Development style features of folk stage dance in the process of professional training of students-choreographers

The article is devoted to topical issues of professional training of student choreographers in the field of folk dance.The concept of “style” in the dance culture is defined, the characteristic features of the style in the dances of different nationalities are highlighted. Based on the analysis of wellknown choreographers and teachers regarding this problem, conclusions are proposed related to the creative and performing activities of student choreographers. Examples of the main elements of folk stage dance are given, their structure, national characteristics are studied with further use in the practical activities of teachers of folk stage dance.