CANADA FÉILE 2019
Please see below for important information for our upcoming Canada Féile on Saturday, May 25, 2019
We are very excited for our 4th Annual CRN Canada Féile on Saturday and looking forward to welcoming adjudicator Brian Cleary, from San Francisco, CA. Competing dancers and parents should read through all the information provided so they are well informed for the competitions.
Best wishes to all the dancers competing on Saturday! The dancers have worked incredibly hard this year and they have all made wonderful progress individually and as a group. Our instructors are extremely proud of the dancers and regardless of results or positions on the podium, we feel they are all winners in our opinions. Congratulations on all your accomplishments and we are excited to see everyone shine on stage at the competition.
Best wishes to all the dancers competing on Saturday! The dancers have worked incredibly hard this year and they have all made wonderful progress individually and as a group. Our instructors are extremely proud of the dancers and regardless of results or positions on the podium, we feel they are all winners in our opinions. Congratulations on all your accomplishments and we are excited to see everyone shine on stage at the competition.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Dancers, family, and friends are welcome to attend and we encourage our non- competing dancers to come out and support us for the Canada Féile. Admission is $7 for Adults & $5 for Children. Please note, competing Dancers have already paid admission as part of their registration.
Dancers, family, and friends are welcome to attend and we encourage our non- competing dancers to come out and support us for the Canada Féile. Admission is $7 for Adults & $5 for Children. Please note, competing Dancers have already paid admission as part of their registration.
For those attending we remind you we are welcoming dancers, parents, instructors, and adjudicators from Ireland and the U.S.A . For many of our attendees this is the first visit to Canada and we encourage parents and dancers to make sure everyone feels welcome and is well looked after. Please do your best to show a warm welcome to our visitors!
Our instructors and coordinators are extremely busy preparing for the Féile and we ask you to please be mindful of the workload and assist as best you can by limiting questions to only those absolutely necessary.
Please review all the information included in this email before contacting us with your questions as most of the answers will be provided already.
1) CANADA FÉILE SYLLABUS (see attached)
We have attached a copy of the updated Syllabus so dancers may verify their competition numbers. There have been no changes to the syllabus.
2) COMPETITION SCHEDULE (see attached)
Doors Open 8:00 AM Dancer Line Up Begins 8:30 AM.
Schedule is approximate, dancers should be ready 30 min prior to competition
Schedule is approximate, dancers should be ready 30 min prior to competition
- 9:00 AM Bunghrad & Ullmhuchan AWARDS
- 12:30 PM Teams & Ceili Traditional Set Dances Treble Reel AWARDS
- 2:00 PM Meanghrad, Ardghrad, & Craobhghrad AWARDS
- 5:00 PM Special Trophy AWARDS
3) CANADA FÉILE APPAREL
Ordered items can be picked up at the Admission Check - In table, the day of the competition.
We are still in need of a few volunteers for the competitions. If you are able to lend a hand, we would appreciate it!
Please remember to ALWAYS keep a positive, friendly atmosphere for our dancers, parents, and visitors from afar.
5) CRN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITION
Reminders, Rules and Regulations
• Photography or Videotaping in the hall during competitions is prohibited. Photos and videos are permitted during results.
• Cell phones should be turned off or silenced. Do not use cell phones near the staging area.
• There is absolutely no prompting of dancers by teachers, parents or anyone in the audience.
• Please do not approach judges or scrutineers area during competitions.
• Decisions of the judges are final.
• If any part of a dancer’s costume falls off or if a shoelace becomes untied, the dancer is automatically disqualified.
• Dancers may be disqualified for poor sportsmanship or arriving late for a competition.
• Competitors must report to the staging area when called.
• Dancers must be in costume to accept awards.
• Changing clothes is not permitted in the ballroom. Please use the designated changing or restrooms.
• Unsupervised children are not allowed to roam the hotel. No running in hallways or lobby. Please be respectful and considerate of Feile volunteers, hotel staff and guests.
• McConnell School of Dance, Cumann Rince Na´isiu´nta (CRN), Hilton Airport Suites Hotel and any affiliated organizations will not be held responsible for personal injury, property loss or damage before, during or after the competition. Photography or Videotaping in the hall during competitions is strictly prohibited. Photos and videos are permitted during results.
• Photography or Videotaping in the hall during competitions is prohibited. Photos and videos are permitted during results.
• Cell phones should be turned off or silenced. Do not use cell phones near the staging area.
• There is absolutely no prompting of dancers by teachers, parents or anyone in the audience.
• Please do not approach judges or scrutineers area during competitions.
