Junii Sibiului

Junii Sibiului is the oldest Romanian folk dance group, based in Sibiu. Set up in 1944 by the choreographer Ioan Macrea, the group evolved from a male group to a mixed ensemble and later on gained the status of Professional Folk Ensemble. Junii Sibiului put on stage dances and customs from all over the country and the efforts of the dancers and the skills of the choreographer were cherished in local, county and national performances. Later on, the ensemble participated in contests and festivals abroad, in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. In 1992, the ensemble merged with Orchestra Cindrelul and, ever since, it functions as a professional group with musical and choreographic departments.