A Ukrainian dance troupe in the U.S. fights disinformation, one high kick at a time

Dariya Medynska gathers with other members of the Voloshky Ukrainian dance ensemble before the International Spring Festival at North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. (Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)

After a pandemic hiatus, the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is a little bit rusty.

Several times a week, around two dozen semi-professional dancers run through choreography in the basement of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in suburban Philadelphia.

Among their ranks are engineers, designers and students, brought together by common heritage. One that is now under attack.