“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
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Persian Sacred and Traditional Dance Intensive Weekend
Persian Sacred and Traditional Dance Intensive Weekend
Three day weekend intensive on Persian and traditional dance including dance performances, Sema gathering, workshops, and sacred circle gathering guided by Farima Berenji.
Simorgh Collective
There is an extra practice for Farima’s Comox Valley Dance Collective members on Thursday Nov. 12th, 7:30-9PM which is included for those registered.
Friday Evening, November 13
Dance Performances and Sema Gathering
Doors open at 7:30PM, 8PM dance performances, 9PM Sema Gathering aka Sufi Whirling
Included for those registered for the full weekend intensive, otherwise by donation at the door
Saturday Afternoon, November 14th
Persian Classical Dance Workshop
10:30AM-4:30PM (Q&A potluck lunch 1-2PM).
History, mythology, dance technique, and choreography “The Hunt”.
Saturday Evening, November 14th
Sacred Circle and Healing Zikr
7:30PM-9:30PM
Included for those registered for the full weekend intensive, otherwise by donation at the door.
Sunday Afternoon, November 15th
Folk Dances of Baluchestan
10:30AM-4:30PM (Q&A potluck lunch 1-2PM)
Baluchi dance is very rich and music is played with varieties of traditional instruments. Located in the South of Iran bordering Afghanistan, Balouchi dance has a blend of dance movement of Afghani, Indian, and Iranian dance moments. Due to their strong cultural values, the Baluchi people have been able to keep their rich traditional heritage alive.
Two famous dances of Balouchestan will be taught:
- Do-Chapi (also known as the bracelet dance), which is an ancient Persian dance mostly performed by forming a circle by a group of people, dancing, and clapping.
- Lewa: Lewa is also a Baluchi dance of Sheedi origin, performed mostly by a group of people in a circle with hand movements.
Registration
It is highly recommended to attend the full weekend intensive if possible!
The full weekend intensive takes place at the Abbey Studio at 1st & Penrith Ave. in Cumberland and includes; Friday evening performances and Sema Gathering, Saturday and Sunday dance workshops (both days 10:30AM-4:30 PM and the Saturday evening Sacred Circle and Zikr).
$150 early bird price before Oct. 10th ($175 after Oct. 10th) Saturday or Sunday workshop, one day only $90 if space allows. Register early as space is limited to 16 participants max.
Or mail a cheque to:
Cathy Stoyko
PO box #1196
Cumberland BC, V0R 1S0
For more info about the weekend intensive contact Cathy Stoyko, <cdstoyko@uniserve.com>, (250) 218-0704.
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