How do we start the evening off?
Get dancing! However, if the occasion is a wedding, there are several other
possibilities and choices. . . .
The dancing can indeed get under way immediately, at the agreed start time
OR sometimes “newly weds” ask if they can start the evening party
by dancing together to a favourite track of recorded music. If this is your
choice, let the band know beforehand if they need to bring along a CD player,
then remember to bring along your chosen CD, and tell the band your specific
track requirements on the night. A word of warning - be prepared to be more
scared dancing “on show” than you thought you would . . . . !
Occasionally, couples even learn a dance routine to open the evening party
and impress their guests – in which case the track of music should
be brought along and given to the band to play on their CD player. Do make
a note to bring it on the night, or all that dance routine practice may be
wasted. . . .! I’ve seen one couple do an amazing Cha-Cha routine.
Another couple had rehearsed a fabulous Salsa routine – good enough
for Come Dancing – but this is the exception to the rule – don’t
be daunted . . . .
For some people, the very thought of dancing alone is terrifying, naff, awful,
a total no-no – So you’ll be pleased to know that since it’s
YOUR DAY – there’s NO obligation whatsoever to dance alone. It
really is OK if you prefer not to make a thing of the first dance, and just
get into the Ceilidh with the Caller leading EVERYONE through the first dance.
All of these alternatives are fine.
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