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…

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…

She/Her Jaclyn has been dancing with the Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club for 14 seasons and is excited to be starting her first season with Studia after successfully auditioning in 2025. Alongside performing, she has been sharing her love of dance through teaching the younger dancers at the Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club for the past six years. Currently still…

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…

She/Her Kayla Klita began dancing at the age of 2, and Ukrainian dancing at 6 years old, when she joined the Cheremosh School of Dance. She successfully auditioned for the school’s Academy Program in 2018, and continued to train, compete, and perform in the program for six years. While at Cheremosh she performed at various events such as UFest, Deep…

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…

She/Her Powered by pierogis, rhythm, and a touch of Polish tenacity, Olive can turn any floor into a dance floor. Olive began her dance career in a Polish performing group at the age of 3. She moved to Shumka School of Dance before she was 10 and fell in love with the intensity of the instruction and the level of…

She/Her Aara Matovu has been dancing for over 12 years with the Shumka School of Dance, where she developed a deep love for Ukrainian dance and performance. Alongside her Ukrainian dance training, she has also studied RAD ballet and contemporary, which have strengthened her technique and artistic expression. Growing up within the Shumka community inspired Aara to continue sharing 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 and…