Bal de rue: Street ball at the French Institute in Budapest!

On 13 July, on the occasion of the French National Day, the French Institute in Budapest will host free concerts and workshops.

Street Ball at the French Institute in Budapest

The French Institute in Budapest is awaiting visitors to the Street Ball with fascinating performances. Photo: French Institute

A colourful programme has been put together for the Street Ball again this year. At the beginning of the evening, a workshop will give those who want to get moving the chance to learn the basics of break dancing, the new sport for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This will be followed by a Tahitian dance demonstration, evoking the spirit of Tahiti, the venue of this year’s Olympic surfing competition.

In the second half of the French Insitute’s Street Ball, you can dance to the world music of Ötödik Évszak and the European Gypsy and Hungarian folk songs of Romano Glaszo. The evening will end with a rousing DJ set by Daniel Moritz. The French Bistro will offer refreshments and snacks to Street Ball participants.

Programme

18.00–19.00: break dance workshop

France is the hip-hop capital of the world, and it’s no coincidence that break dancing will be an official sport at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. At the Street Ball, you can try the moves of this acrobatic sport! A teacher from the Master Dance School will give a one-hour workshop on the sport.

Photo: French Institute

19.15–19.45: Tahitian dance and drum show

Tahitian dance is an ancient, vibrant, playful, storytelling dance that embodies the spirit and soul of Polynesia. The stories told by Manahiti Táncosok és Dobosok (Manahiti Dancers and Drummers) transcend time and cultures, conveying universal, eternal values. You won’t be able to resist the powerful, sensual rhythm of the drums!

Photo: French Institute

20.00–21.00: Ötödik Évszak

Their music is based on the folk music of the Carpathian Basin, and their original sound is due to the poems that appear in their lyrics, the incorporation of elements of folk music that are not commonly known, and their openness to improvisational genres.

Ötödik Évszak

21.15–22.15: Romano Glaszo

The ensemble’s musical palette includes arrangements of European Gypsy, Hungarian, Serbian, Romanian, Balkan and Jewish folk songs. Their music inspires openness and acceptance.

Romano Glaszo

22.30–24.00: Daniel Moritz

His style is rooted in both the underground music and ballroom scenes, bringing a unique blend of house, hard groove, dark disco and voguing beats to the dance floor.