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Sunday 26-May-2024 2:00 PM

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OKANAGAN UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL TO BRING HOPE TO UKRAINE!
The Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble invites all to the THE OKANAGAN UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL on Sunday, May 26th at 2:00pm. Come for an afternoon of Dance, Music and Ukrainian Spirit at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 2:00pm. The focus of these years theme is Hope – NADIYA! A gentle reminder to the audience that the war rages on in Ukraine and that donations are vital for humanitarian aid.
This year, Sadok celebrates their Ukrainian Canadian heritage with special guests Soloist, Stephane Harcott of the Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers of Kamloops, Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers of Kelowna and Vita Nova Choral Ensemble under the direction of Tami Harker, along with a special performance by Sadok Alumni.
Vita Nova (meaning New Life) had it's first concert in June of 2021 with six families coming together to make music in Falkland and Salmon Arm. The choir soon grew and now performs two concerts a year (one in Dec/Jan and one in May/June) in Salmon Arm and Vernon. It consists of non auditioned singers and also a Chamber String ensemble. Their main goal is to share the joy of making music to uplift those around them as well as themselves. They sing and dine together weekly and with a purpose of gathering socially and musically. Their repertoire consists of many styles of Choral music including classical, modern, jazz, and folk. Tami Harker, Director commented, “It is an honor to be asked to perform in this wonderful Ukrainian Festival with SADOK and we are excited to share our music of Hope.”
The Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is a local dance theatre troupe that continually pushes the boundaries of this unique art form by entertaining and educating their audience about their beautiful Ukrainian Canadian Heritage. They have performed throughout the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver, Alberta and Los Angeles, California. Their travels have taken them to Ukraine in 2006 to study at the Virsky State Ensemble summer dance program. In March of 2008 they performed at Disneyland, California where they shared their culture with the world. In 2013, Sadok returned to Ukraine to once again enjoy the beautiful country, visit family and study dance at the Yunist Dance Ensemble studio at the Palace of Culture in Lviv. In 2014, the Ensemble was the guest performers at the Cultural Showcase at the Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanky Festival in Alberta. In 2016 Sadok provided a 2-act theatrical performance for the Vancouver Greek Festival. In 2018, they traveled once again to Ukraine for the International Ukrainian Dance Festival in Lviv. This year, Sadok will be guest performers at the Calgary Ukrainian Festival in June. This excitingly vibrant and colourful style of dance is always enjoyed by audiences of both Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike!
Most recently, Sadok has welcomed newcomers from Ukraine into their dance family. Two adult dancers, Natalia Derevnianets from Kyiv and Artem Fodorov from Odessa share their connection to their culture through Ukrainian dance. Natalia commented, “For a girl who loves her native country, appreciates history and is proud of traditions, the opportunity to wear a traditional costume and dance Ukrainian folk dances is a breath of much-needed air. I am looking forward to the concert in May. I also love the fun selection of warm-up music for rehearsals. Thank you to Sadok for the opportunity to be myself even so far from home.”
Artem Fodorov stated, “Dancing with Sadok is an enjoyable part of my life. Everybody is really energetic and ready to share their experiences.”
The Children Ensemble is a group of nine talented newcomers hailing from different cities across the beautiful country of Ukraine. In Sadok, students learn not only the art of Ukrainian dancing but also about Ukraine's rich culture through history and singing lessons led by instructor, Kseniia Rudenko.
Sadok, the organization which nurtures these young talents, is committed to promoting Ukrainian culture and traditions through various educational programs, making it a great place for young learners to explore and embrace their heritage.
This is the twenty–nineth theatrical dance and music production choreographed by Artistic Director, Andrea Malysh. Through her fourty years of Ukrainian Folk Dance and ethnographic studies, Ms. Malysh has had the privilege to work with other professional instructors and regional experts in Canada, Australia and Ukraine. In 2006, Ms. Malysh was awarded a diploma from the School of Choreography at the Virsky National University of Arts and Culture in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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