"Words cannot describe how I felt today, tears of joy kept running you are such an inspiration and your passion comes pouring through! Thank you for your love and support in our little girl she was on cloud 9 all the way home and told grandma all about it!!!!! Thank you in believing in this little dancer she is shy at first but will blossom ."

— Dr. M. Hafezi

“Thank You Niosha jan, We (Northern California Persian community) are all so lucky to have you as part of our culture and community. Pushing through all barriers to promote our community for our children and our heritage. Love your energy!!! More power to you. I am always a fan and a supporter as you claim new territory for us all. Grateful for your care!!!

— Azita A.

“Your gracefulness, kindness n the beautiful teacher that you are makes the world of dance n music shine. Thanks for the love and opportunities.”

— Hugs n Luv

"After the show we had several people (we had NO idea who they were) approaching us and told my daughter that they simply "couldn't take their eyes off of her, her smile and how graceful she danced." Believe it or not as they were sharing that I remembered your voice and how you always encouraged them to dance in a way that "the camera and the audience couldn't take their eyes off of them" and in this show that happened- and not just by our own guests, but by rather stranger people. so for that I THANK YOU"

— M.J.

"Thank you so very much and your team from my Dad and I for coming out to Stoneridge Creek to perform for the residents and guests. We got such rave reviews about the program in the past 24 hours and some residents specifically mentioned how nice it was to have the young ones there.  The selections and songs were perfect and the dances are always so beautiful and graceful, not to mention the amazing outfits the girls wear! You are so baah-saligheh in every way and you yourself always look beautiful too. We truly appreciate you taking so much time to coordinate and come out to be with us. We are so proud of the girls and the time the parents put into this activity and proud of what you've been doing for so many years. You are truly an icon in our Persian community! I remember the first time I saw you at an event maybe 15 years ago, I was at awe! So glad to get to know you now."

— K.Z.

"Hi Niosha. I don't know how to thank you for all your beautiful work and how my daughters enjoy taking lessons with you. Words can not describe my gratitude."

— Ramona & Parham

"It really is a great privilege to be a member of Niosha Dance Academy, and we wish that [our daughter] does her best to show proof of it on the recital, too.  What a blessing it is to know that once upon a time, I wished that I had a daughter to perform on the stage, when I first watched the Niosha Dance Academy performance on DVD, 'The Comeback.’”

— P.L.

“Thank you Niosha Nafei-Jamali for your Unity in Performing Persian Dance at the Alain Pinel Realtors office in Saratoga, California,  on March 24th. It has been a conversation piece since you left (one we don't just belly dance... two we dance and speak with our hands... three we have so much more to offer besides causing trouble in the world :)... changing the view of the world one office, one event, one Nowruz and one Person at a time)... through the universal language of dance... Thank you for always saying yes to events in supporting our community... you rock!!!! Thank you!!!”

— Alain Pinel Realtor