Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble

Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble of Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, was formed in 1968 and first performed in 1969.

The ensemble's aim is to depict the traditions and culture of Serbian people through traditional song and dance. Generations of Serbian youth from Saint Sava Cathedral have performed and traveled the globe with Sumadija over its 55+ years of existence. Notably, Sumadija performed at the European Competition of the Serbian Diaspora in 2018 & 2019 achieving bronze status on both occasions. Sumadija

has a membership of over 150 performers participating in four ensembles. Beginner Ensemble: 1st & 2nd grade
Mara Pivas - director

Children's Ensemble: 3rd - 5th grade
Michael Malich - director

Preparatory Ensemble: 6th - 8th grade
Michael Malich - director, Jelena Zezelj - assistant

Performance Ensemble: 8th - 12th grade
Bojana Zoric Martinez - director, Nikolina Mijatovic - dance instructor

Sumadija Board of Directors:
President - Danijela Jelic
Vice President - Snjezana Radjen
Treasurer - Snezana Ogrizovic
Secretary - Kari Ninkovic
Member at Large - Vedrana Vulic
Costume Director - Vesna Rakic
Marketing Director - Aleksandra Dostanic
Team Manager: Performance & Beginners - Tanja Pikelja
Team Manager: Preparatory & Children's - Ruza Malich
Artistic Director: Michael Malich

Naš Ponos! Our Pride! Šumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble, St. Sava Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI, USA
05/16/2026

Naš Ponos! Our Pride! Šumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble, St. Sava Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI, USA

We are looking forward to hosting you all at International Evening, Saturday, February 14th!
02/03/2026

We are looking forward to hosting you all at International Evening, Saturday, February 14th!

Our International Evening Program is Here! Whose performance you excited to watch on Saturday, February 14th??? Let us k...
01/15/2026

Our International Evening Program is Here! Whose performance you excited to watch on Saturday, February 14th??? Let us know in the comments!

See you all on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2026!
12/30/2025

See you all on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2026!

Address

3201 S 51st Street
Milwaukee, WI
53219

Telephone

(414) 573-1307

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