Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing
Tamar Shahinian is a versatile professional with a strong background in dance, research, and health sciences. Currently a researcher at Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing, Tamar is conducting a participative case study on societal and aesthetic norms of dance. In addition, Tamar is involved as a junior researcher and dancer in the extreme citizen science project "It takes a village to grow old" with PRA Muziektheater, focusing on community connections in Amsterdam-Oost. With experience as a dance workshop facilitator at Stichting de Vrolijkheid and a yoga Pilates instructor at Studio Balance Amsterdam, Tamar has also contributed as a program support officer for FNO Zorg voor Kansen, addressing health disparities. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in International Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from Fontys Hogeschool Tilburg. Tamar's artistic journey includes performances with Het Internationaal Danstheater and teaching dance to youth at Jeugdtheaterschool Rabarber.
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Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing
Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing is a knowledge institute with an education and research programme in the field of human ageing, vitality and geriatric medicine. Established in 2008, our mission is to improve the quality of life of older people by creating opportunities for a vital and meaningful life, closely connected with the community. For more information, please visit www.leydenacademy.nl