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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Performance & Academy News....
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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 |
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 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.
RSVP: GALACELEBRATION@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: (510) 621-8363 |
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| 2011 Annual Recital in San Ramon |
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| Annual Christmas Party at Avalon |
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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) |
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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 |
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| 2010 NoRouz Events |
| Niosha Dance Academy: NDA on Channel 13 Sacramento CBS |
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| NDA NoRouz Events Calendar |
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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 Join us or make a donation to our team and help us support the fight against cancer!
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.
Join One of our Teams!
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To make your contribution by Check, please send the complete form with contribution to the local American Cancer Society office at:
Note: Donations made through a check or cash contribution will not appear online. If you would like to make a credit card donation, which will appear on the participant's website, click the donate button above.
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. |
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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
Click for Article in San Ramon Valley Times
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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.
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Niosha Dance Academy : NDA Goes to the NBA! |
NDA performed at the NBA on Nov 4th with Hamed Haddadi and Farshid Amin.
This was the first time the NBA celebrated "Iranian Heritage Night" with Dances from Niosha Dance Academy in Oracle Arena, Oakland, California. |
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Sunday Dec 13th, 2009 from 6-10 PM
Avalon Night Club in Santa Clara
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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 |
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Join NDA and all Iranians living in the US and take the Census survey in 2010!
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| 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". |
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