Cumann Rince Náisiúnta
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Cumann Rince Náisiúnta is a major Irish dancing
organisation that was established in 1982. CRN is notable for its concept of the "open platform", meaning all-comers from any organisation and dance at CRN feiseanna, and at the Craobhacha Oscailte Na hEireann. CRN was formed on a strong set of beliefs of fairness and excellence in Irish Dance. Qualified teachers within CRN must pass their O.D.C.R.N examinations.
The other major Irish dancing organisations are An Comhdáil and An Commisiún.
Irish dance
Irish dancing or Irish dance is a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dance and performance dances. Irish social dances can be divided further into céilí and set dancing...
organisation that was established in 1982. CRN is notable for its concept of the "open platform", meaning all-comers from any organisation and dance at CRN feiseanna, and at the Craobhacha Oscailte Na hEireann. CRN was formed on a strong set of beliefs of fairness and excellence in Irish Dance. Qualified teachers within CRN must pass their O.D.C.R.N examinations.
The other major Irish dancing organisations are An Comhdáil and An Commisiún.