The Cossack Brothers were formed in 1996 by Artistic Director/Choreographer Taras Galas.
A dancer for over 25 years he has performed in many Ukrainian dance ensembles and cabaret groups within Australia and overseas with performances in such places as Disney World Florida and Las Vegas. Along with dancers Alex Dechnicz and Greg Huzij, they together formed a powerful trio. Newcomers Justin & Adam Semciw, Peter Kloczko, Andrij Huzij & Paul Shermerewich have further strengthened the troupe adding depth and excitement to the already spectacular show. This Ukrainian Cossack Cabaret group has captivated many audiences, performing a traditional song and dance routine consisting of death defying sabre routines, acrobatic tumbles, breathtaking spins and leaps and the infamous cossack kicks! The Cossack Brothers performed in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony, the AFL Footy Show Live in 2003 and Renovations Rescue Channel 9 Celebrity Performance 2004. The group performs a traditional Ukrainian Cossack routine in an exciting and spectacular cabaret style, which they are well known for. |
View Sabre Jumps Video |
View Cossack Kicking Video |
View Power Kick Video |
PAST PERFORMANCES Cossack Brothers have performed at the following venues: - Palais Theatre St Kilda, Melbourne - 2022 - Royal Motor Yacht Club Point Piper, Sydney - 2017 - International Ukrainian Dance and Culture Festival in Lviv, Ukraine - 2016 - Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Darling Point, Sydney - 2015 - Ukrainian Pysanka Festival Vegreville, Alberta Canada - 2014 - Royal Brighton Club - 2013 - Royal Motor Yacht Club Point Piper, Sydney 2012 - Emirates Preview Launch Spring Racing Carnival/Melbourne Town Hall 2011 - Corporate Fundraising Event, Convention Centre Adelaide 2010 - Ukrainian National Festival, Melbourne Town Hall 2009 - Telstra Corporate Event, Luna Park Sydney 2008 - Cultural Festival, Mt Iza, Queensland 2007 - Thai Airlines 25th year anniversary Hilton Hotel, Sydney 2006 - Renovations Rescue Channel 9 Celebrity Performance 2004 - AFL Footy Show Live Performance 2003 - Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony - 4th Annual Australian Dance Awards, Sydney Opera House - Samsung Open Air Auditorium, Sydney Olympic Park - Ukrainian Olympic Official Fundraising Functions 2000 - Parramatta Awards for Business Excellence 1999 & 2001 - Souths Juniors Leagues Club Cabaret Auditorium - 1996 AFL Football Grand Final - Adelaide Fringe Festival - Moomba Festival, Melbourne - Walt Disney, Florida USA - Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas - Folklorama Festival, Winnipeg Canada - Sydney Folkloric Festival, Sydney Opera House - Canberra Multicultural Festival Cossack Brothers are available for all types of Corporate Events, Weddings, Festivals, Celebrations & Functions. For more information Email cossack_brothers@hotmail.com |