The Mesopotamians seemed to have a love for the aesthetic of pillars, that spread to both Iran and Greece - and I'd say they are definitely underestimated.

Photo by Selma Bergsten.

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A piece of my solo at the cosy hafla during the Shahrzad intensive course a couple of weeks ago. ✨️

Music by Hoda Al Sonbaty.

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Sun is shining on my sagat!

Wish you a nice Sunday and a free Palestine! 🍉

Photo by @entropydancer.bsky.social !

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𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒊 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.
A couple of weeks ago with Navak Dance - welcoming spring during the biggest chaharshanbe soori celebration outside of Iran - Eldfesten arranged by Farhang .

Music by Golbang .

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𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚.
Still work in progress, but I always enjoy coming back to simplicity.

Oh, and I've borrowed (not to say copied) a combination straight from another choreography by Helia Bandeh. 🫶🏽

Music by Maliheh Saeedi.

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Salam and hello >>> I've just started using BlueSky!

I'm an Oriental dancer based in Stockholm, Sweden, working with dances from Iran, Afghanistan and Arabic speaking countries!

Music by Sadiq Jaafar.

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