A ceilidh - pronounced ‘kay-lee’ (often referred to as a barn dance - the terms are pretty much interchangeable),
is derived from a form of traditional social dance that was developed in Europe during the last 300 years. The music
is played by a live band who play a selection of danceable tunes, a ‘caller’ who entices people onto the floor and
then teaches the simple ‘moves’ they need to do for the next dance, and of course your wedding guests -
the dancers.
It doesn’t matter if you or your guests have never been to a barn dance or ceilidh before, the movements are so natural and the dances so thoroughly explained that anyone can do it, the caller even keeps calling the moves after the music has started to help you along as you dance. No-one is excluded because dancing this way is the most natural thing in the world - as many countries and generations can affirm.
From over 20 years experience with playing for wedding celebrations on both sides of the globe we’ve found that the older members of the audience are at home with the traditional elements of the barn dance while the younger folk just want to leap about and have a good time. This kind of event is the most inclusive form of entertainment available - suitable for all ages.