Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble Inc.

Csűrdöngölő performs dances from Kutasföld at HAAC (Hunagrian American Athletic Club) as part of the annual Hungarian Festival in New Brunswick, NJ.
Video courtesy of Toth Piroska.

Another video of the same performance, taken by Lizzy Gorondi.

Twilight Concert, held at the Hungarian American Museum in New Brunwsick. Music by Életfa and dancing by Laci Hajdu-Németh, Erica Nagy and István Kosbor. Video courtesy of Lily Erdy.

About Us

The Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble is rooted in the New York-New Jersey Hungarian-American community, and primarily operates in New Brunswick, NJ, which is the so called hotbed for Hungarian-Americans. The Ensemble actively exists since 1998, and it became a non-profit organization in May 2008. Over the years Csűrdöngölő has evolved into one of America’s leading ethnic dance ensembles.

The members of the dance company meet every Friday evening for a three hour dance rehearsal. The rehearsal time is spent with practicing dances from different regions of Hungary and Transylvania, acquiring new dance figures, improving the dancing style and learning choreographies.

Currently there are 20 active members in the dance group, which is approximately the average number of members in the past 10 years. The rehearsals are conducted by the artistic director of the dance ensemble, Laszlo Hajdu-Nemeth.

The dance skills acquired during rehearsals are manifested at dance performances. Throughout the years, the Ensemble has performed in locations as prestigious as The State Theater of New Brunswick and Manhattan’s Town Hall. The members seek and accept performance opportunities at various events, such as Hungarian and international folk festivals, ethnic dance events, school events and more.

The choreographies on stage are usually presented with live music played by Életfa, the best known Hungarian folk music band in U.S. Életfa treats its audiences to a high-energy, entertaining tour of Hungary’s folk music, song and dance culture. The group’s members specialize in and present the authentic, archaic folklore from the villages of present-day-Hungary, Transylvania, Slovakia and beyond, delivered in a style suitable for Western audiences.

Csűrdöngölő attracts a large audience not only through performances, but also through traditional Hungarian dance parties. The purpose of these events, organized by the Csűrdöngölő, is to teach Hungarian folk dances to people of all ages and various backgrounds.

Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble, Inc. conducts dance and music activities with educational purposes. The specific purpose of this corporation is the promotion of cultural diversity in the U.S. The Csűrdöngölő folk dance group represents one of the many cultures within the American society. This dance company is preserving the Hungarian culture through dance, songs, music and costumes. The performances and dance events are open to everyone. Csűrdöngölő attempts to make the audience and the participants aware of the value of cultural diversity.

Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble Inc.

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Magyar Nap/ Hungarian Day 2009

Pictures from April 2009 tanchaz in New Brunswick, NJ

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Videos from Hungarian Festival on June 7, 2008

Csurdongolo Performance, March 2008

2008. március 15 ünnepély

December Tanchaz in New York

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