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What is ceilidh and what visitors should do if they encounter it

Many visitors to Scotland are at some point inevitably drawn into what can only be described as a systematic turmoil regulated by Scottish folk music. increase. A man in a kilt and a woman in his tartan check grab the arms of these tourists and suddenly swing them around until they are dizzy.

Often left confused, bruised and completely breathless, they discover what they enjoy the most and know exactly what they want. want to know.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is known in Scotland as a Sealy and is often held at special events such as dinners, weddings and birthdays, and is usually led by a folk music band. They will talk to you. each step of the dance.

In its modern form, ceilidh (pronounced keili) is a bit more structured and open to anyone who can fully embrace the madness.

How did ceilidh come about?

Originally, Ceilidh simply referred to a gathering or party (although Gaelic is actually means a visit and refers to the gathering of people), which over the years has been transformed into a traditional folk dance event, usually by bands playing instruments such as fiddles, accordions and drums.

This may be because small rural communities come together for special occasions to talk, drink, dance and play music.

It's a traditional music and dance festival, a firmly Scottish event, but open to anyone from anywhere.

What happens in Sealy?

The Ceilidh Band will normally call the steps before the dance so you can practice.
Usually, Ceilidh Band will call out the steps for you to practice before the dance.

The most common answer to this is "Bedlam", but it's actually much more structured than it looks .

Typically, the caller (the band's singer or frontman) will explain the steps while the band plays the song, allowing them to practice the steps. Up is part of the fun.

Describe the dance and accompanying song from there, and the dance begins appropriately.

Each song contains a different dance, so once you think you've mastered a move, you'll learn a whole new fun dance.

What is dance?

Dances are diverse and open to everyone, young and old, but some of the more complex Some require movement.

Some of the more famous dances seen at Cayley include Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Eightsome Reel, Flying Scotsman and our personal favorite Orcadian Strip The Willow.

Many of these require a partner or group, but the beauty of ceilidh is that there is never a shortage of people looking to dance. Don't be afraid to find someone to dance with.

What should I wear for Sealy?

It can be as formal or informal as you like, depending on your setup. A tartan dress is recommended. The quilt looks especially good when it's swinging on the floor, but in reality, it looks like this: Stay as comfortable as you want.

Flat shoes are recommended as dancing in heels can injure the toes of not only those wearing heels, but also those who may step on them in the chaos. To do.

Now there is nothing to fear. In fact, it can be the most fun of any night. The memory of your first ceilidh stays long in memory.

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