Annual Nicholl Feis

The Annual Nicholl Feis

Held at the beautiful Rose Bank Winery in Newtown, PA, our annual competition is an open-platform event run under the rules and regulations of CRDM. Join us for a fantastic, family-friendly day of great dancing, community, and competition.

The Details

When

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Where

Rose Bank Winery

258 Durham Road
Newtown, PA 18940

Registration

Registration Closes October 25th (11:59pm)

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About the Feis

CRDM USA

This is an Open Platform feis. The feis will follow the rules, regulations and guidelines set by CRDM USA. For more information about the levels, dances and speeds, see the Dances Offered section below.

Adjudicators

This year, we are happy to welcome Lena McGinley, ADCRN and Beth Timoney, ADCRG as our adjudicators for the day!

Schedule

We will have a schedule posted no later than 1 week prior to the competition.

All registrants will be emailed a copy of the schedule and it will also be posted here for easy access.

Dances Offered

Tir na Nog

  • Ages 6 and Under
  • Dancers can perform their Reel, Light Jig or both!
  • Awards will be presented directly after their competition.

Beginner A

  • Reel: 32 Bars, Speed 121/123
  • Light Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 116
  • Slip Jig: 24 Bars, Speed 126/128
  • Single Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 124
  • Treble Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 88
  • Hornpipe: 32 Bars, Speed 138

Beginner B

  • Reel: 32 Bars, Speed 116
  • Light Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 116
  • Slip Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 116
  • Single Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 118
  • Treble Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 76
  • Hornpipe: 32 Bars, Speed 130
  • Traditional Set: St. Patrick’s Day, Speed 90
  • Premier Prize: Slip Jig (Speed 116) and St. Patrick’s Day Traditional Set

Intermediate

  • Reel: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Light Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 116
  • Slip Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Single Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 118
  • Treble Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 73
  • Hornpipe: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Traditional Set: Choice of Jockey to the Fair (Speed 90) or Three Sea Captains (Speed 85)
  • Premier Prize: Slip Jig (32 Bars, Speed 113) and choice of Jockey to the Fair (Speed 90) or Three Sea Captains (Speed 85)

Champ

  • Reel: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Slip Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Treble Jig: 32 Bars, Speed 73
  • Hornpipe: 32 Bars, Speed 113
  • Traditional Set: White Blanket (Speed 138)
  • Premier Prize: Slip Jig (32 Bars, Speed 113) and White Blanket (Speed 138)
  • Modern Set: Dancers list music & speed on registration. Music will be provided.
  • Champ Event: Choice of Reel (40 Bars, Speed 113) & Treble Jig (32 Bars, Speed 73) OR Slip Jig (32 Bars, Speed 113) & Hornpipe (32 Bars, Speed 113)

Ceili

  • 2-Hand
  • 3-Hand
  • 4-Hand
  • 6-Hand
  • 8-Hand

Ceili dances are $10 per dancer per dance. All ceili submissions must be entered by teachers. Please contact your teacher if interested.

Costs

Registration & Admission

The registration fee for CRDM members is $25 per family.

The registration fee for Non-CRDM members is $35 per family.

Admission fee is $5 for any spectator over the age of 10. You can pay at the door (cash or venmo) or pre-order admission tickets with your dancer’s registration.

Price per competition

Each single competition is $10.

Premier Prize competitions are $20.

Open Event competitions are $24.

The Winery & Surrounding Area

Rose Bank Winery

The winery’s tasting room will be open from 12pm – 5pm.

Newtown, PA

The historic Newtown borough is minutes away. The borough offers plenty of restaurant and shopping options.

Lodging

We are not offering a hotel block this year.

For those of you staying the night, there are a few hotels nearby the venue. View Google maps for more information.