Formation in dance sports: technical and compositional features

The purpose of the article is to identify the features of historical development and the evolution of technical and compositional features of the choreographic form of the competitive type of sports ballroom dance formation. Methodology. The historical method was applied, which contributed to the consideration of the genesis and development of formation; the comparative method, which revealed the common and distinctive features of dance formation in the twentieth century. and at the present stage, which have helped to determine the characteristic stylistic and technical-compositional features of the formation, and others. Scientific novelty. Peculiarities of the historical development of the choreographic form of the competitive type of sports ballroom dance formation have been studied; the term "formation" is specified; the evolution of technical and compositional features of formation in dancesport at the beginning of the XI century is considered; the generally accepted traditional method of training, which is based on repeated repetition of the competitive composition, is analyzed; outlines the prospects of formation in modern dance sports. Conclusions. Active development of ballroom dancing at the beginning of the XXI century. contributed to its formation in the format of a complex and coordinated sport, which accordingly led to the development of sports and technical skills of dancers, as one of the components of the overall training system. At present, the perfect ballroom dance technique is understood as the most rational and effective way of performing, which allows achieving the best result. Over the past few years, dance formation has changed greatly – increased speed and dynamics of performance, there were numerous gradual changes in position without a complete stop, as well as the trend towards direct construction, which increased dance technique requirements and positively affected national and international competitiveness. Keywords: formation, ballroom dancing, dancesport, technical and compositional features.