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Armenian Folk Dance: A Celebration of Life
with Shakeh Major Tchilingirian
The purpose of this workshop is to invite the participants to embark on a shared dancing journey. It is an invitation to discover the power, the deep symbolism and meanings encoded in these timeless folk dances.
This 90-minute participatory workshop will start with an introduction about Armenian folk dances and their connection to the people, their lands, rituals and traditions. We will then learn and experience a selection of popular folk dances.
No previous dance experience nor any prior knowledge is required — only a desire and willingness to celebrate life through Armenian dance. We recommend you dance with comfortable and well supported shoes or without shoes if you prefer. We also recommend you have enough clear space in front of your screen to move around when we dance together.
Shakeh Major Tchilingirian is an acclaimed solo dance artist, choreographer and performing artist. Her unique interpretations highlight the power and spirituality of Armenian dances as seen in her performances, productions and numerous collaborations. Over the last twenty years, she has conducted over 100 workshops internationally and continues to conduct workshops throughout Europe. She has published many articles on Armenian dances (www.shakeh.info).
Zoom Meeting details:
Meeting ID 833 8641 0107
Invite Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83386410107