Zoloti Maky (Zuh-luh-tee Ma-key) is San Francisco’s Ukrainian Dance Ensemble named after the California Golden Poppy (Zoloti meaning golden, and Maky, poppy). It pays tribute to the State they call home, and honors the symbolic poppy of Ukrainian folklore.
Our Repertoire
Pryvit
Pryvit (pree – vee – it), a folk dance greeting guests with traditional bread and salt on an embroidered towel (rushnyk rue-sh-nic), symbolizing hospitality, friendship and family.
Hopak!
An energetic and celebratory folk dance, Hopak! (hoh-pak), Considered to be the national dance of Ukraine, they hope this finale will have you up and clapping along.
Hutsulka
Hutsulka (hoo-tsoo-l-ka) is a lively Ukrainian folk dance from the southwest, often performed during weddings in villages and embodies the spirit of the Hutsul people.