La Crouzade

We are going to present you our traditionnal dance, which is La Crouzade. It is a bourée d'Auvergne, which comes from the Massif Central.

Crouzade means « croix », « cross », it reminds some steps contained in the dance.

To dance, we need four or eight performers.

There are two traditional instruments, the vielle ( the hurdy-gurdy) and the cornemuse (the bagpipe)

La Crouzade is a dance of seduction, there is a game of look between men and women.

It is a popular dance that we find in many region, however they have their own style and their own choreography.

Unfortunately it is a dance less and less known and performed, because there are a few people who practise it and who teach it.

Some traditional french dances :

- First, a « danse bretonne »

Then, a « danse auvergnate »

A « danse alsacienne »

Thank you for your attention !