Our 2011-2012 Season Begins!
EDT at the Carpathian Folk Festival Concert
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
WHEN: 2:00-4:30PM
WHAT: EDT at the Carpathian Folk Festival Concert
WHERE:
St. Anthony Village High School Auditorium
3303 33rd Avenue NE
St. Anthony, MN, 55418
ADMISSION: $10/adults in advance, $15 at door; $5/students; children under 6 free
DETAILS:
EDT kicks off it's 2011-2012 season by participating in this exciting new folk festival!
For this performance, a variety of folk ensembles will come together to share their common love of the music and dance traditions of Central Europe's Carpathian Mountain region.
Other festival performers include: Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, Dűvő Ensemble, Lipa Slovak Folk Dancers, St. Paul Czech and Slovak Folk Dancers, Ukrainian Village Band, and Vidéki Hungarian Dancers.
NOTE: This concert is but one part of a week-long series of events sponsored by the Minnesota Hungarians via a grant from MN State Arts Board. Events will feature a premier folk ensemble from Hungary, the Dűvő Ensemble.
Check out the promotional video below--Dűvő Ensemble is not to be missed!
For more information about the week of events, please visit the website of the Carpathian Folk Festival.
2010-2011 Season QuickLook Calendar:
Click on the links below for complete details!
Sundari Aur Nag (Beauty and the Beast)
October 29-31, 2010: EDT with Katha Dance Theater
A Scandinavian Christmas
December 11-12, 2010: EDT at the Minnesota Orchestra
Global Hotdish Variety Show
January 29, 2011: EDT in a production of the MN Historical Society
Carnival!
February 19, 2011: EDT's Annual Winter Dance Party
Festival of Nations
May 5-6, 2011: EDT as featured performers for the student matinee program
***UPCOMING SHOW:
THEN NOW
May 13-15, 2011: EDT's 37th Annual Spring Concert Series
Complete 2010-2011 Season Calendar:
Sundari Aur Nag (Beauty and the Beast): EDT with Katha Dance Theater
WHEN:
Friday, October 29 at 8pm
Saturday, October 30 at 8pm
Sunday, October 31 at 2pm
WHERE:
The O'Shaughnessy
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105
Map
Driving Directions
TICKETS:
$25 adults; $17 seniors; $13 students/children; $20 Groups of 10 or more.
Online: The O'Shaughnessy - Ticketmaster
O'Shaughnessy Box Office: 651-690-6700
ABOUT:
Ethnic Dance Theatre will open its 2010-11 season with three performances of Sundari Aur Nag (Beauty and the Beast), a program of classical Indian dance and live music at the O'Shaughnessy in Saint Paul, Oct. 29 - 31, 2010.
The program opens with Katha Dance Theater performing Kathak Yatra (the journey of Kathak dance), which showcases the evolution of classical Kathak dance of North India, followed by Sundari Aur Nag, an Indian retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Sundari Aur Nag will be a poignant collaboration between EDT and KDT that showcases Kathak dance, storytelling and music. The entire sumptuous and mesmerizing program will feature Rita Mustaphi's beautiful choreography, live music from world-renowned musicians from India and England, vibrant costumes and handmade sets imported from India.
A Scandinavian Christmas: EDT at the Minnesota Orchestra
WHEN:
Saturday,
December 11, 2pm
Sunday, December 12, 2pm
Sunday, December 12, 7pm
WHERE:
Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Map
TICKETS:
Orchestra Hall VIP: $22-50 / $60
Online: Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestra Hall Box Office: 612-371-5656
ABOUT:
Ethnic Dance Theatre has once again been invited to perform with the Minnesota Orchestra in its production of A Scandinavian Christmas. EDT will perform dances from Norway and Denmark, accompanied by the Minnesota Orchestra with Conductor Sarah Hicks.
"Music with passion, warm as holiday glög!" - Pioneer Press
Join EDT and the Minnesota Orchestra for a very special Yuletide celebration: a winter bouquet of Scandinavia's most beautiful Christmas songs, plus lovely seasonal selections by Schubert, Sibelius, Humperdinck and Grieg. It may be cold outside, but inside--God Jul!--a warm welcome awaits. The wreaths will be hung and the hall will be aglow with the magic of Santa Lucia, complete with a candlelight procession...a feast of sweet surprises.
Nordic sweaters welcome!
Carnival! EDT's Annual Winter Dance Party
WHEN:
Saturday, February 19, 2011
WHERE:
CSPS Hall
383 Michigan St
St. Paul MN, 55404
Map
COST:
$12 adult; $5 under 17; Free under 3
ABOUT:
Join EDT for Carnival!, our annual European Dance Party on February 19, 2011, at the historic CSPS Hall in St. Paul.
