In the Ballroom—Traditional Music and Dance of a Community
Dive into the lively practice of traditional québécois dances! Join us for five exciting events celebrating dance and music traditions of our province, some of which are rooted in English-speaking communities that have long helped shape Quebec’s cultural landscape.
Each gathering offers a short concert, a historical overview, as well as a dance workshop with live music—perfect whether you are discovering these traditions for the first time or have been dancing for years.
If you are curious, love living heritage activities, or simply want to move and have fun, come experience the energy of traditional dances and the stories behind them.
In the Ballroom—Traditional Music and Dance of a Community is presented in collaboration with the Centre de valorisation du patrimoine vivant ès TRAD and made possible thanks to financial support from the Gouvernement du Québec and Ville de Québec through their cultural development agreement.
American Contra Dance
Tuesday, January 13, 7 to 9 p.m.
With Tina Anderson (call), Martin Aucoin (violin), and Mathieu Baillargeon (piano), discover the American Contra, an easy-to-learn, community-style danse.
Île d’Orléans Dances
Wednesday, January 28, 7 to 9 p.m.
With Hélène Fournier (call), Manon Turcotte (piano), and Lise Turcotte (accordion), discover dances from Île d’Orléans.
Close to the Floor
Tuesday, February 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
With Maude Filion and Sabin Jacques (accordion), let yourself be drawn into a journey of rhythm, where the québécois jig dances with its cousins from elsewhere.
Scottish and Irish Dances at Home
Wednesday, February 25, 7 to 9 p.m.
With James Allan (call), François Dumas (violin), and Susie Lemay (piano), discover the québécois twist to Scottish and Irish dances that have found a home in our province.
Children’s Dances and their Origins
Sunday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
With Hélène Fournier (call), Miriam Blair (violin), and Maxence Croteau (guitar), young and old are invited to discover traditional dances and their origins to wrap up spring break with a bang.
Who knows, additional activities may be added as we go…
This project is offered in collaboration with the Centre de valorisation du patrimoine vivant ès TRAD.
This project is made possible thanks to financial support from the Gouvernement du Québec and Ville de Québec through their cultural development agreement.
