The Romanian Fall Festival Atlanta 2014 - Meeting the Romanian folk dance group: Bucovina Atlanta The folk dance group Bucovina was formed back in 2011, with the original members Garofas Milici (the groups leader), Irina Milici, Iulia Babici, Ovidiu Babici and, for a short period of time, Mihaela Smole. In 2013 the group expanded by adding Melania Buturca-Florescu and Danut Buturca-Florescu, leading to its actual six-members structure. The mission of the group is to promote the folk dances from all of Romanias regions. Garofas believes that one of the most precious treasures of the Romanian culture is its folklore. The groups repertoire include traditional dances from the Romanian areas of Bucovina, Maramures, Cluj, Banat, Oltenia, Basarabia, etc. The groups representations go well beyond the dances, with Bucovina performing complex shows including very old Winter rituals as well as joyous Wedding rituals. The first dance event Garofas remembers is when he was five, at kindergarten. There was an audition for a dance group and, when the music started, Garofass feet wouldnt stop. He was surprised, and the jury convinced. It was that simple! says Garofas, laughing about it after so many years. Garofas and Irina were professional dancers with the ensemble Ciprian Porumbescu from Suceava, for 10 years and 3 years, respectively. Ovidiu and Iulia were part of the Arcanul dance ensemble of Suceavas University. Garofass biggest passion is the love of folklore. That kept him going throughout the good times, and the tough ones. In 1999 Garofas and Irina were in a tour in US and they decided to change their path in life, settling for the Atlanta area. The group held various performances at the Romanian Festivals in Atlanta GA, Jacksonville FL, Hollywood FL, Detroit MI, and Washington DC. Bucovina represented Romania at the International Folklore Festivals in Spartanburg SC (36 countries) and Atlanta GA. Bucovina also toured next to well-known Romanian artists: Maria Dragomiroiu, Mirabela Dauer, Nicu Paleru in Charlotte NC and Traian Ilea and Valeria Codoreanu in Nashville TN. The group keeps a very close relationship with the impresario Belu Mihu. Bucovina prepared some new dances for this years Romanian Fall Festival. The music of the dances is made in collaboration with the National Folklore Orchestra Lautarii, led by maestro Nicolae Botgros. The process of creating special music for the dances is tedious, but very rewarding in the end says Garofas. One day Bucovina hopes to build and coach a childrens dance group so they can transfer to the next generation the skills, the knowledge and above all, the infinite love of the Romanian folklore. But until then, they would love for you to come to discover or rediscover the beauty of the Romanian culture represented via the entire lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the Romanian Spring Festival. Come and see Bucovina at the Romanian Fall Festival on the 11th and 12th of October! youtu.be/PoHA6Z_e3kU
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:56:35 +0000
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