He/Him Cayden Boyce began his dance career at Shumka School of Dance in 2018 after deciding that hockey was not the right fit for him. His mother introduced him to Ukrainian dance and served as an inspiration as she was a dancer in her youth. His passion for dance grew and continues to grow everyday. In 2024 he successfully auditioned…
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He/Him Samuel Boyko has been a member of Studia Shumka since 2022. He began his dance journey at the age of six with the Shumka School of Dance, later expanding his experience with the Cheremosh School of Dance and Dance Unlimited. After returning to Shumka School for three more years, he successfully auditioned for Studia. Samuel is currently studying finance…
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She/Her Joanne considers dance to be the foundation of her identity, shaping her into the person she is today. Joanne has completed the entirety of the Shumka School of Dance program, alongside 15 years of RAD ballet and contemporary training, and many years of both attending, and helping to lead Shumka Summer Dance Camps. Joanne has been a dedicated dancer since…
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He/Him Evan Ludwick has been dancing under the Shumka umbrella for a majority of his dance journey. He began dancing at SSD at the age of 9 and eventually joined Studia Shumka in 2024, in the hopes to continue to grow as a performer. A recent highlight of his dance career was dancing alongside Shumka boys in a performance of…
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She/Her Tasha Orysiuk is a highly respected and accomplished Canadian dance educator, adjudicator, and choreographer, with extensive training across multiple disciplines under internationally renowned artists in Canada, the U.S., England, and Ukraine. Her credentials include an ARAD Teaching Diploma, AISTD Teaching Diploma National Branch, PBT Level 3 Certification, and Silver Swans License, along with many additional certifications that make her…
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She/Her 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…
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Peter has been part of Shumka for more than two decades, beginning his Ukrainian dance journey at the age of eight when he enrolled at the Shumka School of Dance. With dedication and unwavering commitment, he trained extensively in Ukrainian folk, ballet, and contemporary styles, eventually joining the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in 2008. Since 2013, Peter has served as Principal…
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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 and…
Read moreZoriana 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…
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