Women create community of dance in Iran
Boshra, a women's dance coach, and members of her performance group practice in Tehran, Iran March 13, 2021. Bmore
Boshra and members of her performance group practice in Tehran. She has been teaching women dance for the pastmore
After the pandemic began, some of Boshra's classes moved online, including this session with one of her studenmore
Boshra teaches online session for one of her students at her house in Tehran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Classes that could not be held virtually were still held in-person while abiding by health and safety protocolmore
Boshra and her students formed a performance group with the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Guidancemore
There is no formal dance training in Iran and there are no special dance schools. Dance in Iran is only permitmore
Boshra can only teach her art to women who are interested in this art form, and her group can only perform formore
Boshra's ballet shoes are seen at her home in Tehran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra looks out from the window at her house in Tehran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra and members of her performance group pose for a selfie. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra is reflected by the mirror during practice. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra practices with members of her performance group. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Members of Boshra's performance group practice. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Members of Boshra's performance group practice. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra plays with her setar instrument at home in Tehran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra practices with members of her performance group. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Boshra practices in Tehran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
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