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Ethnic Dance Theater (EDT) is a renowned nonprofit dedicated to world music, song, and dance based in the Twin Cities. Since its founding in 1974 by Jonathan Frey and Donald LaCourse, EDT has grown into an award-winning company that presents roughly 30 programs per year, spanning full ensembles, school workshops, residencies, and community events. The company features live music from the EDT Folk Orchestra and a repertoire that spans dozens of cultures, bringing authentic dance and storytelling from around the world to stages across Minnesota and abroad.

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DT combines traditional and contemporary works, showcasing diverse dances from Austria, Bulgaria, China, Turkey, Ukraine, and more. With international performances in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, and beyond, EDT remains a cornerstone of cultural exchange in the Midwest. Their ongoing mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities through the universal language of movement and music.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Ethnic Dance Theater

  • Founded in 1974 by Jonathan Frey and Donald LaCourse; EDT is a nonprofit dedicated to world music, song and dance.
  • Based in the Twin Cities, EDT has performed internationally (e.g., Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, the Autonomous Region of Ossetia) and presents roughly 30 programs per year (full ensembles, smaller ensembles, school workshops, residencies, and community events).
  • Dancers perform to live music by the EDT Folk Orchestra; repertoire spans dozens of cultures and countries (e.g., Austria, Bulgaria, China, Turkey, Ukraine, etc.).
  • 2025 performances include Land of 10,000 Ethnicities: Volume 1 at E.M. Pearson Theatre (Saint Paul) June 13–14, 2025; Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures at Landmark Center (Saint Paul) February 16, 2025; and Old Fashioned Fall Picnic at Croatian Hall (South St. Paul) October 18, 2025.
  • EDT is described as an award-winning company; significant milestone events include a 40th Anniversary Concert at The Cowles Center (in 2014) recognizing the founders’ vision.
  • Complete discography (albums) includes Edt Folk Orchestra, released in 2003 on the EDT Folk Orchestra label.

The records

Ethnic Dance Theater Discography

  • Edt Folk Orchestra
    2003 · Ethnic Dance Theatre Folk Orchestra

Biography

Ethnic Dance Theater was founded in 1974 by visionary leaders Jonathan Frey and Donald LaCourse. As a nonprofit organization, EDT has built a footprint in the Twin Cities by producing high-caliber performances and educational programs that reach audiences of all ages. The company is guided by a commitment to accessibility and global storytelling, presenting works that honor traditions while inviting new voices and collaborations. In 2014, EDT marked a milestone with a 40th Anniversary Concert at The Cowles Center, confirming the founders’ enduring impact on the local arts scene and their ongoing dedication to world culture through rhythm, dance, and ensemble performances.

Discography Highlights

  • Edt Folk Orchestra (2003) — EDT Folk Orchestra label
  • Featured recordings and live performance documents highlighting the orchestra’s multicultural repertoire

Upcoming Tour & Performances

  • Land of 10,000 Ethnicities: Volume 1 — E.M. Pearson Theatre, Saint Paul | June 13–14, 2025
  • Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures — Landmark Center, Saint Paul | February 16, 2025
  • Old Fashioned Fall Picnic — Croatian Hall, South Saint Paul | October 18, 2025

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Ethnic Dance Theater creates a dynamic bridge between cultures through live performance, education, and community engagement. Their ensemble work is complemented by the EDT Folk Orchestra, delivering authentic live music that accompanies dozens of dances from around the world. The company’s work in the Twin Cities and on international stages reflects a deep respect for traditional forms, paired with a modern voice that invites audiences to explore, participate, and celebrate cultural diversity.

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Venues and cities across Minnesota and beyond host EDT performances each year, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and audience engagement. The Twin Cities-based company continues to bring global stories to life through dance, song, and live music, inspiring both longtime supporters and new audiences to experience world culture locally.

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