Oh what a night!!!

[Dave-n-Oksana 49]

What a night last night. The Red Army Choir and Dance Ensemble performed in Lincoln, NE last night and we went to the performance. All I can say is WOW!

I was thoroughly impressed with not only the choir, but the dancers as well. The ensemble performed some traditional Russian/Ukrainian songs with the dancers doing traditional dances and wearing traditional costumes. In one dance numbers, one of the female dancers was spun on her toes like a top. I got dizzy watching her.

After 2 encore's the choir finished the evening with "God Bless America" and had the audience join in.

The only thing I can say I was dissappointed in was that the women singers, that there were only 1 or 2 "Average" FSU women. And they all looked like they would rather be anywhere else but on that stage.

The last time they toured the US was in 2002, so if you get a chance to see them, do so.

Now if only I can get Kalinka out of my head.

Edited March 18, 2012 by Dave-n-Oksana

[Oliverpb 2]

That was a great show huh Dave? I went with my wife and daughter. Its so great to call her my wife now! We had a great time and enjoyed everything. I only wish they had more female soloists singing. I know it was originally a group for the army, but they sing so many folk songs too. The men did seem to enjoy the singing a lot more than the women though. But still very enjoyable.