Vasile Avramenko Trailers

Triumph of Ukrainian Folk Ballet TrailerThe Tragedy of Carpatho-Ukraine TrailerCossacks in Exile Trailer

A Ukrainian actor, dancer, choreographer, balletmaster, director and film producer, credited with spreading Ukrainian folk dance across the world. For his unparalleled missionary ardency and his love of Ukrainian culture, he is considered by many to be the "Father of Ukrainian Dance". During his lifetime, Vasyl Avramenko created many Ukrainian dance studios, including one in New York City where he lived until his death. He staged performances across Canada and USA, including the Chicago World's Fair of 1933 and a performance at the White House. In the 1930s, Avramenko also produced Ukrainian movies.

Most Popular Vasile Avramenko Trailers

Total trailers found: 5

Natalka Poltavka Trailer (1937)

13 February 1937

Based on the famous operetta, Natalka Poltavka was the first Ukrainian film directed in the USA. Natalka and Petro want to get married, but Natalka's father doesn't approve of the marriage — there are more affluent men in the village.

Marusia Trailer (1938)

15 December 1938

Engaged couple broken up by devilish hunchback, the richest man in the village, who is himself smitten with the bride-to-be.

Triumph of Ukrainian Folk Ballet Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

A documentary film"The Triumph of Ukrainian Dance" (1954) Avramenko worked on for 25 years received great international acclaim after being shown in cinemas across the US and Europe.

Cossacks in Exile Trailer (1939)

27 January 1939

In Ukraine, in 1775, the Zaporogian Cossacks learn that Moscow is sending soldiers to destroy their fort.

The Tragedy of Carpatho-Ukraine Trailer (1940)

01 March 1940

Documentary-filmed events in the Carpatho-Ukraine (aka Ruthenia) during 1939 drive this history of the Ukraine's struggle for independence as a nation.