- 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
- TCRG applications -- No name, Friday, January 28, 1:26am
I would love to apply for my TC later this year but do not personally know any other tcrg or adcrg's who i could ask to sign my application. Does anyone know have any suggestions?
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- Music Section of TCRG exam -- ~, Sunday, January 09, 4:44pm
In the music portion of the exam, are you tested over Reel, SJ, HP, & TJ as well as the sets. Does anyone know the timing of Reel music( I know SJ 9/8, TJ 6/8, and HP 2/4 or 4/4). Thanks for the help.
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- Dress Code? -- No name, Wednesday, January 12, 2:46pm
What should I wear to the dancing portion of the TCRG exam? Do I need to wear what a dancer would wear to practice (i.e. shorts, t-shirt, poodle socks?)? Anything I should definitely avoid? Thanks!!
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- Rules of the All-Ireland and Worlds in Irish!!! -- No name, Wednesday, January 12, 1:22pm
Where can I get a copy of the rules of the All-Irelands and Worlds in Irish?
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- Cost of TCRG -- No name, Tuesday, January 04, 11:05am
Does anyone know how much it is to do the first part of TCRG? (Ireland)
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- Can someone please clarify how many bars are in the 8Hand REEL. I have 80 written in my book. Boyd says 64. and i think i counted 72. -- Freaking Out Right About NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Saturday, January 01, 4:46pm
Someone please help!
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- Dancing the Traditional Sets -- No name, Wednesday, December 08, 9:17am
When dancing the traditional sets for the exam, is it the competition length of the dance or the long versions? For example, St.Patrick's Day has more steps than are danced at a regular feis. How many steps of each traditional set do you dance? Thanks!!
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- Does anyone know who did the exams in Melbourne know when results will be avilable -- Desperate, Wednesday, December 08, 2:53am
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- Insurance -- No name, Monday, December 06, 6:55am
I am looking at starting a school in January in the West of Ireland, what type of insurance should I be looking to get??
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- Washington Exams -- When will we get results, Monday, December 06, 1:01am
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- Set Dance Exam -- No name, Wednesday, December 01, 2:46pm
For the Set Dance Exam, how much of each song is played? Is it the whole dance (can you simply count the bars of the step and set?) or is it only a portion (memorize the bars of the step and set)? Thanks!
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- Set dance ?s -- No name, Thursday, October 28, 10:04am
Does anyone know the bars of step & set of the new Planxty Hugh O'Donnell and also where I can download The Funny Tailor? Thanks in advance.
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- Washington Written Exam -- No name, Monday, October 25, 9:15am
Here is the Washington written exam:
Questions 1-12= 5 marks; Questions 13-16= 10 marks
1. In which dances do you find "Advance and Retire" as the first figure?
2. Answer Yes or No to the following. If no, give the correct answer.
a. The Bonfire Dance was supposedly traditionally danced around a bonfire on New Year's Eve.
b. It is performed in both reel and jig timing.
c. Is it danced by forming two lines facing each other.
d. In the movement "Rings", all dancers first sidestep anti-clockwise, finishing with two short "threes".
e. It takes 24 bars of music to complete the movement “The Rose.”
3. a. In what dance do you find the movement “Sidestep and Heyes”?
b. Describe how it is performed.
c. How many bars of music are needed to complete the entire movement?
4. Using “X’s and O’s”, set up the following dances:
a. Lannigan’s Ball b. 16 Hand Reel c. Rakes of Mallow
d. Glencar Reel e. Siege of Ennis
5. I am Gent #3 and am going to dance the “Return Chain.” In order for me to complete the movement, indicate clearly using numbers, the order in which I meet each lady. Also state which hand I give her.
6. a. Name in order the various parts of the “Harvest Time Jig.”
b. Explain in detail the 6th movement, giving the correct number of bars of music to complete the movement.
7. How many bars of music are required to complete each of the following movements?
a. Right and Left Wheels in the Siege of Carrick b. Slip Sides in the Fairy Reel
c. Roly Poly in the Three Tunes d. Full Chain in St. Patrick’s Day
e. The finish in Trip to the Cottage.
8. a. Name an 8 hand dance which commences with the first figure.
b. Name the figure.
c. Give the number of bars of music needed to complete the movement.
d. In order to perform this dance, what is the correct timing of the music?
9. a. Name in order the various parts of the “Glencar Reel.”
b. Describe in detail the 4th movement, giving the correct number of bars of music to complete the movement.
