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........Veselka Vassileva is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Bulgarian Folk Group XoroTroptzi. Her journey in the world of dance began with the Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble “Nashencheta”, where she first experienced the rich cultural heritage of Bulgarian folk traditions.
Over the past 40 years, Veselka has honed her skills and knowledge by dancing with various professional and amateur groups. This extensive experience has given her a deep understanding of the diverse dance styles and traditions from different ethnographic regions of Bulgaria.
With twenty years of experience in teaching, cho- reographing, and directing, Veselka has played a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of dancers. As the Artistic Director of XoroTroptzi, she has been instrumental in creating and curating perfor-mances that authentically represent Bulgarian folk traditions. Her choreographies are known for their attention to detail and cultural accuracy.
Veselka, has organized five concerts with XoroTroptzi in Los Angeles, three in San Diego, and one in Las Vegas. The group has also performed at multiple cultural festivals in California, USA, and Canada, showcasing Bulgarian folklore to diverse audiences. Veselka’s dedication to Bulgarian folk-lore has been recognized with multiple achievement awards from prestigious institutions, including the City of Los Angeles, the Consulate General of Bulgaria, and various cultural foundations.
Today, XoroTroptzi is a part of the non-profit Bulgarian-American Cultural Educational Foun- dation. The group has more than 30 active members
who meet weekly in Tarzana, CA or Woodland Hills, CA. What unites all members of the group is their mission to preserve the Bulgarian cultural identity overseas and share their passion and love for Bulgarian folklore and traditions while having fun and building life-long friendships.
XoroTroptzi is always welcoming new mem-bers of all levels, who are interested in getting familiar and learning Bulgarian dances while sharing their positive energy and excitement with the rest of our wonderful team. We offer dance classes for all levels, including beginners on Tuesdays at a new location in Woodland Hills, CA.
The XoroTroptzi ensemble has performed at many Bulgarian and International Folk Festivals in Los Angeles and around the United States and Canada. Additionally, the group is available to perform at public and private events such as concerts, weddings, corporate events and dance summits. We also offer individual lessons and group classes.
At the beginning of December 2024, the ensemble were also guests to "KTLA 5" television channel, where in addition to music, its members talked about the magnificent Bulgarian nature, the Bulgarian alphabet, yogurt and rose oil and promoted their participation at the 64th Annual L.A. County Holiday celebration.
........On December 24, 2024 the XoroTroptzi ensemble performed at the 64th Annual L.A. County Holiday celebration and brought tons of festive emotions to the audience during their performance. The group led by Veselka Vasileva performed "Shopska Kitka" and impressed both those present at the celebration and the viewers in front of the television screens.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you!
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