th in U-10 Novice Reel Trophy
Eloise: 1st in 10 and Under Prelim Treble Reel

Sisterly love at the Portland Zoo !

Amalie: 1st in U-13 Novice/Prizewinner Treble Reel
3rd in U-13 Prizewinner Reel Trophy
Two 3rd-place medals in the "Prizewinner Champ Style"

Thank you to Bridget (photos #1-2) and Tara (photo #3) for submitting these photos, taken at the Portland Feis this past weekend.

Portland Feis Photos *UPDATED*

U-15 Open friends Olivia, Catharine and Anna

Left: Mary, 5th in U-15 Prelim Championships
Right: Reese, 5th in 13+ Prelim Treble Reel

U-12 Open friends Sydney, Jadyn and Sarah

Open Championship trophy winners
Left: Sarah (2nd) and Jadyn (4th), U-12 Open
Middle: Olivia (5th) and Anna (4th), U-15 Open
Right: Mikaela (2nd), U-17 Open

Left: Sarah and Thea. Right: Kyla and Sarah

13+ Open Treble Reel trophy winners
Olivia (3rd) and Catharine (1st)

Stephanie: 1st in Open 20+

Thank you to Leanne (photos #1-6) and Christina (photo #7) for submitting these photos, which were all taken at the Portland Feis this past weekend.

Portland Feis Results: Sunday

Thea: 1st in U-13 Open Championships

Thea-1st in U-13 Open
Catharine: 1st in 13+ Open Treble Reel

Congratulations Thea and Catharine!

Today the Prelim and Open "Supplementary Championships" took place at the Portland Feis, as well as non-championship competitions. Thank you to Christina for submitting these photos (taken yesterday).

Here are the NPIDA results for today:

PRELIM SUPPLEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-15
Mary M: 1st in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 2nd overall

OPEN SUPPLEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-12
Megan S: 2nd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 2nd overall

U-16
Gemma K: 5th in Hard Shoe, 4th in Set Dance
Sophie C: 3rd in Soft Shoe

U-17
Mikaela P: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 3rd in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 2nd overall

17+
Stephanie M: 4th in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 3rd overall

NOVICE REEL TROPHY
U-10
Zoe C: 6th

NOVICE/PRIZEWINNER TREBLE REEL TROPHY
U-13
Amalie W: 1st!

PRIZEWINNER REEL TROPHY
U-13
Amalie W: 3rd

Portland Feis Results: Saturday

A win for Stephanie!

Jadyn, Sydney, Thea, Megan and Sarah

 

Sydney, Jadyn and Sarah

Today all the Preliminary and Open Championships took place at the Portland Feis, as well as some non-Championship trophy dances. Thank you to Nora and Stephanie (photo #1), Gillian (photo #2)  and Sue (photo #3) for submitting the above photos.

Nora says "We have a VERY happy Stephanie today! She won 1st in Open Championships in Portland out of 14 dancers!!  Huge congrats to you Steph! We are so proud of you! Good luck to the rest of our NPIDA dancers today as they set the stage on fire in Portland!!"

Here are the NPIDA results for today:

PRELIM CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-10
Avery F: 3rd in Hard Shoe

U-11
Eloise C: 1st in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe

U-14
Olivia B: 5th in Hard Shoe, 4th in Set Dance

U-15
Mary M: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 5th overall
Tegan P: 1st in Soft Shoe

PRELIM TREBLE REEL
10 and Under
Eloise C: 1st!

13+
Reese F: 5th

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
U-11
Kyla F: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 2nd overall
Pixie K: 3rd in Soft Shoe

U-12
Sarah A: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd overall
Jadyn M-T: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 4th overall
Megan S: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance
Sydney B: 2nd in Soft Shoe

U-13
Thea M: 1st in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 1st overall!

U-15
Anna M: 4th in Soft Shoe, 2nd in Hard Shoe, 4th overall
Olivia A: 3rd in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 5th overall
Catharine A: 2nd in Hard Shoe, 5th in Set Dance

U-16
Gemma K: 3rd in Hard Shoe

U-17
Mikaela P: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance, 2nd overall

20+
Stephanie M: 1st in Soft Shoe, 1st in Hard Shoe, 1st in Set Dance, 1st overall!

