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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.

At the Scenofolies, it is the choice of texts for amateur or advanced texts and improvisation courses for all. A moment of relaxation and learning of comedy for all ages. The courses are run by professional actors and take place at home for all Boris Vian. The workshops address a different approach to theatre. Improvisation workshops for beginner and advanced adults are Monday from a. m. to p. m. and from p. m. to p. m. They take place at the end of the year at shows or games. Children's courses take place through fun games, vocal and personal exercises - Tuesday from a. m. to p. m. and for teens on Wednesday from p. m. to p. m.

Fabienne Delorme and Fabrice Mineau, state graduates, chose to guide their career towards teaching after more than seventeen years on boards as dancers and choreographers. More than 4 students from the classical dance dance their courses in the two rooms, open to children for years as well as adults. Amateurs like professionals - preparation for competitions and hearings on request - are welcome. Unlike most schools, lessons are not interrupted during school holidays. During the winter and summer courses, guests from the invited dance dance the workshops. Fabienne and Fabrice have created a young ballet of Montpellier and Hérault in the course of training young dancers. Each year, students prepare shows and a year-end gala. Probably one of the best schools in the genre, the antichambre of the stars.

Auralithe was created more than ten years ago with the aim of promoting art in all its forms through the creation and dissemination of performances, animation and pedagogy, in France and abroad. And more specifically: live the drawing and sculpture according to live models through workshops, internships and exhibitions. Drawing and sculpture, closely related disciplines, are addressed successively during a session: when a sculpture is completed, the next session is devoted to drawing, to deepen certain concepts. This association now has about beginner or confirmed members. They meet several times a week at two steps from the Boulevard du Jeu-de-Paume to tackle different kinds of sculptures: bas-relief, high relief and ronde. The workshops are moderated by Eric Chatalin, a sculptor trained at Charles Auffret in Reims, and then in the Decorative Arts of Paris. On a Sunday a month, Auralithe offers a 6-hour internship, with a living model, to deepen the techniques discussed.

This former, refurbished garage houses the works of three passionate artists, together with the same desire: share their art. Isabelle Marsala - painter -, Bocaj - painter - and Raymond Salvaje - photographer-publisher - are the masters of the places. For ten years, they have created, shared and spread art in all its forms. More than just a workshop, the Garage Workshop also houses a publishing house, «The belly and the eye», a house of record production and art books, and an exhibition room. It opens every month to the public for relaxation, presentations of artists from all walks of life, books of books or musical and even theatre interventions with the complicity of the La Vista theatre.

Since its creation in 1997, the Association has pursued its objective: to be an area of meetings and work for artists, to contribute to the development of the young contemporary creation on Montpellier. Visual artists benefit from a host structure allowing them to give free rein to their creation, enrich and find the means adapted to their achievements. The work workshops are fully customizable according to the projects, which facilitates exhibitions. The Aperto association lends its walls to six events a year, events as diverse as classic personal exhibitions or collective exhibitions of several weeks, strange "48 h" or crazy "Facades". The principle of "48 h" is to propose to visual artists to invest the exhibition space for two days. The "Facades" are light and ephemeral events designed by artists for the facade and windows of the association, a way of putting art on the street.

At the bend of an alley, we notice the beautiful workshop of Céramique de Thau. As you pass the door, you discover the work of the ceramist François Thirion. This pottery workshop plunges us into the universe of the Thau basin, its colors, its landscapes, its shapes and its animals. Shades of blue-green tinged with sand and ochre, his stoneware creations are inspired by his environment. François Thirion also runs workshops for beginners and advanced users of stoneware. Young and old alike can learn all the steps involved in creating a piece.

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.

Lez Arts Urbains is a hip-hop dance school in Béziers. It offers courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

The small grocery store of the Musée international des Arts modestes offers activities for young and old on Wednesdays, Saturdays and during the vacations. The art workshops are directly inspired by the current exhibitions at the MIAM. The workshops are inspired by the current events of the city, the region... Experiment, explore, imagine, draw, paint: children, families and adults come here to discover techniques, artists and works in a friendly environment.

Betty Ferreira Jorge is a professional Argentine Tango dancer. She has been teaching this practice for many years now. Her teaching is based on her solid experience of the stage and the ball. The style she develops is nourished by tradition and modernity, in the pure spirit of Buenos Aires. In groups of up to four people - two couples - she offers guidance tailored to each individual. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, it is possible to participate in a course, an à la carte training or intensive sessions.

Center de Danse Coryphée is a dance school located in Argelès-sur-Mer. Founded in 2001, it offers classical, contemporary and modern jazz dance classes for enthusiasts aged 4 to 50 and over. The center has its own private hall, offering great flexibility in terms of timetables. The atmosphere is friendly and customer-oriented, with a touch of wit and humor. The premises are pleasant, with brand-new parquet flooring, and the room is air-conditioned for optimum comfort in all seasons. The audio equipment is of the highest professional quality. The center also offers leisure time slots, with no obligation to participate in the annual gala.

