Polanie headed to Chicago, USA for a Labour Day weekend filled with exciting events. A highlight of this trip was our performance in the Taste of Polonia Festival of Music and Food, the largest Polish festival in the USA. Memorable experiences include engaging in many joint activities and dance practices with Polonia Polish Song & Dance Ensemble, as well as going on a day-long tour of downtown Chicago.

The vision of the Artistic Director of Vykrutas Ensemble & School of Ukrainian Dance, Vasyl Kanevets. This concert is set out to become an annual show of a professional calibre that puts the spotlight squarely on the next generation of Ukrainian ensemble dancers from across Canada. Polanie had the privilege of being included in these amazing shows and was able to showcase a joint dance project with Vykrutas, Pan Hospodar in 2020. This performance allowed us to show our dance abilities alongside other Ukrainian dance ensembles, contributing to the growing multicultural aspect of the show.

At this annual festival situated in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, Polanie proudly represented Polish folk dance and culture on an international stage. During the festival period, the town of Montecatini Terme becomes vibrant with parades as well as showcases of traditional art forms from different cultures.

Polanie takes great pride in being a part of the annual events celebrating the birthday of our nation. On a number of occasions over the years, Calgarians have been able to experience Polish dance live at the downtown celebrations.