Persian Dance Lessons

CURRENT ADULT CLASSES - Beginner & intermediate

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

Weekly Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm

Spring 2026 session: April14th - June 2nd 7:30-8:30pm - 8 classes

Summer 2026: Once/month drop-in friendly workshops- Thursday June 18th, Tuesday July 28th and Tuesday August 25th 7:30-8:30pm

Fall 2026: weekly classes Tuesday evenings will resume in 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. During the summer months, once per month drop-in friendly classes (and then weekly classes on Tuesday evenings resume in September for the school year.) Registration for live in studio directly through Arillaga Family Recreation Center for spring session. Spring session $148 for Menlo Park residents, $200 non-residents. Summer session registration: June 18th class, July 28th class, and August 25th class, pricing is $18 each class for residents, $25 non-residents. Recordings of each class for practice or missed class 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 classes: $18 per class

SATURDAY APRIL 18TH, 2026 9:30-11am

outdoor weekend CLASS in the park

ALL FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO DOOSTDARAN SAR ZAMINAM THROUGH DANCERS OF IRAN- A CHARITY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING IRANIANS IN NEED

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 $20 by Venmo or Paypal (or cash.) Meet at the Main House patio. Don’t forget your yoga mat!

Private Lessons

Private lessons are catered to individual’s preferences - social dance, classical style, wedding preparation, or just dancing for fun! Classes can take place in person or virtually on Zoom. Email persiandancing@gmail.com or call (650) 600-9612 to discuss.

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 or group of dancers 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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