Chichak Performing Arts

The Company

The people on the floor.

Chichak is a working ensemble of dancers from across the diaspora — engineers, students, parents, artists — bound together by weekly rehearsal and a shared love of Azerbaijani movement.

Leadership

Current Directors.

Origins

Founding Members.

Abstract brush portrait for Nasime Sarbar

Nasime Sarbar

Founding Member

Abstract brush portrait for Bahar Sarbar

Bahar Sarbar

Founding Member

Abstract brush portrait for Elmira Sheikhzadeh

Elmira Sheikhzadeh

Founding Member

Abstract brush portrait for Shailin Djavanmardi

Shailin Djavanmardi

Founding Member

Abstract brush portrait for Shanli Hatamzadeh

Shanli Hatamzadeh

Founding Member

Ensemble

Current Ensemble.

A working ensemble drawn from across the diaspora — engineers, students, parents, artists — bound by weekly rehearsal and a shared love of Azerbaijani movement.

The ensemble reaching upward against a warm orange backdrop
Dancers in embroidered costumes under amber stage light
The ensemble kneeling in green and gold light
Dancers mid-leap in black and gold costumes
A large ensemble seated across the stage in white
Dancers at rest on the floor with a soloist standing behind
A dancer reaching out during a company performance