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2025-2026 - Full Year Classes
Jr Bratstvo (Age 8-12)
Recommended for male dancers age 8 and up. This is a supplementary class to be paired with Proleesok or Promin. Dancers age 7 with dance experience may also enroll, dependent on approval from instructor & artistic director.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of multiple ages will dance together in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Open to male students age 8 and older.
Recommended for male dancers age 8 and up. This is a supplementary class to be paired with Proleesok or Promin. Dancers age 7 with dance experience may also enroll, dependent on approval from instructor & artistic director.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of multiple ages will dance together in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Open to male students age 8 and older.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
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Jr Performance Group (Age 8-12)
This is an enhancement class for dancers registered in Proleesok, Promin and Viter. This class is recommended for dancers age 8 - 12(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
This is an enhancement class for dancers registered in Proleesok, Promin and Viter. This class is recommended for dancers age 8 - 12(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Proleesok (Age 8-9)
Recommended for dancers age 8 & 9 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 3 and Grade 4.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Recommended for dancers age 8 & 9 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 3 and Grade 4.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
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Yalenka
Promin (Age 9-11)
Recommended for dancers age 9-11 (as of December 31) or in Grade 4-6.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Recommended for dancers age 9-11 (as of December 31) or in Grade 4-6.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Viter (Age 11-13)
Recommended for dancers age 11-13 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 5, 6 & 7. Dancers age 10 with Ukrainian dance experience may also register if approved by instructor and artistic director.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Recommended for dancers age 11-13 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 5, 6 & 7. Dancers age 10 with Ukrainian dance experience may also register if approved by instructor and artistic director.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Vesna (Age 13-15)
Recommended for dancers age 12-14 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 7-9.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Recommended for dancers age 12-14 (as of December 31) or dancers in Grade 7-9.
Dancers will expand their understanding of Ukrainian dance technique and steps from multiple regions. Increased exposure to ballet technique. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in one out of town festival.
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Technique (Age 8-12)
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique and performance artistry! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in step sequences and combinations that will improve posture, coordination and artistic expression. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Proleesok, Promin or Viter.
This class will not participate in performances.
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique and performance artistry! Dancers will warm up with proper technique and participate in step sequences and combinations that will improve posture, coordination and artistic expression. This can be taken alone or as a compliment to Proleesok, Promin or Viter.
This class will not participate in performances.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Sr Bratstvo (Age 13+)
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Open to dancers age 13 and older.
A special class for our male dancers to build the skills required to execute steps and tricks safely. Male dancers of all ages will dance in the same class.
Students will learn Ukrainian dance technique, steps and tricks. Students will also learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Open to dancers age 13 and older.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Technique (Age 13+)
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals and is open to dancers from all dance clubs.
This is a supplementary class where dancers will work to develop their dance technique. The goal of this class is to build a strong foundation that will allow dancers to explore more complex steps and choreography in repertoire classes.
This class will not participate in performances or festivals and is open to dancers from all dance clubs.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Radist (Adult)
Adults age 30+(approx)
This class will start with a ballet warm up followed by ballet and Ukrainian technique.
The group will also learn choreography to be presented at studio events and community festivals.
Adults age 30+(approx)
This class will start with a ballet warm up followed by ballet and Ukrainian technique.
The group will also learn choreography to be presented at studio events and community festivals.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Veselka (Senior Teen)
Recommended for students in high school.
Students will refine ballet and Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Recommended for students in high school.
Students will refine ballet and Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at school concerts and festivals. This class will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
7:30 PM to 9:45 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Iskra (Age 3-4) (Wednesday)
This class is recommended for dancers age 3-4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
This class is recommended for dancers age 3-4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Meteleky (Age 5-6) (Wednesday)
Recommended for dancers age 5 and 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Recommended for dancers age 5 and 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Yalenka Studios
Yalenka
Yalenka
Malenki Zirky (Age 6-7) (Wednesday)
Recommended for dancers age 6 & 7(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1 or Grade 2.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Recommended for dancers age 6 & 7(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1 or Grade 2.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Yalenka Studios
Yalenka
Yalenka
Sonechko (Age 8-10)
Recommended for dancers age 7-10 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 3-5.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Recommended for dancers age 7-10 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 3-5.
