Return to America (Kashtan in Ukraine: Part 8)
Welcome back to America, Kashtan! Late at night at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the Ukrainian community eagerly awaits the return of their victorious dance group. Leave it to Ukrainians to turn anything into a party! Were you there?...
Closing Ceremony of the “Hromada” Festival in Lviv (Kashtan in Ukraine: Part 7)
The Closing Ceremony of the “Hromada” Festival took place on August 5, 1990. Just like in the Opening Ceremony, Kashtan marched into the Ukraina Stadium with all of the other international participants. Our dancers performed “Hopak” one final time, and were immediately declared winners of...
Travel. Dance. Repeat. (Kashtan in Ukraine: Parts 4-6)
In these three videos, we follow Kashtan on their multi-city tour of Western Ukraine. These cities include Berezhany, Shevchenkivskyi Hai, Zhydachiv, Khodoriv, Sambir, Zolochiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk....
Hromada Festival in Lviv – Opening Ceremony (Kashtan in Ukraine: Part 3)
Thirty years ago today . . . The Opening Ceremony of the “Hromada” Festival took place on July 28, 1990. Prior to the start of the ceremony, Kashtan marched in a Parade of Nations through the streets of Lviv....
From Cleveland to Lviv (Kashtan in Ukraine: Parts 1 & 2)
Has it really been 30 years?! Let’s rewind, shall we? In 1990, the Hubble Telescope launched into space, the World Wide Web was invented, and “Step by Step” by New Kids on the Block was the #1 song. In Ukraine, the country declared sovereignty on...
Kashtan 40th Anniversary Celebration
Kashtan students, alumni, and supporters gathered together at St. Josaphat Astrodome on November 16, 2019, to celebrate Kashtan's 40th anniversary with food, drink, and of course, dance. At the start of dinner, Kashtan's sister organization Zorya sang "Mnohaya Lita" to express their congratulations, and Artistic...
Ukrainian Cultural Arts Association of Greater Cleveland Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting: November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017 The Monthly Board of Trustees meeting of the Ukrainian Cultural Arts Association of Greater Cleveland was called to order by President Christian Dubas, at on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6:33PM the Parma-Snow Public Library The following UCAA Board Members were in attendance: President, Christian...
Registration for the 2017-2018 KASHTAN School of Ukrainian Dance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hello Kashtan Parents and Students! We hope that you are getting excited for the Ukrainian Village Parade and St. Josaphat Festival this Saturday! A reminder, to those who want to walk in the parade - please be at the studio on Saturday morning at 9am! As summer is...
A Letter to our Community
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Below is a kind letter about our latest annual performance. We thank Matt for taking the time to write such heartfelt words. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dear Ukrainian Community, On Saturday, June 3rd, the Ukrainian Cultural Arts Association of Greater Cleveland presented their spring concert at the Breen Center in Ohio...
Kashtan Artistic Report
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Written by: Christina Bohuslawsky-Brown What a year Kashtan and Zorya have had! They have been on the go! In addition to the countless hours spent in the studio learning choreography and music, working on technique and vocals, they have also been celebrating, fundraising, performing, embracing a...