Grade 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Irish for blackbird?
A
On Lon dove
2
Q
What is the Irish for harvest time jig?
A
Port on oar
3
Q
What is the time signature for blackbird?
A
2/4
4
Q
What is the time signature for of the job of journey work?
A
4/4
5
Q
How many steps and sets are in the Feis version of the blackbird?
A
- Lead round on the right/left
- Seton the right
6
Q
How many bars of music for the step/lead and set of job of journey work?
A
8 bars in the step and 14 in the set
7
Q
What type of dance is the harvest time jig?
A
Progressive
8
Q
What is the formation of dances in the harvest time jig?
A
3 dancers facing 3 with gents in the centre between two ladies
9
Q
Name the movements of the harvest time jig
A
- Advance and retire
- Sides
- Right and left hands across
- Sides
- Left and right hands across
- Step and turn
- Advance and retire and pass through
10
Q
Describe the rule for side stepping in ceili
A
The dancer on the left foot always goes in front, the dancer on the right foot always goes behind
