Lorient, France will host a diverse range of cultural events this week, from a historical dance spectacle to a post-punk concert and a meeting with a record-breaking yachtsman. The events begin today, March 19th, and continue through March 21st.
The centerpiece of the week is “La Danse à travers le temps” (The Dance Through Time), a performance showcasing 25 choreographed dances spanning 200 years of ballroom history, from the waltz to the kizomba. The demonstrate, organized by the association J’peux pas, j’ai bal!, will feature 80 dancers from various local dance groups, including Les Amis de la Danse, An Oriant Tango, and Danse Passion 56. Performances are scheduled for Friday, March 20th, and Saturday, March 21st, both at 8:30 PM at the Plateau des Quatre Vents. Tickets are priced at 10 euros and are available through Hello Asso.
Prior to the dance performance on Friday, Anaïs Mahé-Le Ruyet will deliver a lecture titled “Et si la gwerz nous parlait d’amour?” (What if the gwerz spoke to us of love?) in partnership with the Lorient Conservatory. The lecture, exploring representations of love in traditional Breton society, will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the François-Mitterrand Media Library. Registration is required and can be completed online, in person, or by calling 02 97 84 33 60.
As well on Friday, the British post-punk band And Also The Trees, formed in 1980, will perform at Hydrophone, located at 11 Rue Honoré-Estiennes d’Orves. The concert, the band’s only scheduled appearance in Brittany, will be complemented by a performance from Catherine Graindorge. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and tickets range from 11 to 18 euros, available through the Hydrophone website.
On Saturday, Benjamin Schwartz from Team Sodebo Voile will host a meeting at the Lorient Nautical Center, located on Quai Éric-Tabarly. The event will include a screening of the film documenting the team’s record-breaking Jules Verne Trophy attempt, followed by a discussion with Schwartz, co-skipper of the Sodebo Ultim 3. The event is free and will run from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Rounding out the week’s events, the Galway Céilí band will perform a session of Irish music at the Galway Inn, located at 18 Rue de Belgique, on Saturday, March 21st, as part of Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. The session will run from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM and is free to attend.
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