Events in Selo

Congratulations to all the Selo dancers that participated at the Brandon Ukrainian Dance Festival this past weekend. Every performance was amazing!  In many cases, this was the very first time a dance was being performed, with new costumes, a massive stage to navigate … and in front of an adjudicator.  The dancers truly did an amazing job.  The adjudicator enjoyed Selo’s performances, with very high marks awarded for all 12 dances that Selo performed. The exceptionally high marks ranged from 89% - 97%!!  Wow!!  Great job dancers, and thank you to the parents for the support and assistance during the [...]

You can see the Selo Ukrainian Dancers perform at the ‘We Are The World’ Concert presented by the St. Paul’s United Church Choir in Morden.  The concert takes place 7:30PM, Saturday, April 21 at St. Paul’s United Church, 353 Thornhill Street.  Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and can be acquired from St. Paul’s United Church 204-822-4508  or  Marlene Holewka 204-822-5695.

The Selo Ukrainian Dancers are touring Ukraine this summer!  Tickets are available for a fun-filled Bud, Spud and Chicken fundraiser to support the dancers taking part in this 'one in a lifetime' opportunity.  The Bud, Spud and Chicken takes place Friday, April 27 at the Canad-Inns Transcona.  For only $22 you get a delicious meal, a beverage, and chances to win over $4,000 in prizes.  One lucky person will even walk away with a $400  Co-Op Door Prize!!  Tickets can be purchased by calling 204-866-4114 or by emailing seloukrainiandancers@mymts.net.  Your support is appreciated!

The Selo Ukrainian Dancers hosted a Pysanka Workshop for the dancers. Instructors guided the children 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!  Thank you to Natalia Radawetz for being our guest instructor during the Pysanka Workshops.

Selo Parents …. You’re invited to the Selo Ukrainian Dancers ‘observation class’ to be held on Tuesday, March 13. Come and see your young dancer’s growth and progress!

The Selo dancers travelling to Ukraine this coming summer had a Bottle Drive in Oakbank on Saturday, February 10.  Thank you to all who supported the dancers with this fundraiser ... over $700 was raised!!!

Thank you to everyone for supporting, and attending, the Selo Ukrainian Dancers Zabava!!  It was a real fun-filled family event!!  The dancers did a great job performing, the home-made perogies were delicious, the prizes were generous, and BUDMO was brilliant!

Sunday, May 28th marked our 31st annual dance recital. The troupe celebrated 125 years since the first Ukrainian immigrants came to Canada by performing their original show, 'Through the Eyes of a Sheepskin Coat'. The story began with a Christmas scene, occurring in present day Canada, depicting a family celebrating Ukrainian Christmas traditions.  It followed the children as each of them received an exciting Christmas gift, except for one young boy who was less than thrilled to open an old, sheepskin coat. He couldn't figure out why he received this incredibly boring gift. Before he could leave its side, the kozhukh (sheepskin [...]