"Organizations who are fortunate enough to secure you for a speaking engagement will be overjoyed with your presentation!"
J. Nichols, Tiraz Dance Network
"I have enjoyed your performances beyond words." Thomas, audience member
Performances & Presentations
Known for her authentic and elegant dance style, Katayoun presents the joyous rhythms, movements and stories of Middle Eastern dances and music. Drawing from her vast experience as an educator, dancer and performer, Katayoun shares her expertise and unique perspective of these empowering and expressive art forms.
Katayoun is available to speak and perform at your school or organization, including: Multicultural Events, Women's Groups, Exclusive Gatherings & Private Events, Networking and Professional Events, Social & Community Service Clubs
An engaging speaker and performer, Katayoun's performances are educational and entertaining, delighting audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Watch these sample videos.
View additional videos of Katayoun on YouTube performing solo and with Troupe Eshveh.
Egyptian folklore dance with sagaat (finger cymbals) Baba Karam, Persian folklore character dance as part of A Medley of Persian Dances
Presentations for Schools, Organizations, Educational Events
In addition to entertaining dance performances at private events and exclusive gatherings, the following cultural programs are also available.
Dances of 1001 Nights
30-45 minutes, all ages
Go inside the imagination of Shahrzad, the Persian Princess who told stories to the Sultan Shahriar. She weaved tales of love, courage, fun and frolic to save her own life and break the spell Shahriar was under. She is known as the greatest storyteller of all time, but she was an equally captivating dancer. This program explores Shahrzad's stories through dance instead of words.
Egypt Raqs! (Rocks!)
30-45 minutes, all ages
From the time of the Pharaohs to modern day, dance and music have always been an integral part of Egyptian life. The Arabic word for dance is "Raqs" pronounced roughly as 'ROCKS.' Aside from fun play-on words, "Egypt Raqs" is a medley of dances which span the Arab world and culminates in modern-day Cairo, the cultural capital of the Middle East.
A Medley of Persian Dances
30-45 minutes, all ages
Persian dances are characterized by the distinctive movements of the upper body, particularly the hands, arms and face. Once a revered and highly respected activity, Persian classical dance is an endangered art form. As the original form faded into the pages of untold history during the Arab-Islamic conquest, its essence was preserved in the social and folklore dances of the Iranian people. The classical form was reconstructed from a shared aesthetic vision. This program shows the diverse and beautiful dances of Iran, the country formerly
known as Persia.
In addition to educational demonstrations of various Middle Eastern Dance styles, she offers inspirational and motivational presentations based on her vast experience in this often misunderstood cultural art. While providing educational content about Middle Eastern dance, music and culture, she shares personal stories which have shaped her educational and professional philosophy as well as her personal outlook, concluding with an inspiring dance performance.
Booking & Fees
Katayoun’s minimum performance fee is $400. Fees for speaking engagements and educational presentations vary depending on the organization and location. Katayoun donates a limited number of presentations to groups that are non-profit or educational in nature, such as charitable and social organizations. Contact Katayoun for more information and to find out if your group qualifies.