

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...


Cheres - Men's Hutsul belt
Cheres belts come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from 1 to 6 buckles. These belts were made from a single piece of smooth...


THE ART OF DANCE. ANATOLY KRYVOCHYZHA
For many this name might be unfamiliar, but it says a lot for those who have been involved in the world of Ukrainian dance choreography...


Postoly
Postoly (morshni, khodaky) also known as Hutusl slippers – was a type of footwear, common in Ukraine in the early twentieth century, made...