It doesn't matter if you or your
wedding guests have never danced to a barn dance
band or Irish ceilidh
band before. The movements are so natural and
the dances are so thoroughly explained, that anyone
can do it. The ceilidh band has a caller to let
you know what’s happening. They often 'walk'
you through the steps before the dance starts and
then keep calling the moves after the music has
begun, to help you along as you dance. No one is
excluded because the dancing is the most natural
thing in the world - as many countries and generations
can affirm.
The traditional Scottish and Irish ceilidh band
wedding music is brilliantly received. It’s
so infectious and lively so that everyone gets into
it and they don't feel awkward or embarrassed. This
style of dancing gives your guests the chance to
meet each other naturally during the course of the
evening as you’ll end up dancing with lots
of different guests during the course of the night.
Many dances are 'progressive', which means that
during the dance, couples will change partners regularly,
and this is why a ceili is one of the most successful
social entertainments. The music is a brilliant
form of entertainment for any event. The ceilidh
band will obviously work brilliantly for Irish theme
nights but they are very popular for a corporate
event and company party.
At a wedding party, an Irish ceilidh
band will involve everyone in the fun. The dancing
is pitched at the level of the dancers and will
start off with easier dances to give people confidence
and learn a few of the terms and conventions. Even
the shyest of people will be encouraged to join
in and have fun. Ceilidh music creates the perfect
icebreaker, especially when the audience may not
know each other, which is particularly important
at say a private birthday party or a wedding party.
It is quite common for the newly-wed couple to lead
the first dance (if they wish of course) - which
is a nice way to start their married life and some
callers even have specific wedding dances that can
help break the ice.
In addition to playing for the dancing, the bands
often play a musical interlude between the dances
from their extensive repertoire of traditional Irish
and Scottish songs. This keeps the atmosphere flowing
and adds to your evening
party entertainment. It also has the distinct
added advantage of allowing all the dancers to get
another drink and to get their breath back! The
relaxed atmosphere that this style of dancing creates
definitely helps people to feel instantly at home
and, whether they're used to dancing or just beginners,
they join in from the very first dance. If you've
ever been to a great Ceilidh before, you'll know
exactly what we mean!
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