“If you’ve ever found yourself twirling on a dance floor, laughing as you try to keep up with the steps of a lively Scottish reel or a Dashing White Sergeant, you’ve experienced the magic of a ceilidh.
The word ceilidh comes from the Gaelic term meaning “visit” or “gathering.” Traditionally, a ceilidh was an evening of entertainment, where people would come together to share music, dance, stories, and poetry.
While today’s ceilidhs are associated with dancing, the original gatherings were often more varied, blending music, storytelling, and socialising into a single, joyous event.”
— https://thenestcollective.co.uk/blog/ceilidhs-history-folklore
I enjoy the visual effect of this unedited photograph of a charity dance organised by the always-impressive Mary Erskine at Conway Hall in London’s Red Lion Square.
Did the photographer capture my soul ascending to the sky, as we prepare to dance?
I often feel elated and energised after attending a ceilidh, a traditional Scottish sway. It’s a truly terrific natural high!
I also just love this uplifting music, I first came across at a concert at the Byre theatre:
May this toe-tapping tune bring a spring to your step and a little joy to your day today!