Brattleboro Bal Folk
Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary! A joyous community event for all!

Live music & dance instruction by Eloise & Co.
Becky Tracy (fiddle) & Rachel Bell (accordion)

Here's what it's like: https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=0qkhW8Y7VXwPQ4y2

Sliding scale $12-25
Masks welcome but optional.
More dates coming up: Dec 17 with special guest Susan Kevra
Tentative 2024 dates with details TBA: Jan 21, Feb 25

We've been really enjoying having a room full of people of all ages-- kids included! And we are really grateful that the community developing around this dance is super welcoming, as we often witness more experienced folks reaching out to include the newcomers. If you show up, you'll be welcomed!

Dances range from beautiful and meditative to raucous and energetic. Even if you've never tried anything like this before, come on over! Feel free to sit along the edges and listen and check it out, or join right in on the fun! We'll teach you everything you need to know, and the crowd has a reputation for being happy and welcoming, eager to draw newcomers into the fun! For the folks who have been showing up regularly to this monthly series, we always include some extra variations or new dances so there's always something new to look forward to!
Check this video out, and then spread the word! https://youtu.be/Y8OUy5JM6Jw?si=s8-aKotdPEayFcW0
Here's one of the slower-paced dances:
https://youtu.be/ZVajnWWA6jQ?si=2FQIT3J7oAbSVVJN

Event Info

Nov 29, 5 PM to 7:30 PM, Nov 30, 2024

Nov 30, 2024, 7:30 to 8:30 AM

Dec 1, 2024, 8 to 9:30 AM