He/Him — Joe started dancing with the Thorhild Ukrainian Dancing Club at the age of 5, and then continued to dance with Shumka School of Dance when he turned 10. Throughout his years at SSD, he was involved in a few Shumka shows such as Kobzar and The Nutcracker (previously Clara’s Dream). Throughout his dancing career he dreamed about being…

She/Her Breanna Senko began her dance journey at the age of three, training in jazz, ballet, contemporary, and Ukrainian dance at local studios in Westlock and Thorhild. Over time, her passion for Ukrainian dance deepened, inspiring her to explore her cultural roots more fully. At the age of 11 she decided to move to Shumka School of Dance where she…

She/Her Emily began Ukrainian dancing at the age of 3 in her hometown of St. Paul, Alberta. Growing up, each of her instructors were Shumka alum, and their passion and guidance inspired her to be a part of the company one day. Emily spent 2 years in Studia Shumka gaining experience in the Shumka style before becoming an apprentice Shumka…