The Zaparozhe Dance Ensemble, a Ukrainian dance group for youth and young adults, formed in our parish in 1984. The group's development was spearheaded by parishioner Roman Szewczyk. The renowned dancer and choreographer, Pani Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky (1927-2004), led the group from 1989 until it disbanded in 1992. The ensemble performed widely, including three performances at the Ukrainian Festival at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Mrs. Joyce Adamshick served as the adult moderator.
The ensemble was featured in a photographic exhibit in the church hall on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10, after the Divine Liturgies. Framed photographs and posters were on display and available for sale. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the parish.
Parishioners and friends who missed this showing will have another chance to see the exhibit on November 14, 2010 at the parish school's Christmas Holiday Bazaar.
Images from the Sunday, October 10th coffee hour exhibit are here: Zaporozhe