Shumkas nutcracker is a new christmas tradition in edmonton and we couldnt. Designed to become an annual tradition, claras dream has come true as the audience flocked to see this distinctive take on the nutcracker story through dance. Another highlight of her performance career included a us tour of the nutcracker a ballet fantasy with members of kyiv ballet in 1997 and 1999. Shumkas nutcracker a dream performance new pathway. Eeles family shumka canadas ukrainian shumka dancers.
Shumka s nutcracker a perfect first nutcracker for many generations. Live with lucas shumkas nutcracker fri dec 14 evening. Shumka s nutcracker is the only ukrainian folk ballet representation of tchaikovsky s christmas classic. From the royal winnipeg ballet, meet dmitri dovgoselets. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. He is now a retired member of the ukrainian shumka dancers and has been an instructor with shumka school of dance since 2006. Murray chats with 2 local camrose veselka ukrainian dancers who will be in next weekends.
Given the famous composers ukrainian heritage, the production incorporates ukrainian christmas traditions, folk and character dance, a grand orchestral version of shchedryk carol of the bells, and ukrainian symbols woven into the. Edmonton opera principal singers are heard warmingup in their dressing rooms, chorus girls walk past with their hair in pin curls towards the rehearsal hall to don their towering wigs, and the chorus men take one last look in the mirror to ensure that their perfect moustache swirl is staying in place. Shumka s nutcracker, featuring the ukrainian shumka dancers and special guests citie ballet, viter ukrainian folk choir and members of the kyiv and virsky ballet companies, runs dec. Dance victoria 20192020 season ukrainian shumka dancer. June eeles and her family have been involved in shumka and the shumka school for over 20 years. View peter eeles s business profile as principal at shumka school. This report details the butterflies, moths and other wildlife observed on a trip made to bulgaria from 1st july to 8th july 2007. A christmas tradition returning to camrose this season featuring friday evening and saturday matinee performances. In the company, peter and i had the opportunity to be the travelling chumaky together.
Shumkas nutcracker arts touring alliance of alberta. From april 15 may 20, we will be hosting 6 seniors can shumka and silver swans classes online. The ukrainian shumka dancers present kobzar saturday, april 9 at 8 p. This production features ballet, folk dance, and character dance in a celebration of tchaikovskys beloved score. Dancing his way through university faculty of pharmacy. Principal, shumka school of dance joshua has a bachelor of fine arts from the. Other guest artists included kylee hart from ballet edmonton and past shumka dancers james eeles and jeffrey mortensen. Twenty years later, all three boys have been in the company, and june is still very much involved. Canadas ukrainian shumka dancers, with guests from citie ballet, viter choir, and ukraines virsky and kyiv ballet join forces in this breathtaking performance. At one point, all three of us were in shumka at the same time but my oldest brother recently retired, so theres only two of use left, says eeles. Shumkas nutcracker is a new holiday classic and a true edmonton nutcracker.
This luxurious and uniquely powerful production features ballet, folk dance, and character dance in a celebration of tchaikovskys beloved score. Designed to become an annual tradition, claras dream has come true as the audience flocked to see this distinctive take on the nutcracker. She started working for shumka as a way to pay for her boys dance classes. In a world premiere production featuring a cast of shumka dancers and. June eeles shumka canadas ukrainian shumka dancers. A wednesday night backstage at the jubilee auditorium creates a bustle of activity. Shumka s nutcracker blends the grace and lyrical nature of classical movement with the strength and power of ukrainian character dance, leaving audiences exhilarated and entertained. Shumka s nutcracker, claras dream, is a new holiday classic, produced and performed by local artists. Find contact and company information for business people in our free business information database. Contact june eeles for additional registration information, questions, fees, and class placement inquiries. Shumka s nutcracker blends the grace and lyrical nature of classical movement with the strength of ukrainian character dance.
Peter eeles is the principal of edmontons shumka school of dance and a current company member with the ukrainian shumka dancers. Leda began teaching dance as part of the junior instructor program at shumka school in 2016 and has recently received her tier 1 shumka dance syllabus academy teaching certification. The school is brimming with energy from the collective presence of ukraines kyiv ballet, and professional folk dance ensemble, virsky, collaborating with shumka for the opening of claras dream this weekend. Shumka s nutcracker is the only ukrainian folk ballet representation of tchaikovskys christmas classic.
Mosquitos wedding a shumka dance spectacle stalberttoday. The youngest shumka dancers in training will begin a journey of ukrainian dance as they are introduced to the culture, folklore and dance that go along with our rich ukrainian heritage. He is now a retired member of the ukrainian shumka dancers and has been an instructor with shumka school of dance since 2006, teaching for years at both the edmonton studios and the satellite school in. A christmas tradition returns to camrose this season with friday evening and saturday matinee performances. Given the famous composers ukrainian heritage, the production incorporates ukrainian christmas traditions, folk and character dance, a grand orchestral version of shchedryk carol of the bells, and ukrainian symbols woven into the lavish. Online contests 2020 shumka canadas ukrainian shumka. Shumka s nutcracker is on its way to becoming a new christmas classic that is a perfect fit for our community. Edmonton journal the ukrainian shumka dancers and guests from edmontons citie ballet join forces for the presentation of albertas ukrainian nutcracker. Edmonton journal shumka s nutcracker is a new holiday classic and a true edmonton nutcracker. Peter eeles principal, shumka school of dance joshua 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. He was an instructor at the school as well as a dancer in the company. He first started ukrainian dance at the age of eight, when he entered the shumka school of dance and continued as a student for seven years. Taking a stroll down the hallway, a peek inside one of the smaller studios shows male shumka dancers warming up their high kicks. Her top priority is to make sure that everyone feels important and valued as a member of the shumka family.
Established in 1959, shumka meaning whirlwind is a professional ukrainian dance company. Volume 19, issue 2 the dance current canadas dance magazine. With its third annual offering of claras dream, shumka is proving there is an appetite for a ukrainianflavoured nutcracker in edmontons holiday performance season. Even from day one, june knew she wanted to be part of the company. Lida petriw and james eeles and members of the shumka dancers pose in their costumes from the nutcracker in the magrath mansion in edmonton on tuesday dec. Program insert to accompany our 20192020 season house program. The ukrainian shumka dancers kobzar explores universal. Claras dream is the only ukrainian folk ballet representation of tchaikovskys nutcracker. We miss our seniors and would love to continue online classes with any interested dancers. Current shumka dancer joe hoffman has officially been named artistic associate of the company as the liaison between all facets of the artistic team including shumka executive director, the artistic resource committee, creative directors, dancer artistic committee and the dancers themselves.
Leda is excited to be working with young talented dancers who share the same passion. Start by finding your event on the shumka s nutcracker 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. The ukrainian shumka dancers and guests join forces for the nutcracker. Along with alberta ballet and edmonton opera, shumka is honoured to be a. Rather than trying to make room for another nutcracker by timing claras. Once again shumka enters a new chapter with youth dance theatre. Instructors shumka canadas ukrainian shumka dancers. Shumka s nutcracker tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. Shumkas claras dream has more of an edmonton flavour. Create a solo based on regional dance steps learned in class. Great interview by murray green of the camrose booster ltd. All events for shumkas nutcracker arts touring alliance.
Peter has been with the shumka family for 19 years. In a world premiere production featuring a cast of shumka dancers and multidisciplinary indigenous artists, we. June eeles shumka school of dance principal peter eeles shumka. It was really special to teach kids at the summer camps and then see those kids join the school in the fall. We provide world class service and premium seating.
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