| "Trinity Irish Folk Ensemble" USA
Irish folk dances are characterized by high jumps and fast steps. The Trinity Irish Folk Ensemble from Elmhurst/USA was founded in 1982 and quickly became one of the best-known Irish folk dance groups in the world. They have won numerous world championship titles and captivate the audience with their perfection and lively charisma. |
| “Gero Axular Dantza Taldea” (Basque Country)
Basque dances are passionate, acrobatics and rousing. The music is deeply rooted in the soul of this ancient people. “Gero Axular Dantza Taldea” presents Basque folklore at the highest level. The ensemble has participated in 52 folk festivals around the world and received several awards in dance competitions. |
| “Ensemble Ivan Goran Kovačić” (Croatia)
Gentle sounds, lyrical melodies and syncopated 7/8 rhythms take us to the beautiful and always surprising country on the Adriatic. The folklore ensemble “Ivan Goran Kovačić” shows us the highlights of the huge variety of Croatian songs and dances. The group has existed since 1948 and is under the patronage of the University of Zagreb. |
| “Somesul Napoca Ensemble” (Romania)
The most complex dances of the “Somesul Napoca Ensemble" come from the Transylvanian lowlands. Various unusual rhythms are stacked on top of each other. The musicians are in dialogue with the calls of the dancers. It becomes virtuosic when the boys compete on their boots or twirl around each other with the girls. |
| “The Ludwigsteiners” (Germany)
The folklore group that hosts the European Youth Week enchants its audience with short stories, catchy melodies and colorful dances. |