- 3 sea captains traditional set dance, is there anyone that knows the set correctly, that would be willing to put it up on you tube, danced slowly and then to the music please. I have found the one on you tube, but it is a little difficult to follow -- please help!!!!!!, Saturday, April 27, 9:27am
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- Glencar Reel *Urgent* -- Worried, Wednesday, May 23, 5:54pm
Please help, I need to know how to line up the Glencar Reel for my exams. It's always gent's left side to top of room but is it his right side to top of the room for this dance? If I have it right side do I number the gent nearest to top number 1? Or do I line up gent left side to top of room and number them 3,2,1...gent 1 being furthest from the top. Please explain. This dance has me so confused. Thanks a lot, much appreciated.
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- I cant figure out the answer to this question: a figure in each of 3 dances takes 24 bars to complete.... What 3 dances and which figures? Right hand to opp lady and circle and cross take 24 for one part but not to complete. -- No name, Friday, September 21, 4:14pm
I cant figure out the answer to this question: a figure in each of 3 dances takes 24 bars to complete.... What 3 dances and which figures? Right hand to opp lady and circle and cross take 24 for one part but not to complete.
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- Trip to the Cottage first figure 24 bars (NT) -- No name, Friday, September 21, 8:11pm
- I believe they are considered completed in 24 bars, -- ceili teaching retaker, Friday, September 21, 9:49pm
- Re: I cant figure out the answer to this question: a figure in each of 3 dances takes 24 bars to complete.... What 3 dances and which figures? Right hand to opp lady and circle and cross take 24 for one part but not to complete. -- No name (So what are the 3 dances), Tuesday, April 23, 8:01am
- Hi, Can I teach without a teaching license? If I'm legally CRB checked? -- Thanks so much for your help :) (:)), Monday, April 15, 5:28am
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- registering for the exam. -- No name (need help!), Thursday, April 11, 5:34am
Hi there.
I am in need of a little advice.
How and when exactly do you apply to sit your tcrg exam?
How far in advance can you apply?
lastly, Do you pay the full amount upfront?
Thank you
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- Question on Antrim Reel -- studyingceilis, Monday, October 08, 10:16am
For the movement "sidestep and heyes"- the dancers have just changed places with sidestep and danced two short threes. When the ladies change places with promenade step, it says the gents dance two short threes. This means the gents do 2 back two threes? That means they would do 4 back two threes in a row (because they do back two threes after sidestep) is this correct?
thanks!
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- tcrg book -- No name, Wednesday, October 10, 5:20am
Do you have to register for the Exam to receive the book or can you purchase it before hand??
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- Re: tcrg book -- Studying, Sunday, October 14, 2:42pm
- Yes, but you will get a free copy when you register. Until then, download a copy online so you don't waste the money! (NT) -- No name, Monday, October 15, 10:15pm
- Re: tcrg book -- No name, Monday, January 07, 11:38am
- Hi, what a great help this forum is, Just a quick question.. Was thinking about taking my teachers but im not interested at all in teaching ceili. Is there a exam just to teach irish dancing and have your pupils compete? -- thanks so much, :), Friday, April 05, 12:47pm
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- Re: Hi, what a great help this forum is, Just a quick question.. Was thinking about taking my teachers but im not interested at all in teaching ceili. Is there a exam just to teach irish dancing and have your pupils compete? -- No name, Friday, April 05, 2:08pm
- Re: Hi, what a great help this forum is, Just a quick question.. Was thinking about taking my teachers but im not interested at all in teaching ceili. Is there a exam just to teach irish dancing and have your pupils compete? -- Maggie, Saturday, April 13, 5:59am
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- New Traditional Sets -- LA Candidate, Friday, January 04, 5:47am
I'm re-taking the solo teaching portion in LA in a couple weeks and am nervous I might be asked to teach one of the new traditional sets (3 Seas, King of the Fairies, Jockey to the Fair) - I had to teach Garden of Daisies in Toronto. I've searched YouTube and haven't had any luck finding videos and was wondering if anyone could help me out by posting a link or sending me a video via email text message. Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you!!
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- In haymakers jig, first movement, do dancers take hands? In our school we do, in the Olive Hurley video they do, but in the book it isn't mentioned. It doens't specify hands are not taken either. For the written exam I can just not mention it, as it is not mentioned in the book, but for the teaching I need to adress hands. Anybody know what to do? Many thanx in advance. -- Ceili stressed!, Saturday, January 05, 4:35am
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- Has anyone got or found a good video of 3 Sea Captains anywhere?? Am desperate now!!! -- rinceoir, Thursday, February 28, 7:08am
Please and thanks....
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- CLRG TCRG ADCRG _ Exam Workshop - Mary McElroy CLRG Examiner is holding 2.5 day exam workshop in Dublin Clasac Centre on Friday 4 April 2013- Sunday 7 April 2013. If you are a prospective candidate this is an excellent source of knowledge and preparation from a CLRG Examiner. All 30 ceilis will be danced and discussed, as will all the Traditional Set Dances. If you are interested in this please email me - see inside -- Catherine, Tuesday, February 12, 11:49am
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- Anybody else eagerly awaiting results from Dublin exam? I find the wait excruciating! I heard results are likely to be announced 6-8 weeks after exams? Still a long wait ahead..... -- Nervous!, Tuesday, January 29, 1:02am
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- I am taking the test for the first time and am starting to study. I danced 20 years ago for 2 years but really want to get back into the swing of things!! Can someone help me remember a way to know the difference between a hornpipe and a reel?? they are just so close! -- thanks!!, Saturday, January 26, 10:05pm
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- Taking 1 section of exam in Limerick June 2013...anybody want to share a room..... -- Brigid, Monday, January 21, 10:12am
I am retaking only 1 section (ceili teaching) in Limerick in June. I'm coming from the US literally for 45 minutes of testing (GRRRRRR) but anyway, to try to keep expenses down I wondered if anyone would be amenable to splitting a room for Friday and Saturday night at the hotel? Im quiet and I'm not there to sightsee...wanna get in there, pass this time and go home...if I see a cousin or two if I have time after the exam ends Saturday and I leave, fine, but I'm really just focused on this exam and saving some money for the trip. Please email me as I odnt check this sight often robinebrigid@gmail.com :)
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- 15 Old Exam Answers + Hints and 147 Notecards for sale on ebay!! Made while preparing for my TCRG Exam -- No name, Wednesday, January 16, 2:27pm
While studying for my TCRG Exam I looked up the answers to 15 old exams and typed them out with hints off to the side. I also typed up 147 notecards. I double checked everything for accuracy and spelling. The Ebay listing is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160957553678
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- Im Training for my exam and am based in South London. Does anyone run exam prep workshops??? -- nearly qualified, Friday, January 04, 9:29am
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- Maggie Stapleton!!! (NT) -- say no more, Tuesday, January 08, 3:48pm
- Thanks...do you have any details please...area? contact details? many thanks (NT) -- No name, Wednesday, January 09, 11:17am
- I'd be quite interested in this too! (NT) -- thanks, Thursday, January 10, 6:40am
- Any details please??? (NT) -- No name, Sunday, January 13, 5:31am
- Looking to brush up on your music? Visit www.irishdancetunes.com. Once there you can take a free music exam!! -- No name, Thursday, January 10, 2:23pm
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- Workshops -- TCRG, Wednesday, January 02, 6:31pm
I am a new TCRG performing my very first workshop for a school in my area this weekend. For other workshop teachers and TCs, do you try to do something to make the weekend fun and give the dancers a bit of time to focus on the social aspect of dance, i.e. making T-shirts at the end of the day, or a pizza party at the end? I want the dancers to come away from the weekend with a great focus for dance, confidence in their dancing, and great memories. Any suggestions you have would be much appreciated!
