No formal training necessary, most Armenian families find time to practice their moves and rhythmic footwork on the vinyl dance floor found at family gatherings as opposed to studios lined with ...

Sophia Chorbajian, cultural chair of the USC Armenian Students’ Association, performed a traditional Armenian dance called Shalaxo with the Ara Dance Studio, an Armenian dance group aiming to preserve ...

The Armenian community is mourning the loss of Apraham “Apo” Ashjian, visionary artist, choreographer and cofounder of the ...

Dancers dressed in royal blue and red taraz perform traditional Armenian dance during the opening ceremony of the annual Armenian History Month. (Meg Aghamyan / USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian ...

The glow of more than 40 tealights mirrored the soft light from the windows of Doe Library on Tuesday evening as part of a candlelight vigil organized by the Armenian Students Association. The vigil ...

Dancing should be a source of joy, not stress, we're not just teaching dance steps; we're helping people connect with Armenian culture and tradition in a way that feels accessible and meaningful.” - ...

Apo Ashjian, of Waltham passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 with his family by his side.  Ashjian was the husband of Arlet ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Arax Armenian Dance Ensemble, named after the Arax River in historic Armenia, presents traditional Armenian folk dances as well as dances ...

Armenian identity is not about place. And yet, it’s always about place. Through dance we nurture our Armenian identity, connecting communities around the world. Armenian villages are nestled in and ...