10 April 2026
The Dance of the Armenian Queens
This is elegance incarnate. Led by Artistic Director Karen Gevorgyan, the Berd Dance Company of Armenia have come up with the dance production Armenian Queens to highlight the pivotal role by three women (who just happened to be queens) to Armenian culture and history. The dance communicates themes of elegance, authority, and unity, using costume, symmetry, and restrained movement to create a powerful visual impact. Almost a thousand years separates these queens – the most recent being from the 1200s. However, what unites them is the endurance and continuity of Armenian culture.
On the right hand side in purple we have Queen Parandzem
from the 4th century. To
Armenians she embodies strength and devotion and defended the country against
invading Persians till her gruesome death at their hands. On the left in green
we have Katranide I from the 9th century, symbolizing spiritual, Christian
values. Then in the middle in Burgundy
we have Zabel from the 13th century who symbolizes statehood and
dynastic continuity. She opened hospitals, shelters for the needy, and
supported the education of young people .
I hope I have got them in the right order!
Watch the Dance of
the Armenian Queens below.