10. Give the names of the chains which occur in the BODY of the following dances:
a. 8 Hand Reel b. 16 Hand Reel
c. High Cauled Cap d. St. Patrick’s Day
11.a. In which dance do you find the movement “Lead off to the right and up the centre”?
b. Name the following movement.
c. Using X for the gents and O for the ladies & numbering each couple, show clearly how the dance is set up.
d. What is the correct tempo for this dance?*
* I asked what this meant and the examiner said reel, jig, etc…
12. How many bars of music are required to complete the following movements?
a. First figure of the 4 Hand Reel b. Turn in Centre in Haymaker’s Jig
c. Telescope in the Gates of Derry d. Stack up in Lanningan’s Ball
e. Roly Poly in the Three Tunes
13. Name and describe in detail the “finish” of the following dances, giving the correct number of bars of music to complete the movements:
a. The Eight Hand Reel
b. Haste to the Weding
c. The Fairy Reel
14. a. Name and explain in detail the second figure of the “Duke Reel”.
b. Give the correct number of bars to complete the movement.
c. There is a similar movement (not a figure) in another dance. Name the dance.
15.a . Is there a different between “Back to Back” in the Cross Reel and “Back to Back” in the 8 Hand Reel?
b. Describe in detail the “Back to Back” movements as performed in each of the dances and compare and contrast the movements, showing the differences, if any.
16. a. Name three Eight Hand dances which do not begin with the “Lead Around.”
b. How do each of them commence?
c. Describe in detail the opening movement of one of these dances.
d. How many bars of music does it take to complete the first movement in each of the three dances?
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- Results! -- New TC, Wednesday, November 17, 12:21pm
The recent North American exam results are out!!!
Congratulations to all of the new TCRG and ADCRG's!
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- Dancing at the Crossroads -- Leah, Tuesday, November 09, 7:22pm
Has anyone used this as part of their exam prep? If so, did you find it useful?
Thanks!
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- changing the temp of tunes? -- TCRG to BE!, Friday, October 08, 8:14am
Does anyone know if there is a machine or device that can change the speed/tempo of a tune? I have some set dances that are either too slow or too fast, and I would like to be able to adjust them. I know that I could simply buy more CDs, but I would prefer to be able to change the tempo on my own. I could have sworn that I've seen these before, but it was a while ago, I didn't think to ask what they were called or where the person had gotten it from.
Thanks!
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- Ceili Speeds -- Feis organizer, Thursday, October 07, 8:11am
What speeds are the Ceilis done to? I have a musician who is trying out feis musicianing, and they want to make sure they do the ceilis the right speed.
Help?
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- Past Exams -- --, Tuesday, August 31, 10:51am
Does anyone have the most recent 2010 LA exam or I believe there may have been one in Derry or Limerick in the past year - those would be great too.
Also - if you forget to mention "with Promenade Step" in a movement --- is that points off if everything else you describe is correct? How many points?
Any tips on remembering which ones specifically mention Promenade Step?? None of the 1st book dances do.
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- An Rince Foirne / Ceili Book Workshop for TMRF/TCRG/ADCRG candidates to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina during the weekend of Oct 22 – 24. -- No name, Monday, August 16, 6:00am
This workshop will be held in conjunction with the Rince na h’ Eireann Charlotte Feis. TMRF/TCRG/ADCRG candidates are invited to participate in sessions covering all Ceili dances and traditional set dances expertly taught by Mary McElroy, ADCRG from Dublin. The feis stage schedule will be set up to support champion dancers who wish to participate in both events.
Cost of workshop (not including hotel fee) is $275 (US). The workshop will be held at the same location as the RNE Charlotte Feis. A flyer with schedule and hotel information along with an attached registration form can be found at http://www.rincenaheireann.com/rnefeis.html. Click on Ceili Book Workshop link on the feis page.
Come enjoy a tremendous opportunity to prepare for your TMRF/TCRG/ADCRG exam(s) as well as participate in one of the friendliest, best feisanna around! We look forward to meeting you in beautiful Charlotte, NC!!!
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- Virginia -- No name, Monday, August 03, 12:47pm
I am taking the October exam in Maryland...who knows what airport is closest to the hotel?
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- We called the hotel last week - Reagan International (DCA) is only a few miles away (NT) -- J, Thursday, August 06, 3:20pm
- It is called Reagan National, not International. I'm mentioning this because many locals still refer to it just as "National Airport." (NT) -- mp, Thursday, September 17, 8:20am
- still no result from the trcg exam in arlington.october 2009 -- No name (sad), Wednesday, June 23, 9:18pm
- Mary McElroy Ceili Workshop -- Nina, Tuesday, June 15, 7:47am
Anyone know if Mary will be holding a Ceili/Traditional Sets workshop this fall!?!?
