Learn to move your arms gracefully, use your face expressively, and tell a story via Persian Dance. An art form that promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being, Persian dance helps you walk on the dance floor with grace, energy, and confidence. Women of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Those interested, please contact Maria Sabaye via email msabaye@yahoo.ca or phone (613)271-3036. The classes are offered free of charge (women only) at Nepean Creative Arts Centre on Saturday afternoons.
Maria Sabaye Moghaddam has sought Persian dance training in Canada, Iran, and the US as well as training in a variety of world dances such as Kathak, Bollywood, and Flamenco in Toronto and Ottawa.
Maria founded Bahar Ensemble in 2002 in Toronto. She has had numerous performances in various artistic and cultural events and appeared on Rogers Television.  She holds Persian dance classes for both youth and adults in Ottawa. Maria has also undertaken research on Iranian dance and dancers and published many articles including one in Encyclopaedia Iranica.  She was the dance director for “Tirgan” festival (www.tirgan.ca) held at the Harbourfront Centre in July 2008. Maria is a member International Council of Dance, a worldwide dance organization recognized by UNESCO.
This project is supported by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the government of Ontario.