Andriy Michalchyshyn from Zrada joined us to talk about the Winnipeg-based band’s latest release, The Old Ways.
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The National Ballet of Ukraine brought their show Nadiya (Hope) to Canada to kick off 2024. In this episode, we talk with David Meffe from Humanite Peace Collective about the importance of this tour and how it’s fundraising for aid in Ukraine.
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How can you incorporate Ukrainian wedding traditions into your wedding in a modern way? Vsi co-host recently got married in a beautiful Ukrainian-inspired wedding and wants to share all about it with you!
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We talked with dancers Odessa Bahri from Volya and Natalya Shevchuk from PFE to learn about Dusha Narodu — The Spirit of a Nation, the joint show the ensembles are putting on in September.
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We love Ukraine. So do many others. This episode shares a few love letters dedicated to Ukraine, a beautiful country that has shaped the lives of so many.
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Hannah and Kaitlin learned — and practised — many superstitions in Ukraine, and they became some pretty lucky folks. And now, they're sharing these lessons of luck with you!
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Hannah Picklyk talks with author (and Vsi co-host) Kaitlin Vitt about her book, which is raising money for aid in Ukraine.
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Les Sereda and Caitlin Kaminsky share what it's like to be a part of Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and what the company's tour means to them.
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Among many standing up for Ukraine, plenty of creatives have been sharing their heart, sharing news, and sharing their support for Ukraine. One of these artists is Maarit Tymchyshyn, a Ukrainian-Canadian artist working in Winnipeg.
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How can you help Ukraine? We talk with Vince Rees of Cobblestone Freeway and Zoya Kostetsky of Prairie Clay to hear about their fundraising efforts. Plus, we share ways to support Ukraine if you aren’t able to donate money right now.
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Learn what inspired Danylo Centore to create WikiSpiv, a collaborative living songbook website that documents the history of Ukrainian folk songs.
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Alina Kuzma’s connection to the bandura started way before her birth — the instrument was even part of her family’s immigration story. At the end of the episode, hear a special performance by Alina!
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Get to know — like, really get to know — the hosts of Vsi, Hannah Picklyk and Kaitlin Vitt!
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Lana Nicole Niland, a Canadian living in Ukraine and a former Virsky dancer, is a business owner, choreographer, magazine editor, and a whole lot of other things. Prepare to be inspired to nurture and follow your dreams!
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It’s time to sum up the rest of our year in Ukraine! In this episode, we relate our time with the Volyn and Poltava state ensembles to cooking borsch, the classic Ukrainian dish.
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Meditation is a way to tend to your nervous system and just be. Learn about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, and hear a full-length practice led by meditation guide Sam Squire.
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Symbolism in Ukrainian culture is everywhere, featured on the clothes we wear, the decorations in our homes, and even the tattoos on our bodies — for some of us, at least!
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In this episode, we hit the road and go to Lviv and Chernivtsi. We spent two months in each city, training with various groups, including Yunist and the Bukovyna State Ensemble.
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What keeps Ukrainian dancers going back to the studio week after week? In this episode, you’ll hear why we Ukrainian dance — and why we think you should, too.
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Hear from Vsi’s first guest: Natalya, a Virsky Company dancer. She shares what life is like in the studio and what pushes her to keep dancing even on those days when she feels tired and unmotivated.
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