RULES

Dancers may qualify at either the Regional (State) or National Championships.

The number of qualifiers for Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne from a competition at a Regional (State) or National Oireachtas is determined by the number of competitors who actually dance in the event concerned and not the number entered. 

In calculating the number of qualifiers from a Regional or National Oireachtas dancers deemed to have qualified by having attained medal winning positions at the previous Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne will count as competitors but not qualifiers.

COSTUME RULES

      • Costumes must consist of a full front and back section i.e. cut away styles are not acceptable
      • Materials must be on an equivalent weight to that used in the more traditional costumes, 

        e.g. dress velvet, trivera, gaberdine, wool mix etc
      • Skirt lengths - All costumes, both for solo and team dancers, must be no shorter than mid-thigh at the back”

• Neck lines must be of collar-bone level or above. This does not prelude the use of alternative fabrics, e.g. lace as an inset
• Where chiffon or lace material is used as sleeves, the sleeves must start at the shoulder line and end at the cuff

• Appropriate underwear must be worn. Where tights are worn they must be of a denier of not less than 70.

All dancers in beginner grade from 2008 may only wear a team costume or skirt and top/leotard.

The IDC rule regarding make up and leg tan for beginners be followed, but no wigs be permitted in beginner grade.

For further clarification of this rule and how it affects your child, please speak to your teacher.

ARTIFICIAL CARRIAGE AIDS RULE

Any competitor found to be using artificial carriage aids and subsequently refused to remove same, will be subject to disqualification from that particular competitions. Medically prescribed apparatus (proof of which may be required) will be exempt from this ruling.