Beginners Quiz
A quiz especially for beginners.
(Hint - on many of the questions you can click on the picture to go to the information section of the Boyd website for help )
- 1.
One of the first dances you will learn is....
- A.
The False
- B.
The Reel
- C.
The Twist
- D.
The Chicken dance
Correct Answer
B. The ReelExplanation
The reel is one fo the first irish dances you learn and is in 4/4 time. You will probably learn it in light shoes first and oneday may progress to the heavy shoe "treble reel"Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the below is not a level of dancing in the UK (with CLRG)
- A.
Intermediate
- B.
Open
- C.
Advanced
- D.
Beginner
- E.
Primary
Correct Answer
C. AdvancedExplanation
The UK levels are
- Beginner
- Primary
- Intermediate
- OpenRate this question:
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- 3.
The first set of steps you do in a dance is called the ________ around
Correct Answer
lead
leedExplanation
It goes around in a circleRate this question:
- 4.
How do you spell the name of an irish dancing competition
- A.
Feis
- B.
Fesh
- C.
Fies
- D.
Feish
Correct Answer
A. FeisExplanation
it is pronounced "fesh"Rate this question:
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- 5.
What do the letters TCRG mean after someones name ?
- A.
They have won the World Irish Dancing Championships
- B.
They know all their light and heavy dances
- C.
They are qualified to teach Irish dancing
- D.
They have been dancing for at least 20 years
Correct Answer
C. They are qualified to teach Irish dancingExplanation
The letters stand for "Teasgicoir Choimisiuin Le Rinci Gaelacha" literally meaning Teacher of the Irish Dancing CommissionRate this question:
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- 6.
The name of the white socks worn by girls is
Correct Answer
poodle
bubble
bobbleExplanation
Again different schools sometimes call these different things.Rate this question:
- 7.
Which of the following should you NOT do when dancing
- A.
Listen to the music and keep in time to it
- B.
Dance with your feet turned out (that is toes pointing out)
- C.
Stand tall with a straight posture; head up, shoulders back
- D.
Keep your arms straight by the sides with fists lightly clenched
- E.
Hold your breath until you have finished all your steps successfully
Correct Answer
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- 8.
Which of the dances below is NOT a light shoe dance?
- A.
Slip Jig
- B.
Reel
- C.
Hornpipe
- D.
Single Jig
Correct Answer
C. HornpipeExplanation
These are sometimes also called hop 23Rate this question:
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- 9.
From 1st of May 2009, what is the first level in which you can wear a solo dress in the Southern England region
- A.
Beginner
- B.
Primary
- C.
Intermediate
- D.
Open
Correct Answer
C. Intermediate -
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