On 24 February in the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography took place the presentation of new editions. The following books were added to the library of the Academy:

1. 1. FOLK-STAGE DANCE. Theory. Practice:: a textbook. Authors: N. Abdulina, A. Alisheva, G. Sayfullina, G. Don; This manual was written in the Kazakh language and is intended for professional choreographic institutions. In the teaching and methodological work, the authors presented material for studying the methodology of the basics, linking movements and elements of folk and stage dance on the loom, their sequential development through the years of training to periodic realisation.

In the second part of the book, recommendations are given on the practical conduct of folk and stage dance lessons, which allows for a deeper immersion in the theoretical and practical material.

2. Saitova G. Uyghur dance: Origins. Traditions. Stage expression.

In this monograph, published in English, the Uyghur dance art is considered both in historical aspect and in stage interpretation. The book provides an overview of the choreographic elements preserved in the traditions and festivals of the Uyghur people. In the productions and concert programmes of the State Republican Academic Uyghur Theatre of Musical Comedy named after Kudus Kujamyarov the tendencies of development of the national choreography are traced.

Gulnara Yusupovna Saitova, Head of the Ballet Art Department, shared that the basis of this monograph was her dissertation work, which was translated into English, and emphasised the strategic importance of supporting and developing the heritage of Uyghur dance is differentiated in the aspect of combining traditions and innovations in the art of choreography.

3. Baiseitova R. H., Sushkov D. V. Choreographic Heritage. Ballet. Tchaikovsky's ‘Swan Lake’: textbook. This textbook tells not only about the choreographic text, but also about the figurative and emotional content of the work, plastic style, style of performance, preservation and transfer of samples from the work of outstanding choreographers of the bygone era to the new generation of choreographic art and education. Rector of the Academy, Bibigul Nusipzhanova, emphasised that the availability of these choreographic manuals is a significant resource for the institution, contributing to a deeper understanding of the choreographic heritage.

The presented editions became an important contribution to the development of choreographic education, facilitating in-depth study of both theoretical foundations and practical methods. The event emphasised the importance of preserving cultural heritage, stimulating further research and innovative approaches in the fields of folk and stage dance, Uyghur dance and classical ballet, which will undoubtedly be the basis for future creative achievements