National Performance Art and Pedagogics in the Ukrainian Ballet

Abstract

The aim of the article is to analyze the creative work of Ukrainian choreo-graphers in the field of ballet theatre. The paper reveals the key features of national performance, choreography and teaching.Research methodology. The following methods are used: a historical method (for studying the development of performance and pedagogics), biographical method (for revealing the main aspects of Ukrainian choreographers’ creative works), the method of comparing (for revealing the constant links among different generations of tutors, choreographers and dancers) and the theoretical method (for making results of research). The normative and methodological literature by G. Berezova, L. Zikhlinskaya, V. May, G. Kirilova, L. Tsvetkova has been analyzed.Results. The study has revealed that choreography education in Ukraine is based on A. Vaganova’s method. Her system made possible to teach lots of famous ballet dancers. All of them made Ukraine well known in the chorographical world. G. Berezova, A. Vasiliva, G. Kirilova are considered as Vaganova’s method followers and developers.The main features of Ukrainian ballet performance show individual and professional abilities of a performer and the creation of duets in which members can double their skills, such as L. Gerasimchuk — M. Apukhtin, S. Kolivanov — T. Popescu, T. Tayakina — V. Kovtun, A. Dorosh — M. Chepik etc. The author argues that the development of national performance is going on due to the interception of work of a tutor, a choreographer and a performer.Novelty. An attempt is made to provide insight into Vaganova’s method and its impact on the Ukrainian ballet performance. The input of choreographers into development of this method is identified.The practical significance. The results of the research can be used in field of art history and teaching history and theory of dance art.