So the Southern Region is doing a traditional set competition at the Oireachtas. FINALLY. I've always thought it was a nice thing to do for the kids who are coming to do teams but not solos, it's another chance to get a medal, etc. They're offering all seven set dances (St. Pat's, Jockey, Three Seas, Blackbird, Garden, Job & King of the Fairies).
Of course, this got me thinking...since I'm going to be there anyway, preparing for the competition might be a good way to drill basics like turnout, lift and rhythm. I have to learn the sets anyway for the TCRG, so this might be an excuse to learn a new one. I've always liked doing the more obscure sets--there was a time when NOBODY did Blackbird--so I'm leaning towards learning Jockey to the Fair. It's a pretty low pressure return to competition, and at least I'll break that barrier and be able to say "I did it".
The only thing holding me up is a lack of costume--nobody in the Irish dance universe seems to share my dress size, but I have borrowed an adult dancer's costume in the past and danced in it with some minor temporary alterations. I think I could make do with it again if she'll let me borrow it.
Pending a discussion with the Teach (and I can't see why he'd say no), I guess I'm going to compete for the first time in 6.5 years in 16&O traditional set.
I think I just might be crazy.
71 days. Holy crap.
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