2004


55 year celebration - Orlyk held its 55 year celebration and commemorated this by putting on a show that covered 3 generations and included over 100 performers.

July 2004


Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales - Orlyk came first in the Choreographic Adult Dance Competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in July 2004. The group, who also won a competition at the Eisteddfod in 1958, entered the competition as part of their 55th anniversary celebrations and performed 'Vertilka' (a girls dance with scarves) and 'Kozachok' (a mixed dance). The experienced panel of judges awarded Orlyk a very high score of 87 points and commented that 'this group gave a very good example of choreographed dance using Ukrainian Folk elements'. Orlyk also opened the evening concert by performing the most famous of Ukrainian dances 'Hopak' (a mixed dance with solos) and received a rapturous reception from the full capacity crowd of 4,500 people. The concert was a fabulous end to a marvelous day.