Dancers will learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps from a variety of regions. Some ballet technique will be introduced. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Inter Performance Group
This is an enhancement class for both male and female dancers registered in Viter & Vesna. This class is recommended for dancers age 12 - 15(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice. This group will participate in at least one out of town festival.
This is an enhancement class for both male and female dancers registered in Viter & Vesna. This class is recommended for dancers age 12 - 15(as of December 31).
Students will refine their Ukrainian dance technique and learn choreography for studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community.
This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Families should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice. This group will participate in at least one out of town festival.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Zoloto (Gentle Adult)
Recommended for adults. This class will be a more gentle version of our popular adult program. Classes will include a warm up, basic technique focused on balance and coordination, folk dance steps/combinations and a cool down. Perfect for dancers who are new to Ukrainian dance or dancers who require a more gentle approach due to injuries or other limitations.
Individuals from this class will be invited to participate in our spring concert. Spring concert rehearsals will take place outside of class time. A small costume fee will be collected for dancers who choose to perform.
Recommended for adults. This class will be a more gentle version of our popular adult program. Classes will include a warm up, basic technique focused on balance and coordination, folk dance steps/combinations and a cool down. Perfect for dancers who are new to Ukrainian dance or dancers who require a more gentle approach due to injuries or other limitations.
Individuals from this class will be invited to participate in our spring concert. Spring concert rehearsals will take place outside of class time. A small costume fee will be collected for dancers who choose to perform.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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Yalenka
Sr Performance Group
This class is for male and female dancers Veselka & Karpaty. Class is recommended for students age 15 and up(as of December 31).
Students in this class will work at an advanced level to refine Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community. This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Dancers should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
This class is for male and female dancers Veselka & Karpaty. Class is recommended for students age 15 and up(as of December 31).
Students in this class will work at an advanced level to refine Ukrainian dance technique. Students will learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts, festivals and performances in the wider community. This class requires a higher level of commitment than regular weekly classes. Dancers should be prepared for multiple performance opportunities, sometimes with short notice.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Karpaty (Young Adult)
Ukrainian dance for young adults - approximately age 18-30 (approx)
No experience necessary! No auditions!
Dancers will work on technique, learn choreography and participate in performances and festivals.
Ukrainian dance for young adults - approximately age 18-30 (approx)
No experience necessary! No auditions!
Dancers will work on technique, learn choreography and participate in performances and festivals.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Iskra (Age 3-4) (Saturday)
This class is recommended for dancers age 3-4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
This class is recommended for dancers age 3-4 (as of December 31).
Dancers will be introduced to Ukrainian dance through basic exercises and combinations, stories, songs and games. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts. Dancers may be invited to participate in the Calgary Ukrainian Festival.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Meteleky (Age 5-6) (Saturday)
Recommended for dancers age 5 and 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Recommended for dancers age 5 and 6 (as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and local dance festivals.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Yalenka Studios
Yalenka
Yalenka
Malenki Zirky (Age 6-8) (Saturday)
Recommended for dancers age 6 -8(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1-3.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Recommended for dancers age 6 -8(as of December 31). This class is best suited for children in Grade 1-3.
Dancers will begin to learn specific Ukrainian dance technique and steps. Dancers will also learn choreography to be performed at studio concerts and dance festivals.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
2025-2026 - Sessional Classes
Ukrainian Dance Age 3-4 (Sept-Oct)
Ukrainian dance for ages 3-4. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance for our smallest dancers.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Ukrainian dance for ages 3-4. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance for our smallest dancers.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Ukrainian Dance Age 5-6 (Sept-Oct)
Ukrainian dance for ages 5-6. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance for our smallest dancers.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Ukrainian dance for ages 5-6. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance for our smallest dancers.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
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Yalenka
Yalenka
Ukrainian Dance Age 6-8 (Sept-Oct)
Ukrainian dance for ages 6-8. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance, no experience necessary.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Ukrainian dance for ages 6-8. A basic introduction to music, movement and Ukrainian dance, no experience necessary.
Six week sessional class
September 13 - October 25, no class on October 11
Parents will be invited to view a small showcase at the end of the final lesson
Sessional class families are NOT required to volunteer with Yalenka
No costume fees are collected
No performances
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Yalenka
Yalenka