About KJ


Our History

“Queen Helena” Canadian-Croatian Cultural & Charitable Society was formed in 1978, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Since its origin, the organization’s goals and missions have been to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage of its Croatian ancestors. With numerous dance performances and Tambura accompaniments, Queen Helena C.C.C.&C.S. has entertained a vast number of audiences throughout Canada, United States, Croatia and Europe.


Today, the organization consists of various dance and music groups: Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, Young Adults, Parents, & Tambura Combo. Our membership numbers approximately 70 performers.



Some of our Performances



2011-2012 Board of Directors

President / Predsjednica - Sandra Cipric

VP Dance / Dopredsjednica za ples - Diane Stajduhar

VP Music / Dopredsjednik za glazbu - Nikolina Tiffin

Secretary / Tajnica - Natalie Briski

Treasurer / Blagajnica - Blazenka Belanic

Costume Director / Direktorica za nosnje - Snjezana Skorvaga

Volunteer Director / Direktor za dobrovoljni rad - Renata Klander

Fundraising Director / Direktorica za Bingo - Sandra Koller

Performance Director / Direktorica za nastupe - Kristina Belanic

Director at Large / Pomocni Direktor - Anna Vucic