DIRECTOR
National
Ballet of Armenia, Artistic Director 2009 – 2014
ARKA Ballet, Washington, DC, Artistic Director 1999 – present
Chamber Ballet of Armenia, Artistic Director 1979 – 1991
Yerevan School of the Arts, Director, Dance Department 1973 – 1979
ARKA Ballet, Washington, DC, Artistic Director 1999 – present
Chamber Ballet of Armenia, Artistic Director 1979 – 1991
Yerevan School of the Arts, Director, Dance Department 1973 – 1979
OTHER
Ballet 2021 Foundation 2012 - present
o Founder and President
So You Think You Can Dance Armenia 2010 -2011
o Creative Producer and Artistic Director
o Judge
Shirag Dance Troupe 1990 – 1991
o Directed & created new dances;
o Staged evening‐length program for Armenian folkloric troupe
Nayiri Dance Ensemble 1986 – 1990
o Directed & created new dances;
o Staged three evening‐length programs for Armenian folkloric troupe
“Erepuni – Yerevan” 1987
o National Festival celebrating the 2770th Anniversary of Yerevan
o Directed and choreographed performances throughout Armenia in stadiums, theatres and parks using thousands of performers (adults and children)
Festival of Soviet Youth 1985
o Directed and choreographed celebrations throughout Armenia
o Founder and President
So You Think You Can Dance Armenia 2010 -2011
o Creative Producer and Artistic Director
o Judge
Shirag Dance Troupe 1990 – 1991
o Directed & created new dances;
o Staged evening‐length program for Armenian folkloric troupe
Nayiri Dance Ensemble 1986 – 1990
o Directed & created new dances;
o Staged three evening‐length programs for Armenian folkloric troupe
“Erepuni – Yerevan” 1987
o National Festival celebrating the 2770th Anniversary of Yerevan
o Directed and choreographed performances throughout Armenia in stadiums, theatres and parks using thousands of performers (adults and children)
Festival of Soviet Youth 1985
o Directed and choreographed celebrations throughout Armenia