Holy Name Parish in South Deerfield, MA provided support for the children from the Sunderland Elementary School who danced at last Saturday’s Polka Dance fundraiser for that town’s PTO, Fire and Police Departments. The vests the children are wearing were loaned to the school by Holy Name Parish. The girl all the way to the left of the screen is a child of the Parish, Mary Laurens.
The Polish Community Center is located at 225 Washington Ave Ext, Albany NY 12205. Call 518-456-3995 for more information.
Yes, he’s an accordionist, but neither the music nor dance are Polka. The winner of Poland’s Got Talent, Marcin Wyrostek and his group, Tango Corazon Quintet, have just released an album, “Magia del tango” (loosely: The Magic of Tango). Here’s a sample:
Poles have a great affinity for the Tango and it is hard to find a Pole who can’t bust a few great Tango moves.
The Polka, at least in the style found in Polish-American circles, is generally unheard of in Poland. Traditional Polka like dances such as the Mazur in addition to four other dances, the Polonez, Krakowiak, Kujawiak, and Oberek, are the five “National Dances” of Poland. Franz Xaver Scharwenka wrote 5 Polish Dances for piano, Op. 3 which walks through the five. Here is Op.3, No.2
Join us for a Fall Dance at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY on Saturday, November 14th at 7pm. Admission $25 (including dinner). Live Entertainment by the Echo Band. For tickets please call:
Dariusz Figiel 518-235-6001
Marian Wiercioch 518- 235-5549
Margaret Leoniuk 518-221-6406
Zapraszamy na wspólną zabawę Andrzejkową ktόra odbędzie sie w Polskim Klubie, 225 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY.
14-go listopada o godzinie 7-ej wieczorem.
Wstep $25 od osoby – (wliczony posiłek)
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Gra zespόł “Echo.”
Po bilety prosimy dzwonić do:
Dariusza Figiel 518-235-6001
Mariana Wiercioch 518- 235-5549
Małgorzaty Leoniuk 518-221-6406
Two Friends Author New Book on Dance and Songs for Children
Maria Bielski and Janina Dobkowski have recently co-authored and published a book of Polish children’s singing games and dances entitled “Two Friends, They Went A’ Dancing.”
The book contains the lyrics of ten popular singing games in both English and Polish as well as a vocal music score with chords. Clear step by step movement and dance instructions are outlined with the text. In addition, a CD of the recorded songs with accompaniment is included so that parents, grandparents, teachers, and children can immediately enjoy the songs and games. Each page has an original “wycinanki” (Polish cut-out style) illustration designed by the artist, Joanna Bielska, which can be reproduced for coloring or craft projects.
The authors created this book as a resource for anyone interested in folk culture. They hope it assists parents and grandparents in passing Polish traditions on to their children and grandchildren. Teachers, occupational therapists, ethnic dance directors, whether Polish or not, can use this book to enrich their classroom program, physical education curriculum, music and dance classes, and children’s events. The CD can be used during assemblies, parties for both children and adults, car trips, and sing a longs.
Both authors are teachers by profession and have an extensive background in Polish folk art, music, and dance. They have danced with the Polish American Folk Dance Company and organized countless folk dance workshops all over the New York Metropolitan area. They are members of the Polish American Teachers Association, which has its headquarters at the Kosciuszko Foundation, and the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Professional Women’s Association.
Ms. Bielski has been on the teaching staff of the Krakowianki and Gorale Children’s’ Dance Group of Greenpoint for the past several years. Ms. Dobkowski is a member of the National Dance Association and Dance and the Child International which fosters dance opportunities for children. Mana and Janina have been friends since their teenage years in the Polish Scouting organization. They have been dancing and singing together their whole lives. The authors invite everyone to grab a friend, young or old, and dance.
Friday, Jan. 9 – Polish-American buffet, 4-8 pm
Sunday, Jan. 11 – Polka Dance with the Eddie Forman Orchestra, 3-7 pm
Sunday, Jan. 18 – Ballroom dance
Sunday, Jan. 25 – Ballroom Dance
Sunday, Feb. 1st – Super bowl Sunday Party! Doors open at 4 pm
Saturday, Feb. 14th – Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance, 6-12 midnight
For more information please visit the Center’s website or call 518-456-3995. The Center is located at 225 Washington Ave Ext, Albany NY 12205.
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