FEATURES OF THE CHOREOGRAPHIC ART OF AZERBAIJAN: CONCEPT OF TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE SKILLS

The development of choreographic art is not a static process, it is steadily developing in accordance with the trends of the time. In modern conditions, leading experts in the field of ballet and national choreography through analytical research identify new forms of dance art and determine current trends in its development. Undoubtedly, the foundation of training professional personnel (ballet artists, dance ensemble artists) in the field of choreography is ballet school. However, the increased demand for choreographer, ballet master and ballet teacher requires new approaches to the educational process. Due to the need to preserve and develop traditions of choreography in the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as with the aim of training highly qualified specialists in this field, the Baku Choreography Academy was established on the basis of the Baku Choreography School. The purpose of the study is to consider the features of the formation and development of Azerbaijani choreographic art in the context of evolution of the ballet school of Azerbaijan. Objectives: identifying the path of formation and development of the Azerbaijani ballet school; understanding and defining the significance of the production works of choreographers in the context of the choreographic art of Azerbaijan; substantiating the idea and innovation in pedagogical activities for the preparation and improvement of the performing skills of future ballet dancers and dance ensemble artists; defining promising tasks for improving the model for training choreographers based on the development of Azerbaijani dance. Research methods. In accordance with the goals and objectives set in the article, the methods developed by science historical analysis, comparative analysis, method of included pedagogical observation, analytical method of comparison of various pedagogic technologies. The results of the study are guaranteed by the extensive methodological validity of theoretical and practical provisions related to active approaches to solving problems. Describing the main features and principles of the formation and development of the ballet school of Azerbaijan, the authors of the article consider the issue of preservation of traditions, both choreographic art and education, and formulate with specific arguments. Experimental testing of theoretical provisions, based on a wide range of scientific and pedagogical sources.