About this Event
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BELLY DANCING LESSONS
A new play written and directed by Borna Barzin
Produced by Gemma Josephine + Garden Party Studios
In partnership with Ace Hotel New York
Featuring Marjan Neshat, Ava Yaghmaie, Ariana Mahallati, Ari Derambakhsh, Ava Lalezarzadeh, & Arash DeMaxi, with stage direction by Bahman Kalbasi.
Belly Dancing Lessons follows a group of high school students in 1980s Iran who start a belly dancing studio in the basement of a bakery.
TICKETS:
- Free of charge ($20 Suggested Donation)
100% of ticket proceeds directly support human rights advocacy in Iran. We will be accepting donations at the event as well.
Preshow cocktails: 7:00pm
Reading: 7:30pm
Approximate run time: 100 minutes
After party: 10pm-12am, DJ set by Sohrob.
VENUE:
Libera at Ace Hotel New York
20 W 29th St, New York, NY
BENEFITING:
All proceeds from this event will go directly to the , supporting its vital work documenting past and ongoing human rights abuses and advancing advocacy efforts to prevent their repetition.
Through rigorous documentation, amplification of victims’ stories, public education, and the promotion of human rights principles, the Center works to preserve historical truth, challenge impunity, and help cultivate a culture grounded in accountability, justice, and respect for fundamental rights.
Special thanks to the Ace Hotel New York and Will Garden for hosting this event.
Poster design by Wake Coulter + Sohrob
PR inquiries: Will Garden, [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ace Hotel New York, 20 West 29th Street, New York, United States
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