irish hornpipe

may irish jig foundation movements be used in the irish hornpipe?

yes, irish jig foundation movements which can be danced in 2/4 rhythm may be used in the irish horpipe.

from which position does aerial twist double commence?

false 2nd aerial

in which position does aerial twist double finish?

4th intermediate heel

describe aerial twist double

from false 2nd aerial, an outward twist is made with a spring onto an overstep as the other leg executes an aerial twist action finishing in 4th intermediate heel.

how is aerial twist double counted?

& A 1

from where does aerial twist over commence?

false 2nd aerial

with what does aerial twist over finish?

a heel placing in 4th intermediate

describe aerial twist over

from false 2nd aerial, an outward twist is made with a spring onto an overstep followed by a heel placing in 4th intermediate.

how is aerial twist over counted?

& A 1

describe aerial twist travelled

spring, raising opposite leg to false 4th intermediate aerial followed by an outward twist, a spring beat to 4th intermediate, beat in rear 5th ball and ball change.

how is aerial twist travelled counted?

1 & A 2 &.

describe ball change

a movement with two beats in 5th and rear 5th ball.

how is ball change counted?

A 1

describe ball change heel beat

a movement consisting of a ball change, a beat in 5th heel and a beat in rear 5th ball.

how is ball change heel beat counted?

A 1 &

describe ball heel

a step forward to 4th ball lowering heel

how is ball heel counted?

& 1 or 1 &

describe ball pivot aerial

from 5th or rear 5th ball position, one foot pivots to false 1st ball as the other leg is raised to false 2nd aerial or in reverse order.

how is ball pivot aerial counted?

1 & or & 1

where may ball pivot aerial travel?

may travel forward and backward or forward only.

describe ball twist

from feet placed together in ball position, twist from one diagonal to the other, showing rise and/or fall

how is ball twist counted?

&

describe batter buckle

a slip followed by a batter covering the buckle on completion. may lower heel of supporting foot as other foot covers the buckle.

how is batter buckle counted?

1 &

describe cross slipping

a movement side to side slipping in 2nd, 5th, and rear 5th positions.

describe double ball and heel and what follows

step backward into 1st ball and step forward into 1st heel, followed by a toe click action, finishing with a beat in rear 5th ball.

how is double ball and heel counted?

A 1 & A 2

describe double heel and ball

step forward into 1st heel and step backward into 1st ball.

how is double heel and ball counted?

A 1 &

describe a one count drum

four drum beats in 3rd executed to one time count.

how is a one count drum counted?

1 &

how may a one count drum commence?

with a slip

describe a double triple drum

triple drum through 1st, followed by three drum beats in 3rd, 1st, and rear 3rd completing with a stamp closed in 3rd.

how is double triple drum counted?

1 & A 2 & A 3 & A 4 &

how may double triple drum commence?

with a slip

describe flap

a low slip in a side direction followed by a light brush into rear 5th ball completed with slip triple flourish across buckle.

when is flap used?

used only in opening step combined with slip triple flourish across buckle.

with which foot does flap commence?

the first movement commences with the left foot and travels to the left.

how is flap counted?

1 & A 2 &

describe heel and ball pivot

a side travel movement with feet placed together in diagonal direction transferring weight from heels to balls of feet or in reverse order using pivot action.

describe inverted slip

a movement from false aerial, the slip completing in true position with raised leg in false aerial position.

how is inverted slip counted?

1

what may follow inverted slip and how is this counted?

may be followed by a hop, counted 1 &

describe polka

a movement consisting of one hop and three steps using 4th, rear 5th, and 4th ball positions passing through 1st elevated.

how is polka counted?

A 1 & 2

describe brush polka

a polka movement preceded by a light brush.

how is brush polka counted?

& A 1 & 2

describe promenade

a forward travel movement combining a low forward slip, a beat in rear 5th ball and slip triple flourish across buckle.

when is promenade used and with which foot does it commence?

used only in opening step, the first movement commences with the left foot and travels sideways to the left.

how is promenade counted?

1 & A 2 &

describe quick batter

a sharp batter used only in basic break

how is quick batter counted?

A

describe shunt

a skidding action with feet together in forward diagonal direction and back to 1st ball facing front, repeated contra.

how is shunt counted?

