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Irish Dance History

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What is the earliest known form of Irish dance?

  1. Sean-nós

  2. Rince na cruinne

  3. Step dancing

  4. Céilí dancing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sean-nós, meaning "old style," is the oldest form of Irish dance, dating back to the early 17th century.

What is the most popular form of Irish dance today?

  1. Sean-nós

  2. Rince na cruinne

  3. Step dancing

  4. Céilí dancing

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Step dancing, also known as Irish stepdance, is the most widely practiced form of Irish dance today.

What is the difference between Sean-nós and step dancing?

  1. Sean-nós is performed solo, while step dancing is performed in groups.

  2. Sean-nós is improvised, while step dancing is choreographed.

  3. Sean-nós is danced to traditional Irish music, while step dancing is danced to modern music.

  4. Sean-nós is performed with hard shoes, while step dancing is performed with soft shoes.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sean-nós is an improvised dance, while step dancing is performed according to a set choreography.

What is the most famous Irish dance competition?

  1. The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil

  2. The World Irish Dancing Championships

  3. The Riverdance International Dance Festival

  4. The Céilí All-Ireland Championships

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Irish Dancing Championships is the most prestigious Irish dance competition in the world.

Who is considered the father of modern Irish dance?

  1. Michael Flatley

  2. Jean Butler

  3. Riverdance

  4. Lord of the Dance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Flatley is credited with revolutionizing Irish dance and bringing it to a global audience through his shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance music?

  1. Céilí music

  2. Sean-nós music

  3. Step dancing music

  4. Rince na cruinne music

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Céilí music is the traditional music played for Irish dancing.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance shoes?

  1. Hard shoes

  2. Soft shoes

  3. Ghillies

  4. Jazz shoes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hard shoes are the traditional shoes worn for Irish step dancing.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance costume?

  1. The kilt

  2. The leprechaun suit

  3. The céilí dress

  4. The step dancing dress

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The céilí dress is the traditional costume worn for Irish céilí dancing.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance competition?

  1. The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil

  2. The World Irish Dancing Championships

  3. The Riverdance International Dance Festival

  4. The Céilí All-Ireland Championships

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil is the largest traditional Irish music, song, and dance festival in the world.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance organization?

  1. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha

  2. The Irish Dance Commission

  3. The World Irish Dance Association

  4. The Gaelic Athletic Association

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha is the governing body for Irish dance worldwide.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance festival?

  1. The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil

  2. The World Irish Dancing Championships

  3. The Riverdance International Dance Festival

  4. The Céilí All-Ireland Championships

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Riverdance International Dance Festival is an annual dance festival held in Dublin, Ireland, showcasing Irish dance and culture.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance school?

  1. The Irish Dance Academy

  2. The National Dance School of Ireland

  3. The Trinity College School of Irish Dance

  4. The University College Dublin School of Irish Dance

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Dance School of Ireland is the leading dance school in Ireland, offering training in Irish dance, ballet, and contemporary dance.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance teacher?

  1. A sean-nós teacher

  2. A step dancing teacher

  3. A céilí teacher

  4. A rince na cruinne teacher

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sean-nós teacher is a teacher of the traditional Irish dance form, sean-nós.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance student?

  1. A sean-nós student

  2. A step dancing student

  3. A céilí student

  4. A rince na cruinne student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sean-nós student is a student of the traditional Irish dance form, sean-nós.

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance performance?

  1. A sean-nós performance

  2. A step dancing performance

  3. A céilí performance

  4. A rince na cruinne performance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sean-nós performance is a performance of the traditional Irish dance form, sean-nós.

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