OPEN TREBLE REEL
10 and Under
Kyla F: 1st!
Pixie K: 3rd

U-13
Sarah A: 5th

13+
Catharine A: 1st!
Olivia A: 3rd

SHEILA SHOVLIN CHAMPIONSHIP HORNPIPE TROPHY (All Ages)
Thea M: 7th

PRIZEWINNER CHAMP STYLE SPECIAL
U-13
Amalie W: 3rd in Soft Shoe, 3rd in Set Dance

U-15
Alexis B: 2nd in Hard Shoe, 2nd in Set Dance, 2nd overall

VOCAL:
10 and Under
Pixie K: 1st!

Good Luck This Weekend!

This weekend NPIDA has 24 dancers competing at the Portland Oregon Feis and one dancer at Feis An Fhomhair in Calgary.

Good luck dancers !

Results will be posted here once they are available on feisworx.

Dress For Sale (#2014-23) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Stunning Simona Mauriello dress worn a handfull of times. Beautiful details, green underskirt, extra crystals included. Sadly dancer has grown out of this fabulous dress.  

Waist: 30"
Bust: 32"
Neck to Sleeve: 27"
Shoulder to dropped waist: 23"
About a size 4 currently worn by a 15 year old.
PRICE REDUCED TO $950.

Please contact Daina at dainab67ATgmail.com (please replace AT with @)

Photo credit Cheryl G.

Eire Born at the Buck October 4

Back: Kyla, Morgan, Sydney, Mikaela and Jadyn
Front: Josie and Avery

Thank you to Sue for submitting this photo taken at the Buck & Ear last Saturday night.

A Pink Kind of Day in Richmond

Lia, Naomi, Mikaela, Courtney, Esther and Avery

Thank you to Courtney for submitting this photo, taken in Richmond on September 17. She says "I thought this was a perfect picture moment; this was taken at class in Richmond last Wednesday. It was a PINK kind of day ;)"

Dress For Sale (#2014-22) **SOLD**

 

THIS DRESS HAS SOLD!

Information about this dress from the owner:

Dark blue dress with pink and gold trim made by Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear.

Size: Fits a medium 9-10 year old.

No alterations since previous owner.

 

Asking $250.

 

Please contact Bridget at msbcoutureATmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-21) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Sparkly blue and gold Flying Colours Dancewear custom solo dress made by Hannah P. Fits age 8-10 year old. Comes with matching bloomers, matching tiara (not shown in photo) and extra gems.

This dress has let down and is available immediately. Very lucky dress for the recent owners.

PRICE REDUCED TO $200.

Please contact Dawn at austinsATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

EBIDS UPDATE: 2015 Photo Calendar, and Movie Night on October 18!

Leanne and Andrea, representing EBIDS, have submitted the following two announcements:

 

2015 CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

EBIDS is planning to produce a 2015 calendar and would like to invite NPIDA dancers to design a page! We would like to include as many photos as possible, including as many dancers as possible, within reason. Size will likely be 12"x12" - to be confirmed. We would like the pages completed within the next 3 weeks, with a goal of sending the pages to the printers by the end of October and for sale by November 1. (Perfect for holiday gifts!)

 

Dancers: if you are interested in helping to design one of the monthly calendar pages, please contact Leanne ASAP at: leanneATleannearmstrong.com (please replace AT with @).

 

The following monthly page themes have been suggested:

January - EBIDS

February - Young dancers/Beginner/Advanced Beginner

March - St. Patrick's Day

April - World Championships

May - Other Feis or Throwback photos

June - Stewart Feis

July - North American Championships

August - Steveston Docks, Lonsdale Quay, Dance camps/class photos

September - Other themes; suggestions welcome

October - NPIDA Halloween Class parties/costumes; Portland or other fall feis?

November - Oireachtas

December - Christmas Feis

 

 

MOVIE NIGHT: OCTOBER 18

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 6:00-9:00PM
WHERE: NPIDA North Van Studio
MOVIE: Despicable Me 2

- Early bird tickets at $10 each will be available until October 10th.
- After October 10th tickets are $15.
- The final day for tickets is Thursday October 16th. No tickets will be available at the door, and we will have a cap of 80 tickets.
- For tickets, please see Carrie at the NVan studio, or contact EBIDS parents Andrea C or Gillian S.
- Your ticket includes pizza, popcorn and drinks
- There will be raffle prizes, candy bags and the popular NPIDA haunted house - wear your costumes!

- Photos from Google Images.

