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'''Caroline Khodadian''' ({{langx|hy|Քարոլին Խոդադյան}}; {{langx|fa|کارولین خدادیان}}), (born 1978) is the first ] to practice ] whirling (]) and the creator of the unique dance style “Samamenco. ”<ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref> '''Caroline Khodadian''' ({{langx|hy|Քարոլին Խոդադյան}}; {{langx|fa|کارولین خدادیان}}), (born 1978) is the first ] to practice ] whirling (]) and the creator of the unique dance style "Samamenco".<ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref>


== Biography == == Biography ==
Born in Ahvaz to an ] family, Khodadian completed her primary, middle, and high school education at Armenian schools in ]. In 2004, she graduated with a degree in Law from the ]. Born in Ahvaz to an ] family, Khodadian completed her primary, middle, and high school education at Armenian schools in ]. In 2004, she graduated with a degree in Law from the ].<ref name="ABOUT CAROLINE KHODADIAN" />


== Professional life == == Professional life ==
⚫ Khodadian combined ] dance with Sufi whirling (Sama), creating the dance style "Samamenco".<ref group=note>She said about the style she achieved after years: "After learning the daf instrument, I combined the two dance styles of Sama and Flamenco and created Samamenco movements."</ref><ref>, Iranian Labour News Agency ILNA.</ref>
Khodadian began learning ] and ] at the age of three under the tutelage of ].At age 11, driven by an interest in classical ], she integrated it with ballet and studied for five years under "Katayoun Karimian", a dancer from the “National Ballet Academy of Pars. ”

⚫ Later, Khodadian innovatively combined ] dance with Sufi whirling (Sama), creating the unique dance style “Samamenco. ”<ref group=note>She said about the style she achieved after years: "After learning the daf instrument, I combined the two dance styles of Sama and Flamenco and created Samamenco movements."</ref><ref>, Iranian Labour News Agency ILNA.</ref>


hraparak News Agency writes: Caroline Khodadian is the first woman in Iran to have solo performances since the revolution, a bold step in Iranian society, given the restrictions in place in Iran.<ref group=note>Khodadyan emphasizes that artists grow through difficulties, and for him, achieving success in his homeland is more valuable.</ref><ref>, hraparak.am</ref><ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref> hraparak News Agency writes: Caroline Khodadian is the first woman in Iran to have solo performances since the revolution, a bold step in Iranian society, given the restrictions in place in Iran.<ref group=note>Khodadyan emphasizes that artists grow through difficulties, and for him, achieving success in his homeland is more valuable.</ref><ref>, hraparak.am</ref><ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref>


Since 2019, she has been studying at the National Dance and Theater Academy of Armenia under the guidance of renowned Armenian artists ] and movement designer "Maria Hovsepyan". During this time, she perfected her skills in Armenian dance and hand movements. She also studied briefly at the “Anna Kalashian” Dance Academy, another prominent institution led by a distinguished Armenian artist. Since 2019, she has been studying at the National Dance and Theater Academy of Armenia under the guidance of renowned Armenian artists ] and movement designer "Maria Hovsepyan". During this time, she perfected her skills in Armenian dance and hand movements. She also studied briefly at the “Anna Kalashyan” Dance Academy, another prominent institution led by a distinguished Armenian artist..<ref name="ABOUT CAROLINE KHODADIAN"></ref>


Khodadian also began playing the daf under "Vandad Masahzadeh", a composer and conductor of the “Kuban Orchestra,” performing at various concerts, including those at the Andisheh Music Hall and other venues. She later studied academic daf playing with ]. Khodadian also began playing the daf under "Vandad Masahzadeh", a composer and conductor of the “Kuban Orchestra,” performing at various concerts, including those at the Andisheh Music Hall and other venues. She later studied academic daf playing with ].<ref name="ABOUT CAROLINE KHODADIAN" />


In a groundbreaking moment, Khodadian performed as the character “Hananeh” in the opera Hallaj, directed by ], making her the first Iranian-Armenian woman to perform on stage after the Islamic Revolution. She also performed solo Sufi whirling (Sama) for over two months at the ], ], and Erikeh Iranians.<ref>, yerkir.am.2024-12-26 15:03</ref> Khodadian has performed as the character “Hananeh” in the opera Hallaj, directed by ], making her the first Iranian-Armenian woman to perform on stage after the Islamic Revolution. She also performed solo Sufi whirling (Sama) for over two months at the ], ], and Erikeh Iranians.<ref>, yerkir.am.2024-12-26 15:03</ref>


