Niosha Dance Academy
Niosha Dance Academy San Jose Studio, 2160 Oakland Road, Ste B, San Jose, CA 95131
About
Niosha Dance Academy offers Persian dance classes, contemporary dance classes, fitness classes, yoga classes, meditation, and dance and music workshops. The academy also offers an online Shadi Fit class, which is described as Persian rhythm and full-body joy.
• Schedule: Shadi Fit online class meets on Sundays at 10:00 AM PT and is offered live on Zoom.
• Price: For a limited time, the academy offers 5 classes for the price of 4.
Niosha Dance Academy was founded in 1992 by Niosha Nafei-Jamali. The academy’s stated mission is to produce, perform, and preserve traditional and contemporary dance from the Iranian/Persian cultural diaspora, and to share the beauty and heritage of Iranian culture with an expanding global community. The mission also states that the academy focuses on providing a platform for aspiring dancers to receive structured training in various styles of traditional and modern Persian dance, and is dedicated to bringing dancers and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of Iranian dance.
The academy describes itself as the premier Persian dance academy in Northern California for over three decades and as world renowned, performing on stages across national and international venues. It offers a range of Persian and contemporary dance classes, as well as fitness, yoga, and workshop classes, all year round, and notes that students from across the globe can attend and enjoy a wide range of offerings online. The Niosha Dance Academy Performance Team travels across the United States to perform at cultural, arts, and sporting events, and the academy regularly hosts dance and music workshops by other instructors both online and in person. The academy states that families can get the most access to classes at the greatest value with a Niosha Academy Membership, and that it was founded by Niosha Nafei-Jamali, who is described as an icon in the Persian community across the globe and a champion of art, culture, and heritage with a passion and joy for dance.
Niosha Dance Academy is featured on Redfin’s “Ultimate San Jose, CA, Bucket List: A City Explorer’s Guide.” One testimonial from Azita A. thanks the academy for promoting the community for children and heritage and describes always being a fan and supporter. Another testimonial from K. Z. thanks Niosha and the team for a performance at Stoneridge Creek and mentions rave reviews from residents and guests, as well as describing Niosha as an icon in the Persian community. A testimonial from Mona J. describes audience members praising a student’s smile and graceful dancing and recalls Niosha’s encouragement. Another testimonial from Dr. M. Hafezi describes feeling tears of joy and thanks the academy for its love and support for a young dancer.
Last updated August 8, 2026.
• Schedule: Shadi Fit online class meets on Sundays at 10:00 AM PT and is offered live on Zoom.
• Price: For a limited time, the academy offers 5 classes for the price of 4.
Niosha Dance Academy was founded in 1992 by Niosha Nafei-Jamali. The academy’s stated mission is to produce, perform, and preserve traditional and contemporary dance from the Iranian/Persian cultural diaspora, and to share the beauty and heritage of Iranian culture with an expanding global community. The mission also states that the academy focuses on providing a platform for aspiring dancers to receive structured training in various styles of traditional and modern Persian dance, and is dedicated to bringing dancers and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of Iranian dance.
The academy describes itself as the premier Persian dance academy in Northern California for over three decades and as world renowned, performing on stages across national and international venues. It offers a range of Persian and contemporary dance classes, as well as fitness, yoga, and workshop classes, all year round, and notes that students from across the globe can attend and enjoy a wide range of offerings online. The Niosha Dance Academy Performance Team travels across the United States to perform at cultural, arts, and sporting events, and the academy regularly hosts dance and music workshops by other instructors both online and in person. The academy states that families can get the most access to classes at the greatest value with a Niosha Academy Membership, and that it was founded by Niosha Nafei-Jamali, who is described as an icon in the Persian community across the globe and a champion of art, culture, and heritage with a passion and joy for dance.
Niosha Dance Academy is featured on Redfin’s “Ultimate San Jose, CA, Bucket List: A City Explorer’s Guide.” One testimonial from Azita A. thanks the academy for promoting the community for children and heritage and describes always being a fan and supporter. Another testimonial from K. Z. thanks Niosha and the team for a performance at Stoneridge Creek and mentions rave reviews from residents and guests, as well as describing Niosha as an icon in the Persian community. A testimonial from Mona J. describes audience members praising a student’s smile and graceful dancing and recalls Niosha’s encouragement. Another testimonial from Dr. M. Hafezi describes feeling tears of joy and thanks the academy for its love and support for a young dancer.
Last updated August 8, 2026.
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