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Subject: Re: Professional/Amateur


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Jamie
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Date Posted: 13:36:57 05/27/03 Tue
In reply to: Helen 's message, "Re: Professional/Amateur" on 09:44:59 05/27/03 Tue
 Just to clear up a couple of points. The source you're referring to is not the EADA rule book, it's the British Dance Council rule book, which sets out a framework of rules for competitive dancesport; however, the governing bodies (EADA, Scottish Dancesport, WADSA and the Northern Ireland Board) have discretion in the application of these rules.

It is true that the rule book states that amateurs will lose their amateur status if they teach, whether or not for money. I believe this is an example of a rule in respect of which EADA has exercised its discretion and introduced a scheme under which amateurs may teach under the supervision of a professional. However, I don't know the particulars - perhaps somebody else could help.

Finally, you do not need to be a member of EADA to compete at Sunday comps; you _do_ need to be a member of a governing body, of which EADA is an example.


>According to the EADA rule book, amateurs are not
>allowed to do any teaching or help teach at all. Even
>for free. In fact the only thing you can do is take
>money at the door. You're not even allowed to change
>the music (except in an emergency - whatever that
>means!!).
>
>As for demos, they are only allowed expenses and this
>is supposed to be paid via the EADA.
>
>Personally I think this is ridiculous. How many other
>sports forbid you to help in any way? None probably.
>I don't see why good amateurs can't take at least
>beginners or kids classes in lieu of dance lessons,
>it's so damn expensive anyway.
>
>I think that if you are studying for your teaching
>exams (ie about to turn pro) then you are allowed to
>teach as long as a pro is present.
>
>If you break these rules then all I know is you can't
>dance in open circuit comps (ie Sunday comps) cos you
>have to be an EADA member to dance at these comps. I
>also guess the pro who is backing you would be in
>trouble. I think there are probably lots of insurance
>issues cos only pros can join the IDTA and similar so
>only pros would have insurance.
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Re: Professional/Amateurvinnie14:40:13 05/27/03 Tue
Re: Professional/AmateurVesna01:05:08 06/02/03 Mon
Re: Professional/AmateurMore controversial01:39:07 06/02/03 Mon

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