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We're just in the process of preparing our new website for launch in 2009. In the meantime, we hope the following information is helpful. Please contact us for additional information.
Canada's Ukrainian Shumka Dancers
Shumka presents full-length, professional dance theatre touring productions, as well as intimate concert repertoire, across Canada and around the world. These productions marry the genre of Ukrainian dance with classical and contemporary movement, to create dramatic storylines which have become recognized as distinctively Shumka-style. Veteran dance writers such as Pamela Anthony write: "Shumka has turned the idea of folk dance into a living breathing art form, and emerged as one of the most contemporary dance companies around". (Edmonton Journal)
Shumka creates a broad scope of original dance works and original music built upon the foundations of:
- the Canadian life experiences of Shumka's artists;
- the creative inclusion of world dance forms as part of Canadian cultural life;
- the rich Alberta heritage of Ukrainian folk and urban culture; and,
- the realization of the innovative dreams of the company's creative partnerships with other professional, international artists.
Shumka is grateful for the annual operating grant support of the Edmonton Arts Council and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Shumka also acknowledges project grant support from the Canada Council for the Arts, Alberta Lotteries, and the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009, Shumka is an Edmonton-based, registered charitable society, and in March of this anniversary year, was designated a Resident Company of the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Contact Us
Shumka Studios & Offices
12245 131 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5L 1M8
Phone: 780.455.9559
Toll-free: 888.9.SHUMKA (888.974.8652)
Fax: 780.455.7889
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 342
Edmonton, AB
T5J 2J6
Email
General Inquiries: whirlwind@shumka.com
School of Dance: ssd@shumka.com
Staff can be reached using the email format firstname.lastname@shumka.com.
Performances
Join us for Shumka at 50: A Special Anniversary Student Matinee.
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10am MST
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
11455 - 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
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Career Opportunity
There is currently a career opportunity with Shumka for the position of General Manager. Download the job posting [PDF or Word]
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School of Dance
Shumka School of Dance inspires children to pursue the art of Ukrainian dance and become passionate about Ukrainian culture while making friends and having fun. Traditional and contemporary Ukrainian dance taught to the highest standards of technique, authenticity, creativity and professionalism.
- Pre-beginner and Beginner classes for ages 3+
- Curriculum-based Ukrainian dance instruction
- Classes for Pre-School through Adult
- Supplemental Enrichment Program for ages 9+
- Full Summer Dance Camp program (day camps and overnights)
- Proven Shumka Instructors
- Competitive and non-competitive performance opportunities
- Independent evaluations
- 3 fully-equipped professional studios
- Edmonton and Sherwood Park locations
For more information or registration call 780.455.9559 or email us at ssd@shumka.com.