Check out Syrena’s online photo store to purchase a keepsake memory from our 33rd annual Bal Maskowy at the Wisconsin Club.
Bal Maskowy 2020 Reservations are Closed
Online ordering for the 2020 Bal Maskowy is closed; however, if you wish to check reservation availability, please call Diane Ramski at 414-744-1893.
A Year in Review!
Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble had another busy year in 2019!
Perhaps the biggest accomplishment of the year was Syrena’s trip to Rzeszów, Poland for the World Festival of Polish Folk Ensembles. Syrena brought five suites–Kieby Jo Mioł Skrzypce, Noc w Spiskiej Karczmie, Wesele Góralskie, Nowy Sacz and an American disco. Under the leadership of choreographer Duane Tomka, Syrena received recognition from several international Polish ensembles for the intricacies of Syrena’s gala performance of Kieby Jo Mioł Skrzypce.
Syrena had another successful Bal Maskowy to start of 2019 at the Wisconsin Club. To celebrate the ensemble’s upcoming trip to Poland, Syrena debuted a compilation of dances from four regions in Poland.
The ensemble celebrated the Easter season with its Święcone Easter buffet at Blessed Sacrament Church. Syrena also performed at the Portage County Cultural Festival in May and welcomed traveling groups to Milwaukee for two performances at the Polish Center of Wisconsin.
Despite cold temperatures, Syrena had a fun weekend at Milwaukee’s Polish Fest. The ensemble once again participated in the PFDAA gala and performed throughout the three-day festival.
This fall, Syrena celebrated the wedding of one of our dancers with a special performance of Spisz. The ensemble also debuted its new national Oberek suite at the 71st annual Holiday Folk Fair and returned to Milwaukee’s Christkindlmarket for a second year.
Syrena is excited for more shows in 2020!
Experience Syrena’s Bal Maskowy February 15, 2020!
Check out the below video to see the elegance and fun present at our masked ball.
Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble entertains at the annual Bal Maskowy with the Polonez.
If you are interested in learning more about the event or want to be on our invitation list then please fill out this form.
Check out Syrena at Polish Fest!
As is the case every year, Syrena will be performing at all three days of Polish Fest. Click here for the entertainment schedule.
To support this summer’s trip to perform in Rzeszów, Poland by purchasing a Syrena t-shirt! We will have them for sale at the Cultural Stage during our performances there. We also have a GoFundMe set up in case you wish to make a direct contribution.
Hope to see you there!
Support Syrena By Purchasing an Easter Basket
Easter is here!
Dear family, friends and fans of Syrena. Please consider supporting our group by purchasing this beautiful wooden laser cut Easter basket.
Message us on Facebook or contact us at 414-915-7230.
These baskets were all hand-made by one of our members, Marcin Polewski. Furthermore, all of the eggs were decorated and dyed by our members!
Basket (no eggs): $50 including shipping
Basket with 6 wax decorated eggs (Pisanki): $60, delivered within Milwaukee. Baskets with eggs cannot be shipped.
Payment method: PayPal. We’ll send you an invoice via PayPal after arranging the sale.
See you tomorrow at Swiecone!
There are a limited number of tickets still available, please call Diane at 414-744-1893 for questions.
See you tomorrow at the event!
Upcoming Syrena Events
The next two months have two opportunities to see Syrena perform!
February 17th: Celebrate CommUNITY at the Fon du Lac County Fairgrounds.
March 25th: Syrena’s annual Swiecone celebration
2018 Bal Maskowy Reservations Are Closed
Online ordering for the 2018 Bal Maskowy is closed; however, if you wish to check reservation availability, please call Diane Ramski at 414-744-1893.
A Roundup of Syrena’s Fall Events
Even though summer is almost over Syrena continues to stay active!
In September we will first travel to the Two Rivers Ethnic Festival along with Dnipro, the extremely talented Ukrainian dance group from Milwaukee.
Then later in the month we are hosting our annual Dożynki Harvest Festival. Don’t miss it!
And of course in November we will be a part of Holiday Folk Fair.
Come see Syrena at Polish Fest 2017!
Syrena will be performing all three days of this weekend’s Polish Fest! Here is our schedule:
Friday
5:30-6:00, Folk Stage
Syrena and Syrenka Children
Saturday
2:00-3:00, Cultural Stage
Syrena, Syrenka Youth, and Syrenka Children
4:00-4:30, Folk Stage
Syrena and Syrenka Children
6:00, Cultural Stage
PDFAA Gala! This show is fairly long, around two hours. We have the last spot.
Sunday
1:00-2:00, Cultural Stage
Syrena, Syrenka Youth, and Syrenka Children
Of special note this year is the debut of our new suite of dances, “Journey to Spisz”. It is an illustration the melting pot of cultures that is the region of Spisz. It combines dances from Hungary, Slovakia, as well as Poland. It is not to be missed!
Swiecone Tickets still available
Walk-in tickets will be sold the day of the event.
Please call Diane Ramski BEFORE Sunday, April 9th at (414) 744-1893 for more information.
Bal Maskowy Close to Selling Out
Bal Maskowy is close to selling out! Please contact Diane Ramski at (414) 744-1893 for ticket availability.
Thank you for your interest!
Dożynki is here!
Pre-sale ticket sales have been ended. See you at the event!
Dożynki is Approaching!
Syrena’s 2016 Dożynki event is coming in October! What is Dożynki? In brief, it is a harvest festival celebrated by Slavic cultures, Polish included. Our event features a traditional procession, a meal, band, and of course dancing by Syrena.
The event will be held on October 8th, 2016 at the Blessed Sacrament Church hall. Everyone is welcome to attend Mass at 4:30 while doors for the event open at 5:30.
2016 Święcone Tickets Almost Sold Out
This year’s Święcone is very close to selling out! Please call Diane Ramski at 414-744-1893 for ticket availability.
The event is on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, 3100 S. 41st Street, Milwaukee, WI
2016 Bal Maskowy Reservations Are Closed
Online ordering for the 2015 Bal Maskowy is closed; however, if you wish to check reservation availability, please call Diane Ramski at 414-744-1893.
Save the date – next year’s ball will be on February 11, 2017.
Dozynki Presale Tickets
Presale tickets to our September 19th Dozynki event are available for purchase for just $5, they will be $10 at the door. There is no charge for kids 5 and under.
Come See Syrena at Polish Fest!
Rain or shine, we are dancing at this year’s Polish Fest at the Summerfest grounds. Check the schedule for when we’re performing and come say hello!
Święcone Tickets Almost Gone!
Święcone is approaching sell-out. There are some tickets still available. For information, please contact Diane at (414) 744-1893 or stop by on the day of event – 1:00 p.m., Palm Sunday, March 29th in Blessed Sacrament’s Church hall (41st & Oklahoma).