The 41st Polish Debutante Ball was held on Saturday 14th May 2011 at the Malvern Town Hall.

The 2011 Ball was organised in conjunction with Friends of Polonez, the Polish Community Council of Victoria and Polonez Song and Dance Ensemble.

The 16 debutantes were presented on the night to Mr Nicholas Kotsiras, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, and his wife Angela Kotsiras. The  debutantes also performed the Polonez and a waltz.

The 306 guests and dignitaries who attended the evening were entertained by a performance by Polonez Song and Dance Ensemble and treated to a two course meal.

The debutantes rehearsed under the direction of Ms Barbara Czech, choreographer for Polonez Song and Dance Ensemble, over nine Sunday rehearsals.

The next Polish Debutant Ball is scheduled to take place on Saturday 1st June 2013.

Elizabeth Dziedzic
Youth Liaison Officer