Ukranian Dance: Pearson College UWC - One World 2013

The Hopak is a traditional Ukrainian dance often referred to as the “National Dance of Ukraine“. Kozaks, male Ukrainian warriors, traditionally performed the dance after returning victorious from battle. Today, the dance has evolved to incorporate females, and involves a mixture of intricate choreography and acrobatic solo work. The world-renowned Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble has showcased the Hopak around the globe. The dance is considered to be one of the most physically challenging da