Banafsheh Sayyad

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Banafsheh Sayyad
Los Angeles
United States

Banafsheh Sayyad
Bio: 
Internationally acclaimed Persian dancer and teacher, Banafsheh Sayyad communicates the universal message of Persian mysticism in a passionate yet quietly intuitive way, an interplay between trance and mindful movement. Banafsheh draws from Persian dance, Sufi ritual, Flamenco, Tai Chi & Eastern philosophy to uncover a form that is both healing and original, yet based in tradition. With an MFA in Dance & an MA in Chinese Medicine, she teaches & performs her award- winning work throughout the world.
Course of Life
Area(s) of Expertise: 
dance
Education: 
BA in Comparative Literature
MFA in Dance
MA in Chinese Medicine
Area(s) of Interest: 
Aliveness
Mentors and Inspiration: 
Rumi
Hafez ...
Location
City or Town: 
Los Angeles
State or Province: 
CA
Country: 
United States