ARTISTIC DIRECTORs
ANNA FROLOVA - Artistic Director
Anna began her creative path at the age of four. In 2002, she graduated from the choreographic school at the Pavlo Virsky National Dance Ensemble of Ukraine. In the same year, she began her professional career as a dancer in the Pavlo Virsky National Honored Academic Dance Ensemble of Ukraine. During her 22 years with the ensemble, she participated in concert programs, performed leading solos, and was a member of the artistic council of the ensemble. In 2018, Anna received the honorary title “Honored Artist of Ukraine” for her significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian choreographic art. She has received numerous awards for her creative activity and preservation of national culture. In addition to her time with the P. Virsky ensemble, Anna has conducted master classes in folk and classical choreography, and taught dance technique and stage training for children’s and adult groups. In 2024, she launched her own brand Poleva_brand, dedicated to the creation of handmade Ukrainian wreaths, combined with modern fashion trends. In 2025, she took her final bow with the P. Virsky ensemble and moved to Canada, where she continues her pedagogical and creative work. Currently, she teaches technique classes, and conducts master classes in folk and classical choreography throughout Canada, popularizing Ukrainian culture and the love of dance.
MATT KARPIAK - Artistic Director
Coming from a family of Ukrainian dancers, Matt began dancing at his parents' dance school at the age of three where he later evolved into teaching. Matt joined the Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in 2009 and spent 13 years with the ensemble. During his time with Vohon, Matt performed featured roles in two original productions, Kolektsiya and Ignite: A Harmony of Stories, and participate in four international tours taking him across three continents and seven countries, sharing his passion for Ukrainain dance and love of Vohon's style across the globe. Matt's time in the dance world has provided him with opportunities to train with several Disney choreographers in a variety of dance styles including learning exerpts from the hit Broadway musical Newsies. He has also had the opportunity to train with dancers from the P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble on three separate occasions. In 2022, Matt retired from Vohon to start his new role as Artistic Director. He is thrilled to bring his flare and passion to the studio in his new role and to call Vohon home once again!
Founder
KEN KACHMAR 
Vohon’s roots run deep with Ken, Co-Founder of the Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. For over 40 years, Ken has shared his vibrant enthusiasm for Ukrainian dance with audiences around the world. Ken has trained in Ukrainian and character dance, as well as classical ballet. A passionate performer and instructor, Ken has shared his unparalleled enthusiasm with dancers across the world; his passion and expertise has built Vohon’s image as a renowned dance ensemble.