In this episode, we sit down with Saskatoon’s Dr. Kristen Dudeck — chiropractor, massage therapist, and lifelong Ukrainian dancer — to explore what it really means to build stronger, healthier dancers.

We chat with Vanessa Wiebe, Festival Coordinator for the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival, based in Edmonton, Alberta, about how the festival has evolved since its start, the importance of dance festivals and the impact of celebrating Ukrainian culture through dance.

The inspiring Brian Cherwick of The Kubasonics gives a glimpse into his musical knowledge and shares about his time learning from music masters in Ukraine.

Darian Picklyk shares his story on how he made his way from the Ukrainian dance studio to the world stage of volleyball — the former University of Winnipeg player now plays for the Canadian national men’s volleyball team. He offer lots of tips for dancers on how to balance multiple activities while showing up as your best self.

We sat down with two members of Gerdan Theatre when they performed in Winnipeg to hear from them what sharing Ukrainian culture through performances means to them.

Andriy Michalchyshyn from Zrada joined us to talk about the Winnipeg-based band’s latest release, The Old Ways.

Here's an inside look into the spectacular show Nadiya, brought to you by the National Ballet of Ukraine on their tour through Canada in January and February 2024.

Here’s your guide to the Ukrainian culture-inspired wedding of your dreams.

We talked with dancers Odessa Bahri from Volya and Natalya Shevchuk from PFE to learn about Dusha Narodu — The Spirit of a Nation, the joint show the ensembles are putting on in September.

We love Ukraine. So do many others. This episode shares a few love letters dedicated to Ukraine, a beautiful country that has shaped the lives of so many.

Hannah and Kaitlin learned — and practised — many superstitions in Ukraine, and they became some pretty lucky folks. And now, they're sharing that luck with you!

Hannah Picklyk talks with author (and Vsi co-host) Kaitlin Vitt about her book, which is raising money for aid in Ukraine.

Les Sereda and Caitlin Kaminsky share what it's like to be a part of Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and what the company's tour means to them.

Hear the essay "Too Foreign For Home," by Maarit Tymchyshyn, a Ukrainian-Canadian artist working in Winnipeg.

How can you help Ukraine? Hear from Vince Rees of Cobblestone Freeway and Zoya Kostetsky of Prairie Clay.

Learn what inspired Danylo Centore to create WikiSpiv, a collaborative living songbook website that documents the history of Ukrainian folk songs.

Meet Alina Kuzma and learn about the bandura. Prepare yourself for a full-body-chills performance by Alina!

Get to know — like, really get to know — the hosts of Vsi, Hannah Picklyk and Kaitlin Vitt!

Be inspired to nurture and follow your dreams in this conversation with Lana Nicole Niland, owner of Postmark Ukraine and former Virsky dancer.

Hear what it was like training with the Ukrainian folk ensembles in Lutsk and Poltava.