Abrashevich folk dance company was founded in Valjevo, Serbia, in 1905, and at the same time in Belgrade, Kragujevac and few other Serbian cities, and is the oldest and one of the most unique folkloric troops in Eastern Europe. The organization is composed out of school, conservatory and performing ensemble. It has trained thousands of young Serbs in the colorful traditions of South Slavic dance and music heritage. Many generations of young dancers, singers and instrumentalists have been trained by its remarkable staff and have gone on to distinguish themselves with leading theater and dance ensembles and orchestras, throughout the world.
Named after the famous Serbian poet Kosta Abrashevich this vital association of young artists consists of several separate divisions including folkloric song and dance, choral, orchestral as well as theater. Children are eligible for enrollment at the age of four years, and by the age of seven are performing with the brilliance and skill of veterans.
Featuring 60 magnificent young dancers, singers and musicians, ranging from the age of 8 to 25 years, attired in more than thousands costumes, the Abrashevich folk dance company presents fast moving, colorful spectacle of Balkan song and dances in a manner that seems to defy the laws the gravity, speed and sound. The company includes children Dance Ensemble, Youth Dance Ensemble, and Veterans, as well as Youth Orchestra. They have won Gold Medals and First Prizes at international Folk and Arts Festivals.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
