DIGITAL FEIS - JUNE RESULTS
Congratulations to our 38 dancers who competed in the June 2020 Digital Feis. We are very proud of all your hard work and accomplishments during this very difficult time with remote learning. We couldn't be more pleased with the results from our dancers and we are looking forward to the next Digital Feis in August.
6 Dancers moved up levels!
DIGITAL FEIS - AUGUST 2020
A great option for Irish dancers to compete from without travel!
If you haven't yet tried Digital Feis, this is a great opportunity and something positive to keep Irish dancers motivated and focused while await in person competitions.
- Competitivefrom Bunghrád to Craobhghrád
Digital Feis provides an opportunity for written adjudicator feedback for solo dances, set dances, and treble reels. Entries are usually high enough in most age categories for the opportunity for CRN qualifying "move ups" (7 more in a competition)
If you're interested in signing up for August 2020 Digital Feis, please read through all of the information below;
- Deadline for registration in the Student Portal - Monday, July 13th, 2020
VIDEO TAPING OPTIONS
For the August 2020 Digital Feis, dancers will have the option of submitting videos from home OR attending a video taping session. We understand many of our dancers struggled with at home taping due to limitations with space and music playback. For August we will be offering a video taping session for dancers.
August Video Taping Session Date - Tuesday, July 28th (daytime)
Dancers will be assigned a 1 hour time slot for practicing and taping their dances. The fee for video taping session is $40 (plus tax).
For dancers who wish to video tape at home, the deadline for video submission is - Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
WHICH LEVEL, WHICH DANCES?
Digital Feis allows dancers compete in 1 level per dance so dancers may enter ONE video for their reel, slip jig, single jig, light jig, heavy jig, hornpipe, traditional set, contemporary set, treble reel.
- Dancers MUST compete in their current CRN equivalent level for each dance and cannot "skip ahead" to higher levels without moving out of the dance based on CRN requirements (1st place win with 7 or more in a dance or 1st place win with 3 or more 3 times).
- Dancers MUST be currently enrolled in the class for the level they are competing with for EACH DANCE, in order to maintain fairness for all.
If you're uncertain of which dances are best, please don't hesitate to email info@mcconnelldancers.com
DIGITAL FEIS NUMBERS
NEW DIGITAL FEIS DANCERS
- Dancers new to Digital Feis will receive their dancer number via e-mail in 24 - 48 hours of registration in the STUDENT PORTAL.
Dancers who've already competed in Digital Feis can email info@mcconnelldancers.com to request a PDF printable copy of their Digital Feis #, if needed.
DIGITAL FEIS DANCES
Beginner: Reel, Light Jig, Single Jig, Slip Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Sets, Treble Reel
Primary: Reel, Light Jig, Single Jig, Slip Jig, Festival Slow Slip Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Sets, Treble Reel
Novice: Reel, Light Jig, Single Jig, Slip Jig, Festival Slow Slip Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Sets, Treble Reel
Prizewinner: Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Festival Slow Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Sets, Contemporary Set, Treble Reel
Championship: Reel, Slip Jig, Festival Slow Slip Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe, Traditional Sets, Contemporary Set, Treble Reel
DIGITAL FEIS DANCE LENGTHS
If a dancer dances longer than the required bars, only the required bars will be judged. If a dancer stops and does not perform to the dance length requirement, they will receive an incomplete.
- Beginner - Bunghrád - 32 bars
- Primary - Ullmhuchán - 32 bars
- Novice - Meanghrád - 32 bars
- Prizewinner - Ardghrád - 32 bars
- Championship - Craobhghrád - 48 bars for reel and treble jig; 40 bars for slip jig and hornpipe for all dancers Under 25. Dancers 25 years of age and older (as of January 1) may dance 40 bars for reel and treble jig; 32 bars for slip jig and hornpipe.
- Traditional Sets: Dancers must dance the first step on both the right and left foot, and the first set on the right foot only.
- Contemporary Sets: Dancers will dance the first step on both the right and left foot, and the first set on the right foot only.
Traditional Set Recommendations
- Beginner: St Patrick’s Day, The Blackbird
- Primary: St Patrick’s Day, The Blackbird, Job of Journeywork, Jockey to the Fair
- Novice: St Patrick’s Day, The Blackbird, Job of Journeywork, Jockey to the Fair, Garden of Daisies, King of the Fairies, White Blanket, Three Sea Captains
- Prizewinner: Job of Journeywork, Jockey to the Fair, Garden of Daisies, King of the Fairies, White Blanket, Three Sea Captains, The Hunt, The Humours of Bandon
- Champion: Garden of Daisies, King of the Fairies, White Blanket, Three Sea Captains, The Hunt, The Humours of Bandon
VIDEO SUBMISSION
Deadline for Video Submission - Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
Videos can be sent via Dropbox, Google Drive, or emailed to info@mcconnelldancers.com.
Video Taping Recommendations
- Submit your 1 best video for each dance you are competing in. Please do not submit multiple versions of the same dance.
- Please make sure your Digital Feis number is securely pinned to your costume.
- Please include the 8 bar music introduction in your video. Dancers should stand in "5th" position, ready to dance when music starts.
- We recommend dancers finish their dance in "5th" position and end with a "point & bow".
- Dancers entire frame should be in the video at all times during the video.
- Record horizontally, if possible. Please do not switch between vertical and horizontal in the middle of the dance.
- The cameraperson or tripod should stand in for the judge. If you have to video tape yourself, it's fine, just trim the video to the shortest length possible.
- Adjudicators must be able to hear the music and hard shoes, so please insure your music is loud enough for the dancer and adjudicator to hear.
- Please trim your video to the shortest possible length.
- Dancers, please try to remember to smile!
Please note, we will not provide feedback to dancers or parents on any videos submitted for Digital Feis competitions in order to maintain fairness for all. Dancers who would like feedback on their work for Digital Feis competitions are encouraged to sign up for a private lesson or video taping session.
DIGITAL FEIS INFORMATION
Digital Feis is an on-line organisation offering dancers the opportunity to compete and advance levels without the burden of travel. Videos are submitted by the school and dancers register for private video taping sessions where solo dances are rehearsed, taped, and submitted for adjudication. Digital Feis provides feedback, placement, and medals to competing dancers and all results count towards their CRN Levels or just for fun!
Digital Feis is open to all dancers, in Recreational, Competitive, and Performance Divisions.
DIGITAL FEIS - UPCOMING COMPETITION DATES
- August Digital Feis - August 1st, 2020
- September Digital Feis - September 19th, 2020
- November Digital Feis - November 14th, 2020
DIGITAL FEIS FEES
- $25 Entry fee per dancer
- Solo Dance Entry - $10 with medal (USD) / per dance