Развитие Литовского этнического тaнцa в сненическом и в массовом исполнении
The Development of Lithuanian Ethnic Stage Dances and Mass Performances

Summary/Abstract: Lithuanian ethnic dances and ethnic choreography have almost disappeared from the natural environment and contemporary cultural life Information about this kind of choreography comes from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Today, then are many folk ensembles performing authentic Lithuanian folk dances from this period. However, this work analyzes Lithuanian choreography of another kind, the emergence of which has been influenced by ethnic dance. The first Lithuanian folk dances performed on stage - Suktinis (1903) and AguoruiU (1905) - opened a new page in the history of Lithuanian choreography: Lithuanian dances appeared on stage and authentic folk creations became popular shows. Considering the centennial history of Lithuanian choreography on stage we can see not only the visual transformation of the dances but also the development of choreographic terminology: national dance - ballet dance - folk dance - stage folk dance -national dance. Major concerts of folk dances are performed during Song Festivals. When comparing repertoires of Song Festivals we can notice that the Lithuanian national dances presented during festivals have changed. The dances staged during mass performances can be grouped into the following categories: 1) authentic dances adjusted for stage and subsequently adjusted for mass performances, 2) a combination of an authentic dance and an author's creation into one choreographic unit, and 3) dances of purely author's creation.

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