Bal folk d'Automne
Autumn Ball
Admission prices: €10 – €12 – €15 – €20 – €30
Refreshments
Light refreshments
Booking recommended
La Chouette en Bal invites you to join us on Saturday 7 November 2026 for the Chouette Autumn Ball.
On the programme for this “chouette” day:
• 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm: Dance workshop on “Bourrées in 2- and 3-beat time” with Bernard Coclet
• 5.45 pm to 6.45 pm: A talk on ‘the creation of bourrée repertoires’ led by Bernard Coclet
• From 8.00 pm: Dance with the Augendre?-?Fradin & La Patelle Noire duo
• From midnight: Open dance
Dance workshop: ‘2- and 3-beat bourrées’
For over 30 years, alongside his own dancing, Bernard Coclet has been exploring contemporary dance practices, their origins, various forms of performance, and the teaching and communication of dance. As the founder of the Grand Bal de l’Europe in Gennetines and the Crédanse group, he has led several hundred dance workshops, lectures and debates across France and Europe.
During this session, we will embark on a journey into the world of 2-beat and 3-beat bourrées, drawing on both traditional and contemporary forms and expressions. Using examples of bourrées for 2, 4, 6 or 8 dancers, we will offer suggestions for interpretation, whilst everyone will have the opportunity to create their own bourrée. We will dance through the evolution of the bourrée, from a real or imagined tradition right through to improvisation.
The workshop will be followed by a discussion on ‘the creation of bourrée repertoires’.
Duo Augendre–Fradin
Edouard Augendre’s diatonic accordion and Thomas Fradin’s hurdy-gurdy bring to life reworked traditional tunes, as well as more refreshing original compositions.
From heady mazurkas to lively bourrées, drawing on a wide-ranging French repertoire, the duo promises a wonderful mix for a lively dance.
La Patelle Noire
La Patelle Noire consists of Gaelle on the chromatic accordion and Benoit on the Centre bagpipes and the transverse flute.
Now firmly rooted amongst the granite rocks of the Morvan, La Patelle Noire fosters a wealth of musical exchanges there, drawing energy and inspiration from the region.
Tireless musicians at late-night jam sessions and passionate dancers, reflecting their musically diverse sensibilities – ranging from progressive rock to musette swing, via metal, zouk, punk and free jazz – they offer a dynamic dance in the tradition of Central France dances, blending their own compositions, traditional tunes and pieces by contemporary musicians they admire.
Prices
Workshop + Dance: €30
Workshop: €20
Dance: €15 (support rate); €12; €10 (concession).
We strongly encourage you to book your places in advance as numbers are limited and this helps us to organise the event more efficiently.