The International Folk Dance Ensemble from Brigham Young University twirls its way through the Oberek, one of five national dances from Poland, during the opening of Journey: Reflections performed Friday, May 10, at Battery Creek High School’s Performing Arts Center. The Oberek is described as a “vibrant couple’s dance.” Bob Sofaly/The Island News

BYU’s International Folk Dance Ensemble

May 14, 2024

Arts

Bob Sofaly/The Island News Members of Brigham Young Univeristy’s International Folk Dance Ensemble start thier Bailares Gauchos dance with a Members of Brigham Young Univeristy’s International Folk Dance Ensemble start their Gauchos dance with a Brazilian “chula,” a percussive dance popular in 18th century Spain. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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