The Ukrainian Kolo Dance Show Presented By For WellBeing Is Performing to Raise Funds to Provide Winter Clothes to Children of Ukraine

For WellBeing partnered with a brand-new Kolo theatrical dance show to raise funds for warm clothing for children in Ukraine located in orphanages, schools, hospitals, and social services organizations across the country with distribution points in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, and Odessa.

"Our doctors are saving lives and supporting civilians with essential aid in the areas hit hardest by the ongoing war. We are grateful to the Kolo Show team for contributing to our project, Artists for Ukraine, and supporting our efforts to deliver warm clothing and medical essentials to the Ukrainian children." - Alana Sandel, Founder of For WellBeing.

The first of its kind, KOLO is the brainchild of award-winning, Ukrainian-bred competitive ballroom dancers and partners, Iaroslav and Liliia Bieliei, natives of Kyiv, Ukraine, who now call Los Angeles home. Serving as executive producers of KOLO, Iaroslav and Liliia are widely respected in the dance sport community with over 25 years of experience and renown. Both Liliia and Iaroslav are US National Champions, US Open Champions, and World Show Dance Vice-Champions.

"This is an unparalleled moment in history - and we are bringing to our audiences a deeply personal journey. One that has led us both to curate and create the show of a lifetime… One that tells our story. And that of the Ukrainian people… Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Journey with us as we tell the story of the human soul in pursuit of freedom in the cycle of modern Ukrainian history."

Many of the day-to-day KOLO and For WellBeing staff are based in Ukraine, supporting production and fundraising efforts.

"We are deeply honored to present the KOLO Dance Show to the world," shares Iaroslav and Liliia Bieliei. "The upcoming North American Tour has been our dream ever since we began to dance in our home country of Ukraine. Ballroom dancing is such a beautiful form of art. We have produced this performance to showcase the art form, the music, and the extraordinary visuals that have never been presented. This groundbreaking show will allow audiences not only to be immersed in a once-in-a-lifetime experience into our rich and diverse culture but also witness the Ukrainian pursuit of freedom in the cycle of modern history."

KOLO will make its North American premiere at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 26, 2022, in Sarasota, FL. Tickets are on sale at https://www.vanwezel.org/boxoffice/kolo/. KOLO also presents at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL, on December 29th, 2022. Tickets on sale Tickets on sale now at https://bit.ly/3VN3dDy.

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ABOUT KOLO:
Created by award-winning ballroom dancers and producers Liliia and Iaroslav Bieliei, KOLO is an unparalleled immersive visual experience witnessing Ukrainian culture reborn. Featuring US and World Professional Theatre Arts and Ballroom Champions, KOLO brings a message of strength, courage, unity, and the journey to freedom representative of the Ukrainian people to highlight to the world. Never in history has this story been told through performance, music, and dance - until now, performed in contemporary settings of authentic music and celebrating the rich musical heritage of Ukraine. KOLO goes beyond the nightly news stories to share the true meaning of the Ukrainian spirit. At a decisive time in history, KOLO unites the Ukrainian people with its global supporters.

KOLO is celebrating the arts and culture of Ukraine during one of the most crucial and determining moments in history. Over the last eight months, the American people have watched destruction spread throughout Ukraine. Yet, at the same time, they have witnessed the unwavering strength and courage of a country that refuses to surrender. The American people have commiserated with the Ukrainian people and from that, a bond between the countries has formed. Bringing KOLO to the United States will deepen that connection, allowing the Ukrainian story to be told through music and dance. Audiences will experience a visual component that is nothing short of electrifying.

ABOUT FOR WELLBEING:
For WellBeing enables hyperlocal Medical Aid in Ukraine. Their volunteers in the United States and Ukraine enable mobile medical expeditions, rehabilitation, and PTSD programs, including assistance to orphanages, maternity homes, expectant mothers, and children affected by the War in Ukraine. For the WellBeing project, the Artists for Ukraine project raises funds by collaborating with creators with proceeds from events donated towards medical aid.

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