{"id":2957,"date":"2025-04-13T14:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T20:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/?page_id=2957"},"modified":"2025-05-21T20:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:18:00","slug":"2025-folkdance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/2025-folkdance\/","title":{"rendered":"2025-FolkDance"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2957\" data-postid=\"2957\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2957 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-anchor=\"Polanie1\" data-css_id=\"loi6128\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-Polanie1 tb_loi6128 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_15wu131 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xmxt132   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_miu4134   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Polanie<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1qs3134   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_h9ve135 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_s69w136 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_iij8136 image-right   tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polanie-1024x561-1069x932.png\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1008\" title=\"polanie\" alt=\"polanie\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Polanie2\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Polanie2 tb_jpev128 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_quyr157 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_eddf157 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -140\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2973\" title=\"Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2\" alt=\"Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_603h535\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_97zn535 first\">\n                    <!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_8439535 buttons-horizontal solid  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/polanie.ca\/?lang=pl\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Visit our website                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_x6mu535 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_5vh5535 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_o2pn158 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_m8zd158   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who we are&#8230;<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1bj4160   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>\u201cPolanie\u201d Polish Song &amp; Dance Association<\/strong> was founded in Calgary in 1977 under the initiative of Krystyna Cichowicz (Siostra\/Sister Alojza).<\/p><p>The aim of the group is to present the richness of Polish folklore in a stylized artistic adaptation. Since its outset, the ensemble has developed and established a unique style which has become a recognized landmark in Canada and internationally.<\/p><p>Polanie\u2019s highest profile performance would have been the opening ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The thing Polanie Song &amp; Dance Association is most proud of is contributing and growing the vision Siostra Alojza started almost 50 years ago. There are currently over 100 people participating in Polish dance in Calgary!<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Mazovia1\" data-css_id=\"7lbe138\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-Mazovia1 tb_7lbe138 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_w6uh138 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4062138   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eufy138   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Mazovia<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ieu7138   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_w41d138 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_21vj138 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_5uo2138 image-right   tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mazovia1-1024x673-1069x932.jpeg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2995\" title=\"Mazovia1\" alt=\"Mazovia1\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Mazovia2\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Mazovia2 tb_buxf801 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_sdvm801 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_s2s5801 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -140\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mazovia-594x732.jpeg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2994\" title=\"Mazovia\" alt=\"Mazovia\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_4ggp801\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_biq5801 first\">\n                    <!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_24wk801 buttons-horizontal solid  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/mazovia.ca\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Visit our website                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_085b801 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_gq0d801 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_8teq801 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rfnm801   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who we are&#8230;<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_19yn801   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Mazovia Polish Song and Dance Association<\/strong> was created by Majka Kowalczyk in September 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Our main goal is to teach children and teens Polish traditions and culture through dance and song, while also providing opportunities to participate in events that celebrate multiculturalism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we approach our 10-year anniversary as an organization, we are excited to reflect on the significant impact we have made in promoting Polish culture across Canada, the US, and Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Krakusy1\" data-css_id=\"srxw512\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-Krakusy1 tb_srxw512 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_ij69512 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_julu512   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8k30512   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Krakusy<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_933h512   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><h4>We will be performing in the main hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4><br><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_93es512 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_z53q512 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7qas512 image-right   tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Krakusy-1024x768-1069x932.jpg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3000\" title=\"Krakusy\" alt=\"Krakusy\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Krakusy2\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Krakusy2 tb_mlfy362 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_4fkm362 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_j1jt362 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -140\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Krakusy1-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3001\" title=\"Krakusy1\" alt=\"Krakusy1\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_bfhs362\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_wbx7362 first\">\n                    <!