Vibrant Ukrainian Dance Traditions
The most popular types
of dance in Ukraine
Hopak
The most popular is Hopak. This kind spread far from
the border of Zaporizhzhya Sich and gained popularity
among different sections of the population.
The movements are not simple, they require good
physical training, but they are still performed with a
smile and inspiration. Girls move with playing elements
and gradually change their cheerful mood. Sometimes
boys dance with Cossack sabers.
Sharovary is a "business card" of the Hopak. They are
wide men's trousers, of red or blue colours that tie
with a sack (belt).
Cossack
The second most popular in
Ukraine is
the Cossack
- named
after the Cossacks. Performed in
pairs without any extra tricks. It is
characterized by ease, tenderness
and lyricism. Improvisation and
humorous moments are often used.
Kolomyika
Kolomyika
- a kind of Carpathian
highland dance. The name comes from
short folk songs and after the city of
Kolomyia, the largest city in the
Pokuttia region. It is performed in
pairs or more couples who dance in a
circle.
Ukraine boasts a rich dance culture with the most popular types being the energetic Hopak, the graceful Cossack dance, and the lively Kolomyika from the Carpathian highlands. Hopak, characterized by dynamic movements and traditional attire, holds a special place in Ukrainian hearts. The Cossack dance emphasizes tenderness and humor, performed in pairs with simplicity. Kolomyika, named after a folk song, is a circle dance symbolizing unity. These dances showcase Ukraine's diverse cultural heritage and are performed with passion and skill.
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The most popular types of dance in Ukraine
Hopak The most popular is Hopak. This kind spread far from the border of Zaporizhzhya Sich and gained popularity among different sections of the population. The movements are not simple, they require good physical training, but they are still performed with a smile and inspiration. Girls move with playing elements and gradually change their cheerful mood. Sometimes boys dance with Cossack sabers. Sharovary is a "business card" of the Hopak. They are wide men's trousers, of red or blue colours that tie with a sack (belt).
Cossack The second most popular in Ukraine is the Cossack - named after the Cossacks. Performed in pairs without any extra tricks. It is characterized by ease, tenderness and lyricism. Improvisation and humorous moments are often used.
Kolomyika Kolomyika - a kind of Carpathian highland dance. The name comes from short folk songs and after the city of Kolomyia, the largest city in the Pokuttia region. It is performed in pairs or more couples who dance in a circle.