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- tCRG exam -- No name, Sunday, January 06, 7:37am
how long does your bit of irish need to be for the speaking exam? im worried mines not long enough!
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- Come join the new assitants, teachers and judges board. -- Richard, Friday, December 28, 11:38am
This board is for any Irish dance assistant, teacher or board regardless of organizational affiliation. We discuss any issue or question in a supportive environment and currently have over 130 members. Copy/paste link.
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- Has anyone ever taken their tc or know someone who has taken then exam while pregnant. Worried that these two very important events may coincide and looking for advice about whether it has been done -- Worried, Monday, December 12, 6:26pm
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- Yes, I know it's been done. From what I heard the panel was understanding of the situation. (NT) -- No name, Tuesday, December 13, 5:56am
- Re: Has anyone ever taken their tc or know someone who has taken then exam while pregnant. Worried that these two very important events may coincide and looking for advice about whether it has been done -- No name, Thursday, December 06, 7:08am
- Yes, definitely, even knew of someone who was pregnant with twins and passed, it was in the 2nd trimester (NT) -- tc, Wednesday, December 26, 8:38pm
- Are there any good and reliable videos/DVD's with all or most of the ceili dances on them? I know Olive Hurley has her collection but I'm aware that quite a few things are slightly inaccurate in them (not to take anything away from Olive!). I'm a very visual learner and would like something to watch to help! -- studying..argh!, Monday, August 13, 12:38am
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- Submitting the application -- Allison, Tuesday, August 07, 12:06pm
I'm just about to take the plunge and submit the application to the CLRG office.
However, can someone please explain the process to me?
- They say they only accept payment by credit card or cash. How do you do that when you're sending it overseas? I don't want to write my credit card number down and I don't want to send cash.
- Once it is accepted by the CLRG office, what then? What will I receive as confirmation. How do I know which exam I will take (location, dates)?
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- You can call and give card info over the phone. Or, what I did - send your card into separated into 3 different emails. You will receive a packet in the mail with a bunch of info, practice tests, etc. It is good to keep in contact with Claire at CLRG on the status of your application. She responds quickly to emails. Eventually, a couple of months before your test, you will receive a confirmation that you must fill out and return. Good luck! (NT) -- jh, Saturday, August 11, 9:03am
- Re: Submitting the application -- No name, Thursday, December 06, 6:57am
- Re: Submitting the application -- New TCRG, Tuesday, December 11, 7:44am
- Practical dancing portion -- Allison, Saturday, September 29, 3:11pm
Have received the exam packet and I'm listening to the CD.
All the tunes for the sets are played at traditional speeds, or at least close to HP 113 or Jig 73.
Question is: in practical dancing portion, are we allowed to do our non-trad sets at the speeds we designate, or do the examiners choose the speeds?
(Worried about my speed 76 Blue-Eyed Rascal and whether or not I need to think of some faster steps for a faster speed Blue-Eyed).
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- The way they're played on the CD is how they'll be for the music section. For dancing, you can do your sets any speed you like. (NT) -- jh, Saturday, September 29, 11:22pm
- Re: Practical dancing portion -- No name, Tuesday, October 02, 2:16pm
- Re: Practical dancing portion -- No name, Thursday, December 06, 6:40am
- Do all your hornpipes at hornpipe speed - 110 or thereabouts. No reason to put yourself through a super long jig speed hornpipe set when you don't have to. (NT) -- ., Tuesday, December 11, 3:26am
- Hi hoping someone maybe able to help I am on the hunt for Dancing at the cross roads ceili (ideally on dvd), but otherwise on VHS as I can get it converted to dvd. -- any help gratefully appreciated on this, Saturday, June 16, 5:50am
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- Teaching Section of the Exam -- No name, Thursday, August 02, 8:16am
Hello everyone, I am wondering for the teaching section of the exam if anyone has ever had to teach more than one step? My plan was to just have one step at all levels prepared as from the sounds of it it's highly unlikely that I would get through a whole step let alone two... thoughts?
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- Ceili Teaching (16 Hand Reel) -- No name, Monday, September 17, 7:47pm
Has anyone heard of being asked to teach parts of the 16 Hand Reel during the Ceili teaching section of the exam?
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- I am starting to study for my TCRG exam at the end of next year, I was wondering if there were any ways of studying for the ceili dances that really helped? I'm not particularly good and memorising things word for word so I'd love to know what people have done to help them memorise each ceili dance? -- Thanks in advance :), Monday, October 15, 5:18pm
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- Atlanta Results -- No name (anxious), Thursday, December 06, 6:21am
Does anyone know what date the meeting the results are ratified at is taking place? We were told the beginning of December which is...now...and we were told DO NOT contact Ireland for results...this waiting is killing me...
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- Ceili papers and practical dancing 2013 -- Allison, Monday, November 05, 5:38pm
Just completed my first ceili paper... and I might have squeezed out a 50%. :)
Question:
They asked me to name two dances that had a "Link Arms" movement. I listed Fairy Reel and Rakes of Mallow, only to realize when I finished and checked the book that in the Fairy Reel it is called "Gents Centre and Link Arms" and in Rakes of Mallow it's called "Link Arms in Centre."
So, a better answer would have been 16-Hand Reel, Duke Reel, Bonfire Dance... there are others, I'm sure.
My question is: would I have been counted incorrect for listing Fairy Reel and Rakes of Mallow?
About the practical dancing portion:
I plan to know the "competition" length of each traditional set (including Jockey to the Fair, King of the Fairies, Three Sea Captains, etc in 2013), but no more than that.
Am I on the right track, or do I need to dig up Olive Hurley videos and learn more steps and sets for each set dance?
Thank you!!!
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- Videos of full-length dances -- Allison, Monday, November 05, 6:13pm
I have been able to track down videos of several full-length dances from Olive Hurley's series on YouTube.
There are a few I can't find, though:
The entirety of
Trip to the Cottage
Sixteen-Hand Reel
Three Tunes
Haste to the Wedding
Any help?
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- travel to tcrg exam -- No name, Saturday, November 24, 12:59pm
What is the situation once you arrive at your exam destination? Like are you responsible for getting from the airport to a hotel near by the venue? and do they tell you a hotel to stay at or is that up to you? I'm just trying to figure out logistics....thanks!
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- what ceilis did you so -- No name, Monday, July 02, 3:06pm
Just taking a survey of folks who took the tcrg exam...location and date not terribly important...what ceili dances did you get asked to teach?
