As in previous years, we will dance to the music of three bands,
be entertained by children from 5 different dance ensembles as well
as adults from 4 ensembles. You will also be able to listen to two
folk choirs and several singers.
Lasowiacy - folk choir from Stalowa Wola, Poland
Polonez - dance group from Vancouver, Canada has been the highlight of the Polish Festival for the last six years.
Their vivid dances in beautiful outfits from different regions in Poland continue to amaze.
Recently, the group returned from their tour in Poland. There, they performed at the well known
"Polonia Folk Festival" in Rzeszow, Poland. The Polonez dance group is directed and choreographed by Jacek Niemirski.
Catch the exciting performance of Polonez both on Saturday and Sunday.
More information about Polonez can be found at:
http://www.polonezdance.com/
(White Eagles) - a folk dance group from Kelowna, Canada
Vivat Musica - choir from Seattle
Młodzi Polanie - children group from Seattle
Polish School - children from the Saturday Polish School in Portland
Sobotka - The Sobotka dance group is the pride of our local Polish community.
Sobotka embodies the joy, charm, and excitement that dance brought to generations
in Polish villages and the nobility courts. Sobotka is also well known for the popular
community events they bring to all Portland such as "Polish Country Wedding" and "Grand Nobility
Chervona - a band playing dance music from Poland, Russia, Israel, Armenia, Italy...
Oregon Polka Beats - the best polka band in Oregon. It embodies all the joy, charm, and excitement of polka music
Pola Gadowski - female
vocalist singing with guitar accompaniment
Leonard Kosatka - a
talented accordion player
