Volodya comes to Zorianka with many years of Ukrainian dance and ballet experience. Born and raised in Ukraine, Volodya received his dance training at the Kharkiv Ballet School specializing in Vaganova Ballet. He furthered his dance knowledge at the Ukrainian State Dance Company of Pavlo Virsky in Ukraine. He was a revered male soloist and cast member of the Virsky Ensemble for 17 years and creator, member and instructor of the Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Hopak of Kiev, Ukraine.