1 & 2 &

describe slip

an outward brush followed by a beat taking the body weight

describe slip beat heel drop

a movement consisting of a slip forward, a beat in rear 5th ball, a heel drop action on front foot and step back on rear foot, finishing with a beat in 5th ball.

how is slip beat heel drop counted?

1 & A 2 &

describe slip hop

a low slip followed by a hop

how may slip hop be executed?

on the spot or with forward travel

how is slip hop counted?

1 &

describe slips turning

slips on alternate feet in rear 5th and 5th making a complete turn towards front foot.

how is slips turning counted and where is the time count?

counted 1 & etc. the time count is on the rear slip.

describe slip pas de basque

a pas de basque movement commenced with a slip

how is slip pas de basque counted?

1 &

describe spring open

spring extending both feet to 2nd flat

how is spring open counted?

& or 1 &

describe step stamp

a sideways step and stamp with feet together in a diagonal direction and repeated in opposite direction.

how is step stamp counted?

1 & 2 &

describe triple flourish

a quick triple followed by a hop as the working foot is taken through 1st to the rear of the supporting foot, or across the buckle.

what may triple flourish be commenced with?

beat, slip, or spring

how is triple flourish counted?

1 & or & 1

describe counts 1-8 of the bow

1st flat, arms at sides

describe counts 9-10 of the bow

with slight flexing of knees, left rear 4th flat, right 3rd flat

what happens on counts 11-12 of the bow?

the bow

describe counts 13-14 of the bow

with slight flex of left knee, right 4th flat, left 1st flat

describe counts 15-16 of the bow

hold

what are the options for the opening step?

basic foundation movement followed by basic break, promenade, and flap combined with slip triple flourish across buckle

describe promenade opening step

commencing with left foot and travelling to left, perform one promenade movement. the following five promenade movements are performed in a circle travelling anti clockwise. break of own choice may be used.

describe flap opening step

commencing with left foot and travelling to left, perform one flap. repeat movement on right foot travelling in circle anti clockwise, then four slip triple flourish across buckle followed by two flap movements to complete the circle. break of own choice may be used.

how may steps travel and how may they be arranged?

steps may travel in various directions from the starting point and be danced in two or four parts, but each complete step must finish back at commencing position.

how must two part steps be performed?

two part steps must be performed the same on right and left feet

how must steps be constructed?

in a manner that will give variety of movement and travel

how must a four part step be performed and what is omitted?

all four quarters of a for part step must be performed the same and will not finish with a break

what must the final step include?

the final step must finish with a break

what is a break?

a break is a combination of movements performed during the last two bars of each half step and is generally in keeping with the movements used in the step.

describe the break in two part steps

in two part steps, breaks must finish with rear foot just off the floor or in 5th aerial on the & count

when must the final break be completed?

on the & count

what is the time signature of the irish hornpipe?

2/4

how is the irish hornpipe counted?

1 & A 2 & A

how many bars and beats are in each step?

16 bars with 2 beats to a bar, making 32 counts for each complete step

name two examination tunes

my fancy and dashing white sergeant

name two bagpipe tunes

south hall and black bear

how does the irish hornpipe rhythm differ from the jig rhythm?

the 2/4 irish hornpipe rhythm is more flowing and has a more rounded quality than the 6/8 irish jig rhythm. the slower tempo allows for more elongated movements

how is light and shade brought about?

by the softness of the supporting knee and ankle with the working foot interpreting the rhythmic accents of the music.

what movements should the dance be based on?

irish hornpipe movements, these being more rhythmically suitable than many irish jig movements.

what is important in the execution of the irish hornpipe?

ease and grace with smooth fluid execution.

how should movements be executed and what should the dancer show?

with clarity and resonance in perfect timing showing effortless style of performance and complete understanding of rhythm.

describe the use of turnout

each foot maintains a 45° turnout in all foundation movements, unless using a false position.

how do the arms and head move, and how is the body held?

arms and head move in a natural manner and in coordination and alignment with foot movements. body is held erect

which irish jig movements may be used in the irish hornpipe?

irish jig foundation movements which can be danced in 2/4 rhythm may be used in the irish hornpipe.