How many people do we need at a ceilidh ?

This aspect can depend on the attitude of those attending towards ‘having a go’.I remember a really good night when only 30 folks turned up – but they all wanted to get stuck in and it was a great night.Of course…….if half of them had taken the attitude of ‘over my dead body……..’,then it would have been a different matter altogether.

We would suggest a minimum of about 40 people…….but the more the better ! If numbers are below 50/60,then we would suggest that it VITAL that the organisers or bride/groom join in from the outset – and be seen to do so.That’s very important.Why invite guests/friends to a night of ceilidh dancing or a barn dance when you can’t be bothered to join in yourself ? What we’ve also noticed is this……..if the organisers or bride/groom really do want to join in with a ceilidh or barn dance,their friends are probably of a similar attitude and it will work well….BUT if the hosts aren’t really too interested (“seemed like a good idea at the time”) the chances are that their guests will be like-minded…..and it won’t work so well for you ! Why expect your guests to enjoy it if you’re not really that interested yourself ? And why spend so much on a ‘live’ band when recorded music will work just as well ?

The majority of events attract between 70 and 120 folks.That should work well because the numbers work in your favour.The first dances will be kept simple – sending out the message that rocket science is not required.Once people see how easy the dances really are,they grow in confidence – hey,if only 30% of 120 people are on the floor,that’s still 36 dancers……(see what we mean by rocket science ?) So the dancing still goes with a bang whilst others natter on in the background catching up on the gossip with their friends.

120+ guests ……..and you have the recipe for an absolutely cracking night !