Music & Dance
Dancing has been done in Ukraine for hundreds of years. They danced to celebrate changing seasons, special occasions, marriages, and deaths. The most famous dance is the hopak. The music and dancers begin slowly and quietly. Gradually the music gets louder and faster, making the dancers mover quicker and quicker. The men begin to jump and leap into the air, kicking their feet out to the quick beat of the music.
Solski, Ruth (2007). Countries Around the Globe Series: All About Ukraine People and Places. Niagra Falls, NY: On the Mark Press.