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- Brisbane Australia, may 2012. Humours and morris (NT) -- Sarah, Monday, July 02, 4:10pm
- Me too I almost fell over when they said humours, prepare for anything and everything. (NT) -- Sarah, Tuesday, July 03, 7:37pm
- The Duke Reel & 8 Hand Jig (NT) -- Brisbane Candidate., Tuesday, July 10, 11:55pm
- October 2011 Vancouver High Caul Cap and Glencar Reel (NT) -- No name, Monday, July 16, 10:33pm
- Duke Reel and Sweets of May (NT) -- No name, Tuesday, July 24, 9:32am
- St Patrick's Day/Antrim Reel (NT) -- No name, Tuesday, July 24, 9:33am
- Fairy Reel & HCC (NT) -- 2012, Tuesday, July 24, 4:39pm
- Re: what ceilis did you so (NT) -- eight hand jig and waves of tory! (passed it!), Wednesday, July 25, 8:01am
- Re: what ceilis did you so -- Brisbane 2012, Monday, August 06, 2:09am
- body of morris reel and 1st figure of humours of bandon (NT) -- Toronto Candidate, Wednesday, August 08, 3:44pm
- Body of 8 Hand Jig and Antrim Reel (NT) -- No name, Monday, September 10, 6:04pm
- Harvest Time Jig and Trip to the Cottage - Toronto 2012 (NT) -- jh, Friday, September 14, 9:21am
- Re: what ceilis did you so -- No name, Sunday, December 02, 5:22pm
- Maths Paper Query - Can a recent ADCRG candidate whether you are given the grid with the points for placings, i.e. 1st 100, 2nd 75 etc........ Many thanks have heard conflicting stories of whether youget it or not. Thanks!! -- Glasgow candidate, Monday, October 29, 8:28am
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- Just wondering if there were any answer sheets available for the past papers? -- No name, Saturday, October 27, 3:27am
Or were I could get some? Thanks
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- anobody got any rhymes to help them rember bonparte retreat, ace and duce and king of fairies -- exam, Thursday, September 20, 6:29am
struggling to distinguish them
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- Re: anobody got any rhymes to help them rember bonparte retreat, ace and duce and king of fairies -- No name, Thursday, September 20, 3:01pm
- Ace and Deuce sounds like its going to start, then there are two extra bars, THEN it starts. I've always remembered it by the 'fake' ending! (NT) -- TCRG, Monday, September 24, 12:09pm
- Re: anobody got any rhymes to help them rember bonparte retreat, ace and duce and king of fairies -- No name, Wednesday, October 03, 11:33am
- NEW TCRG AND ADCRG RULES FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES WITHIN -- No name, Tuesday, September 25, 8:47am
ladies and Gents please see new Exam Criteria Update
The below motions, carried over from AGM 2012, were agreed.
That each ADCRG candidate must provide written proof that he/she has been an active teacher while officially registered with An Coimisiún for a period of 5 full years since he/she achieved the TCRG examination.
(The candidate must list and describe the teaching experience (location and dates) as required on the official application documents. The candidate must provide written confirmation from a third party who is either (a) a fully registered active member of CLRG and the appropriate national and local Irish dancing organizations, who can confirm the teaching experience or (b) a member of the regional council or other CLRG affiliated organization where the teaching experience occurred/occurs. The teaching experience must have occurred within 3 years of submitting the ADCRG application. Teaching which occurred earlier than 3 years prior to submitting the application will not meet this requirement). Effective 1st January 2014
That TCRG candidates must have completed all 12 Grade Examinations to be eligible to apply for the TCRG examination, to be effective 1st January 2018.
That the current exemption from dancing at the TCRG examination, based on achieving a minimum of 71% (B-) in Grades 7 to 12 inclusive at the Grade Examinations be deleted, to be effective from 1st January 2013.
That the dancing section at the ADCRG examination be deleted for future ADCRG candidates, to be effective 1st January 2018.
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- Tcrg prep -- No name, Sunday, December 04, 10:21am
Is there any teachers or schools that offer tcrg prep in Ireland? How would I go about getting in contact with someone?
Thanks
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- writing out ceilis -- L, Friday, April 06, 11:57am
As I am writing out the ceilis, I find that I am often wording things slightly different, or breaking down the bars differently. For instance when writing out the 4-hand reel first figure, I wrote:
-Leading couple takes inside hands and advances to meet opposite couple (2)
-leading man retires to place and stands idle while partner performs the 'figure of 8' by passing between opposite couple, going first around the lady and then around opposite man (4)
-ladies then go to leading man and form a ring of 3 (2)
instead of:
-Leading couple takes inside hands and advances to meet opposite couple (2)
-leading man retires to place and stands idle while partner performs the 'figure of 8' by passing between opposite couple, going first around the lady and then around opposite man then ladies then advance to leading man and form a ring of 3 (6)
Also - I wrote, "ladies then advance to leading man and form a ring of 3" and the book has, "the two ladies now advance to leading man and take hands in 'ring of 3'" And as I write more and more out I have slightly different wording like this. It seems silly to mark off for something so little, but just checking!
So, I am basically wondering, is that a big deal? Will I get points off? Does it have to be word-for-word exactly?
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!!
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- Exam candidates Ireland -- No name (Panicing!!), Wednesday, September 12, 5:43pm
Hi, is anyone in Ireland studying for the exam? I'm doing it in Glasgow in November.. I am looking for TCRG prep classes, anywhere in Ireland before November!!! Can anyone help?
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- Solo Teaching -- Bridie, Friday, September 14, 7:59pm
I am heading down to Atlanta for the TCRG exam and am feeling very prepared for everything except the solo teaching portion. I feel confident in my teaching skills with my own students, but I failed this section the last time I took the test and am nervous that my style is not what the judges are looking for.
I am curious if anyone has any critique from judges to share. Any tips at all for this section? Any help / advice / dos and don'ts are appreciated!
Thanks!
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- How many bars total are in the Humours of Bandon? Im confused..in a study guide I have, it says 208 bars total, but I calculated 304 bars because after tops perform each figure, the body is repeated, then sides perform the figure, and the body is repeated again. please help! and do we need to know how many bars total in each ceili? thank you!!! -- overthinking?, Friday, September 07, 9:39am
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- It's 304. (NT) -- No name, Friday, September 07, 9:19pm
- Re: How many bars total are in the Humours of Bandon? Im confused..in a study guide I have, it says 208 bars total, but I calculated 304 bars because after tops perform each figure, the body is repeated, then sides perform the figure, and the body is repeated again. please help! and do we need to know how many bars total in each ceili? thank you!!! -- No name, Saturday, September 08, 6:15pm
- Ah thank you!!! (NT) -- No name, Saturday, September 08, 6:17pm
- What are the total number of bars in Gates of Derry??? -- including all repeats, Saturday, September 08, 3:05pm
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- www.patkingmusic.com is now online!! See inside for details -- Tara, Thursday, September 06, 4:28pm
All of the set dances were re-recorded in August 2012. All of Pats recording are on the site with new recordings coming in the next few weeks. Please check the site frequently.
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- Answers to Old Exams + Notecards + lots more! -- Organized Hard-Working Professional (Busy), Sunday, August 12, 10:56am
I've typed up answers to 15 (going to be 20) old exams with hints to most of the answers off to the side. I've also typed up notecards for the movements of each ceili, the sets with their information on the back, difficult movements commonly asked on old exams, and common questions/answers to old exams. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in purchasing this when I am done? It will be extremely organized and sent in a sectioned three ring binder. I don't take my exam until the end of september so it wouldn't be for sale until after that. Just wondering on the interest level!
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- Olive hurley ceili dvd. where are the mistakes i dont see any -- exam taker, Saturday, September 01, 6:45am
where are the mistakes in the olive hurley dvd
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- One mistake is taking hands during the rise and grind in Swing Into Line from 8 hand jig. (NT) -- jh, Saturday, September 01, 11:13am
- Re: Olive hurley ceili dvd. where are the mistakes i dont see any -- No name, Wednesday, September 05, 8:09am
- Waves of Tory, lead off to the right and down the centre - dancers lead to their left which is incorrect. 16 hand reel, arch arms (3rd fig) should be full turn to centre and the dancers half turn. (NT) -- TCRG, Wednesday, September 05, 8:12pm
- TCRG EXAMS BRISBANE MAY 2012 -- Unsuccessful and undecided, Wednesday, August 01, 8:55am
Results are out! Congratulations to everyone who passed! I think they deserve extra credit as qualified teachers for passing an exam with that paper!
