ruffCeilidh - Cat's Claw with Mic and Ned calling

Show Name: Ceilidh/Twmpath

Have you thought of a Ceilidh or Twmpath, but aren't sure how to go ahead? If you haven’t tried it before, a ceilidh is a social dance with a caller and live band. The caller organises the dances, leading people through the moves and making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. It’s a lot like a barn dance, but more lively. It’s a brilliant way to get a party going. We know there are a lot of ceilidh bands out there, but we think we’re something different…it’s the energy and enjoyment we put into our music . Basically, we love playing these tunes, and we love seeing people dance to them! The music and the dances we play are dance tunes from wherever we can get them-an eclectic mix of Welsh, Scottish, Irish, English, American, European-as long as you can dance to them we’ll play them. We can of course focus on individual tunes and dances from Wales if people want a twmpath-all you have to do is ask! The band’s been going for over 20 years, so we’ve got lots of experience of what makes an evening work well. We do everything we can to make sure our ceilidhs are fun, friendly and inclusive. They’re great for all ages too, and encourage people to mix… You don’t need to know how to dance! The great thing about these nights is that everyone can join in. We’re happy playing for all ages and abilities, from people who never normally dance to seasoned ceilidh-goers. We’ve got a wide repertoire music and of dances, ranging from ones so simple they almost dance themselves, to the bewilderingly advanced and complicated! We’ve played for all sorts of parties and gatherings over the years, including weddings, civil partnerships, birthday parties, festivals, fundraisers and much more. We bring our own PAT-tested PA equipment and the caller – all we need from you is a bit of space, and people who want to dance!