Author: BERD DANCE ENSEMBLE

Discover the power and grace of Armenian history through dance. Berd Ensemble presents “Հայոց թագուհիներ” (Armenian Queens), a breathtaking performance dedicated to three iconic queens of Armenia. In this powerful ballet, each queen represents a pillar of our heritage: 👑 Katranide – A symbol of spiritual patronage and values. 👑 Parandzem – A symbol of strength and unwavering devotion. 👑 Zabel – A symbol of statehood and the continuity of lineage. This performance, staged in December 2025, brings to life the legacy of Armenia’s noble women, blending traditional and contemporary dance to tell a story of power, resilience, and identity.…

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Shalakho is a traditional Armenian male solo dance, widely performed at celebrations and festive gatherings 🔥 The melody was first notated and arranged for piano by Tigranyan in 1895 and later reworked by other composers. Since 1938, Shalakho has been included in the repertoire of the Aram Khachaturian Song and Dance Ensemble and other ensembles, as well as opera and ballet productions. The dance is characterized by fast rhythm, sharp and complex movements, kneeling positions (chatma), turns, and high jumps, requiring agility, speed, and precision. It is performed on the toes with abrupt movements of the arms and torso and…

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BERD Dance Ensemble Budapesten Exkluzív önálló est Karen Gevorgyan szerzői koreográfiáival 📍 Margitszigeti Szabadtéri Színház, Budapest 📅 2026. július 11. | ⏰ 20:00 🔗 ԲԵՐԴ պարային անսամբլը Բուդապեշտում Բացառիկ մենահամերգ՝ Կարեն Գևորգյանի հեղինակային բեմադրություններով 🇦🇲 source

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Armenian dances are an essential part of Armenia’s ancient cultural heritage, reflecting the history, spirit, and identity of the Armenian people. Formed over thousands of years, these dances express strength, unity, courage, joy, and deep respect for tradition. Each Armenian dance has its own meaning and character. Some are powerful and energetic, symbolizing warrior spirit and collective strength, while others are graceful and ceremonial, performed during celebrations, rituals, and important life events. Movements often emphasize strong footwork, grounded posture, and synchronized group formations, highlighting unity and togetherness. Traditionally performed in circles or lines, Armenian folk dances bring people closer, reinforcing…

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Հայաստանի վաստակավոր կոլեկտիվ ԲԵՐԴ պարային անսամբլի մենահամերգը՝ պրոֆեսոր Կարեն Գևորգյանի հեղինակային բեմադրություններով։ 📍 Օպերայի և բալետի ազգային ակադեմիական թատրոն 📅 Մարտի 9 ⏰ 19:00 🔗 berdensemble.am source

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