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HistoryVinok (Ukrainian: BiHOK): a headdress made from leaves, flowers, and branches worn by girls and young unmarried women. The flower wreath remains a part of the Ukrainian national costumes, and is worn on festive occasions, holy days and as a part of the costume for dancers of the Our 2010 performances focus on dances from central embroidery. The Ukrainians believed that life should include both red (the color of joy) and black (the color of sorrow). Dance Group
Our parents, dancers, volunteers & board are ensuring the art of Ukrainian dance remains and that the Ukrainian culture and heritage is preserved.
Presently, the group consists of more than 20 dancers in the beginner, intermediate and novice levels. VINOK will be performing at various events and Ukrainian Dance Competitions in 2010.
Our spring concert is Lunch & Silver Collection, Hamper Raffles & Goose Egg Raffle
Vinok strives to provide its dancers and audience with an experience that is eye catching, exciting and motivating. We will be representing this area at various community festivals, events and Ukrainian dance competitions (Russell & Binscarth) in 2010. Our dancers would appreciate your attendance, support & applause. The Club has been successful in receiving grants from MB Culture, Heritage and Tourism totaling approximately $1,200. Funds go towards costs related to dance instruction, travel, promotion and advertising. We practice at the Town Hall every Wednesday and our dancers are under the exceptional instruction of Kristen Stebeleski from If your child is interested in joining the group or if you would like VINOK to perform at your event please call one of our committee members:
Board of Directors: President - Roseanne Yaremchuk (859-3280) Secretary/Treasurer - Bev Kostecki (859-2176) Grants - Thomasina Charney (859-2885) We look forward to performing for you at our Spring Concert. Our dancers thrive on your support & applause. Instructor's BioKristin Stebeleski Born and raised to a Ukrainian family, on a farm in Oakburn, MB, Kristin started dancing in Oakburn at age 3 with the Lastuka Dance Group and at age 5 started with the Teren Dance Group. She danced with both groups for about 4 years then danced solely with the Teren Group until she was 18. Kristin has over 15 years experience in Ukrainian Dance. Kristen travelled to competitions in Russell, Kristen has a extensive collection of medals and trophies to demonstrate her enthusiasm, hard work and committment to perserving the art of Ukrainian dance. She has loved dancing for the sport, love of the culture and wonderful interactions with other people. The Vinok Ukrainian Dance Group is delighted to have Kristin as our instructor. We look forward to working with Kristin for many years to come, her expertise and enthusiasm is a true asset to our Club and to our dancers! Dancers
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Ukrainian dance has been popular since the early 80’s. The VINOK Ukrainian Dance Group is dedicated to promoting the art and joy of Ukrainian dance in children and youth in a community environment and is comprised of dancers from Birtle, Angusville, Shoal Lake and Rossburn with room to grow.
