The Kutsenko family
A family of Ukrians, art professionals who live in China.
The Kutsenko family
A family of Ukrians, art professionals who live in China.
In 2018, the family of a conductor and a ballerina moved from Ukraine to China. It is an interesting and multifaceted story that reflects numerous cultural exchanges and personal journeys.
Combining world traditions of music and dance with elements of Chinese culture, the family has achieved some success in educating Chinese students and introducing their own daughter to Chinese culture.
A family of professors.
Both spouses teach at an institution of higher education.
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Taras KutsenkoProfessor of Music. Composer & conductor. -
Yuliya KutsenkoProfessor of dance. Ballerina and choreographer.
- Life in China tends to provide many opportunities for artists:
- The father of the family, holds excellent positions as a professional musician, conductor and composer. He performs with a symphony orchestra and gives solo concerts. He writes music for shows and creates music albums.
- Mom teaches classical ballet and is respected by her peers and has a great interest from her students. Her ballet lessons are interactive, where there is a place for science and parktiki and entertainment. Individual approach to each student makes her lessons interesting and effective.
- My daughter is studying in a Chinese school and taking exams on par with her peers. Her Chinese language skills are no different from her peers. She speaks Chinese without a foreign accent and has even appeared on television as an actress.
1. Cultural Exchange
- Presentation of World Culture: The main mission is to introduce the Chinese audience to the richness of world music and dance through performances, workshops, and participation in cultural events.
- Study and Adaptation: Learning about Chinese culture, music, and dance traditions, with the aim of integrating them into performances and scholarly findings in articles, creating a unique blend that enriches both cultures.
- Workshops and Lessons: Conducting workshops for local musicians and dancers where they can teach the fundamentals of musical and dance arts. This fosters mutual understanding and enhances the Chinese audience's interest in world culture.
- Children's Arts: Establishing clubs for children where they can explore music and dance from both cultures, enriching their cultural experience from an early age.
- Creating a Cultural Environment: Establishing a space for communication and collaboration between Ukrainian and Chinese artists, which can lead to new projects and ideas.
- Supporting Fellow Artists: Assisting other foreign artists who plan to move or are already in China in adapting to their new environment.
- Collaborative Performances: Organizing events with other artists to showcase mixed art forms by combining Ukrainian and Chinese elements.
- Multimedia Projects: Developing collaborations with artists, theaters, and producers to create unique multimedia presentations.
- Social Media and Online Platforms: Utilizing modern technologies to spread their art, recording videos, providing tips, and conducting interviews to share experiences and draw attention to the culture.
The story of the family of a conductor and a ballerina who moved from Ukraine to China is a vivid example of how art can serve as a bridge between cultures. Their activities in China not only enrich the local cultural environment but also promote deeper mutual understanding between global culture and the Chinese audience.
By blending world traditions with elements of Chinese culture, they create unique projects and shape a cultural space for communication and collaboration. Educational initiatives, such as workshops and clubs for children, enable the transmission of knowledge and skills, as well as the introduction of cultural values from an early age.
Their focus on cultural exchange, education, community building, and cross-cultural projects makes their mission multifaceted and significant. The use of modern technologies to disseminate music and dance through social platforms draws attention to their art and broadens their audience.
Thus, this family not only represents global culture in China but also actively participates in creating new syntheses, strengthening cultural ties, and enriching both sides. Their story inspires other artists and demonstrates how one can successfully integrate into a new cultural environment while preserving their roots and identity.
By blending world traditions with elements of Chinese culture, they create unique projects and shape a cultural space for communication and collaboration. Educational initiatives, such as workshops and clubs for children, enable the transmission of knowledge and skills, as well as the introduction of cultural values from an early age.
Their focus on cultural exchange, education, community building, and cross-cultural projects makes their mission multifaceted and significant. The use of modern technologies to disseminate music and dance through social platforms draws attention to their art and broadens their audience.
Thus, this family not only represents global culture in China but also actively participates in creating new syntheses, strengthening cultural ties, and enriching both sides. Their story inspires other artists and demonstrates how one can successfully integrate into a new cultural environment while preserving their roots and identity.
Contact us
Phone: +86 183 74299536
+38 098 2038984
E-Mail: terryheimat@gmail.com
+38 098 2038984
E-Mail: terryheimat@gmail.com
