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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sponsored by Ensemble Balkanske Igre with support from Bulgarica Center and Vivanov Dance Group
Featuring the dance, music, & culture of the Balkans/Eastern Europe. Dance parties every evening with the best Balkan orchestras. Concert Saturday evening with 10+ Balkan/Eastern European dance and musical groups. Workshops in dance, singing, and music with top master teachers in Balkan/Eastern European folk dances.
Featuring the dance, music, & culture of the Balkans/Eastern Europe. Dance parties every evening with the best Balkan orchestras. Concert Saturday evening with 10+ Balkan/Eastern European dance and musical groups. Workshops in dance, singing, and music with top master teachers in Balkan/Eastern European folk dances.
Friday (7pm) mini-workshop followed by dance party with live music by Jovcho Stoev-bouzouki - Balkanika Restaurant, 414 Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL
Saturday & Sunday Dance & Music Workshops (11am-4pm):
Valentin & Tania Ivanov – Bulgarian dances
Galia Miloucheva – Pirin dances
John Kuo – Balkan dances (Macedonian, Greek Rebetika, Old-Time Dances from Nišava Valley, Vojvodina, and Pannonian regions)
Singing Workshops:
Iliana Georgieva (Bulgaria)
Saturday Concert (5pm): Auditorium of the Wilmette Community RecreationCenter, 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL
Performances by Balkanske Igre, Bulgarica, Charodea Bulgaria Women’s Trio Vocal Group, Kitka Macedonian Folklore Group, Krajiski Boseri Bosnian Folklore Group, Oko Sokolovo Serbian Folklore Group, Jovcho Stoev-bouzouki, Vishyvanka Ukrainian Dance Group, Vivanov BG Dance Group, and others. Free parking on lot.
Saturday Evening Dinner & Dance Party/Horoteka (-> reservations required, please contact 773-231-2545) (8pm): Olive Banquet Hall, 828 E Rand Road, Mount Prospect,IL
Post-Festival Sunday Dinner & Party (6pm): Restaurant Mehanata, 1141 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
We will celebrate with dancing & music from all regions of the Balkans & Eastern Europe/Mediterranean.
For more info or to be added to our mailing list, please contact:
balkanske_igre@yahoo.com
Donations gratefully accepted.
Saturday & Sunday Dance & Music Workshops (11am-4pm):
- Saturday Workshop: Our Lady ofthe Wayside Church, 434 W Park St, Arlington Heights, IL
- Sunday Workshop: Bulgarica Center, 1120 Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL
Valentin & Tania Ivanov – Bulgarian dances
Galia Miloucheva – Pirin dances
John Kuo – Balkan dances (Macedonian, Greek Rebetika, Old-Time Dances from Nišava Valley, Vojvodina, and Pannonian regions)
Singing Workshops:
Iliana Georgieva (Bulgaria)
Saturday Concert (5pm): Auditorium of the Wilmette Community RecreationCenter, 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL
Performances by Balkanske Igre, Bulgarica, Charodea Bulgaria Women’s Trio Vocal Group, Kitka Macedonian Folklore Group, Krajiski Boseri Bosnian Folklore Group, Oko Sokolovo Serbian Folklore Group, Jovcho Stoev-bouzouki, Vishyvanka Ukrainian Dance Group, Vivanov BG Dance Group, and others. Free parking on lot.
Saturday Evening Dinner & Dance Party/Horoteka (-> reservations required, please contact 773-231-2545) (8pm): Olive Banquet Hall, 828 E Rand Road, Mount Prospect,IL
Post-Festival Sunday Dinner & Party (6pm): Restaurant Mehanata, 1141 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
We will celebrate with dancing & music from all regions of the Balkans & Eastern Europe/Mediterranean.
For more info or to be added to our mailing list, please contact:
balkanske_igre@yahoo.com
Donations gratefully accepted.
Come Dance With Us!
Balkan Dance class & Ensemble Balkanske Igre Rehearsal
Every Sunday (11am-1pm) at 6069 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Balkan Dance class & Ensemble Balkanske Igre Rehearsal
Every Sunday (11am-1pm) at 6069 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
All are welcome to come and move to the beats of Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Learn fun dances with exciting rhythms from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and more to show off to your friends. Bring comfortable shoes, a belt, and your good mood and join the circle. For questions, email balkanske_igre@yahoo.com.