Mladi Glas Planika Slovenian Dance Group

07/08/2026

EXCITING NEWS!

Special Performance: Folklorna skupina Leščeček

We are thrilled to announce that Folklorna skupina Leščeček will be touring through Quebec and Southern Ontario! Representing the vibrant heritage of the Eastern Štajerska, Prlekija and Pomurje regions, this dynamic ensemble of young dancers, singers, and musicians is dedicated to keeping Slovenian traditions alive with unmatched energy and passion.

We are honoured to host a short, special appearance by the group in Hamilton:

When: 📌 WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

Where: 📍St. Gregory the Great Slovenian Church

Time: During the 7pm evening Mass

Highlights: Several members will present a short showcase of their traditional program.

A Warm Invitation
🤝 We extend a heartfelt invitation to all members of the Slovenian community in the Greater Hamilton and Niagara regions to join us for Mass and show our guests a warm, Canadian welcome. Let’s come together to support these talented ambassadors of our culture and celebrate their mission to preserve our shared history.

🗺️ Support the Tour
Folklorna skupina Leščeček will also be appearing at several other key events in the region. We strongly encourage you to attend and help promote the beauty of Slovenian folklore at these performances:

📍Sunday, July 12: Slovenski Dan - L’Epiphanie (Slovenians in Montreal)

📍Thursday, July 16: An Evening of Folklore Friendship: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal-Slovenian Brown’s Line Hall (Hosted by Mladi Glas Planika Slovenian Dance Group)

We look forward to seeing you in Hamilton, Toronto + Montreal, and making this group's visit to Canada an unforgettable experience!

, Slovenians in Montreal, Mladi Glas Planika Slovenian Dance Group, Nageljcki Dance-Group, VSKO - Vseslovenski kulturni odbor, Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Ottawi / Embassy of Slovenia in Ottawa

06/30/2026

We cannot wait!

Special Canadian tour news:
After a long drought, finally, a folklore group will be travelling to Quebec + southern Ontario. For those around in early July, Folklorna skupina Leščeček will have a short tour to see the sites and enjoy the hospitality of Slovenians on this side of the Atlantic.

This group skyrocketed quickly to become one of the very best groups in Slovenija after being established 20 years ago, representing the culture of Eastern Stajerska and Pomurje. Not only are they detailed in costuming, singing, music but also dance. Dare you to watch them and not want to join in ...

More information to follow, but for those interested in their truly amazing singing, music + presentations, have a listen to the latest radio program focusing on their accomplishments:

https://avdio.ognjisce.si/share/pzgz_2026_06_23

Slovenska ljudska noša - Slovenian folk costumes
SLOVENSKA KUHINJA ❤️ Let’s SHARE Slovenian Recipes, Culture & Traditions
Slovenians in Montreal
Mladi Glas Planika Slovenian Dance Group
Nageljcki Dance-Group
VSKO - Vseslovenski kulturni odbor

06/15/2026

🇸🇮 An Evening of Folklore Friendship 🇨🇦

Folklore Skupina Leščeček is coming to Canada and they have only ONE performance in Toronto. This talented folklore group ranges from ages 16-28 and they are thrilled to bring their folklore performance to Toronto. You do not want to miss the young and energetic group of dancers.

Mladi Glas and Planika are excited to host them and provide an evening of fun!

🗓️ Thursday July 16th 2026
📍739 Brown’s Line, Toronto, Ontario
⏰ Doors open 7:00pm Program starts at 7:30pm
🎫 $10 per person
🧍 Children 12 and under are free
🍷 Cash Bar and light refreshments will be available after the program.
🎶 bring your accordion or instrument to Jam after the show!

Please fill out our form to reserve your ticket and how to pay or email [email protected]

Vlada Republike Slovenije
Folklorna skupina Leščeček

03/09/2026

❤️ SRCE, POLKA & MAMA 🌺

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming banquet! We are celebrating not only our heart and passion that we put into this year’s group as we continue on a new journey together but also celebrate our mother’s who support us along the way.

We will have special performances by Planika & Mladi Glas Jrs & Srs and have some honorary speeches in-between our dinner services.

There will also be a raffle and the prizes are ones you’d want to take home!

Get your tickets fast as we will have limited seating and tell your mom to wear some good dancing shoes for a night of polka and fun!

🗓️ May 9th 2026
📍 739 Brown’s Line Toronto
⏰ 6:00pm Doors Open
🪩 6:45 Program Begins
🎫 Adults $60 l Youth $50 I
Child 5-13 $40 l 4 and under Free
🎶 Music by Ansambel Šibaj
💵 Purchase your tickets through our form in the link tree link
📧 Email us at [email protected] for all other inquiries

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02/17/2026

👋 Let us introduce ourselves…

Our names are Emily Tratnik-Harnell and Millie Muhič-Dolenc and we are your new directors of MGP.

We started back in the dance group in 1995 in planika and were dancers up until we were able to. We worked hard to make our 2010 Slovenija tour happen and was worth every polka and waltz step along and we’re grateful to be apart of a generation that was nothing but passionate about dance, exploring our Slovenian roots and making our group the best it can be. After a few years of stepping away and creating our own lives, we now have our own children apart of the group and have come back to be apart of such an amazing community.

Last year in 2025 Bob, Diana, Nancy and Magda decided they needed to pass the legacy on after almost 35 years of teaching and directing the group into what it is today. With their passion and dedication they were able to bring MGP into its 50th year which is an amazing achievement for any Slovenian youth group in Canada. We thank you all for your hard work and dedication for doing that!

Both of us are very passionate about our Slovenian roots and heritage and want to keep our community together for the sake of our future generations. We want our own kids to have that sense of belonging to their heritage. So when we were asked to take on the group, we knew that we needed one another to help keep the direction strong in order to see the next 50 years or so with this group and community. We were nothing but honoured, but mostly thrilled to be chosen to carry on the legacy.

We are looking forward to our new start and new adventure together with a group that is near and dear to both of our hearts. We are excited to see the kids join in the fun every single week and we hope to keep filling their hearts with their own Slovenian heritage.

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01/29/2026

Amazing our friends Kres got this opportunity! Congratulations 👏🏻

01/20/2026

🥞 PALAČINKA DINNER
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with us!

📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
📍 Brownsline Hall
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for a delicious Palačinka dinner and an evening of music and fun for all ages.

Take the night off from cooking and support our group while enjoying a festive community event!
🎶 Music & activities throughout the evening

💲 Dinner Special
$10 per person
Includes 3 Palačinke & a drink

📩 RSVP by February 10, 2026
📧 [email protected]
📝 Pre-orders welcome through our Google Form once rsvp is confirmed via email.

Thank you for supporting Mlad Glas Planika!