Folk ball in Lyon
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Trad and folk dances in Lyon 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 Lyon
Saturday 13 June
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Monday 15 June
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Friday 19 June
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Saturday 20 June
2 events
Friday 26 June
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Saturday 27 June
4 events
Bal folk avec Les Zéoles et Roger Moure + film et initiations
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Bal Folk du Festi'monts
Bal Folk avec Duo Cailini
Thursday 2 July
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Thursday 9 July
1 event
Tuesday 14 July
1 event
Tuesday 25 August
1 event
Sunday 6 September
1 event
Saturday 19 September
2 events
Saturday 3 October
1 event
Saturday 17 October
1 event
Saturday 21 November
1 event
Venues — folk ball in Lyon
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What's a trad (or folk) dance in Lyon?
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 Lyon?
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 Lyon?
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.