The Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is a registered not-for-profit organization, established in 1989 by a small group of highly-accomplished dancers, many of whom had studied in Ukraine.
Their idea was simple: create a group that would hold itself to the highest standards of technical excellence and professionalism, a group that was small enough to travel on a regular basis, creating new opportunities for dancers to share their love of Ukrainian dance with audiences around the world.
Inspired by the concept of freedom, the founders named the fledgling troupe Volya, the Ukrainian word for freedom.
From the beginning, the group has maintained a strong focus on the traditional essence of Ukrainian dance, while contributing to the evolution that has seen the simple beauty of regional Ukrainian folk dances develop into a complex and vibrant performing art.
The Ruth Carse Centre for Dance, 11205 107 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0Y2
Box 52151, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5 (mail address)
webmaster@volya.org, info@volya.org
