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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
Promin Age 9-10
Recommended for dancers age 9-10 (as of December 31) or in Grade 4 & Grade 5.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2013, 2014
Recommended for dancers age 9-10 (as of December 31) or in Grade 4 & Grade 5.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2013, 2014
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Elm - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Viter Age 11-13
Recommended for dancers age 11-13 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 6, 7 & 8. Dancers age 10 with Ukrainian dance experience may also register if approved by instructor and artistic director.
If registration permits, this class may be broken into two groups based on age and experience at the discretion of the instructors and artistic director.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2010, 2011, 2012
Recommended for dancers age 11-13 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 6, 7 & 8. Dancers age 10 with Ukrainian dance experience may also register if approved by instructor and artistic director.
If registration permits, this class may be broken into two groups based on age and experience at the discretion of the instructors and artistic director.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2010, 2011, 2012
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Bratstvo (Boys/Men) Age 12+ no other Yalenka classes
Select this option if the dancers is NOT registered in any other Yalenka classes for the 23-24 season.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers age 12 and older
Select this option if the dancers is NOT registered in any other Yalenka classes for the 23-24 season.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers age 12 and older
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Bratstvo (Boys/Men) Age 9+ registered Yalenka dancer
Recommended for male dancers age 9 and up.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance together in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to male students age 9 and older
Recommended for male dancers age 9 and up.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance together in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to male students age 9 and older
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Jr. Performance Group
This is an enhancement class for dancers registered in Promin and Viter. This class is recommended for dancers age 9 - 13(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
Families with dancers in Jr. Performance or Sr. Performance will be required to work one additional bingo as the fees for these classes are highly subsidized.
This is an enhancement class for dancers registered in Promin and Viter. This class is recommended for dancers age 9 - 13(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
Families with dancers in Jr. Performance or Sr. Performance will be required to work one additional bingo as the fees for these classes are highly subsidized.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Elm - 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
Verba - Teen
Recommended for students age 14-16(as of December 31). Students age 13 with dance experience may be accepted upon approval of instructor and artistic director.
Students will learn more challenging ballet and Ukrainian dance technique as well as Ukrainian dance choreography for school performances and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2007, 2008, 2009
Recommended for students age 14-16(as of December 31). Students age 13 with dance experience may be accepted upon approval of instructor and artistic director.
Students will learn more challenging ballet and Ukrainian dance technique as well as Ukrainian dance choreography for school performances and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2007, 2008, 2009
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Elm - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Veselka - Senior Teen
Recommended for students age 16-18.
Students will refine ballet and Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2005, 2006, 2007
Recommended for students age 16-18.
Students will refine ballet and Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals.
Open to dancers born in 2005, 2006, 2007
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
Willow - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Sr. Performance Group
This class is for dancers in Verba & Veselka. Class is recommended for students age 14-18(as of December 31). Students age 13 may be accepted upon approval of instructor and artistic director.
Students in this class will work at an advanced level to refine Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community. This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
Families with a dancer registered in Jr. Performance or Sr. Performance will be required to work an additional bingo as the tuition for these classes is highly subsidized.
This class is for dancers in Verba & Veselka. Class is recommended for students age 14-18(as of December 31). Students age 13 may be accepted upon approval of instructor and artistic director.
Students in this class will work at an advanced level to refine Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community. This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
Families with a dancer registered in Jr. Performance or Sr. Performance will be required to work an additional bingo as the tuition for these classes is highly subsidized.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Oak - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
Karpaty - Young Adult
Ukrainian dance for young adults - approximately age 18-29
No experience necessary! No auditions!
Dancers will work on technique, learn choreography and participate in performances and festivals.
Ukrainian dance for young adults - approximately age 18-29
No experience necessary! No auditions!
Dancers will work on technique, learn choreography and participate in performances and festivals.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Spruce - Evergreen Community Spaces
Yalenka
Yalenka
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