Ballet Afsaneh

From the historic crossroads of Eurasia to the intersecting diversity of a new America, a critically acclaimed ensemble presents dance, music and poetry of the historic Silk Road networks of Eurasia.

"Afsaneh" is a word, shared among the major language groups of the Silk Road, meaning "legend" or "mythic story", Ballet Afsaneh a legend in its own time. Traditional repertory includes folkloric and classical dance of Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, China and India. Also creating contemporary performances, melding ancient art forms with modern dance and theater, in a unique, richly imagistic approach. Inspired by cultural cross pollination in America, new work explores the Silk Road as a metaphor for artists' ability to harmonize, and yet retain the essence, of our diverse voices.

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.

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