Persian Dance • Whirling • Contemporary Movement • Meditation in Motion
Doran Dance Academy
Where Art Meets Spirit
Founded in Los Angeles, Doran Dance Academy blends Persian dance, Rumi-inspired whirling, contemporary movement, and somatic healing. We offer professional dance training, artistic performances, and spiritual workshops for emotional healing and inner peace.
Discover two inspiring paths on your journey with us
Designed for dancers committed to their evolution, our training blends technique, artistry, and performance practice
A sacred space for those seeking inner peace, emotional release, and a deeper connection to the wisdom of the heart.
Performance
At Doran Dance Academy, each performance is a poetic journey through the soul of the East, where rhythm, fire, and tradition intertwine under the vision of Elham Delavari. From the grace of cultural ceremonies to the pulse of live concerts and the mesmerizing glow of fire dance, every movement tells a story that is ancient, powerful, and alive. Here, dance becomes more than art; it is a timeless expression of spirit, passion, and heritage.
Join Our Circle
Start your journey with a gift from the heart.
Sign up to receive a free guided whirling meditation audio and a “Whirling Basics” video
so you can experience Meditation in Motion wherever you are.
Meet Elham Delavari
Elham Delavari is one of the country’s leading whirling dervish dancers, a choreographer, and the founder of Doran Dance Academy. Rooted in the Sufi tradition of Sama and inspired by Rumi’s poetry, she blends sacred whirling with Persian and contemporary dance, creating a unique practice she calls Meditation in Motion.
Upcoming events
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Rumi Nights
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Workshops
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Performances
“Dancing here changed my life. I felt seen, supported, and transformed.”
— Student
“Elham’s whirling connected me to a silence I didn’t know I had.”
— Participant
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