Our hearts were filled with passion and pride this past weekend as we took to the stage at the PFE Dance Showcase in Saskatoon (April 11-14, 2019).
The Selo dancers enthusiastically performed 13 dances at an amazing Ukrainian dance festival hosted by the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble (PFE). All of the dancers, from the youngest, to the Ensemble group, truly danced with energy, emotion, eagerness and spirit. The dancers were acknowledged for their efforts with some very high marks from the adjudicators, and were very honoured to be selected to perform 2 dances in the Showcase Performance on Saturday evening. As well, the Selo Ukrainian Dancers were presented 7 awards for their talents and creativity.
Thank you to the PFE Dance Showcase Committee for hosting a wonderful event, and creating an amazing opportunity for young Ukrainian dancers to share their love of Ukrainian culture through dance!!
Selo Ukrainian Dancers Awards at the 2019 PFE Showcase:
‘Kalyna’ Group – ‘Little Hopak’ – 89
‘Kalyna’ Group – ‘Polissia’ – 90
‘Lystya & Zeleni Duby’ Group – ‘Polissia Square Dance’ – 92 “Anna Rondeau Memorial Scholarship – Medium or Large Group – Best Overall Performance – 12 yrs and under – any category”
‘Zeleni Duby’ Group – ‘Hutzul’ – 89
‘Lystya & Zeleni Duby’ Group – ‘Hopak’ – 90
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Hair Braids – Volyn’ – 92 (tie) “Highest Mark – 13 years and over – Medium Group – Zahidna Ukraina Region”
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Polissia Stool Dance’ – 92 (tie) “Highest Mark – 13 years and over – Medium Group – Zahidna Ukraina Region”
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Lemko’ – 94
‘Ensemble’ Boys Group – ‘Transcarpathian Shepherds’ – 96 “Most Innovative Performance – Adjudicator’s Choice” & “Highest Mark – 13 years and over – Medium Group – Karpaty Region”
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Volynianka’ – 93 “Highest Mark – 13 years and over – Large Group – Zahidna Ukraina Region”
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Bukovyna’ – 92
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Dubotanets’ – 92 “Highest Mark – 13 years and over – Large Group – Karpaty Region”
‘Ensemble’ Group – ‘Hopak’ – 95 “Highest Mark – any age – Large Group – Open 1”
