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Item type:Publication, Reflections on Dance Identity Migrant Performing Bodies – Identity Guardians(Trabzon University State Conservatory, 2025-12-31)Zdravkova Djeparoska, Sonjan the recent years the theme of migration has received significant attention worldwide becoming a global process. Migration can be categorized as temporary or permanent. This particular study encompasses both modalities that are in intrinsic relationship with social and economic factors. Furthermore, an analysis of migration through the prism of culture, tradition and identity provides ground for investigating transformation of cultural models and their characteristics. The present research is specifically focused on the Macedonian population. To facilitate a more competent insight and comparative analysis two distinct periods, which were characterized by substantial migratory movements, have been observed: the mid -20th century (1930s-1940s) and the early 21st century (2010s-2020s), The selected periods have consequently determined the choice of geographical areas, specifically countries that were "desired" primary destinations during each respective period. To enhance understanding, the analysis was further constricted and focused on two urban centers that hosted or currently host large and significant Macedonian diasporic communities: Belgrade and Sydney. The most significant processes and effects, resulting from the undertaking of Macedonians in these researched environments, have been established through the actions and activities of migrants and the diaspora community. The intangible culture serves as a pivotal category with a specific emphasis on dance. The body, a fundamental vehicle and embodiment of cultural characteristics, is adopted as an analytical unit in this analysis. The investigation of the dancing body is justified by identification of the inextricable link between identity and culture. Based on the obtained findings, the research defines models that reflect all characteristics of the studied groups, their distinguishing forms, as well as their ultimate functions. This approach provides an expanded understanding of Macedonian culture and identity transmission processes within the countries of immigration. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The Impact of Dance Education on the Development of Elementary School Students(University of Slavonski Brod, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 2025-09)Zdravkova Djeparoska, SonjaDance education at least, in North Macedonia, has been neglected within the elementary school curriculum, except two elective subjects. While this approach is prevalent in North Macedonia, many developed countries advocate for the segmentation of artistic subjects and the inclusion of dance as an independent subject of education at various levels, often supported by multi-year programs. The question arises: Should dance be established as an independent subject in school curriculums, and what advantages would such a pedagogical approach offer? The answer is undoubtedly affirmative. Dance has been recognized for its significant positive impact on student development. The benefits are manifold. To obtain a more comprehensive understanding, I have categorized the positive impacts of this educational approach into several distinct groups. Firstly, dance training methods have been shown to significantly enhance students' memory processes. Secondly, these methods contribute to the development of coordination and motor skills. Thirdly, the substantial effect of dance serves as a potent stimulus for creative development. Given the prevalence of anxiety, aggression, and negative emotions in contemporary society, research has demonstrated the beneficial psychological effects of dance. The discussion and analysis of the paper will emphasize the physical, mental and creative development of children connected with dancing practices. To substantiate these claims, I will present relevant scientific research conducted in recent years, which has yielded specific, quantifiable results . - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Revisiting Teshkoto Again. The Process of Signifying the Folk Dance Teshkoto with its Artistic Reflections(Ensemble of Traditional Dances and Songs of Serbia „Kolo“, The Institute of Ethnography SASA, 2024-05)Sonja Zdravkova DjeparoskaThe folk dance called Teshkoto has a special meaning for the Macedonians. It does not only belong to the traditional sequence of folk dances, but it is also a form which has accumulated a plethora of meanings. With the aim to research the associations related to this topic, I have included participants who helped me as a researcher to form a full picture about the perception of the dance. The survey results served as a basis to analyze Teshkoto not only through its original form but through its art replicas as well. The responses to the question on generated meanings are a result of many decades of “signifying” this folk dance. I have researched the transfer of those signified elements in current art works, but also the expansion of the same and the additional meanings they acquire. In this paper, the focus is on one ballet and one contemporary dance. The phenomenon of the general perception and interpretation of Teshkoto folk dance and its popularity not only of its traditional folk dance form, but also because of its specificity regarding esthetics and expression, tells us about its unique value. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Macedonian ballet (1949 – 2024), decoding of diverse choreographic “letters”(Arts & Communication, 2024)Sonja Zdravkova DjeparoskaThis article attempts to determine the relevant processes related to ballet, positioned in a concrete geographic space–the Republic of Macedonia. The time frame starts with the year of the founding of the professional ballet ensemble within the Macedonian National Theatre (MNT) 1949 and ends with the year 2024. An additional reason for such a theoretical review is the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Macedonian ballet. Due to the volume of material, the author decided to detect general styles, that is, general “chapters” or “letters” (as will be defined in the article), with their specific tendencies. From an analysis of the entire repertoire, performances can be classified into three general groups. The first is classical ballet with a fixed choreography (in Macedonia’s case, versions currently performed in Russia, that is, countries of the former Soviet Union). The second group is performances classified as contemporary regarding theme and music, but most importantly dance style. The third group is the works where there is a symbiosis between classical ballet and folk dance, which are referred to as national ballets. This group carries the most important and most distinctive national features. Each of the aforementioned groups is in close interaction with cultural politics, that is, current societal trends, which will be further elaborated. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Традиционалните наспроти современите македонски свадбени обичаи: компаративна студија(Сојуз на композитори на Македонија - СОКОМ, 2022)Димитријевски, АлександарСвадбените обичаи се меѓу најистакнатите и најзачуваните од сите македонски обичаи. Тие се богати со сегменти кои вклучуваат разновидни музички жанрови како извор на интерпретација или едноставно како музичка позадина. Генерално, забележително е дека постојат значајни разлики помеѓу традиционалната и современата форма на македонски свадбени обичаи. Уште повеќе, современата форма покажува прифаќање на нови обичаи и отфрлање на некои од старите. Како резултат, музичкиот репертоар претрпел значителна трансформација. Во тој контекст, овој труд се фокусира на специфичниот случај на промени помеѓу традиционалните и современите македонски свадбени обичаи и особено на промените во музичкиот репертоар. Во овој труд ќе се обидам да ги детерминирам основните сегменти и промените на споменатите свадбени обичаи, а особено степенот на трансформација на музичкиот репертоар. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Предизвиците на изучувањето на македонскиот музички фолклор во музичко- образовниот процес(ДМБУЦ „Илија Николовски - Луј“ Скопје, 2021)Димитријевски, АлександарThe Macedonian music folklore is a complex entity that was presented at different levels of presentation in the past. It is rich in rituals and customs that include a variety of musical examples. On the other hand, until recently, the definition of music folklore included "oral" transmission as a central category for the distribution and perception of the folk music artifacts. The era of institutionalization of Macedonian musical folklore (such as the examples of DMBUC "Ilija Nikolovski- Luj", The Faculty of Music - Skopje and related educational institutions in Macedonia), created a new transformation in the ways of transmitting Macedonian musical folklore to younger generations which contributed to additional consequences in the musical, but also in the non-musical aspects. In this paper, I will try to explore the challenges during the transferring of folk music, but also the impact of the contemporary environment on the study of Macedonian music folklore in the music-educational process in Macedonia. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Машката вокална традиција од село Истибања, Виничко(Асоциация за антропология, етнология и фолклористика „Онгъл“, 2023)Димитријевски, АлександарThe village of Istibanja, Vinica region is an example of a village with a very strong connection with tradition and there is an active performance of customs throughout the year. This paper will present a part of the vocal tradition from this village, which represents a particularly significant fragment of the complexity and richness of Macedonian musical folklore. The focus of the paper will be on the male vocal tradition in which two-part singing occupies a special place. Special attention will be given to the analysis of the musical characteristics of examples of male two-part songs. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Пролетните празнични обичаи од село Истибања, Виничко(Асоциация за антропология, етнология и фолклористика „Онгъл“, 2022)Димитријевски, АлександарOnly a fragment from the complex and vast Macedonian music folklore will be presented in this paper thru the example of the village Istibanja, Vinica region in which very strong bond with the tradition and active performance of the customs during one year still exists. The focus of the paper will be on the customs of the spring cycle in which intermingling of the spiritual and profane segments shows unique example of amalgam between pagan, orthodox Christian and local traditional beliefs and customs. Special attention will be dedicated to the meaning of the music segment from the festivities and during the performance of the customs. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Тоналните и формалните карактеристики на инструменталната македонска етнопоп музика од 80-тите години на 20-тиот век(Асоциация за антропология, етнология и фолклористика „Онгъл“, 2021)Димитријевски, АлександарThe instrumental Macedonian ethnopop music is particularly interesting phenomenon because of its development and prolonged existence in conditions with persistent internal influences of the social and economic environment, but also external influences from the neighboring and distant music cultures. These influences have determined the way of the creation of this music and its final musical products. The instrumental Macedonian ethnopop music was the main subject of interest in one of my previous researches dedicated to its most profound development especially in the 1980ties. In this paper the primary focus is set to the tonal and formal characteristics of this music as a unique music phenomenon and its musical pieces as its primary product. The conclusions will be based on the analysis of the music characteristics of the recorded material which forms the database of the sample of 100 music pieces. Also, a special attention will be dedicated to the creativity, in other words to the process of creation of the instrumental Macedonian ethnopop music versus the reproductive process of this music. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Музичките состави од инструменталната македонска етнопоп музика од 80-тите години на 20-тиот век(Асоциация за антропология, етнология и фолклористика „Онгъл“, 2021)Димитријевски, АлександарThe instrumental Macedonian ethnopop music was the main subject of interest in one of my previous researches dedicated to its most profound development especially in the 1980ties. In this paper the primary focus is set to the instrumental ensembles which characterize this music as a unique music phenomenon and its musical pieces as its primary product. The conclusions are based on the analysis of the music characteristics of the recorded material which forms the database of the sample of 100 music pieces (generated from a large population of 610 pieces). Also, a special attention is dedicated to the creativity, in other words to the process of creation of the instrumental Macedonian ethnopop music versus the reproductive process of this music.