Hourasa. Dance

Hourasa is an accomplished Iranian dancer based in Toronto, Canada, with a rich and diverse background in the art of Iranian dance, also known as Persian dance. Her journey began at the age of 10, in her hometown, under the tutelage of Susan Shariati, a renowned master of Iranian dance before the Islamic revolution. At the age of 18, Hourasa began teaching Iranian dance in her country, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career in dance instruction and then started learning new methods under supervision of great master of Persian Dance Farzaneh Kaboli which lead Hourasa to a higher level of Iranian dance.

Upon immigrating to Canada, Hourasa honed her craft by teaching Iranian dance and immersing herself in different styles of dance from around the world. This experience allowed her to create a unique and disciplined method for teaching Iranian dance that is unparalleled in the world of Iranian dance classes. She places great emphasis on the use of traditional Iranian music in her classes, exposing students to the intricate and powerful relationship between Iranian music and dance.

In 2017, Hourasa launched two new types of dance classes in Toronto, Canada. The first is Iranian dance in her signature Hourasa style, and the second is Whirling Dervish, also known as Sufi Dance or Sema, and Mystical dance. Her "Jano Tan" workshops are a unique blend of dance and meditation, focusing on the Whirling Dervish dance and Mevlana's "Rumi" poems. These workshops are conducted in three languages: Farsi, English, and Spanish, catering to students from different cultures and backgrounds.

Today, Hourasa offers both online and in-person dance classes to students from all over the world. Her commitment to teaching and promoting the art of Iranian dance, combined with her unique teaching style and dedication to tradition, has earned her a reputation as one of the most innovative and sought-after dance instructors in the world of Iranian dance.