NAGAYEVA Lydiya Islmovna

NAGAYEVA Lydiya Islmovna (b. 24.4.1938), dancer, director of folk dances. Candidate of History (1978). Performer of jokey and lyrical dances “Troublemakers”, “Gift”, “Friendship”, “Seven Girls”, etc, as well as dances of the peoples of the world. Her research is devoted to Bashkir ethnic dances, traditional ceremonies, and holidays. Author of more than 50 research papers. On the basis of the collected materials, N. restored the dances “Karabay”, “Kara-Yurga”, “Uzyan Valley”, “Dance with trays”, etc, compiled their kinetograms; created the vocal and choreographic performances reflecting traditional holidays and ceremonies: “Youth games of the 30s”, “Girls’ games during the holiday “Crow’s Porridge”, “Cuckoo’s tea”, dances “Sons of Timerbay”, “Dance of theDyoma Bashkirs”, etc.