
With its unique flair and style, Toronto’s award winning Lechowia Polish Canadian Folk Dance Company recreates for the stage the rich artistry of Polish folk culture while delighting its audiences at home and abroad! Founded in 1977 as an amateur dance organization, Lechowia (pronounced le-hovya) takes its name from Lech, a prominent Polish legendary figure credited for establishing the Polish nation. Today, the Company comprises over 200 dancers, singers and musicians ranging from children to adults. Lechowia’s varied repertoire consists of several different choreographic arrangements from the many regions of Poland, including the stately court dances, the Mazur and the Polonaise made popular by Frederic Chopin; the high-spirited Polka, the colourful Krakowiak, the fiery Oberek, the dazzling Goralski mountaineer’s dance as well as the beautiful songs of Silesia. The Lechowia Polish Canadian Folk Dance Company has for years been showcasing Polish culture at home and abroad. Over the past forty years, the Company’s dancers have entertained a multitude of audiences all over the world with its vibrant folk and ballroom dances, garnering many awards along the way. The young Polish-Canadian dancers are sure to leave a lasting impression wherever they perform.