Circus classes to open at Yerevan theatrical institute

The Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema is launching classes in circus studies later this year, according an artistic director.
Speaking to Tert.am, Sos Petrosyan said that the plan has been already coordinated with the Institute's directors.
"We will admit several directors – up to eight people – for the special courses. Many wish [to participate], with the new circus construction being under way. We all are beginning to think in a new way, and there is a big interest," he said, adding that they have now rented special premises for carrying out their work.
"We have a couple of small groups, and conduct tours for benefit performances," Petrosyan said.
The artistic director added the Institute now admits a vast number of students, offering them free education. But his only concern is that he appears to be the only person in Armenia holding a scientific degree in circus studies.
Petrosyan had earlier told Tert.am that the new circus building will be completed in 2014.   Read more... (171 words)

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