Persian Dance Lessons

weekly ADULT CLASSES - Beginner & intermediate

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

Weekly Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm

Spring 2025 session: April 15th - June 3rd, 8 classes

Summer 2025: stand alone single workshops Tuesdays June 24th and August 12th 7:30-8:30pm

Fall 2025: weekly classes resume in early September

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. Spring session $155 for Menlo Park residents, $209 non-residents. Summer workshops $22 each. Recordings of each class for practice are shared with all registered participants and kept up for a week.

Registration for Zoom students can be done by email: persiandancing@gmail.com. Virtual class pricing: Spring session $144, Summer workshops $18 each

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

Sunday July 27th, 2025 10-11:30am

outdoor weekend CLASS in the park

10am yoga, 10:30-11:30am persian dance

Holbrook Palmer Park, Atherton
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 class, please send Shadan your email address: persiandancing@gmail.com and she will notify you of these occasional offerings. Class is limited to minimum 4 and maximum 12 people, RSVP required by emailing to save your spot and sending $18 by Venmo or Paypal (or cash.) Meet at the Main House patio. Don’t forget your yoga mat!

Private Lessons

Shadan teaches private lessons for adults and kids! Email persiandancing@gmail.com or call (650) 600-9612. Classes can take place virtually on Zoom or in local parks or private backyards. Private lessons are catered to individual’s preferences - social dance, classical style, wedding preparation, or just dancing for fun!

wedding preparation

Shadan helps couples prepare for their big day with a few different options. Private lessons are available to teach general social dance skills for Persian and Afghan weddings (for the bridal couple and wedding parties). A special first dance can also be choreographed and taught (bride and groom typically choose the song and style) in private lessons. Please reach out to inquire about availability and specifics to add dance into your event. Wedding performances are also an option — Shadan and her duet partner can present the bride and groom to their reception with an entrance dance or perform a set of classical Persian dances. Options and pricing available upon request.

Email persiandancing@gmail.com or call (650) 600-9612.

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