Siege of Ennis Self-Quiz

What is the rising step?

"high, hop back, hop back 234", danced once (NOT REPEATED ON THE OTHER LEG)

How many bars is this dance?

32 bars

What timing is the music played in?

6/8 jig timing

In "sides" which couple does the sidestep behind first?

Couple on left going behind first (the couple on the left is moving to the right)

Which couples take hands to form an arch for the final movement?

Couples facing the "top of the room".

How many people is this dance for?

DONT SAY 8 PEOPLE. Any number of two couples in a line.

In "right and left hands across" which directions do the dancers turn first? Second?

Dancers first turn clockwise (with right hands) then anti clockwise with left hands

How many movements are in this dance?

Four

Describe promenade step

Hop 123s

In advance and retire, what shoulders do dancers pass?

Right shoulders to right

What dancer passes on the outside during advance retire and pass through?

The gent on left

Which people take hands in right and left hands across?

The two gents on the outside take the right hand of the opposite lady, while the four dancers in the center give right hands across the center

Is this dance progressive? If so, what does that mean?

Yes. At the completion of each movements, each line of dancers has progressed on to dance with the next line, and in this way gets to socialize and dance with everyone in the room.