St. Paul Desna dancers celebrate 50th anniversary, spring concert

What began as a casual conversation around a kitchen table in 1974 has turned into a 50-year tradition as the Desna Ukrainian Dancers continue to take to the stage

Hundreds of dancers gather at the 2026 St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Festival in St. Paul

The St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club hosted the dance festival on March 14 and 15 in St. Paul at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre.

Celebrate 50 Years with the Club at their Community-Focused Fundraiser

There’s something special about a milestone like this. You don’t just celebrate the years — you celebrate the people who made them count.

St. Paul Desna Ukrainian dancers perform at fundraiser supper

On Feb. 1, the St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club held its annual perogy fundraiser supper, drawing 400 attendees for an evening of food, dance, and celebration of Ukrainian culture.