Tag Archives: Ukrainian dance

A grand-scale folk ballet fantasy for the season: meet the stars of ‘Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker by Shumka’

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca There are shows built into our holiday DNA. The frozen-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge stars in one of them, a classic ghost story cum tale of last-minute redemption (A Christmas Carol, now running at the Citadel). The other … Continue reading →

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Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble brings folklore to life in epic dance theatre. Svitlo: Discover the Light Within, a preview

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Ukrainian folklore, the mythology of a rich and ancient culture, comes to life, on a grand scale, in the show that arrives on the Jube stage Nov. 28. Svitlo: Discover The Light Within is the work … Continue reading →

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