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Irina Gocheva – Guest in the Segment “America – Illusions and Realities”
Irina Gocheva is a professional dancer and choreographer. Her husband, Todor Gochev, is too. When they came to America, they couldn’t accept the thought of living without the stage. It had been their work, a source of much of their joy and happiness. Dance is in their blood, and they…
Bulgarian Folk Dance Ensemble “Horo” – Gala Concert in Chicago
Ten years have passed since 2003 when professional dancers and choreographers Irina and Todor Gochev, who had recently arrived from Bulgaria, founded the Bulgarian Folk Dance Ensemble "Horo" at our Chicago Orthodox Church "Saint John of Rila – the Miracle Worker." And so, on Saturday, November 17th, 2012, Bulgarian Chicago…
“Filip Kutev” and “Horo” – Friends in Chicago
Last weekend, Irina Gocheva accomplished a small feat in Chicago. Perhaps that's not entirely accurate. It's certain that she wasn’t the only hero—so were Todor Gochev, Krasimir Marinov, Dimitar Dimitrov, Mariana Marinova, Petya Dimitrova, Mariana Mankova, Beatrice Mineva, Eleonora Daskalova, Stefana Stefanova, Tsvetanka and Stoycho, Svetla Stoilova, Albena Daskalova, Hristina…
Flowers from Sliven for Irinka Gocheva in Chicago – “Bulgarian Woman of the Year 2018”
The founder of Ensemble "Horo" and the children's group "Hortse" at the John Atanasoff Bulgarian School in Chicago has been awarded the title "Bulgarian Woman of the Year - 2018." This prestigious recognition is presented by the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad. Irinka Gocheva, the artistic director of both ensembles,…
Day of the National Awakeners in Chicago – Ensemble “Horo,” Club “Vereya,” and “Zagora” Take the Stage
On November 18th, a concert will be held in Chicago to celebrate the Day of the National Awakeners. This event marks the first joint concert-performance by three of the oldest ensembles in the community: Ensemble "Horo," Club "Vereya," and the dance group "Zagora." The event will take place at The…
“Let Evil Sink into the Ground and Goodness Reign” – 20 Years of Bulgarian Folklore in Chicago
The first Bulgarian folklore dance ensemble in Chicago marked its 20th anniversary with a concert. The Bulgarian Consul in the city, Svetoslav Stankov, presented the founder and leader of the "Horo" ensemble, Irina Gocheva, with a special certificate awarded by the Illinois State Senate on the occasion of their anniversary.…
Exceptional Anniversary Concert-Show of the “Horo” Ensemble – Chicago
The remarkable event brought us together at the Copernicus Center to enjoy the incredible performances of the dancers from "Horo" and the Children's Dance Group "Hortse," along with special guests... On December 10, 2022, in Chicago, the 20th anniversary of the folklore dance ensemble "Horo" was celebrated with a two-hour…
300 Bulgarians from America presented our folklore at the World Cultural Festival in Washington
Over 300 compatriots from America represented Bulgaria at the World Cultural Festival in Washington , organized by the international foundation The Art of Living . 250 dancers from several Bulgarian folklore troupes in the USA, together with pipers and kukeri performed a spectacular common choreography, presenting in 7 minutes the various folklore areas of…
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