Vadrózsa Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble in BOSTON
Schedule
Tue Oct 29 2024 at 07:00 pm
Location
40 Granite St Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
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LEGACY - HUNGARIAN FOLK SPECTACULARJoin us for an unforgettable evening of 40 dancers celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Hungary through music, dance, and traditions.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, energetic rhythms, and captivating performances that will transport you straight to the heart of Hungary. Whether you're a longtime fan of Hungarian folklore or new to the scene, this event promises to entertain and inspire.
Following the 70 minute show the performers will host a dance workshop for the audience!
Come be a part of the LEGACY and witness the beauty and magic of Hungarian folk culture come to life on stage. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
--ABOUT THE GROUP--
The VADRÓZSA FOLK DANCE GROUP OF ANGYALFÖLD is the pre-eminent non-professional folk dance ensemble in Hungary. (VADRÓZSA=’Wild Rose’) The group was established 30 years ago in ANGYALFÖLD, the ’Land of Angels’ - the nickname for the XIII-th District of Budapest. Since its foundation, the group’s mission has been to recognize, preserve and disseminate authentic Hungarian folk dance and music through teaching
and performing. The group is dedicated to highlighting the abundant folk traditions and cultural treasures of the Carpathian Basin on the global stage. As a non-professional group, its members place a special emphasis on community building and educating the next generation.
In addition to adult ensemble, Vadrózsa manages six other dance groups, ranging from age 3 to 60. The entire ensemble is one big family, consisting of over 250 dancers.
The ensemble participates regularly in nationwide dance festivals and competitions. Over the past 10 years, Vadrózsa has consistently achieved outstanding results at these festivals,
boasting numerous group and individual awards.
Vadrózsa’s artistic directors, Lili Fundák-Kaszai and Kristóf Fundák, are one of Hungary's most outstanding educators and performers in the folk dance space. . In 2024, Kristóf was awarded the highest national honor that a choreographer can receive in Hungary. For years, they have taught and choreographed throughout Hungary and in global Hungarian diasporas
including in the United States and Canada.
In addition to showcasing authentic Hungarian folk dances, the Ensemble is open to other artistic genres, which is why its repertoire includes several contemporary works and dance theater pieces. This being said, wherever Vadrózsa is present, broad impact remains one its key aspirations. Making Hungarian dance and music accessible to diverse audiences is a fundamental value shared by the entire ensemble. The LegacyTour2024 hopes to further this very effort by serving as large-scale outreach to different communities within the United States.
--ABOUT THE SHOW--
Vadrózsa (’Wild Rose’) will take part in a five-city tour of the East Coast of the United States in the fall of 2024. The highlight of the performance series is the commemoration organized jointly with the Embassy of Hungary, Washington, DC, which pays tribute to the memory of the revolution and freedom struggle of October 23, 1956. The revolution is one of the most significant events in Hungarian history, which began with a peaceful demonstration by Budapest university students, and within a few days escalated into an armed conflict against the Soviet occupation. Although the uprising was crushed, its international impact played an important role in the process leading to the eventual fall of the Soviet Union.
During the revolution, approximately 200,000 Hungarians fled to Western countries, including more than 30,000 to the United States. As Vadrózsa planned its tour, the group prioritized visiting and performing in those communities inhabited by a significant number of Hungarians, including in many cases descendants of those who fled their homeland in 1956.
In addition to commemorating the revolution, Vadrózsa’s performance will treat the audience to a spectacular and captivating authentic dance performance based on the rich folk dance and folk music tradition of the Carpathian Basin. At each of its tour stops, the show will be enhanced by handpicked talent from the local Hungarian folk community.
Kristóf Fundák, Lili Fundák-Kaszai
Artistic Directors
Dancers:
Al-Shrebche Nárcisz, Balogh Lili, Bazán Enikő, Bianchini Bence, Bocsi Nóra, Császár Réka, Dede Flóra, Domak Luca, Farkas Christian, Fodor Mátyás, Fülöp Zsófia, Gáspár Emese, Grócz Márton, Gyebnár Anna, Kása Bálint, Kelemen Péter, Kinál Janka, Kissimon Réka Viktória, Kovács Dénes Zoltán, Kovács Viola, Kröel-Dulay Viola, Majnikné Végh Hajnalka, Molnár István Dániel, Nagy Franciska Ella, Nagy Izabella, Nagy Ottó, Nagy Vivien Zsuzsanna, Oraveczné Palágyi Dóra, Ország Emese, Pigniczky Keve, Részegh Adél, Rikter Máté, Rusvai Mátyás, Sándor Gabriella , Sóti Zsuzsanna, Szanyó Gábor, Szőcs Milán, Tóth Roland, Tóth Kristóf Soma, Wágner Viktória
Musicians:
Boda Márton , Boda Gellért, Böröcz Balázs, Gera Gábor, Hajdu-Németh László
Tour manager:
Ildiko Hajdu-Nemeth
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Where is it happening?
40 Granite St Cambridge, 40 Granite St, Cambridge, MA 02139-4710, United States,Cambridge, MassachusettsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
