BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Farima Dance - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://farimadance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Farima Dance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20180311T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20181104T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20190310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20191103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20200308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20201101T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20200928T004543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T010123Z UID:21964-1601809200-1601816400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Huston Mehregan Celebration DESCRIPTION:A special virtual gathering (Zoom Conference) to celebrate Mehregan and conduct the ICF annual general assembly. The gathering features invited celebrities including Dr. Abbas Kheirabadi and Dr. Alireza Ghiamati of Mashad University\, Ms. Ziba Shirazi and Ms. Farima Berenji. \nAttendance is open and free for the general public. Hosted by patrons of Houston Poetry Night and members of ICF Houston. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/huston-mehregan-celebration/ LOCATION:Online – Huston\, Huston\, TX CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_9053.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20200416T075356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T061110Z UID:21216-1588420800-1588424400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Online Performance and Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an online program of Silk Road dance and music performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective without leaving your home. Featuring Farima Berenji\, Rashid Shadat\, Mona Gafari\, Homeyra Banejad\, Nariman Assadi and the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nRegister with Eventbrite to receive the live video streaming link. When you register you have the opportunity to help support the Simorgh Dance Collective\, all artists\, and the arts by making a donation of $1 or more. \nYou also have the choice of making a donation through our non-profit fiscal sponsor. \nRegister URL:http://farimadance.com/event/online-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SimorghMayPerformance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20200226T072802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T004210Z UID:20821-1584874800-1584885600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Naw-Ruz Performances DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\ndue to concerns regarding the risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in mass gatherings\nThe Simorgh Dance Collective will be showcasing Persian and Silk Road dances in honor of the Persian celebration of Spring–Norouz. \nGuests are most welcome at this joyous celebration on the occasion of the Spring Festival. Enjoy an array of international talents followed by a lunch reception. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/naw-ruz-performances/ LOCATION:Cultural Integration Fellowship\, 2650 Fulton Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/single-Naw-Ruz-2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Integration Fellowship":MAILTO:culturalfellowship@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20200305T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T004122Z UID:20882-1584212400-1584219600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Norouz Gala DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\ndue to concerns regarding the risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in mass gatherings\nCelebrate Norouz with dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nNowruz celebrates the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. Nowruz has been celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz-gala/ LOCATION:Campbell Community Center\, 1 W. Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T201500 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190925T165650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T055400Z UID:19794-1582398000-1582402500@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Tarsa DESCRIPTION:From the mystic East comes an epic tale befitting Romeo and Juliet\, a tale of love between a Sufi Shaikh\, a Christian maiden\, and a simple love that grows despite the divisions of their beliefs. Based on the 12th century story by Attar of Nishapur\, Tarsa is a dance drama accompanied by traditional Persian music played live and expertly narrated by award winning Iranian actor and director Sadegh Hatefi. \nThe story is as follows: San’an\, a celebrated sheikh\, spends 50 years of his life studying God\, eventually acquiring a following of 500 disciples\, fell in love with a Christian maiden of great beauty\, Tarsa. San’an abandons all he has to follow this girl and journeys to Rome in search of Tarsa. When his disciples hear about this\, they pray to God that Shaikh San’an would return to the right path. \nFeaturing \n\nSadegh Hatefi (Iranian actor and director) as messenger\, narrator\nFarima Berenji as Tarsa\nAli Aminipour (Iranian actor and film director) as Sheikh San’an\nDances by the Simorgh Dance Collective\nMusic by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble\n\nDialogue will be in Farsi with English subtitles. \nTickets\nTickets: $25 advance\, $30 at the door\, $50 VIP (online only).