Working with various skilled callers, KRELYS can provide ceilidhs for weddings, parties, festivals and community events.
What is a ceilidh?
A ceilidh (kay-lee) is a traditional celtic gathering of dancing, story telling and live music. It has long been the mainstay of Scottish and Irish celebrations.
Nowadays, ceilidhs or barn dances are a really fun night out of traditional dances, where everyone can join in and have a great time.
How does it work?
The dances have a caller – someone who explains each of the moves, leads a walk through of the dance, and then calls the moves out during the dance. This means you don’t need any previous experience to take part, and it is suitable for children right through to your grandma!
Ceilidhs are perfect for so many social and community events – from weddings to birthdays, festivals to fundraisers. A ceilidh is perfect for breaking the ice, bringing a huge amount of energy into the room, and generally ensuring everyone has a great time!
At a KRELYS ceilidh you can expect a mixture of Irish, Scottish and Cornish dances, all explained by our friendly callers. Generally, we play 2 x 45/60 minute sets with a break in the middle, but we can be flexible to suit your event. Do let us know if there are any dances you particularly want to be included.