Selkirk & District Ukrainian School of Dance was formed in 1972 under the leadership of the late Mary Slogan. In 1972, there were 34 students and 3 instructors and they practiced our of Holy Eucharist hall in Selkirk.
In 1979, from Selkirk & District Ukrainian School of Dance Inc. a senior group evolved and later became their own organization. They are known as Troyanda, meaning “a bed of roses”. This group performs publicly and has travelled extensively worldwide.
In 1985, Junior Troyanda was formed within our school. This group was later named Fialka, meaning “violet”. Fialka dancers are aged 14 and up. This group has performed locally within Manitoba, and has also travelled to Edmonton, and the United States.
Our school and our dancers continue to seek opportunities to perform outside regularly scheduled events. The opportunity to perform and travel is a wonderful experience for our dancers to gain experience and lasting memories of their youth.
With the celebration of the school’s 35th Anniversary in 2007, Selkirk & District underwent a name change and is known as the Selkirk Zorya Ukrainian School of Dance. In 2013, the school decided to return to its original name of Selkirk & District Ukrainian School of Dance.
The relationship between Troyanda and Selkirk & District has been actively maintained over the years. Recently a motion was made for the two groups to become more involved with each other making Troyanda the “big brother” Ensemble of the school. Troyanda welcomes the opportunity of increased participation with the Selkirk & District as each dance season progresses.
In 1979, from Selkirk & District Ukrainian School of Dance Inc. a senior group evolved and later became their own organization. They are known as Troyanda, meaning “a bed of roses”. This group performs publicly and has travelled extensively worldwide.
In 1985, Junior Troyanda was formed within our school. This group was later named Fialka, meaning “violet”. Fialka dancers are aged 14 and up. This group has performed locally within Manitoba, and has also travelled to Edmonton, and the United States.
Our school and our dancers continue to seek opportunities to perform outside regularly scheduled events. The opportunity to perform and travel is a wonderful experience for our dancers to gain experience and lasting memories of their youth.
With the celebration of the school’s 35th Anniversary in 2007, Selkirk & District underwent a name change and is known as the Selkirk Zorya Ukrainian School of Dance. In 2013, the school decided to return to its original name of Selkirk & District Ukrainian School of Dance.
The relationship between Troyanda and Selkirk & District has been actively maintained over the years. Recently a motion was made for the two groups to become more involved with each other making Troyanda the “big brother” Ensemble of the school. Troyanda welcomes the opportunity of increased participation with the Selkirk & District as each dance season progresses.