Since 2015, Christian Rizzo has taken over the artistic direction of the Institut Chorégraphique International de Montpellier. The institute has a transversal vision of creation, training, artistic education and opening to the public. Numerous shows are offered at the Agora with exceptional pieces, but the ICI is also committed through its creation and production pole to supporting projects and training dancers.

This biterroise association offers an original way of approaching theatre. Here, no classic texts or contemporary pieces that take your head! Stephanie, Lise and Olivier give classes of coffee-theatre, dance and singing to create cabaret and musical performances. Besides the pleasure of playing, actors learn to assert themselves, to improvise, to play, to communicate, and more generally to develop their personality. Singing courses take place at the Maison de la vie associative.

Under the watchful eye of Marc Galabru, Michel's brother, professional actors teach the art of theatre to a hundred students in groups of different levels and ages - children, adolescents, adults. The inscriptions are held every year in September at the Palais de la Mer. All courses, lasting two hours, take place on Wednesday afternoon.

The notoriety of this dance academy is no longer to be done in Béziers. Martine Lignon and Pierre Munier, former professional dancers of the Rhine Ballet, the Marseille Opera and the Nantes Ballet, teach classical and modern'jazz in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Children - for 4 years - can try classical dance. The courses are composed of work-to-bar, relaxation exercises, and learning steps, tours and jumps. Besides dancing, adults can follow at the academy of dance dancing sessions.

Founded in 1872 by Gustave FAYET, the Société des Beaux-Arts remains Béziers' leading fine arts association. It offers workshops in drawing, painting, watercolor, mixed media, photography and street art. Modeling and stone sculpture enthusiasts can also learn or improve their skills at the Maison Cordier. A veritable breeding ground for talent, every two years the association organizes the Salon International d'Arts Plastiques, in collaboration with the town. It's a not-to-be-missed event for art lovers of all levels.

The school is generally open to adults for courses in drawing, painting, modeling and sculpture. Every Wednesday, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Béziers offers art classes for children aged 9 to 14. Children can try their hand at painting, collage, pastel and sculpture... Themed workshops are held over one or two days during the school vacations. With ceramics workshops, even adults can express their creative spirit.

With or without castanets, it is the Seville that is taught in this biterroise dance association. For insiders, the association also offers flamenco courses and courses that take place once every two months in a room loaned by the municipality of Atlantis. The teacher comes especially from Barcelona for the occasion. During the», with two other associations - Abanico y Sol and Luz de Esperanza - Alegria is organising a major Andalusian cultural event.

In their back-shop Florence and Michel organise creative courses, the patchwork in mind. It's crazy what can be achieved with small squares of cloth. So try the Christmas balls, your loved ones will be snowed.

Jean-Philippe and Christophe teach musical awakening, piano, guitar, bass, singing. Since 1992, these brothers approach all styles of music. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. A rehearsal room allows you to try the joys of the scene or repeat the year-end show.

The conservatory of Béziers is a priority for children. They can attend musical awakening courses for 4 years and dance lessons from 5 years old. Training in music learning is very numerous. It teaches the classics such as guitar - classical or electric -, flute, piano, trumpet or saxophone, but also rarer instruments such as the bassoon, the oboe or the horn. In total, almost all instruments and styles of music have a voice in the chapter - jazz, classical, chamber music, old music…. It is important to register long in advance for the best known instruments. The amount of the registration fees varies according to the place of habitation - Béziers, commune or outside town - and the income of the parents.

This mixed vocal ensemble, which borrowed its name to the first woman troubadour du Languedoc, aims to develop the practice of choral singing. French, foreign, classical, gospel, Occitan songs, members of Isoarda are open to all musical currents. Open to everyone from 12 years of age, the association regularly participates in numerous concerts for charities or local festivals. Rehearsals take place at the Maison de la vie associative.

In 1967, Dominique Imbert decided to install his workshop in Rape-le-Fort. Drawn by the work of the metal he forges, forge. This is where he draws his first chimney for his personal use. He reproduces it for some enthusiastic people and that's how Focus begins. Far from the photographs of the classic chimney, the true modern steel boxes, each model is a real work of art. An address not to be missed for lovers of design and contemporary creations.

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.

This slightly offbeat association of visual artists offers fabrication workshops based on the plastic arts and artistic recycling. Object theater shows are also created, as well as scenery and set design. Objectology workshops enable participants to make objects from recycled materials. Part of a sustainable development approach, these unusual creative workshops combine DIY, assembly and detour of objects and materials. Other workshops introduce the practice of object theater, in various forms, including a playful analog video device!

