Danceplan of Ukraine — a joint strategy for the development of dance

Berdyansk State Pedagogical University continues to strengthen its active position within the national cultural and educational space. Since the end of 2025, Yuliia Taranenko, Head of the Department of Choreography and Fitness, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, has been a participant in the nationwide strategic initiative “DancePlan of Ukraine” and a member of several working groups. The initiative was launched by Viktor Ruban, co-founder and representative of the International Charitable Foundation Impulse Transformation Platform and representative of Ukraine in the European Parliament of Culture.

Last week, a press conference presenting the “DancePlan of Ukraine” initiative took place at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center (Kyiv). Yuliia Taranenko served as a speaker, representing the temporarily relocated higher education institution — Berdyansk State Pedagogical University.

Of particular significance is the fact that a representative of a relocated university has been involved in shaping the strategic vision for the development of dance in Ukraine. This demonstrates not only the professional authority of BSPU specialists, but also the university’s leadership among institutions that, despite challenging circumstances, continue to provide high-quality training for future choreographers and actively influence processes in the field of culture and the arts.

During the event, the concept of the initiative, its strategic goals and principles of operation were presented, along with nine areas of activity developed through consultations with the professional dance community. The coordinators of the working groups include Viktor Ruban, Svitlana Oleksiuk, Kristina Shyshkariova, Liliia Kozynko, Oleksandr Plakhotniuk, Danylo Zubkov, Nataliia Tereshchenko, and Oleksandr Manshylin. The participants outlined the key challenges facing the sector and identified systemic approaches to addressing them.

In her speech, Yuliia Taranenko emphasized the challenges faced by temporarily relocated educational institutions, highlighted the importance of preserving human resources and educational programs in the field of choreography, and expressed gratitude to her colleagues for their support and cooperation.

BSPU’s participation in “DancePlan of Ukraine” testifies to its professional resilience, strategic thinking, and readiness to take responsibility for the future of Ukrainian dance even in the most challenging times.

Based on materials provided by the Department of Choreography and Fitness