Shakeh Major Tchilingirian – Armenian Folk Dances – Session 4
Sunday 11th March
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM Venue: Hayashen Price: Free
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Shakeh Tchilingirian Major is an acclaimed solo dance artist and choreographer based in London. Her unique presentation and interpretation highlight the power, authenticity and spirituality of Armenian dances. Winner of the First Prize in Armenian Folk Dance Solo Competition in London in 1984, she has performed and taught throughout Europe and the Middle East. Born in England of English-Armenian heritage, Shakeh started dancing at the age of six, with a foundation in classical ballet, while spending her formative years in Iran. Returning to England in 1978, Shakeh continued to develop her artistic style- turning her dances into intricate 'narratives' of the human spirit. Filmmaker Atom Egoyan has described Shakeh's dance as "mesmerising... Going back to the roots". In recognition of her distinctive artistic approach, she has been invited to conduct dance workshops in over a dozen cities in Europe. Shakeh was a founding member and Principal Soloist of the Arax Dance Ensemble. She is co-producer with Laura Shannon of "Gorani" a CD and booklet of Armenian folk dance music. Shakeh's dance is the focus of an award winning art-documentary film "Verve" by Nigol Bezjian. Most recently Shakeh has contributed to the "Who Are The Armenians" (book and CD) publication by the Armenian Institute.Need to Pre-register? Yes, please contact us in advance to reserve your place.
