The Cheonan World Dance Festival 2025 will take place in Cheonan City from September 24 to 28, 2025. This is one of the largest international forums, bringing together dance groups from all over the world. This festival is renowned for both its size and the diversity of its cultural offerings, transforming Cheonan into the global capital of dance for a few days each year, DKNews.kz reports.
The dancers of the Astana Ballet Theatre will perform at this prestigious event, presenting the program of national divertissement, “The Heritage of the Great Steppe” – the theatre’s hallmark production, which has captivated audiences in Kazakhstan and beyond.
The concert program was choreographed by Aigul Tati, the Honoured Figure of Kazakhstan. In her work, she combines a wealth of ethnographic material with modern choreographic techniques. Each segment of the program is presented as a separate image, combining the vastness of the open steppe with the daringness of male dances and the elegance of female figures. This brings the customs, symbols and spiritual values of the people to life.
“The Heritage of the Great Steppe” is a rhythmic story that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Kazakh culture. The program features lyrical and contemplative compositions, as well as energetic and expressive miniatures and performances filled with philosophical imagery. The costumes and set design make a strong impression, not only decorating the performance, but also conveying the atmosphere of a nomadic civilisation and the natural harmony of the Great Steppe.
The choreographic miniatures included in the program embody different styles and artistic techniques. They demonstrate the history and rich traditions of the Kazakh people, as well as the beauty of our homeland’s vast nature. The Kazakh choreography’s aesthetic appeal, its ability to entertain, the richness of its costumes, and its deep semantic depth, all of these things combine to genuinely delight viewers around the world.
The Astana Ballet Theatre’s participation in the Cheonan World Dance Festival 2025 is particularly important for developing international cultural cooperation. Performing on the Korean stage will enable us to present the centuries-old legacy of Kazakh culture to a wide audience, strengthen mutual understanding between our countries, and demonstrate that dance is a universal language that unites people.
