FACULTY OF CHOREOGRAPHIC ART

"Zapovit" Folk Dance Theater

The folk dance theater "Zapovit" was created in 1990 on the basis of the department of folk choreography of the Kharkov State Academy of Culture.

Since the first year of its activity, almost all creative events of Kharkov or the region have been taking place with the participation of the "Zapovit" Theater. The audience of our city always very warmly greets the performances of the artists of the collective. Folk Dance Theater "Zapovit" demonstrates the achievements of the department on the main stages of Ukraine.

Thanks to participation in the creative work of the "Zapovit" Theater, students gain practical experience in organizing and conducting rehearsal work, in preparing concert performances, organizing competitions and festivals, and increase their performing and acting skills.

In addition, the participation of the "Zapovit" in all-Ukrainian and international festivals and competitions allows students - theater artists - to directly get acquainted with the culture of different regions of our state and many countries of the world, with the peculiarities of performing dances and theatrical ceremonies, to see national clothes, to feel and try to understand the national peculiarities of the character of people of other countries.

Thanks to the creative activity of "Zapovit", people from different countries of the world got acquainted with the national culture of Ukraine. Some of them did not even know about the existence of Ukraine, did not hear about the original culture, but were delighted with the Ukrainian choreography.

The program of the folk dance theater "Zapovit" includes more than thirty choreographic works, which reflect the life of the Ukrainian people, traditions, rituals, customs, holidays of different regions of Ukraine, and other countries and peoples.

In 1990 theater artists demonstrated their art in the USA (New York, Washington, Cincinnati). B. M. Kolnoguzenko at the head of the dance group participated in the cultural program of the Goodwill Games in Seattle (USA). For the creation of the folklore program, he was awarded a special prize from the main sponsor of the Games - the Pepsi company.

In the same year, "Zapovit" artists participated in the all-Ukrainian competition of pop artists (Uzhgorod). First-year student O. Tkachenko became the winner of the competition.

The performance of the theater in the gala concert of the best young performers and collectives of Ukraine in the National Palace of Arts "Ukraine" (1991) left a vivid impression on the choreography specialists and spectators.

In 1992 "Zapovit" Theater received the Main Prize "Crystal Trident" at the All-Ukrainian Competition of Song and Dance Ensembles of Ukraine. In the same year, the theater represented the art of Ukraine at the international folk dance competition in Russia, (Krasnoyarsk). The team won the Grand Prix. In addition, the laureates were: the leader for the best choreography (choreographic composition based on the folk rites of Slobozhanshchina "Unusual engagements") and the soloist of the theater O. Tkachenko, as the best dancer of the competition.

It ended in 1992. for the testamentary participation in the concert of laureates of international competitions, which took place on the stage of the State Academic Music and Drama Theater. Franko in Kyiv.

In 1993 the team demonstrated their art in Belgium, Germany and Poland. At the international festival-competition of folk dance in the Belgian city of Holaine, the Grand Prix was awarded to the testators for creating the best program.

In 1994 "Zapovit" participated in the All-Ukrainian folklore dance competition in Sevastopol, where the team and its leader were awarded a diploma of laureates of the first degree. In the same year, the artists performed at the international folk dance festival "Dawn of Vladikavkaz" (North Ossetia, Russia) and at the international festival-competition "Dances over Elbrus" (Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik, Russia). The team becomes the laureate of the second degree of this competition, the head of the theater and seven male performers also receive the title of laureates. In autumn, the "Zapovit" Theater wins the Grand Prix and the title of laureate at the international festival-competition of folk dance in Gomel (Belarus).

In 1995 the collective participated in a concert of the best dance ensembles of Ukraine on the stage of the National Opera of Ukraine named after T. Shevchenko in Kyiv on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Ukrainian director and choreographer Vasily Avramenko. This year brings the dance theater the title of laureate for participating in the international dance festival in Russia (Kaliningrad). The artists of the collective also demonstrate their art on the stage of one of the best theaters in the world - the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater. Franko. The concert was held as part of the Days of Culture of the Kharkiv region in the Lviv region.

In 1996 in Kharkov, the international folklore festival "Pokut" was held, where the theater receives the title of laureate. Spring and summer of this year were very interesting and rich creative events. First of all, this is the participation of "Zapovit" in the international folk dance festival in the Polish city of Poznan. The team and the leader received the title of laureates of the 1st degree. Unforgettable events were the performances of the artists of the group on the stages of Spain and Portugal during the international festivals and dance competitions in these countries: in the city of Jaen (Spain, Andalusia) "Zapovit" receives the title of laureate of the II degree and the main prize of the Spanish Dance Association "Lola Torres"; in the Portuguese cities of Lisbon, Argoncilhe, Casa da Gaia, Santa Maria de Feira, the team was awarded many medals and prizes of festivals, mayors and provincial governments.

