Niosha Dance Academy
Niosha Dance Academy San Jose Studio, 2160 Oakland Road, Ste B, San Jose, CA 95131
About
Niosha Dance Academy offers classes in Persian dance, contemporary dance, fitness, yoga, and meditation, along with dance and music workshops. The program also includes Shadi Fit sessions as part of its fitness offerings.
• Schedule: Shadi Fit online class meets on Sundays at 10:00 AM PT live on Zoom
• Price: Shadi Fit promotion: For a limited time, 5 classes for the price of 4
Niosha Dance Academy was founded in 1992 by Niosha Nafei-Jamali. The academy produces, performs, and preserves traditional and contemporary dance from the Iranian/Persian cultural diaspora and shares the beauty and heritage of Iranian culture with an expanding global community. It provides structured training in various styles of traditional and modern Persian dance and offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Iranian dance, as well as fitness, yoga, and workshop classes all year round, with both in-studio and online options available.
Niosha Dance Academy is described as the premier Persian dance academy in Northern California for over three decades and is world renowned, performing on stages across national and international venues. It is featured on Redfin’s “Ultimate San Jose, CA, Bucket List: A City Explorer’s Guide.” The Niosha Dance Academy Performance Team travels across the United States to perform at cultural, arts, and sporting events and regularly hosts dance and music workshops by other instructors both online and in person. Families can get the most access to classes at the greatest value with a Niosha Academy Membership, and students from across the globe can attend and enjoy a wide range of offerings online.
Parents and community members have shared testimonials noting the academy’s role in promoting culture and community, the positive response to performances, and the encouragement given to young dancers. Testimonials mention appreciation for the energy and long-term work of the founder, praise from audiences after shows, and parents’ gratitude for the support and belief in their children as dancers.
Last updated May 10, 2026.
• Schedule: Shadi Fit online class meets on Sundays at 10:00 AM PT live on Zoom
• Price: Shadi Fit promotion: For a limited time, 5 classes for the price of 4
Niosha Dance Academy was founded in 1992 by Niosha Nafei-Jamali. The academy produces, performs, and preserves traditional and contemporary dance from the Iranian/Persian cultural diaspora and shares the beauty and heritage of Iranian culture with an expanding global community. It provides structured training in various styles of traditional and modern Persian dance and offers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Iranian dance, as well as fitness, yoga, and workshop classes all year round, with both in-studio and online options available.
Niosha Dance Academy is described as the premier Persian dance academy in Northern California for over three decades and is world renowned, performing on stages across national and international venues. It is featured on Redfin’s “Ultimate San Jose, CA, Bucket List: A City Explorer’s Guide.” The Niosha Dance Academy Performance Team travels across the United States to perform at cultural, arts, and sporting events and regularly hosts dance and music workshops by other instructors both online and in person. Families can get the most access to classes at the greatest value with a Niosha Academy Membership, and students from across the globe can attend and enjoy a wide range of offerings online.
Parents and community members have shared testimonials noting the academy’s role in promoting culture and community, the positive response to performances, and the encouragement given to young dancers. Testimonials mention appreciation for the energy and long-term work of the founder, praise from audiences after shows, and parents’ gratitude for the support and belief in their children as dancers.
Last updated May 10, 2026.
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