Persian Dance Intensive
Santa Fe, NM | April 24-26
Over 10 hours of dance immersing yourself in Persian Dance Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, History and more! Space is limited for individual attention.
ONLY 5 SPOTS REMAINING!
Topics:
- Lecture on Dance History and either Costuming or Music
- Hand and Arm Techniques
- Stagecraft
- Musicality and Rhythm Explanation
- Adding a narrative element to your dance
- Anatomy and relevance to Dance through the Franklin Method
- Turning and Spin Techniques
- Learn a short choreography to be performed Sunday evening
- And more!
Tentative Schedule: Subject to change as needed
Friday Night:
6-8:30pm - Welcome night potluck dinner at a nearby home. This would be a way to get to know each other and I'll share an introduction to the intensive and an overview of the schedule. Address given to registrants.
Saturday:
11-11:50am - Healthy bodies class
12-1:15pm - Dance technique class
1:30-2:30pm - lunch and lecture - Persian Dance History
2:30-4:30pm - Improvisational warm-up + choreography
Evening - Optional: Dinner or event together
Sunday:
11-11:50am - Healthy bodies class
12-1:15pm - Dance technique class
1:30-2:30pm - lunch and lecture - Topic TBA
2:30-4:30pm - Improvisational warm-up + choreography
5:30-6:30pm - Optional: Low-key friends and family only hafla-like performance with solos and the group piece, also we have had people share poetry or singing if you prefer to do that too!
Location:
Studio Belisama Dance
3205 Mercantile Ct B
Santa Fe, NM
The studio is located off Rufina, about one block from Meow Wolf, right in the heart of Santa Fe. There is ample parking available directly in front of the studio.
Payment & Registration Information
Payment Methods
Preferred:
- Venmo: @natalie-nayun
- Zelle: 510-666-7433
- Check or Credit Card: Please email me directly, and I’ll share the payment details.
How to Reserve Your Spot
To secure your place in the intensive, please send a $150 deposit
- Full Tuition: $300
- Remaining Balance Due: March 24 (one month before the intensive)
If you prefer, you may pay the full $300 upfront.
As mentioned, I’m intentionally keeping this group small to ensure individual attention and create a focused, intimate learning environment.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
New Mexico Bellydance is an amazing local organization and will be offering a Scholarship Spot for this intensive.
If you are in need of financial assistance, I still encourage you to reach out, even if you do not receive the scholarship. I truly want this experience to be accessible. Please email me for more information.
Cancellation Policy
- Through March 24 (one month before the intensive): Full refund minus a $50 processing fee.
- March 25 – One Week Before the Event: 50% of payments are refundable.
- One Week Before the Event & After: Payments are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer or sell your spot to another dancer. Please notify me in advance with the name of the person taking your place.