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Association of United Ukrainian Canadians

AUUC


Our Cultural Programs

Association of United Ukrainian Canadians
 
Асоціація об’єднаних українських канадців

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Our Dance Schools


The Dobush School of Dance

The AUUC Dovbush School of Ukrainian Dance is dedicated to preserving and developing Ukrainian folk dance. Its long history of providing quality, creative dance instruction has drawn Ukrainian-Canadians, and those from diverse c ultural backgrounds to its programs. From preschoolers to teens, the School welcomes all dancers.

Learn more visit Vancouver.Auuc.ca


Poltava School of Ukrainian Performing Arts

The Poltava School of Ukrainian Performing Arts, sponsored by the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians, is a Ukrainian dance school for all children, ages three years and up. Seven levels of dance are offered in the School and the curriculum not only includes Ukrainian Dance but also ballet barre and centre which acts as the preparatory base for children's dance.

Learn more visit Regina.Auuc.ca


Trembita Ukrainian Dance School

T The Trembita Performing Arts School is situated at Edmonton’s Ukrainian Centre, and is open to all children age three years and up. We offer classes in dance, visual arts and choir. Our curriculum includes not only Ukrainian Dance but ballet barre and centre as well, which serve as a preparatory base for children’s dance.

Learn more visit Edmonton.Auuc.ca


Calgary Hopak Ukrainian Dance School

The Calgary Hopak Ukrainian Dance School offers children ages 4 and up a chance to enjoy Ukrainian dance in a non-competitive environment with a focus on fun. At our Winter and Spring concerts, as well as our super popular Family Night, our dancers have the opportunity to perform on stage with a live orchestra.

Learn more visit Calgary.Auuc.ca


Yunist School of Dance

Although Ukrainian dance began to be featured on the stage of Winnipeg's Ukrainian Labour Temple in the mid 1920's, it wasn't until 1953 that an actual 'school of dance' was organized. In 2004, the school celebrated its 50th Anniversary at a special concert which underlined the achievements of all the school's dancers.

Learn more visit Winnipeg.Auuc.ca


Senior Dancers


Poltava Ensemble Dancers

TThe Poltava Ensemble Dancers is a male and female adult ensemble who have a high level of technical training in Ukrainian dance as well as other dance genres such as classical and folk.

Learn more visit Regina.Auuc.ca


Dovbush Dancers

The Dovbush Dancers are a vibrant Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble. Since 1962 they have built up an exquisite repertoire of dances, including the light and playful Pleskatch, the moving Hutsulsky Polonyni, and the extravagant Hopak. The ensemble takes its name from Oleksa Dovbush, the folk hero born in 1700 in the Carpathian Mountains. Known as Ukraine’s Robin Hood, Dovbush left a lasting mark on Ukrainian folklore.

Learn more visit Dovnush.Auuc.ca


Hopak Dance Troupe

The Calgary Hopak Ensemble Dancers are a diverse and talented coed group of adult dancers who express their passion for Ukrainian heritage through dance. Our skill level ranges from dancers young in their career to over 20 years of experience, and many come from different forms/backgrounds of dance.

Learn more visit Calgary.Auuc.ca


Yunist Dance Ensemble

The Yunist Dance Ensemble is the senior dance group within the A.U.U.C Winnipeg Branch. This fun and energetic group strives to preserve the Canadian Ukrainian culture through dance.

Learn more visit Winnipeg.Auuc.ca


Our Orchestras


Vancouver Folk Orchestra

One of the oldest running groups, the Vancouver Folk Orchestra is key to the musical culture sustained at the Ukrainian Hall. They play for the Dovbush School of Ukrainian Dance and at times for the Dovbush Dancers.

Learn more visit Vancouver.Auuc.ca


Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra

Organized in 1920 and comprised of thirteen young, pre-teen girls, the Winnipeg Girl’s Mandolin Orchestra, as it soon became known, appeared in concert on the stage of the Ukrainian Labour Temple for the first time in 1921. It has never looked back and is now regarded as being the oldest continuing performing mandolin orchestra in Canada and the second oldest in North America.

Learn more visit Winnipeg.Auuc.ca


Poltava Ensemble Orchestra

TThe Poltava Ensemble Orchestra brings to life the rich heritage of Ukrainian folk music, whether it accompanies the dancers or is featured as a performing entity unto itself. The orchestra is comprised of strings, winds, brass, keyboard and percussion.

Learn more visit Regina.Auuc.ca

Calgary Hopak Ensemble Orchestra

The Calgary Hopak Ensemble Orchestra rehearses Monday evenings throughout our cultural season (September until early May). As well as performing orchestral works we provide accompaniment for our Ukrainian Dance School and adult Ukrainian dance troupe.

Learn more visit Regina.Auuc.ca


Our Choirs


Winnipeg Festival Choir

Throughout the history of the venerable Ukrainian Labour Temple, music from countless choirs (and orchestras) has resonated within its walls. The joy of singing together with a love for the music and poetry of Ukraine is the tie that binds the 15 members of today’s Festival Choir. We sing in four-part harmony from a repertoire of Ukrainian f olksongs and compositions and non-Ukrainian melodies as well. We perform at concerts at the Ukrainian Labour Temple and, upon invitation, are happy to sing at other venues.

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The Barvinok Choir

The Barvinok choir (Barvinok meaning Periwinkle in Ukrainian) has been an integral part of the life and work of the AUUC Vancouver organization since the establishment of the Ukrainian Labour Temple in Vancouver over 75 years ago.

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Our Ensembles


Poltava Ensemble

The Poltava Ensemble of Song Music and Dance is a 50 member Ukrainian ensemble which includes dancers, musicians and singers. The Ensemble’s roots in the Saskatchewan cultural scene began in 1922 with the formation of a children’s string orchestra and has since grown to include dancers, singers as well as musicians

Learn more visit Regina.Auuc.ca


Calgary Hopak Ensemble

The Calgary Hopak Ensemble is a non-profit, family-oriented, secular organization that runs a number of programs for all those interested in celebrating their Ukrainian heritage. Our cultural season runs from September to early May and we always welcome newcomers to our family!

Learn more visit Calgary.Auuc.ca