Study Guide For Teachers Thirty-minute lecture-demo program for audiences K to 6. 700 Cedar Road Jenkintown, PA About the Program 19046 The mission of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is to strive for excellence in the presenta- tion of Ukrainian dance. To Voloshky, Ukrainian dance is a living, breathing, evolving art form – Tel: 215/663/0294 www.voloshky.com an art form that portrays the past and present culture of the Ukrainian people. By combining the
[email protected] highest level of dance technique and stage presentation with the unique character of Ukrainian dance, Voloshky creates an exciting blend of art and energy. The resulting style is bold and power- ful, clearly native to Ukrainian dance, yet classical enough to be appreciated and enjoyed by all. Learning Goals PERFORMING DANCE 1. Students will learn how dancers need to work together to create a dance that tells a story. 2. Students will learn how dancers can tell a story without words, using only movements. 3. Students will learn aspects of Ukrainian characteristics that both differ and coincide with other cultures. 4. Students will learn some Ukrainian words Background Information For Students Ukrainian Dance Ukrainian folk dance is a truly unique art form which relates the history, life and work of the Ukrainian people, their past and present. Ukrainian folk dancing developed dramatically from ancient times when it was once considered a ritual means of communicating with the divine forces of nature. Christianity provided an opportu- nity for further adaptations based on Christian rituals and festivals of the church calendar.