SKRYNIA – chest, trunk, coffer
In Ukrainian tradition SKRYNIA – chest, trunk, coffer - is a symbol of prosperity, preservation of family traditions, respect for the...
DISCOVERING PODILLIA
"Kozaks of Podillia" academic Kozak song and dance ensemble The ensemble’s history begins back in 1938 in the city of Kamyanets-Podilsky....
THE WIZARD OF DANCE. V. VERKHOVYNETS
"Remember that following songs, that hold the leading position in our folk tradition, dance comes at a close second. If we love and...
THE BIRTH OF DANCE. THIS IS VIRSKY
"Repeat and rehearse, but never repeat yourself ..." Pavlo Virsky Pavlo Virsky was born on February 25, 1905 in Odesa, Ukraine. In 1923...
DISCOVERING THE VOLYN REGION
Volyn State Academic Folk Choir The group was established in 1978 in Lutsk, on the base of the Volyn Regional Philharmonic. One of the...
Arkan. But do you know the story behind it?
Probably everyone who loves Ukrainian dance, knows of the Arkan dance. But do you know the story behind it? Arkan dance was the key...
'DIZZY FEET' HUTSUL STYLE
Hutsuliya National Academic Hutsul Song and Dance Ensemble of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine "Hutsuliya" was founded in May 1939 by a famous...