University of Michigan Dearborn. Russian, Ukrainian, Jewish, Cossack dancers, balalaika music. Dearborn, MI

Students gathered on March 21st, 2018 in Kochoff Hall on The University of Michigan-Dearborn campus for the annual Global Fest celebrating cultural and ethnic diversity. The student-led cultural showcase featured art displays, a fashion show, live performances and food booths from members of the U of M-Dearborn community. Dancers, musicians and singers of Barynya ensemble presented a program of traditional Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Gypsy, Jewish dances, songs and music on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 during "Global Fest at University of Michigan-Dearborn celebrates diversity" event at the Kochoff Hall of the University Center, 4901 Evergreen Road, University Center, Dearborn, Michigan, 48128. Cast of Barynya: Mikhail Smirnov (singer, garmoshka, and guitar player), Alisa Egorova (dancer), Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso), Serhiy Tsyganok (dancer). The program of ensemble Barynya performance included Russian Gypsy folk dance "Mardzhandzha", Ukrainian National dance "Hopak", Jewish Bottle Dance, Russian folk button accordion garmoshka introduction with popular folk song "Moroz" (Ой, мороз-мороз), Russian folk song and dance "The Snowstorm" (Russian: Метелица - Metelitsa), introduction of Russian folk instrument balalaika with performance of Russian folk dance "Kamarinskaiya" (Камаринская), Russian Gypsy Roma song and dance "Dark Eyes" (Очи Чёрные), "Skorogovorkee" - Medley of Russian tongue-twisters (Скороговорки), "Evreiskiy Tanets" - Russian Jewish wedding dance with Candle (Еврейский танец со свечкой), Ukrainian folk song and dance "You Tricked Me" (Пидманула), Instrumental Balalaika Medley of two Russian folk songs "Muzh" and "Valenkee" ("Как заставил меня муж", "Валенки"), Popular Russian folk song "Kaleenka" (Калинка-малинка моя), and other selections.

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Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Elina Karokhina, Serhiy Tsyganok
Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Elina Karokhina, Serhiy Tsyganok
Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Elina Karokhina, Serhiy Tsyganok
Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, Mikhail Smirnov, Alisa Egorova, Elina Karokhina, Serhiy Tsyganok
Kochoff Hall, University Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Alisa Egorova, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina
Alisa Egorova, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Ukrainian National Dance Hopak, dancer Serhiy Tsyganok, Maryland, Slavic Heritage Festival, St Mary's Assumption Eastern Rite Church, Joppa, MD, U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones
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Jewish Bottle Dance, dancer Serhiy Tsyganok, Maryland, Slavic Heritage Festival, St Mary's Assumption Eastern Rite Church, Joppa, MD, U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones
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PAST PERFORMANCES


 

September 2024. Ann Arbor Russian Festival-2024

Ensemble Barynya was the headliner at the Ann Arbor Russian Festival presented by St. Vladimir's Russian Church located at 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter, MI 48130 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Cast: dancer Alisa Egorova, dancer Heyly Egorov, dancer Vera Paganin, dancer Arsentii Oskin, musician Elina Karokhina (balalaika), musician Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals).

09-22-2024. Ensemble Barynya in Michigan
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07-12-2015, Private concert in Holland, Michigan

Musicians Leonid, Elina, and Mikhail performed a house concert during a private party in Holland, Michigan on Sunday, July 12th, 2015.

Holland, MI, Russian Balalaika music song and dance trio in Michigan, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov
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11-15-2014, Kalamazoo Russian Festival

Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov performed in Kalamazoo, Michigan during 19th Annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival hosted by Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association.

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association, Kalamazoo Russian Festival
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03-10-2014, Parkside Elementary School, Rockford, MI

Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Alisher Rahmanoff (dancer) performed a school assembly concert at the Parkside Elementary School, 156 Lewis St, Rockford, Michigan 49341.


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01-28-2013, Ottawa Elementary School, Petoskey, MI

Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, ballet dancer Olena Malinina, and garmoshka player Mikhail Smirnov performed a school concert at the Ottawa Elementary School in Petoskey, Michigan.

