Preservation and development of the school of classical dance in N.A. Yermakova

Subject of the article: the choreographic heritage of the Saratov region is the preservation and development of the school of classical dance. Object of the article: choreographic art and its special role in the development of a creative personality. The purpose of the project: to update information about the methods and forms of plastic work of teachers in children's choreographic groups in order to preserve the traditions of the Russian school of classical dance. The article considers the method of teaching classical dance by N.A. Ermakova ("Children's Art School No. 1 named after P.A. Frolov", Engels). She developed an adapted educational author's program "Smart Rhythm", which includes a gradual transition from basic rhythmic movements to mastering the initial, initial elements of classical dance. Thanks to creative imagination, dance classes for younger students turn into an "exciting journey" into the world of classical dance. The author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to include new methods, forms of organization of teaching in choreography lessons into the general traditional system of teaching classical dance. The scientific novelty of the study lies in identifying the features and forms of teaching classical dance for the purpose of creative and professional development of the individual, as well as transferring the cultural heritage of our time, internal motives and values through dance. Scope of the results: this experience, which has become a unique practice for the formation of a special type of thinking and creative activity, stimulates and opens up opportunities and abilities for search, research and experimental activities in the field of choreography.