What’s the really successful overall format
for a Ceilidh?
Bands usually do two dances in a row, and then have a few minutes break for
the panting dancers to have a slurp and a breather, then on with the dancing!
Bands often play instrumentals and / or songs in between the pairs of dances
to give the dancers a rest. If the Ceilidh Band is playing for the whole
evening, they would usually take a mid-way break of about 20-30 minutes.
This break is the best time to serve any buffet refreshments, to avoid splitting
the evening more than necessary. CDs may be played during this mid-way break
if you wish – yours or the band’s choice of music, that’s
up to you. It’s OK to bring along your own compilation if you wish.
Please let the Band know if they need to bring along a CD player and whether
you have particular musical favourites you’ like played during the
interval. If so, it’s up to you to provide the CD for the band to play.
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