Community song & dance group based in Sydney
www.podhale.org.au Rehearsals:
Jnr 6-7pm & Middle 7-8:30pm Thur Snr 7-10pm Fri
"Podhale" Polish Folklore Ensemble is a community group based in south western Sydney. It was established in January 2009 by a group of enthusiastic and dedicated dancers and parents together with the Ensemble's Artistic Directors Daniel and Basia Gadd.
The Ensemble's home base is the White Eagle Hall in Cabramatta and it is honoured by the patronage of the Cabramatta Polish Association.
Podahle operates on the basis of voluntary contribution and enthusiasm of all its members, families, friends and instructors.
Podhale's repertoire is based on authentic polish folklore, comprising of original dances from a cross section of Polish ethnographic regions, all using new and folklore faithful choreography, traditional authentic costumes and vibrant vernacular music.
Daniel Gadd has over 30 years experience as a performer and over 10 years experience as a dance teacher. Daniel has participated in numerous polish folk dance workshops in Poland and Australia and successfully lead 2 contingents to the International Folk Festival in Rzeszow, Poland in 2002 and 2008. Daniel holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.
Basia Gadd hold a Diploma in Polish Folk Dance Instruction and Choreography from Rzeszow, Poland and a Diploma in Events Management. Basia's choreographies have been performed at various events, including Sydney Polart in 2003, Hobart Polart in 2006, Adelaide Polart in 2009, the opening of the International Polish Folk Festival in Rzeszow, Poland in 2011 and Perth Polart in 2012. Basia has over 20 years experience in the performing arts.
- Category:
- Non-profit organization