"Mazal Tov" is a traditional Jewish dance show from New York. The group was founded in 2009 in New York City by dancer, choreographer, dance teacher Alexander Rudoy. It is an American-Jewish company dedicated to celebrate the spirit of Jewish culture throughout the world of dance. Klezmer music courtesy of Richard Bernard (www.KlezmerLosAngeles.com, www.RussianBalalaika.com).
October 2009, Van Nostrand Theatre, Brentwood, New York
Alexander Rudoy mixes traditional Jewish, Hebrew, Klezmer, Yiddish and contemporary Israeli choreography to create for his audience a special feeling about his beloved Jewish culture - ancient and modern. Unlike many other Jewish dance and music ensembles "Mazal Tov" consists of male and female dancers (six couples), musicians, and singers. The company is available for hire in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other states for concerts, educational organizations, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, other kid's parties, private and corporate events, etc in full cast or smaller groups.
Alexander Rudoy was born in Ukraine, former USSR. He began his dance training at the age of six with Jewish folk dance company ENS from Lviv and performed in various parts of the country and throughout Europe. In 1991 he came to New York and continued his studies of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Mr. Rudoy is a choreographer of Rasputin Cabaret Dance Company. Other credits include "Joy in Every Land" with "AllNations Dance Company" (China and Argentina tours), "Winter's Tale" with "Moscow Circus" (choreographer), "Moldavanka" with Russian-American Musical Theatre, Midwest tour with Barynya dancers and Battery Park Lechaim Festival Company.
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