Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble captivates audiences with its rich repertoire of traditional folk dances representing diverse regions of Ukraine. From the Carpathian Mountains to central Ukraine and its fertile steppes, each region boasts unique styles, authentic costumes, and its own music. The dancers’ “Hopak” is an exhilarating, crowd-pleasing finale to each performance.
As part of the Ukrainian American Youth Association, Cheremosh is dedicated to preserving Ukrainian culture through dance and cultural enrichment activities. Most of its 60 dancers, who range in age from four to 24, are children or grandchildren of Ukrainian immigrants and several dancers themselves were born in Ukraine. The group performs throughout the Twin Cities at annual events including the Festival of Nations in Saint Paul and several held each year at the Ukrainian American Community Center. It has also performed at the Minnesota State Fair, Lake Harriet Band Shell, and frequently dances by invitation at various public and private events.
About Cheremosh
Dance Groups
Ukrainian dance is not just about the steps and movements, it's about preserving our culture and passing it down to future generations.
Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
A more gentle option for adult dancers who are working to perfect fundamental steps, returning to dance after a break, managing an injury/limitation, are busy and would prefer fewer performances, or are new to dance.
Bureviy Yellow (Adult)
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A good option for adult dancers who enjoy advanced choreography, can attend extra practices, commit to additional travel performances, and have a more flexible schedule to adapt to the group’s needs. To participate in this group, you must be placed in it. This placement will be determined through the Skills Evaluation Day.
Bureviy Blue (Adult)
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Strumok is the oldest performing young adult group. The group consists of 20 dancers of various ages who have danced and performed with Cheremosh for many years. They perform dances from all regions of Ukraine and are adding Polissia to their repertoire. They have performed in many festivals and concerts throughout the Twin Cities, Iowa, Chicago, Winnipeg and Ukraine.
Strumok (Young Adult)
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The performers in Dzereltsya showcase dances originating from different parts of Ukraine, captivating audiences in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with their vibrant performances. The ensemble welcomes numerous skilled dancers with previous experience, all united by their passion for Ukrainian dance.
Dzereltsya (Level 4)
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Over the years, the Veselky dancers have expanded their repertoire by incorporating a new dance style from the Volyn region of Ukraine. Their recent participation in a two-day workshop contributed to this milestone. Alongside their existing performances from the Poltava, Zakarpattia, and Hutsul regions, they continue to showcase the rich cultural diversity of Ukrainian dance traditions.
Veselky (Level 3)
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Dancers in Kaliuzhy have performed dances from the Poltava region of Ukraine in addition to a character dance based on a traditional Ukrainian folk song. They have also learned new dances from the Lemko and Hutsul regions of Ukraine. They are quickly becoming a newer performing group of the Ensemble.
Kaliuzhky (Level 2)
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As they progress into their second and third years of Ukrainian dancing, the Kraplynky dancers exhibit a remarkable ability to quickly learn new dances. Their repertoire extends beyond mere imitation, encompassing authentic performances of dances from the Poltava region, as well as a character dance based on a Ukrainian folk tale
Kraplynky (Level 1)
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Rosynky is the newest group within the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. It was created to accommodate young adult dancers coming from Ukraine after the start of the war and also dancers who have never danced before. With each performance, they weave a tapestry of cultural pride and solidarity, embodying the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people.
Rosynky (Intro 2)
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This is the youngest group of dancers within Cheremosh. They are introduced to the foundational steps and movements of Ukrainian dance, laying the groundwork for their artistic development. Dancers perform at the annual Spring Concert. Always receiving a huge round of applause as their youthful energy and dedication shine brightly on stage.
Snizhynky (Intro 1)
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Events
Event Name
Date
Time
Location
Ukrainian Festival of Minnesota
301 Main Street, NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
9/21/2024
12:00 PM