PROJECT DETAILS
CHOREOGRAPHER: Roman Mykyta
COMPOSER: Traditional
PREMIERE: May 2013 | Springtime in Ukraine, Friendship Hall, Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD | Performed by Дух Танцю – Spirit of the Dance Ukrainian Folk Ballet
CAST: 1 Woman, 1 Man
RUN TIME: 2 minutes
SYNOPSIS:
Strength and lyricism meet in a Central Ukrainian duet that contrasts robust Kozak energy with tenderness, grace, and refined musicality. The male dancer embodies Kozak energy through robust movement, agility, and athletic display, while the female dancer brings tenderness, grace, and refined musicality.
Unlike many Carpathian dances, which often emphasize vertical energy and contained rhythmic patterns, this Central Ukrainian style moves expansively through space. Broad traveling steps, open stage patterns, and lively partnering give the dance a sense of brightness, confidence, and joyful celebration.