Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Punjab
Welcome to Part 2 of “Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Pakistan”. In this post we will acquaint ourselves with dance from the Punjab province of Pakistan. There are many dance traditions…
Read MoreWelcome to Part 2 of “Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Pakistan”. In this post we will acquaint ourselves with dance from the Punjab province of Pakistan. There are many dance traditions…
Read MoreThe second stop on our journey “Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Nomads, Caravans, and Dancing along the Silk Road” is Pakistan. (PART 1) History & Geography The land of Pakistan was…
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Read MoreWith summer approaching I am thrilled to be finishing up various seasonal projects and grateful to have the time to go through photos and videos collected from the Scheherazade School’s…
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Read MoreRecently I was delighted to be asked by my long-time friend and colleague, Creativity Coach Holly Shaw, to be interviewed on her podcast “Performers & Creators Lab” on Voice of…
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Read MoreIranian Dance 7-week series with Hannah Romanowsky Tuesdays 3/13 – 4/24 @ 8-9pm ($20/class) Dance with Sherry Studio, San Rafael CA Learn Persian traditional and contemporary women’s dance technique and…
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Read MoreJoin Hannah Romanowsky for a special class to celebrate LOVE in all its forms on Valentine’s Day. Treat a friend to a heart-warming experience of joyful dance, women’s community, and…
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