Information Booklet. Celebrating its 12th year of teaching traditional Irish dance

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1 Information Booklet 2018 Celebrating its 12th year of teaching traditional Irish dance

2 A B O U T Voyage of Irish Dance is the first Irish dance academy in Australia trained conform the Cumann Rince Náisiúnta (CRN) syllabus. CRN was established in 1982 in Dublin, Ireland. Its promotion and encouragement in the art of Irish Dancing while protecting their tradition, contributed to the growing numbers of registered teachers (ODCRN) worldwide. CRN s competitions successfully operate with the Open Platform, where any dancer from any teacher, from any part of the world or any organisation can compete. CRN believes in honesty, justice and fairness. CRN s motto is: Do not do to others what you would not like done to you. CRN s founder Ita Cadwell used the following phrase: The honest road is the right and just road to take, but it is also a very hard and difficult road to take. Cumann Rince Náisiúnta National Dance Association

3 CRN s Grades CRN has different grades in solo dancing for both soft shoes & hard shoes. 1.Bunghrád Beginners Level 2.Ullmhúchán Advanced Beginners Level 3.Meánghrád Intermediate Level 4.Árdghrád Open Level 5.Cráobhghrád Championship Level Bunghrád The Beginners Level consists of 4 soft shoe dances: Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig & Light Jig. Grade Champions Class Féis 2017 From left to right: Ruby Graham Bunghrád, Jade Goodman - Ullmhúchán Olivia Stephens - Meanghrád Ullmhúchán & Meánghrád Both levels consist of 3 soft shoe dances & 2 hard shoe dances: Soft shoes Reel, Slip Jig & Single Jig / Hard shoes Treble Jig & Hornpipe. Árdghrád & Cráobhghrád Both levels consist of 3 soft shoe dances & 2 hard shoe dances (as above two levels). Every dance also has different levels of difficulty adjusted to several age groups Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 16, Under 18, Under 21 & Over 21. Set Dances Another part of solo dancing is the Set dances. This group is danced in hard shoes only. There are traditional & contemporary set dances, both in different time signatures Reel, Hornpipe & Jig Traditional Set Dances They are dances to a specific set piece of music which have a specific set of dance steps. The steps remained the same over time. CRN has the following Traditional set dances: St. Patrick s Day, Humours of Bandon, Garden of Daisies, Job of Journeywork, White Blanket & Blackbird.

4 Contemporary Set Dances They are dances to a specific set piece of music but without a specific set of dance steps. Dance teachers choreograph their own set of dance steps. To name a few: Blackthorn Stick, Hurling Boys, Kilkenny Races, Blue Eyed Rascal, King of the Fairies & Planxty Drury. Céilí Dances These figure dances are performed in soft shoes only. There are different sort of céilí dances (progressive, long progressive, long, square and round dances) which are danced to different time signatures and/or specific tunes. Céilí dances are social dances. By using only a few basic steps (e.g. threes, sidestep, rising step) everyone can join in and enjoy the fun. To name a few: The Walls of Limerick (progressive dance), Waves of Tory (long progressive dance), Glencar Reel (long dance), Fairy Reel (square dance), 16- hand Reel (round dance) Southern Cross Australia Féis Inc. The Southern Cross Australia Féis Inc. (SCA Féis) is an organisation whose main objective is to promote Irish dance & culture within Australia. They promote, host & run the annual CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis. The organisation was created in September 2017 after the Inaugural CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis was held in July 2017 in New Lambton- NSW. This competition promotes Open Platform participation, community participation and offers support to those involved in Irish dance. The organisation also offers scholarships to all Open Platform Irish dancers in Australia. Open platform is defined as competitions open to all Irish dancers affiliated with CRN, other Irish dance organisations or independent teachers. As this is an organisation run by volunteers, they are always looking for new people to join. If you are interested, then contact SCA Féis by sending an to: info.scafeis@gmail.com. SCA Féis will keep you updated via on all things related to their objectives. If you do not wish to receive s, then opt-out by ticking the designated box on your Enrolment Form You can find SCA Féis on:

5 Meet the Teachers Marieclaire Beekmans Principal & ODCRN Dutch by origin Marieclaire migrated to Australia in She took on a bold adventure to bring CRN to Australia. With a Bachelors degree in Welfare Work, she was able to empower many people the love for the traditional style of Irish dance. Her journey began in June 2006 with her very first student. She completed her teachers training & qualification in Dublin, while building up classes at the same time. She became the first fully qualified ODCRN in Australia in In 2017 she hosted the Inaugural CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis leading to the Southern Cross Australia Féis Inc. being created, opening up many opportunities for dancers/teachers in the near future. Currently she is Jaye Somogyi s trainer towards her preparations for her teachers ODCRN exams. Jaye Somogyi Associate Teacher CRN Jaye is a very dedicated Irish dancer, who has been teaching with Marieclaire since She started Irish dancing 17 years ago. She qualified for the World Open Irish Dancing Championships and travelled to Ireland to compete in June She commenced her teacher training in 2013, following in Marieclaire s footsteps to become a qualified Irish dance teacher (ODCRN). She also takes on an administrative role at Voyage of Irish Dance assisting in all aspects of the dance academy incl. the organisation of CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis. Jaye s busy schedule includes being a mum to beautiful son Oliver & daughter Evelyn. Jessica Holland Assistant Teacher Jessica started dancing with Voyage of Irish Dance in 2008, prior to that she had danced at a state and national level in CLRG (another form of Irish dance). She definitely preferred the more traditional style CRN has and has stuck with it ever since. In 2017 she was a founding member of the SCA Féis committee and now holds the position of treasurer. Jessica looks forward to promoting Open Platform and getting our dancers ready for competition locally and nationally. She loves seeing the dancers learn and progress with their dancing. In 2017 she finished a Bachelors degree in Commerce and is now in a full-time graduate position within Coles.

6 C lasses in 2018 PRIMARY CLASS (5-6 year-olds) In this class the little dancers will be taught the basic technique of foot placement & posture. The focus will be on learning the basic steps in Irish dancing like the "123", "7", "Sidestep" & "Skip-123" in a fun & creative atmosphere. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. BUNGHRÁD - BEGINNER (from age 7) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. The focus of this class will be on learning the first 2 soft shoe dances of this grade - Reel & Single Jig. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Céilí dances (e.g. Rakes of Mallow, Walls of Limerick & Fairy Reel) will be taught during the year. Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. BUNGHRÁD - ADVANCED (from age 7) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of the Bunghrád Beginner class and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the first 2 dances. The focus of this class will be on learning the other 2 soft shoe dances of this grade - Light Jig & Slip Jig. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Céilí dances (e.g. Siege of Carrick, Four-Hand Reel & An Rince Fada) will be taught during the year. Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. Please note: once enrolled in this class, the dancers will be able to do the following class - "Ullmhúchán - Beginner Hard Shoes".

7 ULLMHÚCHÁN - BEGINNER HARD SHOES (all ages) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of the Bunghrád Beginner class and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the first 2 Bunghrád dances. The focus of this class will be on learning the basic technique in hard shoe work, by learning several Reel steps, the Treble Jig & the Traditional Set dance - St. Patrick's Day. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. Please Note: Once finished learning all the Bunghrád soft shoe dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Light Jig & Single Jig), this class needs to be combined with "Ullmhúchán - Soft Shoes". ULLMHÚCHÁN - ADVANCED HARD SHOES (all ages) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of the Ullmhúchán - Beginner Hard Shoes and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the Treble Jig. The focus of this class will be on learning the technique in hard shoe work, by learning several advanced Reel steps, the Hornpipe, the Traditional Set dance - The Blackbird & a Contemporary Set dance (e.g. The Sprig & Miss Brown's Fancy). Music recognition for these dances will be included. Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. Please Note: This class needs to be combined with "Ullmhúchán - Soft Shoes. ULLMHÚCHÁN - SOFT SHOES (all ages) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of the Bunghrád Advanced class and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the 4 Bunghrád dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Light Jig & Single Jig). The focus of this class will be on repeating the Bunghrád dances and learning the following Ullmhúchán Soft Shoe dances: Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig & Céilí dances (e.g. Four-Hand Reel, Fairy Reel & Harvest Time Jig). Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. Please Note: Once finished learning all the Bunghrád soft shoe dances (Reel, Slip Jig, Light Jig & Single Jig), this class needs to be combined with the "Ullmhúchán - Beginner Hard Shoes and/or Ullmhúchán - Advanced Hard Shoes"