A Few More Lonsdale Photos From Sue

Jadyn, Reese, Kassidy, Claire and Gemma C

Jayne, Jadyn, Pixie and Megan

Jadyn on her toes for the first time

Reese, Diana, Jadyn and Kassidy
Jadyn and Kassidy: co-captains
Jadyn's first time being show captain

Thank you to Sue for submitting these photos, which were taken on August 2, 16 and 23 at Lonsdale Quay.

Dress For Sale (#2014-20) *PRICE REDUCED*

 

Information about this dress from the owner:

Elegant and eye-catching sparkly copper sequin solo dress made by Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear. Will fit a tall dancer 5'10" to 6'. The dress is in very immaculate condition, made in late 2012 and only worn 5 times (dancer has now retired from competition). Worn and stored with care in a smoke-free, pet free home.

Impeccable workmanship includes gold celtic scrollwork, contrasting black detailing and a soft ivory skirt with gold and copper tulle underskirt. Lots of rhinestones! Includes black bloomers and a black rhinestone-covered headband.

PRICE REDUCED to $799.

Please contact Moira at moira.leighAThotmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-19) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:
Beautiful Gavin dress originally made for World Qualifier. Lots of room for let out.
Fits age 13 & older. Includes crown.

Measurements:
Sleeve: 24"
Length: 34.5"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 26"

PRICE REDUCED TO $700.

Please contact Jacqueline at J3cummingsATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Two Dresses For Sale (#2014-17 and #2014-18)

Dress #2014-17

Information about these two dresses from the owner (same owner for both dresses):

Dress # 2014-17
Gavin Dress- made for 2012 Oireachtas. Worn by a tall slim 12-13 year old.
Beautiful stage presence.

Asking $1000 OBO.

For more information please contact Heather at heathernicATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

Dress #2014-18

Dress #2014-18
Gavin Dress- made for 2011 Oireachtas. Worn by a tall 17-18 year old. Classic style.

Asking $750 OBO.

For more information please contact Heather at heathernicATshaw.ca (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-16) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Size 8-10 dress, made by Hannah P of Flying Colours Dancewear.
Worn at Worlds 2013, and worn only four times.

PRICE REDUCED TO $800.

Please contact Sue at suejadyntylerATgmail.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-15) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Beautiful sparkly green, gold and black solo dress for sale made by Christine Bland. Worn by a very petite 13 year old, this would be suitable for 10-13 year old. Comes with bloomers and matching headband. The dress has let out/let down. The shoulders and skirt are covered in gold sequins and crystals. This dress draws the eye on stage and dancer is sad to see it go.

Please e-mail Nicole for more photos and measurements or to try it on.

PRICE REDUCED TO $1400.

Please contact Nicole at nicole.dentATicloud.com (please replace AT with @).

Dress For Sale (#2014-14) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this from from the owner:

Black dress with orange, yellow, green and white trim, made by Gavin Doherty (Eire Designs). This dress stands out on stage. Light and comfortable to wear. Size 9-11 years.

PRICE REDUCED TO $400 OBO.

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

Dress For Sale (#2014-13) *PRICE REDUCED*

Information about this dress from the owner:

Black and white dress with coloured sashes and arm guards, made by Christine Bland 2 years ago (second owner). Currently worn by a 15-year old; Ladies size 2. Available for sale mid/end of October. 

PRICE REDUCED TO $500 OBO.
 
Has 7 changeable arm guards and sashes in assorted colours.
Please contact Carolyn at cd.andersonATyahoo.com (please replace AT with @).

Take A Look At These Dresses For Sale!

The 17 second-hand solo dresses below were previously listed for sale here on the blog and are still available! Many of these dress sellers have significantly reduced their price, so now is the perfect time to take a second look if you are in the market for a gently used solo dress!

Please click directly on the hyperlinks below which will take you to the original individual dress ads (blog posts), with full details about the dress, price, and contact info for the dress seller. Make an offer; these sellers are motivated!

 

Left: #2014-5
Middle: #2014-12
Right: #2014-11

Left: #2013-7
Right: #2014-3

  

Left: #2014-10
Right: #2013-20

Left: #2014-9
Right: #2013-3

Left: #2013-24
Right: #2013-17

Left: #2014-8
Right: #2013-22

Left: #2013-8
Right: #2013-14

Left: #2012-3
Right: #2012-4