“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 vibrant dinner and dance showcase of diversity and unity featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other artists. Dinner show price including appetizers, entree, soda or tea is $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets
Persian Classical Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Experience one of the world’s most enchanting dances. Persian dance is inspired by medieval Persian poetry, miniature artwork, sacred elements, animals, and geometry. Persian dance comes from an ancient culture of 8000 years and its movements often reflect the […]
Azerbaijani Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Learn Kafkaz and Azeri folkloric dance choreography and technique including fast footwork. Farima has studied and performed this dance style since she was a child. Register
Erika, Lucia, and Kambiz (left) and Farima (right) Appearing with other featured artists such as Lucia, Erika, and Kambiz, Farima performs Flamenco Sufi Fusion in this Flamenco and Middle Eastern themed dance show.
https://youtu.be/eyxYL0_PQ-g Sacred and Mystical Persian Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. An introductory sacred dance and whirling workshop based on Farima's Dance of the Soul project and research. The workshop will include various spotted and non-spotted turns, spirals and circles based on Sufi whirling traditions, sacred geometry, […]
Fun for ALL ages! Watch and participate in folk dances of Persia with Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
Save the date! Eastern Arts presents An Evening of Silk Road Music, a celebration of music and dance of Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and other cultures of the Silk Road. With music by Dr. Lloyd Miller and dance performances by Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. More details coming... Farima Berenji Farima BerenjiFarima Berenji is an […]
Save the date! Mosaic America presents a mosaic of cultural dance and music honoring local multicultural traditions featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other local artists. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue. More details coming...
Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry, song, music, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of […]
Farima Berenji and Nariman Assadi perform music and dances of the Silk Road. Save the date...More details coming. Farima Berenji Farima BerenjiFarima Berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor, choreographer, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance, she specializes in ancient, sacred, classical, and folkloric dances […]