Founded in 1966
HSV Bavaria — German Schuhplattler Dancing & Oktoberfest Entertainment in Connecticut
Interested in Preserving The German Heritage?
Come join us at our next rehearsal — everyone is welcome and dance experience is optional. HSV Bavaria rehearses about twice a month in the New Haven, Connecticut area, and we offer both dancing and non-dancing memberships.
About Us
A History of HSV Bavaria 1966 to Present
Our 50th Anniversary calls us to look back on our story, in context with the presence and influence of Germans, particularly Bavarians, in America. By the mid-1800's, Germans had become the largest ethnic group in the United States, and Bavarians became part of that migration a few decades later. The first American Schuhplattler Verein on record was Edelweiss of Chicago in 1914. Other groups formed shortly after in northern states from New York to Minnesota, and by WWII, there were at least 20 such Vereine in America.
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Join Gauverband Nordamerika 1984
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Held our Fahnenweihe July 1996
Fun Facts
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Interesting HSV Bavaria Facts
There are many milestone moments for HSV Bavaria. With sometimes over 50 performances a year in places like Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Germany, Austria, Canada, Seattle, and many local breweries and German venues, HSV Bavaria is a favorite entertainment Group for your next German-themed event. Did you know some of these facts about our group? You can read more about them in our history.
Group Performed at Munich Oktoberfest 2014
Group Appeared in Disney's Enchanted(TM) 2007
Performed at Oktoberfest in Puerto Rico 1999
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+ TV Appearances
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+ Performances
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+ HSV Members
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+ Dance Routines
Our Portfolio
Dance & Gemütlichkeit
Bring some Dancing and Gemütlichkeit to your next event.
Dance
Kuss Tanz
Dance
Holzhacker
Dance
Reit-Im-Winkl
Dance
Ammerseer
Dance
Schnackelwalzer
Cow Bells
Edelweiss
Dance
Schuhplattler
Team HSV Bavaria
Meet some of Our Officers
Our Officers are the heart of our organization. We deeply appreciate the hardwork and dedication they contribute to our organization.
Karen Grether
Vorstand (President)
Andrew Horn
Vorplattler
Monika Horn
Vice President
Kevin Godau
2nd Vorplattler
Testimonials
What Our Fans Say
We love to hear from you. If you ever see us perform please leave some feedback and maybe your comments will appear here on our site.
Fun group, just love how they got the crowd involved.
They kept the crowds entertained the entire day.
Reminded me of my time spent at the Oktoberfest in Germany. Very cool! Prost!
Loved their outfits. Very talented group.
Our Talents
Alpine Bells, Alpine Horn & Musical Instruments
We have a very talented group. Here is a sampling of our talents which we can bring to your event.
Why Not Join Our Organization?
You do not need to be an experienced dancer to join our organization. We rehearse about twice a month in the New Haven, Connecticut area and offer both dancing and non-dancing memberships — all in the spirit of preserving German heritage, folk dance, and Gemütlichkeit.