Music, song, art, theatre & heritage. From the Musique en Vue festival at the river's edge, to the 50-member brass band which fills the park with music at the mega art exhibition during the Festival des artisans , you are invited to come and enjoy yourself with us.

For folks of every age and taste, from classical music fans to those who prefer country and western music, our organizers (who themselves hale from various cultures) work together to offer you all the musical diversity you could wish for.

Colourful events, both in summer and winter. An illuminated parade with Santa Claus and his followers livens up the streets at the first snowfall. Children are especially welcome and find plenty to keep them happy. Come and vibrate with the sounds of Cowansville!

 
 
 

LE BAL DU VIEUX SWEETSBURG

SECOND ANNUAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE BALL IN COWANSVILLE

COWANSVILLE on Jane Austen’s steps

For  the third year, an English country dance ball, called The Old Sweetsburg Ball,  will be held in October (dates to be confirmed). For information please communicate with Michel Saint-Pierre , (450) 266-7466, before October 71st.

English Country Dance is a particular kind of social dance that was practised in England, since the XVIIe century, mostly by the upper classes.  It is done in contra dance formation. A line of gentlemen facing a line of ladies, each couple going through a number of figures and movements in relation to the other couples.  The dances are easy and social, and therefore conducive to friendly conversation amoung participants.  It is the kind of dancing described in Jane Austen’s novels of which  Pride and Prejudice was put to screen recently.

The purpose of the weekend is to share a dance experience, more particularly, English country dancing.  Participant will embark on a journey to the past through music and dance, in an atmosphere of pleasure and simplicity. 



Phone: 450 266.7466



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