Kherson State University

💃🌍 From April 24 to 27, at the Latvian Society House (Riga, Latvia), the 18th International Choreography Competition "Riga Spring 2025" took place, judged by a professional international panel of experts.

Participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Germany, Iceland, and Kazakhstan competed in three main categories:
✨ Classical Dance
✨ Folk-Stage Dance
✨ Contemporary Dance
as well as in a special Choreographers’ Competition, showcasing their skills across various age groups.

🎉 Second-year students of the "Choreography" program at Kherson State University proudly represented Ukraine and achieved impressive results:

🏆 Daria Konstantynovska — 1st Degree Laureate (Classical Dance, age category 18–26)
🏆 Yelyzaveta Khomenko — GRAND PRIX (Classical Dance, age category 18–26)
🥈 — 2nd Degree Laureate (Contemporary Dance, age category 18–26)

🔥 We are proud of our talented students! You are true ambassadors of Ukrainian dance on the international stage!

📅 April 29, 2025
📍 Faculty of Culture and Arts, Kherson State University
On the occasion of International Dance Day, the Faculty hosted a vibrant and inspiring event titled "Dance – the Mirror of World Culture", organized in collaboration with the Commission on Culture and Spiritual Development of the Youth Parliament.

👯‍♀️ The event brought together high school students from across the Kherson region, offering them the opportunity to witness captivating dance performances and experience the richness of various world cultures through the universal language of dance.
🌍 Dance united everyone present with its rhythm of beauty, emotion, and tradition.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this cultural celebration! 💃🕺

🗓️ On April 18, 2025, the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University hosted an important event — a meeting with stakeholders 🤝

Participants included:
🔸 Heads of choreographic ensembles
🔸 Representatives of specialized and extracurricular education institutions of the Kherson region

During the meeting, participants discussed the renewal and development of the "Choreography" educational programs at both the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) levels of higher education.

💬 A key topic was ensuring that the content of these programs aligns with modern challenges in the professional training of specialists in the field of choreographic art.
🤝 We sincerely thank all participants for the constructive dialogue and valuable recommendations! Together, we are shaping high-quality arts education for future generations!

On March 28, 2025, the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference (with international participation) was held, organized by the Department of Choreographic Art of Kherson State University.
🔹 The event brought together researchers, educators, choreographers, and artists, who discussed pressing issues related to the development of choreographic art in Ukraine and worldwide.
🔹 The opening speeches were delivered by leading scholars and cultural figures, including First Vice-Rector of Kherson State University, Serhii Omelchuk, and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Natalia Tereshenko.
🔹 Key topics of the reports included:
✅ Methodology for teaching professional choreographic disciplines
✅ Ballet and war in Ukraine
✅ Modern trends in choreographic art
✅ Inclusive education in choreography
✅ The use of modern technologies in teaching

🌍 Participants from various cities in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia shared their experiences and perspectives on the development of dance art.

💃🕺 The conference became an important platform for exchanging ideas, fostering collaboration, and inspiring future innovations!

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On March 21, 2025, the Department of Choreographic Art of Kherson State University held a career guidance meeting with 4th-year students of Sumy College of Culture and Arts.
The department's lecturers introduced the students to the specifics of studying Choreography, shared the creative achievements of KSU students, and spoke about professional development opportunities in the field of choreographic art.

💃 We are always happy to welcome talented young people who strive for growth and new achievements together with KSU!

The application process has begun for the All-Ukrainian Choreographic Art Competition "We Are from the Country," organized by the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University.

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The choreographic performances by master's-level choreographers from Kherson State University impressed the jury, earning five "first" places atwo "second" places atAll-Ukrainian Arts Competition "Artistic Year in Review"! 🏆

🔥 This achievement is a testament to the talent, dedication, and professionalism of both students and faculty. We are proud of your success and wish you even more creat

🌟 The Faculty of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University – a hub of art and inspiration! 🌟

Master's students specializing in Choreography at Kherson State University continue to amaze with their talent and professionalism! Their works received high praise from the jury at the All-Ukrainian competition "Christmas Miracle":
🏆 Grand Prix
🥇 5 First Prizes
This is not only a recognition of their mastery but also proof that Ukrainian choreography remains outstanding even in the most challenging times.

💃 Congratulations to our winners! You are the pride of our university, Kherson, and all of Ukraine! We wish you endless inspiration, new achievements, and creative victories!

Despite the ongoing war that continues to devastate Kherson and other cities of Ukraine, the students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University prove that life goes on. Their creativity embodies hope, strength, and faith in victory.
Our talented students and faculty not only work on their projects but also win awards at prestigious art festivals! They share a piece of the Ukrainian soul with the world, glorifying our culture even in the most challenging times.
🌟 We are truly proud of your achievements and grateful for the way you inspire, believe, and bring art to the world!

The Faculty of Culture and Arts of Kherson State University held the certification of graduates of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty 024 Choreography.

