Polanie Dance Group [Ottawa]

What made this year’s Ottawa Polish Day so special was the incredible energy and participation of the audience! 🇵🇱✨

One of the highlights of the festival was when all participating dance groups: Polanie, Vistula, Academia Białego Orła, Syrenka and Polonez Hamilton, came together and invited festival goers to join the Polonez: a traditional Polish dance often performed during important celebrations and events. Seeing dancers and audience members united in one beautiful procession was truly unforgettable!

Together, we created what was likely the longest Polonez ever recorded in Ottawa! Thank you to everyone who danced, celebrated, and shared this special moment with us.

POV: It’s been weeks since our final concert on April 19th and we are still mentally on stage

Polish Heritage Month in Canada is officially underway, marked by a flag-raising at City Hall and followed by the steps of the traditional Polish dance, the Polonez. We were honored to lead this beautiful dance procession alongside 16 wonderful dancers from the Vistula Polish Dance Group, as well as participating members of the audience. It was a proud, interactive moment for our local Polish community to dance together.
In Canada, Polish Heritage Month is celebrated in May, recognizing the contributions of Polish Canadians and celebrating Polish culture. 🇵🇱♥️🇨🇦 , Canadian Polish Congress - Ottawa Embassy of Poland, Ottawa

Meanwhile backstage: panic, bobby pins and hairspray 😂