8 MEÁNGHRÁD - SOFT & HARD SHOES (all ages) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of all the Ullmhúchán Classes and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the 3 Ullmhúchán Soft shoe dances (Reel, Slip Jig & Single Jig) and the 2 Ullmhúchán Hard shoe dances (Treble Jig & Hornpipe). The focus of this class will be on repeating the Ullmhúchán Soft & Hard Shoe dances, the Traditional Set dances - St. Patrick's Day & The Blackbird and learning the following Meanghrád dances: Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig & Hornpipe, Céilí dances (e.g. Four-Hand Reel, Humours of Bandon & Moriss Reel), the Traditional Set dances Job of Journeywork & White Blanket and Contemporary Set dances (e.g. Hurling Boys & The Hunt). Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. ÁRDGHRÁD - SOFT & HARD SHOES (all ages) The dancers will be taught the technique of foot placement, posture & level appropriate steps/movements. This class is the follow-up of Meanghrád Class and enrolment in this class will be possible once finished learning the 3 Meanghrád Soft shoe dances (Reel, Slip Jig & Single Jig) and the 2 Meanghrád Hard shoe dances (Treble Jig & Hornpipe). The focus of this class will be on repeating the Meanghrád Soft & Hard Shoe dances, the Traditional Set dances - Job of Journeywork & White Blanket and learning the following Árdghrád dances: Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig & Hornpipe, Céilí dances (e.g. Trip to the Cottage, Gates of Derry & St. Patrick's Day), the Traditional Set dances Garden of Daisies & Humours of Bandon and Contemporary Set dances (e.g. Blue Eyed Rascal & Madame Bonaparte). Choreographed dances will be taught depending on progress and/or number of dancers. Music recognition for these dances will be included. Every lesson will have a warming-up & a cooling down. EXAM / COMPETITION CLASS (all ages & levels) For the more dedicated dancers this class will give them the opportunity to prepare themselves for their Grade Exams and/or Competitions. If you are planning to participate in either Grade Exams and/or Competitions this year, enrolment in this class is necessary.

9 PERFORMANCE TROUPE (all ages & levels) "Voyage of Irish Dance" is regularly asked to do performances for certain functions, festivals & community events. The performance troupe offers: lots of fun, social times, team building, self-confidence, personal development, peer support & achievement. The use of costumes (see Costume Fee under Fees 2018 ) for the performance troupe is $30 for 2018 to help with cleaning, repair & making costs. Every dancer will always have an outfit specifically to fit them without having to actually purchase their own. However the costumes will stay in ownership of "Voyage of Irish Dance". The Performance Troupe includes Solo/Team/Céilí dances. Please note: Sometimes extra lessons will be scheduled if necessary. Advance notice will be given. DANCERS ASSISTING IN CLASS Certain classes will be assisted by our wonderful dancers. If you completed all your 4 Bunghrád dances, you can help out in the class(es) you finished. Helping out in class will enhance your dancing as well as being a role model for younger dancers, not to mention how much you will learn teaching wise. If you are interested, then contact your principal for more information. PRIVATE TUITION Private tuition is available for everybody who wishes to have more one on one lessons. Private lessons can be for individual, duo or more people. For availability and options contact the principal for more information.

10 Events & Activities TERM 1 ST. PATRICK S DAY - CLASSES St Patrick s Day falls during Term 1 on Saturday the 17th of March & we LOVE celebrating it. St Patrick s Week at Voyage of Irish Dance will be celebrated on the following days: Hamilton - Monday the 12th of March Morisset - Tuesday the 13th of March Wallsend - Wednesday the 14th of March You are encouraged to dress up in green or something Irish themed & you are welcome to bring a friend to your classes. We also invite our dancers to perform a song or dance or bring in something to show and tell relating to Ireland and/or St Patrick s Day to share with their class. We will be having lots of fun so be ready for it!! ST. PATRICK S DAY - PERFORMANCES Every year our Performance Troupe is very busy travelling all over Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley to perform at various St. Patrick s Day Celebrations. Performing is great fun & the best experience for any Irish dancer of every level and age. There will be many performances through the week as well as the weekend of St. Patrick s Day. For details of performances you can check the Upcoming Performances schedule, which will be on the news table every week. Signing up for performing at one or more St. Patrick s Day performances is as easy as writing down your name and attending Performance Troupe classes.

