Moon and Mirror

ماه و آینه

Starring

Melieka Fathi

Directed by

Arrad

Dancers

Bahar Ghauomi

Nikki Farahanchi

Samia Karimi

Maria “Masha” Loukianenko

Music by

Mahdieh Mohammadkhani

Azad Mirzapour

March 27, 2026 - 11AM PST

Exclusively for Farhang Performances

This dance film is a visual journey through loss, resilience, and the enduring power of hope, brought to life through the hauntingly beautiful music of Mahdieh Mohammadkhani and Azad Mirzapour.

The choreography begins in unison, symbolizing unity and shared identity, as the dancers move across Persian carpets, symbols of our rich heritage, before unraveling into moments of separation, as if searching to rediscover inner strength. A quiet resilience emerges, guiding them back together in a powerful expression of hope.

This work pays homage to the unity of Iranians and their unwavering vision for a free and prosperous Iran.”

— Melieka Fathi

About Melieka Fathi

Melieka Fathi

Melieka Fathi is a choreographer and performer of Classical and Contemporary Iranian dance. Her unique choreography style is defined as a blend of historic roots and diasporic inspirations. As the daughter of Iranian immigrants, her passion for dance was paved through a sacred connection to Iranian arts, and by the exploration of her identity as an Iranian-American woman.

She is the founder and artistic director of the Melieka Fathi Dance Company based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2017 with a desire to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity through dance. All company dancers are trained in Classical Iranian dance as well as varying Western and Eastern styles. The company’s primary focus is to foster collaborations with world-renowned artists and organizations in an effort to preserve and expand upon Iranian arts within diaspora communities.