Ceilidh Dance Newsletter – 2025 #5

Sanna Bay, Ardnamurchan

Here is another Ceilidh Dance newsletter for you all to enjoy with jokes, pictures, news, etc.  If you don’t want to continue (how could you even consider it!) to receive this newsletter simply unsubscibe on the main page.

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We are delighted that many of you wanted an extrat Ceilidh dance this spring so we will hold one on the last day of the month – Friday, May 30 – it is not advertised on our ceilidh cards so we rely on all of you to spread the word.  Come and join us for a great evening of dancing, fun and social interaction.  As these dances continue to grow in popularity you may need to come early to ensure your place.  The last dance on April 25 we had another great attendance of over 160 and unfortunately had to turn a few of you away.  Some attendees leave about 9 so you could try again for the last 90 minutes or so.  We all had great fun and Alison, as always, kept you all moving and dancing to the great music provided by Calanais.

As we announced last month – 
We have, reluctantly, come to the decision that we have to limit the numbers both for the class, when we are restricted by the hall size, and the dance.  Starting with the dance on March 28 the class will be limited to 80 and the dance to 160.

We will start by collecting entry fees right at the start of the class, which will reduce the rush at 8 pm for the dance, and hand stamp as proof of entry.  If we reach the cutoff for the class a queue can be formed until the class is over when admission to the dance can begin.  Again hand stamp will be required.

If the limit for the dance is reached then further admittance may be permitted if some people leave early.  It has been our experience that a few people leave around 9 pm but no guarantees.

We do accept credit cards, though cash is preferred.  Please let your friends aware of the changes.

The dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver which is a block north of  SW Marine between Granville & Oak in Marpole.  The evening starts with a free class from 7 – 7:45 and the dance with the live music of Calanais follows from 8 – 10:30.  Admission is $15 (students $10) and there are refreshments available but remember CASH is preferred.  Remember to bring some extra cash so you can donate towards the cost of the beer/cider/soft drinks/cookies etc.

If you are interested in moving to the next level up from Ceilidh dancing you should try Scottish Country dancing which is more refined than Ceilidh dancing but still lots of fun.  Weekly classes will start up again in September so plan to come along give it a try, you will be made very welcome.   To help everyone find a convenient class here is a link to all the classes in and around Vancouver and the start time if known.  

2024-25 Class List  – more details at www.rscdsvancouver.org

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overlooking the River Clyde from Gourock.

American IPhones

 

 

 

Tunes for your listening pleasure

Fair Jenny’s Jig            Alastair Fraser & Muriel Johnstone                  Just as it Was 2

 

 

 

The view from the hills at the back of Girvan at dusk in south Ayrshire looking
to Ailsa Craig.

 

 

Amazing Grace in a different way

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Dy3h6–fMBA&feature=youtu.be