Dance as a sociocultural phenomenon. Three faces of Terpsichore

The article is devoted to three main ways of development of dance is a professional dance arts, Amateur arts and social dance. Examines the history of development of these areas of dance in Russia and abroad, and the definition of the term "modern dance". The author analyzes the differences in aesthetic paradigm, social and cultural significance of these areas of dance. Classified dance system in professional dance and made a brief overview of their interaction at the present stage of development of dance as an art form. Define the functions and role of household (social dance) in the youth subculture. Examines the role of improvisation in the social (household) dance. The basic cultural, social and educational functions of choreographic art at the present stage of development of society.