The Armenian dance (Armenian: Հայկական Պար) heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia, the land of Ararat, there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. These dances were probably accompanied by certain kinds of songs or musical instruments. In the fifth century Moses of Khoren (Movsés Khorenats'i) himself had heard of how the old descendants of Aram (that is Armenians) make mention of these things (epic tales) in the ballads for the lyre and their songs and dances.

Traditional dancing is still popular among expatriate Armenians, and has also been very successfully `exported' to international folk dance groups and circle dance groups all over the world. The majority of people feel something special in Armenian dances, and in the passion, subtlety, and eloquence which they embody. All dancers wear the traditional costume to embody the history of their culture and bring their ancestors stories alive. The design of these costumes are influenced by many factors, such as religious traditions, family methods, and practicality. The traditional deep red color and exquisite beading of the costumes brings the dance and the tradition together. The beautiful movements of the Armenian cultural dance are adored by all audience around the world.

Vanoush Gerasimich Khanamerian (November 5, 1927 – October 5, 2011) was an Armenian ballet, traditional and folkloric dance choreographer. He first started as a ballet dancer, his first major performance was in the wedding scene of a famous Armenian ballet production "Anoush." As the years went on, he grew to love the art of dancing and began to play major solo parts in different ballet productions. Khanamerian became very famous, playing numerous ballet solos throughout the Asian continent and abroad. He was later appointed to be the Artistic Leader of the State Dance Ensemble of Armenia; which became one of the greatest challenges in his life. For over twenty years Khanamerian lead the Dance Ensemble of Armenia to be one of the best in the former Soviet Republic. Khanamerian managed to create and direct hundreds of different dances while he was the Artistic Leader, many of which are still being danced and will continue to be danced by dance groups around the world. Khanamerian became a true legend in the art of dancing through his cultural and folk dances.

Alfred Reed (January 25, 1921, New York – September 17, 2005, Miami, Florida) was one of North America's most prolific and frequently performed composers,^{[citation needed]} with more than two hundred published works for concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, chorus, and chamber ensemble to his name. He also traveled extensively as a guest conductor, performing in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

He was born in New York and began his formal music training at the age of ten. During World War II, he served in the 529th Army Air Force Band. Following his military service, he attended the Juilliard School of Music, studying under Vittorio Giannini, after which he was staff composer and arranger first for NBC, then for ABC. In 1953, he became the conductor of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra at Baylor University, where he received his B.M. in 1955 and his M.M. in 1956. His master's thesis, Rhapsody for Viola and Orchestra, was awarded the Luria Prize in 1959. He was a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the national fraternity for men in music.