Vardenis Culture Center Dance Costumes

The Vardenis Dance Center currently does not have traditional Armenian dance costumes, also known as taraz, for the children participating in its cultural programs. The center serves boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18, not only from the town of Vardenis, but also from 35 surrounding villages who come together to participate in cultural gatherings, concerts, and holiday performances.

Despite limited resources, the dance center continues to provide children with opportunities to remain connected to Armenian culture and heritage through traditional dance and community events. However, the lack of proper costumes limits the children’s ability to fully participate in performances and represent their communities with pride.

Through sponsorship of this project, 85 traditional Armenian taraz sets will be produced for 55 girls and 30 boys participating in the dance center’s programs. The costumes will be created in Vanadzor, Armenia using authentic Armenian ornaments and traditional designs. These costumes will support the participation of children from Vardenis and neighboring villages in cultural performances and celebrations for years to come, while helping preserve and promote Armenian cultural traditions among the younger generation.