Russian folk dance troupe, Rossijanochka, captivates audiences during our Fall 2009 International Young Perfomers’ Tour

From late September to mid-October Rossijanochka, the award-winning youth folk dance troupe from St. Petersburg, Russia, travelled throughout the tri-state area and to Vermont to perform for schools and public audiences during our Fall 2009 International Young Performers’ Tour.

Over 18 days, Rossijanochka’s 18 talented young dancers, ranging in age from 8 to 19, visited 16 schools and two public theaters in 3 states, gave 18 performances, conducted dozens of hands-on workshops, and made thousands of connections!

Click on the video above to learn more about the impact of Rossijanochka’s presence and performances in one of the schools they visited.