National Ballet of Ukraine set to bring Canadian tour to Vancouver from February 5 to 7
Production Nadiya Ukraine represents hope in a time of war, with excerpts from Le Corsaire and Don Quixote
National Ballet of Ukraine.
THE NATIONAL BALLET of Ukraine has announced the dates for its upcoming Canadian tour of Nadiya Ukraine, which begins in January 2024. The company performs at The Centre in Vancouver from February 5 to 7 at 8 pm each night.
With “nadiya” meaning “hope” in Ukranian, the show is focused on allowing the arts to uplift Ukrainian culture and tradition in a time of war. While the National Ballet of Ukraine is among the top-ranked ballet companies in the world, the ongoing circumstances of the war dictate the number of productions they can stage.
“We are grateful to all Canadians who have supported our country as we fight for the free world and our own sovereignty,” says Mykyta Sukhorukov, premier soloist with the National Ballet of Ukraine, in a release. “Many of us have lost friends and loved ones because of this unprovoked and unjustified invasion. The struggle of this war is hard… but we are resilient, and we will win. Thank you for standing with us.”
The globally touring company, based out of the Taras Shevchenko National Opera House in Kyiv, includes a roster of 150 dancers. They upkeep classical repertoire standards in Ukraine, having previously staged an impressive 16 productions a month before the war broke out last February.
Nadiya Ukraine features excerpts from two ballet mainstays: Le Corsaire, a turbulent pirate adventure-turned-love story, and Don Quixote, a romantic comedy full of lively Spanish flair.
“This Canadian tour means so much,” says National Ballet of Ukraine prima ballerina Olga Golytsia, “as we represent our country to show the spirit of Ukraine through the power of art and beauty over tyranny and destruction.”
Beginning in Quebec City, the 21-performance tour also stops in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Calgary.
Sponsorships and donations resulting from the performances go directly to Ukrainian non-profit organizations, including the Olena Zelenska Foundation and HUMANITE, which work to bring crisis relief, refugee aid, and long-term rebuilding projects to the country.
Tickets to see Nadiya Ukraine are on sale now.
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