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Theory - Grade One Flashcards

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What is the line of direction?

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  • The line of direction is an imaginary line on the ground, passing from front to back between the heels of the dancer while standing in first position.
  • The angles of basic foot positions are measured from this line.
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Where is first position?

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  • The heels are together with the weight of the body equally distributed between both feet.
  • The feet are turned out to form an angle of 90 degrees, each foot being turned out at an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction.
  • The feet can be flat or on the balls.
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Where is second position?

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  • The works leg is extended directly to the side at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction.
  • The toe and heel of the working foot are in line with the heel of the supporting foot.
  • The working foot may be placed on the toe, half point, ball or heel.
  • Used in: Shedding, Spring points
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Where is third position?

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  • The working foot is in contact with the hollow of the supporting foot.
  • The working foot may be placed on the toe, half point, ball or heel.
  • When placed on the toe, half point, or heel, the working leg must be turned out at 90 degrees from the line of direction.
  • When placed on the balls of the feet, both feet should be turned out 45 degrees from the line of direction, and the working legs should be kept as straight as possible.
  • Used in: Rocks, Entrechats, Toe-and-Heels
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Where is third aerial position?

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•The outside edge of the working foot is placed on the front to the supporting leg with the working leg pressed well back.
•There are three levels:
NORMAL: The heel of the working foot is placed just below the knee cap of the supporting leg. Used in: Back steps
LOW: The toe of the working foot is placed in line with the ankle of the supporting leg. Used in: Hop-Brush-Beat-Beat
VERY LOW: The working foot is placed just above the ground, above third position. Used in: Outward brushes

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Where is third rear aerial position?

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  • The working foot is placed behind the supporting leg at the same height as in third aerial normal position.
  • The inside edge of the working foot is in contact with the calf of the supporting leg, with the knee of the working leg pressed will back.
  • No part of the working foot should be visible from the front.
  • Used in: Shedding, High-Cuts
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Where is fourth position?

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  • The working leg is extended to the front with both heels in line with the line of direction.
  • The working foot is turned out at an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction.
  • The working foot may be placed on the toe or half point.
  • Used in: Spring Points, Open Pas-de-Basques
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Where is fifth position?

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  • The working foot is in contact with the big toe joint of the supporting foot.
  • The working foot may be placed on the toe, half point, ball, or heel.
  • When placed on the toe, half point, or heel, the working foot is turned out at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction.
  • When placed on the balls of the feet, both feet should be turned out 45 degrees from the line of direction, and the working legs should be kept as straight as possible.
  • Used in: Shuffles, Rocks, Entrechats
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What is a hop?

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•A movement of elevation begun on the ball of one foot and finished on the ball of the same foot.

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What is a spring?

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•A movement of elevation begun on the ball of one foot, and finished on the ball of the other foot.

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Describe shedding

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  • Hop, spring or disassemble pointing the working foot in second (Count 1).
  • Hop, bringing the working foot to third rear aerial position (count 2).
  • Hop, executing a round-the-leg movement with the working foot in third aerial position (count 3).
  • Hop, executing a round-the-leg movement returning the working foot to third rear aerial position (count 4).
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Describe a Toe-and-Heel

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  • Hop or spring and on landing place the toe of the working foot in third or fifth position.
  • Hoo and place the heel of the working foot in the same position.
  • This movement occupies two beats of music.
  • The Toe and Heel movement may also be done in second (used in the Toe-and-Heel quick step in the Seann Triubhas) or fourth opposite fifth position (used in the Toe-and-Heel step of the Sword).
  • The working foot must be turned out at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction.
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Describe Spring Points

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  • Spring and point the working foot to the specified open position.
  • Both feet must touch the ground simultaneously.
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Describe the Grouping of the Fingers

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  • The fingers are lightly grouped, and the thumb is in contact with the first joint of the middle finger.
  • This is used in all positions of the arms except first position.
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Describe First Position of the Arms

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•Both hands rest on the hips with the backs of the hands to the front, the knuckles facing the body with the wrists straight, and the elbows pointing directly to the side.

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Describe Second Position of the Arms

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  • One arm is placed as in first position; the other is raised at the side, with the arm and wrist slightly curved.
  • The hand is slightly above and forward from the head and the palm is turned inwards.
  • In this position, the raised arm is always in the side opposite to the working leg, except in a propelled pivot turn.
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Describe Third Position of the Arms

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  • Both arms are placed as described for the raised arm in second position.
  • The palms of the hands face inwards towards each other.
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Describe Fourth Position of the Arms

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  • A closer and higher form of third position with the hands almost touching.
  • Used in: Introduction to the Seann Triubhas, Travelling Balance
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Describe Fifth Position of the Arms

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  • The arms are gently curved down in front of the body with the hands quite close to each other and the little fingers almost touching the kilt.
  • Used in: Introductionto Seann Triubhas, First and Second step of the Seann Triubhas
20
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What is Correct Stance?

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•The body should be held in a natural manner without stiffness, strain or exaggeration, and the back should not be arched.

21
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Describe a Bow

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  • Begin by standing with the feet and head in first position.
  • The arms may be by the side or in first position.
  • Bow by inclining the body forward slowly and return to the original position.
  • If arms are by the sides, they should be taken to first position on the first count following the bow, unless otherwise stated.
22
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What are the Spaces in the Swords?

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COUNTER CLOCKWISE

CornerC 3C 3 3B CornerB
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4C C | B 2B
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4—————————2
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4D D | A 2A
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CornerD 1D 1 1A CornerA

23
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How is the Introduction to the Highland Fling danced?

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  • On bars 1 and 2, stand for the Bow. (counts 1-8)
  • On bars 3 and 4, bow (counts 1,2,3,4,5,6). You may rise on the balls of the feet, taking arms to 1st position of not already placed (count 7); Pause (count 8).
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What is measured for the line of direction?

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The angles of the basic foot positions are measured from the line of direction.

25
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In second position of the arms, when would you use the same leg as the arm that is raised?

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In a Propelled Pivot turn.

26
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In the Introduction to the Fling, are you required to rise on the balls of both feet on count 7?

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No, you may rise or stay flat.

27
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Where is third aerial very low used?

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Third aerial very low is used in an Outward Brush.

28
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On what count are the arms raised to first position of doing a bow with your arms by your side?

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The arms are raised to first position on the first count after the bow.

29
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In how many positions can a toe-and-heel be danced?

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A toe-and-heel can be done in third position, fifth position, second position and fourth opposite fifth position.

30
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How many more cards are there in grade one than in grade two for Highland Dance theory?

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10, not including this one!

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