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The ensemble’s diverse repertoire draws primarily on preserved regional sources collected by folk song and dance collectors. It focuses mainly on the ethnographic region of Eastern Bohemia. Through its own arrangements, the repertoire includes choreographies of complete dance suites as well as individual dances typical of the region, such as mateníky, obkročáky, řezanky, mazura, and břitva. Most of the older dance suites and dances performed by Jitřenka were created by its founder, Yvona Rybová. The creation of new dances is currently led primarily by Tereza Drobná and Andrea Petrová.

The ensemble leader is Romana Pouková. The children’s group is led by Tereza Drobná, who also serves as the artistic director of the adult group.

Since 2018, the ensemble has had its own folk band, led by Eliška Zpěváková.

Jitřenka regularly brings joy to numerous regional cultural and social events. It takes part in a wide range of folk festivals and also presents its work abroad. The ensemble has visited neighboring countries as well as destinations such as Latvia, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Costa Rica, and Tennessee in the United States. Jitřenka also performs dance numbers at balls, parties, and other social events, and these performances do not necessarily have to be limited to folk dances.

We have many years of experience and can therefore tailor our programme to meet the organizer’s requirements as closely as possible.

Jitřenka’s long-term activities are supported by a number of prominent local businesses, the Pardubice Region, and especially the Municipality of Dolní Čermná. Thanks to their support, the ensemble can continue to develop while preserving traditional folk culture through songs and dances for future generations.