Online Dance Classes

Natalie teaches regularly online on Pomegranate Garden Dance - check out there website to sign up and if you have questions send an email.


Persian Dance 101 Technique and Combinations
December 18th, Monday, 5pm PST

About the Class: ⁠
This class is great for beginners and also great review for more intermediate level dancers. Dancers will learn basic foot patterns and arm movements found in Persian dance. Basic steps will be put in combinations to different styles of music.

Level: Beginning but all are welcome!

Price: $20 - No on turned away for lack of funds

Location: Zoom online - I have been using Zoom and it is a very user-friendly platform. I will be here to help with all tech issues.

Registration Details: https://www.pomegranategardendance.com


Class Performance Video

Natalie’s Persian Dance Class Performing at the Oakland Dance Festival at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA

Summer 2019

Watch the video on YouTube


In-Person: Afghan Choreography Dance Series

Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31
Dancers can arrive as early as 6pm to warm-up and be ready to start promptly at 6:15pm.

Register online here: www.dancesilkroad.org

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

About the Series:
Learn Afghan Dance technique and a full choreography 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.

If you are a new student of Afsaneh Arts or more at the beginning of your dance journey please email nayundance@gmail.com and share a little about yourself and your dance experience to see if the Ensemble is a good fit. You may be asked to take a few Technique classes to gauge if you are ready to join the ensemble.

More about the Ensemble:
Dancers will learn choreography in the styles of Persian Dance, Afghan Dance, Tajik Dance and Uzbek Dance depending on upcoming performance opportunities. Dancers are not required to perform but are encouraged to do so. Dependent on upcoming performances, past choreographies will be run from 7:30-7:45pm.

January Focus: Afghan
February Focus: Persian Dance
March: No Class (Rehearsals for Upcoming Nowruz Shows)

We will have semi-regular performances with most costuming provided (not including shoes and underclothes)

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

To Register:
Online: www.dancesilkroad.org


In-Person: Persian Dance Intensive

Dates: February 2nd - February 4th, 2024

Register online here: www.dancesilkroad.org

Level: 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.


Over 12 hours of dance immersing yourself in Ballet Afsaneh Persian Dance Technique, Choreography, Improvisation and more! Space is limited for individual attention so make sure to sign up early.

Schedule:
Friday:
5:30-8pm - Technique Class + Choreography
(Optional) welcome dinner together

Saturday:
12-2pm - Warm up + Technique Class + Spin Techniques
2:15-6:30pm* - Choreography + Improvisation + Rhythm workshop (with Special Guest) *we will have some breaks built in for snacks
(Optional) Evening Activity TBA

Sunday:
11am-1pm - Warm up + Technique Class + Spin Techniques
1-2pm - Lunch
2-5pm - Choreography + Improvisation + Special Guest playing live music
6:30-7:30/8pm - Performance
(Optional) Afterparty at Balkan Sundays in San Francisco

Topics:

  • Hand and Arm Techniques

  • Stagecraft

  • Musicality (with special guests)

  • Adding a narrative element to your dance

  • Rhythm Explanation

  • Turning and Spin Techniques

  • Learn a short choreography to be performed Sunday evening

Price: from $150.00

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

To Register:
Online: www.dancesilkroad.org


Persian Dance Nowruz Choreography for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers - 5-week Series

Date: February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 | 5PM PST

About the Series:
Join Natalie Nayun for a new dance choreography workshop for Nowruz! Class will be geared towards intermediate/advanced dancers but adventurous beginners welcome. Class starts with a full-body warm-up, technique, then dancers are taught combinations that will build to a full choreography. Optional performance opportunities both online and possibly in-person (in the bay area dependent on dancer location)

Price: $125.00

Location: Zoom online - I have been using Zoom and it is a very user-friendly platform. I will be here to help with all tech issues.

To Register:
Online: www.pomegranategardendance.com/


Persian Dance 101 with Natalie Nayun - February 12, 2024

Date: Monday, February 12th, 5pm PST⁠

Class Description:
Every Monday join us for Persian Dance 101 taught by Natalie Nayun. This class is great for beginners and also great review for more intermediate level dancers. Dancers will learn basic foot patterns and arm movements found in Persian dance. Basic steps will be put in combinations to different styles of music. dancers will not only learn basic steps but about the different styles of Persian dance and music.

Price: $20

Location: Zoom online - I have been using Zoom and it is a very user-friendly platform. I will be here to help with all tech issues.

To Register:
Online: www.pomegranategardendance.com/


Persian Dance 101 with Natalie Nayun - February 19,2024

Date: Monday, February 19th, 5pm PST⁠

Class Description:
Every Monday join us for Persian Dance 101 taught by Natalie Nayun. This class is great for beginners and also great review for more intermediate level dancers. Dancers will learn basic foot patterns and arm movements found in Persian dance. Basic steps will be put in combinations to different styles of music. dancers will not only learn basic steps but about the different styles of Persian dance and music.

Price: $20

Location: Zoom online - I have been using Zoom and it is a very user-friendly platform. I will be here to help with all tech issues.

To Register:
Online: www.pomegranategardendance.com/


Persian Dance 101 with Natalie Nayun - February 26, 2024

Date: Monday, February 26th, 5pm PST⁠

Class Description:
Every Monday join us for Persian Dance 101 taught by Natalie Nayun. This class is great for beginners and also great review for more intermediate level dancers. Dancers will learn basic foot patterns and arm movements found in Persian dance. Basic steps will be put in combinations to different styles of music. dancers will not only learn basic steps but about the different styles of Persian dance and music.

Price: $20

Location: Zoom online - I have been using Zoom and it is a very user-friendly platform. I will be here to help with all tech issues.

To Register:
Online: www.pomegranategardendance.com/


In-Person: Persian Dance Choreography Series

Dates: February 14, 21, 28, March 6
Dancers can arrive as early as 6pm to warm-up and be ready to start promptly at 6:15pm.

Register online here: www.dancesilkroad.org

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

About the Series:
Learn Persian Dance technique and a full choreography 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 Central Asian Dance. Combinations taught will build to a beautiful lyrical choreography.

If you are a new student of Afsaneh Arts or more at the beginning of your dance journey please email nayundance@gmail.com and share a little about yourself and your dance experience to see if the Ensemble is a good fit. You may be asked to take a few Technique classes to gauge if you are ready to join the ensemble.

More about the Ensemble:
Dancers will learn choreography in the styles of Persian Dance, Afghan Dance, Tajik Dance and Uzbek Dance depending on upcoming performance opportunities. Dancers are not required to perform but are encouraged to do so. Dependent on upcoming performances, past choreographies will be run for the last 15 minutes of class.

February Focus: Persian Dance
March: No Class (Rehearsals for Upcoming Nowruz Shows)
April/May: TBA

We will have semi-regular performances with most costuming provided (not including shoes and underclothes)

Price: $100

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

To Register:
Online: www.dancesilkroad.org


Modern & Contemporary Dance

Natalie teaches Modern/Contemporary Dance deeply influenced by her love of Central Asian Dance. Her classes offer strong technique, improvisational exercises, exploratory movement games and conclude with dynamic combinations.

*Available for Private Lessons
All are welcome!