With over 20 years' experience under its belt, Zepetra is Montpellier's oldest circus school. The association has developed 3 main areas of activity: a leisure circus school for children and adults, educational workshops in schools from kindergarten to high school, adapted circus and, finally, an artistic space seen as a place for circus and performing artists to create and rehearse... Sessions take place throughout the week and are organized by age group. The teaching team is made up of six circus arts instructors, all of whom hold the Brevet d'Initiateur aux Arts du Cirque and Drac professional accreditation.

L'Atelier Solaire is an association whose vocation is to promote artists and craftsmen. You will find the artist and President of the association Sylvie Pouytes who gives introductory courses in pottery and modeling. She exhibits her own creations and co-creations of large jars, the potteries of Richard Danoun and Martial Ruffin, the sewing of Odette Herrera, the jewelry of Pascaline... here the artists multiply the supports: ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing... creating unique pieces that one admires and buys within this gallery-workshop.

Ap Sara is a choreographic workshop where classical and contemporary dance classes are taught from the age of 4 and by age level up to seniors. The goal is to free the artistic potential of each person as well as their creativity. Knowing oneself also goes through body expression and Sarah will help you to assert yourself through dance. Sarah, a professional dancer, also teaches synchronized swimming at the Saint Cyprien Swimmers' Circle and her students, young and old, are fans of their teacher.

Since 2013, L'Atelier de Mo in Montpellier has cultivated the artistic fulfillment of its members - children, teenagers and adults - in a friendly, caring atmosphere. The workshop, which became an association in 2019, has taken on a new dimension with three permanent teachers. Members, aged 5 to 89, decide together what activities they wish to take part in: classes, Saturday and vacation workshops, group exhibitions. Nearly 200 participants a year benefit from an environment conducive to exploring their talents in drawing, painting and other media. L'Atelier de Mo demonstrates that art has no age limit.

Trans' en Danse is a dance school located in Montpellier. Founded in 2008 by Jessica Fernandez, a state-qualified teacher and the school's artistic and pedagogical manager, it offers a variety of dance classes including Modern'Jazz, Classical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Street Jazz, Pointes, Barre à terre, Salsa Fusion and Stretching. Classes are aimed at children aged 4 and over, teenagers and adults, from beginners to pre-professionals. The school also offers a pre-professional curriculum for students wishing to prepare for a career in dance, with specific courses and preparation for competitions and the technical aptitude exam. Internships are also offered throughout the year. The school has two professional dance studios equipped with oak parquet flooring, mirrors and barres. It's a 5-minute walk from downtown Montpellier and the train station. Reduced rates are available, as well as discounts for students and families. The school is affiliated with the Pass Culture scheme, enabling 18-year-olds to benefit from a 300-euro subsidy for dance lessons or other cultural activities.

Pole Dance Stars dance school offers pole dance classes for children, teenagers and adults. Founded in 2011 by Elodie Padovani, the studio offers a 120m² space with 10 pole dance bars. Classes are adapted to all levels, from beginner to advanced, and include different disciplines such as pole fit, pole flexy and pole sexy. In addition to group classes, private classes are also available, either by video or in the studio. The studio can also be privatized for events such as hen parties. Pole Dance Stars also has an online boutique where you can buy pole dance accessories and clothing.

Théâtre du Réflexe is a theater company based in Canohès. They offer a varied program of shows for all audiences, including 50-minute shows for young audiences. Shows include "Rondouille et Pipelette", "Mélinda et l'ogre", "Pitipopiépla et l'extravagante Isabella", "Le Père Noël prend des vacances", "Conte de Jean de l'ours par le berger Célestin", "L'histoire du Noël de Renard par l'enchanteur Merlin et la fée Morgane", "Entrées clownesques" and "Farfelu et Farfouillette". They also offer shows for the general public, such as "Chut!", stories for children aged 6 and over, and "Faut qu'on cause!", sketches. The Théâtre du Réflexe is also available for performances in other venues, whether in their own theater or on location throughout France.

A Base De Tango is a dance school located in Béziers. The school offers dance classes for adults, including rock, swing and Argentine tango. In addition to classes, A Base De Tango regularly organizes parties and concerts. It is advisable to contact the school directly for up-to-date information. The school's address is 47 Avenue Jean Moulin, 34500 Béziers. You can also follow A Base De Tango on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming events.

Center Nelly Danse is a dance school located in Lunel. It offers classes in ballet, introduction to dance, Lyrical workshop and barre à terre. The school is open to all, from age 4 upwards, with no selection criteria. Classes are adapted to suit the age, aptitudes and motivations of each student. The teaching of classical dance is the school's priority, but the pleasure of dancing is also emphasized. The dance studio is equipped with a sprung floor, mirrors and barres, and is air-conditioned. Before enrolling, you can take part in a free trial class. Each year, students present a show to enable parents to follow their progress. Center Nelly Danse is located at 177 Chemin de la Grande Liquine, Lunel.