Boen Arts Presents
Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine: 2010 Canadian Tour
“Astonishing!” – The New York Times.
Boen Arts is pleased to announce Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine’s 2010 Canadian Tour. The tour will commence on October 7, 2010 in Vancouver and will continue to travel throughout British Columbia,Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Ontario with two shows in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 22ndand 23rd.
The renowned professional dance ensemble under the name of Pavlo Virsky is famous for its bright colors, the unity of content and form, and the vivid embodiment of its stage concept. This magnificent artistic group embraces the beauty of its native Ukraine, the wisdom of its people, and the folk tradition of humour and optimism. Each and every performance is romantic, elevated, and passionate. The ensemble’s diverse concert programs have been warmly received by audiences in over sixty countries including Mexico, the United States, Cuba, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, China, Brazil, and Korea.
Virsky started in 1937 by two well known Ukrainian ballet masters, Pavlo Virsky and Mykola Bolotov. From 1955 to 1975 the group was lead by Virsky whose exciting choreography has amazed the dance world for years. During World War II, Virsky performed for the soldiers.
In 1980, Myroslav Vantukh, Virsky’s disciple and an expert in folk traditions and ethnography took over fromVirsky and continued the creative genius, preservation and development of folk choreographic art. He is credited with a wealth of dance numbers including Ukraine, My Ukraine, The Carpathians, The Dance with Tambourines, The Gypsy Dance, Kozachok, and Volyn Dance. These dances provide the audience with exquisite moves, colourful costumes, creative plots and a wealth of musical tunes. Virsky continues to grow under the direction of Vantukh as he takes the dancers to new heights of accomplishment through his ever expanding repertoire of new dances and continues to entertain and educate the world about the talents of the Ukraine.
Boen Arts is privileged to bring the exciting Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine to Winnipeg, Manitoba for two shows on October 22nd and 23rd at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre.
For more information on Virsky and on the 2010 Canadian Tour please visit www.boenarts.com or to purchase tickets, call TicketMaster at 204-780-3333
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Virsky National Dance Company of Ukraine: 2010 Canadian Tour Dates
October 07, 2010
Vancouver
Vancouver Centre of the Performing Arts
TICKETS: 604-280-444
October 08, 2010
Kelowna
Kelowna Community Theatre
TICKETS: 250-860-1470
October 09, 2010
Kamloops
Sagebrush Theatre
TICKETS: 250-374-5483
October 10, 2010
Calgary
Jack Singer Hall
TICKETS: 403-294-9494
October 11, 2010
Medicine Hat
Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre
TICKETS: 403-502-8788
October 12, 2010
Red Deer
Red Deer College Art Centre
TICKETS: 403-340-4455
October 14 & 15, 2010
Edmonton
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
TICKETS: 780-451-8000
October 16, 2010
Saskatoon
Art and Convention Centre
TICKETS: 306-975-7799
October 17, 2010
Regina
Conexus Art Centre
TICKETS: 306-525-9999
October 18, 2010
Melfort
Kerry Vickar Centre
TICKETS: 306-752-4177
October 19, 2010
Prince Albert
E.A. Rawlinson Centre
TICKETS: 306-765-1270
October 20, 2010
Yorkton
Yorkton Theatre
TICKETS: 306-786-1740
October 21, 2010
Brandon
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
TICKETS: 204-780-3333
October 22 & 23, 2010
Winnipeg
Pant Ages Playhouse Theatre
TICKETS: 204-780-3333
October 24, 2010
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
TICKETS: 807-684-4444
October 25, 2010
Sault Ste Marie
Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre
TICKETS: 705-945-7299
October 27, 2010
Barrie
Fisher Auditorium at Barrie Central CI
TICKETS: 705-728-4613
October 28, 2010
London
London Centennial Hall
TICKETS: 519-672-1967
October 29 & 30, 2010
Mississauga
Hammerson Hall
TICKETS: 905-306-6000
October 31, 2010
Hamilton
Hamilton Place
TICKETS: 905-546-4080
November 01, 2010
Montreal
Centre Pierre-Peladeau
TICKETS: 514-790-1245
November 02, 2010
Ottawa
Centre Pointe Theatre
TICKETS: 613-580-2700
Media Contact:
Nicole Harris
Maverick Media
P: 204.470.4555
