SWANA Interest

Performance: Ballet Afsaneh

Saturday, 4/11/2026
2:00 - 3:00
Presidio Meeting Room
Presidio

3150 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States

415-355-2880

Ballet Afsaneh takes its name from the word Afsaneh, meaning “myth” or “legend,” a term shared across many Silk Road languages. The ensemble presents dance, music, and poetry of the Silk Road. Traditional repertory includes folkloric and classical dance of Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and more. Ballet Afsaneh produces a Festival of the Silk Road in the San Francisco Bay Area, performs for festivals, universities, schools, and special events, nationally and internationally.

For this program, soloist and artistic director Natalie Nayun will present a dance from the Persian, Tajik, Uzbek, or Afghan traditions, and will speak about the cultural context, music, clothing, and history of the dance style she shares.

Connect: Ballet Afsaneh - Website

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SWANA Interest

This program honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.

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