Our Pavilion's Varied Cultural Entertainment- for 2024
Special Guest Performers - Лос Янковерс / Los Iankovers
Experience Colombian rhythms and Ukrainian soul as Los Jankovers take you on a mesmerizing adventure through their rich tapestry of melodies & rhythms
Bogdan Penfort Yanko, the lead singer of the band, was born in Colombia. His father is Colombian, and his mother is Ukrainian.
Other band members include Daniel, a flutist, Daniel, a guitarist from Colombia, and Isamar, a cellist from Venezuela - none of whom have Ukrainian heritage.
The band has reinterpreted more than 50 Ukrainian songs, incorporating Latin American instruments and rhythms; in some songs, they add lines or verses in Spanish.
Most of the band's repertoire consists of traditional Ukrainian folk songs and Ukrainian insurgent songs. For several years, Yanko and his band have been spreading Ukrainian music and their mixes in Colombia and across European countries, including Spain, France, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and France. Videos of their performances of Ukrainian songs in various corners of Europe and Latin America have garnered millions of views on social media.
What Awaits You:
-Traditional Ukrainian songs with a Latin American flair
-Live performances of folk and contemporary Ukrainian songs
-An unforgettable atmosphere filled with energy, emotions, and cultural exchange.
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HOOSLI Ukrainian Male Chorus
Hoosli has entertained audiences for over 50 years with its repertoire of liturgical music and traditional folk songs, as well as the patriotic songs of Ukraine and the Kozaky. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and under the direction of Tadeusz Biernacki, the majesty and passion of Hoosli’s four-part male harmonies infuse emotion and power into every performance. Hoosli is named after an ancient Ukrainian musical instrument similar to a zither, which represents versatility and vitality, for it produces not only music, but a feeling as well. It is both a connection to the past and a song to the future.
RUSALKA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
For over 60 years, the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has been capturing the imagination of audiences around the world with its often fiery, always colourful presentation of Ukrainian dance. Built on a foundation of discipline, devotion, and camaraderie, Rusalka has become an integral part of the Canadian arts community. Rusalka’s rich choreographic repertoire features dances from Ukraine’s diverse regions, styles, and moods to captivate any audience.
From its Canadian roots, Rusalka has expanded its horizon to reach out to an ever-widening audience. Major tours throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and Ukraine, along with performances for heads of state and royalty, have placed Rusalka among the most widely recognized Ukrainian dance groups in the world. Rusalka returns to the Folklorama stage following their 60th anniversary tour to Croatia this past July and their headliner performance at Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival last weekend.
Discover the excitement that is, Rusalka!
O.KOSHETZ Ukrainian Choir
The Olexander Koshetz Choir of Winnipeg is a unique Ukrainian Canadian cultural institution. For half a century, this amateur choir has been a highly successful vehicle for showcasing and propagating the rich Ukrainian choral tradition in Canada and in other parts of the world. In this sense, the ethno-cultural aspect of the choir represents a political dimension that transcends mere choral entertainment. From its beginnings, the choir has been a conscious musical ambassador. Its sense of mission has focused on the fostering of Ukrainian national consciousness and the promotion of the ideal of Ukrainian independent statehood. These objectives have been reflected in the choir's rich repertoire which effectively combines the wide range of Ukrainian choral music -- folk, ritualistic, liturgical and classical.
Melos Folk Ensemble
Melos Folk Ensemble brings together some of Winnipeg’s finest singers, dancers, and musicians. Founded in 2006, it was the vision of a few to start a group that was self-contained, encompassed all of the elements of music, song, and dance, and one that was willing to embrace all areas of artistic creativity.
ROMANETZ Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
The Romanetz Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is a dance group dedicated to preserving and re-interpreting the traditional folk dances, culture and music of Ukraine. Since 1978, Romanetz has enthralled audiences across Canada and around the world with their unique style of Ukrainian dance.
ROZMAI Ukrainian Dancers
Established in 1971, Rozmai consistently reflects Ukrainian culture and tradition in the beauty of the performing art of dance. The company’s uniqueness is derived from the marriage of the Canadian experience and traditional Ukrainian roots.
Rozmai’s commitment to the beauty of dance and preservation of the Ukrainian culture is reflected in their compelling and electric performances which are accentuated by breath-taking leaps, high velocity footwork and brilliant costuming. This young group of energetic dancers always leaves audiences wanting more.
SELO Ukrainian Dancers Ensemble
For a few years in the beginning, we were known as the Anola Ukrainian Dancers before the name Selo was chosen. Selo is the Ukrainian word for village, which couldn’t be more perfect for a group that had its humble beginnings in the village of Anola, Manitoba. Even after 35 years, our group remains true to its name as community, connecting with Ukrainian roots, and passion for authenticity continue to be the pillars of our troupe.
DRUZHBA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
The Druzhba Ukrainian
Dance Ensemble started in 2021 as a group comprised of families and friends. Since then, the group has expanded to over 20 dancers aged 16 and up, who are all passionate about sharing Ukrainian culture though dance.
Under the instruction of Daria Tkaczyk and Taras Zaporozan, and with choreography by Taras Zaporozan, Druzhba displays dances and costumes from many regions of Ukraine, including Polissia, Hutsul, and Bukovyna.
