Sports and leisure activities Nîmes

Under the leadership of the choreographer, Zéline Zonzon, this Compagnie de Danse has a nice record of exhibits presented in France and abroad, the last of which has been sensation (remember that the air brings us). Trained among the great names of dance (Odile Duboc, Caroline Carlson, Josette Baïz…), the Antillean choreographer offers dance courses to children, adults and adolescents. His contemporary creation feeds on his work experience in walking with his students. In its courses, the requirement is equal only to the added value of teaching and artistic experience. A contemporary dance, where rhythms and weightlessness affect body movements. For the classes at Pablo-Neruda Centre, please contact the Association Life of Artists.

You are here in the temple of the tango nîmois, more precisely in a real tangueria created by Félix Akli, where Argentinian fans and fans are regularly found. You can learn the basic principles of the milonga with France and Félix attended by Alix and Klazina. At weekends you will enjoy your talents by dancing with couples or with different partners. Many courses are organized in the Milonga del Angel. Tangos balls and evenings are often an opportunity to see a group playing on stage. Listening to different orchestras is an integral part of teaching, because musicality is fundamental in this dance. Cuban musicians, singers, bandonéon players or Cuban salsa groups appreciate these nîmoises planks, ideal for making the audience dance. The beauty of the surroundings and the friendliness of the reception will reassure those who still have reservations before embarking on the track. Jazz concerts are programmed there.

Since 1998, it was the contemporary dance professor, Noël Cadagiani, who presided over this renowned dance school. 3 studios, a floating parquet covered with a large floor carpet, huge mirrors, bamboo, bars and musical diffusion equipment, all this infrastructure is made available to lovers of classical or contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, flamenco-sévillanes but also African or oriental dances. New teachers in this field were recruited in 2010. Students have the opportunity to integrate a dance-study class with arranged schedules, which can help the most motivated to obtain pre-professional level. One of the most rated schools in the Gardoise capital.

The argentine tango does not end any appealing. Advanced beginners, intermediaries or, the new lovers or the experienced tangueros could well be interested by this monthly package. Indeed, the two dancers, José Artigas and Véronica Cordero, focus their teaching as a first course, Saturday of the month. According to your level (intermediate/advanced), the fundamental lovers of the milonga and/or argentine waltz will be accused of and you are expected to bring a certain home to even dance the night... because you are invited to the ball of argentine tango, the bailongo second Friday of every month of 20:45 to 0:00.

From the outside, he goes unnoticed. It hardly dares to enter so much it seems reserved to the insiders. Yet this Community cultural centre, which is more than twenty years old, is recognised by the largest bodies in the Andalusian diaspora. In the city of Nîmes, which would like to become the capital of flamenco in France, this authentic culture continues. Of course, flamenco and his dances have a privileged place. Singing courses, guitars, dances and free-headed tête passes with conviction. Dinner shows are often organized and trainees are regularly invited to participate in religious or férias ceremonies. Open to members, friends and anyone interested in this traditional and living culture at a time.

A, in an impasse perpendicular to the old road of Montpellier, this dance school is no less serious. Led by graduate teachers, dance masters, the courses are multiple: salsa, rock, swing, cha-cha, bachata, west coast, salon dances, but also lady style, oriental dance, African, tap, hip-hop, ragga, show dance… with still a student preference for salon dancing. Some come to learn quickly and make a sensation of their wedding, others to initiate or develop.

On the edge of the Costières plateau, on the border of the city of Nîmes, a large white building once owned by the Duchess of Uzès stands enthroned. It is the base camp of the Campagne golf course, and there is no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful in France. It offers a very original course, depending on the whims of the mistral, which can be violent when it gets angry. A restaurant on the first floor of the historic building, with a vast terrace, reveals an exhilarating panoramic view. In addition, the club has a six-hole pitch and putt facing the clubhouse.

The Skatepark de Nîmes is located in the Périmètre and Boules stadium of Estanque in May 2007. On a surface of 1 160 m ², the spot is very orienté. It has inclined planes, metal edges, different modules, straight square or sloping square rails, which are practical à. The pros regret the absence of a bowl, the lack of beautiful curves, the pyramid too small and the ledge in low descent. However, the large area allows to make good lines, tricks combinations, rights curbs, with dishes and descents. Marches, jumping tables, copings complete the whole with three levels of difficulty. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is easy parking and an arrival of drinking water is appreciated, especially in the summer.

With the CFO of Nîmes, you are in good hands. Whether you are interested in hiking, climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, hiking skiing, snowshoe outings or horse riding, the association offers mountain-related activities with rocky walls. And the Gard, which is still very nature, is rather well equipped in exceptional natural sites. For example, the Gorges gorges or those of Cèze are Fabulous climbing grounds with spectacular prospects on the river. For all of these activities, members of different levels are accompanied by guides to graduate réferents. Since the 2010 school year, each member can practice the escalation in the hall in the Bigot College gymnasium in Nîmes: Tuesday from 20 am to 22 pm all year round except during school holidays.

