This article provides an in-depth overview of Usta Olim Komilov's contributions to Uzbek performing arts, particularly in the fields of doyra playing and traditional dance. It highlights his early career with the ethnographic ensemble led by Mukhiddin Qori Yoqubov and his collaborations with renowned artists such as Tamaraxonim, Tokhtasin Jalilov, and Abduqodir Ismoilov. The article emphasizes his role in preserving and systematizing centuries-old doyra techniques, culminating in the publication of the Doyra Darsi (Doyra Lesson) method book in 1982.

Doyra, Uzbek national dances, Performance traditions

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