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Performances

2026 Season - Continuum: Ukrainian Dance in Motion

The 2026 season of Spirit of the Dance unfolds as a continuum—where literature, folklore, history, and contemporary artistic voice meet in motion. Drawing inspiration from the poetic imagination of Lesia Ukrainka, Taras Shevchenko, and Mykola Hohol (Nikolai Gogol), from the lineage of Ukrainian classical folk tradition, and from new collaborative works shaped in dialogue with artists from Ukraine, this season reflects both memory and emergence.​

Jessica McElvaney Le, Spirit of the Dance artist in traditional Ukrainian costume

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Through a curated repertory of premieres and established works, Spirit of the Dance explores the mythic, lyrical, and human dimensions of Ukrainian culture. Each work is carefully researched and artistically shaped, honoring regional traditions while engaging the expressive possibilities of the stage.

 

​Rooted in deep respect for Ukrainian artistic heritage—yet alive to the present moment—the 2026 season affirms Ukrainian dance as a living art form: resilient, poetic, and continually renewed.

Spirit of the Dance artist, Renee Jaranson as Mavka in Forest Song

Upcoming Performances

Lehighton Ukrainian Festival

August 15-16, 2026

Ukrainian Homestead of CEC-ODWU, Inc,

1230 Beaver Run. Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235

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Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet is honored to appear as a featured guest ensemble at the 2026 Ukrainian Festival at the Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

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Join us for a weekend celebration of Ukrainian culture, music, dance, food, and community in this beautiful setting.

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Festival Schedule & Information

Spirit of the Dance performing at the Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA

Ukrainian Folk Festival

August 23, 2026

Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center,

1 Lower State Rd, North Wales, PA 19454

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Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet is excited to be among the many performers at the 2026 Ukrainian Folk Festival - Celebrating 35 years of Ukrainian Independence.

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Festival Schedule & Information

Spirit of the Dance dancers at the Ukrainian Folk Festival at Tryzub, in Horsham PA

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Baltimore Ukrainian Festival

September 12-13, 2026

St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church

2401 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

 

Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet is excited to be appearing at the Baltimore Ukrainian Festival, a vibrant weekend celebration of Ukrainian culture, music, food, and community.

Festival Schedule & Information

Spirit of the Dance presenting Ukrainian choreographic art at the Baltimore Ukrainian Festival

St Matthew Multicultural Festival

October 04, 2026

Orthodox Church of St Matthew

7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, USA

 

Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet is excited to be appearing at the Baltimore Ukrainian Festival, a vibrant weekend celebration of Ukrainian culture, music, food, and community.

Festival Schedule & Information

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Past Performances

2025

  • Oct 18 | Ukrainian Film Screening Event I Flagship Cinema, Baltimore, MD

  • Sep 27-28 | Baltimore Ukrainian Festival | St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, Baltimore MD

  • ​Aug 24 | 2025 Ukrainian Independence Day Festival | Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center, Horsham, PA

  • Aug 16-17 | Lehighton Ukrainian Festival with Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble | Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Lehighton, PA

  • Jun 14 | Patchtown Days with Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble | Eckley Miner's Village Museum, Weatherly, PA

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2024

  • Sep 15 | Washington DC Ukrainian Festival I St Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Silver Spring, MD

 

2023

  • Aug 19 | Lehighton Ukrainian Festival | Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Lehighton, PA

  • Jun 24 | One Journey Festival with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC

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2022​

  • Dec 21 | Christmas in Ukraine with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, Washington DC

  • Oct 6-27 | World Arts Festival Residency with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Montgomery College, Rockville, MD

  •  Aug 29 | 81st National Folk Festival with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Salisbury, MD

  • Jun 25 | One Journey Festival with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC

  • Mar 25 | Benefit for United Help Ukraine with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music sponsored by Carpe Diem Arts | Sandy Spring Museum, Olney, MD

  • ​Mar 18 | Benefit for United Help Ukraine with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music sponsored by Carpe Diem Arts | Historic Avalon Theater, Easton, MD

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2021

  • Aug 21-22 | Lehighton Ukrainian Festival | Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Lehighton, PA

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2018

  • May 9 | World Artists Experiences with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Maryland State House, Annapolis, MD

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2017

  • Dec 20-21 | A Carpathian Christmas with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, White Oak, PA

  • Dec 17 | A Winter's Eve of Revelry with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music sponsored by Carpe Diem Arts and St Michael's Community Center | St Michael's Auditorium, St Michael's, MD

  • Aug 19-20 | Lehighton Ukrainian Festival | Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Lehighton, PA

  • Jul 22 | ALS Benefit Concert with Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble| Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Lehighton, PA

  • Feb 16 | Sarah Barham Senior Piano Recital | Gildenhorn Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

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2015

  • ​​Jan 8 | Soul of Ukraine with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music sponsored by World Artists Experiences | Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD

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2014

  • Nov 7 | Patronal Feast of Holy Archangels Orthodox Church | Annapolis, MD

  • Aug 24 | Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Silver Spring, MD

  • May 4 | Slavic Soul with Sarah and Sam Barham | Friendship Hall, Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD

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2013

  • Sep 26 | World Artists Experiences Ukraine with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Ukrainian Embassy, Washington DC​

  • Aug 26 | Ukrainian Independence Day Observance with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Metropolia Center of the UOC of the USA, Somerset, NJ

  • Aug 10 | Community Celebration | Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD​

  • May 25 | Springtime in Ukraine | Friendship Hall, Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD​

  • Apr 14: Worldplay Traditional Music of the World with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music | Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Washington DC

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2012

  • Nov 11 I Concert with Gerdan-Kaleidoscope of World Music sponsored by The Washington Group Cultural Fund | The Lyceum, Alexandria VA

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2008

  • Sep 13-14 | Washington Ukrainian Festival | St Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Silver Spring, M​

  • Sep 6-7 | Baltimore Ukrainian Festival | Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD

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