1. Folk costumes
and dances
in Opole region
BY POLISH COMENIUS TEAM 2013

2. Feminine outfit in Opole region
 The former regional feminine outfit consisted of:
 mazelonka - homespun wool pleated skirt in different
colors,
 lajbik - dark, deep-cut bodice of cloth sewn into
sleeveless skirt,
blouse made of a thin cloth with white embroidered
“ ryszki”with long sleeves to the elbow, worn under the
” lajbik.” Shirt was pulled around the neck with a strap.
 During holidays women also wore gowns of silk, and
“zapaśnice” of linen every day.

4. Regional male folk costume
 Opole region male folk costume consisted of:
 pants "skórzoki", "jelenioki" honey-colored,
 white shirt with "ptok" around the neck
(handkerchief),
 navy blue caftan with yellow, metal buttons and blue
decorating "chwaściki,”
 high boots and a black hat.

7. Opole region folk dances
 Folk dance in the Opole region are mostly in the rhythm of the
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polonaise, mazurek and krakowiak.
The most popular Opole regional dances include:
CRONE
Elements of the dance: steps to the rhythm of a quarter score, in a
straight line back and forth and marketed. Triple stomps in the rhythm
of two eighth notes and quarter.
The set pairs stand in two rows facing each other at a greater distance
with hands folded on the hips.
KOZIORAJKA
Dance elements: jumps variables, jumps and turns with side jumps of
the hook shank.
Setting: dance for a triple, a boy and two girls bound a circle.

9.  TROJAK
 It is the most common, so-called walking polonaise, known since the sixteenth
century, referred to herein as "trojokiem", sung to the tune of'' Highlanders sown
oats''.
 Elements of dance: a step of raising crossed feet and toes. Run to the rhythm of
eights and quarter notes. Variable bounces. Steps in the rhythm of two eighth
notes and aquarter.
 Setting: threes, dancer standing in the middle and two dancers on the side.
Dancers put the hands on the hips outside.
 GĄSIOR
 Elements of dance: steps walking back and forth, changing leaps forward and in
turn, triple steps.
 Setting: in pairs on a circle - hold an open dance, the boy covers his right hand
girl's waist, she has his left hand on the boy's shoulder, hands free built up into a
slant.
 MIOTLARZ
 Referred to herein as the "Polka with a broom'' or" polka broom''. It is very
popular to this day.
 Elements of dance: a step forward plate and speed
 Setting: dancing in a relaxed posture stand in two rows facing each other [one of
a number of dancers formed, the other dancers]