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{{Short description|Ukrainian dance company in Canada}}
[[File:Cheremosh Organization Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Ukrainian Cheremosh Society Logo]]'''Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company''' ({{lang-uk| Український Танцювалний Ансамбль "Черемош"}}, [[Romanization of Ukrainian|translit.]] ''Ukrayins{{'}}kiy Tantsyuvalniy Ansambl{{'}} "Cheremosh"'') is a [[Ukrainian dance]] company based in Edmonton, Alberta and a leader of Ukrainian dance in Canada. It was founded in 1969 by [[Chester Kuc|Chester]] and Luba Kuc and named after the [[Cheremosh River]] that separates the historic regions of [[Bukovina|Bukovyna]] and [[Galicia (eastern Europe)|Galicia]] in [[Ukraine]].<ref>[http://www.cheremosh.ca/dancecompany_history.html/ Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205060912/http://www.cheremosh.ca/dancecompany_history.html/ |date=February 5, 2010 }}</ref> Since 1991 Cheremosh has been under the direction of [[Artistic Director]] and [[Ballet Master]] [[Mykola Kanevets]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Rosa |last=Jackson |title=Dancers respect new leader |page=D3 |date=September 5, 1991 |work=[[Edmonton Journal]] }}</ref> Cheremosh has toured throughout [[Canada]], the [[United States]], [[Scotland]],<ref>{{cite news |first=Patti |last=Edgar |title=Cheremosh troupe giving Scotland a second fling |page=B3 |date=July 3, 2000 |work=Edmonton Journal }}</ref> and most recently a 10-show, 20-day tour of [[China]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |first=Pamela |last=Anthony |title=Ukraine meets Blackfoot onstage: Unusual dance partners prepare for Chinese tour |page=D1 "FRONT" |date=June 20, 2007 |work=Edmonton Journal }}</ref>
[[File:Cheremosh Organization Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Ukrainian Cheremosh Society Logo]]'''Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company''' ({{lang-uk| Український Танцювалний Ансамбль "Черемош"|translit=Ukrayins'kiy Tantsyuvalniy Ansambl' "Cheremosh"}}) is a Ukrainian [[dance company]] based in Edmonton, Alberta and a leader of [[Ukrainian dance]] in Canada {{Citation needed|reason=For what reason is this group considered "leaders".|date=January 2023}}. It was founded in 1969 by [[Chester Kuc|Chester]] and Luba Kuc and named after the [[Cheremosh River]] that separates the parts of the regions of [[Bukovina]] and [[Galicia (eastern Europe)|Galicia]] within [[Ukraine]].<ref>[http://www.cheremosh.ca/dancecompany_history.html/ Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205060912/http://www.cheremosh.ca/dancecompany_history.html/ |date=February 5, 2010 }}</ref> Since 1991 Cheremosh has been under the direction of [[Artistic Director]] and [[Ballet Master]] [[Mykola Kanevets]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Rosa |last=Jackson |title=Dancers respect new leader |page=D3 |date=September 5, 1991 |work=[[Edmonton Journal]] }}</ref> Cheremosh has toured throughout [[Canada]], the [[United States]], [[Scotland]],<ref>{{cite news |first=Patti |last=Edgar |title=Cheremosh troupe giving Scotland a second fling |page=B3 |date=July 3, 2000 |work=Edmonton Journal }}</ref> [[China]],<ref>{{cite news |first=Pamela |last=Anthony |title=Ukraine meets Blackfoot onstage: Unusual dance partners prepare for Chinese tour |page=D1 "FRONT" |date=June 20, 2007 |work=Edmonton Journal }}</ref> and most recently, a 15-day tour across four [[Australia]]n cities.


== History ==
== History ==
The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company of [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], was founded in 1969 by Chester and Luba Kuc. The group began with just 19 dancers, and since then has grown to include four performing groups, a School of Dance and over 100 dancers at the various levels. Named after the [[Cheremosh River]] that separates the regions of [[Bukovina|Bukovyna]] and [[Galicia (eastern Europe)|Halychyna]] in Ukraine, the company easily matches the river's boisterousness and vivacity.
The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company of [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], was founded in 1969 by Chester and Luba Kuc. The group began with just 19 dancers, and since then has grown to include four performing groups, a School of Dance and over 100 dancers at the various levels. Named after the [[Cheremosh River]] that separates the parts of the regions of [[Bukovina]] and [[Galicia (eastern Europe)|Halychyna]] within Ukraine, the company easily matches the river's boisterousness and vivacity.


