Weekly classes to discover historic dances with Carnet de Bals

If you think you were born in the wrong era, and dream of taking part in grand balls with beautiful costumes and resplendent gowns, try Carnet de Bals' historical dance classes! All year round, this association helps re-enact Parisian balls, and regularly organizes events in castles or beautiful monuments, accessible to all. Dancers are on hand to teach you the waltz, polka or quadrille, but why not start now?

• To be read
• Tips for the week of December 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025 in Paris: free or cheap outings
• A guide to running in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in 2025

Weekly lessons are offered for beginners, so that you too can take part in this beautiful discipline added to the French Dance Federation thanks to the association, with championships for the most athletic! All participants, whatever their age, can take part in these lessons, to prepare for upcoming balls and take full part in them, or take part in public demonstrations.

To start with, weekly beginner and intermediate classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 8-10pm at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste de la Salle gymnasium in the 15th arrondissement. You'll learn polka and quadrille in 2 time and waltz in 3 time, at your own pace. Special classes are also available on Sunday mornings for members to work on rarer themes, such as Renaissance, First Empire or Baroque dances!

Now you can relive the balls of yesteryear!