This is the time of year when we invite the public to join our village and learn the dances that are so much fun for people of all ages. We'll teach you how--no partners necessary. A perfect, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT!!!!
The evening will feature live music by the fabulous Orkestar Bez Ime. A European Cafe and Silent Auction round out the evening.
EDT at the Festival of Nations:
WHEN:
Thursday-Friday, May 5-6, 2011
WHERE:
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
175 Kellogg Blvd W
St. Paul, MN 55102
Map
ABOUT:
Ethnic Dance Theatre will once again be the featured performers for the student matinee program at Festival of Nations, the oldest ethnic celebration in Minnesota. Students will see dances from a variety of cultures such as Greece, Bulgaria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
TICKETS:
The student matinee program is closed to the public, however, we hope your Middle to High School aged children are able to attend the program with their own schools! Ask your child's teacher if his or her school plans a field trip to the Festival of Nations!
Learn more by visiting the School Groups page on the Festival Nations website!
EDTers performing at the Festival:
Once the Festival of Nations opens to the public on Friday night, you can find EDTers performing throughout the weekend with such groups as Orkestar Bez Ime, Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, S.G. Edelweiss St. Paul, the Ukrainian Village Band, and more!
THEN NOW: EDT's 37th Annual Spring Concert Series
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WHEN:
Friday, May 13 at 8pm
Saturday,
May 14 at 8pm
Sunday, May 15 at 2pm
WHERE:
Ritz Theater
343 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Map
ADMISSION:
Adults: $20
Students/Seniors: $15
Under 12: $12
***Tickets ON SALE now!***
Online: www.ritzdolls.com/tickets
Ritz Theatre Box Office: 612-436-1129
(Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30pm - 4:30pm)
ABOUT:
ABOUT:
Ethnic Dance Theatre presents THEN and NOW, its 37th Annual Spring Concert Series featuring the music and dance of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Iran, Norway, Sweden, and Turkey at the Ritz Theater in NE Minneapolis.
One of the most compelling elements of a people's identity is its folk culture. EDT is known for the authenticity it brings to interpreting ethnic music and dance for the stage, and is respected for its work in promoting ethnic music, dance, and costume as art. The first half of the show--THEN--demonstrates our signature performance style at its best.
Folk cultures are constantly evolving, and the manner of presenting folk music, dance and costume on the stage has been undergoing much change around the world in recent years. In some instances, change in the style of presentation has preserved the baby of tradition, while in others, we feel it has not. In the second half of the show--NOW--audiences will experience something of a departure from EDT's traditional style as we present our own contemporary interpretation of ethnic dance, music and costume!
VIEW THEN NOW SHOW TEASER!
Presentation of THEN and NOW is made possible in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, the McKnight Foundation, the Target Foundation, and our individual donors.
Season Calendar 2009-2010:
The CIA (Choreographers in Accord) presents "8 x 8":
Th & Fri, September 10 & 11, 8 PM
The Ritz Theatre
345 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
$13 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors/NE Residents
Click for more details.
The full cast of EDT will perform its new suite of Hutsul Song, Music and Dance at this event.
Preview a three-couple version of this suite, performed this past June, by clicking here.
EDT at the Ukrainian Heritage Festival!
We will perform our Hutsul Suite!
September 20th, 12PM-5PM
EDT performance at 1:30 PM
Ukrainian Event Center
301 Main St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2012
Google Map
FREE
Enjoy a full afternoon of Ukrainian dance, music, food and crafts!
The full cast of EDT will perform its new suite of Hutsul Song, Music and Dance at this event.
Preview a three-couple version of this suite, performed this past June, by clicking here.
THIS WEEKEND (October 11): EDT and the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company!
The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company is coming to the Twin Cities, and EDT will perform it's Hutsul suite (click for video preview) at a public reception following Virsky's performance.
Read more about Virsky by clicking here.
Virsky at Northrop Auditorium:
Sunday, October 11, 4 PM
Click for ticket prices and other performance details.
Receive a 20% discount when purchasing tickets by mentioning this promotional code: Ukraine09
Public Reception for Virsky with the Ethnic Dance Theatre:
Sunday, October 11, 6:30 PM
Ukrainian Event Center
301 Main Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
$5 in advance or at door with ticket from Virsky performance; $10 at door (without performance ticket)
A public reception will be held in honor of the Virsky ensemble with a performance by the Ethnic Dance Theatre.
The Ukrainian Village Band will provide music throughout the evening.
