Living Traditions Folk Ensemble

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Caryn on graduating from Our Lady of the Elms this year.

Caryn and her family have been valued members of the LTFE community for many years, and we are truly grateful for the time and memories shared together. Although her involvement in dance has evolved over time, it is always a pleasure to see her join us. She always holds a special place within our LTFE family.

We commend you, Caryn, on this significant achievement and wish you continued success in all that lies ahead. Your hard work and accomplishments are something to be very proud of.

Thank you for allowing us to celebrate this milestone with you this past weekend. We are honored to have been part of your journey and look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish in the future.

05/26/2026

Ahh! The time is quickly approaching! Performance at Simply Slavic Saturday, June 27th at 1:40, then Sunday, June 28th in the afternoon at the Lorain International Association Festival & Bazaar. Twice the culture in one weekend!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our directors Tom and Cathy Katrenich on celebrating 40 years of marriage yesterday!

Last weekend, we were blessed to celebrate this incredible milestone with you both. Your love, dedication, and commitment to one another have been an inspiration to so many throughout the years.

We truly wouldn’t be where we are today without your passion for our cultures, traditions, faith, and community. The time, care, and love you have poured into preserving and sharing them have touched generations and continue to bring people together.

Thank you for all that you do and for the example you continue to set. May God grant you many more happy, healthy, and blessed years together!

05/20/2026

🏰 Help us keep Slavic heritage alive and thriving in the Mahoning Valley!

Partner with us as a sponsor for the Simply Slavic Heritage Festival on June 26-28, 2026. Your investment supports cultural programming, live music, folk dance performances, and more. Let's keep the traditions alive - TOGETHER!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4twdX9I

05/14/2026

Galopka Song and Dance Ensemble presented Cathy and LTFE with a gift and appreciation for their donation of Podlasie Folk costumes at their recent Majowka Celebration. Check the comments for the beautifully written letter!

05/07/2026

Hi, Cathy! 👋 Thanks for everything you do to keep the Polish culture alive here in Cleveland!

05/06/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible support of the Polish National Alliance, whose dedication to preserving Polish culture and community makes a lasting impact.

As featured in Zgoda, the Living Traditions Folk Ensemble is proud to receive PNA subsidiary funding. This support helps us maintain our traditional costumes, provide props and supplies, and most importantly, keep our program free for all dancers, opening the door for more families to be part of our traditions.

PNA membership also offers meaningful benefits, including scholarships for our youth, helping them grow both academically and culturally. Because of this support, our children gain not only dance experience but friendships, confidence, and pride in their heritage.

To the PNA and all its members, thank you for making this possible! ❤️

Interested in joining? You don’t have to be part of our village (though we’d love to have you!). Reach out to us, and we’ll connect you with our PNA representative, Bernadette, who would be happy to help you get started.

05/05/2026

Yeah, Tom! What a great Cleveland Polish Constitution Day!!

05/01/2026

Our Sara Katrenich will be traveling to Rzeszowa, Poland! How exciting! If you interested in helping fund their adventure, check out the link!

🌟 Pomóż Galopce zatańczyć w Rzeszowie! 🌟Galopka Song and Dance Ensemble została zaproszona na Międzynarodowy Festiwal Polonijnych Zespołów Folklorystycznych w Rzeszowie — wydarzenie, które odbywa się tylko raz na trzy lata i gromadzi polonijne zespoły taneczne z całego świata.To...

05/01/2026

There’s something so special about Majówka and its traditions.

One of our favorites is watching our kids dance around the maypole: colorful ribbons in hand, laughter in the air, and big smiles all around. Some of our dancers have been taking part in this tradition since they were little, growing up year after year with the music, the steps, and the joy of it all.

It’s more than just a dance; it’s a beautiful way to celebrate spring, our culture, and the generations coming together to keep these traditions alive.

Udanej majówki!