Author: zaraAn

 

Country: USA

Director: Shawnda Bishop

‘Clog America’ was founded in 1991 and last year was its 30th anniversary. The group is comprised of award-winning dancers and musicians who have had the great honour of representing the United States over 78 major festivals and events throughout Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, China, the Caribbean and the USA. The group is from the Rocky Mountain area of the Western United States and has won numerous national titles.

Awards:

1. ‘Expressive Presentation of Program in Music and Dance Award’
2. USA delegate for World Folkloriada 2004 and 2021
3. USA Representatives at ‘Celebration of End of World War II’. Moscow Russia
4. USA Representatives at Cultural Celebration of 2002 World Cup in Korea
5. First group from USA to be invited to Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Art Festival

Media channels:

Facebook: Clog America alumni and friends

Website: www.clogamerica.org

Participation: in the virtual competition of the festival.

 

Country: Netherlands

Director: Lynda Hoekstra

Paloina was founded in 1971 by Johan and Erda Baerents as an international dance group. The thirty young dancers and six musicians of Paloina guarantee a professional program of choreographies based on traditional Dutch music and dance, all performed in traditional Dutch costumes. In addition to a Dutch repertoire, Paloina provides also an assorted repertoire of international choreographies.

In Turkey and South-Korea, Paloina won the awards for best costume. The group participated in the Turkish Folk Dance Competition in the Netherlands and won second prize in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2017. In 2012 Paloina was the national champion in Turkish Folk Dancing.

Awards:

1. 2012 Best Costume – Büyükcekmece Festival Turkey
2. 2012 Best Costume – Cheonan Festival South-Korea
3. 2010/2013/2014/2017 2nd and 3rd prizes – Dutch National Championship Turkish Folk Dances
4. 2012 1st prize – Dutch National Championship in Turkish Folk Dances.
5. 2015 3rd prize, Best Music Award – Sagra del Mandorlo, Sicily (Italy)

Media channels:

Facebook: InternationaalDansensemblePaloina

Instagram: paloinaamsterdam

Website: www.paloina.com

Participation: in the solo/couple and the virtual competition of the festival.

 

Country: Indonesia

Director: AMANAH ASRI

Nona Asri Indonesia was founded in 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In its dances includes folklore dances and traditional customs from some islands in Indonesia like Java, Bali, Borneo, Papua, etc. Тhe ensemble has performances all over the country. It is proud of its participation in different occasions in the Presidential Palace of Indonesia. The group has participated in many international festivals in Asia, America, Africa and Europe.

Awards:

1. BEST COSTUME IN NOMAD WORLD FOLK VISION IN KYRGYZSTAN 2018
2. BEST CULTURE IN INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL IN NEPAL 2017
3. BEST PERFORMANCE IN FOLK FESTIVAL CATALONIA IN SPAIN 2016
4. BEST TRADITIONAL DANCE MUSIC IN MIEDZYNARODOWY FESTIVAL IN POLAND 2016
5. BEST DANCE AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN FOLK FESTIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS 2014

Media channels:

Facebook: AMANAH ASRI

Instagram: NONAASRIINDONESIACULTURE

YouTube: NONA ASRI INDONESIA

Participation: in the virtual competition of the festival.

 

Country: Colombia

Director: William Carvajal

The El Balcón de los Artistas corporation was founded by Martha Elena Álvarez in 1992 in order to counteract the wave of violence experienced in the city of Medellín. In addition, it emerged as an initiative to show to the population different ways for social change. For almost three decades of existence, the corporation has been working with children and young people between 3 and 27 years of age, making positive transformations on its dancers through the art of dance, living spaces, social development and inclusion.

Awards:

1. Five times World Salsa Champions of the World Latin Dance Cup in Miami.
2. Colombia Dance Prize Champions
3. Q´Viva the Chosen with Jennifer López and Marc Anthony in Las Vegas USA
4. Tribute to Celia Cruz with Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles USA
5. Standing applause at the UNESCO 70 years Gala in Paris France.

