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Fedansa KZN

The following are the supplementary rules for KZN Fedansa Members in order to avoid misunderstanding on issues not clearly specified in the National Rule Book. These may be amended from time to time in a general meeting at the request of the members concerned.

Rule No 1 Partnership Changes

In the event of a new partnership

1. If one member is champ status and the other is not, then go to prechamp.
2. If one member is novice or prechamp and the other is star grade, then go to novice.
3. If one member is prechamp and the other is novice, take the higher level.
4. If both are in star grades: then
   (a) in the case of one level difference, take the higher grade
   (b) if there are two levels difference, then take the middle status

If the couple is still not satisfied, a regrading should then be applied. There should be at least 21 days notice for the regrading before a couple can take the floor. Apply through the chairperson of the Region.

Rule No 2 Amateur couple breaking partnership

In the event of a partnership break up each dancer will revert back to zero points in their recent/current competitive level.

Rule No 3 Amateur turning Professional

Any Amateur wishing to relinquish his/her amateur status to that of professional should abide by the following:

1. A letter should be forwarded to the Regional Secretary, who will in turn forward it to the PAB secretary who will in turn send a copy of the same to the National Secretary.
2. In the case of all successful applicants, Fedansa will inform the professional body that a clearance has been granted, and that the applicant has now relinquished his/her amateur status.
3. The newly declared professional will then apply for membership of the SANCBD and will be free to join on of the professional associations.

Rule No 4 Amateur Reinstatement

Re-instatement of ‘Amateur Status’ will be carried out by the Amateur Body Fedansa only, but consultation will be made with the governing professional body.

Any couple/person wishing to apply for re-instatement must abide by the following:

1. A letter of application should be forwarded to the PAB Secretary, who will in turn send a copy of same to the National Secretary.
2. This letter of application should contain the relevant history of the applicant including the time factor involved in their professional career and the amount of the remuneration received during the time they were not of amateur status.
3. A letter of recommendation and clearance must be obtained from the professional body concerned before any re-instatement will be considered.
4. If necessary, both an oral and practical test may be undertaken by the applicant in the presence of the relevant officers to ascertain the level of experience obtained.
5. The final decision on re-instatement will rest with the National Amateur Body who will determine their competitive status.

Rule No 5 Amateur Displays

Displays by couples, whether for funds or not, may be done provided:

1. It has been cleared by the PAB.
2. The amount charged is placed in trust with the PAB for the furtherment of their dancing.
3. The couples of only Novice and above status may perform solo displays.
4. The demo form must be filled in at least 14 days before the demonstration.
5. Any fee payable to the couple’s teacher concerned shall be charged as extra.
6. Forms should be faxed to 033 3462541 or handed to the Regional Chairman who will in turn submit these to the PAB Chairman.

Rule No 6 Number of Couples on the Floor

When there are only two couples on the floor, the section will be taken as if three couples were competing (for points).

POINTS AWARDED

DRESS CODE

Man: Black shoes, socks and pants, long sleeve white shirt. Black bow tie, cummerbund optional.

(May wear matching cummerbund and bow tie to the ladies outfit in LA).

Lady: Shoes suitable for dancing, full flair knee length skirt with straight hem – no frills, no splits or glitter.