Upcoming Workshops
February 2-4, 2024: Berkeley, CA
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
Location:
Spring Fall Dance Studio
2547 Eighth St #20
Berkeley, CA 94710
Opa Fest! Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2013
Testimonial:
“Natalie first introduced me to Persian, Tajik, and bellydance in 2015—and I’m still learning from her to this day! Each of Natalie’s workshops is packed with essential drills, exciting choreography, and technique to help you pivot and glide! I absolutely enjoy her fun, challenging, and uplifting teaching style.
As a performer, she is simply stunning. Her performing experience and videos speak for themselves. She takes audiences’ breaths away all over the world, and at the same time is so grounded by her love of dance and community.”