I,m going to a posh dinner and part of the entertainment is a Ceilidh what is a Ceilidh?

Question

Belive it may be something Scottish!

Answer 1

It's a social event or disco, typically with Celtic music and dancing. The word is actually Irish for 'visit'.

The music may be provided by an assortment of fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, bodhrán, and in more recent times also drums and electric bass guitar.

The music is cheerful and lively, and the basic steps can be learned easily; a short instructional session is often provided for new dancers before the start of the dance itself.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

It a scottish party - lots of dancing and stuff - have fun

Answer 3

A céilidh or céilí (pronounced "kay-lee") is a social event or disco, typically with Celtic music and dancing. The word céilidh is Irish and Scottish Gaelic for 'visit', denoting the event's origin as an informal, home gathering.

Answer 4

its a scottish dance, you'll either love it or hate it.

Answer 5

there should be a band with a caller who calls out the steps and it's like a celtic barn dance with all different styles of dances. I have one every year for my birthday and they are great fun.

Answer 6

Yes it is pronunced kay lee, and it is a dance with a bloke telling you what to do and demonstrating i have actually organsied a couple of these Ceilidh's my self they are a right laugh and brilliant exercise, just make sure your in the right frame of mind and just remember every one else is there doing the same thing as you. Dont be scared and have a brilliant time, maybe you will get to "wring out your dishcloth"!!!

Answer 7

HAVE fun and don't eat to much?

Answer 8

a Scottish dance - usually with live music and someone (a caller) who instructs the you on how to do the dances.

The dances are done with a partner or in a  group.

Answer 9

It's like line/ barn dacing. It has a caller.

Answer 10

A ceilidh is just about the best fun you can have with your clothes on! You have to be up for it and there'll be jigs and reels and other types of set dancing. Really great fun and the style of dance helps you meet so many other people. Go for it!

It's huge in Scotland and Ireland.

Answer 11

You pronounce it Kay Lee.  It is a Scottish (or Irish) dance, but probably Scottish if it's not in Ireland, where you will do dances such as the g*y gordons, the dashing white seargant, strip the willow and the boston two step.

Don't worry if you don't know them, once you've learned the basics you just repeat and repeat until you've learned it.  You'll need a partner (or a threesome!) for some of them , a great way to meet people.  It's to Scottish music (usually on the fiddle and accordian).  Buy a Jimmy Shand CD before you go to get you in the mood.

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