"A spectacular display of color, movement, and excitement."

The Dunai dance troop was formed in 1974, when 14 young and energetic people signed up to dance to the chorography of Mr. Roman Manastersky. The group was named after the Danube River, in the heart of Eastern Europe.

The Dunai dancers are comprised of 12 female and 12 male dancers ranging in ages from 16 to 25 years, under the direction of Shane Gibson and Camille Ostapowich Allen. Like the Verkhovyna Choir, the company's unique choreography has been warmly accepted at performances, banquets, receptions, conventions, and multi-cultural showcases as well as festivals and full length shows. Their repertoire consists of various traditional and staged folk dances from different regions of Ukraine.

The instructors' professional experiences have added to the flavor of the group's Ukrainian dances. The performances include dances ranging from calm and intricate movements of lyrical girls dances, right to the exhilarating rendition of the traditional Hopak.

Info
Artistic Directors: Shane Gibson & Camille Ostapowich-Allen
Rehearsals: Sundays 2:30 - 6:30 @ Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex
For more information please contact Ensemble President Oksana Iwaszko @ (780) 289-0205 or email info@verkhovyna.ca