• When: Saturday, September 11, 2004, 7 pm to 10 pm
  
• Where:
  
  Denton Senior Center
  509 N. Bell Avenue
  Denton, TX 76201
  
• Who: Dancers! (Scottish country dancers, Irish dancers, Contra dancers).
  
• Sponsors: Denton Celtic Dancers and the Irish Dance Club.
  
• Music: Lone Star Ceili Band.
  
• Cost: $2
  
  

'Twas grand, just grand. The Lone Star Ceili Band played wonderfully, entertaining dancers and observers with lively, traditional Irish and Scottish tunes. The organizers brought yummy refreshments, including tasty deviled eggs, home made breads, meat and cheese nibblies, and lots of home baked brownies and cookies. Some folks wore their Scottish regalia, always a treat to see.

There were between 80 and 100 people there, which filled the hall nicely without overcrowding. Dancers came from at least three local Scottish clubs and four or so Irish groups plus various folk dance and university organizations. Young and young at heart, everyone had a smile for their fellow dancers, as the "old pros" helped newcomers learn the moves. The program featured Scottish and Irish dances ranging from simple circle dances (picture a circle of 70 people!) to difficult material demonstrated by the most experienced dancers. The end of the evening came too soon, leaving us wanting more!

If you joined us at the ceili or wished you had, the sponsor groups would love to have you join us to learn the steps and dances in our weekly classes. Beginners are always welcome. Please contact the Denton Celtic Dancers or the Irish Dance Club.

The smaller images below with borders link to mpeg videos taken during the ceili.

Last updated: September 13, 2004