TheHôtel de la Marine is used to transporting us into new worlds, with its period balls. This time, on September 28, the monument invites us to dance to Creole rhythms. This Saturday, take part in the free bal kréyol and discover the Caribbean dances of the 19th century.
The main courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine comes alive with songs played by the 10 musicians of the Difé Kako company. To the rhythm of this music, 50 dancers put on a dynamic and joyful show, introducing us to the quadrille, the haute taille, the Creole mazurka... Do you feel like dancing when you see this show? Good news: you can join the professional dancers on the dance floor for a fun, participatory dance. It's your turn to shine!
This bal kréyol is an opportunity to (re)discover 19th-century Creole culture, while learning more about the history of Caribbean peoples. Through music and dance, the Hôtel de la Marine and the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'esclavage (Foundation for the Memory of Slavery) recount the past and heritage of these distant peoples, who are nonetheless part of France's history.
Please note that the event may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Traditional costumes are not compulsory and will not be loaned to attend the ball. Will you be dancing?
Dates and Opening Time
On September 28, 2024
From 02:30 p.m. to 05:30 p.m.
Location
Hôtel de la Marine
2 Place de la Concorde
75008 Paris 8
Access
M° Concorde (lines 1, 8 and 12)
Prices
Free
Official website
www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris
