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How do I pronounce "Ceilidh"?
Say it 'KAY-LEE' What is ENGLISH Ceilidh? English Ceilidh is an energetic form of Barndance or English Country dancing The dancing is infectious and great fun. With English Ceilidh the emphasis is more on having fun than getting it right or 'historically correct'. And if you do go mega wrong - it's no big deal! (just never quit and leave the other dancers in the set short!) Do I have to know what I'm doing before I come to a dance? It doesn't matter if you've never done it before, and you don't need to go to classes. The Caller walks you through every dance first to explain the moves and prompts during the first few times through. Just listen, watch and follow. Sorted! Most of the dances are as couples in sets but you don't need to come with a partner, anyone can dance with anyone, nobody minds! =======================================
What do I wear?
YOU WILL GET HOT! So - loose comfortable clothing is probably best (this can be energetic stuff) Meltdown has the occasional special 'colour dress-code' night - usually black plus a colour. (the Christmas dance is always Blacks'n'reds). Non-compulsory, natch - but adds to the fun. ======================================= What's the music like? Only the top-level festival circuit bands & Callers are booked. Each band has its own particular sound and style and the different Callers also have their favourite repertoire of dances to do, making every Meltdown slightly different. We always try to have one up-and-coming band and one 'young' band per season. Bands often travel into Sussex from quite a distance. |
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YouTube clips of English Ceilidh Bands in action
~ thanks to Brian Heywood of Moondance for this great resource. |
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| Clair Hall Dates 2009 | ||
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For other public English Ceilidh's in the area, see listings at
SEFAN's Regular listings page / ceilidhs and SEFAN's WHAT'S ON webpages or, nationally @ webfeet |
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