For all those who didn't pass - will you resit?
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- death by ár rince Fóirne is how i fell right now -- ., Saturday, August 18, 7:26am
death by ár rince Fóirne is how i fell right now ahhhhhhhhhhhh
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- Double quarter chain in high cauled cap is that wrong on the olive hurley dvd -- dancer, Friday, August 17, 4:14am
is the double quarter chain on the olive dvd wrong
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- TCRG Exam Pack?? -- No name, Saturday, August 04, 6:02pm
Hi, I was told by my teacher to purchase an exam pack from the CLRG website, but cannot find it. Does anyone know if such a pack exists (or still exists)? Thanks in advance!
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- TMRF (Ceili dancing) - I'm thinking of studying for this only, not the TCRG. Has anyone done this and have any opinions, etc.? -- TMRF questions, Saturday, November 26, 10:38am
Am I correct in thinking that the exam won't have the solo dancing portions? Is the TMRF exam offered at the same time as TCRG exams?
Any tips or suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance, Linda
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- Re: TMRF (Ceili dancing) - I'm thinking of studying for this only, not the TCRG. Has anyone done this and have any opinions, etc.? -- id (I took it), Monday, December 12, 3:30pm
- Re: TMRF (Ceili dancing) - I'm thinking of studying for this only, not the TCRG. Has anyone done this and have any opinions, etc.? -- Kevin Westley T.M.R.F>, Monday, December 26, 8:09am
- If you only choose to complete the TMRF and down the track you would like to do your TCRG's, do you have to complete the ceili part again or just do the solo teaching? (NT) -- current dancer, Monday, August 06, 11:18pm
- TCRG Traditional Set Dancers and Old Exam Q's -- No name, Wednesday, August 08, 1:00pm
Is anyone aware of a good website or youtube video that has any or all of the traditional set dances?
2nd: I've been looking through the old exams sent in my packet and there are a couple questions I can't find the answers to:
A. Name the figure and the dance in which is it performed, where the lady gives her right hand twice followed by her left hand twice
B. Name five dances in which the same chain movement in performed (is this the ladies chain???)
C. The # of bars it takes to complete the Full Chain in the GLENCAR REEL and Link Arms in the BONFIRE DANCE
Thank you!
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- Results Query -- Patiently Waiting - NSW, Wednesday, June 13, 10:23pm
I sat the exam in May in Brisbane. Can anyone tell me how the results are advised? How long do we have to wait & how will we find out?
Thanks :)
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- Just got last signature on tc form, and telephone confirmation for Glasgow in Novemebr -- OOOOOOHHHHHH good luck!!! -- CATE, Tuesday, July 31, 11:40am
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- Does anyone know a cd that has the full length of ST Pats & Black Bird? -- Sarah, Wednesday, January 04, 3:05pm
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- Seriously does no one know the answer I'm desperate. Surely if your all studying for the tcrg you must all need the music to practise as well?? (NT) -- Help, Saturday, January 28, 2:56am
- Re: Does anyone know a cd that has the full length of ST Pats & Black Bird? -- TCRG, Thursday, May 31, 3:32pm
- Re: Does anyone know a cd that has the full length of ST Pats & Black Bird? -- Tara, Tuesday, June 12, 11:09am
- Re: Does anyone know a cd that has the full length of ST Pats & Black Bird? -- No name, Friday, June 29, 10:20am
- Re: Does anyone know a cd that has the full length of ST Pats & Black Bird? -- TCRGATL, Monday, July 23, 6:08am
- Website to help candidates with lots of resources: www.tcrgexam.com -- CR, Sunday, March 11, 3:39pm
Happy studying
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- Up to date Complete list of CLRG Set Dances -- No name, Saturday, June 23, 8:24am
I'm desperately searching for an up to date complete list of the CLRG Set Dances that will come up in the music part of the TCRG exam. I have a list of 38 set dance (non trad) but i don't think it's up to date and I can't find another list anywhere.
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- Dean Crouch Music -- www.DeanCrouchMusic.com, Thursday, June 07, 1:08am
The Vanishing Lake and The Charlady are now part of the official C.L.R.G list of sets that can be danced at Feiseanna.
These fabulous tunes were composed as part of the Marie Duffy Foundation (www.marie-duffy-foundation.com) which has been established to provide financial assistance to aspiring dancers, musicians and choreographers.
Both of these sets are available for download and CD order on WWW.DEANCROUCHMUSIC.COM
Thank you all for your continued support on the website and all the best for any upcoming competitions.
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- What is the difference in rising step and rise and grind?! I'm confused! -- Please help, Saturday, May 12, 4:10am
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- Australia May 2012 TCRG Exam -- Not Spell checked, Tuesday, May 29, 9:18pm
Australia: May 2012
1. Name the dances that have the movement Advance & retire as a figure?
2. The 'Body" of 2 dances in Ar Rince Foirne takes 64 bars to complete.
(a)Name both of these dances
(b)List the movements of the body of both dances
3. Name & describe in detail the First Figure of the Duke Reel giving the number of bars to complete the movement.
4. (a) Name the 2 dances that contain the movement "Hands Across"
(b)Name and describe the one danced to jig time music, giving the number of bars of music required to complete the movement.
5. Some dances in Ar Rince Foirne contain figures that are of no name
(a)In which dances would you find these figures
(b)Which Figure are they in their respective dance?
6. (a) Name 5 dances that contain the movement "Link Arms"
(b)Name & Describe one of them, giving the number or bars required to complete the movement.
7. List the dances that contain a movement with consecutive sevens. Name the relevant movement in each of those dances.
8. Name and describe the 2nd Figure of Humours of Bandon. Give the number of bars required for the movement.
9. List in order the movements for the Antrim Reel, giving the number of bars required to complete each movement.
10. I am lady no.4 in the Hook and Chain, in the Three Tunes. List in order the gents i meet and describe the hand/arm i give to each in order to complete the movement.
11. Match the following movements to the respective dances:
1. Down the Centre (1) Siege of Carrick
2. Square (2) Bridge of Athlone
3. Down the Centre & Turn (3) Fairy Reel
4. Up the Centre (4) Four Hand Reel
5. The Square (5)
12. How many bars of music are required to complete the following movements?
(a) Step and Turn in the Harvest Time jig
(b) Extended Sides in St Patrick’s Day
(c) Advance and Retire in Haymakers Jig
(d) Advance and Retire in Bridge of Athlone
(e) Lead Around in Lannigans Ball
13. (a) Name the dance that takes 56 bars to complete the boday
(b) List the movements of the body and the number of bars required to complete each of these movements
(c) Describe in detail the last 2 Movements of the body giving the number of bars required to complete each movement
14. A figure, in each of 3 dances, takes 24 bars to complete.
(a) Name and number the figures and the dances in which they are found
(b) Describe in detail any one of these figures giving the number of bars to complete each movement.
15. (a) Name the dance performed to the “Quakers Wife”
(b) Describe in details the first and second movements giving the number of bars to complete each movement
(c) Using X for Gents and O for Ladies and numbers for couples, show the formation of the dancers at the beginning of the first repetition, beginning of the second repetition and at the end of the dance.
16. (a) List in order the movements of the Glencar Reel
(b) Describe in detail the 4th movement and the 6th movement, giving the number of Bars required to complete each movement.
