Content

Welcome Letter

Registration form

Contact details form

Standing order form

School rules and regulations

CAID Rules

Hello

Firstly wed like welcome you to the Kerry School of Irish Dance and thank you for choosing us!

The school was established by Michelle Tebbutt (our mum who youll no doubt come across in your time with the school) around 14 years ago. Whilst Michelle was teaching the school achieved some fantastic results including many National championship titles. Sam took the school over in 2007 after several years of competitive dancing, then Melissa gave up competitive dancing and started teaching alongside Sam in 2011. Since then, the school has achieved some fantastic achievements from dancing in front of thousands at local and national sporting events and placing at the World Championships every year since 2010. We have also performed various times with Britains Got Talent 2009 finalists Stavros Flatley!The School is affiliated to Celtic Association of Irish Dance (C.A.I.D) and attends regular competitions (feis) which all dancers are encouraged to attend once ready. All dancers MUST be registered with CAID and a registration form can be found in this pack. Dancers who have moved from other schools will face a 3 month feis ban to allow them to pick up new steps.

If you are new to Irish dancing there are a few things you may be unsure of but everyone at the school will help you along the way. One of the first things you may want to do after a month or so is buy some dancing shoes. Please be careful with this as many suppliers size shoes up incorrectly and then the shoes become too big after a few weeks. As dancers soft shoes stretch a huge amount it is recommended that you go for 1.5/2 sizes SMALLER than regular shoes. These may feel small but trust us they will stretch. Its always worth asking around the school as many people have bits and pieces 2nd hand to sell. Here is the link to the website we recommend: www.antoniopacelli.comCould we please ask that you familiarise yourself with the content of this welcome pack and complete the registration form, Contact details and sign the rules and regulations and return to us as soon as possible.

No doubt youll have lots youd like to ask us so please do not hesitate to contact us or speak to us at the end of one of the lessons.

Once again, on behalf of everyone at the Kerry School, welcome! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do and have as much success as all the other boys and girls here.

Thanks,Sam and Melissa.Contact details:

Sam: 07751 234747information@thekerryschool.co.ukMelissa: 07572 880373Melissa@thekerryschool.co.ukKerry School of Irish Dancing

Full Name:

Date of birth:

Age on 1 January 2015:

Date joined Kerry School:

Reel:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Light jig:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Hop Jig:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Slip Jig:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Heavy Jig:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Hornpipe:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Treble Reel:Primary/Intermediate/Open

Trophy Reel/ Championship:Primary/Intermediate/Open Championships

To register the dancer with the school and the schools governing body a yearly admin fee of 16 (10 to cover annual school t-shirt/uniform) is required. This must be received no later than 31 January 2015 or within a month of joining the school. This fee MUST be paid by all dancers regardless of whether they intend to compete at feis.

I have transferred my 16 registration fee ( sort code: 40-35-04 Account No: 92883872Please tick this box if you do not wish for your dancer to have pictures taken and displayed on our website or social media pages ( (Please note when at competitions that if this is the case your child will be given there award separately to allow photos of the other competitors)

Parents Signature:___________________________________________________________Date: _______________________________________________________________Contact Sheet

Dancers Name:

Date of Birth:

Address:

Post Code:

Home Telephone:

Guardians Names:

Guardians Mobile Numbers:

Primary Emergency Contact:

Secondary Emergency Contact:

E-mail address:

Allergies/injuries/illnesses/disabilities:

Other notes:

Standing order form

Dancers Name:

Start date:

Payment due on:

Lesson Prices

Beginners 1 lesson per week

18.00(

Beginners 2 or more lessons per week

28.00(

Intermediate/Advanced 1 lesson per week

24.00(

Intermediate/advanced 2 or more lessons per week

38.00(

Account details

Sort Code:40-35-04

Account number:92883872

Account name:Kerry school of Irish dance

Please use dancers full name as reference

Standing order set up:

Please return form to teacher once complete

SCHOOL RULES

Lesson times:

Tuesdays

Beginners/Primary: 6.30 7.30Intermediate/Open 7 - 8.30

ThursdaysBeginners/Primary: 6.30 7.30

Intermediate/Open 7 - 8.30

SaturdaysBeginners/Primary: 9-10

Intermediate/Open:9.30- 11All lessons start promptly and dancers are expected to be ready to dance at the relevant start times. If dancers are running late a teacher should be informed and dancers are asked to have shoes on when they enter class to prevent delays Dancers are asked to use the toilets before lessons to prevent disruption. One toilet break per lesson will be allowed. ALL lessons must be paid for on the anniversary of the start date by monthly standing order. Weekly cash payments will not be accepted. Any missed lessons within your payment terms must still be paid for and lessons cannot be carried over to the following month. Dancers are able to transfer to different classes if they are unable to attend their regular lesson. The school will offer a minimum of 8 intermediate/ open lessons a month. Where lessons are cancelled by the teachers prior notice will be given where possible.

If dancers cannot attend lessons one of the teachers must be notified as soon as possible.

No food is permitted in the studio.

Dancers will be allocated steps based on the teachers opinion of ability as well as grade. Parents should not suggest which steps their dancers should be doing.

Dancers should wear school uniform to ALL lessons. This consists of a school top and black leggings or Shorts. Dancers should bring the relevant footwear to all lessons and are expected to use this for the duration of the lesson.

Dancers are expected to bring a drink with them which has a suitable lid or sports cap to prevent spillages and damage to the studio.

Parents must be at the studio to collect their children 5 minutes prior to the lesson ending. Dancers will be sent down to the waiting room to parents when the lesson is finished. No parents should come into the studio. Parents are asked to send their dancer to the studio on their own to prevent disruption to the beginners lesson. If dancers need help with shoes this should be done in the waiting room. Any discussions with teachers should take place either before lessons begin or after lessons have ended. Teachers should not be approached during lessons.

All dancers are to be well presented at Feis. The following must apply to all dancers when competing:

Long hair should be neat & tidy and off the dancers face.

All dancers should have white poodle socks, diamantes/ stones etc. are allowed.

All soft laces should be tied under the foot. Buckles are allowed on heavy shoes.

Elastics are allowed for heavy shoes only. They are not allowed on girls soft shoes.

Boys are permitted to wear elastics on their soft shoes.

No jewellery should be worn with the exception of studs/small sleepers.

Dancers should wear dancing knickers/bloomers or correct undergarments when is costume.

All other grades are permitted to wear solo costumes.

Dancers are not permitted to dance in school tops.

Male Dancers should wear plain black socks, coloured, stripy or any other design is not permitted.

Boys trouser should not be fitted to loose or too tight.

Dancers are NOT permitted to walk around any Feis venue in just bloomers, hot pants and crop/vest tops. This does not look good for the dancer or school and can be very awkward for visiting guests.

All teachers/ Parents are responsible for the presentation of their dancers; please ensure costumes are appropriate in length including beginners wearing polo shirt or leotard with a black skirt/ trousers (Boys) (NEW 2015) Under NO circumstances will diamantes/sequins or the equivalent be permitted on the dancers faces etc.

Patent or Coloured Shoes are not permitted to be worn. Shoes should be plain black leather shoes.

White Straps are permitted on Heavy Shoes however NO White tape on plain black heavy shoes is permitted, and Shoes should be of the style that was originally purchased.

White Laces are not permitted on soft shoes.

No names are permitted on dresses or shawls on any dancer costumes. However initials are permitted.

NO fairy lights or any time of battery powered devices or equipment should be attached to any dancer costumes

No hair glitter spray is permitted to be used.

Artificial carriage aids: These are not permitted, dancers will be required to lift their arms out to the side and up in the air. Any restriction in movement will require the dancer to change out of the dress. Into a dress that doesnt restrict movement.

