Irish 3 REEL

Question 1

What is the time signature of the Irish Reel?

Answer 1

4/4

Question 2

How is the Irish Reel counted?

Answer 2

& 1 & 2

Question 3

How many counts for a complete step in the Irish Reel?

Answer 3

32

Question 4

What is a suitable tune?

Answer 4

Mrs McLeods Reel

Question 5

In Arms Raised, what does the other arm do if ‘free’?

Answer 5

It is relaxed at the side

Question 5

In Hands Across Arms, how are the elbows and shoulders?

Answer 5

Elbows are relaxed with shoulders in alignment with raised hand

Question 5

Explain where the arms are for Arms Raised

Answer 5

Above shoulder height, elbows slightly rounded

Question 6

When is arms raised used?

Answer 6

Bow, lead up and retire, circle, and step 5

Question 7

How do the the Gents and Ladies hands join in Hands Across Arms?

Answer 7

Gents clasp hands across the set above shoulder height, Ladies hands rest on top.

Question 8

How are shoulders and elbows in Hands Joined?

Answer 8

Above shoulder height, elbows rounded.

Question 9

Explain the entrance when entering from the judge’s right.

Answer 9

First lady, first gent, second lady, second gent (1234)

Question 9

How do couples join hands (Hands Joined)?

Answer 9

Gents hands open with palms facing upwards, ladies hands rest on top with palms facing downward

Question 10

In Chain Arms, which arms are used?

Answer 10

Alternate arms starting with the right

Question 11

What height are Chain Arms?

Answer 11

Approximately waist height

Question 12

Explain the timing of Chain Arms.

Answer 12

Hands clasp on the first polka movement and release on the second movement

Question 13

Explain the entrance when entering from the judge’s left.

Answer 13

4321

Question 14

Why do dancers enter the way they do?

Answer 14

So that dancers arrive in the same position in the set regardless of which side they enter from

Question 15

Explain the first eight counts of lead up and retire

Answer 15

Four dancers move forward in line towards the front.

Question 16

What arms are used in Lead Up and Retire?

Answer 16

Arms Raised

Question 17

Explain the second eight counts of lead up and retire.

Answer 17

Four dancers retire to their starting potions

Question 18

Explain the first eight counts of the Circle step

Answer 18

All dancers perform 4 polka movements to the left, except for the first lady who performs the first polka to the right

Question 19

Explain the second eight counts of circle

Answer 19

All dancers perform 4 polkas to the right

Question 19

In the Circle step, when do arms release?

Answer 19

On the last polka

Question 20

How are the arms in the Circle step?

Answer 20

Arms Raised

Question 20

How do the polkas end in the Circle step?

Answer 20

The 4th and 8th polkas end in 5th Ball

Question 21

When do arms release in the Hands Across step?

Answer 21

On the last polka

Question 21

What arm action is used for Hands Across?

Answer 21

Hands Across, Right arm on the first half and left arm on the second half

Question 22

In Hands Across, explain the foot movement

Answer 22

Perform 4 polkas to the left, followed by 4 polkas to the right

Question 23

How do the polkas in the Hands Across step complete?

Answer 23

The 4th and 8th polkas end in 5th ball

Question 24

When do hands join in Top and Bottom Couples?

Answer 24

Count 3

Question 24

In Top and Bottom couples, when do hands release?

Answer 24

Count 13

Question 24

What foot commences the Top and Bottom couples step?

Answer 24

The outside foot

Question 25

Where does each couple dance, in Top and Bottom couples?

Answer 25

Top couple performs in the centre and bottom couple on the outside, and in reverse on the second half.

Question 25

In Chain, how many polkas are performed?

Answer 25

2 along each side of the square

Question 26

Which arms are used in Chain?

Answer 26

Chain Arms

Question 27

In Chain, how is each polka completed?

Answer 27

In 5th ball

Question 28

How many polkas are performed in the Figure Eight?

Answer 28

8 in a figure 8 formation

Question 29

In Follow Round, where do dancers face in the breaks?

Answer 29

Into a square formation on count 3 of all breaks

Question 30

In Figure Eight, How is the final polka completed?

Answer 30

With a turn to the right on the last polka, finishing in 5th ball

Question 31

How do the gents commence the Figure Eight step?

Answer 31

With two polkas to the right and left, finishing in 5th ball

Question 32

Explain the foot movements for Follow Round.

Answer 32

A series of slips and breaks, travelling to the left in a square formation

Question 33

What is Ball Heel?

Answer 33

A movement using Ball and Heel in 1st, 2nd Intermediate and overstep, OR 1st and 4th

Question 34

What is a quick triple?

Answer 34

A triple performed & a. Used in round batter step.

Question 35

What is a round batter?

Answer 35

A movement preceded by a beat in 5th ball, followed by a batter in a forward or backward semi-circular direction Used only in round batter step.

Question 36

What is a bow?

Answer 36

An acknowledgement, performed at the beginning and end of dance. Arms are raised.

Question 37

When is a basic break used?

Answer 37

Throughout the dance with the exception of the 5th step when the alternative ending may be used

Question 38

What may the basic break commence with?

Answer 38

A slip or backstep into rear 5th ball

Question 39

In the break, where is rear 5th ball placed?

Answer 39

Behind the heel of the supporting foot

Question 40

Give four important points about interpretation.

Answer 40

It is a dignified dance performed with ease and style The reeltime rhythm is reflected by the bright and lively countenance of the dancers Steps and figures enables the contrasting elements Figures and floor patterns allow the dancers to display rapport and social interaction

Question 40

Give 5 important points about the execution

Answer 40

Must be performed as a set of four dancers in two couples Dance consists of 5 steps and 7 figures Commences and ends in a line formation with lead up and retire Square formation is approximately 1.8m by 1.8m Head and arms must coordinate with foot and travel movements