Related Events:
A number of other exciting events are planned during the week of Virsky's visit to the Twin Cities:
- Ukrainian Character Dancing -- Master Ballet Class (free)
- Eastern European Folk Traditions with Natalie Nowytski and Mila (free)
- Special Class on Turn of the Century -- Ukrainian Courtroom Dancing (free)
- Reception with Ethnic Dance Theatre and the Ukrainian Village Band
A Scandinavian Christmas: EDT at the Minnesota Orchestra
Friday - Saturday,
December 11-12: 8PM
Saturday, December 19: 2PM
Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Orchestra Hall VIP; $22-50; $60
Click here to get tickets through the Minnesota Orchestra website or call the Orchestra Hall Box Office at 612-371-5656.
EDT has been invited to perform with the Minnesota Orchestra in its Scandinavian Christmas show. EDT will perform dances from Norway and Denmark.
From the Minnesota Orchestra website:
"Those lucky enough to get a ticket for these sold-out concerts last year knows what a treat they’re in for this season: a winter bouquet of Scandinavia’s most beautiful Christmas songs, plus lovely seasonal selections by Sibelius, Humperdinck and Grieg. Nordic sweaters welcome."
EDT's Annual Winter Dance Party 2010
Just Say No to the Winter Doldrums!
Celebrate Carnival with EDT!
Saturday, February 20, 2009 7-11 pm
CSPS Hall
345 Michigan Street
St. Paul MN, 55404
*Click for map
$12 adult; $5 under 17; Free under 3
FAMILY-FRIENDLY!!!!
It's the time for Carnival celebrations and Masquerade balls!
Join us for our FAMILY-FRIENDLY European Dance Party featuring live music by Orkestar Bez Ime and dance performances by Ethnic Dance Theatre and Perkonitis Latvian Folk Dancers!
- Polka, csardas, waltz, hambo, schottische or hopak the night away with us!
- Learn simple but exciting folk dances--no experience required!
If you can walk you can do these dances! - Enjoy ethnic foods from the European Cafe!
- Silent Auction! A chance to win valuable costume pieces, or an evening at your home with the Ukrainian Village Band, and more (proceeds go to support the Ethnic Dance Theatre)!
EDT performers will be dressed in folk costume, and we encourage you (and your kids!) to come thusly dressed as well! Or wear your best outfit for a Masquerade!
PORTS of CALL: EDT's 36th Annual Spring Concert Series
April 9-11
Friday & Saturday: 8PM
Sunday: 2PM
Ritz Theater
345 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Adults: $20
Students/Seniors: $15
Under 12: $12
Tickets:
Ritz Theatre Box Office: 612.436.1129
Tickets online at www.ritzdolls.com/tickets
Ports of Call will premier 7 new choreographies & several new EDT Folk Orchestra Sets!
Join EDT and the crew of the SS Ritz for a cruise to several of the most exciting port cities of the globe!
Our journey will feature the traditional music & dance of (* = PREMIER):
*BULGARIA (Varna), COSTA RICA (Puerto Limón), *EGYPT (Port Said), *GREECE (Chania), INDIA (Mumbai), *LATVIA (Riga), *LEBANON (Beirut), *NORWAY (Bergen) and *TURKEY (Trabzon)
Orchestra Sets: *IRAN and *BRAZIL
LIVE MUSIC by the EDT Folk Orchestra
Guest soloist: Natalie Nowytski
Audience members are encouraged to attend the show dressed in your best cruise gear or favorite folk costume!
Ethnic Dance Theatre and the NE Minneapolis Arts District:
The Ritz Theater and the booming NE Minneapolis Arts District is our home. When you come to see Ports of Call, we encourage you to make a night of it! Enjoy some dinner, coffee and/or cocktails before or after the show at one of the many nearby restaurants or bars! Click on the following for a full listing of restaurants in the NE Minneapolis Arts District!
Concert Facts:
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Coming Soon. . . Factoids for THEN and NOW, EDT's Spring Show 2011
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May 13-15
Ethnic Dance Theatre presents THEN and NOW, its 37th Annual Spring Concert Series featuring the music and dance of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Iran, Norway, Sweden, and Turkey at the Ritz Theater in NE Minneapolis.
One of the most compelling elements of a people's identity is its folk culture. EDT is known for the authenticity it brings to interpreting ethnic music and dance for the stage, and is respected for its work in promoting ethnic music, dance, and costume as art. The first half of the show--THEN--demonstrates our signature performance style at its best.
Folk cultures are constantly evolving, and the manner of presenting folk music, dance and costume on the stage has been undergoing much change around the world in recent years. In some instances, change in the style of presentation has preserved the baby of tradition, while in others, we feel it has not. In the second half of the show--NOW--audiences will experience something of a departure from EDT's traditional style as we present our own contemporary interpretation of ethnic dance, music and costume!
Presentation of THEN and NOW is made possible in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, the McKnight Foundation, the Target Foundation, and our individual donors.
**If you know something interesting--including your own personal story--about a culture represented in our current season, please tell us about it here!