\n\n \n \n  \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji as Tarsa\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  \nSadegh Hatefi\nSadegh Hatefi as Attar of Nishapur\nSadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994). He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n \n \n \n \n  \nAli Aminipour\nAli Aminipour as Sheikh San’an\nAli Aminipour is a producer\, director\, and actor. He is manager of the Doran Art Group.\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective as The Mystics\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..\n \n \n \n  \nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble\nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble Homeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists! URL:http://farimadance.com/event/tarsa/ LOCATION:Performance Arts Center\, Evergreen Valley College\, 3095 Yerba Buena Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95135\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tarsa-1-03-slim-titles.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190823T051807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T055440Z UID:19572-1578769200-1578776400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Journey of the Simorgh DESCRIPTION:A dance and music concert by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, adapted from the Persian epic Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar. Featuring Persian sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances choreographed by Farima Berenji\, Persian music performed by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble\, and expertly narrated by award winning actor and director Sadegh Hatefi. \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 6:30 PM \n \nJourney of the Simorgh\nFarid al-Din Attar (c. 1145 – c. 1221) was a Persian poet and one of the greatest Sufi mystical writers and thinkers\, composing at least 45\,000 couplets and many brilliant prose works. \nIn Attar’s epic poem\, The Conference of the Birds\, the birds of the world gather to decide who is to be their king. The Hoopoe\, the wisest of them all\, suggests that they should find the legendary Simorgh\, a mythical Persian bird. The Hoopoe leads the birds\, each of whom represent a human fault which prevents one from attaining enlightenment. Of the many birds that begin the journey\, only thirty birds survive to reach the dwelling of the Simorgh. There\, the birds approach the throne contemplating their reflections in the mirrorlike countenance of the Simorgh\, only to realize that they and the Simorgh are one. \nSimorgh (SEE-morg) in Persian can also be read as Si (thirty) Morgh (bird). \n“If Simorgh unveils its face to you\, you will find\n that all the birds\, be they thirty or forty or more\,\n are but the shadows cast by that unveiling.\n What shadow is ever separated from its maker?\n Do you see?\n The shadow and its maker are one and the same\,\n so get over surfaces and delve into mysteries.” \n—Farid al-Din Attar\, The Conference of the Birds (translated by Sholeh Wolpé\, W. W. Norton & Co.\, 2017)\n\nTickets\nTickets: $35 advance\, $40 at the door\n \nWe have a special offer for those that love what we do or are ready to love what we do. In addition to a Journey of the Simorgh ticket obtain a ticket to Tarsa on February 22\, 2020 in San Jose with a special two ticket package offer. Receive $10 off the combined price of both tickets at $50\, advance tickets only. \nSelect the Dual Concert Purchase Offer when purchasing admission. Following your purchase you will receive a discount code to receive a free ticket to Tarsa redeemable at http://tarsa.bpt.me. \nFarima Berenji – Artistic Director\, Choreographer\nFarima Berenji as the Simorgh\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.. \nSadegh Hatefi – Director\, Actor\, Narrator\nSadegh Hatefi as Attar of Nishapur\nSadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994). He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n \n \n \n  \nFarhang Heydari\nFarhang Heydari Farhang Heydari is an amazing Iranian actor who will be one our lead birds! Farhang is a graduate of cinema from Tehran Bagheh Ferdoos University. He has been acting since the age 8 and has been in award winning movies such as Chahar Darvish (4 Dervishes)\, Panjomin savar-e sarnevesht\, Crossing the Minefield\, and Pishtazan-e fath.\n \n \n \n  \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The 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..\n \n \n \n  \nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble\nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble Homeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists!\n \n \n \n \n  \nNariman Assadi\nNariman Assadi Nariman Assadi was born in Hamedan\, Iran on January 1\, 1992. Raised in Tehran\, he always felt drawn to percussion instruments. At the age of thirteen\, he began studying tombak under Master Amir Mogharab Samadi. From 2008 to 2013\, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the Persian Percussion Ensemble at Pars Academy\, the premier music academy for children. After mastering tombak\, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar. With a strong understanding of the daf and tombak\, Nariman started learning barbat (Oud) under Master Mohammad Firouzi. \nIn 2015\, Nariman immigrated to the United States. He immediately began his professional music career by performing and attending festivals. In 2017\, he started learning percussion performance and world music with Professor Daniel Kennedy at Sacramento State University. Along with being a member of various ensembles\, Nariman also teaches daf\, tombak\, and music for children. