Roza Jalilova

Roza (Rozalia) Ismayil gizi Jalilova (born 17 May 1929, Quba) is an Azerbaijani dancer, choreographer-ballet master, Honored Artist of the USSR (1959),[1] People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan (2007), Chevalier of the "Sharaf" and “Shohrat” Orders.[2]

Roza Jalilova
Born
Roza (Rozalia) Ismayil gizi Jalilova

(1929-05-17) May 17, 1929
Quba, Azerbaijan
Occupationdancer, choreographer
AwardsHonored Artist of the USSR, People´s Artist of Azerbaijan, Sharaf Order, Shohrat Order

Life

Roza Jalilova was born on 17 May 1929 in Quba.[1] In 1937, Jalilova went to the first grade of school No. 132. When she was 9 years old, her father enrolled her in the Baku School of Choreography, in the class of Sara Miraliyeva.[1] After graduating from the Baku Choreographic School in 1945, she became a soloist of the Mirza Fatali Akhundov Opera and Ballet Theater.[2]

Career

In 1949, Jalilova became a soloist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society named after Muslim Magomayev.[2] In August 1951, Jalilova was among the artists representing the Soviet government at the 3rd World Festival of Youth and Students held in Berlin with the participation of 105 countries.[1] For over 30 years, Jalilova has represented Azerbaijan at many international festivals that took place in Canada, China, USA, Turkey, Iraq, Ethiopia, and Morocco.[2]

In 1965, Jalilova was appointed a leader of the dance group of the Song and Dance Ensemble, leaving the group in 1974.[1] In various years, she organized folk groups in Nakhchivan, Shamakhi, Jabrail, Saatly and Lankaran.[3]

In 1989, Jalilova created the "Gulistan" song and dance ensemble, and then the "Sevinj" ensemble.[2] In 1991, "Gulistan" became the first Azerbaijani dance group to visit the United States.[1]

For many years, Jalilova worked as a teacher of the Arts Gymnasium at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, educating many famous dancers.[3]

In 2019, President of the Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an order on awarding with the Shohrat Order for her merits in the development and promotion of Azerbaijani dance art.[4]

Personal life

In 1956, Jalilova got married and gave birth to her son Zahid the same year.[1]

Awards and Honors
  • Honored Artist of the USSR, 1959[1]
  • People's Artist of Azerbaijan, 2007[1]
  • Sharaf Order[5]
  • Shohrat Order, 2019[4]

In 2014, a festive evening dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Jalilova was held at the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society in Baku,[3] and in 2019, a gala evening dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Jalilova was held there too.[2]

References
  1. "Rəqs bağçamızın qızılgülü". www.anl.az. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  2. "Живая легенда танцевального искусства Роза Джалилова отметила 90-летие (ФОТО)". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  3. "Юбилей Розы Джалиловой как праздник национального танца". 1news.az (in Russian). 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  4. "Президент Ильхам Алиев наградил Розу Джалилову орденом "Шохрат"". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  5. "Жизнь, отданная танцу: в Филармонии отметили юбилей легендарной танцовщицы – РЕПОРТАЖ – ФОТО". Day.Az (in Russian). 2014-06-26. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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