Christmas. Ukrainian tradition
In ancient Ukrainian tradition, a proper celebration of Christmas and New Year required serious symbolic preparations. Always, in time of...
'HYPNOTIZING AUDIENCES'. YUNIST HONORED UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
«Two hours under hypnosis» – these were the words Alan Frederich, a critic of the Royal Theatre of Copenhagen, used to start his article...
Vechornytsi - starting off the Ukrainian Winter Celebrations!
Of all the major winter holidays, St. Andrew’s Day, celebrated on December 13, is probably one of the most fun and anticipated ones. In...
THE GREAT PIONEER OF DANCE
Lusia Lydia Lubka Pavlychenko ("Miss P" to most) left a lasting mark in the world of Ukrainian folk dance not only in Canada, where she...
Ukrainian Keptar
The word "keptar" comes from the Romanian language and can be translated as "chest" (the body part). Keptar is a short sleeveless...
THE DANCER KNOWN TO THE WHOLE WORLD
Vasyl Avramenko’s life is a fascinating and tragic story at the same time. He was born March 22, 1895 in the village of Stebliv in...
The symbolism of Kalyna in Ukrainian Culture
Kalyna (‘калина’ - viburnum) is the ethnic and national symbol of Ukraine, which represents beauty, love, motherhood, blood, the...
PROLISOK. DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE VERY SOURCE OF UKRAINIAN STAGE DANCE
Prolisok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Kirovohrad is located in the heart of Ukraine. And it is not surprising that it was here that true...
‘Gerdan’ in Ukrainian folk art
History and characteristics Gerdan, sylianka, pletenka, drabynka are all names for beaded necklaces that look like a narrow strip made of...
THE MASTERS OF BUKOVYNIAN DANCE
The Bukovynian Honored Academic Song and Dance Ensemble was established in November 1944 in the wonderful Bukovynian land that rages...