Azizam (Ed Sheeran) Persian Pop, Winter 2026
WHERE: Hanover Rec Center with live broadcast online + recordings here at link above
TIME: 6:00-7:00
WHEN: Wednesdays, January 14 – March 4, no class Feb11. Please note that snow days will result in Wednesdays added on to the semester (either Feb 11, March 11 or March 18).
DESCRIPTION:
I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS CLASS!! I’ve been looking forward to it since April of 2025 when Ed Sheeran put it out. This song is written in a Persian pop style, inspired by a Swedish-Iranian producer Ed was working with. Azizam means “my dear/darling” and is an ode to his wife, Cherry Seaborn. The version of the song that we will be using is the one that features Iranian star Googoosh and is sung mostly in Farsi (by Ed!) Persian dance, whether Classical or Pop style, has a distinctly different vocabulary and energy than the Middle Eastern dances located further west. This will be a fun, upbeat choreography with new moves for you if you’ve never danced in the Persian style, but it is not overly difficult or frustrating. This class is open to anyone except first year Intermediate students. Please email me to ask if this is the right class for you before registering.
LOCATION: Hanover Rec Center, 48 Lebanon Street and online live. Zoom link will be provided
FAQs: See FAQ’s page regarding foul weather, make-up classes and other issues.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: See FAQ’s page. $70 per month, once per month for three months, beginning the day you register. The registration deadline is Friday January 9. Price goes up to $80/month after January 9. Please note that we cannot offer refunds, discounts for missed classes (although we encourage make-ups at other locations), transfers of registration/credit to other students, or refunds due to instructor illness, weather rescheduling or power outages.
OTHER QUESTIONS: Don’t hesitate to email me with any other questions at info@ginadances.com or call me 802-282-2149. If I’m not available to take your call, please let me when and where is a good time to reach you