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- ok - is this the authentic book Ar-Rinci-Foirne - you can download it for free -- http://www.bernards.cz/gallery/file/Ar-Rinci-Foirne.pdf, Tuesday, April 13, 5:36am
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- Good Luck to all candidates for next weeks exam in Sydney, Australia -- Be confident, Thursday, October 15, 3:54pm
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- TCRG exam in may -- No name, Thursday, March 05, 1:25am
IS anyone doing their TCRG exam in Dublin in May 09?
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- Olive Hurley DVDs for sale -- dublindancer, Tuesday, July 07, 10:19am
I have Olive Hurley DVDs for sale - excellent condition, like new
Ceili Dancing 4 DVDs Complete set: €40
Traditional Set Dances: €10
It's 50% of the price of new!
Pickup in Dublin or Paypal/post (free shipping within Ireland, please ask for other destinations)
Good luck with your exam!
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- TCRG England -- Louise, Tuesday, March 23, 11:34am
Hi, Does anyone know if there will be a TCRG exam in England in 2011? Thanks
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- Traditional Sets -- Irish Dancer, Thursday, April 16, 11:15am
I am taking the exam in October in Maryland. Does anyone know exactly what traditional sets are required?
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- May be a dumb question but when you went/go in for your teaching portion, did you shake hands with the panel or do youplan on doing that? -- No name, Tuesday, October 09, 7:40pm
Any other suggestions?
Just nerves at this point and want to follow proper etiquette if there is any.
Thanks!
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- i knew my panel members, (makes the nerves go away!) so when eoghan quinn came out and got me, i shook his hand and addressed the rest of the panel with a handshake and a nice, "good to see you." i wouldn't suggest this if you don't know them. i would offer a handshake, and a nice cordial " my name is______, pleasure to meet you," and go to the back of the room to prepare for what they ask of you. (NT) -- richard, Tuesday, October 09, 8:55pm
- When I had groups in competition, I would have one person thank the musicians and judge. It went a long way. (NT) -- Kevin B. Westley T.M.R.F., Thursday, October 11, 5:03am
- Consider it like an "job interview"...... -- No name, Friday, October 12, 9:04pm
- Re: May be a dumb question but when you went/go in for your teaching portion, did you shake hands with the panel or do youplan on doing that? -- No name, Monday, October 15, 10:39am
- Does anyone have any information about grade exams being given anywhere this year or next in North America? -- Would appreciate any info., Tuesday, October 06, 6:31am
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- so, now that the chicago exam is over and done with, aussies, are you ladies and gentlemen ready for your upcoming exam? is there anything the rest of us can put on here or help out with to get you even more ready? questions you might have, dances you need clarification on, etc??? -- richard, Monday, October 15, 8:30pm
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- 1) It's been a goal of mine for 10 years. 2) I *may* teach at some point in the future but if I don't take the exam now, I doubt I'll ever be in shape to take it in the future. 3) I put in the time, $$ and energy to take it the 1st time when I did think I'd teach, took a break and had a baby and my plans changed. If I don't finish it. all that would go to waste. -- October candidate, Friday, August 01, 4:45am
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- who took their AD today in Chicago? -- No name, Sunday, October 14, 4:52pm
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- did anybody take it? (NT) -- ?, Monday, October 15, 8:51am
- Martin Percival took it (NT) -- No name, Monday, October 15, 4:40pm
- I don't think names should be posted......unless it's your own. (NT) -- -, Monday, October 15, 5:24pm
- i can see both sides. some don't mind being mentioned for passing or failing (me included), but others might feel uncomfortable or even embarrassed by being mentioned for failing. and some might not want it out that they passed because they are not sure of their plans yet.. to each his/her own i guess. i say leave it up to those who feel comfortable telling everyone their status. (NT) -- richard, Monday, October 15, 6:22pm
- I sat it and I have not shared this information with my dancers, I would rather not be outed on this message board, thanks (NT) -- tc, Monday, October 15, 9:16pm
- Looking for a study group in MAR -- TC candidate, Tuesday, July 21, 7:37am
I am really struggling with studying for the exam by myself. I am looking to join/start a study group in the NY/NJ/CT area, is anyone else interested?
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- In the Fairy reel, can you do over 23's or skip 2,3's. I am having trouble with this, as the dancers should start the "advance and retire with right foot??" -- please help, thanks in advance., Saturday, August 02, 2:20pm
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- TCRG fees -- hopeful, Sunday, September 13, 5:50pm
Hi, I was wondering what the amount is of the fees that a TCRG has to pay to Ireland??
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- here's what Lily told me this mourning about LA via email: more -- richard, Monday, October 15, 2:32pm
Hi Richard
I am waiting to hear from the Examination Authority who will be meeting in the next 2 weeks. Come back to me then. Thanks.
