Join us for a morning practice, and then a formal evening of Scottish country dancing for homeschoolers and their friends. These Scottish folk dances are set to traditional melodies and are performed in various sets, circles, and as couples. The dances are easy to learn and so much fun! (Ages 14+)
Beginning in 2025, all registrations will open on a Saturday at 9 a.m. EST and will remain open until the event sells out.
We want our dance to be enjoyable for everyone and give opportunities for all to dance with a variety of people. In other words, this special event is not meant to be a "date night" and we will be changing partners throughout the evening. (Exceptions for married and engaged couples.) If you come with a group, remember to also stretch outside of that boundary and meet new friends!
There are usually more ladies than gentlemen. Because of that, it's perfectly fine for a lady to take the place of a gentleman and dance with another lady. We have even been told by young ladies that it can be just as fun to dance with each other. There's no reason, however, for our gentlemen to be dancing together. Gentlemen have the privilege of a greater responsibility at this type of function, in that they get to make sure all the ladies have an opportunity to dance and are having a good time. If a gentleman needs a partner, he'll be encouraged by our team to find a lady to ask to dance.
Gentlemen
It is important that you see that all the ladies have the opportunity to dance. This is very much appreciated.
If you see ladies standing on the side waiting to be asked to dance, please ask one.
Do not monopolize any single lady.
Ladies
If you choose not to accept a dance, decline politely.
If you want to sit out a dance or already have a partner, but you don’t mind if a gentleman asks you later, you should tell him.
Please be gracious, because it is not always easy to ask you to dance.
Because we want everyone to be safe, comfortable, and enjoy their evening, we will be enforcing the following dress code. Dress code applies to everyone in the ballroom.
This dance requires semi-formal to formal attire. If you are in doubt, err on the formal side.
Dress slacks, a long-sleeved dress shirt, and tie is appropriate. (sorry, no jeans!)
A dress jacket may be added for a complete outfit.
Kilts are a very welcome sight too!
The goal is to have a dress that is easy to move in, with a full skirt, that is not too tight or restrictive, which fully allows you to enjoy the event. You'll often be skipping and moving quickly!
Dresses are to be mid-calf or longer so that they do not drag on the floor. This point is extra important as you could easily trip over or tear your dress if your skirt is too long!
Any slits must not come above the knee.
No low back dresses.
Dresses need to have at least one secure strap. You are moving a lot, and we want you to be comfortable.
The front of your dress must come up on the sides to your underarms.
Make sure that the dress is high enough in the front so that nothing shows. We do not allow “V” front dresses that go lower than armpit level. You can also wear a cardigan or the like if you choose.
Wear comfortable shoes that you're able to dance in. No shoes are fine too! Heels are not ideal for this kind of dancing, but you can always wear them and bring something else to change into!
If there are any mishaps with your dress, chaperones will be happy to help you if needed. There will be safety pins, thread, ribbon, etc. available for your use if needed.
Please reach us at celticandmoore@gmail.com if you would like further information!
Although the Ball is intended for, and predominately attended by homeschoolers, non-homeschooling friends are very welcome to attend as well.
We always provide hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and drinks. A full meal is not served.
When a Ball sells out the registration form will redirect you to a waiting list to backfill space made by attendees who end up cancelling their registration. Also, if you don't make it in through the waiting list, you'll receive a head start in signing up for the next Ball!
There is no age limit but 95% of attendees are high school aged.
Alumni are welcome to attend the ball. We have had many discussions about this and feel that it only adds to the event as a whole to have them attend. The ball is meant to be a social dance similar in that respect to a square dance, Ceili, or other such event where people of all ages are dancing and socializing together. We say ages 13+ just to keep it more of a mature and formal event. The alumni bring some dancing experience that helps the newer kids learn, and also allows for sibling sets to attend together if they wish, even if some siblings have graduated. Josiah and I both come from large families and loved having the opportunity to do this back when we attended this event before taking it over years ago. Also, the entire team who hosts the ball is made up of Celtic Ball alumni, many who are in their mid to upper 20s now. It would seem odd to me to restrict other alumni from attending since this is the case and since the team participates in the dances.
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