Under this enigmatic symbol, the Institute of High Studies in Energy Arts is hiding, with important ramifications in the South. The "branch has a agréable-chi-chuan style, which is the original Yang style. Harmonieusement together the linked figures demand concentration and attendance. It's about releasing its energy (chi) through regenerative movements and learning to relax. Control of the body evolves with the flexible and solid natural of the three animals: snake, tiger and bird. François Loutrel, diplômé of state and he, leads theoretical courses and practice martial. Other activities related to taï-chi and qi gong are provided in this centre, while outdoor courses are organized at the Jardin de la Fontaine. Annual internships, discovered weekends, bring together all regional members. The opportunity for the public to approach the teaching of the Chinese master, Chu King Hung, on which the practice is based and to initiate.

For martial arts, as for many sports practices, it is better to address the federations. The young and the least young thus guarantee approved courses and courses, facilitated by graduates. Here no surprise, the five main disciplines - judo, karate, jiu, aikido, taïso - are taught by pros; Children are welcome from 4 years of age, with discounted rates for the accompanying family. By the way, what is the taïso? Originally, preparing for judo and jiu, this method of soft gymnastics aims to develop the muscle system, increase flexibility, control body movements and learn to relax. More materialistic, the tee-shirt offered when you take its membership card (mandatory). Nice!

Two professionals, Sophie Caminade and Sébastien Rouvière, initiated a training centre for the training professions (fitness, aerobics, step, muscle reinforcement, dance). This training is aimed at people who have the desire to teach later, but also for fitness enthusiasts, hip hop, Afro-Indian dance and modern jazz. Accompaniments in the training of sports educators, dance courses (salsa, flamenco) and a calendar of weekly courses are regularly in a beautiful space, a studio at the gates of Nîmes.

Be careful, this route starting from Nîmes is really reserved for quasi-professionals and may require several stages to complete, but mountain bike fanatics should love it. Indeed, the Circuit du Mont-Aigoual is spread over 90 kilometers and a difference in altitude of 800 meters! Covering a multitude of communes (Le Vigan, Saint-Guiral, Bramabiau, etc.), it offers a whole panel of typical Languedoc landscapes and has almost become a national reference of its kind.

This year, the Railway Nîmois Sports Club offers free diving for women. The aim of this operation is to popularize this activity that is still little known and practised, especially among those ladies. The initiation is smooth in the swimming pool of the Pablo Neruda center, the first Wednesday of every month until June (included). The meeting takes place between 21 a. m. and 22 p. m. Once the swimming pool is deserted by the swimmers. In this space alone, and carefully supervised by professionals, you can discover this sport at your pace.

Tariff: free.

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In part of the Occitanie region, Course Camarguaise is much more than a traditional extreme sport with high emotional, technical and artistic intensity. Above all, it's an art of living and a tradition to be preserved, thanks to the richness of its culture and the strength of its history. The Fédération Française de la Course Camarguaise invites you to discover this sport of noble values in the region's arenas during the racing season, and above all, to enjoy a unique experience!

Surfing the increasingly strong wave of tango passion - any generation confused - the lessons multiply. It's not easy to choose from all these experts. In the Plot Studio, with Michel Glaize, artistic director of the balls team, you are in good hands. In the good mood and the maintenance of the body, which does not exclude laughter and relaxation, the teacher shows you the first steps, how to move quickly towards elegance and improvisation. It's about learning technical bases and rhythmic games. In advanced courses, the avowed goal is to take pleasure in dancing well in balls. To evolve with more ease, listening carefully to music, deepening the basics, broadening the vocabulary of figures, all in perfect harmony with our partner. All an art!

Managed by an insertion workshop, this unusual workshop assumes that recycled paper has its place in solidarity economy. Salaried employees benefit from contracts assisted and learn to reuse the subject matter of old newspapers. They recover batteries and piles of printed paper, which they soak in warm water. The dough thus obtained, still loaded with ink, went into a sieve and then dried and reteintée. The leaves are then folded, cut and assembled. It is used to manufacture admirable objects: frames recycled A 4 recycled paper, rideau, corbeille for selective sorting, designer boxes, handcrafted notebooks, jour, postcards, masks. All these works are sold at the workshop or on the association's website. Sorts offers courses for children and their families. They will thus be able to manufacture and decorate their own sheet, make a paper mask, or even perform a tapestry piece. Each participant leaves with a little gift.

Led by Patrice Loubon, the co-founder of the site, this large photo gallery has been installed since 2007 to the famous Nemausus, a bold building designed by architect Jean Nouvel. It is in this quiet, airy concrete frame that prints are displayed on different media, often large formats. The gallery, with its trainer accreditation, proposes a set of courses and workshops: practical and technical of the image for any audience. In the context of associative accompaniment, these workshops are built upon request: view, paper prints, expos, website. Where you learn the basics of development in neon, but also the secrets of digital photography with its various application software. Specific modules of collective workshops are set up with the inhabitants of the city's popular districts (Valdegour, Arles Route or Mas de Mingue).

CAP'VR, located in Nîmes, is a real plunge into the world of virtual reality! This dedicated room, the first in Nîmes, offers a unique immersive experience. The VR Escape Games, with their 7 exciting scenarios, including three based on the famous video game Assassin's Creed, will allow you to challenge yourself with friends, colleagues or family. CAP'VR also offers 6 thrill simulators and 8 arcade game terminals (archery, zombies, paintball...). It's the ideal place for fans of new technologies and virtual challenges!