Many Ukrainian dancers start when they’re young, and though at the time they don’t really know why they’re dancing in some church basement or random school gym every week, they keep showing up — thanks to their parents. And eventually, the dancers make the decision themselves to stay in it, sometimes for decades, turning this extra-curricular hobby into a lifelong passion. So, what keeps us going back week after week? In this episode, you’ll hear why we Ukrainian dance — and why we think you should, too.

What Else You’ll Hear

- How uncertain times like the current COVID-19 pandemic can bring dancers closer

- How Ukrainian dance has completely shaped our lives (for the better)

- Analogies about life (and burgers)

Resources

- Vsi on Facebook and Instagram

- Send us an email here

Music

- A big thanks to Joryj Kłoc for letting us use “Poltavśkyj Sotnyk” as Vsi’s theme song

Prefer a quick read? Check out our blog post version of this episode at vsi-ukr.com/blog/whyidance.