Eszterlánc Ensemble

The Eszterlánc Ensemble was founded in 2005 in Plaiesii de Jos/Kászonaltíz, Hargita  county, Romania with the goal of introducing primary school students to Hungarian folk dancing so that they come to love, appreciate and understand Hungarian culture.

Children are eager to learn and continue the great Hungrian and Szekler traditions, folk music and dances. Being part of a folk dance group provides the children not only with physical and social opportunities in the society, but it also helps them to trust themselves, to learn working as a groups, sharing their ideas and improving themselves. We also try to teach young people how to live an active community life.

Awards

• 2011 May – at the Tengertánc Festival in Gyöngyös, Hungary, the ensemble was awarded with Gold Certificate

Repertoire

• Dances of Somogy (Hungary)
• Dances of Niraj Valley (Transylvania, Romania)
• Dances of Palóc (Hungary)
• Dances of Rábaköz (Hungary)

The ensemble operates under the guidance of the following:

• Mária-Magdolna Tima – ensemble director
• Kinga Tomory – choreographer, Hungary
• Gergely Tomory – choreographer, Hungary