Reel Thing Wednesdays
Reel Thing Wednesdays represent a lively midweek reeling night in Chelsea - with clear guidance, great music, plenty of space, and a welcoming atmosphere.
About the Evenings
Reel Thing Wednesdays are a midweek Scottish reeling event held in London, designed specifically for people who already have some experience of reeling. We focus on a high-quality, low-friction dancing environment with:
No door queues: Smooth entry and flow.
Space to dance: No overcrowding so you have space to dance properly.
Clear calling & animations: Confident, efficient calling and on screen animations showing the next dance.
A relaxed vibe: Wine and snacks are included.
(Please note: These evenings are not for complete beginners)
The Format
7.00pm: Doors open, grab a drink and settle in
7.30pm: Dancing begins
8.45pm: Short break for snacks
10.00pm: Carriages
The Dances
We draw from a core set of popular mainstream reels, which usually include:
Dashing White Sergeant, Eightsome/Foursome, Hamilton House, Duke of Perth, Inverness Country Dance, Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, Mairi's Wedding, Reel of 51st, Machine without Horses, and Postie's Jig.
For tutorials, visit www.reeling.com/learn
Examples of Visual refreshers (shown between dances)