Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Never-Ending Adventure of Dancing Polish Dances

11 October 2008, Debica, Poland - a fantastic, colorful event is going to happen - 30th Anniversary Concert of Igloopolanie - Polish Folklore Ensemble. For some ,this is the time to appreciate Polish tradition and culture, for me it's the time when in the flashes of lights, I'll be standing at the backstage with my fellow colleagues from Igloopolanie and, almot eating my nails, I will be waiting for the very moment, where the first sounds of Mazur from Straszny Dwor Opera will flow....
30th Anniversary of Igloopolanie

There are various different adventures in one's life - either we explore the world of knowledge and academics, traveling , career or millions of others... for me dancing has always been as will always be a never-ending adventure....

These are the national and regional typical Polish dances that have possessed my heart so badly, that even a thought of possible leaving them, makes me want to cry. What is, then so magical about Polish folklore dances? Overwhelming, passionate and rhythmic music?, the variety of either delicate, nearly-walking or dynamic and bouncy steps? or are they the costumes full of colour, lively and brightfull?

You can't really say - it's every of those elements partly and as a whole. Once you see it, you'll love straight ahead....

Just to mention our Polish national dances: Kujawiak, Oberek, Mazur, Krakowiak, Polonez...they are so different, unpredictable and unique, yet in their centre there is Polish tradition, harmonious moves and figures all wrapped in a heart-lifting music you cannot forget.

Click here to watch video with Kujawiak and Oberek

Resovia Saltans and Igloopolanie try to cultivate those beautiful traditions and I was blessed to be a dancer of both ensembles for long time. They will teach you how to dance there - that is for sure! But you cannot find anywhere is the atmosphere of friendship, unforgetable concerts and tournees and the passion those people - young dancers - have for dancing.

My love to Polish national and regional will never end - that's definite!
Have you ever had a passion strong like that?

For more information on Igloopolanie and Resovia Saltans please click here:
If you are in Poland on 11 October, maybe in Krakow (Cracov) or somewhere down South East of Poland, visit us during the event! You are most welcome!

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