11 TERM 2 AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL - GLEN INNES Voyage of Irish Dance will be performing at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes on the 5th & 6th of May This year s festival will be a combined performance over 2 days & 2 sets with Scotia Highland Dancers performing Irish, Highland and Breton dances. A true Celtic fusion of dance with a total of at least 20 dancers. Visit: for more information about the Festival. CLASS FEIS The annual Class Féis (competition within our own academy) will be held on Sunday 3rd of June 2018 at Teralba Community Centre. More details will follow closer to date. TERM 3 Perpetual Trophy Winners Class Féis 2017 from left to right: Encouragement Award Amber Turner Most Outstanding Performance Olivia Stephens Spirit of the Dance Rebecca Coutet 2nd Annual CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis Southern Cross Australia Féis Inc. will be hosting the 2nd Annual CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis' on Saturday 11th of August 2018 at New Lambton Community Centre. This competition is open to all Irish dancers from our academy as well as other (open platform & independent) schools within Australia & the world. This competition will also be an Irish Open, North American Championship & World Open Championship Qualifier. On Sunday 12th of August 2018 workshops will be held by our adjudicator of the 2nd annual CRN Southern Cross Australia Féis. More details will follow closer to date.

12 Events & Activities TERM 4 GRADE EXAMS Once finished the full dance in a certain grade, you will be given the opportunity to do a grade exam for that specific dance. A video will be made of you dancing the whole dance and will be posted to examiners in Ireland. If you are interested in becoming a teacher yourself, you can use these certifications as part of your training. Grade exams will be held throughout Term 4. More detailed information will follow during the year. END OF YEAR CLASS PRESENTATIONS We finalise the year with a relaxed End of Year Class Presentation held at the last lesson of the year at every venue. Hamilton - Monday the 10th of December Morisset - Tuesday the 11th of December Wallsend - Wednesday the 12th of December Dancers will show their progress by performing their learned dances and choreographed routines in front of their parents, family & friends. Afterwards we will enjoy our BYO food & drinks in each other s company. More detailed information will follow during the year. NEWSLETTERS Every term you will receive a newsletter via including a detailed calendar of events. All the necessary information re classes and upcoming activities/events will be given. Please keep your address up to date & do check regularly.

13 F e e s ENROLMENT FEE An annual Enrolment Fee of $33.= for the year 2018 needs to be paid upon enrolment in one or more classes of Voyage of Irish Dance. Enrolment will only be issued when enrolment fee for 2018 is paid. This enrolment fee incorporates annual insurance, PPCA licence, administration & registration costs. COSTUME FEES Every dancer can make use of our costumes. If you need a costume for a performance, competition, talent quest, etc. and/or are part of the performance troupe, we will ask an one-off Costume Fee of $30 for This fee will go towards cleaning, repair, making & handling costs. Every dancer will have an outfit fit to them without having to actually purchase one for their own. However the costumes will stay in ownership of "Voyage of Irish Dance". DISCOUNT Enrolment in more than 1 class: First class no discount. Second and third class 25% discount. Fourth class and above 50% discount per class*. This discount does not apply to parents attending class(es) - see below. Parents discount will be given to parent(s) of their son/daughter attending Voyage of Irish Dance classes. All Parents attending class(es) will receive a 50% discount on all classes. No extra discount will be applied to Parents, when attending more than one class. Family discount will only be given over the total of the 1st class term fees AND only for siblings attending. Parents attending classes will not receive an extra Family discount over their first class attending. If more classes are followed the above discount structure will be given per person per class. * The class order for the discount will be organised from the longest/most expensive to shortest/less expensive class when enrolling for more than one class. Being the 1st class the longest/most expensive, 2nd class shorter/less than 1st, 3rd class shorter/less than 2nd, etc. Early Bird discount of 5% will be applied if payment is received by the Early Bird Discount Due Date as specifically stated on the invoice.

