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GOOD NEWS! The IDM team has decided to extend the deadline for the Youngblood Wig Competition 2010! As everyone knows, the volcanic ash from the Icelandic volcano has caused a lot of disruption to flights, delaying any post coming in from other countries.

Well, we don't want this to get in the way of you winning a fantastic wig of your choice from Youngblood so we have extended the deadline to:

Wednesday 9th June

So if you haven't sent your entry already, now is your chance to take advantage of the extended deadline!

Details of the video competition can be found by
Clicking Here

Lucy and the IDM team, x

Excitement is brewing in IDM Towers as we have got so many exciting competitions and features coming up in the August issue of IDM! We simply have to share our excitement with you so here's what's going on?

YOUNGBLOOD WIN A WIG COMPETITION
This is your chance to win a wig of your choice from Youngblood Haircutters! The deadline is very close and it is a fantastic opportunity to miss out on, so come on, what are you waiting for!?

Click Here for all the information you will need to enter this fab competition.

HEALTH AND TECHNIQUE - ASK THE EXPERT
IDM is pleased to announce that a panel of experts will be joining the IDM team and will now be featuring in future issues, answering 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 and they will be put to our resident team of ID experts to answer.

LIFFEY RIVERS IS BACK!
We all love Liffey Rivers and you can be in with a chance of winning a signed Liffey Rivers book by Brenna Briggs! Simply write 200 words on "I love Liffey Rivers because..." and send it to lucy@irishdancing.com or post it to:
IDM Liffey Rivers Competition
Unit 2.4 Paintworks,
Arnos Vale
Bristol
BS4 3EN

DEADLINE: 21st June 2010

The winner will also have the opportunity to review a Liffey book and have it published in IDM!

IDM IS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!

Are you fan of IDM? If you're not already, now is the time to join your fellow IDMers! Simply Click Here to become a fan on Facebook and you can follow us on Twitter by Clicking Here. Anyone who joins up will get a medal and 800 profile points! Simply message Lucy and tell her the good news!

WOW! There is so much exciting stuff going on!

The IDM Team!

The countdown is now on as the deadline of June 1st comes closer and closer for your Youngblood Win a Wig video entries! I am dying to see everyone's entries as don't we all know what a pain it can be to apply a wig?! Now everyone will be able to share their tips with each other with the added bonus of the possibility of winning a wig of your choice from Youngblood Haircutters! Good luck everyone! Lucy x

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.

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