tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post7303325026693247456..comments2023-10-12T04:35:21.978-07:00Comments on From Berkeley: Hearts, Arms, and EyesNazyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-19706256543281760092007-11-11T01:22:00.000-08:002007-11-11T01:22:00.000-08:00Siah Jan Salam:This videoclip actually has a colle...Siah Jan Salam:<BR/><BR/>This videoclip actually has a collection of different dances. The traditional Persian dance is called just that. There are other folkloric dances performed in the "Persian Dance" genre, each called by its region's name, such as Gilaki, Lori, Balooch, and Azari.<BR/><BR/>You are right. Moshkin Ghalam's dance is heavily influenced by Indian dance and Flamenco, in which he has been trained. Though he strongly believes that both Indian dances and the Flamenco have their roots in the Iranian dance, I wouldn't call his dances "traditional." I would call them "fusion" or "talfighi." Iranian dance, unfortunately, has not survived very well through history, and much of it has been forgotten. Moshkin Ghalam and other choreographers and dance experts believe that some of the original Iranian dance can be "remembered" by following Indian and Flamenco dance steps and re-tracing and re-generating what our dances really looked like thousands of years ago.<BR/><BR/>Though many Iranian dance artists are active in performing the traditional Iranian dance, surprisingly, it appears that dancers in Tajikistan might actually be better trained in our dances than we are.<BR/><BR/>I hope this has been a satisfactory reply. If not, I can forward links to websites of professionals who are active in the research. Take care and have a good weekend.Nazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-2957767185402040422007-11-11T01:10:00.000-08:002007-11-11T01:10:00.000-08:00Salam Bayram Jan: I never forget you on any day o...Salam Bayram Jan: I never forget you on any day of the week! Thanks for coming along to the reception with me tonight. It was awesome and your quick help in identifying all the important people in the slideshow was superb. Be good Bayram.Nazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-85324790987145887912007-11-11T01:08:00.000-08:002007-11-11T01:08:00.000-08:00Dear Daisy:Please share anything I have here! I k...Dear Daisy:<BR/><BR/>Please share anything I have here! I keep a blog in English so that if and when people who don't speak Farsi are looking for information about Iran and Iranians and our lives, they have access to some viewpoints and facts which are different from what the media here presents these days. It is my sincere wish that our messages of hope and love and decency reach those who want to receive them. My Iranian audience have been my added bonus, my salvage from homesickness, and a source of pride and hope. Be happy Daisy Jan.Nazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-60570647591271400732007-11-11T01:03:00.000-08:002007-11-11T01:03:00.000-08:00Jeer Jan:Thank you. Tonight I was talking to my f...Jeer Jan:<BR/><BR/>Thank you. Tonight I was talking to my friend who has just returned from Tehran. I asked her about the general mood and whether Iranians in Iran are aware of the pending threats on Iran. She said everyone is more or less aware of the threats. Reading the news here is certinly scary and worrying. We must do our best to raise awareness here. Sweet Tameshk has been helping me put together a slide show about Iran (well, I have dumped the project on that courageous girl, to be more exact!). We hope to be able to share it with everyone sometime next week. Be good Jeer Jan.Nazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-59749686885497849212007-11-11T00:57:00.000-08:002007-11-11T00:57:00.000-08:00Salam Marzieh Jan:And you made me feel very good, ...Salam Marzieh Jan:<BR/><BR/>And you made me feel very good, too! You are such a generous and kind audience to my babblings, which come from my heart, no less! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend in Vancouver my friend.Nazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077066782490668686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-21508177930185506742007-11-10T21:26:00.000-08:002007-11-10T21:26:00.000-08:00Nazy Jaan, what is the name of this type of dance?...Nazy Jaan, what is the name of this type of dance? I always wonder what was our own original dance, do we even have something that can be called a national classical dance? I know we have kurdish and lezgi and esfahani dance but I was wondering if we have had a dance in shah's days that was considered our classical dance. I think your friends dance (meshkin ghalam) is more similar to Indian traditional danceSiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111113500329393383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-52665764495363694792007-11-10T10:24:00.000-08:002007-11-10T10:24:00.000-08:00Nazy janI wish a peaceful and enjoyable weekend f...Nazy jan<BR/>I wish a peaceful and enjoyable weekend for you, Don,t forget your dear friends in weekends :)<BR/>bayramAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-39637261660667852782007-11-10T10:06:00.000-08:002007-11-10T10:06:00.000-08:00Good morning,This post was consisted of three part...Good morning,<BR/><BR/>This post was consisted of three parts, all so different but so similar. I really enjoyed them all.<BR/> <BR/>I didn't realize that how fast this week passed either. I don't know what happened to my days because I was too busy. Last night I did nothing but stayed home and relaxed. I agree with you solitude is good thing sometimes. It gives you time to think about your life, prioritize your goals and recharge you batteries. <BR/> <BR/>And I was moved by the last part of this post. I want to send this section to all my friends and family (if that is ok with you of course). I'll cite it carefully so they know where to go to read more wonderful notes and life-learning advices.<BR/><BR/>World peace<BR/>Have a good weekendDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030115946414114623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-72030313045469610862007-11-10T08:25:00.000-08:002007-11-10T08:25:00.000-08:00I'm with you in your prayers for peace, both in pr...I'm with you in your prayers for peace, both in private and public dimensions. <BR/>Have a good weekend Nazy Jan.jeerjeerakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991967079566685157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194313722894510392.post-24911449748671592162007-11-10T00:53:00.000-08:002007-11-10T00:53:00.000-08:00سلام خوب. مثل همیشه نوشته های جمعه شما حال منو عوض...سلام <BR/><BR/>خوب. مثل همیشه نوشته های جمعه شما حال منو عوض کرد<BR/>..............<BR/>بهتون تبریک میگم<BR/> خداوند گاهی قدرتشو در کلمات <BR/>بندگانش نشون میده<BR/>ممنونMarziehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923322595156769876noreply@blogger.com