Persian Dance Intensives:
January 30-Feb 1 - Berkeley, CA : SOLD OUT
April 24-26 - Santa Fe, NM : SOLD OUT
Join the waitlist below to be notified of the next Intensive
“I LOVED the workshops! The choreography was beautiful, and I plan to perfect it and perform it. Instruction on technique was just wonderful. It was great having Amir instructing music! The warmups were so good. And all the people were lovely. It was a magnificent and inspiring workshop weekend!”
“Everything was great, loved the dancing portions especially, Amir’s visit was such a treat and it was a nice balance doing the Franklin workshop the last day”
Over 12 hours of dance immersing yourself in Ballet Afsaneh Persian Dance Technique, Choreography, Improvisation and more! Space is limited for individual attention - join the waitlist to know when we open registration to the public!
The intensive takes place January 30th - February 1st 2026, in Berkeley, California
**EXACT Schedule TBD
Friday:
5:30-8:30pm - Potluck Dinner + Lecture about Persian Dance History and Music with Musical Guest Workshop + Q&A - At Natalie’s house or another house in Oakland/Berkeley Area
Saturday:
12-2pm - Warm up + Technique Class + Spin Techniques
2:15-3:30 - Franklin Method Anatomy Workshop
3:45-6:30pm - Choreography
(Optional) Evening Activity TBA
Sunday:
11am-1pm - Warm up + Technique Class + Spin Techniques
1-2pm - Lunch
2-5pm - Choreography
6:30-7:30/8pm - Performance
Topics:
Lecture on Dance History and Music
Hand and Arm Techniques
Stagecraft
Musicality (with special guests)
Adding a narrative element to your dance
Rhythm Explanation
Anatomy and relevance to Dance through the Franklin Method
Turning and Spin Techniques
Learn a short choreography to be performed Sunday evening
Location:
Spring Fall Dance Studio
2547 Eighth St #20
Berkeley, CA 94710
Questions:
Do you offer Scholarships?
A single scholarship will be granted to an individual demonstrating financial need. To be considered, please email Natalie.
What level is the workshop?
This course is for intermediate level dancers with at least 3 years of experience in dance. If you are not sure if you are at the correct level feel free to email Natalie to see if this is the right fit.
Are there refunds?
All sales are final and not transferable to another course. Although tuition refunds are not available, you have the option to transfer your reservation to another dancer.
Any other questions?
Email Natalie and she will get back to you.