About US

      Grand Stage Dance was founded by Varduhi Aleksanyan a well-known dancer in Armenia and abroad. Varduhi Aleksanyan is a professional dancer, a highly qualified trainer, an international judge, a choreographer and a TV personality. 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 Caucusus 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 sport dancing lecturer at the Gymnastics and Sport 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 sport 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 (PhD) 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. Varduhi’s main aim is to see healthy  and beautiful bodies through dancing. In Grand Stage Dance dancing is about recreation and self-expression, although it’s a competitive activity. Grand Stage specialists help everyone to discover their own uniqueness and express themselves.

      Whether you are starting your first steps towards a big career or looking for exercise, a new hobby or just fun, our experienced instructors and professional dancers will help you with your desire to embrace the art of dance. Grand Stage Dance is unique combination of professional training, welcoming staff and beautiful studios create the perfect environment to develop your skills and take them to the next level.

      Our mission is to guide students with consistent training in order to prepare them for continued education and a professional career for the big stages with the big stories. Young children are naturally active, however dancing utilizes the entire body and is an excellent form of exercise for total body fitness. Dance is a powerful weapon for child developing process. Dance helps children physically, emotionally, socially and also develops cognitive abilities faster than most other physical activities. With the help of dance, students learn to communicate and work within a group dynamic. It also teaches the values and skills of creativity, problem solving and risk taking. Students learn to understand themselves in relation to others.  One of our advantages is that our Armenian students speak only Armenian in Grand Stage Dance, improving also their Armenian language skills. We pay great attention to spiritual and moral education as well. That’s why we organize many interesting  activities in which not only our students can participate but also their parents and relatives.