Teachers
Yuliyan Yordanov
Teaches: Bulgarian dance
Lives in Brooklyn, NY
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Yuliyan Yordanov grew up in Doyrentsi, a village in the Lovech region of North Central Bulgaria, where he was immersed in dancing and singing from a young age.
He later completed his studies at the Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, and for nine years worked professionally in Lovech as a traditional Bulgarian dance instructor, choreographer and artistic director of youth ensembles.
Along with his students, Yuliyan has participated in many festivals throughout Europe.
Since moving to the U.S. in 2001, Yuliyan has:
- worked primarily with children in the Bulgarian and Serbian communities in the Chicago-Milwaukee areas;
- started a recreational dance group in Chicago for Bulgarian adults interested in reconnecting with their tradition;
- danced in the traditional Greek dance troupe Mesoghios Greek Dancers in Madison;
- served as choreographer and artistic director for the Na Lesa Bulgarian folk dance ensemble in Milwaukee;
- sung and played tupan with Malo Selo and Veseliyka, both based in Madison, WI
Yuliyan has taught at numerous camps, festivals and workshops throughout the folk dance communities of North America. He is presently based in Brooklyn, NY.
Yuliyan passing money to the bride, Doyrentsi, 1973
Yuliyan's grandfather Yordan, dancing
Leading Mesoghios Greek Dancers at Triangle Ethnic Fest, Madison, WI, 2005
With Serbian-American Youth Group St. Sava, Milwaukee, 2006
With Mitroniya Bulgarian Formation, Chicago, 2007
Rehearsing Nashencheta Bulgarian Formation from Chicago before a
concert, 2008
With Na Lesa at International Folk Fair, Milwaukee, 2008
Yuliyan with a neighbor in Doyrentsi, 2010