Our dance school is comprised of six different groups of dancers ages 3 and up. Zorianka's program of activities enriches each dancer culturally, musically, physically and socially in all aspects of Ukrainian folk art. Through the efforts and high-calibre instruction of our Artistic Director, Volodya Makarov, each dancer, beginning with our Novices, receives a balanced teaching of ballet, technique and discipline thus not only progressing in skill and confidence but also in strength, commitment and dedication.
October 2003 marked the beginning of our newest group, The Holy Cross Suzeriya Ukrainian Adult Dancers. This group is open to all adults of Ukrainian or non-Ukrainian background, experienced or not in Ukrainian dance. Artistic Director, Volodya Makarov makes these classes a fun and exciting experience for all of the dancers. Volodya teaches not only Ukrainian dance techniques but also an array of other various dances including swing, foxtrot and mamba to name a few.
Zorianka's repertoire consists of eight different regional costumes (most of them are group-owned) representing Poltava, Hutzulshchyna, Volyn, Transcarpathia and Polissia.
The group operates under the auspices of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish in Edmonton, Alberta and is run by a dedicated group of parents and volunteers who are committed in keeping a sense of culture, community and fellowship. They are the backbone of this organization and they continue to effortlessly contribute their time, talents and friendships to this dance group.
Group |
Ages |
Day |
Times |
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| Novice | 3-5 |
Monday | 5:15-5:45 | |||
| Beginners | 4-6 |
Monday | 5:45-6:45 | |||
| Juniors | 7-8 |
Thursday | 5:45-7:15 | |||
| Pre-Intermediates | 8-9 |
Thursday | 7:15-9:00 | |||
| Intermediate | 10-12 |
Monday | 6:45-9:00 | |||
| Jr. Zoria | 13-15 |
Wednesday | 5:45-7:45 | |||
| Sunday | 3:00-5:30 | |||||
| Zoria | 15 and up |
Wednesday | 7:45-10:15 | |||
| Sunday | 5:30-8:30 | |||||
| Zoriasvit | Adults |
Sunday | 8:30-10:00 |
