Shahrokh Moshkin-Ghalam

Master Iranian Dancer and Choreographer

Born in Iran, Shahrokh is an Iranian modern dancer trained and raised in Paris

Graduated in History of Art and Theatre from the University of Paris 8
Critically acclaimed choreographer, dancer, director and actor
For six years he appeared under the direction of Ariane Mnouchkine with the THEATRE DU SOLEIL
Had major parts in plays such as Tartuffe of Molière Founder and artistic director of Nakissa Art Company
Trained in various styles of dance in Paris, Shahrokh draws inspiration from diverse Eastern and Western traditions to create a unique style of dance. Persian, Indian, Flamenco and Sufi influences blended with contemporary training in both dance and theatre are his signature style. He has influenced and changed the nature of Persian dance today
Performed "Seven Princesses" Ballet based on the works of the great Persian poet Nezami in 2002 at the Royal Opera House of Covent Garden. He has created theatrical plays and ballets inspired by great Persian classical thinkers and poets such as Omar Khayyam, Nizami, Ferdowsi, Iraj Mirza (Zohreh and Manouchehr/Arefnameh)
Shahrokh regularly performs in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, New York; Queen Elizabeth Hall, London; Royce Hall, Los Angeles; Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
As an official member of La Comédie Française (The House of Moliere) from 2005 to 2012, Shahrokh has had major roles in several different plays with world-renowned stage directors