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other dances are inspired bY scarecrows, the poetry of Gabriela Mistral and the music of Chilean

composer Violeta Parra. This comPanY has appeared in so many countries, received so manY awards and danced in so manY of the world's best known venues

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brilliant dancing, Latin rhYthms, colourful costumes and imaginative choreograPhY has won rave revues.

Formed in 1985 the group consists of 30 dancers, singers and musicians. The Province of Hanun, from which this group comes, is noted for the richness and diversity of its folklore traditions. The Troupe has performed at numerous National Festivals and events in China and have been awarded National prizes and awards for some of their dances.

dance corresponds to the JaPanese 'Kodaly' method in music. Two

hundred four to ten years old attend his workshop!

ln Billingham the children will perform the traditional games and dances of the Hungarian villages.

"Karmei Rishon" is one of the leading performing dance groups of Rishon Le Zion, the city of wine and the first city founded in Israel - hence its name Rishon Le Zion, which literally translated means just that - "First in Zion"

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"Karmei Rishon" was established in 1995. lt was created from the experienced and dedicated dancers who danced in various groups in Rishon Le Zion and a few talented dancers. The group has performed at numerous cultural events and festivals in its home town as well as all over lsrael and oversees.

The group's repertoire is rich and

colourful and expresses the wealth and beauty of lsrael and Jewish culture from all over the world. Just as cultures are different so are their dances. HoweveL interaction throughout the years of those various cultures has led to the creation of unique choreography, customs and music.

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Choreographer and Artistic ,rr i, Director. Sylvie is a graduate of the Dance Department of the Wingate College of Physical Education, a graduate of the famous Bat-Door Ballet School in Tel-AviV a former member of various leading dance groups in lsrael and former choreographer of several local dance groups in Tel-Aviv and its vicinity. The uniqueness of "Karmei Rishon" lies in the pace and tempo of the dances, which excite and engage the audience.

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The name "Guenda,,Nabani" comes from the ancient language of Zapotec and can be translated as "Life and Death".,This name was given to the group because,

throughout the cen-tuiies music, song and dance always,plal4ed an important role in the,ever:yday live_s of Mexican people starting .rad,te to,the grave

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of "Guenda features the extensive Nabani" folklore. Mexican of diversity music, songs melodies, It includes all regions from almost and dance East and North South of Mexico, performed in West, each traditional costumes of that region.

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The group has presented its programmes to many international audiences in many countries. lts dancers have been on concert tours of Canada, U.S.A., Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Slovakia, and appeared as well in many towns and cities in its own country, where they appeared frequently at local communitY, social and government events.

The Folk Dance group "Pruszkowiacy" was created by Mrs. Danuta Jaskiewicz, choreographer and teachel in 1979.

During the 20 years of its existence "Prnszkowiacy" has won many important prizes at vaiious Polish festivals and abroad,'at international festivals in the U.S.A., Canada, lraq, Jordan, Egypt, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, ltaly, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Georgia, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Slovakia and Yugoslavia. ,

The most exciting experience for the group was the concert they

The repertoire of the group

based on the authentic traditional Polish folklore and includes the following famous Polish dances :

Polonez, Mazul Kujawiak, Oberek and Krakowiak. lt also includes dances and songs from various Polish regions : Warszawa, Lowicz, Kurpie, Kolbiel, Slask, Lublin, Sacz, Rzeszow, Kaszuby and Podhale.

performed for Pope John Paul ll in the Vatican in August '' 1995. The Group was also ' ii'", 'honoured that the President iI' of poland Mr. Aleksan6", ::rr,,r::_r: Kwasniewski was their patron at the Group's 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert. ]r'

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folk tune to an intricate arrangement of "The Joke" by l.S. Bach and a piece with jazz improvisationl They also each play three or four of the Russian folk instruments accordion, balalaika, zhaleyka, domra, psaltery, bayan, ocarina, bagpipes, reed-pipe and Vladimir horn. ln 1990 the musicians became Laureates of the lV All-Russian Contest and in the same year Mikhail Firsov was awarded the National prize of Russia and the orchestra's conducto; Nickolai Litvinov was awarded the title of 'Merited Artist of Russia'. The group has released three discs : "The Pictures of the Russian Calendar", "The Primordial Russia" and a third of songs of different regions of Russia.

Through dance, song and music

the Folklore Ensemble "JANOSIK" explores and interprets the most treasured traditions of the Slovak people and is one of the most prominent amateur groups in Slovakia.

