I Like The Way You Walk

Danced by Marichka Matyushenko and Peter Fedorchuk

Choreographed by Marichka Matyushenko

Choreographer’s Statement:

This piece was choreographed during Marichka’s time spent during her “Artist in Residency” program with Remai Modern and Dance Saskatchewan. This opportunity allowed her to focus on her choreography to develop her artistry.
She honours her foundation in traditional Ukrainian folk dance, but creatively pushes her dances into a more modern style.
This dance looks at a storyline of a new relationship and developing trust. Its focus is on young love and the emotions that come with it.

Meet the Team

  • Marichka Matyushenko

    Marichka Matyushenko is a Ukrainian folk dance artist based in Saskatoon, SK. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, she grew up dancing competitively with Leleka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. She now teaches with Leleka and has spent two years dancing with the Yevshan Folk Ballet Ensemble. Ukrainian dance lets her honour her Ukrainian heritage as well as connect with the broader Ukrainian community. Some of her performance highlights include her international performances in Ukraine, Chile, and Morocco. Marichka strives to continuously learn more about authentic Ukrainian folk dance but also loves to create more contemporary and lyrical influenced pieces.

  • Peter Fedorchuk

    Peter Fedorchuk grew up near Swan River, MB and danced with the Swan River Dolyna Dancers from ages 3-18. He then moved to Saskatoon and joined the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble, where he performed for 4 years in Canada, as well as abroad in Chile. Peter has since been dancing and teaching at Leleka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in Saskatoon. Some of his recent projects include being a soloist in the production “Forest Song”, working on a dance film, and teaching Ukrainian folk dance workshops in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.