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Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya from New York City

Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya established in 1991 in New York City. Full company consist of 8 dancers, 6 musicians and four singers. Artistic Director Mikhail Smirnov. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Gypsy dancing, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar, violin, domra. Narration of the program in English if requested. Russian dance and music workshops, traditional story-teller are also available.

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COSTUMES: Colorful Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Gypsy and Klezmer stage outfits: "sarafans", "kokoshniks", "rubashkas", "sapogis", and "kosovorotkas". Each dance number performed in appropriate and authentic costumes, all hand-made by well known traditional Russian custume designer Svetlana Gavrilova.

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MEMBERS: Only the best Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian dancers and musicians can become a member of the ensemble. Top folk dancers, traditional virtuoso musicians and top singers of the ensemble Barynya use to perform with world re-known companies: Moiseev Dance Company, Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, Don Cossacks of Rostov Don, Andreev State Symphonic Balalaika Orchestra, Moscow State Folk Center "Russian Song", Ensemble of Black Sea Navy Dancers, Riverdance, "Beryozka" and others.

STORY: Russian folk dance and music trio Barynya was founded in November 1991 by Russian accordion player Mikhail Smirnov, dancer Sasha Anchutin, and Russian folk singer Natasha Demidova. The first show took place at the Russian restaurant "Fyodoroff" in Carle Place, New York. Program of the Barynya ensemble always started with fast Russian traditional dance Barynya which later has become the name of the group.

REVIEWS: "...'Barynya', world-acclaimed musicians, singers and dancers...", said journalist KEITH J. O'CONNOR in his article "Russia's taste goes beyond the palate" in the Massachusetts' "Republican"

RECOMMENDATIONS: "...Beautiful performance helped make the Global Festival such a memorable evening... I could not be more impressed. I was up and out of my seat, dancing alone with them for just about every dance..." more recomendations

CLIENTS: Top cultural venues of the United States, US corporations, Russian Nobility, American educational organizations, best event and party planners, Russian tycoons and oligarchs choose Brooklyn based ensemble "Barynya", when they need top quality Russian entertainment - dancers, virtuoso musicians, singers and performers.

BOOKING AND CONTACT INFORMATION

"Barynya" is available for hire as one powerful ensemble or in smaller groups to fit in any budget. Private parties please contact Mikhail Smirnov directily.

Liddell Talent Management
P.O. Box 1533 Avalon, CA 90704
phone: 310-510-8401
chuck@liddelltalentmanagement.com

Class Act
1690 Cottage Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Phone: (262) 245-0700 class-act@class-act.com

Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya comparison chart

services, options, repertoire	based in Russia folk dance and music ensemble	other ensemble based in the United States	Ensemble Barynya from New York
professionally trained performers	YES	SOME	YES
real Russian speaking artists	YES	SOME	YES
repertoire adjusted for American audience	SOME	YES	YES
All artists are legal US residents	NO	MAYBE	YES
Explanation of the program in English	MAYBE	SOME	YES
All music performed live, no pre-recorded tracks used	MAYBE	MAYBE	YES
Each dance number performed in appropriate authentic costumes	YES	MAYBE	YES
possible conflicts with pre-recorded tracks copyright-holders	NO	MAYBE	NO
over 1000 performances since 1991	n/a	n/a	YES
recommendation letters	MAYBE	SOME	YES

Russian New Year's characters Father Frost and Snow Maiden
Ded Moroz and Snegurochka (Russian: Дед Мороз и Снегурочка)

Father Frost and Snow Maiden are the most important characters of the New Year's celebration in Russia. Father Frost (Ded Moroz, Russian: Дед Мороз) plays a role similar to that of Santa Claus. The literal translation of the name would be "Grandfather Frost". However, English-speakers traditionally translate "DED MOROZ" as the alliterative "FATHER FROST". Ded Moroz is always accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka - Snow Maiden (Russian: Снегурочка).

New York based ensemble Barynya created a special Russian New Year's program with traditional Russian winter songs, dances and music: "In the forest a fir-tree was born" (V Lesu Rodilas' Yolochka), "Small Fir Tree is Freezing during the Winter" (Malen'koi Yolochke Kholdno Zimoy), "The snowstorm is blowing along the street" (Metelitsa), "Father Frost" (Moroz-Moroz), "Five minutes" (Pyat' Minut).

Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are available for hire in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania (within 100 miles driving distance from New York City). For a fast price quote contact Mikhail Smirnov

Ensemble Barynya Father Frosts and Snegurochkas

Father Frost and Snow Maiden - Ded Moroz and Snegurochka in New York City - photos

Ensemble Barynya upcoming public performances

Thursday, August 14, 2008, 7pm-11pm. Russian night at night club TOUCH. 240 West 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10019, Phone: 212-489-7656. A.Menshikov, M.Smirnov, Alexey Maltsev a.k.a DJ Barnaul.

Sunday, August 31st, 2008. The Bernards Inn. Russian DJ, singer/MC Alexander Menshikov, violin player. 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924. Ph (908) 766-0002, Toll Free (888) 766-0002

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008. Barynya Cossack dancers. www.RussianNY.com event in Brooklyn, New York. Pending.

Saturday, September 6, 2008. Slavic Festival at Morgan Park (between Landing Road and Germaine Street), Glen Cove, New York. New York Russian dance and music trio: Kvasova, Maltsev, Smirnov.

Monday, September 8, 2008, 6pm. Windsor Terrace Library, 160 East 5th Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218, Phone 718-686-9707

Thursday, September 11, 2008, 1PM. Cragin Memorial Library. Mikhail Smirnov and Valentina Kvasova. 8 Linwood Avenue (Route 16) Colchester, Connecticut 06415. Telephone: 860-537-5752

Saturday, September 13th, 2008. 45 minute Russian Gypsy show. A.Siniavski, M.Smirnov, L.Bruk, A. Menshikov, Sasha Sizov as Gypsy doll, 3 dancers. Milford, CT. Wedding. Private party.

Thursday, September 18, 2008. 6-9pm. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 8 dancers, 4 musicians, 2 singers. The National Constitution Center’s 2008 Liberty Medal will be awarded to former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev. Gala performance. Pending.

Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 11am to 5pm (rain date, Sunday, September 21). New Jersey Statewide Cultural Festival, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton, New Jersey.

Sunday, September 28, 2008. Sound check 2pm. Gypsy guitar virtuoso Alex Siniavski with one hour Gypsy music and dance program at the Historic Smithville Park 801 Smithville Rd Mt Holly, NJ 08060. Phone (609) 265-5858.

Midwest tour 2008

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of St. Joseph's College. St. Joseph's College, 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, NY 11772. 3 musicians and 2 dancers

Sunday, October 19th, 2008. Afternoon or evening. The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Road, Somerset, New Jersey. 6 dancers. Russian American wedding. Pending contract.

Penn State University Tour

Sunday, November 16th, 2008. 3pm-4:30pm. Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450, phone: (201)-670-5600. Trio. Pending

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008. Russian traditional dance and music program at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. 11011 SW 104 ST Miami, FL 33176-3393. Pending.

Saturday, November 29, 2008, 4pm. Ulmer Park Library, 2602 Bath Ave at 26th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, phone: 718-265-3443. Open to public performance. Trio. Pending

Saturday, December 6th, 2008. Severstal North America, Dearborn, MI 48021. Cossack dancers, corporate event, 3 dancers, Mikhail Smirnov

Sunday, December 21, 2008, 3pm. The Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ. Phone: (201) 684 - 7500, full company.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from 5pm till 11:30pm. Three 45 min presentations during First Night Celebration in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Mikhail Smirnov, Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev

Friday, January 9, 2009 - Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Showcasing at APAP booking conference 2009 in New York City.

January 10-11, 2009. Eugene, Oregon. Slavic Festival. Pending.

January 20-22, 2009. Florida. 3 musicians and 4 dancers. Concerts with legendary Russian folk singer Nikolai Massenkoff.

February 5-9, 2009. Russian singer Alexander Menshikov and garmoshka player and singer Mikhail Smirnov in concert with Arizona Balalaika Orchestra. Pending

Friday, February 27, 2009, 8am. Smith Middle School. 216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev, Mikhail Smirnov, Alexander Menshikov

Sunday, February 22, 2009, afternoon. The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for The Performing Arts. Morristown, New Jersey. Full company. Contract is pending.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, 10:00am. Youth Educational concert, 4 performers.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, 07:30pm. Parker performing Arts Center, Burrough High School, 500 E. French Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3832, Telephone: 760-375-5600

Saturday, October 17, 2009. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075. Concert with Atlanta Balalaika Society. Pending

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