“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
Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature, the stars, and the rhythms of life, they crafted movements expressing love, strength, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue […]
The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food, culture, pastries, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items. Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing Humanitarian, Educational Assistance, Health Care, and Medical Aid Globally The Roya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian, educational assistance, and medical […]
Join us for a lively and educational celebration of Persian New Year, or Nowruz. Enjoy traditional spring dances, including circle dances, and learn about the cultural significance behind these movements and their connection to renewal and community. The program also explores the symbolism of Nowruz traditions, including the meaning of the holiday and the traditional […]
Company Norouz Celebration...More details coming...
A 6-week online course exploring sacred dance practices from around the world meeting weekly March 22nd - April 26, 2026 Led by master dancers, spiritual teachers, and lineage holders from across traditions, sharing the dances and prayers of their lineages as living doorways into awakening. Dances of the Mystics is an online course that invites […]
Enjoy art activities led by Art Center teaching artists and community partners. Bring the whole family for this fun, multi-generational event and stick around until the very end for a performance organized by Mosaic America. SCHEDULE 2 - 4:00 p.m. Artmaking activities and community booths 4 - 4:30 p.m. Performance organized by Mosaic America featuring […]
Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will take part in showcasing the Norouz (Persian New Year) celebration at the beautiful Los Altos Library! Join us for a lively and educational celebration of Persian New Year, or Nowruz. Enjoy traditional spring dances, including circle dances, and learn about the cultural significance behind these movements and […]
Save the date! Norouz Celebration featuring Farina Berenji. More details coming...
Come join the Peninsula Council for an afternoon tea and dance party! Share your favorite brew, tea time stories, and folk dances with your friends! Dr. Farima Berenji will be on hand to lead a traditional Persian scarf dance for Nowruz and welcome Spring. Send your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions, comments, […]
Local authors and poets from Benicia, Solano County, and the Bay Area will be at the Benicia Public Library for an afternoon book festival from 1-4 PM on April 18, 2026 for the second annual Local Book Festival. In addition to promoting their works, authors will also be doing book signings and Q&As. Dr. Farima […]