Nicolas Pacholok began his dance education at the Shumka School of Dance, and upon graduation in 2016, he was offered an apprenticeship with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Since then, Nicolas’ dance career with Shumka has included performances across Canada and the United States, dancing various roles in Shumka’s productions of Kobzar, Nutcracker, Ancestors & Elders, Mosquito’s Wedding, and Echoes of Hopak. Nicolas has had the pleasure of collaborating and guest performing with multiple internationally renowned performing companies, including the Victoria Symphony, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, National Opera of Ukraine’s Ballet, and Virsky National Folk Dance Ensemble of Ukraine. Nicolas possesses training in classical and contemporary ballet, in addition to Ukrainian dance, and appreciates the physical and artistic insights that different dance disciplines are able to provide. Recently, Nicolas received his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Alberta, majoring in mathematical physics.