What should I wear?

Anything comfortable you can move in – it gets warm quickly once the dancing starts. Think: light clothes, breathable fabrics, and shoes you can dance in (trainers are perfect). Avoid heavy layers and very high heels – you’ll be on your feet and moving a lot. Most...

Do I need a partner?

No at all – lots of people come without a partner. Most people come solo, with mates, or in a group, and you’ll be swapping partners throughout the night anyway. It’s one of the friendliest ways to meet people in the room. Ceilidh dancing is naturally social. You can...

What is Club Ceilidh?

Club Ceilidh is our take on traditional social folk dancing. We run regular, high-energy nights built around live music, clear calling and a packed dancefloor. Hosted by Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band and guests musicians, no two nights feel quite the same. In under six...

What actually is a ceilidh?

A ceilidh (kay-lee) is a traditional folk dance night with live music and a caller guiding you through each dance step by step – part party, part organised chaos. Think fast footwork, spinning your neighbour, and a lot of laughing when it goes wrong. Everyone dances...