History of Irish Dance
Music and Dance
Celtic Instruments
Irish Dress
Miscellaneous
100
This happened during the 7th and 8th c.
When did the Vikings destroy the books?
100
These dances are for 4 couples or more.
What are set dances?
100
Celtic musicians tend to prefer the old-fashioned wooden one as opposed to the modern metal one. It is played horiontally.
What is the flute?
100
These dresses are very different from one another. They are quite expensive and have a lot of elaborate detail. They are unique and one of a kind.
What are solo dresses?
100
It is social folk dance.
What is the Ceili?
200
In 1924 these shoes were introduced to girls.
What are soft shoes?
200
It is played in 6/8 time.
What is the jig?
200
It is a metal cylinder, like a recorder, with 6 stops on which the musician can finger the different notes. The instrument is held vertically.
What is the tin whistle?
200
These dresses are uniform and often worn when dancing as a group. They often have a simple design, but no intricate embroidery.
What are team dresses?
200
Another name for soft shoes.
What are gillies (ghillies) or pumps?
300
In the 16th and 17th centuries, this type of dancing became very popular, but was condemned by the church.
What is "crossroads dancing"?
300
Name a progressive ceili dance.
What is the ...? Walls of Limerick Siege of Ennis Haymaker's Jig Fairy Reel
300
Probably the most well-known of Celtic instruments, it provides haunting, soulful sounds, or rollicking, danceable tunes.
What is the fiddle?
300
They are an adornment for hard shoes.
What are buckles?
300
Hard shoes are often mistaken for these shoes.
What are tap shoes?
400
In 1697, the Irish League held the first of its kind. It allowed people to dance indoors under supervision.
What is the Ceilidh?
400
This music is often played for ceili dances.
What is the reel?
400
It is a small hexagonal instrument and can be held in your lap.
What is the concertina?
400
These shoes are only worn by men and have fiberglass heels
What are reel shoes?
400
Name 3 benefits of Irish dance.
Increased Physical Fitness Improved Co-ordination Fantastic and fun exercise Increased concentration levels Helps form a competitive spirit Builds self-esteem Helps to improve stage presence Promotes Irish Culture Friendship amongst dancers
500
During the 18th century, they went from town to town and city to city teaching dance steps.
What are Traveling Dance Masters?
500
Name 2 jigs
What are single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs, and slides?
500
They are a percussion instrument, composed of two identical pieces of wood (in the olden days, sheep ribs).
What are bones?
500
In Spanish they are "calcetines caniche".
What are poodle socks?
500
It is also known as the rise & grind, (rise step, grind step).
What is the jig-step?
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