scholarly journals LIFELONG EDUCATION RELATED ISSUES OF DANCE GROUP LEADERS WITHIN THE AMATEUR MOVEMENT IN LATVIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Rita Spalva
Keyword(s):  
Education Programme ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Lifelong Education ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
National Centre ◽  
Dance Groups

As a country with a relatively small population (approximately 2 million), Latvia can take pride in the number of people who are practicing folk dance at amateur level. Based on 2015 information provided by the Latvian National Centre for Culture, this amateur movement counts 603 dance groups (over 12 000 dancers) and accordingly 417 dance group leaders. The main goal of dance group activities is to sustain the idea of national consciousness through the means of folk dance, which is a meaningful factor in the strengthening of national identity to progress to a modern and national country. The National Song and Dance Festival, which takes place every five years in Latvia and which is one of the UNESCO Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, is a significant tool for maintaining a national cultural environment within amateur dance. The festival combines artistic, national social and other functions of significance to social development. All above-mentioned conditions determined the research problem – how to develop dance group leader lifelong education programmes more successfully, in order for these to purposefully integrate participants of various levels of professionalism. The research aim is to analyse existing lifelong education contents available to dance group leaders, along with the challenges and risks they pose. The study predominantly makes use of empirical methods – lifelong education programme participant surveys and their analysis; analysis of the artistic performance of dance groups.

scholarly journals Folk Dance Revival Strategies

Ethnologies ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-57
Author(s):  
Andriy Nahachewsky
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Conceptual Frameworks ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Dance Groups

Abstract Ethnochoreologists are now more open to the study of folk dance revival groups, though they still lack common terminology or conceptual frameworks. Based upon the motivations and priorities of their participants, dance groups can be identified as “Enjoyers,” “Preservers,” “Presenters,” “Creators,” or perhaps “All-stars.” Several examples show how each of these strategies may impact on the organizational structures, dance forms and other aspects of the groups’ activities. These conceptual categories are presented with the suggestion that they may be useful for researchers, government policymakers, and dance group leaders.

APPLICATION OF AZERBAIJANI FOLK DANCE IN KHOREOGRAPHICAL COMPOSITION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 218-226
Author(s):  
Terane MURADOVA
Keyword(s):  
Modern Dance ◽  
Stage Structure ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Main Condition ◽  
Successful Work ◽  
Professional Dance ◽  
Classical Traditions ◽  
Dance Groups ◽  
Different Parts

Login: The article is dedicated to the embodiment of Azerbaijani folk dances on the professional stage. The main condition for the stage embodiment of folk dances is to take into account the laws of composition and stage criteria. When talking about the stage structure of folk dance, a number of important factors need to be clarified. The composition consists of several parts. These parts consist of dance combinations. For this, dance must express the parts of the composition as exposition, binding, development and complementary. Development: Angle factor is very important in stage arrangement of folk dances. The choreographer must take into account that the audience can see the artist from ane direction. Therefore, this fact should not be ignored during the making of the composition. One of the lyrical compositions of Azerbaijani folk dances is based on the “Uzundere” dance. The character of the dance,its lyrical and melodic melody make it possible to perform it as a bridal dance. “Uzundere” dance is ona of the solo dances. However,duet performances are also observed. It should not be forgotten that this danse is performed not only by women but also by men, and each performance has its own dance elements. The most common and professional version of the dance “Uzundere” is a also composition by a female dancer. One of the dances we have analyzed is the “Gaval dance”. The place of this musical instrument in national art is also reflected in dance. The musical content of the “Gaval dance” consists of two different parts. It includes both a slow-paced lyrics and a fast-paced section. These parts change during the dance. This sequence may be repeated several times, depending on the structural properties of the composition. The choreographic content of the dance has been preserved both as a solo and as a collective expression. Result: Based on our analysis and research, the main features of modern dance art can be characterized by the following provisions. As a result of the establishment and successful work of professional dance groups, the development of national dances has reached a new stage, and this process has been reflected in both folk dances and compositions based on the composer’s music. She based the stage arrangement criteria of folk dances on the professional synthesis of world classical traditions and Azerbaijani traditions with Azerbaijani choreography and national dance traditions.

DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC FESTIVALS IN LATGALE

Via Latgalica ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Ingars Gusāns
Keyword(s):  
Modern World ◽  
Main Stage ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Even Start ◽  
Rock Band ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Time Gap ◽  
Dance Groups ◽  
Regional Associations ◽  
New Generation

The topic of this article is to illustrate the contribution of festivals to Latgalian culture. The article gives an overview on the development of the festivals: Latgales Televīzijas Mūzikas festivāls, ”Osvalds”, ”Muzykys Skrytuļs” and Latgales Mūzikas festivāls. The article is based on interviews with the festival organizers, available press materials, internet resources and the author’s personal observations both as a listener and a participant of the described festivals. Festivals are mentioned in chronological order. Latgales Televīzijas Mūzikas festivāls was the festival that started advertising of regional art in Latvia. It was characterized by a variety of genres and the opportunity for artists to introduce themselves to the general public on a high professional level. “Osvalds” is an entertainment festival for people of different taste. It popularizes regional associations and most up-to-date Latvian artists; the Latgalian element does occur, but it is not the main objective. “Muzykys Skrytuļs” has promoted the creation of Latgalian songs, the foundation of music groups and has given opportunity for newcomers to perform on a bigger stage. By concert records and live broadcasts this festival makes a great contribution to the development and the popularization of Latgalian identity. Latgales Mūzikas festivāls has provided an opportunity to the most famous, up- to-date Latgalian artists to perform at the festival on the main stage, thus filling a time gap within the field of Latgalian festivals. Each festival expresses the Latgalian identity in a different manner. However it can be perceived in each of them, therefore it is possible to affirm that festivals integrate, help to maintain and console the Latgalian identity. Most prominently it demonstrates to the new generation that Latgalians are a part of the modern world just like everyone else and that in order to express their cultural identity they themselves could actively participate in various folklore and folk dance groups or even start a rock band that performs in Latgalian language.

scholarly journals CRITERIA FOR TRAINING OF FUTURE LEADERS OF AMATEUR CHOREOGRAPHIC GROUPS FOR STAGE INTERPRETATION OF THE CHUVASH FOLK DANCE

2020 ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Вероника Юрьевна Арестова ◽  
Татьяна Павловна Андреева
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Distinctive Character ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
Future Leaders ◽  
Training Practice

Современная практика подготовки специалистов сферы культуры и искусства характеризуется определенными требованиями к студентам, к их профессиональным компетенциям, одна из которых - способность сохранять и популяризировать культурные ценности, в том числе фольклор и народное художественное творчество. Целью статьи является обоснование основных критериев, определяющих эффективную подготовку будущих руководителей хореографических любительских коллективов к сценической интерпретации чувашского народного танца. Термин «критерии» используется в данной статье для описания признаков, на основании которых можно судить о наличии или отсутствии у студентов знаний, умений и личностных качеств, необходимых для сценической интерпретации чувашского народного танца. Для определения критериев проанализирован чувашский народный танец с позиции его сценичности. Подробно рассматриваются следующие специфические черты: массовая форма исполнения, обусловившая бытование определенной хореографии, ее организационных и композиционных решений; зрелищность, исходящая из коммуникативной природы народного танца; условность языка танца, проявляющаяся в исторически сформированных характерных элементах его лексики; образность, отражающая самобытный характер чувашского народа. Перечисляются знания, умения и навыки, необходимые будущим руководителям хореографических любительских коллективов для сценической интерпретации чувашского народного танца. The current training practice of cultural and an art sphere specialist is characterized by specific requirements for students and their professional competences. The ability to preserve and popularize cultural values, including folklore and folk art, is one of these requirements. The purpose of this article is to substantiate the main criteria of effective training of future amateur choreographic group leaders for stage interpretation of the Chuvash folk dance. In this article, the term «criteria» describes the features by which one can evaluate students’ knowledge, skills and personality traits needed for the stage interpretation of the Chuvash folk dance. These criteria are determined by the analysis of theatrical effectiveness of the Chuvash folk dances. In the course of analysis, the following specific features of theatrical effectiveness are considered in detail: participation of large numbers of people in performance, determining the existence of a certain choreography, organizational and compositional decisions; the visual appeal, emanating from the communicative nature of folk dance; the symbolism of dance manifested in historically formed characteristic elements of its language; the image reflecting distinctive character of the Chuvash people. The article lists the knowledge and skills needed by future leaders of amateur choreographic groups for stage interpretation of the Chuvash folk dance.

scholarly journals Festival Tourism of Folk Group Dancers from Selected Countries of the World

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Bochenek
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
The World ◽  
To Come ◽  
Dance Groups

