Draft Index of Bulgarian Dance Groups’ Names Across The United States and Canada
BULGARIAN DANCE GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES (ADULTS) Algara Bulgarian Folk Dance Club – New Jersey “Algara” is a Bulgarian female name from the 8th-9th centuries (according to various sources) that is again popular today. Antika Bulgaria Folk Ensemble – San Francisco, California The word itself in English would be translated as “antique.” According to the ensemble’s founder, Tanya Kostova, however, and her application of this title,“antika” is an old word, used in the past in some areas of Bulgaria for someone who is exceptional, extra-talented, gifted, fun, survivor… Also: unique, extraordinary (Antika is also the name of a Bulgarian cultural festival in San Francisco). Balkanik Dance – Phoenix, Arizona As explained by the group’s founders: “the male counterpart of “Balkanika” (source: Tanya Dimitrov) BalkanikaFolk Performance Group – Denver, Colorado The name is related to the group’s repertoire and various ethnic backgrounds of group’s mem...
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