Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble

The Ensemble....

Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble, Inc. (Csűrdöngölő) is a Hungarian folk-dance ensemble dedicated to learning, preserving and promoting the Hungarian culture thru folk dance, music and costumes. The ensemble is rooted in the New York-New Jersey Hungarian-American community, and primarily operates in New Brunswick, NJ, which is the so-called hotbed for Hungarian-Americans. The ensemble was established in 1998 and became a non-profit, tax-exempt organization in 2008 .
Over the years, Csűrdöngölő, whose members are first, second, and third generation Hungarian-Americans, has evolved into one of North America’s leading ethnic folk dance ensembles.
The group performs at the local Hungarian national holiday commemorative programs, Hungarian-American social events such as charity balls, spring, harvest, and cultural festivals within NJ and NY communities. Throughout the years, the Ensemble has performed in locations as prestigious as The State Theater of New Brunswick and Manhattan’s Town Hall.
The Csűrdöngölő members organize children and youth folk programs, participate in cultural educational events at public schools, universities, and county festivals. Members of Csűrdöngölő instruct the children’s folkdance group (Mákvirág) at the Hungarian American Athletic Club (HAAC). The group presents an annual large-scale performance showcasing Hungarian folklore. Csűrdöngölő organizes numerous dance house events which are open to the public, providing an opportunity to learn Hungarian folk dance and music.
The Csűrdöngölő folk dance group represents one of the many cultures within the American society. Our purpose is the promotion of cultural diversity in the U.S. Our performances and dance events are open to everyone.
The dance performances are usually presented with live music played by Fészer band (and previously by Életfa band). Fészer band plays authentic Hungarian folk music in New Jersey, New York and almost anywhere in the United States.
The Csűrdöngölő folk dance group and Fészer band accept performance opportunities at various events, starting from small private parties to large-scale festivals.
The Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble, Inc. is a non-profit organization and it is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3). If you wish to make a donation to the Csurdongolo ensemble you may deduct the donated amount from your federal taxes.
Our e-mail address is: [email protected]
Dance practices on Fridays 7:30-10:30pm at the
Hungarian Club: 233 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ. Our rehearsals are open to everyone. We welcome new members.

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Csűrdöngölő Events

Hungarian folk dance and folk music events in or around NJ recommended to you by Csűrdöngölő:

May 3, 2025, 5PM: Folk dance show and dance house at the Hungarian Club in New Brunswick - Csűrdöngölő and Mákvirág

June 7. 2025: Hungarian Festival in New Brunswick, NJ - Performances during the day; Táncház in the evening at the Scouts House

To see a list of past events click HERE.
Please check this website again for upcoming events.