She/Her Sofia began her dance training at the age of four with the Shumka School of Dance, where she completed the program and went on to become a dedicated member of Studia Shumka. Her passion for Ukrainian dance has not only shaped her as a performer but has also given her the opportunity to teach young dancers at the pre-beginner…
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Nicolas Pacholok began his dance education at the Shumka School of Dance, and upon graduation in 2016, he was offered an apprenticeship with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Since then, Nicolas’ dance career with Shumka has included performances across Canada and the United States, dancing various roles in Shumka’s productions of Kobzar, Nutcracker, Ancestors & Elders, Mosquito’s Wedding, and Echoes of…
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