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Irish 3 REEL Flashcards

1
Q

What is the time signature of the Irish Reel?

A

4/4

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2
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How is the Irish Reel counted?

A

& 1 & 2

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3
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How many counts for a complete step in the Irish Reel?

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32

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4
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What is a suitable tune?

A

Mrs McLeods Reel

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5
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In Arms Raised, what does the other arm do if ‘free’?

A

It is relaxed at the side

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5
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In Hands Across Arms, how are the elbows and shoulders?

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Elbows are relaxed with shoulders in alignment with raised hand

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5
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Explain where the arms are for Arms Raised

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Above shoulder height, elbows slightly rounded

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6
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When is arms raised used?

A

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

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7
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How do the the Gents and Ladies hands join in Hands Across Arms?

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

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8
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How are shoulders and elbows in Hands Joined?

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Above shoulder height, elbows rounded.

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9
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Explain the entrance when entering from the judge’s right.

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

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9
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How do couples join hands (Hands Joined)?

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

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10
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In Chain Arms, which arms are used?

A

Alternate arms starting with the right

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11
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What height are Chain Arms?

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Approximately waist height

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12
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Explain the timing of Chain Arms.

A

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

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13
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Explain the entrance when entering from the judge’s left.

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4321

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14
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Why do dancers enter the way they do?

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

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15
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Explain the first eight counts of lead up and retire

A

Four dancers move forward in line towards the front.

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16
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What arms are used in Lead Up and Retire?

A

Arms Raised

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17
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Explain the second eight counts of lead up and retire.

A

Four dancers retire to their starting potions

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18
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Explain the first eight counts of the Circle step

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

19
Q

Explain the second eight counts of circle

A

All dancers perform 4 polkas to the right

19
Q

In the Circle step, when do arms release?

A

On the last polka

20
Q

How are the arms in the Circle step?

A

Arms Raised

20
Q

How do the polkas end in the Circle step?

A

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

21
Q

When do arms release in the Hands Across step?

A

On the last polka

21
Q

What arm action is used for Hands Across?

A

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

22
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In Hands Across, explain the foot movement

A

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

23
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How do the polkas in the Hands Across step complete?

A

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

24
Q

When do hands join in Top and Bottom Couples?

A

Count 3

24
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In Top and Bottom couples, when do hands release?

A

Count 13

24
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What foot commences the Top and Bottom couples step?

A

The outside foot

25
Q

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

A

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

25
Q

In Chain, how many polkas are performed?

A

2 along each side of the square

26
Q

Which arms are used in Chain?

A

Chain Arms

27
Q

In Chain, how is each polka completed?

A

In 5th ball

28
Q

How many polkas are performed in the Figure Eight?

A

8 in a figure 8 formation

29
Q

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

A

Into a square formation on count 3 of all breaks

30
Q

In Figure Eight, How is the final polka completed?

A

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

31
Q

How do the gents commence the Figure Eight step?

A

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

32
Q

Explain the foot movements for Follow Round.

A

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

33
Q

What is Ball Heel?

A

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

34
Q

What is a quick triple?

A

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

35
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What is a round batter?

A

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.

36
Q

What is a bow?

A

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

37
Q

When is a basic break used?

A

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

38
Q

What may the basic break commence with?

A

A slip or backstep into rear 5th ball

39
Q

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

A

Behind the heel of the supporting foot

40
Q

Give four important points about interpretation.

A

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

40
Q

Give 5 important points about the execution

A

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

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