Frequently Asked
Questions
Who are the teachers?
Kate Hartley (A.D.C.R.G.)has been the Principal Dancing Instructor for the QIA Dancers for the past 12 years. She has been joined by Anita Plaza (T.C.R.G.), and Katie McGrath (T.C.R.G.)
How often are classes held?
Principal classes are held on a majority of Saturdays throughout the year. Secondary classes are held on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Please see below for specific times and dates.
For any
information please contact us at qiadancers@yahoo.com.au
Do I have to be a member of the Q.I.A.?
Yes. Under our Constitution we can only provide tuition to currently financial National or Associate members of the Queensland Irish Association. You will be asked to produce your QIA Membership number at the commencment of the year and again in August.
What is the structure of the QIA Dancers?
The Q.I.A. Dancers are an affiliated group of the Queensland Irish Association and are a non-profit organisation. The group is led by a Committee comprised of:-
President - Juanita Barbagallo
Treasurer - Ken Hartley
Secretary - Bradley Watson
Assistant Secretary - Val Timbs
Fund Raising - Annette MacMahon & Robyn McGilp
Promotions Officers - Ann-Marie McDiarmid & Sylvie Newnham
Principal Dance Instructor - Kate Hartley
Dance Instructors - Anita Plaza & Kate McGrath
Can you help with dresses and shoes?
We have a limited number of solo dresses for hire but we can provide advice on the purchase of new or secondhand dancing dresses. Our QIA Dancers studio costumes are hired out for a reasonable fee for dancers competing in teams. Our shoe convenors can help you in regard to the purchase of new or secondhand shoes.
What are the starting and finishing dates for tuition?
In 2009 we will be running three terms as follows:
Term 1 – 31 Jan – 8 May
Term 2 – 9 May – 21 Aug
Term 3 - 22 Aug – 28 Nov
Please see the Administration Desk for information on
fees.
Saturday lessons are structured as follows:
Saturday
8.30 am – 10.00 am – Triskele
10.00am – 11.00 am – Daimhin (New Beginners)
11.00am – 12.00 pm – Junior Teams (Dancers aged 12 years & under)
12.00 pm – 1.00 pm – Intermediate Teams
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm – Senior Teams
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm --Muirne
2.30 pm -- 4.30 pm --Daithi
Tuesday
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm - 11 & Over Intermediate
6.30 pm -- 8.30 pm - Open
Wednesday
5.00 pm – 6.30 pm – Beginner and Primary – 11 years & under (New Beginners will dance until
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm – Beginner & Primary (12 years & over) and Intermediate (Under12 and Newly Commencing)
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