Topsfield, MA. Russian Balalaika dance and music Duo, Multicultural School Assembly in Massachusetts

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Members of Russian Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina performed 3 Multicultural School Assembly concerts in Topsfield, MA on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015. First two performances took place in the morning at the Steward Elementary School, 261 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983. The third show in the afternoon was at the Proctor School. Exact address 60 Main Street, Topsfield, MA 01983.
Program of performance:
Program of performances included Siberian Nanai wrestling dance, Russian folk song and dance "METELITSA" (ÌÅÒÅËÈÖÀ, The Snowstorm), Russian folk accordion GARMOSHKA introduction with popular folk song "KALINKA " (Êàëèíêà-Ìàëèíêà), introduction of Russian folk instrument BALALAIKA with performance of Russian folk dance "SVETIT MYESYATS" (The Moon Is Shining Brightly), SKOROGOVORKEE - Russin tongue-twisters' Medley (ÑÊÎÐÎÃÎÂÎÐÊÈ), ALFAVEET - Russian Alphabet lesson (ÑËÎÂÀ), EVREISKIY TANETS - Russian Jewish wedding dance with Candle (ÑÂÅ×ÊÀ), Instrumental Medley: "HAVA NAGILA", "7:40", "VALENKI", Russian Gypsy Roma song and dance "DARK EYES" (ÖÛÃÀÍÑÊÈÉ), ORKESTR RUSSKIKH NARODNYKH INSTRUMENTOV - Russian percussian Band interactive game with students (ÎÐÊÅÑÒÐ), BARYNYA , Russian folk dance lesson and workshop for all students (ÓÐÎÊ ÒÀÍÖÀ), Balalaika instrumental solo CHARDASH (×ÀÐÄÀØ), and dance of Russian Bear.
About Mikhail Smirnov, singer, garmoshka player:
Mikhail Smirnov was born in Moscow, Russia. He has been in the business of Russian folk dance and music for more than 25 years. Mikhail is an artistic director and founder of ensemble Barynya based in New York City, author of many articles about traditional Russian dance, music and instruments in English and Russian. Mikhail received his Master's degree from the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. As a child, he was a member of the famous "Moscow Boys Chorus" - one of the most prestigious all-male choirs in Russia. Before coming to the United States in 1991, Mikhail was a soloist in a several Russian folk dance and music groups including the Moscow State Center for Russian song, "Russkaya Pesnya", under the direction of Nadezhda Babkina, ensemble "Moskoviya" under the direction of Valeriy Kuz'mich Nesterov. In January 2009 Mikhail Smirnov and dancers of ensemble Barynya were featured on national TV, NBC's "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" - breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). This prestigious dance competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA. Mikhail Smirnov was one of eight judges to decide which country will win. The show premiered on NBC network.
About Elina Karokhina, the balalaika virtuoso, singer, dancer:
Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. She began her formal training at the Mussorgsky Music College of St. Petersburg and continued her training at N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, earning a degree as an Orchestra Soloist. She continued her training at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, which included a brief residency in Germany. After, she returned to her native St. Petersburg and completed her education, earning a Doctor of Musical Art degree in the Balalaika. Following her graduation, she began working as a musician, both as a teacher and as a performer, teaching balalaika. Elina Karokhina served in the Russian Army in the Military Ensemble in the Northwest Order of Red Stars. As a balalaika soloist Elina has toured all over the world. When she moved to the United States in 2009 she was hired as a musicial director and soloist with the biggest professional Russian music, song and dance ensemble "Barynya".
 
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone: (201) 981-2497.

VIDEOS

Video 01, Steward Elementary School, multicultural school assembly, Part 01

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Video 02, Steward Elementary School, multicultural school assembly, Jewish dance, Part 02

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Video 03, Steward Elementary School, multicultural school assembly, Part 03

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Video 04, Proctor School, Multicultural Assembly, Part 01

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Video 05, Proctor School, Multicultural Assembly, Part 02, Jewish Dance

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Video 06, Proctor School, Multicultural Assembly, Part 03

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PHOTOS

Steward Elementary School, Topsfield, MA
Topsfield, MA, Steward Elementary School
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Steward Elementary School, Topsfield, MA
Topsfield, MA, Steward Elementary School
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Proctor School, Topsfield, MA
Topsfield, MA, Proctor School
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Proctor School, Topsfield, MA
Topsfield, MA, Proctor School
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Proctor School, Topsfield, MA
Proctor School, Topsfield, MA. Photo Author John Phelan
Proctor School, Topsfield, MA. Photo Author John Phelan

July 30th, 2020, virtual performance for the Stoughton Public Library, Stoughton, Massachusetts

On Thursday, July 30th, 2020 starting at 2pm ensemble Barynya presented one hour concert for the Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park St., Stoughton, MA 02072. Phone: 781-344-2711. The program was titled "BARYNYA. From Russia With Love. Music, songs, and dances of old Russia".


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CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone: (201) 981-2497.

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