Holubka (Ukrainian: Голyбкa) is a folk dance from western Ukraine.[1] It is performed by amateurs, professional Ukrainian dance ensembles as well as other performers of folk dances. The literal meaning of holubka (голубка) is a female dove, the male being holub (голуб).[2] Holubka evolved from ancient roundelays. It is commonly performed at weddings.[3][4] The first holubka stage production was choreographed by Yaroslav Chuperchuk [uk] in 1956.[3]

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  1. ^ "Ukrainian Dance World". www.ukrainiandanceworld.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-06.
  2. ^ "ГОЛУБ – Академічний тлумачний словник української мови".
  3. ^ a b "Holubka". Ukrainian Dance World. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  4. ^ "Holubka —Голyбкa" (PDF). Lyrids Folk Dance Festival. 2016.