Here is a list of the main dances that we offer. We are always open to suggestions for new dances.
Gay Gordons: The traditional opening dance for a ceilidh. This lively yet elegant, couple's dance sets the mood.
Tunes: The Headlands, Flett From Flotta, Father John MacMillan Of Barra
Heilan Laddie, The Drunken Piper, The Piper's Cave, The Barren Rocks Of Aden
Strip The Willow: A lively set dance, involving a lot of spinning!
Orcadian strip the Willow: The Orcadians make the dance even more lively,the size of the set is only limited by the size of the hall.
Tunes: Stool Of Repentance, Jig Of Slurs, Athole Highlanders, Skyeman's, Mom's Jig
Tom Trainer's, Morrison's, Sliabh Russel, Tenpenny Bit
Virginia Reel: Knees up for a good old fashioned Hoe down
Tunes: Turkey In The Straw, Eliza Jane, Oh Susanna, Red River Valley
Military Two Step: Heel toe, Jump Kick, Polka - just watch you don't kick your partner in the shin or it could be the end of a beautiful relationship!
Tunes: Portree Bay, Angus McKinnon, The Heights Of Casino
Circassian Circle: a large set dance, which as the name suggests, is danced in a circle.
Tunes: Cicassian Circle, Staten Island, Flowers Of Edinburgh, East Neuk Of Fife, The White Cockade
Highland Barn Dance: Lots of hopping, kicking and clapping.
Tunes: The Steamboat, The Westcoaster, Galway Hornpipe, Navie On The Line
Crossing The Minch, Tam Bairn's Lum, Peter MacLeod Of Ganavan
Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal, Brodick Castle
Highland Scottishe: A lively dance for couples, very popular on the west coast
Tunes: Braes Of Tullimet, Innse dhom, Corriegills
Wee Man From Skye, The Isle Of Arran's Strathspey
Flying Scotsman: A nice easy set dance for 4 couples.
Tunes: The Brolum, The Barrowburn Reel, The High Road To Linton, Walking On the Moon, Frank's Reel, The Sound Sleat
Dashing White Sergeant: A must for any Scots ceilidh, this is a progressive dance for sets of three. 'Heeeuchs!', and foot stomping optional.
Tunes: Dashing White Sergeant, Spootiskerry, Barrowburn Reel, St Anne's Reel
Dashing White, Drowsy Maggie, Banshee, Maggie's Reel,
St Bernard's Waltz: A graceful couple dance.
Tunes: Westering Home, The Dark Island, Come O'er The Stream Charlie
Slow Waltz: No explanation required
Tune: Maggie's Waltz, Skye Glen Waltz
Swedish Masquerade: A courtly dance for couples danced in different tempos
Tune: Swedish Masquerade
Eightsome Reel: An intricate reel dance for four couples. Please let us know beforehand if you wish to dance this.
Tunes: Mrs McLeod Of Rasay, Soldier's Joy, Mason's Apron, Deil Amang The Taylors
Gay Gordons: The traditional opening dance for a ceilidh. This lively yet elegant, couple's dance sets the mood.
Tunes: The Headlands, Flett From Flotta, Father John MacMillan Of Barra
Heilan Laddie, The Drunken Piper, The Piper's Cave, The Barren Rocks Of Aden
Strip The Willow: A lively set dance, involving a lot of spinning!
Orcadian strip the Willow: The Orcadians make the dance even more lively,the size of the set is only limited by the size of the hall.
Tunes: Stool Of Repentance, Jig Of Slurs, Athole Highlanders, Skyeman's, Mom's Jig
Tom Trainer's, Morrison's, Sliabh Russel, Tenpenny Bit
Virginia Reel: Knees up for a good old fashioned Hoe down
Tunes: Turkey In The Straw, Eliza Jane, Oh Susanna, Red River Valley
Military Two Step: Heel toe, Jump Kick, Polka - just watch you don't kick your partner in the shin or it could be the end of a beautiful relationship!
Tunes: Portree Bay, Angus McKinnon, The Heights Of Casino
Circassian Circle: a large set dance, which as the name suggests, is danced in a circle.
Tunes: Cicassian Circle, Staten Island, Flowers Of Edinburgh, East Neuk Of Fife, The White Cockade
Highland Barn Dance: Lots of hopping, kicking and clapping.
Tunes: The Steamboat, The Westcoaster, Galway Hornpipe, Navie On The Line
Crossing The Minch, Tam Bairn's Lum, Peter MacLeod Of Ganavan
Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal, Brodick Castle
Highland Scottishe: A lively dance for couples, very popular on the west coast
Tunes: Braes Of Tullimet, Innse dhom, Corriegills
Wee Man From Skye, The Isle Of Arran's Strathspey
Flying Scotsman: A nice easy set dance for 4 couples.
Tunes: The Brolum, The Barrowburn Reel, The High Road To Linton, Walking On the Moon, Frank's Reel, The Sound Sleat
Dashing White Sergeant: A must for any Scots ceilidh, this is a progressive dance for sets of three. 'Heeeuchs!', and foot stomping optional.
Tunes: Dashing White Sergeant, Spootiskerry, Barrowburn Reel, St Anne's Reel
Dashing White, Drowsy Maggie, Banshee, Maggie's Reel,
St Bernard's Waltz: A graceful couple dance.
Tunes: Westering Home, The Dark Island, Come O'er The Stream Charlie
Slow Waltz: No explanation required
Tune: Maggie's Waltz, Skye Glen Waltz
Swedish Masquerade: A courtly dance for couples danced in different tempos
Tune: Swedish Masquerade
Eightsome Reel: An intricate reel dance for four couples. Please let us know beforehand if you wish to dance this.
Tunes: Mrs McLeod Of Rasay, Soldier's Joy, Mason's Apron, Deil Amang The Taylors
