Art in the High Noon -A series of meetings devoted to art and culture in a broad sense, addressed to people aged 60+.
Polish dances or moving culture
presented by: Izabela Grochowska

During the April workshop, the participants will learn about the characteristics of Polish national and regional dances. They will learn basic dance moves and figures, and will also learn about folk costumes.
Polish national dances are a cultural phenomenon that dates back to at least the 16th century and have played an important role in the history of our nation ever since. They were known throughout Poland and danced by different social classes who considered them part of their cultural heritage. They originate from the rural community with which they are strongly identified, but in the course of their historical development they have also become the property of the upper strata of Polish society. Polish regional dances are those which originate from specific regions of the country and are most often danced there. Their otherness was influenced not only by the temperament of the inhabitants, but also by the lie of the land, the prevailing rituals or particularly important sociological factors. Regional dances are performed in costumes characteristic of the area from which they originate.

Izabela Grochowska
Folk dance instructor, choreographer, artistic director of PŁOMIENIE Dance and Song Ensemble from Bydgoszcz and KRAJNA Song and Dance Ensemble from Nakło on the Noteć. A certified teacher and lecturer, she has received numerous awards for her work in the field of regionalism and cultural heritage. For 37 years, she has been involved in fostering a love of Polish folk dances and an appreciation of folk culture among children, young people and adults.

07.04.2025, 12:00
workshop for seniors