Morava Folklore Ensemble

Morava Folklore Ensemble WE PUT THE "OPA" IN OPANKE. www.saintgeorgeinsd.com/morava/ Morava Folklore Ensemble is over 30 years old!

In 1987, we began this tradition of of cultural upkeep of the Serbian culture via traditional song, dance, and epic folk poetry. Morava has toured worldwide to audiences in countries which include the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, and a variety of countries in the Balkans. The group has a wide collection of dance presentations that remain unique in the art of folk dance. For most of thei

r dances, Morava is the sole owner of the copyright of music and choreography. Between 1991 and 1999 Morava Folklore was choreographed by Dennis Boxell, a master teacher and researcher of Balkan dance and song. Under the direction of Bozana Draškovic, founder and original director of the ensemble, Morava blossomed as a globally recognized, respected, and adored Serbian dance group. In 2005 Morava traveled back to the motherland (Serbia) under the direction of Svetlana Cvetković. In 2008 the group celebrated 20 years of Morava, where alumni joined in a performance for the annual folk festival. Today Morava Folklore continues to receive invitations to festivals worldwide. Under Marija Milasinović’s (Draškovic’s daughter) direction, Morava Ensemble began traveling extensively again, brung back old dances to new audiences, and got more involved in their local community. In addition to performing at festivals, cultural celebrations, and holidays, Morava also performs at Opolo Vineyards every year in Paso Robles, California, for their annual Grape Stomp Festival. Morava Folkore hosts an annual Summer “Folkfest” in which Serbian dance troops from all over the world are invited to come and perform in a professional setting. Morava has most recently hosted professional groups from Serbia (2004), London (2007), and Canada (2008 & 2011).

✨39 years of Faith, culture, and folklore. ✨This July 31 – August 2, the MORAVA Folkfest is back, and we’re doing someth...
06/10/2026

✨39 years of Faith, culture, and folklore. ✨

This July 31 – August 2, the MORAVA Folkfest is back, and we’re doing something huge: hosting of the COTK Desanka Đorđević Ensemble from Žarkovo!

In partnership with our brother and sister Serbian Orthodox parishes across the West, we’ve worked tirelessly to coordinate the other legs of their tour. But to make this memorable experience a reality, we need your help.

Events like the MORAVA Folkfest don’t just benefit one group - they enrich our entire parish community. Whether large or small, your donation directly helps us defray the hosting and travel costs for these young cultural ambassadors.

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bridging-parishes-welcoming-youth-sponsor-the-morava-folkfest

(don't forget to $0 out the extra contribution to Zeffy it's not necessary)

📣To our Morava Alumni: You built the foundation we stand on today. We hope we can count on your support to keep the music playing and the kolo turning for the next generation! 📣

Dear Friends,For 39 years, the Morava Folklore Ensemble has been a cornerstone of our community. Through generations of dance and song, we have proudly fostered our Faith, celebrated our rich culture, and passed our beautiful Serbian folklore down to our youth.This year, from July 31st to August 2nd...

06/07/2026

Једва чекамо! Придружите нам се на првој деоници турнеје по Западној обали! 🇷🇸✈️🇺🇸

06/06/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON for MORAVA’s Summer Folkfest! 🌍
Get ready for a weekend packed with incredible music, unstoppable dancing, & unforgettable vibes. We are honored to host an unbelievable lineup of talent this year!
🎶 Featuring honored guests:
COTK Desanka Djordjevic straight from Beograd (Žarkovo) Serbia!
The incredibly talented Dukati & Biseri (Chicago)
Thalassani Greek Ensemble (Cardiff)
Pelagos & Parea Greek Ensembles (San Diego)
TARA Slavic Singing Society…and more!

The Party Schedule:

Friday Night: Kick off the weekend with our Welcome dance, featuring tunes by local legend DJ Miko!

Saturday Night: After the theater, keep the energy alive with more amazing music from the Marko Kalca Band!

Don’t just come for the dancing—stay for the food & drink!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and experience world-class Serbian hospitality to the fullest. 🇷🇸❤️
👇 Tag the friends you're bringing in the comments below!

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Something incredible is coming to MORAVA’s Summer Folkfest! 🚨MORAVA is absolutely thrilled to ann...
05/17/2026

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Something incredible is coming to MORAVA’s Summer Folkfest! 🚨
MORAVA is absolutely thrilled to announce our honored guest ensemble for this year’s festival, traveling all the way from Žarkovo (Beograd), Serbia! 🇷🇸✈️
Please join us in giving a massive welcome to C.O.T.K. “Desanka Djordjević”, performing under the brilliant artistic direction of Aneta Belić from the world-renowned National Ensemble KOLO. To say we are excited is an understatement—this is going to be a masterclass in tradition, energy, and folklore artistry.

🚨 ЗАБЕЛЕЖИТЕ У СВОЈИМ КАЛЕНДАРИМА: Нешто невероватно долази на МОРАВА летњи фолкфест! 🚨

МОРАВА са одушевљењем најављује наш почасни гостујући ансамбл за овогодишњи фестивал, који путује чак из Жаркова (Београда), Србија! 🇷🇸✈️

Придружите нам се у великој добродошлици Ц.О.Т.К. „Десанка Ђорђевић“, која наступа под бриљантним уметничким вођством Анете Белић из светски познатог Националног ансамбла КОЛО. Да кажемо да смо узбуђени је благо речено – ово ће бити мајсторска класа традиције, енергије и фолклорне уметности.

05/11/2026
Celebrating our Church Slava! Прослава црквене славе Светог Ђорђа ❤️
05/11/2026

Celebrating our Church Slava! Прослава црквене славе Светог Ђорђа ❤️

Folklorama photo highlights ! 📸✨ There’s nothing like the spirit of a great festival. Huge thanks to Oplenac for such a ...
04/26/2026

Folklorama photo highlights ! 📸✨ There’s nothing like the spirit of a great festival. Huge thanks to Oplenac for such a memorable night of tradition and talent!

Фотографије са фолклораме! 📸✨ Нема ништа боље од духа врхунског фестивала. Велико хвала Опленцу на тако незаборавној ноћи традиције и талента!

You’re invited to join us for an afternoon of Women’s Basketball at USD vs. University of the Pacific. Jimmy & Milena w...
02/14/2026

You’re invited to join us for an afternoon of Women’s Basketball at USD vs. University of the Pacific.

Jimmy & Milena will be in front of Jenny Craig Pavillion at 1:00PM to share tickets fro those who request tickets

2:00PM PST GAME TIME

Meet & Greet with Assistant Coach, Jovana Subašić 🇷🇸 and Player, Darija Nestorov 🇷🇸 hosted by Jimmy & Milena Michels call or text for tickets.

Позвани сте да нам се придружите на поподневном кошарци између „USD” и “University of the Pacific". Упознајте помоћног тренера, Јовану Субашић 🇷🇸 и играчицу, Дарију Несторов 🇷🇸

Утакмица почиње у 14 часова. Џими и Милена ће бити испред павиљона у 13 часова да поделе карте онима који су их затражили.

Бесплатне карте, домаћини су Џими и Милена Mајклз.

Позовите или пошаљите СМС за карте.

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02/07/2026

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Sokoli welcomes the LA area community to their folklore festival tonight, featuring an evening of food, music, and folkl...
05/03/2025

Sokoli welcomes the LA area community to their folklore festival tonight, featuring an evening of food, music, and folklore, with entrance and dinner fees of $15 each. Saint Steven's Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

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