Dancing in Poland

Bob McArthur

May 17, 2008, 11:16 p.m. (Message 52471)

Hi all, Whilst I appreciate that it is a fair distance from most of
your home towns to Southern Poland you (or your friends) may be
interested in a Festival event to which I am providing advice and
assistance. Festival Dybuk is a charity event being held in the
Silesian town of Pyskowice during the weekend of 12th and 13th of
July. Pyskowice is fairly conveniently located not far from to the
modern international airport which serves the Katowice area and which
has link services throughout Europe. I have just returned home today
after having a meeting with the organising committee for the festival
and they are keen to help any visiting dance enthusiasts who may wish
to visit their festival event and will offer advice on local
accommodation available.
 
If there is enough interest I am sure that a reasonable priced bus
shuttle service could be organised from guest accommodation in the
area. The festival will be a mixture of fun events, performances,
craft fairs and music sessions. Pia Walker (RSCDS International
Branch) is the Volunteer Guest Teacher for a series of SCD Workshops
which will operate during Friday (11th), Saturday and Sunday for
mainly young student dancers from around Poland who are interested in
adding SCD to their Irish and Highland style dance skills and she will
be assisted by Luke and Adam Brady. There will also be Public
Participation dancing during the main festival events. The Sunday will
be mainly a Highland Games style event commencing at 1100 with a
parade through the Town led by the Czestochowa Pipes and Drums Band
and the local Mayor who has been fitted out with the kilt for the
occasion. The route takes about 40 minutes and visitors (in kilts if
possible) are requested to join the parade. As local accommodation is
limited I have requested that the town arranges an advice facility to
help potential visitors and the organisers have agreed to help where
possible. Pyskowice is regarded as the original home for the
development of Celtic interest and music groups in southern Poland. It
should be a fun event rather than a more formal SCD Ball and the
organisers are keen to attract as many visitors to participate as
possible, they are estimating at least 2500 local spectators. The
festival closes at 2200 each day but as the Festival Director (Piotr)
is also the owner of a local pub (Gospoda 6) and a beer garden it is
indicated that the musicians maybe welcomed to perform in late night
sessions if they wish to join in!! Festival Website:  (being
developed)  http://dybuk.pl Information:  xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xx I will
also be happy to provide any general information if required. I would
also advise an early decision is appropriate as Wizzair flights are
still partly 'on Promo' at about £70 return from BournemouthOther
routes may vary in price
 
Hotel Accommodation: I was paying 140pln (£35) for a double room in Bedzin, Poland 
 
There are also plans to hold the 6th Bedzin Celtic Music Festival on
29th to 31st August and I have been requested to repeat the workshops
we (Scosha) conducted last year.
 
As it is the 650th anniversary of the Town of Bedzin there are many
events being organised there this year. Bob McArthurScosha,
Bournemouthhttp://wessex-scd.org.uk/SCOSHA

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