CARTER WINKEL    

    Talia Chander    

Beginning as a student in the Cheremosh School of Dance, Carter had grown up and danced in the Society for almost 10 years before he was invited to become a Cheremosh Company dancer in early 2022. Since then, he has been dancing for more than 10 hours a week and has had the opportunity to perform all across Canada. Currently, Carter trains in both Ukrainian Dance and Cecchetti ballet. He has spent the past two years providing instructing assistance to the Cheremosh Academy and previous Summer Dance Camps, and this past season has had the opportunity of teaching ballet class as well as Ukrainian Dance. Carter is very excited to be taking on the position of Summer Camp Co-Director, it has always been his goal as an instructor to provide the same supportive and constructive learning environment that Cheremosh has given him, and he is thrilled to be able to teach and work with students that share his passion for Ukrainian Dance.

Ukrainian dance is Talia’s greatest passion, and she is excited to share her enthusiasm with campers once again this summer! Talia danced with the Cheremosh School of Dance for 11 years before joining the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company in 2022. She is proud to have been involved in Cheremosh's 50th anniversary tour, Mriya: Life in Rhythm (2022), as well as the Vydnokray Tour (2025), granting her the opportunity to travel across Western Canada and the Balkans with the Company. Talia has been an Assistant Instructor for the Cheremosh Academy for four years and an Instructor for the School of Dance for one year, and is passionate about shaping the next generation of Cheremosh dancers. She had the privilege of attending Cheremosh summer camps for many years, and is thrilled to take on the role of Summer Camp Co-Director again this year. Talia is excited to continue sharing her love of dance with young people and to provide them with a fun, constructive, and engaging experience this summer!