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- Is anyone in the NYC area studying for Toronto exam? -- No name, Thursday, May 17, 9:12am
Is anyone in the NYC area studying for the Toronto exam in August? Checking to see if anyone is up for getting together to study over the summer?
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- Choosing a school name -- No name, Monday, April 16, 8:14am
So I'm just starting out with my new school, and I need some sage wisdom. I am really stumped as to what to call my school. I don'twant to teal anyone eldest good idea, I just need guidelines so I'm not kicking myself years (or even months) down the road.
Here are the rules I've already set for myself:
1. Where I am at I am really interested in a name that will jump out at prospective families as "Irish" without being cheesy.
2. I can't do my own name (either it is already taken or very very non Irish sounding)
3. I've been to a school with an Irish Gaelic name, and it has been
SLAUGHTERED by people in our community, so I'd rather not go that direction.
Any other experiences or rules I should be applying here?
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- Dreaded Telescope... -- Talise (Oh so nervous), Sunday, April 29, 3:31pm
I am sitting my TCRG in May in Brisbane Aus. On one of the practice papers, it asks 'Briefly mention one unusual feature of this movement' (Telescope, Gates of Derry). Apart from being really really long to write out & somewhat tricky to teach to younger dancers, what is unusual about it?? Consecutive sevens in the centre is about the only serious answer I can come up with!
Thank you for any assistance!
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- Irish Dancer -- No name, Sunday, January 15, 7:26am
I was an alright Irish Step Dancer back in the day. I won in a few Oireachtas's and I ended my career at the Champion level. Although my Irish Dancing was not that great, I was wondering if I could still pass my TCRG. I am not interested in opening up my own dance school, I just want to pass this exam for my own personal accomplishment. Any suggestions?
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- It sounds like you'd be fine with the dancing section, but the hardest parts of the exam just have to do with memorization. If you're willing to put 6-12 months of memorizing ceili dances and all the traditional set dances, go for it! It's just a ton of work. (NT) -- TC, Monday, February 06, 9:38pm
- It's a lot of work to end up not using the tc, but if it is something you really want to do, then go for it. For most people, it takes 3 solid months of studying everyday so if you are willing to give that up, then best of luck (NT) -- ,, Wednesday, February 08, 1:18pm
- I echo these sentiments. -- none, Tuesday, April 10, 2:12pm
- Does anyone know where I can find a video of the eight hand reel?? -- Scott, Thursday, April 05, 2:12am
Im stuck on part b (skip across) of the body in the eight hand reel and seeing it been done would really help!! Thankyou
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- What dances are you struggling with the most? -- No name, Sunday, October 07, 8:12pm
For me it's Seige of Carrick, Antrim Reel, An Rince Mor, Lannigan's Ball and Waves of Tory. The others I have down pretty well, but I keep on mixing these ones up!
Any tips?
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- Antrim Reel, Waves of Tory, Haste, Siege of Carrick (NT) -- ick!, Sunday, October 07, 10:40pm
- Try writing little sentences for the movements of those dances (more inside) -- No name, Monday, October 08, 4:38am
- Lannigans - Run Quick, Run Long Fast Striding Legs (from one of the study guides) (NT) -- No name, Monday, October 08, 3:04pm
- Lannigan's Tune and Movements (inside) -- No name, Tuesday, October 09, 2:59pm
- DO YOU OWN THE MOST EXPENSIVE IRISH DANCE DRESS/ATTIRE EVER MADE? -- Grainne McCotter, Tuesday, March 06, 3:59am
Hello there
We are a Belfast based TV Production company, currently working on a documentary series on Irish Dance.
We are looking for dancers/dress-makers/parents/teachers etc who own very expensive Irish Dance dresses.
Do you or someone you know own an Irish Dance dress that when being made 'money was no object'? How much did it cost? Who made it? What was so unique about it?
Please get in touch if you are interested in appearing in the documentary series ASAP.
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- are there any results out yet from the LA exam? -- No name, Saturday, March 03, 8:49pm
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- What do people think the 3 hardest movements are to write out and explain from ARF? -- Exam candidate, Saturday, January 21, 8:44pm
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- Exams in LA this weekend!!! I AM SOOO READY FOR THIS!!! :) -- me, Tuesday, January 31, 8:23am
Have other candidates for this weekend received their itinerary for the exam this weekend?
I haven't received a confirmation, but I'm definitely confirmed to take it.
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- New website launched to help TCRG & ADCRG candidates: http://www.wix.com/deloryan/tcrg -- No name, Wednesday, January 04, 1:44pm
Lots of resources for download available!
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- Did you take this down, i went to the site last night and it was really helpful, but went back this morning to print out practise exams and the site has been removed? is it just mycomputer? (NT) -- Sarah, Wednesday, January 04, 3:44pm
- Re: New website launched to help TCRG & ADCRG candidates: http://www.wix.com/deloryan/tcrg -- No name, Friday, January 06, 4:09am
- Hi Sarah, I was editing the site last night to add more practice papers to the site - please try back again and if you have any more problems my email is inside, please PM and let me know. My sincere apologies to you, the site is new so any feedback is most welcome (NT) -- CR, Friday, January 06, 5:18am
- bump -- No name, Thursday, January 26, 9:46am
- anyone know when the exam results will be out from recent exams in Ireland, do they email or do I have to wait for snail mail. -- Thanks, Tuesday, December 20, 12:38am
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- Vancouver results were sent by email (took October 20 email came December 13) ...results came in mail a week later (NT) -- waiting stinks I know, Friday, December 30, 8:10am
- I have emailed clrg a few days ago but no answer as yet, anyone else have any news on when results will be out (NT) -- anxious, Friday, January 06, 3:02pm
- Ah got it back now - thank you. the site is great. the exam papers are really helpful! Thanks (NT) -- Sarah, Sunday, January 08, 2:30pm
- No problem Sarah, best of luck with your exams. (NT) -- CR, Monday, January 09, 1:30pm
- I have had no reply email, can anyone else confirm if they have received any news on these exams, getting desperate (NT) -- please, Monday, January 09, 8:06pm
- Re: anyone know when the exam results will be out from recent exams in Ireland, do they email or do I have to wait for snail mail. -- No name, Friday, January 20, 6:58am
- Re: anyone know when the exam results will be out from recent exams in Ireland, do they email or do I have to wait for snail mail. -- No name, Monday, January 23, 7:23pm
- Re: anyone know when the exam results will be out from recent exams in Ireland, do they email or do I have to wait for snail mail. (NT) -- DM (3 New Ulster Judges & 1 from UK. Well done!), Monday, January 23, 7:26pm
- in your TCRG exam do you have to know all 5 steps of St Patricks day and all 6 Steps of Black bird or only the Short and Long of Each? -- No name, Monday, January 02, 2:05pm
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- PLEASE!!! can someone give me the rhymes that are used to remember to bars and timings for all the set dances please!! -- No name, Tuesday, November 29, 4:13pm
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- 2/4 24 black kings, rodney and davis lodged in paris. (NT) -- --, Tuesday, December 20, 8:22am
- 14 roving jockeys hurled bags of work on st. patrick's day (NT) -- helpful, Tuesday, December 20, 8:23am
- 20 captains retreat to the lodge pool (8/20)--------12 madames, masters, and pipers, went on the hunt for rodney rascal up the tree (8/12)-------------------16 rambling rogues sent by the king of paris hurried to pick daisies for miss bandon the wandering storyteller (8/16) (NT) -- also helpful I think, Friday, December 30, 8:07am
- Hi, for the music portion, can someone tell me if they play each set all the way through, or just a short bit? Thanks!!! -- No name, Wednesday, December 07, 11:11am
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- Re: Hi, for the music portion, can someone tell me if they play each set all the way through, or just a short bit? Thanks!!! -- No name, Wednesday, December 07, 12:04pm
- Great, thank you very much! (NT) -- No name, Wednesday, December 07, 7:27pm
- Re: Hi, for the music portion, can someone tell me if they play each set all the way through, or just a short bit? Thanks!!! -- No name, Monday, December 19, 9:01pm
- Ceili workshop -- TC hopeful, Saturday, December 10, 6:19pm
Has anyone heard of a ceili workshop around summer/ fall 2012?
