Dance workshops
On 7 dance floors you will be able to discover, dance, learn or practice many European dances.
The following dance themes will be covered by one or more groups, one or several times. Some changes may occur, we will keep you informed via our newsletter.
Alsace
Angleterre
Ariège
Auvergne
Berry
Bourrées 2 temps
Bourrées 3 temps
Branle de la
Vallée d’Ossau
Bretagne
Cajun
Catalogne
Contredanses
Danses collectives
Danses débutants
Irlande
Israël
Italie
Mazurkas
Pays Basque
Poitou
Polska
Portugal
Rock
Rondeaux
Sauts basques
Scottish
Sud Ouest France
Suède
Valses
(asymétriques)
Vendée
Express dance workshops
Shorter « Discovery » workshops to introduce a particular dance, region or group of dancers. Sessions of 30 or 50 minutes.
Exchange of ideas
For increased understanding of dance – researchers, musicians and dancers can share their experiences, reflections and discuss films. These sessions will take place in the amphitheatre room.
« Discovery » music workshops
Musicians or singers present a technique, an instrument, a way to play together.
Presentations
At 9 pm, there will be short presentations to show some dances and inspire you to try them.
“Bals”
Seven bals at the beginning of the evening and two or three later on. The sound systems will be in operation until 3 am or 3.30 am.
The groups will play the dances taught in their workshops during their sessions at the bals, as well as a more general repertoire.
Daily adjustments to the Programme
A planning session will be held in the centre of the festival every day 2.00 – 2.30 pm for any necessary daily adjustments. You will be able to propose other events.