Polychorea

Polychorea is a dynamic folk dance band offering irresistible rhythms and melodies from the British Isles and beyond. This 4–5 piece ceilidh band, complete with an experienced caller, brings joy, energy, and accessibility to dancers of all ages and abilities.

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Set List / Repertoire

Jigs:
The Atholl Highlanders
Banish Misfortune
Cawl Cennin
Chwi Fechgyn Glân Ffri
Cock of the North
Y Derwydd
Difyrrwch Gwyr Dyfi
Dingle Regatta
Doed â Dêl
The Dorset Four-Hand Reel
The Fiery Clockface
The Fools Have Departed (G. Brand)
The Four-Hand Reel
Fulligan's Jig (G. Brand)
Glandyfi
Haste to the Wedding
The Irish Washerwomasn
La Lanterna Magica (R. Tessi)
The Lark in the Morning
Marchogion yr Wyddfa
The Matelot
Merrily Kissed the Quaker
Moll in the Wood
The Moon and Seven Stars
Mopsi Dôn
Morrison's
The Muckin' o' Geordie's Byre
Mynydd yr Heliwr
The New Rigged Ship
Out on the Ocean
Oyster Girl
Scattery Island
The Stool of Repentance
Troy's Wedding
Twm Edwards
Ty a Gardd
Wi' a Hundred Pipers

Slip Jigs:
The Butterfly
The Foxhunter's Jig
The Kid on the Mountain
O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick
Polly the Lass
Sir Roger de Coverly
Up Goes Ely

Reels/Polkas:
La Bastringue
Bonny Kate
The Dashing White Sergeant
The Dorset Four-hand Reel
Dwr Glân
The Fairy Dance
Ffidl Ffadl
The Flowers of Edinburgh
Gadaffi's Gallop
Jenny Lind
Lads a-Bunchum
Machynlleth
Môn
My Love is But a Lassie
The Morpeth Rant
The Old Grey Cat
Pant Corlan yr Oen
Pwt ar y Bys
Rachel Dafydd Ifan
The Rattlin' Bog
The Rochdale Coconut Dance
The Rose Tree
Roxborough Castle
Salmon Tails Up the Water
Scan Tester's Polka No. 1
Scan Tester's Poka No. 2
The Shepherd and Shepherdess
Soldier's Joy
Speed the Plough
Spootiskerry
Staten Island
The Sussex Bonny Breast Knot
Ty Coch Caerdyd
Uncle Bernard's
Willafjord
Winster Gallop
Young Collins

Hornpipes/Hop-steps:
Bacca Pipes
The Belfast Hornpipe
The Boys of Bluehill
The Coleford Jigg
Cronin's Hornpipe
The Devil's Dead
The Dorsteshire Hornpipe
Dunphy's Hornpipe
George Green's College Hornpipe
The Gipsy Hornpipe
The Golden Eagle
The Harvest Home
The Humours of Tullycrine
The Keel Row
The Loch Leven Hornpipe
The Manchester Hornpipe
Off to California
Proudlock's Hornpipe
The Rights of Man
The Saratoga Hornpipe
The Shepton Mallet Hornpipe
The Trumpet Hornpipe

Marches:
The Battle of the Somme
Ffaniglen (Ymdaith Gwyr Dyfnaint)
The Helston Furry Dance
Ieuan y Telynor Dall
Màiri's Wedding
The March Past (Wha Widna Fecht fer Charlie)
La Moresca
Scotland the Brave
The Siege of Delhi

Waltzes:
Arran Boat Song
Bwlch Llanberis
Cadair Idris
Charlotte Russe (C. R. Matthews)
Elsie's Waltz
Gentle Maiden
Josefin's Doppvals
The Man in the Moon
Merch Megan
Michael Turner's Waltz
Midnight on the Water (B. Thomasson)
The Orange in Bloom
Rosin the Beau
The Skye Boat Song
Valse des Chevaux de Bois (Waltz of the Wooden Horses)
The Wild Rover


