Shumka School of Dance

Saturday, January 11
New Moon Pavilion Stage @ 5:30 pm

Since 1989, Shumka School of Dance (SSD) has trained thousands of dancers & helped them achieve a broad dance-focused skill set, performance excellence, & a strong work ethic. With its family-like atmosphere, the School is a welcoming and safe place for youth to establish and achieve their artistic dreams. It is also a place where they are given the tools & the experience to become future community leaders & builders. They create Ukrainian dance that is traditionally accurate, superbly entertaining, & recognizably Shumka.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.

Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

Saturday, January 11
New Moon Pavilion Stage @ 1:30 pm

Over the last 30 years, the Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has excited audiences with both their regional repertoire and their character storylines. The ensemble creates a rich display of Ukrainian dance that lights the stage from the moment the curtain opens to the final Hopak.

The Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble was co-founded in 1988 by Ken Kachmar and Rick Wacko. For almost a decade, Vohon has been under the artistic direction of Trish Kushniruk and Garrett Nestorowich. Together, the artistic pair bring over 70 years of dance experience and work to create challenging and engaging choreography for dancers and audience members alike; the result is a captivating display of Ukrainian dance.

In its time, Vohon has shared its passion for Ukrainian dance on both local and international stages including festivals across Western Canada, the United States, Australia, Germany, Scotland, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Japan, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, England, and Ukraine. Vohon is a strong ambassador for Edmonton, as well as their province and country.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.

Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company

Saturday, January 11
New Moon Pavilion Stage @ 12:45 pm

The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company is a leader in Ukrainian Dance in Canada. Through discipline, determination, and superb artistic direction, Cheremosh has had phenomenal success as a semi-professional Ukrainian dance company the world over. Rich in intensity, energy, and spirit, Cheremosh has a reputation for bringing amazing choreography to the stage. Cheremosh takes audiences on a colourful and exhilarating journey, thrilling them with intricate choreography, spectacular costumes and dynamic music. Men leap to amazing heights with their breathtaking acrobatics while women spin across the stage with incredible beauty and grace. Cheremosh is without a doubt a sight to behold.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.

The Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

Saturday, January 11
New Moon Pavilion Stage @ 12:00 pm

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.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.

Stefan Shewchuk

Saturday, January 11th @ 12:15 pm
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | 9351 - 118 Ave

Saturday, January 11th @ 3:00 pm
Northern Lights Beer Garden | North of 118 Ave (located inside the giant igloo)

Stefan Shewchuk is an Edmonton based Jazz guitarist drawing from influences like Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, and John Scofield. As a working guitarist in many genres, Stefan brings his own unique voice and interpretation to his favourite standards as well as some modern classics.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.