Desna Ukrainian Dance School

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Desna Ukrainian Dance School

Under the direction of Yuri and Luba Grekov, the DESNA School of Ukrainian Dance is dedicated to fos Why Choose Desna?

Ukrainian dance is a great way for kids (and adults) to get in touch with their culture. At DESNA your child will have the opportunity to:

* Spark interest in Ukrainian culture and feel Ukrainian Pride

* Build confidence and instill discipline

* Step up to the next level of Ukrainian Dance under qualified, high caliber, Virsky style instructors

* Perform on stage

* Diversify and boost abilities with international dance and character techniques

* Build friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime

* You can also take adult classes alongside your child!

09/22/2026

💃❤️ WE’RE BACK, DESNA! 🇺🇦✨
The 2026–2027 DESNA Ukrainian Dance season starts THIS THURSDAY! 🎉
📅 Thursday, Sept. 24
📍 Goulding Community Centre — north of Finch & Yonge
⏰ 6 PM
✨ Come ready to dance, meet your teachers & fellow dancers, play games, take photos, and kick off another amazing year together! 🥳
👗 Wear: black athletic clothing + DESNA shirt if you have one
🩰 Shoes: black ballet/jazz shoes (black socks okay for Day 1!)
💇‍♀️ Hair: pulled securely back; girls in a neat bun
💰 Bring cash — special discounted DESNA merchandise will be available on the first day!
👯 Bring a friend! Friends can try their first class FREE — register at www.desna.ca/school 💫
❤️ Whether you’re brand new or returning, we can’t wait to welcome you back to the DESNA family!
🇺🇦 See you Thursday! 💃✨
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09/17/2026

🇺🇦 Bloor West Ukrainian Festival — Sept. 18–20, 2026! 🇺🇦
Come celebrate Ukrainian culture, community, music, and dance at the Bloor West Ukrainian Festival! 🎉

📍 Main Stage: Jane & Bloor
📍 East Stage: Kennedy Park Road & Bloor

🥁 SATURDAY — PARADE! 🇺🇦
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Meet at 10:00 AM at High Park (Bloor entrance)

Join Desna and other Ukrainian organizations as we walk from High Park to Jane on Bloor!

✨ Wear your vyshyvanka or anything Ukrainian, and bring your Ukrainian flags! 🇺🇦

💃 SUNDAY — DESNA SCHOOL PERFORMANCES! 💃

🌟 1:15 PM — Hutzul
📍 Main Stage — Jane & Bloor

🌟 3:05 PM — Volyn
📍 East Stage — Kennedy Park Road & Bloor

Bring your family and friends and come support our Desna School dancers as they showcase Ukrainian dance and culture! ❤️🇺🇦

Let’s celebrate, dance, and proudly showcase DESNA & Ukrainian culture! 💙💛

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09/04/2026

🇺🇦 DESNA IS BACK AT THE TORONTO UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL! 🇨🇦

We’re excited to share that Desna Ukrainian Dance School Desna School & Company The Desna Ukrainian Dance Company of Toronto will once again be part of the Toronto Ukrainian Festival this year! BWV Toronto Ukrainian Festival

📅 September 18–20, 2026
📍 Bloor West Village, Toronto

Come celebrate 30 years of Ukrainian heritage in Toronto with us! 🎉

Three days filled with Ukrainian culture, music, traditions, food, entertainment, and an incredible community atmosphere.

✨ Come visit DESNA, say hello, bring your family and friends, and celebrate Ukraine together with us!

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones. 💙💛

See you at the festival! 🇺🇦

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08/05/2026

💛 Відкрийте для себе красу, енергію та традиції українського танцю разом із Desna Ukrainian Dance School

Запрошуємо дітей, молодь та дорослих долучитися до нашої дружньої танцювальної родини!

✨ Діти від 4 років, молодь та дорослі
✨ Попередній досвід танців НЕ потрібен
✨ Безкоштовне пробне заняття
✨ Професійні викладачі та дружня атмосфера
✨ Заняття у North York та Etobicoke

Тут народжується любов до української культури, нові друзі, впевненість у собі та незабутні спогади.

📍 Реєстрація вже відкрита: www.desna.ca/school - реєструйтесь тут , після чого ви отримаєте емейл і пропозицію відвідати перше безкоштовне заняття!

07/31/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing, caring and dedicated Desna dance instructor and company dancer Anastasiia Anastasiia Prymasiuk

A few days ago she celebrated her special day and on behalf of Desna family we want to wish you a super year full of joy, laughter, friends, vacations, success and health!!

We love and appreciate you. From the youngest kids to adult dancers, from hundreds of costumes pieces to a fun Ukrainian dance camp choreography, you are a true gift in our community and Desna family ! Thank you for your big heart. We are so happy to have you in Desna and feel lucky you picked North York as your home. Mnohaya Lita!!!

07/27/2026

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07/12/2026

💃 Are you ready to dance with us today?

📍 Join us at Mel Lastman Square at 2:00 PM and celebrate Ukrainian dance with Desna!

And how about dancing with us all year long? 💙💛

🎉 Registration for the 2026–2027 Desna School season is now OPEN!

✨ Register by July 31 and receive an Early Bird Discount – $25 OFF per dancer!

We welcome:
💙 Children (ages 4–17)
💙 Adults (18+)
💙 All experience levels

Why join Desna?
✔️ Convenient class schedule – Tuesdays & Thursdays after 6:00 PM
✔️ Convenient North York location – Yonge & Steeles
✔️ Professional Ukrainian dance instruction
Come dance with us today… and become part of the Desna family for the year ahead!

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]

07/02/2026

🎉 Registration for the 2026–2027 Desna School season is now OPEN! 🇺🇦💙💛

Ready to dance, grow, and become part of one of Canada’s leading Ukrainian dance communities?

✨ Register by July 31, 2026 and receive an Early Bird Discount of $25 OFF per dancer!

We are welcoming:
💙 Children ages 4–17
💙 Adult dancers (18+)
💙 All experience levels are welcome!

Why choose Desna School?
✔️ Two convenient locations – North York & Etobicoke
✔️ Affordable tuition – from just $8 per class
✔️ Professional instruction in Ukrainian dance
✔️ A supportive community where dancers build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories

Whether your child is taking their very first dance steps or you’re looking to reconnect with Ukrainian culture as an adult, there’s a place for you at Desna!

⏳ Don’t wait! Early Bird pricing ends July 31, 2026.

📩 For registration details and any questions, please visit our website Desna.ca or contact [email protected]

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

06/06/2026

✨ Kapitoshka ✨

Performed by our youngest dancers together with their instructor, Anastasiia

For many of these children, this was their very first performance on a big stage — and they did an amazing job! We are incredibly proud of their confidence, energy, and enthusiasm as they shared their talent with the audience.

A special touch to this performance was the authentic costumes, carefully brought from Ukraine from Anastasiia’s dance studio, adding even more spirit and tradition to the dance.

A memorable debut and a beautiful moment for our young performers! 💙💛

Address

Plast Huculak Centre 516 The Kingsway Street
Etobicoke, ON
M9A3W6

Opening Hours

6pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.desna.ca/

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