The pearl of the Silk Road
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| free admission |
| No prior knowledge required |
| Everybody is welcome! |
| Hall 1, Ground Floor |
| Belongs to: Nouruz, Newroz, Nauroz |
Discover the poetic beauty of a special dance tradition from Central Asia!
This workshop offers a lively insight into Uzbek dance – a unique, artistic form of expression along the historic Silk Road. Characterised by grace, delicacy and intense expressiveness, this dance combines aesthetics, music and movement to create a unique art form.
Under the guidance of Malika Khaidarova, participants (traditionally, this dance is performed by women and girls) learn the classical Fergana style – the basis of Uzbek dance. With its soft elegance and inner presence, it represents a dignified, powerful and at the same time subtle form of femininity.
What can you expect?
The focus is on:
- elegant, flowing arm and hand movements
- precise, soft gestures and expressive poses
- conscious posture and differentiated upper body work
- subtle eye contact and inner presence
- the harmonious interplay of grace and strength
The upper body becomes the central means of expression – every movement tells a story.
Workshop content
You will receive an introduction to:
- Basic movements of the Fergana style
- Characteristic elements of Uzbek dance language
- First encounters with traditional doyra rhythms
- Dancing to traditional and modern music
- Developing small dance combinations
Participants will gain an insight into both the traditional musical structure and contemporary interpretations of Uzbek dance.
An intensive dance experience for anyone who wants to discover expression, elegance and cultural depth in movement.
Malika Khaidarova is a master of Central Asian ethnic dance with international stage experience.
As a long-standing solo dancer with the renowned Uzbek state ensemble ‘Bahor’, she combines technical precision with expressive oriental aesthetics. For many years, she has been teaching the classical and modern dance traditions of Central Asia in Europe.