MEMBERSHIP
In being a part of this amazing group, you are supporting OUR Irish Dancers! Members are welcome and encouraged to participate and vote at the Annual Member’s Meetings. Cara Rince Members will have access to a password-protected section of the website, which will have important information regarding upcoming events and majors. Your membership far outweighs what it would cost to provide many of the services above on a per item charge. Non Cara Rince members will not be eligible for Oireachtas, NANS, or Worlds Scholarships and will not partake in additional Cara Rince fundraising.
In being a part of this amazing group, you are supporting OUR Irish Dancers! Members are welcome and encouraged to participate and vote at the Annual Member’s Meetings. Cara Rince Members will have access to a password-protected section of the website, which will have important information regarding upcoming events and majors. Your membership far outweighs what it would cost to provide many of the services above on a per item charge. Non Cara Rince members will not be eligible for Oireachtas, NANS, or Worlds Scholarships and will not partake in additional Cara Rince fundraising.
WHAT WE DO
Whether you have a Beginner Level or Open Champion dancer, Cara Rince helps to sponsor MANY activities that benefit ALL Murray dancers throughout the year! Strong participation over the past few years has enabled Cara Rince to enrich our dancers’ experiences, whether it’s a benefit you currently enjoy or perhaps it’s one your dancer aspires to!
Cara Rince:
• New! Hosts the Annual Snowball event in January to celebrate all our dancers and wish them a “Happy feis birthday!”
• Sponsors the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Potluck - a fun family afternoon of food, friendship, ceili dancing, raffles and more
• Hosts the Annual Practice Feis for beginners and Advanced Beginners (pays for judges, musicians, facility and medals)
• Hosts the Murray Academy Feis - one of the best competitions on the East Coast
• Sends graduating seniors off with a small gift of appreciation
• Expresses thanks through small gifts to our teachers, administrative support and seamstress who work so very hard to make sure our dancers are well cared for and ready to reach their goals
• New! Supplies Dance Out kits so performing groups have everything they need with them in one spot
• Organizes fundraisers to support all of our dancers, from beginners through those traveling to the World Championships
• Covers annual insurance policy which is required for Cara Rince sponsored events
• Raises funds for specific needs as they arise, such as costumes, feis trailer, etc.
• Provides a directory for all Cara Rince members
• Sponsors the Annual Oireachtas Pep Rally
• Gives an Oireachtas gift to each dancer
• Places a full page ad in the Oireachtas Program Booklet
• New! Supports our dancers competing at Oireachtas through scholarships
• Sponsors a full dress rehearsal before the North American National Championships, paying for the facility and judge(s)
• Supports our dancers competing at the Nationals through scholarships
• Supports our top dancers representing our school at the World Championships and select International competitions through scholarships
Whether you have a Beginner Level or Open Champion dancer, Cara Rince helps to sponsor MANY activities that benefit ALL Murray dancers throughout the year! Strong participation over the past few years has enabled Cara Rince to enrich our dancers’ experiences, whether it’s a benefit you currently enjoy or perhaps it’s one your dancer aspires to!
Cara Rince:
• New! Hosts the Annual Snowball event in January to celebrate all our dancers and wish them a “Happy feis birthday!”
• Sponsors the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Potluck - a fun family afternoon of food, friendship, ceili dancing, raffles and more
• Hosts the Annual Practice Feis for beginners and Advanced Beginners (pays for judges, musicians, facility and medals)
• Hosts the Murray Academy Feis - one of the best competitions on the East Coast
• Sends graduating seniors off with a small gift of appreciation
• Expresses thanks through small gifts to our teachers, administrative support and seamstress who work so very hard to make sure our dancers are well cared for and ready to reach their goals
• New! Supplies Dance Out kits so performing groups have everything they need with them in one spot
• Organizes fundraisers to support all of our dancers, from beginners through those traveling to the World Championships
• Covers annual insurance policy which is required for Cara Rince sponsored events
• Raises funds for specific needs as they arise, such as costumes, feis trailer, etc.
• Provides a directory for all Cara Rince members
• Sponsors the Annual Oireachtas Pep Rally
• Gives an Oireachtas gift to each dancer
• Places a full page ad in the Oireachtas Program Booklet
• New! Supports our dancers competing at Oireachtas through scholarships
• Sponsors a full dress rehearsal before the North American National Championships, paying for the facility and judge(s)
• Supports our dancers competing at the Nationals through scholarships
• Supports our top dancers representing our school at the World Championships and select International competitions through scholarships
