Truly an incredible performance by Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance. The show's first act was filled with an incredible display of our Ukrainian Heritage, bright colours, high kicks, blurring turns and an unexpected remounting of "Tambourines" by Slawko Sekunda originally choreographed by Alexander Nebesny, what an homage to 55 years of Yavir!! The Second Act was breath taking; Artistic Director [...]
[:en]On April 22 Yavir had an amazing turnout for our last coffee Sunday of the 2017-2018 season! Not only did we dazzle people with the variety of countless desserts, pancakes and hotdogs - but we also made new friendships with parents who’ve found some time to help Yavir to raise money for getting glassless mirrors. The number of NEW volunteers [...]
[:en]Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!! Не я б'ю, верба б'є...Yavir celebrated Palm Sunday with the St. Demetrius church community. What a joyous day! A breakfast feast enjoyed on the Holy Feast of the Entrance into Jerusalem with family and friends both new and old. Thank you to Yavir Ensemble dancers, parent volunteers and students who spent the morning [...]
[:en]The tradition continues, as one of only two dancing schools who have participated since the First Youth Festival of Ukrainian dance Yavir shone on stage at the Living Arts Centre. Under the Artistic Direction of Krista Samborsky Yavir's unique style stood out among the 5 participating schools. Yavir's PRYVIT opened the Festival giving chills to the spectators and setting the [...]
[:en]Christ is born! Yavir celebrated this holiday season with great joy and loud singing, while walking door to door and spreading cheerful holiday spirit among all. We are so proud of our talented dancers, that have also proven to be quite the singers and musicians! So beautiful to see our culture continue to flourish within our young ones so far [...]
[:en]Another year at the Slavic Festival sees Vira and Karpaty ensembles performing at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish hall in Mississauga. The concert featured Polish, Ukrainian, Belorussian, Russian and Slovak national groups performing their traditional dances and songs. The stage was alive with the color and beauty of the rich national costumes, the intricate folk dances and melodic songs of each [...]
[:en]Coffee, cakes and Community! Yavir's exceptional volunteers come together for another successful fundraiser and for a little fun too. Kids of all ages enjoyed sweet and savory treats while dancers and parents served to the greater St.Demetrius Community. Congratulations to all who came out for the day and/or donated for the day. [rev_slider CoffeeSunday100117][:UK]Кава, тістечка та дружня спільнота! 1го жовтня [...]
[:en]Last week-end Yavir was proudly represented in the 21st annual Bloor Street Ukrainian Festival by many young dancers and families. Some walked, some rode on a float generously provided by St. Demetrius Church - but ALL had a fabulous time chanting: Y A V I R - Yavir is the best by far! Later Yavir Ensemble had an honor of [...]
[:en]At the 2016 Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance was judged to have the 'Best Float' in the parade, and was awarded a prize of $300. The cheque presentation ceremony took place on August 9, 2017. Representing Yavir at the ceremony were Andrew Tron (treasurer and member of the parent committee), Myrosia Foga (member of the parent committee) [...]
[:en]Dear Families and Friends, Please save the date for our Family Malanka organized by Yavir and the Knights of Columbus that is taking place on January 13, 2018 at Renaissance by the Creek Hall. Come and join us for fun, kids entertainment, delicious meals served by Baby Point, an awesome music by Zirka, followed by the Family New Year celebration. [...]
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