14 FEE STRUCTURE Classes Classes are subject to change depending on number of enrolments. You will be notified in advance of any changes. Casual Rate per lesson per dancer 9 wks Term Fees 10 wks Term Fees 30 minutes class $13.50 $99 $ minutes class $17.50 $121 $ minutes class $22 $153 $170 Performance Troupe - 30 mins $9.50 $63 $70 Performance Troupe - 45 mins $12.50 $90 $100 Performance Troupe - 60 mins $15.50 $112 $125 Private Tuition 1 dancer private* shared private max. 3 dancers fee per dancer* Venue hire Private tuition - 15 mins $22 $15 $10 Private tuition - 30 mins $37 $23 $15 Private tuition - 45 mins $51 $30 $20 Private tuition - 60 mins $62 $36 $25 * excludes venue hire & travel cost (if necessary) of $0.50 per km return Terms 2018 Hamilton Morisset Wallsend Term 1 9 wks 10 wks 10 wks Monday 5 February to Friday 13 April* *No class on Monday 2 April - Easter Monday Term 2 9 wks 10 wks 10 wks Monday 30 April to Friday 6 July* *No class on Monday 11 June - Queen s Birthday Term 3 9 wks 9 wks 9 wks Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September Term 4 9 wks 9 wks 9 wks Monday 15 October to Friday 14 December Venues Day Name Address Hamilton Monday Fellowship House 150 Beaumont Street Morisset Tuesday Masonic Centre 5 Yambo Street Wallsend Wednesday Uniting Church 19 Metcalfe Street

15 Payment Options DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT Preferred! Please make direct bank deposits payable to M. BEEKMANS, Newcastle Permanent Building Society, BSB , Account number EFTPOS Please note, that on all EFTPOS transactions a 2% transaction fee will be charged. BANK CHEQUES Please make bank cheques payable to M. BEEKMANS. A cash receipt will be given to you a.s.a.p. CASH When paying cash, please put the amount in a closed envelope and write on your name, date and the amount you put in. A cash receipt will be given a.s.a.p.

16 What to wear to class? It is compulsory to wear an Academy top piece together with black pants, shorts or skirt (wear black hotpants if wearing a skirt). Students under 20 are required to wear poodle socks. This is not necessary for students aged 20 & over; however their legs and feet need to be clearly visible. Classes Shoes Socks / Tights UNDER 14 YEARS Boys: Boys: * Primary Class black jazz black socks * Bunghrád Class shoes (with Girls: * Exam/Competition laces) / boys poodle socks * Performance reel shoes Troupe Girls: soft shoes UNDER 20 YEARS * Ullmhúchán * Meánghrád & Árdghrád * Exam/Competition * Performance Troupe 20 YEARS & OVER * Ullmhúchán * Meánghrád & Árdghrád * Exam/Competition * Performance Troupe Boys: black jazz shoes (with laces) / boys reel shoes Girls: soft shoes Boys & Girls: hard shoes Gents: black jazz shoes (with laces) / boys reel shoes Ladies: soft shoes Ladies & Gents: hard shoes Boys: black socks Girls: poodle socks Gents: black socks Ladies: black socks or 70 denier black tights Top Boys: academy s t- shirt /singlet Girls: academy s leotard / t-shirt Boys & Girls: academy s hoodie Boys: academy s t-shirt / singlet Girls: academy s t- shirt / singlet Boys & Girls: academy s hoodie Gents: academy s t- shirt / singlet Ladies: academy s t- shirt / singlet Ladies & Gents academy s hoodie Bottom Boys: black shorts / black long dance pants Girls: black circular skirt (above knee) / black shorts / black legging / black dance pants Boys: black shorts / black long dance pants Girls: black circular skirt (above knee) / black shorts / black legging / black dance pants Gents: black shorts / black long dance pants Ladies: black circular skirt (above knee) / black shorts / black dance pants

17 What to bring to class? SHOES If you already have the proper Irish dancing shoes, then bring them in. Otherwise bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers or socks as an alternative for soft shoes. No sandals or thongs. For hard shoes bring leather soled shoes or shoes in which you are able to produce sound. No rubber soled shoes. You can buy new shoes (soft & hard) & poodle socks direct from your principal or you could check for second-hand pairs. Proper Irish dancing footwear needs to be worn after your first term of Irish dancing. DANCE WEAR Academy s leotards, T-shirts, singlets and hoodies are available to buy/order from your principal. All Footwear & Uniform items will be available to try on at your venue every week. When trying on new soft shoes, keep in mind that they need to be fitted very snug and unbearable to wear. If you buy them comfortable already, you will end up with too big soft shoes after a few weeks of dancing. Soft shoes stretch really quickly. When trying on hard shoes and they feel comfortable, try on smaller sizes as well. Although the stretch will not be as obvious, hard shoes will stretch and dancing in oversized hard shoes will not contribute to your quality of dancing. If uncertain feel free to ask for support from any of the teachers. Order forms need to be filled in and returned to the principal. If an item is in stock you will receive it the following week. If an item needs to be ordered you will be informed accordingly. HAIR UP & OUT OF FACE Make sure your hair is up & out of your face. WATER BOTTLE & SMALL TOWEL Irish dancing is very energetic, so make sure to bring water and/or some energy drink with you in class. A small towel to wipe away perspiration is also a necessity.

