IDM blog..

The concluding part of Liffey Rivers and the Mystery of the Temporary Trophy has just arrived, ready for the July issue of IDM and boy are you in for a treat! It just keeps getting better, with non-stop adventure and excitement for Liffey as she unravels the mystery of the temporary trophy. The IDM Team could barely wait for the concluding part to arrive so I imagine you are all bursting with excitement. Don't worry, you won't have to hold out for much longer as the July issue will be out in a few weeks time.

On another note of excitement, how is everyone getting on with their entries for the Youngblood wig competition? I am dying to see your videos!

Take care,

Lucy x

IDM has teamed up with Irish dance wig suppliers Youngblood Haircutters to offer IDM readers the chance to WIN a Youngblood wig of your choice!

To be in with a chance of winning, this year’s competition gives you the chance to make your very own video!

Simply make a 3 minute step-by-step instructional
guide on how to apply an ID wig.

The best videos will be showcased on www.irishdancing.com and the winning entry will be picked by Youngblood Haircutters for the prize of a wig of your choice!

This competition is open to anyone – so go on,
why not give it a go?!

To be in with a chance of winning send your
video (maximum of 3 minutes) to:
Email: lucy@irishdancing.com with the video as an
attachment or YouTube link.
Or post on a CD to: Youngblood Video Competition,
IDM, Unit 2.4, Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3EH
By June 9th 2010.

Hey IDMers,

We have got a very exciting Health and Technique Special coming up in the July issue of IDM and we want you to get involved! A panel of experts are waiting to answer your questions on the following areas:

*TECHNIQUE
*DIET
*FEET PROBLEMS
*MUSCLE/BONE PROBLEMS
*GENERAL HEALTH

So if you have got a question or two that you would like answered by an expert Irish dancer, podiatrist, dietician or orphopaedic specialist, now is your chance!

Send your questions with your name and age to lucy@irishdancing.com by Monday 10th May and I will forward them over to our experts to answer.

This is a brilliant opportunity to get advice and tips for your Irish dancing so make sure you drop me a line.

Lucy

Yes! The time has come for another IDM roadtrip as we make our way to the fare old city of Dublin for the Cumann Rince Náisiúnta Irish Open Championsips 2010.

We are of course extremely excited to have an IDM stand there and in true IDM style, we will have a whole host of fun and games for everyone attending the event.

PLUS! We're giving you the chance to win yet another signed Riverdance poster! Make sure you buy plenty of raffle tickets to be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize and you'll also be helping to raise money for the Haiti earthquake victims.

So swing on by the IDM stand and say hello to the IDM Team. We'll be in the Citywest Hotel Conference Centre, Dublin from Friday 30th - Sunday 1st May.

See you there!

Lucy x

Were you one of the amazing competitors at the World Championships this year in Glasgow? IDM thinks you deserve a medal and 500 profile points! Simply message Lucy and tell her your name and which category you competed in.

We would also love to hear how the Worlds experience was for you? Did you meet up with any of your IDM friends? What did you think of Glasgow? Did you take any pictures you can send in to IDM?
Why not write 100 words about your Worlds 2010 experience and we will print the best ones in the next issue of IDM?

Email: lucy@irishdancing.com or post your responses to:

IDM
Wildfire
Unit 2.4 Paintworks,
Arnos Vale
Bristol
BS4 3EN

The World Championships is in full swing and the IDM team is surrounded by a hive of activity as I write. Ceili groups are clad in wonderful outfits, with a striking mix of bright pink and black as a stand-out theme for the year. Other trends making an appearance at this years event is animal print - notably leopard print with complimentary gold ruffles for a striking costume.

IDM met up with the cover girl for the June issue and FeisPix took some beautiful photos. We can't reveal who it is yet but keep your eyes peeled!
The June/July issues will also be full of pictures, results and exclusive coverage of the Worlds.

Well done to all who have competed so far and good luck to those who are due to dance in the coming week.

The IDM Team

The IDM Team is extremely excited to announce that we are fully prepared and ready to leave for the World Championships 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. With our suitcases packed and brimming with fun and games for the biggest event on the ID calendar, we can't wait to get there!

In celebration of the World Championships 40th Anniversary, IDM is giving you the opportunity to:

*Win a signed Riverdance poster by entering our raffle. All money raised will go to a fund for Haiti earthquake victims.
*Have your photo taken with your friends and you could feature on www.irishdancing.com and IDM!
*Design your own Irish dance dress or waistcoat and have it featured in IDM's Art Corner!

We can't wait to see you there!

The IDM Team

St Patrick's Day is nearly upon us and all of us in IDM Towers are extremely excited about hearing about your celebrations! We would love to see any pictures you take of your St Patrick's Day so we can display them on www.irishdancing.com and in IDM. Why not take a few pictures and write 50 words about your day?

Send your pictures and write up to lucy@irishdancing.com by the deadline of Friday 19th March.

We can't wait to hear from you.

IDM Towers

We asked IDMers to send a photograph depicting the phrase "IDM, I LOVE YOU!" for our annual Valentine's Day Competition. We had some fantastic entries and after a huge number of you voted for your favourite picture, I am pleased to announce that the winner is Rachel Maldonado with picture 8! Congratulations Rachel! We loved your picture and it made the IDM team extremely hungry! See Rachel's brilliant pic below:

The IDM Team is on its way down to the All Ireland's in Killarney, Ireland as you read this! We are so excited to be attending one of the biggest events on the ID calendar and can't wait to meet all of you who are lucky enough to be going!

We have got some fantastic subscription offers with some very exciting free gifts (to be revealed at the event).

PLUS the chance to have your photo featured in IDM, a special All Ireland's Art Corner and the opportunity to win a signed Riverdance poster by the cast! Could it get any more exciting?!

Make sure you come and say a big hello and IDM would like to wish all competitors the best of luck this year!

See you soon!

The IDM Team