Join us in Hoboken on Saturday, 10 October 2026, for a Bulgarian folk dance workshop open to everyone. Discover Bulgarian folk dance and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with two experienced guest teachers.
Stoyan Gospodinov
is Artistic Director of the Professional Folk Ensemble “Dobrudzha”. Kosta Kostov
is dance leader of folk dance club “7/8” – Dobrich.
Practical information Date:
10 October 2026 Time:
14:00–16:30 Location:
Academie Hoboken, Lageweg 141, 2660 Hoboken Registration:info@izvor.be
· +32 488 89 72 93 Open to everyone
Divine Liturgy on 19 September 2026
On 19 September, the Bulgarian Orthodox Parish “St. Zlata of Maglen” – Antwerp will celebrate the first Divine Liturgy after the summer break at the Heilige Naam Jezus chapel, Edenplein 26, 2610 Wilrijk.
Start:
10:15 Confession:
from 09:15
After the Liturgy, a water blessing will also be held for health and blessing for the new 2026–2027 school year.
On 6 September, Bulgarian Sunday School “Izvor” – Antwerp opens its doors for the new 2026–2027 school year.
We look forward to welcoming our pupils, parents and friends of the school as we begin another year dedicated to the Bulgarian language, culture and traditions.
Bulgarian language course – Level A1
A new Bulgarian language course for adults at A1 level starts on 13 September 2026.
The course is designed for complete beginners who would like to take their first steps in learning Bulgarian.
For information and registration: bnu@izvor.be
Bulgarian folk dance workshop with Stoyan Gospodinov and Kosta Kostov
On 10 October 2026, Izvor will welcome Stoyan Gospodinov, Artistic Director of the Dobrudzha Professional Folk Ensemble, and Kosta Kostov from Club 7/8 – Dobrich, for a special Bulgarian folk dance workshop in Antwerp.
An inspiring day of dancing, new steps and a chance to learn from two experienced teachers deeply connected to Bulgarian folklore.
New Bulgarian folk dance season 2026–2027
We kick off the new season on 6 September 2026 at 14:00 with a festive Bulgarian folk dance rehearsal in Hoboken.
The 2026–2027 season runs from September 2026 to June 2027, with groups for different levels as well as a children’s group.
On 14 June, we celebrate the successful completion of another school year together.
Opening of the 2025–2026 school year
Join us on 7 September 2025 at 10:50 at Lageweg 141, 2660 Hoboken for the opening of the new school year.
Pupil registration and submission of forms: 7 September 2025 from 09:40. We look forward to seeing you!
Bulgarian folk dance classes start on 7 September 2025
Curious about Bulgarian folk dancing? Join us on 7 September 2025 at 14:00 at Lageweg 141, 2660 Hoboken for a trial lesson and discover the joy of Bulgarian folk dance.
Enrolment for the 2025–2026 school year
Bulgarian Sunday School “Izvor” welcomes pupils aged 4 to 12 for the 2025–2026 school year. For information and enrolment:
E: bnu@izvor.be M: +32 488 897293
Open Day: 22 June 2025 from 10:00. You are very welcome!
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Mission “St. Zlata of Maglen”
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Mission “St. Zlata of Maglen” Priest Stoyan Berbatov January – June 2025
10:00 – 12:00 18 January 2025 22 February 2025 22 March 2025 19–20 April 2025 – Easter 17 May 2025 21 June 2025
Address: Heilige Naam Jezus, Edenplein 26, 2610 Wilrijk (Antwerp)
Join us for Antwerp’s first workshop dedicated to learning Bulgarian folk dances.
For this special event, we welcome Daria and Mitko Mihalkov – teachers, choreographers and passionate ambassadors of Bulgarian folklore. As brother and sister, they have dedicated their professional lives to Bulgarian dance and traditions, while their groups of children, young people and adults regularly present Bulgarian folklore at festivals and performances around the world.
No previous folk dance experience is required for Workshop 1.
During Workshop 2, we will dance not only what we learned earlier in the day, but also a selection of favourite Bulgarian dances – some familiar and some new. The aim is simple: to learn, dance and enjoy Bulgarian folklore together.
Bulgarian folk dance classes start on 8 September 2024
Would you like to discover Bulgarian folk dancing? Join us on 8 September 2024 at 14:00 at Lageweg 141, 2660 Hoboken for a trial lesson and experience the energy and joy of Bulgarian folk dance.
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