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Virsky Folk Dance Ensemble is a veteran dancing company.

With more than 70 years on stage, it built a reputation of mastery and excellence in Ukrainian dance.

The ensemble was founded in 1937 by choreographer Pavlo Virsky. They toured the world giving concerts from China to Argentina.

During the World War II, when many song and dance bands ceased to exist, Virsky’s dancers kept the show on for soldiers.

A fabulous cast of 50 professional dancers promise to give you the best of Ukrainian choreography on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Palats Ukraina, 103 Velyka Vasylkivska St., metro Palats Ukraina. Tickets: Hr 80-500