American Old-Time Tunes:
Cripple Creek
Liberty
Mr. Turner's Academy Cotillion
Old Joe Clark
Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire
Turkey in the Straw

Other:
Branle du Chien (Horse's Branle)
Le Canal en Octobre
The Gipsy's Lullaby (B. Pigg)
Happy Birthday
Hen Wlad fy Nhadau
King of the Fairies
Kolomtanz
Lord Inchiquin (T. O'Carolan)
Meillionen o Feirionydd
Out on the Ocean
Princess Royal
Schottische de Virmoux
Shepherd's Hey
Si Bheag, Si Mhór (T. O'Carolan)
Sonny's Mazurka
The Swedish Masquerade
The Wren (An Dro)




Full Biography

Polychorea is a dynamic folk dance band offering irresistible rhythms and melodies from the British Isles and beyond. This 4–5 piece ceilidh band, complete with an experienced caller, brings joy, energy, and accessibility to dancers of all ages and abilities.

Hailed as one of the finest exponents of traditional dance music for miles around—and leagues beneath—Polychorea is known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere and accomplished musicianship.

The lineup features:

  • Graham – concertina, cittern

  • David– fiddle, whistles, mandolin

  • Peter – fiddle, cornet

  • Matt– guitar, whistles, Jew’s harp

  • Richard  – guitar

  • Diana – caller

Formed in 2006 and based in the picturesque hills of Llanidloes, Mid Wales, Polychorea emerged from the rich local folk scene, uniting seasoned musicians who each bring a unique musical journey to the ensemble. Since their inception, they have performed at countless ceilidhs and folk events across Wales, the Borders, and the Midlands.

While English and Welsh dance tunes lie at the heart of their sound, the band’s broad repertoire reaches across Europe and North America. Their set includes everything from lively jigs, reels, and polkas to elegant waltzes, bourrées, an dros, and even the occasional East European circle dance.

Whether providing a bespoke evening of Welsh folk or a cosmopolitan mix of global dance traditions, Polychorea offers a tailored, joyful experience for public events, private celebrations, and even non-dance occasions.

Lineup

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  • South West From £848

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6 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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LOVED the entertainment

5 stars - Polychorea are Highly Recommended
booked Polychorea for their event June 2024

“Just wanted to say that our guests LOVED the entertainment, thank you so much for making it a memorable evening." ”


Everyone had such a blast in the ceilidh!

5 stars - Polychorea are Highly Recommended
booked Polychorea for their Wedding February 2024

“A huge thank you to you and the band for last Saturday- everyone had such a blast in the ceilidh, and even though lots of people had never done such a thing before they had a great time! We had such a fantastic day and the band brought smiles to everyone’s faces.”


Truly a pleasure to have Sir Dancelot

5 stars - Polychorea are Highly Recommended
booked Polychorea for their Wedding

“It was truly a pleasure to have Polychorea as our ceilidh band at our wedding! They were so easy to work with from initial contact to confirming final details, and they made the night so much fun. We've been asked a couple times about 'highlights,' and my partner and I both agree that the celtic knot was probably our favourite moment - it was incredible to see all the faces of our loved ones whizzing by! Can't recommend them highly enough.”


Thoroughly recommend

5 stars - Polychorea are Highly Recommended
booked Polychorea for their event

“Polychorea ran a fantastic ceilidh for my 40th birthday party. Even the people who vowed they weren't going to dance were soon on their feet! Thoroughly recommend booking them for a fab evening of fun and frolics!”


Would definitely book them again

5 stars - Polychorea are Highly Recommended
booked Polychorea for their event

“I booked Polychorea for a significant birthday gathering last year and couldn't have been more delighted. The booking process was easy and Cornelius was easy to reach and responsive to any queries. The music was just brilliant and our guests - some of whom were initially reluctant to join in - had a ball. It was a wonderful, very entertaining and inclusive evening and a musical treat. Cannot rate Polychorea highly enough and would definitely book them again for an event. Thanks for making our event such a memorable and happy one.”

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