Children’s folk dance group “Aušra”

The folk dance group of Biržų “Aušros” pagrindinė mokykla, run as an after-school (non-formal education) club with two age groups: pupils in grades 1–4 dance in the junior group and those in grades 5–8 in the youth group. At rehearsals they learn Lithuanian folk dances, develop a sense of rhythm, coordination and couple dancing, and prepare for performances at school celebrations and other events; the group’s dancers have taken part in the Lithuanian Schoolchildren’s Song Celebration. Rehearsals are held in the assembly hall twice a week. The club is free and intended for the school’s pupils – to take part, contact the school.