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Irish Dancing Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for all the Irish dancers out there. Dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

A multiple-choice quiz by Legolas6000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Legolas6000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,759

Updated
Oct 06 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
679

Last 3 plays: sw11 (10/10), Guest 188 (9/10), Guest 104 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is a softshoe dance?

Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US. Hint

treble jig

reel

hornpipe

St. Patricks Day dance

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Question 2 of 10

2. Usually girls and boys dance in solo competition. Which of the following is usually a dance with multiple people?

Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US. Hint

set piece

jig

ceilidh

hornpipe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Each year there is a regional competition. What are these regional competitions called?

Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US. Hint

Nationals

ceili

Oireachtas

Inishfrees

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many judges decide who wins in a Preliminary Championship competition?

Answer: (one word numeral)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What level of competition would one advance to after Novice? Hint

Prizewinner

Advanced Beginner

Preliminary Championship

Open Championship

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a local dance competition called?

Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Most girls wear wigs during competition. Why do they do this? Hint

They don't have the naturally curly hair that is a tradition to wear.

It is required that you wear a wig.

They are not allowed to show their real hair.

Irish dance teachers demand that everyone wears a blond wig.

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many First places must you win in Preliminary Championships (Mid-Atlantic Region rules) in order to move into Open Championship? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these dances is usually a beginner dance and is not used in the championship level? Hint

slip jig

reel

hornpipe

light jig

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Question 10 of 10

10. What color are Irish dancing soft and hard shoes?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is a softshoe dance? Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

Answer: reel

The reel is usually a fast, light, and fun dance.

2. Usually girls and boys dance in solo competition. Which of the following is usually a dance with multiple people? Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

Answer: ceilidh

The main ceilidh dances are four-hand and eight-hand dances. These are done with four or eight dancers. Traditionally there are two or four couples consisting of a girl and a boy but now, since not that many boys are Irish dancers, girls are often paired together for competition.

3. Each year there is a regional competition. What are these regional competitions called? Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

Answer: Oireachtas

Dancers from all over the region come to dance in solo and ceili competition.

4. How many judges decide who wins in a Preliminary Championship competition?

Answer: 3

Depending on the number of entries in a competition the judges will place about 1/3 to 1/2 of the competitors.

5. What level of competition would one advance to after Novice?

Answer: Prizewinner

At a normal feis the highest level you can achieve is Open Championship. Just like in Preliminary Championship, 3 judges are required. 1st place winners of the competition usually get perpetual trophies.

6. What is a local dance competition called? Remember, dance names and competition categories are based on that of the eastern region of the US.

Answer: feis

Girls and boys of all ages can dance in all levels from beginner to Open Championship. Awards are usually given to those who win.

7. Most girls wear wigs during competition. Why do they do this?

Answer: They don't have the naturally curly hair that is a tradition to wear.

It has always been a tradition to wear curly hair while Irish dancing - the extra height produces the illusion of the actual jumps performed being higher. Most girls buy wigs because it is much easier than curling their hair with rollers.

8. How many First places must you win in Preliminary Championships (Mid-Atlantic Region rules) in order to move into Open Championship?

Answer: 3

Winning 1st place is a very high achievement. Sometimes there are over 50 girls in Preliminary Championship competitions! In most other regions, you only need two wins to move on to Open competition.

9. Which of these dances is usually a beginner dance and is not used in the championship level?

Answer: light jig

The light jig helps beginners learn timing, crossing, to be on their toes, etc. The dances used in championships are the reel, slip jig, treble jig, and hornpipe.

10. What color are Irish dancing soft and hard shoes?

Answer: black

I hope you learned something about Irish dancing. Please send me a message if you have any questions. :-)

Source: Author Legolas6000

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