Posted by Margaret on 2/27/2007, 2:48 pm
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Celtic Feet practice: General observation: Proceeds from Celtic Feet benefit the whole school. Celtic Feet is a huge undertaking that needs extra practice– more practice than many people feel they can give. We also don't have the space/dance hall time for extra practice with large groups. We are trying to stay on top of changing needs. We have had to put kids into dances unexpectedly; we have scheduled practices in writing only to find out by accident at dancing that so many people won't be attending that the practice will be meaningless. We are getting major dance out requests at the last minute that require unanticipated extra practice. Therefore, a lot of changes have happened on the spot, at dancing. We try to make sure to announce the changes clearly, but not everyone is listening when they should be. It's frustrating for everyone, but we are doing the best we can to respond to each crisis of the moment. Practices: Thursday, March 15: Everyone should reserve the late afternoon/early evening of Thursday, March 15, for a run through of all numbers. We are going to try to work around the danceouts that night and who will be attending them in order to work out a schedule for Celtic Feet. Everyone will not have to stay the whole time. We will run through the numbers for each group, group by group, probably youngest to oldest. Over 15 Choreography: It seems that we need three fill ins. We tried to put out a schedule in writing, but apparently that schedule doesn't work for everyone. We are trying to create a new schedule directly with the girls themselves. Each girl needs to confirm with a teacher before she leaves each practice when the next practice is. At this moment, we have these practices scheduled: Wednesdays, March 7 and 14 in class run through Sunday, March 4: 2:30-4:00 per agreement in class between girls and Mary Agnes Saturday, March 10: 2-4, along with slip jig Thursday, March 15, as above Prelim/Champ solo numbers: We are going to try to work on these in class, but at least one if not more of the numbers may need additional practice outside of class because sufficient progress is not being made. At this moment, slip jig has been designated for extra practice outside of class as well as in class. Also at this moment, slip jig will be practiced along with choreography–on Sunday, March 4, Saturday, March 10 and Thursday, March 15. Group D: Treble Jig number has been practice frequently in class. Reel is starting to be practiced, but may need extra practice outside class. The afternoon of Saturday, March 10 is the probable date if extra practice is deemed necessary after class on Wednesday, February 28 or March 7. Practice on Thursday, March 15, as above. Groups B and C: practice in class, as well as Thursday, March 15. Small ceili teams: practice on Saturdays March 3 and 10, time, per Eileen Stull (1-2?) U12 choreography: practice at 4-5 pm on Saturdays, March 3 and 10. Also on Thursday, March 15. St. Ed's danceout practice: Saturday, March 3, 2-4 (to be confirmed)