By Panni De Cheke Qualls The global folk dance community recently lost one of its most transformative figures. On June 19, 2026, Sándor Tímár—the Kossuth Prize-winning choreographer and a founding … Continue reading Remembering the Maestro: Sándor Tímár’s Legacy in Asia Through the Eyes of Kenneth Tse
Finding the Hungarian Voice in the Redwoods: Beáta Balog at the EEFC Balkan Camp
By Panni De Cheke Qualls Beáta Balog’s musical roots run deep, beginning in Transylvania where her grandparents first taught her traditional Hungarian folk songs. As Balog recalls, "I've been immersed … Continue reading Finding the Hungarian Voice in the Redwoods: Beáta Balog at the EEFC Balkan Camp
The Rhythm of a City: A Life Dedicated to Pittsburgh’s Folk Traditions
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