Dansez !

Songs that celebrate dancing, tunes that make you want to move, all in French! If you like the great tradition of French “chansons”, this workshop is for you. It’ll have you tapping your feet in no time!

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Dansez !

To ensure a good balance of voices, we will no longer be accepting Alto, Mezzo or Soprano registrations for these ateliers. Registrations made up to and including December 2 will be validated.

This atelier will take you on a journey (and get you dancing!) through a repertoire for mixed voices, open to all. Beautiful French chansons from different eras, spanning the 60s to the present day – there’s something for everyone!
The chosen arrangements will transport you to various musical atmospheres: from ballroom dancing to the excitement of a disco dance floor, with a bit of good old rock ’n’ roll thrown in… Dance brings joy, invites celebration and brings people together.

So let’s sing about dancing and let go!

Repertoire

Subject to changes

Quand Jules est au violon / Gilbert Bécaud
Respire / Clara Luciani
Lily voulait danser / Julien Clerc
J’envoie valser / Zazie
Danser pour moi / Patrick Bruel

Biography

Emilie Van Laethem

In 2009, Emilie Van Laethem earned her Master’s degree in vocal performance as well as her teaching qualification from IMEP (Namur, Belgium). Alongside her classical training, she also pursued a course in ‘French song interpretation’ at the Ateliers de la Chanson. Emilie has performed as a singer in various repertoires, including with the groups A Fleur de Mau and Kava-Kava. With a passion for teaching, Emilie naturally turned to vocal education after her studies, particularly focusing on ensemble singing, a true passion since childhood. She has taught in music academies, co-directed the choir Les Motivés with Olivier Bilquin, and led choral workshops in schools. Always eager for new projects, in 2016, she co-founded the children’s choir Les Clac’Sons with Arianne Plangar.

Start and End Dates :

31/07/25

04/08/25

Level :

easy

Voicing :

Mixed voices

Language :

French

Country of the conductor :

Belgium

Preparation :

With preparation

Short (5 days)

Atelier concert during festival