Irish Dance Techniques

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What is the basic step in Irish dance?

  1. The hop

  2. The slide

  3. The jig

  4. The reel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hop is the basic step in Irish dance and is performed by springing up and down on one foot while keeping the other foot on the ground.

What is the most common type of Irish dance?

  1. The jig

  2. The reel

  3. The hornpipe

  4. The set dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The reel is the most common type of Irish dance and is a lively dance performed by two or more dancers in a circle.

What is the difference between a jig and a reel?

  1. Jigs are performed in 6/8 time while reels are performed in 4/4 time.

  2. Jigs are performed with a hop while reels are performed with a slide.

  3. Jigs are performed by two or more dancers while reels are performed by a single dancer.

  4. Jigs are performed in a circle while reels are performed in a line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jigs are performed in 6/8 time while reels are performed in 4/4 time.

What is the most famous Irish dance?

  1. Riverdance

  2. Lord of the Dance

  3. Feet of Flames

  4. Celtic Thunder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Riverdance is the most famous Irish dance and was first performed in 1994 at the Eurovision Song Contest.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance shoe?

  1. Ghillies

  2. Hard shoes

  3. Soft shoes

  4. Tap shoes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghillies are the traditional Irish dance shoe and are made of soft leather with a lace-up front.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance costume?

  1. The kilt

  2. The shamrock

  3. The leprechaun

  4. The céilí dress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The céilí dress is the traditional Irish dance costume and is a long, flowing dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance competition?

  1. The All-Ireland Fleadh

  2. The World Irish Dancing Championships

  3. The North American Irish Dancing Championships

  4. The British National Irish Dancing Championships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All-Ireland Fleadh is the traditional Irish dance competition and is held annually in Ireland.

What is the name of the organization that governs Irish dance worldwide?

  1. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha

  2. The Irish Dance Commission

  3. The World Irish Dancing Association

  4. The North American Irish Dance Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha is the organization that governs Irish dance worldwide.

How many steps are there in a basic Irish dance routine?

  1. 8

  2. 16

  3. 24

  4. 32


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 8 steps in a basic Irish dance routine.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance music?

  1. Céilí music

  2. Traditional Irish music

  3. Irish folk music

  4. Celtic music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Céilí music is the traditional Irish dance music and is played on a variety of instruments, including the fiddle, the accordion, and the bodhrán.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance band?

  1. A céilí band

  2. A traditional Irish band

  3. An Irish folk band

  4. A Celtic band


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A céilí band is the traditional Irish dance band and plays céilí music.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance hall?

  1. A céilí hall

  2. A traditional Irish hall

  3. An Irish folk hall

  4. A Celtic hall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A céilí hall is the traditional Irish dance hall and is where céilí dances are held.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance festival?

  1. A céilí festival

  2. A traditional Irish festival

  3. An Irish folk festival

  4. A Celtic festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A céilí festival is the traditional Irish dance festival and is where céilí dances are performed.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance competition?

  1. A céilí competition

  2. A traditional Irish competition

  3. An Irish folk competition

  4. A Celtic competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A céilí competition is the traditional Irish dance competition and is where céilí dances are judged.

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