Moravian Cultural Society
Promoting Czech, Moravian and Slovak Culture Since 1965
A brief history of our
organization…
The Moravian Cultural Society (MCS)
is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the promotion and preservation of
Czech and Moravian folklore. Moravia
is a culturally distinct region of the
Czech Republic.
Founded in 1965, the organization is
based in Chicago's western suburbs.
Its Folk Dancers, wearing their
traditional folk costumes, represent the
society by performing a wide variety
of dances to the music of the Czech
and Moravian people.
It participates in many annual and
special events and various festivals
in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and
Wisconsin and throughout the
Midwest, as well as other parts of the
United States.
Our multi-generational membership
has represented the Czech Americans
during several Presidential visits to the
Chicago area as well as welcoming
dignitaries from the Czech Republic to
the United States.
Our Folk Dancers…
MCS achieved many highlights in its
history. Its dancers have performed
throughout the Midwest and around
the United States.
Comprised of mostly first and second
generation Czech Americans, the
MCS adult dance group continues to
perform at various cultural events in
the Chicagoland area and throughout
the Midwest. Our well-recognized
group has performed for audiences at
Walt Disney World and also in New
York City and Washington DC.
The dancers have had the opportunity
to perform for several U.S. presidents
and former Czech Presidents Havel
and Klaus.
Closer to home, they participate
annually in such events as Christmas
Around the World at the Museum of
Science and Industry and the Winter
Wonder Fest at Navy Pier.
Our society also encourages the
younger generation’s participation
through its children’s’ dance group.
They continue to look for new
opportunities to share our heritage!