Tiktok dance as a phenomenon of modern dance culture

This article is devoted to the consideration of a new phenomenon in modern dance culture - TikTok dance, which has not yet received the due consideration, although it plays an important role in the culture and art of the present time. The article reveals the essence and structure of the phenomenon of TikTok dance. The author made an attempt to evaluate the impact of TikTok dance on modern culture. The genesis of the TikTok dance is highlighted. The author makes and substantiates an assumption that the TikTok dance appeared as a result of the transformation of dance culture and its development is due to various socio-cultural factors. The features of the development of TikTok dance during the COVID-19 pandemic have been investigated. An analysis of popular dances is presented. Compositional and lexical features of TikTok dances and basic sociocultural functions are identified.