Calendar of Events

For details on any of these programs, please call us at (617) 923-4455.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 31, 2008: SNDC is returning to New Jersey!
"Celebrating 90th Anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia", Organized by ARF New Jersey DRO Gomideh. Guest appearance by singer Nersig Ispirian. To be held at Felician College in Lodi, New Jersey. For more info, call 201-945-0011.
October 26, 2008:: By popular demand, SNDC is returning to Montreal, Canada. Keep checking back, more details to come!

PAST EVENTS:

March 22, 2008:

'Out of Darkness' - The premiere Armenian Dance troupe Sayat Nova Dance Company and world-renowned Liz Lerman Dance Exchange perform together for the first time. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston, MA.
These two dance groups will provoke and inspire the audience with probing explorations of mass violence in contemporary times and a healing reflection on the scope of human compassion. Presented by the New Center for Arts and Culture in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves.

February 10, 2008:

MEET AND GREET... Sayat Nova Dance company has been an intergral part of the Boston Armenian community for over 20 years. Through the participation of a great group of volunteers, Sayat Nova has been presenting traditional Armenian dance to both this community and the nation at large, and you can be a part of it all!

While known for being a cultural institution, Sayat Nova is also a close group that knows how to have a good time and truly enjoys one another's friendship. Both through dance and other activities, we are a group interested in being involved with others. As such, we're inviting the Armenian youth of Boston to come and get to know us. There will be food, drinks, dancing and fun for everyone!

The 'Meet and Greet' will be held at 6:00pm at the ACEC, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown. Hope to see you there!

December 31, 2007:

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCE sponsored by Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston. Featuring popular Gumri-born singer HOVHANNES SHAHBAZYAN and his band from California and our own dynamic DJ ARGISHTI! To be held at St. James Armenian Cultural Center, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of dancing, fun & prizes!

Professional children's entertainment provided at no extra cost.
Doors open at 7 p.m., full course dinner served at 8 p.m. by Ani Catering.
Dinner and Dance: $85, Children under 12: $55.
Dance only (after 11:30 p.m.): $35.

October 5, 2007:

Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston performs during the "Young Professionals & College-Aged Young Adults Evening With His Holiness". Cocktail Reception 7:30 p.m., Evening and Fellowship 8:30 p.m. at International Place, Boston, MA. Guests Include: The Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston, Lusin Armenian Jazz Ensemble, and Aravod Ensemble.

September 9, 2007:

SNDC to participate in the Peabody International Festival. 11-5 p.m., Peabody Square

August 26, 2007:

21st Annual Family Fun Day Picnic Starts at 11:00AM at Arsenal Park in Watertown, MA. There will be food, fun and games for all! Donaton: Adults - $10, Children under 12 - $7. Please RSVP by August 20, 2007 by calling Hagop at (617) 780-6295 or e-mailing hagopa@comcast.net. See the Flyer

August 18, 2007

GIANT YARD SALE to benefit the Sayat Nova Dance Company. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (rain or shine). Great deals on toys, kitchen items, clothing, games, etc. To be held at 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown. No early birds, please. Come by and support SNDC! See flyer! While shopping you can also catch the SNDC Car Wash fundraiser taking place at the same time.

August 18-19, 2007

SNDC is sponsoring a series of car wash fund-raisers throughout the summer! Bring your car and support SNDC! Download and print the flyer then bring it with you to get great discounts! You can catch the SNDC Car Wash fundraisers on the following dates:

June 2, 2007

The Serbian-American Alliance of New England, Inc. presents "A Night of Friendship and Dance". SNDC to participate in a collaborative performance with the Grachanitsa Folk Dance Ensemble. To be held at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 41 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA. See Flyer for ticket pricing and details.

April 22, 2007:

Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of Merrimack Valley 92nd annual observance, 3 p.m. North Andover (MA) High School, off Route 125, with the participation of the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston. Reception to follow. Complimentary admission.

March 30, 2007:

SNDC to participate in the Inauguration Celebration for Northeastern University's new president. A short program will be performed at 6 p.m. Please call the University for details.

February 24, 2007:

SNDC to perform a short program at Northeastern University's Annual Gala Night. 8 p.m. Blackman Auditorium. Call the University for details.

September 30, 2006:

Performance at Emerson CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE, Boston, MA. 8 p.m. Admission is $25-$65. Box seats are $75/seat. For tickets please call 617-923-4455 or call Telecharge at (800) 233-3123 or visit www.telecharge.com

October 01, 2006:

Performance at Emerson CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE, Boston, MA. 3 p.m. Admission is $20-$65. Box seats are $75/seat. For tickets please call 617-923-4455 or call Telecharge at (800) 233-3123 or visit www.telecharge.com

September 16, 2006:

SAYAT NOVA DANCE COMPANY 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA BANQUET at Fairmont Copley Plaza. 6:30 pm - Cocktail reception and silent auction preview; 7:30pm - Dinner and dancing, live auction. Donation $150 per person. For information call Margrit @ 781-721-4623.

September 17, 2006:

SNDC Annual Family Fun Day PICNIC, Watertown, MA. Fun-filled day of food, music, games & more with family & friends. More details to follow. For info, please call Hagop at 617-780-6295

September 9, 2006:

Performance in Montreal, Canada, sponsored by the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Laval, Canada. 7 p.m. at Salle Andre-Mathieu, 475 De l'avenir, Laval. Donation $30 ($20 for children 10 and under). For tickets please call: Dzovig Kodjaian at 514-573-5179; Annie Tchavoushian at 450-973-1068 or Talin Migdesyan at 450-681-9882

September 10, 2006:

SNDC participates in the Peabody International Festival - with a dessert booth of Armenian delicacies. Come and bring your sweet tooth with you!