Our master's students impressed the certification commission with their vibrant dance performances, showcasing exceptional skill in various a

✨ The learning outcomes of our students were highly praised, and their talent and dedication once again proved that the art of dance is a language without bound

Special thanks to Oleh Tokar and Olesia Makohon fo

🌟 We are proud of our master's graduates and wish them new

On December 1, 2024, senior lecturer of the Choreographic Arts Department at Kherson State University, Inna Bilousenko, together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia, participated in the Christmas Fair in Riga. She proudly showcased the cultural traditions of the Ukrainian people and the choreographic heritage of Ukrainian dance. Among the many countries represented at the event, Ukraine was one of the few highlighted through choreographic art. Visitors to the fair greatly enjoyed Inna Bilousenko's performance, expressing their gratitude and admiration. Funds raised at the Christmas Fair were donated to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

From October 1 to November 30, 2024, the third International Choreographic Competition "Crystal Sails" was held remotely"All Stars." In
The competition featured 36 entries with the participation of 593 contestants from various regions of Ukraine, including:
Kherson (2 ensembles)
Mykolaiv (3 ensembles)
Kharkiv (1 ensemble)
Vinnytsia (1 ensemble)
Shostka and Krolevets, Sumy region
Trostianets and Tomashpil, Vinnytsia region
Sarny, Rivne region (2 ensembles)
Inhulets, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region
Oleksandriia, Kirovohrad region
Kolotii village, Poltava region
Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region
Novooleksandrivka village, Zaporizhzhia region
Vilnohirsk, Dnipropetrovsk region
Kivertsi and Zymne, Volyn region
Liubymivka village, Dnipropetrovsk region
Shevchenkove village, Mykolaiv region.
Participants showcased a diverse range of nominations, including:
Modern Dance
Pop Dance
Pop and Sports Dance
Children’s Dance
Folk Dance
Folk-Stage Dance
Folk-Stylized Dance.
We take pride in the leaders who, even in such challenging times, continue to develop choreographic art, foster children's aesthetic education through dance, and prepare them to participate in competitions and festivals.

The Department of Choreographic Art was the organizer and initiator of the event. Participants included representatives from Uman State Pedagogical University, Volyn National University, Kherson Professional College, Beryslav Pedagogical College, as well as choreographic instructors from Kherson, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Odesa.

In her opening remarks, Acting Dean Natalia Tereshchenko emphasized:
"Despite the challenges of our time—relocation and dispersion—the Faculty of Culture and Arts, particularly the Department of Choreographic Art, continues to adopt new methodologies and technologies. These innovations enhance the quality of the educational process while also allowing us to share our experiences with colleagues."

Alla Rehlytska, Head of the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University, noted that the event is a long-standing tradition of the department and has been held for the sixth time. Each year, it gathers professional choreographers, university and college students, lyceum students, and members of choreographic ensembles to discuss and analyze contemporary practices, exchange ideas and experiences, and explore priority areas for developing choreographic education.

This year's readings focused on choreographic art in the Kherson region.
Speakers included Alla Rehlytska, Head of the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University, who presented a report titled "Choreographic Culture of the Kherson Region: Traditions, Trends, and Experience."

Associate Professor of the same department, Valentyn Vasiak, delivered a presentation on "The Dance Diversity of Kherson Region's Choreographic Art in the Productions of Valentyn Vasiak."

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From October 10 to 11, Kherson State University graduates from the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Department of Choreography, Polina Sobolevska and Olga Fedorova, participated as part of the "Wow" show ballet in a charity event to raise funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv. They performed their show Three Elements in the style of Ukrainian folklore (organized by the NGO Ukrainian Headquarters of International Diplomacy, Angela Kondratiuk).

From October 4 to October 8, 2024, second-year master's students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University, majoring in Choreography (specialty 024), Polina Sobolevska and Olga Fedorova, presented their performance at the Modern Ukrainian Woman forum, held in the sunny country of Austria, in Vienna (organized by V. Ovchynnikova).

On October 10, 2024, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University hosted a practical seminar in choreographic art titled "Bridges of Terpsichore: From Tavria to the Carpathians."

The event featured lectures by:

Ukrainian Dance: Presented by Valentyn Vasiak, an Honored Cultural Worker of Ukraine and Associate Professor at the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University, accompanied by Oleksii Filenko.
Contemporary Dance: Presented by Tetiana Shyryna, a top-category judge and instructor at the Department of Choreographic Art at Kherson State University.
During the event, students specializing in the arts enthusiastically participated in master classes, explored techniques in Ukrainian and contemporary dance, and discussed traditions and innovations in choreography. Such interregional collaboration promotes the preservation and popularization of national culture and the development of professional skills among young artists.

Kherson State University extends its sincere gratitude to the Precarpathian National University for their warm hospitality and support in organizing the seminar, which brought together representatives of choreographic art from different regions of Ukraine.

On June 1, 2024, the All-Ukrainian Arts Competition "Source of Hope" was held in Kyiv. The Department of Choreographic Art presented works by full-time and part-time students. As a result, we have three "First" and three "Second" places. Congratulations to the winners and instructors!

