Zabava After Party ~ Ukis Do It Better

After two months of hard work and training, rehearsing overtime, extra rehearsals, helping the costumes team and fundraising to get us on stage, a party was more than appropriate.

All the way from Toronto Canada flew the famous Ukrainian band Zirka. Performing not only at Hopak in the Park but also for all us performers at the Zabava. The band again delivered an amazing performance of Ukrainian signature Zabava music.

We could finally let our hair down and relax, catching up and getting to know the other performers that danced that day. Ukrainian Beer was the biggest hit amongst the crowd. Some argue that it was only because the bar line was a killer all night and beer had its own table, but we weren’t complaining.

Finally came the time for our traditional kolo. All the performers finally got to show off the best of Ukrainian dancing. Lehenda were more than ready, the girls dazzling the audience with a range of obertase and the boys flying through the air and kicking up a storm.

There are always a few falls and slips here and there but that Ukrainian beer could easily be to blame. The night danced on to all hours of the morning.

Our weekend had finished perfectly as we rejoiced over drinks, a few laughs and some beautiful dancing. Lehenda really do know how to party like a true Ukrainian. A weekend to remember [if only possible for everyone].

Thanks to CYOA for organising a great event for all the dancers.