Question 1

Do you need experience to dance at a ceilidh?

Accepted Answer

No, whatever your age or dancing ability ... even if you have two left feet, is perfectly ok! No experience is necessary as everyone will be taken through the dances by the caller before they are put to the music.

Question 2

How much space do you need for a ceilidh to work?

Accepted Answer

The larger the dance floor the better but we usually recommend a minimum of 5 meters squared. Small spaces just limit the number of people that can join in and adequate space needed for certain types of dances.  Smooth, hard dance surfaces are the best to avoid the risk of tripping over.

Question 3

Will someone lead us through the dances?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all dances will be taught in a fun and friendly style and tailored to suit any audience by our experienced caller.

Question 4

Is there a minimum and maximum number of people needed to make a ceilidh work?

Accepted Answer

There is no upper limit. The dance floor size may be a limiting factor but we would normally expect groups of 30+ as a minimum to ensure enough to make it go smoothly. We have done them with much less in the past!

Question 5

I'm worried my guests won't enjoy it or get up to dance. Is this likely?

Accepted Answer

We have played at countless ceilidhs where the majority of the guests have never heard of a ceilidh let alone participated at one. We will get them up and they will end the evening changed people! Ceilidhs or Barn Dances are the perfect ice breaker at any event and a very easy and fun way to interact and socialise with others.

Look at our Testimonials p(www.brimceilidh.co.uk/testimonials)age to see how other people felt after they booked us for their event.

Question 6

What sort of dances do you do?

Accepted Answer

We predominantly do ceilidh dances from Scotland, but we also do some from Ireland and Cornwall. They are generally long way sets, square sets, processional or circle dances. Some popular ones we do include Riverside Jig, Strip The Willow, Virginia Reel, Borrowdale Exchange, Dashing White Sargeant, Cumberland Square 8 and Gay Gordons to name a few.

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Below are some questions we frequently get asked. If you have a question not listed below, please drop us a message. No two ceilidhs are the same and we recognise everyone has individual requirements to make their special day go as smoothly as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions