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Congo de Captieux & Luxey + variations

15 Mar 2025 – 13:15-18:15

Wijkhuis Arsenaal
Hamerstraat 21-25
2800 Mechelen
Belgium
Teacher : Koen Dhondt
Target audience : Advanced, Intermediate
Workshop organised by Frisse Folk
Spots available
Normal price 45,00€
Discount price if you don’t work 35,00€
Social price 20,00€
Fair trade price 55,00€
Compensation 0,00€
Congo de Captieux

Workshop Congo de Captieux & Luxey with variations by Koen Dhondt


Program

In parallel:

  • Learning the basics for those who don't know this dances yet
  • Refreshing/practicing and also rhythmic & position change variations (easy and complex) for those who already know the choreography

 

A dance with figures, originating from the contredanse, the Congo de Captieux borrows for its movement the steps of the rondeau à deux from the Landes de Gascogne (Southwest of France). As for its choreography, which favours the meeting and the game between two couples of dancers, it has the particularity of introducing a dramatic dimension which is similar to… the pursuit of love! (description by Philippe Marsac)

 

The Congo de Luxey is a similar dance from the same region.

 



This workshop is the ideal preparation for the folk ball with Man Encantada & Cardboard Cabin on the next day. Don't forget to book your tickets!

Sunday morning, Remi will give the dance workshop Frame It ! at De Maalbeek, and in the afternoon there is the heartbreaking choice between Remi's workshop The Groove! and the workshop Occitan singing with Joachim Montbord at La Tricoterie. 

Get ready for a crazy dance weekend!

 



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Practical Info

Meal

We suggest all participants bring something for tea. Potluck!
There is no bar, so bring your own bottle of water or other drinks

Language

Our workshops in Mechelen are given in Dutch, with shorttranslations into English if really necessary. The teachers speak multiple languages, so you will get individual feedback in the language of your choice.

LEVEL

It is necessary to master the step of the rondeau in couple or bourrée à 2 temps. No knowledge of Congo required.

Dance Partner

It is never necessary to register as a couple for our dance workshops. 
Therefore, you can register alone, as a couple, with friends …

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