The “Rousskiye Uzory” Dance Ensemble was founded in 1998 by  Natalia Chatilova in the Russian School of St. Nicholas Cathedral, Montreal. Since that modest beginning, the Ensemble has grown and now includes not only children from the parish school, but also university and college students.

The Ensemble’s repertoire features classical and new productions of traditional Russian dances such as folklore, quadrille, round dances and comedy-satire. Every year “Rousskiye Uzory” gives Christmas and Easter concerts, as well as performing at various festivals and cultural events.

Past performances include the DRUMMONDVILLE International Arts Festival, the La Fete des Enfants de Montreal Children’s Day and Canada Day, Winnipeg
International  Festival .

In addition to its regular annual presentations, the Ensemble gave two solo concerts at the Mosaique culturel Exhibition, performed at the “Entrons dans la danse” celebrations of Quebec culture, and participated in a Youth Workshop organized by La Societe du patrimoine d”expression du Quebec”.