KSID POLICIES

All new and returning dancers must register online to secure their place in our 2024-2025 dance year. Class sizes are limited to ensure the safety of our dancers and teachers and the quality of our classes.

COVID-19 SAFETY

TUITION

Tuition is divided into eight 5-week sessions for a total of 40 weeks of class time. Dancers registered in our Fall and Winter 2024 sessions are eligible to participate in Merry & Bright and Dancing in Disney, and may be eligible to participate in the New England Oireachtas. Dancers registered in our Winter and Spring 2025 sessions are encouraged to participate in our Spring Recital, held annually on the second Sunday of June at The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center and may be eligible to participate in National and International competitions. Participation in these events are never required.

Tuition is prorated for dancers joining KSID mid session.

PAYMENT METHODS
Payments may be made online via our website, via Venmo @kellyirishdance, or cash or check made payable to The Kelly School of Irish Dance. Automatic tuition withdrawal is available. Automatic payments are subject to a 4% processing fee.

LATE PAYMENTS
Any payment outstanding fourteen days from the due date will be charged to the credit card on file provided at time of registration. A 4% processing fee and a $25 late fee is added to the payment. Families must keep a valid credit card on file at all times. You may change your card on file at any time via our Card Update form.

  • Late payments processed by KSID are subject to a $25 late fee

  • Late payment processed by KSID are subject to a 4% processing fee

  • Returned checks are subject to a $40 return item fee

If there is a family emergency or extenuating circumstances causing payment delay, please reach out to us to discuss payment options. 

REFUNDS
Tuition and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

KSID reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet our registration minimums. Registered dancers will be provided with an alternative class or refund if no class time is available. 

CLASS POLICIES

DANCER ABSENCE
Missed classes cannot be refunded or applied as credit towards future dance sessions. An excessive number of missed classes may prevent your dancer from participating in certain performances and events.

MAKE-UP CLASS TIME
Dancers are allowed to attend another class to make up for missed dance class time. A maximum of 5 make ups per year are permitted. Make up classes are not allowed in December prior to Merry & Bright or June prior to our Spring Recital. Any class missed during the 2024-2025 dance year must be made up by June 30th, 2025. Workshops may not be used as make up class time.

CANCELLATIONS
If a class is canceled an email will be sent to all registered dancers to the email address provided at the time of registration. Cancellation notices may also be posted to our FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM pages. Make up class options will be provided.

EVENTS SCHEDULED DURING CLASS TIME
If a performance, parade, rehearsal, feis, or other KSID-sponsored or endorsed event is scheduled during class time, there will be no tuition refunds, adjustments, or scheduled replacement classes. Reference our KSID Calendar for all upcoming events.

DANCER EXPECTATIONS

Dancers are expected to arrive to class on time, and no more than ten minutes before class start time. Dancers must wear dance shoes during class time. Dancers are encouraged to practice. Practicing is the only way to remember your steps, improve your dance skills! Dancers are encouraged to perform and share their dancing with our audience. Dancers may choose to try an Irish Dance competition (Feis). Competition is never required.

DANCER PHONE POLICY
Dancer phones & electronic devices are not allowed in our classrooms, but may be left in bags or waiting room. Help us keep class distraction free and a safe space for all. We expect our dancers to represent our school with respect on social media.

CLASS ATTIRE + APPROVED IN-CLASS ITEMS

  • Tank, Tee, or Leotard
    KSID branded or solid colors preferred

  • Spandex Shorts, Skorts, or Leggings
    KSID branded or solid colors preferred

  • Clean Poodle Socks + Irish Dance Shoes
    parents of younger dancers, please help your dancer put on shoes prior to class time

  • Hair Tied Up + Good Hygiene

  • Costumes must NOT be worn in class as class attire

  • No phones in class.

  • No food in class.

  • Water bottle


IRISH DANCE SHOES

  • Lil Beginner dancers may wear black leather ballet slippers (girls) or black leather jazz shoes (boys)

  • Troupe & Company dancers must wear traditional Irish Dance soft shoes, approved brands only.

  • Hard shoes are required for hard shoe instruction, approved brands only. Tap shoes are NOT allowed.

