After our inaugural 2025 Shumka Dance Festival at Edmonton’s prestigious Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, we are announcing our second Festival taking place from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, 2026. This festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian dance, showcasing the immense talent, creativity, and dedication within our community. Registration will open soon.
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From April 10 to 12, 2025 the inaugural Shumka Dance Festival attracted over 900 dancers from across the prairies who performed over three days, culminating in a Competition Show on Saturday night, which featured the best of the best.
Shumka Dance Festival By the Numbers
23 groups from Alberta, BC, and Manitoba
900 dancers
1800 medals awarded
303 entries
10 vendors
75+ volunteers: Shumka, Studia, Shumka School, Seniors and Silver Swans
15 dances made the finals
1st Place Winner
Awarded to: Entry 232, “Pid Oblachkom”
Vykrutas School of Ukrainian Dance
$1,000
2nd Place Winner
Awarded to: Entry 166, “Slobozhansky Girl (Slobozhanky)”
Shumka School of Dance
$400
3rd Place Winner
Awarded to: Entry 253, “Vesna”
Zoloto Ukrainian Dancers
$200
Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, dancers and patrons for making the weekend an inspiring celebration of culture and dance. Finally, thank you to the Shumka Dance Festival coordinators, Josh, Leda and Peter, for their incredible work.
“This was a huge undertaking and it was pulled off so beautifully and elegantly. You nailed it! … The kids are also so proud and over the moon and had a wonderful experience. Thank you for creating this amazing atmosphere for everyone.” – Festival Parent
