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Type: Public
Created: Apr 1, 2008
Members: 1
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Location: Calgary , Canada
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Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
In September of 1974, seven dedicated individuals put together the framework for the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Calgary's first prominent Ukrainian dance group was created. The Ensemble was named after the Tryzub ('trident' in English, pronounced tre-zoob), the national symbol of a free Ukraine. This ancient emblem has endured within the hearts of all Ukrainians as a symbol of honesty, health, power and protection from evil. The objective of the Ensemble is to preserve and promote Ukrainian dancing and to spread this aspect of Canadian culture within the multicultural community.
This vision is the catalyst that has kept Tryzub members dedicated to their craft. Theirs is a deep love of Ukrainian tradition and dance.
Tryzub is a non-profit, non-affiliated charitable organization, which is managed by the dancers and dedicated volunteers. Their primary objective is to preserve and promote Ukrainian dance, and to spread this aspect of Canadian culture within the multicultural community. This objective is achieved through Tryzub's aim to stimulate pride and individuality within its dancers through the creative expression of dance.
Tryzub has performed extensively throughout Western Canada, the United States, Australia and Mexico. Performances have ranged from fully presented concerts to guest appearances including conventions and festival shows. They have been featured at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games, the 1992 and 2001 Calgary Stampede Grandstand Shows, and the 1993 Canadian Football League Championship Grey Cup game. As well, Tryzub has performed several times at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival, Vesna Festival, and Canada's National Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin, Manitoba.
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