Classes
We learn dances that are gentle and easy to pick up, starting with those most commonly found at bals, so that you can be autonomous and confident during events.
Each session ends with a “mini-bal”: we play recorded music, choosing dances people have already gone through, sometimes quickly recalling the steps.
A Step for A Change
These sessions invite us to reconnect with the tangible reality of our own bodies and the presence of others. We rediscover the pleasure of touch, relearn how to relate to emotions, and explore partner connection as a dialogue carried through the body rather than the intellect.
You will discover your own inner resources to embrace difference, be aware of feelings and respect consent. With your partners, you will find ways of moving together that avoid the usual dynamics of power—whether gendered, conflictual or shaped by submission.
Each session is tailored to the group, offering moments where everyone, in their own way, is challenged to move beyond shyness, fears, or physical limitations. We don’t only aim to learn steps but to facilitate profound inner and social transformation.
Bals
They are community events where everyone is welcome to contribute to a joyful atmosphere: you may help preparing by the hall, decorating, bringing friends, or sharing soft drinks and food.
They are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and to build bridges between generations.
Who’s showing the dances ?
Nicolas Deflache has been involved in BalFolk for over 10 years. He has been attending workshops in mythical festivals such as Gennetines, Comboros or Les P’tits Bals de Lagrasse, as well as many workshops and balls in Paris, Toulouse and Occitanie.
After his studies at the Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance, Nicolas has worked for over 25 years as a Sound Engineer, Music Composer and Computer Music Programmer in the fields of Contemporary Music, Jazz, Theater and Traditional Music.
He has also followed an in-depth path to movement through Contact Improvisation and more than 18 years daily practice of Aïkido and Katsugen Undo.
