She/Her
Alyssa began her dance career with training in Ukrainian and ballet. Since then, she has also trained in tap, jazz, and hip hop. Since becoming a member of the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, she has performed internationally in Ukraine and China, as well as across Canada with the company.
During her time in Shumka, she has been fortunate to be part of many aspects of the organization. She is currently the company Artistic Coordinator and a member of the Artistic Committee.
Alyssa has had the opportunity to work with notable choreographers including John Pichlyk, Viktor Lytvynov, Dave Ganert, Jean Marc Genereux, and artists of the Virsky National Folk Dance Ensemble of Ukraine.
Some highlights of Alyssa’s dancing career in Shumka include: performing in the Kyiv Opera House in Cinderella (2007); completing 23 shows across China in SHUMKA at 50! (2011); performing Hopak at the Bloor Street Festival in Toronto (2014); the world premiere of Kobzar (2016); performing alongside national artists of Virsky and the Kyiv Ballet in Shumka’s Nutcracker (2011-2021); and most recently preparing for Shumka On Tour, Shumka’s 60th anniversary tour.
