HAVE A CEILIDH

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A CEILIDH is an evening of traditional dancing, with instructions given by a “Caller”.  You don’t need to know the dances – it’s the Caller’s job to guide you through the figures.
Sometimes, people call it a Barn Dance or Folk Dance.  I prefer the term Ceilidh as this is less likely to be confused with Country ‘n’ Western or Line Dancing.  Usually, the dress code is casual (high heels are a big disadvantage).  The dances will be a mixture of energetic gallops and graceful turns – rooted in traditional forms, mainly English and Scottish. And often there’s an interval for a supper – which might be anything from a simple Ploughman’s Lunch to a full buffet.  American Suppers (where everyone brings a plate of food and the fare is shared by all) are popular, and keep the expenses down.
What does it cost?  It depends mainly on the music source.  The cheapest option is to have recorded music.  For larger events, you’ll probably want a live band – and the cost varies according to size and how far they have to travel. Then of course there’s the cost of hiring a venue.  I can’t help you with that, but I can give a quote for caller and (if required) a band.

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the chocolate moment https://youtu.be/CBPsE9lD3Hw

berden barn dance  https://youtu.be/xY7crTPqXCg

barn dancers  https://youtu.be/pxpfTcCdzO4

western dance centre  https://youtu.be/H570rpIJO3Y

golden wedding  https://youtu.be/RernkD9NihM

folk dance clubs  https://youtu.be/WeMj9cbUB7o

galley ho 2011  https://youtu.be/H1_CSj2MQnQ

galley-ho 2010  https://youtu.be/_-5nGmhqxXQ