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Dance Voyage, through popular music of the world
For one evening, the Hôtel Cromot du Bourg becomes the starting point of a journey through the musical and choreographic traditions of several continents. Between dances, music, and living heritage, the students explore the diversity of world cultures in a colorful collective creation.
Jardin Cromot du Bourg Cour Cadet (Paris 9th)
Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme
About
Join us at the Hôtel Cromot du Bourg for a performance that celebrates the richness of musical and dance traditions from around the world, at the crossroads of cultures and eras. This artistic journey blends dance and music through popular and folk repertoires from Central Europe, Northern Europe, South America, the Mediterranean basin, and beyond. Through original choreographies performed by dance students, accompanied by guitar, harp, piano, and percussion classes, the rhythms, melodies, and dances tell stories of territories and peoples.
Located in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, the Hôtel Cromot du Bourg is a heritage site intimately linked to the history of music. In the 19th century, the Pleyel house established its activities there: Camille Pleyel organized concerts, and Frédéric Chopin gave his first public concert there in 1832. Today, the site hosts dance studios and activities dedicated to live performance. It is in this place steeped in history that this dance journey unfolds.
Coordination: Yumeto Suenaga
Our take on this event
Forget the usual weekend routine and get swept away by a globe-trotting dance showcase celebrating the rhythm of the world. Set within a legendary heritage site where music history was once written, talented students bring folklore and modern passion to the stage. It is the perfect cultural escape to stir your soul and brighten your Saturday.
On Saturday 12 December 2026, the Jardin Cromot du Bourg hosts a dance performance celebrating popular music traditions from around the globe. From 15:30 to 16:30, students present original choreography inspired by folk repertoires spanning South America, the Mediterranean, and Northern and Central Europe. Accompanied by live music featuring guitar, harp, piano, and percussion, the performers bring international rhythms and storytelling to the stage. Coordinated by Yumeto Suenaga, this cultural event in the 9th arrondissement is free of charge and offers a unique opportunity to explore world cultures through movement in a historic setting.
The Jardin Cromot du Bourg serves as the backdrop for an artistic exploration of global traditions on 12 December 2026. From 15:30 to 16:30, attendees can enjoy a showcase of folk music and dance, highlighting cultural connections that cross borders and generations. The program features original choreography performed by dance students, brought to life by live musical accompaniment from classes specializing in guitar, harp, piano, and percussion.
The event, coordinated by Yumeto Suenaga, takes place in the 9th arrondissement within a site of significant musical importance. The Hôtel Cromot du Bourg is historically linked to the Pleyel company and famously served as the venue for Frédéric Chopin's first public concert in 1832. Having evolved into a hub for dance and the performing arts, it remains a fitting location for this multidisciplinary display.
Attendance is entirely free. Whether you are interested in the heritage of the venue or the contemporary interpretations of global folklore, this one-hour performance offers an accessible insight into the work of young artists dedicated to their craft.
