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March 19, 2023 23 mins

In this episode of The Wedding Band Show Brian has a great chat with Fergal Fay the founder of the Irish Dance Troupe, Celtic Dance Fusion.

How Celtic Dance Fusion Started?

Fegal got his start in Irish dancing through his mum and being brought along to her classes as she was an Irish Dance teacher in Dublin. His dad was a founding member of The Chieftains so he was mainly on tour at the time.

He came up with the idea for Celtic Dance Fusion after his mum's anniversary party at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin. That night the dancing show was such a success Fergal decided to put an act together and started with 10 Irish dancers in Dublin. He now has a Troupe of dancers in the west, and the north of Ireland and about 35 Irish dancers in Leinster!
Celtic Dance Fusion can perform at 4 different weddings each night.

What’s The Best Time For Irish Dancers?

Fergal thinks that the best time to get your Irish Dancers to perform at your wedding is before the first dance. At this time you may still have your photographer and videographer there so the performance will be captured as part of your wedding video.
Because their show is very interactive it is also a great way to get the crowd going for the band. It never makes sense to have a Wedding Band perform for a few minutes and stop again for Irish Dancers. Getting dancers on during the buffet break is very common but sometimes the guests need a break at this stage and the dances might not get the full attention.

How To Find Great Irish Dancers?

It is always best to catch Irish Dancers performing live if possible.
Most of the couples that book Celtic Dance Fusion find them online through
WeddingSuppliers.ie and WeddingsOnline.ie 

They currently have about over 145 5-Star Reviews on Weddings Online and have recently picked up an award from Wedding Suppliers.ie. They also have multiple UK awards. 


For bookings or to find out more information check out Celtic Dance Fusion here,

Website -
https://celticdancefusion.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CDFirishdancers/
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/celticdancefusion/

The Wedding Band Show is hosted by Brian McDermott from the Brian McDermott Band. 

This podcast, available on YouTube in video format or as an audio podcast on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts, is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect Wedding Band.

Join Brian as he talks with some of the top wedding suppliers, photographers, videographers, and experts, sharing tips and advice to help you create your dream wedding. Whether you're in the early stages of planning or just need a little inspiration, The Wedding Band Show is here to help. So, tune in and make your wedding day a truly unforgettable experience with The Wedding Band Show."

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