Gábor Molnár – Folk Dance

I am married; my wife Brigitta is a kindergarten teacher. We have two sons: Benedek, 21, who is a dancer with the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, and Gergely, 19, who is a folk dance art student at the Hungarian University of Dance and Arts and currently in 12th grade.

Professional Experience:

  • 2023–present: Folk Dance Teacher, Fót Folk Arts Secondary School and High School

  • 2007–2023: Folk Dance Teacher, Kodály Zoltán Primary School, High School and Basic Art School, Székesfehérvár

  • 2013–present: Dance Leader, Artistic Collaborator, Choreographer, Alba Regia Dance Ensemble

  • 2013–2020: Dance Teacher, Alba Regia Basic Art School

  • 1999–2007: Professional Dancer, Honvéd Ensemble

  • 1998–1999: Dancer, Alba Regia Dance Association / Vörösmarty Theatre

Education:

  • 2019–2020: Hungarian University of Dance and Arts – Master of Arts (MA/MSc) in Dance Teaching (Folk Dance specialization)

  • 1999–2007: Hungarian College of Dance and Arts – Dance Teacher (Folk Dance specialization)

  • 1993–1998: Vörösmarty Mihály Vocational Secondary School and Trade School (Székesfehérvár) – General Carpenter, Wood Industry Technician

  • 1985–1993: Petőfi Sándor Primary School, Székesfehérvár

Roles in Ensembles:

  • 2013–present: Alba Regia Dance Ensemble – Dance Leader, Choreographer (Székesfehérvár)

  • 2018–present: Pántlika Dance Ensemble – Choreographer (Csorna)

  • 2009–2012: Veszprém Dance Ensemble – Artistic Director (Veszprém)

Other Teaching Activities:

  • Since 2014, Practical Lead Instructor for the Basic Folk Dance Teaching Course

Awards and Recognitions:

  • 2017: 1st Prize, Tatabánya Choreography Competition (Magyarózd Male Dances)

  • 2012, 2014, 2022: Outstanding Rating, National Folk Dance Showcase Stage

  • 2010: 1st Prize, Nagyecsed Verbunk Competition

  • 2003, 2005, 2007: Golden Spurs Dancer – Lifetime Golden Spurs Dancer (Békéscsaba)

  • 2006: Young Master of Folk Art

  • 1997: Silver Spurs Dancer (Kőszeg)

  • 1991: Small Bouquet Dancer (Szarvas)

Choreographies:

Together with my wife, we have created numerous choreographies for various ensembles beyond those listed above. Selected groups include:

  • Dunaújvárosi Vasas Dance Ensemble

  • Béri Balog Ádám Dance Ensemble (Körmend)

  • Cseperedők Dance Ensemble (Bábolna)

  • Táncolkodó Dance Ensemble (Székesfehérvár)

  • Múzsla Dance Ensemble (Pásztó)