01-28-2013, January 28 2013 9am, Ottawa Elementary School, Petoskey, Michigan, Mikhail Smirnov, dancer Olena Malinina, balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, Russian dancers, Russian musicians, Russian singers, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Russian music, Russian dances, Russian songs, Ensemble Barynya, Barynya Trio, Multicultural School Assembly
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01-25-2013, Kinyon Elementary School, Taylor, MI

Trio Barynya performed a school assembly concert at the Kinyon Elementary School in Taylor, Michigan.


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01-25-2013, Huron Valley Lutheran High School, Westland, MI

A school assembly concert at the Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Michigan. Exact address: Huron Valley Lutheran High School, 33740 Cowan Road, Westland, MI 48185.

dancer Olena Malinina, garmoshka player Mikhail Smirnov, Huron Valley Lutheran High School, Westland, MI
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11-10-2012, The Michigan's Detroit Institute of Arts

Five male dancers performed several high-energy dances with world-famous Cossack knee - bending leg work and split jumps during the Detroit Institute of Arts' event "Faberge: The Rise and Fall, The Collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts".

Photo by Christine M.J. Hathaway, Ensemble Barynya, Russian Cossack dancers, Michigan, Detroit, Faberge Gala CelebrationPhoto by Christine M.J. Hathaway, Ensemble Barynya, Russian Cossack dancers, Michigan, Detroit, Faberge Gala Celebration
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08-10-2024. Cheburashka and Krokodil Gena, Kid's party in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cheburashka and Krokodil Gena appeared during kid's party on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Lanjeron Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One hour interactive program with games, fun, and photos was performed by musicians and dancers, and live trained chicken Karamel'ka. Exact address of the venue: Lanjeron, 13032 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116.

Cheburashka and Krokodil Gena, Kid's party in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Lanjeron Restaurant 13032 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia PA 19116, Saturday August 10 2024
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07-07-2024. Verka Serduchka Tribute Show during Bar Mitzvah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Verka Serduchka's tribute show performed 45 min show during Bar Mitzvah party Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at the Randevu Restaurant (Holland, PA). The program was performed by musicians and dancers of ensemble Barynya, and included Verka Serdyuchka, two dancers, and live chicken.

Verka Serdyuchka Tribute Show Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Randevu Restaurant in Holland PA, Sunday July 7th 2024
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Seven dancers and musicians of ensemble Barynya provided one hour concert that included Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Tatar, Russian Gypsy Roma, Moldavian, Jewish Bottle Dancers, live performances on Balalaika and Garmoshka during International Society's 100 Year Anniversary Party in Howell, Michigan. Ensemble Barynya cast included Alisa Egorova (dancer), Serhiy Tsyganok (dancer), Konstantin Tulinov (dancer), Maxim Alladin Al-Names (dancer), balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, and Russian ethnomusicologist, folk singer, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion) player Mikhail Smirnov who led the performance by giving a short explanation of every number of the program in English. Mikhail talked briefly about costumes, instruments, traditions, and performed several Russian tongue-twisters. Exact address of the International Society is 4925 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843.
 
Bilingual Russian-English speaking Master of Ceremonies and Tamada (toastmaster) Mikhail and DJ Elina provided music and bilingual entertainment for mixed Russian-Ukrainian-American wedding reception at the Northern Shore Lodge in Hillman, Michigan. Exact address of the property: 18705 Glacier Trail, Hillman, Michigan 49746.
 
Russian song, dance and music Balalaika Trio Barynya performed on Sunday, July 12, 2015 a private event hosted by Nina and Eugene Tritinichenko in Holland, Michigan.
 
Russian song, dance and music duo (Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina) performed in Kalamazoo, Michigan during 19th Annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival hosted by Kalamazoo Russian Cultural Association.
 
School assembly concert at the Ottawa Elementary School in Petoskey, Michigan. The program included Russian folk dances "Barynya", "Metelitsa", "Kalinka", Ukrainian song and dance "Pidmanula", Russian dance from "Swan Lake" ballet, classical ballet dance "Swan", interactive lesson of Russian folk dance.
 
Russian balalaika player Elina Karokhina, balalaika-contrabass virtuoso Leonid Bruk, folk dancer Aleesher Rahmanoff performed a school assembly concert at the Parkside Elementary School, 156 Lewis St, Rockford, Michigan 49341.
 
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Russian dance, song, and music trio Barynya (ballerina, singer, balalaika player) performed a school concert at the Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Michigan. Exact address: Huron Valley Lutheran High School, 33740 Cowan Road, Westland, MI 48185.
 
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