Persian miniature and poetry come to life in a classical Persian dance to "Night of Love" by the legendary vocalist Hayedeh. This video clip is from Nomad Dancers' March 2010 performance at the 5th Annual Norouz Celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

 

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Excerpts from Nomad Dancers' presentation of "Norouz Around the World" in Washington DC area, celebrating Norouz (the Persian New Year) with traditional dances from Iran, Central Asia and the Turkic World.

 

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Voice of America (VOA) Persian News Network's report of "Norouz Around the World" concert.
Nomad Dancers celebrated the Persian New Year and arrival of Spring on March 21, 2010 in Alexandria, VA.

 

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Nomad Dancers' performance of Mayya Mayya at the concert "Triveni: Three Rivers" presented by Indian Dance Educators Association of Greater Washington, DC.

 

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In this traditional dance from Azerbaijan, the performers wear silver thimbles on their fingers to create music as they click on saucers or "nelbeki". This dance is often performed as part of a wedding celebration by the friends of the bride.