June 5 RV Gates open
           Meet and greet BBQ
June 6 Sopilka Exibit
           "So you think you can Ukie dance"
           BBQ and 25th Anniversary Program
June 7 Pryvit concert
           Sopilka exhibit
           Closing ceremonies

For more information:
sopilka25@yahoo.ca
780-632-8893
www.sopilka.org

SHUMKA Auditions

When? Saturday, June 6, 2009
Where? Shumka Studios
12245 131 St, Edmonton, Alberta

Doors Open @ 11:30 am
Audition 12:30 – 2:15 pm

Dancers must be 16 years of age or in Grade 10 to audition.

www.shumka.com

KUPALO Auditions

When? Friday June 12, 2009 6 – 8:00 pm
Where? St Basils Recreation Centre (white building)
108Street and 71st Avenue Edmonton, Alberta

Since it’s inception in 1982, under the St. Basil’s Language Arts Society, the Kupalo Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has fostered the love of Ukrainian dance and provided its members with a high degree of technical training in Ukrainian Canadian dance.

Under the Artistic Direction of Shelley Borowski, the Kupalo Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has entertained audiences both locally and abroad with their dynamic style, energy and professionalism. This has lead to their evolution into one of Edmonton’s highly respected semi-professional Ukrainian Dance Ensembles.

Recent Summer tour locations include: California, Ukraine, Oregon, Scotland, Idaho, Quebec, Vancouver Island, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the Iles de la Madeleine.

Auditions are being held for Kupalo and Vesna (the junior level performing group) on Friday, June 12, 2009. Dancers must be 12 years of age to audition for Vesna and have performing experience to audition for Kupalo. For more information on our groups check the website: www.kupalodancers.com

For further information contact: Carol Parker at 439 – 4522 or Lesia Soltykevych at 434-6671.

CHEREMOSH Auditions

When? Thursday June 18, 7:30-9:00 pm
Where? Cheremosh Studio
4005-115 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Through discipline, determination and pride, Cheremosh has earned phenomenal success as a world-Class Ukrainian Dance Company. Performing across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and China in 2007, Cheremosh has a reputation of bringing amazing entertainment spectacle to stage. International audiences including dignitaries such as Canadian Prime Ministers, American Presidents, and the British Royal Family, have applauded the unique lustre of Cheremosh.

All interested male and female dancers ages 16+ (or grade 10) are invited to audition for this internationally acclaimed touring-performance ensemble.

For more information:
Telephone: 780.466.0089
Email: cheremosh@shawbiz.ca
Website: www.cheremosh.ca

CHEREMOSH School of Dance
Auditions & Registration

When? June 18-19, 2009
Where? Cheremosh Studio
4005-115 Ave, Edmonton, AB

From the internationally acclaimed Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company to the School of Dance for children, Cheremosh offers an exceptional level of Ukrainian dance for all ages. Cheremosh performing groups are directed by distinguished Artistic Director and Ballet Master Mykola Kanevets.

Cheremshyna (Ages 14+)
Thursday,June 18,2009 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Chumak II (Ages 12-14)
Friday June 19,2009 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Chumak I (Ages9-11)
Friday June 19,2009 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Novice classes registration: (during auditions)
Thursday,June 18,2009 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
Friday June 19,2009 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Saturday June 20,2009 10:00am - 3:00 pm

For more information:
Telephone: 780.466.0089
Email: cheremosh@shawbiz.ca
Website: www.cheremosh.ca

VERKHOVYNA Presents
"The Letter"

When? Saturday June 20, 2009 7:00pm
Where? Alumni Hall Theatre, Lakeland College
5707-47 Avenue West, Vermilion, AB

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Verkhovyna Choir and the 35th Anniversary of the Dunai Ukrainian Dancers, the Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song & Dance Ensemble is proud to present “The Letter”. A riveting story of one woman’s journey to a new land and life filled with struggles and promise. This performance intends to capture the beauty of Ukrainian tradition and culture through music, song and dance. Tickets are $20 each or group tickets (of 10 or more) can be purchased for $18 each. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketweb.ca at the door prior to the performance or by calling Leanne @ (780)901-8284.

www.verkhovyna.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· INSTRUCTOR - Thorhild Ukrainian Dancing Club

· INSTRUCTOR - Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dance Society

· INSTRUCTORS - St. Andrew's Veerneest Ukrainian Dancing Program

· INSTRUCTOR - Smoky Lake Holubka Dance Club

· ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - Smoky Lake Holubka Dance Club

· ALTANETS’ 2009 Camp Counselors

For complete job posting visit www.abuda.ca/jobs

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