Welcome one and all to the annual UCL Caledonian Society Summer Ball where we celebrate the end of term three with an evening of Scottish Reeling.
Our dancing shall be accompanied by live music from the wonderful Craigievar Ceilidh Band! So why not join us for an evening of reeling , bring along some friends too! Snacks and drinks shall be provided! :)
The details/FAQ's:
What is reeling?: A reel is a traditional Scottish group dance. It can be similar to a ceilidh, country or folk dancing.
Where: Jeremy Bentham Room (JBR), Wilkins Building, UCL
What is the dance programme:
(see this YouTube channel for tutorials or to refresh your memory: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonReels )
- Dashing White Sergeant
- Eightsome Reel and Foursome Reel
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
President's Farewell: Hamilton House
- Inverness Country Dance
BREAK
- Postie's Jig
- Duke of Perth
- Mairi's Wedding
- Reel of the 51st Division
Dress code: Black Tie
Times: Doors open at 7:00 pm with dancing to commence at 7:15 pm!
Who can come? Anyone, so long as they have a ticket! Also feel free to come alone, these balls are excellent for socialising and meeting new people or you can bring along a friend too!
I've not reeled before/my friends have not: Don't worry, we shall be running four BALL PREPERATION sessions before the ball and anyone is welcome so long as they have a ball ticket. These sessions shall run through the dance programme for the ball!
BALL PREPARATION SESSIONS:
2nd June W3.01 (IOE) - 6-9pm
6th June W3.01 (IOE) - 6-9pm
9th June Elvin Hall - 6-9pm
11th June Elvin Hall - 6-9pm
Alternatively, we suggest watching some tutorial videos by London Reels on YouTube!
We hope to see you there!
- UCL Caledonian Society