The Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, the Department of Choreography and Art Management, hosted an international scientific seminar titled "Scientific Research in Choreographic Art: National Ballet, Historical Development, and Research Methodology."
The primary objective of the seminar was to discuss the scientific study of choreography, explore the historical development of national ballet and choreographic arts, and strengthen international academic cooperation through the exchange of research methodologies.
During the seminar, Irina Sultangirova, Head of the Choreography Pedagogy Department and Acting Associate Professor at the State Academy of Choreography of Uzbekistan, delivered a presentation on "The Uniqueness of Choreographic Text in the National Ballet Performances of Uzbekistan."In addition, Elena Kari-Yakubova, a lecturer at the Department of Theory and History of Art, presented her research on "Historical Aspects of the Development of Choreographic Art in Uzbekistan (20th – Early 21st Centuries)."
A significant highlight of the event was the presentation of the new textbook "Foundations of Scientific Research (in the Field of Choreographic Art)," authored by Samal Bakirova, Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Choreography and Art Management and PhD.
The seminar concluded with an engaging discussion involving the faculty and students, who explored the history of Uzbek folk dance and the preservation and promotion of national dance heritage. Participants also analyzed key challenges within the modern choreographic education system.
