Jenya Bahri has been the guest choreographer for the Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association since 1999. Jenya originates from Chernivtsi, Ukraine. While in Ukraine he graduated from the Ukrainian College of Cultural Arts, Faculty of Dance, with a Diploma in Professional Dance and Dance Education. From 1981 - 1993 he was a professional dancer and primary soloist with the Bukovyna State Ensemble. Before coming to Canada in 1994, Jenya also instructed for Vodohrai, Yuniste, and Yuniste Bukovyna, all of which are amateur dance ensembles based in Chernivtsi.

Since 1995, Jenya has been Artistic Director and Head Instructor for the Alberta Zirka Ukrainian Performers. Currently he is the head choreographer for the Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.

Jenya has conducted Regional Dance Workshops for the following ensembles:

Jenya has won awards for Choreography Excellence, and has adjudicated for many Ukrainian Dance Festivals across Canada.

Presently, Jenya resides in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife Laurie, their daughter, Odessa, and son, Maxim.