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.com
Could 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 234747
information@thekerryschool.co.uk
Melissa: 07572 880373
Melissa@thekerryschool.co.uk

Kerry 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: 92883872
Please 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/disabil
ities:
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:
Account number:
Account name:

40-35-04
92883872
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 7.30
Intermediate/Open 7 - 8.30
Thursdays
Beginners/Primary: 6.30 7.30
Intermediate/Open 7 - 8.30
Saturdays
Beginners/Primary: 9-10
Intermediate/Open:9.30- 11
All 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)