Abstract Introduction. Artistic trips and tourism are inseparable parts of the activity of folk groups associated in CIOFF® . Folk festivals organised around the world give folk groups a chance to learn about traditions and customs and to come into close contact with indigenous people. The correlation between tourism and activity of folk groups is visible mainly with regard to selected forms of cognitive tourism. The aim of the work was to present the destinations and frequency of artistic trips of CIOFF® folk groups from selected countries of the world. Trips to dance festivals abroad and their connection with heritage tourism were analysed. Material and methods. The study with the use of a diagnostic poll including a questionnaire, interview and document analysis was carried out in July and August 2010. 243 dancers and 16 instructorschoreographers of dance groups from 12 randomly selected countries of the world participated in the study. Results and conclusions. Folk festivals under the auspices of CIOFF® are organised on all the continents. Artistic trips of folk groups from 12 selected countries were most frequently organised on the “old continent”. A small percentage of dancers from European countries had an opportunity to participate in festivals outside Europe. Artistic trips of the groups were connected with heritage tourism, while travelling became one of the reasons for participating in folk dance classes.

scholarly journals Elementary Art School of Folk Dance and Music in the Context of Regional Culture-Oriented Schools in Slovakia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Martina Krušinská
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Regional Culture ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
State Education ◽  
Elementary Art ◽  
Regional Education ◽  
Art School

In the study, we present the basic goals, content, strategies and organisational forms of education of the Elementary Art School of Folk Dance and Music in Ružomberok. The basic information about the school is supplemented with the ideas of its founder and the school principal, as well as the photo documentation of this school environment. We analyse this school model in the broader context of elementary regional culture-oriented schools, which began to develop in Slovakia after 1989. In connection with the school reform in 2008, the educational content of such schools was transformed and defined in the State Education Programme in the subject of Regional Education and cross-cutting topic Regional Education and Folk Culture. In addition to other alternative and innovative educational programmes in Slovakia, the regional culture-oriented school represents a domestic model of education, which is based on the historical and cultural peculiarities of individual regions of Slovakia. Despite the uniform name, each school with this orientation can have a unique character expressed in its school curriculum.

scholarly journals Reflection of meanings and peculiarities of subjectivity of employees of internal affairs bodies in the environment of continuous education

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-89
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Litvin
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Lifelong Education ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Affairs

Abstract. The research problem lies in the need to study the contradiction between the high values of life-meaning orientations and the reflexivity of employees of the internal affairs bodies. Purpose of the article: to investigate the indicated contradiction and reveal the peculiarities of the subjectivity of the personality of employees. The analysis and interpretation of the characteristics of the personal development of employees in lifelong education was carried out by the method of clustering the sample using the values of the tests "Life-meaning orientations" D. Krambo, L. Makholik, adaptation - D.А. Leontiev, reflexivity (A.V. Karpov), as well as the subjectivity of a professional's personality and focus on the personal development of an employee, including in lifelong education based on the author's methodology. The work used the correlation analysis of the studied features by means of nonparametric statistical criteria (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient), cluster analysis. As a result of the study, it was revealed that reflexivity, orientation towards development in professional activity and focus on continuing education in clusters are expressed unevenly. The hypothesis of a strict inverse relationship between manifestations of reflexivity and life-meaning orientations was not confirmed. At the same time, a feature of the subject-personal orientation of employees is an insufficient connection between reflexivity and high values of meaningful orientations, subordination of the personal principle to the "professional role and position" (according to the terms of V.A. Lefebvre) due to the subordination and discipline in the profession, as well as the substitution of the moral imperative with legal norms. Strategies with extremely high values of life-meaning orientations of adult employees of internal affairs bodies, which have a negative correlation with reflexivity, regardless of subjectivity or the severity of orientation towards development in the profession, are assessed by us as unfavorable for personal development.

Shadowing the Inventiveness: The legacy of Ancient Dega, Post Covid-19, at Nepal A spiritual narration

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Abhilasha Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Information ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Conference Paper ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
Before And After

“World Heritage Sites in Nepal becomes silent”! The conference paper enlightens reconciliation of tangible and intangible heritage conservation to deliver contextual information. The problem under study of this conference paper is a gap and lack of management directed for the gratitude and receptiveness of heritage values in decision-making process, which explains why the problem of reconciling conservation and development subsists in the first place. For the above cause, the author investigates a few systems and criteria’s, used for guiding the design and assessment of interpolations in historic places. In this qualitative study, literature review document analysis is selected as the principal method to address the research problem that would bring an answer to the research question “Why is the study important and to whom”? The prime perseverance is to determine battleground relevance of intangible heritage over tangible heritage before and after the domination of disaster and pandemic situations presently (COVID -19) leading to – ‘murder of a culture’. The literature study is an effort to comprehend the significance and relationship between Culture and Architectural heritage of Nepali Degas (Temples) in order to safeguard these outstanding rich World Heritage Sites (WHS) in a vivid urban environment.

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