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Musicality for dancers on Naragonia's music

14 Nov 2026 – 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 50,00€
Discount price if you don’t work 38,00€
Social price 20,00€
Fair trade price 60,00€
Compensation 0,00€
Gozar – Naragonia (stops & syncope)
Bertille – Naragonia Quartet
Musicality on Organetto a cUkù

Workshop Musicality for dancers on Naragonia's music with Koen Dhondt


Syncopation, anacrusis, duplets, off-beat, staccato, improvisation, etc… Curious about these musical phenomena that are common in folk music? And ready to explore their impact on your dancing? Not afraid to (learn to) improvise on music? Then sign up for this intermediate & advanced dance workshop! No musical knowledge required.
 

Program

  • info & tips on understanding folk music : structure, rhythms, dances, styles, improvisations, differences…
  • listening exercises (which dance is this? and how can iI find out on my own next time? How can I predict musical elements)
  • leading & following
  • variations in connection with the music 
  • how to improvise your own variations in connection with the music, during the dance 

 



This workshop is the ideal preparation for the ball with Duo Hilde en Sin & Naragonia Quartet in Mechelen that same evening! Don’t forget to book your ticket

 



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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

Workshop for intermediate & advanced dancers

You should be familiar with leading or following and have at least 6 monthts of folk dance experience.

No knowledge of music theory is 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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