Although we are still searching for a band to play at our wedding, we have decided that we would definitely like them to include a short half an hour Ceilidh dancing set.
A Ceilidh is a traditional Gaelic social gathering which usually involves playing music and dancing. It actually originated in Ireland but is now common in Scotland
Ceilidh music is usually provided by an assortment of fiddle, flute, tin whistle and accordion and also the drums and electric guitar. The music is cheerful and lively and the steps should be fairly easy to learn (here’s hoping so, because we are both left-footed!)
The dances can be performed in circles or lines with couples facing each other and should be a great chance for our guests who haven’t met before to become better acquainted!
Popular Ceilidh dances include:
The Britannia Twostep, The Gay Gordons, The Flying Scotsman, The Dashing White Sergeant and The Eightsome Reel.
We are going to spend the next few months searching Youtube for these dances and deciding which ones to go for.
If anyone has any recommendations as to which dances are best, please let me know!
Strip the willow, dashing white sargeant, and the gay gordons are the easiest for folk to do and remember x
ReplyDeleteThey all look quite complicated but I'm sure after a few whiskies we'll be fine lol x
ReplyDeleteAh it sounds like so much fun! xx
ReplyDeleteOoooh I'd like a ceilidh too :) I have no recommendations of songs, but everyone I've spoken to who has been to one says that they guide you through it from simple songs to more complex ones and it's not as hard as it looks!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think of checking out YouTube for ideas - that's a really good plan :)