The 10th bi-annual Zirka Ukrainian Dance Competition is being held this weekend in Dauphin.
Oleski notes the different competitions range by age, solo, duets, trio performances and then small, medium, and large group dances. People typically think of Ukrainian dancing as guys doing big jumps in the air, and that’s what you’ll see at the end of the day on Saturday.
A woman based out of Ukraine will adjudicate the groups.
“Her name is Lana Niland. She’s originally from Canada but now lives in Ukraine. One of the things that she does is, she does go all over Canada adjudicating dance competitions. As well, she actually has a Ukrainian website where she sells Ukrainian clothing and items and stuff, and she is going to be one of the vendors set up.”
Oleski says it’s something different to experience.
The competitions take place Friday from 1pm-9pm and Saturday 8 am to 6:30 pm at Credit Union Place. It’s 5 dollars to get in for anyone 12 and up. 11 and under can get in for free.
