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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-sfpl-glen-park/
LOCATION:Glen Park Branch – San Francisco Public Library\, 2825 Diamond St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-isfpl-anza/
LOCATION:Anza Branch – San Francisco Public Library\, 550 37th Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-sfpl-noe-valley/
LOCATION:Noe Valley Branch – San Francisco Public Library\, 451 JerJersey St\, San Francisco\, 94114\, United States
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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-sfpl-merced/
LOCATION:Merced – San Francisco Public Library\, 155 Winston Dr\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-isfpl-potrero/
LOCATION:Potrero Branch – San Francisco Public Library\, 1616 20th St.\, San Francisco\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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SUMMARY:SWANA Interest Performance: Companions of the Sun with Farima Berenji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures\, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun\, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. \nThis program honors the diverse cultures\, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) heritage. The Summer Stride program is San Francisco Library’s annual summer learning\, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities. Read and learn with the Library all summer long! \nRooted 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 to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression.  \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/swana-sfpl-portola/
LOCATION:Portola Branch – San Francisco Public Library\, 380 Bacon St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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