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The Ardrossan Yatran Ukrainian Dance Association endeavours to preserve the art of Ukrainian folk dance and Ukrainian culture. We provide dancers with the opportunity to develop an appreciation for Ukrainian dance and attain the highest level of personal achievement possible. We participate in festivals and performances in our community and beyond, in the hopes of sharing our love for dance with others!
Ardrossan Yatran is a non-profit society and has been run by volunteers since 1981 in the hamlet of Ardrossan. We welcome dancers from all areas and all levels of experience, from ages 3 to adult. Together we ignite plenty of spirit to fuel the “Yatran” (bonfire)! Join us and become part of the Yatran Family!
REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 IS NOW CLOSED.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
MURRAY STEELE
Murray began Ukrainian dancing more than 28 years ago, completing his training at Shumka School of Dance. Since then, Murray has performed across Canada and internationally with Viter Ukrainian Dancers, Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, and the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, the company he still performs with today. Murray has also had the pleasure of performing as a guest artist for the Goh Ballet in Vancouver, Citie Ballet in Edmonton, Alberta Ballet in Calgary, and Aspen-Santa Fe Ballet in Colorado and New Mexico. In 2018, Murray was recognized by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts with a Top 30 Under 30 Award for his contribution to the Ukrainian Arts in Alberta.
Murray brings more than 17 years of experience as an instructor to our dancers, and we are lucky to have him contribute his dance knowledge, expertise and patience to our youngest dance groups at Yatran.
TRINITY KENNETH
Trinity began her training in Ukrainian dance at the Shumka School of Dance, and began performing with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers in 2001. She had the opportunity to perform on multiple tours in China, and danced with Shumka’s 50th Anniversary performances. Trinity has remained highly involved with the company, sitting on the Artistic Committee and serving as the Costume Director. Her dedication and hard work contributes to the colour and beauty of each Shumka performance. In 2021, Trinity received a Membership with Distinction Award for her considerable and ongoing artistic contributions to the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers.
Trinity has been a highly-respected and beloved instructor at Shumka School of Dance and here at Yatran combined for more than a decade. Her beautiful choreography has been widely recognized and awarded at dance festivals across Alberta, and our older dancers benefit from her creativity each year in their performances!
LEDA TARNAWSKY
Leda began her dance training at the Shumka School of Dance, where she completed the nine year syllabus program in Ukrainian character dance, R.A.D. ballet, and contemporary movement. Leda’s training was supplemented by a summer of regional workshops and performances throughout Ukraine in 2017.
In 2018, Leda successfully auditioned for the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Since then, she has performed in productions including Mosquito’s Wedding, Ancestors and Elders, Shumka on Tour, and Ukrainka.
In 2025, Leda had the honour of portraying Clara in Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers.
Leda is a Tier 1 and 2 certified Shumka Dance Syllabus Academy instructor, and is excited to be working with talented young dancers who share the same passion for Ukrainian dance and culture.
