Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Monday, November 9, 2009
7:30 PM
Pavlo Virsky, Founder
Myroslav Vantukh, Artistic Director
The renowned Ukrainian folk dance ensemble is famous for its bright colors, the unity of content and form, and the vivid embodiment of its stage concept. This magnificent artistic group has embraced the beauty of its native Ukraine and the wisdom of its people as well as the folk tradition of humor and optimism. Romantic, passionate, and exciting, the ensemble’s diverse program presents the exquisite charm of Ukranian folk dancing and the wealth of its traditions. They have been warmly received by audiences all over the world. touring Austria, England, Portugal, Argentina, Czech Republic, Romania, Italy, Bulgaria, China, Brazil, Mongolia, Venezuela, Greece, Belgium, Ecuador, India, Spain, Cuba, Korea, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Peru, Columbia, Slovak Republic, the US, Hungary, France, Poland, Chile, and Switzerland.
"Astonishing"
- The New York Times
"Crowd-pleasing by leaps and bounds"
- The Washington Post