August 26-27, 2006:

CAR WASH fundraiser organized by Sayat Nova Dance Company members. Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC), 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown, MA. Best car wash in town! Come and support our fundraising efforts. Download the flyer and clip the coupon for savings!

August 20, 2006:

Sayat Nova Dance Company participates in Armenian-American Night at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park in NY. See attached flyer for details

August 17, 2006:

SNDC presents a short program at Cafe Anoush, Watertown, MA.

August 6, 2006:

Newton International Evening in the Park. SNDC participates with a short program. 6:15 p.m. Newton, MA. Raffle, food, lots of fun.

August 1, 2006:

Sayat Nova Workshop at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, MA., 6 p.m.

June/July 2006:

ARMENIA PERFORMANCE TOUR! The Sayat Nova Dance Company will be traveling to Armenia for a Performance Tour as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration! Our performances will be at:

June 28: Performance in Yerevan Military Base
June 30: Performance in Stepanakert - Artzakh
July 01: Performance in Goris
July 04: Matinee and evening performances in Gyumri
July 07: Performance at the Opera House in Yerevan

April 2, 2006:

Hovhannes Shahbazyan in concert with the participation of Anahid Mardirossian, recitation and the Sayat Nova Dance Company with a short program - Watertown Middle School, 68 Waverley Ave., Watertown, MA at 4:00 p.m. For Ticket Reservations, please call Suzy Ohannessian at 339-222-0142 or email us at information@sayatnova.com

December 31, 2005

Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston sponsors a NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCE to be held at St. James Cultural Center, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA. from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Featuring popular singer PUZANT with his Yerevan Band from Montreal & Boston's dynamic DJ RAMS. Bring the whole family! Professional children's entertainment provided at no extra cost. Doors open at 7 p.m., full course dinner served at 8 p.m. Dinner and Dance: $85, Children under 12 - $55. Dance only (after 11:30 p.m.): $30. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of dancing, fun & prizes!

November 26, 2005:

SNDC's 20th Anniversary Alumni Reunion! By invitation only. Alumni who have not received their invitations yet are requested to call 617-923-4455 immediately.

October 29, 2005:

Giant Indoor Yard Sale at 101 Bigelow Ave. in Watertown. From 8 a.m. to dusk. Get great deals on furniture, TOYS, kitchen items, clothing, games, decorations, and so on and so on. The sale will be held rain or shine. Proceeds to benefit the SNDC operational budget.

October 22, 2005:

SNDC participates in Watertown's 375th anniversary celebration with a half-hour performance. 9 p.m. To be held at the new Arsenal Center for the Arts - Mosesian Theater. For details, please contact Watertown Town Hall.

October 15, 2005:

Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston sponsors a dance with popular singer ARAM ASATRYAN and his band from California. 8:00 p.m. at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave. in Watertown, MA. Donation $40. (Tables of 8-10 available for reservation). For tickets and further information, please contact Apo Ashjian at apoarm@aol.com or 339-222-2410, or contact SNDC at information@sayatnova.com or by calling 617-923-4455.

September 18, 2005:

ARS Leola Sassouni Chapter sponsors an evening of music and dance with Nune Yesayan and Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston. To be held on Sunday, at 6:00 p.m., in the Watertown High School Auditorium, 50 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA. For tickets please call Sayat Nova Dance Co. at 617-923-4455.

September 18, 2005:

SNDC once again performs for the community at the Peabody International Festival in Peabody, MA! Watch us dance and stop by our booth for some delicious food and pastries!

September 11, 2005:

Sayat Nova Dance Company to perform during the Arsenal Center for the Arts Grand Opening events in Watertown, MA. Open House 1-4.

August 28, 2005:

Car Wash Fundraiser - 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at A.C.E.C. in Watertown, MA. Come by to support Sayat Nova and get your car washed for ONLY $7!!

August 27, 2005:

Car Wash Fundraiser - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at A.C.E.C. in Watertown, MA. Come by to support Sayat Nova and get your car washed for ONLY $7!!

August 7, 2005:

Car Wash Fundraiser - 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at A.C.E.C. in Watertown, MA. Come by to support Sayat Nova and get your car washed for ONLY $7!!

August 6, 2005:

Car Wash Fundraiser - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at A.C.E.C. in Watertown, MA. Come by to support Sayat Nova and get your car washed for ONLY $7!!

July 31, 2005:

SNDC hosts its 19th Annual Family Fun Day Picnic at Waverly Oaks Park in Belmont, MA! Bring all your friends and family for a fun-filled day of kebabs, music, games and sports!Adults - $10, Children under 12 - $5. Contact Hagop Ashjian at hagopa@comcast.net or 617-780-6295

PLEASE RSVP BY JULY 25th!! There will be no rain date.

May 15, 2005:

Come and join Sayat Nova Dance Company's Beginners' classes beginning May 15 and every Sunday from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Abaka Armenian School for the Performing Arts, 101 Bigelow Ave., Watertown. Learn the basic and fundamental steps of Armenian Dance, correct posture and stance. Comfortable atmosphere and casual dress code. For details, please call Josh at 617-926-9169 or Apo at 339-222-2410.