JANUARY 20, 2016
Michael Simpson Editor Promin School of Ukrainian Dance held their annual Malanka performance on January 16 to celebrate Ukrainian New Year’s Eve, which was observed on the Julian calendar on January 14 in conventional dates. A dressed up crowd took in lively Ukrainian dancing from Promin members, including the classic tale of Malanka, which was a daughter of the Creator who essentially embodied the qualities of spring. In the story, Malanka is captured by the Devil and taken to the underworld, leaving earth in a cold, desolate condition until the hero, Vasyl, defeats the devil and frees Malanka to return to earth, bringing back warmth and life in the process. The dancers themselves, all of them, certainly brought warmth and life to their performances. The range of performances, which have historical roots from various parts of Ukraine, were filled with colour and vibrance from skilled performers of all ages. This year, the dancers of Promin, instructed by Murray Howell, are as follows: Pre-beginner: Alyssa Ezio, McKayla Laschowski, Keaten Muntz, Marella Pylypchan, Lucas Siemers, Paisely Yackimec.
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Juniors: Avery Horon, Zander Laschowski, Kaylynn Makarenko, Lily McGale, Jaxon Sarafinchan, Brendan Siemers. Intermediate: Makayla Krezanoski, Taylor McCrimmon, Jaime McGale, Kyra Muntz-Flett, Delaney Shewchuk, Gavin Worobec, Savannah Wynnyk. Senior: Brandon Bay, Marissa Bay, Maddi Doerksen, Doree Fradette, Ava Fried, Jacklyn Homeniuk, Chelsea Kuhn, Kailyn Kuhn, Kallie Mazurek, Christina Nawrot, Barbara Rybchuk, Elizabeth Trynchuk, Emily Trynchuk. Adult: Marie Baron, Jocelyn Bezovie, Nicole Fried, Kimberley Katerenchuk, Daphne Miller, Jennifer Nawrot, Toby Starko, Jean Welin. Senior Girls: Maddi Doerksen, Doree Fradette, Kallie Mazurek, Christina Nawrot, Barbara Rybchuk, Elizabeth Trynchuk, Emily Trynchuk Technique Girls: Doree Fradette, Ava Fried, Kallie Mazurek, Kyra Muntz – Flett, Delaney Shewchuk. Technique Boys: Treyton Jones, Zander Laschowski, Jaxon Sarafinchan, Brendan Siemers.
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