For some, the history of a city is etched into its skyline or forged in its steel mills. But for John "Jack" Penkrot, a mainstay of the local folk dance … Continue reading The Rhythm of a City: A Life Dedicated to Pittsburgh’s Folk Traditions
Kálmán Magyar Awarded Pro Cultura Hungarica
Kálmán Magyar (Öcsi), co-founder and co-Executive Director of the Hungarian Folklife Association was recently awarded the prestigious Pro Cultura Hungarica. The recognition comes from Hungary’s Ministry of Culture and Innovation … Continue reading Kálmán Magyar Awarded Pro Cultura Hungarica
Hungarian Folk Dance Expert Lands Fulbright at Kenyon College
by Panni De Cheke Qualls As a big win for the global Hungarian folk dance movement, the Hungarian Dance University's Dr. Henrik Kovács recently won a Fulbright Fellowship to teach … Continue reading Hungarian Folk Dance Expert Lands Fulbright at Kenyon College
Eszterlánc and Mazsola End-of-Year Gala and Táncház
On a recent Saturday night, the Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble of the San Francisco Bay Area and their children’s group, the Mazsola Hungarian Children’s Folkdance Ensemble, brought the community together … Continue reading Eszterlánc and Mazsola End-of-Year Gala and Táncház