Zharava

Zharava page for the Zharava Bulgarian Dance Emsemble based in Washington, D.C. USA The Bulgarian folk-dance ensemble Zharava was established in January, 2007.

Within its first six months, the group gathered more than 20 enthusiastic members, including natives of Bulgaria, Russia and the U.S. The fire in each member’s heart is implied by the group’s name: Zharava - 'burning embers.' The group carries this energy into all its performances and workshops. Zharava's mission is to preserve the rich Bulgarian folk-dance tradition, and to enhance the awareness

of Bulgarian folk arts (including dance, music, song and rhythm) throughout the U.S. and the world. The Artistic Director of Zharava is a longtime professional folk dance instructor and choreographer, Desi Jordanoff. The organization aims to advance its mission through performance and participation in dance and music festivals, through delivering training and workshops, through organizing student performances, and through holding recreational dance events. With all these activities, Zharava tries to educate people and create community through the experience of Bulgarian folklore. Zharava workshops include selections from the rich dance styles belonging to all ethnographically defined regions of Bulgaria.

10/22/2018

New practice place and hours!

Mondays: Recreational Beginner and Intermediate class, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Beginners and intermediate horo training. The practices will start with the beginners level at 7 p.m. and will continue with gradual increase of difficulty throughout the class.

Wednesdays: Advanced, Performing class, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Advanced performing group practice. Please don’t skip the warm-ups as they are designed to build stamina and learn dance combinations and style drills.

John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church
1615 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Intersection of Corcoran St and 14th NW

Zharava is featured in the Dancing Joy movie celebrating oneness through dance!
10/22/2018

Zharava is featured in the Dancing Joy movie celebrating oneness through dance!

For centuries, Bulgarian dance has celebrated life's important moments, and connected people to their cultural values--even when they are dispersed to many o...

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01/15/2018

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Here is the opening song by the Theodosii Spassov Folk Quintet in their performance in Washington DC on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. Details about the group are available…

07/27/2017

Friends, we have experienced website problems. If you are on the zharava email list, please contact us via message so we can rebuild the email group.

"Мистерията на Българските Гласове" на концерт в Рестън тази събота! The last time "The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices"...
04/10/2017

"Мистерията на Българските Гласове" на концерт в Рестън тази събота! The last time "The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices" women's choir performed in D.C., Bobby McFerrin was the MC for Kennedy Center choral festival featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sweet Honey In The Rock, Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, and choirs from the Czech Republic, Spain and San Francisco. Skilled as he was in his improvisational call and response to the other choirs, he humbly acknowledged his inability to match the Bulgarian ladies' otherworldly vocal skills. This Saturday, Reston will host their only concert in the metro D.C. area. You don't want to miss this unique concert!

Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares at CenterStage, Reston, VA on Saturday, 4/15/17

This Friday, March 31, 2017, join Zharava along with performers from 27 countries for an evening celebrating cultural di...
03/28/2017

This Friday, March 31, 2017, join Zharava along with performers from 27 countries for an evening celebrating cultural diversity!

The performance will take place at

Wood Acres Elementary
5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday, March 31, 2017

Upcoming Events Home / Upcoming Events Zharava to perform at 2017 International Night Wood Acres Elementary School in Bethesda, MD will host Zharava along with performers from 27 countries for its 2017 International Night. The performance will take place at Wood Acres Elementary 5800 Cromwell DriveB...

12/22/2016

Here you can buy tickets for the New Year's Eve party! Get them while they last!

Special New Year's Eve Bulgarian Fiesta

Zharava performing at the Kaynak Pipers Band / KabaGaida.Com concert in Washington, DC.
10/03/2016

Zharava performing at the Kaynak Pipers Band / KabaGaida.Com concert in Washington, DC.

What a Wonderful Bulgarian Night

03/20/2016

Честита пролет!

Голямото Българско хоро на Сан Франциско. The big Bulgarian horo in San Francisco.
02/26/2016

Голямото Българско хоро на Сан Франциско. The big Bulgarian horo in San Francisco.

Голямото Българско Хоро Сан Франциско 24 май, 2015

01/05/2016

Join Zharava for a memorable Evening at the Embassy of Bulgaria with Diplomats, Bulgarian Food, Wine and Bulgarian Folk Dance Performance.

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