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/journey-of-the-simorgh-2020/ LOCATION:Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center\, 555 Middlefield Rd\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0051-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190823T051807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T051807Z UID:22627-1578769200-1578776400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Journey of the Simorgh DESCRIPTION:A dance and music concert by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, adapted from the Persian epic Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar. Featuring Persian sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances choreographed by Farima Berenji\, Persian music performed by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble\, and expertly narrated by award winning actor and director Sadegh Hatefi. \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 6:30 PM \n \nJourney of the Simorgh\nFarid al-Din Attar (c. 1145 – c. 1221) was a Persian poet and one of the greatest Sufi mystical writers and thinkers\, composing at least 45\,000 couplets and many brilliant prose works. \nIn Attar’s epic poem\, The Conference of the Birds\, the birds of the world gather to decide who is to be their king. The Hoopoe\, the wisest of them all\, suggests that they should find the legendary Simorgh\, a mythical Persian bird. The Hoopoe leads the birds\, each of whom represent a human fault which prevents one from attaining enlightenment. Of the many birds that begin the journey\, only thirty birds survive to reach the dwelling of the Simorgh. There\, the birds approach the throne contemplating their reflections in the mirrorlike countenance of the Simorgh\, only to realize that they and the Simorgh are one. \nSimorgh (SEE-morg) in Persian can also be read as Si (thirty) Morgh (bird). \n“If Simorgh unveils its face to you\, you will find\n that all the birds\, be they thirty or forty or more\,\n are but the shadows cast by that unveiling.\n What shadow is ever separated from its maker?\n Do you see?\n The shadow and its maker are one and the same\,\n so get over surfaces and delve into mysteries.” \n—Farid al-Din Attar\, The Conference of the Birds (translated by Sholeh Wolpé\, W. W. Norton & Co.\, 2017)\n\nTickets\nTickets: $35 advance\, $40 at the door\n \nWe have a special offer for those that love what we do or are ready to love what we do. In addition to a Journey of the Simorgh ticket obtain a ticket to Tarsa on February 22\, 2020 in San Jose with a special two ticket package offer. Receive $10 off the combined price of both tickets at $50\, advance tickets only. \nSelect the Dual Concert Purchase Offer when purchasing admission. Following your purchase you will receive a discount code to receive a free ticket to Tarsa redeemable at http://tarsa.bpt.me. \nFarima Berenji – Artistic Director\, Choreographer\nFarima Berenji as the Simorgh\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.. \nSadegh Hatefi – Director\, Actor\, Narrator\nSadegh Hatefi as Attar of Nishapur\nSadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994). He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n \n \n \n  \nFarhang Heydari\nFarhang Heydari Farhang Heydari is an amazing Iranian actor who will be one our lead birds! Farhang is a graduate of cinema from Tehran Bagheh Ferdoos University. He has been acting since the age 8 and has been in award winning movies such as Chahar Darvish (4 Dervishes)\, Panjomin savar-e sarnevesht\, Crossing the Minefield\, and Pishtazan-e fath.\n \n \n \n  \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The 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..\n \n \n \n  \nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble\nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble Homeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists!\n \n \n \n \n  \nNariman Assadi\nNariman Assadi Nariman Assadi was born in Hamedan\, Iran on January 1\, 1992. Raised in Tehran\, he always felt drawn to percussion instruments. At the age of thirteen\, he began studying tombak under Master Amir Mogharab Samadi. From 2008 to 2013\, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the Persian Percussion Ensemble at Pars Academy\, the premier music academy for children. After mastering tombak\, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar. With a strong understanding of the daf and tombak\, Nariman started learning barbat (Oud) under Master Mohammad Firouzi. \nIn 2015\, Nariman immigrated to the United States. He immediately began his professional music career by performing and attending festivals. In 2017\, he started learning percussion performance and world music with Professor Daniel Kennedy at Sacramento State University. Along with being a member of various ensembles\, Nariman also teaches daf\, tombak\, and music for children. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/journey-of-the-simorgh-2020-2/ LOCATION:Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center\, 555 Middlefield Rd\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0051-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190711T060324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T225516Z UID:19289-1577318400-1577750399@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Persian Art Conference 2019 DESCRIPTION:Farima will present a lecture and perform at the 2019 Persian Art & Letters Conference in London. \nFarima will also present a workshop in Persian Classical dance. \nPersian Art & Letters Conference Theme: “Dawn of Hope – بامداد امید”.