As Cheremosh's first Artistic Director, Chester Kuc's goal was to modernize [[Ukrainian dance|Ukrainian folk dance]] by attempting to convey certain truths about the [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] people. Using dance to make these truths dramatic and effective, he brought his dances to the stage in order to entertain audiences and further the growth of the rich [[Ukrainian Canadian#Arts|Ukrainian culture in Canada]].
As Cheremosh's first Artistic Director, Chester Kuc's goal was to modernize [[Ukrainian dance|Ukrainian folk dance]] by attempting to convey certain truths about the [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] people. Using dance to make these truths dramatic and effective, he brought his dances to the stage in order to entertain audiences and further the growth of the [[Ukrainian Canadian#Arts|Ukrainian culture in Canada]].


Since its inception, Cheremosh has had five artistic directors. Following Chester Kuc, Richard Wacko, Ken Kachmar and Greg Bayda, respectively, led Cheremosh between the years of 1982 and 1991.
Since its inception, Cheremosh has had five artistic directors. Following Chester Kuc, Richard Wacko, Ken Kachmar and Greg Bayda, respectively, led Cheremosh between the years of 1982 and 1991.
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Currently, all performing groups train under [[Artistic Director]] and [[Ballet Master]] [[Mykola Kanevets]], whose distinctive choreography and meticulous instruction have helped the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company and its affiliates maintain a strong reputation as a successful and accomplished Ukrainian dance organization.
Currently, all performing groups train under [[Artistic Director]] and [[Ballet Master]] [[Mykola Kanevets]], whose distinctive choreography and meticulous instruction have helped the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company and its affiliates maintain a strong reputation as a successful and accomplished Ukrainian dance organization.


== Past Tours ==
== Past tours ==
* 1977 – [[Sidmouth Folk Week|Sidmouth International Festival]] ([[East Devon]], south England)
* 1977 – [[Sidmouth Folk Week|Sidmouth International Festival]] ([[East Devon]], south England)
* 1978 –
* 1978 –
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* 2005 – [[Orange Revolution|Revolutions]]
* 2005 – [[Orange Revolution|Revolutions]]
* 2007 – Journey to the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] (China)
* 2007 – Journey to the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] (China)
* 2009 – ''Razom'': a Fusion of Ukrainian Dance
* 2009 – ''Razom'': A Fusion of Ukrainian Dance
* 2010 – [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]
* 2010 – [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]
* 2011 – [[Bulgaria]]
* 2011 – [[Bulgaria]]
* 2012 – ''[[wikt:cheers|Bud'mo]]'' Cheremosh
* 2012 – ''[[wikt:cheers|Bud'mo]]'' Cheremosh
* 2013 – Tour of Ukraine
* 2013 – Tour of Ukraine
* 2015 – U.S. tour "Kaleidoscope"
* 2015 – "Kaleidoscope" (U.S. tour)
* 2016 – Canada tour Kaleidoscope
* 2016 – "Kaleidoscope" (Canada tour)
* 2019 – Razom: Two Nations, One Spirit (Australia)


== Other Achievements ==
== Other achievements ==
* Have performed for [[Head of State|Heads of State]], including [[Monarchy of Canada|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]] and members of the [[British Royal Family|Royal Family]]; former [[List of Presidents of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Ronald Reagan]], [[Member of Congress#United States|members of Congress]] and the [[United States Senate|Senate]]; [[List of Prime Ministers of Canada|Prime Minister]] [[Brian Mulroney]]; and [[List of premiers of Alberta|Alberta Premiers]] [[Don Getty]], [[Ralph Klein]] and [[Ed Stelmach]].
* Have performed for [[Head of State|Heads of State]], including [[Monarchy of Canada|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]] and members of the [[British Royal Family|Royal Family]]; former [[List of Presidents of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Ronald Reagan]], [[Member of Congress#United States|members of Congress]] and the [[United States Senate|Senate]]; [[List of Prime Ministers of Canada|Prime Minister]] [[Brian Mulroney]]; and [[List of premiers of Alberta|Alberta Premiers]] [[Don Getty]], [[Ralph Klein]] and [[Ed Stelmach]].
* Were chosen as [[Canada]]’s sole representative to the prestigious 1996 [[Aberdeen International Youth Festival]] in [[Aberdeen]], Scotland. Performed in Aberdeen again in 2000.
* Were chosen as [[Canada]]'s sole representative to the prestigious 1996 [[Aberdeen International Youth Festival]] in [[Aberdeen]], Scotland. Performed in Aberdeen again in 2000.
* Recipients of the '''1997''' [[Edmonton|City of Edmonton]] '''Salute to Excellence Arts Achievement Award''' and the '''1994 Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts'''<ref>[http://www.acuarts.ca Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts - Home]</ref> '''Excellence in Artistry Award'''.
* Recipients of the '''1997''' [[Edmonton|City of Edmonton]] '''Salute to Excellence Arts Achievement Award''' and the '''1994 Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts'''<ref>[http://www.acuarts.ca Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts - Home]</ref> '''Excellence in Artistry Award'''.
* Headliners at numerous festivals including [[1988 Winter Olympics|Festival 88]], the '''Vegreville Pysanka Festival''',<ref>[http://www.pysankafestival.com Home - Vegreville Pysanka Festival]</ref> '''Canada's National Ukrainian Festival''',<ref>[http://www.cnuf.ca Canada's National Ukrainian Festival - Home]</ref> [[Hawrelak Park|Hopak in the Park]], '''Heritage Days''' and [[K-Days|Klondike Days]].
* Headliners at numerous festivals including [[1988 Winter Olympics|Festival 88]], the '''Vegreville Pysanka Festival''',<ref>[http://www.pysankafestival.com Home - Vegreville Pysanka Festival]</ref> '''Canada's National Ukrainian Festival''',<ref>[http://www.cnuf.ca Canada's National Ukrainian Festival - Home]</ref> [[Hawrelak Park|Hopak in the Park]], '''Heritage Days''' and [[K-Days|Klondike Days]].
* Invited to dance at [[Expo '74]] in [[Spokane, Washington]] and [[Expo '86]] in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, B.C.]]
* Invited to dance at [[Expo '74]] in [[Spokane, Washington]], and [[Expo 86]] in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]].
* Produced the first Ukrainian music compact disc in the world in 1988.
* Produced the first Ukrainian music compact disc in the world in 1988.
* Performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2005 [[World Masters Games]] in Edmonton.
* Performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2005 [[World Masters Games]] in Edmonton.
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.cheremosh.ca}}
* {{Official website|https://cheremosh.ca/}}
* [http://www.facebook.com/cheremosh/ Official Cheremosh Facebook Fan Page]


