The Narts Dance Ensemble
Wayne, New Jersey, United States
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See Circassian culture come to life through folk dance with the Narts Dance Ensemble, a group that has performed at the United Nations. The ensemble’s "New Dawn" performance is its big annual show.
TELL ME MORE: The ensemble is part of the Circassian Benevolent Association, which represents people who have ancestors tied to the Northern Caucasus part of Russia, between the Black and Caspian seas. It is the only performing Circassian dance ensemble in the United States and consists of dancers ranging in age from 5 to 28.
QUOTE: "It’s a way of showing culture through dance. Each dance has its own story and its own meaning." — Suha Kurmanov, chairwoman of the Narts Dance Ensemble
DETAILS: Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne. $40. Call 877-763-1717 or see nartsdance.com. - NorthJersey.com
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hforQEQu-Yo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juewOJ8lMwg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGlzaM-t3aM
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The Narts Dance Ensemble is a Circassian, Adigha dance troupe located in Wayne, New Jersey sponsored by The Circassian Benevolent Association. It is the only performing Circassian dance ensemble located in the United States. Also known as the Cherkes, the ensemble consists of 150+ kids from ages about 5-28 years old! Our goal is to demonstrate the arts and traditions of our homeland and flourish Adigha culture through dance and music.
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