\nAll plenary sessions will be offered in Persian and English\, with dedicated programs for children and junior youth\, as well as evening entertainment\, arts exhibition\, and much more.\nMore details of conference program… \nRegister… URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-art-conference-2019/ LOCATION:Hilton London Heathrow Airport\, Terminal 4\, London Heathrow Airport\, London\, TW6 3AF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/remi-yuan-glrBDgQMAsY-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190925T182240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T170058Z UID:19802-1570363200-1570381200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:International Festival Davis DESCRIPTION:International House Davis is excited to host the 9th annual International Festival in Central Park Davis on Sunday\, October 6th from 12-5 pm. Come enjoy music\, dance\, and delicious food from all over the world\, along with informational booths\, children’s activities\, and artisan items for sale. In these divisive times\, we will boldly cultivate joy at I-Fest by celebrating everything that we hold dear at I-House – culture\, community\, inclusiveness and diversity \nIncludes Sema performance by Farima Berenji. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sema-ucdavis/ LOCATION:Central Park\, Davis\, 5th St & B St\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UCDavisFestival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190925T182240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T182240Z UID:22636-1570363200-1570381200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:International Festival Davis DESCRIPTION:International House Davis is excited to host the 9th annual International Festival in Central Park Davis on Sunday\, October 6th from 12-5 pm. Come enjoy music\, dance\, and delicious food from all over the world\, along with informational booths\, children’s activities\, and artisan items for sale. In these divisive times\, we will boldly cultivate joy at I-Fest by celebrating everything that we hold dear at I-House – culture\, community\, inclusiveness and diversity \nIncludes Sema performance by Farima Berenji. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sema-ucdavis-2/ LOCATION:Central Park\, Davis\, 5th St & B St\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UCDavisFestival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191002T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190925T014222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T170600Z UID:19788-1570039200-1570057200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Mehreghan Celebration DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective perform at this event. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mehreghan-celebration/ LOCATION:Church of Scientology Silicon Valley\, 1080 Linda Vista Ave\, Mountain View\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3031.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191002T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190925T014222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T014222Z UID:22634-1570039200-1570057200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Mehreghan Celebration DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective perform at this event. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mehreghan-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Church of Scientology Silicon Valley\, 1080 Linda Vista Ave\, Mountain View\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_3031.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190731T001819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T055513Z UID:19397-1569697200-1569704400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Journey Along the Silk Route DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dazzling concert that celebrates the diverse cultures\, music\, and dance traditions of the Silk Road. Featuring ethnic dances of Iran\, Azerbaijan\, Afghanistan\, Uzbekistan\, Armenia\, Turkey\, and more performed by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Eastern Arts\, members of the Aylan Dance Group\, and live music by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Good Samaritan United Methodist Church and other generous individuals. \nTickets\n\nSuggested Donation: $30 advance\, $35 at the door \nONLINE TICKETS \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. \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Good Samaritan United Methodist Church\, and other generous individuals. \nSilk Road Bazaar\nArrive as early as 5:30pm to visit our Silk Road Bazaar with speciality clothing and jewellery for sale from our travels to Iran\, Afghanistan\, and Uzbekistan. Proceeds help benefit the work of the Simorgh Dance Collective. \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 Farima 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 \n  \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The 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..