Dukati Serbian Folklore Ensemble

The Dukati Serbian Folklore Ensemble was founded in 1989, and is based in Elizabeth , New Jersey, as an integral part of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. Dukati has been led and co-directed by the brother and sister team of Nenad and Jelena Milinkovic. The ensemble has toured throughout North America and is widely acclaimed as one of the best Serbian and/or ethnic dance companies on the continent.

Displayed above is a scene from the Vlaske region of Eastern Serbia.

NEW 1999 Dukati Color Calendar

The above picture is one of many in the 1999 Dukati color calendar. To receive your own calendar please send a $10 check (which includes postage and handling) payable to "Dukati Serbian Folklore Ensemble" along with your address, to: Ms. Tina Miladinov, 158 Federal Rd., Englishtown, NJ 07726. (If you order 5 you get the sixth free.)

To view select Dukati pictures from various calendars over the years, choose from:
Sumadija Scene.
Vojvodina Scenes.
Shopsko Scene.

LINCOLN CENTER 1998:

On Sunday October 25th, DUKATI once again dazzled audiences performing on Broadway at the:

European Folk Festival
Alice Tully Hall - Lincoln Center
Broadway and 65th Street, New York City

Performing alongside Dukati at this spectacular show were also:

BOSILEK - Bulgarian Folk Dance Ensemble
GOCE DELCEV - Macedonian Folk Dance Ensemble
KOZAK FAMILY TRIO - Belorusan Traditional Folk Songs and Music
LIMBORA - Slovak Folk Ensemble
POLISH AMERICAN FOLK DANCE COMPANY
SYZOKRILI - Ukrainian Dancers of NYC

Dukati 10^thAnniversary Party

On Saturday April 24^th, 1999, Dukati will host its 10^thAnniversary Celebration, with a dance for all at the hall of the Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church in Elizabeth, NJ. Come one, come all! Numerous Dukati alumni from the past 10 years will be there along with family and friends. Did you know that over 100 dancers have been members of the Serbian Folklore Ensemble Dukati over the years! The ensemble is very proud of its broad alumni base. Dukati has served as an inspiration and catalyst for the rebirth of Serbian folk dancing amongst youth in the Northeast of the United States.

Some 1997 Dukati Performances

Saturday June 7th - Elizabeth, NJ
Saturday June 14th - Boston, MA
Sunday June 29th - Vidovdan Festival, Niagara Falls, Canada
Sunday August 17th - 1:30 PM - Jackson, NJ (near Great Adventure)
Sunday November 9th - 1:30 PM - Slovak Orthodox Church - East Village, NYC
Saturday November 15th - 7:30 PM - Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC

Some 1998 Dukati Performances

Sunday February 1st, Saint Sava Day - Elizabeth, NJ
Saturday March 14th - Flushing, NY
Sunday May 10th - Elizabeth, NJ
Saturday June 6th - Elizabeth, NJ - The 7th Annual Dukati Folkfest !!!
Sunday June 14th - Steelton, PA
Sunday June 28th - Vidovdan Festival, Niagara Falls, Canada
Saturday July 25th - San Diego, CA
Sunday October 25th - Lincoln Center, New York, NY
Sunday November 15^th- Slovak Church, New York City, NY

Dukati Bookings

If you are interested in inquiring about booking the Dukati Serbian Folkore Ensemble for future performances, please e-mail Nenad Milinkovic at: milinko@aol.com.
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