Lehighton slates dance camp, festival (05/04/97)

Lehighton slates dance camp, festival

by Paula Duda

LEHIGHTON, Pa. - The Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation of the Lower Anthracite Regions will host its eighth annual folk dance workshop and camp, Monday, June 30, through Friday, July 4, daily from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa. The camp will conclude with a finale performance on Saturday, July 5, at 7 p.m., to be followed by a dance in the Homestead ballroom. Once again, guest instructor, David Woznak of the Kashtan School of Ukrainian Dance in Parma, Ohio, will provide folk dance instruction, for beginners to advanced dancers. The camp also features traditional crafts and music, sports, swimming, lunch, and snacks and is open to children, age 4 through high school. This camp is partially funded by a grant from the Schuylkill County commissioners through the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts. For more information or registration forms, contact Dr. Paula Duda, (610) 432-0734; Joseph Zucofski, (717) 622-8056; or Sandra Duda, (610) 377-7750.

The Ukrainian Homestead, Route 209 in Lehighton, Pa., is also proud to host its annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating Ukraine's independence and living culture, on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18. Saturday's events run from noon to 7 p.m. with arts and crafts vendors, ethnic foods, swimming, refreshments and entertainment available throughout the day. The main stage show begins at 3 p.m. and features the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Philadelphia, the Luna Orchestra of New York and the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The fun continues into the night with the Luna Orchestra at a dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday's events run from noon to 5 p.m. with the main stage show beginning at 1 p.m.

Admission to the festival is $3 per person; two-day admission is $5; children age 14 and under admitted free of charge.

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