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Visibility:	Public
Type:	Dance
Date Created:	6/24/2008
City:	Edmonton
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Website:	http://www.polonez.ca
Email:	polonez@polonezedmonton.com
Description:	Twenty four years ago, in Edmonton, Alberta Canada an organization was created to uphold Polish culture, customs and folklore in such a manner that it be seen and recognized in the Canadian mosaic. With all these in mind POLONEZ was born. POLONEZ was founded in 1982 by Dr. Walenty Michalik, one of Poland's foremost choreographers, who besides his many successes in Poland, has also to his credit many success in Canada. Most recently and distinguished, Dr. Michalik was awarded the ORDER OF POLAND on October 17, 1998. Officer Cross of the Order of Poland Restitution. The repertoire of POLONEZ is authentic folklore presented in the form of dance suites from the central and southern regions of Poland.