A ceilidh is a lively, energetic event, with simple dances and loud music, popular with the young at heart.
A barn dance is a gentler event for more experienced dancers.
A ceilidh is for dancers who are not quite complete beginners - anyone who knows what ceilidh means is welcome to attend.
A barn dance is a folk dance for complete beginners.
Ceilidh is a gaelic word that simply means gathering. In Ireland at any gathering, the music, song and dance goes without saying. A ceilidh is not purely about dancing, but will include some other forms of entertainment such as singing.
A barn dance is just for the dancing
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