The dazzling movement and vibrant color of traditional Polish dance may be see at many Official Dyngus Day Buffalo sites throughout the region. The choreography and musical arrangements represent different styles of dance and ethnographic regions of Polond. Never danced the polka? Just ask one of the dancers.... they would be happy to teach you! See 2008 Event Schedule page for locations featuring Polish dance.
HARMONY POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE
Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York
HARMONY POLISH FOLK ENSEMBLE
Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble is Western New York's largest Polish-American cultural and dance ensemble. In an effort to provide families with a culturally enriching experience, we formed this community folk dance group, centrally located and open to all ages from pre-school to senior citizen. We currently have three of the most highly trained Polish folk dance choreographers in Buffalo. Among our ensemble members are multiple families spanning several generations. In addition to dance, we have cultural lessons including folklore, holiday traditions, regional customs, crafts, history and simple language games and songs. The group takes part in public performances throughout the year, dressed in traditional folk wear from various regions of Poland. The group is proud to display the rich diversity of costumes worn throughout Poland. Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble's mission is to promote & sustain Polish heritage within the family, through study and performance of the traditional folk dances of Poland and cultural enrichment sessions. For more information, please call (716) 875-2030 or visit their website at harmonypfe.org
POLISH HERITAGE DANCERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Founded by Michelle Michalski Kisluk in October 1997, the group currently consists of 40 members, ages four through adult. Practices are held in Lancaster, NY. The children's group meets on Fridays and the teen/adult group meets on Mondays. Not only is dancing taught, but they like to include singing in Polish and learning about traditions as well. The group is fully costumed in the Krakowski Costume. In 1999, ball gowns and soldier uniforms were made for the youth group and Slask costumes for the children's group. In 2000 they acquired a set of homemade Cieszyn costumes donated by the Woszczak family for the youth group and Beskid costumes were made for the intermediate group. In 2004 they purchased a set of Lubelski costumes from Poland. Also recently purchased from Poland are the Kaszuby region for the teen/adult group and Kurpie region were made for the teen/adults as well.
BIALY ORZEL - WHITE EAGLE POLISH SONG & DANCE ENSEMBLE
When The Bialy Orzel - White Eagle Polish Song and Dance Ensemble perform, it presents a colorful tour of Poland's diverse culture and history through song and dance. Each performance is flavoured with a veritable tapestry of art through music and movement. Throughout its 40 intensive and successful seasons, the award winning White Eagle Polish Song & Dance Ensemble from Toronto, Ontario has worked hard in developing authentic and artistic Polish cultural entertainment. This colorful and energetic folk group was incorporated into the Canadian Multicultural mosaic in 1966 out of Pawel and Maria Dubicki's dedication to the preservation of Polish folklore, dance, song and costume. Their deep affection, respect and honour for the heritage of our homeland has been reflected throughout the many generations of the ensemble's performers.
DYNGUS DAY IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Pussy Willows, Piwo, Polkas, Parades, Parties and a Plethora of Polish Pride...
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