TRYZUB UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
The goal of the Ensemble is to preserve and promote Ukrainian dancing and to spread this Ukrainian-Canadian culture within the multicultural community.
The Ensemble rehearses an average of eight hours per week, with extra time required in preparation for performances, special projects, fundraising activities and maintenance of the Tryzub Dance Studios. Beyond their Ensemble commitments, several of the members also instruct at Ukrainian dance schools within Calgary and throughout Alberta. Through their dedication and commitment to excellence in Ukrainian dance, the members of the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble continue to reach new levels of technical and artistic ability. They continue the legacy… and we thank them.
The Dancers
Calgary’s Crown Jewel of Ukrainian Dance – Tryzub’s Performance Company - the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.
New and exciting challenges come with being a dancer in Tryzub’s Ensemble. Opportunities are constant for learning new choreography, mastering repertoire, and further developing the craft of Ukrainian dance. Develop new friendships and connect with the Ukrainian community inside Calgary and abroad.
Touring
The Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble offers a unique opportunity for dancers to perform all over the world. On a regular basis, Tryzub performs in cities and festivals across Western Canada. In addition, Tryzub frequently performs at international dance festivals all over the world. Tryzub is proud to have shared Ukrainian Dance culture on stages across Canada, the United States, Australia, Turkey, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Ukraine!
Auditions
Join The First Prominent Ukrainian Dance Group If you are interested in joining us, please contact our Artistic Director Shane Gibson to arrange an audition. Tryzub is always looking for enthusiastic and experienced dancers to join the Ensemble. Interested dancers must be at least 18 years of age or in grade 10 with parental consent. Involvement with the Ensemble consists of eight hours of rehearsals per week, in addition to performances, festivals, and fundraising commitments. For frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ Ensemble Audition document.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE ENSEMBLE?
Tryzub is always looking for enthusiastic and experienced dancers to join the Ensemble. Interested dancers must be at least 18 years of age or in grade 10 with parental consent. Involvement with the Ensemble consists of eight hours of rehearsals per week, in addition to performances, festivals, and fundraising commitments.
Even though all Ensemble rehearsals are closed, interested dancers are encouraged to contact the Ensemble Standards Committee at standards@tryzub.ca to make arrangements to attend a rehearsal or schedule an individual audition.