The Cultural Club "Ra¹ka" - Serbia The Cultural Club "Ra¹ka" is a volunteer organization which was established in
1998 and currently has around 250 members of different ages. The Club includes
folk dancing groups, a band and a singing group, all of which work with a selection
of musicians, choreographers, historians and teachers. Our joint efforts are aimed
at promoting traditional Serbian folk songs and dances and learning about the
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The Créa’Danse Company - France Created in 1999 under Claire Gattet’s artistic leadership, Créa’Danse is now
made up of six teenagers and adults who chose contemporary dancing as means of
artistic expression. Inspired by silence or by music from various origins, dancers
experiment, improvise, conceive and create together choreographies based on
contemporary themes.
The dance company is building up experience by performing in unusual
settings such as Frankfurt’s airport, Moscow’s Red Square, the deck of a boat, the
front of a church, a field, a cave, exhibition halls, public settings, theatres’ scene… |
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Folklore-Ensemble "Lenok" - Russia
The folklore ensemble "LENOK" was created in 1976. Ensemble explores
Southern Russian singing traditions, customs, games tunes and ethnographic
dances of Southern Russia.
The folklore ensemble "LENOK" consists of 28 persons (the vocal group,
the instrumental group and the leaders of the ensemble).
The leaders and founders of the collective are a family of Tamara and
Vasily Bychkovs. A lot of attention in the work of the ensemble is given
to collection and preservation of Russian historic dances. Members of the
ensemble play the ancient folk musical instruments such as an accordion, a
psaltery, a violin, horns, zhaleykas, pipes, balalaikas and national percussions.
Accompanied by songs and dances concert performances of the ensemble are
always bright emotional shows.
The costumes of the ensemble are traditional; they are made by members
of the ensemble and decorated with embroidery, weaving and bead jewelry.
The ensemble «LENOK» participates in festivals and contests of
ethnographic folk music in the Czech Republic, Germany, Georgia, Ukraine,
Belarus, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Poland.
The folk ensemble "LENOK" is a member of EFCO (European Folk
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"Bogar Istvan" - Öcsteny - Hungary Mezocsat Nepiegyuttes Group has this year its 60th anniversary. It was formed at the turn of 1948-1950. It consisted of a large number of dancers and was the pride of the village. Now Mezocsat Nepiegyuttes Group consists of young people who study and work. Part of the group studied dance at the Egressy Benjamin Elementary School. On the 60th anniversary the group collects informations and photographs from its founders and also other materials to allow spreading the culture and showing authentic Hungarian Dance. They are constantly working on new choreographies and overall aesthetic appearance of the group. They represent their folklore In many places in the world. |
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Zespó³ Pie¶ni i Tañca "KORTOWO" - Poland
Song and Dance Ensemble "Kortowo" is a representative group of folklore at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. The group draws its inspiration from the folk tradition. Through dance and music faithfully reproduces the Polish dances, songs and ceremonies. Dancers present a program in original, colorful costumes, arousing the interest and fascination of the audience. Dancers present a program in original, colorful costumes, arousing the interest and fascination of the audience. The achievements of the ensemble are the work of prominent authorities in the field of music and dance, who helped to create original and unique artistic face of the group. "KORTOWO" has won numerous folklore festivals in the country and abroad. For its artistic activity has repeatedly been honored and rewarded. |
Lunds Studenters Folkdanslag - Sweden
Countries visited: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Poland, Belgium,
France, Itlay, Austria, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, USA, Russia. |
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Gruppo Folk "Giuseppe Moffa" - Italy
The “G. Moffa” Folk Dance Group has performed dances and music of its own traditions for more than
thirty years, setting value on the research held in order to discover and transmit this singing and choreographic
heritage.
The “G. Moffa” Group was born in the middle of the XIX century but it was dissolved during the war
periods. It was founded again in 1972, deriving its name from an illustrious citizen from Riccia, the lawyer
Giuseppe Moffa, who lived between the XIX and XX century. The latter, fond of music and popular traditions,
left to us a wide singing heritage. The typical costume of the folk maid is characterized by a long curled skirt, an apron decorated on the
borders, a corset tied on its back, a white blouse with large sleeves, up to the elbow, and a coloured scarf.
The stockings, with horizontal coloured and black stripes, are a singular element of this costume because they
are not to be found in any other place of South Italy. |
Zespó³ Folklorystyczny Mali Poligrodzianie - Poznañ - Poland
Folk Group "Mali Poligrodzianie" arose from the Folk Dance PUT "Poligrodzianie" in 1985. Has about 50 young dancers aged 6-14 years. Developing sensitivity to art, rising in the spirit of the folk tradition and respect for Polish culture are essential issues for our Team.
During the preparation of the dances and songs most authentic sources, as similar as possible to the "roots" of Polish folklore are used. Bringing out the character, conduct and performance appropriate for the presented region, retaining the typical Instrumental composition. The pretext for the transfer of songs and dances is often a concrete example, as popular in the ‘¯ywiec’ region - carol singing. Mali Poligrodzianie are successfully involved in many prestigious international festivals. For example in Belgium, Denmark, Canada, Greece, Spain, France, Portugal, South Korea and Italy. |
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