Events in Selo

Congratulations to the dancers on a spectacular performance of their year-end production 'From Heart to Hand - Handcrafting a Culture' (on Sunday, May 26)!  Their energy, precision, and beaming smiles certainly brought a lot of joy to all that were in attendance. The dancers told the wonderful story of how handcrafting in Ukraine is not only a livelihood, but as well a passion with significant meaning that contributes to the rich Ukrainian folklore. Whether it is wood carving, embroidery, ceramics, folk instruments or weaving, the skills are passed down from generation to generation inspiring the celebration of Ukrainian culture. Thank you [...]

See the Selo Ukrainian Dancers perform, alongside other Ukrainian dance groups from Manitoba, in a special benefit concert!  'Open Your Hearts to the Children of Bukovets' will be performed on 7:00PM, Saturday, June 8 at St. Mary's Academy Theatre, 550 Wellington Crescent.  All proceeds are for the children at Bukovets School in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine.  Tickets available at:  www.eventbrite.ca

Photo Day is taking place on Saturday, May 11 at ACC.  All dancers will be photographed individually, and with their group(s).  Selo families are reminded to check their email regarding photo session time slots, and ordering information.

Happy Easter from the Selo Ukrainian Dancers! May your spring season be filled with much happiness.

Our hearts were filled with passion and pride this past weekend as we took to the stage at the PFE Dance Showcase in Saskatoon (April 11-14, 2019). The Selo dancers enthusiastically performed 13 dances at an amazing Ukrainian dance festival hosted by the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble (PFE). All of the dancers, from the youngest, to the Ensemble group, truly danced with energy, emotion, eagerness and spirit. The dancers were acknowledged for their efforts with some very high marks from the adjudicators, and were very honoured to be selected to perform 2 dances in the Showcase Performance on Saturday evening. As [...]

The Selo Ukrainian Dancers hosted a Pysanka Workshop for the dancers and their families. Instructors guided the participants in transforming a plain white egg into a colourful work of art! What a great way to learn more about our rich Ukrainian culture … and just in time for Easter!

The Selo Ukrainian Dancers hosted a fun-filled Zabava on Saturday, February 23. The event was fun for the whole family that included lively, toe-tapping, music provided by the band 'By Request'! There was also be a delicious hot lunch served, and some fabulous prizes won. The Selo Ukrainian Dancers performed a couple dances and debuted a brand new Hopak! The evening even featured an incredible kolomeyka where all the dancers had a chance to show off their favourite Ukrainian dance steps! Thank you to all the guests in attendance, the prize donors, the band (By Request), and the all the [...]

The Selo Ukrainian Dancers, in collaboration with Anola Community Club, hosted their third annual Ukrainian Dinner Theatre on Sunday, November 18.  The event was sold out weeks in advance with guests anticipating a delicious meal, lively entertainment and fabulous prizes ... and the evening did not disappoint!  With live Ukrainian music to greet the guests as they arrived, everyone settled in for a delicious meal catered by Olga Bezditny.  The Selo Ukrainian Dancers took to the dance floor performing various dances throughout the evening (Lemko, Volyn, Fishing Dance, Hutzul and Hopak).  Guests even had the opportunity to learn traditional Ukrainian village dances.  [...]

Selo Parents …. You’re invited to the Selo Ukrainian Dancers ‘observation class’ to be held on Tuesday, November 27. Come and see your young dancer’s growth and progress!