Kyiv City Ballet
When we wrote, in hope, to Kyiv City Ballet we could not have expected such a prompt and positive response from Ivan and Ekaterina to our idea of a week long programme of dance, discussion and community.
We asked Kyiv City Ballet to North Dorset because art lifts us up and brings us together. We asked them to bring joy to people in North Dorset through ballet.
This week of dance events led by members of Kyiv City Ballet will support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people we live with. It will have an emphasis on including all children in a celebration of the joy of dance.
The week will be an opportunity for people to celebrate our common humanity and creativity and acknowledge the strength of the Ukrainian community, reflected in the way this company, and the stars who will visit us, have continued to dance and delight.
Photographer: Julia Nash
The visit of the stars of Kyiv City Ballet will be a chance to recognise the supportive response of the local community, to thank the hosts who have provided a home to people, and to show how North Dorset is a welcoming and a safe place for those facing hardship and trauma.
Our Ukrainian guests have enriched our lives and inspired us. They in turn want to thank our councils, schools and other organisations who delivered on their promises. And to thank the individuals who, through their acts of kindness have signalled a welcome from the community of North Dorset and South Wiltshire to the people of Ukraine.
Photographer: Julia Nash
Members of Kyiv City Ballet will be in North Dorset between October 1st and October 9th. We hope to see you at some of the events in our week long programme. Meanwile you might be interested in these articles and clips about the company.
Photographer: Julia Nash
Our announcement was picked up by This is Alfred here.
Look for further announcements on our news and events pages and through the wonderful This is Alfred.
We look forward to enjoying the heritage of Ukraine and welcoming the people who are sustaining it in these difficult times.
We are making the visit of Kyiv City Ballet to North Dorset a success with our wonderful partners The Grosvenor Arms., TLW dance, Shaftesbury Arts Centre, Palida Choir and Compton McRae
We are grateful for the support of grant providers including Dorset Council Community and Culture Projects and Dorset Community Foundation and to the generosity of Stay Original Co.
If you would like to help in any way, please contact us
