Mazury Dance Company
Dancing in London since 1949
Mazury Dance Company of the Polish YMCA
Mazury Dance Company is an internationally acclaimed Polish folk song and dance group. It is one of the largest and longest-established Polish dance groups in the UK. Set up in 1949, we have more than 120 members across three groups. Over the years we have performed Polish national and regional songs and dances to audiences throughout the UK and Europe. Our colourful and beautiful costumes, energetic and exuberant dances, evoke the unquenchable spirit of Poland! As a charity ourselves we strive to raise money and awareness for both ourselves and other community organisations like us, through both our performances and various events throughout the year, please get in contact if you would like to join us.
What lies at heart?
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The primary reason we exist is to bring people together. Passion, fun and a commitment to upholding Polish culture and traditions through dance and song lie at our heart! We welcome people of all ages and abilities, with our youngest members starting from just 7 years old, with many people still dancing several decades on. Running all three groups are Artistic Director & Choreographer Zosia Lesiecka and her husband and Dance Instructor & Choreographer Lucjan Santos-Witkowski.
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Jadwiga Słomka took over from our previous talent and creativity behind much of our music and song, Maryla Kolendo, in 2020 as our Musical Director. With a similar passion and knowledge of folk and choral music, Jadwiga took to her new role with two large scale virtual choir projects in 2020: the Polish Heritage Days Choir video singing “Barka”; and the film project and choral arrangment for our 80th Anniversary Battle of Britain commemorations, and to keep our members together and allowing us to participate in the wealth of our heritage, she contiues to produce various other virtual vocal projects throughout these pandemic times.
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Leading the way in keeping our costumes in order is Wisia Saller. Volunteers (comprising of group members, friends and family) embroider, maintain, sew and make our costumes and props. National costumes of Poland vary by region. We make every effort to maintain authenticity and to stay true to the origins and variations of each regional costume.
Repertoire
Uncover the Rhythms of Poland: Vibrant Dances from Every Region
Our dance groups
Junior Group
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7-11 years old
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6-7pm (Waiting list at present)
Middle Group
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11-16 years old
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7-8pm
Senior Group
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17+ years
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8-10pm
Support Us: Your Contribution Fuels Workshops, Costume Care, and Community Events for All
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GIFT SHOP
Visit our new Mazury online shop, filled with folk gifts and Mazury merchandise.
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DONATE AND SUPPORT US
Join us in preserving tradition—your donation to Mazury keeps Polish community in UK thriving.
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Ambassadors of Polish culture
Mazury Dance Company belongs to Polska YMCA, a nonprofit community-focused organisation established in 1949 with recreational programs & services for all ages. Our youth charity focuses on work with the Polish community in UK.
Contact Us
Mazury Dance Company: Polska YMCA, 20 Gunnersbury Avenue, London W5 3QL
Artistic Director: Zosia Lesiecka +44 (0)7515 362170
If you would like further information, or if you or your child would like to join, please either use the form on our Contact page or email us on mazurycommittee@gmail.com.
Please note that any information provided will only be used for contacting you regarding Mazury and Polish YMCA activities and events.