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July 17, 2015
AGBU Sydney Launches the Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group
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Members of the AGBU Sydney Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group on May 23. -
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The AGBU Sydney Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group launched in May 2015. -
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The AGBU Sydney Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group members Anie Kurumlian, Aleen Yapoudjian and Meghrie Panjarjian.
Professional dancer and choreographer Nazarena Anush Arabean leads group as artistic director
On May 23, 2015, AGBU Sydney held the official launch of the Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group with an event at the AGBU Community Centre. The group, comprised of more than 30 members of the Sydney Armenian community, was formed with the goal of disseminating traditional folk dance in the Armenian diaspora and the wider Australian community and with the intent of deepening knowledge of and passion for Armenian culture among its members and audience.
“The aim of this newly formed dance group is to maintain the rich texture of Armenian cultural heritage and to ensure that it remains a shining example for future generations. We also welcome a wide range of participation in the group, ranging from creative and artistic collaborations to organizing events,” said Nazarena Anush Arabean, the group’s artistic director and choreographer.
Nazarena is a professional dancer and choreographer originally from Buenos Aires. She has danced as a soloist with a range of artists including Ara Guevorgyan and the Kaiane Armenian Folk Dance Group in Buenos Aires. Nazarena came to Sydney from Argentina a year ago and began work on the new group with the support of the AGBU Sydney Youth Committee and the main AGBU committees. "Tonight was a very special night for AGBU youth. The launch of the Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance group will play an important role in keeping young Armenians together while maintaining our rich culture," said Minas Dertadian, chairman of the AGBU Sydney Youth Committee.
The Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group will hold its debut performance in Sydney on August 9 with the Sassoun Dance Ensemble of Toronto.
For more information on the Tamzara Armenian Folk Dance Group, please write to tamzara.dancegroup@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tamzaraarmenianfolkdancegroup
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