The role of the festival movement in the development of amateur choreographic art in Russia

Festival and competition movement is an important factor of activating the creative potential of leaders of Amateur dance groups. On the platform of these events it is possible to create a process of dialogue and discuss the most important issues and their solutions at a professional level. The master classes, "open tables", demonstrations can become the starting point of the qualitative growth of Amateur choreographic art, definition of prospects of development and solve significant problems faced by managers and choreographers - Directors. This article discusses the origin, development and the competitive festival movement in Russia.