For over ten years Brighton Ceilidh Collective have been one of the lynchpins of the area’s ceilidh dancing scene, with our regular public ceilidhs, known as Rants – as well as playing at hundreds of weddings and parties.
We chose the name just because we like the wildness of the word – and it’s also the name of a folk dance step.
Usually they’re held on the first Friday of the month at One Church Brighton, on Gloucester Place, just south of The North Laine pub.
What do I need to know before I come?
Apart from just a ticket and a pair of comfortable shoes, you don’t need anything.
Our ceilidhs are for newcomers and experienced dancers alike. Our callers pride themselves on making first-timers welcome on the dance floor. They’ll tell you exactly what you need to do.
Come alone or with friends. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner for dances that need one. Just stick up your hand and it’s our caller’s job to find you someone to dance with.
It’s important to us that our ceilidhs are inclusive. The people who come to our dances are lovely – at least we think so.