current DANCE CLASSES

Adult In Person Class - Arillaga Family Recreation Center, Menlo Park and on Live Zoom

Spring 2024 Session: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, April 16 - June 4, 8 classes

Mixed level beginner and intermediate Persian classical technique and combinations. Explore the refined body shapes, delicate arm movements, and foot patterns of this art form based on the “high art” stylization. Class begins with a grounding breathing exercise of gratitude and chi gong, followed by technique and combinations, a new choreography that is added to each week, and ends with stretching and abdominal strengthening exercises. Each session a full length choreography is learned in the span of the session. Registration for live in studio directly through Arillaga Family Recreation Center (look for Adult classes, performing arts.) $155 Residents, $209 Non-Residents.

Registration for Zoom students can be done by email: persiandancing@gmail.com $144 for Spring session of Zoom classes

Option for a $15 drop-in for first time new students only (to try class before committing to full session.)

Childrens Classes - Monsoon Dance Company, Palo Alto

Spring 2024 Session: Mondays, April 15 - May 20 (6 classes) 4-4:30pm 5-7 year olds, 4:40-5:25 8-12 year olds

Introduce your child to Persian dance or continue building on their foundation! We will learn the basics of Persian classical dance technique, cover some folkloric styles, as well as practice our party dancing for social events. The emphasis is on having fun and exposure to the various styles of dances from Iran.

$165 for 5-7 year old class (30 min classes), $245 for 8-10 year old class (45 min classes)

To enroll, please email Shadan with child’s name and age for registration forms: persiandancing@gmail.com

Yoga and Persian dance in the park - Occasional monthly classes on a weekend morning, Holbrook-Palmer Park, Atherton CA,10-11:30am

Join us for half an hour of yoga asanas and stretches with Joy followed by an hour of Persian dance class - loosen any stress you may have while dancing to beautiful rhythmic music! We’ll do some meditative grounding, dance cardio and technique in the majestic and delicate classical Persian style. If you would like to be notified a few weeks before the next monthly class, please send Shadan your email address: persiandancing@gmail.com. Class is limited to minimum 4 and maximum 12 people, RSVP required by emailing to save your spot. Meet at the Main House patio. Don’t forget your yoga mat!

Private Lessons
Email persiandancing@gmail.com or call (650) 600-9612.
Shadan teaches private lessons for adults and kids both in person at local parks and virtually to work on classical Persian technique, social dancing preparation, wedding preparation, or just for fun!

Shadan weaves together delicate, graceful movements of Persian classical, contemporary, and regional folk dances, combines them with elements of Sufi spirituality, and draws on nature for inspiration. She empowers students to use these vocabularies to connect with their own bodies and to embolden their self-expression, in her uniquely joyful and light style. She also performs at community and private events.