\n \n \n \n \n  \nEastern Arts\nEastern Arts Based in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, Eastern Arts is a non-profit organization of dancers\, artists\, musicians\, and scholars who present the folkways and traditions of many lands and peoples. Eastern Arts originated in 1960 and has been active internationally presenting dance and music of lands from Asia to North Africa\, from India to the Balkans in concerts\, workshops\, publications\, audio and video productions. \nEastern Arts dancers tonight are Lisa Hoyt and Justine Sheedy-Kramer. Each has received Master’s degrees in dance with ballet emphasis. They have traveled throughout the world with Character Dance Ensemble studying traditional and character dance. They each also teach at university level and for companies such as Ballet West Academy and Salt Lake City Ballet. Read more..\n  \nDr. Lloyd Miller\nDr. Lloyd Miller Dr. Lloyd Miller received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he had a weekly prime time television program titled “Kurosh Ali Khan va dastan”. His program featured musicians and other artists from around the world. Lloyd was urged to leave Iran during the revolution in the late 70s\, though he had never planned to leave. An expert in world music including American jazz\, Lloyd has made numerous recordings. The most popular being “Oriental Jazz” first released in 1968 and recently re-released by Vinyl Me Please selling thousands of copies worldwide. A film about Lloyd’s extraordinary life\, including 6 years in Europe as a jazzman and university student where he played with some of the most well-known musicians of the time\, is soon to be released. Titled “Sufi Saint and Swinger” the film will be screened in Finland October 25 at the World Music Expo. It was in Paris that Lloyd met Dr. Daryush Safvat who became his lifelong mentor and who taught Lloyd the importance and significance of Persian classical music. Founder of Eastern Arts\, with the blessing of Dr. Safvat\, Lloyd has taught music\, philosophy\, history\, dance and culture to thousands of students at various universities for over 40 years. Read more.. Catalog of Recordings.\n  \nKatherine St. John\nKatherine St. John Katherine St. John received a Master’s degree in dance pedagogy from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Persian from the University of Utah and completed coursework for a PhD in dance history and theory from the University of California. Katherine has performed and choreographed for theater\, dance companies\, operas and at universities for 30 plus years. She was an artist in residence teaching world dance to students throughout Utah and neighboring states for 20 years. Her Master’s thesis is about dance in Herat Afghanistan from 1970-1980 during Russian interference. Read more..\n \n \n \n  \nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble\nHomeyra Banejad and Ensemble Homeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists! \nPerforming with Homeyra are: Neda Ameli\, Lina Bidgoli\, Atra Boustani\, Avideh Danaii\, Siamak Ebadi\, Farin Foroudi\, Soroush Foroudi\, Mona Gafari\, Rozita Rahaei\, and Dokhie “Faye” Shehabi. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/journey-along-the-silk-route/ LOCATION:Good Samaritan United Methodist Church\, 19624 Homestead Road (near Wolfe)\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Journey-2019-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190816T065616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T024033Z UID:19523-1569056400-1569092400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Conscious San Jose Festival DESCRIPTION:Conscious San Jose Festival celebrates a culture of wellness in San Jose. Wellness doesn’t just mean a healthy body\, it also means a clear mind and a nourished spirit\, experienced individually and as a community. Conscious San Jose Festival intentionally blends yoga\, meditation and movement practices\, with arts\, music\, and community service. In the spirit of inclusion CSJ Festival is hosted at St. James Park with no fences. \nEverybody is welcome to attend the festival and the free yoga class offering. A ticket is required to gain access to the full line up of classes and workshops. Free for attendees under 18. \nFarima will be performing at this wonderful festival at 1:15 and 3:15pm. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/conscious-san-jose-festival/ LOCATION:St James Park\, N 2nd St\, CA 95112\, SAN JOSE\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190816T065616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T065616Z UID:22625-1569056400-1569092400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Conscious San Jose Festival DESCRIPTION:Conscious San Jose Festival celebrates a culture of wellness in San Jose. Wellness doesn’t just mean a healthy body\, it also means a clear mind and a nourished spirit\, experienced individually and as a community. Conscious San Jose Festival intentionally blends yoga\, meditation and movement practices\, with arts\, music\, and community service. In the spirit of inclusion CSJ Festival is hosted at St. James Park with no fences. \nEverybody is welcome to attend the festival and the free yoga class offering. A ticket is required to gain access to the full line up of classes and workshops. Free for attendees under 18. \nFarima will be performing at this wonderful festival at 1:15 and 3:15pm. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/conscious-san-jose-festival-2/ LOCATION:St James Park\, N 2nd St\, CA 95112\, SAN JOSE\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190904T010501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T010624Z UID:19650-1568455200-1568473200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sunnyvale State of the City: Light\, Love\, Unity DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Sunnyvale for its annual State of the City event\, as we celebrate all the great things happening in Sunnyvale. This year’s theme “Light\, Love\, Unity” celebrates Sunnyvale’s vision of diversity and inclusion. \nAs part of the live entertainment the Simorgh Dance Collective will perform a folk dance and invites the audience to participate in their final dance. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/light-love-unity/ LOCATION:Downtown Sunnyvale\, 100 S Murphy Avenue\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94087\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69629540_2636954803005552_8841763080208646144_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190504T213000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20180703T022014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T021113Z UID:17714-1556996400-1557005400@farimadance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36550957_2373768119300804_4151025525818654720_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190313T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T055755Z UID:18491-1554465600-1554469200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Rotunda Dance Series: Simorgh Dance Collective DESCRIPTION:The Simorgh Dance Collective will present traditional and folkloric dances of the Silk Road. \nThe Rotunda Dance Series brings many of the Bay Area’s most celebrated dance companies to San Francisco City Hall for free monthly noon-time performances and is presented by Dancers’ Group and World Arts West in partnership with Grants for the Arts and SF City Hall. \nVisit the performance Facebook page.. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/rotunda-dance/ LOCATION:San Francisco City Hall\, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/6-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190211T172452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T230318Z UID:18375-1553886000-1553896800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Nowruz Dance Performances and Sema Gathering DESCRIPTION:Plan to join Farima\, the Simorgh Dance Collective\, and friends and celebrate the Persian New Year and Spring Equinox with dance performances followed by a Sema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) led by Farima. \nLearn personal and spiritual Sema (Sufi Whirling) as well as other turning practices\, while listening to sacred poetry and music. Feel free to bring a poem to share or play us your favorite musical instrument. Anyone may participate in the Sema Gathering\, join the whirling\, move in a circle\, listen\, or be present. \nIf you plan to whirl bring soft soled shoes or socks. It is suggested but optional to wear white or light clothing for Sema. \nDoors open: 7PM\nDance performances: 7:30PM\nSema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) and Zikr: 8:30-10PM \nSuggested donation $10 at the door\, all welcome \nThe Abbey is wheelchair accessible and seating considerations have been made to support those with mobility issues. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is a scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist. Farima is a third generation artist\, both her mother and grandmother were performing artists\, poets\, musicians and provided the foundation for Farima’s devotion to the world of arts. Her love and passion for dance and history has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey throughout the world\, from her home countries Iran and Azerbaijan to other neighboring Silk Road countries such as Armenia\, Kurdistan\, and Turkey. Her scholarly background includes in-depth studies of dance\, music\, poetry\, art\, history\, as well as mythology\, and the ancient and spiritual traditions of Iran and Central Asia. Farima travels worldwide to perform and teach dance and wellness. Read more… \nFor more information call Cathy Stoyko at (250) 218-0704\, or email cdstoyko@uniserve.com. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-and-sema-gathering/ LOCATION:Abbey Studio\, 2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC_0200.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190125T194729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T151828Z UID:18306-1553439600-1553461200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Houston Nowruz Festival 2019 DESCRIPTION:The largest Persian New Year celebration in Texas featuring Shahram Solati\, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective\, DI Shahrouz\, ICF school performance\, and more! \nTickets are available now\nBuy Tickets URL:http://farimadance.com/event/huston-nowruz-2019/ LOCATION:Bayou City Event Center\, 9401 Knight Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77045\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50805255_10156918910917770_112648642757656576_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190222T010255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T002101Z UID:18413-1552842000-1552849200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Simorgh Dance Spring Celebration and Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Georgian Dance Workshop with Iveria Dance Group\, Silk Road Bazaar\, Social Dancing\, and more…\nJoin the Simorgh Dance Community for our annual spring celebration and fundraiser. Learn and enjoy some traditional folk dances and music of Georgia\, take home some ethnic treasures from a Silk Road bazaar\, enjoy refreshments and sweets\, enjoy dance performances and live music\, then celebrate in a Silk Road dance party. \nAll proceeds help benefit the work of the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nGeorgian Dance Workshop\nThis time we will be teaching fun traditional and modern Georgian dances and technique. The dances will be taught by guest instructors of the Iveria Georgian Dance Group. All levels of skill will be accommodated. \nSilk Road Bazaar\nVisit our Silk Road Bazaar with specialty ethnic clothing\, hand-made articles\, veils\, and jewelry for sale from our travels to Iran\, Azerbaijan\, Kurdistan\, Turkey\, and Uzbekistan. Come browse for rare and unusual ethnic costume dresses\, skirts\, vests\, and more\, vintage as well as new and unused\, from our company collection. \nDance Performances\nEnjoy exciting performances of Silk Road folk dances as members of the Simorgh Dance Collective and the Iveria Dance Group showcase dances with live music during our evening holiday celebration. \nDance Party\nAfter the workshops join friends in dance and stay for our Silk Road dance party including traditional music played live by members of the Iveria Georgian Dance Group. \nAdmission\nSuggested Donation: $10 \nOnline Tickets \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to educate and present traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. Since 2007\, it is the first Iranian dance collective to be led by an Iranian woman. It is also honored to be the first Persian dance company to perform during a reception for President Obama. It currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, Canada\, Turkey\, UK\, Iran\, and the US. simorghdance.com URL:http://farimadance.com/event/spring-celebration-and-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Party,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Norouz2019-landscape.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190309T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190309T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190127T060917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T073716Z UID:18311-1552147200-1552165200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Femina DESCRIPTION:Sangam Arts & Guru Shradha presents \nFemina\nIn celebration of women… \nLocal master choreographers and artists representing artistic traditions from around the globe will present 75 minutes of glorious music and dance. Featured styles include Cambodian (Charya Burt)\, Chinese (Haiyan Jackson Dance)\, Indian (Bharatanatyam – Vidhya Subramanian & Odissi- Guru Shradha)\, West African (Cheza Nami)\, Cumbia Colombiana (Daybreaker Pro). \nIncludes a dance re-enactment exemplifying the legendary ancient women warriors and goddesses of ancient Persia by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective to traditional Persian music performed live by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble. \nThe performance will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with artists. \nOne day\, two shows: March 9\, 2019 4:00pm & 7:30pm \nBuy Tickets \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.. \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.. \nHomeyra Banejad\nHomeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists! URL:http://farimadance.com/event/femina/ LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50663687_2795392987138313_5525216718948925440_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sangam Arts":MAILTO:info@sangamarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20181229T002326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181229T002937Z UID:18149-1551538800-1551544200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Rumi in Spring DESCRIPTION:Observe the coming of Spring and its new beginning with peace\, love\, and unity. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will present ancient and beautiful sacred and Sufi dances to bless and honor the coming of Spring\, including a candle dance\, Sufi whirling\, Persian mystical dances\, and sacred circle dances. \nCome greet the Spring and honor the Art Is Education Month with mystical poetry and sacred dances! URL:http://farimadance.com/event/rumi-in-spring/ LOCATION:Union City Library\, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd\, Union City\, CA\, 94587\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/rumiinspring.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20190211T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T055543Z UID:18377-1551362400-1551373200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:West Valley College Persian New Year Celebration 2019 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Persian New Year with dance and musical performance\, as well as food. Special guest Masih Alinejad with dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective\, and live music by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble. \nMasih Alinejad\nMasih Alinejad is an Iranian women’s rights activist\, journalist\, and author. Alinejad launched the “My Stealthy Freedom” campaign\, with more than three million followers on social media and one of the many such efforts inside and outside Iran against the oppression of women in the Islamic Republic of Iran. \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 \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.. \nHomeyra Banejad\nHomeyra Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists! \nDOWNLOAD promotional flier URL:http://farimadance.com/event/west-valley-norouz/ LOCATION:West Valley College\, Campus Center\, 14000 Fruitvale Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wvcNorouz2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T223000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20180829T050946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T060536Z UID:17843-1538767800-1538778600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dance Performances and Sema Gathering DESCRIPTION:Sema Gathering and dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. All are welcome! \nDoors open 7:30PM\, Performances 8-9PM\, Sema 9-10:30PM \nSliding scale donation $10-15 at the door. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/performances-and-sema/ LOCATION:Abbey Studio\, 2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/41990907_2529265970417684_8591373341619650560_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20180803T030421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T030421Z UID:17770-1534464000-1534723199@farimadance.com SUMMARY:HeartFest 2018 DESCRIPTION:Performance and workshops with Farima Berenji. \nHeartFest\nHeartFest has grown out of the vision to create an event that inspires\, expands and empowers the heart’s intelligence. In this highly intellectual age many are hungry to reconnect to the body\, and the feelings that show us the way our mind frames our emotions and the corresponding beliefs and meanings that emerge from them. This festival is about renewing and redefining how we can transform our lives and the world\, by relating more on a heart level in order to bridge what keeps us alienated from our own heart felt intentions. HeartFest brings music\, games\, improvisation\, storytelling\, meditation\, yoga\, play and much more\, in order to honor and highlight the brightest and best your heart desires to express. Simply\, HeartFest is about celebrating all things that nourish and uplift the heart and the well being of an individual and community. \nAdvance Tickets\nTickets can be purchased by e-transfer (if you wish to get an early bird ticket and/or avoid a service fee) by sending your payment to: heartfest31@gmail.com and using the Password “Heart” URL:http://farimadance.com/event/heartfest-2018/ LOCATION:Acreage\, Calgary & Cochrane\, 264077 Glendale Rd\, Rocky View County\, AB T4C\, Canada CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_4116.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harmony House":MAILTO:gsmettaman@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20180225T063605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T085716Z UID:17441-1521986400-1522015200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Houston Nowruz Festival DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Houston Nowruz Festival is the largest Persian New Year celebration in the state of Texas. Featured artists include Kamyar\, Hamid Talebzadeh\, Nikita\, DJ Alireza\,\nand dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nTickets: \n$25 (if purchased in advance) and $30 at the door\nNowruz Festival Tickets URL:http://farimadance.com/event/houston-nowruz-festival/ LOCATION:Bayou City Event Center\, 9401 Knight Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77045\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Mar-25-Huston.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20171207T215400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T021148Z UID:17264-1521309600-1521324000@farimadance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JourneyOfSimorghAK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180312 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20180122T081954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T174649Z UID:17411-1520553600-1520812799@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Workshops\, Sema Gathering\, and Norouz Performance DESCRIPTION:Friday March 9\, 7:30-10:00pm: Dance Performances and Sema\nPerformances and Sema Gathering Plan to join Farima Berenji and her Comox Valley Simorgh Collective at the Abbey Studio for an evening of Persian traditional and sacred dance performances. The show will be followed by a Sema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) facilitated by Farima. With Farima’s guidance we will learn personal and spiritual Sema or Sufi Whirling as well as other turning practices\, while listening to sacred poetry and music. Feel free to bring a percussion instrument or a poem to share. People that wish to participate in the Sema Gathering are encouraged to wear white or light colored clothing and\, socks or soft soled shoes are recommended for whirling. \n7:30PM: Doors open\n8PM-9PM: Traditional and sacred dance performances\n9-10PM: Sema Gathering. \nAll are welcome and admission is sliding scale $10-$15 payable at the door. \nSaturday\, March 10: Zikr\nSacred Circle\, Abbey Studio Join us at the Abbey Studio on for a Zikr led by Farima. Zikr is a sufi meditation practice which uses repetitive simple movements and rhythmic chanting as a form of devotion. This evening event is also open to everyone and is done seated\, either on the floor or on a chair making it accessible for those with mobility issues. \nAll are welcome to attend on a pay at the door donation basis. \nFor more information about these upcoming events call Cathy Stoyko at (250) 218-0704 or email Cathy. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/workshops-sema-norouz/ LOCATION:Abbey Studio\, 2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T090948 CREATED:20171206T080526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T172034Z UID:17262-1520186400-1520193600@farimadance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/8U7A1620-enhanced-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR