Folk ball in Orléans
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Trad and folk dances in Orléans 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 Orléans
Friday 26 June
1 event
Sunday 28 June
1 event
Wednesday 1 July
5 events
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Wednesday 8 July
3 events
Saturday 25 July
1 event
Wednesday 12 August
1 event
Friday 11 September
1 event
Saturday 7 November
1 event
Venues — folk ball in Orléans
5 coming upConcerts, danse et spectacles en plein air sur la place de Loire. Un espace de programmation généraliste où se croisent musique folk, performances et événements engagés.
4 coming upInklusives Kulturzentrum — Essen
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1 coming upFrequently asked questions
What's a trad (or folk) dance in Orléans?
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 Orléans?
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 Orléans?
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.