Our Performance Groups
Our community is very proud of our performance groups. Our musical groups, Fantje and Veseli Prijetlji, and our dance ensembles, Zvonček, Rožmarin and Triglav. All of our groups perform for various events, including at the Slovenia Pavilion for Folklorama.
Zvonček
Zvonček (translated to “little bells”) is the youngest dance troupe performing at the Slovenija Pavilion during Winnipeg’s annual festival Folklorama. The group also performs at various events throughout the year that are hosted by the CSCS.
Age range: approx 5-10 years old
Led by Rayna Schuster and Emilie Thiessen-Jagodnik
Contact: zvoncek@canadianslovenianmb.ca
Rožmarin Dance Group
Rožmarin is the youth dance group committed to preserving Slovenian culture and heritage. We dance, we sing, and most of all, we have fun!
Age range: 10-17 years old
Led by Fran Fenez
Contact: rozmarin@canadianslovenianmb.ca
Triglav Dance Group
Triglav is the senior dance group dedicated to preserving Slovenian culture through Slovenian song and dance. In order to honor our Slovenian ancestors, Triglav strives to represent the Slovenian song and dance culture as authentically as possible.
Age range: young adults and older
Led by Luke Majowski
Contact info: triglav@canadianslovenianmb.ca
Zvon Singers
The opening years of the Slovenian Folklorama Festival Pavilion in Winnipeg first brought a variety of music vocal ensemble settings in order to present our musical culture and traditions to our new country. At first a mixed chorus of men and women contributed to sharing our Slovene folksongs.
Fantje (The Boys)
Fantje ( The Boys) formed in 2014 are a group of 5 friends who grew up together that enjoy playing Slovenian covers ranging from bands such as Slapovi, Modrijani and Mladi Dolenci. They have performed at the Slovenian Pavilion for Folklorama and for CSCS events throughout the year.
Pictured left to right: Aidan Fewster, Matthew Kozicki, Danny Kozicki, Evan Slejko, Luke Majowski
Veseli Prijatelji
This group of " Happy Friends" started playing together to keep up with their interest in traditional Slovenian music. They can be found at community events and at the Folklorama festival.
Pictured left to right: Garth Rempel, Dennis Dekleva, Andy Slejko, Evan Slejko, Stan Casar