Today we’d like to introduce you to Varduhi Aleksanyan.
Born in Yerevan, Armenia she began Latin and Ballroom dance training at the age of 11 at “Matador Dance Club” under the direction of Gevorg Markosyan. As a teenager Varduhi revealed her passion and talent for ballroom dance concentrating exclusively on dancing, competing in local and international championships and making a career of professional dancer and trainer.
At the age of 19, Varduhi had already become 7 time champion of the Republic of Armenia, 4 time champion of South Caucasus and Bronz Medalist of Eastern Europe. In 2007, Varduhi Aleksanyan graduated from the Armenian State University of Physical Culture with excellence, receiving the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Since then, she has worked as a sports dancing lecturer at the Gymnastics and Sports Dancing Chair after Hrant Shahinyan of the Armenian State University of Physical Culture. In 2007-2010, received the title of a judge of international category and a professional dancer by the World Dance Council.
For her numerous achievements in sports dances, Varduhi received the title of Sports Master of the Republic of Armenia in 2008. Also participated in a number of international trainings: the “Courses for Professional Athletes”, Moscow, 2007;the “World Dance Council”, Blackpool, Great Britain, 2008; the“Improvement of High Qualified Athletes of Latin Dancing”, the Professional Development Seminar, Moscow, 2008; the Seminar of the International Olympic Committee, Olympia, Greece, 2010. Since 2010, Varduhi has been a member of the jury of the “Ballroom” and “So You Think You Can Dance” TV shows broadcast on “Shant TV” channel.
Since 2012 has been a hostess of the «Morning with Shant», also of “The National Singer”, “Duet” TV shows (Season 2014) on the “Shant” TV company. In 2014, Varduhi has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pedagogy (Thesis entitled “The Physical Training Methods in Sport Dancing”) She has been always involved in the most popular dance and music activities of Armenia, such as “American Suite” (jazz, contemporary) and “Waiting for Spring” (Afro-jazz, neo-classical ) dance performances as a solo dancer.
An expert –commentator of the Armenian broadcast of the “Dance Eurovision 2007”, a commentator of the Armenian broadcast of the «New Wave 2014» international song contest, the choreography of the Armenian show for the “Eurovision Song Contest 2015” and much more. Now Varduhi Aleksanyan is the founder and the trainer of her school of performing arts “Grand Stage Dance”, a professional platform where she can pass all her knowledge and experience to the new generation or simply dance lovers.
During for two years, Grand Stage Dance has been and Dance Musical Show was dancing most talented dancer and 200 students. More than 15 Champions in Los Angeles Dance Sports Industry.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The road to success has always been a wavy ocean, the steps it takes to bypass one challenge always brings you the next wave. However, if you love what you do no wave will stop you.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Grand Stage Dance story. Tell us more about the business.
I’m the art director and the choreographer of Grand Stage dance. I specialize in Latin Ballroom. I’m known for being a happy person, who loves her job, the art of dance and the stage. My school is set aside by my signature. My students are different from all the other competitors when on the dance floor, starting with their dance moves, energy, and uniqueness.
I’m most proud of having an amazing professional team of instructors, the most supportive parents, and my shining students, whose smiley eyes can light the dance floor. At Grand Stage Dance, each student is treated on an individual basis by developing their own strength. We do not repeat, we always create something new.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
For me, luck is a matter of believing in yourself and doing everything with a passion to achieve your goal. In order to achieve it, you have to do it with love and luck will follow. That’s the motto that I move forward with both in my life and business.
Contact Info:
- Address: 725 E. Broadway Glendale, CA 91205
- Website: www.grandstagedance.com
- Phone: 747-236-8888
- Email: [email protected]
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