Barynya: Russian Music, Dance, and Song

Virtual program options available – contact us for more information.

Russian Music, Dance, and Song
Barynya’s skillful musicians and dancers introduce the rich traditions and culture of pre-revolution Russia. Lively songs from Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish, Gypsy, Tatar, and Siberian traditions are sung and played on instruments like the bayan and garmoshka (Russian accordions) and guitar-like dorma, balalaika, and very large contrabass balalaika. Performances include songs like “Father Frost” (“Oi, Moroz, Moroz”), “Kalinka,” Khorovod song and dance “Metelitsa” (“The Snowstorm”), Russian Gypsy Roma song and dance “Dark Eyes” (“Очи Черные”), “Tanets Medvedya” (Dance of the Russian Bear), and “Russian Tongue Twisters” (русские скороговорки). Vivid costumes, athletic dances, and lighthearted humor enhance this memorable performance. School and community programs typically feature 3 performers (musicians and dancers), though a larger ensemble option is available (information and pricing by request).

• Single Performance (Two Performers): $700
• Single Performance (Three Performers): $1,000
  • Each Additional Performer: $300
• Back-to-Back Performance (Two Performers): $1,000
• Back-to-Back Performance (Three Performers): $1,150
  • Each Additional Performer: $450
• AM/PM Split (Two Performers): $1,000
• AM/PM Split (Three Performers): $1,150
  • Each Additional Performer: $450

Larger ensemble available – contact us for pricing and information.

“Mazal Tov Show New York”
A traditional Jewish dance and music show from New York City. The group was founded in 2009 in New York City. It is an American-Jewish company dedicated to celebrating the spirit of Jewish culture throughout the world of dance and music. The company was hired to dance at “Celebrate Israel Parade” and “Salute to Israel” Parade for a number of years. The first time Mazal Tov dancers were part of this parade in New York City was in 2011. The “Celebrate Israel Parade” is the largest public event in the world in celebration of Israel. The program of the “Mazal Tov New York” show includes up to 90 minutes of traditional Jewish dances, songs, and music.

Program Fees

• Single Performance (Two Performers): $700
• Single Performance (Three Performers): $1,000
  • Each Additional Performer: $300
• Back-to-Back Performance (Two Performers): $1,000
• Back-to-Back Performance (Three Performers): $1,150
  • Each Additional Performer: $450
• AM/PM Split (Two Performers): $1,000
• AM/PM Split (Three Performers): $1,150
  • Each Additional Performer: $450

Fees are for daytime school programs in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia only.

Evening, weekend, workshop, and non-school fees differ – please contact us.

The level of musicianship and movement was exceptional. We were very pleased and honored that Barynya, through their gifted artistic expression, introduced the previously unfamiliar cultural traditions of Russia to our students.
— The Key School

This was a great assembly! The school mentioned it was a wonderfully different assembly. We have a good number of Russian students in the school, so it was really nice to have this culture represented. The group’s performance was well organized, and they were very skilled at the dances and music. It was nice they taught Russian words throughout and taught the students a dance at the end. Very well done!
– PTA Cultural Arts, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (MCPS)