The Veselka dance studio is a flurry of colours, floral headwear and impressive leg movements as a senior class glides and prances around the room, telling a story of fun and flirtation through an Eastern Ukrainian dance.
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The award-winning dancers, most in their late teens and early 20s, are practising for the Veselka Ukrainian Dance AssociationB次元官网网址檚 Year-End Showcase next Sunday B次元官网网址� their chance to show the local community just how fun, upbeat and magnetic Ukrainian dancing really is.
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The senior class will perform dances from at least 10 different Ukrainian regions, mostly from the north and west of the country.
| Senior dancers from Veselka Ukrainian Dance Association will perform dances from over 10 different Ukrainian regions at the Year End Showcase June 9. (Nina Grossman/B次元官网网址 Staff) |
Lisa Edmondson has been dancing with Veselka for 19 years. At only 22, she says the Ukrainian dance studio is about community and culture.
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The younger dancers will put on a show too. Performers as young as four-years-old will show off their talents with the others. In total, an ensemble of 30 dancers will bring a flourish of talent, technique and passion to the McPherson stage.
The only studio of its kind in the city, Veselka has been training Victoria dancers in the energetic, fast-paced Ukrainian style for 48 years. Hill said itB次元官网网址檚 been an important part of creating a community connection.
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The showcase runs June 9 at 2 p.m. at the McPherson Playhouse. Regular tickets are $25 with a special student and senior rate of $18.
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