Bibs Ekkel’s Tziganka

Tziganka consists of up to 11 folk music and dance artists from various parts of Russia, performing balalaika and guitar music, Cossack dancing, Troika bells and gypsy singing.

An enthralling 2 hour show which includes:
– Spectacular Cossack Dancing
– Russian, Ukraine & Gypsy Songs
– Virtuoso Balalaika
– Sensational “Fight of the Dwarfs” Dance

Since its formation in 1975, Tzinganka has achieved considerable international acclaim and stands today as the leading group of its kind in the West. Tziganka’s performances are both educational and entertaining, drawing on the rich ethnic diversity within Russia. With its unusual blend of folk dances, songs, instrumentals and humour, Tziganka is distinguished not only by its high musical and choreographical standards and by authenticity of both style and material, but also by the fact that it lays special stress on that unique part of Russian folklore – the Gypsy song – as implicit in the name of the group which means “Gypsy Girl”.

“It would win any audience.” The Stage, London
“A superb, colourful and exciting mixture of music, song and dance.” Bognor Regis Post
“Colouful costumes and tremendous musical ability.” Cabaret And Variety Review
“The audience was reluctant to let Tziganka off the stage. Each spectator was clapping or foot-tapping in time to the rhythmic Russian music.” Enfield Gazette
“The dancers expend about as much energy as the human frame can withstand, whirling like dervishes, doing those impossible kicks.” Arkansas Gazette
“The Dwarfs’ dance brought loud applause; it came as a climax to an excellent evening’s entertainment.” Halifax News