Representatives of the Department of Choreography and Fitness at BDPU Join the Discussion of the New Higher Education Standard

On September 15, 2026, Associate Professors of the Department of Choreography and Fitness at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (BDPU), Yuliia Taranenko and Inna Tereshko, took part in the All-Ukrainian Interuniversity Scientific and Practical Conference-Workshop “Discussion of the Draft Higher Education Standard for the Second (Master’s) Level of Higher Education in the Specialty B6 Performing Arts, Field of Knowledge B Culture, Arts and Humanities.”

The event was hosted by Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The meeting was moderated by Oleksandr Plakhotniuk, Associate Professor, PhD in Art Studies, and Associate Professor of the Department of Directing and Choreography at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

The professional dialogue brought together representatives of higher education institutions and arts organizations from different regions of Ukraine. The key aspects of the development of the draft Standard were presented by members of Subcommittee B6 “Performing Arts” of Scientific and Methodological Commission No. 2 of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Culture, Arts and Humanities: Olha Bilash, Associate Professor of the Department of Choreographic and Arts Disciplines at the College of Choreographic Arts “Kyiv Municipal Academy of Dance named after Serge Lifar,” and Liliia Kozynko, Associate Professor of the Department of Choreographic Arts and Dance Sports at the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport.

The participants of the online conference — choreographers and arts education professionals from different parts of Ukraine — actively discussed the provisions of the draft Standard, engaged in professional debate, expressed their views, and shared their experience.

Particular attention during the discussion was paid to the content of Master’s-level training, the formulation of programme learning outcomes and competencies, as well as the alignment of the future Standard with current trends in the development of the performing arts and the needs of the professional sector.

The participation of Yuliia Taranenko and Inna Tereshko, representatives of the Department of Choreography and Fitness at BDPU, in this professional discussion provided an opportunity not only to become familiar with the latest developments concerning the new Standard, but also to contribute to a shared vision for the future of arts education in Ukraine.

We sincerely thank the organizers of the conference-workshop for the wonderful opportunity to participate, gain new knowledge, discover interesting ideas, and acquire valuable professional experience. We are grateful for the meaningful programme, excellent organization, and the atmosphere of open professional communication!

For the Department of Choreography and Fitness at BDPU, it is important to remain an active part of the nationwide professional community, foster interuniversity dialogue, and represent the Department’s position in the processes of developing and updating choreographic and performing arts education in Ukraine.