Troyanda Society of Ukrainian Culture & Heritage
Joseph Ibach - Instructor
Certified Instructor Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance Tier 1
Joseph just completed his 14th year dancing with Troyanda. Through his dance career Joseph has studied Ukrainian dance, ballet and acro. Mr. Joe taught his first classes with Troyanda last year and is excited to return this season. Joseph will be attending NWP this fall, in the general science program, working towards a Bachelor of Neuroscience degree.. He will continue to dance with Troyanda in the senior and boy's enrichment groups and sing with the Grande Prairie Boy's Choir.
Ms. Kailey Guenette ~ Artistic Director & Lead Instructor
Certified Instructor Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance Tier 1 & 2
R.A.D.-RTS | Progressing Ballet Technique Certified | RAUD
Acrobatic Arts AAC1 | CDTA Jazz Associate Member | Autism Movement Therapy®
Ms. Kailey has been a member of Troyanda for more than 20 years, first as a dancer, then an instructor and now as Troyanda's Artistic Director. As a dancer Kailey trained under highly regarded instructors Ken Kachmar, Vincent Rees, and Paul Olijnyk. Kailey's dedication to dance led her to participate in numerous intensive summer programs across Western Canada and the U.S., where she had the privilege of learning from a diverse and talented array of teachers. In addition to her extensive background in Ukrainian dance, Kailey has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary dance styles.
Her passion for Ukrainian dance has taken her to Ukraine multiple times, where she has studied Ukrainian dance and culture through Cobblestone Freeway's Ukrainian Dance Instructor's Tour. This experience allowed her to learn from and perform with some of Ukraine's most renowned ensembles. She had the great privilege of mentoring under Paul Olijnyk and Katrina Dumo, an experience that has significantly influenced her instructional and choreographic style.
Kailey remains committed to her professional development by attending various dance instructor workshops and training programs across Canada and the U.S. She is a certified instructor of Shumka's Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance and a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. She completed the RAUD Beginner & Junior Curriculum and holds several other teaching qualifications.
For over a decade, Ms. Kailey has helped shape the dancers of Troyanda, building strong technique, encouraging teamwork, and sharing her love for Ukrainian dance. We’re proud to have one of our own former dancers now leading the group. Her dedication and passion continue to drive Troyanda forward, and we’re grateful for the energy and heart she brings to everything she does.
Summer Tomiak ~ Instructor
Certified Instructor Shumka Syllabus of Ukrainian Dance Tier 1 | RAUD
Hi, my name is Summer Tomiak. I have danced with Troyanda since I was 6 years old and have since found a great passion for Ukrainian dance. I started junior instructing alongside Ms. Kailey when I was 12 years old and through that my love for dance definitely grew. Over the past couple of years I have been teaching the adult group which I have loved, and was very excited to be taking on more classes and teaching some of our younger dancers. I am currently taking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northwestern Polytechnic and will be starting my 5th year this September. I am hoping to pursue a career in emergency medicine after I graduate. When I am not in school or teaching dance, I work as a medic in the oilfield and enjoy the chance to travel to new places for work. A couple of fun facts about me are that I live with two of my best friends (who happen to be sisters), I have a cat named Benjamin, and I hope to one day live in Iceland.