“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
Join us at the Denman Island Community Hall for an inspiring evening of dance performances and Sema (AKA Sufi whirling) with international dance artist and scholar Farima Berenji. The evening starts with Persian traditional and sacred dance performances by Farima, the Simorgh Dance Collective, as well as dancers attending the Awakening Seven Persian Goddesses retreat. […]
The Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska performs dances of the Silk Road at the Bridge Builder's celebration concluding Anchorage Welcoming Week 2016. The celebration highlights Anchorage diversity and will feature booths hosted by local, state, and federal agencies as well as non-profits, businesses, and cultural community groups. The Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska will be […]
Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling (Iranian and Turkish style), history, and theory. Farima’s teachings are based on Indo-Iranian ancient rituals, science of whirling, and the sacred geometry of whirling. We will learn essential techniques of whirling preparation, maintaining balance and posture, controlling dizziness, self-focus during turning, breath work, and more. For this workshop […]
A weekend immersion of ancient ritual dances and whirling, Indo-Iranian shamanic healing, and zikr. We will take on the path of the ancients, a journey of discovery, in space and time... reconnecting with our ancient ancestors through sacred ritual dances, music, and prayers! This special weekend retreat will include: Zar Zikr Sufi Whirling Ancient Ritual […]
Simorgh ConcertContemporary and traditional music performance with Faisal Macit (Daf, Percussion, Vocals) Gülşah Bulut (Violin, Vocals) Halil Tan (Santer, Oud, Guitar, Vocals) Feride Duman (Clarinet, Vocals) Diren Taş (Bass, Vocals) Also with dance performance by Farima Berenji. Ticket outlets -J Art -Taav Breakfast room (Rasimpaşa neighborhood Majid ERBUDAK Sok. No: 52) For reservations and information […]
Journey of the Simorgh (Based on the Story by Attar) A Night of Sacred Dance, Music, and Poetry. An incredible lineup of world renowned artists join together to take you on an amazing sacred journey! Includes a dance performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective of Turkey (Farima Dance Company). Journey of the Simorgh Farima Berenji […]
The Farima Dance Company performs at 1:58pm. The Bay Area Belly Dance And Music Association (BABDAMA) Fabulous Fall Festival features a fabulous line-up of featured dancer performances including live music by Tahneen. Vendors will be selling middle eastern dance apparel, props, and accessories all day long. Profits of the festival help benefit the non-profit Next […]
An enchanting evening of mystical and sacred dance, music, and poetry of Persia and Turkey with dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Music by Gabriel Gold, Caravan El Noor, Sufí master musician Jim Blum and special guest, world renowned Sufí master musician Latif Bolat from Turkey. Tickets: $20 advance / $25 […]
A Brief Lecture Upon Ancient Indo-Iranian Sacred Dances From the beginning of time, sacred movements and music have brought people together and healed the soul. In ancient Persia, there were seven sacred animals, birds, and flowers believed to have carried the spirit of the Gods. Numerous archeological antiquities and temples have been found that show […]