{"id":1669,"date":"2019-05-03T07:34:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T07:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wedding-music-secret.com\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2019-05-15T13:49:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T13:49:31","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-ceilidh-a-ceili-and-a-barn-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-ceilidh-a-ceili-and-a-barn-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Difference Between A C\u00e8ilidh, A C\u00e9il\u00ed And A Barn Dance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve tied the knot, feasted on your wedding\nbreakfast, and are now waiting for the barn dance or c\u00e8ilidh. Wait, the what? Don\u2019t\nfear, because we are here to help explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve\nnever been to or planned a barn dance before, it can seem like a confusing and\ndaunting task. With little experience, it can be difficult to get your head\naround the options and ensure you book the right thing for your wedding. So,\nshould you choose a barn dance, c\u00e8ilidh, c\u00e9il\u00ed or hoedown?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\nscratch the surface it quickly becomes evident that these different terms\nessentially refer to the same thing. No matter exactly what name you call it,\nhistorically and collectively speaking, a c\u00e8ilidh, c\u00e9il\u00ed or barn dance is a\nget-together of country folk in the British Isles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As season\nfollowed season in the farming community, there were plenty of occasions for\ncelebration. For example, the solstice, midsummer, the harvest, births and\nmarriages would all have warranted a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of\nthese special events would be marked with feasting, music, song and dance. The\nlargest enclosed space in the community \u2013 usually the barn \u2013 would be the\nlocation for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-5.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s\nthe difference between a c\u00e8ilidh, c\u00e9il\u00ed\nor barn dance? It depends where the party is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>C\u00e8ilidh or c\u00e9il\u00ed? You\u2019ll have a great time with either!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/C%C3%A8ilidh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"c\u00e8ilidh  (opens in a new tab)\">c\u00e8ilidh<\/a> or c\u00e9il\u00ed is a traditional Gaelic social gathering which involves entertainment. Historically this would be poetry, storytelling and ballads, but usually now involves Celtic music and dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its name\noriginates from the Old Irish \u201cc\u00e9le\u201d meaning companion, and became ceilidh, or c\u00e9il\u00ed, meaning \u201cvisit\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndifferent spellings refer to the country of origin of the music and dances that\nwill be played; c\u00e8ilidh is Scottish and c\u00e9il\u00ed is Irish. And if you are left\nscratching your head on how on earth you would go about pronouncing it, they\nare both \u201ckay\u2019lee\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays\nspecialist bands perform c\u00e8ilidhs all over the UK, providing an experienced\ndance-caller to organise and demonstrate the dances to beginners and experts\nalike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/licence-to-ceilidh-wedding-entertainment-west-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/LTC02.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndifferences between a Scottish and Irish c\u00e8ilidh are quite subtle. There can be\nslight variations in the instruments used, the dances performed and the music\nplayed. Even so, the end result is always an extremely fun and memorable night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>In Scotland, the c\u00e8ilidh is the way to party<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching\nback into the mists of time, the c\u00e8ilidh was a clan feast, encompassing\nstory-telling, poetry, music, dance and song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/licence-to-ceilidh-wedding-entertainment-west-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/LTC04.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the\nmodern day, you can look forward to a wild night of dancing. This includes\ntried and tested Scottish favourites such as \u201cThe Gay Gordons\u201d, \u201cStrip The\nWillow\u201d and \u201cThe Dashing White Sergeant\u201d. Each dance is huge fun. It\u2019s no\nwonder the ancestors voted them \u201ctop of the c\u00e8ilidh pops\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, c\u00e8ilidhs\nare so much of Scottish culture that they are taught to kids in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>In Ireland, a c\u00e9il\u00ed means a celebration of Irish\nsong and dance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It has to\nbe said \u2013 the Irish know how to party! In the present day, expect a selection\nof well-known songs that everyone can join in with, mixed in with Irish\ncommunal dance favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish\nhave a great shared aural song tradition. They embrace recent classics such as\n\u201cFairytale of New York\u201d and \u201cThe Fields of Athenry\u201d, and the band will be\nlynched if they don\u2019t sing \u201cThe Wild Rover\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/licence-to-ceilidh-wedding-entertainment-west-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/LTC05.