Folk ball in Toulouse
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Trad and folk dances in Toulouse 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 Toulouse
Today
4 events
Danses interdites
Cours hebdo Danses Trad Occitanes — Association Per Dançar
Cours du COC danses traditionnelles et occitanes
Cours du COC danses traditionnelles et occitanes
Tomorrow
2 events
Saturday 13 June
1 event
Wednesday 17 June
2 events
Thursday 18 June
5 events
Bal traditionnel Occitan et repas
Bal trad à Cazères
Cours hebdo Danses Trad Occitanes — Association Per Dançar
Cours du COC danses traditionnelles et occitanes
Bal aux Carmélites 2
Friday 19 June
1 event
Saturday 20 June
3 events
Atelier danse trad'
Fête de la Musique
Fête de la Musique - Slim Paul
Thursday 25 June
1 event
Friday 26 June
1 event
Saturday 27 June
2 events
Sunday 28 June
1 event
Monday 29 June
1 event
Thursday 2 July
1 event
Friday 3 July
2 events
Saturday 4 July
1 event
Sunday 5 July
1 event
Monday 6 July
2 events
Tuesday 7 July
2 events
Wednesday 8 July
2 events
Thursday 9 July
2 events
Friday 10 July
2 events
Saturday 11 July
3 events
Sunday 12 July
1 event
Saturday 18 July
2 events
Wednesday 16 September
1 event
Saturday 10 October
1 event
Thursday 26 November
1 event
Venues — folk ball in Toulouse
4 coming upDanses occitanes en cours hebdo, ateliers chants à danser et petits bals. La salle où la tradition se danse et se chante, entre Miramont et Saint-Gaudens.
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1 coming upFrequently asked questions
What's a trad (or folk) dance in Toulouse?
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 Toulouse?
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 Toulouse?
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.