• Decisions of the judges are final.
• If any part of a dancer’s costume falls off or if a shoelace becomes untied, the dancer is automatically disqualified.
• Dancers may be disqualified for poor sportsmanship or arriving late for a competition.
• Competitors must report to the staging area when called.
• Dancers must be in costume to accept awards.
• Changing clothes is not permitted in the ballroom. Please use the designated changing or restrooms.
• Unsupervised children are not allowed to roam the hotel. No running in hallways or lobby. Please be respectful and considerate of Feile volunteers, hotel staff and guests.
• McConnell School of Dance, Cumann Rince Na´isiu´nta (CRN), Hilton Airport Suites Hotel and any affiliated organizations will not be held responsible for personal injury, property loss or damage before, during or after the competition. Photography or Videotaping in the hall during competitions is strictly prohibited. Photos and videos are permitted during results.
6) MSD GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITION
Below are the basic guidelines for McConnell Dancers and Parents attending competitions.
Instructor availability is limited during competitions as CRN Teachers are required to volunteer and organise all aspects of the Féile. Please be mindful of instructor’s time at competitions, but if you need them, they are always available.Instructors may not have time to watch every student compete and dancers must be prepared to compete without assistance from their teacher.
COSTUMES
All school costumes are registered with CRN so please wear appropriate school class costumes.
Recreational & Brandon Division
New 2019 Black Costume or any previous school costume is acceptable for this season. Please be sure to wear a bodysuit or dance briefs & undershirt for privacy in the change room.
Performance & Competitive Division
New 2019 Performance Black Costumes
Solo Costumes
Solo costumes are not permitted in Bunghrád or Ullmhúchán levels with the exception of dancers over 18.
Solo costumes may be worn in Meangrád, Ardgrád, and Craobhgrád levels by dancers of any age
Team Dances
Recreational & Brandon Division
New 2019 Black Costume or any previous school costume is acceptable for this season. Please be sure to wear a bodysuit or dance briefs & undershirt for privacy in the change room.
Performance & Competitive Division
New 2019 Performance Black Costumes
Solo Costumes
Solo costumes are not permitted in Bunghrád or Ullmhúchán levels with the exception of dancers over 18.
Solo costumes may be worn in Meangrád, Ardgrád, and Craobhgrád levels by dancers of any age
Team Dances
- All dancers Winnipeg Teams should wear their class costume, bun wig, and poodle socks.
- All dancers in Brandon Teams should wear their class costume, poodle socks, wigs are optional.
Please make sure costume items are secure as dancer will be disqualified if items fall off. If a costume piece falls off, dancers are required to stop dancing, pick up the item and return back to their position to wait until competition is over.
DANCE SHOES
- Shoes should be well fitting, clean, and polished. Ill-fitting shoes may affect a dancer’s placement.
- Absolutely no elastic in shoes laces (hard or soft). Use proper hard shoe or soft shoe laces only. Wide elastic, worn over shoes to help keep them on dancers feet is acceptable. If you are uncertain, please ask your instructor.
- Double knot all laces and secure buckles on hard shoes. Untied laces will result in disqualification. If a dancer’s lace becomes untied, dancers should return to their position to wait until the competition is over.
IRISH DANCE WIGS
Wigs are optional for CRN Competitions, however we prefer dancers wear wigs rather than hair down. Dancers who wish to wear their hair down should verify the style with instructors prior to competition
- Full, Bun, or Pony tail wigs are acceptable
- Team dances must have their style of wigs coordinated by instructor.
- Please make sure wigs are secure as dancer will be disqualified if it falls off.
TIGHTS & SOCKS
CRN Rule, dancers 20 and over must wear black tights.
- Dancers under 20 may wear poodle socks or tights, however we prefer dancers wear socks as it shows off footwork better than tights
- Team dancers must coordinate socks or tights, depending on age of the team.
- If you are under 20 and you wish to wear tights please verify with your instructor prior to competition
- Make sure your socks are newer, clean, white, and well fitting.
- Sock glue is essential. Instructors will have sock glue on hand, for those who require glue, please see your instructor side stage.
MAKE-UP
MSD & CRN discourage the use of heavy make-up, spray tan, etc. especially with younger dancers. There are no stage lights at Canada Féile so heavy make-up is not necessary. Light or no make-up is acceptable.
If you have any questions, please let us know!
If you have any questions, please let us know!
Attachment: Canada Feile 2019 Schedule.pdf (234.3kB)
Attachment: Canada Feile Syllabus 2019.pdf (526.0kB)
