From Aix-La-Chapelle To Montreal - On Roller Skates!
Rollerdisco + Mini German Courses
As part of MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE
Subconsciously or consciously, have you always wanted to roller-skate in a library? Here's a fantasy that can come true. The Goethe-Institut library will be transformed into a dance floor, where you can roll to the sound of German and international disco hits!
For one evening, during the Nuit blanche, the Goethe-Institut will be transformed into a discotheque. By the way, did you know that 2024 will mark the 65th anniversary of the opening of the world's very first discotheque? Well, it wasn't in New York, but in the small German town of Aachen, a stone's throw from the Netherlands and Belgium. It was in fact in the local Scotch Klub that the orchestra that kept the audience dancing was replaced by a disc jockey. In 1959, DJ Heinrich, a young journalist, played popular records and had his own unconventional way of entertaining the dancing public... much to the delight of the audience. The world's first discotheque was born, and the DJ profession was invented!
So, to commemorate this momentous event in the history of music, entertainment and, why not, humanity, and to underline the fact that any dream or fantasy can become reality, we're inviting the Montreal public on a journey across time and ocean, from Aachen to Montreal: rolling, dancing and having fun. - DJ Heinrich will be proud of us!
Feel free to bring your own roller skates, or we'll lend you some!
70s-style outfits welcome!
8:00 & 9:00 p.m.
Mini German Courses
If you are curious and want to immerse yourself in the German language, take part in mini-courses for beginners (duration: 30 minutes). Let yourself be surprised and learn to interact in German in no time!
No reservation required.
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Rollerskate class with Marly
Marly, Rollerskate teacher
| © Marilyn Basbous
SOLD OUT!
Limited number of places, booking required:
caroline.gagnon@goethe.de
Marly's passion for dance began at an early age with ballet, ballroom, hip hop and belly dancing. Today, she has developed her love of rhythm and musicality, adapting these different disciplines on 4-wheel skates. Based in Montreal, where she teaches roller quad and roller dance classes for all levels, Marly also performs for private events and runs workshops with internationally renowned skaters.
During this introductory course, you'll learn the basics of skating so you can groove/skate safely to the beat of the music!
For more information, visit her instagram account @skatewithmarly
9:00 p.m. - midnight
Roller dance party!
Open to all
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