Kujawiak dances are very beautiful and romantic, but at the same time, due to the specific body movement and unhurried rhythm, they are quite difficult to dance.

They require time to settle well into our legs. The characteristic rubato tempo allows us to dance them by moving in a specific 'breathing' way.

Historically, they are associated with regions such as Kujawy, Łęczyckie, and northwestern Mazowsze, and are now known almost throughout Poland.

However, the further one is from the 'source,' the more the character of the dance undergoes transformations. In places where the rubato tempo has been lost, Kujawiak melodies are simply 'waltzed.'

The way of dancing was also influenced by the place where it was performed. Under a village thatch, the step was more walking. In 'gentlemen's' salons, it was more sliding and flowing 'with breath and cloud.'

At old village parties, the cycle of dances played in succession, without a break, was often called a 'suit.' In Kujawy, such a suit was called 'kujawiak.' It consisted of three dances played in increasingly faster tempo: walking - the proper kujawiak - oberka. These dances transitioned almost imperceptibly from one to another.

In summary, during our January workshops, we will learn to dance and accelerate in dance, starting from the patterned walking through kujawiak to oberka. Besides steps, we will also learn the characteristic spinning in pairs typical of kujawiaks, rubato 'breathing,' and the use of various simple embellishments.

Interestingly, the music and dances from Kujawy are close to rhythms that we find in very popular Scandinavian couple dances, including Swedish polska and slängpolska.

🔳 During our workshops, you will master the steps and rules applicable in non-stage forms of traditional dance, performed at dance parties, so that dancing brings you as much pleasure and joy as possible.

🔳 Our workshops can also be treated as a dance practice or fitness classes during which we will get rid of unnecessary calories to traditional Polish music.

🔳 During the workshops, there will be rhythmic exercises that will help you develop a sense of rhythm, motor coordination, strengthen your physical fitness, and give your dance movements strength, fluidity, and lightness.

🔳 It will be a large portion of inspiration, good fun, and a pleasant way to spend free time in the company of fantastic people who come to our workshops.

🔳 It will also be an opportunity to meet interesting people, which will help you quickly find a dance partner for any occasion when traditional music is played.

WHO IS LEADING ❓
Piotr Zgorzelski

FOR WHOM ❓
intermediate level.
The workshops are dedicated to people who have mastered dancing to triple rhythms at a basic level, meaning they can smoothly spin in the first direction (towards the sun) !!!
The workshops are intended for people over 16 years of age.

WHEN ❓
January 9 / 16 / 23 / 30 (Thursday)
Time 18:00 - 19:30.

HOW MUCH ❓
To learn anything, consistency is needed, which means that to participate in our meetings, you must sign up for the entire cycle, which includes 4 meetings.
- fee HOLIDAY PROMOTION for 4 meetings (payable by December 27)
160 PLN per person
140 PLN per person (paired)
- fee STANDARD for 4 meetings (payable after December 27)
200 PLN per person
180 PLN per person (paired)

WHERE ❓
ATTENTION NEW LOCATION !!!
The workshops take place at the Academy of Dance Tomasz Potocki in Nowolipki.
Address: ul. Żelazna 103A / II floor, Warsaw
Room: Yellow Room.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS ❓
ATTENTION! A condition for participation in the workshops is to register by email at:
akademia.tanca.tradycyjnego@gmail.com
and
make a payment via transfer after confirming your place in the group to the NEW ACCOUNT (!!!) no:
21 1240 1079 1111 0010 4018 4088
with the note:
Kujawiaki Warsaw + first and last name.

WHAT TO BRING ❓
Since winter has come, you need to have a CHANGE OF FOOTWEAR with you!
It is also worth bringing something to drink, a comfortable outfit to change into. The best shoes are those with a slight slip (sports shoes with a good gripping sole are NOT suitable for traditional dances).

PHOTO: Title page Kujawiaki Collected and arranged for piano by Mieczysław hr. Miączyński Notebook II (19th-century edition).

REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIZED WORKSHOPS AND DANCE PARTIES:
1. Due to COVID, all current restrictions apply.
2. The fee is non-refundable in case of resignation by the workshop participant (except for situations mentioned in the regulations).
3. In case of a small number of registrations, the Organizer reserves the right to cancel the workshops; in this case, the fee for canceled classes will be refunded to those who paid for them at nominal value. Participants will receive information by email or phone.
4. The Organizer is not responsible for any injuries or accidents of participants and for valuable items that may be lost, damaged, or stolen from participants. We suggest that workshop participants have current medical examinations and accident insurance.
5. Filming, recording, and photographing the classes without the consent of the Organizers is prohibited.
6. The Organizer has full rights to photograph, record, and film the classes and to use the obtained material in all fields of exploitation and may grant permission to other entities in this regard.
7. Registering for participation and attending the workshops is equivalent to consenting to the use of your image for promotional purposes in case of publication of photos and videos from the workshops by the organizer and partners cooperating with the organizer.
8. Registering for participation in the workshops is equivalent to acknowledging and accepting these regulations, the price list, the conditions of participation, and consenting to the processing of personal data by the Organizer for informational and marketing purposes in accordance with the Act of August 29, 1997, on the protection of personal data, DZ. U. No. 101, item 926.