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_neid362 buttons-horizontal solid  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KrakusyPolishFolkDanceAssociation\/?locale=pl_PL\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Visit our facebook                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_kqrh362 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_kc8h362 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_tqfv362 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jm5n362   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who we are&#8230;<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ytre362   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Krakusy Polish Folk Dance Association<\/strong> has been around since 2001, so almost for 25 years.<\/p><p>Krakusy is a youth Polish Canadian Dance Association with the mission of cultivating and sharing Polish heritage through song and dance with all audiences, locally and abroad.&nbsp; We strive to provide high quality instruction, great care, and passion, as well as deepening the love and appreciation for the Polish culture in children, youth, and their families. We continue to grow and develop our skills and community with each passing year. We bring children and youth together in an environment that promotes friendships, respect, hard work, and dedication and enables them to build up their physical, emotional, and mental health.<\/p><p>Over the years we have created connections and community between dancers and their families that have lasted beyond the scope of the Krakusy organization. Many of our dancers have built long lasting friendships that continue into their adulthood thanks to Krakusy. Our ensemble has been very fortunate to showcase our culture on local and international stages, enabling us to appreciate other cultures and traditions.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Gaiczek1\" data-css_id=\"bczl470\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-Gaiczek1 tb_bczl470 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_4arn470 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7ey8470   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_mpwz470   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Gaiczek<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n24h470   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre.<\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_n1qn470 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_sgut470 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_t3tb470 image-right   tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gaiczek-1024x768-1069x932.jpeg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3536\" title=\"Gaiczek\" alt=\"Gaiczek\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Gaiczek2\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Gaiczek2 tb_0y90444 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_gns6444 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_2vja444 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -140\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gaiczek2025-3-1024x683-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-3909\" title=\"Gaiczek2025-3\" alt=\"Gaiczek2025-3\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_xdog444 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gecw444   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who we are&#8230;<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_us8g444   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Gaiczek &#8211; <\/strong>for children from 5 years of age&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gaiczek is a children\u2019s Polish folk dance group founded in 1971 by Sister Alojza Cichowicz under the direction of St. John Paul II Polish School in Calgary. The group consists of the Polish School\u2019s elementary students and regularly takes part in school concerts throughout the year. Gaiczek exists to promote Polish culture through dance, and also performs at various events in the Polish community in Calgary, including cultural occasions and at the 90th Anniversary of Polish School Gala. The group is an integral part of fostering and showcasing Polish heritage in Calgary. Gaiczek is excited to be performing at this year\u2019s Polish Canadian Heritage Day!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"MlodziDuchem1\" data-css_id=\"3whw679\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_has_section tb_section-MlodziDuchem1 tb_3whw679 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_5ylv679 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nfkf679   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5y03679   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>M\u0142odzi Duchem<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qv9g679   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3><h4>We will be performing in the main hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4><br><\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_vmp5679 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*1) 0,(vh*0) -600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-2959\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_00jw105 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ldc0105   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-lax-translate-x=\"(vh*0.4) 0,(vh*0) 600\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Who we are&#8230;<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g199105   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The Young in Spirit Group (M\u0142odzi Duchem) is a dance group formed in 2008 by the Polish Senior\u2019s Club in Calgary.<br>The Young in Spirit Group often performs at events organized by Polish organizations in Calgary. The group has also performed across Western Canada: they danced in Victoria, BC in 2015 for the 10th anniversary of Polonia and in 2019 they were invited to Edmonton for the harvest festival.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> &nbsp; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/2025-folkdance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2957","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"\n<h1>Polanie<\/h1>\n<h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polanie-1024x561-1069x932.png\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" title=\"polanie\" alt=\"polanie\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" title=\"Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2\" alt=\"Polanie-Proud-Heritage-v2\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/polanie.ca\/?lang=pl\" > Visit our website <\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n<h2>Who we are...