Irish 3 - Jig and Dress Flashcards
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In a batter Flourish, what type of batter do you perform?
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A quick batter
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In a batter flourish, what follows the quick batter?
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A hop as the foot is taken to rear of 1st
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How is a batter flourish movement counted?
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5 6
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How does a batter release commence?
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With a batter
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What follows the batter, in batter release?
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A hop, a beat in rear 5th ball, and a hop releasing the rear foot
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How is a batter release counted?
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5 6 1 2 3
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What generally follows a batter release?
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A beat in rear 5th ball
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Explain the ball twist
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A movement where the ball of the foot strikes the floor in the direction of false 4th, then twists out to a true position
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When does the ball twist movement commence if danced in a series?
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5 6
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How does travel happen in Ball Twist?
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Movements are connected with a beat forward on forwards travel, and a beat back on backwards travel
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What type of movement in coupe (in Coupe Backwards and Forwards)?
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A swinging movement with transference of weight in open aerial positions
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What aerial positions are used in coupe backwards and forwards?
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4th and rear 4th aerial, or 4th intermediate and rear 4th intermediate aerial
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What are the passing through positions in Coupe forwards and backwards?
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5th and rear 5th
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Explain the timing of coupe forwards and backwards
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Timing may vary over three time counts
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What type of movement is coupe side to side
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A swinging movement with transference of weight using 2nd intermediate aerial
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How do you transfer weight in coupe side to side?
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By clicking heels passing though first
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Explain the timing of Coupe side to side
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Timing may vary over three time counts
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What type of action is used in a cross chasse?
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An overstep, using a chasse type action
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How is the cross chasse movement completed?
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In 1st ball on count 3
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How is a cross chasse counted?
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1 2 3
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How do you commence a cross key?
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With a sink into 5th ball
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What happens in a cross key, following the sink into 5th ball?
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The rear foot is taken to 4th or 4th intermediate aerial with a spring
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Explain the timing of a cross key.
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Timing may vary over three time counts.
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In drum, how many drum beats are there?
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Four
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In drum, what position are the drum beats?
3rd position
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Explain the order of the beats in Drum.
Back foot ball, front foot ball, front foot heel, back foot heel
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Explain the timing of a drum.
May be performed in 2, 3, or 4 time counts
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How may a drum commence?
With a slip, spring, or beat
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How many drum beats are in a double drum?
7
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Which positions are the drum beats performed in a Double Drum?
3rd and Rear 3rd
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How does a Double Drum complete?
With a stamp in 3rd flat on count 4
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How is a Double Drum counted?
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
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How does a Double Heel Click commence?
With 2 beats in false 1st ball
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How do heels click in Double Heel Click?
Heels click twice followed by a Spring Out
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How is Double Heel Click counted?
1 2 3 4 5 6
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How does the first click finish in Double Heel Click?
In false 1st ball
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How does the second click finish in Double Heel Click?
In 1st ball
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What may precede a Double Heel Click?
A Slip
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How does a Double Toe Click commence?
With 2 heel beats in 1st
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How do toes click in Double Toe Click?
Clicking toes and opening twice
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In Double Toe Click, what follows the toe click and how is it counted?
Beat in Rear 5th Ball (12345) or lowering to flat and springing out (123456)
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What may precede a Double Toe Click?
A slip
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How does a Heel Click commence?
With two beats in false 1st ball
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In Heel Click, what follows the two beats in false 1st ball?
Clicking Heels
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How does a Heel Click movement end?
With a Beat in rear 5th ball (1234) or a spring out (123456)
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What may precede a Heel Click?
A Slip
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How does a kick commence?
With a beat, spring, or step back
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Explain the kick movement.
The leg kicks sharply forward
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Explain the timing of a kick.
Timing varies according to the number of kicks within the bar of music. Can be to 1, 2, or 3 time counts.
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In Kick, what may happen regarding travel?
May travel backwards
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How is weight taken in lunge?
Taken diagonally forward on a flat foot with a bent knee
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Explain the timing of a lunge
To 1, 2, or 3 time counts
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When repeating lunge, how is the weight transferred?
Through Rear 5th Ball
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Explain what the working foot does in an Overstep.
The working foot overcrosses the supporting foot with a step
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What may precede overstep?
A hop
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Explain how the weight in transferred in Rock Over and Under.
The weight is transferred sideways in an overcrossed position
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How is rock (over and under) commenced?
From front or rear
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Explain the timing of rock under and over.
1 time count, or two time counts with pausation on count 2
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What is a six beat grind?
Three beat grind on front foot and rear foot, or in reverse
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How is a six beat grind counted?
123456
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AMAZING!!!
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Explain a slip.
A movement with a low outward brush followed by a beat taking the body weight
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What is the timing of a Slip?
1 or 2 time counts
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How does a Slip Drum Toe Click commence?
With a slip
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In Slip Drum Toe Click, what follows the slip?
Four drum beats in 1st, followed by a toe click
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In Slip Drum Toe Click, what takes place of the first drum beat?
The Slip
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Explain the timing of Slip Drum Toe Click.
Uses 4 time counts
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How does a Slip Grind commence?
With a low slip
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What positions are used in Slip Grind (for the slip)?
