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Amateur Demonstrations.
by David Corfield - EADA Chairman
I have been asked by a number of Professionals to clarify the
Rules and Conditions that govern Amateurs giving demonstrations.
EADA is also under some pressure from the British Council
Rules Committee to ensure that these rules are adhered to.
I think it best to initially quote (courtesy of the BDC) the
precise rule that governs demonstrations. This is contained on
Page 15 of the BDC Rule Book under Section 19 sub paragraph (g):
" Demonstrations may be given, provided that permission is obtained
in advance from the National Amateur Dancesport Association.
If a fee or expenses are to be paid, the amount must be approved
by the Association and must be paid to the Association and
not to the individual dancers. Failure to obtain this permission
will result in disciplinary action being taken by
the appropriate National Amateur Dancesport Association. No
Amateur may advertise
themselves and if any advertising is undertaken by the Organiser,
the word "Amateur" must be made clear to the Public." (I
suggest that the last three words be deleted and "on the
advertisement" be substituted.)
In addition to this, Rule 31 of the EADA Rule Book adds "Monies
so received (from Demonstrations) will be placed to the credit
of the members concerned in the EADA Trust Fund and administered
to them as required. A percentage of 10% will be taken for
administrative expenses and will be used in the Travel Fund.
In practice the following procedure should be adopted:
- Amateurs MUST inform EADA if they are asked
to demonstrate and state the amount to be paid. This will be
logged by
the Demonstration Administrator.
- Amateurs should divide the fee into expenses (which should
be adequate to cover all costs) and a fee for the actual
Demonstration. (Ask the Organiser for the expenses on the
night.)
- Insist that the fee for the Demonstration is paid
to EADA direct.
- EADA will monitor the receipt of these monies against
the logged information originally given and if there
is a delay
in payment they will deal with it.
- EADA will, upon receipt of the fee, immediately
make a Grant towards Dance tuition and general traveling
expenses having
deducted the 10% mentioned above.
Always confirm the details with the Organiser in writing.
A specimen
letter is attached.
If Amateurs adopt these procedures it is our understanding
that they will minimise the risk of liability for future
Personal Taxation and will have obeyed the rules of their
Association
and of the British Dance Council.
There is a popular belief that the deduction is £10. This
is incorrect and is based on the fact that when Amateurs were
originally permitted to demonstrate the fee was limited to £100.
The 10% taken by EADA and paid into the Travel Fund will
enable those Amateurs giving demonstrations to apply
for assistance
when traveling to IDSF events abroad. The Council are
not able to entertain any applications from those members
who have
not
contributed, as the Travel Fund’s only income is
derived from this deduction.
It must be appreciated that the Council will have little
alternative but to take disciplinary action against any
members who do
not adhere to these rules.
Can I also remind all Amateurs that it is their responsibility
to let EADA know whenever they compete abroad. Failure
to do this may well result in their being refused entry
to the competition.
It will also avoid the situation where, through ignorance,
they dance in a competition that is not recognised by
the IDSF.
If anyone has any queries please do not hesitate to contact
me.
David Corfield - EADA Chairman
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