Niosha Dance Academy (NDA) was founded in 1991 by Niosha Nafei, to teach traditional and modern Persian/Iranian Dance to groups of students as well as individual instruction.
Students of Niosha Dance Academy perform regularly in both Persian/Iranian as well as multi cultural dance events.
Beginning and advanced classes are held throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on weekdays and weekends and include classical direction emphasizing regional Persian/Iranian dances such as; Bandari , Turkish/Lezgee, Baba Karam, contemporary Modern/Pop, and traditional Persian Dancing.
Call: 408 656-6565
To learn more about our services please download our general academy brochure. For Specific classes please visit our Classes page
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Annual Dance Recital Sunday May 20, 2012 - 3:30pm
California High School - San Ramon 9870 Broadmoor Dr.
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Festival of the Silk Road: Sunday May 6, 2012 - 7pm
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Celebrate NoRooz with Niosha!
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Tales of the Fox!
Tales of the Fox, is a narrative dance drama, that is taken from the ancient Persian masterpiece, Kelileh va Demneh, a work similar to Aesop's tales in which the animals interact and there is an uplifting moral.
We hope to use this as a vehicle for garnering increased audiences. This project will be ready for public viewing in Spring 2011 and will be in San Francisco and Bay area theaters and possibly LA and other cities in US.
To learn more about this exciting performance and for sponsorship info Click Here
Fundraiser for the victims of the tsunami in Japan (Click for Flyer)
San Francisco Baha’i Center On July 23rd, 2011 at 8:00 pm, the Baha’i community of Bay Area will host a special event for the victims of the recent Tsunami and earthquake in Japan at the San Francisco Baha’i Center, 170 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94103.
All donations will go to the Red Cross of Japan through the U.S Red Cross and will be tax deducible.
Free Admission
The performances will feature a vast array of international talents followed by a Reception. Live performances:
Special Fusion Music by Saba Choir
Performances by Niosha Nafei’s Dance Academy
Persian Traditional Music
Dance and music by Matiz Flamenco and much more…
170 VALENCIA STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
JULY 23, 2011 AT 8:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M.
Project Pink Runway Show at Westfield Valley Fair to Benefit American Cancer Society
Fashion Show, Entertainment and Celebrity Appearances
Santa Clara, CA. – September 13, 2010 – Westfield Valley Fair will bring a high-energy fashion production to shoppers in the Bay Area with the ‘Project Pink Runway Show’, presented in partnership with The Bay Area Fashionista. ‘Real Housewife of Orange County’ Gretchen Rossi will model in the event and actor Slade Smiley will co-host the event. Scheduled to be held on Friday evening, October 1st at 7:00 PM at Westfield Valley Fair, all proceeds from Project Pink will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Bringing the drama and excitement of fall fashion, Project Pink will feature a tented venue at the Forest Avenue Entrance to Westfield Valley Fair. Entertainment will be provided by Niosha Dance Academy, ‘swag’ gift bags for attendees will be distributed and exclusive silent auction items will be featured including a special three-day ‘luxury car’ rental from British Motors. The evening will offer drinks and tasty fare from California Pizza Kitchen. The show will introduce the latest fall trends from select Westfield Valley Fair stores. (Click for Flyer)
NDA at the NBA!
Come see us perform at the Warriors vs Grizzlies half time show at the Oakland Oracle Arena on:
November 3, 2010 at 7pm
2010 NoRouz Events
Fri 3/5 Fremont Library
Sat 3/13 Pleasanton Senior Center (Click for Flyer)
Tues. 3/16 - 4Shanbeh soori Saratoga (Click for Flyer)
Thurs. 3/18 West Valley College 12 Noon (Click for Flyer)
Sat 3/20 Persian Center in SF (Click for Flyer)
Fri 3/26 SF City Hall
Sat 3/27 Union City Library 3-5 PM
Sat 4/17 Fremont Lake Elizabeth (Click for Flyer)
Sat 5/8 Silk Road (Click for Flyer)
Sat 5/15 Relay for Life in Santa Clara
Sat 6/26 Relay for Life in Fremont
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My Reason to Relay
My Reason to Relay is to join people around the world in celebrating those who have survived cancer, remembering the people we've lost, and supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society.
Please make a donation to me or join one of my teams (See Below). You are helping deliver the hope that future generations will not have to endure cancer threatening the lives of their friends and family. You have the power to fight back against a disease that affects millions.
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Niosha Dance Academy
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Cancer affects millions of people across the globe and many people right here in our hometown. By joining our team or making a donation, you will be a part of Relay For Life to celebrate survivors, remember the people we've lost to cancer, and fight back against this disease.
Sat. Jan 30th, 5-7 PM at Stone Valley Middle School,
Alamo Parks and Recreation Presents a Multi-Cultural Festival, Bringing people together to celebrate the cultural diversity of Alamo and its surrounding Bay Area communities, Journey Around The World Destinations: AFRICA, LAOS, CHINA, PERSIA/IRAN, MEXICO
Niosha Dance Academy will represent Persian Dances
Sat. Feb. 27th, 12 Noon Merritt College, Oakland East Bay Association for the Education of Young Children invites Niosha Dance Academy Youth group for Persian Dance Performances during their Annual Conference.
Like the previous 6 years we will have a night of family fun, dance, dinner and raffle prizes all the NDA dancers will receive their 2009 trophy.
Please reserve your tickets ASAP.
Prices will go up after Thanks giving no exceptions!!!!
Adults $40
Kids (4-10yrs) $25
Under 4 Free
Join NDA and all Iranians living in the US and take the Census survey in 2010!
Click To Learn More About the 2010 Census
It is a critical part of our rights as American citizens and residents that we partake in this once every 10 years survey. The representation of Iranians in the US has not been accurately measured. As such, our voice is not heard as loudly as it could or should. This is our chance to let our voice and culture be known in the US!
Don't miss this once every 10 years chance on April 1, 2010!
The next survey will be in 2020!!!
The survey is very simple, and easy to take and completely anonymous.
Please make sure when you reach the section regarding national identity and ethnicity that you mark your survey as "Iranian" or "Persian".
Dance, Music & Poetry of Iran, Afghanistan, China, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, India.... (Click for flyer)
Afsaneh Art & Culture Society presents Ballet Afsaneh, and a stellar cast of Bay Area world dance and music groups, a Silk Road bazaar - Art Exhibit, and many special guests.....
Doors open at 6:30pm - come enjoy the Silk Road Bazaar and Art Displays before the concert.
Concert at 8:00pm - Featuring dance artists: Ballet Afsaneh, Chinese Performing Arts of America, Wan-Chao Chang Dance Company, Shahrzad Dance Academy, Niosha Dance Academy. Musical guests: Persian music by Neema Hekmat - Pourya Khademi - Kaveh Hedayati - Fares Hedayati - Shadi Vaezzadeh, Tameem Afzali & Friends Afghan Music Ensemble, as well as Mohammad Ebrahimi & Farideh Louie.
Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA
Order Tickets by Phone (24hr hotline!): (800) 383-3006
Produced in association with Chinese Performing Artists of America, Wan Chao Chang Dance Company, Shahrzad Dance Academy, Niosha Dance Academy, Iranian Federated Women's Club-Payvand School, Arts Council Silicon Valley, Office of Cultural Affairs of the City of San Jose.
Friday, March 20th - Persian Center Celebrated Nowruz at San Jose Fairmont Hotel with NDA .
Saturday, March 28 - NDA will showcase dances at Almaden Library (Click for flyer)
Saturday, March 28th - Dinner and dance party at Pleasanton FAZ with NDA.
Saturday and Sunday, April 4 & 5 - NDA will perform beautiful dances for 13-Bedar in Vasona Park, Los Gatos
What a beautiful night. Every thing was purple, all the decorations, guests and hosts outfits, table cloths and even the wrapping of the auction items. Purple is the color of Relay for life through American Cancer Society.
There were about 250 people in support of NDA to raise money for Cancer research. The Avalon nightclub graciously let us use their facility and they provided delicious food for the guests as well. That was a big donation from them. Thank you so much to the Jafari family.
Hayward Mazda was our #1 sponsor. Thanks to Max’s Jewelry with his donation items that helped us exceed our goal. The Ebrahimi Brothers, Mohammad and Mehran as always side-by-side NDA let the audience enjoy the beautiful sound of their music as well as dancing to their tunes. Thanks to them and their art and their dedication.
Our great DJs were there donating their time and expertise: we had DJ Far and like always THE DJ Teymour who played the hottest music in town.
MESSA entertainment got everyone on the dance floor, what a great band. We were all so impressed by their professionalism and their music that no one wanted the night to end; everyone danced and forgot that it was Sunday night!
Last but not least were the NDA dancers, families and supporters who made the event so successful. All the donors of the Auction items, all the bidders at the live auction and all the people who showed up and joined us to not only raise money for Cancer patients but also to celebrate our own life and be grateful for what we have, our health, our friends and our life to be thankful for.
Special Thanks to: Ramina, Ghazaleh, Neda, Tina, Kimia M., Kimia S., Shadee, Sepee, Elhum, Niki, Suhaila, Mehrnaz, Firouzeh, Massih, Ladan, Sheena, Nazli, Maryam, Mahyad, all NDA Dancers and all the helpers (sorry if I missed your name! I thank you) and my lovely husband Fardad. Hope to see you all and others who had to miss this one on the next one.
Dear Niosha,
At the outset, I would like to appreciate your beautiful ecard, and apologize for the delay on getting back to you on the Collegian's front page. Collegian Newspaper is our university's famous newspaper where thousands and thousands of university professors and students read. As you requested me, I came up with the front page of Monday, October 8th's collegian and attached it to this email, so that you are able to keep that in your records as well. I will however, attempt to post you the original, as well. I appreciate all your help, and hope to see you soon!
San Francisco Chronicle Article - "OUT OF IRAN Five extraordinary Iranian Americans love both countries". Feature article including interview with Niosha. Click to Read
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