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The show
"The Ukrainian World Cossack Dancers" show is one incredible signature traditional folk dance show presenting to the world stage. The traditional dancers are three to four couples (6-8 dancers); the singers and musicians of this ensemble have performed with world-renowned dance companies such as: Moiseeve Dance Company, Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company, the State Symphonic Balalaika Orchestra, Riverdance, "Beryoska" and others. The singers and musicians work as a COMPLETE ENSEMBLE or broken down for smaller budget venues with limited space for dancing. This consists of three (3) dancers and one (1) musician performing Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Siberian folk dances, songs and music providing a selection of thrilling and colorful Russian folk dancing, enchanting Russian folk music.
The history
The Cossacks were the great horseman of the Ukraine and known as the best and strongest dancers of their time due to their nutritious agriculture and healthy environment. For almost 300 years the history of the miple and low Dnieper reaches was connected with the history of the Ukrainian Cossacks who came into being at the end of the Fifteenth Century in a bloody contest between the East and the West.
From the very beginning of their existence they presented a willful force, which neither Polish nor Turkish sovereigns were able to subjugate. They were born together with the people, which being enslaved and seeking freedom, struggled for that God given right. The cossacks fought constantly for their right to exist against Turkish and Tartar conquerors on the one hand and the Polish gentry which had turned Ukraine into a Polish colony on the other. The Cossacks are the heroes of Ukrainian history.
Today Cossack communities can be found throughout the Ukraine and in other countries too. They have maintained their skills, their horsemanship, and their award winning dances to the world stage. The Cossack's clothes are rather plain: a shirt, sharovary (wide trousers), a zhupan (long tunic with waist-girfle), Moroccan boots, a silk colored sash, and a red-silk topped cap.
Don't miss the fun and excitement. Contact us and book them today!
Booking & information
"The Ukrainian World Cossack Dancers" show is one breathtaking center stage attraction for audiences of all ages worldwide. Along with their singers and musicians, The Cossack Dancers feature balalaikas, violin, accordion, guitars, and rhythm section. This is one colorful show you cannot miss. For booking and info, contact us today! We highly suggest at least 4-6 months advance booking, confirmation notice, contract, and rider! National performances only!
