Social Dance (2)
The terms used can be interchangeable and have much crossover. The nature of the occasion in which the dances take place tends to determine whether it’s called a ceilidh, country or barn dance.
For example, ceilidh, country, and barn dance may be used at an event with a party atmosphere; a school might organise what they call a barn dance, whilst a social dance at a festival might be called a ceilidh.
Family barn dancing
EFDSS Apple Day festival, Cecil Sharp House, London 2011
Photo: EFDSS; Photographer: Matt Christie
