Document Type
Interview
Publication Date
12-4-2024
Keywords
cultural preservation, traditional Persian dance, cross-cultural collaboration
Abstract
This interview with Aliah Majmabadi, an Iranian-American dancer, scholar, researcher, and activist who has dedicated her life to discovering, performing and preserving traditional dance forms from the Farsi-speaking world, was conducted by Milina Jovanovic as part of the Mosaic Atlas project. Topics discussed include Majmanbadi’s path of cultural immersion, thorough study, self-discovery, the use of dance and traditional movement for redefining identity, cultural preservation, and community building. As part of the Mosaic Atlas project, Mosaic Staff and Volunteers, SJSU students and faculty from the Anthropology and Film, Theater, and Dance Departments interviewed people who support and produce art throughout the Bay Area.
Recommended Citation
Aliah Najmabadi and Milina Jovanovic. "Mosaic Atlas: Interview with Aliah Najmabadi" Mosaic Atlas Interviews (2024).
Transcript
Network
San Francisco County
Participant Website
https://www.actaonline.org/
Address
San Francisco County
Neighborhood
San Francisco County
