ORIGIN OF IRANIAN DANCE: Iran was one of the ancient world's

empires, which methodically and actively was devoted to the

development of the art of dance Iranian .The origin of Iranian dance
shows that it is an the independent and distinctive art form which is
estimated to be parallel with the birth of Mithraism 2000 years
before our calendar .(Dancelessons.net, 2017).

IRANIAN CULTURAL DANCE :

Persian dance can range from court dances to energetic folk dances.
The movement vocabulary, costuming, music, demeanour, and
context of these dances also vary widely. Iran is multi ethnic country
includes many ethnicities other than the Persians themselves and
also has numerous tribal groups, Kurdish, Uzbek, Turkmen, Jewish,
Armenian, and others can be found within the borders. Each group,
each region, and each historical epoch has specific dance style. Some
form of dance is ethnic, tribal, ritualistic and therapeutic, athletic and
recreational. Some are specific to ethnic group some to men, some
to women and some to both .some dances are specific to certain
occasion and performed during that occasion. (Daniel and Mahdi,
2006)

According to Shahrazad Kursandi (Persian choreographer) the styles

of Iranian traditional dance are karevan (bandari), Ghalibaf (rugwear
dance), Be Yad-e Gilan (In Remembrance of Gilan) Chai-khooneh
(Teahouse), Baroon (Rain) and Aroosak .These styles of dance are
performed at different occasion in different location in Iran
(Dancepersian.org, 2017)

In Iran Persian dance is performed in family gathering where group

of people sit in circle on rug and two of them perform dance in
middle of circle and most of time dance is accompanied by Persian
drummer playing Bhandari beats. Persian dance is also used more
formally at various social events, like weddings. (Dr. Laurel Victoria
gray , Culture, and History, 2017).

COMPARISON: Unlike Iran, Australian culture is a western culture

and Dance is a very dynamic part of Australian performing arts
culture and Classical and contemporary dance performances are
enjoyed across Australia. Due to multicultural society Australian
dance has found under the influence European dance and other
cultures who were migrated to Australia .Due to Islamic law in Iran
dance performer dont get any support from government while in
Australia the Australia Council, has contributed to the survival and
growth of contemporary Australian dance and dance companies
since the 1960s. (Australia.gov.au, 2017)

OPINION : Cultural and traditional dance of a country represent it

whole tradition ,custom, and bright side of peoples life .Due to
political situation and tough Islamic laws the Iranian cultural dance is
disappearing from screen which needs government support ,proper
arrangement for the Iranian dance performers and promote their
cultural in different events and festivals

Business Implications 4 Dos and 4 Donts Ajmal

4 DOS

Establish a good relationship before going into business deal

with someone in Iran. Iranian nationals prefer to do business with
the people known to them personally

Make an appointment well in advance at least 4 weeks in Iran

and also be punctual
 It is consider good thing to exchanges gifts with business
associates. Gifts giving such as Flowers and sweets in Iran are always
a good idea.

Make sure your actions and your words correspond. Iranians

may notice if you are hypocritical or contradict yourself.

4 Donts

Dont put fixed price or expect fixed price of an item in Iran

because they will always negotiate the price and keep asking for
discount

Dont make an appointment on Friday, as this day is for prayer

and rest

Business officials in Iran do not normally wear ties. However, it

is not seen as inappropriate if someone does wear one

Avoid physical contact with opposite gender, such shacking

hand before meeting

REFLECTION

After studying about Iranian culture and traditional dance I received

enough knowledge about the history and origin of Iranian dance.
Persian cultural dance has varieties but due its political situation and
sharia laws specially women are no longer represent it culture dance
publically .But still the impression Persian dance remain in the
nearby countries such Afghanistan , Tajikistan and turkey where
Persians still exist .
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