Zorya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

Local Ukrainian Americans celebrate their rich cultural heritage and maintain ties to their ethnic roots by participating in traditional Ukrainian folk dances and traditional Ukrainian instrumental and vocal music. The Zorya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is a performing group that is a part of the Ukrainian American Society of Texas, based out of Dallas. This group offers the opportunity for Ukrainian American families to come together to enjoy their shared heritage.

Children in the Zorya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble are taught from a young age the meaning behind the various traditional dances that the group performs. Tightly woven into the stories behind these dances is the story of Ukraine and her people. As the children perform these dances, they feel the ties to the agrarian culture of their ancestors, and develop an appreciation for the lives they lived. By the time they grow into adults, they have learned to perform the high energy Ukrainian dances that amaze audiences. This ties entire families together and gives them a sense of ownership of their Ukrainian heritage, even as they live here in Dallas.