Folk ball in Paris
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Trad and folk dances in Paris 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 Paris
Sunday 14 June
1 event
Thursday 25 June
1 event
Saturday 27 June
1 event
Sunday 28 June
1 event
Monday 29 June
1 event
Thursday 2 July
1 event
Saturday 4 July
1 event
Sunday 5 July
2 events
Thursday 9 July
1 event
Saturday 11 July
1 event
Thursday 16 July
1 event
Saturday 18 July
1 event
Thursday 23 July
1 event
Saturday 25 July
1 event
Thursday 30 July
1 event
Saturday 1 August
1 event
Thursday 6 August
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Saturday 8 August
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Thursday 13 August
1 event
Venues — folk ball in Paris
15 coming upTango, salsa et Seine en toile de fond — chaque soir d'été
2 coming upUne péniche sur la Seine qui vibre au rythme des concerts et des jam sessions. Du jazz au hip-hop, de la musique électro aux découvertes folk : la programmation change chaque semaine. Vue sur l'eau, atmosphère décontractée.
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1 coming upFrequently asked questions
What's a trad (or folk) dance in Paris?
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 Paris?
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 Paris?
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.