Certification

Just what do all those letters after our instructors names mean? Irish dance instructors can receive certification from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, the international governing body of Irish Dance. There are three levels of certification available and the abbreviations for the certifications reflect Gaelic title awarded:

 

T.M.R.F. The TMRF is a certificate awarded by An Coimisiún to candidates who have shown a competence in teaching céilí dances as described in Ár Rince Foirne - the official guide to Céilí dances.
T.C.R.G. The TCRG certificate is awarded to candidates who have shown a competence in teaching the ceilí dances as described in Ár Rince Foirne and have also shown a competence in teaching solo dancers. It is not necessary to hold a TMRF certificate prior to obtaining a TCRG certificate.
A.D.C.R.G. The ADCRG certificate is awarded to candidates who have show a competence in adjudicating (judging) at official competitions, held under the auspices of An Coimisiún. Further It is a requirement of the examination that the candidate already hold a TCRG certificate prior to obtaining an ADCRG certificate.

Additional information regarding the specific requirements for each certificate is available on An Coimisiún's website at www.clrg.ie.