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- Glasgow 2011 -- No name, Saturday, December 10, 11:49am
Well done to everyone who sat their ADCRG TCRG and TMRF this weekend! Everyone was so supportive- fingers crossed for lots of passes!!!
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- Does anyone know how to go about getting a copy of Ar Rinci Foirne? I read that you should write a letter to CLRG along with a cheque? -- Katie, Thursday, December 08, 6:56am
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- I just downloaded it online somewhere. If I can find the link, I'll let you know (NT) -- No name, Thursday, December 08, 6:41pm
- Re: Does anyone know how to go about getting a copy of Ar Rinci Foirne? I read that you should write a letter to CLRG along with a cheque? -- No name, Thursday, December 08, 9:15pm
- feiswear: John and rose clarke see it. Go on line and type them in, they sell it (NT) -- JJ, Saturday, December 10, 8:16am
- Hello, is there anyone in Chicago that would like to get together to study for the Feb LA exam? Let me know! -- No name, Wednesday, December 07, 11:14am
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- Material for Sets -- No name, Tuesday, December 06, 11:21am
Hi I've been away from competition for about 20 years, I still remember a lot of my old sets. Do you know what type of material the reviewers are looking for in the sets that you have to dance? Not the traditional sets but the other ones that you have prepared. Would I have to go and learn new material or could the old ones suffice?
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- Number of bars in a dance? -- Allison, Saturday, December 03, 8:06am
As an example, let's take the Four Hand Reel.
Okay, so if on the exam I am asked, "How many bars are in the Four-Hand Reel?" do I answer in this manner (the numbers in parantheses correspond to the numbers given to these mvmnts in Ar Rinci Foirne):
Bars for (1) Lead Around, (2) Body, (3) First Figure by leading couple, (3) First Figure by Opposite couple, (2) Body, (4) Second Figure, (2) Body, (5) Finish
Is that correct? Do you have to include the counts for the COMPLETE dance (with all repeats of they body), as written in the Blue Book?
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- Adjudication Sheets -- Exam Hopeful September, Sunday, August 01, 8:16pm
Hi does anyone know if you can still bring your own adjudication sheets into the exam. someone said they have stopped people doing this? How unfair if so as if you're at a comp you would have your pre-prepared sheets with you. Can anyone help by confirming this one way or the other please?
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- Re: Adjudication Sheets -- No name, Wednesday, August 04, 2:10pm
- Re: Adjudication Sheets OK so they are giving us our own sheets, can we bring in our own ranking material? (NT) -- Trying to be prepared, Wednesday, August 18, 10:48am
- Does anyone have a copy they can share - the offical marking sheet that is? (NT) -- Thanks, Wednesday, September 15, 6:19pm
- Boyd TCRG prep website? -- Allison, Friday, November 18, 8:21pm
What happened to the Boyd Irish Dance TCRG prep website? That site was golden!
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- Audacity -- No name, Tuesday, October 18, 2:36pm
Hi, If anyone has recorded themself reading out all the ceilidh dances and set dance tunes for recording using audacity can you please email me them? Ok...i am being slightly lazy in not doing it myself.lol. Want to try what a few others have done and listen to them over and over
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- Hi guys. I'm completely new to the tcrg side of things. I'm currently finishing out my last year of competing (scary saying that out loud).I would like do my tcrg but understand it can't be done overnight.I will mire than likely be relocating next year and will be giving up my permanent job.I'm wondering if it's possible to set up classes without the tcrg qualification?also,how long would I need to give myself to prepare well for the exam? -- Thanks in advance, Monday, October 31, 2:44am
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- Age to take the TCRG exam? -- irish dancer thinking of becoming a teacher?, Tuesday, June 09, 6:39am
Is there a minum age that you have to be in order to take your TCRG? I am 19 and am in pw ( I started dancing lat) and wwould like to teach irish danc but I know I need my TCRG am I to young? I want to ask my dance teacer who I help in class sometimes but she will be away during the summer.
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- Re: 21 years minimum (NT) -- No name, Sunday, June 14, 3:06pm
- Its actually 20 now. It used to be in the year of your 21st birthday, now it is 20 years old. Its in the syllabus. (NT) -- woot., Monday, June 15, 12:10pm
- You should probably try to get up to open champion before thinking about taking the TCRG exam. and at least participate in an oireachtas or nationals. (NT) -- PW style dancing won't cut it on the TCRG exam., Monday, September 28, 1:56pm
- dean crouch has just passed his exam tcrg and he was 20 in September and took the exam in December - Derry - that was in his '21st' year - (NT) -- congrats deano - TRG, Thursday, February 18, 10:02am
- Re: Age to take the TCRG exam? -- bobbyjoe, Friday, August 12, 7:17pm
- Re: Age to take the TCRG exam? -- No name, Tuesday, October 25, 1:50pm
- Traditional Set dances for the Exam -- Claire, Tuesday, October 11, 11:30am
I was wondering if anyone else had heard that other traditional set dances will be added to the 2012 Exams besides the normal four: Garden, Blackbird, St. Patrick's Day, and Job. I had heard that Jockey to the Fair, King of the Fairies, and a few others were added. I know this probably sounds crazy, but I wasn't sure if I was the only one who had heard this news. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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- Exam Dates -- Christina, Sunday, October 02, 7:40pm
I'm looking into exam dates to give myself something to work towards. So far I see one posted for the end of September 2012 in Atlanta Georgia...
I'm in New Jersey. What do you think the chances are that they'll offer something closer to my area?
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- www.DeanCrouch.co.uk -- Dean Crouch Music, Wednesday, October 12, 8:27am
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- For the music portion of the test.....Is their a specific list of set tunes from which the 19, on the test, are taken? If so, where could I find it? -- Thanks!, Wednesday, May 20, 11:26am
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- Re: For the music portion of the test.....Is their a specific list of set tunes from which the 19, on the test, are taken? If so, where could I find it? -- dancer, Wednesday, May 20, 11:49am
- If you buy the CD of set dances from the CLRG website - that has all the sets that could appear as part of the music test, alternatively you can visit dean crouch's website! (NT) -- No name, Tuesday, September 01, 1:34pm
- Re: For the music portion of the test.....Is their a specific list of set tunes from which the 19, on the test, are taken? If so, where could I find it? -- No name, Tuesday, September 01, 4:03pm
- Re: For the music portion of the test.....Is their a specific list of set tunes from which the 19, on the test, are taken? If so, where could I find it? -- No name, Tuesday, September 01, 4:09pm
- Re: For the music portion of the test.....Is their a specific list of set tunes from which the 19, on the test, are taken? If so, where could I find it? -- No name (stuck at set dance music), Wednesday, February 09, 8:03pm
- Dean Crouch has an Examination CD for sale. Has all of the Registered Setdances including Planxty Hugh O'Donnell. The CD and Information he provides reallys helped me! (NT) -- No name, Wednesday, February 16, 4:49am
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- HELP! IN NEED OF TEACHER NEAR BOSTON -- MIchelle, Thursday, March 17, 3:22pm
I was studying to take the exam right out of college when my dancing teacher passed away. Not only was it a devastating loss, but it left my sister and I without a teacher to help us with ceilis and set pieces. I am looking for a dancing teacher North of Boston who might be willing to teach my a few set pieces and ceilis. I am willing to pay and I learn very quickly. I was championship dancer from the age of 5. I am now 28, but I have not forgotten my own steps, so I just need help getting this dream of mine realized. IF anyone knows ANYONE in the area that can help I would really appreciate it. My teacher's name was Josephine Fitzmaurice Moran!