<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u201cPolanie\u201d Polish Song &amp; Dance Association<\/strong> was founded in Calgary in 1977 under the initiative of Krystyna Cichowicz (Siostra\/Sister Alojza).<\/p><p>The aim of the group is to present the richness of Polish folklore in a stylized artistic adaptation. Since its outset, the ensemble has developed and established a unique style which has become a recognized landmark in Canada and internationally.<\/p><p>Polanie\u2019s highest profile performance would have been the opening ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The thing Polanie Song &amp; Dance Association is most proud of is contributing and growing the vision Siostra Alojza started almost 50 years ago. There are currently over 100 people participating in Polish dance in Calgary!<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h1>Mazovia<\/h1>\n<h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mazovia1-1024x673-1069x932.jpeg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" title=\"Mazovia1\" alt=\"Mazovia1\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mazovia-594x732.jpeg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" title=\"Mazovia\" alt=\"Mazovia\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mazovia.ca\" > Visit our website <\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n<h2>Who we are...<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mazovia Polish Song and Dance Association<\/strong> was created by Majka Kowalczyk in September 2015.<\/p> <p>Our main goal is to teach children and teens Polish traditions and culture through dance and song, while also providing opportunities to participate in events that celebrate multiculturalism.&nbsp;<\/p> <p>As we approach our 10-year anniversary as an organization, we are excited to reflect on the significant impact we have made in promoting Polish culture across Canada, the US, and Europe.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h1>Krakusy<\/h1>\n<h3><h4>We will be performing in the main hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4><br><\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Krakusy-1024x768-1069x932.jpg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" title=\"Krakusy\" alt=\"Krakusy\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Krakusy1-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" title=\"Krakusy1\" alt=\"Krakusy1\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KrakusyPolishFolkDanceAssociation\/?locale=pl_PL\" > Visit our facebook <\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n<h2>Who we are...<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Krakusy Polish Folk Dance Association<\/strong> has been around since 2001, so almost for 25 years.<\/p><p>Krakusy is a youth Polish Canadian Dance Association with the mission of cultivating and sharing Polish heritage through song and dance with all audiences, locally and abroad.&nbsp; We strive to provide high quality instruction, great care, and passion, as well as deepening the love and appreciation for the Polish culture in children, youth, and their families. We continue to grow and develop our skills and community with each passing year. We bring children and youth together in an environment that promotes friendships, respect, hard work, and dedication and enables them to build up their physical, emotional, and mental health.<\/p><p>Over the years we have created connections and community between dancers and their families that have lasted beyond the scope of the Krakusy organization. Many of our dancers have built long lasting friendships that continue into their adulthood thanks to Krakusy. Our ensemble has been very fortunate to showcase our culture on local and international stages, enabling us to appreciate other cultures and traditions.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h1>Gaiczek<\/h1>\n<h4>We will be performing in the Main Hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre.<\/h4>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Gaiczek-1024x768-1069x932.jpeg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" title=\"Gaiczek\" alt=\"Gaiczek\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gaiczek2025-3-1024x683-594x732.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" title=\"Gaiczek2025-3\" alt=\"Gaiczek2025-3\">\n<h2>Who we are...<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gaiczek - <\/strong>for children from 5 years of age&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Gaiczek is a children\u2019s Polish folk dance group founded in 1971 by Sister Alojza Cichowicz under the direction of St. John Paul II Polish School in Calgary. The group consists of the Polish School\u2019s elementary students and regularly takes part in school concerts throughout the year. Gaiczek exists to promote Polish culture through dance, and also performs at various events in the Polish community in Calgary, including cultural occasions and at the 90th Anniversary of Polish School Gala. The group is an integral part of fostering and showcasing Polish heritage in Calgary. Gaiczek is excited to be performing at this year\u2019s Polish Canadian Heritage Day!<\/p>\n\n<h1>M\u0142odzi Duchem<\/h1>\n<h3><h4>We will be performing in the main hall of the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre<\/h4><br><\/h3>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem2-1024x768-1069x932.jpeg\" width=\"1069\" height=\"932\" title=\"MlodziDuchem2\" alt=\"MlodziDuchem2\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem1-594x732.jpeg\" width=\"594\" height=\"732\" title=\"MlodziDuchem1\" alt=\"MlodziDuchem1\">\n\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"175\" title=\"pattern-bg\" alt=\"pattern-bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-361x175.png 361w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pattern-bg.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n<h2>Who we are...<\/h2>\n<p>The Young in Spirit Group (M\u0142odzi Duchem) is a dance group formed in 2008 by the Polish Senior\u2019s Club in Calgary.<br>The Young in Spirit Group often performs at events organized by Polish organizations in Calgary. The group has also performed across Western Canada: they danced in Victoria, BC in 2015 for the 10th anniversary of Polonia and in 2019 they were invited to Edmonton for the harvest festival.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MlodziDuchem3.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> &nbsp; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mlodzi-duchem2.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2957"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2957\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4257,"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2957\/revisions\/4257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}