# Event Details

- **Event Name**: French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Central French dance music with Nivernais-Morvan specialities!

Aline Pilon, hurdy gurdy
Vincent Belin, bagpipes
François Kaspryk, guitar 
Guy Dumélie, accordion

Come and dance the evening away. 
Beautiful melodies, driving rhythms, hypnotic drones and lots of fun

Aline Pilon  started playing the hurdy-gurdy around the age of 12. At the time Aline was dancing in a folk group where she was able to learn the main standards of the Nivernais / Morvan / Berry / Bourbonnais repertoire. She immediately experienced the pleasure of playing for dancers, a pleasure that is still as intense today! Aline’s favourite group is T.O.G. (The Old Guard), playing bal and concert music. 


Here's the running order for the evening:
7pm Doors

7.30 Bal Basics workshop
Learn some steps and dances with David & Joel

8pm Bal with Joel & David
French & Breton Dances

8.30 to 10pm Bal with TOG
Dances from Central France. Mazurka, schottische, bourrée, waltz and more!

TOG video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9eyPJnMwk8‌


Doors and bar open at 7pm

Tickets £16 full price, £12 or £8 if you prefer. Please pay what you can. Book at wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts (+10% fee) or email boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk to reserve and pay on the door. 
Ashburton Arts Centre: always three prices – please pay what you can.

See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre:
https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/access-booking-tickets-parking-finding-us/ 
Level access from street
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton-abbot/french-bal-with-tog-the-old-guard-aline-pilon-hurdy-gurdy-plus-bagpipes-guitar-and-accordion/200029475241458
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newton Abbot
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Ashburton Arts Centre
- **lat**: 50.5148952
- **long**: -3.7568097
- **full address**: Ashburton Arts Centre, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion being held?
  - **A:** French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ashburton Arts Centre, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion?
  - **A:** French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion is organized by Ashburton Arts Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton Abbot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If French Bal with TOG (The Old Guard): Aline Pilon (Hurdy Gurdy) plus Bagpipes, Guitar & Accordion sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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