Persian Classical Dance | Add Grace & Elegance To Your Body

Learn and master the fundamentals of Persian Classical dance: from basic movements to complete dance routines with Iana!

What you'll learn

Basic Persian dance movements: steps, arms, shoulders, head and hips.

Comfortably perform two dance choreographies of different levels.

Work on elegant posture and graceful body coordination.

Understand the nuances of Persian Classical dance and music.

Variations and advanced versions of movements to create a unique Persian flavor.

Requirements

No previous dance experience is required.

A desire to learn something new and fun!

Comfortable outfit that won't restrict your movement: dress, skirt or pants.

Description

Are you looking for a dance activity to add grace and elegance to your body and movements? Persian Classical dance combines elements inspired by ancient court dances together with basics of modern ballet, creating a beautiful dance form that will transport you into the magical world of Persian culture. My name is Iana, welcome to my new online course where you will explore the beauty and elegance of Persian classical dance. I have been a professional dancer for over 15 years specializing in the dances of the Near East, including Egyptian, Turkish, Persian, Iraqi and other traditions. I first got interested in Persian dances simply out of curiosity, but immediately got enchanted by the elegant and intricate movements of Persian Classical dance. After 8 years of studying I became one of the most requested performers of Persian dance in Canada, and it became a daily part of my dance life. I remember how difficult it was to find any information about this dance when I started my dance journey, so I am really happy to be able to provide this course gathering all my knowledge and research, and making it easier for you to explore this beautiful art form. In this course I will take you from the basic steps and arm movements used in Persian Classical dance to complete choreographies. Actually we are going to learn several dance routines of different complexity from beginning to advanced levels. Learning Persian Classical dance will greatly improve your body coordination, develop soft and feminine movements and add grace and elegance into your posture along with opening a whole new world of creativity, music and dance. The course consists of step by step explanations and break down of all basic movements used in Persian Classical dance, as well as putting them together in complete choreographies. The course is designed to easily adapt to your needs and your schedule, whether you have 15 minutes or one hour to practice. You don’t need to have any dance experience to start this course. The only thing you need to have is a desire to learn something new. Take a look at the course description and free previews, and I can’t wait for you to join me on this exciting dance journey.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 About the instructor

Lecture 3 For whom is this course

Lecture 4 What do you need for this course

Lecture 5 Dance is a physical activity

Section 2: Technique

Lecture 6 What is Persian Classical Dance & Basic Hand and Arm positions

Lecture 7 Typical Persian Arm and Upper Torso Positions

Lecture 8 Diagonal Arm Positions

Lecture 9 Shoulder Movements

Lecture 10 Head Movements & Basic Combination

Lecture 11 Basic Step: Side-Front

Lecture 12 Back & Forward Step

Lecture 13 Bounce Step

Lecture 14 Switching Legs Step

Lecture 15 Introduction to Triple Step & 6/8 Music Rhythm

Lecture 16 Basic Technique of Triple Step

Lecture 17 Crossed Triple Step

Lecture 18 Travelling Triple Step

Lecture 19 Balancé Step

Lecture 20 Slide Step

Lecture 21 Hip Movements

Lecture 22 Three Basic Arm Undulations

Lecture 23 Variations of Arm Undulations

Lecture 24 Practicing Arm Undulations

Section 3: Dance Choreography - LEVEL 1

Lecture 25 About the Choreography #1

Lecture 26 Part 1 of 4 | Choreography #1

Lecture 27 Part 2 of 4 | Choreography #1

Lecture 28 Part 3 of 4 | Choreography #1

Lecture 29 Part 4 of 4 | Choreography #1

Lecture 30 A Note About Your Learning Process

Lecture 31 Full Choreography #1

Section 4: Dance Choreography - LEVEL 2

Lecture 32 About the Choreography #2

Lecture 33 Part 1 of 5 | Choreography #2

Lecture 34 Part 2 of 5 | Choreography #2

Lecture 35 Part 3 of 5 | Choreography #2

Lecture 36 Part 4 of 5 | Choreography #2

Lecture 37 Part 5 of 5 | Choreography #2

Lecture 38 Adding "Flavor" Movements to Your Dance

Lecture 39 Full Choreography #2

Section 5: Additional Information

Lecture 40 BONUS: Info About the Music & Learning Resources

Complete beginners.,Continuing students (1-2 years of practice) who know some basics but want to get a structured training for Persian Classical dance style