MELANKA

Enjoy a delectable feast with traditional Ukrainian dishes, and scrumptious imaginings, prepared by Folk Camp chef Lizzy Shipman and her team, featuring seasonal local ingredients sourced with love and care. 

Join the Kosa Koliadnyky in singing traditional Ukrainian koliadky (carols), and come dressed in your best festive folkwear to partake in the fun.

After the singing and feasting, the zabava (party) will kick off with Korinya playing traditional dance tunes from Ukraine and dancer Stephania Woloshyn providing the guided instruction. 

Fun, accessible, easy dances everybody can participate in, raffle, snacks, and door prizes, will keep everyone having a good time til the early morn. 

We hope you and your kin will join us!

Visit the event page on Facebook to see a detailed schedule. Share the event with friends, and let others know you'll be going. The more the merrier!

Email us at folkcanada[at]gmail.com if you have any
questions or would like to RSVP for the ZABAVA/DANCE

Dinner & Dance: ADULTS $100
Dinner & Dance ADULTS
w. Folk Camp membership $70

Dinner & Dance YOUTH (13-25) $70
Dinner & Dance CHILDREN (5-13) $35

ZABAVA (Dance Party) only $30 ($27 members)

SATURDAY, JANUARY, 19, 2019
Church of the Holy Protection, 
30 Leeds St., Toronto

SCHEDULE:
7pm: Doors open, Drinks & mingling
7:30 pm - 9pm: Traditional generous holiday feast, featuring the edible delights of Lizzie Shipman- Folk Camp chef extraordinaire!*
9:30 pm - 1 am: Folk Zabava Dance featuring Korinnya, caroling by Kosa Koliadnyky, raffle & door prizes, + guest performances and more!

*Dinner ticket includes 2 drinks. 
CASH BAR with local and Eastern European brews.
*NO ATM ON SITE* Please bring cash for bar & raffle. 

All proceeds from the evening will go directly to Folk Camp Canada, a not-for-profit organization that provides accessible community programming in the folk arts, with particular attention to the cultural traditions of Ukraine & Eastern Europe. FCC runs educational programs ("Folk School"), summer Folk Camp, as well as several folk music and dance events throughout southern Ontario.