18 NOTEBOOK, PENCIL & FOLDER Practice makes perfect. Writing the steps in your own words will make it easier to remember when you practice your steps in between classes. Frequently you will receive written steps from your teacher, keep this safe in your Irish dance designated folder. Music Buy & download the music used in class : 100% Pure CRN Volume II (artist: Colm Keogh) from the following website: Keep it Reel: Cumann Rince Naisiunta (artist: Darren Checkley) from the following website: CRN Irish Dance Music, Vol. 1 (artist: William Paterson) from the following website: Academy s Dance Wear UNIFORM ITEMS Every dancer needs to wear a Voyage of Irish Dance top-garment to class, competitions, performances and other outings organised by Voyage of Irish Dance. UNIFORM ITEMS Price* per piece Children - Leotard - SALE (until stock lasts) $33.= Children - T-shirt $28.= Children - Singlet $28.= Junior/Ladies/Adult - Long-Sleeved Hoodie $50.= Ladies - Singlet - V-Neck / Round Neck / Razor Back $32.= Ladies - T-shirt - V-Neck $32.= Adult - T-shirt $30.= * Prices are subject to change without notice

19 SOFT SHOES Soft shoes - Reel Comfort The unique reel comfort soft shoe was launched in 2000 to great acclaim. Their popular design with super flexi, padded double stitched soles have become favourites with champion dancers and touring show dancers alike. Soft shoes - Aoife Pump We are now selling the Best Selling Aoife Pump which is enjoying worldwide recognition and championship success. Why would you choose the Aoife Pump? Hugs and moulds your foot with its unique arched structure Short spilt sole allows a flexible and neat fit, like a glove Gives a neat and slim look with its short and pointed toe Will not hurt or take any time to break in Medical Poron cushioning at the ball and heel of the foot Superior cushioning, shock absorption and breathability Full grain leather for a supple, quality look and durability It is a superior product at a competitive price Elastic side loops and additional Arch eyelets Soft shoes - Curves - SALE (until stock lasts) This shoe is made on a curved last, imitating the natural form of an arched foot. It is made of 100% leather with a stitched pad sole. Inside are memory foam, shock absorbing pads at the ball of the foot and at the heel. This soft shoe has a short vamped toe and a higher heel ensuring a tight snug fit. Soft shoes - Reel Comfort Split - SALE (until stock lasts) An improved version of the best stelling Reel Comfort Shoes with split soles & arch eyelets. Price* per pair $67.= $87.= $55.= Soft shoes - Boys All Black Reel Shoes - Standard Heel A super flexi Mens/Boys Reel shoe, with a non-slip chamois sole with a polymer solid block heel. $67.= Soft shoes - Boys All Black Reel Shoes - Hurricane Heel A super flexi Mens/Boys Reel shoe, with a non-slip chamois sole with a Hurricane Heel. $120.= * Prices are subject to change without notice $160.=

20 HARD SHOES / SOCKS / BUCKLES Hard shoes - Killakee original - SALE (until stock lasts) These heavy jig shoes have semi-flexi soles that offer outstanding support. They are supplied with hi-density carbon tip and a polymer solid block heel. Hard shoes - All Black - High Density Tip & Heel (Standard) This shoe is basically similar to the Killakee Original, the main difference being the black chamois leather sole being used, ensuring the ultimate flexibility. The black lining material completes the All Black. Hard shoes - Storm - Thunder Tip & Hurricane Heel For the more advanced dancer. The tried and tested Thunder Tip has met its match in the Hurricane Heel, creating the perfect acoustic qualities in an Irish Dance Shoe. The Wet-Moulded, Tight Grain fibreglass mix in the toe piece, outperforms its rivals for sound reproduction and durability. Hard shoes - Super Storm - Thunder Tip Plus & Acoustic Heel These shoes are louder than the Storms, with a sound improvement on the Thunder Tip & the Hurricane Heel. The new tip on these shoes is LOUD. VERY LOUD. Created by hollowing out the Hurricane Heel, an acoustic internal sound cavern that amplifies the sound, while still maintaining its solidity and bubble heel. Hard shoes - White Super Storm - Thunder Tip Plus & Acoustic Heel Same qualities as the Super Storm, however the look has got a white upper leather to match with your white poodle socks. Poodle socks - Championship length These typical Irish dancing bubble socks are available in championship length (calf). Price* per pair $145.= $155.= $225.= $245.= $245.= Hard shoe Buckles - Square & Shamrock - Black, Red, Blue, Green Square & Shamrock buckles are available to get that special Irish dancing look. Available in the colours: black, red, green & blue. $15.= * Prices are subject to change without notice $18.=

