Reception of Spanish Dance in the Productions of Modern Choreographers

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to identify the features of stylised Spanish dance and outline its reception by modern choreographers using the example of flamenco. Research methodology. The method of theoretical and historical-cultural analysis was applied in order to clarify the features of the historical development of Spanish dance and the circumstances of its formation as a folk-stage one; typological and systemic analysis to conceptualise the technical features of flamenco dance choreography; the method of genre-style and art history analysis, which contributed to identifying the features of flamenco reception in the productions of modern choreographers. Scientific novelty. The issues of reception of Spanish dance in the productions of modern choreographers using the example of flamenco dance are considered; the process of formation and development is clarified and the features of stylised Spanish dance are identified; the technical features of flamenco are analysed; the approaches of leading choreographers of the 21st century are outlined. to flamenco productions (for example, "Compañía Suite Española", choreographers-directors Ricardo and Rosario Castro Romero and the performance "Invocación" of the National Ballet of Spain, choreographer-director R. Olmo). Conclusions. Stylised Spanish dance was formed on the basis of the personal contribution of leading dancers to choreographers by reworking or abstracting folklore, the bolero and flamenco schools, and most of its development took place in France and the United States of America. The importance of the evolution of the choreographic language of Spanish dance and the representation by modern generations of the best examples of the folk dance culture of Spain in bright, spectacular forms that provide the opportunity to obtain a new artistic and aesthetic experience, determines the appeal of choreographers-producers to stylisation (neoclassical Spanish dance) and dance-fusion (combining the heritage of Andalusian dance and music culture with elements of various directions and styles of dance, including modern). The reception of Spanish dance in the productions of modern choreographers is characterised by a variety of points of view, vocabulary and ways of understanding it. The use of the vocabulary of traditional Spanish dance is a popularization of the cultural heritage of the Spanish people and involves the representation of bright images, colourful Spanish temperament and characteristic passion.