Irish dancing Commission: Origins and Evolution - John Cullinane

While there are now several Irish dancing bodies, 'An Coimisiún' remains the largest body that legislates for Irish dancing world wide. It has been in existence for over seventy years. With thousands of teachers registered worldwide it organises some of the largest competitions in the world, with some lasting eight or nine days.

Dr. John Cullinane draws on his extensive Irish dance archive to give us a comprehensive account of the genesis of An Coimisiún.

Table Of Content

Origins of present day Irish dancing - The Gaelic League

Cork Dance Teachers Association 1895

Leinster Dance Teachers Association (LDTA)

The Control Board

The Gaelic League (1924 - 1930)

First year of activity of "Coimisiún na Rince' 1932-1933

Early Registration of Teachers and Adjudicators

An Coimisiún 1933 - onwards

TCRG and ADCRG certification introduced

The Ulster Commission 1936

Present day structure of the Coimisiún

An Coimisiún and its present day mandate