ODCRN

CUMANN RINCE NAISIUNTA

 

PROSPECTUS FOR EXAMINATION

                                                   

OIDE DAMHSA

(Part Two)

 

For overseas candidates, the option to submit Videos of solo dancing and teaching is available in consultation with the teacher trainer and panel of examiners

 

Solo Dancing and Teaching:

 

Ard Grad Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe

• Lead around, side step (where appropriate) and two steps for each age groups 9, 11, 13, and 16.

Ard Grad Reel, Slip Jig, Single Jig, Treble Jig, Hornpipe 

• Lead around, side step (where appropriate) and one step for each age group 18 and over 18.

12 Contemporary Set Dances

• Contemporary with a minimum of 5 jig set dances and 5 hornpipe set and 2 other dances.

 

Céilí Teaching: All Round Dances

 

Written Examination – Céilí

To determine the candidates knowledge of the Céili Dances as in B above

 

Written Examination – Ceoil (Music)

Set Dances
Time Signatures
Number of bars in 1st & 2nd Part of all Set dances played
Music Symbols

 

 

Oral Irish:

This is not Necessary for Non-Nationals or Candidates with Exemptions from Irish

Name in Irish Set Dances
Name in Irish Round Dances
Call in Irish one Round Dance
General Conversation

Call in Irish one Round Dance

General Conversation