“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, Dr. Farima Berenji We have always known of Christmas on December 25th, with a traditional decorated tree, candles, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ yet its rituals and traditions far precede that time. Unquestionably, our ancestors adopted the rituals from an ancient Iranian pagan religion known as […]
The Roya Foundation's 6th annual Black and White benefit ball with Maryam Jalali, and Majid and Amir Khostavan. Special guests Amir Etemadzadeh, Faranak Shahroozi, and Pantea Izadi Lotfi as master of ceremony. Includes performance by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Tickets Roya Foundation Providing Humanitarian, Educational Assistance, Health Care, and Medical Aid Globally […]
Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to be again on stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! This time we will be telling in dance and drama the mesmerizing ancient Persian legend of King Houshang and the creation of fire! Join us on a theatrical journey that sparks the flames of […]
Azerbaijan House in California is thrilled to host The Second International Nowruz Festival with the sponsorship of San Jose City Distict 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra on March 9th at 2pm. You're invited to a vibrant celebration of Nowruz, where cultures unite through food, music, and dance! Indulge in a delicious array of traditional dishes and […]
Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz gather together and wait for the exact time it […]
The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food, culture, pastries, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items. Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing Humanitarian, Educational Assistance, Health Care, and Medical Aid Globally The Roya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian, educational assistance, and medical […]
Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing. All ages welcome!
Gilead Sciences welcomes the Simorgh Dance Collective for a Nowruz presentation and performance in this company event.
Eastern Arts presents a celebration of music and dance featuring special guests from San Jose, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. Also performing: Character Dance Ensemble, Eastern Arts, SLC Ballet, and the World Dance Company. Come enjoy music and dance from Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine and much more. DOWNLOAD, print, or share a flier. Farima […]
Join us in prayer for healing and peace with live music and dance, poetry, whirling rituals, and more in this community gathering. We welcome guest artists and musicians to join us in our quest for peace and harmony by means of dance and music. Suggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. Postponed <!-- Register --> Register to […]