Afghan Dance Technique + Choreography Series | Wednesdays, 6:30pm | 7-Week Series, August 12-September 23

from $25.00

Dates: Wednesdays, August 12-September 23
6:30-7:30pm Technique
7:30-8:30pm Choreography

Dancers can arrive as early as 6:15pm to warm-up and be ready to start promptly at 6:30pm.

Afghan Dance Technique
Level: Adv beginner +

This class series focuses on refined technique, musicality, and expressive artistry within the Afghan dance tradition. Through focused exploration of footwork, body positioning, turns, transitions, and movement quality, dancers will strengthen their technical foundation while developing a deeper connection to the music, culture, and storytelling within the dance.

Afghan Dance Choreography

Learn a complete Afghan dance choreography, including staging and performance preparation. This class is designed to build upon the technique class and deepen your understanding of movement, musical interpretation, and expressive storytelling through a choreographic lens.

An optional performance opportunity will be offered on September 27 at 4:00 PM as part of the SpARC Dance Festival at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre in San Jose.

Cost:
Technique class only $140 for series | $25 drop-in
Technique + Choreography $225

Location:
Spring Fall Dance Studio
2547 Eighth St #20
Berkeley, CA 94710

Type:

Dates: Wednesdays, August 12-September 23
6:30-7:30pm Technique
7:30-8:30pm Choreography

Dancers can arrive as early as 6:15pm to warm-up and be ready to start promptly at 6:30pm.

Afghan Dance Technique
Level: Adv beginner +

This class series focuses on refined technique, musicality, and expressive artistry within the Afghan dance tradition. Through focused exploration of footwork, body positioning, turns, transitions, and movement quality, dancers will strengthen their technical foundation while developing a deeper connection to the music, culture, and storytelling within the dance.

Afghan Dance Choreography

Learn a complete Afghan dance choreography, including staging and performance preparation. This class is designed to build upon the technique class and deepen your understanding of movement, musical interpretation, and expressive storytelling through a choreographic lens.

An optional performance opportunity will be offered on September 27 at 4:00 PM as part of the SpARC Dance Festival at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre in San Jose.

Cost:
Technique class only $140 for series | $25 drop-in
Technique + Choreography $225

Location:
Spring Fall Dance Studio
2547 Eighth St #20
Berkeley, CA 94710

 

About the Series:
Learn Afghan Dance technique and a full choeography to add to your dance repertoire. Class starts with a full-body warm-up and then moves into specific movements, combinations and spins central to Afghan Dance. Combinations taught will build to a fun and energetic choreography.


Bio:⁠⁠
Natalie has been dancing for more than 18 years, and has devoted her life to the study of dance from Tajikistan, Iran, & Uzbekistan. She has received grants & awards to study dance and conduct dance research in Uzbekistan & Tajikistan. Natalie is the Assistant Director of Ballet Afsaneh, Program director & teacher in the Afsaneh Dance Academy, and choreographer for Sorayya Dance Company out of UC Berkeley. Her hope is to share the beauty in these regions of the world through dance! ⁠
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You can learn more about Natalie on her website: www.nayundance.com⁠