Committees & Activities
Dance
The Hamazkayin Dance Institute and ‘Erepouni’ Dance Ensemble consist of over 80 students and dancers, ages 6 and up. Dance instructor Lori Najarian is a graduate of the National Dance Academy of Yerevan and specializes in Armenian traditional dance. Dance practices take place throughout the week, at the Armenian Youth Centre, 50 Hallcrown Place, Toronto; we encourag
e our youth to take part. Choir
The Hamazkayin Youth Choir is conducted by Hripsime Demirjian. Children ages 5 years and older are encouraged to participate. Practices take place throughout the week, at the Armenian Youth Centre, 50 Hallcrown Place, Toronto. Theater
The ‘Georges Sarkissian’ theatre troupe presented numerous plays throughout the years. At this time, it is in need of a professional director. Library
The ‘Haroutiun Manougian’ library is located at the Armenian Community Centre, 45 Hallcrown Place, Toronto. It houses over 3000 books of Armenian classical and contemporary authors, including children’s books. The Library is open on Friday evenings and Sundays until 2 p.m. It is worth noting, that due to the efforts of this committee, Canadian public libraries now carry books written in Armenian. If books are your passion, take part in our Library committee today! Art Workshop
For many years, artist Sirak Melkonian has run the Hamazkayin workshop, allowing those who have a passion for painting, to learn and to express their talents. The workshop is held annually, starting in October and runs over a number of weeks. Film
Since its inception in 2006, the Pomegranate Film Festival has been a hit with Torontonians and visitors alike. Organized by young Armenian professionals, the festival draws over 1000 visitors each fall. For more information, visit www.pomegranatefilmfestival.com
Literary
The literary committee organizes events annually, where our youth is engaged in presenting the works of our famous authors, poets and literary icons.