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Latest revision as of 17:23, 19 October 2024

Ukrainian Cheremosh Society Logo

Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company (Ukrainian: Український Танцювалний Ансамбль "Черемош", romanized: Ukrayins'kiy Tantsyuvalniy Ansambl' "Cheremosh") is a Ukrainian dance company based in Edmonton, Alberta and a leader of Ukrainian dance in Canada [citation needed]. It was founded in 1969 by Chester and Luba Kuc and named after the Cheremosh River that separates the parts of the regions of Bukovina and Galicia within Ukraine.[1] Since 1991 Cheremosh has been under the direction of Artistic Director and Ballet Master Mykola Kanevets.[2] Cheremosh has toured throughout Canada, the United States, Scotland,[3] China,[4] and most recently, a 15-day tour across four Australian cities.

History

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The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company of Edmonton, Alberta, was founded in 1969 by Chester and Luba Kuc. The group began with just 19 dancers, and since then has grown to include four performing groups, a School of Dance and over 100 dancers at the various levels. Named after the Cheremosh River that separates the parts of the regions of Bukovina and Halychyna within Ukraine, the company easily matches the river's boisterousness and vivacity.

As Cheremosh's first Artistic Director, Chester Kuc's goal was to modernize Ukrainian folk dance by attempting to convey certain truths about the Ukrainian people. Using dance to make these truths dramatic and effective, he brought his dances to the stage in order to entertain audiences and further the growth of the Ukrainian culture in Canada.

Since its inception, Cheremosh has had five artistic directors. Following Chester Kuc, Richard Wacko, Ken Kachmar and Greg Bayda, respectively, led Cheremosh between the years of 1982 and 1991.

Currently, all performing groups train under Artistic Director and Ballet Master Mykola Kanevets, whose distinctive choreography and meticulous instruction have helped the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company and its affiliates maintain a strong reputation as a successful and accomplished Ukrainian dance organization.

Past tours

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  • 1977 – Sidmouth International Festival (East Devon, south England)
  • 1978 –
  • 1984 –
  • 1988 – Encore Cheremosh
  • 1993 – 25th Anniversary Tour
  • 1999 – New Beginnings
  • 2005 – Revolutions
  • 2007 – Journey to the Great Wall (China)
  • 2009 – Razom: A Fusion of Ukrainian Dance
  • 2010 – Aberdeen, Scotland
  • 2011 – Bulgaria
  • 2012 – Bud'mo Cheremosh
  • 2013 – Tour of Ukraine
  • 2015 – "Kaleidoscope" (U.S. tour)
  • 2016 – "Kaleidoscope" (Canada tour)
  • 2019 – Razom: Two Nations, One Spirit (Australia)

Other achievements

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References

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  1. ^ Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company Archived February 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Jackson, Rosa (September 5, 1991). "Dancers respect new leader". Edmonton Journal. p. D3.
  3. ^ Edgar, Patti (July 3, 2000). "Cheremosh troupe giving Scotland a second fling". Edmonton Journal. p. B3.
  4. ^ Anthony, Pamela (June 20, 2007). "Ukraine meets Blackfoot onstage: Unusual dance partners prepare for Chinese tour". Edmonton Journal. p. D1 "FRONT".
  5. ^ Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts - Home
  6. ^ Home - Vegreville Pysanka Festival
  7. ^ Canada's National Ukrainian Festival - Home
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