National and Regional Dances

Krakowiak – it is a beautiful presentation of „dancing choir” of our Ensemble during which our group shows not only their great vocal abilities, but also dancing ones. Interesting music arrangement and choreography are undoubtedly unusual advantages of this program. Dancers are dressed in one of our best known national costumes.

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Mirosław Jakubowski
Vocal arranged by: Mariusz Kolinko
Time: 10 min

Wycinaniec Polski or Kujawiak and Oberek are undoubtedly the showcase of our team. Choreography is inspired by Łowicz cut-out, during the show one may observe shapes resembling it. Initially the romantics Kujawiak becomes faster, finally to begin with dynamic Oberek. Dancers are dressed in beautiful, colorful, striped costumes and magnificent embroidered blouses. Łowicz costume is, next to Cracow’s, most well-known Polish folk costume abroad.

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Mirosław Jakubowski
Time: 7 min

Ej Żywieckie Gronicki is a choreographic impression of dances and plays of highlanders (PL: juhasi) illustrated with dance, well-known highland song: Sarna and dance impression of washing – one of countryside work motives. Fast and dynmic Hajduk – the final – is the essence of highlanders’ dance. This choreography is a part of spectacle: From sunrise to Sunset (PL: Od wschodu do zachodu).

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Jerzy Wiesław Zawisza
Vocal arranged by: Jerzy Wiesław Zawisza
Time: 11 min

Kto Ma Śwarno Dziołcha is an impression of Upper Silesia (PL: Górny Śląsk). In this remarkable region dance is a form of a social game, sometimes event flirt, and here – a form of competition between women and men. In the Silesia region dances are usually assigned to a specific melody. In our impression one may hear: Nie chce cię znac, Zasiali górale and Tańcowała ryba z rakiem. Sweeping – as a motive of countryside work - is a part of choreography danced to well-known folk song Mietlorz previously being a social game. Choreography is a part of spectacle: From sunrise to Sunset (PL: Od wschodu do zachodu).

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Ewa Kalińska
Vocal arranged by: Jerzy Wiesław Zawisza
Time: 10 min

W Kadzidlańskim Boru is undoubtedly one of our most unique propositions. An impression from the region of Kurpie which starts with a rhythmic representation of lumberjacks working in artistic perspective is primarily a unique vocal show of our team members. One may observe typical dances from this region: Żuraw, Stara baba, Olender and Powolniak. Choreography is a part of spectacle: From sunrise to Sunset (PL: Od wschodu do zachodu).

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Ewa Kalińska
Vocal arranged by: Mariusz Kolinko
Time: 11 min

uOd Krosna Ino z Pazura is a choreography composed of best known dances from the region of Krosno – okółka, równy, kowal sie krzyżok. It has a varied pace which gives it its unique character. The viewers are impressed by unusual and unique costumes. One of the elements of choreography is the presentation of grain threshing and haymaking – typical countryside works. Choreography is a part of spectacle: From sunrise to Sunset (PL: Od wschodu do zachodu).

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Ewa Kalińska
Vocal arranged by: Jerzy Wiesław Zawisza
Time: 10 min

Wiwat Bratu i Tej Pannie is an impression of most known dances from the Szamotuły region (Wielkopolska) such as: Wiwat, Przodek or Rajlender. The dances are noble, not very live, but full of happiness. Choreography is a part of spectacle: From sunrise to Sunset (PL: Od wschodu do zachodu) due to the fact that it contains the motive of sewing.

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music arranged by: Krzysztof Kozłowski
Vocal arranged by: Jerzy Wiesław Zawisza
Time: 10 min

This Polonez undoubtedly introduces the viewers into the mood of 19th-century ball. It is a symbol of Polish national pride which is emphasized by the beautiful costumes from the period of the Duchy of Warsaw. It is a dance which should be familiar to all Poles and it is certainly worth teaching to foreign guests. It is a part of presentation Ball at the Warsaw Salon.

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music: Fabian Tymolski
Music arranged by: Ewa Kalińska
Time: 5 min

Karo Mazurowe is a somewhat forgotten form of Salon Mazur. Previously, due to the difficulty level, it was performed only by best dancers. However, in this graceful and original, great choreography one cannot see this difficulty. It is a part of presentation Ball at the Warsaw Salon.

Choreography: Jarosław Wojciechowski
Music: Henryk Wieniawski
Music arranged by: Ewa Kalińska
Time: 4 min

Taniec Hucułów (Hutsul dance) is the dance of highlanders. It can be characterized by high dynamics and frantic pace. The choreography emphasizes the condition of both girls and boys. The extraordinary advantage is beautiful, lively music well-played by our band.

Choreography: Robert Śliżewski
Music arranged by: Krzysztof Heering
Time: 11 min

W Rzeszowskiej Izbie may be characterized by extraordinary verve and dynamism. Huge temperament of performers is presented in typical dances: polka uginana, bez noga, dzwon and exuberant powróz. The tendency of improvising as well as solo performances of best couples are characteristic for this dance.

Choreography: Józef Adamski
Music arranged by: Jan Tkaczyk, Mirosław Jakubowski
Vocal arranged by: Jan Tkaczyk
Consult: Alicja Haszczak
Time: 12 min