Dalita, the Armenian representative of JESC 2011, is getting ready for the Contest. Read about her ongoing preparations in the new exclusive interview below.
-Dalita, what preparations are involved in now?
-I’m very busy right now, because I spare no effort and the energy to represent my country in the best possible way. I work on my vocals together with my dear teacher Emma Asatryan, as well as on the dance and the show with my team and with the help of the choreograph Nelly Karapetyan and director Vahan Badalyan. Of course, besides the rehearsals there are also invitations, meetings organized by the fan-club and shootings for the Dairies of JESC 2011. Plus, I have to manage my classes and keep practicing musical instruments.
- Recently the music video of “Welcome to Armenia” was broadcasted. Please tell us a little about the shooting process of the video.
-Yes, the music video of the group performance of “Welcome to Hayastan” was made and directed by Arthur Vardanyan. The shooting took place in different places: Sevan, Zvartnots Cathedral and Zvartnots airport. We visited different parts of Yerevan with the buses provided by the municipality of the city. We also had a shooting at Tatev Monastery, where I was not present for valid reasons.
-And what about “Welcome to Armenia”? Will it also have an official video?
-Yes, “Welcome to Armenia” will also have an official video. We plan to shoot the video by the end of October.
-In general, what expectations do you have from the Contest?
-As Junior Eurovision will be held in Armenia for the first time and I’m the representative of the winning country, it is already a great honor and success for me. With hard work and faith I will try to “reach for the top”, do my best to perform better and to represent my country with honor.
-The Contest will be held in Armenia. Is this fact obliging or relaxing for you?
-On one hand, this fact makes me feel more comfortable, because I’m in my native country here and I feel as if I’m at my own home. On the other hand, the audience is my nation and this makes me feel more responsible. The sense of responsibility is very big as I know that my nation is expecting a great show from me.
- You have gained more popularity after winning in the Armenian National Selection. Does it help or disturb you?
-Of course, the popularity helps me in the music career. It’s good when you are famous, have a big audience and many fans who love and appreciate your work. It’s nice to keep your fans satisfied. Frankly speaking, that is the most important thing for me. On the other hand, it’s bad when you are famous and people look at you through a magnifying glass or are always ready to criticize. Anyway, it doesn’t disturb, because if you chose this path, you must be prepared for everything, and if the criticism is accurate, you must respect and admit it, as well as be able to correct yourself.
