About

Known credits:
10
Birthday:
1895-03-22
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Vasile Avramenko

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1954 Triumph of Ukrainian Folk Ballet Directing Director N/A
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1940 The Tragedy of Carpatho-Ukraine Directing Director N/A
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1937 Natalka Poltavka Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1939 Cossacks in Exile Writing Screenplay 58
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1937 Natalka Poltavka Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1954 Triumph of Ukrainian Folk Ballet Production Producer N/A
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1940 The Tragedy of Carpatho-Ukraine Production Producer N/A
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1939 Cossacks in Exile Production Producer 58
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1938 Marusia Production Producer 59
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1937 Natalka Poltavka Production Producer N/A
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