FAQs
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Location
Dance classes are held at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre located at 404 Meredith Rd. N.E. Adult classes and the ensemble are held at North Glenmore Park Community Centre located at 2231 Longridge Drive S.W.
Time
Classes are held on Thursday nights between 5:30 and 10:00 pm starting with the pre-beginners and ending with the older seniors. The adult class practices on Sunday nights from 7 to 8:30 pm. The ensemble practices on Monday nights from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Ages and Fees
| APPROXIMATE AGE | CLASS | DURATION | FEE/MONTH |
| 3 – 4 year old | Pre-beginner | ½ hour | $30 |
| 5 – 9 year old | Beginner | 1 hour | $40 |
| 9 – 12 year old | Intermediate | 1 ¼ hours | $45 |
| 13 & up | Senior 1 & 2 | 2 ¼ hours | $55 |
| 13 & up | Senior 3 & 4 | 2 ¾ hours | $65 |
| Adult | Adult | 1 ½ hours | $250 per year |
| 13 & up | Ensemble | 3 hours | $85 |
How many performances per year
Dinner/dance
Barvinok hosts an annual dinner/dance every February in which all classes perform.
SAUDF
The Southern Alberta Ukrainian Dance Festival (SAUDF) is held in March and all classes except for pre-beginners perform.
Year end concert
The year end concert is held the last weekend in April at the University of Calgary. There are two additional practices associated with this performance. A dress rehearsal is held the week before and a technical rehearsal the day of the concert.
Ukrainian Festival
The Ukrainian Festival is held the beginning of June every year.
Competitions
Barvinok sponsors SAUDF held in March every year. All classes except for the pre-beginners perform.
In addition, the senior and adult classes attend the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival held on Mother’s day weekend in St. Albert, Alberta.
Costuming
Barvinok supplies all costume parts with the exception of footwear, socks and undergarments.
When do classes run until?
Classes run from September to April. The ensemble practices from September to June.
When are school breaks?
There is a Christmas Break but not a Spring Break.
Are there opportunities for solos or duets?
There are always opportunities for solos or duets. Solos and duets are arranged privately with individual instructors.
Volunteer Commitments
Each family is responsible for volunteering 7 hours per child per year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include : dinner/dance, SAUDF, Casino (every 18 months), backstage parent at year end concert, Ukrainian Festival, Kinsmen booth at the Calgary Stampede, Barvinok Executive.
Instructors
Trevor to fill in
Who to Contact
Link to contact sheet on website
Are auditions necessary?
No. Auditions are not necessary to attend general classes with the exception of the ensemble.
What is ensemble?
The members of the ensemble are considered the ambassadors of the school. They practice and perform at a semi-professional level. One can audition for the ensemble starting at age 13 but from the ages of 13 to 16 ensemble members must also be dancing in another class (not necessarily Barvinok). The ensemble currently consists of members between the ages of 15 and 21, allowing for students to continue dancing into their late teens and early twenties.
Are there any weekend commitments other than performances?
Intermediate/Senior Workshop
Workshops are held in the Spring for intermediate and senior dancers with the end result being performed at the year end concert. If dancers do not attend the workshop they will not be included in the choreography.
Picture Day
The school picture day is held on a Saturday morning in February.
