Artistic Director Mykola Kanevets

The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company, as well as its affiliated performing groups, train under the guidance of Artistic Director and Ballet Master Mykola Kanevets.

Mykola first began to work with Cheremosh in 1991, while teaching Ukrainian dance workshops in Edmonton, and soon after agreed to join the company as Artistic Director. His work and instruction has helped Cheremosh soar to new heights - his spirited passion, vibrant choreography and strong sense of discipline have brought Cheremosh phenomenal success as a semi-professional Ukrainian dance company.

Over the years, Mykola has created and staged numerous dance programs, such as Cheremosh's western Alberta Tour (1992-1993), Cheremosh's participation at the International Youth Festival in Aberdeen, Scotland (1996 and 2000) and the International Folk Dance Festival in Idaho (2002). Mykola also choreographed Cheremosh's 30th Anniversary tour production "New Beginnings" (1999), as well as, "Cheremosh… Revolutions!" (2005) and "Canadian Dance Steps: Journey to the Great Wall" in 2007.

During his years as Chair of the Choreographic Department of the Kyiv Cultural College, Mykola also taught various choreographic disciplines, including classical dance, national stage dance and the composition and delivery of dance.

During his studies, Mykola had the opportunity to develop his dancing skills with the world famous Virsky Studio where he traveled throughout Europe with them. This experience, along with the training he received from such Ukrainian dance icons as Apukhtin, Virska, Zaitstev and Vasylenko, allowed him to refine his ability and expand his creative horizons.

A native of Kyiv, Ukraine, Mykola attended the National University of Culture and Performing Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine where he graduated from the Faculty of Choreography with the distinction of Ballet Master and Choreographer.

In June 2001, Mykola received the City of Edmonton's prestigious Arts Achievement Award. The award recognized his dedication and achievements as Cheremosh's Artistic Director and was a testament to his hard work and unsurpassed choreography.

After nearly 20 years with Cheremosh, Mykola's influence on the North American Ukrainian dance community continues to flourish.

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