Fort de France nightlife - dance, drink, have fun!
The most exciting after-dark activity is seeing a performance of the folkloric troupe Les Grands Ballets Martiniquais. Everybody who goes to Martinique wants to see the show performed by Les Grands Ballets Martiniquais, a troupe of about two dozen dancers, along with musicians, singers, and choreographers, who tour the island regularly. Their performances of the traditional dances of Martinique have been acclaimed in both Europe and the United States. With a swoosh of gaily striped skirts and clever acting, the dancers capture all the exuberance of the island's soul. The group has toured abroad with great success, but they perform best on their home ground, presenting tableaux that tell of jealous brides and faithless husbands, demanding overseers and toiling cane cutters. Dressed in traditional costumes, the island women and men dance the spirited mazurka, which was brought from the 18th- and 19th-century ballrooms of Europe, and, of course, the exotic beguine. The popularity of individual bars and dance clubs in Martinique rises and falls almost monthly. Many of them charge a cover of 15€ ($20), although that's often ignored if business is slow, and if you're a particularly appealing physical specimen. A nightclub and restaurant where anyone can be a star, at least for a few minutes, is Le Karaoke Café California, Immeuble Les Corneaux, Lamentin. If you're on the party circuit around Martinique, you are likely to find the most action at Crazy Nights, Ste-Luce, a wild dance parlor that on weekends can attract hundreds of patrons, each bent on having one "crazy night." Jazz is showcased at the Calebesse Café, 19 bd. Allegre Le Marin (tel. 596/74-69-27), which sometimes features its own Billie Holiday clone. Meals are served, and the place is packed on Saturday nights. Live performances on Thursday around 10:30pm are a regular feature at Les Soirees de l'Amphore, Anse-Mitan (tel. 596/66-03-09), a small restaurant and minibar. Funk, disco, and soul are all featured. Fort-de-France's most animated and busiest piano bar is Le Club Piano-bar Privé, 24 bd. Allègre. On a cultural note, L'Atrium, Boulevard Général-de-Gaulle, Fort-de-France, is the venue for major island cultural events, including dance and music. The theatrical presentations, of course, are in French. You can ask on island what might be happening at the time of your visit.
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