Shakeh Tchilingirian (foto+video)

Shakeh Tchilingirian is an acclaimed solo dance artist, choreographer & performing artist based in London. Her unique presentation & interpretation highlight the power &  spirituality of Armenian dances. 

Shakeh turns her dances into intricate 'narratives' of the human spirit as in her productions of "Spirit and Passion", "1001 Journeys" & numerous other collaborations..

Film-maker Atom Egoyan has described Shakeh's dance as "mesmerising... going back to the roots". Her dance is the focus of an award winning art-documentary film "Verve" by Nigol Bezjian.

In recognition of her distinctive artistic approach, Shakeh conducts dance workshopsin many cities in Europe.

As part of her ongoing efforts to keep Armenian folk dance culture alive, Shakeh leads "the masses" in the tradition of circle dance at public feasts & celebrations, such as the annual Armenian Street Festival in London, the Hambartsum celebrations on the Feast of Ascension, & others.

Recently, Shakeh has started to introduce children to Armenian folk dance through innovative methods and is planning to introduce a similar innovative program for the elderly.
She is co-producer (with Laura Shannon) of "Gorani", a CD & booklet of Armenian folk dance, & has authored a number of articleson the subject..
Photos by Hayk Gevorgyan