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Svitlo Year-End Performance
Svitlo Year-End Performance
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Thirty-seven members of the Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers performed an impressive array of dances at their year-end concert at the Vegreville Social Centre on May 5.
Treasurer Curtis Zorniak emceed the event. Zorniak welcomed everyone and introduced instructors Debbie Kachmar-Potter and Shaughnessy Potter. He went on to state that they dedicated this performance to their President, Kevin Siemers, who recently lost his battle with cancer. “His heart was woven into this club and he was proud to be a part of the spectacular group of people. The executive and the Svitlo Ukrainian dancing family all stepped up to finish the dance season.
The many highlights from our dancers were performing at events such as Razom, Zabava, competitions, dancing at the four senior citizens complexes, the Christmas concert, the year-end concert, and when we will finish the season performing at Vegreville Pysanka Festival.
From participating in dancing, dancers gain the art of performing and learning about Ukrainian culture and different regions, learn the fundamentals of dance, get to practice and have fun with their peers, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. ”
When asked, dancers Rachel Wynnyk and Savannah Wynnyk commented that they have been participating in Ukrainian dancing for 11 years. “The best part is being older because we can be a role model for the little kids. Our favorite part about performing is showcasing everything we learned from all our work during the year.
Our achievements this year have been our group received three gold and the best in choreography at the Vermilion Festival.
Gavin Worobec said he has been dancing for 11 years. “My favorite part is getting to be a star. At the Vermilion Festival, I received the best choreography and the Spotlight Award.”
Annya Palsitt stated she has been performing Ukrainian dancing for 14 years. “I like doing the spins and the turns. As a group, we received Most Outstanding and the Best Choreography at the Vermilion Festival.
