The Terminology of Irish Dance

by Ni Bhriain, Orfhlaith

• ISBN13: 9780981492407
• ISBN10: 0981492401
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-10
• Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Pr

Summary

This concise glossary of Irish dance terms is intended for the active Irish dancer and teacher as well as for the researcher.The Terminology of Irish Dancecovers dances and technical vocabulary for social and theatrical forms, as well as for the complex world of Irish dance competitions. Terms in both English and Irish Gaelic are included.

Author Biography

Orfhlaith Nf Bhriain is lecturer of Irish dance and music at the University of Limerick. She is a registered Irish dance teacher (T.C.R.G.) and adjudicator (A.D.C.R.G.) with An Coimisi·n le Rincf Gaelacha, the Irish Dancing Commission, and teaches at the renowned Scoil Rince Uf Ruairc, Limerick.

Orfhlaith Nf Bhriain is lecturer of Irish dance and music at the University of Limerick. She is a registered Irish dance teacher (T.C.R.G.) and adjudicator (A.D.C.R.G.) with An Coimisi·n le Rincf Gaelacha, the Irish Dancing Commission, and teaches at the renowned Scoil Rince Uf Ruairc, Limerick.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	p. iv
Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction: How to Use This Book	p. 1
Dances and Music	p. 5
Technique	p. 21
Competition and Pedagogy	p. 39
Historical and Exhibition	p. 51
Organizations	p. 59
Appendices	p. 65
List of Traditional Set Dances	p. 66
List of Jig Set Dances	p. 67
List of Hornpipe Set Dances	p. 68
List of Céilí Dances	p. 69
Competition Grades	p. 70
Suggested Reading	p. 71
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