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The Armenian dance (Armenian: Հայկական պար) heritage has been considered one of the oldest and most varied in its respective region. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia, the land of Ararat, there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. These dances were probably accompanied by certain kinds of songs or musical instruments. In the fifth century Moses of Khoren (Movsés Khorenats'i) himself had heard of how the old descendants of Aram (that is Armenians) make mention of these things (epic tales) in the ballads for the lyre and their songs and dances.

Traditional dancing is still popular among expatriate Armenians, and has also been very successfully `exported' to international folk dance groups and circle dance groups all over the world. All dancers wear the traditional costume to embody the history of their culture and tell their ancestors stories. The design of these costumes are influenced by many factors, such as religious traditions, family methods, and practicality. The traditional coloring and exquisite beading of the costumes ties the dance and the tradition together. The beautiful movements of the Armenian cultural dance are adored by all audience around the world.[1]

Religious dancing

The origin of religious dancing is ancient, an expression of the inner feelings of those who participated in such performances. It is of interest to note that dance never occurred alone, but was always accompanied with song, clapping of hands, and musical instruments. As with music, so too the dance expressed a person’s internal spiritual emotions and personal disposition.[2]

Soviet Union

During the 1920s and 30s, three Armenian dance teachers moved to Iran from the Soviet Union and opened dance schools. Their names were Madame Yelena, Madame Coronelli, and Sarkis Djanbazian. They taught ballet and character dance. Most of their students were members of the Armenian community in Tehran, but their classes were also attended by students from diverse backgrounds including Muslims, Jews, Baha'is and Zoroastrians.[3]

Folk dances

Traditional Armenian Dance
Traditional Armenian Dance
  • [[[Kochari]]] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Քոչարի) - Kochari is one of the most popular dances of Armenians. Kochari is danced in a group of men and women and is known for its tune played on the zurna.
  • [Shalakho] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help)(Շալախօ) - A dance for men from Ancient Armenia. It is performed in dance studios by men, but danced at public gatherings by women as well.
  • [Tamzara] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Թամզարա)
  • [[[Yarkhushta]]] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Յարխուշտա) - Yarkhushta is a martial dance from the Taron and Aghdznik regions of Western Armenia.
  • [[[Berd (dance)|Berd]]] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Բերդապար) - Berd is a dance famous for having a circle of men stand on the shoulders of another circle and rotate. Berd means "fortress" in Armenian and is named accordingly because of the shape the dancers make.
  • [Shirkhani] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Շիրխանի)
  • [Harsnapar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Հարսնապար) - from the Armenian hars which means bride, and par which translates to dance. The bride is shown dancing a solo and may possibly feature the bridesmaids.
  • [Artsvapar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Արծվապար) - a highland dance, associated with the eagle's flight, and an echo of ancient pagan rituals, one of the main elements of which was the image of an eagle (Arm. Արծիվ).
  • [Gorani] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Գորանի)
  • [Gyond] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Գյոնդ or Գյովնդ)
  • [Menapar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Մենապար) - Menapar translates to "solo." It may feature a man or woman. Normally, if a man is the one dancing, the music will be fast-paced and in the case of a woman, a slower, more elegant music will play.
  • [Nazpar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Նազպար)
  • [Shurjpar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Շուրջպար)
  • [Souserapar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Սուսերապար)
  • [Papuri] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Փափուռի)
  • [Zuykpar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Զույգապար) - Zuykpar is a duet done by a man and woman. It features a liveliness to it and normally includes both dancers doing symmetrical movements.
  • [[[Uzundara]]] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help)[4][5]
  • [Ververi] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Վերվերի)
  • [Msho Khr] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Մշոյ խըռ) - originated in the region of Մուշ (Moush).
  • [Lorke] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Լորկէ)
  • [Tsakhkadzori] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Ծաղկաձորի)
  • [Karno kochari] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Կարնոյ քոչարի) - Very similar to Kochari, originated in region of Կարին (Karin).
  • [Ishkhanats par] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Իշխանաց պար) - Also known as the "Lords' dance".
  • [Fndzhan] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Ֆնջան)
  • [Kertsi] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Քերծի)
  • [Kajats khagh] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Քաջաց խաղ)
  • [Tamour agha] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Թամուր աղա)
  • [Trtghouk] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Թրթռուկ)
  • [Srabar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Սրաբար)
  • [Asdvadzatsna] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Աստուածածնայ պար)
  • [Tars par] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Թարս պար)
  • [Loutki] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Լուտկի)
  • [Yerek votk] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Երեք ոտք)
  • [Tchotchk] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Ճոճք)
  • [Khnamineri par] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Խնամիների պար)
  • [Khosh bilazig] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Խոշ բիլազիգ)

Regional dances

  • [Arabkir] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Արաբկիրի Պար) - A dance from the Armenian city of Arabkir.
  • [Kesabian] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Քեսապական) - The Kesabian dance came from the city of Kesab, Syria.
  • [Laz bar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) - originated among the fishermen of the Black Sea
  • [Moosh] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (or Muş, or Mus, Մշո Պար) - a mixed dance from the district of Moush/Taron, west of Lake Van.
  • [Sasnapar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Սասնապար) - a popular dance common at weddings and other cultural gatherings. It originated in the city of Sasun.
  • [Vagharshapatian] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Վաղարշապատյան)- originated in Vagharshapat now known as Ejmiatsin.
  • [Zeytouni] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help) (Զեյթունի պար) - originated in Zeytun.
  • [Varaka Lerneri Bar] Error: {{Transliteration}}: unrecognized language / script code: hye (help)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Gary Lind-Sinanian - ALMA
  2. ^ "The Shepherd and His Flock"—By Rev. Zenob Nalbandian
  3. ^ Fisher, Jennifer; Shay, Anthony (2009-09-07). When Men Dance:Choreographing Masculinities Across Borders. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-973946-2.
  4. ^ Младенова Т.В. (2010). "Музыкально-исторический процесс в Крыму конца XIX начала ХХ столетия" (PDF). Научный журнал «Культура народов Причерноморья». Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-25. Retrieved 2012-12-25. [1][permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Николай Иосифович Эльяш Балет народов СССР. — Знание, 1977. — p. 59. — 166 pp.


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