Górale Polish Folk Dancers of Cleveland, Ohio

Górale Polish Folk Dancers of Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland’s oldest Polish folk dance group is still going strong. By joining in with several Polish boy scouts, the dance group began.

The Górale (pronounced goo-rah-lay) Polish Folk Dancers got its start in the 1940’s after a Polish theater group decided that doing Polish theatrical shows was not enough. Rehearsals were held in the Polish National Alliance Council #6 Hall on Fullerton Avenue in Cleveland’s ethnic community called “Warszawa.” Today, it goes by the name of Slavic Village. Performances were done exclusively at the

PNA Hall. It wasn’t until later the PNA Council #6 Polish School and Dance Group ventured out to local festivals and church events throughout the Cleveland area. Under the direction of Wanda Hujarska, the dance group began to offer Polish language classes, singing, and dancing. Later, through the joint efforts of school’s director Irene Przysiezna and the dance group’s choreographer Stanley Filipkowski, more performances were initiated and more costumes were made and purchased. As the attendance of the school grew to approximately eighty students, the kids were divided to three levels. Irene Przysiezna worked diligently to publicize the name of the Polish school and dance group. About this time, she noticed a young boy who was instructing a Polish dance group on the Westside of Cleveland and asked him to join the dance group. A couple years later, he was invited to teach the dance group. Raymond Vargas accepted the position as the new choreographer and had a huge challenge ahead of him, ‘huge shoes to fill’ so to speak. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Stanley Filipkowski, Ray along with Ala Fiodorowicz focused on booking more performances and acquiring costumes for the dance group. He also introduced the current name of the group, “Górale” Polish Folk Dancers of Cleveland. In 1998 the school and dance group, under the direction of Bernadette Zubel, changed patronage to PNA Górale Society Lodge 3274 Council #88. As the PNA Hall closed, the school moved around to several locations, including St. John Cantius and the Polish-American Cultural Center. With each move, the number of members dwindled and teachers changed. But since 2007, the school calls St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church on Broadview Road in Parma its home and the group is growing. The children are split into three levels of classes, with the youngest members being only 3 years old. The students come together every Friday evening for three hours composed of Polish language and history lessons, singing, and dancing. The school is now seeing a new generation of students, as mothers who danced with the group in the 1980’s and 1990’s are now bringing their own children to the school. Górale has a long history of accomplishments. The group has traveled four times to perform and study in Poland. They have traveled to Orlando, Florida and all parts of northern Ohio and Pennsylvania. As always, Górale Polish Folk Dancers are looking for more members to carry on the tradition and share in the joy of folk dancing.

Relaxing today after a long beautiful day of the Polish Picnic. So many people volunteered their time, their energy to m...
07/21/2024

Relaxing today after a long beautiful day of the Polish Picnic. So many people volunteered their time, their energy to make the picnic truly unforgettable. Thank You to all of you!
I want to share with everyone that our future at the PACC might look better with the next generation of volunteers to come. Special thanks to Stanley and Christopher!!

Join us at our POLISH PICNIC, where we celebrate the rich culture and vibrant traditions of Poland! As you step into our...
06/06/2024

Join us at our POLISH PICNIC, where we celebrate the rich culture and vibrant traditions of Poland! As you step into our facility, the aroma of Pierogi, Kiełbasa, and Gołąbki greet you, promising a feast for both the senses and the soul. Take a seat at our table adorned with colorful folk patterns, where stories of resilience, joy, and community intertwine with each dish served. From lively polka music to our monitored Kids Zone, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

The picnic will be on Saturday, July 20th from 12:00 to 10:00pm at the Polish American Cultural Center in the heart of Slavic Village.

Free Admission and secure parking on the premises.

NEW this year – Polish vendors selling those one-of-a-kind gift items!

We will still serve all your favorite homemade Polish food, Cash Bar featuring imported Polish beers and specialized drinks.

Entertainment will be by: Tom Katrenich Orchestra and DJ Bryan Palacz from the “Polish Freight and Music Company” radio station, spinning your favorite Polish
polkas, waltzes and obereks.

We are still going to have our yearly picnic raffle; this is a great chance for you to win some major cash! The winner does not need to be present.
Grand Prize is $1,000.00
2nd Prize is $250.00
3rd Prize is $100.00
The cost of a raffle ticket is $5.00 for one or $25.00 for six raffle tickets.

By supporting our raffle and picnic you are helping keep our Cultural Center going strong for future generations to come.

So, raise a glass of Cytrynówka or a refreshing imported Polish beer, and join us in
embracing the warmth and hospitality of our Polish heritage here in Cleveland, Ohio!

Always a busy schedule at the Polish-American Cultural Center - Cleveland, Ohio.  I am happy to announce all our plans a...
03/06/2024

Always a busy schedule at the Polish-American Cultural Center - Cleveland, Ohio. I am happy to announce all our plans are set in place for this year's Święconka or Easter Dinner. As we strive to bring the true Polish tradition to life with newer and better ideas - this year our world class cooks will dazzle us with their delightful Easter menu. The Children (12 and under) will afterwards have the chance to search out Easter Eggs fill with treats and gifts. While the children our enjoying themselves, you can enjoy one of our specialized Swieconka ADULT Beverages.
Reserved Seating starts at 12:00 pm Dinner at 12:30 pm
Adults $30. per person Children (12 and under) $12. each

CALL NOW 216.233.7234 - No Tickets sales at the door.

Address

5375 Broadview Road
Parma, OH
44134

Opening Hours

6pm - 9pm

Telephone

(216) 233-7234

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