This is the first NSW feis for the year; it is wonderful to see the familiar faces back for another competition year, and also to see new faces of younger dancers competing for the first time. And, in at least one case, to see an old face in a new context - Kristen Piper and her school Scoil Rince Ni Piobaire. New dance schools starting can only strengthen the popularity of Irish Dancing and help it continue as older dancers leave over time.
