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“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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Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA, United States
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Journey through Uzbekistan
Samarkand, Uzbekistan Samarkand, UzbekistanExplore Uzbekistan’s beautiful ethnic music, dance, natural, and cultural heritage in this 10 day tour along the historic Silk Road. Hosted by Farima Berenji, internationally recognized dance scholar and award-winning world dance choreographer and performer. This unique travel experience and opportunity focuses on the history, art, music, and dance traditions of Uzbekistan. Guests will study […]
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Persian Dance Technique
Abbey Studio 2687 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, BC, CanadaPersian dance comes from an ancient culture of 8000 years and its movements are a blend of enchanting sacred movements reflecting birds, animals, flowers, and elements. Persian dance is also inspired by Persian poetry and sensuous miniature artwork. It is delicate, refined, and full of meaning. Delicate hand movements, gentle upper body undulations, and facial […]
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Haft Sema (Seven Sema) A Journey of the Heart
Abbey Studio 2687 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, BC, CanadaJoin Farima Berenji for a four day intensive retreat and venture deep into the heart through sacred circles and sufi whirling practices, practices based on the sacred number seven in Iranian mystical traditions and Sema rituals, Zikr (sufi prayers), and Shamanic healing, music, and sohbet (Sufi spiritual talk). Retreat and training will focus on Farima’s […]
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Huma, Wings of Light
Cumberland United Church 2688 Penrith, Cumberland, British Columbia, CanadaMore details coming...
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Inner Journey: Sufi Music and Dance
Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Way West, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaInner Journey features mystical music by Regard Persian with dancing by Rumi Canada Whirling Sufi dancers. Special guest performance by Farima Berenji. This program is an associate partnership presented by Rumi Canada as part of their Mystical Music Series. Artists include Regards Persan Pooria Pournazeri: Tanbour Ziya Tabassian: Percussion Saeed Kamjoo: Gheychak, Kamancheh Sardar Mohamadjani: […]
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Folklore Festival Tour
France and SpainPerformances with the Iranian folklore company Leymer Folk Music & Dance Group touring France and Spain. Festival program locations and dates (in French)
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The Lioness – Ancient Iranic Warrioress Dances
Move Studios 600 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA, United StatesOn the Path of the Ancient Ones... We will take on the path of the ancients, a journey of discovery, in space and time to reconnect with ancient Warrioresses of Persia, Mesopotamia, and the Near East. Drinking deeply from hidden wells of inspiration, now being revealed in our time, we re-discover our empowerment in the […]
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Journey of the Simorgh
Historic Hoover Theatre 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA, United StatesA dance concert performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective of San Jose, adapted from the Persian epic Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar. Featuring Persian sacred, classical, and folkloric dance choreographed by Farima Berenji. Live music performed by Jayson Fann, Homeyra Banejad, and Steve Robertson. Tickets Doors open at 6:30 PM $25 Online […]
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Journey of the Simorgh
Historic Hoover Theatre 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA, United StatesA dance concert performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective of San Jose, adapted from the Persian epic Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar. Featuring Persian sacred, classical, and folkloric dance choreographed by Farima Berenji. Live music performed by Jayson Fann, Homeyra Banejad, and Steve Robertson. Tickets Doors open at 6:30 PM $25 Online […]
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