In 1997 the theater made a creative trip to the Polish city of Boleslavets. Vivid memories were left by the participation of the artists of the collective in concerts in honor of the French National Holiday "Bastille Day" in the most charming city in the world - Paris. And this year she completed her participation in the international festival of Slavic culture "Hotmiz Autumn - 97" in Russia.

1998. became a significant year in the creative activity of "Zapovit". The theater receives the title of laureate of the second international folklore festival "Pokut" in Kharkov. Artists perform a solo concert in the capital of our state Kyiv on the stage of the Palace of Arts "Ukrainian House" at the invitation of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, participate in charity concerts in Hungary (Budapest), Austria (Vienna), Germany (Baden-Baden, Löneburg), France (Paris), Spain (Madrid), Portugal (Lisbon)). The theater staff participated in the international festival-competition of folk dance in the Spanish city of Barcelona. B. N. Kolnoguzenko was awarded the prize "Golden Blade of Spain" for the best choreography.

"Zapovit" participated in international festivals in Portugal. In the city of Sernach de Bonjardim B. M. Kolnoguzenko was awarded a gold medal for the best choreography. And in the city of Bara-Shea, the theater, the director and several performers received the title of laureates. At international dance festivals in Spain (Galicia) in the cities of Viveiro, Ourense and La Coruna, "Zapovit" artists received the highest awards.

In 1999 the most important and responsible task of the collective was the preparation and participation in the creative report of the leading artistic groups and performers of the Kharkiv region in the capital of our state on the stage of the National Palace "Ukraine". In the summer Zavitchany participated in international dance festivals in Bulgaria. In view of the significant contribution to the development of the festival movement and dance art in Bulgaria over the years, the administration of the city of Dulovo awarded B. M. Kolnoguzenko the title of Honorary Citizen of his city. In autumn, the international art festival "Ecofolk-99" was held in Ukraine. The winner of this festival was the theater team, director and leading performers: Pavlo Akulov, Iryna Kosareva, Anna Onishko.

In 2000 in Kerch, an all-Ukrainian festival-competition of choreographic art "Dancing Breeze" was held. The performance of "Zapovit" artists was so brilliant that the jury members decided to award Kharkiv citizens with a special diploma of the "Highest Degree". Solo concerts of the dance theater in Kherson and Poltava were a great success.

In 2001 the team participated in the creative report of the Kharkiv region "Symphony of the land of Slobozhanskaya" in Kyiv. Demonstrated Ukrainian dance art at international dance festivals: in Poland - Wroclaw; Germany - Stuttgart; France - Lyon; Spain - the cities of Barcelona, Gerona, La Plesis; Portugal - the cities of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila de Boticas; Italy - Venice. At the international dance festival in Vila Nova de Gaia, a competition was held for the best choreography. The "Grand Prix" of this competition for its choreographic works was received by the head of "Zapovit" B. M. Kolnoguzenko.

In 2002 the collective of the folk dance theater "Zapovit" demonstrated to the audience of Kharkov and other cities of Ukraine a new concert program "We are your children, Ukraine." A significant event for the staff of the Academy of Culture and artists of the "Zapovit" Theater was the participation in the meeting of the President of Ukraine L. D. Kuchma, who praised the skill of the head and artists of the theater.

In 2003 "Zapovit's" creative life began with participation in the II Kharkov festival of Russian folk art "Talitsa", dedicated to the year of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. In April of the same year in Kyiv, the dance theater team won the international dance competition of the peoples of the world "Veselkova Terpsichora". In September, the "Zapovit" team represented the folk art of their native state at the international festival of Slavic culture in Russia.

The great achievement of the creative team of the "Zapovit" folk dance theater, its leader - the author of choreographic works by B. N. Kolnoguzenko, the choreographic school of the KhSAC is the victory in the first all-Ukrainian competition of folk choreography named after P. Virsky. In the nomination "small dance forms" also the first place in this competition was taken by the duet of theater soloists consisting of Svetlana Dvoyashkina and Alexander Avdeev. Interesting is the fact that the program of the Gala concert of professional dance ensembles of Ukraine, the directors took only one amateur group - Kharkov "Zapovit".

In 2006 "Zapovit" again participates in the International Dance Competition of the Peoples of the World "Veselkova Terpsychora" (Ukraine, Kyiv) and receives the "Grand Prix". And in the nomination "Small Forms" the duet of the theater soloists Irina Kosareva and Vladimir Vasilenko takes first place.

