Description
From the spine of the Carpathian mountains experience the wonderous alpine folklore of the Polish Highlanders a group which never experienced serfdom but the freedom of the high Tatra mountains Be dazzled by live fiddle music dazzling costumes and high altitude singing
Work Sample
Ensemble performance @Mountain Film festival
Shows the authenticity and liveliness of the dancing singing and music
History
Est in 2007 we perform with authentic fiddle music in original handmade costumes we show the high alpine culture of one of Poland's most scenic places and demonstrate a ancient preserved dancing syle based on rigorous footwork The suite culminates in a dance of brigands showing the virility of hardy mountain men living from brigandry and sharing of spoils with locals
Artistic Vision
Let the audience feel the vitality of people who never experienced serfdom
Programs for Specific Audience(s) Expertise
WE ARE OPEN TO DISCUSSING THE NEEDS OF THE AUDIENCE AND VENUE
Traditional Folk/Ethnic Artform Statement
POLISH HIGHLANDER FOLKLORE
Name
TATRY POLISH HIGHLANDER FOLKLORIC ENSEMBLE
Type
Company/Ensemble
Address
Summit IL 60501
Artistic Director
Marek Ogorek
[email protected]
(773) 972-7839
Contact Person
Andrew Tokarz
[email protected]
773-972-7829
Web Site
Artistic Discipline(s)
Dance
- Folk/Traditional
Music
- Folk/Traditional
Geographic Availability
Central Illinois
Chicago/Chicagoland
Northern Illinois
Western Illinois
Fee Ranges
650-2000
Additional Services
Demonstrations
Lectures
Workshops
Core Audience(s)
Adult
Bilingual
- Polish
Children
Seniors
Youth