A Performing Art Institute Like No Other

aBOUT sISU aCADEMY AND ITS FOUNDER

Founded in 2007, Sisu Performing Arts Academy is one of Iran’s leading institutions dedicated to movement arts, dance education, and performing arts.

Since its establishment, Sisu has combined artistic excellence with academic education, offering a professional environment where creativity, technique, and resilience grow together.

In 2016, Sisu presented one of the first officially licensed stage productions performed exclusively by women in Karaj, marking an important milestone in the development of women’s performing arts in Iran.

Today, Sisu continues to educate dancers, performers, choreographers, and future instructors through internationally inspired teaching methods and holistic artistic education.

Sara Kazemi

Founder & Artistic Director

Dance Educator • Choreographer • Director

27+ years of performance experience
19+ years of teaching experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Coaching
Palucca University of Dance Dresden, Germany (2008)
Professional Certification in Physical Theatre & Belly Dance
Tribal Massive, USA (2020)
Professional Certification in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)
USA (2020)

Founder, choreographer, and director of numerous stage productions and theatrical performances since 2015.

Academic Achievements

Ph.D. in Medical Genetics (2022)
Author & Translator of Dance Anatomy
Author & Translator of Science of Movement
Certified in Sports Nutrition for Performing Artists
Certified Arts Center Manager
Recipient of the National Women’s Entrepreneurship Award
Founder of Sisu Performing Arts Center (Professional Rehearsal Studios)
Dance & Performing Arts Educator since 2008
Award-Winning Choreographer & Director
High School Biology Teacher
Educational Seminar Speaker