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Shirin was born and raised in Iran and moved to the United States in 1985. She has a degree in Arts and Sciences from Purdue University at Indianapolis majoring in Architecture and Engineering. She has danced Flamenco since 2003 with Erica Dominguez and has also been a member of the Persian dance group Aftab since 2004. She has performed at Clowes Hall, International Festival, University of Indianapolis, Indiana University, and other cultural events. Like all Persian girls, Shirin’s passion for dance and the need to preserve it comes from her native land. Persian culture is an interweave of many cultures along the Silk Road. Her hope is that through dance one can bring to life the history, poetry and spiritual images of these enduring cultures in beautiful movements.