<![CDATA[Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Society - News]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:55:54 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[The Land • Земля • La terre]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:22:32 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/the-land
Join the Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance for an end-of-season performance by and for all ages!

​We honour The Land, both here on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation and in Ukraine, that shapes our cultural identity, provides us with a sense of belonging, and nourishes our well-being.

📅 Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 at 3 p.m.
📍 Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

​This showcase of Ukrainian-Canadian dance, music, and costumes will also feature the Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and other guest artists.
]]><![CDATA[Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance Winter Celebration!]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/ottawa-school-of-ukrainian-dance-winter-celebrationThe Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance's (OSUD) annual Winter Celebration features Ukrainian dance presentations by OSUD students of all ages!

This year's Winter Celebration will take place in Jean Pigott Place (Ottawa City Hall) on Sunday, December 14th at 2:30 p.m.

Admission: Free, with donations gratefully accepted
Seating: First-come, first-served

Audience members will also enjoy:
  • A guest performance by the Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
  • Music and refreshments
  • A chance to participate in our traditional closing kolomeyka - an energetic, joyous dance for all!

See you on December 14!
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]]><![CDATA[OSUD Year-End Concert: Cradling Our Culture]]>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/osud-year-end-concert-cradling-our-cultureThe Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present an end-of-season performance by and for all ages!

Along with the Svitanok Ukrainiain Dance Ensemble and other guest artists, we will showcase Ukrainian-Canadian dance, music and costumes. Help us protect and nourish our stories, identity, culture, and creativity while being uplifted by the spirit of Ukrainian dance in Canada’s capital.

​Dates:
  • Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Visit meridiancentrepointe.com for tickets and more details.
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]]><![CDATA[Performance at Ukrainian Family Festival in Val-des-Monts, QC]]>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/ukrainian-family-festivalThe Svitanok Ensemble is looking forward to performing at the Ukrainian Family Festival in Val-des-Monts on Saturday, August 31! Tickets and festival details can be found at ottawaweekendfest.org.
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]]><![CDATA[Performance at European Union Cultural Fair]]>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/eu-cultural-fairLooking forward to dancing at the European Union in Canada Cultural Fair at Lansdowne Park on Saturday, July 13th at the invitation of Otavas Rotaļa/ Latvian Folk Dance Ottawa and the Embassy of Latvia in Canada.

Svitanok will perform a Ukrainian welcome dance (Привітальний танець) and partnered Latvian dances with Otavas Rotaļa at 12:45. It's free admission for the whole day from 10 am to 4 pm! Enjoy cultural displays, workshops, food and drink, games, and live music & dance. Hope to see you there!
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]]><![CDATA[Svitanok Performing at Canada Day Celebration on June 30]]>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/svitanok-canada-day-2024​The Svitanok Ensemble is performing at MP Anita Vandenbeld's Canada Day Celebration on June 30 at the Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa. The event is from 4-6 p.m. and we're performing around 5:15.
Entrance is free - we hope to see you there!]]><![CDATA[OSUD 2024 Year-End Concert: Bridging Generations]]>Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/bridging-generationsThe Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present an end-of-season performance by all ages and for all ages on Saturday, June 1!

Along with the Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and other guest artists, join us as we showcase Ukrainian-Canadian dance, music, and costumes. Become a part of the stream of story, identity and culture sharing between the generations. Be energized and uplifted by the spirit of Ukrainian dance in Canada’s capital!

Tickets are available on the Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe website.
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]]><![CDATA[Svitanok Open Rehearsal on April 28]]>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/svitanok-open-rehearsalAre you interested in Ukrainian dance? Want to see what a Svitanok rehearsal looks like?

Come to our open rehearsal on Sunday, April 28 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and get a glimpse into how our Ensemble dancers train! You'll see some barre and centre work, tricks and turns, classic and new choreography, and much more.

Our dancers are looking forward to welcoming you to the studio!
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]]><![CDATA[House Workshop with Olena Sukach]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/house-workshop-olena-sukachDiscover House dance in our upcoming workshop with professional Ukrainian artist Olena Sukach!

Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: The School of Dance, 200 Crichton St.
Cost: $10

Register at svitanok.ca/house. Limited spots available!
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]]><![CDATA[Solidarity through Song and Dance: Performance on March 2]]>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.svitanok.ca/news/solidarity-through-song-and-danceOn March 2nd, join us for an evening of "Solidarity Through Song and Dance!" Svitanok Ensemble and our Podorozh! Performance Group (OSUD) will be performing dances alongside Otavas Rotaļa/ Latvian Folk Dance Ottawa.

Our partnership with Otavas Rotaļa began in March 2022, when Svitanok dancers Anhelina and Erin were warmly welcomed to their dance fundraiser for Ukraine - to teach Ukrainian dance steps and learn Latvian dances in return.
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The evening will also include singer and choir performances, a DJ, a silent raffle, food, and a zabava-style dance. All proceeds go to Canada-Ukraine Foundation, BCU Foundation, and Save Ukraine. Get your tickets now at the early bird rate!
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