2 What makes a Ceilidh or Barn Dance such a good form of entertainment?

This type of dancing is suitable for all ages. Toddlers can dance with the parents and children of about 6 or 7 can easily join in the dancing. We’ve known 95 year olds to join in the fun, so any Grannies and Grandads, Uncles and Aunts can get involved too! It gets everyone mixing together, even if they’ve never done this sort of dancing before and don’t know the other people. Some dances are what’s called “progressive”, which means that you or your dancing partner move on to a different person (or couple) each time through the dance. It’s fine for girls to dance together if they wish. We’ve occasionally seen lads dancing together too, much to the amusement of some people!
Good news - absolutely no previous dancing experience is necessary. Even better news - there’s no need to be particularly fit – just willing to have FUN! Having said that, some of the dances are far more energetic than others, so maybe advise Granny to avoid Stripping Her Willow!!!

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