~ Persian and Tajik Dance ~
unique and lyrical dances of Iran and Tajikistan
Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm
$12 per class
These unique classes are focused on women's dance styles of Iran and Tajikistan. The instructor, Sonja Hinz, holds an M.A. in Dance Ethnology, studied dance in Tajikistan for six months in 2006, and has been performing locally (with Banat Sahar Dance Troupe, Shourangeez Persian Ensemble, Delshodeh, and as a soloist) since 1997. She opened La Vida Dance Studio in January of 2008. Wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to strengthen your torso and firm up your waistline. Everyone is welcome!
Email or call for more information:
sonja.hinz@gmail.com // (360) 224-5345
for more information on Sonja or Delshodeh, please visit:
www.sonjahinz.com
www.delshodeh.org
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Shashmakom (classical dance style of Tajikistan) . . . Sonja in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
unique and lyrical dances of Iran and Tajikistan
Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm
$12 per class
These unique classes are focused on women's dance styles of Iran and Tajikistan. The instructor, Sonja Hinz, holds an M.A. in Dance Ethnology, studied dance in Tajikistan for six months in 2006, and has been performing locally (with Banat Sahar Dance Troupe, Shourangeez Persian Ensemble, Delshodeh, and as a soloist) since 1997. She opened La Vida Dance Studio in January of 2008. Wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to strengthen your torso and firm up your waistline. Everyone is welcome!
Email or call for more information:
sonja.hinz@gmail.com // (360) 224-5345
for more information on Sonja or Delshodeh, please visit:
www.sonjahinz.com
www.delshodeh.org
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Kulobi (regional dance style of Tajikistan) . . . Sonja in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Badakhshani (regional dance style of Tajikistan) . . . Sonja with dance partner, Heather Rastovac, at the Seattle Center
Persian (Iranian classical dance) . . . Sonja at the Seattle Center