Nutcracker by Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Photo: Gregg Ingram
Nutcracker by Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Photo: Gregg Ingram

Ukrainian Shumka Dancers' Nutcracker

with Victoria Symphony

  • 7:00pm
  • 1:00 + 7:00pm
  • 1:00pm
  • Edmonton
  • Les Sereda
  • Michael Sulyma
  • Viktor Lytvynov + John Pichlyk
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  • Yuri Shevchenko
  • Maria Levitska (National Opera of Ukraine)
  • 1h 47 min (including intermission)

Shumka’s Nutcracker blends the grace and lyricism of classical movement with the strength and power of Ukrainian folk and character dance. This classic tale of young Clara and her dream Prince incorporates Ukrainian traditions and symbols, grand orchestral versions of Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, and lavish sets and costumes designed by National Opera of Ukraine’s Maria Levitska. Exuberant entertainment!

“A perfect first Nutcracker for many generations… A powerful and beautiful thing to behold.”

EDMONTON JOURNAL
Preview of Nutcracker by Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, featuring Hopak
Preview of Nutcracker by Ukrainian Shumka Dancers

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