“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
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 […]
Celebrate the holidays with music, dance, food, drinks and lots of holiday cheer! Dance performances from all over the world, Halanda studio class recitals, live music and drumming, open floor dance, drum circle and more! The Farima Dance Company performs at 4:25pm during this 10th annual studio holiday celebration that showcases the dance talent of […]
Dance of the Soul Sacred Dance, Music, and Poetry Celebrating Sheb-i Arus Join us on a path for healing and self growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music, mystical poetry, and Zikr (prayer). With us create a sacred supportive space where we can all open our heart, body, and […]
Dance of the Soul Sacred Dance, Music, and Poetry Celebrating Sheb-i Arus Join us on a path for healing and self growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music, mystical poetry, and Zikr (prayer). With us create a sacred supportive space where we can all open our heart, body, and […]
Celebration of Rumi's union with the universe — Shab-i Arus. Poetry Recitation in English and Spiritual Music, Dance, and Drumming. Dance performance by Farima Berenji, music by Mehr Daf Ensemble in collaboration with Todd Javadi and Neema Hakmat. Nineteen artists showcasing their talent! Tickets: $20 online at http://Mint.bpt.me
Persian Classical, Sacred, and Folkloric Dance - Persian Art and Letters ConferenceLecture, Performances, and Workshops Farima Berenji will present two dance performances, an Iranian folkloric dance workshop, a classical Persian dance workshop, and a lecture upon Persian culture at this prestigious international conference. Persian Dance Performance Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 Wednesday. Dec. 28, 2016 Persian […]
Three 90 minute workshops in Persian classical, sacred, and folkloric dance lead by Farima Berenji. Class space is limited to 20 participants. Poetry in Motion: Persian Classical Dance Sunday Jan. 8th 1:00-2:30 PM Experience one of the world’s most enchanting dances. Persian dance is inspired by medieval Persian poetry, miniature artwork, sacred elements, animals, and […]