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Artistic Director Tasha Orysiuk speaks on behalf of 2025 inductee, Canada's Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Established in Edmonton in 1959 under the direction of Chester Kuc for its first decade, the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers is Canada’s only professional Ukrainian dance company. Shumka presents dance-theatre touring productions, as well as intimate concert repertoire across the country and around the world. Seen by millions on international television broadcasts, the company has presented command performances for Queens, Prime Ministers, and Presidents, and have performed alongside the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Julie Andrews, and Ukrainian artists including Ruslana. Along with Alberta Ballet and Edmonton Opera, Shumka is honoured to be a resident company of the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. More than 60 years of performance history has shaped Shumka’s signature music and dance style. While maintaining deep respect for their heritage, Shumka continually challenges conventional boundaries to define the experience of Ukrainian dance in the context of today’s society. Shumka has self-presented nine cross-Canada tours, and toured China and Ukraine on two occasions. One of Shumka’s biggest productions was its presentation of Shumka’s Cinderella, which premiered in 2000 and toured Canada, China, and Ukraine.