Home / Dance Styles / Ceilidh
Social / Club

Folk
Ceilidh

Joyful, social, and completely unpretentious. Ceilidh brings people together through lively Scottish and Irish folk dances called out by a live band — no experience needed, just the willingness to laugh and move.

About the Style

What is Ceilidh?

Ceilidh (pronounced "KAY-lee") is a Scottish and Irish folk dance tradition centered on caller-led group dances — no experience needed, because the caller walks you through every step before the music starts. It's community dancing at its best: inclusive, joyful, and designed to get everyone on the floor regardless of skill level.

At DFW Social Dance Studio, we bring the Ceilidh tradition to DFW — teaching the core figures, formations, and etiquette that make these group dances work. From simple circle dances to progressive longway sets, Ceilidh is one of the most social experiences you can have on a dance floor.

Ceilidh is unlike almost every other dance style we teach. The dance unfolds communally, with the caller guiding the room through each figure together. It's one of the most fun and least intimidating dance experiences available — and it works for any age, any background, any skill level.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere — no dress code

Class Schedule

Upcoming Ceilidh Classes

Select a class on the left, then pick a plan. You'll go straight to checkout for that specific class.

Checking schedule…
DFW Social Dance Studio lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor — trained in 30+ dance styles, holding Master Instructor credentials across many of them and Grand Master status in several. With years of professional teaching experience and a genuine passion for the craft, Alexi brings both depth and warmth to every class. Whatever your level, Alexi's approach is personal, patient, and built around how you learn. You're not just learning steps — you're building a skill for life.

Meet Your Instructor

All the styles we teach.

32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.

Social / Club
Ceilidh
A Scottish and Irish folk dance tradition. Caller-led, group-based, and great for all ages.
Social / Club
Hustle
Born in the disco era and still one of the smoothest partner dances around.
Social / Club
Nightclub Two-Step
The dance for slow songs. Simple, smooth, and useful in any situation.
Social / Club
Cumbia
A Colombian rhythm that's taken over dance floors across the Americas.
Social / Club
Salsa Rueda
Salsa danced in a circle with a caller switching partners. A group dance like no other.
Social / Club
Country Nightclub Two-Step
A country take on Nightclub Two-Step. Smooth, flowing, perfect for any slow dance.

Ready to try Ceilidh?

Classes start at $9. No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.