Malowane Łoze (Żywiec)

In the Beskid mountains, the local folk (Górale) of Żywiec, like all mountain folk throughout the south of Poland, have a style of music and dance unlike other parts of Poland. I choreographed
this dance, which is a compilation of typical steps and movements, to a song recorded by the young singers of the Tatry Folk Dance Ensemble from Oshawa, Ontario, whom I have the
pleasure of teaching. I chose the name “Malowane Łoze” (mah-LOH-vah-neh WHAW-zeh) because of the lyrics, which means “painted bed,” and it seems to fit the youthful voices that are
singing. This is a progressive couple dance.

Presented by Richard Schmidt in 2012. View pdf here.