Ceilidh dancing

Ceilidh dancing

Intangible Heritage

Ceilidhs are an informal form of dancing which is very popular in Scotland. The word ceilidh comes from Gaelic and traditionally referred to a gathering of people in the home. There is no exact location for all ceilidhs as they can be in any place at any time, I have chosen this location on the map as the Northern Constabulary Pipe Band Fundraising Ceilidh took place here. Traditionally, neighbours would come together in the evening to informally share songs, music, poetry and storytelling around the fire. Dancing did not always occur. However, in larger communities in rural parts of Scotland, these gatherings were later held in halls and people would dance well known ceilidh dances such as “the gay gordons” and “the dashing white sergent”. The earliest reference to the “gay gordons” is from the early 20th century. The dashing white sergent’s earliest reference is the late 19th century, but it is based on very old Scottish formations of “setting” and “reeling”, which date back to the 1700s. Anyone can join a ceilidh dance and although it is an informal dance, most ceilidhs today are run by a caller who is responsible for selecting the dance and providing basic instructions to ensure that everyone can participate and enjoy the dance.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9h92nb/revision/1, https://www.rscds.org/get-involved/ceilidh-dancing/popular-ceilidh-dances

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9h92nb/revision/1, https://www.rscds.org/get-involved/ceilidh-dancing/popular-ceilidh-dances

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