Center for Traditional Music and Dance

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The Center for Traditional Music and Dance works to preserve and present the performing arts traditions of New York’s immigrant communities through research-based educational programming, public performance and community partnerships. Founded in 1968, the Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) assists New York City’s immigrant communities to preserve the vitality of their distinctive perfor

ming arts traditions and promotes cross-cultural understanding by sharing these art forms with audiences across the city. Nationally renowned for programs that combine research, documentation, presentation and education, CTMD assists immigrant communities in passing traditions to new generations. Formerly known as the Balkan Arts Center and the Ethnic Folk Arts Center, the Center for Traditional Music and Dance has worked closely with dozens of diverse communities over the past forty years in creating a number of leading ensembles, festivals and community-based cultural organizations. Each year, CTMD serves thousands of New Yorkers through a full calendar of programs that provide unique opportunities to experience and participate in the City’s rich cultural traditions.

Join the Greek Jewish Festival on May 17th to celebrate the unique Romaniote and Sephardic heritage of the Jews of Greec...
05/12/2026

Join the Greek Jewish Festival on May 17th to celebrate the unique Romaniote and Sephardic heritage of the Jews of Greece. Experience a feast for the senses including authentic kosher Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries, traditional dance performances with live Greek and Sephardic music, an outdoor marketplace full of vendors, arts and educational activities for kids, and much more!

The only festival of its kind in the world! A celebration of Greek Jewish culture with live Greek and Sephardic music, traditional food, dancing, and more.

The artists featured in this concert have all performed across these genres and issues, contributing their talents to th...
05/08/2026

The artists featured in this concert have all performed across these genres and issues, contributing their talents to the Himalayan Sustaining Cultures Initiatives, including a music video project to present an original version of the globally popular folk song, “Gyaljang Mountain,” as sung and demonstrated by the local elder Norbu Tsering, born in the village of Gyanor, Tibet. Together, they will present general audiences with a rare opportunity to experience Tibetan traditional music and dance from the homeland as much as Queens.

An hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance.

04/29/2026

It's not too late to apply! For over twenty years, the Azrieli Scholarship Program has offered young artists and scholars the opportunity to study Yiddish music and Jewish culture in a uniquely immersive environment, at a greatly subsidized rate. This one-of-a-kind program in the Jewish arts world allows participants to forge artistic mentorships, build lasting friendships, and launch promising careers.

The 2026 Summer Retreat is taking place August 17-23 near St-Agathe in the Laurentians. This year’s disciplinary focus is Yiddish language, among our other offerings in music, dance, food, and more. Applications are open to candidates aged 18-36 who specialize or take interest in any field related to Jewish arts and culture. Note that we offer programming in English and Yiddish. Applications are due May 1, 2026. While late applications are accepted, they will be placed on a waiting list.

To learn more and apply, students can visit their website:

The Azrieli Scholarship ProgramThe Azrieli Scholarship Program is one-of-a-kind in the Jewish arts world. It brings together young artists and scholars from across Canada and around the world to study Yiddish culture and Jewish music at KlezKanada’s annual Summer Retreat at a highly reduced rate. ...

Saturday, May 9th marks the hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance, featuri...
04/29/2026

Saturday, May 9th marks the hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance, featuring some of Queen’s finest local talents, followed by a cultural talk with Tibetan researcher Nawang Gurung!

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Mexican music and dance! This year’s festival features Grammy-winn...
04/27/2026

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Mexican music and dance! This year’s festival features Grammy-winning Mariachi Real de México de Ramón Ponce, Tlen Huicani, Mireya Ramos of Flor de Toloache, mariachi prodigy Alexander Ponce, and Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York. It’s a joyful afternoon filled with culture, music, and dance for all ages.

COMING SOON! Celebrate the electrifying rhythms and dazzling folklórico of Mexico at KCA's high-energy Cinco de Mayo event.

Featuring the legendary Tlenhuicani, the electric sounds of Mariachi Real De Mexico with 11-year-old phenom Alexander Ponce, the stunning Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York (BFMNY), and Latin Grammy-winning Mireya (founding member of Flor de Toloache).

It’s bold. It’s joyful. It’s for the whole family.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 / 3PM
Colden Auditorium, Queens College
LEARN MORE: kca.nyc/cinco

An hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance, featuring some of Queen’s finest...
04/26/2026

An hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance, featuring some of Queen’s finest local talents, followed by a cultural talk with Tibetan researcher Nawang Gurung!

An hour-long showcase of Tibetan traditional dance, song, and instrumental performance, featuring some of Queen’s finest local talents, followed by a cultural talk with Tibetan researcher Nawang Gurung! May 9, Saturday 3:00 PM @ Beef Up Noodle 352 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010 Tickets: $20 (stay tun...

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32 Broadway, Ste 1314
New York, NY
10004

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