Persian Dance Intensive: January 30th -February 1st, 2026
SOLD OUT But join the waitlist below and you will be notified if any spots open up!
“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