== Activities == == Activities ==
Khodadian has also appeared as a dancer and movement designer in the following performances: Khodadian has also appeared as a dancer and movement designer in the following performances:
* Siavash Sudabeh, directed by Anahid Abad (dancer in the role of Fire)<ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref> * Siavash Sudabeh, directed by Anahid Abad (dancer in the role of Fire)<ref>, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM</ref>
* Ancient Gods, directed by Biayna Mahmoudi (dancer in the role of Satan)<ref>https://www.mehrnews.com/news/5930900/خدایان-کهن-با-حضور-هنرمندان-ارمنی-به-صحنه-می-رود/ "Ancient Gods" to be staged with Armenian artists, snn.ir</ref> * Ancient Gods, directed by Biayna Mahmoudi (dancer in the role of Satan)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mehrnews.com/news/5930900/خدایان-کهن-با-حضور-هنرمندان-ارمنی-به-صحنه-می-رود/|title="خدایان کهن" با حضور هنرمندان ارمنی به صحنه می‌رود|website=mehrnews.com|date=5 November 2023 |accessdate=18 January 2025}}</ref>
* Schizophrenia, directed by Hamed Rahimi Nasr (movement designer and dancer)<ref>, alikonline.ir.17 Դեկտեմբերի, 2024</ref> * Schizophrenia, directed by Hamed Rahimi Nasr (movement designer and dancer)<ref>, alikonline.ir.17 Դեկտեմբերի, 2024</ref>
* Katyusha, directed by Arash Davoodi and Farshad Arj (movement designer of Samamenco)<ref>, hraparak.am.10 Հունվար 2025»</ref> * Katyusha, directed by Arash Davoodi and Farshad Arj (movement designer of Samamenco)<ref>, hraparak.am.10 Հունվար 2025»</ref>


== See also == == See also ==
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Iranian-Armenian Artist
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Caroline Khodadian
Born (1978-07-08) July 8, 1978 (age 46)
Ahvaz, iran
Occupation(s)Flamenco, dancer, choreographer, Sama
Known forThe first Armenian woman to dance Sama in Iran
Websitewww.carolinekhodadian.com

Caroline Khodadian (Armenian: Քարոլին Խոդադյան; Persian: کارولین خدادیان), (born 1978) is the first Iranian-Armenian woman to practice Sufism whirling (Sama) and the creator of the unique dance style "Samamenco".

Biography

Born in Ahvaz to an Iranian-Armenian family, Khodadian completed her primary, middle, and high school education at Armenian schools in Tehran. In 2004, she graduated with a degree in Law from the Islamic Azad University of Isfahan.

Professional life

Khodadian combined flamenco dance with Sufi whirling (Sama), creating the dance style "Samamenco".

hraparak News Agency writes: Caroline Khodadian is the first woman in Iran to have solo performances since the revolution, a bold step in Iranian society, given the restrictions in place in Iran.

Since 2019, she has been studying at the National Dance and Theater Academy of Armenia under the guidance of renowned Armenian artists Sofi Devoyan and movement designer "Maria Hovsepyan". During this time, she perfected her skills in Armenian dance and hand movements. She also studied briefly at the “Anna Kalashyan” Dance Academy, another prominent institution led by a distinguished Armenian artist..

Khodadian also began playing the daf under "Vandad Masahzadeh", a composer and conductor of the “Kuban Orchestra,” performing at various concerts, including those at the Andisheh Music Hall and other venues. She later studied academic daf playing with Zakaria Yousefi.

Khodadian has performed as the character “Hananeh” in the opera Hallaj, directed by Parvaz Homay, making her the first Iranian-Armenian woman to perform on stage after the Islamic Revolution. She also performed solo Sufi whirling (Sama) for over two months at the Sa'dabad Complex, Vahdat Hall, and Erikeh Iranians.

Activities

Khodadian has also appeared as a dancer and movement designer in the following performances:

  • Siavash Sudabeh, directed by Anahid Abad (dancer in the role of Fire)
  • Ancient Gods, directed by Biayna Mahmoudi (dancer in the role of Satan)
  • Schizophrenia, directed by Hamed Rahimi Nasr (movement designer and dancer)
  • Katyusha, directed by Arash Davoodi and Farshad Arj (movement designer of Samamenco)

See also

Notes

  1. She said about the style she achieved after years: "After learning the daf instrument, I combined the two dance styles of Sama and Flamenco and created Samamenco movements."
  2. Khodadyan emphasizes that artists grow through difficulties, and for him, achieving success in his homeland is more valuable.

References

  1. Armenian actress chooses success while adhering to law, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM
  2. ^ ABOUT CAROLINE KHODADIAN
  3. "Samamenco" can be considered theater., Iranian Labour News Agency ILNA.
  4. CAROLINE KHODADYAN: THE FIRST WOMAN TO PERFORM SOLO ON STAGE IN IRAN AFTER THE REVOLUTION, hraparak.am
  5. Armenian actress chooses success while adhering to law, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM
  6. «Հայ դերասանուհին ընտրում է հաջողությունը՝ պահպանելով երկրի օրենքը», yerkir.am.2024-12-26 15:03
  7. Armenian actress chooses success while adhering to law, mehrnews.Dec 26, 2024, 11:01 AM
  8. ""خدایان کهن" با حضور هنرمندان ارمنی به صحنه می‌رود". mehrnews.com. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  9. «Իրանահայ դերասանուհին սահմանումներն ու արգելքները փոխակերպում է յաջողութեան գրաւականի», alikonline.ir.17 Դեկտեմբերի, 2024
  10. ՔԱՐՈԼԻՆ ԽՈԴԱԴՅԱՆ․ ԱՌԱՋԻՆ ԿԻՆԸ, ՈՐ ՀԵՂԱՓՈԽՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԻՑ ՀԵՏՈ ՍՈԼՈ ԲԵՄ ԲԱՐՁՐԱՑԱՎ ԻՐԱՆՈՒՄ, hraparak.am.10 Հունվար 2025»

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