Kmil - Virsky - Хміль Вірського

Choreography by Pavlo Virsky, founder of the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company Music composed by Iakov Lapinskii Solist Tatiana Zhemska Performed by the Company. Performed in folk traditions, the “Kmil” is a choreographic performance of boys walking in the evening. Accompanied by Ukrainian folk music “Oh Khmil, My Khmil,” the merrymaking also evokes male staidness and respect. The evening is enhanced by the appearance of a female soloist, who demonstrates incredible skill. She invites the other women to join with the men in performing this traditional dance. Colorful male and female costumes and traditional music coalesce in this ancient Ukrainian dance.