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside\nthe jigs and reels, dancing-wise, the Irish have over the years developed their\nown favourite dances that deserve their position at the top of the list. \u201cThe\nSiege of Ennis\u201d is a dancing experience not to be missed and no Irish c\u00e9il\u00ed is\ncomplete without \u201cThe Bridge of Athlone\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The barn dance is the English way to celebrate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\ncombination makes for a great rough and ready celebration in England. Of\ncourse, if you hold your family party in a barn you must include popular\nEnglish country dances. These include \u201cGalopede\u201d, \u201cThe Dorset Four Hand Reel\u201d\nand \u201cThe Cumberland Square Eight\u201d. This will give your traditional country\ncelebration an authentic English flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The term\nbarn dance quite literally refers to any kind of dance held in a barn, but\nusually involves traditional folk music with traditional dancing. This could be\ncouples dancing, square sets, or even Morris dancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nEnglish barn dancing (or eC\u00e8ilidh) typically has a slower tempo than its\nScottish or Irish counterparts. Furthermore, there is a strong accent on the on-beat,\nwhich makes the movements jerkier, less fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-4.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Folk\ndancing events have more recently become referred to as \u201cbarn dances\u201d. However,\nthese are often held in locations considerably less rural than barns. These\ndays, if an event is labelled a barn dance it is likely to showcase traditional\nEnglish folk music. This is combined with appropriate organised dancing to\nmatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The Hoedown: as American as mom\u2019s apple pie!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hoedown\nis, quite simply, the American take on a barn dance. Characterised by battling\nfiddles and a fast tempo, a hoedown evokes olde time images of the Wild West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/barn-dance-or-ceilidh-image-6.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Square\ndances are arranged to fit in with the music to create a down-home hootenanny\nthat all generations will enjoy. A hoedown can often be combined with\nline-dancing sets to really give that all-American feel to your wedding\nreception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Book your c\u00e8ilidh today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you have chosen a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/planning-a-budget-barn-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"barn wedding venue (opens in a new tab)\">barn wedding venue<\/a>, why not book a c\u00e8ilidh for your wedding reception? It\u2019s a lot of fun, and makes great use of your great venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are groups like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/licence-to-ceilidh-wedding-entertainment-west-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\">License to Ceilidh<\/a> on The Wedding Secret <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"directory (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/irish-ceilidh-band-somerset\" target=\"_blank\">directory<\/a>. However, for a larger choice you can visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoptiludrop.co.uk\/ceilidh-band-hire-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hop Till You Drop (opens in a new tab)\">Hop Till You Drop<\/a>, a wedding music and party music agency. These groups will be able to play to your chosen style, and often provide callers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/licence-to-ceilidh-wedding-entertainment-west-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/images.wedding-music-secret.com\/posts\/What%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-barn-dance-and-ceilidh\/LTC03.jpg\" alt=\"what is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Call it what you like \u2013 c\u00e8ilidh, c\u00e9il\u00ed or barn dance \u2013 a traditional family knees-up, country-style is a wonderful way to round off your wedding party. Whether you end up choosing a barn dance, c\u00e8ilidh, c\u00e9il\u00ed or hoedown for your wedding reception, rest assured you\u2019ll have a riotous evening that everyone, young and old alike, will enjoy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what the exact name, historically and collectively speaking, a ceilidh, ceili or barn dance is a get-together of farm folk in the British Isles. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":28447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[129,142],"tags":[215,216,235,261,220,262,252,234,315,367,291,224],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is The Difference Between A C\u00e8ilidh, A C\u00e9il\u00ed And A Barn Dance?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have booked a barn wedding venue, you should find relevant entertainment. 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