Media channels:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balcondelosartistas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balcondelosartistas/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balconartistas

Website: www.elbalcon.org

Participation: in the virtual competition of the festival

Cultural and Folk Art Association ”Sveti Sava” was established in 1978 in Belgrade, Serbia. The folk ensemble is the oldest one in Zvesdara community in Belgrade. Group Leader is Mrs. Dragana Mirkovic. The association is member of CIOFF Serbia, IOV and CID, as well as FIDAF representative for Serbia. Group took part in many festivals around the world: Turkey, Italy, Israel, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Canada, USA etc.

Group achieved many awards and medals in the past years such as: First Place Winner at Festival in Larnaka, Cyprus; Three prizes at Festival in Istanbul, Turkey for the best
choreography, best male and female dancers; Winners of the carnival in Hungary; Winners of the folk dance contest in Constanta, Romania.

Cultural and Folk Art Association ”Sveti Sava” is an organiser of “Belgrade Award” International folk dance competition festival, Serbia.

Folk dance ensemble “İDA SANAT” , has been established in 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey. Director is Ahmet Dogan.

They perform Turkish Folk Dance with original Turkish folk dance costumes, without modifying the original dance except for music and some stage arrangements. The ensemble performs dances from all around Turkey.

The group participates in folk dance competitions and has acquired various good ratings in said competitions. The group also has gotten invitations to various festivals worldwide and performed in said festivals.

The dance company IZENA-no-KAI was established in 1988, Tokyo, Japan and since then, they have been performing on stage in Japan and around the world. The dance company attended festivals and events overseas places such as the United States, Finland, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Romania, Slovenia , Austria, Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Serbia　and　Greece.  The choreography of group performances is expressing the nature and atmosphere of Okinawa and Amami islands. Ms. Konomi Haraguchi is the art director of the group, which consist of 42 performers.

The “Mali Gorzowiacy” was established at the Youth Community Centre in Gorzów Wielkopolski in 1981. 

The group presents Polish National Dances having the special place in the history of our country, as well. They became the symbol of Polish cultural independence and national spirit. Every year group have had many concerts, presentations in Poland and abroad.  

In 2001 the group won 2nd prize at the Cheonan International Folk Dance Competition, South Korea. In 2016 won 1st place, the group was winner on International Folk Dance Festival Bali, Indonesia. In 2017 the group won 2nd place on International festival in Belgrad, Serbia.

The artistic directors of the “Mali Gorzowiacy” are Maria and Krysztof Szupiluk.

The National dance theater of the Republic of Sakha was established in 1980. 

The Director of the National dance theater of the Sakha Republic is Alexander Ivanovich Alexeyev.

The theater’s repertoire includes more than thirty large-scale performances that are successfully presented at the Central venues of the country in the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. The theater represents the traditional music and dance culture of Sakha.

The National dance theater of the Republic of Sakha is a Winner of the Cheonan festival.dance competition (South Korea, 2012), winner of the Asian – Pacific dance competition (Russia, Buryatia, 2012), winner of the dance competition (China, Inner Mongolia, 2019).

AMA-ZEBRA (Folklore Dance Ensemble) is a member of a National
Organisation of South African Traditional Fair Association (SATFA) and
Federation of International Dance Festivals (FIDAF) South Africa
National Chapter. Inaugurated in the year when South Africa got the
first democratic government led by President Nelson Mandela and
performed for his INAUGURATION. Over the past years Folklore Dance
Ensemble has afforded opportunities to young South Africa who pursuits
creative arts ranging from grass roots to professional excellence. The
ensemble has more than 35 performers under the Directorship of Ndumiso
Nzuza and Thabisile Njokwe. The group is from Ntuzuma in the Kingdom of
Kwa-Zulu-Natal. The group has participated in many Theatres, Festivals
and Competitions all over the world:
• Invited by the Royal Commonwealth Commission to perform at Westminster Abbey before Her Majesty the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for the Royal Commonwealth Celebrations 2002/2004.
• 2010 Performed at the opening and Closing Ceremony of the FIFA World
Cup in South Africa
• 2015 Performed for Pope in Italy
• 2017 Performed at South Africa Got Talent and won as the only
traditional group ever reached the finals with a Golden Pass.
• 2018 Performed at World Dance Festival at Moncao and Municipalities in
Portugal
• 2018 Won all 3 Grand Prices at FIDAF South Korea Cheonan World Dance
Festival
• 2018 Performed at Andong World Musk Dance Competition and won Gold & Silver Awards.