2007. brought the folk dance theater "Zapovit" many creative victories. In September - theater artists successfully perform at the traditional festival of Slavic culture "Hotmyzhskaya Autumn - 2007" (Russia, Khotmyzhsk), and in November they participate in the international competition of professional folk dance performers "Leader of the Year" (Russia, Moscow). The soloists of "Testament" Elena Lisovskaya and Vladimir Vasilenko receive 3rd place in the nomination "Pair Dance", Maria Kholodnaya - 2nd place in the nomination "Female Solo Dance". At the end of the year, the team receives the first place in the final of the II All-Ukrainian Festival-Competition of Folk Choreography named after P. Virsky. In the same year, "Zapovit" received the Diploma of the Ukrainian Cossacks for victories at international and all-Ukrainian competitions of folk choreography in 2007.

In 2008 artists of the "Zapovit" dance theater represent national choreographic art during the Days of Culture of Ukraine in France (Paris, Lille, Setren, Treten). In June, the "Zapovit" Theater participated in the cultural program of the Summit of European Countries on Tourism Development (Czech Republic, Prague, Brno). In August, theater artists within the framework of the Spanish government program for the development of folklore dance performed in 20 cities of this country and became the winners of the International Competition Festival "Spanish Summer 2008". In November tn. "Zapovit" won the 1st All-Ukrainian competition of folk choreography named after Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Vantukh.

In 2009 treasured people presented the dance art of Ukraine in the Slovak city of Peresov, the Austrian capital - Vienna, the Italian cities of Venice, Cassino, Atina. In the summer - 8 students of the folk dance theater "Zapovit" became laureates of the III International Festival - competition of choreographic skill "Odessa pearls - 2009" in Odessa. Autumn T. N. "Zapovit" participated in the creative report of Kharkiv region in Kyiv (Kyiv, the palace "Ukraine").

In 2010 theater artists presented Ukrainian dance art in Prague, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Krakow, as part of the international program "Integration of European countries". In April, an anniversary concert dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the team took place. (Kharkiv HATOB). In the summer - theater artists took part in a concert dedicated to the anniversary of the Odessa Choreographic School (Odessa), as well as in the International Folk Dance Festival "Plovdiv-2010" (Bulgaria). In August - two soloists of the theater became winners of the International Dance Competition "Green World" (A. Bondarenko, K. Pilipenko). In September, the "Zapovit" folk dance theater took an active part in creative events dedicated to the 245th anniversary of the Kharkov region, as well as in the ethnic art festival "Pechenezhskoye Pole". On October 23, on the stage of the Kharkov Academic Theater of Musical Comedy, a gala concert "Dance Festival" was held, in which artists of the "Zapovit" folk dance theater and the ballet group of the Kharkov Academic Theater of Musical Comedy took part. In December, the cherished presented their art in Sevastopol (recital in the Lunacharsky Theater).

In 2011 t.t. "Zapovit" receives the Grand Prix of the III All-Ukrainian Festival-Competition of Folk Choreography named after P. Virsky.

In 2012 the team makes a creative trip to France (Lille) at the invitation of the city hall., And also participates in the International Festival-Competition "Odessa Pearls" (Odessa).

In 2013 - a recital dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Music Academy named after P.I. Tchaikovsky (Kyiv); concert in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Choreographic Art (Kharkov); International folklore festival in Turkey (Edirne).

In 2014 - participation in the international folklore festival in the Czech Republic (Prague) and in the Gala concert of Vietnam's masters of art. At the end of the year, the theater soloist and teacher of the Department of Folk Choreography Irina Pisklova took the first place in the nomination "Small Forms" at the IV All-Ukrainian Festival-Competition of Folk Choreography named after P. Virsky, and the team participated as an honored guest.

In 2015 The "Zapovit" folk dance theater celebrates its 25th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the creative activity of its artistic director and chief choreographer B. M. Kolnoguzenko with a big festive concert. This year in Uzhgorod, where the presentation of dance awards, B. M. Kolnoguzenko was recognized as the best choreographer of Ukraine and awarded the prize in the nomination "Choreographer of the Year".

Kharkiv Folk Dance Theater "Zapovit" is the only choreographic team of Ukraine that was awarded the orders "For the Development of Ukraine" and "Slobozhanskaya Glory".

50 artists of the folk dance theater "Zapovit", students of the Department of Folk Choreography of the KhSAC became laureates of international competitions and festivals, 14 - diplomas. Among the best performers of "Zapovit" with laureate titles is the name of Karina Vladimirovna Ostrovskaya, who, after graduating from the academy, became a teacher of the department and choreographer-tutor of the "Zapovit" folk dance theater. In the same year, "Zapovit" received the Diploma of the Ukrainian Cossacks for victories at international and all-Ukrainian competitions of folk choreography in 2007.

The creative achievements of the theater team and its individual performers fully depend on the daily, hard work of the talented theater director, faculty B. M. Kolnoguzenko and the musical director of Zapovit V. P. Lisnevsky.

Participation in the creative work of the dance theater "Zapovit" provides students with a certain experience, which they, having completed their studies, embody in their professional activities. Almost all graduates of the Department of Folk Choreography work in their specialty.


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