The Folk Song and Dance Ensemble WARSZAWIANKA is a representative group of
the biggest Polish universities –THE WARSAW UNIVERSITY.
There are nearly 100 students and graduates of all faculties of dance,
vocal and instrument. Polish regional dances presented by the artists are:
polkas, mazurkas and obereks .
The group is a member of the Polish Section of the International Folk
Festivals and Art Association of the International Folk Festivals and Art
Associations (PS CIOFF.
WARSZAWIANKA has performed extensively on all prestigeous venues of the
world presenting its gamut of repertoire comprising all Polish national
dances and regional suites of Rzeszów, Podlasie, Kaszuby, Opoczno, Powiśle
Lubelskie, Silesian Beskid, a scenic picture of mid-war period Warsaw and
theatrical shows thematically connected with Christmas and Easter.
The group has also prepared many occasional and educational programs for
students.
As the only representative of the country it performed during 98′ Kyongju
World Culture Expo in Korea.
The group has performed to critical acclaim at international folk
festivals in France, Spain, Greece, Holland, Canada, Germany, the USA,
Turkey, Hungary, Great Britain, Italy and Israel to name a few.
WARSZAWIANKA proves that folklore can be an uncommon history lesson as
well as fun and entertainment.
