Dance of Ukraine: an Arts & Culture Series Program

Program Type:

Arts, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

All ages
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Event Details

A celebration of Ukrainian culture featuring performances by Dmytro Pankov and Olesia Pankova, and the Kalynon’ka Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble.

Former professional ballroom dancers Dmytro Pankov and Olesia Pankova will perform a dance that combines swing and jive set to the song, C'mon Everybody. The Kalynon’ka Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble will perform traditional dances that originate from 16th century Ukraine. Among these are the Yikhav Kozak za Dunai, the Kozachok and the Hopak, all choreographed by Hryhoriy Momot.

All ages.

Registration appreciated.

Pankov and Pankova are teachers at the Metropolitan Dance Center in Stamford. Among their greatest competitive results are: national amateur champions of Ukraine, semifinalists in the Asia Tour in Hong Kong, semifinalists in the WDC European Professional Latin championships, and finalists in Europe's Blackpool Dance Festival's Professional Rising Star Latin event.

Generously supported by the Annual CommunityFirst Grant from First County Bank.