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Workshop Ensemble I with Janusz Prusinowski Trio
Janusz Prusinowski is well known as one of the most distinguished performers of a great variety of styles Polish dance music. In this workshop he and his ensemble will be giving an insight into mazurkas, obertas and Polish style in general. For all instruments.
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Workshop Ensemble II with Band Vołosi
The members of the VOŁOSI ensemble are ethnic Vlachs, spreading their culture that has its origins on the other side of the Carpathians. VOŁOSI takes us on a journey across the mountains and through their music, giving us access to their music and the way they work with it and pass it on to others. For all instruments.
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Lecture and workshop with instructor Polska Kristiina Ilmonen of the Sibelius Academy
The polska originated in 15th century Poland, but during the 17th century it became a very popular dance throughout the whole of northern Europe. In many regions it displaced the then popular ring dance, thus making it the first partner dance. There are many references to it being wild and dangerous, and in 1692 the bailiff of Odense had to ban the dance “because it can even kill young women”. The polska is immortal, and still enjoys a lively tradition in some parts of Sweden, Finland and Norway. In Denmark it is nowadays known as the sønderhoning, and it of course still survives in Poland as the mazurka and the oberek. The polska does not have anything to do with the polka, a much later dance style, and here at the festival we would like to do something for this fantastic dance in the form of talks, workshops and a Nordic Ball.
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Nordic Ball with Johanna-Adele Jüssi Quartett
Polonaise, polka, polska, and mazurka are all Polish dances, so they’re not so much music to listen to, more music to dance to. You have to dance to the sound of the music, because you just can’t keep your feet still.
So what are we doing about it? We’re holding a ball - so put on your dancing shoes! Traditional costume would be nice, but is not compulsory. Everyone can come as they are twist and swing a leg. It’s not about doing it right or wrong, just about fun and joie de vivre.
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