Todoruk Designs
Biography
Kathleen Todoruk is a clothing designer of women’s couture fashion using European textiles. Her studio resides in the Historic Mercer Warehouse.
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Kathleen hosts private, in-studio events and sells her clothing out of the studio.
Nettie Tostowaryk
Biography
Nettie loves to create in many forms of art – pysanky, water colors, oils, acrylics, pencils and chalk.
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Nettie will demonstrate and teach her art. Please contact her for availability.
Nettie sells her pysanky.
Sally Trefanenko
Biography
Sally dresses porcelain dolls in authentic Ukrainian costuming representing the Poltava, Hutsul, Zakarpattia, Bukovyna, and Volyn regions. These are all handmade and exquisitely portray the rich and colorful festival costuming of the Ukrainian culture. This started as a hobby but has grown in the last 22 years to a small home based business. Sally’s dolls are all numbered and can be found throughout the world.
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Sally sells her dolls at festivals.
TRUBKA
Biography
Trubka – Former Ukie zabava band from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (now enjoying musical retirement from playing live gigs) was formed in 1987. Trubka Band has 2 albums available for download/stream. The first album “Beginnings” (Pochatok) was recorded in 1991, and the second “West” (Zakhid) in 1998.
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Trubka Band music is available for download / streaming from:
CDBaby; Apple Music, Google Play Music, Spotify, Youtube music, Amazon music, Deezer and Tidal.
We may be enticed to play a zabava or two in 2020.
Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance
Biography
The Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance offers fun and exciting dance classes from September to April. The School was created in 1996, with the core values of excellence, teamwork, community, and pride.
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Tryzub School offers Fundamentals of Ukrainian Dance classes for children 4-14, Junior Tryzub for students 12-18, Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes for children 4-14, and the Tryzub Adult Class for those 18 and older.
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Biography
The Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, preserves and promotes Ukrainian dance, sharing this cultural aspect at home and abroad.
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No matter your entertainment needs, Tryzub can provide a dynamic, energetic performance to suit your audience and venue. Tryzub performs for private functions, conventions, and festivals, or can provide a full-scale theatre production.
Tryzub is available year-round, however requests as much notice as possible to ensure quality and availability. To discuss booking a performance, please contact Tryzub’s Business Director at [email protected].
Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton
Biography
The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton was formed in 1984 with the objective of developing, promoting and fostering a greater appreciation for the traditions of Ukrainian choral singing.
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The Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton will perform as invited guests for concerts and events, in addition to organizing several of our own performances and events annually. The chorus is also available to sing for wedding services, and endeavors to sing several Divine Liturgies each year.
CD’s on the UMCE are available for purchase.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch (UMCAB)
Biography
The UMCAB displays artifacts and homemade implements that depict different aspects of the life of the hard-working and resilient Ukrainian culture. Come and see embroidered and woven textiles, various styles of folk ceramics, wood work, beaded and metal jewelry, pysanky, traditional toys, as well as fine art by Ukrainian artists from around the globe. We also have a wonderful gift shop filled with an assortment of affordable keepsakes collected from different parts of Ukraine.
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The museum is open Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM in May-August, and by appointment.
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers
Biography
Mission
Shumka exists to present, promote, preserve and develop Canadian-Ukrainian inspired dance as a leader in the performing arts community.
We translate this mission as:
• Expressing the human experience through the lens of Canadian-Ukrainian dance
• Sharing our love of this art form with our fellow citizens of the world
• Respecting the origins of traditional Ukrainian culture, while integrating the Canadian experience, and melding that with contemporary expectations in order to make it relevant to today’s audiences
• Creating a centre of excellence in dance education to prepare the next generation of citizens and Canadian dancers in the Ukrainian art form
• Collaborating with other arts groups in Edmonton, in Canada and internationally.
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Shumka performs full length and customized productions. The company can offer lessons to various groups, and also operates the Shumka School of Dance.
Demos for “community engagement” events are possible.
The group sells CDs, DVDs, pottery…and of course show tickets!
Hope Ungarian
Biography
Hope has written and taught pysanka writing for many years.
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Hope will demonstrate pysanka writing and will consult on the tradition of Ukrainian embroidery.
Charlene Vanderhorst
Biography
Char Vanderhorst is a professional painter, sculptor, ceramicist, leaf stone tiler and muralist. She was born in Winnipeg and graduated from the University of Manitoba?s Fine Arts Program. She is currently teaching private art lessons and group classes. Char has had past experience teaching art classes with The Winnipeg Arts and Recreation Department, The Airdrie Adult Education Department, The Calgary School of Hope and The Calgary Montessori School. She is a member of The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Calgary Sketch Club, Airdrie Regional Arts Society, and sings with the Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble and Airdrie Community Choir .
She enjoys painting nature and feels it helps her connect to the natural sacred places she has visited. Her vision and passion for her art is to be able to paint images that portray her Ukrainian heritage .
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Char’s work, both original paintings and prints as well as her sculptures and stone tile art are available for sale.
