“Nazani” Dance School

The “Nazani” Dance Ensemble was established in 2012 in Dilijan with the aim of passing on the art of Armenian folk dance to younger generations. Its foundation is rooted in patriotism, preservation and transmission of Armenian national culture, and the development of aesthetic taste, contributing to the physical, artistic, personal, emotional, and social development of each child. In addition to Armenian folk dances, students also learn foreign folk dances.

Activities and Locations:

• 2012 – present: Dilijan city
• 2016 – 2024: Aghavnavanq village
• 2016 – present: Gosh village
• 2021 – present: Ijevan community

Each year, approximately 300 children from Dilijan and Ijevan communities attend the “Nazani” dance school.

Performances and Festivals:

• Guest Performances:
  • Georgia: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025
  • Russia: 2019
  • Czech Republic: 2024
  • Austria: 2024
  • Bulgaria: 2025
• National Festivals: 120
• International Festivals: 15

Artistic Director: Artur Grigoryan
Choreographer: Ani Amirkhanyan