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Registration is ongoing. Tuition will be prorated on a monthly basis for those who join after September 11.
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2023-2024
Creative Dance Age 5-8
This is a supplementary class where dancers will explore their creative side! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in games and activities to develop their artistry and creativity. Lessons may include facts and stories about Ukrainian culture and drama games to improve stage performance skills. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Metelyky, Malenki Zirky or Proleesok.
Open to students born in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
This is a supplementary class where dancers will explore their creative side! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in games and activities to develop their artistry and creativity. Lessons may include facts and stories about Ukrainian culture and drama games to improve stage performance skills. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Metelyky, Malenki Zirky or Proleesok.
Open to students born in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
Spruce - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Iskra Age 3-4
This class is recommended for dancers age 3&4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
Open to students born in 2019, 2020
This class is recommended for dancers age 3&4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
Open to students born in 2019, 2020
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Elm - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Technique & Artistry Age 9-13
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique and performance artistry! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in step sequences and combinations that will improve posture, coordination and artistic expression. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Promin or Viter.
Open to students born in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique and performance artistry! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in step sequences and combinations that will improve posture, coordination and artistic expression. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Promin or Viter.
Open to students born in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Monday
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
Spruce - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Malenki Zirky Age 6-7
Recommended for dancers age 6 & 7(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1 or Grade 2.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2016, 2017
Recommended for dancers age 6 & 7(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1 or Grade 2.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2016, 2017
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Maple - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Metelyky Age 5-6
Recommended for dancers age 5 & 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten or Grade 1.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2017, 2018
Recommended for dancers age 5 & 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten or Grade 1.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2017, 2018
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Elm - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Proleesok Age 7-9
Recommended for dancers age 7 & 8 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 2 and Grade 3.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2015, 2016
Recommended for dancers age 7 & 8 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 2 and Grade 3.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2015, 2016
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Technique - Age 13+
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes. This class should be taken to in addition to Verba or Veselka class.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals.
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes. This class should be taken to in addition to Verba or Veselka class.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Spruce - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Radist - Adult
Adults age 30+
This class will start with a ballet warm up followed by ballet and Ukrainian technique.
The group will also learn choreography to be presented at studio events and community festivals.
Adults age 30+
This class will start with a ballet warm up followed by ballet and Ukrainian technique.
The group will also learn choreography to be presented at studio events and community festivals.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Spring 2024
Creative Dance - Spring 2024
12 week session - March 4-May 27
This is a supplementary class where dancers will explore their creative side! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in games and activities to develop their artistry and creativity. Lessons may include facts and stories about Ukrainian culture, drama games to improve stage performance skills and the basics of dance steps. This class does not participate in concerts or festivals. No costume fee is charged. No volunteer requirement.
No class Monday, May 20.
Open to students born in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
12 week session - March 4-May 27
This is a supplementary class where dancers will explore their creative side! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in games and activities to develop their artistry and creativity. Lessons may include facts and stories about Ukrainian culture, drama games to improve stage performance skills and the basics of dance steps. This class does not participate in concerts or festivals. No costume fee is charged. No volunteer requirement.
No class Monday, May 20.
Open to students born in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
Spruce - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Razom - Spring 2024
“Razom”, is a parented program for our smallest dancers. Children ages 2 - 4 will attend with a parent and participate in creative movement activities, songs, games and more. Instructor is fluent in both Ukrainian and English. Students will be exposed to elements of Ukrainian culture and folk dance.
6 week session - March 26 - April 30
“Razom”, is a parented program for our smallest dancers. Children ages 2 - 4 will attend with a parent and participate in creative movement activities, songs, games and more. Instructor is fluent in both Ukrainian and English. Students will be exposed to elements of Ukrainian culture and folk dance.
6 week session - March 26 - April 30
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Elm - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Technique
In this class, dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes. Dancers will be exposed to classical ballet and Ukrainian folk dance.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals.
In this class, dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes. Dancers will be exposed to classical ballet and Ukrainian folk dance.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka