A Dancer's Flight From The Mullahs
"Afshin Ghaffarian's identity papers described him as an actor, a profession that was not to the liking of the Basij militia … [But] acting was a cover. Ghaffarian is a dancer - an activity banned by Iran's Islamic rulers." The 23-year-old recounts his struggle to make dance within Iran, his capture at a protest and his escape. The Times (UK) 01/01/10

Posted January 5, 2010 09:35 PM