The dance ensembles “Shevitsa” from Essen, Germany, and “Mila Rodina” from Krefeld, Germany, will collaborate for their first joint performance at the 11th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance travelling festival. This event is scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 17 at the BMW Park in Munich. The two groups are uniting to showcase a shared dedication to Bulgarian folklore and the preservation and promotion of Bulgarian culture internationally, according to their leader, Ivandzhelin Ivanova.
Their performance will feature the dance “Shopska Zakachka” (“Shopi tease”), choreographed by Iliya Petkov. This routine draws inspiration from traditional dances of the Shopluk folklore region, aiming to recreate the energetic spirit and playful interactions characteristic of village celebrations. The ensemble comprises 22 dancers, with ages ranging from 14 to over 60.
Several members of the groups were born or raised in Germany but retain a strong connection to their Bulgarian heritage. Preparations for the performance have involved rigorous rehearsals multiple times weekly, alongside the meticulous creation of costumes and accessories. The travelling festival itself gathers amateur Bulgarian folklore ensembles from around the world and has been held in various European cities since its inception in 2015.
The participation of “Shevitsa” from Essen and “Mila Rodina” marks a notable collaboration within the world of Bulgarian dance.
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