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Festival #2: La Motte en Provence
The weekend after the festival, Boulegan l’Ostal, we packed it up again and drove south to La Motte en Provence. This exact dance weekend had been recommended to me before I even set foot in France. However, between not having … Continue reading
Posted in France, Living the Creative Life
Tagged Annie Fain, appalachian clogging, Bal Folk, clogging, Dance, festival, France, ida red, la motte, la motte en provence, provence, waltz
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Festival #1: Boulegan l’Ostal
The “fun” that “began,” referred to in the last post was not a hot Frenchman (or whatever else might have passed through your mind…and I’m sure that was one of the strongest possibilities…but hey, it is still very likely to … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Fain, Bal Folk, boulegan l'ostal, europe, festival, France, old-time music, Southern France, st. jean du gare, traditional music, travel
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Happy Birthday to Me: Part 1
As some of you know, and some of you don’t, I had my 30th birthday last week. I received many a “Happy Birthday” email, which tickled me pink. These next couple of blog entries are in response to the frequent … Continue reading
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Tagged American girl, Annie Fain, Bal Folk, Birthday, Birthday celebration, Boat, Crepes, Dance, Frenchy Wok, Island
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Bal Folk
Bal Folk is the name for a traditional French dance gathering, often with live music. The first time I met Joelle and Daniel was at a Bal Folk while I was still in Paris. My then host, Dale, was brave … Continue reading
Posted in France, Living the Creative Life
Tagged Bal Folk, banjo, France, Hurdy Gurdy, Lou Strings, Mazurka, Paris, Southern France, traditional French dance, traditional French music
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Headed South
I left Paris last Thursday morning. My new hosts, Joelle and Daniel, picked me up at 7:30 am at a beautiful fountain near Thom and Dale’s apartment. Joelle stood by the fountain in the snow with a fur hat on, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bal Folk, France, Harmonica, Learning French, Paris, Southern France
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