The State Academic Ensemble of Folk Dance, NALMES

from Adyghea, Russia
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Location: State Theatre
Tickets: P $55.00; A $45.00; B $35.00; C $25.00

Bring the family to NALMES as it makes its American debut and performs an invigorating display of traditional and modern folk. Experience its skillful dance, beautiful costumes, and energetic music.

The company states, "We express the life in the dance. We want the audience in every one of our shows to see the soul of the folk, its customs, and desires. We are looking for the aesthetic and sense of rhythm, which are modern today."

This 70-strong, 72 year-old company is the collector, guardian and interpreter of the Adygean folk dances. It's one of the most brilliant professional dance (and music) groups in the North Caucasus and all of Russia. The beautiful costumes and skillful dancers attract audiences from the first sight and keep their attention up to the very end. Every concert of Nalmes is an unforgettable, action-packed experience.

Currently, this company owns the medal "Glory of Adygeya" and has won international competitions of the folkdance in Turkey, Jordan, Syria, The United Arab Emirates, Belgium, France and Germany.