The Ensemble Today...
"One is struck by the elegance, the well-polished details, the
musicality…Bravo Sokol!!"
Kulisy Polonii, Edmonton
 The
Ensemble consists of a group of sixty singers, dancers, and musicians dedicated
to the promotion of Polish culture through song and dance. The repertoire of the Choir is extensive and ever expanding. The choir recreates
traditional Polish folk songs. As well, the group has performed many concerts
composed of sacred music, patriotic songs, and traditional Christmas
selections.
The Dancers possess an expanding repertoire of dances. The group performs over a dozen dances including the five national
dances and many regional dances. The group is also well known for its character
dances as well as pieces with an international flavor.
The Ensemble has expanded its repertoire into the realm of opera
and operettas, which has included performing selections from classics such as
Moniuszko’s Straszny Dwor and Halka.
 Folk costumes are also an integral part of our performance. Our wardrobe
consists of almost a dozen different regional costumes, each displaying the
richness and diversity of Polish traditional dress.
The Ensemble has enjoyed performing in a wide variety of venues. This has
included full length
stage productions, choral and dance festivals, as well as church concerts. Please see our booking information.
"Singers and dancers of
the Polish Sokol Folk Ensemble and the Polish Sokol School of Dance give
visitors one of the best examples of ethnic culture and tradition seen in this
city in recent years."
Winnipeg Free
Press, 1996
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