Karolin - Centre for Polish Folklore

Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble is one of the largest artistic ensembles of its kind in the world. Polish traditional dance, song, music and costume inspire its artistic programme, in which features of regional culture form the basis of intricate choreographies and musical compositions.

Mazowsze takes its name from the central Polish region in which it was founded and is based, though its repertoire has expanded to include representations of folklore from across the whole country. Over the past 75 years, Mazowsze has become a household name and has performed across the globe, earning the title of "Ambassador for Polish Culture".

THE TABLET - London

This Polish company is head and shoulders above anything of the kind that we have seen… mainly because the artistic director, Mme Mira Ziminska-Sygietynska, has understood this complex problem of translating folk dance into the terms of the theatre.

Arnold Haskell

MORGENPOSTEN - Oslo

There is hardly another company which could match the Polish Mazowsze. At any rate, I have never seen such breathtaking speed, such sparkling gaiety and precision of performance as shown by the dancers of Mazowsze...

Wenche Hambro

LE FIGARO - Paris

This magnificent company embodies the soul of the Polish people, both so vibrant and so sentimental…

J. De C.

HERALD - Buenos Aires

It is therefore not surprising that, having captured the hearts of millions of enthusiasts around the world, they should be considered as the best and most attractive ambassador for Poland.

GAZETTE DE LAUSANNE - Lausanne

If this is the face of Poland, then long live Poland!

Hèlène Beer

PRESTO MAGAZINE - Warsaw

The choir's scale of expression, diction, grace and beauty were enchanting, their voices superbly complementing each other. As for the orchestra.... to put it simply: the competition had better watch out... this is a company of great capabilities, bringing together excellent, experienced musicians.

Anna Markiewicz

LE DROIT - Ottawa

If the French have their cuisine, the Japanese their technology, the English their Queen, the residents of Quebec – even more, their hockey, then the Poles have their Mazowsze.

DAILY NEWS - New York

All the musicals of Broadway put together could not offer the joyous zest, the dancing skill, the wondrous costumes, the happy humour and the delightful music which came to us all in one package at the City Center last evening. 

John Chapman

THE NEW YORK TIMES - New York

They can be exuberant or sentimental, flirtatious or funny, but the only thing they seem unable to be is dull... It is, in short, a lovely evening, and if you think all folk dances are alike, it will change your mind for you.

John Martin

EL MUNDO - Havana

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Havana is now watching the most wonderful spectacle to emerge from folk culture, yet as an sublime art form adapted for the requirements of the theatre… It is difficult to imagine that in the future we might see something better than this.

NEW YORK POST - New York

Following their movements can be more dizzying than looking down from the top of the Empire State.

Harriet Johnson

THE TELEGRAM - Toronto

Over ten thousand people filled Maple Leaf Gardens to see this charming group perform. Who are its artists? The answer is simple: this is the most enchanting, fresh and perfect folk group I have ever seen.

Barrie Hale