Ceilidh Band with caller and DJ in the North East of England
Matfen Hall, Northumberland
Photo: Alan Mason Photography
Instructions - how to do the Ceilidh Dances
Here we have some example videos where you can watch us at live gigs. We demonstrate every dance and then encourage as many people as possible onto the floor and all walk through the steps together before the band plays and our caller (Gordon) continues to give instructions for as long as is required - until most people have got the hang of it. These videos show some of the steps to hopefully get a rough idea of what to expect before you go to your 1st Ceilidh. These videos have instructions either before or during the dances (or both).
Selection of typical Ceilidh dances with instruction subtitles
Wedding at Beamish Hall with instructions for the following popular Ceilidh dances - Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, St Bernards Waltz, Military 2-Step, Strip the Willow, Canadian Barn Dance and The Virginia Reel.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonny on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
The Dashing White Sergeant
Dashing white Sergeant with instructions at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonathan on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
Dashing white Sergeant at Le Petit Chateau in Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonathan on fiddle, Amanda on Bass and Les on Drums.
St Bernards Waltz
This clip has brief instructions how to do the st Bernards Waltz at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonny on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
The Virginia Reel
Virginia Reel with instructions in Ellingham Hall, Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonathan on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
Virginia Reel in Beamish Hall, County Durham - with instructions and full dance.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Dave on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
The Canadian Barn Dance
Canadian Barn Dance with instructions at Alnwick Gardens Treehouse, Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonny on fiddle, Amanda on Bass and Stephen on Drums.
The Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman with instructions at Langley Castle, Northumberland. This dance is normally done with 4 couples however it is possible with 5
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonny on fiddle and Les on Drums.
The Cumberland Reel
Cumberland Reel with instructions at Vallum Farm, Northumberland.
Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonny on fiddle and Stephen on Drums.
Available in Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire
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Scots style Ceilidh Band with caller based in County Durham
