“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

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Silk Road Dance and Music

California State University, Sacramento 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

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 […]

Sacred Journey of the Soul

Potash Hill Retreat Center 2582 South Rd., Marlboro, VT, United States

Sacred Journey of the Soul with Sufi Master, Dr. Farima Berenji Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and rituals at our Sufi and ancient Persian mystic healing retreat, where spirituality meets music, dance, and art in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Iranic Sufism and mystical tradition while […]

$1000 – $1400

An Evening of Sufi Dance

Los Altos Community Center 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA, United States

Come join us for dinner and a mesmerizing evening of Sufi Dance by the talented artist Dr. Farima Berenji. Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Sufism through graceful movements and enchanting music. This in-person event promises to be a soulful experience like no other. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the […]

$40

Wandering with the Wind

Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno 2672 E. Alluvial Ave, Fresno, United States

http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/6d4ef630-b407-4e2e-abe7-5510d1f7e525.mp4 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 […]

$25 – $55

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Mitramass

Online

Mitramass: Christmas and its Ancient Iranic Origins A Lecture by Scholar 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 […]

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Sepandārmazgān: The Day of Love

Online

Sepandārmazgān was a day when women rested and men had to bring them gifts.Learn of the history and origins of Sepandārmazgān, the Persian festival of love, with Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji. This enchanting one hour program includes lecture on the origins of the Day of Love, ritual dances honoring Goddess Diana, Iranian Goddess of Love, […]

$10

Livestream

Norouz Online Celebration

Online

Join us for an afternoon 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 […]

Free – $20

Livestream

Companions of the Sun Author Talk

Online

Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted 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 […]

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Iranian Dance and Ritual (Lecture & Performance)

Sunnyvale Library 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as well as how Iranian culture has impacted global music and dance traditions. There will be a short performance and audience participation dance as part of […]

Free

Postponed Companions of the Sun Author Talk

Online

Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted 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 […]

Free

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