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  • Dance and Rhythm of the Soul

    Livestream
    Center for Creative Living 1460 Koll Circle, Suite C, San Jose, CA, United States

    Sema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) and Workshops Learn essential sacred rhythms on percussion with Nariman Assadi and Sufi whirling with Farima Berenji in this combined Sufi sacred music and dance workshop […]

    $30

  • Dance of the Soul

    Livestream
    Online

    Celebrating Rumi's Birthday “Love is the bridge between you and everything.” ~ Rumi Join us to celebrate our fellowship in love and spirit with whirling dance (Sema), meditation, live music, […]

    $10 – $20

  • Whirling: Dance of the Divine Nature

    Historic Villa, Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Road, PO Box 158, Saratoga, California, United States

    Discover whirling and ancient Persian mystic dance movements, incorporating meditation and breath work as you unlock new ways of exploring connections between body, mind, and nature. Instructor Farima Berenji will […]

    $45

  • Whirling Workshop: Dance of the Soul

    Historic Villa, Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Road, PO Box 158, Saratoga, California, United States

    Discover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement, music, and meditation. Inspired by nature, ancient Persian rituals, science, and the beautiful […]

    $45

  • Whirling and Sema Celebrating Sheb-i Arus

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us to celebrate our fellowship in love and spirit with whirling dance (Sema), meditation, music, prayers, and poetry. Sheb-i Arus commemorates the death and thereby union between the Persian […]

    $10 – $15

  • Christmas and its Ancient Persian Tradition

    Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, United States

    A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, Farima Berenji We have always known of Christmas on December 25th, with a traditional decorated tree, candles, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of […]

    Free

  • Yalda: A Festival of Light

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an evening celebrating Yalda (winter solstice), the longest night of the year. Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night) is the Persian Winter Solstice Celebration on the eve of the […]

    $10 – $15

  • Dance of the Soul (Sema Gathering and Workshop)

    Addar - Istanbul Kumbaracı Ykş. No:50, 2XHG+FJ Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Turkey

    Discover the power and mystery of sacred dance with mediation, music, poetry, whirling and ancient Healing Practices. Join Farima for a Sufi Whirling Workshop and Sema Gathering, with sacred music, […]

  • Postponed The Art of Improvisation

    Livestream
    Online

    Master the art of improvisation in Persian dance in this workshop with Farima Berenji. Learn the secrets for effective improvisation in Persian dance to different styles of music As a […]

    $25

  • 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, in this enchanting one […]

    $10

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