News
Sun 18th July, 2010. I've added another ceilidh chart, comparing the number of ceilidhs per month this year to last year. This chart updates dynamically as ceilidhs are added to the diary.
Mon 5th July, 2010.
I've added a new ceilidh charts page that shows interesting insights into
ceilidhs over the years. I'll be adding more charts very soon, but the first one is up. They all update automatically
as time goes on. There's a permanent link to the charts page on the diary page.
You can also click on the little chart image to get to it, such as the one on the right.
Fri 18th June, 2010. I found some nice pictures and videos online from a recent Assembly Rooms ceilidh with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. Euan & Stefan are looking good in the first video, doing the Dashing White Sergeant as a four ;-) Note: you can view the videos in high definition by clicking on "HD" at the bottom right of the video player.
Fri 18th June, 2010. Whatever happened to the Cutting Edge? The Cutting Edge Band is one of my favourites. I've not heard of them playing at any public ceilidhs since the Caledonian Brewery decided they'd rather store beer than run ceilidhs. However, they have been spotted as recently as Jan 2009, as this YouTube video shows. For me they represent the best of modern, up-to-date ceilidh sound. Have a listen - they really are good! It starts as the familiar traditional Dashing White Sergeant but keep listening as they progressively become more and more samba. Absolutely fantastic to dance to! I just wish they'd be booked for public events. For any ceilidh organisers reading this: please book this band!
Thu 10th June, 2010. Added an RSS feed to the ceilidh diary. Now you can be notified in your newsreader when a new ceilidh is added. You'll need a news feed aggregator but there are so many to choose from these days. Most browsers can display news, or you can use an online reader such as Google Reader or, my personal favourite, FeedDemon.
Sun 6th June, 2010. MikesCommunity 2.0 is now live! Testing was very successful so the old site was retired and replaced by this one on Sunday 6th June 2010. Please send your comments about the new site and your suggestions on what you'd like to see here, etc., to Mike by clicking on contact above.
Upcoming Ceilidhs
The following ceilidhs are coming up in the next few weeks. Have a look at the diary to see all future events. And remember, anyone can submit ceilidhs to the diary!
May 2013
Thu 23rd, Ceilidh Beginners With Cathy Wood & Eric Wood, Level 1, Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, EH1 2JU, 19.30-20.30, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture.
Thu 23rd, Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate With Cathy Wood & Eric Wood, Level 2/3, Dance Base, 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, 20.00-21.30, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style.
Fri 24th, Canned Haggis, St Brides, 10 Orwell Place, 7.30 pm-midnight, £10.00, organised by Mojo, email: mopolson@yahoo.co.uk, tel: 07515 409 985. We would love you to join us! We have the brilliant Canned Haggis, a great venue and a superb crowd. Kilts and tartan very welcome. Licensed bar at this event. We will have a Welcome Table for those new to our events. Ceilidh's are the best way to make new friends very quickly. Come along and join the fun. For tickets http://www.meetup.com/EdinburghMojo/events/92743702/
Fri 24th, Ceilidh for dancers with additional support needs with Sheila McCutcheon for all levels, Dance Base, 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, 11.00-12.00, £5.50, organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group, and join the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs!
Sat 25th, Canongate Cadjers (Scots Music Group fundraiser), St Bride's Community Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 346 1405 (box office). Buy in advance, otherwise tickets £10/£8 on the door. Further info and tickets online at www.scotsmusic.org/dance - where you can also join the mailing list.
Tue 28th, Annasach, Summerhall, 8pm-11pm, £6.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Ceilidh Club. For more details on the weekly ceilidhs ran by Edinburgh Ceilidh Club and to buy tickets see: www.edinburghceilidhclub.com
Thu 30th, Ceilidh Beginners With Cathy Wood & Eric Wood, Level 1, Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, EH1 2JU, 19.30-20.30, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture.
Thu 30th, Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate With Cathy Wood & Eric Wood, Level 2/3, Dance Base, 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, 20.00-21.30, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style.
Fri 31st, Ceilidh for dancers with additional support needs with Sheila McCutcheon for all levels, Dance Base, 14 –16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, 11.00-12.00, £5.50, organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group, and join the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs!