Golden Lion Productions Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization serving the community with creative and educational opportunities for the benefit of the artistic community and for the enjoyment of the public at large.
Golden Lion Productions, Inc., was originally created in 1999 as a volunteer organization by founder, a dance industry professional Helena Saraydarian. Miss Saraydarian has been involved in the dance community as a teacher, choreographer, and producer. In 2004 Golden Lion Productions became a (501 c 3) non-profit organization. Since that time board members have had the task of reviewing reports and discussing immediate and future plans. A planning committee is formed for each event consisting of dance industry professionals; board members, community volunteers, and freelance contractors who give their valuable time with the production and the presentation of each event.
Golden Lion Productions, Inc., is devoted to serving the community with various arts programs: dance, music, art, and drama. Consisting of performances, concerts, showcasings, classes, workshops, and master classes. In addition we provide: seminars, internship, volunteer opportunities, production work, educational, and outreach programs.
EVENTS PAST & PRESENT:
"Celebration of Dance"the 9th year! Celebration of Dance is a concert series created exclusivly as part of the National Dance Week campaign; in bringing recognition and visibility to dance-arts in our communities. Celebration of Dance is Arizona's annual contibution to this national campaign held at the end of April each year in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally launched on April 25, 2000 at the historical Phoenix Theater, In Arizona. Next Celebration of Dance concert.
"BRAVO" Song & Dance-Challenge -Talent Contest | Competition | Showcase -Created and launched in December 2001 in Phoenix Arizona -2001 held at: Valley Youth Theater -2002 held at: The 3rd Street Theater -2003 held at: SCC Performing Arts Theater
"I Was" -World Premier: April 27, 2002 in Sedona, Arizona -A dramatic play based on the original book titled "I Was" written by -world-renowned spiritual teacher, lecturer and prolific writer Torkom Saraydarian -"A film star's memoirs and the journey into inlightment..." -Future Plans: To return to the stage soon / TBA
Dance Expo -In the planning stages
In the Spirit -In the planning stages -An inspiring and uplifting Holiday song, music and dance performance.
Children's World Premier event -In the planning stages.
Classes, workshops, seminars. -Ongoing, contact us for more information.