Grace -N- Motion Dance Concert
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00

Grace -N- Motion Dance Concert

Natalie Nayun and Genevieve Hodge of Ballet Afsaneh will present a fusion of Contemporary Persian and Chinese Dance.

Come Witness a Museum Movement Art "GRACE -N- MOTION" Dance, Diversity, and Devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout Grace Cathedral. All performances will go on, simultaneously, throughout the grand cathedral, hallways, labyrinth and chapels. Each group will perform a piece that will rotate & repeat throughout the night allowing the audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment this event will leave you breathless with A Cornucopia of Dance Enlightenment.

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Nowruz 1403 Gala at San Francisco City Hall
Mar
22
to Mar 23

Nowruz 1403 Gala at San Francisco City Hall

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A New Year, A New Beginning, A New Day and we want this to be a Year of Hope.
You're invited to the Gala celebration of 1403 Nowruz at San Francisco City Hall hosted by San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Supervisor District 11, Ahsha Safai, in partnership with Persian Women In Tech on Friday, March 22, 2024! We look forward to hosting you once again with an incredible program celebrating our culture and community in the Bay Area. We are thrilled to be celebrating with our SF Bay Area community for the 18th year in San Francisco City Hall.

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Afghan Student Association Annual Cultural Banquet
Feb
10
4:00 PM16:00

Afghan Student Association Annual Cultural Banquet

Join us for our UCB Afghan Annual Cultural Banquet on Saturday, February 10th from 4 PM - 9 PM.
We will have a student led attan performace, performances by Ballet Afsaneh, musicians, fashion show, and the legendary Samir Roashan! Dinner from Zalla Kabob House, dessert, and chai provided with ticket purchase.

More details HERE.

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Live Persian Music & Dance Performance
Feb
23
7:30 PM19:30

Live Persian Music & Dance Performance

Persian Music & Dance Performance

7:30pm | $5-$15 at the door

Come out and experience Classical Persian
Music & Dance!

Featuring music by Fedros Ghadiri on Santur and Eimon Amjadi on Tombak
And Dancing by Natalie Nayun, Shadan Mirabedi, Shayda Azamian and more dancers from the Persian Dance Intensive!

Questions? Email: [email protected]

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RaqsSpot ~ a Middle Eastern Dance Choreographers Showcase
Feb
8
7:30 PM19:30

RaqsSpot ~ a Middle Eastern Dance Choreographers Showcase

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Natalie will be performing Tajik Kulobi dance at this not-to-miss choreographers dance showcase!

Doors 7:45pm, Show 8pm
Tickets $20 in advanced, $25 at the door

Reserve your tickets TODAY!!! Email [email protected] for your tickets. Limited seats!
Reception to follow concert with refreshments.

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Spiritus Cabaret
Oct
19
9:00 PM21:00

Spiritus Cabaret

Natalie will be presenting a special performance art piece titles The Cycle of life: Zombie style. Come and see something unusual and support this amazing event!

Spiritus Cabaret will be having its second show at Amado's Bar S.F. on Saturday October 19th. Come watch the spirits dance and play in this newly remolded venue! See the best in Cabaret entertainment!

Doors at 9:00 Show at 10:00.

Tickets $10 in advance $15 at the door!

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Yerba Buena Night
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

Yerba Buena Night

Natalie will be performing Tajik and Uzbek dance with Sorayya dance company as well as a whirling dance with Gregangelo’s Velocity Circus.

More about the event: Yerba Buena Night is one of San Francisco's biggest free evening performance and visual art events. For one night you'll hear incredible music, watch entertaining and fun performances, experience uplifting dance, and encounter many more surprises.

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Work in Progress Dinner
Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

Work in Progress Dinner

Support 6 local artists presenting new work and vote for your favorite one. The work in Progress Dinner is an event to raise funds for artists while sharing a home-cooked meal and community.

Natalie will present a new dance piece inspired by the ocean; it’s strength & resiliency. Its capacity for change and the deep mystery within its depths.

She will perform this piece to beautiful Santur music by Fedros Ghadiri

Vegetarian dinner included!

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Briana Di Mara Ensemble
Sep
6
8:00 PM20:00

Briana Di Mara Ensemble

Briana Di Mara brings the music from her recently released album "Haven" to Santa Cruz! An intimate acoustic concert of unique original world fusion (Balkan and Middle eastern inspired). With amazing special guest musicians and dance performers, by Natalie Nayun & Janelle Rodriguez.

You can purchase advanced tickets on Ticket Spice

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Tickets: $20 advance / $25 door (Students w/ ID $15, Kids 5 and under are free)

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San Francisco Movement Arts & Dance Film Festival
Jul
19
5:30 PM17:30

San Francisco Movement Arts & Dance Film Festival

Natalie Will be performing at this magnificently beautiful festival!

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San Francisco Movement Arts & Dance Film Festival

With 250+ Local Artists in Dance, Theater, Music & Visual Arts - SFMAF 2019 SUMMER VERSION is celebrating the movement arts & turning the entire Cathedral into a stage - including the main floor, attached chapels, hallways, stairways and front entry way. As you enter the Cathedral, multiple STATIONS of the Movement (performances) will be going on, simultaneously, throughout the grand church. Stroll around, at your own pace, witness the artists once and go back to see some favorites.

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Live on the Square
Jul
12
6:00 PM18:00

Live on the Square

Natalie will perform Persian dance with her class at this fun and lively event! She will also teach a 30 minute dance lesson followed by a Persian Dance Party!

More about the event: After 10 successful years, Dancing Under the Stars will expand to Live on the Square, a free weekly festival featuring entertainment, food, and fun in addition to the weekly dance lessons!

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World Refugee & Immigrant Day
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

World Refugee & Immigrant Day

Natalie will be performing Persian dance with Samia Karimi and Yana as a part of Ballet Afsaneh at this fun event in Oakland! We will perform between 1:30-2pm.

Join us in celebrating World Refugee & Immigrant Day! We'll celebrate the unique voices in our community & unite for inclusion.
FREE & OPEN TO ALL

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Sorayya Dance Showcase
May
5
6:00 PM18:00

Sorayya Dance Showcase

Natalie will be performing along with Sorayya Dance Company for Sorayya's Spring Dance Showcase!

The showcase will feature dance styles from the Middle East and Central Asia and have some stellar guest artists!

Guests include:
- Elizabeth Strong & her class
- Hannah Romanowsky
- Qabila Folkdance Company
- Anastasia Lattanand
- Shannon Burla
- and more!

More information can be found on the facebook page

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How Weird Street Faire
May
5
1:30 PM13:30

How Weird Street Faire

Natalie will be performing a solo performance alongside other amazing dancers at this fun festival!

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Opulent Chill proudly presents the "How Opulent Chill Time Warp Stage" at the 2019 HOW WEIRD 2019

Join us for our first debut of a How Weird Street Faire Stage on Natoma Street Alley at 2nd outside of We Work as we spend the day to Weird and Chill.

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