'Syrenka' grew from a Folkloric Dance Group formed in 1968, and established in 1971. Including its major debut at the National Shell Folkloric Festival for the Opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973, the Ensemble has performed for most Shell Folkloric Festivals, at all PolArt festivals and has travelled throughout Australia. 'Syrenka' also took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

The Ensemble has taken part in many competitions throughout NSW and has always gained a place. Year round fundraising and such prize money has enabled the purchase of the group's extensive range of authentic costumes from Poland.

'Syrenka' consists of three different aged groups, and currently has over 100 members. The Ensemble's choreographers, Wieslawa & Mark Voynich, bring a wealth of experience in professional dance, teaching and arts management, while the Music Director, Jerzy Scislowski, composes music and draws on decades of study, performance and teaching to ensure the group sounds as good as it looks. The group’s current elected President is Alex Brak, a veteran dancer who along with a number of Syrenka’s other senior dancers has trained with Poland’s State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Mazowsze”.

In July of 2002 'Syrenka's' older group of dancers performed at the 12th International Festival of Polish Folkloric Ensembles, held in Rzeszow, Poland.

In December 2006 through January 2007, 'Syrenka' performed in PolArt 2006, a three-yearly Festival of Polish Arts and Culture, featuring the works of Polish artists across Australia and New Zealand, held in Hobart for the first time.

In 2008 Syrenka celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold out formal ball catering to over 500 guests and 100 performers.

This year, Syrenka will be on centre stage at the Food & Dance Spectacular of the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra as well as participating in many Sydney and regional events. The year will culminate in Adelaide at PolArt 2009.