Veeteretz School of Ukrainian Dance Association
Biography
Veeteretz is dedicated to and offers:
• Affordable family fun
• Low student to instructor ratios promoting individualized instruction, technique development and accommodations for varied learning styles
• Ukrainian dance instruction by caring, specialized, and experienced dance instructors.
• Regional costuming supplied to all dancers. No personal costuming required.
• Competitive and non-competitive performance opportunities
• Dance programs from age 3 to adult that encourage and promote active, healthy lifestyles
Veeteretz Instructors are committed to providing dancers with opportunities to learn and celebrate Ukrainian Dance as an art form in a positive, encouraging environment. In addition to building confidence and self-esteem, our instructors are nurturing, inspirational and motivational in their teaching approach as they engage dancers to strive towards higher levels of Ukrainian dance achievement. The character of the Veeteretz School of Ukrainian Dance is determined by the dance standards of excellence the instructors and dancers set for themselves
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Dance programs from age 3 to adult run from September until beginning of May.
Vermillion Ukrainian Cultural Association
Biography
The Vermilion Ukrainian Cultural Association was established in 1979 by a group of dedicated community members who saw a need to keep the Ukrainian culture alive & well in their children. The success & continuance of our club for the past 31 years is due to such dedicated families & awesome community support. Our instructors provide the highest level of dance instruction to our students. We are very proud to provide group instruction to almost all ages and we welcome individuals of all skill levels to learn solos, duets, and group dances and be part of our family.
For more information please contact our president, Jason Stelmaschuk at your earliest convenience.
Veselka Ukrainian Dance Association
Biography
Veselka’s charm lies in its ‘living proof’ that individuals of all ages can learn and perform Ukrainian dance. With each performance, our dancers exhibit genuine pride and joy in demonstrating an appreciation for Ukrainian heritage.
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Veselka is open to new dancers to join every September. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend weekly classes. Class often opens with barre work, followed by corner work, to establish and perfect skill and combinations. Finally, the majority of class time is dedicated to choreography as performances are often scheduled throughout the year. Veselka performs within the Edmonton area and beyond, with requests for performances flooding in yearly. Recently, Veselka has performed at the Clymont Zabava, DeepFreeze Festival, and celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a multicultural celebration event.
Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir
Biography
Over the group’s almost 20 year history, The Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir have taken their place among the major performing ensembles of Canada by infusing the folk art of traditional Ukrainian dance and song with modern themes. Our vibrant presentations preserve traditional Ukrainian cultural elements while introducing a contemporary flair. Our group of choristers and musicians interact with the dancers, creating an entertaining and harmonious blend of storytelling.
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We are available to perform at a variety of events and functions throughout the year. Our talented dancers and energetic choir provide for a dynamic performance package that will surely thrill and captivate your audience! Viter is capable of customizing the entertainment package provided to accommodate a variety of venues and events, as well as the duration of performance you are seeking. The dancers and choir may be booked separately or as a song & dance package.
Consider the Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir for your next convention, banquet, corporate event or festival! Rates and availability vary based on length of performance and number of performers required. Please contact Viter to discuss your entertainment request today.
Our choir is proud to release their debut CD album of Ukrainian folk songs at the Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival in September 2014. CD’s will be for sale afterwards.
Molly Anne Warring
Biography
Molly Anne is the author of the “Paradise Acres Trilogy” which includes Paradise Acres – the Stry-ker family saga, Lost Paradise and Return to Paradise.
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Molly Anne’s books are available in stores and directly from the author.
Alex Werstiuk
Biography
Alex has been writing pysanky since 1948 when his mother taught him the art. He writes pysanky in the traditional style as well as decorating eggs with farm scenery, churches and for weddings.
Alex has started using goose eggs to make shadow box style dioramas, scenes within the egg shell.
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Alex teaches pysanka writing and will also do demos. Alex also sells his pysanky.
Annie Frances Wesko
Biography
I’m a book reviewer and editor, a member of the collective for FreeFall Magazine; a new member of Crabapple Mews Collective; member of AWCA, WGA. I have a BA in Russian (U of C ’97). Former owner of Annie’s Book Company (1996-2007).
Edith Zawadiuk
Biography
Edith is involved in writing pysanky. She also enjoys wheat weaving and making dough art doves.
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Edith is available to do presentations and demonstrations of pysanka writing, wheat weaving and making dough art doves. She will also teach classes.
Iryna Zayarny
Biography
Iryna was born and raised in Ukraine. At an early age, she developed an affinity for many forms of art. Iryna studied at the University of the Arts in Kharkiv, Ukraine and received a Masters degree in Musical Performance and Teaching.In 1998, she moved to Canada with her family, and has taught piano at the Calgary Mount Royal University since then. She entered the Canadian art landscape in 2002, expanding her knowledge and skill by learning firsthand from known painters and art studios, and often attending workshops. In 2009, Iryna earned a Fine Arts diploma with highest honours from Stratford Institute. She was able to develop a unique and identifiable style, combining her musical knowledge and expression with talent as a visual artist.
Iryna chose to paint with oil because of her intense appreciation of the work of the Old Masters and their vivid realism. Irynas’s paintings have been exhibited extensively in individual and group shows, as well as public galleries
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Iryna’s art, originals and prints, are available to purchase.