Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT) will present Land of 10,000 Ethnicities: Volume 1 at the E.M. Pearson Theatre on June 13 and June 14, 2025. This show will be the first in a series that explores Minnesota through the dances, songs, and music of those who immigrated here.

Founded in 1974, by Donald LaCourse and Jonathan Frey, Ethnic Dance Theatre has been dedicated to the artistic performance and preservation of world music, song, and dance in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Join EDT on a captivating journey from Central Europe to the Land of 10,000 Lakes as we explore the lives and impact of those that came to call Minnesota home. Whether it’s the driving Kolomeikas of the Hutsul and Rusyn peoples, the playful steps from Liptov, Slovakia, or the sharp, military Hungarian Verbunk, the diversity of these Central Europeans will be on full display. Whether you are revisiting cherished memories or discovering new cultural expressions, this event promises to be a delightful and enlightening experience for all ages.

Land of 10,000 Ethnicities will feature nearly 20 dancers, Mila Vocal Ensemble, and the EDT Folk Orchestra.