Five dancers of ensemble Barynya performed during World Dance Festival at the HSNC Cultural Hall in Morrisville, North Carolina. Stage performances included Bottle dance (Jewish), Hopak (Ukrainian), Mardzhandzha (Gypsy), and Kalinka (Russian).
01-21-2020, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
On Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, two dancers and two musicians of Russian dance, song and music ensemble Barynya provided dance and music workshop with questions and answers from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and formal performance from 12:00PM to 1PM at the Cumberland Hall Auditorium on Fayetteville campus Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. Students learn facts about Russia, and asked questions about Russian Culture and e njoy traditional Russian folk dances, music, and songs performed on garmoshka, and balalaika. Cast of performers included dancer Alisa, singer Mikhail Smirnov, balalaika player Elina Karokhina, and dancer Sergey.
10-13-2017, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
Ensemble Barynya performed two concerts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC on Friday, October 13, 2017. Program included Russian folk dance "Kalinka", Ukrainian folk song and dance "Hopak", Cossack song and dance "Varen'ka", Russian traditional dance "Barynya", Russian Jewish wedding dance with candles, Jewish Bottle dance, Russian Roma (Romani) Gypsy song and dance "Mardzhandzha", Russian folk song and dance "The Snowstorm", introduction of the Russian string instrument "BALALAIKA" (instrumental solo of folk melody "Kamarinskaiya", Russian Tongue-Twisters Medley, Russian folk dance lesson, Waltz "The Butterfly" by Vasily Andreev, Russian folk song "Husband Forsed Me", Felt Boots, Sabre Dance, and other selections.
04-26-2016, First Flight Elementary School, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov performed a concert at the First Flight Elementary School on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Program of the show included Siberian Nanai Wrestling Dance "Нанаец", Russian folk button accordion "Гармошка" introduction with traditional Russian song "Kalinka", The Snowstorm, Russian folk dance ("Метелица"), Kamarinskaiya, Russian folk instrument balalaika introduction ("Камаринская"), Russian Tongue Twisters Medley ("Скороговорки"), Jewish wedding dance "Свечки", Russian Percussian Orchestra interactive game with students ("Трещётки"), Russian Romani Roma Gypsy song and dance ("Цыганский"), Russian folk dance lesson ("Урок танца"), Ukrainian folk song and dance Pidmanoola ("Украинский"), instrumental solo "Чардаш", Russian Bear dance "Медведь", and other selections.
04-25-2016, Davidson County Community College, Davie Campus, Mocksville, NC
One hour concert of Russian traditional music, songs and dances for students in Mocksville, North Carolina on Monday, April 25, 2016. Performance started at 12:30PM at the Davidson County Community College, Davie Campus, 1205 S Salisbury Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.
04-22-2016, Estes Elementary School, Asheville, North Carolina
Friday, April 22, 2016, Estes Elementary School, 275 Overlook Rd, Asheville, NC. Program of performance: Siberian Nanai wrestling dance "Bor'ba Nanaiskikh Malchikov", Russian folk song and dance "Kalinka", Russian folk song "Moroz", Russian dance "Metelitsa" ("The Snowstorm"), Russian folk song "Kamarinskaiya" (balalaika solo, instrumental), Russian Jewish wedding dance, Russian tongue-twisters, Russian Gypsy Balalaika medley and dance, Russian Alphabet lesson, Russian percussion band plays "Korobushka" (Peddlers), Russian dance workshop, "Chardash" (balalaika solo. instrumetal), Russian Bear dance.
A school assembly program on September 17th, 2014 at the Kitty Hawk Elementary School, 16 S Dogwood Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. The program included Nanai wrestling dance, Russian folk song Kalinka, Russian dance "Metelitsa", Kamarinskaiya, Russian tongue-twisters, Russian Chicken dance, Russian Alphabet Lesson, Russian dance workshop, Russian Bear dance.
11-13-2012, New Century International Middle School, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, and dancer Erik Davletbaev performed school aseembly show at the New Century International Middle School in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 10am.
02-15-2026, Wedding at the Venetian, Garfield, New Jersey
Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya (8 dancers, 2 musicians) performed during wedding reception in New Jersey on February 15th, 2026. Venue: The Venetian, Palazzo room, 546 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026.
10-22-2024. New York Police Department Headquarers, New York City
Ensemble Barynya was the main performer during Eastern European Heritage Night, sponsored by the Russian American Officers Association (RAOA). The event took place at NYPD Headquarters at One Police Plaza on October 22, 2024. The evening featured performances by Barynya and Pesvebi, delicious food, and guest speakers.
Ensemble Barynya provided several shows during Ann Arbor Festival-2024 in Dexter, Michigan on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Цыганское шоу на русском фестивале в штате Мичиган.
August 13, 2022, Wedding at the Metropolitan Club of New York City
On Saturday, August 13th, 2022 around 9pm three dancers performed at wedding reception at the Metropolitan Club of New York, 1 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022. Dancers Alisa, Dinara and Olga start the party after dinner, mix and mingle, pose for photos, do short Can-Can dance workshop with any guests who will be willing to try. Dancers performed two Can-Can routines: one classical, one modern, and also danced with the guests for a short period of time.
August 13, 2022, Multicultural Dance Night at the Burlington County Amphitheater in Westampton, New Jersey
On Saturday, August 13th, 2022 around 6pm the company performed 30 min show during Multicultural Dance Night at the Burlington County Amphitheater located at 5 Pioneer Blvd in Westampton, New Jersey. The program included dances, songs, and music from Europe and around the world: French Can-Can, Ukrainian Hopak, Gypsy-Roma Mardzhandzha, Moldavian Jog, and many other selections.
July 16, 2022. Niagara Falls, ONTARIO, Canada, Russian Adoption Reunion 2022
On Saturday, July 16th, 2022 musicians and dancers of ensemble Barynya - Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Alisa Egorova, Valentina Kvasova, Alexandr Rudoy - performed 30 minutes show for adoptees ages 8-21, and their families during Russian Adoption Reunion 2022 event that took place at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ONTARIO L2G 3K7, Canada. There were adoptees from Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan and China. Totasl guests count: 250. The program included "Korobushka", "Kalinka", "Valenkee" ("Woolen Boots"), "Mardzhandzha", "Hopak", "Dark Eyes", "The Moon Is Shining Brightly" and "Bottle Dance" based on the "Fiddler On The Roof".
