Folklore has been a major activity in Oplenac since the organization's inception. Our members are organized in several age groups who learn the art of Serbian folk dancing. Serbian National Ensemble KOLO from Belgrade is our exclusive partner in promoting Serbian culture in North America. "Oplenac is by far the best Serbian folk ensemble in Serbian Diaspora and among the best ten Serbian Ensembles including those in Serbia." - Mr. Radojica Kuzmanovic, Director of Serbian National Ensemble KOLO from Belgrade.
The rich dance and vocal traditions from Serbia are choreographed by the most recognized choreographers in Serbian folklore: Srboljub Ninkovic, Branko Markovic, Vladimir Herzog, Slavica Mihajlovic, Dragomir Vukovic, only to name a few. Our Artistic Director and Lead Choreographer Mr. Vladimir Spasojevic was a soloist in ACA-a "Branko Krsmanovic-KRSMANAC" and lead dancer in Serbian National Ensemble "KOLO". Vladimir was also artistic director in ACA-a "ŠPANAC" from Belgrade.
The SCA "Oplenac" orchestras are the most vital and irreplaceable foundation of all of the organization's activities as music is the cornerstone for the Serbian dances and songs. Our Folk Orchestras perform with the dance ensembles and follow them to all performances and trips. The quality of the music follows the quality of the dances. This is why the combination of our music performers with the dance choreographies create a powerful statement to the audience.
The Choir of SCA Oplenac is an important and irreplaceable component of the organization's scene performances. Besides dance and orchestral arrangement, the vocal contribution of the organization's choir completes and enriches the overall impression of the performance. The President of Serbia-Montenegro acknowledged SCA Oplenac with the highest recognition for preserving the Serbian culture and reaching out to the Serbian community.
The Drama School started in 2005 due to a large interest to learn the art of acting and stage performance from the younger members of the organization. The Drama School and Children Theater has become an overwhelming success with it's main goal to prepare students for: individual, collective, musical, theatrical, recitation performances, dance, mime & movement. In addition Various styles of acting, dramaturgical short form, discontinuities drama series, integration, synchronization and audio figures of speech, are taught as an integral part of the school's program.
Just after one year spent in our school your child will speak and be able to read Serbian language. Just imagine how happy grandparents will be to get a letter or an email from their dearest once.
Oplenac, Serbian Cultural Association of Metropolitan Toronto and Mississauga was established in 1986, by a group of enthusiastic parents who wanted to preserve and promote Serbian Culture in their new home, Canada.
Oplenac schedules every season regular performance trips for all ensembles. Enjoy traveling with Oplenac to places around the world in the company of their best friends. Click HERE to see pictures from our recent trips.
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