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In Russian history, the year 1937 has become synonymous with the worst mass repressions of the Soviet period. But it was also the year that, on Feb. 10, a dance company was founded in Moscow, one ...
The 15th annual Troika Festival returns to Erie on May 23-25 at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity Community Center at 109 German St. ... a fast Russian folk dance.
It is the first dance he has made since the Russian invasion, and he has dedicated it to the people of Ukraine. During the opening-night bows, Ratmansky unfurled a Ukrainian flag and held it high ...
Think Russian folk music. Think "Dr. Zhivago." Think all-volunteer, unpaid musicians ages 8-80. That's the Washington Balalaika Society. The 65-member orchestra is celebrating its 20th anniversary ...
Some Russian folk dances include dancing on their knees, as well as Georgian staged folk dances, as they share the same sources. This practice, along with dancing on the toes with soft shoes, is ...
Russian choreography takes the spotlight in a special performance by the Joffrey Ballet. The acclaimed Chicago dance company will present "Russian Masters" through Sunday at Chicago's Auditorium ...