Shahrzad Dance Company has a repertoire of interactive, engaging programs for adults and children. Most of the programs can be performed in both educational (school assembly/library) and Concert style versions (Each of these programs can have a photo gallery and under it will be the text description. I can showyou which photos go with which program)

Inspired by Bahram Khaef’s award-winning children’s book, The world of Rainbow, the dance piece Rangin-kaman (Rainbow) is a story about peace and dialogue between civilizations. This project is designed specifically for elementary school children because the impact of the story’s powerful message is more effective at this age.

Symbols of Love, is an original piece about a new beginning, rebirth, and renewal. This is what Norouz, meaning “New Day”, Persian New Year, which is also the Spring Equinox represents. This piece brings into focus the true meaning behind this celebrated holiday. The symbolic Haft-seen (“seven S’s”) comes to life, emoting and inspiring love, as dancers portray the essence of love in each symbolic relic of Norouz.

Resilience is a piece celebrating the endeavor to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of destruction, whether caused by nature or humans. The piece includes four main dances, performed in the style of contemporary Persian dance, exploring the four elements: Earth, Air, Water, and Fire, their ability to create life and to destroy it.

Give us the details about your event, including the nature of the event, date, location, and length of the dance program requested, and we will customize a Performance to fit your event.

SDA lecture demonstrations begin with a lecture about Persian dance, followed by a performance of Persian dances by the ensemble (SDC). The programs include (unless otherwise requested) an interactive session with the audience and end with a Q & A session.