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2026 Program

 Same for the 2 weeks 

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Instructors

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Full week program

Concerts

Les chorégraphes

Instructors

David Villellas
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Patron of the Festival since the first edition, David is world-renowned for his Catalan style.

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American choreographer and owner of the famous "Mishnock Barn" in Rhode Island, Dan Albro teaches country dancing alongside his wife Kelly around the world and will also accompany you in couple dances.

dan & kelly albro

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A tireless choreographer, Marie-Claude has been giving us her infectious energy since the beginning of the Festival

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david lecaillon

agnes gauthier

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sandra souillard

Sonia et Norbert Genty
Sonia et Norbert Genty

norbert & sonia together

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m.france et christian brugnet

Séverine Fillon

Programme de la semaine

The program of the week

 Same for the 2 weeks 

David Villellas
David Villellas

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

5 dance rooms

WORKSHOPS

BACKWEST
BACKWEST

12:30 - 1:30 p.m

Poolside concerts with all the country hits to dance again or take a break always with music!

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POOLSIDE CONCERTS

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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Beginner

Improvisation

Technique

Introduction to Catalan style

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

PARTNER WORKSHOP

"PARTNER"

Country dance
Country dance

4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m

1h30 of non-stop dancing

with your

instructors

BALL

David Villellas
David Villellas

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

Workshops reviews with your instructors

REVIEWS

Backwest
Backwest

9:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m

Exceptional live concerts

CONCERTS

Country Dance
Country Dance

10:30 p.m. - 00:30

2 hours of non-stop dancing

animated by your

instructors

BALL

David Villellas
David Villellas

Friday evening

 

9:00 p.m.

Exceptional show by

David Villellas

SHOW DAVID VILLELLAS

Les concerts

The concerts

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The Washboard Union, a Canadian trio from British Columbia, set stages ablaze with their powerful roots country sound, flawless three-part harmonies, and contagious live energy. Winners of multiple awards (JUNO, CCMA), they’ve earned Gold and Platinum hits and millions of streams, notably with I Run On Country and Band On Her T-Shirt. Get ready for a show where emotion, rhythm, and the spirit of the great Canadian West come together to make you feel every beat!

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With more than 50 concerts per year since 2010, across France and Europe, the group has built up solid stage experience.

The repertoire to dance and listen to, is composed of standards of Country & Rock'n Roll music but also of the current style called New Country. Festivals, American days, big balls, concert halls are the favorite places of BACKWEST.

It is a show for everyone, fans of country music and dancing, but also for an "uninitiated" audience always very enthusiastic about discovering this music.

 

With more than 50 concerts per year since 2010, across France and Europe, the group has built up solid stage experience.

The repertoire to dance and listen to, is composed of standards of Country & Rock'n Roll music but also of the current style called New Country. Festivals, American days, big balls, concert halls are the favorite places of BACKWEST.

It is a show for everyone, fans of country music and dancing, but also for an "uninitiated" audience always very enthusiastic about discovering this music.

backwest

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Didier Beaumont est un artiste auteur/compositeur, indépendant, né à Sète en France, et élevé dans le sud de l’Angleterre sur une petite île appelée Hayling Island.

Ses chansons sont teintées non seulement de couleurs Country, Bluegrass & Folk, styles musicaux dont il s’est imprégné dans le Kentucky, USA, mais également de Rock Anglais.

Ouzo & Black, White Whisky, Bound for Glory, I’ll Quiet the Storm, Old Fashioned Cowboy sont ses titres « signatures » bien connus sur le circuit Country Européen et qui lui permettent de se produire sur les planches des clubs et festivals depuis 1994.

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Billy Yates, an authentic voice of American country music, has conquered Nashville and stages around the world with his sound that’s both traditional and powerful. The songwriter behind the legendary “Choices” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” for George Jones, he embodies country music in its purest form — sincere, emotional, and profoundly real. On stage, Billy Yates delivers a vibrant show, blending heartfelt ballads with upbeat rhythms — a true country experience you won’t want to miss!

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Stomp Box Band is a brand-new group born in Provence on the initiative of MrJay. A breath of fresh air that will delight dance enthusiasts and Country Music fans alike. 
Stay tuned for more info...;-)

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Complete line-up in December 2025

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