Holubka Explained

Holubka is a folk dance from western Ukraine.[1] It is performed by amateurs, professional Ukrainian dance ensembles as well as other performers of folk dances. The literal meaning of holubka (голубка) is a female dove, the male being holub (голуб).[2] Holubka evolved from ancient roundelays. It is commonly performed at weddings.[3] [4] The first holubka stage production was choreographed by in 1956.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ukrainian Dance World . www.ukrainiandanceworld.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063842/http://www.ukrainiandanceworld.com/single-post/2015/05/28/Holubka . 2018-01-06.
  2. Web site: ГОЛУБ – Академічний тлумачний словник української мови.
  3. Web site: Holubka . 2023-09-25 . Ukrainian Dance World . en-CA.
  4. Web site: 2016 . Holubka —Голyбкa . Lyrids Folk Dance Festival.

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