Folk ball in Alès
Trad and folk dances in Alès mean live music — accordion, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes — and everyone up dancing: mazurka, scottische, bourrée, circle dances, waltz, an-dro. We gather the dances, the fest-noz, the sung balls and the dance workshops, in community halls, village halls, guinguettes and festivals.
No need to know the steps or to bring a partner: most dances start with a quick lesson and the rest you pick up on the floor. Many are pay-what-you-can. The next date is right below, updated every day.
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Events — folk ball in Alès
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See also in Alès
Exposition collective de peintures et d’illustrations
Autour de la bande dessinée
Visites guidées de la Mine Témoin
Expo photos "Un jardin en Cévennes"
Parc de loisirs du Colombier
Iliazd, poète-architecte du livre
Mission planète et santé
Les Mercredis du Pôle "Goûter au Jardin"
Polaris
Lucia, le secret des étoiles filantes
Retour sur la Lune
Le Ciel de notre été
Frequently asked questions
What's a trad (or folk) dance in Alès?
An evening of traditional dancing to live acoustic music. You dance in circles, in pairs or in chains (mazurka, scottische, bourrée, circle dances…), and the feel is friendly and shared rather than stage-and-audience.
Do I need to know how to dance to go to a trad dance in Alès?
No. Most events run a short lesson at the start of the night, and the dances are quick to pick up on the spot. You can come on your own — partners swap around all evening.
Are trad dances free in Alès?
Many are pay-what-you-can or cost just a few euros (a hat passed round for the musicians). The price is shown on every event.