21 General Information 1. Mark your shoes (soft & hard) AND your uniform items with your name to avoid missing/mixed up shoes/uniform. 2. Mark new soft shoes with Right & Left. The shoes will form your feet 3. Do not touch items in the venue, which do not belong to you. Have respect for the venue and other people s property. 4. Please let your teacher know when you are unable to attend class. 5. When you (parents & dancers) are at the venue and a class is on try to keep noises to a minimum. 6. As a dancer make sure you are ready for class, which means shoes on & your body warmed-up. 7. Relevant information will be spread out on a table every week, which might be of interest to you e.g. new upcoming performances, interesting festivals, newsletters, talent quests, competitions etc. etc. Have a look each week, to keep yourself informed. 8. Any receipt, letters or information personally addressed to you, will be given to you at the end of class. 9. Check the lost property box if you lost something at class. All items still in the box by the end of the year will be donated to charity. 10. Friends of Voyage of Irish Dance - If you have a Facebook account and you, your son/daughter enrolled in one of our classes, you will be able to sign up for our Friends of Voyage of Irish Dance Facebook group This Group is for parents and dancers of Voyage of Irish Dance only. You can share information with each other more easily, which is Irish Dance related.

22 Terms & Conditions An annual Enrolment Fee of $33.= for the year 2018 needs to be paid upon Enrolment in one or more classes of Voyage of Irish Dance. Enrolment will only be issued when enrolment fee for 2018 is paid. This enrolment fee incorporates annual insurance, administration & registration costs. Enrolments are taken throughout the year/term. Fees will be adjusted accordingly upon enrolment in the middle of a term. Once enrolled you are enrolled for a minimum of 2 full terms to a maximum of the year 2018 & are committed to payment of the coming term fees in the year If you enrolled in the middle of a term, the following 2 terms will be the counted as the full terms. E.g. if you enrol in the middle of term 1, then term 2 & 3 will be counted as the 2 full terms. If due to circumstances you need to cancel your Enrolment 2018, then a written notice needs to be sent to Voyage of Irish Dance 2 weeks before the final class of the existing term. If enrolment is cancelled before the agreed 2 full terms, full payment of the 2 full terms is required. No reimbursements will be given if term fees are paid for. When enrolment is cancelled and you wish to re enrol at a later stage you will be required to pay the enrolment fee of $33.= per dancer again. Before the start of every term invoices for that term will be issued. Invoices will be ed to you AND you will receive a hard copy in class. On your term invoice you will have a due date (4 weeks from date of invoice). There is also an early bird due date. If payment is received by this Early Bird discount due date, you will receive a 5% discount over the total invoice. The received discount will be deducted from your following invoice. A late fee of $10 will be charged if payment is not received by the due date as per the invoice. Every month not paid you will be charged a $25 account keeping fee. If invoice is still outstanding 3 months after due date, we see no other option then to hand over the account to our debt collection agency Prushka. This will incur extra costs on top of your outstanding invoice.

23 Every dancer can make use of our costumes. An one-off Costume Fee of $30 for 2018 will be charged if you make use of our costume(s). This fee incorporates cleaning, repair, making & handling costs. Costumes will remain in ownership of "Voyage of Irish Dance". No reimbursement will be given when classes are missed by the enrolled student. Classes can be made up in a similar class at a different venue with prior notice. If due to sickness of the teacher or other unexpected circumstances a class needs to be cancelled, a class will be made up or a reimbursement for that specific class will be given. Arrive 10 minutes before class time, to put your shoes on and get ready for class. If you need to discuss something with the teacher, please do so outside class times. If the teacher needs to teach another class straight after yours, then make sure to leave a message by phone, letter, to discuss matters. The teacher will contact you a.s.a.p. HAPPY IRISH DANCING TO ALL! SLAÍNTE!

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