The article reflects on an article by Ava Rahimi Vahedi regarding the profound cultural significance of dance in Iran, where it is more than just a means of movement; it is an integral part of life akin to food and sleep. In Iranian households, the arrangement of furniture often facilitates communal dancing during family celebrations, highlighting its deeply rooted role in social gatherings. However, the Islamic Republic's regime has branded dance as morally reprehensible, leading to its prohibition and transforming it into an act of resistance, with people either dancing secretly or, as seen in recent protests, openly defying the regime.