| Members Muziekpublique | 18,00€ |
| Fair trade price for members | 21,00€ |
| Non members presale | 20,00€ |
| Non members | 23,00€ |
| Fair trade price | 25,00€ |
Registrations open at the end of October on the website of Muziekpublique
Program:
It moves, it grooves, it swings: Nisia Trio is for dance lovers, that part of humanity that simply cannot stay still when music tickles their feet, their ears and their hearts. Whether it’s the infectious beat of a Sicilian tarantella, the gentle sway of a mazurka, or the irresistible whirl of a Circassian circle dance, the spirit of the project is to find the common thread running through this incredibly rich and varied array of dance music. To journey ‘piedi nudi’ – barefoot – from Sicily to Belgium, through the whole spectrum of sensations, emotions, scents and memories that carry us along this dancing – and sometimes stumbling – journey that is life.
Feather and Fox is a Belgo-German cello and mandolin duo. Christiane and Victor met during a Berlin summer on the banks of the river Spree and have been travelling all over Europe's balfolk scene with their delicate music ever since. From the very beginning, the duo plays for dancers and is inspired by their energy; playful and sensitive, they explore the sound possibilities in the interplay of the twelve strings of their instruments and create a unique sound, both feather-light and energy-driven.
Pre-sale (strongly recommended!) on the website of Muziekpublique.
From 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, Emanuela Lodato from Nisia will be running a workshop on ‘Dances from Southern Italy’ at De Pianofabriek. The perfect way to prepare for the ball! Information & registration
From 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm, Koen Dhondt will be giving a short introduction to folk dancing.
Fair Trade price
Organising proper, enjoyable bals, with good musicians (often from abroad) is expensive and labour intensive. Nevertheless, the ticket prices for these types of live events are relatively low. By choosing the Fair trade price for our bals (on a voluntary basis of course), you contribute to a more fair compensation of the work and the costs of the musicians and organisers. Many thanks in advance! More info
We invite you to read the text Code of conduct & dancing tips that applies for all of our activities and recommend you to watch this video on consent and communication on the dance floor.
We also made a short YouTube video on managing space on the dance floor, and propose an overwiew of the most important recommendations on our website
Bal & Basta is organised by Frisse Folk & Muziekpublique, in collaboration with De Pianofabriek.
Convivial meal at 18:30
De Pianofabriek will cook a delicious dish, for a very democratic price. We set up the tables directly in the ballroom. Reservations are not necessary (and not possible) for the meal.
