Pedagogy of creative collaboration in choreographic education: classical dance, scenography, and directing

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Abstract: Purpose. The study aims to theoretically substantiate and develop a pedagogical model of creative collaboration in choreographic education, which introduces classical dance techniques, scenography, and a directorial approach into the training of future ballet masters. The task is to identify the specifics of an interdisciplinary approach to the formation of the creative personality of a choreographer-director and to substantiate methodological recommendations for the implementation of the model in the practice of higher choreographic education. Methods. A set of theoretical methods was used: analysis and systematization of scientific literature on the theory of choreographic education, pedagogical skills, and interdisciplinary interaction; comparative analysis of Ukrainian and foreign approaches to the training of ballet masters; generalization of the pedagogical experience of leading choreographic schools; modeling of the educational process based on activity-based, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and reflective approaches. Results. A pedagogical model of creative collaboration has been developed, structured according to methodological, content, organizational, procedural, diagnostic, and outcome blocks. The model involves moving away from fragmented teaching of disciplines in favor of project-based learning through the full cycle of creating a choreographic work. The principles of an interdisciplinary approach have been substantiated: dialogue, problem-solving, project-based learning, and reflection. The organizational and methodological conditions for the effective implementation of the model have been identified, including ensuring the autonomy, competence, and emotional interconnectedness of students. Conclusions. The proposed model ensures the formation of a ballet master-author with synthetic artistic thinking, capable of holistic perception of the stage space and the creation of dramaturgically sound choreographic works. The implementation of the model requires systemic changes in the educational process: a modular structure of training, team teaching, a flexible schedule, and the transformation of the role of the teacher into a facilitator of the creative process. Keywords: classical methodology, scenographic thinking, directorial approach, ballet mastery, interdisciplinary.