All beginners in the 5, 7, 9, & 11&U and 12&O age are only permitted to wear either a plain polo shirt or leotard with a plain black skirt. (Colours are the choice of teachers for leotard or polo shirt only.) No school logos, diamantes, ribbons, shawls, NO TUTUs PERMITTED. (NEW 2015) Beginners should wear their hair simple, but bun wigs with tiaras, bows and flowers will be allowed. (NEW 2015) Any beginner who is not in the correct costume will be moved up a grade and dance in primary. (NEW 2015) Primary, Intermediate and Open dancers may wear solo costumes however these must be of a suitable length ideally 4" below the buttocks. (NEW 2015) Primary, Intermediate and Open dancers whether wearing top and skirt or solo costume are not permitted to have their names, school name or logo on their costume.

There is strictly no makeup or fake tans to be worn by any dancer in age groups 5, 7, 9&U. (NEW 2015) The 11&U and 12&O age groups are permitted to wear makeup and fake tan but should not be too over the top. (NEW 2015) Age groups 13 & Under to Senior dancers are permitted to wear makeup and fake tan to their taste. (NEW 2015) As from 2015 glitter spray will no longer be able to be used. (NEW 2015) There should be a minimum of 3 if not 5 dancers for a competition to run otherwise they will be combined with the above grade. i.e 13 & Under intermediate will move to 13 & Under Open. Please ensure that dancers and parents are aware of this and that it is included in the syllabus. (NEW 2015) Door Entry at Feis will be Adults (18+) 3.50 Children (4+) 0.50p. Dancers remain free on presentation of ID card/ Wristband Any open music can be used for all competitions/grades of dancers. This is so Feisanne can run more smoothly. Please change the music throughout the day to avoid repetitiveness. No clapping or cheering is permitted, while dancers are dancing. Only when the dance is complete. All Feis will start at 09.00am SHARP. No Competitions will be held open. If you are going to be delayed by a length of time in getting to a Feis please make sure that you have the host or a members mobile number so the organiser can be informed. All Teachers should be actively ensuring parents; dancers are adhering to the rules & Regulations. Any issues please bring them to the attention of the Chairperson ASAP. Dancers will dance in number order to avoid schools dancing together or dancers purposely holding back to dance last, Championships only. (NEW 2015) If for any reason a dancer misses their competition they must compete in the next grade of the same age group. If a teacher is running late and they have the entry fees then numbers must be given to a nominated parent/representative so the dancers can compete. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ANY TYPE OF CAMERA/PHONE/VIDEO CAMERAS & ALL OTHER FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY WITH OR WITHOUT FLASH PERMITTED TO BE USED WHILST DANCERS ARE COMPETING. ANYONE CAUGHT USING A PHOTGRAPHIC DEVICE WILL NO LONGER BE ASKED TO PUT THE EQUIPMENT AWAY. BUT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. (NEW 2015) PHOTGRAPHIC DEVICES CAN ONLY BE USED DURING PRESENTATION OF AWARDS All dancers must ensure that they are in the hall ready to dance at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their age group. (NEW 2015) If a competition starts and the dancer has not lined up then they will have to dance in the next grade/age group. Any Dancer who is moved or approached once lined up to dance, by any teacher, parent or another dancer will be disqualified from that specific dance. Do not approach dancers once in line. All dancers should, when not competing wear either their ID card or wristband. All dancers should listen to instructions given to them when lining up to dance. (NEW 2015) Teachers/Parents & Guardians are responsible for dancers and visiting guests within their own school. Everyone should be polite and courteous. If there is any damage caused at a Feis then the school responsible will have to reimburse the host for any damage caused directly to the venue or the grounds of the venue.

