Classes & Workshops
The Afsaneh Dance Academy offers online and in-person Class options. See below for details.
Online Classes in Persian And Afghan Dance:
Ballet Afsaneh Members Samia Karimi teaches Afghan Dance and Natalie Nayun teaches Persian & Tajik Dance online through Pomegranate Garden Dance. Visit the website to sign up!
5-week series (1/26-2/23): Sundays, 10-11:15am PST | Afghan Dance Choreography: Dance for a New World with Samia Karimi
Class Description:
Salaam dancers! As we approach Nawroz 2025 - the Spring solstice that marks the beginning of a new year, let us again renew our vision for more love in the world. This Afghan dance series will incorporate instrumental Afghan music to a new dance choreography. As an artist I have experienced at the cellular level the power of dance to heal and connect us to our essence. 100% of your registration fees (minus fees) will be donated to an Afghan arts education program that I am helping support in my home country.
Optional: Privates available for students who want to refine and perform the dance.
Price: $125
Location: Zoom online
To Register:
Pomegranate Garden Dance
5-week series (2/4-3/4): Tuesdays, 5pm PST | Persian Dance Nowruz Choreography for Intermediate and Advanced Dancers with Natalie Nayun
Class Description:
Join Natalie Nayun on Pomegranate Garden Dance for a new dance choreography series for Nowruz! Class will be geared towards intermediate/advanced dancers but adventurous beginners welcome. Class starts with a full-body warm-up, technique, then dancers are taught combinations that will build to a full choreography. Optional performance opportunities both online and possibly in-person (in the bay area dependent on dancer location).
Price: $125
Location: Zoom online
To Register:
Pomegranate Garden Dance