Small Ensemble
Small Ensemble Performances
EDT’s touring shows are scalable, offering an affordable alternative to a full length performance and a format that may be more appropriate for community events.
Approximate running time: 30-60 minutes
Approximate number of performers: 4-12 dancers, 4 musicians (or recorded music)
Tech and space requirements: non-concrete performing platform; tech requirements negotiable depending on venue
Current Touring Shows
Crescent Moon:
Look behind the headlines and through the veil to share the joys and sorrows of our Muslim neighbors around the world. Smell the kabobs, see the minarets and graceful arabesques through the exotic music and dances of Uzbekistan, Bosnia, Albania, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Afghanistan. EDT recently won an award for costumes created for this spectacular performance.
Land of Legends—A Journey Through the Carpathian Mountains:
A spectacular journey through the mysterious Carpathian Mountains, land that inspired countless old world legends. Watch Hungarian dancers wake up the new baby in a boot slapping Csardas! See Romanian shepherds leap over fire in a show of bravado. Hear the EDT Folk Orchestra sizzle with the passionate, earthy music that inspired Bartok, Dvorak, Liszt and Brahms. Featuring music and dances from Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland and more.
First Love (A Bulgarian Love Triangle):
Everybody's talking about Tudora and Kolyo and Ivan. Ivan loves Tudora. Tudora loves Kolyo. And Kolyo loves...who? Find out at “First Love,” a full-length dance drama featuring the vibrant music, haunting songs and breathtaking dance of exotic Bulgaria. Debuts April 2008; touring through fall and winter 2008-09.
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EDT accepts bookings for public performances and festivals, corporate events, school performances and workshops, and private gatherings. To request a DVD sampler or to inquire about a performance, please contact us at info@ethnicdancetheatre.com or call 763-545-1333.
Concert Facts:
Did you know that?
Mumbai
The Gateway to India
Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in the world. It was built across seven islands & was controlled by various empires before the arrival of the first Europeans, the Portuguese. Control ultimately passed to the British who, beginning in the late 18th century, reshaped the city in a series of large-scale civil engineering projects. Under British control, Mumbai emerged as India’s most important center of commerce. Today, it is home to such institutions as the Reserve Bank of India & the National Stock Exchange of India, as well as numerous Indian and multinational corporations. In 1885 the first session of the Indian National Congress ("the Congress Party") was held in Mumbai, and in the 20th century Mumbai was a strong base of support for the Indian independence movement. The city is also the home of Bollywood, India’s film and TV industry. See our Indian suite in PORTS of CALL!
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