Dance Auditions!
October 18, 2026: 5:00pm- 6:30pm
St. Paul Ballet, Studio 4, 655 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Join us for an immersive dive into the world of international folk dancing. Proficiency in Tap, Modern, or Ballet is preferred; prior experience in folk dance is not necessary but will be considered a bonus! Dancers should bring jazz or ballet shoes, and prepare for a challenging yet enjoyable experience. Additionally, all candidates will be required to sing in a group setting. NOTE: Preference will be given to those who have graduated from High School.
Interested? Email info@ethnicdancetheatre.org for details or to Reserve Your Spot!
Folk Xperience: Dances of the Balkans
November 15, 2026 at 5:00pm
201 Schaumberg Court, Schaumberg, IL60193
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty, energy, and spirit of Bulgarian and Balkan dance!
Vivanov Dance Group-Chicago invites you to its “Traditional FolkXperience” concert featuring special guest performances by Ethnic Dance Theatre, Art Dance Studio, Oko Sokolovo, all children’s groups from Vivanov Art Club, plus more surprises.
An evening awaits you, filled with powerful rhythms, vibrant traditions, and the energy of dancers united by their love for folklore. Come and be a part of our celebration of dance!
For questions regarding ticketing, please reach out to Vivanov Art Club, https://vivanov-art.com/en.
Nutcracker Reimagined
December 11, 2026, 7:00pm
December 12, 2026, 12:30pm and 5:30pm
The O’Shaughnessy, St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Ethnic Dance Theatre will once again join St. Paul Ballet in their production of The Nutcracker: Reimagined. More details to come!
Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures
February 21, 2027, 11:00am-4:00pm
The Landmark Center, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN 55102
Experience a global celebration of culture with live dance and music performances, arts and crafts, cultural booths, and a diverse pop-up café offering delicious international foods from around the world. This even is presented by Landmark Center and Ethnic Dance Theatre.
Ticketing information coming soon!
The Unintended Journey
June 11, 2027 at 7:30pm; June 12, 2027 at 7:30pm
June 13, 2027 at 2:00pm
E.M. Pearson Theatre, Concordia University, 312 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Ethnic Dance Theatre proudly presents the story of how one person’s love of culture and folklore leads them down a path of self-discovery, and helps them find their true community.
“The Unintended Journey” follows Jano (YAH-no), a young man, who enjoys dancing and singing almost as much as he loves partying, as he attempts to find the way back to his bed after a fun night with friends. The madness that ensues takes him on an odyssey far from home, introduces him to the world outside of his tiny village, and teaches him about finding and spreading joy in life!
The show will feature fan favorite dances from Slovakia and Romania, as well as brand new debuts from Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Ukraine. Mila Vocal Ensemble will be joining the journey, and as always, live musical accompaniment will be provided by EDT Folk Orchestra.