Arsen Mehrabyan

After winning a prize at the International Ballet competition Prix de Lausanne in 1998, he continued his studies at the Hamburg Ballet School, graduating in 2000. He immediately joined the Hamburg Ballet under the direction of John Neumeier. In 2002, he won the Gold Medal and a special anniversary prize at the Varna International Ballet Competition. In 2003, he received the Dr. Wilhelm Oberdorfer prize for upcoming young talent at the Hamburg Ballet, and in 2004, he was promoted to Soloist. After nine years with the Hamburg Ballet, he joined the Zurich Ballet as a first soloist. In 2011, he became a 1st Soloist at the Royal Swedish Ballet, and in 2014, he was promoted to principal dancer under the direction of Johannes Öhman and later Nicolas Le Riche. In 2015, he was nominated for Dancer of the Year in Germany, and in 2017, he was honored as Artist of the Republic of Armenia. As a dancer, he has had the privilege to guest in international galas and projects in various countries, working with renowned choreographers such as John Neumeier, Mats Ek, Marcia Haydée, Marco Goerke, Jiri Bubenicek, Natalia Makarova, and others. 

"I look forward to sharing my experiences and insights into the world of dance, both as a choreographer and a teacher. In my contemporary dance class, I encourage a free choreography approach, treating technique as a tool to enhance dance. Emphasizing correct placement, musicality, and the dynamics of movement quality, I aim to cultivate a soft and organic flow. Above all, my classes are designed to empower dancers to move
freely, expressively, and tap into their own imagination."