Introducing the Syllabus for Ukrainian Dance
What the Syllabus for Ukrainian Dance can do for your students and you…
This carefully researched program identifies correct placement and technique for the academic performance of Ukrainian dance. Particular attention is paid to progression, by establishing then building on principles from one level of learning to the next. In this manner the student can proceed effectively through increasing levels of complexity. The layered learning is fundamental to the syllabus design, and promotes successful advancement from one level to the next.
For the instructor, the syllabus serves as a ready-made lesson plan. Set exercises are suggested, a comprehensive vocabulary is provided, and musical resources accompany the set work. Thousands of hours of preparation are packaged into an age-appropriate, challenging, inspiring, convenient and effective resource for you to take into your classroom, and reap the benefits!
The syllabus consists of text and electronic media, as follows:
- User guide
- Set exercises (barre, centre and ‘kolo’)
- Vocabulary
- Music
- Video
- Supplementary ballet resource
FAQ’s… Did you know?
- The Syllabus for Ukrainian Dance is the first-of-its kind.
- Research toward the syllabus began in 1993 and the first edition was released in 2001.
- The syllabus includes a procedures component, which guides:
- Membership
- Examination
- Instructor and dancer certification
- Education/workshops, and
- Authorized use
- The Ukrainian dance glossary includes 274 steps and the set work includes 159 exercises – all professionally filmed, titled and pronounced.
- The Ukrainian dance glossary uses Ukrainian terminology arrived through research and consultation with both Ukrainian and Canadian instructors.
- A master glossary provides a program-wide index of all steps, for convenient location, reference and comparison.
- Notations are provided for each of the set exercises.
- More than 130 instructors have participated in the syllabus workshop to date, and more than 2,000 student examinations have been delivered!
- The classical ballet component of the syllabus workshop is delivered by certified instructors of the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Membership is open to instructors 16 years of age and over.
Find out more!
To sample syllabus materials, participate in one of our instructor workshops, host an instructor workshop (in-person or online), schedule a consulation or learn more about the program, please contact:
Mr. Peter Eeles, Syllabus Coordinator
Syllabus for Ukrainian Dance
c/o Ukrainian Shumka Dancers
10515-111 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 3E8
E: peter.eeles@shumka.com
T: 780-455-9559
