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REFLECTIONS ON DANCE, LITERATURE, ART, AND THE CREATIVE LIFE.
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Origins: Spirit of the Dance — From Inspiration to Ensemble
Before Spirit of the Dance became a standing ensemble, it grew through years of independent projects. Roman Mykyta looks back at the dancers, musicians, and collaborations that shaped its Ukrainian folk ballet repertoire.
Roman Mykyta
2 days ago10 min read
Selected Writing
Stories in Motion: Hohol, Dykanka, and the Literary World of Spirit of the Dance
A journey through Mykola Hohol’s Dykanka and the growing role Ukrainian literature plays in Roman Mykyta’s choreography for Spirit of the Dance.
Roman Mykyta
Oct 315 min read
Joseph Pilates, His Apparatus, and Their Enduring Relevance
A look at Joseph Pilates, his apparatus, and why this intelligent movement system still matters in today’s studios.
Roman Mykyta
May 25 min read
Lesia Ukrainka and The Forest Song: Myth, Love, and the Human Person
A concise reflection honoring Lesia Ukrainka’s 155th birthday, exploring The Forest Song, myth, love, moral choice, and Ukrainian tradition.
Roman Mykyta
Feb 253 min read
Year in Review
2025 Year in Review: Artistic Growth, Cultural Preservation, Creative Horizons
2025 Year in Review: Artistic Growth, Cultural Preservation, Creative Horizons - A reflective look back at a year of creation, learning, and cultural connection — from stage to studio, and everywhere in between.
Roman Mykyta
Dec 31, 202512 min read
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