Zoriana Ferdycz began dancing at the age of three with the Shumka School of Dance, where she quickly discovered her passion for the art form and performing. Over the next 14 years, she trained in ballet, contemporary, and classical Ukrainian dance, growing up within the Shumka community. In 2024, she successfully auditioned for Studia Shumka, taking an exciting step toward her dream of one day becoming a Shumka Dancer. Throughout her dance journey, Zoriana has performed and competed across Canada and is a proud junior instructor at the Shumka School, where she loves sharing her passion for dance and Ukrainian heritage.

She is completing high school in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program and plans to pursue a career in the medical field.