Norooz Spring Dance

This production was recorded in open space. Please turn up your sound and enjoy!

The Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies and Diaspora Arts Connection proudly present Norooz Spring Dance to celebrate the arrival of the Persian New Year, Norooz, a celebration of nature, music, and movement, shared worldwide by various ethno-linguistic groups. Parts of this project highlight a rare collaboration between Aisan Hoss, a contemporary-Iranian dancer, and pioneer choreographer Haydeh Kishipour. Kishipour is one of the pillars of Iranian dance inside Iran, who has continued to teach even after the Islamic revolution. Sit back and enjoy the music and dances of Iran , Azerbaijan, and Afghanistan and let the music and beauty of the movements herald the arrival of Spring. Aisan Hoss and Dancers, Samia Karimi, Kristen DeAmicis, Mastoureh JS, and Moomena Safi are accompanied by musicians Mohammad Ebrahimi, Neema Hekmat, and Maruf Noyoft led by Nariman Assadi, in their performances.

We are grateful for the support of The HAND Foundation and Norooz Outreach who have made this event a reality.

Our sincere thanks to Sharlyn Sawyer of Ballet Afsaneh for the beautiful costumes.

About the Haft Seen spread: In the final days leading up to Norooz, people set up the ceremonial Haft-Seen table, which customarily includes items that represent people’s hopes for what the new year will bring. The most common of these items are:


-Sabzeh, or sprouts, for rebirth
-Samanu, or sweet pudding, for fertility
-Seeb, or apple, for beauty
-Seer, or garlic, for good health
-Sekkeh, or coins, for prosperity
-Serkeh, or vinegar, for patience and wisdom
-Somaq, or sumac berries, representing the sunrise
-Sonbol, or hyacinth flowers, representing spring
-Senjed, a dried fruit of the lotus tree, for love
Additional items that appear on many Haft-Seen tables are a book of inspiration, a bowl of goldfish, a mirror, painted eggs, and various sweets and fruits.
Video Director: Mehdi Rostami.
For more information on Norooz, visit: www.noroozoutreach.org
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