Verkhovyna Ukrainian Dance School

The Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble's goal is to promote the Ukrainian culture and increase awareness of the Ukrainian heritage. Verkhovyna thrives on enabling their own members, audiences, and the community to build friendships, a sense of belonging and an extended family.

The Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble is a unique Ukrainian Ensemble, which has the ability to combine forces and blend Ukrainian Song and Dance in ambitious and exciting ways.

Ukrainian danceThe Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble is the cultural arm of the Edmonton branch of the Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada (CYM). A broad spectrum of the Ukrainian community is represented within the ensemble, from Ukrainians new to Canada to fourth generation Ukrainian Canadians.

The Ensemble is comprised of three groups, the Verkhovyna Choir, Dunai Dancers, and Verkhovyna Ensemble School of Ukrainian dance. The Verkhovyna Choir and Dunai Dancers have toured together as an ensemble, as well as performed separately, for appreciative audiences in Canada, The United States of America, Brazil, and Costa Rica.

Traditional Ukrainian DancingThe Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble is a non-profit charitable organization. Funds are raised through performance revenue, raffles, silent auctions, and major fundraisers including Yarmarok (Spring Fair) and dinner theatres. The Ensemble's most recent Dinner Theatre "A Musical Tapestry for the Soul" included performances by The Verkhovyna Choir, The Dunai Dancers, and special guest artists, including the Kubasonics, and Dr. A.Hornjetkevyc.