The Canadian Barn Dance is one of the most accessible ceilidh dances — perfect for easing guests into the evening and making sure everyone feels welcome on the floor.

The Virginia Reel brings a barn dance feel to the Scottish wedding ceilidh — accessible for beginners, brilliantly dramatic when the top couple takes over, and always a crowd favourite.

The Dashing White Sergeant is the ultimate wedding mixer — a progressive ceilidh dance that gets guests laughing with strangers and brings the whole room together.

Strip the Willow is the ceilidh dance guests talk about on the way home. Fast, energetic, and brilliantly chaotic — here’s how it works and why it’s a wedding ceilidh essential.

The Gay Gordons is the classic ceilidh opener — easy to follow, fun for all ages, and brilliant for getting a room full of nervous guests onto the floor within minutes.