Senior lecturer of the Department of Choreographic Art, Inna Bilousenko, received a Commendation from the event organizer, society "H.A. Perlīte," as part of the International Dance Competition Summer Vibes for her active participation in youth preparation, creative work, and promotion of Ukrainian culture.

The head of the department, Alla Rehlicka, along with instructors Nataliya Tereshenko, Valentyn Vasyak, Inna Bilousenko, and Tetyana Shyryna, put in significant effort towards creative and professional growth. Despite the distance learning format, students from the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Department of Choreographic Art, have achieved another victory at the international arts competition "Majestic Art," receiving first and second-degree diplomas! Congratulations to the leaders and students!

On May 15, 2024, students from the Department of Choreographic Art participated in the 2nd International Arts Competition "ART Avenue" and won two First Places. Congratulations to the winners.

У Херсонському державному університеті відбулася Всеукраїнська (з міжнародною участю) науково-практична конференція «Проблеми та перспективи розвитку хореографічного мистецтва».

Організатором виступила кафедра хореографічного мистецтва факультету культури та мистецтв ХДУ.

Привітали учасників наукового заходу й побажали плідної роботи задля майбутнього розвитку й модернізації українського хореографічного мистецтва проректорка з міжнародної, соціально-гуманітарної та науково-педагогічної роботи Алла Цапів та декан факультету культури і мистецтв Микола Левченко.

Захід проходив в онлайновому форматі, долучилося понад 100 учасників. Це – студенти та викладачі закладів вищої і передвищої освіти з різних міст України, керівники хореографічних колективів, представники мистецької сфери з Латвії та Чехії.

«Активна й масштабна участь підтверджує небайдужість і зацікавленість освітянської спільноти до наукових пошуків у хореографічній галузі. Дякуємо всім хто долучився до зустрічі та представив свої наукові доробки», – зазначила завідувачка кафедри хореографічного мистецтва ХДУ Алла Рехліцька.

Захід тривав близько 5 годин. Під час конференції учасники висвітлювали й обговорювали такі питання, як ефективність українського хореографічного мистецтва в контексті соціального виховання особистості, розвиток хореографії у сфері кіно та телебачення, особливості сучасного класичного балету, формування компетентностей у процесі фахової підготовки студентів-хореографів. Також торкнулися питання хореографічної освіти в Латвії.

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Студентки Херсонського державного університету Софія Чижевська та Анастасія Михайловська вибороли гран-прі на Всеукраїнському фестивалі «Живи Херсон! Живи!». Дівчата представили авторський хореографічний номер «Болить… Херсон».

Минулого тижня у Чехії відбувся ХХІ Міжнародний фестиваль-конкурс хореографічного мистецтва «Арабески Богемії». Конкурс проходив серед дітей та молоді. Головою журі виступила завідувачка кафедри хореографічного мистецтва факультету культури і мистецтв Херсонського державного університету Алла Рехліцька. 

Завідувачка кафедри хореографічного мистецтва ХДУ, заслужена працівниця культури України, голова Херсонського обласного осередку Національної хореографічної спілки України Алла Рехліцька розповіла, що отримала запрошення очолити журі від директора фестивалю і завідувача творчим відділенням Національної хореографічної спілки України Володимира Дольчука. Адже кафедра співпрацює з ним вже багато років.

Алла Рехліцька оцінювала конкурсантів разом з колегами з Чехії та Вірменії. За її словами, конкурс залишив лише приємні та емоції, колективи гідно і на високому рівні представили свої номери. Цьогоріч взяло участь небагато хореографічних колективів, адже відновлюються традиції тривалої після перерви. Зокрема, було 4 колективи з України: Києва, Волині, Дніпра.

Також наголошено на важливості проведення таких заходів і участі у них української молоді. Адже тут йдеться не лише про збереження культурної спадщини, традицій, а також про ще один важливий аспект – виховний. А якщо говорити про міжнародні конкурси, то це ще й потужний інструмент презентації України.

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У Празі відбувся XX Міжнародний хореографічний конкурс-фестиваль «Ave Bohemia». Оцінювати виступи конкурсантів запросили завідувачку кафедри хореографічного мистецтва Херсонського державного університету Аллу Рехліцьку.

Алла Рехліцька – заслужена працівниця культури України, голова Херсонського осередку Національної хореографічної спілки. Вона має великий досвід роботи і неодноразово була головою та членом журі хореографічних конкурсів міжнародного рівня.

За словами Алли Рехліцької, міжнародні конкурси завжди цікаві саме різноманітністю жанрів, напрямів, різновіковими категоріями учасників: від 5-6 до 18-20 років. Також це чудова можливість для професійного спілкування з іноземними колегами.

«Ave Bohemia» – масштабний конкурс-фестиваль, що проходить двічі на рік. Цього разу за першість змагалися учасники з України, Чехії, Марокко, Німеччини, Словаччини. Загалом близько 600 учасників.

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