“Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society of Calgary will thrill local audiences with spectacular performances of artistry and athleticism.”
⁃Penticton Herald
50th Anniversary
Show - Dzvinka
In the heart of Ukrainian culture, where tradition dances hand in hand with passion, there exists a legacy that spans half a century. Welcome to the jubilant celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society.
We are excited to be able to share this performance of cultural richness, and artistic brilliance as we continue to tour western Canada. We have a heartfelt commitment to making a positive impact on those affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, and any net proceeds will be dedicated to supporting Ukrainian families who are now part of our communities.
DZVINKA TOUR DATES
The Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is the gold
standard of Ukrainian dance in Southern Alberta. Our
Ensemble is proud to call Calgary home but enjoys entertaining audiences around Canada and the world. Watch for updated tour dates in a city near you!
Cities and Tickets
Cities and tour dates for fall 2025. Click on the city to purchase tickets.
Past Performances
Penticton, BC – May 23, 2024
Oliver, BC – May 25, 2024
Lethbridge, AB – September 28, 2024
Edmonton, AB – October 19, 2024
Camrose, AB – November 16, 2024
Cranbrook, BC – January 25, 2025
Regina, SK – February 21, 2025
Saskatoon, SK – February 22, 2025
Calgary, AB – April 5, 2025 (bringing it home, back at the Jack!)
Behind the scenes
at the 50th Anniversary Show
This is an inside view of our show at the Jack Singer Hall in Calgary, 2025.
Custom Made Costumes
from Ukraine
Postmark Ukraine, with one of Canada's leading Ukrainian dance groups, Tryzub, prepares for a large-scale historical performance. Performance about the most famous hero of Ukrainian legends: DOVBUSH
As a result of
war in Ukraine,
Two non-profit organizations in Alberta and B.C. were drawn together with the common goal of supporting Ukrainian Newcomer families. Tryzub has had the privilege of bringing its legacy of Ukrainian Arts and Culture experience to work together with the new and vibrant Ukraine Nightingale Project to raise over $150,000 for Ukrainian Newcomers in Western Canada. With little to no overhead or administrative costs, we have made a difference in the lives of families fleeing war in Ukraine seeking safe refuge in Canada.
A walk through Tryzub's
50th Anniversary Production
Act I
We welcome you, our audience, with a dance embracing the ancient Ukrainian ritual of
“Pryvitannia”. The importance of wheat, the staff of life, is shared by us here in Western Canada and in Ukraine. This dance is an ethnographical regional representation of various parts of Ukraine, and highlights the regions’ folk costumes and dance steps. We end with the offering of bread and salt, presented on an embroidered cloth (rushnyk).
The bread represents the warmth of Ukrainian hospitality and the salt is symbolic of eternal friendship. Together they are presented to the audience as a humble and heartfelt greeting, just as it would have been by a host inviting someone into their home.
Act II
“Dzvinka” unfolds in the picturesque Hutsul landscape, where the legendary Oleksa Dovbush leads a band of Opryshky, embodying the spirit of resistance against the oppressive Polish landowners. The tale intertwines love, treachery, and the enduring fight for justice. “Dzvinka” masterfully weaves a tale of love and defiance against the backdrop of Hutsul folklore, capturing the essence of a community’s struggle for freedom in the face of oppression.
Act III
In the “Буковинська Сюїта (Bukovynian Suite),” experience the vibrant energy of Zalytsiannia as men and women engage in a playful flirtation, uniting for a breathtaking display of togetherness. The “Хлопці Буковини (Boys of Bukovyna)” showcase daring and machismo as young men vie for the attention of women, leading to a powerful demonstration of strength. “Зачаровані (The Enchanted)” captivates with mystical beauty and grace, showcasing bewitching footwork and formations by Bukovynian women.Culminate your journey with the rhythmic explosion of “Буковинський Спектак (Bukovynian Spectacular).” Pay homage to composers Serhij Kushniruk, Gene Zwozdesky, Ron Cahute, and others in a “Tribute to the Composers,”
continue Act III
celebrating 50 years of Tryzub’s music from the past. In “Дівочий Танець (Divochyi Tanets),” witness a kaleidoscope of excitement as the ladies of Tryzub fuse strength, beauty, and precision in an elegant explosion of color and movement, embodying the energy of Ukrainian women. Feel the spirit of Zaporizhian Kozaky in “Запорожці (Zaporozhtsi),” where Tryzub’s men showcase mastery in weaponry and movement derived from the Ukrainian martial art “Boyovyi Kopak,” promising to bring you out of your seat. Finally, revel in the cultural fabric of Ukraine with the iconic “Гопак (Hopak),” a visually striking dance rooted in Zaporizhian Kozak culture. This national dance unfolds with fast moving patterns, moments of monumentalism, and displays of athleticism, capturing the essence of a nation.
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