Welcome to the official site of Bashkimi dance group. Through this website you will have the opportunity to learn more regarding the group and its activities and also their initiatives and dedication in preserving the Albanian culture in America. Albanian folk dances usually feature themes of honor, loyalty and bravery without leaving out those dances dedicated to love and festivities, such as weddings. These dances contain many emotions, which are expressed through the moves of the dancers. Albania has a rich folklore and every region has a characteristic dance.

Photo from "Bouquet of Songs and Dances from Albania" concert.

With this in mind, Bashkimi dance group has performed folk dances from many of these regions. In the midst of the many dances that the group has in its repertoire, there is one dance that holds a special place. The dance is called "Mother Albania- You have Kosova and Chameria", where the dancers, representing the south and the north through their costumes, dance and celebrate because they all have one mother, mother Albania.

The Albanian folk culture is ancient, very rich and priceless to just be forgotten. The folk dances are a very important component of this culture and for this reason Bashkimi dance group, through the interpretation of these dances, attempts to somehow aid in the preservation of this culture.