The Zirka Dancers of the Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie presented a special performance for seniors Jan. 29 at the Edmo Peyre Elks Rodeo Building. The Zirka Dancers also performed at its main show at the Malanka event on Feb. 1 which also included a dinner of Ukrainian food. The group includes 60 dancers from ages two years old to adults.
Above are the Beginners, seven-year-olds, performing Kurka, translated into English is Chickens. Left-right, are Elizabeth Venoit, Riley Kusel, Jeremiah Auger, Anna Perry, Freya Johansson and Kaia Payne.Adult dancers perform Moya Kurochka, translated into English is My Hen. Left-right, are Ashley Marquardt and Dyanna Marquardt. My Hen is a term of endearment like my old lady, wife and significant other.The pre-kindergarten group, the youngest dancers, ages 2-3 years, perform Yahnyata, translated into English is Lambs. Left-right, are young dancers Adalynn Plesuk, Quinn Payne, Guinevere Marquardt and Eleanna Auger, with Addison Dube.