In the direction of 2nd Intermediate (side), or 4th (forward)
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What follows the slip, in Slip Grind?
A rear grind
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How is a Slip Grind counted?
5 6 1 2 3 4
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How does Slip Side Running commence?
With a low slip in the direction of 2nd intermediate
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What positions are used in Slip Side Running?
2nd intermediate combined with rear 5th ball in a series
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What are the two ways that Slip Side Running can commence, and how are each counted?
With a low slip (561 etc) or with a beat (123)
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How does Slip Weave Side Running commence
With a low slip to 2nd or 2nd intermediate
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What positions are used in the weaving movement in Slip Weave Side Running?
2nd or 2nd intermediate combined with a beat in 5th and rear 5th ball in a series
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What are the two ways Slip Weave Side Running can commence, and how is each counted?
With a low slip, (561 etc) or with a beat (123 etc)
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How does the Toe Click movement commence?
With two heel beats in 1st
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Explain the click movement in Toe Click
Toes click and open
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In Toe Click, what follows the click and how is it counted?
Either a beat in Rear 5th Ball (1234) or lowering to flat (123456)
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What may precede the Toe Click?
A slip
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How many Drum beats are used in a Triple Drum?
10
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What positions is a triple drum danced in?
3rd, rear 3rd, and 3rd
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How is a Triple Drum counted?
1234561234
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How many drum beats are in Triple Drum through 1st?
10
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What positions is a triple drum through 1st danced?
3rd, 1st, and rear 3rd
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How is a triple drum through 1st counted?
1234561234
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Explain a Triple Flourish through 1st.
A quick triple followed by a hop taking the working foot through 1st to the rear of the supporting foot
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How does a Triple Flourish through 1st commence?
With a beat, slip, or spring
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How is Triple Flourish through 1st counted?
123
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Explain a bow
A dignified inclination of the body
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When is the bow used?
During the introduction on counts 9-14, and at the end of the dance
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How many counts does a Bow take?
6
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How are counts 1-8 held for the Bow?
1st flat, arms at sides
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Explain counts 9-14 for the Bow.
Slight flex of knees, L rear 4th flat, R 3rd flat, BOW, slight flex of left knee, R 4th flat, L 1st flat
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Explain the Opening Step
Travels in a circle and consists of the promenade movement with a break of own choice
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How does the dancer commence the opening step?
By turning body into line of dance to complete each half step
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Explain the direction of travel in the first step of the dance.
Anticlockwise for the first half and clockwise for the second half
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After the opening step, where may steps travel?
Forward, diagonally forward, or sideways, but must complete at starting point
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How are steps arranged?
In two or four parts commencing with right and left foot alternatively
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How may steps commence?
With a lead in batter on counts 5 6
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How are steps constructed?
Within the context of the musical phrase
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Explain Breaks.
Breaks may be used to complete each half step but this is not essential, for example a step the travels backwards or a four part step.
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Musically, where is a break performed?
On the last two bars of each half step
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How should a break be constructed?
Keeping with the construction of movements within the step
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Which foot do you use to commence a break?
Right foot on the first half and left foot on the second half
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What is permitted during a break?
A lead in movement on counts 56 or 6
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What is the time signature
6/8
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How do you count a bar of music?
123456 or 1 & a 2 & a
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What does a bar of music consist of?
Six quavers in two triplets
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Explain the tempo
Slower than the Irish Jig Single Time
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What does the slow music allow for?
Simple rhythm, pausation, and intermediate beating
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Name two Examination Tunes
St Patricks Day, Banjo Breakdown
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What is the Interpretation of the Double Time Jig?
The dance is performed in a relaxed and dignified manner.
Reflects the rhythm and lilt of the movements
Through intricate movements of the feet in perfect timing
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What is the execution of the Double Time Jig?
Body is held erect, arms move with ease and harmony with various foot movements
Head is used in coordination with the foot and arm movements
Each foot maintains 45 degree turnout unless using a false position
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Explain the pattern of the Double Time Jig.
After the opening circle, steps must be arraged in a good sequence to show variety of travel. Steps must use movements to complement each other and be constructed in a well-balanced manner
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Explain the dress.
White or pale cream,
simple style,
sleveless or short sleeved, and
length within 5ch of top of knee cap
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Explain the Cape
Wrist length,
Emerald green with gold or red lining.
Green shamrocks are permitted on the lower edge when cape has a turnback.
Hood and crossties are optional.
Cape may be secured with a brooch.
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Explain the Girdle.
Emerald green or gold, fastened on the left side of the waist, hanging down no longer than the hem of the dress
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Explain the Hair Ribbons
Emerald green in a neat bow or bows
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Explain the male's jacket
Green or Black,
tailored with collar revers and knee-length tails.
Lining color can be red, green, gold, or black.
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Explain the Men's waistcoat.
Green, gold, red, or black
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Explain the men's shirt and tie.
White tailored shirt, long or bow tie in green, red, or black
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Explain the breeches
Fawn or brown, preferably corduroy
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Explain the hose
Emerald Green 3/4 hose. No flashes.
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Explain the shoes.
Low heeled
Black shoes
Brogue type of hard leather
A single toe and heel plate permitted on the soles
Buckles must be worn
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Explain the jewellery.
Wedding ring and medic-alert bracelet may be worn
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