DANCE from Ukraine

Led by Serhii Postolnikov and Kapela a’Postola.

We will “get to learning” the kozachok dance, which is considered the main and oldest dance in Ukraine. It can be danced both solo and in pairs and even in threes, as system dances such as: verbunka, orlytcja, obrucz, metelycia, hrechanyky. Each dancer demonstrates his or her skills, sometimes the dance turns into a competition where participants want to show their very best side.
Other figure dances have been created from elements of the kozachok, which we will explore as we go along and learn. They are made up of different variations of steps, taps, turns and squats, so it will be a good opportunity to practise synchronising your body with the music, as well as trying to find your feet in different rhythmic challenges.

Serhii Postolnikov – a dedicated researcher of traditional music. He spent a lot of time on expeditions in Central Ukraine and Podolia. He recorded the last fiddlers and bass players from the Poltava region. He plays the dulcimer, violin and bass. He learned from authentic village musicians. Since 2000, he has been involved in collecting and historically restoring old instruments.

Kapela a’Postola – three musicians who play traditional Ukrainian instrumental music. It is mainly the dance music of Central Ukraine, which was played in small towns and villages a hundred years ago. They take their repertoire from field research and music archives.
Band members:
Serhii Postolnikov – violin/dulcimer/”bass”(cello)
Andrii Merkhel – violin,
Agata Weber – ‘bubon’ (frame drum).

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