Danse McCabre Information

Danse McCabre is an all-female Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”) Dance band based in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a growing following of enthusiastic dancers. Ceilidh dances are similar to English barn dances, where everyone can join in regardless of their age. Danse McCabre perform for parties and celebrations of all types - weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Robert Burns suppers, New Year (or “Hogmanay”) - or simply for a great night out! The band has just launched their first CD, called "Instant Ceilidh", on 31st October 2009, which provides all the music and dance instructions required to recreate your own personal ceilidh dance even when the band can’t be there, including “Auld Lang Syne” to round off the night in traditional style! The current line-up of Danse McCabre came together in 2006, and has an eclectic, lively style, playing a mixture of old favourites, such as the Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow as well as less familiar dances such as the Riverside Jig. We walk and talk the dancers through the dances before the music starts, and even demonstrate them where appropriate, so no-one needs any prior experience to fully participate in the entertainment! The instruments in the band are: fiddle, whistle, concertina, bodhran (an Irish drum) and keyboards. Described as "fantastic" by Real Weddings Magazine, and "a unique and fun ceilidh band ... their professionalism and quality of musicianship really stands out" by the Musicians Network, Danse McCabre is winning fans with every performance!