L.A. SPINDULYS FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE HOME PAGE

Welcome to the home page of Los Angeles SPINDULYS, a multi-generation and internationally-recognized Lithuanian folk-dance ensemble which is rich in both history and activities, performing programs of Lithuanian folk songs and dances to audiences world wide.

click for image enlargement - XIII Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival

XIII Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival

On July 6th, 2008 over 1200 dancers from around the world, including Los Angeles Spindulys, performed a spectacular program, mixing mythology and dance, under the artistic direction of Danguole Varnas, at the Galen Center, downtown Los Angeles. With multi-media presentation and over 3000 people in attandance, the 2008 Festival set new standards for future festival presentations.

Sample photos of this important event and news brief are found on the news page, with an detailed and illustrated essay by D.R. Varnas at 2008journey.html.

Previously:

SPINDULYS dancers travelled to Lithuania in 2007 to perform in the Lithuanian Song Festival and Dance Day.

Read more about SPINDULYS activities with photos on our news page, or visit performance archive for more photos and videos of past events.

For performance videos of SPINDULYS performing at
2005 World Expo in Japan visit photos and videoclips page, or click photo below.

The 2006 SPINDULYS Press Release contains additional details.

Lithuanian children's musical videos and DVD and other exciting products are available via mail order or on-line purchase at the Spindulys Store.

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We continue to offer truly unique (there is really nothing like them) Lithuanian children's musical videotapes, and a comprehensive written history of Spindulys for sale through our on-line gift shop and order form. Visit our offerings, our illustrated catalogues, and help disseminate Lithuanian culture with gifts for young and old alike.

Ona Razutiene ir Danguole Razutyte - Varnas - LINK to ONA RAZUTIENE KNYGA (BOOK)

Historical Background

SPINDULYS is under the direction of Danguole R. Varnas. It's origins can be traced to 1949, when Ona Razutiene, a Lithuanian immigrant, founded the first Lithuanian folk song and dance group in Los Angeles. This original group continued to thrive and grow, and in 1977 was re-named 'SPINDULYS', and the complete history is available as a Historical Book.

In the past decades, SPINDULYS has distinguished itself in numerous performances at local and international song and folk dance festivals around the world.

And if you are new to this site, or looking for some special gifts, we urge you to explore the wonderful Children's Musical Videos that SPINDULYS has created over the years, and which are available by mail-order from this site.

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