ABOUT US

A professional environment for Ukrainian dancers.

Our studio provides our dancers with sprung floors, mirrors and barres. This type of environment is essential in building strong and healthy dancers.

The Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School is the only Ukrainian Dance School in Winnipeg to provide it’s students a high-level professional environment.

Vision

Sopilka is a trendsetter in the Ukrainian Community by being a visible member of the Manitoba Dance Community and providing an environment that allows us to strive to be the best in Manitoba.

Mission

Sopilka provides the highest caliber of teaching, building on the foundations of dance and applying the rigour of a professional dance environment.

Values

Sopilka is a community-based school with a focus on culture and folklore at the forefront of all classes. The support and participation of family allows us to provide an environment that is both effective and welcoming.

Our Teachers

Kristina Washchyshyn

Director

Kristina is a graduate of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Teacher Training program and holds her...

Kiersten Knysh

Kiersten Knysh has been Ukrainian dancing for 14 years, 8 years with Selkirk Zorya Ukrainian Dance...

Makar Storoschuk

Makar is thrilled to be part of the Sopilka Artistic Team. He has been Ukrainian...

Emilia Radawetz

Emilia began dancing 17 years ago, starting at St. Anne Ukrainian Dance School, then onto Rozmai...

Carina Romagnoli

From a young age Carina began dancing at Rozmai School of Ukrainian Dance and later...

Dress Code & Costumes

Dress Code

All dancers are required to follow the established Dress Code guidelines:

Girls
Black Bodysuit (Tank, Short or Longsleeves) Light Pink Tights Hair Pulled Off The Face (Bun or Braids).

Boys
White Sopilka T-Shirt or Plain White Fitted Cotton T-Shirt Black Fitted Cotton Pants Without Pockets.

Footwear
Beginner to Level 4 (Boys & Girls) – Black Leather Ballet Slippers with Black Elastics

Junior and Intermediate Girls – Beige Jazz Shoes and Red Ballet-Style character shoes (with elastics sewn on)

Kozak 2/3, Junior and Intermediate Boys – Black Jazz Shoes

Performing Ensemble Ladies – Beige Jazz or Pedini Shoes; Red Boots to be ordered through the school

Performing Ensemble Men – Black Jazz Shoes, Red Boots to be ordered through the school

Adult Ladies – Pink Ballet Slippers, Red Boots to be ordered through the school (if you don’t already have)

Adult Men – Black Jazz Shoes, Red Boots to be ordered through the school (if you don’t already have)

No jewelry is to be worn in class. Dancers may be asked to sit out if the dress code is not followed.

Costumes

Sopilka is the proud owner of an extensive costume wardrobe, allowing most students the opportunity to borrow a full costume provided by the school. There are instances however, where a Ukrainian shirt or blouse may be required for certain dances. Each year, the School continues to build on its costume wardrobe. A Costume Rental Fee is built into Sopilka’s tuition fees in order to pay for regular maintenance of the costumes and provide funding towards the purchase of new pieces. Fundraising activities are a major contributor to this as well.