All members of the group live and work in the industrial town of Svit situated below the Tatra mountains. Just like Billingham, Svit is a relatively new town, which was

founded in 1934 when the firm Bata Zlin bought land from the district of Velka on which to build a factory for the production of artificial fibre. At that time only seven family houses were built around the town. As the factory expanded over the years so did the village and in '1962it became a town. The Folklore Ensemble "Janosik" was founded in 1956 and since

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world-wide attention through its wars with the white settlers of southern Africa. Many of them have become urbanised and follow callings in many walks of city life. Howevel the traditional customs and beliefs of the Zulu are still strongly upheld in the rural areas and to some extent in the urban areas as well. "Bergville Vuka" Zulu Dance Group feature Zulu traditions through their songs and dances. They have received several government and public awards

for their performances and featured in the Opening Ceremony for the Rugby his

1995 World Cup in South Africa.

The group "lTSASl" was formed in 1978 in Azpetia, which is situated in Gipuzkoa, the heart of the Basque Country. Some 'l 50,000 years ago prehistoric man came to the western foothills of the Pyrenees in search of a place to

settle and live. Close to the natural border formed by the mountains that stretch across the land joining the lberian Peninsula to the rest of

those ancient traditions and that "lTSASl" features in their performances. The group presents a is

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Nafarrooa and the spectacular dances

of Zuberoa, in which the dancers

jumps on to a glass !l The most interesting of the musical instruments used by the orchestra is an instrument called a '.Txistu". lt is a wind,instrUmont,

knownr onlll in_ the., :, Basq ue Country. ::[f,. ;.::rr_ has only thrce,iSolei:':

but can play.arli :,'','::',l,:::r notes. Duringtheii,.; performancdsr'th6', r'ii' group uses

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Europe, he found what he was looking for. The oldest know settlement

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present day Basques dates from the Lower Paleolithic period. The Basques have lived without interruption in this small region since the beginning of recorded time. By maintaining their ancient culture and traditions, and keeping their historic identity alive the Basques provide a link with man,s distant past. Euskara, the Basque language is probably the oldest surviving language in Europe.

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Though drums and zurna (a pipe with a very harsh tone) accompany many of the dances, in some the violin, accordian and clarinet are featured.

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in Edinburgh and was formed in 1970 by graduates of the city's University. lt now has many members in England as well as some in Germany, USA and other

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An informal and friendly group, they meet every week in Edinburgh though some members only join them when they perform for festivals and other events. They organise their own biennial lnternational Folk Dance Festival

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Founded in '1990 by Terry Mckay, who was inspired by the American teams'The Fiddle Puppets' and 'The Green Grass Cloggers'. The team aim

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neglected indigenous music of England. Their albums "Waterson:Carthy" &

"Coomon Tongue" were both h:aminated for the Mercury Music Frize. More recently Martin Carthy's s6lo album "Sign of Life" was lauded aSr,iA subtle masterpiece' by the G,uardian.

The four members of the Waterson:Carthy family will appear in concert in the Festival Park Marquee on Wednesday evening, 15th August

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is now what you you see this numbering in strength 12 ,,r,.day, 5 side drummers, 2 tenor :.,,,pipers, r,,i'drummers, 1 Bass drummer, Drum Major, Standard Bearel 4 Highland Dancers, 12 students learning pipes and drums. The number one uniform is that of full highland dress which dates back as far as the 16-'17th century. The Tartan adopted by the band is that of the Gordon Highlanders, the cap badge is that of the Royal British Legion, the full highland uniform is the main dress, the number two dress is that of the 'tartan trouse' pullover with the crest of the' Royal British Legion. ,.:.,,bia'nd

Amanda McGlynn opened the Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts in November '1994. The Amanda McGlynn Academy of Dance & Theatre Arts is the only fully fledged theatre school in Middlesbrough. Amanda McGlynn Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts will perform at the Opening & Closing Concerts in John

Whitehead Park Marquee.

Billingham Silver. Band wi! be making it's 36th appearance at the Festiva l, having, pefoilnedlat every event.

of our at the 37th Belgian "Perewits'have at ime to'Billingham. ptance

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formula, which has kept us in business for thirty six years, we also realise that new features and a widening of the appeal of the event are needed. This year the change to the marqueein the park gives us an opportunity to experiment with a more spectacular style of presentation. We hope you approve of it and find it enhances your enjoyment of the shows.

time you read this the 2001 programme will almost certainly be substantially in place! HoweveL first you have the opportunity of seeing the 36th Festival, which we know will be of a very high standard. lf you have any suggestions for groups in future years please ring us on 01642 553220. After all, it is your festival. We need your continued support and interest!! By the

"DOlNA" Folklore Ensemble of Students from Bucharest, Romania will be appearing at the next festival.

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