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SUMMARY:Colors of Persia
DESCRIPTION:Roya-e-Ranghin\nA Dance and Music Journey Through Persia\nJoin the Simorgh Dance Collective for a dazzling concert that celebrates the diverse cultures\, music\, and dance traditions of Persia. Featuring ethnic dances performed in costume by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, and Farima Berenji. Includes pre-show dinner banquet. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Trinity Presbyterian Church and other generous individuals. \nTickets\n\nAdmission includes pre-show dinner banquet.\nAdult: $35 advance\, $40 at the door.\nYouth (6-12): $15 advance or at door. \nIn Anchorage you may call to arrange purchase of printed tickets from Gita Franklin: 907-306-2941   \nLavish new costumes\, live music\, and studio and theater rental poses a great challenge on a limited budget. Your support enables the professional and emerging artists of the not-for-profit Simorgh Dance Collective to bring audiences an appreciation for the culture of the Silk Road in dance and music. \nPlease help us accomplish this huge effort by donating ANY amount above the admission price you can. Be generous as the more we raise the better our production and benefit to the community will be. \nONLINE TICKETS \nFarima Berenji – Artistic Director\, Choreographer\n“I cannot put the concert from tonight in words. Emotional\, full of energy\, oneness and beauty. Especially the last two songs and Farima’s powerful and emotional Sufi whirling left me so affected. I am still shaking from the energy. Will never forget this concert. Thank you again and I hope there will be many more.” \n—Meral Ozturk – Manchester\, England\, on Seven Cities of Love\n\nFarima Berenji \nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. Read more..\n \n  \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/colors-of-persia/
LOCATION:Trinity Presbyterian Church\, 12310 Lorraine St\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T180000
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SUMMARY:Journey of the Simorgh
DESCRIPTION:A dance concert by the Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska\, adapted from the Persian epic Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar. Featuring Persian sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dance choreographed by Farima Berenji. Admission includes ethnic dance performances\, dinner\, silent auction\, and open dance floor.  \n“It was in China\, late one moonless night\,\nThe Simorgh first appeared to mortal sight.\nHe let a feather float down through the air\,\nAnd rumors of its fame spread everywhere.”\n~Farid ud-Din Attar \nDoors open at 6:00 PM\, show starts at 7:00 PM.  \nTickets\n\nPRICES REDUCED\nAdults: $35 online and at the door\nChild (6 – 12): $15 online and at the door\nPurchase tickets… \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nA worldwide collaboration of expert and emerging dancers and musicians devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road.\nRead more… \nFarima Berenji – Artistic Director\, Choreographer\n“I cannot put the concert from tonight in words. Emotional\, full of energy\, oneness and beauty. Especially the last two songs and Farima’s powerful and emotional Sufi whirling left me so affected. I am still shaking from the energy. Will never forget this concert. Thank you again and I hope there will be many more.” \n—Meral Ozturk – Manchester\, England\, on Seven Cities of Love\n\nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/journey-simorgh-anchorage/
LOCATION:Trinity Presbyterian Church\, 12310 Lorraine St\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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SUMMARY:Annual Student Norouz Show and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Norouz\, Persian New Year\, in this cultural dance and music studio gathering with dance performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Farima Berenji and Bay Area guest artists\, live music\, and potluck. Includes silent auction of elegant costumes\, jewelry\, accessories\, and many treasures. \nStay for open floor dancing at the end. Musicians and dancers feel free to come show your talent. \nBring a potluck dish to share. Suggested admission: $10-15 donation. \nDonations gratefully appreciated. All profits help fund dancers of the Simorgh Dance Collective acquire costumes\, research\, and stage a future dance projects. \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nA worldwide collaboration of expert and emerging dancers and musicians devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road.\nRead more… \nFarima Berenji\nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archeologist. She specializes in sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road.  Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Farima Dance Company and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire.\nRead more… \nCenter for Creative Living\nNear the 4th Street Bowl. Nearest cross streets are 4th St and Koll Circle. Come into the parking lot and proceed to the left\, AROUND TO THE BACK of the building. It is well lit and there is plenty of parking. Enter through the back door.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/spring-celebration-2018/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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SUMMARY:Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Norouz\, Persian New Year\, in this cultural dance and music studio gathering with dance performances by Farima Berenji and Bay Area guest artists\, live music\, and potluck. Includes silent auction of elegant costumes\, jewelry\, accessories\, and many treasures. \nStay for open floor dancing at the end. Musicians and dancers feel free to come show your talent. \nBring a potluck dish to share. Suggested admission: $5-10 donation. \nDonations gratefully appreciated. All profits help fund dancers of the Simorgh Dance Collective acquire costumes\, research\, and stage a future dance projects. \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nA worldwide collaboration of expert and emerging dancers and musicians devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road.\nRead more… \nFarima Berenji\nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archeologist. She specializes in sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road.  Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Farima Dance Company and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire.\nRead more… \nCenter for Creative Living\nNear the 4th Street Bowl. Nearest cross streets are 4th St and Koll Circle. Come into the parking lot and proceed to the left\, AROUND TO THE BACK of the building. It is well lit and there is plenty of parking. Enter through the back door.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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SUMMARY:Norouz Celebration: Dinner and Dance Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Norouz (Perisan New Year) by enjoying a lavish 5 course dinner and dance show of Persia and the Near East within the beautiful\, old-world interior of the Menara Moroccan Restaurant. Performances by Farima and the Farima Dance Company presenting classical and folk dances of Iran and the Near East. \nSpecial Guest Artists: Hala Dance Company\, Katy Alaniz Rous\, Jill Baker and students\, Raks Al Khalil\, and many other guests. This is a show for the entire family! Get up and enjoy dancing to Persian music with your friends at the close of the performances! \nSpecial priced 5 course dinner with show: $41 per adult (excludes drinks).  Price includes sales tax. \nDoors open 6:00pm.\n6:30-8:30 Dinner and Show\n8:30-10:00 Dancing to DJ Persian music \nReservations required. Call (408) 453-1983 for reservations. No cover charge. Come early for a nice seat.  \nFollow upcoming event details on Facebook.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz-celebration-dinner-and-dance-show/
LOCATION:Menara Moroccan Restaurant\, 41 E. Gish Road\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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CREATED:20151119T152641Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Simorgh
DESCRIPTION:A magical night of exotic Persian food\, authentic Silk Road dance\, and dances of the Caucases.  \nTickets include dinner and show:\n$35 before February 5th\, $40 thereafter. \nBuy Tickets Online or call Mary Ann Benoit at 907-491-1253 \nDancing and Silent Auction\nDoors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:15
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/flight-of-the-simorgh/
LOCATION:Al Aska Shriners\, 1930 E Northern Lights Blvd\, Anchorage\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Benoit":MAILTO:mbenoitak@gmail.com
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