Speaking as an American, I think US$4500 per month is a very healthy income . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If a rock falls on an egg Lara...
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Mary
moira@...
Jul 1, 1998 2:24 pm
Dear Shiobhan, Thank you for writing, how enlightening, 500 dollars per year! Have you considered relocating here? (just kidding) What people also have to...
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Maghi King
Margaret.King@...
Jul 1, 1998 3:16 pm
A few remarks inserted in the text. Maghi ... To my great shame, I've got Colin's version, and I didn't even look at it when we were working up the hard shoe...
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Hhodgkin@...
Jul 1, 1998 3:26 pm
Shiobhan - Have you ever heard of a dance called "The Pipes of Lucknow"??? It is an Australian(?) dance I think. My teacher taught it to us years ago - I ...
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Dancer10@...
Jul 1, 1998 4:59 pm
Moira-- I also think $4500 is a very healthy income too...and I live in Southern Calif...where houses (old beach cottages) in our Beach community start at ...
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HeatherWH@...
Jul 1, 1998 5:34 pm
In California there is no set rate and teachers charge anywhere from $7. to $25. per lesson. I think Irish is the same. We pay $25./week for two lessons ...
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Jo Ellen Moore
joellen@...
Jul 1, 1998 11:00 pm
You guys are forgetting the expenses involved in running a studio. If you have 100 students, chances are that you won't be able to teach them out of your...
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Shiobhan O'Donnell
Shiobhan.ODonnell@...
Jul 1, 1998 11:50 pm
Moira, Although it is getting a little off topic for highland dance I will answer your questions because I think there is a misconception that New Zealand is a...
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Mary
moira@...
Jul 2, 1998 1:59 pm
Dear Jo Ellen, You are right, there are lots of expenses involved. The teachers we go to, all teach out of their homes. They are fortunate to have very...
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Robyn Ovans
robino@...
Jul 2, 1998 5:10 pm
Thanks for the information Stacy! Obviously I have a lot to learn, but my teacher always taught theory classes along with our regular lessons. Hopefully it...
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Dawnbick1@...
Jul 2, 1998 10:48 pm
Well, I'm just a very new [less than 1 year beginner] at Highland, but I can strongly recommend ballet and tap to your daughter to help her Highland. Though a...
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Sarah Dent
sdent@...
Jul 3, 1998 5:49 am
Does anyone know of a teacher in Southern Ontario for Cape Breton Step Dancing? -- "Sarah Dent" <sdent@...> Posted to highland-dance, the highland and...
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Sarah Dent
sdent@...
Jul 3, 1998 5:52 am
Does anyone know of a teacher in southern ontario for Cape Breton Step Dancing? -- "Sarah Dent" <sdent@...> Posted to highland-dance, the highland and...
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Stacy (Dye) Williamson
stacy@...
Jul 3, 1998 1:28 pm
Hi Sara, Sorry I don't know any teachers of that type in Ontario. I teach highland and will be teaching Scottish Country dancing in the fall (adult classes) I...
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Madelyn Wilson
MAWILSON@...
Jul 3, 1998 3:55 pm
Hi Stacey, and Everyone else. I think Jessica Dent is still dancing, but I think she goes by Jessica Macleod-Dent now. ( I am not sure, but I would guess that ...
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Sarah Dent
sdent@...
Jul 3, 1998 4:09 pm
Stacy, Yes I am related to Jessica. She's my younger sister. She's still dancing up a storm. Most recently she's a part of the $3 million Ed Mirvish...
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Sonya E. Melcher
MELCHER@...
Jul 3, 1998 4:33 pm
Confirmation of reading: your message - Date: 3 Jul 98 11:46 To: highland-dance@... Subject: RE: [highland-dance]Scottish Step Dancing ...
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Jennifer L Brown
99BROWNJ@...
Jul 3, 1998 8:06 pm
Hello all! I have a rather odd request, I think. A while ago I lent my kilt and kilt hose to my sister who was beginning to compete. After she was finished...
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HeatherWH@...
Jul 3, 1998 9:09 pm
Jenn--- Here is a suggestion--- Buy some spray shoe stretch...at Target or a shoe repair store. Spray them and stretch!! It seems to work really well on...
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Cathie Gibbs
cpgibbs@...
Jul 3, 1998 10:18 pm
Hi, This suggestion comes from Mr Henderson, the hose maker. Get the hose wet. Start a pot of water boiling. Hold the hose in the steam from the boiling water...
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jsullivan
jsullivan@...
Jul 4, 1998 1:55 am
In reply to the inquiry about kilt hose-- once wool has been in the dryer, it is frequently so matted that it's actually felt, which is made using wool fibers,...
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Karin S. Gustafson
karing@...
Jul 4, 1998 3:11 am
Jenn, The best chance you'd have is to thoroughly wet the socks and put them on a sock stretcher. If you have a local knitting shop they may have something on...
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Veronique
vero@...
Jul 4, 1998 6:06 am
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Sarah Dent
sdent@...
Jul 4, 1998 11:22 pm
Jennifer, Been there, done that. If they are truly, truly matted everyone is right, it's time for a new pair. HOWEVER, before giving up all hope, try a cup...
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Veronique
vero.c@...
Jul 5, 1998 6:21 am
Hi I spoke to our teacher yesterday about her sending the steps for 'Tribute to Tamsin' a sword dance that she choreographed. She said she would be happy to...
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Shiobhan O'Donnell
Shiobhan.ODonnell@...
Jul 5, 1998 6:35 am
Canterbury Caledonian Society competitions New Zealand Judges: Mrs J Seque Miss S O'Donnell (he he, yes that is me) Championship events: Sailors Hornpipe under...
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Mary
moira@...
Jul 5, 1998 2:54 pm
Congratulations to you and your family, Veronique! -- Mary <moira@...> Posted to highland-dance, the highland and scottish step dance mailing list. See...
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Mary
moira@...
Jul 5, 1998 2:54 pm
Does anyone have any thoughts on what makes a champion?? (besides practice, of course!) <grin> -- Mary <moira@...> Posted to highland-dance, the highland...
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Mary
moira@...
Jul 5, 1998 3:57 pm
Dear Shiobhan, Thank you for the results. When do you yourself, compete next? Do you guys in NZ compete all year round? Our season is MOSTLY in the spring and...
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PoloScot98@...
Jul 5, 1998 4:09 pm
Hello everyone! I just got home Friday night from Ohio Scottish Arts School in Oberlin, Ohio. It was great! A lot of fun, and I learned a lot! 99 dancers...
