Jake Tkaczyk is an accomplished theatre artist, arts leader, and educator based in Edmonton, with a proven track record of guiding creative organizations through ambitious growth and dynamic change. A passionate advocate for collaborative, community-rooted creation, Jake brings a wealth of experience in both artistic and administrative leadership across Alberta’s cultural landscape. He is a graduate of the University of…

Peter has been part of Shumka for more than two decades, beginning his Ukrainian dance journey at the age of eight when he enrolled at the Shumka School of Dance. With dedication and unwavering commitment, he trained extensively in Ukrainian folk, ballet, and contemporary styles, eventually joining the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in 2008. Since 2013, Peter has served as Principal…

June’s background in the Arts began at the University of Alberta, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She became affiliated with the Shumka School of Dance 16 years ago, when she brought her three boys to begin their Ukrainian dance training. She believed right from the start that Shumka School was the…

He/Him Joshua Semchuk has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta in theatre and film production, communications, operations, and administration, and a Masters of Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University. He is such a huge fan of the CFL and the Edmonton football club he has appeared on the fan podcast Eskimo Empire not once but 10 times.…

Trinity set her sights on being a Shumka dancer when she was very young and realized her dream in 2001. Over the years she has seen the company change and grow and has been proud to be a significant part of that evolution. Trinity is responsible for the costuming needs and coordination for Shumka. She works with volunteers and seamstresses…