Cultural and Artistic Society Gradimir
80 година чувамо нашу културну баштину
Cultural and Artistic Society Gradimir
News and Events
Generations throughout history
Gradimir then and now
History of Gradimir
For 80 years we have been building memories for a lifetime
The Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir” was founded in Belgrade on May 13, 1945. That is the date we still proudly celebrate. Over the past 80 years, more than 15,000 members, better known as “Gradimirci”, including many prominent and famous artists, singers, and actors, have created the most beautiful memories at our Vračar location.
Gradimir today
Together with our young Gradimirs, we proudly nurture true values
Today, our showcases are adorned with awards from numerous national and international festivals in Moscow, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Dijon, Thebes, Patras, Athens...
Cultural and Artistic Society Gradimir
Our Ensembles
Folk dance and song ensemble
The Folk Dance and Music Ensemble is one of the leading and the most numerous ensembles within the Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir”. It most often performs with the Folk Orchestra and consists of the children’s ensemble, Preparatory Ensemble III, Ensemble II, and the Performing Ensemble I of folk dances. The artistic director of the Ensemble is Milorad Vuletić.
Folk Orchestra of the Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir”
Since its founding, the Folk Orchestra has preserved the authentic traditional folk sound through both independent and joint performances, primarily with the Folk Dance Ensemble and the Vocal Group of the Society, but also as a musical and tonal accompaniment to the dance ensembles. The artistic director of the Folk Orchestra is soloist and distinguished artist of Radio Television Belgrade – Slavko Mitrović Ćale.
Female Vocal Group of the Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir”
The Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir” has been recognised for many years for its exceptional vocal performances, and as a result, the Mixed Vocal Group was founded. The group, together with the vocal soloists, has remained an inseparable part of the Society since the early 1960s. The artistic director of the Vocal Group is Slavko Mitrović Ćale.
Children’s and Preparatory Performance Ensembles
The Children’s Ensemble is one of the largest sections of “Gradimir”, consisting of over one hundred members divided into three age groups. The youngest group focuses on the simplest elements of dance and mastering space through movement. The middle and older groups, in addition to the elements practised by the youngest group, also work on elements from existing choreographies.
Veterans’ Ensemble of the Cultural and Artistic Society “Gradimir”
The Veterans’ Ensemble originated in “Gradimir” in the 1960s. Composed of former members, i has actively been performing as one of Gradimir’s core sections. Although mature in age, the veterans continue presenting their repertoire and, most importantly, they have maintained the distinctive performing style of “Gradimir”.
Our Partners
Recreational folklore
Have you always wanted to do folklore, but never had the opportunity? Of course, it's never too late and no matter how old you are, you can join our recreational group where you'll learn the secrets of our wonderful game and music. Groups and dates are adapted to your obligations. Come and learn how to play Serbian kolo, cacak, moravac and much more. The classes are fully adapted to both beginners and the more experienced.
Come and have fun, make new friends and learn something together.