Thanks,
Michelle
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- Reading the Exam questions below, how do you know all of this stuff?? Is there a book to study from. Our school doesn't do ceilis. -- thanks, Friday, August 26, 6:50pm
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- Looking to take exam in Jan-May of 2012 wondering if there are any confirmed locations other than Australia? -- Thanks!, Saturday, July 16, 1:04pm
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- Someone must know when the Derry exam results are out -- PLEASE, Thursday, June 30, 5:31am
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- someone mentioned that they maybe out this week, but that is not offical (NT) -- shannon., Monday, July 04, 5:26am
- Re: Someone must know when the Derry exam results are out -- tcrg, Wednesday, July 06, 5:20am
- does anyone know when we will recieve the full section scores for the Derry exam? (NT) -- thanks!, Sunday, July 10, 7:22pm
- Hi I was wondering if anyone could help. I have tried using Audacity with no luck. To say my computer skills are limited is an understatement. What I am hoping to attempt is a recording of myself saying the name of the set with the number of bars etc before it. So that I can listen to it in the car and on my Ipod. So far I have not had much luck despite numerous attempts. Any Help would be very much appreatiated. Thanks in anticipation of any help -- TCRG hopeful, Sunday, July 10, 5:50am
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- Looking for a mentor in Chicao -- Amanda, Tuesday, April 19, 9:55pm
So I'm living in the Chicago land area and plan are trying to take my TCRG test in Georgia in Sept of 2012. I'm very nervous because although my studying and practicing is going very well, I do not have any help from a TC or group of dancers. Is this something I can just call a studio and ask "Is there a TCRG willing to help me" or should I start taking lessons again and then bring it up after a while. After going to college I feel so out of the Irish Dance loop, and now I'm afraid I won't be let back in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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- Is anyone going to the Ceili workshop in Rochester NY at the end of this month? -- No name, Tuesday, May 17, 9:55am
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- Derry exam 2011 -- No name (Nervous), Monday, May 16, 2:54am
Does anyone have any idea when the results of the Derry exam will be out?
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- Does anyone know how many of the 9 set dances you have to dance in the exam? -- No name, Monday, May 09, 12:56pm
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- San Francisco Bay Area - Anyone want to get together to practice the ceili dancing? -- No name, Wednesday, March 30, 9:10am
Anyone living in the Bay Area who is preparing for the TCRG exam want to get a group together to learn and practice the figure/ceili dances?
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- Getting Started -- Christina, Sunday, March 13, 7:52am
I'm now finished with college, working and looking for a sort of "new direction" in life. I get a lot of joy out of teaching Irish Dancing, and enjoy absorbing information about it.
I really love the idea of having my own school some day, and now seems like a good time to start, since nothing really holds me back.
That being said,
I'm a preliminary level dancer.(not very competitive)
I know all of the traditional sets, and of course reels, slip jigs, hornpipes, treble jigs, etc.
I only know one non-traditional set, so I know I need to get cracking on that.
I have learned a handful of the Ceili's.
I know I need to purchase An Rince Foirne. Is the one from Celtic Cottage up to date?
Which CD is best for the set dance tunes? (especially for when it comes to the music portion of the exam)
I know Olive Hurley's Ceili DVDs have some errors, but overall, were they helpful?
I'm most concerned about learning all of the ceilis. I feel comfortable teaching and dancing steps.
Any advice? Where should I go from here? I feel like jumping in is the hardest part.
Thank You =)
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- Are the two North America exams always in January and October? I'm trying to figure out if I should take the test in October 2011 or January 2012. -- Thanks!, Monday, December 06, 1:46pm
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- Boston Written Exam -- No name, Monday, October 25, 9:18am
Here's the written exam from Boston:
1. Provide a diagram for the opening formation for each of the following dances. Use an X to represent a male dancer and an O to represent a female dancer.
- The Harvest Time Jig
- The Duke Reel
- The Fairy Reel
- The Rakes of Mallow
- The Glencar Reel
2. List in order the movements of Rince Fada. For each movement list the total number of bars of music required to complete that movement.
3. The second movement in the body of the Eight Hand Reel has the same name as the second movement in the body of the Eight Hand Jig.
a) What name do these two movements share?
b) How many bars of music would be required to complete the movement in each dance?
c) Describe in detail how the movement is danced in the Eight Hand Reel.
4. Name the final movement in The Bonfire Dance. Describe in detail how this movement is danced. Specify the number of bars of music required to complete each part of the movement.
5. Column A (below) lists the names of five ceili dances in Ar Rinci Foirne. Column B (below) lists the names of five movements found in these five ceili dances. Correctly match each movement to the dance in which it is found.
Column A
The Haste to the Wedding
The Seige of Carrick
The Antrim Reel
The Walls of Limerick
The Four Hand Reel
Column B
Down Centre and Turn
Sidestep with Opposite
Dance with Opposite
Up the Centre
Down the Centre
6. List in order all the movements of the body of St. Patrick’s Day. Provide the number of bars of music required to dance each movement of the body.
7. For each of the following five dances, name the first movement of each dance and identify the total number of bars of music required to perform that movement.
- Haymaker’s Jig
- The Waves of Tory
- An Rince Mor
- The Bridge of Athlone
- The Siege of Ennis
8. The Duke Reel and Lannigan’s Ball are both round dances. Identify the somewhat similar (but slightly different) names of the first movement in each dance. Then explain in detail how the two movements are different in terms of how they are performed.
9. According to Ar Rinci Foirne, there are two different names that can be given to the Rising Step, depending upon how it is performed by the dancer.
a) Identify the two names given to the two different ways of performing the Rising Step
b) Identify the dance in which the two different versions of the Rising Step occur
c) Describe the proper way* to perform the movement when it occurs in the 6th movement of the dance
(* In a verbal instruction in response to questions, “the proper way” was defined as “name which version” is performed.)
10. a) Identify in correct order the three tunes that are played during the performance of The Three Tunes.
b) What tune is played during the sixth movement of the dance?
c) How many bars of music are required to complete this sixth movement?
11. For each of the following dances, identify the total number of bars of music that is required to complete the entire body of that dance
- The Cross Reel
- The Sweets of May
- The Morris Reel
- The Trip to the Cottage
12. Describe in detail how the final movement from the Eight Hand Jig is performed; be sure to specify the exact number of bars of music required to perform each part of this movement.
13. a) Provide a diagram of the opening set up for the 16 Hand Reel, using an X for each male dancer and an O for each female dancer.
b) Number each couple (begin by using #1 to identify the leading top couple
c) List in correct order the movements in the body of this dance.
d) Identify the name of the third figure of this dance.
e) Describe in detail how the third figure is performed.
