About Us
Celebrating our Ukrainian culture through dance
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Hamilton is a non-profit group that strives to keep our community’s Ukrainian culture alive by teaching children traditional dance. We have been very fortunate to have some great instructors, as well as enthusiastic students and parents to help us with our needs. In fact, many of our alumni who have continued with their dance interests have maintained roots in the Hamilton area.
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Our History
Over 60 years of Barvinok Hamilton
Barvinok Hamilton Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has been in existence for over 60 years and is home to over 40 students ages 3 and up. Based in the Holy Spirit Church Hall in Hamilton, Ontario, dancers perform year-round at various church celebrations, festivals, concerts, and celebrations within the Greater Toronto Area, as well as the Hamilton & Niagara regions. Barvinok performed on the televised broadcast revival of the “Tiny Talent Time” show, and in front of appreciative audiences at the Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, the Capital Ukrainian Festival in Ottawa, and the St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Festival in Rochester, where it made its US debut.
Under the direction and choreography of Nadine Usyk and Taras Gulka, the group has flourished with an expanding repertoire of both traditional and non-traditional dances. Barvinok Hamilton dancers are dedicated to the promotion of Ukrainian culture through music, song, and dance. Barvinok Hamilton is proud to perform and to keep our vibrant Ukrainian culture alive for generations to come.
Join us in continuing to honour our beautiful Ukrainian culture!
