Caledonian Ball

[MacLowlife]

Thanks- you need a bigger ballroom for reeling, don't you?

[JSFMACLJR]

Thanks- you need a bigger ballroom for reeling, don't you?

Not really, actually. I'm sure there are those among us who have danced reels in their living rooms. It's quite common before the great balls for house party groups to go over the reels in the privacy of their homes or barns. These gatherings can end up being more fun than the big event!

Here's a fun lttle clip of a small Hogmanay party dancing The Dashing White Sergeant...in their living room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfyalWY3LM

[Phil]

Interesting variation on the pas de basque with the involuntary arm movements in that eightsome reel.

[longhuntr74]

Not really, actually. I'm sure there are those among us who have danced reels in their living rooms. It's quite common before the great balls for house party groups to go over the reels in the privacy of their homes or barns. These gatherings can end up being more fun than the big event!

Here's a fun lttle clip of a small Hogmanay party dancing The Dashing White Sergeant...in their living room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfyalWY3LM

Reminds me of a square-dance. Nice to see a young face in the crowd. This is unfortunately a dying part of society!

[Arlen]

Not really, actually. I'm sure there are those among us who have danced reels in their living rooms. It's quite common before the great balls for house party groups to go over the reels in the privacy of their homes or barns. These gatherings can end up being more fun than the big event!

Here's a fun lttle clip of a small Hogmanay party dancing The Dashing White Sergeant...in their living room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfyalWY3LM

As an addition to the lovely video, I can attest to this sort of thing.

My demo group has practiced in garages, dining rooms, living rooms and even my kitchen! So long as you can adjust the length of your steps you're just fine.

And I will echo what has been said, it is often a lot of fun!

[Bing]

From the related videos in the sidebar, this one is funny.

Caledonian Ball 2008.

It's described as

Hugh Beattie single-handedly destroys the Duke Of Perth. Some of the girls cried.

And the reason for Hugh's alleged transgression? The comment from the person who uploaded the video:

Inside poor Hugh's stomach were 2 pints, 5 glasses of wine and several whiskies fighting for possession

It's a wonder he could dance at all.