Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya from New York City
Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya was established in 1991 in New York City. Full company consist of 14 dancers, 7 musicians and 4 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.
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Barynya at NBC's "Superstars of Dance" a global dance competition
Barynya dancers are competing in "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" international competition led by famous producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). Barynya dancers hope to win with acrobatic Cosssack dance routine in this competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA. Artistic Director of Barynya Mikhail Smirnov is one of eight judges to decide which country will take home the coveted Trophy. Of course, Mikhail can not vote for Russian Team or Barynya dancers. The show will premiere on NBC network on January 4th and aired through January 26th, 2009.
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PROGRAMS: Ensemble Barynya is offering a few different programs: formal concert for performing art centers, Russian dance and music program for multicultural school assemblies, Russian dance and music workshops, Russian FolkTales and Fairy Tales. Founder of the group Mikhail Smirnov is hosting all performances by giving a short explanation of every number of the program in English.
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COSTUMES: Colorful Russian, Siberian, 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 who also created all costumed characters and mascots.
  
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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.
Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Ensemble Barynya performed during Diner Gala after the Liberty Medal 2008 was presented to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by President George H.W. Bush. Official ceremony took place on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. letter of recommendation.
Eight Barynya dancers, four musicians and three singers entertained a black-tie dinner for more than 1,000 guests including President George H. W. Bush, Tom Brokaw, Dikembe Mutumbo and Van Cliburn. Barynya performed both concert music and dance throughout the evening. President's Bush and Gorbachev were thrilled. World known concert pianist Van Cliburn shake hands with the balalaika virtuoso Lev Zabeginsky. MC of the evening, American television journalist Tom Brokaw, used one of our microphones to do the toasts. He was standing next to Barynya musicians on the stage.
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SHOWCASE IN NEW YORK HILTON, APAP CONFERENCE 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009. 8:40pm, 9:40pm, 10:40pm, 11:40pm. Morgan Suite Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York City
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BOOKING AND CONTACT INFORMATION
"Barynya" is available for hire as one powerful ensemble or in smaller groups to fit in any budget. For fast price quote contact Mikhail Smirnov at Barynya Entertainment.
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Ensemble Barynya upcoming public performances
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
Thursday, January 1st, 2009, 2AM. Restaurant Melody, 11723 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116, Tel: 215.673.2545. Russian Gypsy dancers and fire show by Fiodor Tulbur
Sunday, January 20, 2009, 7:30pm, Sun City, Florida. Concert with the legendary Russian folk singer Nikolai Massenkoff. Mikhail Smirnov, Lev Zabeginsky, Yan Khmel, Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev.
Tuesday, January 22, 2009, 8:00pm, Coconut Creek, Florida. Concert with the legendary Russian folk singer Nikolai Massenkoff. Mikhail Smirnov, Lev Zabeginsky, Yan Khmel, Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev.
February 7-8, 2009. Annual Slavic Home Festival. Wheeler Pavilion, Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon. 10 dancers. Pending.
Friday, February 20, 2009, 6:30PM. Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett High School, 2415 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98021 Phone: (425) 385-4440. 8 dancers.
Sunday, February 22, 2009, 3pm. The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for The Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, Box Office: 973-539-8008. Admin: 973-539-0345. All ticktes only $15.
Friday, February 27, 2009, 8am. Smith Middle School. 216 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Valentina Kvasova, Alexey Maltsev, Mikhail Smirnov, Alexander Menshikov
Saturday, February 28, 2009. 11-4pm. "Maslenitsa" Russian Winter Festival 2009 at The Crossings of Colonie located at 580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, New York. (I-87 exit 4). 2 musicians, singer, 2 dancers. Pending.
Saturday, March 7th, 2009. The Sand Castle, 519 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010, phone: (516) 354-7263. Bottle Dancers USA. Wedding party. Pending.
Monday, March 31, 2009. Two early morning shows in middle school in up-state New York.
Thursday, April 2, 2009. Chicago
Thursday, April 16, 2009, 1:30PM. Sound check 12:30pm. 45 min performance at the Church Creek Elementary School.
4299 Church Creek Road, Belcamp MD 21009. 2 dancers, one musician.
Friday, April 17, 2009, 1pm. Seylar Elementary School, 820 Callow Hill Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. 2 dancers, one musician.
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
May 14th or 16th, 2009. Everett Civic Auditorium at Everett High School, 2415 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98021. 8 dancers. Contract is pending.
Sunday, May 17th, 2009, 2PM. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 331 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. Phone 212.744.5022. Trio. 2 dancers, one musician.
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 4PM. Wedding in Baltimore. Alexander Menshikov's Russian Wedding Music Band 5GRAND.US
Sunday, October 4, 2009. Long Island Library. 8 dancers, musicians, singers. Contract is pending.
Saturday, October 17, 2009. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell, Georgia 30075. Concert with Atlanta Balalaika Society. Pending
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