'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 Pol-Art 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 50 members. The Ensemble's Artistic Director, Iwona Kower, is a former member of 'Syrenka', and has a diploma in Polish Dance & Choreography from the University in Lublin, Poland. Musical Director: Jerzy Scislowski. President: Alex Brak.

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 2003 through January 2004, 'Syrenka' performed in Pol-Art 2003, a three-yearly Festival of Polish Arts and Culture, featuring the works of Polish artists across Australia and New Zealand, held in Sydney.

More recently, Syrenka has participated in numerous local and regional festivals including the World Culture & Arts Festival at the Sydney Town Hall, Canberra Floriade and the 2005 National Multicultural Festival in Canberra. During 2006 the ensemble was the feature act in the Cowra Festival of International Understanding and took part in PolArt 2006, which was held in Tasmania for the first time.