Folk Art: Singing and Dance

What is taught in this field

The programme teaches the theoretical and practical foundations of folk singing and dance art. Students study Uzbek folk songs, traditional performance styles and national dance forms in depth.

• Folk singing and vocal performance, voice production and breathing technique
• Folk instruments and the basics of playing them
• National dances and the fundamentals of choreography
• Music theory, solfeggio and musical hearing
• Stage speech, stage movement and stage culture
• Oral folk art and the history of national music
• Ensemble performance and preparation of concert programmes

Practical classes and concert performances help students feel free and confident on stage.

Who the graduate becomes

Graduates become specialists prepared for creative and teaching work in the arts. They can work in the following professions and positions:

• Folk singer (soloist)
• Soloist or dancer of a folk dance ensemble
• Folk instrument performer
• Choreographer and head of a creative group
• Head of a cultural centre or art group
• Teacher at a music or art school

Where you can work

In Uzbekistan, such specialists have a range of employment opportunities:

• Cultural and arts institutions, philharmonics and theatres
• Folk ensembles and state art groups
• Children's music and art schools, cultural centres
• Television, radio and concert organisations
• Organisations involved in tourism and the promotion of national culture
• National art groups performing at festivals

Who it suits

This field suits those who:

• Enjoy singing, dancing and national music
• Have a sense of rhythm, a good memory and a musical ear
• Are not afraid to perform on stage, think creatively and enjoy teamwork
• Want to preserve folk culture, customs and traditions
• Dream of becoming a teacher or art leader in the future