“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
Mosaic America curates a multidisciplinary Spring Celebration of Life from a global and local perspective, featuring local artists in dance, poetry, and more. The Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing dances of Persia and the Silk Road. There are two performances, one starting at 9:30am and the other 11:30am. Each performance is 1 hour in […]
Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing spring dances of Persia and the Silk Road. All ages welcome! More details coming... Simorgh Dance Collective Simorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh […]
Nowruz celebration with dances performed by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
Everyone is welcome to join the Fremont Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander(AANHPI) Heritage Month at the Fremont library! The Simorgh Dance Collective performs folk dances of the Silk Road and invites the audience to participate. This celebration will consist of two events: a performances event and a hands-on crafts event. […]
A Tribute to Dr. Lloyd Miller"Jam for the Man" Music, stories, and dance celebrating Dr. Lloyd Miller's life and legacy. RSVP appreciated but not necessary Dr. Lloyd MillerDr. Lloyd Miller (1938 - 2024) received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he […]
A celebration among cancer survivors and their loved ones with food, music, dance, and activities. Appearances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Please come celebrate with us. Donations appreciated.
Join us for a free online prayer session, sema, and zikr gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. Together we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming unrest and challenges in their country. Register
Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement and connection at Global Unity in Dance on June 21 from 6–8 PM at the Schulman Auditorium in the City of Carlsbad. From the elegance of classical Persian dance to the passionate rhythms of Flamenco and Tango, and the rich traditions of the Silk Road, Mediterranean, South […]
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 […]
Contemporary Persian dance workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. In the early 19th century, new styles of dance began to develop in Persia. Artists traveled to Europe, creating a bloom of modernism in the arts, particularly in the royal courts. Illustrations of this period include splendid paintings and […]