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Shumka’s Director of Development and Project Management, Suzanna Brytan, was recently recognized by Avenue Magazine as one of Edmonton’s Top 40 under 40. This award celebrates the leadership qualities and contributions of a unique group of Edmontonians from a variety of backgrounds including artists, business leaders, media personalities and community organizers.
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The company presented its Distinguished Friend of Shumka award to local Chinese-Canadian businessman and cultural promoter Dick Wong. The show's featured musical star was local chanteuse Ann Vriend, who sang a moving song written in honour of her Dutch immigrant grandmother. And when the last hopak was danced, guests sat down to a feast, not of perogies and kolbassa but of samosas, curried lamb, coconut shrimp, and pistachio rice pudding, courtesy of Zaika Indian Bistro Bar. You could hardly have asked...for a more quintessentially Edmonton evening.
Edmonton Journal
The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers present full-length, professional dance-theatre touring productions, as well as intimate concert repertoire, across Canada and around the world.
Shumka also performs as the featured entertainer for festivals, conferences, special events, private and corporate functions, and school shows in Alberta and beyond.
Catch Shumka in performances at the following events this year:
