Intercultural dialogue as an instrument of national self-identification approval (based on the example of the activities of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts

Abstract

The article summarizes the experience of the educational institution of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts (KMACPA) in a context of intercultural dialogue in the education and training of specialists in the sphere of performing and circus arts of Ukraine in conditions of Russian military aggression 2022. Based on scientific research of the theoretical and historical activity of Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts, modern scientists in the field of studying the phenomenon of dialogue as a meaning of personality formation and intercultural dialogue in the national self-identification of students as future ideological specialists-culturalists. The authors show the ways of real cooperation of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts with the leading art and cultural institutions among Europe and the world in organizing a joint intercultural educational process and holding art performances on the territory of European countries, as an example of intercultural dialogue of different national communities. The conducted scientific research and practical generalization of the experience of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts in the context of intercultural dialogue in the professional training of a modern specialist in the sphere of performing entertainment showed its relevance, importance and effectiveness as an instrument of communication with leading world artists, cultural and educational institutions from all over the world. As a result of establishing branches in different countries the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts provided a big support and the opportunity to carry out the educational process for its students and employees at the time of the start of military aggression against Ukraine. In return students with their supervisors gave powerful feedback with concerts, shows, presentations and performing activities that not only popularized the Academy in a positive way but also Ukraine in general.