The Celtic Gala

This is a social dance, and so we'd like to encourage you to dance with as many people as you'd like! We'll give the opportunity to ask others to dance throughout the evening. If you're coming with a significant other and would prefer only to dance with them, that's fine too! Just know that during progressive dances, lots of partner changing happens so you can choose to participate in those, or not, as you like.  

Gentlemen

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. 

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.

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.