  • Company & Ceili Team dancers must wear champion style soft shoes and black-soled hard shoes


There are many Irish dance brands to choose from when fitting your dancer to appropriate shoes. 
The only brands we approve are the following:

1. Fays
soft shoes: beginner dancers please wear Antonio Paceilli side loop soft shoes + champs Celtic Choice or Hullachan
hard shoes: beginner dancers please wear Fays Ultra Flexi + champs Fays Ultralight

2. Rutherford
soft shoes: beginner dancers please wear Antonio Paceilli side loop soft shoes + champs Celtic Choice or Hullachan
hard shoes: beginner dancers please wear Inishfree or Ultra light + champs Ultralight

3. Antonio Pacelli
soft shoes: beginner dancers please wear Antonio Pacelli side loop soft shoes + champs Celtic Choice or Hullachan
hard shoes: beginner dancers please wear Antonio Pacelli essential jig

POODLE SOCKS
Poodle socks are required for wear in your Irish dance shoes and are available for purchase at the studio. Wear them while fitting new dance shoes and during practice to ensure a proper fit. For dancers who choose to compete or perform with KSID, brand new poodle socks should be worn each time to ensure perfect presentation.

COSTUMING

All costume needs and pre-ordering details will be sent to each class prior to a performance. Irish Dance costumes can be quite expensive. We are proud at keeping our beginner and team costume costs low and our look finished, polished.


GENERAL COSTUME RULE
Dancers who do not have all pieces of their costume may not be allowed to perform.

USED COSTUMES
KSID skirts and dresses may be resold if kept in good condition.
For hygienic purposes, we do not facilitate the resale of leotards, undergarments, or poodle socks. 

TEAM DRESS
Dancers that would like to purchase the Team KSID school dress should first notify KSID. A $300 non-refundable deposit will be due in order to send the measurements to the seamstress. Used dresses are available for purchase as well, contact KSID for current sizing and pricing.

SOLO DRESS
Solo dresses are optional for dancers competing at prizewinner, preliminary or open champion levels of solo competitions. All solo dresses must be approved by KSID before purchase. Dancers commissioning a new solo dress must consult with KSID before hiring a dressmaker. KSID reserves the right to not approve a design or used solo dress purchase.

SOFT SHOES
Lil beginners may wear black leather ballet slippers (jazz shoes for boys). Beginners and troupe dancers must wear traditional soft shoes. Company and Ceili team dancers must wear split sole champion soft shoes. For safety and presentation purposes, soft shoes should not be purchased with "room to grow" as the leather will stretch to fit the foot. 

HARD SHOES
Traditional hard shoes are required for hard shoe performances. Company dancers must wear black-soled hard shoes. Bling buckles are optional for PW + Champ dancers only. For safety and presentation purposes, hard shoes should not be purchased with "room to grow" as the leather will stretch to fit the foot. 

APPROVED IRISH DANCE SHOE BRANDS
There are many Irish dance brands to choose from when fitting your dancer to appropriate shoes. The only brands we recommend and allow are the following:
1. Fays
2. Rutherford
3. Antonio Pacelli

HAIR & MAKEUP
Kelly Irish Dancers are expected to look neat and professional. Details on how your dancer's hair and make up is to be worn for performance will be provided in class and via email before each show.  Makeup for competition is only allowed for dancers 11+ and must be tasteful, age appropriate, and approved by KSID.

Wigs are not allowed in any KSID performance. Wigs are optional for dancers in solo competition in the prizewinner through champion-levels. Please consult with KSID before buying a wig as there are only a few styles and brands we approve and recommend. A sample hair ring is available for use at the studio to determine your dancer’s color match. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TEACHER PRIVACY
Please respect our teachers’ privacy and out-of-dance time. Teacher's personal numbers, if known, must be kept private and used only in absolute emergencies. Messages received via teacher’s personal social media accounts RE: KSID will not be responded to. Please direct all KSID-related correspondance to our email.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Find KSID on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM.
Find Jigs & Swigs on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM.
Find The KSID Booster Club on FACEBOOK.

MEDIA RELEASE
Photographs and video recordings of your dancer may be taken throughout the year during our classes and events. Your dancer may appear on our website, social media, or in other promotional materials. The art of Irish dance is constantly evolving and capturing these moments and your dancers’ smiling faces is our way to share our sparkle & shine with the world and watch KSID grow. We respect your choice to opt out of KSID media. Kindly let us know at the time of registration if you do NOT want your child to appear in any KSID material.

STUDIO PHONE 
The KSID Coventry Studio can be reached at (401) 595-7866.
Messages are not checked daily, so please allow 72 hours for a return call. 
Need us quicker- email is always best!

KSID BOOSTER CLUB
The KSID Booster Club is an organization of parents and guardians committed to promoting and preserving the tradition of Irish dance by fostering an inclusive, accepting, and positive community experience for dancers and their families reflecting the mission and vision of The Kelly School of Irish Dance. Membership is open to families with a dancer enrolled at KSID.


ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? 
Just ask!
There’s no place like KSID.