English Ceilidh Chat/News/Gossip/Discussion List
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This is a discussion and news list with a narrow
focus on "English
Ceilidh"
"English Ceilidh" is a dance type derived from traditional
English dance, with emphasis on stepping and style rather than complexity.
It is always danced rather than walked and should be be distinguished from
"Social Dances", "Playford" and "Dancers Dances" where complexity of
figure is more important than the step. It is very different from any other
sort of Ceilidh/Ceili. English Ceilidh may be observed in Haddenham,
Corn Hall Cirencester, Towersey Festival, Late Night Extra at Sidmouth,
the Oxfolk Ceilidhs, etc.
Please remember this narrow focus and do not post stuff that
is not directly related to English Ceilidh. Do not assume that we
must also be interested in folk song, Bulgarian dance, morris dancing,
contras, etc. See below for Better Places to post non-English Ceilidh
stuff
You may want to post something not directly related to English Ceilidh
but you're sure it will interest us. If it's about sex, you
might be right but it's still "off topic" - so don't do it.
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Better Places to post non-English Ceilidh stuff
Q. What can I post to the list? What's
"on topic"?
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Chat about english ceilidh. The music, callers, dancers, floors, footwear,
clothes, dances, steps, spots and events.
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Morris, Song, Story Telling or Appalachian is NOT on topic
unless it's debating the merits of interrupting a ceilidh for them.
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News: "I've just discovered that Nether Wallop PTA have booked The Old
Swan Band" for next week!". Great! We'll turn up and liven it up!
Q. Can I advertise?
A. No but you can Announce. Examples:
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Band A will being playing for a ceilidh at B on December 1st, Excellent
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Band A will being playing for a ceilidh at B on December 1st (This is part
of Festival C), Acceptable
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Festival C blah blah blah ceilidh blah blah. No,
go for the example above.
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Morris side D is looking for more members. No,
nothing to do with ceilidhs.
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Morris side D is having a ceilidh to round of their day of dance.
Fine.
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Melodeon for sale. No
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Caller retiring has dance notes and radio mike for sale. Yes
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Virus Alert - forward to everyone you know! No
- it's a hoax anyway. Note that the list has extensive precautions agains
virus propogation If you suspect a virus is propagating via the list, you
are probably wrong and posting a warning is going to make you look stupid.
An advert persuades and contains adjectives like "best",
An announcement informs. However, don't go overboard and
"inform" us how Folk Roots described the band. Leave respected dancing
members of the list post comments about their experience. It's more useful.
Don't forget to mention the date of events you announce
Q. Ok, I want to "inform" about a ceilidh. How often is it acceptable
to repeat myself?
A. Once. We suggest announcing 2 months and 2 weeks before the event.
Q. Can't I advertise just a little bit?
A. Ok. Your signature (I.E., the bottom of your messages) can be up
to 5 lines of anything. Like this:
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Can I see what happened on the list months ago?
Yes. Instructions on how to do this are sent to you when you join and are
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Links
The world's best listing of dance events (including English Ceilidh) is
Martin Kiff's Webfeet
An extraordinary resource.
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quintessential EC band Grand
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