Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble

Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble of Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, was formed in 1968 and first performed in 1969.

The ensemble's aim is to depict the traditions and culture of Serbian people through traditional song and dance. Generations of Serbian youth from Saint Sava Cathedral have performed and traveled the globe with Sumadija over its 55+ years of existence. Notably, Sumadija performed at the European Competition of the Serbian Diaspora in 2018 & 2019 achieving bronze status on both occasions. Sumadija

has a membership of over 150 performers participating in four ensembles. Beginner Ensemble: 1st & 2nd grade
Mara Pivas - director

Children's Ensemble: 3rd - 5th grade
Michael Malich - director

Preparatory Ensemble: 6th - 8th grade
Michael Malich - director, Jelena Zezelj - assistant

Performance Ensemble: 8th - 12th grade
Bojana Zoric Martinez - director, Nikolina Mijatovic - dance instructor

Sumadija Board of Directors:
President - Danijela Jelic
Vice President - Snjezana Radjen
Treasurer - Snezana Ogrizovic
Secretary - Kari Ninkovic
Member at Large - Vedrana Vulic
Costume Director - Vesna Rakic
Marketing Director - Aleksandra Dostanic
Team Manager: Performance & Beginners - Tanja Pikelja
Team Manager: Preparatory & Children's - Ruza Malich
Artistic Director: Michael Malich

We are looking forward to hosting you all at International Evening, Saturday, February 14th!
02/03/2026

We are looking forward to hosting you all at International Evening, Saturday, February 14th!

Our International Evening Program is Here! Whose performance you excited to watch on Saturday, February 14th??? Let us k...
01/15/2026

Our International Evening Program is Here! Whose performance you excited to watch on Saturday, February 14th??? Let us know in the comments!

See you all on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2026!
12/30/2025

See you all on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2026!

Congratulations Stevo Petrovich on your induction into the Holiday Folk Fair International Wall of Honor! Sumadija thank...
11/22/2025

Congratulations Stevo Petrovich on your induction into the Holiday Folk Fair International Wall of Honor! Sumadija thanks you for your lifelong commitment to our St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Community and our beautiful Serbian Folklore and Heritage. Ziveli i Mnogaja Ljeta!

11/22/2025
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Markovich family on the passing of Original Sumadija Member, Mary Kay Hintermeyer (...
11/11/2025

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Markovich family on the passing of Original Sumadija Member, Mary Kay Hintermeyer (Markovich). We had the pleasure or having Mary Kay and her sister, Jennie, serve on Sumadija’s 50th Anniversary planning committee. Mary Kay stayed active in folk dancing performing with the Na Lesa Bulgarian Dancers in Milwaukee, and supported Sumadija throughout her life. A future celebration of life will be organized in Mary Kay’s honor. May her memory be eternal, vecnaja pamjat 🙏🏻

Our Ćurka Žurka Program is set! We are so excited to host all of our guests! Whose performance are you excited to watch?
11/10/2025

Our Ćurka Žurka Program is set! We are so excited to host all of our guests! Whose performance are you excited to watch?

Congratulations to Stevo Petrovich for being selected for induction into the Holiday Folk Fair International Wall of Hon...
11/07/2025

Congratulations to Stevo Petrovich for being selected for induction into the Holiday Folk Fair International Wall of Honor. Your years of service and meaningful participation with our St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Community, St. Sava Junior Dancers, Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble, Na Lesa Bulgarian Dancers, Izvor Orchestra, Sloboda Orchestra and Prazna Flasa Orchestra, have enriched Holiday Folk Fair and exemplify their mission to celebrate culture, community, and tradition. We are honored to have nominated you to be recognized for your contributions with this distinction. Ziveli i mnogaja ljeta! Love, Sumadija ❤️

Induction Details - All are invited to attend!
• Ceremony: Opening Ceremony of Holiday Folk Fair International
• Date & Time: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Location: All Nations Theater, Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center

We’re excited to welcome all of our guests!, Canadanyc, NY, AZ - Chicago, IL, IN, IL - Rockford, ILSt. Basil Rastko - La...
10/15/2025

We’re excited to welcome all of our guests!
, Canadanyc, NY
, AZ
- Chicago, IL
, IN
, IL
- Rockford, IL
St. Basil Rastko - Lake Forest, IL

!!SAVE THE DATE for Šumadija’s annual Ćurka Žurka Fall Folk Festival on Saturday, November 15th at the St Sava Cultural ...
10/02/2025

!!SAVE THE DATE for Šumadija’s annual Ćurka Žurka Fall Folk Festival on Saturday, November 15th at the St Sava Cultural Center!! Program begins at 5PM and admission is $15. Stay for the AFTER PARTY immediately following the folklor program, with music entertainment by DJ SPAZ (New!!) in the gym, and Cedo, Savo, Aco & Dajana in the bar! We can’t wait to see you there!! 🦃🪩🇷🇸

Registration for Sumadija’s 2025-2026 Season is NOW OPEN! Visit go.teamsnap.com/forms/491934 to sign up today. Registrat...
08/04/2025

Registration for Sumadija’s 2025-2026 Season is NOW OPEN! Visit go.teamsnap.com/forms/491934 to sign up today. Registration will close on September 30. Questions? DM or send us an email at [email protected].

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3201 S 51st Street
Milwaukee, WI
53219

Telephone

(414) 573-1307

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