14. a) Identify the correct name for the 2nd figure of The Humors of Bandon
b) Identify the total number of bars of music required to complete this figure from the time it commences until it has been danced completely by all dancers and they are ready to commence the third figure.
c) Describe in detail how this figure is performed; be sure to indicate which hands are used/taken each time a hand is used/taken.
15. a) Identify the name of the second movement of the body of the High Cauled Cap.
b) How many bars of music are required to perform this movement?
c) Assume that you are the gent of the leading top couple. Describe exactly how you are going to perform this movement. Be careful to identify every dancer whom you meet as you perform this movement, the direction in which you dance during each part of the movement, the hand you give to each person when you meet him/her, ad the number of bars of music required to perform each part of the movement.
16. a) Provide a diagram of the opening movement of The Gates of Derry, using an X for each male dancer and an O for each female dancers. Number each couple.
b) Describe in detail how the sixth movement of the dance, “The Telescope,” is performed, being sure to describe exactly how hands are to be held by all dancers throughout the movement. Be certain to provide a diagram of the order of couples for every position change that occurs in the performance of the movement. Also, be sure to identify the number of bars of music required to perform each part of the movement.
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- LA Exam -- No name, Wednesday, January 26, 4:31pm
Los Angeles 2011
(1-12 worth 5 pts, 13-16 worth 10)
1. The opening movement of The Bonfire Dance and the opening movement of The Antrim Reel share a name.
a. What is the shared name?
b. How many bars of music are required to perform each of these opening movements completely?
c. Explain briefly the ways in which the two movements are different from one another in terms of how each is performed according to Ar Rinci Foirne.
2. a. Name the first movement in the Bridge of Athlone.
b. When dancers perform the entire movement correctly and completely, how many times does each dancer perform the rising step?
c. How many bars of music are required for the entire movement to be performed completely and correctly?
3. List in order the movements of the Rakes of Mallow. Indicate for each movement the number of bars required to complete the movement.
4. Using an “X” to indicate a male dancer and an “O” to indicate a female dancer, provide a diagram for the opening position for each of the following dances.
a. Lannigan’s Ball
b. The Harvest Time Jig
c. The Haymaker’s Jig
d. The Siege of Ennis
e. The Fairy Reel
5. How many movements in each of the following dances require only four bars of music to complete?
a. Rince Fada
b. The Haste to the Wedding
c. The Antrim Reel
d. The Bonfire Dance
e. The Walls of Limerick
6. List in order all of the movements in The Three Tunes.
7. For each of the following dances, name the final movement of each dance and provide the total number of bars of music required to perform that final movement in that dance completely and correctly.
a. The Waves of Tory
b. The Siege of Carrick
c. An Rince Mor
d. The Hi Cauled Cap
e. The Glencar Reel
8. The 6th movement in the body of St. Patrick’s Day and the first movement in the body of The Cross Reel share a name.
a. Identify the shared name of these two movements
b. Identify the total number of bars of music required to complete the total movement in each of the two dances listed above.
c. Explain briefly the ways in which the two movements are performed according to Ar Rinci Foirne, noting in particular any differences (if any exist).
9. The Humors of Bandon:
a. Identify the name of the first figure
b. Take the position of the opposite lady and describe in detail how that dancer performs the first figure in this dance. Be sure to identify the correct order of each part of the figure, the hand given each time, and the number of bars of music required to complete each part of the figure.
10. The left column below lists the names of five movements to be found in Ar Rinci Foirne; the right column lists five dances to be found in Ar Rince Foirne. Match each of the movements from the first column with the name of the dance in the second column in which that movement occurs.
MOVEMENTS (left column)
Swing Into Line
Swing Out
Swing Around
Swing in Center
Swing with Ladies on Left
DANCES (right column)
The Rakes of Mallow
8 Hand Jig
An Rince Mor
The Haymaker’s Jig
The Gates of Derry
11. List in order all of the movements of The Duke Reel, including any required repeats.
12. In the third movement of Rince Fada and in the third movement of Lannigan’s Ball, dancers are asked to perform a version of the rising step. Describe how the rising step is performed in each of the movements listed above, noting specifically the differences to be found in the way the rising steps is performed correctly in each dance.
13. Answer the following questions or provide the requested information about The Gates of Derry:
a. Identify the correct timing and favorite tune for this dance as shown in Ar Rinci Foirne
b. Using an “X” for each male dancer and an “O” for each female dancer, provide a diagram for the opening position of this dance, similar to the diagram provided in Ar Rince Foirne. Number each couple (1-4) in your diagram.
c. Take the position of Lady #2, and explain in detail exactly how Lady #2 would dance the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th movements in this dance, making sure to indicate the specific hands taken each time, the direction in which the dancer proceeds, and the footwork required to perform each move correctly.
d. Be sure to identify the number of bars of music required to complete each movement listed in (b) above.
14. Answer the following questions or provide the requested information for The Trip to the Cottage:
a. Provide a diagram for the opening position for this dance, using an “X” for each male dancer and an “O” for each female dancer. Be sure to identify the 1st and 2nd (opposite) top couples, as well as the 1st and 2nd (opposite) side couple.
b. Take the position of the Gentleman in the 1st side couple, and explain in detail exactly how that gentleman would dance the body in The Trip to the Cottage from the time the body commences until the body is concluded and the dancers are ready to move on to the first figure, making sure to indicate the specific hands taken each time, the direction in which the dancer proceeds, and the footwork required to perform each move correctly.
c. Be sure to identify the number of bars of music required to complete each part of the body listed in (b) above.
15. In The Four Hand Reel, the second figure is name “The Ladies Chain”.
a. List all of the other dances in Ar Rince Foirne, in which “The Ladies Chain” appears as a figure
b. Of the dances you have listed in (a) above, identify the dance in which “The Ladies Chain” is danced in jig time as the second figure of that dance.
c. Explain in detail how to perform “The Ladies Chain” in the dance you have identified in (b) above. Be sure to identify the number of bars of music required to complete each part of the overall execution of the figure in that dance.
16. In each of the following dances, how many bars of music are required to perform the body of that dance completely and correctly (with any required repeats).
a. The 16 Hand Reel
b. The 8 Hand Reel
c. The Sweets of May
d. The Duke Reel
e. The Morris Reel
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- Exam Craziness :O) -- Me, Sunday, May 20, 4:29am
Hello,
I am off to Dublin next week and thought I'd share with you a little preperation tip I've come up with for learning the ceilis. I downloaded 'audacity' free from the internet and recorded myself saying all the ceili dances from ARF on different tracks. The programme is reasonably user friendly and I was able to export all the tracks to my itunes. So now, I have me reading all the ceili dances on my ipod - which I've been wondering around the house listening to! Best of all, after one listen my score on a past paper was 91% (my personal best so far being 65%) Am very pleased with myself and thought I'd share it with you for any other 'audio' learners out there :O)
I am slightly worried about my levels of sanity. 'back and back and back he goes cos Bonaparte's retreating...' just one of my many crazy ways of remembering the set dances! :O)
Hope you're all feeling sprightly for Dublin folks! Good luck.
xx
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- That sounds like a great idea! Does anyone know where I can find words to go with the sets. I realize many people create their own. (NT) -- Thanks!, Monday, May 18, 2:55pm
- My friend send me a CD of her doing the same - she got 100% in the written exam. Problem I have now is that I am unable to convert it from a MP3 file to a normal track so I can listen to in my car or on a CD walkman.Anyone got any suggestions? (NT) -- Thanks, ad in training., Tuesday, June 08, 4:39pm
- Re: Exam Craziness :O) -- No name, Wednesday, February 09, 8:08pm
