SASSOUN DANCE ENSEMBLE – 23RD SEASON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
🇦🇲SASSOUN DANCE ENSEMBLE – 23RD SEASON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Get ready to dance, perform, make new friends, and celebrate Armenian culture with the Sassoun Dance Ensemble (Սասուն Պարախումբ) as they begin their 23rd season in Toronto!
Known for its powerful spirit and deep connection to Armenian heritage, Sassoun Dance Ensemble brings the energy, strength, and traditions of Sasun to the stage through Armenian folk dance.
If you are 14–39 years old and looking for a fun, energetic way to connect with Armenian culture, develop your dance skills, and become part of a vibrant community, Sassoun is calling!
Whether you have years of dance experience or simply have a passion for Armenian dance and want to try something new, the ensemble offers an exciting opportunity to learn traditional Armenian dances, train with experienced leaders, perform on stage, and build lasting connections with the Armenian community.
📅 Sassoun Dance Ensemble – 23rd Season Kick-Off
Age: 14–39
First Practice: September 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Holy Trinity Armenian Church / Barev Centre
920 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON
Early Bird Registration: $300
Early Bird Deadline: September 30, 2026
REGISTRATION: Sassoun Dance Ensemble — 23rd Season Registration (2026–2027)
📩 Email: [info@barevcentre.com](mailto:info@barevcentre.com)
📲 Instagram: @barevcentre | @sassoundanceensemble
🌟 Meet the Artistic Leadership
The Sassoun Dance Ensemble is led by:
Sevag Avakian
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Sareen Avakian
Assistant Director & Costumes Coordinator
Under their leadership, dancers experience a combination of traditional Armenian folk dance training, choreography, stage performance, costumes, and teamwork, creating an environment where Armenian culture comes alive through movement.
🇦🇲 More Than Dance – The Spirit of Sasun
Sasun holds a special place in Armenian cultural history and identity. Its name evokes images of strength, courage, resilience, pride, and an unbreakable connection to Armenian heritage. That spirit is at the heart of the Sassoun Dance Ensemble.
From powerful movements and traditional choreography to the excitement of performing on stage, Sassoun gives young Armenians an opportunity to experience Armenian culture rather than simply learn about it.
You don't just learn the steps—you become part of a team, a tradition, and a community.
