The Beginnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Baranya Dance Ensemble was formed in 1967 through the merger of two folk dance groups at the P\u00e9cs Teacher Training College, and has been active ever since without interruption. The ensemble\u2019s former leaders included, amongst others, Antal Kricskovics and Antal Vid\u00e1kovics, who were awarded high state honours for their artistic careers (the Erkel Prize and the Middle Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their most significant achievements include: reaching the final of the \u2018Ki Mit Tud\u2019 talent show in 1972; holding the title of \u2018Perpetual Outstanding Ensemble\u2019 since 1982; and receiving the PRO URBE P\u00c9CS award from the city of P\u00e9cs in 1989. They have toured Europe and Asia with their performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dance group has long been one of the best-known groups in Hungary specialising in Croatian folk dance. Through their performances, they have visited almost every Croatian-populated settlement in the country. In addition to Croatian dances, their programme naturally includes Hungarian dances as well, whilst the third part of their repertoire consists of dance theatre pieces. In their work, they place great emphasis on ensuring that young people who dance with them become familiar with our country\u2019s folk music and folk dances (particularly those of the Croats in Hungary), and that they preserve the traditions which make Hungary so rich and colourful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They hold their rehearsals twice a week at the University of P\u00e9cs. The members of their in-house band are well-known performers of Croatian folk music in Hungary. Every year, they launch a junior group to replace the young people who have completed their training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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