Rima Pipoyan

A woman with long, wavy hair looks directly at the camera with a thoughtful expression, set against a blurred concrete background.
Rima Pipoyan is a pioneering Armenian choreographer, director, dancer, and educator, blending modern ballet, contemporary movement, martial arts, and cultural gesture. Founder of RP dance company, Choreogarphy foundation, and Modern Dance Educational system, she has brought Armenian contemporary dance to international stages, acclaimed for her bold, poetic, and transformative artistic voice.

“MANANA” short dance film

Manana (2023) is a short film by Vahan Setoyan that follows a woman’s inner journey in search of freedom and peace, where nature, faith, and the self are deeply intertwined.
In June 2024, Manana by Vahan Setoyan was awarded Best Short Film at the One Shot International Short Film Festival. The work poetically traces a woman’s quest for freedom and peace, blending themes of nature, spirituality, and self-discovery.

  • Writer / Director: Vahan Setoyan
  • Producer: Nare Leone Ter-Gabrielyan
  • Starring/ Choreographer: Rima Pipoyan
  • DOP: Artur Gharayan
  • Composer: Armen Papyan
  • Production designer: Tigran Margaryan
  • Country: Armenia
  • Company: ‪@NewArenaproduction‬

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Rima Pipoyan

Choreographer | Director | Performer | Educator

ABOUT

“The world around us, all of life, the entire universe — everything is in constant motion. Through my work, I strive to reveal the magic woven into that eternal movement.”

Contact:
rimapipoyan@gmail.com
(+374) 55-477-554

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