TODASCHUK SISTERS
The TODASCHUK SISTERS love sharing and celebrating Ukrainian culture as they entertain audiences throughout North America and in Ukraine. Their performances have taken them from celebrations in Los Angeles to the PNE in Vancouver, from Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin to festivals in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, New York as well as two tours in Ukraine.
Fronting their own Jazz Trios, they enjoy performing at many prestigious events, and Rosemarie, who released a Jazz CD to much acclaim, sings at the annual Winnipeg Jazz Festival and Assiniboine Park’s Leo Mol Gardens. Charlene, a visual artist living in Montreal, had her debut Art Exhibit at Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion during Winnipeg’s Folklorama with many exhibits since, including the Pysanka Festival in Vegreville and the Entropy Exhibit in Montreal.
The TODASCHUK SISTERS have four recordings to their credit. The first two include traditional, contemporary and original Ukrainian songs, and their third is a treasured Christmas album. The TODASCHUK SISTERS released their fourth CD featuring popular Ukrainian songs arranged and performed by Montreal’s Andrij Czerny!
OBERIH CHOIR
Oberih Choir was founded in 2018 as the St. Mary Protectoress Choir in Winnipeg.
In the English language there is no specific translation for the Ukrainian word “Оберіг”. The word shares common roots with the words “берег” which is a “coast” or a “shore” and the word for “protect” which is “берегти”). This is extremely symbolic and accurately conveys the idea of creating our choir: the people who came to the Canadian coast protect and preserve Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian song.
We offer you another ancient oberih of our people - their musical heritage, where good strength, sincere thought and pure heart flow with sounds from the depths of the ages.
DALI
Almost six years ago, these girls met at the same school and discovered that there is one trait that unites all five: a love for music and a desire to sing. This is how the DALI group was created. They are restless, they are loud, at times pensive, at times mischievous, sometimes they quarrel (but quickly reconcile)) but they are always ready to provide you with positive emotions through their music!
Our Pavilion's Dance School Entertainment
REECHKA Ukrainian Dance Club
We are community group that has provided entertainment to the community for the last 25 years. We teach children from the ages of 4-18 with some adults too.
Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School
Established in 1977 in Rossdale, Manitoba, the Rossdale Ukrainian Dance School sought to preserve Ukrainian culture for future generations through Ukrainian dance instruction. Although the school's beginnings were humble, the school quickly grew through the dedication of the dancers and their families.
ROZMAI Ukrainian Dance School
Rozmai’s School of Dance is held Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral at 1175 Main Street. The spacious auditorium is the perfect size for our dance practices. The school dance season starts in early September, and runs through to the end of April. Our annual concert is usually held during the first week of May at Jubilee Place Concert Hall in Winnipeg.
RUSALKA - UNF School of Dance
The Rusalka UNF School of Dance strives to provide quality Ukrainian dance instruction as part of the Rusalka Ukrainian dance family. Students are taught following the Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Syllabus, a program of instruction designed to instill solid fundamentals of dance and foster a lifelong love of the art form. Students’ progress through the school to eventually be prepared to audition for a performing ensemble. To help foster this growth, current Rusalka dancers will join the students throughout the year during their regular class to provide feedback and to inspire our students as they learn about Ukrainian dance. Also, students will be provided with numerous performance opportunities throughout the year, including the opportunity to attend festivals both in the city and beyond.
Selkirk & District School of Dance
The aim of our organization is to promote the appreciation and preservation of Ukrainian cultural traditions as a contributor to the development of Canada's mosaic culture. We pride ourselves in pursuing and maintaining our Ukrainian heritage in our dances, music and costumes.
SELO Ukrainian Dance School
Our School integrates pieces of Ukrainian culture into our teaching, so that we can keep the dancers engaged and wanting to learn more about their heritage. While constantly working to build strong foundations of technique, we challenge the dancers to surpass their goals in a positive and encouraging environment.
SOPILKA Ukrainian Dance School
Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School was founded in 1971 initially as the South Winnipeg School of Dance, under the direction of Vicky Adams,. It was a part of a Ukrainian language program at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish. Several years later the name was changed to Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School- A SOPILKA is a Ukrainian woodwind instrument.
Over the years Sopilka has continued to flourish, by proudly preserving Ukrainian culture through dance.
TSVIT
Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is excited to introduce a new program, Tsvit (meaning bloom in Ukrainian). This unique bridging program exists as an opportunity for emerging young artists to increase their Ukrainian dance experience through rehearsals and performances while remaining involved with their current dance schools. instructors provide the highest quality dance education to all of our students helping them find and achieve their full potential.
TARANTISM Dance Company
Tarantism Dance Company (TDC) was founded in 2018. Currently in our seventh season we offer over a dozen styles of dance to all ages in Beausejour, MB. Our professional, qualified and nurturing instructors provide the highest quality dance education to all of our students helping them find and achieve their full potential.
VESNA Ukrainian Dance School
A youth school for students in Winnipeg to learn traditional Ukrainian Dance.
ZAVIRUKHA Ukrainian Dance School
The Ukrainian word Zavirukha means “an intense snowstorm or blizzard,” which (unfortunately) is not uncommon on the Canadian prairies.
Zavirukha Ukrainian Dance School, established in 1970, salutes Ukrainian culture and heritage through vibrant dances and passionate performances. The faculty, led by artistic director Jennifer Doroniuk, is excellent. Classes always have an atmosphere of fun and are meant to foster a love and appreciation of Ukrainian dance. Students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.