Araz Dance Group
About Yildirim Cultural and Artistic Institute
Yildirim Cultural and Artistic Institute is known as one of the most successful and leading specialized Azerbaijani dance training centers in the country. With years of brilliant experience in the city of Tabriz, this complex offers unique educational standards in the field of Azerbaijani folk and folk dances. Yildirim, using experienced teachers and academic teaching methods, has trained many students who have shone at the national and international levels
Honors and achievements
• Founder and President of Araz Yildirim Institute
• Artistic Representative of CIOFF Organization in Iran under UNESCO
• Director of the form movements and choreography of the great field show Namira
• Member of the Dance Specialized Council in the East Azerbaijan Music Performers’ Guild
• Secretary of Folklore of the Forum for Interaction and Development of the Budget Program in the Governorate
• Secretary of Cultural Promoters and Advisors of the Forum for Interaction and Development of the Budget Program in the Governorate
• International online teaching of Azerbaijani dance with the participation of 50 countries
Author and researcher
Video reports of some events
This institution has the honor of participating in numerous performances for the Iranian Broadcasting Corporation, attending prestigious Iranian ethnic festivals, and performing at government ceremonies. The following are some of the distinctive features of Yildirim:
Introduction to the International Organization CIOFF
The CIOFF organization, with the full name International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that operates in official partnership with UNESCO and is accredited to provide advisory services to the Committee of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.The aims of this organization are the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of traditional art and folklore.(This contains preserving traditional arts, organizing folklore festivals or similar activities, as well as uniting individuals, groups, and voluntary organizations active in the fields of dance, music, handicrafts, traditional and local games, traditional foods, customs, and ethnography.)
Hello, fellow artists,The CIOFF Iran National Section office is headed by Mr. Mohammad Mohammadi and is located in the city of Tabriz. Since 2014, we have sent member groups with active members to the organization's international festivals in various countries, where they have had an active presence. If you are interested in joining the CIOFF Iran National Section, please inform us via the email and mobile number provided on this site.
