Spread of contemporary dance in Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to discover the peculiarities of the spread of contemporary dance in Ukraine. Methodology. The research was carried out using historical-chronological and biographical methods, as well as the method of stylistic analysis. Scientific novelty. For the first time, information about contemporary dance in Ukraine has been systematized and the features of its distribution have been identified. Conclusions. Contemporary dance is today recognized all over the world as a research tool for understanding a person and expanding his consciousness, which performs not only recreational, relaxation, communicative, and other functions, but is also used to solve human problems at the physical and mental levels, as well as to form cultural values. Having originated in Europe and America, the contemporary dance spread in Ukraine, gaining significant popularity in recent years. Among the specialist choreographers who contributed to its popularization in Ukraine from the end of the twentieth century. until now – M. Lymar, O. Budnytska, L. Venedyktova, L. Mova, R. Baranov, Kh. Shyshkarova, A. Ovchinnikov, A. Safonov, O. Ruban. In Ukraine, dance companies Buchok ART Family, Total Dance Group, N'Era Dance Company and others have been created, engaged in research contemporary dance, which demonstrate performances on small stages in different cities of Ukraine and at international contemporary dance festivals. Contemporary dance festivals "Zelyonka Fest", "Dance Space" and others, held in Ukraine, also contribute to the popularization of contemporary dance. The dissemination of information about contemporary dance occurs through platforms, laboratories, residences under the guidance of Western specialists, as well as thanks to domestic choreographers who attend master classes, seminars, lectures, intensives, etc. such specialists in Ukraine and abroad, and in turn pass on experience to students. Key words: contemporary dance, Ukrainian culture, modern culture, choreograph, modern dance.