# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn traditional Ukrainian songs and dances to awaken spring with folklorist and traditional song master Inna Kovtun.About this EventThe Kitka Institute is thrilled to welcome Ukrainian folksinger, master of music and folklore, and ethnomusicologist Inna Kovtun back to the Bay Area for a participatory workshop exploring traditional Ukrainian ritual songs and circle dances to awaken spring.For centuries, these songs and movements have marked the arrival of spring, helping to awaken the land, release the grip of winter, and welcome renewal, growth, and joy. Through authentic Vesnyanky and Haiivky, participants are invited to experience a living seasonal tradition where voice and movement come together to ritually connect humans with the cycles of the natural world.In this immersive workshop, Inna Kovtun will guide participants through traditional Ukrainian spring songs and circular dances known as Vesnyanky. Singing and moving together, we will create a shared musical space rooted in community, rhythm, and seasonal celebration.A special focus of the workshop will be traditional Ukrainian polyphony — a rich, vibrant multi-voiced singing style that is central to these songs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and learn this distinctive vocal sound, including regional stylistic features that give Ukrainian village singing its powerful, resonant, and unique character.Participants will:- Learn authentic Vesnyanky melodies and ritual movements- Experience traditional Ukrainian polyphonic singing- Develop a natural, resonant vocal sound characteristic of village traditions- Discover the cultural context, symbolism, and seasonal rituals connected to spring songs.No prior singing experience is necessary, and reading Ukrainian or musical notation is not required.This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or experience level.TUITION: $30 suggested donation per person. More generous pay-it-forward donations are welcome, otherwise, pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.Advance registration strongly encouraged as space is limited. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/vesnyanky-ukrainian-spring-songs-and-dances-a-workshop-with-inna-kovtun/100001982298099979 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: First Unitarian Church of Oakland - **lat**: 37.806482 - **long**: -122.276997 - **full address**: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4f69a5a63bf03800884679fdb7a565ff3048f2b273b2de551f5ce7b5683bf4d7-rimg-w1200-h1044-dc8e792e-gmir.jpg?v=1770459407 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun being held? - **A:** Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun? - **A:** Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun is organized by Kitka Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a workshop with Inna Kovtun is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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