Persian Dance

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This class is available to those who wish to join us from the safety of their homes.  $15 for a drop-in class or become a member and join all online classes for free.

Open Level

Experience with dancing is helpful when attending this class. Consider Layers and Combos as an introductory to choreography.

This dance class provides students with the fundamentals Persian dance, drawing upon both classical and modern styles. Each class format covers the introduction and drilling of common Persian foot patterns, posture variations, hand movements, arm positioning, and technique exercises. This course will also incorporate lessons on Persian culture, language, and aesthetic. Students will also have the opportunity to learn dances like Baba Karam, bandri, Kurdish, and more. Beginners will be confident to dance at any mehmooni, and students familiar with Persian dance will finish the class as more skillful, graceful dancers.

D R U M S O L O

One of the most exciting and signature styles in the complex art of Belly dance is the drum solo. This dance is a duet between the dance’s body and the drummer’s hands. Practicing and ultimately mastering the drum solo will improve your body isolations, shimmies, layering, and musical interpretation.

V E I L  D A N C E

Alluring and whimsical, the veil is used to embellish the entrance and the movements of the dancer. Over decades, innovative dancers have evolved American-style veil work into a beautiful art form with many figures and techniques we can learn.

C A N E  D A N C E

Playful, feminine, and flirtatious, this dance is inspired by a martial art called tahtiyb.  The cane or stick dance is used to portray a folkloric or historical  style of dance.

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