Blogcikkeinkben bepillantást adunk mindennapjainkba, eseményeinkbe és terveinkbe. Írásaink folyamatosan frissülnek, hogy közelebb hozzuk hozzád mindazt, amit képviselünk – a hagyományt, a közösséget, zenét, táncot és mindenek felett a kapcsolódás élményét.
We are grateful to the organisers and participants for the fact that the Minden Magyarok Tánca has been featured at the National Dance House Meeting for 15 years. Kovács Norbert’s words and work reach farther than he may think. The unity of millions of Hungarians, living in different social systems, becomes undeniable when they dance and play music together. 🙏🇭🇺 A huge thank you to the Táncház Egyesület organisers and every participant who helped make this incredible event happen for the fifteenth time!
We visited Cambridge – we danced, played, and made plans! 💃🎻 On 8 March 2025, we were invited by the Hungarian School Cambridge to hold a folk dance methodology training session. While the Midlands team stayed at home this time, we still danced our hearts out! 💃🎶 We danced, we played, and, of course, we started planning next year’s dance and music missions. Because, as the folk wisdom goes: “A good dance is half health, and good music is the other half!” 😄🎻 A huge thank you to Iffiú Soltész Zsuzsa for the amazing organisation, and to everyone who joined us for the day!
What does it take for a perfect táncház? Well, first and foremost – dance! But not just any dance. No, no whips cracking, no fire-jumping acrobatics here – just people gathering because they love it. The music, the dance, and maybe even each other. And then the pros show up: beautiful costumes, choreographies – not a bunch of flower-pot hippies who don’t really seem to care what they’re about to (not) do, but a team that’s building something together: dance, music, connection… and a bit of that DunAvon magic. Why DunAvon? Because it’s all tangled up in the music, the dance, and maybe even a little river somewhere in the background. Dance, play music, listen, and connect – what else do you need? This is something you can step into without getting your feet dirty.
Years ago, a street musician said: “Life exists beyond the M25.” A wise, well-travelled dancer once said: “If you want it to work, work it!” These simple yet timeless words sum up how we made Birmingham’s first Hungarian family dance a reality. Ádám Rőmer, Miki Takahashi, and the Rőmer family, despite their young age, have been running successful programs across the United Kingdom for several years, and on 1 March 2025, they achieved another milestone: hosting the very first family dance in Birmingham, in collaboration with the Birmingham Hungarian School and Regina Nagy. Dances were taught by Adrienn Galambos and Szabolcs Tolnai, and the atmosphere was truly uplifting. Birmingham now has a new home for Hungarian dance and music, bringing the community together. This táncház was not just an event – it was a celebration of diversity, togetherness, and shared experiences. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to its success!
Folktone and Hunique have a motto that could soon become official: Nothing is impossible – just re-arrange and find a solution. If there’s no táncház, there will be a Folk Pub and Quiz. If there are no “Dukes”, then a “George” will do just fine. And if trains don’t move... the show is still on! Here’s what happened: Bence and I set off from Szeged towards the airport, hoping to catch our flight to London for the gig – but on our way to Budapest, our train broke down. Shock, waiting, and then the painful realization: we missed our flight. And then came the miracle: Toni Rudolf (aka ToniRudi), despite all his pleads not to, jumped in to play the viola – and saved the evening! Huge thanks and gratitude to him and everyone who rallied together and made the night happen. On top of this, another important shift was taking place: the London ensemble has a new leadership, and perhaps the evening was a small celebration of this new beginning. Thank you: – Ádám Rőmer and Lóró – the strength of the Rőmer family – Kata Kreinicker and the Hunique Dance Ensemble – Toni Rudolf and Gojko Alilović – the Rock&Rollers of the Hungarian folk dance movement in Transylvania, Hungary, and the UK – To everyone who was with us, helped, clapped, or/and smiled. This night wasn’t just unforgettable but also brought new energy to the team. Folk forever – on land, air and tracks (if we really must).
To celebrate Farsang – the Hungarian carnival season – we had the pleasure of visiting two wonderful communities once again: the Hungarian School in Woking and the Hungarian School in Cambridge. It’s always a joy to return to these places, surrounded by professional teams, outstanding teachers, welcoming parents, and talented children. This weekend was no different – full of music, dance, smiles, and a warm, festive spirit. We’re truly grateful to be part of this vibrant, value-driven educational community – as musicians, dancers, guests, and friends. Thank you for having us! Hungarian School Woking Hungarian School Cambridge