Ivan-da-Mar'ya was created in 2008 by choreographer Maria Levochkina. The first performance occurred on May 9th, 2009 at the Russian Community Center in Redmond. Since then the dance ensemble has achieved significant success. Ivan-da-Mar'ya has participated in such significant events as the Redmond Lights, annual Slavic Festivals in Redmond, the 2010 May 9th Celebration at Kane Hall, and in numerous smaller events.
The group has a wide repertoire of dances that it performs. For example, the ensemble has performed Russian folk dances, Ukrainian Dance, Moldavian Dance, Greek dance, Gypsy dance, Rock-n-Roll, and Waltz.
Both children and adults actively participate in the ensemble, making the performances interesting for all age groups.
