Our Mission

The "Yunist” dance school was formed in 1996 to give children of Ukrainian heritage the opportunity to learn traditional Ukrainian dance under professional instruction. The dance school is comprised of seven ensembles that each have three age levels. The youngest group includes children from 5-7 years of age, the middle group 8-12 years of age, and the oldest group 13-18 years of age. The dance school also has a professional group, “Yunist.” The best dancers are chosen into the ensemble starting at the age of 16. The aim of the school is to honor the rich history and culture of Ukraine and help preserve the Ukrainian heritage. The ensembles regularly perform at cultural festivals, art centers, colleges, and travel outside the country.