ALL SCHOOLS ARE TO SUPPORT EACH AND EVERY DANCER IMMATERIAL OF WHICH SCHOOL THEY ARE FROM, ENCOURAGMENT SHOULD BE GIVEN AT ALL TIMES. ALL SCHOOLS SHOULD CLAP FOR EACH OTHER. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS AT ALL TIMES. Age groups are to be taken from 1st January each year. For example, If a child is 9 on the 1st January then they will dance 9 & under and so on. All dancers should also carry their membership cards at all Feis. All competitions will be announced and all competitors should go straight to the stage area. There will be a warning that competitions will shortly closing and then a further announcement that the competition is now closed. Any dancer that has not made their way to the stage area after closure will not be permitted to dance in that competition. (NEW 2015) Dancers who stop and walk off stage will be disqualified. Dancers who fall will be looked at separately and will be discussed between the Chairperson and the Adjudicators. If it is found that the fall is because of misplaced footing in steps then the dancer will not be able to re dance their steps and will be marked up to the point of their fall. If it is found that the fall is due to the stage or flooring then at the Adjudicators discretion that dancer will be able to re dance their steps and marked again. (NEW 2015) An Adjudicators decision is final, please ensure they are aware of the rules as the Chairperson will override a decision if deemed necessary in line with C.A.I.D Rules and Regulations Re-calls: Re-calls will take place if there is a joint place in the top five positions in any of the dances, not every dance will receive a recall. (NEW 2015) All schools are to support one another at each Feis including clapping and encouraging each others schools when dancers have finished or when presentations have been given out. All dancers and members of each participating school should be polite and respectful to each other.

Everyone should be polite and courteous. If there is any damage caused at a Feis then the school responsible will have to reimburse the host for any damage caused to the venue or within the grounds of the venue.

If any dancer stops and walks off the floor or stage before being released by the adjudicators that dancer will be disqualified. Should this happen in the open championships the dancer will be disqualified from the round they have just danced.

If a dancer is injured, they are not permitted to re-dance. (NEW 2015) Any dancer who stops should walk to the back of the stage / or floor and wait until adjudicator releases dancers.

All NON C.A.I.D registered dancers are required to pay a 3.00 admin fee for entering a C.A.I.D feis. Admin fees are payable to C.A.I.D. These can be added to your entry forms on submission.

Dancers must pay attention to announcements and be in the hall for when results are being called.

Dancers must remain in full costume, dancing shoes, wigs etc. until all results have been called and presentations awarded.

In all grade Reels; all dancers are to be given a medal.

In all Trophy Reels/Championships each dancer is to receive a medal.

If there are less than 5 dancers, then all dancers are to be placed

If there are more than 6 dancers the number will be placed

All results will be called as per syllabus, but maybe subject to change, please listen to announcements:

It is imperative that all results are correct so we would ask all teachers to let their members know that this may mean waiting a little time for them.

If a dancers number has been called three times for their result and they do not arrive to collect it then they will forfeit the award.

Adjudicators are not to be approached unless by the host teacher/chairperson at any time prior to the Feis starting and while the Feis is taking place. If any dancer/parent/guardian/visitor has a query they must go to their own teacher who in turn will speak to the host teacher or chairperson and have the matter of concern dealt with.

If any member happens to know an adjudicator then they must be told that they cannot approach the person until the Feis and all results have been completed. Adjudicators must also be informed of the same rule.

If an adjudicator wishes, they may state if they feel necessary that a dancer is not ready to move up to the following grade and award 2nd place onwards, No first place will be given and the adjudicator must explain this to dancers and or make announcements.

Anyone found to be portraying C.A.I.D or its member in a negative light on any social networking site. Will result in an instant ban from C.A.I.D, and where applicable the local authorities notified. THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!! STICTLY No alcohol to be consumed. If a venue sells alcohol then it should be restricted to selling just teas and coffees. At major competitions being held in holiday parks this ban will be lifted BUT if anyone is deemed to be acting inappropriately due to the consumption of alcohol, they will be asked to leave the venue and will not be permitted to re-enter for the duration of the event. (NEW 2015) These rules are subject to Change, and can be amended at any time. These rules & Regulations are correct at time of printing. Complaints: Please see separate policy. **FEES APPLY (NEW 2015)