Schedule, Tuition, Calendar
Schedule for the 2025-2026 Full Dance Season
First week of dance is September 9/10 and runs until our year end concert on Sat, May 2. Some groups will perform at UFest in Borden Park on May 29/30. Kupalo and Jr. Kupalo will perform in the first week of June. We follow the Edmonton Catholic Schools Calendar for breaks - *We will be having classes during November break and PD days.
If you’re a returning family, please check out our new ages and class names.
Please know there is some flexibility to change groups in September once the instructors meet the students to ensure your athlete is in the best spot.
| Group | Season | Day | Age | Time | Price |
| Rosa | Full Season | Wednesday | 5-6 | 5:00 - 5:45 | $500 |
| Kalyna | Full Season | Wednesday | 6-7 | 5:45 - 6:45 | $600 |
| Vesna | Full Season | Wednesday | 8-10 | 6:45 - 8:00 | $650 |
| Zirka | Full Season | Wednesday | 18+ | 8:00 - 9:30 | $775 |
| Kvitky | Full Season | Tuesday | 4-5 | 5:00 - 5:30 | $425 |
| Junior Kupalo | Full Season | Tuesday | 11-14 | 5:30 - 7:00 | $675 |
| Zirka Adult | Full Season | Tuesday | By Audition | 7:00 - 9:15 | $900 |
Schedule for the 2026 Winter Semester Dance Season
Starting December 1, 2025 you can register your child for the second semester. This is a great way to try Ukrainian dance, especially if you have a fall sport athlete with a full schedule. Registration closes January 30 and classes begin January 20-21. They can join a class (provided there’s room) and dance for 13 weeks from Jan-May and dance in the year end concert and, depending on the group, UFest.
| Group | Season | Day | Age | Time | Price |
| Rosa | Winter | Wednesday | 5-6 | 5:00 - 5:45 | $275 |
| Kalyna | Winter | Wednesday | 6-7 | 5:45 - 6:45 | $345 |
| Vesna | Winter | Wednesday | 8-10 | 6:45 - 8:00 | $375 |
| Zirka | Winter | Wednesday | 18+ | 8:00 - 9:30 | $445 |
| Kvitky | Winter | Tuesday | 4-5 | 5:00 - 5:30 | $230 |
| Junior Kupalo | Winter | Tuesday | 11-14 | 5:30 - 7:00 | $400 |
| Zirka Adult | Winter | Tuesday | By Audition | 7:00 - 9:15 | $530 |
The names of our groups are all Ukrainian nature words.
Tuition
Tuition The cost of each class is based on the number of hours of instruction and number of instructors from September to May (or January to May for the Winter Semester).
Costs of competition fees are included. Parental input will be asked for festival and competition availability. Families will pay for their own travel when necessary.
We will elect a fundraising committee to run fundraisers that offset the costs of costumes, performances, travel, cultural enrichment and so on (bottle drive, Easter chocolates, Perogies/Sausage from the hall, 50/50, casino, clothing sales)
Please make all payments in a timely matter. There is a 2.00% fee on credit card payments. Thanks for understanding. You may pay by E-transfers or cheque to avoid this fee. Apply for Kidsport or Jumpstart if you will qualify.
If paying by e-transfer or cheque, pay the entire registration or split it into two payments, one at the first dance class and one post dated January 1.
If paying by credit card, the registration system allows paying in full or splitting into eight (8) payments: first at time of registration and then first day of the month from October to April.
If paying by credit card for winter only, the registration system allows paying in full or splitting into 4 payments:first at time of registration and then first day of the month from February to April.
Refund Policy: Please note that a society membership registration fee of $25.00 is included in tuition and non-refundable. If a student leaves St. Basil's Ukrainian Dance before the year is over, the remaining tuition will be prorated and refunded accordingly once costumes have been returned.
If you have any questions or concerns about registrations please email Audrey at president@stbasilsdance.ca or tuition please email Katrina admin@stbasilsdance.ca Thank you.
2025-26 Tentative Calendar of Events
St. Basil’s School of Ukrainian Dance & Kupalo
*We will be having classes during November break and PD days
Tuesdays Wednesdays
5:00-5:30pm Kvitky 5:00-5:45pm Rosa
5:30-7:00pm Jr. Kupalo 5:45-6:45pm Kalyna
7:00-9:15pm Kupalo 6:45-8:00pm Vesna
8:00-9:30pm Zirka
September
9 & 10 - Classes begin
16 & 17 - Bring a friend to class
30 - Registration closes
October
7 & 8 - Parent Information evening
16 - (Thursday) Annual General Meeting (in Dance room)
25 - (Saturday) Halloween Dance (Main hall)
November
18 & 19 - Costume handout (deposit required)
25 & 26 - Parent watch evening
December
1 & 2 - AGLC Fundraising Event at Argyll PURE Casino
16 & 17 - Last class before Christmas break
January
Registration for the second term opens for some classes.
6 & 7 - Classes resume
8 - (Thursday) Class photos & costume check (in Dance room)
13 & 14 - Dress rehearsal during regular class time (on main stage)
18 - (Sunday) Winter Concert at St. Basil’s Cultural Centre
25 - (Sunday) Praznyk performance (St. Basil’s church celebration luncheon)
Note: not all groups will perform
20 & 21 - New dancers begin for term two
23 - Registration closes for term two
February/March/April/May
Tentative- two Thursday evening performance at Seniors residences
Tentative- participate in two Dance Festivals
Mar 31 & Apr 1 - Spring break (no classes)
May 2 - (Saturday) Year-end concert and dinner at St. Basil’s Hall
Tentative Practice and performance at UFest May 29/30(not all groups)
June
Tentative - Jr Kupalo & Kupalo to Calgary Ukrainian Festival