Lily
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- Wow--is this delay usual? (NT) -- No name, Monday, October 15, 4:33pm
- honestly, it doesn't sound encouraging. from what i remember from the last couple of years, notice was out end of aug/early sept for la... (NT) -- richard, Monday, October 15, 5:42pm
- I heard it might be held in San Fran instead (NT) -- No name, Tuesday, October 16, 11:19am
- Hi Richard- I was just watching your youtube videos -- inside, Tuesday, October 16, 3:23pm
- Re: here's what Lily told me this mourning about LA via email: more (NT) -- Meghan, Tuesday, October 16, 3:24pm
- Richard are you going to be in Chicago? It would be great to meet you and thank you for all the resources!! -- No name, Sunday, October 07, 1:54pm
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- You're all very welcome, I'm just providing a service, and a service that anyone of you could do if you wanted too; I'm nothing special. I contemplated going to Chicago and helping you guys out with running through ceili, helping with last minute solo steps, trads, etc, but its either shell out money on Chicago, or spend it on LA, and well, LA is where I need to go! I do have a friend going to Chicago, and will be telling her to hook up with you guys. -- Richard, Sunday, October 07, 4:31pm
- I forgtot to say "more" there is more to the post. (NT) -- R, Sunday, October 07, 4:33pm
- exam in may -- No name, Thursday, March 05, 1:04am
is anyone doing their TCRG exam in May in Dublin?
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- Exam -- reel dancer, Wednesday, February 24, 2:59am
anyone sitting the exam in 2010?
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- I must be nuts!!! I am knocking back shifts at work, my house is a pig sty, the weeds in my garden look like trees, and why? So I can make time to study, to prove to a panel that I am capable of being an Irish Dancing teacher. -- I have lost my sanity!! LOL, Thursday, October 11, 5:48pm
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- TCRG Music Exam -- No name, Wednesday, February 10, 6:22am
Does anyone know if the music played in the music section of the exam is from the standard commission CD, or do they try to trick you with strange versions of the set dances??
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- for the music exam...does anyone know if you are provided a list of the set dance names? or nothing at all... -- de, Friday, January 08, 2:18pm
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- HELP with St. Patrick's Day Ceili!!! -- No name, Thursday, October 01, 7:31am
Can anyone explain to me what the men do...meaning which way they TURN after they do half right and left? I know they pass by right shoulders...but when they turn into the other gents place...do they turn to towards the 'outside' meaning to their right...or towards the inside and the other lady's corner...as in to their left?? I can't figure it out??
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- Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue -- Paul McAvinchey, Tuesday, November 17, 6:38pm
Check out the Diddlyi Irish Dance Christmas Catalogue here: http://mag.diddlyi.com/category/christmas-catalogue-2009/
We have put together a list of great gift ideas for Christmas from well known Irish dance vendors around the world. We will also be giving away loads of these gifts in the coming weeks to some lucky visitors.
Enjoy!
Paul from Diddlyi.com
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- Set dances in Irish -- Gerard, Thursday, October 22, 9:51am
Hi im just wondering does anyone have a listof the thirty set dances in irish i desperately need them!
Thanks
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- an comhdail tcrg exams -- id, Tuesday, October 27, 12:15pm
Hi can someone advise if An Comhdail exams are the same as An Commission or can it be completed over two seperate exams , as in WIDA
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- Waiting to take it!!!!! -- No name, Tuesday, September 15, 12:11am
What TCRG test's are being held in 2010?
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- Hello. Could someone tell me where to purchase a copy of "Ar Rinci Foirne" (2003). I only have an older version. I 've looked online a little. Thank you! -- tcrg hopeful, Monday, May 18, 2:47pm
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- need help :(...... -- sarah, Friday, May 01, 1:45am
I want to take my teachers, what do i need to buy???
Do i have to train under somebody??
thank you :)
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- Quick question -- TC hopeful, Tuesday, October 16, 6:17am
Where would I find the official speed ranges for the various dances for each level? I've read recently on the dance.net board that the speeds in the US are slower for beginner than they are in Ireland. Is there a list published anywhere? I'm using standard cds (Pat King, Dean Crouch, etc.) in my practice and study, but this seemed like an interesting question. Thanks in advance.
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- Ok Mom gathering infor for newly retired DD - what are the parts of the exam and what helps study? -- old moma, Monday, October 15, 5:55pm
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- Is it an automatic fail if your dancers dont get through a part??? I taught one ceili without any major hangups, but dancers never danced skip across to time or correctly, even though we went over it again and again. -- No name, Sunday, October 14, 5:01am
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